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Johnson's, How Long Will South Africa IN THE SPIRIT 10 Survive, appears to be a light read on a Sunday RYAN THOMAS afternoon. Anybody who cares, really has to read this TRAVEL 12 Ryan is currently an MSc student at Wits University enlightening book. The global economy is facing a studying herpetology and ecology. His interests lie new industrial revolution and people are struggling strongly with nature and the environment, influenced by ENVIRONMENT 16 to deal with a second wave of automation. The travels with his family across southern Africa when he Editor McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) calls Rubin van Niekerk was younger. Ryan is excited to finish his studies and do this, the Internet of Things (IoT). Like all MIND BODY AND SOUL 18 a little travelling. He is also an avid theatregoer. Deputy Editor/Creative Director productivity improving technologies, IoT Alan Samons will affect us all in different ways. This HEALTH 20 Art Director/Graphic Design wave of "deep automation" touches all Nicholas Barclay jobs, from menial to managerial. NUTRITION 22 JEAN-PIERRE DE LA CHAUMETTE Office Manager Having spent more than seventeen years in design, Joan Doyle Banking is a perfect example of a highly sophisticated industry where "artificial décor, broadcasting and publishing, both locally and Décor Editor INTERNATIONAL EVENTS 24 Jean-Pierre de la Chaumette cognition" has eliminated human abroad, Jean-Pierre de la Chaumette is the natural intervention to a large degree. Any highly choice at reporting on everything that is hot and Art and Entertainment INTERNATIONAL NEWS 26 happening in our décor and lifestyle news feature. Denise Latham automated industry changes at a faster pace. Vast digital transformation means Lifestyle and Social Michelle York lost jobs, but new skilled jobs will be NEWS 30 created. Machines are currently replacing Advertising Sales JACQUES BOTHA Rubin van Niekerk, Alan Samons approximately seventy percent of jobs PET NEWS 32 Jacques is a project manager in the chemical industry, Contributors according to some analysts, accelerating but his real passion lies in music. Over the past ten Keith Bain, Nicholas Barclay, Jacques Botha, rapid urbanisation. CAR NEWS 34 years he has written many music articles, reviews and Ernst Bröcker, Bobby Cheetham, Paul Daniel, No dark cloud is without a silver edge and Werner de Waal, Gunther Dippenaar, conducted interviews with some of the top musicians these changes provide huge opportunities for various publications. He also writes and records Luke Hackney, Dr Phil Joffe, Anne Kruger, ROAD TESTS 42 Nolan Krull, Denise Latham, Neal McKenna, for people who are willing to learn new some of his own music. Travelling the world is his other Bongani Evans Mtlhavani, John O'Neil, Tim Owen, Jaco Pieterse, Ryan Thomas, Alan Trenoweth, skills. Whether we like it or not, this new passion. Leon van Nierop, Christo Valentyn, reality requires deep thought and multi- TECHNOLOGY & TRENDS 46 Alan Woolfson, Eugene Yiga, Michelle York sector planning. International Contributors The "Uber phenomenon" or "Uberisation" FASHION 48 Gabriel Janse van Rensburg – Canada EUGENE YIGA Ken Cage – New Zealand is a classic example of how disruptive new IN THE GENES 74 Barrie Mahoney – Canary Islands market forces can be. Online-based Uber DÉCOR 52 Our genetic makeup determines our sexuality Eugene studied financial accounting and classical piano, but now works as a lifestyle and entertainment Restaurant Reviews transport service has affected every new Rubin van Niekerk, Alan Samons writer in Cape Town. He speaks Spanish, doesn't own a market that it has entered in the same way DVD REVIEWS 54 EXERCISE TRENDS 76 that accelerated development of internet- TV, and still hasn't joined Facebook. Music Reviews Get fit for spring Jacques Botha based applications impacted on every Photographers sphere of life. The first industrial evolution MUSIC REVIEWS 55 Vernondo Boshoff, Gareth Dallas, that started in the late 17th century TIME AND MOMENTS WITH LEXUS 78 Deon de Lange, Louis Douglas, BELL OF THE BALL 56 Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg CHRISTO VALENTYN Etienne Kallos, David Penney, and lasted until the mid-19th century, Born with wanderlust and an unquenchable love of the Nicky Phillips, Paul Reitz, involved ten million people. By the early Interview with music legend Andy Bell Shaun Smith, Rubin van Niekerk written word, Christo has satisfied his inquisitive nature 20th century, the general population ONE&ONLY CAPE TOWN 82 and inexplicable liking of research with journalism for Printing of the industrialised world had a vastly CTP Book Printers BOOK REVIEWS 58 The Island Suites more than a decade. A music lover, foodie, avid reader improved standard of living. According Distribution and red wine aficionado, he writes about all things RNA to the McKinsey Global Institute, three FINE ART NUDES 60 GREAT FISH RIVER LODGE 84 motoring, travel, fashion, food, sex and the inexplicable million people are now involved in this Copyright Chris Olwage photo shoot Vast open plains, rolling hills and total luxury nature of man. The copyright for all material in this publication is new revolution that will have 3000 times strictly reserved. "Family Business" and "Gay Pages" the impact of the industrial revolution! are registered trademarks. AN ISLAND IDYLL 88 As Africa's most advanced economy we MADAME ZINGARA 64 NEAL MCKENNA Published by: are the best positioned to benefit from Fifteen years of spectacular performances Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort & Spa Neal McKenna is a Canadian novelist, magazine Associated Business Network (Pty) Ltd. Tel: (011) 726-1560/1931, Fax: (011) 726-6948 these opportunities if we can overhaul writer and editor, based in Pretoria. Aside from 082 777-0830, PO Box 1050, Melville, 2109 our thinking. MR GAY SOUTH AFRICA 2014 66 OUT AND ABOUT 94 writing for Gay Pages, he does theatre reviews, [email protected], www.gaypagessa.co.za Werner de Waal reflects on his reign writes corporate/development copy and edits thesis The appearance of any person or organisation in BUSINESS DIRECTORY 96 documents. 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VENOMOUS VIPERS strike and the consequences thereafter. By Ryan Thomas Research by the Herpetology Lab at Wits University appears Snakes have a bad rap the world over, predominantly due to show however, that puff adders are mostly selective about to our irrational fears about them. There is no doubt that when they strike, preferring not to strike even when trod on some species are dangerous when provoked or threatened, (a reality in the wild). It is likely that you have come close to but that is where respect and common sense should come interacting with a puff adder many times, unbeknownst to into play. Often considered one of the most dangerous you. Despite the snakes' potential danger to unwary human species in southern Africa, the puff adder (Bitis arietans) beings, the species is an important part of the ecosystem. is a beautifully marked reptile which possesses powerful Not only do they prey upon small mammals, lizards and cytotoxic venom. They are ambush foragers, preferring to lie toads, but are in turn preyed upon by other animals such in wait for unsuspecting prey to pass by. It is during this time as the snouted cobra (Naja annulifera). It is important to be that many human encounters occur with the waiting viper. It cognisant of the reality that we share a planet with important is important to wear proper footwear when hiking in order species that can be a danger to us when not afforded the to protect oneself from a potentially unpleasant puff adder caution and respect that they deserve.

THE DANGER OF COSMETIC MICROBEADS G7 COMMITS TO ZERO CARBON EMISSIONS Humans are poisoning themselves and marine wildlife AVAAZ has become a force to be reckoned with. They get by using popular toiletries laced with tiny plastic beads. involved in a variety of projects, from whale hunting, to carbon The pellets, less than one millimetre in diameter, are used emissions, to social justice. Many thought it was a pipe dream, to make face washes, shower gels and toothpastes more but the G7 summit of leading world powers have committed abrasive. But they travel to the sea after they are washed to getting the global economy off fossil fuels forever. off or rinsed down the plughole because they are too small It's one giant step closer to a huge win at the Paris summit in to be picked up by the filters used to treat waste water at December – where the entire world could unite behind the sewage plants. They then act as a magnet to pesticides same goal of a world without fossil fuels – the only way to and could be harmful to humans if they are ingested by save us all from catastrophic climate change. sea life. If the beads are ingested by tuna, mussels, crabs For two years the AVAAZ community has led global public and other fish destined for the table, the potentially harmful mobilisation for this goal, including by spearheading the chemicals pass up the food chain to us. gigantic, momentum-changing, 700 000 strong climate Microbeads have been banned from use in New York march last year, a 2,7 million person petition for 100% State, and concern is growing in the UK. clean zero carbon, delivered to dozens of key world leaders, Microbeads form a small part of the billions of tiny plastic and through scores of rallies, high-level lobbying meetings, pieces in the sea. Other culprits include nylon and similar opinion polls, and ad campaigns, all funded by the AVAAZ synthetic fabrics that are broken down in washing machines community. They embarked on a three month all-out push before being flushed down the drain. The cosmetics for the G7 summit leadership, especially German Chancellor industry is taking the issue seriously, and many companies Angela Merkel, to put this on the agenda and agree to this have begun removing beads from their products. goal. But the work is far from done. You can become part of the AVAAZ phenomenon by signing a petition, contributing your time or money and even starting your own petition. www.avaaz.org

18 MIND BODY AND SOUL by ALAN SAMONS

ANIMAL SENTIENCE

Humans are special. For many years it was believed we are In another instance, a chimpanzee named Washoe was the only species to use tools. That was disproved. And we angered by the long absence of one of her caretakers. On are the only species possessing the ability to communicate… her return, the woman was given the cold shoulder treatment, Right or wrong? Dead wrong, actually. until she explained that she had lost her baby. Washoe had Scientists and animal behaviourists are finding that other lost two babies and signed 'cry' and 'hug.' She had understood intelligent animals are able to communicate in ways unique perfectly. to their species – just as language, both written and spoken, Alex, an African grey parrot, was the subject of a thirty-year is used by our species. Whales, dolphins and elephants are experiment by animal psychologist Irene Pepperberg and was known to possess some form of, for the lack of a better word, the first and only non-human animal to have ever asked an language and can therefore hand down information to other existential question. Alex proved that not only large primate members of their species. brains are capable of handling complex problems related to And language, in human terms, can be taught to other animals language and understanding. His accomplishments supported such as great apes, with whom we share over 98 percent of the idea that birds may be able to reason on a basic level and our DNA sequence. Gorillas and chimpanzees have been use words creatively. Pepperburg considered Alex's intelligence taught simplified sign language and parrots have shown not on par with that of a five-year-old human and that he had to just be able to mimic the spoken word, but to actually use not even reached his full potential by the time he died. Alex language in the way we do. could identify fifty different objects and recognise quantities This, of course, leads to a conundrum of epic proportions. If up to six. He could distinguish seven colours and five shapes, SCHOLARSHIPS PERFORMANCE PRIVATE EQUITY animals are self-aware, can express emotion and converse with and understand the concepts of 'bigger,' 'smaller,' 'same' and us, albeit in very simple terms, does this not mean we should 'different,' and that he was learning 'over' and 'under.' He had Enabling further study towards a Coaching and mentorship to Investing in high performance re-think their intrinsic value and moral status? As a species, a vocabulary of over one hundred words, but was exceptional career in business leadership improve human performance entrepreneurial businesses we regularly hold our kind as inherently superior to any other in that he understood what he said. He asked what colour he animal on Earth. This is convenient, as it permits us to distance was, and learned 'grey' after being told the answer six times. To provide the foundation for business To improve human performance, we To enable entrepreneurial business ourselves from the reality of our choices, justifying our treatment This made him the first non-human animal to have ever asked leadership we offer scholarships that identify the causes of underperformance growth, we offer private equity of animals for comparatively insignificant reasons such as fur, an existential question. assist LGBT students to study further in any organisation and / or individual, investments into LGBT owned and leather, food and cosmetics. Without these rationalisations, Alex's last words to Pepperberg were: "You be good, see you toward careers in business leadership. and assist them reach their potential managed high potential businesses, making the conscious choice to consider animals purely as a tomorrow. I love you." These were the same words that he Recipients must pay-it-forward through by addressing those factors. Includes including funding to grow or acquire resource, as disposable fancies, would become impossible to would say every night when Pepperberg left the lab. community service to the LGBT coaching, mentorship, learning, an existing business. The investment the reasonable person. There are many more examples of animals bridging the gap community and preferably the LGBT placement, development, business is combined with mentorship and A prime example of animal sentience can be found in a between species and as we begin to unravel their ways, the business community. systems and processes. support to help the business achieve its gorilla named Koko. She had been taught sign language and division between us and them is being blurred. objectives. communicates meaningfully with her caregivers. She is also Perhaps we need a new definition of what it means to be the only non-human animal to have a pet and has cared for sentient – one that includes ourselves and other non-human several cats. Koko met with the late Robin Williams in 2001 beings. It will also mean we, as a species, will have to re- Promoting and Supporting Proudly LGBT Business Leaders and they became firm friends. Upon hearing of his passing, she evaluate ourselves and our place in nature. Perhaps the most signed 'tear,' and was visibly saddened. Gorillas don't cry, so it is uncomfortable result would be that we might realise we are significant that she expressed her sadness in human terms. not alone in our abilities at all. F W E T

20 facebook.com/TheShambhalaOrg www.shambhala.org.za [email protected] @theshambhalaorg HEALTH

TESTICULAR CANCER Teenagers and young men are at risk, but experts say early treatment success rates are high. Dr Johan Venter, a urologist who practices at Netcare Pretoria East Hospital, says South Africans tend to have a better awareness of the more common cancers such as prostate and breast cancer than they have of testicular cancer. "Although testicular cancer is relatively rare in the male population overall, it is one of the most common cancers occurring in younger men between the ages of 15 and 35, although older men can also develop it. Most of us do not expect younger men, and particularly teenagers, to develop such a cancer," observes Dr Venter. WE THE BRAVE Early detection saves lives and early treatment has a high Campaign bolsters bravery amongst men who have sex success rate, with more than 95 percent of men who are treated with men. timeously being cured. In addition, early treatment of this Men who have sex with men (MSM) are South Africa's most cancer, before it has had a chance to spread, or metastasise, at risk population for HIV acquisition and transmission. enables doctors to better preserve a man's reproductive and WeTheBrave, a sexual health campaign, is the first large sexual functioning, so that they can retain their quality of life. scale campaign ever in this country to specifically address The most common symptom of testicular cancer is a painless gay men and other men who have sex with men. lump or swelling in the scrotum. In some cases the cancerous Spearheaded by the Anova Health Institute, and funded by testicle may become swollen or enlarged without developing the Elton John AIDS Foundation, the WeTheBrave campaign a lump, or it may hang lower than the other one. Sometimes will address both prevention and treatment issues in an the disease may cause a dull ache or a heavy feeling in the affirming, non-judgemental and sex positive way. lower belly or scrotum, but this is unusual. Several South African studies have shown that as many as You should self-examine your testicles once a month. Get to one in three gay men in some South African settings are know what they normally feel like (as if you don't!) and feel for already HIV positive. any lumps or abnormalities. If you feel anything suspicious, The campaign has three main goals: ensuring that MSM consult your doctor or an urologist immediately. Keep in mind have the knowledge and opportunities to prevent new HIV that lumps in the scrotum may not necessarily be cancerous, infections, that they understand the benefits of regular HIV but if there is any doubt, rather go to your doctor. testing, to know their status and that they use antiretroviral Jacques du Plessis, managing director of the Netcare hospital treatment when and if they need it. The campaign recognises division, says early detection and advances in the treatment that MSM face stigma, discrimination and even violence, of testicular cancer are enabling more and more men to beat and shows these men that they can channel that bravery this type of cancer. and strength to overcome the challenges of HIV. More information at www.netcare.co.za The first phase of the campaign will target the Gauteng area, but the online and mobile platform will be accessible from the start across the country. The campaign will link to Anova's Health4Men clinical services in the public sector, in all provinces, and an interactive map will allow men to find the nearest clinic. Alternatively, MSM can find independent clinicians in the private sector through the website. In a special message from Sir Elton John for the South African launch, he said "Being a gay man takes courage. You're brave enough to come out of the closet, defy stigmas, fight stereotypes and face the daily challenges of your sexuality. So I'm challenging all South African MSM to apply this innate bravery to taking care of your sexual health and that of your current and potential partners. There is a window of opportunity before us, a window through which we can very clearly see the end of AIDS within my lifetime. For South African MSM, that window of opportunity is now." Visit www.wethebrave.co.za and use the #WeTheBrave #BraveEnough hashtags to join the conversation on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

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11902-KLM Gay Pages - Spring Edition.indd 1 2015/06/17 3:46 PM INTERNATIONAL NEWS GREENLAND Greenland becomes 25th country to legalise equal marriage. The Arctic nation's parliament voted unanimously to adopt Danish laws legalising equal marriage, making it the fourth country to do so in 2015 alone, after Finland, Slovenia U.K. and Ireland. An autonomous country within the Kingdom Harry Potter's Matthew Lewis featured on Attitude's cover. of Denmark, Greenland adopted the country's domestic Everyone knows him as hapless Neville Longbottom – a role partnerships law in 1996, but did not do the same when it he played for half his life – but having landed himself his legalised equal marriage in 2012. The vote was passed in biggest movie role since Hogwarts in upcoming romantic parliament by a vote of 27-0 with two abstentions, with the drama Me before you, Matthew Lewis is having the last new law coming into effect on 1 October. laugh. Part of the North American continent, Greenland is the least In his stunning cover shoot for Attitude's June Issue, Matt densely-populated country on earth, with a population of admitted that he's revelling in his newfound heartthrob status. 57 000. Over a 10-page feature, the 25-year-old spoke candidly about the physical transformation that's had everyone talking KAZAKHSTAN since the Potter films wrapped in 2011, and the intense Kazakhstan has dropped controversial anti-gay legislation training regime he'd been adhering to in preparation for his ahead of its bid for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, new role. just days after twenty-seven major sports stars penned an "I was excited, I guess, to go on the red carpet on the release open letter to the president of the International Olympic of the last film and be me, and not to have the fat suit under Committee (IOC) urging him to put pressure on the state to my t-shirt. It was quite an exciting buzz," Matt said. "I was 21, drop the legislation. Among others, tennis legend Martina I was like 'yeah, this'll be cool!' It was never meant to be a Navratilova, LA Galaxy footballer Robbie Rogers and former 'hey everyone, look at me!' But it was nice to be able to go Olympic diver Greg Louganis wrote to IOC President Thomas and be myself. And then obviously a lot of attention focused Bach, asking him to ensure that the games' principles of on it, which I didn't expect at all. I've never considered myself non-discrimination are upheld. to be good-looking at all. Just average." Originally passed by the Kazakh parliament in February, Matthew is just one of two special edition covers available the law was similar to Russia's anti-gay 'propaganda' law, for the swimwear and underwear issue – the other being designed to 'protect' children from "information causing with the maths teacher-turned model, Pietro Boselli. In a gay damage to their health and development." press exclusive, the PhD student striped off to his smalls for The law has now been quietly dropped after the Constitutional a hot new shoot and discussed life in the fast-lane since his Council reportedly ruled it was "not in line with the constitution pictures went viral. of the Republic of Kazakhstan." Attitude is available to download to your mobile, iPad or tablet device at Pocketmags.com/Attitude. USA Same sex marriage is now legal in the entire US after a Supreme Court ruling striking down state marriage bans. UK / IRELAND In a landmark opinion, a divided Supreme Court ruled that USA Ireland votes to allow same-sex marriage. states cannot ban same-sex marriage. The ruling means all Caitlyn Jenner's transformation will bring new light to the The historic Yes vote in Ireland's same-sex marriage US states must grant marriage licences to gay and lesbian transgender community. referendum leaves the North as the last bastion of couples and recognise marriages that have taken place The handsome, muscular Olympic decathlon gold medallist, discrimination against gay people, according to Amnesty in other states. Married same-sex couples will now enjoy Bruce Jenner, is happy at last. She appeared on the cover International. Northern Ireland is now the only region in the the same legal rights and benefits as married heterosexual of Vanity Fair as Caitlyn Jenner and although not the first UK and Ireland not to extend civil marriage rights to same- couples and will be recognised on official documents such celebrity to transition from one gender to another in the sex couples. as birth and death certificates. public eye, she lit up the cyber universe when she tweeted a According to Amnesty's Northern Ireland programme director Barack Obama is the first sitting US president to publicly photo of the Vanity Fair cover along with the declaration that Patrick Corrigan, "This historic result will echo around the declare support for the legalisation of same-sex marriage. at, age 65, she's finally "living my true self." world. It shows how a once socially-conservative country can Until last December, Jenner was married for 23 years to Kris transform itself into a beacon of equality. Northern Ireland Kardashian and is the father of two of her children. is now the last bastion of discrimination against gay people Her resemblance to Jessica Lange didn't go unnoticed in these islands. Northern Ireland's discriminatory laws are a and the actress, a long-time supporter of LGBTI rights badge of shame – not to be worn by the people of Northern commented: "Oh, really? That's so wonderful. Well, now I'm Ireland, a majority of whom support same-sex marriage, going to have to look for that picture." but by those politicians who oppose equal treatment for the In an interview with Vanity Fair contributing editor Buzz LGBTI community. The Northern Ireland Executive should Bissinger, Cailyn said: "If I was lying on my deathbed and waste no more time in fulfilling its first duty to its people – to I had kept this secret and never ever did anything about ensure that none are treated as second-class citizens." it, I would be lying there saying, 'You just blew your entire Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness said the referendum life. You never dealt with yourself,' and I don't want that to result demonstrated Ireland is increasingly embracing happen." equality, human rights and respect.

