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I didn’t know I had talent, I just was crazy about music Hugh Masekela EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
TRAVEL South Africa’s best mountain-biking trails
DESIGN Local crafts with international appeal
IN YOUR CITY Meet Cape Town’s eccentric Egg Man
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42 36 Contents October 2009
Check-in Interview 04 Spectacular South Africa 32 Bra Hugh Masekela – our exclusive interview 06 Winning letters and a little black book secret 12 08 Snapped! Your holiday photos City guides 10 Shopping – fl oral fantasia 36 Gauteng Special spaces, safaris to suit your purse and an expo to 12 Design fi le – crafty locals with global appeal cleanse body and mind 14 Profi le – Barry Ronge chooses his words 42 Cape Town The Egg Man gets sunny side up, take a ride on a Harley and win an Oktoberfest experience 17 Wine – a passport to the cellars and wallet-friendly whites Durban Golf venues for all kinds of swing, and follow the 18 Food – sensational salmon and saffron linguini 47 eco-friendly food route around Durbs 21 Vacationer – ghostly tales and sunfl owers for hope 50 Bloemfontein Twelve hours in the city: a great excuse to stay over Upgrade 26 Justin Letschert on the Bio-Oil buzz := 53BBG7;/53A 1=; Travel 28 Business fi le – news bites and Wayne Ferreira’s 52 The adrenalin rush that is mountain biking (5/: water adventure Fun and games 58 Pimp your Halloween pumpkin, and some fun quizzes Menu 1=
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The skins, cushions, bags, products are 100% eco- shoes and wall hangings friendly and provide are exported to far-fl ung local communities with a corners of the globe. sustainable income. The We think the red and rock ottoman boulders green scatter cushions (from R882) are fantastic. (R250) are très stylish. C Tanya Nöckler-Golding rafty locals of Teapots Original Everyone knows SA crafts are cool, so we rounded up some of the best. African Arts (082 375 3830 or www.teapots. hile you’re boutiques are crazy about isn’t enough, the co.za) works with driving past the beaded Big Five in life- price is right too. Western Cape the wire-art like sizes, quirky recycled Urban Africa (021 ceramic Wsellers on the pavement, chandeliers, funky goat- 462 0232 or www. artisans foreign buyers are fl ying coat scatter pillows, urbanafrica.co.za) is a who paint in in droves to pick up snuggle-soft felt throws Cape-based design studio pots and what’s been pretty slow to and touchy-feely game- with a focus on limited plates with a get off the shelves locally. skin shoes, bags and belts. editions and custom quirky African International museums, And if supporting designs, mostly in leather. feel. Each C[hW[dcPc art galleries and décor our local artisans They make funky exotics item comes 5]Oba Johannesburg intrigued by the role small I thought of contemporary artist that artists played in concealing it further,” BE DAZZLED Stephen Hobbs is developing camoufl age says Stephen. This was wowing audiences for the military, in his motiavation to with Dazzle, a particular dazzle- decorate the buildings camoufl age pattern camoufl age surrounding the gallery. installation that has for battleships in the The optical play of the transformed an entire First World War,” buildings has been building at the explains Stephen. created by simple two- Tshwane University He was invited to dimensional design, of Technology. Hobbs’ exhibit in the tiny which “intend to not objective was to gallery space at the only disrupt their static disorient the Outlet Project Room (24 presence but suggest viewer’s perception Du Toit St, Arts Faculty, that beyond the ‘mask’ of these mundane, Tshwane University of of disruption there is a box-like structures Technology). “It took discovery to be made,” with an all-over some weeks to work out says Stephen. dazzle pattern. what I wanted to do, and Discover more about “I became perhaps because the this fascinating project particularly exhibition space is so at www.onair.co.za. OUSW\abOZZObW]\ 2OhhZSAbS^VS\6]PPa¸QO[]cÀ B3FB(:/C@/D/<<7393@9:/C@3:>@3B=@7CA 12 juice « October 2009 CHECK-IN PROFILE 5 MINUTES WITH So Ronge, it’s right Love him or loathe him, Barry Ronge is the defi nitive voice of South African fi lm criticism. titles is Barry’s way of newsroom fl oor. Late in The column was born footing the bills: movie 1970 a fi lm journal, Sight in the ’70s when foreign clubs, reviews, public & Sound, fell into his newspapers focused on speaking and a spot on hands. It dissected fi lms opinion pieces. “My editor 702. Then there’s “Spit ’n in a way he hadn’t seen said I should write about Polish”, his Sunday Times before. “It was as if scales everyday things and add column, that’s still loved fell from my eyes,” he humour. You know, polish (and hated) after 30 years. says. The rest is history. it up a bit and spit at it.” “Destiny creeps up on The SA fi lm industry How does he the handle you like a pickpocket,” has him gripped. “At the fl ack? “Some people are he laughs. Indeed, moment, SA fi lm means vicious but I don’t take destiny showed sneaky comedy, but I’m interested that on or write back patience when coaxing in fi lms like Jerusalema. It in anger. You have to him into the role that was shot on a shoestring have conviction behind I’m naturally reclusive and words became a way of communication. It’s personal but has a wide reach “It was a bughouse Today Barry, who he plays today. After budget but the outcome what you say. I always cinema,” recalls Barry watches six fi lms a week, school he obtained a BA was powerful. We’re give my own opinions Ronge, his eyes revealing is the face that pops (Honours) at Wits and heading for something and I never judge.” the delight of the memory. into minds when “movie ended up as a senior interesting and may The compliment he He’s talking about the review” is uttered. He can lecturer in literature. be the best in Africa. remembers best is cinemas of his youth, tick interviews with Cher “After 10 years I knew “Language is a banquet,” from former-president where the spark that lit and visits to the Cannes it wasn’t for me. I was he says, a sentiment FW de Klerk, whom he his career as motion- Film Festival off his list. writing book reviews evident in “Spit ’n Polish”, introduced at a function. picture pundit was struck. “I’ve been a piece of for The Star on the where he often pens “De Klerk said in his “My father died young so driftwood for centuries,” side and the editor said odes to his love of words. speech that his wife my mother worked. There he says of his freelance he’d offer me work if “I’m naturally reclusive forced him to read “Spit was a cinema close to our career, in which keeping he could fi nd a post.” and words became a ’n Polish”. He turned to house and she let me go it fresh by being inventive One opened and Barry way of communication. me and said, ‘Mr Ronge, there so that she’d know has been his script for learnt the ins and outs of It’s personal but has all I can say is: less spit where I was on weekdays.” success. Holding many journalism right off the a wide reach.” and more polish.’” :/7@7A)>6=B=5@/>6G(53@6/@2CGAA6/D/<@/67; Fly Fishing for Sharks – Little Ice Cream Boy A Single Swallow A Memoir of Life with Jacques Pauw (Penguin, Horatio Clare (Random well read OCD Andrew Alexander R190) The unravelling of a House, R240) Bird (Chipmunka, R160) It’s a life told through the eyes watchers will get a kick roller-coaster read as this of Gideon