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WOMEN IN CONTAINER NEW FACE IN PUPPY LOVE BUSINESS 212 MALLS TREND 412 MUSIC 712 GALORE 1212 #MABONENGMAN Ledelle Moe’s exceptional artwork is causing a stir in the middle of the Maboneng Precinct

HAVE A LOOK: The Sleeping Man in Maboneng is a piece from the Displacements series by artist Ledelle Moe. SEE PAGE 15 2 • October 2016 CITYBUZZ Arts funding body RACINE EDWARDES commitment to their financial [email protected] management and, therefore, being the driving force behind the clean The National Arts Council (Nac) audit,” he said. based in Newtown is a funding The company is not the only body mandated by the Department winner this year, as Dlamini walked of Arts and Culture to disseminate away with two coveted awards at grants to deserving members of the the 2016 CFO Awards South Africa arts community in order to develop ceremony held earlier this year. the arts in South Africa and those “Winning the two awards at the within the industry. CFO Awards was a true honour,” As a funding body, it is imperative he said. for the council to be accountable for “I remember being a little boy all monies and resources that it deals from the dusty areas of KwaZulu- with – and achieving their second Natal, then moving to Johannesburg, clean audit, for the second year then into this space. I dedicated my TALKING TECH: Gary running, they’re showinghowing awards to every young person to Bekker CEO of Vastratech their efficiency as a say thatt anything is possible hosts a SMART conference. company. wwith hard work and “A clean dedication. audit relates to Clean audit “My awards were three aspects also dedicated to all – financial for Arts CFOs in government statements free Council who are under upgraded from material political pressure or misstatements; no wwho are in a difficult Schoolboards material findings on enenvironment.”v CITY REPORTER collaborative experience. In December 2014, the Gauteng the annual performancemance WiWithth the financial head of [email protected] The SMART Kapp is a connected Ministry of Education worked with report; and lastly, no material the Nac structure as well managed whiteboard that works with a mobile VastraTech on a pilot project in which findings on non-compliance with as the rest of the organisation, VastraTech, the authorised technology app on your phone or tablet. The user the technology was considered by key legislation,” Dumisani Dlamini, there’s no doubt that the council distributor in South Africa, will lead then writes on the e-chalk board and the ministry to be so successful that it CFO of Nac, explained. will continue to thrive and make the the implementation which will see the same content appears in real-time ultimately chose it as its main provider He attributed the company’s dreams of the country’s creatives Grade 12 classrooms across Gauteng on pupils’ tablets. The teacher could of interactive classroom technology. ability to keep track of all finances, come true. transformed into collaborative learning even solve the problem while the pupils As part of the implementation plan, act in accordance with legislation “Receiving a second clean audit environments. follow along. That lesson can be saved VastraTech will provide educators with and ppproperly yg govern the company. p y showcases that, as an organisation,g According to the Gauteng MEC for as a file that pupils’ can access from professional development and training “The staff morale is indeed we are ccapableapable of the prproperoper Education, Panyaza Lesufi, the e-chalk their own devices as a refresher. that aligns with the Department of positive with employees showing showing management of public funds board called SMART Kapp is likely “SMART Kapp enhances that Education’s objectives to enhance entrusted to us. Furthermore, the to change the way teachers impart collaborative learning process by pedagogy in ways that lead to increased clean audit means that we are knowledge to pupils and at the same providing an incredibly simple walk- learning outcomes, and eventually contributing to the development of time simplify the learning process for up-and-use experience while seamlessly phase out all dry-erase chalkboards. arartsts aandnd ccultureulture iinn SoSouthuth AfAfrica.rica. them. connecting with smartphones and Nearly 70-million teachers and pupils This, in turn, serves to create a Educators simply walk up to the tablets. We’re confident that no other around the world use the technological richer, more sustainable South display and immediately share notes interactive flat panel for education offers solutions for education to make learning African heritage, an aspect and drawings from the display onto so much magic, power and flexibility,” more interactive, engaging, effective embedded in the Nac’s overall connected devices, in an incredible said Candice du Preez, chief strategic and fun – and now Gauteng schools missionmission andand corecore mandate.”mandate.” real-time, multi-way, multi-device and marketing officer at VastraTech. join them.

IN CHARGE: Dumisani JCCI CEO talks women and business Dlamini, CFO RACINE EDWARDES of Nac, is [email protected] proud of the governance Joan Warburton-McBride, CEO of the and fi nancial Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce accountability and Industry (JCCI), is a business of the council. mastermind and answers a women- focused Q&A with City Buzz. Q. What are the challenges women face in business and why? A. Some of the key challenges that women face in business – and particularly women entrepreneurs – include defying social expectations, limited access to financing, owning their own accomplishments, building a suitable support network, balancing EMPOWERING WOMEN: Joan Warburton-McBride talks about the work and private life and, coping with challenges women face, and the opportunities for women in business in the fear of failing. South Africa. Q. What public and private sector support is available for female Q. Why does the JCCI support thereby making women true partners entrepreneurs? the growth of women in business in development and transformation in A. For women entrepreneurs who and female entrepreneurs – and this country. are looking to carve out their portion how are they doing it? Q. What opportunities are there of today’s marketplace and may A. We recognise the invaluable role for female school leavers and be looking for support, there are a that women have to play in our society graduates? number of programmes, platforms and and economy – and the positive A. We can’t escape that the country’s forums including Access for Women in influence we can have in this by economy is going through a period Export by United Nations, the Small providing women entrepreneurs and of subdued growth and that this has Enterprise Development Agency, businesswomen with support, platforms had an inevitable effect on fewer jobs South African Women Entrepreneurs to network and training to gain key being created – and even job losses Network, Businesswomen’s Association, skills or tools that can be used to with unemployment figures increasing Women in Finance, Women in IT, advance themselves and their business. marginally since the start of the year. Women in Business, Women in Oil and As JCCI, we believe it’s important With this in mind, however, women Energy South Africa, South African to create forums that will help who are serious about their personal Women in Construction, Technology businesswomen and entrepreneurs and professional development are (7 Colours Available) (10 Colours Available) for Women In Business and Women’s unlock their full potential, and we tenacious and adaptable. 394.74 Development Businesses. Additionally, place a concerted focus on providing We have noticed that every new 1127.81 at the JCCI we provide small business business support and skills transfer, generation brings its own ideas, development support that bolsters these wherever possible, to continue to expectations and energy into the existing podiums. develop women-led business – and workplace. CITYBUZZ October 2016 • 3 Jag, one of the city’s historical art hubs