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UK Vicious star Ian McKellen: "Don't like camp people? Fucking grow up!" The comedy show stars Sirs Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi as a bickering, bitchy gay couple who have been together for fifty years. Their love/hate relationship and the resultant one- liners are at the heart of the show. In a recent Attitude interview McKellen was outspoken, to say the least. The campy show has been attacked, and defended, from all sides. The Evening Standard's Brian Sewell, fumed about it AUSTRALIA being "a spiteful parody that could not have been nastier had A new study has found that almost 7% of Australians in their it been devised and written by a malevolent and recriminatory twenties identify as gay – the highest proportion of any age heterosexual." bracket. But their formidable co-star Frances De La Tour is having Roy Morgan Research surveyed almost 180 000 Australians none of it. "Well, a married couple is a stereotype, isn't it?" she aged fourteen and over between 2006 and 2014, in one of says, sounding a bit miffed. "A teenager is a stereotype." And the biggest surveys of its kind, Gay Star News reports. McKellen offers up a defiant: "We know some gay people don't The number of people aged between twenty and twenty-nine like camp gay people. Well fucking grow up! We're around. who said they agreed with the statement 'I consider myself a We exist. Derek lards Stuart with that campness at times, when homosexual,' climbed to 6,5% during 2012-14 – up from just required, but he's no more camp than what you'd see in many 4,4% in 2006-2008. a corner shop. There are people like that and for other gay During the period 2012-14, 7,6% of males in their 20s people who act more straight to deny that we're brothers is identified as gay compared to 5,5% of females. something I find offensive. Some people are very, very camp Among all ages groups combined, in 2006-2008 around and for god's sake, some of those camp people are straight. It's 2,4% of all people surveyed identified as gay, with the the variety of life." Exasperated, he added: "Stop it!" percentage rising to 3,4% between 2009-11 and 3,4% by Violet (De La Tour) is Freddie and Stuart's BFF and the dotty 2012-14. Penelope (Marcia Warren) is also in the mix, looking bemused Roy Morgan Research CEO, Michele Levine said smaller by the very idea of two men being romantically involved. "And percentages in the older age brackets indicated that past I love how any homophobia in this show, anything that's critical generations are still more cautious about being open about of gay people, comes from the woman who's mind has gone," their sexuality to strangers. "The rising rate across all age groups U.S.A. said McKellen. "It's a wonderful double-comic thing actually. shows that people who consider themselves homosexual are Heartthrob Chris Pratt loves to get naked and doesn't Nobody takes her seriously because they never know where becoming more open about it, which reflects increasing understand how taking out his junk could offend anyone. she's at. It's very cunning, that idea." acceptance across society." Don't try to put him in a box. Not because he's a multi- talented performer and comedian, but because when you UK named the Forbidden Nights. Next thing you know the shirts come back to let him out, he'll probably be naked. Male strippers grind to victory on Britain's Got Talent. are off and the panties are flying at the mic stand. Panties On second thought, put Chris Pratt in a box. When 27-year-old Lewis from London starts singing, Simon and judge David Walliam's boxer briefs. Of course no male The actor recently shed some insight on his propensity to Cowell is immediately unimpressed, though that didn't stop stripper performance would be complete without tearaway shed his pants. He told GQ, "I was a jokester, I had a dirty the ladies in the audience from readying their panties to pants. Lewis had the audacity to think he could get away mind, and a dirty sense of humour. I was naked all the time. throw on stage. But just as he's warming up, Lewis seems with standing around wearing trousers, but the audience It was just recently, in the last few years since I've become an to experience technical difficulties and is joined by some and judges chanted those pants right off. adult that I've learned to keep my clothes on." "crew" guys. Surprise, surprise! – they're strippers officially Check out the clip on YouTube. "I got suspended from the track team in high school for U.S.A. getting naked on the track bus," he recalled. "I was always Annual tradition of oiled-up navy cadets climbing giant getting naked. I thought it was hilarious. I didn't understand phallus goes off without a hitch. how somebody could be so offended by me just taking my What better way to mark the culmination of a year of junk out." intensive training than by scurrying to the top of a 21-foot- "But that's how I was in high school, too," he continued. "I tall oil-slicked obelisk with your nearly-naked peers? remember walking into the coach's office with just a sock on. For the roughly 1000 freshmen at the U.S. Naval Academy, Not on my feet. And I was like, 'Hey, Coach, can I talk to wrapping up the year by climbing the Herdon Monument is you?' And they were like, 'Jesus, God!' I liked making people a rite of passage. feel uncomfortable." Some traditions should never be broken.

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JOHANN BLEM It all started with an article featured in The Mercury Newspaper. "Ginger moggie, a stray kitten, stowed away in the engine compartment of a VW Jetta that had travelled 55 kilometres and moving at speeds." Johann read the article in the newspaper and his heart was moved. Having compassion for cats and a passion for the Volkswagen brand, he decided to adopt this little ginger moggie. His day turned into joy as he was chosen to be the proud parent of little Jetta. This coincided with Johann's decision of a career change. He applied for a job at Volkswagen in search of new opportunities and challenges. Once again DALE PUDNEY ONLINE DATING THE NEW NORM FOR GAY MEN good fortune was on his side and he was appointed as a sales Dale Pudney is passionate about entrepreneurial ventures Despite the rise in dating apps being associated with one time executive for the Volkswagen brand. Johann shares his happy and business leadership. Having achieved success in his sexual encounters or 'hooking up,' recent research from the home with his soul mate, best friend and partner Rowan along business career, he is re-investing that success into LGBT TEN R25 000 SCHOLARSHIPS ANNOUNCED FOR 2016 Kirby Institute at the University of New South Wales in Australia with two cats, Jetta and his brother Speedy. business leaders through The Shambhala Organisation that ACADEMIC YEAR has found that more gay and bisexual men are meeting their Become part of the Volkswagen family and visit, call or email he founded. Shambhala Scholarships is pleased to announce that it long term partners through online dating. Johann Blem at Strijdom Park Volkswagen for countrywide He spent many years as a management consultant focusing will be awarding up to ten R25 000 scholarships for the Researchers surveyed 4215 gay and bisexual Australian men delivery. on rapidly growing, often technology based, businesses, as 2016 academic year to assist LGBT students to study further and found that almost 80 percent of respondents had met Tel: (011) 795-5000 well as turnarounds of struggling companies (that need fast towards a career in business leadership. their primary regular partner online. The results suggest that Cell: 082 465-9160 growth to survive). He built a reputation as a professional The Shambhala Organisation is a network of initiatives that the use of online dating to meet sexual and romantic partners seek to promote and support proudly LGBT business leaders. [email protected] entrepreneur, strategist and business leader. For the last few has largely displaced other methods of meeting partners. years, he has been the Managing Director and co-owner These initiatives include scholarships, private equity funding "In the past, men who used the internet to meet partners might SWEET SIXTEEN FOR PINK LOERIE CELEBRATIONS of a business that optimises electrical power quality and for entrepreneurial ventures and human performance have been described as a particular type – and usually this "Next year's theme will be Sweet Sixteen and will include sixteen transmission capacity and grew the business exponentially in enhancement. Shambhala Scholarships lays the foundation was associated with 'risky' behaviour," said Associate Professor things to do in Knysna, sixteen places of special interest in a few years. for business leadership by assisting proudly LGBT students Garrett Prestage, chief investigator on the study. the region, sixteen restaurants to visit and much more. The In late 2014, he founded The Shambhala Organisation, to pursue further education that fits with the objective of "Nowadays they are really just any sexually active gay man, successful flea market, wine and beer garden and VIP fund- which is a network of initiatives focussed on promoting and developing LGBT business leaders. Students from all fields and hence, yes of course they are riskier than men who are raising dinner will be there to rediscover once again," says supporting proudly LGBT business leaders. This includes of study are invited to apply. not using the net – which includes men who are generally organiser John O'Neil. providing scholarships for future LGBT business leaders, The scholarships are available for undergrad or post-grad not sexually active. Use of the internet to meet partners is so The planned date of the festivities is the last week of April 2016 private equity funding for LGBT owned and managed tertiary education study where the chosen field of study will ubiquitous among gay men that claims of it being superficial with the VIP dinner and fundraising auction on Friday 29 April entrepreneurial businesses and the coaching and mentorship equip the student to pursue a career with the objective of make little sense. These days most men meet their long term and the Sweet Sixteen party hosted by Betty Bangles on Saturday of these business leaders to improve human performance. "The business leadership. There are no set rules about the study partners on the net; not just one-off sexual contacts." 30 April. scholarship program is the philanthropic part of the business and the students are to motivate why their chosen field of While online dating apps tend to be associated with younger New to the Pink Loerie will be a Bear Colony Festival, while and it's my way to give something back to the community in a study fits with the organisation's objectives. Students who people, results from this study suggest that older men were Wigstock Chapter Two will provide added entertainment. way that supports my passions," says Dale. demonstrate leadership, with the best motivation, greatest more likely to have met their primary regular partner online. The Pink Loerie was founded in 2000 by Juan Lerm and Johan "I believe that acceptance of LGBT rite of passage is largely potential (measured by inter alia academic performance The overwhelming majority of men surveyed, regardless of Myburgh. Juan, with the help of the local gay community, education (and income) dependent. And therefore, especially and leadership qualities) and most financial need will gain age, had met their current partner online, particularly in successfully organised this mardi gras, that celebrates all aspects at the lower end of the education and income spectrum, LGBT preference during the selection process. recent years. of the gay community, from 2001 until 2009. The festival has people still face discrimination. And it follows that LGBT youth The scholarships are awarded to deserving individuals and The results of this study suggest that comparisons between been an important annual event since. would face more discrimination. And this discrimination tends are a grant in nature. However, the recipients are expected men who use online dating methods to meet partners and The committee members to date are John O’Neil, Karen to affect the youth who have professional career objectives to provide voluntary service to the LGBT community, with those who do not are probably more correctly described Sehpton, Geoff Bezuidenhout, Vernondo Boshoff and Louis more." the objective of promoting and supporting LGBT business nowadays as comparisons between men who are actively Douglas. Two local Knysna members will join the committee. Proudly LGBT business leaders and professionals need good leadership, in return for the scholarship grant. seeking sexual and romantic partners and those who are www.pinkloerie.co.za role models to aspire towards and learn from. There are More information and the application forms can be found not. In fact the population of gay and bisexual men using at http://www.shambhala.org.za/Our-Services/Shambhala- almost no such LGBT role models and mentors. As a result, the internet for this purpose is now broadly equivalent to all the only aspect of the community that is in the public eye is Scholarships/. sexually active gay and bisexual men. The first round of applications for 2016 scholarships closes the 'gay scene,' which detracts from the image that we as a Men are more likely to meet via online methods these days than community need. on 31 August 2015. through other means, but risky behaviour occurs regardless of To keep up to date with the latest from The Shambhala "I would like to rectify this through developing proudly LGBT where men meet. Interventions and information intended to business leaders and professionals and shift the focus away Organisation, please like (and share) their Facebook page reduce risk need to treat online dating and hooking up online at facebook.com/TheShambhalaOrg and follow them on from the "scene" and bring more balance into the community, as the 'norm.' which would naturally improve the community's image." Twitter @TheShambhalaOrg. Source: Kirby Institute via men2men.co.za

32 33 PET NEWS National Council of SPCAs

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34 BE THEIR VOICE! MAKE A STAND! MAKE A DIFFERENCE! CAR NEWS

BMW INNOVATIONS a multi-storey car park. If the driver uses the Smartwatch to BMW's perfect control technology provides highly automated activate the fully-automated Remote Valet Parking Assistant, the mastery of complex driving, using innovative sensors to system will steer the vehicle independently through the levels, demonstrate the possibility of entirely collision-free driving. after the driver has already gotten out of the car. It recognises This success marks another benchmark by BMW for individual the structural features of the car park and steers round any mobility free of accidents, with a driver and also in fully- obstacles that appear unexpectedly. Once the BMW i3 has automated mode with no driver at all. arrived at the parking space, the vehicle locks itself and waits New Beginnings Such 360-degree collision avoidance relies on secure position to be called by Smartwatch and voice command. Then it and environment recognition with four advanced laser calculates the exact time until the driver arrives at the car park scanners that record the environment and reliably identify and starts up the BMW i3 so that it arrives at the car park exit impediments such as columns, for example in a multi-storey at exactly the right time. XII Heroes 2016 car park. If a wall or a column is approached too fast, the BMW has succeeded in achieving fully automated control of system brakes automatically and the vehicle is stopped. If the the vehicle by connecting vehicle sensor systems to a digital driver steers away from the obstacle or changes direction, the site plan. This avoids dependence on the GPS signal, which system releases the brakes. This system relieves the burden on is not at all precise in multi-storey car parks. Alongside the # 002 the driver in an environment with poor visibility and enhances laser sensors, the research vehicle also has the processing safety and comfort. Like all BMW assistance systems, this units and necessary algorithms on board, meaning it can application can be overridden at any time by the driver. determine its exact position in the car park, monitor the The fully automated Remote Valet Parking Assistant in the environment perfectly, and carry out independent and fully Ready? BMW i3 research vehicle combines information from the laser automated navigation in any digitally mapped car park. scanners with the digital site plan of a building, for example www.bmw.com Online entries FORD NAMED AMONG 2015 WORLD'S MOST ETHICAL 1928 CHEVROLET STILL RELIABLE MANY YEARS LATER COMPANIES A Middelburg farmer and his original 1928 Chevrolet www.mrgsa.co.za Ford Motor Company was placed on Ethisphere Institute's recently hit the road in spectacular fashion to participate in Contact information 2015 list of World's Most Ethical Companies. the 46th annual Milligan Vintage Trial. Thinus van der Walt - Managing Director "This award celebrates doing business the right way, and Barney Marais in his red Chevrolet raced against twenty-one [email protected] making the right choices every day," said Ford Motor Company other participants to locations around the Eastern Cape, 082 898 9766 Executive Chairman Bill Ford. "Ethics and corporate citizenship spanning more than 500 kilometres over four days. are important factors that affect a company's reputation and Marais, a former General Motors dealer from Joubertina in success, and we are proud Ford is the only automaker to have the Eastern Cape, first laid eyes on the vintage Chevrolet five received this honor for six consecutive years." years ago at a GM dealership in Randburg and knew that The World's Most Ethical Company assessment is based on he had to have it. However, the vehicle could not be sold to a framework developed by the Ethisphere Institute to assess him as it formed part of the heritage of the Williams Hunt an organisation's performance in an objective, consistent Group, but the group was kind enough to place it in his and standardised manner. The honor is given based on top care, where it has been ever since. Built at the Port Elizabeth ratings in five categories – ethics and compliance; corporate plant 87 years ago, the Chevrolet was still in its original citizenship and responsibility; culture of ethics, governance condition and needed very little restoration apart from new and leadership; innovation; and reputation. tyres and brakes, new floor mats and a good polish. www.ethisphere.com/worlds-most-ethical/wme-honorees/ Marais finished in 7th position without any breakdown along www.ford.com the route. www.gmsa.co.za

36 CAR NEWS by RUBIN VAN NIEKERK Alan Ross • • Vehicles at GMSA's Vehicle Conversion and Distribution Art Antiques Interiors Centre in Aloes outside Port Elizabeth create a 500 million formation. FERRARI 488 GTB GM CELEBRATES 500 MILLION GLOBAL PRODUCTION Extreme power for extreme driving thrills. MILESTONE Forty years on from the unveiling of its first ever mid-rear- General Motors has celebrated 500 million vehicles built engined V8 model, the 308 GTB, the Prancing Horse opens globally over the past 106 years – the most by any automaker a new chapter in its 8-cylinder history. The Ferrari 488 GTB to date. provides track-level performance that can be enjoyed to the full The company is the first vehicle manufacturer to achieve this even by non-professional drivers in everyday use. Its response milestone and remains focused on being the most valued times, nimbleness and on-the-limit driving guarantee a unique automaker in the world. General Motors South Africa sense of exhilaration and driving pleasure. (GMSA) has produced 2,76 million of these vehicles since it The Ferrari 488 GTB's new 3902 cc V8 turbo is at the top started manufacturing operations in 1926. of its class for power output, torque and response times, www.gmsa.co.za making it the new benchmark for this kind of architecture. The engine unleashes 670 cv at 8 000 rpm along with 760 Nm of KIA MOTORS EARNS BEST-EVER RANKING IN 2015 J.D. maximum torque in seventh gear and a response time to the POWER INITIAL QUALITY STUDY accelerator of just 0,8 seconds at 2 000 rpm. These figures J.D. Power recognised the brand as the second-highest are sufficient to allow the Ferrari 488 GTB to accelerate from scoring nameplate industry-wide, in its 2015 Initial Quality 0-200 km/h in an astonishing 8,3 seconds. Study (IQS). Porsche ranked highest for a third consecutive The gearbox features Variable Torque Management allowing year with a score of 80PP100. massive torque smoothly and powerfully right across the rev KIA's IQS score improved by 20 points over its previous best- range, while specific gear ratios deliver incredibly progressive ever performance in 2014, vaulting the growing automaker acceleration when the driver floors the throttle. Ferrari's up four positions to second overall among 33 automotive engineers have dedicated great attention to perfecting the 488 brands and highest among all mass-market nameplates. GTB's sound, creating a new soundtrack that is full, clear and KIA's ascension was powered by segment-leading totally distinctive. performances from two of the company's best-selling vehicles www.ferrari.com – Soul and Sorento – while the Rio, Optima, Cadenza, Sportage and Sedona models, all ranked in the top three ALFA ROMEO OPENS ITS HISTORICAL MUSEUM IN ARESE of their respective categories. KIA's U.S. sales have more Alfa Romeo celebrated its 105-year anniversary by opening NEW STOCK JUST ARRIVED FROM than doubled over the last six years as the brand has made its historical museum in Arese, Milan, Italy to the public. The CAMBODIA, THAILAND, LAOS, BURMA significant investments in the market and steadily climbed museum named La macchina del tempo is the heart of a brand AND JAPAN J.D. Power's annual IQS rankings. centre and hosts a bookshop, café, documentation centre, test Now in its 29th year, the annual J.D. Power IQS analyses drive track, events venues and a showroom with a customer We stock responses from vehicle owners in 26 segments. IQS is delivery area. The Museum is home to the most significant • Fine sandstone Khmer-style carvings determined by vehicle owners evaluating the driving pieces in Alfa Romeo's historic collection, which was put together • One-of-a-kind lamps experience, engine and transmission performance, and a from the early 1960s onwards. It was inaugurated in 1976 and • Chinese and Japanese paintings and broad range of quality-related problems within the first 90 was open to visitors by reservation only. As part of Alfa Romeo's textiles days of ownership. The top 15 nameplates also included global relaunch plan, the Museum in Arese – symbolic location • Decorative art Jaguar, Hyundai, Infiniti, BMW, Chevrolet, Lincoln, Lexus, for the company's history – has been identified as the fulcrum • Ceramics Toyota, Buick, Ford, Ram, Honda and Mercedes-Benz. of the brand's rebirth. • Jewellery www.kia.co.za Open daily except Tuesdays, from 10h00 to 18h00, with www.jdpower.com extended opening hours until 22h00 on Thursdays. We are happy to source items and work www.museoalfaromeo.com with decorators and architects to find unique pieces or have our artists create bespoke items.

