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T&Cs APPLY À LA CARTE MENU ALSO AVAILABLE VALID TILL END MAY 2 • May 2017 CITYBUZZ Second term for Prof. Adam Habib TSHEPISO MAMETELA “Student funding is a priority and [email protected] Professor Habib and his team are working to maximise income Vice-chancellor and principal through creating an endowment of Wits University, Prof. Adam for student funding from the Habib, has been appointed for a possible development and/or sale second term in offi ce. of land owned by the university.” His mandate will be to continue Speaking of the university’s with leading the university which plans for a revision of the is regarded as one of the leading language policy, renewal of the institutions of higher education curriculum, reforming of the on the African continent. institutional culture, creating a Following consultations with diverse student and residence various constituencies, the experience, renaming of certain ATTENTION: Wits council of the university reached places and spaces within the students from the Yale consensus on extending Habib’s institution and insourcing Village residence protest contract for a further fi vvee workers,worke Carolissen about accommodation years, commencing in said,sai “These issues on 20 April. 2018. Wits achievementsa “Professor Habib are not the sole is a dynamic leader continues consequence with immense to secure of the vice- experience chancellor in managing additional but that of the in the higher education entire university institutions within resources community.c Resolution ’s “However,“ under complex political and hishis leadership,le he has pipeline after protests socio-economic context,” created the conditions to said chair of the council, Dr enable these accomplishments. Randall Carolissen. “In the last On balance, it is my belief that few years, he has consolidated Wits is a far stronger institution TSHEPISO MAMETELA have water. We’ve outlined chairperson Sabelo Ngubeni Wits’ academic programmes, in 2017 than it was in 2013. our concerns to management, said on 21 April that a resolution [email protected] enhanced its research and Given this performance, the however, the disheartening part is in the pipelines after an innovation standing, restructured council of the university has About 150 Wits students from is that management claims we agreement between Wits its managerial and technological agreed to renew Professor the Yale Village residence, which never voiced out our demands management and Yale Village. operations, whilst ensuring Habib’s contract for a second houses about 320 students, [previously],” said Tshwantsho. “A consensus was reached. The the university’s fi nancial term.” blockaded the University’s Yale university has committed to sustainability. Regarding Habib’s stance Road north gate entrance on 20 addressing the grievances on the “Wits University has [had] on one of the most signifi cant April, in protest over an apparent manifesto submitted by the house tremendous achievements in challenges to emerge from accommodation crisis at the committee,” Ngubeni said. the last few years, which should universities over the past 18 residence. “Management has accepted not be overshadowed by the months, the student protests for Speaking to City Buzz that the demands on the challenges that the university free education, Carolissen said, amidst the protest, house memorandum are genuine and faced in recent months. Despite “These were extremely diffi cult committee treasurer are long overdue and must the student protests pertaining periods for the university but Phenyo Tshwantsho said be addressed. We’re pleased to funding issues, the university I believe that Professor Habib the students’ demands for with the outcome and that made incredible strides.” acted at all times with integrity uncapped Wi-Fi, computer our collective voices have Carolissen outlined that in and with the best interests labs and a robust bus been heard. We’re glad thatt aadditionddition to the iinstitutionnstitution of ththee ununiversityiversity aatt hheart.eart. HHee system, amongst others, we have a commitment fromm ssecuringecuring a State iimplementedmplemented council decisiondecisionss were not unreasonable. the university and that somee ssubsidy,ubsidy, Habib and managed diffi cult “We’re sitting in a AFTERMATH: The debris of the demands are being hhasas beenbeen situationssituations wwhichhich eenablednabled conundrum whereby we’re of a burnt tyre at the Yale addressed.” iinstrumentalnstrumental thethe completion of the 2016 in-between two stakeholders, Road entrance to Wits. Following discussions, protestst iinn ensuring academic programme.” Wits and Respublica (a student action stopped with no plans for tthathat WWitsits accommodation company), both further protests. Normal academicic cocontinuesntinues What are yyourour of whom are overseeing Yale activity has resumed and no to secusecurere thoughtsthoughts on Adam Village very poorly,” he said. further incidences have been aadditionaldditional Habib’s reappointment?reappointment? “We’re living on a construction “The fact that students are reported. resouresourcesrces LLetet us know bbyy postinpostingg a site. Everything is falling apart, paying about R52 000 [per year] frfromom ddonorsonors mmessageessage on the CityCity Buzz maintenance is constantly in exchange for non-existent To get the latest news for teaching Facebook papage.ge. an issue, pipes are bursting, services amounts to extortion.” add 079 439 5345 to yourr anandd rresearch.esearch. and at times we don’t even However, house committee WhatsApp contact list. COMMANDING: Wits vice-chancellor and principal, Professor Hillbrow mass-murder case Adam Habib. TSHEPISO MAMETELA results for the fi ve deceased still sorrow about the death of the [email protected] outstanding and a ballistics report victims. Skhumbuzo Kunene, a for the two fi rearms yet to be relative of the murdered family, Mass-murder accused Sabelo fi nalised. said one of the victims had just Ngubane (29) made a scheduled Magistrate Simon Radasi arrived in when appearance in the Johannesburg transferred the case from court 23 she was murdered. “The lady Regional Court on 19 April to court 10 on the basis that the who was killed had barely been following two previous matter will, in all likelihood, be in Joburg for two days, visiting postponements in the matter. heard in the South Gauteng High from KZN (KwaZulu-Natal) withh Ngubane, who faces fi ve Court. her three-year-old child when thisis charges of murder and possession “There is every chance that the unfortunate incident happened,” of unlicensed fi rearms and matter will go to the High Court said Kunene. ammunition, had requested to given the severity of the offences A visibly distraught family appoint his own attorney during committed... it will be treated friend, who asked not to be his fi rst court appearance on 10 as a high-profi le case,” said named, recounted the fi rst time March. He was, however, unable Colleen Ryan, the state prosecutor she received news of the incident.t. to secure an attorney in the run- allocated to potential High Court “I was back home in KZN, wheree up to his appearance on 19 April. matters, speaking to City Buzz. Fikile [one of the victims] and I The court has since provided “Time constraints are also a attended high school together. I him with legal representation, factor, and so the High Court was listening to the radio when while Ngubane was remanded has a court roll that allows for the news broke. At that point, I in custody at the Joburg Central ample time for such matters to be was oblivious to the identities off Prison (Sun City) pending his attended to adequately.” the deceased until I received a callall next court appearance on 23 May. Meanwhile, friends and family from another close friend to the Investigations in the case are of the deceased who attended family. I can’t even put into wordsds on-going with post-mortem the court case expressed deep the heartbreak I felt.” CITYBUZZ May 2017 • 3 Lowdown on quakes