Goosen. Gideon out of this travel novel, Capetonian author takes is a thug, drug addict, which tracks one man’s you down an intimate secret service agent steps as he follows barn path of living with and assassin during swallows’ migration obsessive-compulsive apartheid’s fi nal days. from reed beds in the disorder. With self- After 14 years in a cell, he Free State to a barn in deprecating humour, recounts the downward Wales – 9 656km to he weaves sex, drugs, spiral from his mother’s be exact. The personal depression, religion, the ice-cream boy on the journey is as important impact on his family, and beach to a life of violence, as the swallows’, and health treatments into grime and punishment. the tips and tricks are a captivating read. SK Excellent reading. SK indispensible. Fun! IS B3FB(53@6/@2CGA)0==9@3D73EA(A/@/69CBB3:A97<5@72A7<1 14 juice « October 2009 CHECK-IN WINE A London lady If it’s good enough for Harrods, it’s good enough for us. Waterkloof Cellars’ 2008 Circumstance Cape Coral Mourvèdre has found a place on the Summer shelves of the elegant Knightsbridge department store. The rosé radiates with a pale coral hue and sizzlers evokes its cousins from the south of France. Expect hints of red berries, aniseed and raspberry, and Leigh Robertson’s chilled whites to suit a dry fi nish. As it ages, the herbal characteristics all budgets and balmy occasions. become more prominent. Get a bottle (from R73) Simonsig Chenin Blanc of Chardonnay. Juicy at Waterkloof or selected wine outlets, or visit 2008, R32* This fresh, summer-ripe fruit and www.waterkloofwines.co.za for stockists. full-bodied Chenin is acidity are beautifully B3FB(23 October 2009 » juice 17 CHECK-IN FOOD Linguini with salmon and saffron cream sauce Ingredients • 500g salmon, ready to cook • 100g shrimp, peeled • 400g linguini • 1 bunch basil • 1 clove garlic • 1 shallot • a good pinch of saffron • 100ml white wine • 150ml fi sh stock • 150ml cream • olive oil • salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation and cooking time: 30 minutes Serves 4 Method Pick the basil leaves from their stalks. Wash the salmon, pat dry and place on a baking tray sprinkled with oil. Season with salt and pepper and scatter with half of the basil leaves. Cook in a preheated oven (180°C with top and bottom heat) for about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the linguini in boiling salted water until al dente. Peel and fi nely chop the garlic and shallot. Heat a tablespoon of oil and sweat the garlic and shallot until translucent. Stir in white wine, boil until reduced, then add the stock and cream and bring to the boil. Stir in the saffron. Simmer for a short while, then add the shrimp and fl aked salmon. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the rest of the basil leaves and the drained linguini and toss to combine. 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Previous successes include a solar-powered billboard in Alexandra township, which provides energy for Plastic fantastic the MC Weiler Primary School, and a solar and ow many recycled how many recycled environmentally friendly was tasked with the wind turbine-powered Hplastic shopping bags plastic bags were used to advertisement by hand – campaign. “This billboard billboard in Athlone. does it take to create a create the billboard next extraordinary, considering has created jobs, married The billboard in Athlone 40m2 billboard? If the to Jo’burg’s OR Tambo they’ve never attempted advertising with social provides energy for the efforts of Nedbank and International Airport. anything larger than a conscience, showcased kitchen, security lights a group of seven crafters It took seven self- doormat before. local artistry and removed and geysers at the are anything to go by, the employed crafters about Cape Town-based some of the country’s Athlone Youth and Family answer is 2 000. 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The Sunfl ower Fund National Bandana Day (www.sunfl owerfund.org.za) on HELPING HANDS ROYAL DWELLERS PLAYFUL SPIRIT D 14 October – it’s their biggest annual awareness The Nottingham Road The Castle of Good Hope The Victoria Hotel (cnr and fundraising campaign, in conjunction with the Hotel (033 266 6151 or (021 787 1260 or www. Scheiding and Paul South African Bone Marrow Registry (SABMR). www.nottieshotel.co.za) castleofgoodhope.co.za) Kruger St, Pretoria. 012 The organisation was formed in 1999 in support of in Durban is said to be in Cape Town is said to 323 6054) is home to and inspired by Chris Corlett and Darren Serebro’s home to a spunky spirit be home to two famous a rather mischievous battle with leukaemia. Following a three-year battle named Charlotte. women, the “grey lady” character named Alfi e, with the disease, Chris passed away in 2000 – a The victim of an and a lively party animal. says Pat Hopkins in tragic reality thousands of South Africans face each unsolved murder, she According to www. Ghosts of South Africa. year after being diagnosed with leukaemia. loves to play the femme ioltravel.co.za, the grey He’s known to have The life-threatening blood disorder does not have fatale, according to lady is a “sad-faced some fun with taps – to be terminal, and can be treated with a bone 3B6/B¸A;3>6=B=5@/>6G7AB=19>6=B= Ghosts of South Africa by woman” who wears “a don’t try and take a bath marrow transplant. Pat Hopkins (Zebra Press, long, grey cloak [and] when Alfi e’s around, Funds raised from Bandana Day allow the drive R110). Pat says Charlotte walks through the castle he’ll apparently just for donor recruitment to continue in earnest, a enjoys spending time with at night.” turn off the taps. drive made all the more challenging in our current the single men who sleep The site says the party Pat says Alfi e is also economic situation. over and she’s known to animal is none other than known for causing a bit of Since its inception, the efforts of the organisation fold clothes neatly on a Lady Anne Barnard and havoc in the kitchen, with have increased the donor numbers on the SAMBR chair for messy guests. that she’s a sociable ghost bread fi nding its way into from 1 200 in 1999 to over 64 000 today. The chance Charlotte arranges who loves to join in on the toaster when it’s not of fi nding a compatible donor is one in 100 000. fl owers the way she likes festivities in the ballroom. needed, and staff having Find out how to donate by visiting the website, them and has taken Besides these two ladies, a hard time fi nding or visit your nearest Pick n Pay store and buy a residence in room 10. But the castle is also said the toast when they’re Sunfl ower Fund bandana for R20. beware: if you misbehave to be home to deceased preparing breakfast. Fun Jeremy Mansfi eld, host of the Rude Awakening on she’ll defl ate your tyres. soldiers and slaves. and games with Alfi e! 94.7 Highveld Stereo, has come on board as a patron and Ambassador of Hope. Jeremy was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia earlier this year, and although he doesn’t need a transplant he hopes to help educate the public. “It’s often the small things that make a difference,” he says. 