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38 CAR NEWS

HYUNDAI VELOSTER GETS A BOOST FROM 150 KW ALFA ROMEO GIULIA TURBO ENGINE The Giulia, the top-of-the-range model sporting the legendary The Hyundai Veloster's turbo-boosted direct petrol injection Quadrifoglio badge, was introduced to the international engine, along with more sporty and luxury features makes this press at the Alfa Romeo Museum in Arese, near Milan. The sexy hatchback a well-rounded package. brand is in its 105th year of auto making, a goal which PORSCHE SOUTH AFRICA INVESTS IN NEW PORSCHE A 1,6-litre GDI engine with a high-compression, twin-scroll it shares with a very select club of manufacturers, which is CENTRE PRETORIA turbocharger, generates 150 kW and 265 Nm of torque. even smaller when considering the brand's worldwide sales The new state-of-the-art facility, erected at a cost of ZAR It is fitted with a quicker-ratio steering rack and a revised successes and its racing victories. 150 million underscores Porsche South Africa's continued steering calibration for precise cornering, feedback and Just sitting in the new Alfa Romeo is like entering a new KYALAMI GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT commitment to their valued customers. control. As with the turbocharged engine, the front and rear dimension which centres on the driver, firing emotions and Built on a 16 000 square metre site, the facility comprises an suspension set-ups have been tuned to match the expectations the promise of exhilarating driving experiences. Merit goes When the hammer fell at the auction of Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit on the 24th July 2014 motorsport fans, both locally and impressive 1 478 square metre showroom which can display of drivers that appreciate firm and surefooted road manners. to the sensitive steering, the responsive acceleration and the approximately fifteen new and twenty Porsche approved pre- Sport-tuned engine intake and butch exhaust notes prompt shifting and braking. Additionally, rear or four-wheel internationally breathed a sigh of relief. The reason for their optimism for the future was simply, that a man with a passion owned cars. The well-known and always welcoming Carrera complement the driving experience. drive is more than just a tribute to the most authentic roots of Café is flanked by a new-look Porsche Drivers' Selection A standard six-speed manual transmission, developed by the Alfa Romeo legend: it is also a technical solution which for motorsport had rescued the historic venue from the brink of imminent demise. Toby Venter a well-known and respected outlet stocked with the latest quality Porsche-branded fashion Hyundai, features a wider gear ratio spread to handle the offers high performance and astounding enjoyment. accessories, apparel and model cars. Taking a walk upstairs additional torque output, while a seven-speed Dual Clutch Featuring the refreshed and redesigned badge, the Giulia's motor business entrepreneur, visionary and successful race driver was the man behind the successful final bid. not only affords the viewer a wonderful impression of the sheer Transmission (DCT) changes gears automatically or manually state-of-the-art, biturbo six-cylinder 380 kW engine, inspired scale of the showroom, but leads to the Carrera Lounge, with steering wheel mounted paddles or the gear lever. by Ferrari technologies will be introduced on the Quadrifoglio The current circuit has, over time, grown to be respected as a track with interesting changes of elevation and some where customers can configure their dream car in a relaxed Like the original model, the innovative 1+2 door design and version. Thrilling performance propels the Alfa from 0 to atmosphere with the attentive guidance of a sales consultant. some new design elements accentuate the car's eye-catching 100 km/h in just 3,9 seconds. Perfect weight distribution challenging corners. What was clearly lacking in the current layout was a longer straight ending in a tight corner. It was According to Porsche South Africa Group Chief Executive styling that suggests performance. (50/50 across the two axles), sophisticated suspensions Officer, Toby Venter, the opening of the Pretoria facility is Pricing from R379 000 includes a 5-year/90 000 km service and the most direct steering on the market throws down the clear that the tar surface of Kyalami that had been in place since the early 1990s, needed to be replaced. Expert teams another significant milestone for the company. plan. gauntlet at BMW's M3. Since 1952, when the first Porsche reached South African www.hyundai.co.za www.alfaromeo.co.za set about working on plans for the best solutions to this challenge, drawing on international expertise to achieve the shores, the Porsche brand has developed a dedicated best possible solutions. Safety also had to be considered and following amongst motoring enthusiasts who pursue quality LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT terrain capability for which Land Rover is world-renowned. In and unparalleled service. The new Porsche Centre Pretoria By Michelle York fact, with approach, departure and breakover angles of 25, 31 to this end FIA Safety Delegate Charlie Whiting paid a visit to Kyalami recently. After a thorough track inspection and serves as a destination for the ever-increasing number of Land Rover has revealed the new Discovery Sport heralded as and 21 degrees respectively, Terrain Response technology, and Porsche owners and enthusiasts; underscoring the commitment the world's most versatile premium compact SUV. A suite of Land the ability to wade to 600 mm, it offers class-leading capability valuable advice the circuit and safety changes were given the blessing of the FIA. The final plans began to take shape. that Porsche South Africa delivers to its customers. Rover innovations, include the next generation multi-link rear in all conditions. 452 Botterklapper Road (off Lynnwood Road), de Wilgers, axle, an all-new touchscreen infotainment system and state-of- Discovery Sport's interior has been designed with a highly It has been the stated intention of Toby Venter to refurbish existing spectator areas. Further, and more importantly, to Lynnwood, Pretoria. the-art high-strength steel and lightweight aluminium bodyshell configurable 5+2 seating unique in this segment. In addition Tel: (012) 816-7600 for outstanding performance, safety and efficiency. it's available with up to four 12 V power points and as many as allow race fans the opportunity to spectate from previously Outstanding capability has been at the core of every Land Rover six USB charging sockets – guaranteed to keep the techno-savvy prohibited places, as well as new exciting areas on the since 1948; Discovery Sport has been engineered to provide younger generation occupied. circuit. best-in-class off-road capability, on-road dynamics, interior Priced from R541 900. Although motorsport remains at the heart of its existence, packaging, safety innovations and use of intelligent lightweight www.landrover.co.za commercial opportunities need to be explored, focusing on materials. The range offers a petrol derivative using an all-alloy the other facilities the circuit has to offer, to ensure financial Si4 2,0-litre engine with 177 kW, or a 2,2-litre turbodiesel viability for the Kyalami facilities. available in either 110 kW TD4 or 140 kW SD4. All engines It is expected that the circuit will be re-opened before October are mated to an advanced ZF 9HP48 nine-speed automatic 2015. transmission. The vast scope of the changes will ensure that this project will Having had the pleasure of driving the Discovery Sport on an represent the single largest upgrade in the circuit's fifty-four impressive variety of road conditions Land Rover have certainly year history. The Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit will once again delivered on their promise. It is comfortable, refined and take up its place as the premier motoring and motorsport rewarding to drive on-road, while retaining the breadth of all- facility in Africa, as well as a leading venue and new player in the conferencing and eventing arena.

40 41 VOLVO XC90 by RUBIN VAN NIEKERK

BLIND SPOT DETECTION Besides warning you of vehicles on your side, it also alerts you to vehicles approaching from behind.

QUEUE ASSIST Acceleration, braking and steering automatically take place in slow moving queues. olvo's proudly Swedish-built XC90 is all about luxury, called Safe Positioning where the car essentially prepares the simplicity, and sheer brilliance. occupants for an accident by tightening the front safety belts THE MOST LUXURIOUS VOLVO INTERIOR EVER It's no exaggeration to say that this seven-seat luxury to keep the occupants secured in the energy-absorbing seats. V The interior of the all-new Volvo XC90 integrates the latest SUV offers the most comprehensive and technologically The seats in the new Volvo XC90 are designed to protect technology with sleek, beautiful design using the finest natural sophisticated standard safety package in the automotive against spinal injuries and lessen vertical forces by up to a materials.. A striking tablet-like touch screen control console industry. It is proof that Volvo is very close to achieving its third. Further protective features include Lane Keeping Aid is virtually button free and allows drivers to control their car Vision 2020 – that by the year 2020 there should be no more which increases the steering torque when the car veers off and access a range of Internet-based products and services, serious injuries or fatalities in a new Volvo car. That's a bold the road and Driver Alert Control detects and warns tired in an entirely new way. statement, but following the launch of the new XC90, our drivers, as well as Rest Stop Guidance that diverts them to the Combining materials such as soft leather and wood with money is on Volvo. nearest rest area. handcrafted details like a gear lever made of Orrefors crystal by the famous Swedish glass maker, ensures tactile delight. TWO WORLD-FIRSTS SOME HI-TECH HIGHLIGHTS: Interior space is uncluttered and supremely comfortable, City Safety - Volvo's all-encompassing auto brake system – is PRE-CRASH PROTECTION IN REAR IMPACTS while innovatively designed slimmer seats also free up interior now capable of preventing common intersection accidents. Rear radar detects potential impact and tightens safety belts, space, making it a genuine 7-seater. If the driver turns in front of an oncoming vehicle at an while the lights start flashing to warn rearward drivers and the The CleanZone air purification system, one of the best on the intersection, the XC90 will detect a potential accident and brakes are activated to reduce the impact. New seat design market, has a new filter for more efficient capture of small, brake automatically if necessary. also integrates the next generation groundbreaking Whiplash harmful particles and pollen. Driver distraction, fatigue and bad weather frequently leads Protection System (WHiPS) with all the other safety features. www.volvocars.co.za to what is referred to as a 'run-off-road' accident. These accidents occur when one or more of the wheels leave the road, ROADSIDE INFORMATION FEELING GOOD which causes the car to lose traction and become unstable This standard technology is enhanced to digitally display The creative collaboration between Swedish artist/producer Avicii leading to an accident. To ensure maximum occupant safety an extended range of road signs. and Volvo Cars for their new brand campaign features a reworking in a worst-case scenario, Volvo has developed something of the classic song Feeling Good. Filmed on location in Stockholm and Osterlen, southern Sweden, the video visits places of personal significance for Avicii and tells his own story of renewal, following several years of hard touring. The video also features members of his family and close friends. Feeling Good has been produced by Avicii, with Audra Mae on vocals. The release of the music video, which features the new XC90, marks another step in Volvo Cars' brand transformation and reflects a new direction for the Swedish luxury car maker. Watch the video at: www.youtube.com/user/AviciiOfficialVEVO

42 43 who are in their eighties also had no issues, which is a very ROAD TESTS by RUBIN VAN NIEKERK important consideration when purchasing a car. A sporty interior utilises leather accents for tactile areas and structural elements have metallic finishes to create contrast and character. Futuristic touches like the raking profile of the centre console are also highly functional and side padding provides a quality finish to enhance the cockpit feel. Specification levels are impressive and basically offer everything that you need, like a great sounding ten-speaker audio system with a digital amplifier for crystal clear sound. Auto volume technology automatically adjusts volume according to recording quality and genre. Bluetooth audio streaming, two USB ports and an AUX port in the console box should keep you entertained. Even video files can be played. An innovative turbocharged engine, operates on both the fuel saving Atkinson cycle and the conventional Otto cycle, which is activated when more power is required. Focus was placed Engine Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Inline Transverse 1998 cc to minimise turbo lag by using a twin scroll turbo-charger Power 175 kW @ 4800-6000 rpm Lexus NX 200t F-Sport and mounting the intercooler to the engine to optimise turbo Torque 350 Nm @ 1650-4000 rpm response. Smooth power delivery resulted and acceleration is Acceleration 0-100 km/h in 7,1 seconds really quick with a satisfying growl. Driving enthusiastically on Top Speed 200 km/h great sense of anticipation prevailed, as we waited for the 2,0-litre turbo-charged engine represented the heavy artillery of curvy roads is remarkably rewarding and places the NX 200 with Overall Fuel Consumption 10,4 lt/100 km youngest offspring from Lexus earlier this year. Lexus has a the NX arsenal. As expected, interior trim is exceptional and the Load Capacity 500-1545 lt the nimblest in the pack. Torque split is 50:50 between front and Turning Circle 11,4 m well-earned reputation for doing detailed planning before spacious cabin boasts class leading rear legroom. Having the A rear, which makes the Lexus great for dirt roads, while ample Approach Angle 16,8° any car is launched and we were quite curious to see what the lowest hip point for the front seats in its segment makes it much ground clearance ensures sufficient off-road capability for such Departure Angle 24,2° NX was capable of. It rubs shoulders with the BMW X3, Volvo easier to get in and out of. Cars are like shoes and some fit more a road savvy SUV. This balance between off- and on-road is Ground Clearance 190 mm XC 60 and Audi's Q5, but the Range Rover Evoque is a little comfortably, which is where the Lexus NX 200 excels. Although a tough balancing act for SUVs, but the sporty Lexus NX 200 Weight 1750 kg more quirky and Audi's Q5 is getting on a bit. These great rivals we differ radically in terms of our personal dimensions, everybody F-Sport succeeds in being an all-rounder. Having a high level Price R659 900 demanded a good challenge. found a perfect seating position, enjoyed the commanding view of standard specification is a significant cost consideration and 4-year/ 100 000 km Service Plan

Innovative technology, striking looks and a new high performance and did not need a ladder to get into the car. Both our mothers most rivals cannot match that. CO2 Emissions 184 g/km might induce a blood clot. Demanding guests at your clothing engine, mated to a smooth shifting automatic transmission Renault Captur Dynamique EDC optional guesthouse would not object to the pothole friendly Chevrolet Cruze Hatch 1,4t LS is responsive and economical, while stop/start technology suspension en route to your divine new establishment. reduces emissions. The Cruze is packed with safety features Conservative pricing encourages the purchasing of the that have earned it five star ratings from both Euro NCAP flagship Dynamique EDC with 88 kW and a low bodyweight. and the US National Highway Safety Administration. A spacious interior and a generous boot should take care of all A body structure which is among the stiffest in its class your needs. Globally successful, the pragmatic Captur should increases safety and suppresses NVH levels, while it do well here. Slick gear change and enough torque contribute improves dynamics. Besides many passive safety features, to the excellent fuel efficiency. Both models are capable of some advanced active safety features include, ESC, Traction a variety of duties and come fully loaded. Techno-smart like Control, ABS and EBD. Malibu inspired the exterior styling all Renaults, the Captur offers Bluetooth connectivity, media and updates included a new front fascia and grille with new navigation and cruise control. ABS and EBA maximises brake projector type fog lamps and LED daytime running lamps. pressure, while ESP and HAS ensures top Euro NCAP safety As a well-priced proposition, the Chevrolet Cruze is hard to ratings. Since launch in 2013, the Captur has been collecting beat. Impressively, its build quality competes with cars much awards, including best small SUV and Car of the Year 2013. higher on the food chain and the marvellous turbocharged Its value for money and design savvy will attract many new engine suffers from no discernible lag and propels the Renault aficionados. relatively big Cruze with no effort. It should definitely be on Engine Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Inline 1197 cc anybody's shortlist for a test drive. Power 88 kW @ 4900 rpm Engine Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Inline 1364 cc he competitive Group B SUV segment includes the Torque 190 Nm @ 2000 rpm Acceleration 0-100 km/h in 10,9 seconds Power 103 kW @ 4900-6000 rpm Renault Captur, which is a blend, of SUV and MPV! Torque 200 Nm @ 1850-4900 rpm It simply ticks all the boxes and being pocket friendly, Top Speed 192 km/h T Urban Fuel Consumption 7,9 lt/100 km ver since introduction in 2008, the Chevrolet Cruze Acceleration 0-100 km/h in 9,3 seconds versatile and cute, it will appeal to many who will fall in love Fuel Consumption @ 120 km/h 5,3 lt/100 km Top Speed 195 km/h at first sight. has been selling like hot cakes. Being so tough, well Overall Fuel Consumption 6,7 lt/100 km Overall Fuel Consumption 7,2 lt/100 km Researchers and scientists are seeing the future and I think Especced and well-priced, it keeps attracting more new Load Capacity 413 lt Load Capacity 455-1235 lt buyers to the marque. The familiar 1,4-litre turbocharged cars like the Captur are more than just trendy. It has space, Turning Circle 10,4 m Turning Circle 10,9 m conservative dimensions, low fuel consumption, lively engine that has been so popular in the Opel range is now Ground Clearance 130 mm Ground Clearance 170 mm deployed in the Cruze. performance and can be butch if you wish. You could transport Weight 1180 kg Weight 1837 kg your Van Gogh copies, your chubby furry children and your Price R279 900 A new face and a sleek new rear adds a touch of class and Price R265 200 a standard Chevrolet MyLink infotainment is technologically 3-year/60 000 km Service Plan grumpy mother-in-law in the back without fuelling any debates 3-year/45 000 km Service Plan advanced, but simple to operate. The lively turbocharged CO2 Emissions 135 g/km about spinal issues, claustrophobia or lack of leg space that CO2 Emissions 125 g/km