TSHEPISO MAMETELA the extent of surface deformity [email protected] in these areas, however, peer reviews and publications are yet Investigations into two to verify these fi ndings” she said. earthquakes that struck in “A team comprised of African Botswana and in Stilfontein – a scientists has been sent to mining town situated between Botswana to deploy a temporary Klerksdorp and Potchefstroom, seismic network to record after in April, are ongoing, with shocks. Interestingly, it’s the fi rst geological experts confi dent of no time that an African response further seismic activity expected team has gone out, since it’s in Joburg. usually a European or American- City Buzz reported previously based company that oversees that the Stilfontein event such expeditions.” measured a magnitude 4.6 Webb added that the earthquake, resulting in seismic occurrence of earthquake activity activity spreading out to certain in Joburg was unusual. “The parts of Joburg and causing ground that we’re on is not on fear among residents. No prior a plate boundary and so we Melville welcomes new warnings had been issued by the generally don’t really get a lot of South African Weather Services. earthquakes,” which according to Susan Webb, Associate the professor does not preclude Professor in geophysics at the possibility of seismic activity. the School of Geoscience at “The earthquake in Botswana Wits University, told City was a fairly large event that CITYcar REPORTER guard project Buzz recently that since the occurred in an area that is not pavement to keep clean and tidy. [email protected] Backhoff added that the occurrences, investigations usually seismically active. station’s sector manager, Warrant conducted using radar technology However, ongoing location Brixton police have started a car Offi cer Rassie Smal, plans to have have turned up specifi c fault studies are being conducted to guard project in Melville. unique bibs by the end of May areas where seismic activity was determine what the relationship for the guards so that they can be recorded. “Investigations have of the Stilfontein event is to the To make it a properly identifi ed. uncovered [among other things] mining areas.” “Members of the public are safer and better encouraged to only support environment these car guards and to report any misconduct by these guards for our tourists, so that their ID cards can be students and removed and they can leave the area,” said Backhoff. members of She added that through this the community work they were able to remove a Jeanette Backhoff, the station’s lot of problematic car guards in communications offi cer, said all the area. the car guards have been profi led She concluded that they and identifi cation cards were implemented this project to made for them. reduce crime in the Melville area “Each one of them has been and make it a more inviting place. issued with a number to make “To make it a safe and better identifi cation easier for members environment for our tourists, of the public,” said Backhoff. students and members of the She added that these car guards community.” have signed a code of conduct where they pledge to remain sober and presentable at all times. Kabelo Kekana will be one of the Associate Professor in geophysics at the School of Geoscience at Wits They will also be held responsible guards vetted by Brixton police to University, Susan Webb points to the spot on the map where seismic for their section of the road/ look after cars in Melville. activity was recorded.

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WWW.BRAAMIES.CO.ZA 4 • May 2017 CITYBUZZ NYC to jazz at Wits RACINE EDWARDES South Africa he said, “I’ve played a few [email protected] workshopsworkshops so farfar atat TutTut andand thethe UniversityUniversity of , as well as a trio concert at Returning to the City of Gold to play his Unisa. [I’ve been] at the University of Natal music, this international freelance pianist in , the Crypt in and and composer captured locals with his Wits in Joburg.” impressive performance at Wits University. Touring with the music he composes and Addison Frei is from New York City but loves, he talked about the interesting mix of fi nds a home for his music right here in genres that he performed at Wits University South Africa. on 7 April. Having been invited to return as part of “I’m playing a mix of American the Wits Music Concert Series, Frei did not Songbook music known as jazz standards have to think twice about the offer. and my original compositions, which “I was proud to be the fi rst prize winner meld classical music, pop, folk, RnB and in Unisa’s Jazz Piano competition last year,” jazz traditions. A lot of the music I’ll be Frei said. performing, I have recorded on different “I also won fi rst prize in the 2015 albums including my records Transit and American Jazz Pianist competition. I’m Intentions as well as trio CDs M(y)our excited to be recording a new trio record in World and Three. I’m also playing a few Switzerland this fall on the TCB Records new compositions inspired by the current label. Later this year I will become a student political climate in America.” at Juilliard, touring and performing with A melodically spectacular show and utter their Artist Diploma Ensemble.” success, Frei had Joburg audiences wanting Excited to be back, he added, “It’s an more and perhaps he’ll visit South Africa honour to be back in South Africa. The again soon. BIG CITY LIFE: From one big city people here are so welcoming and kind, and to another, Addison Frei leaves I’m happy to be part of the revitalization of Tweet @City_Buzz_ and tell us New York to visit Joburg to perform jazz at Unisa and throughout the country.” if you’ve been to one of Addison his unique music. Speaking of his current tour dates in Frei’s performances and how it was.