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Bio-Oil is not an aspirational product, brands worldwide. How did it get there? it’s functional – it has a medical positioning. The key ingredient at Union Swiss is focus. We JUSTIN’S are a one-product company, which is very unique To what would you attribute your success as CEO? to the skincare industry. When we took over Union I put the principle before the person. It helps make TOP TIPS FOR Swiss, we inherited more than 100 products. We things clearer and helps me manage a balance. People developed a business model to run a multi-national get skewed by other people. You have to be able to SUCCESS business on an outsource basis. We do the thinking make difficult decisions. My brother and business here in South Africa while the operational execution partner, David, and I are very clear about what we and physical work are outsourced to our distribution want, and we have conviction. Do what partners. Because of this structure, we are not distracted by operations here. Of course, Bio-Oil is a You and David run this business together? you’re great product, and we’ve employed the right people Yes, it’s brilliant. David and I have the same 1 and created the right space for thinking. background and degree but we’re very different. The good at, two key pillars in our business are production and then you’ll OK, but what is the secret, really? communication; he looks after the former and I look We employ people who help create the right after the latter. We have a great work relationship love it environment for us. In fact, you could say we because there’s mutual respect. employ people who can create something from Make sure all nothing. We believe that people want to produce – Do you get much time to chill out? it’s human nature – and we provide the environment I swim daily and I go on holiday a lot. I mostly spend your staff do for them to do so. We don’t do meetings and there time with my family. I have a wife, Georgia and two what they’re are no supervisors or managers. We don’t do kids, Leo (4) and Milo (2). Most of our holidays are good at approvals: everybody takes full responsibility for spent looking after the kids. We have a holiday home in Durban, so going to the beach with the kids is the easiest thing to do. I also read a lot – I’ve just read 2 Keep it real Breathe by Tim Winton. I also read a lot of magazines 3 To be really creative like The Economist, Financial Mail, The New Yorker and so on. Keep it and idea-driven, you have simple to be honest and real. Where do you see Bio-Oil in 10 years’ time? We care about who you We’re in 22 countries but haven’t scraped the surface 4 yet. We are targeting 10 new countries in the next few are, not what you are years. We are also in the process of developing new products, and we’re working on those with leading Stay scientists from around the world – we are definitely their work. And when everyone’s happy, that’s when breaking new ground. Any new products we bring focused something is ready. Everybody working here has out will stand on their own feet. They won’t be line earned that right, they’re successful because they extensions of Bio-Oil. 5 are clever people. We employ people on potential and ideas. What’s so special about Union Swiss? Everyone here is down to earth and an open book. We You produce over 90 tonnes of Bio-Oil every month. all leave our egos at the door. To be really creative and Where is your biggest market? idea-driven, you have to be honest and real. We care At the moment, the UK is our biggest market but about who you are, not what you are. eventually it will be the USA. The biggest country will always be the biggest user. We primarily target women What’s the hardest part of your job? and we make it quite clear that we target the problem, Stopping myself from thinking. David and Justin Letschert purchase Union Swiss. They sell off six of the 10 brands 2000 acquired at purchase and focus on global growth. 2002 The global rollout is launched in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. Bio-Oil launches in Japan and the US. Malaysia is next. 2006 & 2007 Bio-Oil launches in Canada and David and Justin win the Ernst & 2008 Young SA Entrepreneur Award in the Emerging category. TIMELINE Bio-Oil launches in The Netherlands. David and Justin win the 2009 Men’s Health Best Man Award in the Business category. >6=B=5@/>6G(0@==934/A/<7)5@==;7<5(@=0G<<7AA3< October 2009 » juice 27 CHECK-IN BUSINESS FILE A GOOD DEAL ohannesburg is the cheapest city in the world entertainment and household goods. The survey uses Jfor expatriates, according to Mercer’s global New York as the base city for the index and the US 2009 Cost of Living survey. The city of gold replaces dollar as the benchmark against other currencies. Asunción in Paraguay as the world’s least expensive At the other end of the spectrum, Tokyo, last year’s city in the survey, which covers 143 cities globally. second-most expensive city, has been named as the 7/4@71/ 1=; Results were achieved by comparing costs of over world’s most expensive city for expats. Check out 200 items including housing, transport, food, clothing, www.mercer.com/costofl iving for detailed results. Maria Ramos, Absa Group chief executive, was Outstanding result recognised as Outstanding Businesswoman of the Year at the African Business Awards 2009, hosted in London in July. The ceremony was jointly held with the G8 Africa Business Forum, which was underway at the time. Gill Marcus, newly appointed governor of the Reserve Bank, described Maria as an inspiration and a role model. Organised by the Commonwealth Business Council (CBC) and African Business magazine, the awards highlight the achievements Africa is making in the business world. 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The water two sons, Wayne says When I was on the tennis comes out hot or cold. this is no magic trick. His company, EcoloBlue Life & Energy produces I’m tired of tennis … It runs directly off solar or solutions like solar or atmospheric water wind power, so it doesn’t wind]. Just plug and play.” generators which produce This is my new passion rely on the power grid.” There’s been interest water from the humidity But is it economical? from NGOs that want to in the air. Only 30% circuit, I noticed the “It’s perfect for home use “After the initial outlay place the machines in humidity is needed for the extent of wastage. 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Ingrid Sinclair sat down with him in Cape Town on the eve of his 70th birthday. ugh Masekela – Bra Hugh, (and does, without prompting) regale you He tells the story of how one of his struggle please – left South Africa with fascinating celebrity encounters for anthems – and most famous hits – Bring in 1960. “Early,” he says, hours, his humanity has not gotten lost and Him Back (Nelson Mandela), was born. “In “because I knew I wouldn’t he remains an artist’s artist – committed, 1984, Mandela smuggled a birthday card to have access to the higher productive and passionate. me out of Pollsmoor [Prison]. I’d started a Hlevel of musical education that I wanted.” “I live the life of somebody who is obsessed music school in Botswana and my record Europe and the USA in the 1960s and 1970s with music, obsessed with art. I don’t like company had set up a mobile recording saw Hugh being introduced to giants of the people who interfere. I feel sorry for critics, studio so that the South African musicians entertainment world – Dizzy Gillespie and especially people who make a living as I wanted to play with could come to me in Harry Belafonte – by the late Miriam Makeba, critics, and I feel sorry for [some] politicians Gaborone. In his letter, Mandela wished me to whom he was close and later married. the same way – people who prey on other luck, saying I should continue with the great He was at the heart of the jazz scene in people and don’t contribute.” work I’m doing. He knew the names of my New York and a catalogue of his famous But the song-writing process for Hugh children and my wife. It was a mind-blowing friends reads like an A-list party guest list. Masekela is not an academic matter. “I don’t thing – here’s a prisoner who’s in jail for 20 He turned 70 in April this year, and it’s know how to intellectualise music. It’s sent years and he’s writing me a letter. I just went been quite the ride. And while he could to me; I don’t know from where.” to the piano and started singing ‘bring back 32 juice « October 2009 I didn’t know I had talent, I just was crazy about music … At 13 I went to see a movie about a trumpet player and that was it >6=B=5@/>6G(4=B= " 0=<57E35C;323 >6=B=5@/>6G(4=B= October 2009 » juice 33 COVER INTERVIEW HUGH MASEKELA Nelson Mandela’ and my wife said, ‘When did you write this song?’ I answered: ‘I didn’t Hugh has been living in Jo’burg for nearly 20 write it. Mandela sent it.’” years and has no plans to relocate to, say, The recording of Hugh’s latest album, Phola, Cape Town. “What’s funny is that in the ’60s, commenced in Mozambique and finished in Cape Town was definitely the most liberal SA. Why Mozambique? “I love it there. I love town in South Africa. The buses were the people, the talent, the traditional music. It integrated, there were no curfews for black reminds me of South Africa before ethnic people and there were all kinds of clubs. I had grouping happened. That’s also why I enjoy great friends here and used to come down a places like India, Thailand and Malaysia – lot. But 30 years later, it reminds me a lot of people who are able to enjoy what their past the old SA.” He takes a moment to pause – a is about. There’s a modesty in that. Because breath musical in its execution – and says: of our isolation and our ethnic grouping, we “Ten years ago, wherever I went in the world lost mutual admiration for each other.” people would say, ‘What a wonderful country With that in mind, I ask if he lost anything you come from.’ Today when I go on tour by going into exile. “I didn’t lose anything people say, ‘So sorry about your country.’” because I was only gone physically. My spirit Bra Hugh’s autobiography, Still Grazing, remained, always. People like [former wife] reads like an adventure novel. He penned the Miriam Makeba were passionate about this book himself (with assistance from author country and we lived here vicariously. We D Michael Cheers) and is also working on a knew more about what was going on than Hugh’s exile was in part made possible by crime thriller, due next year. “I’m a great South Africans did. I think I gained even more the efforts of struggle activist Father Trevor collaborator but I think writing is more because I got to be more curious about South Huddleston to get him into a top British personal,” he says of his fledgling plan to Africa: I realised that people [in the USA] conservatory. It’s hard to imagine an self-publish the piece of fiction. “I’ve lost were interested in where I came from.” individual like Bra Hugh submitting to the interest in this hybrid industry where art is When did he realise that he had a great rigours of musical training, though, especially not important, units are important.” musical talent? “I didn’t know I had talent, considering his penchant for improvisation. Then there are the film projects (one about an American girl and an African girl becoming friends in Los Angeles, another I don’t know how to about Sophiatown’s Americans gang) and the recently staged Hugh Masekela – The intellectualise music. It’s sent Rehearsal: 100 Years Going Back Home, which to me; I don’t know from where depicts SA migration music form between 1890 and 1990. For a 70-year-old, Bra Hugh has a lot on his I just was crazy about music. From when “Yes, I wanted to learn the techniques. In plate but, speaking from his hotel suite in I was three, I couldn’t be kept away from class I didn’t listen to the teachers too much Cape Town, looks far from retiring. Could his the gramophone. When I turned six my because I knew most of the stuff already. But t’ai chi habit have anything to do with his parents got me piano lessons. At 13 I went I wanted to be as good as the people who ceaseless working? to see a movie about a trumpet player and were great, so I went to the Manhattan School “I started taking t’ai chi four years ago that was it. I have a gift for memorising of Music because many great musicians – and I don’t only enjoy it; I depend on it. It songs so I always sang along. I didn’t classical and jazz – went there. I know as has done wonders for me. 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Between the Miss Earth months SA and Mr and Ms Fitness SA Zone pageants, PERK UP have been the spiritual cinema, health and wellness getting you workshops, the yoga demos and spa treatments, down, swing by Jo’burg’s fi rst-ever Look and Feel you should fi nd something to banish the Good Expo (www.lookandfeelgoodexpo.co.za) stress and recharge those batteries. at The Coca-Cola Dome from 9 to 11 October – Pamper yourself with an innovative you’ll leave with a smile on your dial. new look from the Terenzo Hair With the focus on health, wellness, fi tness, Salon, and quench your thirst beauty and greening, the expo gives visitors with a smoothie or crush from the the chance to experience the latest trends Boost Juice Feel Good Health Bar. and products in the pursuit of happiness. Entry for adults is R60 while Laughter is the best medicine, right? Guffaw learners, students and pensioners pay your way to great health with the Ha Ha People’s R30. Kids under 12 enter free. October 2009 » juice 37 GAUTENG THE OYO FACTOR Oyo is Chinese for “whoa”, but don’t put the brakes on Oyo (Bedford Square, Kirby Rd, Bedfordview. 011 615 3600). With its mishmash of Eastern and Western styles brought together with feng shui principles – in décor and food – it’s an eclectically fl avourful fusion experience. The extensive menu offers everything from dim sum to sushi, plus a selection of the fi nest aged steaks selected from Sandton’s renowned Butcher Shop & Grill. For starters, eat Asian food tapas-style, like the starter combo with a crispy prawn spring roll, chicken skewer, crystal veg salad roll and a spicy fi sh ball skewer (R90 for two, R120 for three and R155 for four). For mains, bite down on one of Oyo’s tender rump, fi llet or sirloin steaks (around the R100 mark), which are marinated in rich, sweet and smokey Asian fl avours like dark soya with sweet lemon dip. Leave space for something sweet; the desserts (all R35) are sublime. Chocoholics can go for Thai silk, a duo of white and dark chocolate mousse. Whoa – that’s a lot of chocolate! The talk of the township How much bang for your buck? will be centred on fantastic fungal » comfortably costly The Bush House (082 373 8303 fare when the Soweto Mushroom or www.madikwecollection. Festival pervades the kasi from co.za) on Madikwe Private Game Reserve = delivers royal treatment in a lovely old 30 October to 1 November. Some homestead. The garden ends at a watering of Soweto’s hottest restaurants, hole that teems with wildlife on and off throughout the day. At R2 350 per person pubs and clubs will include a sharing and R1 175 per child sharing (six treasure trove of mushroom- to 12 years), it’s great value for money if you want to get away in style. heavy dishes. Shoppers will be While the fi ve-star Thakadu River » ultra-luxe Camp (011 805 9995or www. treated to