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Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, it is actually possible. A rare used in the four-cylinder engines. Power delivery is smooth feat indeed. from low engine revs, while thermal management is much Owners can choose between a classical front with a star on better as no coolant runs through the engine when cold, the bonnet, or they can choose a sporty star on the front of due to an on-demand water pump with a flow optimised the car. Three distinct designs and equipment lines allow ball valve. Consequently the combustion chambers heat up a sufficient degree of individualisation. Outstanding ride quickly. A new torque converter with reduced slip and a few comfort, a first ever Airmatic air suspension in this segment, other technical enhancements has improved the 7G-Tronic the best NVH levels, the best noise index, the most advanced Plus automatic gearbox substantially for smoother gear assistance systems and more, make the C-Class the best in change, improving fuel consumption, performance and its 33-year history. comfort. A large growing Mercedes-Benz dealer network Dynamically it challenges BMW's 3 Series, which has makes roadside assistance faster and safer. always set the benchmark in this class. We tend to forget Engine Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Inline 1991 cc Mercedes-Benz C250 that we want our chariots to be comfortable and take the Power 155 kW @ 5500 rpm potholes and speed bumps in their stride. In that respect Torque 350 Nm @ 1200-4000 rpm he W201 enjoyed its premiere in 1982 and opened other cars. Low body mass followed high-tech construction, the C-Class is the shining star in this parade with the best Acceleration 0-100 km/h in 6,6 seconds the doors to a slightly smaller car at Mercedes-Benz. contributing to excellent fuel consumption and performance. comfort levels. Run flat tyres are often criticised, but run- Top Speed 250 km/h TThis success story continued for three generations until Having grown slightly, rear passengers can indulge in flats are sturdier tyres that are much more likely to survive Overall Fuel Consumption 7,5 lt/100 km the 204 series that launched in 2007 was superseded by the much more space and tall passengers would find long pothole encounters. Should that fail, you can drive to safety, Load Capacity 480 lt 205 series that bowed onto the stage in 2014. Consistent distances comfortable at the back. Weight is down about which scores huge points. Having had run-flat tyres for many Turning Circle 11,22 m improvement followed in this highly competitive segment 100 kg without compromising quality. Quality improvement years, I doubt if anybody who's experienced those benefits Ground Clearance 105 mm until the C-Class won the World Car of the Year award in is substantial, along with a host of new innovations and want to go back. Eventually all cars will probably have it, Weight 1480 kg Price R504 600 2015. many new safety features. Soundproofing has been refined, but why wait thirty years? The four-cylinder C250 enjoys 6-year/100 000 km Maintenance Plan More than just beautiful lines, the slippery shape has a drag making the car feel more luxurious. All operations in the exemplary power delivery and best-in-class emissions. Blue CO2 Emissions 123 g/km coefficient of only 0,24, which is far ahead of just about all car are unobtrusive and when you decide to listen softly to Direct technology used in the V6 and V8 engines is now

around the audio system now features piano black trim for a a 3-hour drive into the countryside. The relatively high roof by MICHELLE YORK decidedly stylish and premium look and feel. All other interior provides extra headroom to make the cabin seem even larger, specification levels remain unchanged. and it also allows a natural-feeling upright seating position, The 1,4 TEC is a popular and well-proven power unit raising comfort and giving more leg and luggage space. in Kia's engine line-up, the 1,4 Gamma engine features The performance was a little sluggish, but the naturally friction-reducing modifications and dual CVVT for responsive aspirated 1,2-litre was never made for racing. It's a completely performance and competitively modest fuel consumption. With perfect first-car for the younger generation or retired generation maximum output of 79 kW at 6 300 rpm and peak torque of looking for a small economical choice or family run around. 135 Nm at 4 200 rpm, the Rio 1,4 6-speed manual model A five-speed manual gearbox, driving the front wheels gives accelerates to 100 km/h in 11,5 seconds. It's a fun car, but you a great compromise between response and economy, but realise it's only a 1,4 when overtaking or on the open road. by MICHELLE YORK I often had dramatic little wheelspins when accelerating. A Kia had the right idea. If it ain't broke, don't fix it – so this is Kia Rio 1,4 TEC Auto Suzuki Splash 1,2 GL four-speed automatic transmission is also available. more of a little cosmetic tweak than a major overhaul on the Personally I would take the Suzuki Swift over this derivative but he Kia Rio has been the popular kid on the block garnering engine. eet the Suzuki Splash, the smallest in the Suzuki it certainly has its place in the supermini market. awards from the outset across the globe, and has also Engine 4-Cylinder Inline 999 cc stable. There is such a huge selection of entry-level been a consistent star in the Standard Bank People's Engine 4-Cylinder Inline 1197 cc T Power 79 kW @ 6300 rpm cars on the market that expectations run very high Power 63 kW @ 6000 rpm Wheels Award. M Torque 135 Nm @ 4200 rpm and the competition is tough. This nifty little run-around is Torque 113 Nm @ 4500 rpm On the facelifted model there are subtle differences between Acceleration 0-100 km/h in 13,2 seconds compact, yet big on fun, comfort and practicality. Acceleration 0-100 km/h in 13,16 seconds Top Speed 170 km/h the front-end design of the hatch and sedan, with most notable Carrying on Suzuki's 'fun driving' DNA the Splash comes Top Speed 160 km/h Urban Fuel Consumption 8,3 lt/100 km difference being the design of the grille and bumper: the standard with a big list of extras, from air conditioning to the Urban Fuel Consumption 7,3 lt/100 km hatchback features a sportier design with lower air intakes Fuel Consumption @ 120 km/h 6,9 lt/100 km Fuel Consumption @ 120 km/h 6,2 lt/100 km Overall Fuel Consumption 7,7 lt/100 km instrument panel with a wrap-around shape with a flowing, and front fog lights, while the sedan has a more stylish and streamlined console that slants away from passengers to create Overall Fuel Consumption 6,8 lt/100 km integrated design. A new rear bumper on the hatchback Load Capacity 389 lt Load Capacity 235 lt Turning Circle 10,6 m an open, airy feeling. The innovatively designed, white-faced completes the exterior makeover. Turning Circle 9,4 m Ground Clearance 150 mm analogue speedometer provides the required information Ground Clearance 170 mm Highly regarded for its stylish and roomy interior, updates to Weight 1570 kg at a glance while the dash-mounted rev counter completes the enhanced Rio's interior have been limited to upgraded Weight 1090 kg Price R224 995 the dashboard's fun and sporty look. Though it has a small Price R137 400 materials and trims. There are chrome accents around the 4-year/60 000 km Service Plan kerb presence this Splash has the space! My partner and I 2-year / 30 000km Service Plan four dashboard air-vents, while a newly designed centre-stack CO2 Emissions 165 g/km are hardly lightweights, yet we were very comfortable during CO2 Emissions 133 g/km

46 47 TECH AND TRENDS 4. Nvidia Shield Tablet OS: Android 4.4 KitKat TOP 8 TABLETS ON A BUDGET The Nvidia Shield Tablet has been built from the ground up with gamers in mind, but if gaming on the go is important to you you'll struggle to do avaliable at amazon.com much better and it's downright impossible to beat. High-end performance and solid battery life ensure it will keep you gaming through the day and its impressive 8.0-inch 1920 x 1200 display will show your games off in 8. Acer Iconia W4 all their glory. OS: Windows 8.1 Price: R3 668 The Iconia W4's big selling point is its full blown Windows 8.1 operating system, giving you all the functionality of a PC on an 8-inch display and wrapped in a portable chassis. It has a 1.33GHz quad-core processor which may not be the most 3. Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 powerful processor around, OS: Android 4.4 KitKat and with 2GB of RAM it's This tablet is towards the upper price range, but you get a lot for your money. It comes less powerful than some with an 8.4-inch 1600 x 2560 Super AMOLED display, 2.3GHz quad-core processor, high-end smartphones, 2GB of RAM, Android KitKat and a microSD slot, plus front and rear cameras. The but with a decent display plastic construction isn't the best and the speaker placement could be better, but if you and reasonable battery life want a supremely powerful tablet with an impressive screen the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 is the Iconia W4 is a solid the answer. performer. 7. Linx 7 / Linx 8 Price: R2 578 Price: R3 240 OS: Windows 8.1 The Linx 7 isn't the most powerful slate around, but at its price it doesn't need to be, and for your money you get Windows 2. LG G Pad 8.3 8.1. It has a decent screen and a solid build quality, but with 6. Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 OS: Android 4.4 KitKat just 1GB of RAM it might struggle with more demanding OS: Android 4.2 Jelly Bean It sports an 8.3-inch display and full HD which looks great. tasks. For basic use this 7-inch slate really is fantastic and The Kindle Fire HDX 7 may be an Android tablet at heart, A 1.7GHz quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM the G it's got an impulse purchase price tag. but once on you won't recognise the Android interface. Pad 8.3 has no trouble running Android KitKat. The metal Price: R1 191 Browsing Amazon's finish makes the G Pad 8.3 also feel great, almost putting it huge collection of on a par with the premium design of the iPad mini 2. eBooks, watching a Price: R3 435 movie on Amazon Prime Instant Video or even just browsing 5. Asus MeMoPad 7 the web is simple on ME572C the full HD display. OS: Android 4.4 KitKat If you are looking It comes with a full HD for flexibility, you display, stereo speakers, will be disappointed 2GB of RAM, a slim, because the Kindle attractive design and Fire HDX is almost solid battery life. It even as locked down as one-ups the Nexus 7 an iPad. with the inclusion of a 1. iPad mini 2 Price: R2 442 microSD card slot. The OS: iOS 8 MeMoPad 7 is perhaps The iPad mini 2 is on the list of the best budget tablets the closest alternative because it has been superseded by the iPad mini 3 and to the Nexus 7 and it's therefore has dropped in price. As the iPad mini 3 is basically one of the best options the same tablet with added Touch ID you hardly miss out on for fans of small-screen anything by buying this older model. With a brilliant screen, Android slates. a stunning design and quite a lot of power the iPad mini 2 Price: R2 564 really is impossible to beat for its price. Price: R3 870

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Beach Time! SWIMSUIT DO'S AND DON'TS

There are plenty of potential pitfalls while deciding on Looking hot can be as easy as a walk in the park. Guys swimwear this spring. With so many swimwear options for should avoid anything too tight or revealing at the beach. men, speedos now mingle alongside board shorts and Leave a little something for the imagination and pick a TALL sporty retro styles on the beach. A guy's swimwear choices pair that flatters your body type without showing off too SLIM If you are tall, just reverse the short guy's strategy. Even say a lot about his style and level of confidence, but please much. At a men-only pool party or gay beach, it's totally If you're a skinny guy, fill out your profile with more volume out your proportions with longer shorts that hit at the top do not be too confident! You can still make a statement cool to flaunt what you've got! Make sure to always keep in the suit. Wear bold patterns and colour blocking (pairing or bottom of the knee. While still very much a youngster's when you suit up for a day at the beach or at the pool. your body shape in mind when shopping for swimwear. prominent solids) to add substance to your size. These trunks beach look, the longer-length is also favoured by slightly require confidence though, but with less fabric flapping older and beefier guys. Board shorts are a perennial beach about, they are practical for swimming. classic and are easy to pick up.

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FLAUNT WHAT YOU'VE GOT! HEAVY TALL AND BUFF All gay men should aim to look good in speedos. Get the Guys on the bigger side should try a classic fit, neither baggy If you are 180 centimetres tall or taller, with broad shoulders six-pack and if it's too difficult, at least try to shrink your nor skin-tight, for a flattering look. Also, darker colors, and chest, and you like to work out, then you fall into the tall beer barrel a little. On gay beaches worldwide, you might denser print patterns and vertical stripes will help make you and buff category, meaning you can wear anything you like feel overdressed even in a speedo! Nothing is as sexy as SHORT appear leaner. because chances are it will always look good on you. Trunk a beautifully toned guy in form-fitting trunks. Most women If you are under 170 centimetres tall, keep your swimsuit shorts were made with you in mind. They contain relatively won't dare appear in public in a 1920s cover-it-all suit, so length above the knee to make your legs appear longer. little material and are designed to show off your body to its why should you? And remember, even if you're not in perfect Remember, the longer your shorts are, the shorter you look. fullest. shape, being and feeling sexy is all about attitude.

52 53 ALL THINGS BRIGHT DÉCOR AND BEAUTIFUL…

Spring brings with it renewed energy and bold pops of colour. Jean-Pierre de la Chaumette discovers some vivid pieces to put a spring in your decorative step.

Living up to its name, this 'It's Party Time' rug is designed by Bas Kosters Navy, turquoise and dusty pink feature strongly in Ceramic Factory's for newly launched Moooi Carpets. From the stable producing iconic new 'My World' collection. These ceramics add the perfect injection of furniture and lighting, these rugs bring a striking addition to the brands audacious colour and bold geometry to any space. offering. Vases from R399 and potplants from R699. Retails from R47 215. www.ceramicfactory.co.za www.moooicarpets.com www.edgeinteriors.co.za

Full of the joys of spring… this happy scatter with daisies on a perfectly When bold design meets genius functionality you get the Bells sidetable pink background will put an instant smile on your face. Available from by Gloster. Perfect for balmy days round the pool, the secret lid reveals @home stores countrywide. a storage space or optional ice bucket for your bottles of bubbly. Retail at R299. Retails from R9 840. www.home.co.za www.marlanteak.com

Gemma Orkin's ceramics depicting flora and fauna in bright colours The colour of sunshine and daffodils, yellow cheers up any space. Try add some fun yet functional style to any table setting. Her love for South this PI Lamp for a ray of angular sunshine in your home office. African nature is strongly evident. Retails from R3 600. Small bowls retail from R280. Cheerful tones of watermelon are always cool. The generous proportions Pimp up your verandah with this Bamboo Love Seat with classic www.lagrangeinteriors.co.za www.gemmaorkin.frelio.com of this Bossy Wing Seat makes for high-octane juiceness in your sitting 'Martinique Palms' fabric. With a G&T in hand you'd be forgiven for room. thinking you were holidaying in Palm Springs. Retails from R10 300 (excluding fabric). Retails from R72 000 (excluding fabric). www.leonat219.com www.classicrevivals.co.za

We love tropical pattern and colour and this Jungle Extravaganza sofa by Dan Saks embraces this theme beautifully with just the right amount of equatorial boldness. Retails at R18 500. www.sakscorner.co.za

54 55 MUSIC DVD REVIEWS by JACQUES BOTHA by LEON VAN NIEROP All DVDs available from www.amazon.com EASTERN BOYS | With Olivier Rabourdin and Kirill Emelyanov | Directed by Robin Campillo MEGHAN TRAINOR – TITLE (Sony) It's almost as if two separate films develop separately in this unexpected and surprisingly effective So, was it really all about that bass? When I first heard the track, I dismissed it as pure rubbish. However, film, but it happens in a disciplined and well-structured manner. A suave and intelligently I just couldn't escape the wave that followed and soon enough I found myself humming it in the car sophisticated businessman (the excellent Olivier Rabourdin) picks up a street hustler (the sensitive and even singing along to it in the gym. I was still seriously thinking that is probably just another one hit Kirill Emelyanov) in Paris, only to discover that he's been had. The film starts off brilliantly with wonder. So, understand that I was sceptical when I put the album on for the first time. I was pleasantly a realistic pick-up scene and a sequence that will challenge anything Michael Hanneke has surprised. Yes, it is easy listening, poppy, frivolous at times... but by being all of that, it is actually the ever confronted you with. It then veers off into a delicate examination of flawed relationships perfect all-rounder of a pop record. Something I haven't experienced in a long time. that seem doomed from the start. The film then touches upon the predicament suffered by illegal immigrants from Eastern Europe in France, especially those from the Ukraine. It also MIKA – NO PLACE IN HEAVEN (Universal) demonstrates how this situation forces immigrants to break the law in order to survive. It is Mika (aka Michael Holbrook Penniman, Jr) burst onto the music scene with the smash hit Grace Kelly and provocative and definitely worth ordering from Amazon. now with his fourth album, it is clear that there is just no stopping this amazing artist. Except for being an amazing songwriter, Mika's vocal range never fails to impress. About three years ago, Mika officially THE WAY HE LOOKS | Starring Ghilherme Lobo and Fabio Audi | Directed by Daniel Ribeiro came out of the closet as well and is not scared to sing about it either, as can be heard on the first single This is one of the most striking and successful films since Jongens in the history of queer cinema. where he exclaims "where have all the gay guys gone." Lyrically Mika is still an excellent storyteller, but It is subtle and sensitive without any of the usual six-pack clichés associated with this genre. A also shows great emotion. So far one of my favourite pop albums of the year. boy, who has been blind since birth, played by the brilliantly talented Ghilerme Lobo, celebrates his platonic relationship with a girl (Tess Amorim in a spot-on performance) every time they meet. ADAM LAMBERT – THE ORIGINAL HIGH (Warner) But then a handsome new boy (Fabio Audi) enters the school, and even though Leonardo doesn't Adam has come such a long way since being runner up in American Idols. Ironically he has been much know what he looks like (remember how important looks are in a gay relationship), he falls in more successful than the actual winner that year. Having released two solo albums and then touring with love with him. How the two boys discover and explore their relationship unfolds in a perceptive Queen as lead singer, Adam now returns to what probably can be said to be his best album to date. The and sober, unemotional way. The joy of being young and in love and not giving a damn about first single Ghost Town has been a huge hit already, but the rest of the album shines even brighter. Tracks society or appearances is almost reminiscent of The perks of being a wallflower. This stimulating like Another Lonely Night truly show of his astounding vocal range. Even Tove Lo and Brian May make an and remarkably kind, sensitive film about innocent love rivals even Summer Storm. It is absolutely appearance! Another great artist to show that being openly gay does not affect one's success. breathtaking. VEGAS – BESTE TYD VAN JOU LEWE (Sony) FUTURO BEACH | Starring Wagner Moura and Clemens Schick | Directed by Karim Aïnouz Afrikaanse musiek is besig om soveel nuwe baadjies aan te trek. Rufio Vegas se solo album is moeilik A quiet outsider, a life saver called Donato, fails in rescuing a drowning man. He then gets om werklik in 'n kategorie te plaas, en as mens kyk na die feit dat mense soos Francois van Coke, Jack involved with the dead man's best friend called Konrad. Donato then decides to start a new Parow en Pierre Greeff (Heuwels Fantasties) ook hulle verskyning maak, verwag mens dalk rap of dans life in Berlin with him. The film is about the road journey to Berlin, but also the inner journey of of rock? Wel, in hierdie geval...al die bogenoemde, of soos Vegas dit noem: KragPopRock. Humor speel these two lost souls who fail to connect. Unfortunately it is a bit overlong – especially the final 'n groot rol en liedjies soos Bruingebrande Bene en Gat In Rat sal jou lekker laat lag terwyl jou voete net motorbike scenes that carry on forever. Long, drawn-out scenes with faces staring at each other, wil beweeg. or shots of dangerous beaches, or even picturesque Berlin fail to have an impact because the film is overlong. This is recommended for the art house crowd, but it is challenging to sit through THE HOT SARDINES (Universal) if you need more plot and substance. If bands like Vaya Con Dios and Pink Martini is your musical taste, you will probably love The Hot Sardines as much as I do. The band consists of American Evan Palazzo and French Miz Elizabeth combined with BOY MEETS GIRL | Starring Michelle Hendley, Michael Welch and Michael Galante | Directed an ensemble of powerhouse musicians – and their very own tap dancer. Musically you will find something by Eric Schaeffer ranging from jazz to what feels like 'naughty' French music. The album is a mix of original compositions This is quite an extraordinary little film that may disappear without a trace if more people don't and cover versions such as Honeysuckle Rose and What a Little Moonlight Can Do. Be warned though, talk about it, or order it on DVD. It tells the story of a transgender person – a girl trapped in a you just might find yourself doing the Charleston while making dinner! man's body, and her battle to be accepted. Her sexuality leads to confusion when she falls in love with a girl, but she is also attracted to her best friend Robby. This tender, provocative and NATE RUESS – GRAND ROMANTIC (Warner) inspiring film is all about accepting who you are, no matter what society thinks or says. But it Nate rose to fame over the past two years firstly as the lead singer of the band Fun who had hits like is also about love and crossing the border between the sexes so that you can be your own true Some Nights and We Are Young and then as guest vocalist with Pink on the track Just Give Me A self and a whole person – not a part of someone you are pretending to be. The film is subtle, Reason. Needless to say, I had very high expectations when I put this CD in the player. The one thing sometimes gently funny but always stimulating. Well worth going the extra mile for. that immediately impressed me was the quality of the production. Furthermore, Nate is in full form both as songwriter and as vocalist. What makes the songs unique is that there is an amazingly easy anthemic WILDE | Starring Stephen Fry, Jude Law and Michael Sheen | Directed by Brian Gilbert sing-a-long quality to every song. On top of that, the artwork and packaging is exquisite. For those of you who haven't seen this classic 1997 movie on DVD yet – it tells the tragic true story of the poet, infamous philosopher and playwright Oscar Wilde, who got married and had LEON BRIDGES – COMING HOME (Sony) children in spite of being homosexual. When his homosexuality was exposed after his affair Initially I thought this might just be another R'nB album, but instead I was pleasantly surprised with music with Lord 'Bosie' Douglas, Wilde was sentenced to two years' hard labour in prison in the late that reminds of the 1960s Rhythm and Blues. This twenty-seven-year-old American singer had a slow 1890s in Britain. This film is a lamentation of what happened and how those dramatic events rise to fame by doing open mic nights while working as a dishwasher, until he was signed last year. The lead to Wilde's death. It is a dark, sombre and thought-provoking film in which the horrors of title track and first single has already made significant dents in the charts worldwide and one can fully a homophobic and prejudiced society are exposed to its rotten core. The performances by understand why even Apple picked up the song for the new iPhone 6 commercial. I can already hear this especially Fry and Jude Law are eye-catching. This film will haunt you for days after you have playing in the background whilst chilling outside, now that winter is officially gone. seen it.