Bringing the art of butchering to the people

RACINE EDWARDES in our country. [email protected] “Without butchers, our local farmers are forced to supply to larger conglomerates, “The art of butchering, albeit an ancient which completely cuts out that relationship one, is a dying one,” according to Caroline and trust of yesteryear. Instead of knowing McCann, owner of Braeside Meatt where ttheir meat comes from, Market in Parkhurst. consumerscons are forced to buy A lawyer-turned-butcher, meatm in polystyrene packets McCann has made meat – She is withoutw knowing how long particularly the grass-fed and confi dent it has been lying on a ethically raised kind – her fridge shelf, how far it has business since 2002. Burnt out that the travelled to get there, let and overworked, she decided industry is alone what the animal to take a break from running was fed.” her own labour consultancy and big enough With that said, she is bought a butchery from her aunt conco fi dent that the industry instead. is bigb enough for all who Meat lovers can catch McCann at theh fi ndd theirh passion in the art of upcoming Fire & Feast Butcher’s Festival butchering meat and it is for this reason that (FFBF) which will be taking place from she would like to educate the public and 26 to 28 May at the Ticketpro Dome in encourage more people to fi nd careers in the Johannesburg. industry. Not only is McCann a tremendous For some, this may not sound like the drawcard to the show because of her vast ideal job, but if you fi nd yourself excited knowledge and world-renowned work, but by the thought of carving a chuck or cutting she also aims to highlight butchering as an up some tenderised loins, visit FFBF or the exciting career choice, an art, and a trade in Braeside Meat Market. the true sense of the word. Details: fi reandfeast.co.za; “For most aspiring young adults planning www.ticketpros.co.za their tertiary studies or entering the job market for the fi rst time, butchering might Can you taste it already? Comment not seem the obvious, glamorous or ‘sexy’ on the City Buzz Facebook page choice. The majority of today’s young and let us know if butchering is a career professionals are after laptops, briefcases path that you would like to take up. and desk jobs,” said McCann. “Coupled with the fact that there are currently only two institutions in South CUTTING EDGE: Caroline McCann shows Africa which offer formalised training for her butchering skills and aims to encourage butchers – we’re sitting with a real problem people to join the industry. CITYBUZZ May 2017 • 5 JohannesburgArt Gallery’s reopening TSHEPISO MAMETELA contemporary artwork.” [email protected] City Buzz previously reported that MMC for Community Following the temporary, three- Development, Nonhlanhla month closure of the Joburg Art Sifumba, had indicated that the Gallery (JAG) on 1 February due leaking in the gallery dated back to heavy rains on 21 January that to 1989. She had also indicated led to extensive water damage that attempts to repair it over the to the Gallery’s 100-year-old years had failed. “The previous facade, restoration work on its administration left the facility in infrastructure is nearly at an end. shambles. Nothing was done to upgrade and maintain the facility, We’ve moved despite millions being allocated several for this purpose prior to its 2015 centenary,” she added. artworks However, speaking on into a safe countermeasures to safeguard against similar weather- location related destruction to museum Musha Neluheni, acting infrastructure, Nehuleni said, chief curator at the gallery, told “We’ve currently put a minimal City Buzz that renovations are covering over the roofs. We’re currently in full swing ahead of applying for a quote for the the 7 May reopening. “We’ve complete tenting of the roof for currently moved several hundred the next fi ve to 10 years. The artworks out of the contemporary Joburg Development Agency art storage into a safe location has put out a call to heritage and moved all our furniture architects across the globe to collection from Johannesburg come assess the building and Art Gallery to Museum Africa [a conduct a proper, thorough historical museum in Newtown] heritage architect’s assessment for safe keeping.” of the situation, from the bottom Neluheni stressed the need for top.” Photo: Ars Moendi moving the furniture collection FORMER GLORY: Curatorial saying, “The furniture storeroom, Tell us on the City Buzz staff with the aid of heritage which is of historical value, has Facebook page if you will specialists are currently working been moved to make room for you be at the re-opening. on returning Johannesburg Art Gallery to its former glory.

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#BraamParkFire: MMC for WATCH: Demonstration Public Safety Michael Sun over accommodation has warned motorists to at Empire Road, Wits avoid Braampark following entrance a fi re Forgott en Joburg NATIONAL NEWS artist shows his work TSHEPISO MAMETELA His career as a painter began in worked. Although appearing to [email protected] the early 1920s when he moved to be neutral, landscapes as a genre Joburg and worked as a gardener inevitably raise questions about Revered landscape painter, Moses for Herbert Read, an English art power, ownership and belonging,” Tladi, stood as the fi rst black historian and poet best known for said Leigh Leyde, education painter to have a formal exhibition numerous books on art, which curator at Wits University, in South Africa and the fi rst black included infl uential volumes on the speaking to City Buzz. artist to exhibit at the South role of art in education. “Tladi’s paintings present the African National Gallery.y. The exhibition is countryside of his birth, his place Zuma claims foreign governments want to control SA by It is in celebration accompaniedacc by the of work, Johannesburg’s urban taking over ANC of the renowned book,b The Artist in landscape, his deployment during artist’s handiwork In the Garden: The the war to Kroonstad and his home that the Wits Art Quest for Moses in Kensington B.” HERE’S WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY Museum (Wam) celebration Tladi, edited Leyde added that forced ON OUR DIGITAL PLATFORMS in Braamfontein is of the artist’s by the Read’s removal and land dispossession, currently hosting a granddaughter, as well as class, patronage and seminal exhibition handiwork Angela Read the establishment, had a profound Instagram titled, Moses Tladi Lloyd.L impact on his artistic choices. (1903–1959). Previouslyy In 1928, Tladi “Tladi’s paintings told the stark shown at Iziko South was described by the truth about the atmosphere of the African National Gallery then mayor of Joburg Transvaal in a poetic way. (Sang), Joburg art lovers will now and infl uential collector and His title of being the fi rst black have the opportunity to explore patron of art, Howard Pim, as a painter to appear in the formal art the life and work of one of South ‘native genius’. However, Tladi’s world was as a result of the South Africa’s great, but largely unknown fl ourishing career was cut short Africanness infused in his painted landscape painters. Many of the by ill health and the occurrence of subjects. This speaks volumes of works in the exhibition come World War II. the kinds of urban landscapes that from the Tladi family’s private He died in 1959 at the age of 56 existed in Johannesburg and in collection. with his name subsequently fading Tladi’s era.” Born in rural Sekhukhuneland into obscurity. Details: Moses Tladi (1903–1959) (in the former Transvaal) at the “Tladi’s landscapes refl ect is currently on show at the Wits Art turn of the 20th Century, Tladi was social, economic and political Museum and will run until 16 July. educated by German missionaries. contexts in which he lived and www.wits.ac.za/wam/ Great art, think tanks and poetry