live cooking demos, thakadurivercamp.com) is geared for tastings and plenty of spot prizes kids, you may choose to enjoy a romantic getaway in this luxe tented camp on the on 31 October at Maponya Mall. banks of the Marico River instead. Lounge Still don’t know your portabello around in a tented suite or on your private viewing deck. It’s no steal at R2 695 per from your oyster? Check out person sharing and R1 348 per child sharing (two to 12 years), but so worth it. www.mushroominfo.co.za for » your wildest dreams Educate the kids in all things eco- B3FB(:/C@3:>@3B=@7CA23 October 2009 » juice 39 GAUTENG Nautical & nice ]c¸RPST]`UWdS\WT O\R^]^cZO`eV]ZS BVS[S\cWadO`WSR XcabT]`O[][S\b T]]R[O`YSbOb0Zc0W`R eWbV^OabO`Wa]bb] Yg]cPSZWSdSRbVOb AV]^^W\U1S\b`S ;SRWbS``O\SO\W\a^W`SR g]ceS`SOQbcOZZgObbVS BVS`SabOc`O\bVOaO RWaVSaO\RacaVW BVS aSOaWRS¬0cbVO\U]\O Zcfc`W]ca\OcbWQOZbVS[S bOabgUW\US`QVWZZWO\R [W\cbSbVWaWa8]¸Pc`U O\RWaOW`ga^OQW]ca ZW[SU`WZZSRQOZO[O`W EOTba]TRSZWQW]ca O\RZWUVb /ZZeW\Sa]\ @%&Wa^O`bWQcZO`Zg aSOT]]RO`][OaeWZZaS\R bVS[S\cO`SaS`dSR \]bSe]`bVg /\R g]c]\O\W[OUW\O`g PgbVSUZOaa VS`S¸aObW^(U]T]` X]c`\Sgb]bVSQ]Oab 7Tg]c¸`SZ]]YW\UT]` `]OabdSUSbOPZSa Ob0SZZOUW]Q\`/bV]Z a][SbVW\Ub]a\OQY W\abSOR]TQVW^a =OYZO\Ra@RO\R4]`b ]\PST]`SRW\\S`bVS 2SaaS`baO`]c\R@" Ab0W`\O[ &&# hcQQVW\WT`WbbS`aeWbV O`SRWdW\SSa^SQWOZZg !'!&eVWQV`Saba POaWZ[Og]\\OWaSRW^ bVSab`OePS``gO\R O[]\UbVSb`S\RgaV]^a @ #O`SSfQSZZS\b PS``g[WZZSTScWZZS 6=G=7AB=19>6=B= Knights of Music Richard Loring’s latest tribute to musical legends breaks out in song at Gold Reef City’s Lyric Theatre from 14 October to 8 November. Tap your feet to classic tracks from musical visionaries like sirs Tim Rice, Paul McCartney, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Brian May and Elton John. Memorable songs from Broadway and West End sensations like Les Misérables, We Will Rock You and Chess will be performed by talented SA vocalists who are accompanied by a grand piano and a six-piece band. Tickets from R130 to R205 through Computicket, the Lyric box offi ce (011 248 5000) or www.goldreefcitycasino.co.za. B3FB(:/C@3:>@3B=@7CA23 October 2009 » juice 41 P Holiday horsepower become anindelibleculturalicon. An eccentricstreetperformerhas DESTINATION [email protected]. smile,” hebeams. ContactGregory on0737507923or icon, andworst anabsolutescream. “Smile! You’ve gotto paraphernalia. The Famous EggManisatbestacultural head isnow fully decked outin2010Fifa World Cup Geographic channels. 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Happiness islife!” hesays. of spreading happiness toallwhocameintocontactwith moved toCape Town sixyears ago withthesoleintention Gregory daSilva, The Famous EggMan, does. fewer would take itasliterally ascomedicentertainer Few would argue outsources structured tourpackages aswell as Town (0837090290 orwww.hdcct.co.za) backwards, it’s the maddening numberofpackages onoffer? a feeofcourse. So, what aretheoptionswitha and itssurrounds ontheback ofaHarley, for fairest Cape, Joe Publiccanenjoy Cape Town romantic adventure, machismo andrebellion. allure that’s hardto ignore. 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Dance along to the live German music @=197<5B632/7A73A OZb`cWabWQa^W\OaOZZ SaaS\bWOZ 6/@D3GA at the opening of the festival, while BVSPWU^O`bgeWbVbVS ^`]¿baU]b]1O^S /BE7<163AB3@ U`SS\Q]\aQWS\QSWa ;S\bOZ6SOZbV 7\bVS ;/ OPERA LOVERS are in for a treat when Heggie’s Dead Man Walking and Mozart’s Requiem Mass in D minor come to the Opera House at Cape Town’s Artscape (DF Malan St, Foreshore. 021 410 9800 or www.artscape.co.za). Headliner Dead Man Walking has gone from best-selling novel to Oscar-winning fi lm, and the epic has enjoyed equal success on stage in its latest incarnation, telling the story of a nun’s heart-wrenching interactions with a death-row inmate. Tickets start at R150, and shows are scheduled for 16, 22, 24 and 30 October. Requiem Mass in D minor, composed in 1791, was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s last composition and remains one of his most powerful and recognised works. Tickets cost R150 and shows are scheduled for 28 and 31 October. Bargain moment: buy a combo package for shows on 30 and 31 October you’ll receive a 50% discount. Bookings through Computicket. See www.capetownopera.co.za. 2SOR;O\EOZYW\U October 2009 » juice 43 CAPE TOWN NATION OF THE SOIL Fine Hospitality & Superb Cuisine 1ObQV8S\\g5`]S\SeOZR¸a Tel: 023 614 2351 Email: [email protected] [cQVO\bWQW^ObSRT]c`bV www.mimosa.co.za SfVWPWbW]\ObBVS5OZZS`g .5`O\RS>`]dS\QS Just two hours from Cape Town, nestled at the ;OW\@]OR4`O\aQVV]SY foothills of the majestic Langeberg mountains, &%$&$ T`][ Mimosa Lodge is the perfect place to get away from =Qb]PS` BVSO`bWab the city. Come and enjoy a slower pace of life. OUOW\bOYSaW\a^W`ObW]\ T`][VS`PSZ]dSR9O`]] The Lodge is a delightful retreat with an enviable bVWabW[SUSbbW\Uc^ reputation for personal attention, hospitality and QZ]aSO\R^S`a]\OZeWbV care. Enjoy the tranquillity of the oasis-like garden \Uc\WO\RRO[O`OVS`Ra ··ESO`SO\ObW]\]TbVS µBVSgab`cQY[SOa or take a refreshing swim in our heated pool. 3f^SQbbVSa^SQbOQcZO` a]WZ\]bbVS`OW\P]e¶ ag[P]ZWQ]TA]cbV/T`WQO ]WZabVObVOdSSO`\SRVS` [caSa8S\\geV] OaO\ObW]\³]\]c`]e\ Multiple-award winning Mimosa Restaurant is O^ZOQSW\aSdS`OZ^`WdObS PSQO[STOaQW\ObSReWbV eVWbS]`PZOQY]`P`]e\ renowned for its superb cuisine. Run by owner- O\R^cPZWQQ]ZZSQbW]\a µbVSc\W_cSO\RPSOcbWTcZ eSO`S\]bbVOba^SQWOZ chef Bernhard Hess, the emphasis is on local, fresh, e]`ZReWRSOaeSZZOaO aYW\^ObbS`\]TSOQV Pcb^cbb]USbVS`eSO`S seasonal produce. \SeaS`WSa]T^OabSZa PSOab¶aVSaOga b]bOZZgc\W_cS ¶ Montagu is the perfect place for that romantic WEDDING and with all the mountains in the area there is an array of activities for TEAM BUILDING. Enquire about our wedding venue and conference From water room. to wine Visit our website for all our events and specials. ho can The two-night, three-day a choice between horse resist a package is split between riding, boat rides to Seal promise as Calders and Zevenwacht Island and snorkelling. enticing as (Langverwacht Rd, Kuils Then it’s Zevenwacht W“Water to Wine”? Calders River. 021 903 5123). Wine Estate for dinner, Hotel and Conference The Calders leg includes spa treatments, a picnic, Centre (1 Recreation Rd, dinner at North Indian and fabulous cheese and Fish Hoek. 021 784 2400 restaurant Bihari, a trip wine tastings. or www.calders.co.za) to the penguin colony From R2 750 per person shows off Cape Town’s at Boulders, lunch at sharing; the package runs beach and wine lifestyle. Seaforth Restaurant and until May 2010. Calders and Simon’s Town Boat Company (083 257 7760 or www. WIN boatcompany.co.za) are offering one lucky reader (plus partner) the Water to Wine experience worth R4 390. The prize includes airport transfers, accommodation, breakfast, a complimentary bottle of wine, a boat ride to Cape Point, transfers to Zevenwacht, and a cheese and wine tasting. Excludes fl ights. All extras for own account. Prize valid for six months and subject to availability. To enter, SMS “Calders”, your name and hometown to 34001 before 1 November. SMS costs R2 and multiple entries are welcome. See pg 58 for competition rules. B3FB(AB34/<7/8=6 44 juice « October 2009 ( ' ! " ! ! ! "## ! ""#( ! "## "#$""$"# ! ## "#!#"" ###" ( !% ##! $ &!#!" ##( # $#!# "$ #" ! """ #&## &" ! ! "#!# # # '#!# # "!! ( " &!$ # ' ### ( # ") ! # ! "## # # " # " !# # ! ! #'#!# #! ! ! "## # &!$ # ' ### ! #" ! "## # "#& '#!