56 57 Has the way that you and Vince do an album changed What does Andy do when he has some time off for much in the past twenty years? himself at home? Not really. Vince likes writing on guitar and piano. Usually I just like watching telly. I like cooking. I live half the time when we get together I will sing the top lines of the songs in Florida with my partner. We've got a lovely Doberman The Bell and we record as much as we can onto the tape recorder. called Angel, so I like staying with him on the weekends. Vince will then take what we recorded away and try and He goes to work in his club and I look after Angel. So we make each part into a song. This was the first time that we'd have a very good pact, me and him. written on synth though. You were touring South Africa in the 90s. How did you So how did the lyrics of the album come about? experience South Africa at that stage? I have been doing an awful lot in that one year. I have been Every time I have been there, I really loved it, especially of working with Dave Aude and I am going to be finishing that staying in Cape Town. I have always felt very at home there. this year. There was Torsten and The Bareback Saint (there's I felt very comfortable just walking down the streets and I gonna be part two next year as well), there was the Snow love the lifestyle. I could imagine having a house there. Globe record (Erasure Christmas album) and then this new I can't wait to take my partner. It would be five years this Erasure record. So the words weren't really forthcoming. year. We might be there in 2016, unless we get some gigs I had our producer Richard X helping me on the words. before that. There is a big lesbian and gay thing happening the Ball Usually I am not very disciplined when it comes to ideas. in 2016 and I was pencilled in for it. I mentioned it to So it was a case of him saying "what is this song actually Vince, but I am open for any excuse to go there earlier by JACQUES BOTHA about." We would then work on the chorus first and decide than that. from there on the verses. I never did it like that, so it was rasure (aka Vince Clarke and Andy Bell) has great for me to learn. You are also very open about your HIV status. It been around since the mid-eighties and has appears that society (especially gay people) is getting Ereally pulled in hit after hit, such as Oh L'Amour, Tell us a bit more about The Bareback Saint Part Two? more relaxed about HIV. Sometimes, Love To Hate You and Blue Savannah. It will be musically less challenging than Part One, but There is an onslaught of porn and they are all trying to Lead singer, Andy Bell, has also been up there with lyrically much more gay and in your face. outdo each other. I do get quite shocked about all the the likes of Boy George and Jimmy Somerville, in not barebacking. It's like it is the last taboo kind of thing. I being afraid to be openly gay. As a result the band You have always been very open about your sexuality. know that HIV is going up amongst young people here in has always had a very big gay following. Erasure Have you encountered much prejudice, whether it is the UK and it is probably because they think "it is OK... just released their sixteenth studio album, The Violet from the industry, public or press? I can just take my retroviral drugs and everything will be Flame. Andy Bell has also released four solo albums, From being out since the very beginning, you're almost fine." I think it is something that you cannot wish upon your of which the last one Torsten The Bareback Saint was forgotten. You're almost put on the shelf. Back then we would worst enemy. To be HIV positive is awful. The drugs are a prolific cabaret masterpiece about the journey much rather be hushed about it, even though we were very amazing and miraculous, but the actual HIV... The amount of sexual discovery of an 'age-defying polysexual' open. I don't think it is that the industry is reserved, but that of things I went through before I realised that that is what I (someone who has a variety of lovers and doesn't they would rather not mention it really, even though it is had. It was horrendous. I am amazed that I am still alive. age). Andy took some time out from his busy schedule much better now. I think it is because we were one of the People, especially young people, aren't being taught to to talk about music and being gay in the industry. first ones; it was almost like "you broke the rules of how you be responsible enough. It is up to the grown-ups to teach were supposed to play the game." Now I say thank God for them and we are not doing it. The new album is hailed by many as a return to Sam Smith. Erasure's classic electropop style and has been What makes you angry? mentioned by many as one of the best to date. You have always been very energetic and also Unwanted aggression and hooliganism. People profiting Tell us a bit more about how the album came to flamboyant on stage. Is that a natural extension of from war. happen. your personality? I have been begging Vince for quite a few years to I am not like that walking down the street. I am very shy What makes you laugh out loud? write an album on synths. We have tried to do one in really. That is my stage persona. Especially when you play Slapstick. Really stupid things. These videos you see on the about 1993. We had some tracks that were written in places like America, I thought that I just wanted people airplane. Candid camera type of things. in New York and Vince felt that the tracks were not to know who I am, so that there may not be any question strong enough to release as album tracks or singles. I whatsoever later. So they knew and it was done like a If you were stranded on a desert island and could think it scared him a bit. One of my dreams has been political thing really. I took my inspiration from drag queens only take one CD with you, what would it be? to just have a synthesiser on stage with Vince playing in London. They were the front line of the Stonewall riots. Parallel Lines by Blondie. the sequence, changing the synths. This was sort of So I thought I'd just be like a drag queen. A lot of people the next best thing. Vince recorded all these loops for couldn't stomach it, especially the kind of straight music Finally, you open your wardrobe at home and find me. He came down to Florida and we did writing for scene. For them that is not rock and roll at all. But for me a whole family of fairies has moved in there. What about two blocks of one week each and it just turned that was the height of Rock 'n Roll... doing something that would your reaction be? out the way it did. people don't like. Oh great. How many wishes have I got?

58 59 THE 5 CHOICES – The path to extraordinary productivity | Kory Kogon, Adam Merrill and Leena BOOKS Rinne | Simon & Schuster UK | 9781471142376 | R275.00 Every day brings a crushing wave of demands: a barrage of texts, emails, interruptions, meetings, ALL AMERICAN BOY | William J. Mann | Kensington | 9780758203298 | R280.00 phone calls, tweets, blogs – not to mention the high pressure demands of our jobs – is overwhelming You can go back, but you can never go home... When actor Wally Day is called back to his and exhausting. The sheer number of distractions threaten our ability to think clearly and make hometown by his mother's mysterious plea for help, he returns to a past he has tried to forget. Now good decisions. In this book, readers will learn how to make the five fundamental choices that Wally must confront the reasons he left his hometown of Brown's Mill in a cloud of anger, shame will increase their ability to achieve what matters most to them. 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60 61 Fine Art Nude Photography by VERNONDO BOSHOFF

love this amazing form of photography, which till today remains unique; there are no distractions I from the model either by clothing or accessories. I am presented with a blank canvas, so my possibilities for expressions are endless. By posing my model I create an expression, the most important aspect for fine art nude photography. I usually work with two very distinct personalities, which will always emerge during the shoot, secure and strong or insecure and self-protective. Both personalities can create unique visual images. It is important that my models are relaxed, as for them, their form and appearance is of importance and this can only be achieved when relaxed. My models aren't naked, they're nude. As Kenneth Clark wrote in his book The Nude, "The word 'nude,' carries, in educated usage, no uncomfortable overtone. The vague image it projects into the mind is not of a huddled and defenseless body, but of a balanced, prosperous and confident body…" I recently had the privilege to work with Christopher Olwage, Mr Gay World 2013 and captured these great images. www.vernondoboshoffphotography.com

62 63 64 65 spectacular entertainment in a mind-blowing custom built double volume palace. It's about ending one era and moving straight into another – a new direction come 2016. And it's about having the biggest party ever, each night for six months in Cape Town and Johannesburg.

What can guests expect to see on the stage of the new mirrored palace? We've gone all out with this one. Thirty-five award-winning artists from sixteen countries are joining us to give South Africa a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The inimitable Cathy Specific returns after two years as our glamorous AN INTERVIEW WITH RICHARD GRIFFIN MC, resplendent in gorgeous gowns and crystals. With the double volume space, we've been able to bring in even by EUGENE YIGA more outstanding acts which we weren't able to do before: acrobatic troupes from China, amazing aerial artists, The Specifics singers, and more. Adding to the theatrics we have pyrotechnics, intelligent lighting, superb surround sound, tons of special effects and even a hot air balloon. This is the Madame as audiences have never seen her before. It'll blow the audience's hair back! t all began with a Loop Street restaurant in 2001. But when the economic crisis hit in 2008. What have these over the years, the Madame Zingara brand has expanded experiences taught you? What is your biggest goal for the Madame Zingara brand? Ito six restaurants in Cape Town: Bombay Bicycle Club, To never give up, keep the people you trust close to you, and I have definite goals of what I'd like us to achieve. When Café Mozart, Café Paradiso, Café Manhattan, Company's always stay focused. Difficult experiences are as important we get to that place, whenever and whatever it might be, Garden Restaurant, and Sidewalk Café. There's also a retail as good ones, and we are all here to learn and grow. The we can assess where we are as a company and look to the outlet named This Is Not a Post Office, a laundromat the way I see it is nothing is on your desk unless it's supposed next adventure and to the road ahead. I have a family now White Rabbit Wash House and the Theatre of Dreams. to be there. I work with what I have and find those golden and so eventually I'd like to step back. But my ultimate goal threads where I can. has always been to leave a solid legacy and see Madame Eugene Yiga: You created Madame Zingara, but what is Zingara firmly established as a household name. Only then your current involvement or role in the businesses? What's kept you going over the last fifteen years? do I think I'll be able to completely relax. Richard Griffin: My main role is Creative Director; that's Together with an incredible team of passionate and the part I love most. But I'm also the Managing Director, and driven people, I love being able to offer surprising food The Celebration runs in Cape Town at the Grand Parade the cleaner, and answerable to all. combinations and have a near-obsessive attention to detail. until 26 September and at Montecasino in Johannesburg Our offerings seem to continuously amaze and delight. from 22 October to 31 December. How do you as a company manage to run so many different Bookings: 0861 623 263 restaurants? Why do you think so many people have been so captivated [email protected] I have endless energy and am driven by my passion. Key to by Madame Zingara's Theatre of Dreams? this successful multitasking is having the right like-minded I believe it's because we go out of our way to make sure the people alongside me, and I am fortunate to have a team guest is part of the experience, from the moment they walk of talented individuals who have walked the walk with me in to the moment they say their reluctant goodbyes after an over the years and remained with me, even though it can incredible night out. Unlike a normal theatre where you are be trying at times. They know me and how my brain works. an observer, the Theatre of Dreams is an all-inclusive and Ultimately, you are only as good as your people, and I intimate experience with a massive "wow" factor. We take can't take solo credit for any of this success. people on a sensory journey and they feel a part of it. I also believe there's a circus child in all of us. You've faced many challenges over the years, including having your What is The Celebration about? first restaurant burn down and It's about saying thank you. We're in our fifteenth year and facing liquidation would not be here without the support of our loyal guests and our team. We're going to be celebrating our birthday each and every night with

66 67 MY REIGNAS 68 Mr. Gay South Africa 2014 VERNONDO BOSHOFF photographed by by WERNERDEWAAL for a boy growing up feeling and being different to other calledboys. Lamberts Bay, an idyllic childhood, but not always easy F asked todescribemyreignasMr. GaySouthAfrica2014. and Niekerk) van Rubin you Pages.(Thank Gay by approached be to honoured was I love. you one is it It's not every day that you have the privilege of being on the pages of a magazine and even more so when changed. I grew up in a small west coast fishing townfishing coast west small a life in up mygrew Ichanged. extent which to explain to trying by start Let's lashback –Howitallbegan. nsa Atr inn, sot f r Gy A approached SA Gay Mr. of scout a winning, After Knysna. LoeriePinkfestivalin the at Mr. 2013wonGras Mardi and better andmoregroundedindividual. Laterinlife this infact shaped mycharacter andmade mea My road to Mr. Gay South Africa began when I entered I whenbeganAfrica Mr.South toGay road My 69 me to enter the competition. It's always been I have been fortunate enough to attend some prestigious a dream of mine as a little boy to become Mr. events during my reign and to have, I hope, made a South Africa. I was an avid follower of Mr. South significant difference in the lives of at least a few people. Africa, Michael Mol being my icon. So, being a My proudest moment and one which I am most proud proud gay man, wanting to make a difference of, was my raising R30 000 for my charity of choice, the and have a voice, I decided to enter. Pride Shelter Trust. This is a cause I believe in and am A few things you should know about me is passionate about, the chance of new beginnings for those that behind the easy going smiles and laughter, in crisis in the LGBTI community. It offers short term shelter I am extremely competitive, love structure and and provides assistance to get their lives back on track. am always up for a challenge. Hence my Under the wings of Jan Richter, known to all as the matron career choice as an accountant. Let us not of Pride House, those in need receive so much more digress though. than a roof over their heads, they receive love, hope and After Pink Loerie and Mr. Mardi Gras, I inspiration! went through to the Cape Town regionals I must admit handing over my title was a bittersweet for the competition where I was one of two moment. Standing there on stage watching your video contestants who were chosen from Cape Town. showing all your highlights throughout your reign, I A week later they called to confirm that I was in expected to feel a bit sad, but it hit me like a ton of bricks the Top Ten. Fast forward to the Top Ten, Mr. Gay South Africa and off to Johannesburg I went, VIP treatment all the way. It was like the 1980s hit movie Pretty Woman (and yes I was Richard Gere!). Pretoria Pride gave us, the Top Ten the chance to finally meet each other. The Mr. Gay SA Breakaway Week was held in Cape Town, from the 8th of December. A week of extreme activity ensued with team and individual challenges, panel interviews, written tests, sports challenges and a fashion launch. I must just add that I scored tops in the written general knowledge exam (blush). For the first time in the competition's history, a Mr. Gay South Africa winner would be named outside of Gauteng. The crowning was held on 13 December 2013 at a glamorous open air event under the summertime stars at the Cape Quarter in Green Point, and what an event it was! For a small town boy, these are the things dreams are made of! So for those of you who have done the maths, yes, my reign lasted sixteen months. (Someone call the Guinness and a wave of emotions washed over me. And I thought "it's Book of Records…) an end of an era, a chapter in my life I'll never get back." I It's truly been a life changing experience, knew crying wasn't an option, so I had to stand strong and one that I will cherish for as long as I live. smile; luckily I've had a lot of practice smiling. I've been blessed and honoured beyond my As for what the future holds, I am currently pursuing my wildest dreams to carry the title. I will forever be career as an accountant and have a few tricks up my sleeve, grateful for the opportunity to have represented but that's my little secret for now. I can say one of my goals is our gorgeous country and diverse LGBTI to feature on the cover of the Gay Pages (wink-wink nudge- community. It's helped me become a better nudge). I believe I was put on this earth to make a difference person and I've grown leaps and bounds. in people's lives, even if it is just by encouraging them with a And still my journey continued… Going smile. I am determined to make this beautiful world in which to Rome in August 2014 to represent South we live a better place and as Dr Seuss said; Africa in the prestigious Mr. Gay World was "You have brains in your head. You have feet in your most definitely the highlight of my reign and shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're an immense honour. I made the Top Ten (thirty- on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the two countries were represented) and fell out one who'll decide where to go..." – Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places just before they announced the Top Five. It was you'll Go! a mind-blowing week, a frenzy of rehearsals, You ain't seen the last of me…my exciting journey through life events and performances. The friends I made continues! during this time will remain with me for life and I am forever and always proud to be Werner de Waal, Mr. we still try to stay in touch. Gay South Africa 2014.

70 71 Reclaiming the Rainbow

recently read a fascinating post by Josh van Sant on his blog, The Modern Gay Guide to Life, in which he states that the Itwink is dead. He elaborates by explaining that you very rarely see the kind of guys for which the term was originally coined: "skinny boys in midriffs, covered in glitter, who weren't afraid to express their femininity." Instead, what you see are boys barely out of school with a physique so chiselled, so ripped and defined, that it makes your head spin. As van Sant muses: "Ever since bigger became better and masculinity in the gay community became the norm for what is considered attractive, the image of the effeminate young gay guy who likes show tunes and tight-fitting clothing has disappeared from public view. In his place are perfectly sculpted bodies of bros who dress like dudes who try to pass as jocks." It's a symptom of the world we live in, where the mainstream male aesthetic has evolved into a muscled, tattooed bad boy that, for many, is quite simply unattainable. Yet it isn't stopping thousands of skinny guys from avoiding carbs, using supplements and never skipping leg day in that palace of pleasure and pain called the gym. Unless you happen to see one with his tongue down another dude's throat, you really won't be able to tell whether that slab of meat is gay or straight. And let's not forget the hipster movement, who with their skinny pants, brightly coloured socks and beards have influenced an entire generation of men to give Gillette the finger. Today, unless you live in a community influenced by deeper cultural references from the world of sport, every man wears skinny leg pants that are too short, and strong jaw lines are hidden behind a beard carefully groomed to look as if it's not groomed at all. This is perplexing in a community that, for all intents and purposes, comprise the kings and queens of prejudice. And I mean that in a nice way, because if you think about it, the gay community perfected the art of labelling its own so that they stand out. Twink, as mentioned earlier, is a great example of by CHRISTO VALENTYN how boys who look as if they've barely hit puberty and is yet to Why fit in when you were born to stand out? It's a question that's almost become an ethos in the gay spring a random chest hair are described (but only if they don't have any body hair). community, yet "the gays" have become a homogenous mass with no unique differentiating characteristics, And so it went: those who have developed body hair in laments Christo Valentyn.

72 73 abundance are classified as cubs, otters or full-blown bears. backed by the city in which it's hosted. Amsterdam's Canal Those who enjoy their food and drink and occasionally indulge Parade, for example, draws just about as many people as the in some horizontal running are chubs, while those who like official number of residents the city lays claim to. Fair enough, something meatier for their main course are called chasers. And Europe as a whole has a different transport and accommodation let's not forget the daddies and the muscle Marys, and all the infrastructure, but for as long as I can remember, Johannesburg other weird and wonderful types in between. and Cape Town Pride has lacked that buzz. But what made all this naming and claiming even more But travel to Australia and visit the town of Darlinghurst, interesting, is that everyone was proud to be something different. for example, one of Sydney's eastern suburbs. Roughly double While the LGBTQ community at large was, and to some extent the size of Melville in Johannesburg, its main thoroughfare, in South Africa still is fighting for mainstream acceptance, Oxford Street, is known globally as the centre of Sydney's gay there was a pride within the community to be different. The community and home to the Sydney Mardi Gras, a global top nomenclatures were embraced with gusto, and among the bear ten gay event. Feel like an island holiday? Try the beautiful island community, it's still very much alive and well. But that's about it. of Reunion, and visit a town like Saint-Pierre, which echoes What the hell happened to the rest? the Darlinghurst vibe, but with a French island feel. And let's I know you spend a lot of time on online dating sites and not forget the gorgeous Sitges, just outside Barcelona, which apps, so open it up right now and start scrolling through the remains one of the world's top gay destinations. profiles. Notice how everyone is normal, average, non-scene, Another global trend is for smaller, gay, similar-interest type "really general," down to earth, et cetera? Why on earth would groups and activities, which have become immensely popular. you want to be average? What does normal even mean? There was a time when but one or two service providers globally Yes, we all express ourselves in different ways, but we have offered gay cruises, for example. Today, you can pick and become a boring group of people who spend too much time choose when and where and with what type of people you want in the gym, listening to electronic doef-doef tunes made by to go cruising, whether it's the Caribbean or Alaska or the Arctic teenagers and not eating good, old-fashioned, fattening foods. seas. Life in the gay community used to be a full-length feature film None of these trends and expressive gatherings has taken in Technicolor. Now, all I see is a homogenous mass with no off in South Africa. Maybe the plan of action was sent by fax, unique differentiating characteristics, people who think they maybe through the national postal service, but definitely not can meet new people and establish "meaningful connections" through Gaydar and Grindr, because it's as clear as daylight through an app while satisfying the new normality of instant that no one got the memo in sunny South Africa. Sure, we have gratification. the Pink Loerie Festival in Knysna and the MCQP in Cape Town Some cities have had a gay culture that has stood the test of every year, and it's fantastic that they are so well supported by time. San Francisco and its Castro Village is a good example, as gay and straight alike. is London's Soho, and Berlin could basically be called a gay city. But we should be dancing in the street every weekend, Locally, we've always had Cape Town, with its gay community not just during big events like the Pink Loeries and MCQP. We centred around the De Waterkant area in Greenpoint. But with should be singing ludicrous show tunes and adoring women in development came a more generic, more mainstream aesthetic, absurd outfits, not jumping up and down en masse to someone and the "gay" part of town is all but gone (despite some bars still who knows how to work a turntable and a laptop while sipping operating in the area). energy drinks and flavoured water. Okay, I exaggerate, but you In other parts of the world, the so-called gay subculture know what I mean. It may be a cliché, but life really is for the has been seeing a revival on many fronts. International Pride living, and quite frankly, I don't think we are. The queers are festivals are not only well organised within the community, but dead. We've become the mainstream.