RACINE EDWARDES 20th century by the wife of a wealthy gallery has undergone processes of [email protected] businessman in the mining industry, rejuvenation – much like other parts Lady Phillips. of the city including Braamfontein The Johannesburg Art Gallery, better The construction of the gallery – in order to attract people to view known as Jag, is situated on the corner began in 1911, shortly after it was the historical art, but the busy area of Klein and King George streets in designed by architect Edwin Luteyns, populated by taxis now makes it an Joubert Park – an area known as a taxi but was only completed four years undesirable place to visit without a hotspot and driver’s nightmare. later. The gallery was not as grand tour guide. Despite the unfortunate situation as it stands today when it was first Last year, in efforts to attract more of the gallery, it serves a great purpose built, and only began to grow into people, the gallery began hosting in Johannesburg. The gallery collects its impressive current stature in 1938 monthly jazz sessions for lovers of artworks of historical significance, when the side wings were added to the music to enjoy art and the jazz sounds. STUNNING: The Nelson Mandela Bridge is lit with colour each night. displays the collections permanently construction. The gallery, which is now more than or temporarily and preserves them It was in the 80s that the gallery 100 years old, survived a discussion in the gallery, which is also a heritage received much-needed funds from about possibly being demolished in site. the Anglo American Corporation and 2014 and will hopefully stand for Bridge The gallery was opened in the early expanded once again. Since then, the many more years. Mandela Eat inside a beautiful, historical Jozi urinal RACINE EDWARDES styled bridge in southern Africa and RACINE EDWARDES visitors, to what is now the Edwardian- [email protected] connecting Braamfontein to Newtown. styled eatery, can even see remnants Just over one year later, the bridge [email protected] of what used to be long drops, which If you’ve ever visited Johannesburg – was commended for its design and was If you’ve ever had a bad experience were created for use by non-whites and maybe even if you haven’t – you awarded the Excellence Award for the in school and were forced to eat your during the apartheid regime. would know of the Nelson Mandela Most Outstanding Civil Engineering lunch in the bathroom – like a scene “From the 30s, the room was Bridge that stands over the Metro Project Achievement by the South straight out of the hit movie Mean divided [to create a second section] Train Depot and connects two bustling African Institute for Civil Engineers. Girls – you would have no problem for use by the non-westerners. When areas of the city. So why would people outside of they joined the train company, which the City of Gold be aware of the dining at the Gentlemen’s Arthouse, a was Spoornet at the time, they had to impressive structure between Newtown bathroom-turned-eatery. The Nelson use long drops.” and Braamfontein? The Gentlemen’s Arthouse was The building, before being Mandela Bridge Besides all its impressive awards opened as a cocktail bar and eatery in overhauled and redone, was declared and acknowledgements, it has been March, but was originally established was offi cially a heritage site, and would no doubt the backdrop for a number of famous as a public bathroom, built for use become the perfect place for business opened 13 musicians’ music videos. by the train drivers at the turn of the people and foodies to drink and dine. Who can forget when AKA, Da LES 20th century. years ago on “This building is 80 per cent and K.O. shut down the town and “Yes, you are sitting in urinals – the original,” Clark said. 20 July 2003, literally brought traffic in the city to a original urinals. The tiles on the wall, the floor and standstill as they closed off the bridge We have only taken them out and spanning 284m the roof structure were not allowed to for the filming of the music video for refurbished them to look exactly as they were back in 1911,” Bryon Clark, be touched.” While everyone knows who Mandela the hit song, Run Jozi? manager of Life Grand Café at Mall The venue, with its Edwardian-style was and why this structure, and symbol Even more exciting than AKA of the South, said as he explained the decor, complemented by urinal seats of strength, was named after the great filming a music video in the city was history behind the interesting venue. and long drops creeping out from struggle icon, there may be some facts when international hip-hop sensations, “The train drivers would stop off at under tables and chairs, takes visitors about the bridge that you’re not aware who brought us songs such as No Flex the train station near [what was at the back to the days long before they were of. Did you know that the beautiful Zone and No Type, Rae Sremmurd, time] the Sheds market, behind the born and allows for a beautiful escape bridge, which is lit each night, boasts a recorded parts of their This Could Be Us Market Theatre. from regular dining. number of impressive accolades? music video with local models on the The workers would get off the train The Nelson Mandela Bridge was Nelson Mandela Bridge. and come here to refresh themselves.” officially opened for use by commuters It’s definitely a landmark to be proud IN THE URINAL: Diners at According to Clark, there were also 13 years ago, on 20 July 2003, spanning of, so if you haven’t already seen it, get Gentlemen’s Arthouse are seated showers at each side of the room and 284m, becoming the largest cable- down to the city and check it out today. in refurbished urinals.

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WWW.BRAAMIES.CO.ZA 4 • October 2016 CITYBUZZ Time to reclaim the neighbourhoods RACINE EDWARDES containers. The area was once closed socialise with friends. A number [email protected] off to the public and inhabited by of events are even hosted at the vagrants, but is now a gleaming venue – such as the Women’s Day Since the first reclaimed shipping example of the potential of the celebrations, which took place at the AT THE AWARDS: Thabo Sinyongo, Yolande Donnelly and Sabelo container mall was opened in community. venue on 9 August. Masinga support the arts. Johannesburg, there’s been a ripple It’s made from 27 containers, which ‰ Maverick Corner came up in effect in the surrounding areas. create space for a number of local Maboneng to add to the excitement Melville, Maboneng, Midrand traders, a fun zone for the children of the rejuvenated community. and Ivory Park havee all and evenev parking space. This hotspot boasts a restaurant, a Art awards in Braam jumped on board thehe ‰ FoghoundF is the little- super exciting island-style bar, an hipster train, boasting appreciateda restaurant art gallery and even a nail salon to RACINE EDWARDES malls in each area There’s in Richards Drive in get your tips done, on-the-go. What [email protected] recreated from old been a Midrand. Owners more could you expect? shipping containers. of the hangout serve ‰ The latest addition to the shipping It was a night to pay tribute to those The symbolism in ripple the most delectable container malls of Johannesburg making waves in the arts community. the act of reclaiming effect meals and aromatic is the brand new Jozi Container The 19th annual Business and Arts the containers for coffees at the quaint Micro Mall in Ivory Park, which was South Africa (Basa) Awards were a new purpose is ass littlelit venue that really opened in July. held on 19 September at the Shine important as the act itself,self, packspack a visual punch; It was launched to address the Studios in Braamfontein and the arts and places emphasis on the often surprising all those who issue of unemployment, as well as community really showed their support rejuvenation of the area it’s built in so see it for the first time. to promote rejuvenation in the area. for the growing industry. as to rejuvenate the community with a ‰ Shanty Town is also situated Former mayor, Parks Tau spoke at the Art lovers showed up in their fun recreational space. in Midrand and has become a opening of the mall. numbers to see who would win in each ‰ Mellville’s 27 Boxes was the first playground for adults keen to take “Research suggests that it is of the 11 Basa categories; they showed of its kind in Johannesburg and in some great live music, enjoy the creating SMEs that will help us deal their love and appreciation for the has set a standard for the use of shisa nyama (hot, braaied meat) and with unemployment,” he said. people who use art to convey important NOT MISSING OUT: Sontaga social and political messages. Mokgehle. Actress and host for the evening, Masasa Mbangeni explained the This year’s theme, Creative Furnace, importance of an awards ceremony determined the type of artwork that such as Basa. “Each of the awards would be presented by each of the embodies the personal sense of winners. Guided by artist, Belinda empowerment that the artists have Blignaut a group of amateur artists gained through the creative process created the ceramic art pieces, which and the transformative art-making were later presented to the winners. process,” she said. Nando’s, Concerts SA, the SA Taxi Also in attendance at the prestigious Foundation, Total South Africa, cement event was the Minister of Arts and company PPC, Distell and Transnet, Culture, Nathi Mthethwa who paid were just a few of the winners who tribute to the recently deceased kwaito received awards in various categories. star, Mandoza. Design Indaba founder, Ravi She spoke about the role that art Naidoo, First National Bank and plays in the lives of individuals and the United States Embassy were the greater community. “In the process honoured with special awards for their of self-fulfilment, the arts are also exceptional contributions to the arts the method of self-realisation of the and promotion of the industry. individual in society – the measure of Details: For all the winners, visit POPULAR: Maverick Corner sees Maboneng’s hipster crowd visiting the various stores on a daily basis. development,” said Mthethwa. www.basa.co.za Entrepreneurs gather at historical site to serve justice