To enjoy your daily news updates CITY REPORTER Maboneng Precinct. of the Maboneng Precinct [email protected] With the show wrapping up at and surrounds, highlighting FOLLOW TTHESEHESE the museum on 31 July, organisers developments new and old, street TWO EASYSY GETTINGGE STARTED As part of the current have decided to expand the reach art and more. #Unfi nishedCity exhibition, The of the exhibition’s message Details: info@mainstreetwalks. STEPSS Museum of Africa Design (Moad) by holding a number of talks, co.za 079 439 5345 has programmed a series of events seminars and fun activities to It’s not a TrainSmash is a STEP 1 STEP 2 that invite visitors back into the showcase the true potential of the collective of multimedia artists and space for a deeper engagement city we love. slam poets from Johannesburg and Save the Once you with the Unfi nished City, While April’s line up of events Pretoria who will be hosting an City Buzz have saved number to the number Johannesburg. has come to an end, there is so exciting day of art and poetry on your device send through Featuring a number of events much to expect in May! 21 May. 079 439 5345 your name and ranging from architecture and Architect Enrico Daffonchio Details: [email protected] surname on WhatsApp artists’ talks, to book signings and of Daffonchio & Associates The Book Club on 24 May urban think tanks, Joburgers are Architects talks about urban design highlights the 1976 Soweto encouraged to attend an activity as well as a number of projects uprising, which represented a real and be inspired by the people who that the fi rm has been involved in turning point in South Africa’s are inspired by Joburg. for almost a decade on 11 May. history; even to contemporaries, it Unfi nished City is the most Details: [email protected] seemed to mark the beginning of FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO SHARE YOUR VIDEOS AND PICTURES recent exhibition to run at Moad, On 14 May, the the end of apartheid. Don’t miss showing the city’s history and Mainstreetswalks walking tour this thought-provoking reading. City Buzz @City_Buzz_ @citybuzzjhb 079 439 5345 uncharted potential from the takes you on a guided experience Details: [email protected] CITYBUZZ May 2017 • 7 A big city for big dreams

CITY REPORTER pursue their dreams [email protected] and careers – a feeling experienced by the Joburg Ballet will collaborate with masses and therefore a two other leading South African dance perfect story which can companies on a major new production titled be related to by most. Big City, Big Dreams. This show will run Moving Into Dance Mophatong and until 6 August, so don’t Vuyani Dance Theatre are two notable miss out on it. dance companies based in Johannesburg which will team up with Joburg Ballet to Tweet @City_ open Big City, Big Dreams on 28 July for its Buzz_ and let us world premiere at Joburg Theatre. know how much you Celebrated actress and director, Fiona love Johannesburg’s Ramsay is working with a creative team most prominent ballet drawn from the three companies to develop company, Joburg Ballet. a ballet inspired by the dynamic energy and pulse of Johannesburg – big dreams set against the backdrop of South Africa’s biggest city. Ramsay and local choreographers will tell the story of a young man who steps confi dently onto the fi rst steps of the Joburg corporate ladder, only to discover an unexpected and fascinating new window into the world of dance opening before him. Unfolding in scenes that showcase the exhilaration of South African dance, Big City, Big Dreams fuses styles, from classical ballet to contemporary and street dance, combining high-powered techniques with vibrant emotion. Photo: Lauge Sorensen This show captures the essence of DANCING TOGETHER: Kwazi Johannesburg and the emotions felt by Madlala of Vuyani Dance Theatre and many who have come to the big city to Claudia Monja from Joburg Ballet.

Compelling new documentary

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Ever wondered what the recipe for building a great nation is? Wonder no more as the University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Visual Identities in Art and Design Research Centre (VIAD) attempts to answer this question. It asks diffi cult questions of the ANC in an attempt to think about the shift from a party of liberation and freedom to a governing party On 4 May, a never-before-seen historically provocative multimedia exhibition programme that combines rare historical photographs of political exile and a new documentary fi lm will premiere at Constitution Hill’s Old Fort Prison Cells. Photo: Laurie Sparham Promises and Lies: The ANC, Exile and the EXILED: Henry Makothi, Walter Sisulu and Thabo Mbeki in Tanzania, 1990. Project of Freedom will offer viewers the opportunity to revisit the past in light of a Accompanying the exhibition is a accountability. Furthermore, it poses Africans – a miracle nation, a nation that politically charged present. thought provoking documentary directed diffi cult questions we must ask of history can do, that can get things done.” According to organisers, by unveiling a by O’Connell, titled Promises & Lies – and its resonances in the present.” UJ’s Fada Gallery launches the historic series of photographs shelved for over 25 Fault Lines in the ANC, which considers An address by former Minister of exhibition on 11 May. “Its unveiling years, the exhibition will present a unique the trajectory of the ANC through the Finance, Pravin Gordhan, will be in encourages audiences to imaginatively opportunity for the public to encounter lens of this historic photographic archive. order at the fi lm’s premiere which will revisit histories of exile and of [the] images of ANC members living in exile “Promises and Lies: the ANC, Exile & the be attended by government offi cials, liberation struggle and to critically rethink in Zambia and Tanzania as captured by Project of Freedom offers viewers a chance dignitaries and key political players featured the promises of freedom they represent. award-winning British photographer Laurie to consider the sacrifi ces of political exile in the documentary. Independent Police The exhibition offers a timeous platform Sparham in 1989 and 1991. and the promise of freedom that was its Investigative Directorate (IPID) executive for creative encounters and critical dialogue Curator and fi lmmaker, Dr Siona aspiration,” said O’Connell. director, Robert McBride, who is cast in the around collective memory, accountability O’Connell, will present these works, “It asks diffi cult questions of the ANC documentary, comments on current affairs and the ongoing demand for active which chronicle the everyday experiences, in an attempt to think about the shift from in South Africa. “Corrupt government citizenry,” said O’Connell behind-the-scenes moments and diplomatic a party of liberation to a governing party. offi cials don’t function on their own, so as Details: The documentary will screen from encounters of former exiles such as Thabo The fi lm, which includes an interview a society we have to do some introspection 11 May to 3 June during exhibition opening Mbeki, Chris Hani, Joe Slovo and Jacob with Trevor Manuel, compels us to think and see where we need to regain our hours. Tuesdays to Fridays: 9am to 4 pm. Zuma, in the contemporary. about links and traces aspirations and value-based identity which makes us South Saturdays: 9am to 1 pm. Entrance is free. 8 • May 2017 CITYBUZZ Love is inspiration