74 75 Seems it's in the Genes US of A? So, if being fey is not a choice, then it has to be genes do play a significant role in all aspects of our being. something else. What that "something" is, is a big bone of "Genes are estimated to account for up to 40 per cent by Neal McKenna contention. Is it nurture, nature or in the jeans? …Umm, I of a person's sexual orientation," says Dr Qazi Rhaman, mean genes. a psychologist at King's College, London. "And, it is very Homosexuality doesn't run in my family. It gallops! Nurture; this is the old stand-by about the absent father, likely many genes are involved. All psychological traits My sister's son is gayer than springtime. A first the smother mother and other muddled family interactions. involve genetics and people should not be afraid about Indeed, it could have some bearing on what makes boys linking homosexuality to genes. There is no single gay gene. cousin has a lesbian daughter who has wanna put the make on other boys. Nature accounts for our Nothing is ever that simple." more testosterone than Chuck Norris. own special bouquet of proclivities. You know – show tunes, Now, we must time warp across the Atlantic to 1993. And then of course, there is me, impeccable style, knowing when the glitz is going over the At the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, top, not to mention the love of divas both dead and alive. molecular biologist, Dean Hamer was conducting one of the ancient queen. Actually, I And now, we get to the topic of genes. This one is a those "small sample" studies mentioned by Prof Ciani. At the think I'm pretty butch but my slippery slope. For donkey's years, gay boys and girls have time, Hamer's study – with only 38 pairs of gay brothers husband says I'm quite been espousing the "we are born this way" school of thought. – triggered a scientific and cultural controversy, when he mistaken. He's such a But dammit, our word is not good enough. Scientists, despots announced the first direct evidence of a "gay gene." He and religious zealots want hard clinical proof of where our suggested a specific stretch of the X chromosome called Xq28 bitch. Trust me; he's no poofery comes. held a gene or genes predisposing men to homosexuality. Ryk Neethling. Alas, I Scientists want irrefutable confirmation; despots want to However, several subsequent studies called this conclusion digress. be sure they don't have to find another minority to harass; and into question. the fundamentalist Bible thumpers really don't give a flying Nevertheless, in June, 2015, Dean Hamer suddenly fig about anything that smells like a fact. Their philosophy is: found himself vindicated by Andrea Ciani's findings in Italy. "They's different 'n us; an abomination! Let's kill 'em! That'll "When you first find something out of the entire genome," teach 'em a lesson." says the now retired Hamer; "you're always wondering if it But yea, verily, in late 2014, Prof. Andrea Camperio was just by chance. Now, Ciani's new research clarifies the Ciani, of the University of Padua, Italy, announced even more matter absolutely." evidence sexual orientation is largely determined by genetics Richard Lane, Communications Manager of the gay and has little to do with choice. This certainly undermines rights organisation, Stonewall also says the findings of LBGT haters' primary argument of: "those people" choose to such studies are significant. "While studies into the origins live an "unnatural, evil, yucky lifestyle." of homosexuality still have a long way to go, they do to Ciani's ground breaking study involved more than 800 point to a biological root. The thing that's consistent across gay participants who shared notable patterns in two regions all these studies is that they point to sexual orientation as of the human genome – one on the X chromosome and being something fundamental to a person rather than the one on chromosome 8. While many previous studies have lifestyle choice, as so many opponents of equality repeatedly looked into potential genetic drivers for homosexuality, these suggest." studies were often significantly hampered by small sample But there's more. Other studies propose conditions in sizes or they lacked common controls. This study detailed the mother's womb similarly influence sexual orientation. an in-depth analysis of blood and saliva samples taken from For instance, if a man is the youngest in the family and has 409 pairs of openly gay brothers, including non-identical several older male siblings, chances are greater he will be twins, from 384 families. The only common characteristic gay. Scientists say the phenomenon cannot be explained by shared by all 818 men was being light in the loafers. the youngest boy being babied, mollycoddled or subject to Knowing this, the researchers theorised any single other differences in the way they are raised. nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) consistently found among It is also believed carrying a male baby in the womb these men would have something to do with their sexual triggers an immune response in the mother, creating orientation. "Remarkably," said Prof. Ciani, "five SNPs did antibodies that attack part of the unborn child's brain linked stand out, expressed in two portions of the human genome. to sexual orientation. This response gets stronger with the The most pleasing aspect of this is confirmation has come more boys a woman has carried, thus raising the odds of from a team that was, in the past, somewhat sceptical and homosexuality in the male "baby of the family." critical of our earlier findings." So, with genes, nurture, nature, hormones and your Now, the same team is working to compare these gene spot in the sibling pecking order, it's a wonder anyone is variants with heterosexual males, expecting these markers will straight! But, we're here, absolutely queer and the product not be common among "straight" men. Still, the researchers of a bazillion years of evolution. Mother Nature obviously stress that regardless of genetic preference, genes are just has a purpose for us. Maybe it's just to sprinkle a little fairy hat I am here to discuss yet again, children, is: how Marilyn and Babs – all know, it isn't a choice. For f**k's sake, a factor in the greater picture. Social and cultural pressures dust, to look stunning and be totally fabulous. Or possibly, did we get to be of the moffie persuasion? We, as who in their right mind would choose to be gay if you live in can still affect an individual's sexual lifestyle and this must be you're simply here to help your sister redecorate her hideous Wwell as the big three goddesses of gaydom – Judy, Uganda or Zimbabwe or even the corn-pone states of the included in the equation. However it should be reiterated, house. One does what one can.

76 77 oga classes continue to draw larger numbers monthly, for women. The danger level is felt to be 40ºC, at where as those seeking maximum fitness begin to recognise risks for heat-related illnesses increase. The researchers felt Ythat both strength and flexibility are necessary that classes should be shortened to sixty minutes, as it was in components of a truly functional body. Yoga harmonises the final thirty minutes that participants begin to experience mind and body. A good yoga session will lubricate joints, dangerous core temperatures. In addition, as not enough ligaments and tendons, stimulate the nervous system, drinking of water was encouraged throughout the session, it glands and organs, while improving circulation and relaxing was felt that hydration lay at the heart of the controversy. All tension. Your muscles will strengthen and become more exercisers, not only yoga practitioners, should be encouraged flexible, and you will improve both mental and emotional to regularly hydrate during workouts. If more than 70% of well-being. There are few exercise methods that will so the body is made up of water, to keep cells healthy, a regular successfully increase conscious control over the body, while input of liquid is necessary. further developing balance and coordination. I have taught Thermoregulation is essential, especially when core classes for decades, enjoying the challenge of fuller control, temperatures are raised so high, and constant and regular and I have always encouraged anyone exercising to include hydration lowers the risks of blood pooling and vasodilation. yoga as an important component of their fitness regimes. All exercisers should be encouraged to be alert to the There are numerous schools of yoga available. Hatha is signs of heat intolerance, such as cramps, headaches, the generic term that refers to any style of yoga that combine dizziness, and general weakness. One should move to a asanas (physical exercises and postures), pranayama cooler environment, lie with feet elevated and take fluids. (breathing techniques) and meditation, and sometimes, In our climate, to seek out heated environments in which to hatha is misused to refer only to the physical (asana) exercise, seems excessive and counter-productive. There are component of Yoga. Since the 20th century, many distinctive little health benefits to be found in doing yoga in the heated styles of Hatha Yoga appeared, some of which are Iyengar, streets of a blistering Delhi. I believe that the same applies Ashtanga, Power Yoga, Satyananda or Sivananda, and to working out in an artificially heated, sweltering studio in Bikram Yoga. our local cities. Bikram Yoga sessions are appearing in local studios, and Further recent research by the ACE experts turned this particular practice usually offers ninety-minute sessions, attention to the perennial bugbear of all exercisers, the twenty-six postures and some breathing exercises, but all abdominal muscles. The point made was that strong performed in rooms heated to temperatures around 40ºC. abs are about a lot more than simply good looks. It was The philosophy behind this heated form of work-out is that reiterated that they are "the key to increasing core strength by environmentally raising the body temperature, which then and endurance, improving posture, reducing low-back accelerates the heart rate, flexibility will be encouraged and pain and enhancing sport performance." The organisation cardio respiratory endurance will improve. In addition, the commissioned research to check how effective some of the belief is that by sweating freely, the body rids itself of toxins. popular devices and abdominal exercises are in comparison As someone living in Durban, where, for much of the with the traditional crunch. year, one struggles to stay cool because of the humid Electrodes were placed on the upper and lower rectus climate, I'm a sceptical, non-convert to sweaty yoga as a abdominis, external obliques and rectus femoris muscles, to viable alternative to more conventional and less stressful measure the subjects' maximum voluntary contractions during forms of yoga. The body automatically seeks homeostasis, various exercises (such as decline bench curl-up, captain's and its natural air-conditioning system normally evaporates chair crunch, side plank and front plank), and on a variety the sweat on the body's surface to cool the skin. Excessive of ab machines. The readings and results showed that none perspiration, combined with yoga postures that require very of the exercises elicited greater muscle activation than the little cardio movement, are insufficient to cool the body down, traditional crunch. In fact, some exercises, such as the side and one risks the danger of hyperthermia, overheating the and front plank, all had significantly lower muscle activation body. In addition, we know that the kidney and liver work than the traditional crunch. In addition, no difference was continually to rid the body of toxins. It's their job; sweating found between doing the crunches with arms folded across Exercise Trends merely rids the body of important liquid and electrolytes. the chest, or with arms and fingers interlaced behind the The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is a well- head (though, it is better not to apply pressure to the neck, by PHIL JOFFE respected organisation, researching aspects of fitness, when focus should be all on the abs). As spring replaces winter, here's a quick look-into some of the trends in the current exercise world. exercise and nutrition. In May this year, they investigated For the sensible trainer, then, all you need is a spot on Bikram practice, to monitor the responses of a number the floor on which to lie, and proceed to contract the full of participants in a ninety-minute yoga session, using length of the abs by controlled crunching. Save money on core body temperature sensors and heart-rate monitors needless equipment, even if they do have benefits, and work to measure changes in the participants. As expected, the abdominals in the simplest and most uncomplicated temperatures steadily increased throughout the session, manner. heart-rate varied, according to the asana difficulty, and As with your yoga, it is the mind-body connection that men showed significantly higher values than women. Men's must prevail, and gimmicks add nothing of value to the highest core temperature was about 39,5ºC, and 38,8ºC results one can achieve.

78 79 TIME AND MOMENTS WITH LEXUS

our Seasons globally is known for excellence and you lines and contemporary artwork. A new addition is the can expect the highest standards for unbeatable guest glass-enclosed lift that makes the trip to the restaurants a Fexperiences. Service at all levels is smart and friendly. panoramic delight. The dining terrace has been expanded to From check-in, to buggy drivers, waiters and cleaners, you make the best of our great climate. can expect only tip-top service. We've had the pleasure of The moment we arrived in our Lexus NX 200, attracting staying at the Four Seasons Chiang Mai some time ago and some admiring glances from the doormen, the Lexus not us, it was superb. Our experience at the Four Seasons Westcliff we were welcomed in that special way that the Four Seasons was as fantastic. had perfected. Its striking and aggressively sculpted design Four Seasons Hotel From its prime position on Westcliff's northern slope, the is of course hard to ignore in the flesh. Under the skin, a hotel has stunning, uninterrupted views over leafy suburbs powerful 2,0 turbocharged engine fires up adrenaline. by RUBIN VAN NIEKERK all the way to the Magaliesberg mountain range. A stone's Having a commanding position makes quite a difference throw from the zoo, you can spot the elephants and hear the when driving through areas like Parkhurst and Melville with and ALAN SAMONS The Westcliff lions. When the jacaranda trees are in full bloom, the view all the trendy people braving a bit of chilly pavement culture. of Johannesburg's man-made forests is simply spectacular. Temperature control in the cosy cabin is superb as we noticed Such a perfect vista deserves admiration and a moment earlier when we ventured forth to join the brave. Realising of silence at sunset. As the sun sets behind you, the forest our mistake we returned to rather settle for a delightful sporty softens gently with tiny sparkles of light to paint a flawless drive. A twin-scroll turbocharger eliminates turbo lag, so that Lexus NX 200t F-Sport memory. power delivery feels similar to a larger engine. Relaxed low After extensive refurbishment and with Afro-chic interiors end power provides a laid-back driving experience, until you by Ockert Snyman of Jacket Interiors, the hotel has become hit the gas which releases a delightful growl from the willing Worldwide there is a growing trend for taking short breaks, or power breaks, in your own city. It's a brilliant one of Johannesburg's best and most beautiful hotels. The engine. On the open road, surprisingly low wind resistance concept – you get to relax and de-stress with minimal travel. Take the money you've saved on airline tickets décor is elegantly modern, mixing old and new, with clean means the cabin silence is impressive. Brisk overtaking and add that to your budget to have a truly incredible experience.

80 81 Executive Chef Dirk Gieselmann

acceleration, ample grip and a light steering makes for a light – pizza and samosas – from room service. An odd good all-rounder with the kind of dynamics reserved for a combination I know, but that's usually what comfort food sporty sedan. Generous ground clearance and an all-wheel- is, no? The food was delivered by a small army of friendly drive system encourages an adventurous spirit in this highly people, along with a few beers and a bottle of complimentary specced and worthy alternative. wine. In no time at all, the small café table was set and our We parked close to the entrance next to other shiny delicious snacks beautifully presented. cars and signing in took less than three minutes. Massimo, Having eaten at Flames before, we eagerly looked forward the attractive young front desk manager, with probably to the hotel's fine dining establishment, aptly named View. some Italian ancestry, epitomised everything that the Four Here Executive Chef Dirk Gieselmann, former executive chef Seasons is famous for. Nothing is too much trouble and total of three-Michelin-starred French restaurant L'Auberge de l'ill, efficiency is yours to command. Anything is possible and all conceives culinary chefs-d'oeuvre. From our window table this professionalism is accompanied by warmth, a smile and we could see the lights of the northern suburbs glittering. We military precision. had a truly spectacular four-course meal with wine pairing. Our suite was incredible – a private lounge, enormous The menu changes according to availability, but to give some bedroom with two king-size beds and a marble bathroom hint of what to expect, here's what we had for dinner. After that would not be out of place in Buckingham Palace. The a creamy amuse bouche, followed a starter of garden pea huge tub invited a long soak while taking in the view. The royale with seared langoustine in almond broth with a Parma dressing room would have looked better with Louis Vuitton ham stick. Main course was a medley of sautéed scallops luggage instead of our well-travelled suitcases. Dreamily with parsnip mousseline, grilled king oyster mushrooms and romantic, yet crisp and clean-cut. It felt strangely European kalamansi jus. Our second main was fillet of Lesotho salmon and we had the sensation of having travelled to a faraway trout with sautéed cucumber spaghetti, warm smoked quinoa place – it's another world, but right on our doorstep. sushi served with tobiko and wasabi sauce. At this stage we Such sensory overload was crowned with a great sense of were both ready to throw in the towel, but couldn't resist anticipation, as we strolled to the spa through the perfectly something chocolatey for dessert. All our dishes were paired landscaped gardens. If you're a spa fanatic, as we are, you'd with superb South African and International wines. It was a be delighted to discover the beautiful facility. The Spa, beyond feast fit for royalty and ervice was faultless. the inspirational aesthetics, was a cocoon that sheltered us Breakfast, served at Flames, is a lavish affair and we on a particularly chilly day. would highly recommend it, even if you are not a hotel Terres D'Afrique products are exclusively available at the resident. Might it sound a tad déclassé if I say we went the Westcliff and Biologique Recherche, a French biological whole hog? skincare range with a track record of over thirty years made A first for SA, the Westcliff Deli is open twenty-four hours its debut in South Africa at the Four Seasons Spa. We enjoyed a day, every day of the year. Informal, but gorgeous, it is a excellent rejuvenating facials and after our treatments, relaxed perfect stop for a cup of coffee or tea with some delectable in the après spa lounge while enjoying a cup of specially- pastries, or to stock up on something yummy at any hour of blended Yswara tea. Generous hydrotherapy facilities – the day, or night. saunas and steam rooms, ice fountains, a Jacuzzi, and an Whether you're looking for a weekend escape, a mid- outdoor, 25-metre, heated lap pool – are set to attract not week business break, to spend time with friends or somewhere only hotel guests to the spa but discerning local too. Our to go on a first date, the Four Seasons should be top of your pamper session at the spa was booked early, so we had the list. afternoon to chill and explore. www.fourseasons.com/Johannesburg Reading is hard work, so we decided to order something www.fourseasons.com/johannesburg/spa