RACINE EDWARDES and-coming construction company, in that would better provide access to law During the programme we first find, some of the main issues with regards to [email protected] need of funding and guidance. services in South Africa. “In the four or then challenge, then accelerate the access to justice were the costs of hiring The company partnered with the five years we’ve been looking into the business.” While the challenge that a lawyer or even travelling expenses The Awethu Project brought a number Hague Institute for Innovation of justice sector, we found that the missing took place at Constitution Hill did when trying to access a pro bono (free) of entrepreneurs together at a justice Law (HiiL) to host the HiiL Justice piece was entrepreneurs,” said Connor not affect the rank and position of lawyer, and locations of the courts accelerator programme to find the best Accelerator, a global programme that Sattely, Business Acceleration agent at those who have made it to the global ould possibly be eradicated through innovations. selects and mentors innovators who HiiL. programme, it was exciting to see how this programme. Awethu Project is an innovative want to improve access to the law. “In this gap of the development the minds of the five entrepreneurs The finalists could receive up to R2,5 SMME investment and funding On 22 September, the programme of the justice sector, we found who were present, work and how million in seed funding to be confirmed company in South Africa that incubates visited Constitution Hill to host a mini entrepreneurs creating apps, platforms they intend to make the justice system for a later date, and change the justice (using programmes to develop and Dragon’s Den-style face-off between five and services designed to help people accessible. sector across the globe – and with five grow entrepreneurs) any promising entrepreneurs, who were challenged access justice, and that’s why we Kayan Leung, attorney at Lawyers finalists from South Africa, the winners start-ups, from a spaza shop to an up- to present the most innovative ideas created the HiiL Justice Accelerator. for Human Rights, explained that could be our very own.

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This is how the Joburg Ballet’s production of Cinderella comes together …

Photo: Lauge Sorensen HELPING HAND: Mahlatse DRESS UP: Corps de ballet (group) REHEARSALS: American dancer Owen Sachane helps unpack some of dancers Megan Gerber, Cristina Nakos Thorne and Nicole Ferreira-Dill rehearse for the costumes before a costume and Krystn Janicek arrange their costumes Joburg Ballet’s Cinderella. run in Joburg Ballet’s studios in Braamfontein. before rehearsals.

TAKING A BREAK: Principal dancer Jonathan Rodrigues, one of two men dancing the role of The Prince, takes a break during rehearsals.

BOX OF FUN: Cinderella props are prepared for rehearsals.re

SHEER ENJOYMENT: Keke Chele plays PREPARATION: Soloist Kirstel Jensen oone of the step sisters in Cinderella. prepares her pointe shoes during a break.

DIRECTION: Artistic director Iain MacDonald ONSTAGE:ON Months of rehearsals culminate in the onstage performances of Cinderella PROPS AND ALL: Senior soloist Claudia Monja in rehearses with American guest artist Owen by Burnise Silvius and The Prince, Jonathan Rodrigues – just one of three lead couples rehearsals. Thorne and senior soloist Nicole Ferreira-Dill. to perform in the Joburg Ballet production of Cinderella. CITYBUZZ October 2016 • 9 A woman bringing change CITY REPORTER "As a board member of Samro, I want to [email protected] advocate for opportunities for women in the music industry. Multi-award winning actress and singer, presenter, “I sometimes find myself being the only producer, musical director, composer, publisher female in a lot of the work I do, and I believe and businesswoman, Relebogile Mabotja, has it's time for more women to rise and not own been appointed as the newest board member only their space in the music industry but to to join the Southern African Music Rights bring about positive change and upliftment." Organisation (Samro). Samro, established in 1961, has become This makes her the youngest member at age 30. a leading regional copyright administration business, dealing primarily with the I want to be an administration of music composers' and authors' performing rights. advocate for Reverend Abe Sibiya, acting group CEO at opportunities for Samro said, "I am excited at the privilege to women work alongside a dynamic young lady who has proved herself as a commercial mind within Mabotja was formally inducted onto the the music industry, TV and beyond. I have no Samro board on 31 August at their offices in doubt that she will be an asset." Braamfontein. Acting chairperson, Sibongile Khumalo Her induction took place during Women's added, "It is most gratifying to see a young, Month which was highly fitting, as she is also the black woman making the kinds of strides that only woman on the board, and to be recognised Relebogile is making. for the strides she is making for other women in “I have no doubt she will bring much value the music industry, it was appropriate that it be to her role, and her participation will show celebrated during the important month in South what is possible to other young people. African history. "Welcome aboard Ms Mabotja," Khumalo "I did not expect the call when it came but I am happily invited the actress to the team. truly honoured to have even been considered to Keep posted on Mabotja's social media join the board of an organisation that plays such a AT SAMRO: Relebogile Mabotja is inducted platforms to join her on this new journey pivotal role for music makers and musicians in the into Samro as their newest and youngest-ever and for more details on her Samro board country," said Mabotja. board member. induction. Making waves on international scene

CITY REPORTER Academy, but she also received call backs from [email protected] John Degrazio of Atlantic Records as well as James Pentaudi of Albany Talent. Last year, Johannesburg resident Amber Currently pursuing a tertiary education at Fieldgate was scouted by Elsubie Verlinden, the University of Pretoria, Fieldgate returned to regional director for the Applause Rising Talent South Africa to finish her studies with a much Showcase (Arts) and was given the opportunity better understanding of the entertainment to showcase her talents on an international industry and a clearer vision of what she wants to platform. achieve in her career. Last month Fieldgate travelled to Orlando, For now, the City of Johannesburg remains Florida, with a few other selected South African her home as she continues to grow her career, contestants to take the stage and perform at this perfecting her skills for eventual worldwide year's Arts Showcase. domination. From a young age, Fieldgate has also wanted "The Arts is an experience that I'll never forget, to become an internationally-acclaimed singer. it has inspired me and left me with even more During the one-week showcase, she got to focus, determination and confidence." perform for top industry experts and scouts from Fieldgate is currently working on some new across the world, including Tyler Perry Studios, music, earmarked for release next year, so watch Nickelodeon, Disney and many others who would this space. have the ability to make her dream come true. Not only was Fieldgate offered a 25 per cent scholarship to attend the New York Film TALENT: Amber Fieldgate. Hip-hop artist Soniq brings a different fl avour to the popular genre NKULULEKO ZILIBOKWE "The fans, the people who connect with what [email protected] you do – I am inspired by those people. “That's what motivates me because I know Dumisani Madiba, aka Soniq, is a hip-hop artist that there are people that believe in me," and songwriter with a unique talent. he said. His versatility and style set him apart as His creative flows and intricate rhyme patterns imaginative and creative with a firm grip on always make for an interesting listen, and Soniq's reality. His influences include the hip-hop love, appreciation and knowledge of music are greats he grew up listening to, and goes on to clearly brought out his work. incorporate other genres such as rock 'n' roll, jazz, When asked about the future, Madiba said, and funk. "I want to be an international artist, because I Madiba, a Kew resident, recently released his feel like I make music of that calibre, and also highly anticipated Extended Play which contains locally to be able to go to as many places as 10 songs. He worked with artists and producers possible." from all over South Africa; as well as various acts The newly released EP titled, The Time Traveller's, from Uganda, Nigeria, Holland and England for can be streamed and downloaded from his website the EP. (www.soniqonline.co.za), or from his Soundcloud His experience as a performer and musician page (www.soundcloud.com/soniqonline). comes from all the shows he's done as a solo artist, with previous label affiliates (Aviator THE MUSIC MAN: Dumisani Madiba, aka Music Group), and alongside his band, Jam Soniq, is a hip-hop artist and songwriter on Toast. aiming to go far. 10 • October 2016 CITYBUZZ The culture of philanthropy