#"% ( # #" ! ## ! "###""$ "# !! !" # ! "##( ! !!! DESTINATION DURBAN 2c`PO\1]c\b`g1ZcPbVS YW\U]T9H<U]ZTQ]c`aSa A BIG LITTLE G olfer’s ZOO Mitchell Park Zoo (cnr paradise Florida and Ferndale Rd, Morningside. 031 303 2275) is South Africa’s second-oldest zoo, cracking a century- long existence. Think picturesque lawns, gorgeous flowerbeds and afternoon picnics. Home to peacocks, flamingos, dwarf crocodiles, wallabies and meerkats, walking through the zoo is a Take advantage of KZN’s year-round sunny climate to work on your swing at any of delightful experience. these golfing destinations — suitable for every rank. The zoo is also home to the only scarlet ibis is as challenging as it is It’s the thinking golfer’s breeding programme FIRST-TIME GOLFER STUDENT GOLFER beautiful and will give course, all about ball in the world, a project Windsor Park Golf Bluff National Park Golf you a leisurely round. placement rather than undertaken with Course (Masabalala Club (100 Club Rd, Bluff. The indigenous trees distance. Affiliated and Disney Bird World in Yengwa Ave. 031 312 031 467 7448) Another along the course make it non-affiliated members Florida, USA. 2245) This inexpensive flat course with generous attractive but tricky. The pay R220. Feeling hungry? The course (non-affiliated fairways, but you’ll need green is immaculately Blue Zoo Restaurant players pay between R58 them when the prevailing maintained and the serves up delicious PRO GOLFER and R66) is a staple for southwesterly wind course has intimidating milkshakes and tasty the casual golfer and it’s blows – as it often does. hazards. Affiliated Durban Country Club toasted sandwiches, where many youngsters This is a great course members pay R260, non- (101 Walter Gilbert Rd. although the menu play their first round. for golfers who want affiliates pay R360. 031 313 1777) Anyone does extend to more It’s relatively flat and to practise their skills serious about golf has to sophisticated meals. extremely popular with as there are a number play here once in their Entrance is R4 for beginners, who can of strategic water SERIOUS GOLFER lifetime. Rated one of adults and R2 for B3FB(23FB3@2=C5:/A97@AB3<1:/@93)>6=B=5@/>6G(7AB=19>6=B= try their hands at long traps. Bring extra balls! Royal Durban Golf Club the best courses in the pensioners and kids. fairways and fairly tame Affiliated members pay (Mitchell Cres, Greyville. country and among hazards. The course between R65 and R130, 031 309 1373) At this the top 100 courses can get very busy while non-affiliates pay course, any golfer’s in the world, Durban so get there early. from R65 to R175. mettle will be tested. Country Club lies close Equipment can The notoriously thick to the shore of the Indian be hired. rough requires a very Ocean and is fashioned WEEKEND GOLFER deft touch, and its lack into the sand dunes. Kloof Country Club of large trees and foliage Durban’s finest beckons (26 Victory Rd, Kloof. means that a strong you. Affiliated members 031 764 1492) This southerly wind can cause pay R400, non-affiliated undulating course havoc with accuracy. players pay R560. They say golf is like life, but don’t believe them. Golf is more complicated than that 5O`R\S`2WQYW\a]\ October 2009 » juice 47 DURBAN How much bang for your buck? » budget stay Tower of Pizza (Amphitheatre Valley, Northern Drakensberg. 036 438 6480) The converted grain silo produces the best wood-fi red pizzas in the Berg. Overnight in one of six thatched cottages. There’s an internet café and playground, and it’s 9km from the Royal Natal National Park, where you can ride horses and abseil. R270 per person including breakfast (R90 for under-16s). One-On-Hely (1 Hely Hutchinson St, » family fun Mtunzini. 035 340 2498) Barely an hour’s drive from Durbs, this is an unspoilt coastal village. Unwind with a view while children discover crabs and sea snails in mangrove swamps, or ride a barge, hike a dune trail or visit a pristine beach. Dine out or eat in – the Thai curry, seafood and Ab]QYc^Ob desserts all come highly recommended. R600 per person or R300 in a family room. 3O`bV[]bVS`=`UO\WQ Duma Manzi Private Game just do it! » Reserve (Umkomaas Valley. 082 399 9236) Peace oozes from the glass- Green cuisine fronted luxury chalets, about 90 minutes It’s never been easier or more fun to fi nd from Durban. Soak in your private plunge healthy, eco-friendly fare in KZN. pool, then dine at the lodge or boma fi re. Around 16 cattle ranches were forged into tart at Earthmother Organic (106 Bulwer Rd, this 5 000ha malaria-free reserve and Glenwood. 031 202 1527) – sisters Eva Muller stocked with game. From R1 400 per person (under-12s pay half). and Doris Bye grow much of their produce themselves, and you can taste it! Stock up Son everything from lemons to lemongrass at their delightful shop and have a bang-up breakfast. Motor on to Monastery Veggies and Herbs (Mariannhill Monastery, 10 Monastery Rd. 083 359 2131) for a variety of lettuce, herbs and tea, >=3B@G/4@71/43AB7D/:/P]cb! ^]SbaT`][ Q]c\b`WSaeWZZ then continue on the N3 to Nottingham Road. Take ^O`bWQW^ObSW\bVS !bVW\bS`\ObW]\OZ^]Sb`gTSabWdOZ BVSeSSYZ]\U the R103 into the village for hormone- and steroid- ^`]U`O[[SW\QZcRSa^S`T]`[O\QSa`SORW\UaO\RP]]YZOc\QVSaSdS`g free beef, pork, lamb and chicken at Lowlands SdS\W\U 4`][#b] =Qb]PS` Gourmet Meats (033 266 6207), then move on to 3:7H/03B6A<322=<B63/B@3C9H< ! $ # $ the Nottingham Road Brewery Co (033 266 6728) for wholesome home-brewed beers with irresistible :3756A16C03@BA6=E@==;/eO`ReW\\W\U2c`PO\RSaWU\S` names like Tiddly Toad Lager. :SWUVAQVcPS`bVOa]^S\SROaV]e`]][W\bVS;O`YSb Continue back towards Durban calling at Swissland `SabOc`O\b¸aT]c\bOW\a^ZOaVSRQ]c`bgO`R 1V]]aS Cheese (033 234 4042) for cheese from milk produced := 53BBG7;/53A 1=; T`][a^c\Yg`SORgb]eSO`^WSQSab]aS\aObW]\OZ by Saanen goats, and picnic on their lawns. Make a Q]cbc`SQ`SObW]\a dairy day of it at Marrakesh Cheese Farm at Rosetta " ;/@@7=BB@2 ! ! '!''' (033 267 7258), which specialises in Mediterranean- type cheeses, Chrissie’s Country Cheese (Eston. C;53<7@7D3@07@2>/@92]\¸b[WaabVST`SS 033 761 1791), and La Petite France (Hilton. 033 343 ÀWUVbaV]eaOb O[O\R ^[ ;SSb\Se`SQ`cWba 3487) – the homemade Camembert is exceptional. AgPWZOXOQYOZPchhO`R5]RhWZZO`]QYYSab`SZ Meander on down the R103 to Peter’s Gate Herbal 0SSbZSXcWQSO^WSRQ`]eO\R0WaV]^O Centre (033 234 4451), which grows some 400 herb RSZWUVbTcZA]cbV/[S`WQO\YW\UdcZbc`S varieties. End by returning to the N3 and taking a brief eWbVO[cZbWQ]Z]c`SRVSOR detour at Route 99 through the southern Drakensberg "' @7D3@A723@22C@0/< to Peel’s Honey Shop (033 330 3762) for a jar of <=@B6 ! #%'"$ special creamy honey unique to the Midlands’ misty belt. Their honey-and-nut brittle will be gone long B3FB(:336=@<)>6=B=5@/>6G(@=5/<E/@25/: before you get home! October 2009 » juice 49 DESTINATION BLOEMFONTEIN BVS1VSSbOV3f^S`WS\QS everything is child- ^[ friendly. The choice For a family-friendly between Braza, Maria culture injection spend an Maan, Café Society, Ocean afternoon at Oliewenhuis Basket, Primi, News Café Art Museum (Harry Smit and Ninos are bound to St. 051 447 9609). The fi ll hungry little tummies. impressive permanent collection includes well- known South African %^[ artists from the 19th Check into Bloemfontein’s and 20th centuries as hippest accommodation well as contemporary establishment, The Urban works. The Terrace is a Hotel (051 444 3142 sunny spot to sip a glass www.urbanhotel.co.za) of wine and have a light for the Macufe festival lunch. Children can from 3 to 12 October and explore the sculpture the Rose Festival from 