82 83 Island Suites of how picturesque this transformation had been. I still see away, nestled amongst so much luxury is what makes the the petrol depot and the many railway tracks that we tripped Island Suites so appealing with its earthy African feel. Large over clearly in my mind's eye. Having stayed at many different walk-in-closets and wonderfully oversized baths and rain Waterfront apartments since Genesis, the One&Only's Island showers complement the cosy lounge and dining room that One&Only development was the most astounding to observe. Once feature fire places. Stepping out the front door, the heated established with splendid suites, lush foliage grew at an 350 square metre infinity-edge pool is quite striking, while Cape Town by RUBIN VAN NIEKERK unbelievable rate, so that a luxuriant oasis became the focal the Isola poolside restaurant offers a well-priced menu and point of some of Cape Town's most sought after apartments. excellent service. A relaxed dress code encourages bare feet From the villas the view of thriving vegetation against the and swimwear, adding to the holiday atmosphere. Half a lifetime ago I worked for a shipping company in Cape Town's harbour and occasionally would rush backdrop of the twinkling lights of apartments dwarfed by the Bath and room scent menus is typically One&Only with off to buy an un-inspirational takeaway lunch in what was then a rather drab-looking industrial harbour. majestic Table Mountain, is mesmerising. choices like Citrus Treat bath oil, the Bed of Roses turndown Choose tranquillity and introspection, inspired possibly scent with roses and ylang-ylang to infuse your senses with the The sexy term waterfront, had started being bandied about by futuristically inspired property developers at by a spa indulgence, followed by the Zen garden and a short exotic. With so much sensory emphasis you need not worry the time. Retrospectively I guess these trendy moguls were simply well travelled folk who took cognisance sunset stroll back to your villa. about the more mundane treats like 42-inch televisions, iPod of the fact that harbour developments tend to be extremely profitable. Most hotels have to embrace corporate culture which docking stations and entertainment at your fingertips. often conflicts with a unique identity and charm. These Island Should you wish to escape from this comfortable cocoon, he marriage between industrial utility and architectural blessed with a God-given beauty that is hard to contemplate Suites embraces this charm within the comfort zone of a the concierge will have your wheels ready to roll in a few inspiration, somehow always produce rather striking being challenged aesthetically by any other world-class city. large luxury hotel, with total emphasis on service and style. minutes. Alternatively James would oblige, should you need Toffspring that soon become the darlings of the most Having had the rare privilege to see this not-so-ugly harbour It offers all the comforts like a heated pool, award winning to be driven like Miss Daisy in a shiny new black, silver or white glamorous coffee table glossies. In most cases these harbour duckling grow into such a beautiful swan has been a life spa and supremely comfortable king size beds with enough Mercedes-Benz to suit the occasion. The less adventurous developments infuse the surrounding areas with a whole enriching experience that created a strong emotional bond. weave count added to your Egyptian cotton, to eliminate any could settle for a predictable Uber. Anything is possible. new zest for life, not to mention attracts scores of interesting Walking around the yacht basin hugged by some of the need for sleeping tablets at night. This sense of being worlds www.capetown.oneandonlyresorts.com people, tourists and the seriously rich. Cape Town is naturally most spectacular Waterfront apartments, always reminds me

84 85 Great Fish River Lodge at Kwandwe Private Game Reserve Vast open plains, rolling hills and total luxury. by ALAN SAMONS It has been quite some time since our last visit to Kwandwe in the Eastern Cape and it was great to be back. In the intervening years, the Eastern Cape has become a second home and a favourite part of the country to explore. were made during the ostrich feather boom of the nineteenth comical sight of one of the large male lions sleeping off a century and lost almost overnight as the craze ended. huge meal under a low bush. Flat on his back, legs apart I love the Sabi Sands above all else, but the topography and panting rapidly in the almost forty-degree heat, he was of this part of the country is unique. Plains and rolling hills, quite relaxed and hardly paid us any attention as our guide, mountains, low green scrub, forested ravines and wide open Chase, maneuvered the vehicle up a tricky embankment to skies provide a home for a variety of fauna and flora unique get closer. Quite advanced in age for a wild lion, the old boy to the Eastern Cape. Brown hyena, the shy and seldom- is blind in one eye, but he's still the undisputed king and was seen aardwolf, ostriches and black wildebeest are among in very good condition. the lesser game. The Big Five can be seen, with elephants Apart from the notoriously shy leopard, a young couple and lion virtually guaranteed. We were treated to a rather saw four of the Big Five on the drive on their way from

t is especially good to see how tourist numbers have paths with. We met a charming British couple on the game increased. No doubt the abysmal exchange rate has a drive and they asked us to join them for dinner on our first Ilot to do with it, but irrespective of that, there is so much evening. We enjoyed their company and conversation, and to see and do, added to which the near-perfect weather wine flowed till late. We've been in contact since, and I'm and friendly people combine to make the Eastern Cape a sure our paths will cross again. very good destination for locals and foreigners alike. Bush, The Fish River is a site of immense history. Here, the beach and city. What more could one ask for? Frontier Wars were fought between the Xhosa and settlers. Travelling brings many surprises and opportunities The first ostrich farm in South Africa was at Kwandwe and the to connect with people one would otherwise never cross buildings can still be seen and enjoyed. Immense fortunes

86 87 check-in at Heatherton Towers to the lodge. They had just arrived from the UK and were understandably ecstatic. But for us, after many years of travelling, it's just such a good feeling being out in the open, whether on the back of a game viewing vehicle, or just being lazy at the lodge. I'm often surprised at what can be seen from one's own room. From antelope, to elephants and every creature in-between, just being silent and watchful can often deliver a magical moment. We didn't get to see any big game from the room, but the birdlife was incredible. As is our habit, we tend to skip the second evening's game drive to spend at the room in order to enjoy the fading of the day, enjoying an ice cold beer next to the plunge pool while some intriguing birds were cooling down in the pool, totally at ease with us being were starting their night-time activities. Among them was a Several community outreach projects mean that tourist mere metres away. rare sighting of the elusive aardwolf. They eat mainly ants, but dollars, pounds and rands are used to do empower local On our drive, we also saw a pair of fish eagles and a some farmers still kill them, believing them to be predators. communities by providing schoolrooms and day care for spoonbill, among other bird species. Ostriches roam free Kwandwe is a superb experience and the people here the children, as well as employment for the adults. Known and generally unmolested and ducks, geese and other are truly wonderful. The lodge is built along the banks of the as one of the poorest provinces, it's good to know that the waterfowl can be found along the river and dams. The Great Fish River and provides a spectacular vantage point American owners are investing in the local communities. endangered blue crane and secretary bird also make their from which to enjoy the stunning scenery and animal life. I know we won't wait another eight years to visit again! homes on the reserve. Luxurious chalets with all the mod cons provide a home- A comfortable two-hour drive from Port Elizabeth or East As dusk coloured the sky in fiery hues, we made our way away-from-home experience and of course the food is London, the privately-owned Kwandwe is home to the Great to a dry pan where the sunset was welcomed with braaied sublime. The chefs are experts at catering to a variety of Fish River Lodge and Ecca Lodge, as well as Melton Manor nibbles and drinks. We made our way back to the lodge for tastes and from the satisfying breakfasts and lunch platters, and Uplands Homestead, both of which are for hire for dinner in the dark and saw a few nocturnal creatures as they to afternoon tea and a la carte dinners, you are guaranteed exclusive use. an extra few centimetres around your waistline. www.kwandwe.com/lodges/great-fish-river-lodge.htm

88 89 have never been to other parts of Africa, and have only transfer to the island means if you are travelling from been to Maputo once before, so I was elated when I Johannesburg, you could be sunning yourself in paradise An Island Idyll I heard we'd been invited to review Anantara Bazaruto. The six hours after locking your front door. Bazaruto archipelago lies just thirty kilometres offshore. Like The Vilanculo airport is a newly-built modern space. verdant jewels, the islands lie scattered in turquoise waters. Arrival and departure is fast, friendly and efficient. A Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort & Spa Bazaruto is reached via boat or plane. representative from Anantara welcomed us and took us to A short hour and fifty minute Airlink flight from their small, dedicated and branded private lounge while Johannesburg to Vilanculo and then a forty-five-minute they took care of two other guests who were flying the ten-

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"Save the whales, harpoon a fat whitey," I thought as I plopped ungracefully off the boat into a kaleidoscope world straight from National Geographic. Immediately I forgot the fact I'd never learnt to swim properly and did my best to remain buoyant as I floated over a spectacular coral reef populated by innumerable brightly coloured fish, corals and plants. I was surrounded by silver and black zebra fish. I pointed a finger and one ever so gently came to nibble my fingertip. It was like a soft kiss from a faerie creature. Then it darted away, drawing my attention to a sandy patch where a few sea-cucumbers were going about their business hoovering up sand at one end and depositing little piles at the other. How utterly, unspeakably beautiful it all was.

90 91 minute flight to Bazaruto with a private plane. A small gift Our spacious beach villa was a luxurious double room shop in the foyer sells a nice range of holiday trinkets, just in comprising an entranceway, large bedroom and sitting case you need to buy a last-minute memento. We had the room, enormous bathroom with indoor and outdoor most delicious crab samosas at the small café while waiting showers, dressing room and a veranda. A hammock invited for our flight home. lazy reading or dozing and a thatched sala with two deck From the plane it is obvious this is a clean, house-proud chairs provided a shady spot to escape the sun. At low tide, nation. Yards are meticulously swept and when driving the beach is exposed, while at high tide, the small waves through the town of Vilanculo, we saw no stray animals lap at the beach just a few metres from your veranda. other than a rather well-fed and happy-looking mutt and Shallow and teeming with life, the sea can be explored a few goats. The people are very friendly and though there from your room and you can walk far and still be in waist- may be a bit of a language barrier, it is not an obstacle. This deep lukewarm water. At night, a voluminous froth of white part of the country was not really touched by the civil war mosquito netting surrounds the bed, keeping the little critters and Bazaruto island not at all. Perhaps this is a contributing away and encouraging a peaceful night's sleep. factor in the personable nature of the locals. Apart from breakfast, meals are served at different As a young boy, I wanted to be a marine biologist. I venues. Gofinho's breakfasts are a feast and the setting is grew up with TV shows featuring pioneers such as Jacques wonderful. Parts of the building date back to the time of Cousteau and Ron and Valerie Taylor. My childhood dream the early Portuguese traders. Meals can also be enjoyed at never materialised, but I'd retained a fascination for marine the pool terrace, and Clube Naval serves light lunches and creatures of all descriptions. With Mozambique being off the cocktails while offering breathtaking views. Clube Naval tourist track due to the county's civil war, the coral reefs are serves as point of arrival and departure for guests, as well largely unspoilt, which is not the case with touristy destinations as for excursions. like Mauritius and Reunion. Bazaruto is a paradise. Friendly There is so much to do here, you'll be spoilt for choice. inhabitants, beautiful natural scenery, complete with inland An inland tour of the island provides a glimpse of local saltwater lagoons brimming with saltwater crocodiles and, culture and stunning natural scenery, complete with inland of course clear opaline seas. The rare dugong inhabits these saltwater lagoons filled with crocodiles. One of my favourite waters along with turtles, dolphins and other creatures large excursions was a sunset cruise aboard a traditional dhow, and small. I so wanted to see a dugong, but alas, they were skippered by two friendly gents. The crudeness of the home- nowhere to be found. built craft belied its speed and agility. As we descended into the calf-deep water from our forty- Of course there is a beautiful spa – another of my five-minute boat transfer, we were welcomed by the resort's favourite activities. From its hilltop vantage point, the view general manager, Franco Rienzo, while traditional dancers of the resort is stunning. The Jacuzzi is often booked by entertained us on the beach. honeymoon couples at sunset.

92 93 One of the highlights of the trip was an excursion to Santa Carolina also known as Paradise Island. The uninhabited island is half an hour away by boat and since virtually no- one goes there, it's yours for the better part of a day. After breakfast, you head off to the dive centre to choose your mask, snorkel and flippers and off you go. On arrival, there is a tented awning for your private use set up a bit away from other day trippers. A series of Survivor SA was filmed here and the small island is great to explore – from the ruins of a once glamorous hotel, to the beaches and rocky outcrops. Snorkel, swim, tan and snooze. Staying hydrated is important and nothing beats an ice cold beer. My Portuguese is fluent in that respect…I know three very handy phrases: Laurentina (a brand of beer), 2 M (pronounced 'dosh em' – another type of beer) and obrigado, which means 'thank you.' Add to that mojito and you're good to go! Lunch on Paradise Island is a beach braai. Your chef and supplies are all trekked out for the day. Snorkelling is hungry work, so a midday repast of humongous prawns, deliciously tender chicken and steak, with salad and more beer went down pretty well. All too soon the day of our departure arrived and as the INFO plain climbed skyward, we bid adieu to this fabled land. I Anantara Bazaruto never did get to find my dugong…I suppose we'll just have www.bazaruto.anantara.com to come back. Mozambique is a malaria area, so it is advisable to take the necessary precautions.

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THE GREAT EASTERN FOOD BAR LUCKY BEAN Take a small venue, add a tiny open kitchen, minimalist Unpretentious, yet full of character, this is one of the best furniture, great food and pleasant service, and you have a restaurants in Melville and for many residents, this has winning formula. become their local hangout. The owners and waitrons Multicultural Asian flavours form the mainstay of the menu. are friendly, attentive and will remember you by name on Be adventurous and order several starters and mains to subsequent visits. share. This is comfort food, share food and eat-with-your- The food is consistently good and several vegetarian and a hands food. Definitely not first-date food… Chopsticks and vegan option or two ensure the grazers are happy and well porcelain spoons are supplied, but the fun is in eating with fed. Tender oxtail, springbok pie and the fabulous ostrich your hands and licking off every bit of sticky sauce. burger are just some of the house favourites. The inventive Owner-chef Nick Scott is self-trained and his playful Asian menu contains inspiration from near and far, with global inspired food is simple, beautifully plated and bursting flavours playfully combined. Cocktails and wines are well with flavour. Freshness is paramount and herbs are grown priced, as are the by-the-glass wine options. in pots on the balcony wall. As far as possible, organic On Friday afternoons the vibe turns funky with DJs ingredients are used and the menu is mainly vegetarian is ideal in warmer weather. For an Asian twist to your drinks spinning cool sounds as the crowd gathers to welcome the with a few chicken and trout offerings for meat eaters. Beef order, there is sake, soju and Japanese and Korean beer. A weekend. The music is mellow and relaxing and features and pork are not offered and you won't miss it. Wheat short wine list features South African wine, interesting beers world music, jazz, new jazz, soul, funk and even some and rice noodles are freshly made, as are the incredible and good whiskey and brandy. Try the drinking vinegar – really interesting country. pickles. you'll be instantly hooked! Conway Falconer and Natasha Pincus also own the Lucky The chicken wings are sticky, sweet, indescribably divine Bamboo Centre, 53 Rustenburg Road, Melville, Bean Guest House in Melville. and a tad messy. The trout (from Milly's) is divine and the Johannesburg. 16 Seventh Street, Melville, Johannesburg. desserts creamily delicious. Your postprandial table will Open Tuesday to Friday from 12h00 to 23h00, Saturday Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11h00 till late. look like a bomb site – not uncommon and a sure sign that from 13h00 to 23h00 and Sunday from 13h00 to 20h00. Closed Mondays. the food had been enjoyed with much enthusiasm. Evenings can be very busy, so booking is essential. Tel: (011) 482-5572 A non-smoking balcony overlooks the Melville Koppies and Tel: (011) 482-2910 OEP VE KOEP (at Die Winkel, Paternoster) Email: [email protected] Veldkos comprises a large part of chef Kobus van www.luckybeanrestaurant.co.za FLAMES RESTAURANT Informal but elegant, Flames has a sparkling urban atmosphere der Merwe ingredient list. He harvests various edible When deciding to invest in South Africa, the Four Seasons with several seating options, both indoors and out on the seaweeds, such as soutslaai and samphire, a plant that group chose Johannesburg over Cape Town. And they chose terrace, both offering staggering views of the world's largest thrives on seawater, and kelp is pickled and stuffed. The Westcliff instead of Sandton. The old Westcliff Hotel has gone urban forest, affectionately known as 'the Parks.' land supplies dune spinach, veldkool and herbs. Meat through extensive alterations and is set to become one of Executive Chef Dirk Gieselmann, former executive chef of doesn't form a huge part of the menu, but fish and Johannesburg's favourite venues – for out of town visitors and three-Michelin-starred French restaurant L'Auberge de l'ill, is shellfish is always available, and only sustainable species locals alike. at the helm and his dishes focus on seasonality and locally- are served. Food with a conscience doesn't get better than procured ingredients. He reinterprets this. For instance, endangered harder has been replaced classic South African and international by maasbanker to make bokkoms – a dried fish 'biltong' dishes and it is a delight to watch the that's as delicious as it is smelly. chefs in the outdoor braai kitchen. The Naturally the menu changes daily and is dependent upon menu and wine list both offer something what the chef has gathered from land and sea, and his for every palate. imagination. Portions aren't huge, but invite patrons to Flames is an ideal venue for any event, sample the chef's innovative flavour combinations. Snoek from business meetings, to kicking back pate served with green fig preserve, yellowtail pickle with on the terrace with good friends for ice plant, and springbok and kapokbos (a type of wild sunset drinks and nibbles. rosemary) with bean purée, limpets and dune spinach are Service is excellent, as is to be expected some of the offerings. A fitting end might be a creamy at any Four Seasons property. Together chenin blanc zabaglione. with the hotel's other dining experiences, The wine list is tight, but well-picked and reasonably guests will be spoilt for choice. priced. Four Seasons Hotel, The Westcliff, 67 Jan Kobus's cook book, Strandveldfood – A West Coast Smuts Avenue, Johannesburg. Odyssey, is highly recommended. Open Monday to Sunday from 06h30 to St. Augustine Road, Paternoster, West Coast. 22h00. Open Monday to Saturday from 09h00 to 17h00 and Sundays Tel: (011) 481-6190 from 09h00 to 15h30. Email: reservations.johannesburg@ Tel: (022) 752-2105/033 fourseasons.com Email: [email protected] www.flamesrestaurant.co.za Website: www.facebook.com/oepvekoep