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An native has come to Joburg to make it big. Dingalethu Maphithela (25), known to his fans as Dinga, has put his poverty-stricken childhood behind him and set his sights on a music career, as well as the title of Mr South Africa. “I grew up just like any other kid from the rural areas but was very special because of my love and passion for art and music,” said Maphithela. “Growing up surrounded by poverty and a seeming lack of opportunities, that’s where I spent my early lifefe dreaming about what I wanted to become. Hence I nurtured my I skills over the years and went on to study drama and fi lm nurtured at the Durban University of Technology.” my skills Now, the multi-talented over the of bosses young man is pursuing a life Meet the boss as an entertainer, honing his years skills as an actor, singer, model SIPHO SISO today, but I have adjusted that beat to the and writer. [email protected] modern beat of hip-hop,” said Don Dada, Detailing what it is that inspires him born Menelik Nesta Gibbons 30 years ago to write music, he said, “As a young writer There is a young man in our midst that is this April. and Afro-pop singer I’m very inspired taking the hip-hop music scene by storm He believes that hip-hop music is no by love, my everyday experiences and and he goes by the name Don Dada. different to reggae, as both of them are a people’s everyday stories.” Don Dada is Jamaican pidgin English for form of protest music as epitomised by “I started writing [music] a long time ‘boss of the bosses’. Marley in his philosophical songs such ago, but I wanted to learn more about “This is what I want to be in the hip-hop as Buffalo soldier and No woman no cry, the craft and improve my writing skills scene. I want to be the hip-hop boss of among many others. before I could start recording my music the bosses, a don dada of hip-hop, which “I have added a different voice to rap and I understand the importance of happens to be my stage name,” he said. music… and that voice is a booming quality and creativity. “I want to fuse my reggae infl uences baritone. They often call me the Barry “I therefore always take from the late Bob Marley, whom I so White of rappers,” said the musician, responsibility for my own growth, dearly respect for taking reggae music from whose fi rst name was taken from Emperor striving to be outstanding rather than nothing to the dizzy heights of international Menelik of Ethiopia. mediocre and I do that with dedication, music. Robert Nesta Marley, as he was “A single [A Team] from my latest enthusiasm and commitment, grasping all known at birth, rose from nothing to album, Avant Garde, is currently making opportunities available to me.” become the don dada that he was at his waves on Metro FM and this can only be With that in mind, he approached the death soon after his world-acclaimed the start of much bigger things to come South African Music Rights Organisation performance at the independence from me,” said Don Dada, who was (Samro) to assist him with the production celebrations of Zimbabwe in 1980.” brought up by a Rastafarian father and a of a new song titled IIntaka Zothando, Don Dada, who sports meter-long Christian mother, both of whom emigrated meaning love birds. dreadlocks was born in Zimbabwe, Harare, to South Africa with him at the age of fi ve. “I have so much respect for my craft and to a family of avid Bob Marley fans and so far my work is and will be evident,” he even today, 37 years after Marley’s death, Do you think South Africa does concluded. Don Dada’s father is still a reggae and enough to support local artists? In addition, he will be running for the title Rastafarian fanatic. What else can be done to help new of Mr South Africa 2017 and is looking for “I grew up with these enormous reggae talent? WhatsApp your views on the support of the public. music infl uences in life, which I still adore 079 439 5345.

Music on the brain for Michael RACINE EDWARDES you have a chorus and structure is structure.” [email protected] Although he gave up the violin in pursuit of ‘cooler’ music, he was still clear about his As an independent musician, it may take dream and despite moving from Durban to more effort to make his mark in the music Johannesburg, he still opted to study music industry, but this muso is willing to put in the after school and later took a leap of faith to work to make unique and perfectly produced actively write and produce music. tunes. In the years since, he gained entry into Michael Lowman has spent more than jazz music, began posting videos of himself 10 years building his career in the music performing on YouTube during his tertiary industry and doing as much as he can to learn years and as a result decided to drop out to as much as possible to put into his music for work on his craft in Los Angeles. “That year- the enjoyment of real music lovers. Having and-a-half in LA was just open mic nights discovered his passion for music through the at bars and coffee shops – hustle and hard inexplicable desire to play the violin at age work,” he said. six, as well as through this shared interest He experienced a great deal overseas and with his parents, Lowman was able to build was able to write and record an EP titled on this love for music and nurture it to make In My Own Words, which garnered a great it his career, as it is today. response from American fans. “My earliest memory is listening to music Returning to South Africa to pay his dues, with my parents, so I just grew up loving it he was forced to build a new fan following and being a massive fan of music. From the and start from the bottom once more, trying beginning, it was The Beatles and Clapton, things out and learning a great deal while then I grew up and discovered new music,” creating Crayon Boxes. He later decided to he explained. work on his music independently, to produce Captivated by it as a youngster, he shared an album what he wanted to be called, a little-known story from his childhood. PopRadio. “When I was young, I was convinced I Now available for purchase at gigs, on was psychic. I kept telling my mom that I iTunes and Android, PopRadio is described know songs – that I’d never heard – and I by the muso as a pop sound with jazz and know what part is coming next. Obviously, hip-hop infl uences. He worked on a number I realised that I just had an ear for music of collaborations on the album including one because parts led into the next and that’s why with rapper Khuli Chana. CITYBUZZ May 2017 • 9 Get ready for somewinter fun RACINE EDWARDES trucks becoming an integral part of [email protected] South Africa’s food market scene, it is no wonder there is so much FOR THE COLD: Enjoy a Welcome winter in with a fun excitement around this upcoming warm coffee ahead of the winter market for the entire family. event. cold winter months. Keeping it local, organisers were We wanted keen to hold the market at one of the most popular destinations in to include all Joburg. walks of life “We felt Montecasino is a great and make venue with beautiful views and space, we had always envisioned our market having our market here on a COLOURFUL DRINKS: the best in continued basis, so this will be the Cocktails are paired with fi rst of many,” said Cason. “We great music. Johannesburg wanted to include all walks of life After bringing you a number and make our market the best in of exciting food fairs including Johannesburg so of course, we the Bella Donna Travelling Food needed to fi nd the best venue and Market, the Bella Donna events here we are.” managers are ushering in a frosty One of the most exciting aspects new season with an exciting of the market will be the top local Winter Wonderland. line-up of musicians who will “The Winter Wonderland perform at the three-day-long [market] is a great way to fair which will include Richard welcome winter with family and Barnard, Tim Hendricks, SA’s Got friends alike,” said Kyra Cason of Talent semi-fi nalist Will Rayz, MUSICAL: The Motherland will perform at Montecasino. the Bella Donna team. Sean Hayz and The Motherland, “We are the top travelling among others. market in Johannesburg with over The Winter Wonderland 200 vendors and businesses under market is not the last that we our wings. We travel all over – will be seeing of this travelling where we are needed – to bring extravaganza. amazing food, entertainment and “We travel nationally as well lots of crowds.” and will be having several markets During this market, they will all over South Africa in the next create a family-friendly zone few months. We should be back at where dad can enjoy a beer with Montecasino soon after our Winter his friends, mom can enjoy a glass Wonderland festival.” of wine, kids can enjoy a safe area to play and everyone can enjoy Tell us if and why you’ll be CREAMY: Filled doughnuts are some delicious food and music. visiting this market on the DELICIOUS: Food from the world at the Winter Wonderland event. a treat to enjoy at the Winter With artisan food and food City Buzz Facebook page. Wonderland market. KFC creates hope for the youth on World Hunger Day CITY REPORTER through feeding schemes across MES a ticket to get into my world, “I see that many of the kids are programme and is rolling out a [email protected] South Africa. MES provided the so that they could understand, love in gangs, the kids are doing petty mentorship programme called Big boys with a meal and a safe place and infl uence me.” crimes, many are fathers, some Brother. “I want to be a role model Born in Hillbrow to a single after school, which kept them MES also but invested in take drugs – they are mixed up to be that father fi gure to these mother and surrounded by street coming back. Mabye’s future. When he in bad things and bad decisions. kids who have absent fathers. I gangs and crime, young Tebogo “When you give a child a meal, struggled to pass Grade 12, the Many have dropped out of school want to encourage them to go to Mabye seemed destined for you tap into their heart,” said organisation provided him with a or those that are fi nished school lie school and help them to reach struggle. Mabye. tutor which led to him achieve a around with no work. I could have their potential,” he explained. When young Mabye and his “You show that child that you university exemption, a distinction been one of them, but MES has Mabye is living evidence of brother discovered the MES care about them and you earn the in IsiZulu and he excelled in dance helped my brother and I to change the ripple effect that taking care Dinaledi Centre for social relief, right to infl uence that child. You and martial arts lessons. our lives.” of a young child can have and as they became part of the now won’t be able to infl uence a child “It’s still a really tough life on Mabye now works for the World Hunger Day approaches on 120 000 children that Add Hope, who is hungry. Through donating these streets for many children,” MES team in Hillbrow as a co- 28 May, you can help a child by funded by KFC, feeds everyday funds for meals, Add Hope gave said Mabye. ordinator of the youth enrichment Adding Hope at KFC.