RACINE EDWARDES “I am a purpose-driven individual [email protected] and being born in 1994, I have hope in building a better South Sherianne Pillay is no stranger to Africa. As Miss Heritage SA, I will the world of pageantry and has even constantly strive to represent South secured her title as Miss Heritage Africa in the best way I can. In so TOGETHER: City Year staff celebrate Heritage Day. SA. doing, raising awareness about our This comes shortly after becoming country’s heritage and diversity. Miss Heritage Gauteng. “The Miss Heritage SA title Pageantry is not all she’s about, gives me the privilege of a broader however, she also runs an initiative platform to influence our country Celebrating Heritage Day called Princess Diaries through on a larger scale. I hope to make which she councils young women South Africa proud and become a RACINE EDWARDES and gives back to the community role model for the next generation.” [email protected] by taking disadvantaged children As a fourth-year Wits University on outings and hosting motivational student, she is learning that life is City Year kicked off its Heritage talks at various schools. a balancing act and aims to always Day celebrations in a different “Princess Diaries is growing from give each of her projects as much way. strength to strength. On 28 August attention as she can. City Year is an organisation I took kids from the Dorah’s Ark “Being involved in community which aims to bring together Children’s Home on a trip to the outreach, serving and participating young people from across the Hector Peterson Museum.um. And on 4 in pageants, while studying, hashas country to engage in acts of September, I took kids from Frank’Frank’ss taught me the importance of a voluntary service and leadership Haven to the Mandelaa House oonn well-balanced life. I know that thesthesee development to create responsible Vilakazi Street,” she said.id. learnings will benefit in the years to future participants in society. As a South Africann with rootrootss come.” For Heritage Day, the in India, she aims to showcasehowcase herher organisation decided that instead heritage as well as thatat of SoutSouthh of just making its favourite dishes Africa in her role as Miss HeritagHeritagee and sharing them at the office, Gauteng. it would rather become the “I’d like to raise awarenessareness aboaboutut change agents who leave a lasting heritage. A lot of emphasisasis is placeplacedd impression on all South Africans on 24 September [Heritageritage Day]Day],, who have become westernised. TRADITION: Staff decked out in traditional gear. however, the other 364 days of the Lebogang Malebana, organiser year we tend to forget about this of the event at the City Year being African.” Believing that the youth has essential element. Heritage office on Commissioner Street in Different ethnic groups at the lost their culture, City Year aims is intricately linked too our Johannesburg, explained why this organisation were encouraged to to implement a strategy to get identity, culture, renownedowned type of celebration was necessary. team up and present a cultural the country involved in efforts to sites, our past, our heroes “Today we’re celebrating exhibition where other ethnic preserve their heritage. and even cultural expressionpression Heritage Day by going back to our groups could read about the “After this event, we plan to have including music and art,” she roots,” Malebana said. variations between them. regular reflections to see if we met explained. “The reason behind this is that Each ethnic group prepared and our targets and to see if everyone She now represents the NEW VENTURE: Former Miss we noticed that the youth have lost enjoyed in the traditional foods will find their belonging, as an country as Miss Heritage SA – India South Africa, Sherianne their sense of belonging and their presented, allowing each person to African. an exciting opportunity for her Pillay, now represents South culture due to media influence. engage in the traditions of others, “We are all African so take the African heritage and showcases to really showcase the diversity “So as an organisation we’re learn something and maybe even opportunity to learn about another it on the world stage. of the country on a world stage. trying to bring back their sense of taste something new and delicious. African culture. Be African.”

BRIGHT AND COLOURFUL: The Caxton Greater Joburg North branch team members celebrate Heritage Month with smiles and style. CITYBUZZ October 2016 • 11 Why we love We want to celebrate #Joburg World Cities Day on 31 October and what better way to do that than to show all our favourite things about #Joburg and its surrounds?

HERITAGE: #Joburg turns 130 years old in October and there’s a ton of history behind each statue, street name and building in the area. Visit the statue of Brenda Fassie in Newtown, or Constitution Hill, which was once a prison in Braamfontein to fi nd out more about the exciting city.

ART: From the graffi ti around the city to the countless art galleries showcasing the work of the best local and continental talent, #Joburg is a melting pot of art and culture that we just love to indulge in.

MUSIC: #Joburg’s music scene is bustling. Kiddies music lessons are hosted in Maboneng each Sunday, but you can fi nd music fi lling the air at every street corner and market. Music is a universal language and it connects all the people of the city.

MARKET PLACES: There’s Market on Main in Maboneng, The Sheds @1Fox in Ferreirasdorp, Neighbourgoods in Braamfontein, the Bryanston Organic Market in Bryanston and many more for the visitors of #Joburg to take in the culture, cuisine, fashion and music in the city.

SKYLINE: Who doesn’t love the #Joburg skyline? Johannesburg city has one of the most iconic skylines in Gauteng and we love taking it in from FOODIE EXPERIENCES: Each of Johannesburg’s popular suburbs is characterised by the interesting, area- surrounding areas. The views of the city from rooftop venues within the city specifi c food that you can fi nd there. Maboneng is known for its artisan food, while Braamfontein is better known for are even more breathtaking. its coffee shops. Experience every type of cuisine when you visit #Joburg. 12 FEATURED• October 2016 CITYBUZZ BUSINESS Advertorial PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY The African Housing Company (AFHCO) in Joburg celebrates 20 years of service to the LOVELY LADIES: Enjoying all the night had to offer are Montecasino VIP services staff Christy Wong, Beiling Lei and community this October. Manohi Toi Tung. Some puppy love MASEGO SEEMELA AND GE- for items on auction, as proceeds went Cat Simoni, party band Tokyo Groove SHIKA VORSTER to the association. and DJ Paul Almeida. [email protected] The association is part of an After a successful night of bidding international movement which uses and money raised, each guest received Bidding for a good cause was the order the stable temperament of dogs, which a gift pack from Estée Lauder and a of the day at this year’s South African give safe, independent mobility and lucky draw winner received a four-night Guide-Dogs gala at Montecasino’s companionship to people who are getaway to the Caledon Hotel and Spa. POPULAR: The Newgate building ballroom recently. visually impaired. Donors pledged approximately is situated in the heart of Joburg. This was thanks to the SA Guide- The annual gala, which is held to R412 000 at the glamorous event, for Dogs Association for the Blind in raise funds for the association, saw the association. The association thanks partnership with Hot 91.9FM, who guests enjoying a three-course meal, all businesses who took part in the Africa Housing Company (AFHCO) based in the heart of the Joburg gave corporates an opportunity to bid entertainment by well-known performer innitiative. CBD is a property development and management company which offers flats and shops for rent. The company caters to a broad market looking for quality affordable homes, with rentals starting from as little as R1 600 to R7 000, and primarily targets low-income earners to mid and semi- income earners. Newgate is AFHCO’s most popular building situated near the Bree Taxi Rank, within a short distance of FNB Bank City and the Johannesburg Roads Agency. The building offers a parkade for the public to enjoy safe parking and a mall in close proximity with endless offerings including a gym. The company was established in 1996, amidst the degradation of the city, and so it is the company’s priority to build up Johannesburg and create a world-class city. With this in mind, the company provides quality affordable homes for city dwellers. Africa Housing Company’s customer relationships are of high importance and its dedicated fully fledged customer service department has a big passion for managing the buildings their customers live in to ensure the best living experiences for its clients. Over the years, AFHCO has been awarded countless awards such as the Halala Award for Caring Joburg in 2009 for City Kids Pre and Primary School; the Living Joburg Award for Sambro House; the Corporate Investor Award in 2010; and Believing Joburg Award for SMILES ALL ROUND: The ‘Scottish Girls’ had a blast at the gala, Cavendish Chambers in 2012. they are Carol Baillie, Hazel Bilsland-Brown, Sandra Reynolds, Marina The Africa Housing Company was also awarded the Impumelelo Cook, Linda Fisher and Florence Bilsland with Moirah Aitchisoa (front). Top Empowered Companies Award for Tranformation in 2014 and the National Business Awards in 2010 for Sustainability and Beyond. AFHCO is a proud sponsor of the Inner City Ambassadors Football Club and the first company to create a rooftop garden for subsistence farming. City Kids Pre and Primary School is an AFHCO social initiative which gives tenants the preference of admission for quality education for their children, its proudest contribution to city building yet. The company also manages End Street Park on behalf of the City of Joburg. For more information visit: www.afhco.co.za

CHILDREN: The rooftop play area provided by AFHCO.

