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‘Sophiatown’ comes to the State Theatre – page 4
Blues man tunes his sound – page 6
- Page 8 ‘The Jungle Book’ gets a cinematic makeover
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2 The Next 48hOURS www.48hours.co.za 14 April - 20 April 2016 The Next 48hOURS • What’s Hot Travelling & Living with the stars In this regular column, we chat to helps, but mostly it comes down to What is your speciality in the kitch- some of SA’s premier personalities research. Find out what’s out there en? about their travel experiences and (using the Google) and go do what I make a pretty mean bolognaise. favourite local pastimes and haunts. interests you. This week we catch up with ALASTAIR Describe your ideal night in, and THOMAS, lead singer of Joburg- Flying – love it, or hate it? out. based indie rock band, Shortstraw. Tolerate it. Sleeping pills are your In: Mooching with boo and my pups The group will light up Arcade Em- friend. on the couch with a lekker scary pire in Pretoria along with Al Bairre movie and one of those nacho piz- and December Streets on Friday, What has been your favourite cui- zas. April 15, as part of Euro Safari. sine that you have discovered on Out: Watching bands at a not-too- your travels? crowded venue with good pals. Must What is your favourite travel desti- The best chicken wings in the world have: enough barmen, tequila special nation, and why? Shortstraw, with Alastair Thomas far right are in Japan at a restaurant called and a pool/foosball table. This’ll be different for each of us, but Yamachan. Fact. personally anywhere with a beach What makes life worth living? chair and an excessive cocktail is a You’ve got exactly R48 in your wal- Making people happy. And dogs. win for me. watch my favourite band at the time, climated? let. Where do you go for lunch in so it was real special. Can’t remember Find the nearest pub. Jozi, and what do you have? * Keep up with Shortstraw via Twit- What was your first international much else for some reason, though. Hectic. Probably Wits campus at ter: @shortstrawband trip, and what do you remember What for you is usually the best the canteen. You could get like five Or visit shortstraw.co.za. most vividly about the experience? What is the first thing you usually way to soak up the culture you’re meals for that. Otherwise come to my Book for Euro Safari at www.ticibox. My first international trip was to Am- do when you arrive at your desti- in? house and I’ll make you a sarmie and com. sterdam when I was 22. I went to go nation and you’re trying to get ac- Getting to know a few locals always we can spend the R48 on some beers.
Comedy stylings you can Banks on at Montecasino
omics Choice Awards Life- how to raise and train your very own need new glasses to read the classi- Complete the following: Favourite time Achiever Recipient Mark member of parliament. fieds. movie; book; music album; song; Banks will blaze back onto John Vlismas, Creative Director midnight snack; holiday destina- the stage with his critically of Whacked: Special Project, refers What is Mark Banks like to hang out tion; lunch spot. Cacclaimed revue ‘Banksrupt!’, show- to Banks as a pioneer of the sketch with when he’s not in “performance Movie: ‘Marathon Man’ with Dustin ing at Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino format. “Mark’s’ sketch work in the mode”? Hoffman. Theatre and Studio from April 18 to 1980s was edgy, theatrical, subver- Truly very boring. A lot of people Book: 101 uses for a lost Dutch May 29. Mixing up-to-the-minute sive and very inventive. When I saw who don’t know what I do think I Tourist. stand-up with Banks’s invented zany him for the first time in the Playhouse work in the Koeberg Nuclear power Music album: Songs for amputation, characters, video, visual effects and Studio it was a powerful moment for plant publicity department for spe- or music to have it off by. comedy sketches, ‘Banksrupt!’ deliv- me, because I suddenly knew clearly cial events. Song: On the ‘Sunny Side of the ers a quick-fire, laugh a minute, rip- what I wanted to do”. Street’ by The Benny Goodman Sex- roaring one man show from a sea- He continues to explain that What do you contemplate whenever tet. soned comedy legend who is at the Banks is the quintessential jester, an you’re alone at night, illuminated by Midnight snack: Avocado pear and top of his game. As Peter Feldman anarchist with intellect and insight, candlelight? Marmite toast with soft boiled egg noted in his The Next 48hOURS re- putting comedy and discomfort right The Meaning of Laugh. while waiting for the chops to grill. view when the show ran in Sandton next to each other. Holiday destination: New York City. last year, “nothing escapes this co- Any pet peeves? median’s eagle eye.” The Next 48hOURS touched base People who drive slowly in the fast Who are your comedy heroes? Banks explains that the title with Banks to get more of a lane. People who show you things Buffoons in power. Tommy Cooper ‘Banksrupt!’ is about where we are sense of this singular comedian’s on their phones. Dentists with very (the British prop comedian and ma- as a nation – financially, morally, worldview. hairy noses. People who tell you how gician). and mentally broke – and he duly to braai at a braai. Stupid tourists. sketches out the villains behind this When did it first become apparent Estate agents that stalk you on the How universal do you think South sorry state in which the country finds to you that you could make people phone. People who don’t return calls. African comedy is? itself, obviously all tongue-in-cheek laugh, and how soon after that did Paying for plastic carrier bags. Me- Completely universal. Don’t forget, to keep it humorous and interesting. you realise you could actually turn teorites. Pencil sharpeners we had in most South Africans live in the world Audiences will meet characters your talent into a career? school with the wind handle. Blue and they have taken their “humour” and situations from everyday life in I say this modestly, but I think from Stilton cheese. Soggy sandwiches. with them. I heard “Wynberg!” being South Africa: from classically trained birth. I can never remember a mo- People who say “when I was your screamed in Istanbul by a mini-bus car guards, to a beginner’s guide to ment in my life where I wasn’t do- age.” Enamel paint. Fountains that taxi driver once. protesting performed by the Jewish ing something “stupid”. If you can don’t work. Cat burglars. Very fat Women’s Guild of Yemen; from the do that and get paid for it... I keep pug dogs. These are just a few. I hope * Book at Computicket. world’s first news reader mugging, to meaning to try and find a job, but I Mark Banks to enlarge in our next interview.
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14 April - 20 April 2016 www.48hours.co.za The Next 48hOURS 3 The Next 48hOURS • Theatre Buzz Passion the driver behind tenacious, Naledi nominated directors
By Peter Feldman Stead said it was always very music to relax - usually classical and gratifying to have one’s work ac- opera. Hardly ever musicals!” wo prominent Durban stage knowledged, and he was glad that Talking about the state of South directors have been nomi- the Naledi’s had introduced the new African theatre, Stead said the phrase nated for prestigious Naledi category for Director of Musical The- “the theatre industry” makes him Theatre Awards, which takes atre. “This is usually treated as a bit giggle. “We do not have an industry. Tplace at the Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef of a Cinderella in the industry, when Not in comparison with the UK, USA, City, on Tuesday, April 19. it is actually the backbone, and forms Europe or even Australia. We have a They are Steven Stead and Caro- most of our bread and butter.” cottage industry. It is home-made, line Smart, both of whom over the Asked to describe the challenges and well-meaning, and passionate. years have made invaluable contri- he and KickstArt faced with these But it isn’t sustained by audience in- butions to the KwaZulu-Natal arts productions, he said: “They were both terest, or by state funding. It exists scene. productions we had done previously solely because of the passion and will Stead is nominated for his direc- in Durban, albeit with different casts of a few individuals. tion and production of the Sondheim (they produced ‘Little Shop’ in 2009, “It is possible to make a living musical ‘Sweeney Todd’ and revival and ‘Sweeney’ in 2014), so most of from the theatre in this country if you of ‘Little Shop of Horrors’, while the teething problems were already are tenacious and resourceful, and Smart is nominated for her direction ironed out. It is always a challenge passionate. But it is not the norm. of the original new South African doing a musical with backing tracks, Contrary to popular belief, no one play about Cecil John Rhodes, ‘Hin- but it is sadly an economic necessity ‘makes a fortune from the theatre’. terland’. Steven Stead with the set model of ‘Sweeney Todd’ these days. So I was very fortunate And no-one should be encouraged to Now in its 12th year, the Naledi to have Justin Southey and Rowan go into ‘the Industry’ as a career, be- Theatre Awards reflect the vibrant Bakker on board respectively with live cause it doesn’t exist. In this country, and diverse nature of the South Af- bands and talented musicians.” people go into the theatre because it rican theatrical landscape as it exists Stead said he was working on is all they can imagine doing and all today. These are regarded by many as ‘Hinterland’ started its main jour- almost making one believe that the some exciting productions for the they want to do. This makes the state the premiere awards for theatre ex- ney with rehearsals in Durban after working relationship between Cecil rest of the year, including ‘Shrek, the of the art very vital, very passionate, cellence in South Africa. it won three awards at the 2012 John Rhodes and Sol Plaatjie actu- Musical’ for Gold Reef City later this but also a bit mad. But heck, the gap Caroline Smart said she was “over PANSA/NLDTF Playwriting Festival ally happened.” year. between genius and madness is just the moon” at being nominated for - since then it has appeared at the Asked her thoughts