HELPING HAND: Refuge is found at Mes Dinaledi. 10 • May 2017 CITYBUZZ

vision – 54 countries, 54 races, all Laboratory. rights to family dynamics, dramas If you’re a meat lover and you on Africa Day, all for peace and Details: www.popartcentre.co.za and documentaries, comedies would like to learn more about unity. The Legacy of True Beauty and tales of grief to children’s purchasing, preparing and Markets Details: www.jmbusha54.com adventures which sit side by presenting the very best cuts of Markets open Thursday to side on this eclectic and exciting meat South Africa has to offer, Sunday programme. then you need to get to The Fire & The Shed@1Fox and the Exhibition Details: www.eurofi lmfest.co.za Feast Butcher’s Festival, presented Greenside markets, which trade Music The Fire & Feast Butcher’s by Crown National, which takes during the week, are also open on Fashion Show Festival place at the Ticketpro Dome. Purpose World Tour (5 May) (26 – 28 May) Details: www.reedexpo.com weekends. (14 May) Markets open on Saturday The Legacy of True Beauty With worldwide album sales in (TLOTB) is excited to introduce Bryanston Organic Market excess of 100 million units, Justin Neighbourgoods Market Johannesburg to designs of Bieber dominates pop culture and upcoming and unknown designers, Fordsburg Market social media. With 3.1 million Markets open on Sunday as well as underground artists at sales worldwide for his latest Agog Gallery – no better way to Rosebank Sunday Market album Purpose, Justin Bieber’s Market on Main introduce the greater public to the current global tour has smashed new fashion designers in town. Fourways Farmers Market box offi ce records. LifestyleWinter Wonderland Details: TLOTB on Facebook Details: online.computicket.com South Facing Market Last Night of the Proms (29 April – 1 May) (7 May – 30 July) (27 – 28 May) The South Facing exhibition by After bringing you a number of Last Night of The Proms is one of exciting food fairs including the Mozambican-born University the most entertaining , fun fi lled of Cape Town (UCT) graduate, Bella Donna Travelling Food concerts performed annually with Market, the Bella Donna events Angela Ferreira, will herald the Richard Cock, the Symphony re-opening of the iconic Joburg managers are ushering in a frosty Choir of Johannesburg and the new season with an exciting Art Gallery on 7 May, which will Johannesburg Festival Orchestra. include recent and previously Winter Wonderland. Details: online.computicket.com Details: Winter Wonderland unseen works. Market on Facebook Details: 011 725 3130 Promises and Lies: The ANC, Unfi nished City Exile and the Project of On Stage (Ends 31 July) Freedom As part of the current (11 May – 3 June) The Tenors – Live in Concert #Unfi nishedCity exhibition, Combining rare historical (3 – 21 May) The Museum of Africa Design photographs of political exile with This infectiously enthusiastic (Moad) has programmed a series quotes from the Freedom Charter, group of men continues to wow of events that invite visitors a new documentary fi lm titled sellout audiences worldwide, and back into the space for a deeper Promises and Lies: The ANC, they are honoured to perform in engagement with the unfi nished Exile and the Project of Freedom South Africa as part of their World city, Johannesburg. offers viewers the opportunity Tour at Joburg Theatre. Details: [email protected] to revisit the past in light of a Details: www.joburgtheatre.com politically charged present. In Bocca al Lupo Details: www.viad.co.za (9 – 21 May) JM Busha 54 Races In Bocca al Lupo completes a Festivals (28 May) trilogy of stories with a graphic South Africa’s inaugural JM and candid personal journey European Film Festival Busha 54 Peace Pledge Marathon across three continents featuring a (5 – 14 May) will be run on the roads of giant cicada, a naked Catholic (or This year’s assemblage of Johannesburg for the fi rst time in two) and one golden surprise; at European Film Festival features Africa. The race is a citizen-driven the newly built Ramalao Makhene is a mixed pot in terms of fi lm ADMIRATION: Residents of Johannesburg and surrounds take a look at initiative with an extraordinary Theatre at the Market Theatre topics, which span from animal the Unfi nished City exhibtion, at MOAD, in awe.