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QUENTIN AT OAKHURST BARN The recipe is just right – add a pinch of nostalgia, a dash of humour and a generous helping of some of the best food and service in Cape Town, and you have a winner. The setting on one of Hout Bay's original farms is totally unique. The barn was converted into a space where South African memorabilia and old farming equipment sit cheek- by-jowl with glittering crystal chandeliers hanging from NOOP personalising it, which is their special magical ingredient that exposed rafters where the farm's irrigation pipes are stored. Noop in Main Street Paarl has a charming atmosphere and the locals and tourists adore so much. Freshness and simplicity Its shabby chic with tons of humour. consistent excellence is assured. Owner chef Zian Oosthuizen is Noop's trademark, with herbs from their own garden and Chef Quentin Spicknel has cooked for royalty, stars and and co-owner, front of house manager Mariëtte van den Bergh tasty local fruit and vegetables. Meat is handpicked at a multibillionaires and we are fortunate that he's decided to spend their lives at Noop and know many of their guests by Paarl butcher and Karan beef is matured for at least thirty- bring his talents home. His food is hearty and traditional, name. Unsurprisingly a large number of regular diners enjoy two days. Venison mostly comes from their Namibian farm in with the flavours of stews and roasts enhanced by their time the homely atmosphere at this beautifully restored heritage the Kalahari and occasionally the Karoo. Try the slow roasted spent in the wood-fired oven. Fresh SASSI green-listed fish building. Seating indoors is cosy, while the veranda affords duck and crispy bacon salad, the slow roasted deboned lamb are sourced from the Hout Bay fishing harbour. Guinea patrons the opportunity to enjoy al fresco dining and a bit of neck, venison loin or the salmon. Delicious! You will be back fowl and rabbit are among the chef's signature dishes. EAT BISTRO people-watching. for that and the traditional dessert platter. Lobster bisque with chunks of lobster tail is rich and Cooking is in Zian's blood, as he has loved kitchens and their Open from 11h00 in the morning until the kitchen closes at Ebullient chef Philippe Wagenfuhrer is an honorary member delicious, and is a favourite starter. The lamb neck stewed of the SA Chefs Association, a Food Sciences lecturer at UP familial cosiness since childhood. After studying and working 21h30, but the buzz continues till much later. in the wood-burning oven for sixteen hours is simple, yet at Warwick's Chef School, he spent four years in Hermanus as 127 Main Street, Paarl, Western Cape. and regarded by fellow professionals and the media alike utterly delicious. Mains such as the lentil bobotie, served as one of South Africa's leading chefs. With so few superior a chef, before taking over Noop in 2012. Mariëtte and Zian Tel: (021) 863-3925. with sambals and a bottle of Mrs Ball's Chutney is perfect used to be customers and kept everything familiar, whilst still Email: [email protected] restaurants on the north-west rand, it's heartening to see a for vegetarians. Leave room for dessert or the local cheese chef of his calibre deciding to open here instead of Sandton, board. The wine list is tight, but delightful, and look out and offer superb food at pocket-pleasing prices. HEMELHUIJS LA PETITE FERME RESTAURANT for the Sauvignon Blanc-Chardonnay and Syrah-Cinsault- Owner Jacques Erasmus has conjured a heavenly mix of food Long, relaxed lunches are at the order of the day. Owners Philippe's style of cooking is rooted in French tradition and his Mourvèdre, both by Marvellous Wines. Winemaker Adam passion for his craft is evident on the plate. Originally from and art. He has the soul of a poet, is an artist, a designer, Mark and Josephine Dendy Young are supported by head Mason (ex-Klein Constantia) and Chef Peter Tempelhoff a stylist, a chef, a baker, a curator and creator of all things Chef Tamaryn van Zyl and their dedicated team. Overlooking Alsace, Philippe grew up in French-speaking West Africa. have created Marvellous Wines, and produce a small but Having apprenticed in Strasbourg, he worked in Scotland, beautiful and Hemelhuijs is his home from home. It is in this the Franschhoek Valley, the small farm produces exquisite wine stellar selection of food savvy, quirky, yet serious wines. welcoming, beautiful restaurant that serves as a showcase of and offers a guesthouse and beguiling culinary delights at the Barbados and Antigua, before making South Africa his Look out for this label, it's a winner. home. all that Jacques does so exceptionally well, that you will be popular restaurant. The proud heritage of three generations, A free pick up and drop off service is available to and from able to experience, in some small measure, the passion of a La Petit Ferme is a Franschhoek favourite. Start with Philippe's legendary beetroot-cured gravadlax of Hout Bay. salmon. The beetroot imparts a lovely colour and earthy man obsessed with beauty in all its myriad forms. Flavours and ingredients span the continents, with Asia and Oakhurst Farm, Main Road, Hout Bay, Cape Town. The menu is sophisticated to the last morsel. Food is beautifully Africa being the star attractions. Trout is freshly caught in their sweetness to the dish which is perfectly balanced by sour cream Tuesday to Saturday from 18h00 to 23h00 (kitchen closes and sweet cured cucumber. Expect the unexpected in flavour presented on an array of handmade and precious crockery. dam and this ethos of freshness can be found in all the dishes. 21h30). Saturday and Sunday breakfast from 09h00 to There is no pretention, only elegant simplicity and a sincere Their lunches are legendary and for an indulgent treat, stay combinations such as the guava baked with gorgonzola and 12h00. Sunday Lunch from 13h00 to 16h00. Closed on served with a scoop of guava sorbet and banana bread with regard and respect for food. Foreign, exotic flavours as well over in the guesthouse, so you can imbibe to your heart's Mondays. Booking is essential. as the comforting, nostalgic tastes of childhood are both content. bacon dressing. Seasonal dishes such as the beef pot-au-feu Tel: (021) 790-4888 with porchetta and savoy cabbage, served with duck liver present on the menu. Franschhoek Pass Road, Franschhoek, Western Cape. Email: [email protected] 71 Waterkant Street, Cape Town. Tel: (021) 876-3016 jus is a balance of autumnal French flavours, but is luckily www.oakhurstbarn.com available year-round. The shortribs are fantastic and won't Open from 09h00 to16h00, Monday to Friday and from Email: [email protected] disappoint. Strawberry chiboust with burned meringue and 09h00 to15h00 on Saturdays. www.lapetiteferme.co.za crème de cassis ends the meal on a sweet note. Tel: (021) 418-2042 Make the most of Joburg's climate and dine in the shaded Email: [email protected] courtyard with its tinkling water feature, or sit indoors in the www.hemelhuijs.co.za spacious restaurant. Excellent wines are keenly priced. Not to be missed are the regular wine and food pairings. It's best to keep up to date by visiting Eat's Facebook page. L'Corro Centre, 14th Ave, Northcliff, Johannesburg. Open Tuesday to Friday from 11h00 till closure. Saturday from 10h00 till closure. Sunday from 10h00 to 15h00. Tel: (011) 476-3749 Email: [email protected] www.eatbistro.co.za

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PRIVA GASTROLOUNGE Chef Fortunato Mazzone needs no introduction to our readers. As the proprietor of Ristorante Ritrovo, Forti has dreamed of opening an exclusive venue for ten years. His dream was made reality when he, together with his partners Tufan Yerebakan and Piero Cupido, opened Priva Lounge directly above his flagship Italian restaurant. Sexy, exclusive and very, very chic. Priva LE CHAMELEON seats only twenty-four diners in the main More is more at this quaint eatery and gift shop. Passing dining room with excellent views of their through the front of the premises where visitors can buy home- resident jazz band. ROCKET RESTAURANT PARKHURST baked goods, one arrives in the delightful gift shop. Here you Part fine dining restaurant, part cigar lounge and champagne A small, but fine collection of art adorns the walls throughout Trendy and vibey, with good food and service, Rocket is a will be tempted by a variety of trinkets worthy of Aladdin's and oyster bar, the concept is unique in South Africa. With Priva. great place to pop into after work for drinks and then stay on cave. There are silver hedgehogs, book ends, tableware, a ratio of one chef for every four guests, and a kitchen that The menu is created by Executive Chef Morgan Kloes and his for dinner or spend some time with friends on the weekend. Charlotte Rhys products, jewellery and other blingy bits. remains open till 02h00 in the morning, an exquisite dining team from the very finest and mainly local ingredients and Start off with a few cocktails while perusing the comprehensive But, it is the restaurant that provides the high point and the experience is guaranteed. The bar is stocked with a fine served in elegant tasting style portions. menu. Light meals, sandwiches and salads are perfect for setting is suitably over the top as well, with oxblood red walls selection of single malts and a collection of fine cigars are Priva enforces a strict no under twenty-five age limit and should warm days. More filling options are steaks, chicken and lined with paintings, mirrors and bottles of wine, lit by Art housed in a beautiful humidor. For regulars, private lockers you become one of the super VIPs, you'll be given the 'keys' to pizzas. The menu is geared toward meat lovers, but non-meat Nouveau style lamps. Paisley shawls serve as tablecloths and are available to store their own cigars and scotch. A glass- the house – your fingerprint will be biometrically scanned and eaters can tuck into the fish and seafood. Vegetarians will the chairs are comfortable, inviting guests to linger and enjoy. walled wine cellar forms a focal point and is visible from you'll be able to access Priva via a back entrance through the have to make do with fewer options, but won't have to leave Outdoors, the tea garden provides alfresco dining. both inside and outside the restaurant. Making the most of kitchen. How cool is that? hungry. And, if you happen to have a fondness for chocolate, Home cooking has never tasted this good! Bobotie, pies with Pretoria's stunning weather, the covered patio is comfortable, Waterkloof Heights Shopping Centre, 103 Club Avenue, you're in luck – the dessert menu is a chocoholic's dream. Not gravy, massive salads, toasted sandwiches and decadent with leather couches inviting lazy lounging while enjoying Waterkloof, Pretoria. a calorie in sight… breakfasts are served by ever-smiling waitresses. Giant fluffy the view over Waterkloof Ridge. The Bunnahabhain private Tel: (012) 346-4849 The open patio affords diners the opportunity to enjoy a spot omelettes and French toast with green fig preserve, bacon dining room offers elegant seclusion and is an ideal venue to Email: [email protected] of people watching and is perfect for soaking in the last rays and maple syrup are great brunch options. host a business meeting. www.privalounge.co.za of sunset. Linger and savour the ambience. You'll be back, as much for Booking is advisable, especially for dinner over weekends, as the good food, as for the pocket pleasing prices. THE POT LUCK CLUB compressed watermelon, grapefruit sorbet and Campari Rocket is incredibly popular. 53 Voortrekker Road, Humansdorp, Eastern Cape. Award winning chef Luke Dale-Roberts' eatery The Pot Luck jelly; and tonka bean churros with malted chocolate sauce Corner of 10th Street and 4th Avenue, Parkhurst, Open Monday to Friday from 08h30 to 16h00 (Kitchen closes Club offers a dining experience you'll want to go back for. will tempt any gourmand into linger and enjoy an epicurean Johannesburg. at 15h30). Saturdays from 08h30 to 14h00 (Kitchen closes at The menu consists of small dishes, each served randomly, feast. Open Monday to Saturday from 11h00 to 23h00. Sunday 13h30). Closed on Sundays and public holidays. as the kitchen prepares them. The flavourful dishes are The varied dishes are complemented by superbly chosen from 11h00 to 21h00. Tel: (042) 291-0262 designed to complement and contrast, as much as in flavour wines. Beautiful views and excellent service add to the Tel: (011) 880-6102 Email: [email protected] as texture and appearance. excellent dining experience. www.rocketrestaurant.co.za www.facebook.com/LoveLeChameleon Start with one of the signature cocktails, sit back, relax and 6th floor, The Silo, The Old Biscuit Mill, 375 Albert Road, enjoy the spectacle afforded by the open kitchen, fellow Woodstock, Cape Town. THE LOOKOUT DECK fishing boats mere metres away, sit back and enjoy the laid- diners and the incredible view. Open for lunch Tuesday to Saturday from 12h30 to 14h30. Perched right on the water's edge, the glass-enclosed deck back vibe. The extensive menu comprises of seafood like The menu is innovatively divided into the main flavour Dinner is served Wednesday to Saturday from 19h00 to offers gorgeous views over the picturesque Hout Bay harbour freshly caught line fish – brought in daily by local fishermen groups, such as salty, sweet, umami, sour, bitter and of 22h00. and Chapman's Peak. While seals frolic amid yachts and – Cape rock lobster, prawns, mussels and tuna and calamari course, the sweet ending. Smoked pork belly with kimchi Telephone: (021) 447-0804 steaks. Try the gigantic hake and chips, and if you just feel apple and sesame mayo; springbok carpaccio with smoked Email: [email protected] like popping in for a quick nibble and a beer or two, there is pine nuts, finished with a burnt honey and soy dressing; sake www.thepotluckclub.co.za a great selection of lighter snack baskets. Wood-fired pizzas and fine cuts of meat are also on the menu. For the more glamorous palate, there are a sushi bar and Champagne and oyster bar. Live music on selected evenings enlivens sundowner time. Lot 65, Quayside Hout Bay Harbour, Hout Bay. Open daily from 10h00 for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Tel: (021) 790-0900 Email: [email protected] www.thelookoutdeck.co.za

118 119 GALLERY CAFÉ RESTAURANTS A typical small Karoo town, Prince Albert has lots of charm and there is so much to see and do. Within easy reach from Cape Town, it is the ideal breakaway. Gallery owner Brent Phillips-White has two passions – art and food – both of which he offers under one roof. The café, situated upstairs, offers a fine dining experience using local produce, often from the garden. Other ingredients are sourced from farmers and markets between Prince Albert and George. Lengthy preparation is a key ingredient and flavours dance between the Mediterranean, Asia and the Middle East. Local Karoo lamb is a perennial favourite, as is the venison. Duck and cherry pie is a classical combination and the flavour is given extra warmth with the addition of a splash of port. Colder weather calls for heartier food, and lamb bredie, and osso bucco make an appearance on the menu. Prince Albert Gallery, Seven Arches, 57 Church Street, Prince Albert, Western Cape. Tel: (023) 541-1057 (café), (023) 541-1197 (gallery) Email: [email protected] (café), [email protected] (gallery) BEEFCAKES Johannesburg and Cape Town Open for lunch, coffee, cocktails and dinner. www.princealbertgallery.co.za Fifties camp kitsch meets burger bar in over the top Tuesdays – Bitchy Bingo Drag Show... Because your balls exuberance. Add in topless waiters and you have a winning matter! formula. The camp pink décor, feather boas and flamingos Wednesday and Thursday – the best drag shows in town. PLANET RESTAURANT AT THE MOUNT NELSON HEMINGWAY'S RESTAURANT & WINE CELLAR add to the festive atmosphere. Both venues are packed to the Check out the schedule on-line to see who is performing. Cape Town's iconic Mount Nelson Hotel is the home of Planet Reminiscent of a French café, but with a modern up-to-date rafters almost every night and cabaret nights feature some of Friday and Saturday – Dinner, Drinks and Party! A perfect Restaurant and Bar where diners are whisked away on a culinary feel, and surrounded by beautiful gardens, Hemingways the hottest drag acts. place to start a night at Babylon Bar. journey in surroundings that capture the beauty and vastness of offers elegant fine dining with a South African twist. Chef Lots of gay boys go, but it is also unofficially known as Monday – Closed for recovery! space and the celestial bodies. Jan De Wet Botha is, after all, a member of the National Fishcakes, as the restaurants attract swarms of squealing Reservations are encouraged. Chef Rudi Liebenberg's approach to cuisine is to put the Chef Team. girls for birthday or pre-wedding parties. An in house shop Beefcakes Johannesburg: ingredients at centre stage and his innovative combinations Inspired by flavour and texture, the menu is full of surprises, supplies everything you need for a good night out including 198 Oxford St, Illovo. and taste sensations showcase the wealth of fantastic natural like crocodile bobotie and duck confit vetkoek for starters. feather boas, masks and hats. Tel: (011) 447-5266 produce our planet has to offer. He is committed to sustainability Lamb loin, springbok shank and duck duo feature among The service is a tad confused and on the slow side, and the Email: [email protected] and sourcing local ingredients. A variety of dietary requirements the mains. No meal is complete without a dessert, and food could be better, but the burgers are good. It is best to go Beefcakes Cape Town: are catered for, including vegans. options include deconstructed milk tart and a sublimely in a crowd and order lots of cocktails. Imbibing lots of alcohol 40 Somerset Rd, corner Liddle St, Greenpoint. The menu changes to keep in step with what is available. For sinful sticky toffee pudding. The wine list is extensive and is the best way to cope with the shrill female crowd, especially Tel: (021) 425-9019 instance, a basket of fresh produce is delivered daily by Abalimi the best South African vintages share the stage with selected at body shot time. www.beefcakes.co.za Bezekhaya, a voluntary association that attempts to alleviate international offerings. poverty and create self-employment through gardening and Leriba Hotel and Spa, 245 End Avenue, Clubview, Centurion, DELAIRE GRAFF RESTAURANT AND INDOCHINE the Delaire Graff Lodge & Spa and serves Asian-inspired micro-farming initiatives in the townships of Cape Town. Pretoria. The Delaire Graff Estate's dining experience is intended to cuisine presented with a contemporary twist. The restaurant also boasts a private dining area and the Open Tuesday to Saturday from 11h00 to 23h00. be a holistic one, from the moment you enter the estate, Helshoogte Pass R310, Banhoek valley, Stellenbosch. conservatory allows guests to enjoy semi-al fresco dining and Tel: (012) 660-3300 to the service philosophy embodied in the experience at Delaire Graff Restaurant is open daily for lunch from brings the outside inside with its wraparound views of the lush Email: [email protected] your table. Experienced sommeliers share their extensive 12h00 to 14h30 and Wednesday to Saturday for dinner gardens for which Mount Nelson Hotel is famous. Or, for a www.hemingwaysrestaurant.co.za knowledge on pairings and to guide you through the from 18h00 to 21h00. group, book the wine cellar or chef's table in the kitchen and wine list. The Delaire Graff Estate has a magnificent No children under 12 years. enjoy a bird's eye view of the busy kitchen. Undoubtedly one of setting and guests are free to walk about and enjoy the Indochine is open Monday to Sunday for lunch from 12h30 the most beautiful dining spaces in South Africa. exciting contemporary collection of South African art and to 14h30. Dinner from 18h30 to 21h30. 76 Orange Street, Cape Town. sculpture. Tel: (021) 885-8160 Open 7 days a week from 18h30 to 22h30. Relaxed 'bistro-chic' cuisine can be enjoyed at the classically Email: [email protected] Tel: (021) 483-1000 elegant Delaire Graff Restaurant. Indochine is situated at www.delaire.co.za Email: [email protected] www.mountnelson.co.za

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JORDAN RESTAURANT The spectacular view of the valley and Stellenbosch Mountains set the scene for some of the best cuisine in the area. In keeping with availability, the menu changes daily. Expect to find starters such as braised Karoo lamb ravioli and seared yellowfin tuna. Mains such as confit and seared Kroon duck, roasted Jerusalem artichokes, quince NOBU jelly and stuffed baby shallots and delectable roasted line- Master chef Nobuyuki 'Nobu' Matsuhisa's stunning restaurant, caught yellowtail. The honey and poppy seed soufflé is a Nobu, is regarded as one of the best dining destinations in divine finale. Cape Town. Building on the kaiseki tradition of Japanese Their cheese room features South African cheeses cuisine where every single creation is an edible artwork and including blues such as Fairview Blue Rock and Cremalat the quality of the cuisine is without compare. Gorgonzola, hard cheeses like Klein Rivier Gruyere and Start off at the upper level Nobu bar where you can sample Dalewood Huguenot and a selection of seasonal goat's a selection of fine sake, plum wine, Japanese beer and a cheese. Most of the cheeses are made by small producers selection of sake and shochu based cocktails. From there, a from all over South Africa and are not available in retail sweeping fan-like staircase leads to the dining area and sushi outlets. counter, which is framed by a textured, translucent origami The wine list is superb and Jordan's excellent vintages light that glides along the ceiling. Diners are greeted with a feature prominently, but selected South African wines are chorus of "irasshaimase" – a traditional Japanese greeting, available as well. setting the tone for what inevitably proves to be a memorable A second eatery, The Bakery at Jordan has gained a experience. reputation for excellent light fare and is open from 09h00 Classical Japanese cuisine is given a contemporary twist by to 16h30. using South African produce and spices, beside traditional Jordan Wine Estate, Stellenbosch Kloof Road, Japanese ingredients. Each dish is a culinary masterpiece Stellenbosch. pleasing to both eye and palate. Open for lunch Monday to Sunday from 12h00 to 14h30 Nobu is a gathering place for some of Cape Town's most and a four course menu is served on Thursday, Friday and beautiful people and though the space is vast and gorgeous, Saturday nights from 18h30. the vibe is friendly, relaxed and can be quite festive. You will Tel: (021) 881-3612 be back! Email: [email protected] One&Only Hotel, Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. www.jordanrestaurant.co.za Tel: (021) 431-5111/4511

RESTAURANT FOLIAGE The food is creative, but comforting and showcases his Owned and run by Chris Erasmus, former head chef at foraging, pickling and preserving skills. The philosophy of Pierneef à La Motte, this restaurant will be the delight of any 'forest to table' applies, and diners are in for a treat with gastronome. Chris has a fascinating and varied background, ingredients ranging widely from wild-gathered fiddlehead starting with cooking at home for his family when growing up fern and seasonal mushrooms, to sublime wild meats in the Karoo. His mum taught him how to make everything such as game fowl. From nose-to-tail cooking, to great himself – from preserving jams, to butchering meat and vegetarian dishes, this is comfort food unlike any other. The making jellies, biltong and tripe, but the most important menu changes almost daily, depending on what has been lesson that stands out to him still to this day is how to make gathered from the wild, or delivered by artisanal suppliers. a little go a long way. Portions are generous, well-priced and offer some of the most interesting local cuisine you'll find in the winelands. Wines are sourced from the area and do look out for the excellent craft beer. 11 Huguenot Street, Franschhoek, Cape Town, Western Cape. a new beginning Open Monday to Sunday for lunch from 11h30 to 15h00. Monday to Saturday for dinner from 19h00 to 21h00. THE ALL-NEW VOLVO XC90 Tel: (021) 876-2328 Email: [email protected] HAS ARRIVED www.foliage.co.za BOOK YOUR TEST-DRIVE TODAY MADE BY SWEDEN 32364

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