on the state When away from the theatre, a skip to the left!” ‘Hinterland’, a play about a truly National Arts Festival twice and at of South African theatre, Smart re- Stead loves the beach at the bottom controversial and very current sub- the Auto & General Theatre on the plied: “These are interesting times of his garden in Durban, though he * The Naledi Theatre Awards event ject. Square. It is going to Artscape later indeed and I am always impressed admits he seldom gets there. “I love is open to the public. Booking is at “I feel incredibly honoured to be on this year. I admire Duncan Buwal- by the tenacity and dedication of reading good books on my beach, Computicket. Tickets are R350 (R200 nominated for a Naledi Award - par- da’s command of dramatic text and performing artists and their determi- but it is an idyll that I do very seldom, for pensioners and students) and ticularly to be on the same list as his use of humour. Also his bold idea nation to make it work, even in this but the idea of it gets me through a include the pre-show cocktail party such prestigious directors.” of taking a “what if” situation and difficult economic climate.” lot of stressful times. I also listen to and wine. Relive the era of old-style ‘Sneeuwitjie’ pantomime to feature showbiz heavy hitters
‘Sophiatown’ in Pretoria “Skin white as snow, lips red as body the evil Queen as never seen blood, and hair black as ebony…” before, and Reynard Slabbert will These words strike a chord with take the leap from TV to join them almost every lover of fairy tales the as the knightly Prince. Comedy fa- world over. They will recognise it vourites Tiaan Rautenbach as Snow coming from one of the world’s most White’s Nanny and Clint Lesch as the famous and beloved fantastical tales Head of Palace staff will add spar- - ‘Snow White’. kling wit to proceedings. Now fans of the classic Grimm In charge of weaving the magic Brothers story can look forward to a and music is Director Weslee Lauder brand new Afrikaans pantomime ad- and Musical Director Heidi Edel- aptation coming their way. Coming ing, under the banner of Add-Life to life on stage at Emperors Palace Productions, whose other hit shows from May 6 to June 12 - on the back include ‘Ester’, ‘Liefling’, ‘From the of the successful ‘Aspoestertjie’ (Cin- Footlights’, and off course ‘Aspoes- derella) - ‘Sneeuwitjie’ (Snow White) tertjie’. enacts the age-old challenge, “Mir- ror, mirror on the wall, who is the * Tickets are priced from R150 fairest of them all?” per person and can be purchased The production boasts big names through the Emperors Palace Box The 1970s classic musical will come to life in the South African entertainment Office on 011 928 1297/1213; or by industry, both on and off the stage. visiting www.emperorspalace.com or Opposite the evergreen Nadine as www.computicket.com. ‘Sophiatown’, which finishes its run writers, journalists and politicians phiatown, or Kofifi as it was fondly Snow White, Angela Kilian will em- at the Market Theatre on Sunday, as urban African culture fomented known. “We wanted it to be serious April 17, is moving to the SA State here during the repressive 1940s but not solemn,” says Purkey. Theatre in Pretoria from April 20 to and 1950s. Despite the violence and pov- May 21. The musical is an imaginative erty, Sophiatown was a legendary This lively musical, which re- reconstruction of an extraordinary black cultural hub and the epicen- kindles the life and vibrancy of old- story of journalists who set up a tre of politics, jazz and blues. It style Sophiatown, has been revived house together and advertised for symbolised a society that allowed with a new, young cast under the another housemate to come and a freedom of action, association experienced eye of director Malcolm live with them. and expression, where people lived Purkey to delight today’s audiences Despite the apartheid legislation together in harmony, undivided by with its timeless music. of those days, they managed to ob- race or colour. ‘Sophiatown’ came to be known tain permission for a white Jewish The very existence of Sophia- as the “Chicago of South Africa”, woman to move in. This character town as a “mixed” surburb was in and a place where shebeen queens, was Ruth Golden from Yeoville, who direct contradiction to the apartheid gangsters, politicians and black and turned up with a suitcase on the policy of geographically separating white “Bohemians” rubbed shoul- doorstep of the explosive journalist people according to their colour. ders and traded drinks in a heady Jakes’ Sophiatown residence. The Its heyday finally ended when the atmosphere fizzing with music, style challenge was integration. authorities deliberately tore the area and rebellion. This vibrant commu- The play is interspersed through- apart. nity produced some of South Afri- out with capella harmony and origi- ca’s most famous musicians, artists, nal songs from the period about So- * Book at Computicket. Angela Kilian, Nadine & Reynard Slabbert all star in ‘Sneeuwitjie’
4 The Next 48hOURS www.48hours.co.za 14 April - 20 April 2016 The Next 48hOURS • Entertainment Guide How healthy is your pessimism?