15 garden, complete with to 22 October – visitors oversize frog slide and descend on Bloem to jive 12 sculpture carousel (R5). to jazz, bop to hip-hop and take in the best of HOURS IN BLOEMFONTEIN Africa’s musicians. Hotel Don’t always bypass this city for coastal climes; Bloemfontein "^[ owner Beyers Myburgh is great for a leisurely day of exploration. Get your kids fed at says festivals mean the food area at the booming business. Rates &O[ for boys, furniture and to your doorstep. Take Loch Logan from R620 per night. Pretty Garden Lifestyle décor, not to mention an educational walk Waterfront. Centre (Langenhoven the spine-chilling reptile with cheetahs Fiela, Bibi There’s Park. 051 451 1400) is shop with 4m pythons. and Mufasa. Touch and plenty of full of jungle gyms, bike stroke white lion and outdoor tracks and playgrounds. tiger cubs and take loads seating Breakfast at Träumerei, O[ of photos! Grab a cup of along the Get Together or Wimpy Bloemfontein’s newest coffee or tea from the lake makes it affordable family family outing – the coffee shop while you’re and fun. Shopping is great, Cheetah Experience there. Adults pay R50, kids =ZWSeS\VcWa¸aQcZ^bc`S too – Persian rugs, home- (1 Maluti Ave. 072 020 pay R20. Open daily UO`RS\WaTO\bOabWQOZ industry fare, shoes, toys 0570) brings wild cats from 9am to 5pm. HAPPY BUSH SONGS A space where you can eat, sleep and revive your soul. iedjiesbos (13 Frans turned into beautiful Relax on the stoep or LKleynhans Rd. structures that blend stroll through the garden 083 282 5701 or www. into the landscape. The before resting your feet liedjiesbos.co.za) – interior blends old and in Henning’s fabulous “bush of songs” – brings new, African, Egyptian, herbal footbath (it’s on together people, food Chinese and Vietnamese. the menu). And then and beautiful things. Part Dawie Human and watch the beautiful party venue, part nursery Henning de Bruin have Free State sunset. and part guesthouse planted the hundreds Dawie and Henning (from R480), the aroma of of trees on the property run regular cooking coffee always fi lls the air. which will eventually courses and the Once unsightly barns, become home to birds, premises are available the buildings have been butterfl ies and insects. for corporate functions. B3FB(/7:A/CGA9/@73<8=@2//<)>6=B=5@/>6G(9/@73<8=@2//< 50 juice « October 2009 TRAVEL In search of the holy Mountain biking is all about the chain trailreaction: you pedal your bike; you get fi t; you feel better about life, says Jacques Marais. Here’s the dirt … Wall-to-wall price. If you’re heading into the off-road zone, opt for mountain biking (MTB) awaits the outdoor tribe in a hard-tail and fork out on front suspension. Not only every one of South Africa’s nine provinces, and all will shocks improve your handling, but they will also you need to get your endorphin fi x is to saddle up signifi cantly reduce the stress on your shoulders and and ride. We’re talking one of the fastest-growing arms when negotiating rough terrain. edge sports in the world, and arguably one of the RACER Cross-country (XC) racing is currently the country’s favourite action options. most popular discipline in MTB. A quality hard- tail or dual-suspension bike will do the trick, but THE RIGHT BIKE we’re talking a premium machine here. You’ll need a responsive, lightweight frame with bomb- GREENHORN Getting into any sport will cost you proof components if you want to be competitive; money, but there’s no need to break the bank on the this comes at a price and you could easily end up best MTB equipment out there. Going the second- spending R10 000 (or even triple that). hand route could see you saddle up for anything EXPLORER If you’re more interested in packing a from a thousand bucks, or you could opt for a rucksack and pedalling off onto a virgin trail, you bottom-range bike from a big chain store for a similar need an all-mountain-style bike. Trail riding is amount. Keep in mind that the componentry will not seducing more and more fat trackers, and a plush, withstand off-road use for long, so this is not the way full-suspension bicycle will help you go the distance. to go if you’re about to hit the off-road trails. These are not racing machines, though, and you’ll LEISURE RIDER Get bang for your buck without be cranking extra weight around, but big smiles will pawning the wide-screen TV. Serious fi rst-time kick in when you hit the rough stuff. Also called “soft- buyers will spend around R4 500 on a bicycle, and tails”, these comfortable bikes are made to soak up you can get a surprisingly good entry-level deal at the the obstacles, leaving you to enjoy the ride. B3FB/<2>6=B=5@/>6G(8/1?C3A;/@/7A 52 juice « October 2009 3 No rider in their right mind will 2 ride off without a helmet, spare tubes, a toolkit and a pump 4 1 SHUT UP AND RIDE South Africa boasts a host of MTB regions, with anything from desert cranking and deep-forest riding to leisurely coastal cruises. Check out these four riding regions with a top trail or two on the dirt menu. 1) The Amathole region Welcome to the heartland of the amaXhosa people! Wild riding is the order of the day here and anything goes, from the tranquil Hogsback forest to beach rides. Katberg Hotel Circuit (043 743 3433 or www. katleisure.co.za) Slog it out with the 15km-plus Katberg Pass snaking along the slopes above the hotel or turn right after 4km onto a contour road for a rollercoaster forest ride. You’ll fi nd bush pigs, duikers, touracos and samango monkeys along this dip-diving dirt stretch, as well as breathtaking views towards the distant Winterberg. A map with full route info is available at the hotel, so bring your bike when you book. Morgan Bay (043 831 1062 or www.morganbay.co.za) This rates as one of the Wild Coast’s most beautiful little towns, and it punches way above its weight when it comes to outdoor adventure. Crank the cliff-top route to Double Mouth Nature Reserve (8km) and watch dolphins frolic in the warm Indian Ocean. Or opt for a coastal crank to Kei Mouth, negotiating a combo of jeep tracks, beaches and hiking trails before looping back along inland gravel roads (23km). 2) The green Kalahari If you head into the Northern Cape, prepare to be blown away by this vast semi-desert. Amber dunes, ancient rock and a 360˚ dome of sky lure outdoor folk to SA’s largest province. Augrabies Falls National Park (054 452 9212 or www.parks-sa.org) Do the dirt-road thing from the park’s main camp, following gravel roads winding past Moon Rock and along the spectacular Orange 1Z]QYeWaS River gorge. Explore the side roads to Ararat, Oranje T`][b]^ZSTb GET GEARED Kom, Echo Corner and Fonteintjie, taking time ;OUOZWSaPS`UW\ Right, you’ve got the bike sorted, but you won’t survive out to soak up the spectacular panorama. Both 5OcbS\U)@SR 6WZZW\bVS1O^S for long on the trails if you do not add these items to gradient and road surfaces are suitable to all levels >S\W\acZO)bVS that shopping list of yours. No rider in their right mind of riders, making this a perfect excursion for the 5O`RS\@]cbS will ride off without a helmet, spare tubes, a toolkit whole family. And if you want to spice up your ride, and a pump and, although the rest of the kit fi ts into tackle the rocky surroundings once you’ve had your the nice-to-have category, some items could ultimately fi ll of the more than 30km stretch of gravel road. make or break your ride. Riemvasmaak (054 431 0945 or www.greenkalahari. Think padded cycling pants (for a comfortable co.za) Encompassing 74 000ha of mountain desert, ride – say no more), clip-in shoes (to help you pedal the area boasts outback biking along three 4x4 routes effi ciently), a hydration pack (to let you drink on the and a dedicated MTB trail. Sand, rock, thorns and move) and gloves (to protect your hands when you take calf-crunching climbs are part of the deal along this a tumble). And you better believe it, you will fall, and spectacular canyon carved by the Molopo River. Maps probably sooner rather than later! are available from the information offi ce. October 2009 » juice 53 AeO`bPS`UW\bVS TRAVEL ESabS`\1O^S 3) The urban jungle Based in Gauteng? There’s a stack of trails right in your back yard. Groenkloof Nature Reserve (012 440 8316 or www.tshwane.gov.za) This piece of paradise is located right on the edge of Pretoria’s urban spread, and with 20 to 30km of gravel road and singletrack looping through the thorny savannah, you’re guaranteed a great ride. To get there, follow the Pretoria East off-ramp to the Fountains Circle and then look for the entrance gates. Wildlife abounds and although the ride isn’t overly technical, there are more than enough rocks, corrugations and river crossings to keep you on your toes. Lanseria Loop This one is near Kareebosrand, and is easy enough to reach if you avoid the rush-hour traffic. Follow the N1/N14 highway and turn onto the R512 to Lanseria – secure parking is available at the airport. There is 32km- plus of gravel riding here, but remember that this is a conservancy. And avoid too much contact with the water when you cross the Jukskei River, as the e. coli count is rather high … From barn- storming fence ramps and wooden bridges to the sweetest singletrack — the ride of your @SR6WZZW\bVS 1O^S>S\W\acZO life awaits 4) The Winelands Dramatic mountains, undulating vineyards … It can only be the Cape. Lebanon MTB Trails (Oak Lane Cottages. 021 849 8864 or www.oaklane.co.za) This Grabouw venue boasts top riding on a series of trails. To get there, turn off the N2 into The Valley and follow the signs to Oak Lane. The route combines a selection of jeep and singletrack in the Elgin Valley, with four exciting trail options. Routes are well signposted and colour-coded to indicate easy, intermediate and technical options. Permits and maps available at the start. Oak Valley (021 859 2510 or www.oakvalley.co.za) This rates as a firm favourite, from barn-storming fence ramps and wooden bridges to the sweetest singletrack on the planet – the ride of your life awaits. Turn left off the N2 at Peregrine Farm Stall (Elgin), then right onto the R321 (Villiersdorp), and right again onto the tar road past Elgin Station to the main entrance of Oak Valley. >6=B=5@/>6G(8/1?C3A;/@/7A Want to ride but not sure where to start? Check out www.mtbroutes.co.za. October 2009 » juice 55 SERVICE DIRECTORY For the best panini outside Italy!! For excellent coffees, all from 100% Arabica espresso beans. For our great Pastas & homemade Lasagne, tastefull salads Alfred Mall, & delicious pizzas! V&A Waterfront, CT We always give you high quality and value for money because... 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Let’s hope Eskom hangs in there. I’m often asked questions about When her fl edgling comedian brother arrived my career, my ability, my “this and my that”. No wonder starry-eyed and carless in the big city, she took on people describe me as “self-involved”. If I think back, the job of ferrying me to gigs, often two a night, though, my family is to blame. Without knowing it, at dodgy pubs and after a full day of studies. they gave me a royal pedigree for a life in comedy. She sat for countless nights watching me battle My earliest memories include watching a pirated tough odds and faithfully taking notes on each and VHS copy of Monty Python and the Holy Grail – then every gag until we got them right. I’ll never forget we came to SA and I remember watching a man in fi nally making the money to move us into an empty a black hat on TV waving his fi nger. I only realised Art Deco fl at in Killarney – we had no lounge furniture, years later that there were two men in black hats just two beds and a computer … What kings of the – one the president and one a satirist whom I began world we were. Now Dani is a name in her chosen to emulate while his videos played in our lounge. My fi eld, having won awards in New York and Dublin fi rst hero was Pieter-Dirk Uys – he remains in my for her brilliant radio work, much of it funny. personal pantheon, just to the left of Mark Banks. My brother once, having just landed from working The parents fed us a diet of sophisticated humour. in Dublin, heard that I had lost my entire life Mum always loved the candid-camera sketches, savings by moving to Cape Town and mounting a where real-life confusion and confrontation spectacularly unsuccessful one-man show. Without became one of our favourite reasons to double blinking, he got on a Greyhound bus in Durban and over. How right she was – we need the red- drove through the night, bringing with him some nosed clowns as much as the aloof white faces. borrowed money to fuel our drive back to Durban, The sum of them makes for great comedy. where the family never said “we told you so” – they I keep a picture of my mother’s father on just provided a shoulder and a bed until I could work my desk – he is dressed as his alter ego, the robust my way back onto the circuit and start again. Japie Die Hanswors – his comedy came out between Now, at the age of 40, my brother is going into the stints as a panel beater, gold miner and professional ministry – not something you’d think a brother of mine wrestler, all while carting a wife and four kids would do, but a calling I respect him for answering, around the country to follow work, and often putting and I feel proud to witness. God needs good guys. the children on stage to sing for their supper. Oupa did comedy to lighten a heavy life – something I believe separates brilliant work from safe, pedestrian humour. Comedy belongs to the people who I lost my entire life savings need it most. Dad is an intellectual, a writer who by moving to Cape Town and traded his pen for a family decades ago – but he still has the fi re inside. He’s also a gifted joke mounting a spectacularly teller, often bringing the dinner party to tears. unsuccessful one-man show I’ve always admired the skill of great storytellers. At a young age I found some unsigned manuscripts of Dad’s work – I remember asking my mother how we Then there’s my life partner, the lady who knows managed to get hold of Roald Dahl texts. The stories who I really am and is OK with that. She doesn’t were dark and funny and the turn of phrase was deft. mind the travelling, the absent-mindedness and Few people know that my sister began her the days when I can’t see through the wall of ideas Johannesburg life as a copy-writing student. – she isn’t scared to tell me the truth about my work, and throws gauntlets as good as she gets. Comedian, TV presenter, artist and fi lm producer, My daughter is a conscious little soul; she asks me fearless and searching questions and shines John is also the only local comedian to have been brighter than any kid I know, reminding me that invited to Montreal’s Just for Laughs festival there are no gifts more profound than being a three times. Catch him on East Coast Radio conduit for another life. Then there are you guys, every Monday night from 10pm to midnight. the audience – who complete my equation and make up the balance of my South Africa. 64 juice « October 2009