CUTENESS ALERT: Puppy handler Kwanele Kunene shows off CHEERS: Geraldine Pike toasts the future hero, little Hadley. association. CITYBUZZ October 2016 • 13 Find your favourite MARKETS EXHIBITIONS RACINE EDWARDES fashion is something you can find at designer clothing line is available at [email protected] Fourways Farmer’s Market and the Fourways Farmer’s Market and 012 Rosebank Sunday Market. Central in Pretoria. Owner Winnie Markets open Thursday to Calling all gamers to rAge 2016 Joburg’s market scene is booming and ‰ Dig Inn Maluleke creates one-of-a-kind Sunday The entire weekend of 7 and 9 City Buzz is filling you in on where you The chefs at Dig Inn are masters pieces from factory off-cuts [pieces The Sheds@1Fox and Greenside October will see mass gatherings of can find your market favourites. of cornbread creations. Using an not intended to be used] making markets, which trade during the week, gaming fanatics at the Ticketpro Dome Neighbourgoods Market, Market old family recipe, the gentlemen at each piece truly unique. are also open on weekends. in Northgate. on Main, Fourways Farmer’s Market Market on Main, Neighourgoods Markets open on a Saturday The geek-fest will feature the best in and Rosebank Sunday Market are Market and Fourways Farmer’s Bryanston Organic Market gaming technology, mind-blowing just a few of the market favourites Market top the cornbread with Neighbourgoods Market gadgets and so much more! If you are in the city and you should know that delicious ingredients and serve a Fordsburg Market looking for something new or specific many of your favourite retailers are hearty market meal. Jozi8 Real Food Market in the world of gaming, then don’t miss available at more than one of these ‰ Jozi Dim Sum Markets open on Sunday out on this exciting weekend. Tickets markets. Neighbourgoods Market and Rosebank Sunday Market start from R100 and children can enter We’ve compiled a list of some of Fourways Farmer’s Market is where Market on Main for free. the stores that you can find at multiple you will find some not-so-traditional Fourways Farmer’s Market Details: www.rageexpo.co.za markets: dim sum creations. Fillings at this ‰ The Lollipop League stall include beef and ginger, Hong This store sells a number of delicious Kong pears and crab with cream treats and sweets that can be enjoyed cheese – delicious. FESTIVALS by children and adults. Lovers of ‰ Sumting Fresh hard candies can delight in decadent This retailer serves two creations DStv Delicious International chefs and its popular Food Market flavours such as pear and caramel, at each of the markets they attend. Food and Music Festival that promise to rock your taste buds and gin and tonic at the Fourways They sing and chant as they put The annual DStv Delicious with extra flavour this year. Bring Farmer’s Market, and Market on together chicken dishes and at International Food and Music your friends and family for a fun-filled Main in Maboneng. another stall they produce tasty Festival, presented by Nedbank, will weekend at the Kyalami Grand Prix ‰ Bucckley&Boo artisan cocktails – both alcoholic andd showcase a variety of delicious food, Circuit in Midrand on 8 and 9 October. Bucckley&Boo is the brand which non-alcoholic. exciting international artists and other There are various tickets available, so retails watches, bow ties, frames ‰ Viola! Feel Beautiful DIGGING INN: Mandla Thabethe entertainment. Attendees can expect visit www.delicious.dstv.com/tickets for for sunglasses and cellphone covers This one is for Pretoria and serves cornbread creations at mouthwatering finds in food, street more information. all made using wood. This unique Johannesburg marketers. This markets in Joburg.

SWEET PAIR: Brigette Barnett and her mother run The Lollipop League at Fourways Farmer’s Market and Market on Main each Sunday.

Tuck in: DStv Delicious International Food and Music Festival is sure to be a hit with all who attend, with a fl ood of music, food and entertainment on offer. ON STAGE

A Midsummer Nights Dream 11am and 3pm. The Johannesburg Youth Ballet’s Tickets cost R100 to R120 per person. 40th anniversary gala season will be Details: www.joburgtheatre.com celebrated in style on the stage of The Barry Hilton – The Evolver Tour Mandela Theatre with Mark Hawkins’s Comedy fans are in for a treat delightfully zany version of A Midsummer at the end of this month. From Night’s Dream. Known for his innovative 28 to 29 October at Silverstar work, Hawkins cleverly integrates Casino, the super-slick and hilarious actors into the ballet narrative. The Barry Hilton is sure to keep the masses work moves from the contemporary to in hysterics. His new show, Evolver, the most imaginative of fantasy worlds. sees Barry at his vibrant and belly- Psychedelic dancing fairies link the aching best as he showcases brand- world of the confused lovers to the new material which is evidence of his feuding Titania and Oberon, the king unique ability to adapt, reinvent and and queen of the fairy realm. Show evolve with the times. Tickets cost times are 7.30pm on Friday, and R150 and both shows start at 8pm. FASHION FORWARD: Winnie Saturday and Sunday shows feature at Details: www.barryhilton.co.za Maluleke owns and runs Viola! Feel Beautiful clothing at various venues in Gauteng.

ON TIME: Bucckley&Boo sell incredibly crafted wooden watches MORE OF SUMTING: Sumting Fresh chefs sing and chant as they at the market. make their yummy chicken dishes. Funny man: Don’t miss the legendary Barry Hilton at Silverstar Casino on 28 and 29 October. 14 • October 2016 CITYBUZZ now have a voice

ThCITY REPORTER e dead2014. and buried [email protected] The hour-long drama aims to give a voice to the child victims, whose A new stage production, Acceptance, voices are often buried with them. which is set to be showcased in Joburg Through staging this play, the writer Theatre, is a harrowing story and one hopes the audience will deliberate over, that will give a voice to the innocent. rather than skirt around the issues of a The hard-hitting and thought- tragedy such as this one. provoking play will be staged for a The fast-paced action, using straight limited season from 5 to 16 October dramatic technique married with and stars the legendary actor Jerry physical theatrical elements and the use Mofokeng, who has starred in a of visual projection, providesovides number of award-winning films a platform to raise morere including Tsotsi. awareness of filicide, the Directed by Rhodes University disabled and the right to Play aims to graduate Simona Mazza and written terminate life. LEADING: Simona Mazza directs by Eva Mazza, Acceptance debuted The show hopes to give a voice IMPRESSIVE: Jerry Mofokeng is an award-winning South the production to be staged at at Drostdy Teater in Stellenbosch shake the opinions that to child African actor and stars in Acceptance. Joburg Theatre, Acceptance. last year. are often defined by The play is based on the events society’s prejudices and victims VVivier as Sam and Mofokeng. community will be a great learning around the highly-publicised multiple the idea that some lives aree FraFrancois Viljoen as Nic. Mazza added, “I am so excited curve and springboard for growth.” maternal filicides (the deliberate act of less worthy than others. “I’m thrilled to skate the to revisit this text with Jerry’s acute Tickets are available at Joburg a parent killing his or her own child), by Leading the cast is Mofokeng, boards of theatre again in a role theatrical intuition by my side. Theatre at R100 per person. a South African-born mother of three who plays the judge, with Lisa Derryn that flies the social mask and touches Showing this in Johannesburg to a Details: 086 167 0670; disabled children in England in April Overy taking the role of Jemma, Lea the raw nerve of a man of power,” said discerning and conscious theatre-going www.joburgtheatre.com