Check out local style CITY REPORTER of online sales throughout the [email protected] evening. The signifi cant partnership SA Fashion Week (SAFW) opened between Woolworths and SAFW last week to a fl urry of excitement, has prioritised fast-tracking South showcasing some of the most Africa fashion from the runway innovative and cutting-edge to the rails. Charmaine Huet, designs that the South African Woolworths’ group director of fashion industry has to offer. marketing and sustainability said, With so much to offer, some “As a passionately South African local designers were given retailer we want to boost the the chance to showcase their visibility and viability of local goods with the help of a giant designers. The quality of the corporation. work on show last night and the Woolworths launched their 2017 response to it is compelling proof StyleBySA seasonal campaign by of the incredible local talent the championing homegrown talent, South African fashion industry has featuring a capsule collection on offer.’’ by eight local designers who Having pioneered the concept are taking the fashion scene by of local design collaborations with storm, namely Rich Mnisi, Thebe their Stoned Cherrie, Craig Native Magugu, AKJP, Pichulik, Maria and Maya Prass collections over McCloy, Sol-Sol, Selfi and Young a decade ago, it’s another step and Lazy. forward for the local retailer. From modern streetwear, to Local is lekker and SAFW footwear and accessories inspired knows exactly what lekker is. by the continent, the debut collaboration was met with an Do you know of a local overwhelmingly positive response. fashion designer who you In a fi rst for SAFW, the collection think should be profi led in City was available online straight from Buzz? Tell us about them on the ONSTAGE: Models walk the looks of the next big South African fashion designers. the runway, resulting in a frenzy City Buzz Facebook page. CITYBUZZ May 2017 • 11 For the avid hockey fans TSHEPISO MAMETELA coach in national hockey star, Lance Louw. [email protected] “Lance has played in the Olympics and is still in the national squad, but is now Nine teams will line up for superiority in beginning to concentrate a bit more on Varsity Women’s Hockey 2017 when the coaching,” said Le Roux. tournament kicks-off with a bout at the Each coach has an idea on how to handle Maties Astro in Stellenbosch from 5 to 8 things and I feel Lance will defi nitely bring May. something new to the squad and a fresh Teams will then have a second bite at the approach will be good for us.” cherry when they contest the second and With only three days between the fi rst fi nal leg at the Puk Astro in Potchefstroom and second legs in the tournament, Le from 12 to 15 May. 2015 Champions, Roux said the players were prepared for the University of Johannesburg (UJ) are up challenge. to the task ahead of the tournament with “The format of the two weekends UJ hockey manager, Elize le Roux, saying has worked well because it tests your that it’s all systems go for her team as they performance structure and the mindset and again look to challenge for honours in the psyche of the players. prestigious hockey tournament. “We see it as a high-profi le competition However, many UJ players have also and it does have a different element, with been included in the Southern Gauteng matches being played over four quarters teams that will play in the annual Inter- of 15 minutes each. It makes for exciting Provincial Tournament (IPT) taking place contests but we know we will not have it in Joburg from 23 April. Le Roux said it easy, especially with some tough matches would be a case of player management in on the fi rst weekend.” the next few weeks. Le Roux added that they would like “It is going to be a hectic period [seeing to be considered favourites. “We are up as] the IPT placed just before Varsity against four strong teams in Stellenbosch, Hockey,” she said. but are focused on at least making it to the “The girls will need some time to recover semifi nals.” but we do have a performance plan in place UJ will take on Maties, NWU Puk, so we are all aware what awaits us in the UKZN and Kovsies between 5 and 8 May next few weeks.” in Stellenbosch. Le Roux added that UJ had a balance of experience and youth in the side, For more on your local sports Dream Team strengthened by the incentive of a new teams visit www.citybuzz.co.za for Dyantyi

TSHEPISO MAMETELA later, resulting in little game time. [email protected] “My motivation this Varsity Cup season was to play the best I could for UJ, but I University of Johannesburg (UJ) rugby also wanted to create other opportunities player Aphiwe Dyantyi, enjoyed a dream for myself outside of that,” he professed. season in the 2017 Varsity Cup despite “The tournament has been a perfect his team crashing out in the semi-fi nal to platform for me to show the coaches at the eventual fi nal losers, Maties. Lions what I’m capable of.” However, following his inclusion in the Ahead of the semi-fi nals, Dyantyi had starting line-up of the Varsity Cup Dream made 74 ball carries, 19 off-loads, 10 line Team that will face the Junior Springboks, breaks and beaten 26 defenders, more than Dyantyi has found renewed cause for any other player during the season. And celebration. The winger’s inclusion comes although his team endured a rocky start to on the back of his stellar performances their campaign – losing their two opening this season, during which time he made a encounters – a narrow 18–17 victory over successful transition from wing to Tuks at the UJ Stadium on 20 March inside centre. proved to be the turning point according to The 23-man Dream Team squad was Dyantyi. announced shortly after the fi nal between “My standout occasion of the season was Tuks and Maties at the Tuks Stadium. the game against Tuks,” he admitted. “We Refl ecting on his move to centre, the were coming back from two losses to play 22-year-old BCom marketing student said, a team that had been unbeaten and it was “For many, this change was a bit of a shock during this game that we really managed to but I’d been in discussion with the coaches turn our season around.” and we’d been preparing for the role,” Along with Dyantyi, UJ had three other he said. players on the team sheet for the exhibition “I was comfortable trying out for centre match against the Junior Springboks that and it was a decision that has really yielded was played in Stellenbosch. good results for everyone.” These three players on the lineup were Photo: Saspa In October last year, Dyantyi signed with Nico du Plessis, Johannes Snyman and BRACED FOR SUCCESS: UJ hockey player Demi Harmse will be aiming to make an the Lions but sustained an injury a month Dillon Bakos. impact in the 2017 Varsity Women’s Hockey tournament in May.