An injury results in completely new Cinderella cast

CITY REPORTER will make her title role debut on 1 opportunities to see Thorne onstage. [email protected] October, partnered by visiting guest Born in New Orleans, USA, Thorne artist Owen Thorne as The Prince. studied ballet in San Francisco, With ballet dancer, Michael Revie This will be Thorne’s first professional Nashville and Pennsylvania, before unable to perform in Joburg Ballet’s appearance in South Africa. starting his career with Houston Ballet upcoming Cinderella production after Principal dancer, Shannon Glover and later moving to Scottish Ballet. sustaining an injury, dancers for the will also dance as Cinderella on 1 He has danced in works by many of roles of Cinderella, The Prince and October, partnered by Rodrigues. the world’s leading choreographers. the Fairy Godmother have been The role of the Fairy Godmother Choreographed by Joburg Ballet’s revised approcahing the opening date. will be danced alternately by artistic director, Iain MacDonald, Heading the line-up of stars now Ferreira-Dill, Sanmarie Kreuzhuber, Cinderella waltzes across the Joburg is Joburg Ballet’s prima ballerina Claudia Monja and Kitty Phetla, Theatre stage, with Johann Strauss’s Burnise Silvius, who will dance the while Andrew Botha’s glittering champagne-infused melodies lead role on opening night, partnered designs frame the action in a family- providing the perfect musical setting by principal dancer, Jonathan friendly production boasting charm, for this ultimate rags-to-riches tale. Rodrigues as the handsome prince. excitement and magic. Details: 0861 670 670; Senior soloist, Nicole Ferreira-Dill Audiences will now have five www.webtickets.co.za

Photo: Werner Botha/ Plastiek LOVE IN JOZI: Amalia Uys and Stiaan Smith are the love interests in the new movie, Sy Klink Soos Lente. Jozi fi lm is all the rage

RACINE EDWARDES to any person who has had difficulty in [email protected] finding love and has found themselves not always feeling good enough. THE latest film offering from South While the content of the film is Africa is an Afrikaans love story, sure to relatable to all audiences, what makes resonate with the entire country. it even better are Ben’s trusty sidekicks Sy Klink Soos Lente – meaning ‘she who always ensure a good giggle sounds like spring’ and referring to the throughout the duration of the movie. song that the male love interest, Ben, JJ and Ryan, played by Bennie performs for his prospective girlfriend, Fourie and James Cunningham Linda – is the old-time tale of love respectively, are the hilarious sidekicks defying circumstance, but this one has and band members who assist Ben on a twist. When Ben, played by Stiaan his escapades, and keep the audience in Smith, meets Linda, played by Amalia stitches all the while. Uys, they immediately hit it off with The dry and awkward humour in some cool banter and killer one-liners. the film creates an authentic feeling of Unfortunately, in his effort to impress being in the sticky situation that Ben Linda, he tells her that he is in a band has created for himself and his friends called Greenleaves when he is in actual – and you realise that it is what was fact a mechanic. enjoyed most by the viewers. In order to win over his love, he takes The film was officially released on extreme measures, forms the band and 30 September and is a must-see for all even lands a gig at The Bohemian pub lovers of the romantic comedy genre. Photo: Lauge Sorensen in Melville, but does it all work out? The movie is definitely a measure PLAYING THE PART: Jonathan Rodrigues is The Prince, Claudia Monja plays the Fairy Godmother and The story, told authentically of good production in a growing and Shannon Glover is Cinderella. through the actors, really does speak improving South African film industry. CITYBUZZ October 2016 • 15 Meet #Mabonengman CITY BUZZ of place and placelessness. Within the “The human form, horizontal [email protected] city, concrete surfaces surround us. and large, creates a barrier and an “Traces of human presence can interruption to the space around it. Local artist, Ledelle Moe, has recently be found in a constant layering of In this sense, the scale of this work graced the wonderful Maboneng advertisements, posters, graffiti and an and the space it occupies becomes a Precinct with her thoughtful works of inevitable weathering and marking of placeholder for all people in a state of art, Maboneng Man, which form part of surfaces. rest or waiting.” her Displacements series. “These are traces of our own bodies The artwork is situated on an “Originally placed in the gardens in a fast-moving, noisy, penetrable and island under the Maboneng Precinct next to the Cosmopolitan building, impenetrable city. crossover and the public is encouraged I felt he [the sculpture] needed to be “This ‘sleeping man’ sculpture to take pictures of themselves with the experienced and felt by the community, extends this urban concrete skin piece and upload it to social media and finally, here he has a place,” said and provides an extension to the using the hashtag #mabonengman. Moe. environment, contributing to the Durban-born, Moe is an “This sculptural form is a cavity, surfaces and textures of the city as it international artist and Stellenbosch a shell. The concrete form and the shifts constantly between construction lecturer whose pieces can be accessed interior space within it alludes to a sense and destruction, monument and ruin. at www.ledellemoe.com.

STUDIO: Artist, Yiull Damaso, in front of the old building which he says functioned as an old post offi ce in the 60s before it was renovated. 56 on Buckingham Avenue tells a story

LETHU NXUMALO have told me about the history of [email protected] the shop,” said Damaso. “I have heard someone say it was an old A local artist has turned an old plumber’s shop and someone else building on Buckingham Avenue who grew up in the corner house into a gem of a studio after waiting which is now converted, said it used patiently for eight years to put his to be an automotive workshop, but mark on it. the best part that I know is from the guy who helped me paint the People building.” Damaso said the old painter coming moved to Blairgowrie in 1963 and through have apparently, he painted most of the houses in the Craighall Park area. told me about The renovated studio has two the history entrances to the building, which, according to Damaso, were of the shop entrances to an old post office. The Johannesburg Heritage Foundation HAVE A LOOK: The interesting 3D graffi ti piece by artist Ledelle Moe in Maboneng. Yiull Damaso got into hot water in said there was no evidence in their recent years for his artwork titled The records to support the claim of it Night Watch which features prominent being an old post office. South Africans such as Jacob Zuma, A spokesperson from the FW de Klerk, Desmond Tutu, Cyril foundation said, “We visited the Ramaphosa, Helen Zille and Thabo artist last year and tried to verify Mbeki with late child activist and the information given to us. Illuminating exhibition in Melville HIV/Aids patient, Nkosi Johnson, Unfortunately, we were unable to in front of them dissecting a dead find anything on the property.” RACINE EDWARDES Map Gallery until 14 October. Ndlovu This inspired show is definitely one Nelson Mandela. Landlord, Gilles Botbyl said the [email protected] noted, “My paintings take a critical not to be missed by art lovers across He said a painter, who assisted property was purchased from a view on different emotional behaviours Gauteng. him in painting his studio almost woman whose husband had owned The exhibition, Dark Passages, Lighted and expressions; this is influenced by four years ago, claimed the building the property for many years, operated Rooms has opened at August House varying socio-economic effects that used to be a post office in the days his business from the premises and Studio in Doornfontein and on display we encounter in our day-to- of old. “People coming through lived above his shop. at the Map Gallery in Melville. day lives.” August House Studio is an The opening of unassuming Art Deco light industrial the exhibition saw building – due to its 40s exterior – an impressive situated in End Street, Doornfontein, turnout, but the which was opened in 1987. momentum Upon entering the building and its is not set to maze of dark passages, behind many dwindle, with a closed door, you will find some of numerous the most exciting up-and-coming, people established artists that Jozi’s vibrant art entering the scene has to offer. doors of the Inside, the artists’ brightly-lit studios gallery during are where inspiration was found to the week and compile this exhibition featuring some even more during of these artists. the busy weekends Andrew Ntshabele, Greatjoy Ndlovu, in the social hub that is Solomon Omogboye, Lehlogonolo Melville. Mashaba, Mbongeni Fakudze, Robyn Organisers and curators are Field, Samson Mnisi and Toni-Ann looking forward to many more people Ballenden are the selected artists and visiting the gallery to view the group ARTSY: Mbongeni Fakudze exhibits BRAND NEW: Yiull Damaso’s studio on 56 Buckingham Avenue in their work is currently on display at exhibition during the upcoming weeks his work in the Dark Passages, Craighall Park, after renovations. the exhibition currently open at the before the exhibition comes to a close. Lighted Rooms exhibition. 16 • October 2016 CITYBUZZ

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RACINERecharge EDWARDES a plug point at every table on the upper platform [email protected] and Wi-Fi available for laptop users. In addition, staff go above and beyond to find two-point We’re not only talking about recharging yourself plugs, to cater to every visitor’s needs. Let’s not but your electronics too. forget that their menu is equipped with meals In our fast-paced lives, we often find ourselves ranging from bread baskets to omelettes and in the city with no way to charge our electronic heavier dishes for the ravenous. devices and in desperate ‰ Post need of a speedy snack. Homemade lemonade The Smokehouse and delicious brownies Grill provides an come with a Wi-Fi awesome meal and password at Post in Father Coffee provides a Braamfontein. The delicious coffee fix, but café serves coffee, these are not the places sweet treats and light where you’re going to breakfast and lunch find a plug point for dishes and, although your laptop. DELICIOUS: Time it’s small, is the perfect Now, while many of to enjoy a coffee. place to charge all your MINIMAL: The quiet the restaurants have devices – there are atmosphere at Craft Coffee charging stations, we’re plugs at every table. provides a great work space. going to list just a few that go above and beyond – ‰ Origin making provision for multiple port types, multiple Origin in Maboneng is the second franchise from the hugely successful Origin café in Cape devices simultaneously and even those of us in and beautiful aroma to get all your work done. with small nibbles – usually cupcakes, biscuits or Town. While it is known for its artisan coffee need of Wi-Fi. ‰ Craft Coffee crunchies. Each table is equipped with its own set ‰ and exquisite filtering methods, it has become Bread and Roses Located in Newtown, this coffee spot is one of of plugs, allowing for phones and laptops to get a even more popular as a place to work and hold Bread and Roses is the quaint, eclectically-styled a kind in the area and provides refuge for those much-needed recharge – all at the same time. important meetings. With a number of extension café in Melville that has become a hotspot for looking to get off the busy streets and put in Don’t let your batteries run flat, get to one of adaptors and seating, there is ample space, time food and internet lovers in the city. This spot has some work. Craft Coffee is all coffee and tea, these spots now.

CHOCOLATEY: Ice Are you an ice cream fan? Cream I Love You creates delicious, RACINE EDWARDES Machine cools down to a temperature of minus chocolate-infused [email protected] 30º Celsius giving us a brief window to temper ferre rolls. and emulsify the ice cream before rolling it out to Ice-cream rolls are a popular Thai dessert, but its final form. now a group of entrepreneurs has brought the Q How is the ice cream made? sweet treat to Jozi streets. A We place the fresh ingredients on the Awesome Ice Cream Rolling Machine along with our ice We spent months cream base. Because of the temperature of the of trial and error plate, the ice cream starts to freeze immediately. We mix the ice cream base and the fresh perfecting the art, ingredients together by chopping for our life like but it was worth it. our name is Tony Montana – shout out if you Founded by Omar Ally, Afroze Ally-Hassen and got the reference. After that, we spread the ice Imraan Hassen, Ice Cream I Love You is the new cream out onto the plate and that’s when the dessert craze to come to South Africa – and if you magic happens – we roll it out into the unique haven’t seen how it’s made, online, you’re missing ice-cream rolls you see in front of you (Are you out. looking at the pictures? You should be looking at The unique method of making and presenting the pictures now.) Finally, we place the rolls in the the ice cream is blowing old favourites out of the (eco-friendly) serving cup and garnish it with a water and ushering in a new era of ice cream. variety of toppings to truly give you a completely City Buzz did a Q&A with Ally to find out all unique and tasty dessert. about the new ice cream-making technique. What’s more is their ice cream base is egg-free, Q What was the idea behind the name? gluten-free and freshly made with halaal and A We had whittled down our list to what we kosher ingredients, using dairy from pasture- thought were two great names – Ice Cream I raisedraised ccows.ows. Love You and Beyonce. BeyonceBeyonce was taken...taken... The name was formed ass an ode to ice ccream.ream. We really do love ice creamam anandd mamakingking iitt iiss not just a job for us – it’s a passion.assion. ThereThere iiss aalsolso tthehe MARKET play on words, where peopleople scream thatthat theythey TIME: Enjoy love us. the innovative Q Who makes the icee cream roll-ups and ice-cream rolls where did they learn?? at Joziburg Lane A The three of us make ththee icicee crcreameam rorollslls market on 1 Eloff ourselves. We had learneded hohoww to mamakeke the Street. ice-cream rolls by enrollingng ourseourselveslves in a Thai ice cream degreeree over tthehe duration of four years. NNo,o, I’m just kidding, we actually spent months of trial andd error and many hours onn Youtube trying to perfectt the technique. It wasn’t easy – but it was totally worth the effort. Q What is the equipment called andd how does it work? A The equipment does nnotot actually have a name, so we will refer to it as Awesomeme IIcece FOR SPRING: Ice Cream artisans, Ice Cream I Love You, produce colourful ice cream Cream Rolling Machine.. The creations. Awesome Ice Cream Rollinglling CITYBUZZ October 2016 • 19 Celebs gather at star-studded event MASEGO SEEMELA The creative arts also scored high as director [email protected] Thabang Moleya and novelist, poet and playwright Zakes Mda were recognised by BET, Movers and shakers of the South African along with actress Terry Pheto and TV/film entertainment industry gathered at the BET producers Shona and Connie Ferguson. A-List announcement, as the entertainment Internationally renowned fashion designer channel, BET (DStv channel 129), revealed its David Tlale was named A-List Style Icon while definitive list of this year’s top 20 most influential hip-hop star Rikhado ‘Riky Rick’ Makhado won stars. points for his stand-out style and garnered the the This all took place at the Four Seasons Hotel Most Stylish Musician. ENTERTAINMENT: The Muses capture audiences with their skills on the strings. The Westcliff, as hosts for the evening Nandi Publisher and businesswoman Khanyi Dhlomo Madida and Ayanda Thabethe announced the was announced BET A-List Entrepreneur while honorees of the inaugural BET A-list. Sibusiso ‘DJ Sbu’ Leope was recognised for his Monde Twala, vice-president of BET, youth philanthropic efforts. SATY nominees announced and music, said, “We are excited to reveal our TV personalities Bonang Matheba and Somizi new flagship entertainment show BET A-List Mhlongo took home the titles for Radio and TV RACINE EDWARDES and to simultaneously highlight individuals and Personality, while hilarious trio Nicholas, Jason [email protected] groups who we feel are in class of their own – and Donovan Goliath were named BET A-Listers men and women who are achieving above and in the field of comedy. The Michelangelo Hotel in Sandton City set the beyond, flying the flag for SA beyond our borders, Contemporary musicians continued to scene for the announcement of the nominees and helping to transform our culture, in many dominate with internationally renowned DJ and for this year’s South African of the Year (SATY) different fields. producer Nkosinathi ‘Black Coffee’ Maphumulo Awards. “These are the people whose names are on was named BET A-List DJ, while hip-hop rapper, This year, the awards are set to be bigger everyone’s lips, who are wanted on every red Kiernan Forbes, also known as AKA was crowned and better than ever, and under the theme carpet, and who you will find at the top of every Social Media Star. of reflection and progression,n, the guest list in the country.” Hip-hop rapper, Refiloe ‘Cassper Nyovest’ nominees fighting to win in eachch South Africa’s sporting heroes led the field, with Phoolo was decreed Game Changer in Music category have a lot to prove. runners Caster Semenya and Wayde van Niekerk while rapper, Nsikayesizwe ‘Nasty C’ Ngcobo was At the nominee being honoured. dubbed Rising Star. announcement ceremony, Awards are ANN7’s editor-in-chief, set to be Moegsien Williams, explained the reasoning bigger and behind the selection of the better theme. “Well, this is the 40- year anniversary of the Sowetoto Uprising and we’re all made bby history,” Williams said. JUDGE: Miss Earth South Africa 2015, “We thought it was appropriate, this year, that Carla Viktor, judges the SATY nominees in we set the awards for South Africans to just look each category. back as we look forward. It is important that we know where we came from, but also to reflect on the youth of our nation.” Maps Maponyane and Hulisani Ravele, hosts of the awards ceremony and the presenters of the daily SATY show where the nominees are interviewed, expressed their excitement at the opportunity to find out more about the GLITZ: Hip-hop rapper, Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes and TV personality, Bonang Matheba. interesting people making a difference in the country. “I am excited to host this year’s SATY shows with Hulisani. I think it is a great way to celebrate the year’s most innovative, inspiring and entertaining work by South Africans,” Maponyane said. The awards are made up of seven categories, some including music, business and conservation, with a different number of nominees in each category, which will be judged by a panel including former Miss South Africa, NOMINEE: Sylvester Chauke is nominated Basetsana Khumalo; Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana in one of the Saty categories this year. Bafana goalkeeper, Brian Baloyi; Miss Earth South Africa 2015, Carla Viktor; local actress, Sophie Ndaba; legendary musician, Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse and Sunday Independent senior reporter, Mantombi Makhubele. Williams explained just how hard it would be for the judges to decide on each category winner, based on the achievements of each nominee. “This year, we have surpassed ourselves. The nominations largely come from the public and I think the calibre of nominations this year is outstanding.” The SATY’s are known for bringing headlining international acts to South Africa and this year will be no different, but these will only be announced closer to the awards show, which will be held at the TicketPro Dome on 25 November. Details: For a list of the nominees visit www.saty.co.za