Promote peace on the African continent with 54 Races TSHEPISO MAMETELA is to form partnerships with the different – to educate and promote peace through Pledge Marathon – will be hosted at Rand [email protected] stakeholders in each country, including local sport; to engage and enrol individuals Stadium. government, sports clubs, churches and civil and institutions to actively promote and Race information: Boasting a staggering land area spanning society organisations,” said CEO of JM pledge peace, unity accountability and Standard Fees 30.4 million square kilometres, Africa is Busha, Joseph Busha. responsibility at all levels of society, ‰ 42km distance – R160 the second largest continent in the world. “Race ambassadors – key individuals that organisations, and governments; and to ‰ 21km distance – R110 Notwithstanding this fact, JM Busha, a exemplify the message of the 54 Races – raise money for the African Union for ‰ 5km distance – R70 Joburg-based investment company, is and student ambassadors will play a strong peacekeeping missions, mediation efforts NB: Temporary license fee for 21km is R25 challenging Africa to lead the way in role in the development and promotion of and crisis management in Africa,” he Entries can be made at the following stores: advancing peace and unity on the continent the race in their respective countries.” explained. ‰ Sweat Shop Dunkeld, Jan Smuts Avenue with a one-of-a-kind race. The fi rst such race will take place in Through a dedicated student ambassador – 011 325 2567 The JM Busha 54 Races for Peace and Zimbabwe on 25 May, followed by one in programme, JM Busha aims to incentivise ‰ Sweat Shop Fourways, Fourways Unity aims to be the fi rst continent-wide Joburg on 28 May, and a third planned for student ambassadors to develop solutions to Crossing – 011 467 5966 mass-based participation spectacle by Kenya later on in the year. problems within their own countries. ‰ Randburg Runner, c/o 4th & 5th Avenue, hosting 54 races in 54 countries on Africa According to Busha, the race is a citizen- Undisclosed prize money will be awarded Linden – 011 888 9644 Day, celebrated on 25 May each year. driven initiative aimed at encouraging for the winning solution. ‰ Bedford Runner, Van Buuren Road, However, according to one of the event individuals to take responsibility for peace, In conjunction with the City of Joburg and Bedfordview – 011 450 1847. organisers, this vision is yet to materialise. among other things. Central Gauteng Athletics, the Johannesburg Details: For more information visit www. “From a logistics perspective, the aim “The objective of 54 Races is threefold race – under the banner, National Peace jmbusha54.com 12 • May 2017 CITYBUZZ

He is the full package Is there a stigma that TSHEPISO MAMETELA the time I came to varsity I was qualifi cation holds him in good clings to tattoos? [email protected] already a little bigger. I made stead. “I aim to compete in the friends with guys in the gym, South African Nationals under TSHEPISO MAMETELA come true, which is why I now ‘The pen is just as mighty as the and that’s when I got exposure to the International Federation of [email protected] make a living working as a tattoo muscle’. For one Wits student, bodybuilding. From that point on Body Builders this year. It is artist.” this self-coined mantra puts into I never looked back.” one of the competitions that will The love of art, people and Tattoos are growing in clear perspective the two things Speaking on balancing the high give me exposure to the sport of parties are among three popularity and are still commonly that matter to him most – the demand of being a student at Wits bodybuilding,” he said. reasons why a crew of body art associated with violence, gangs pursuit of his studies and basking and ensuring that he is always in “Eventually, I want to be a fanatics in downtown Joburg is and prison life. The duo, however, in the glory of a developing tip-top shape, Msimango said, professional bodybuilder and embracing a pioneering social disagreed with this notion, amateur bodybuilding career. “The truth of the matter is that it compete in Mr Olympia (a convention of the 21st Century – instead, citing that the stigma is Phillip Msimango (21) is is not easy. I’m still young and bodybuilding competition). The tattooing. unfounded. a muscle-bound sophomore would also love to have a social sport comes with diffi culties, For John Doe, real name “If you can show me one person electrical engineering student life, however, I told myself that including expensive diets Jonathan Williams (25) and who does not have some form with a penchant for muscle if I want to reach my goals I will and supplements, which, as a Bigg Taps, real name Tapiwa of decoration on their body, I’ll building. While obtaining a BSc have to prioritise.” student, I can’t afford. It is also Bonongwe (21), who operate a [readily] quit my job,” Williams degree is top of mind for the “I don’t have to have lots of diffi cult to get sponsors unless tattoo parlour in Johannesburg wagered. “Tattooing is simply Klerksdorp native, amassing friends, I have friends who do you have connections. As such, CBD, tattooing is more than the act of decorating the body, prestige in a sport synonymous the same thing and have the same I will use my qualifi cation to just a resort for enhancing the and each tattoo carries its own with Arnold Schwarzenegger, dreams. I’ve had to cut out my establish myself fi nancially. My aesthetics of one’s appearance, meaning, which only you, as the Ronnie Coleman and Lee Haney, social life and just focus on the plan is to become a professional but a means of conveying a individual can identify with.” would be the icing on the cake. two things that are important to bodybuilder one day and a profound personal message. “The fi rst time I fell in love me school and bodybuilding.” businessman.” “For me, because I’m human, EXCLUSIVE TO PRINT. This with bodybuilding was back Since competing in his tattoos signify a concept. And as article will only appear in the in 2012 while in Grade 11,” he inaugural competition, the Are you an amateur body a creative person, tattoos came City Buzz print product. told City Buzz. “I did not like Klerksdorp Classic, Msimango builder? Share your naturally,” said Bonongwe. to do other things like partying said he plans to pursue a career experiences in the sport with “I started out as a tattoo or playing any other sport [but as a professional bodybuilder, us on the City Buzz facebook marketer, where I was taught instead] went to the gym. By however, ensuring that his page. how to make money through tattoos, feed my family through tattoos and sell tattoos like a salesperson would sell cars. Today, tattoos are my life.” Perennial companion, Williams, who sports tattoos on his arms, chest and back, indicated that he fi rst took the decision to get tattoos as a result of the peer pressure he experienced. “[Growing up], my friends used to say that I’m a misfi t and so as a way of fi tting in, I began to do my own tattoos, and then had a friend assist me,” Williams said. “I then came to the realisation SKIN ART: Tapiwa Bonongwe that I wanted to become a tattoo displays an arm-length tattoo artist. Since then, the dream’s which has special meaning.

NERVES OF STEEL: Phillip Msimango competes at the Robby’s Mr Physique contest in Ennerdale, Johannesburg in April 2016. FACIAL CANVAS: Tattoo artist, Tapiwa Bonongwe, exhibits some of his intricate facial decorations.

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