Visit citybuzz.co.za to find out who else was at the exciting announcement for this year’s South TALKING AWARDS: Maps Maponyane LOVE BIRDS: DJ Nkosinathi ‘Black Coffee’ GORGEOUSNESS: Hosts for the BET A-List African of the Year Awards, presented and Hulisani Ravele announce the nominees Maphumulo with actress wife, Mbali. event, Nandi Madida and Ayanda Thabethe. by broadcaster ANN7 in each Saty category. 20 • October 2016 CITYBUZZ

Hillbrow Radio’s UJ student heads home own style maven RACINE EDWARDES RACINE EDWARDES pursuits she responded,ed, “Watching peoplepeoplee [email protected] [email protected] like Leigh-Anne Jansenn and VVuyouyo Mbuli whwhenenn having porridge beforeore going Making our way home, City Buzz came across Ntandoyenkosi Cherron Dlamini is a 21-year-old to school in the mornings,rnings, a student who looked as if he would have an radio personality on Hillbrow Radio, a freelance and hearing reporterss like interesting story to tell. journalist, and a vivacious model. Manelisi Dubase, and Mohau Mahoa was walking down Simmonds She is also a style maven who aims to show Mzwandile Mbeje of Street in Braamfontein, carrying a large bag, and her knowledge of trends and clothing by making the SABC made me fall hastily walking to his intended destination. those thrift store pieces look as good as the clothes in love with reporting.ng. Having asked the gentleman where he was on the mannequins at name brand stores. Reading must-reads by off to, Mahoa responded, “I’m a student here in Growing up in a rural area, she was Khaya Dlanga of thee the city, at UJ [University of Johannesburg]. I’m determined to make something of herself. “I Mail&Guardian andd studying electrical engineering there.” hail from KwaZulu-Natal, in a township called Bongani Hans from City Buzz, curious about the large bag, was eager Gamalakhe. I studied toward a diploma in The Mercury made to find out what was inside – a question which he journalism at ICESA College in Durban and me want to be a had been asked at a number of points during his graduated early this year. This is the college that journalist. journey. Mahoa laughed and explained, “It’s just fuelled my love for journalism. “But most clothes. It’s vacation time now so I’m just going “I am a rural girl with dreams so big they made importantly, I home. me relocate from KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng in wanted to shape my “I’m from Mpumalanga, around the Witbank a search to achieve these goals.” public discussion area.” Now living in Braamfontein, surrounded by through the stories Wondering why he didn’t choose a university students, she is able to take in the culture of I write and report closer to his home, City Buzz inquired about his the big city, has immersed herself in the fashion on.” university options. “I love Johannesburg. I mean, and social scene, but has maintained her love of Well on her I really love this place. It is the city of dreams, so I telling the stories about other people. way to creating a just had to come here,” he said. Since taking up journalism professionally in recognisable name “It’s the lifestyle, the fashion, the people here. Johannesburg, she has garnered interviews with for herself in the Everything here is really awesome.” Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, chairperson of radio and television Eager to make his way to the train with his bag the African Union, Mmusi Maimane, leader space, she will not of clothes, Mahoa was quickly back on his way. of the Democratic Alliance political party, and be giving up or Khanyi Dhlomo, CEO of Ndalo Media. settling into another MULTI-TALENTED: Ntandoyenkosi Cherron Dlamini looks to pursue a Asked about the origin of her journalistic career anytime soon. career in journalism, radio and television. Adapting to life in the city

RACINE EDWARDES I study here in the city,” Mlangeni said. [email protected] He explained that he was one of the students making his way home to Tembisa, from the Studying engineering away from home, all the city, during a short holiday and would be way back in Tembisa, this student chose to enrol back soon. at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and be When asked what he studies at university, immersed in the big city life. Mlangeni replied, “I study chemical engineering at UJ.” I chose to come City Buzz inquired with the gentleman, who lives in Midrand, as to the reason he did not here because opt to attend the Midrand Graduate Institute, Braamfontein is the which has recently been bought by Pearson and is now called the Pearson Institute of Higher hub and I heard Learning. that it’s interesting “For me, I chose to come here because Braamfontein is the hub – you know, the City of to be here Johannesburg – and I heard that it’s interesting Ronald Mlangeni was spotted in to be in Braamfontein, so I thought why not just Braamfontein, near the Joburg Theatre Park, go to UJ?” hastily making his way somewhere, but was still With Braamfontein known for its impressive eager to chat to City Buzz. social scene and as a playground for students, We wanted to find out from the gentleman Mlangeni was drawn by the charm and where he was off to and why he was in the area. charisma of the area. “The thing is that, when you get the momentum of this kind of lifestyle, you start to feel good. After a while you think, LIFESTYLE LIVING: Ronald Mlangeni ‘okay I’m inclined to this lifestyle now’ and it IN THE CITY: Mohau Mahoa is about to go loves the Braamfontein lifestyle. makes you feel good on the inside.” home to Mpumalanga.

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