“But, God you are so cynical most of the example? ism and “fake” down our throats. She time.” Then, the word came to me – the agreed, reminding me that I just “did it This is someone who has known me word I had been searching for in my again.” Encore for a very long time – something like 26 mind, in those few seconds. And that “Did what again?” I asked. “Become years. That is exactly half my life. Yes, I word was “intention”. I remember my your cynical self,” she replied. And that By Rafiek Mammon am turning 52 next month. And I guess parents teaching us about that word – is when it hit me…I had become a slave, [email protected] “cynicism” comes with the territory of about the importance of it. or at the very least become nearly ob- “getting on”. I always maintained that What are your intentions when you sessed with the world and its uglification as long it is healthy, disparagement it is tackle anything? And if you are un- (is there even such a word?). was going to talk about my annoy- okay. When I said that to her she wanted able to answer with a self- satisfactory I remember the word from one of ance with waiters that ask you: “Ta- to know what I meant by “healthy”. answer – one that speaks to truth and my then favourite films, uttered by Lena ble for one?” whenever I happen to I had to think about my response for integrity, then what you are about to Olin’s character, in a movie called ‘The walk into a restaurant by myself. My a minute. For - although I had used this tackle, or say will be unhealthy. Unbearable Lightness of Being’. Iresponse is usually: “Thanks for asking, “healthy cynicism” glibly for as long as And when I answered I used the word And I wonder if this “uglification” but rather wait until I tell you how many I can remember - I never really thought “consciousness”. The “healthy” part of is indeed happening, or is it only hap- people I shall need a table for, please.” about what I meant by it; until now. my cynicism refers to the conscious- pening in my head? Am I on my way When we are two people and they do At first I thought of throwing the ness of the moment, of the content; of to becoming a bitter old fool, or are my the: “Table for two?” question, I would question right back at her, by asking her my responsibility as a writer, and more comments just innocuous mutterings say: “No, table for one. He usually sits what she meant by the word “cynicism” importantly to the intention of what I and observations? on my head!” I wish it were original, but but even before I could, she also used mean. The bottom line is this: irrespective alas, I heard it in a film somewhere... “pessimism”. And, I also thought: would And it is so appreciated that I am the of where it is happening, the fact that
The Guide usually it goes over their heads and I am throwing the question back at her not one afforded the opportunity to share it is in my consciousness and in many sure I am the one whose food they spit just be a stalling tactic, only because my thoughts with the world – some- other people’s (who read my work and on before serving… I am unsure of how to respond to her thing that many others would love to who share their thoughts) means that it Your guide to Allow me to share a part of an edify- question? And I thought of the many do – and now can, with blogs etc. And is real. the best of what ing conversation I had with a friend last times in my life that I did exactly that: although the one is a paid job and the So, here’s to continued healthy doses is happening week. It started with her telling me that buy time in order to first formulate an other may not be, it is still a platform to of cynicism/pessimism/disparagement. in and around she enjoys reading my columns. argument in my mind. express oneself – however cynical those Maybe you haven’t even thought of its Johannesburg. “You say things that many of us want And I thought of how disingenuous expressions might be. name, let alone how much or little it has To list your event, to say, you just add that funny twist or that is. It made me think of my writing. And cynicism should be taken with a affected your utterances. email: say it in a way that people can relate Do I perhaps do that with my writing bag of salt, celebrated even, what with [email protected] to. I like that.” But then she added: as well? Am I doing that right now, for the constant hammering of consumer-
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Rose captures everyday life and the Giselle box of personal belongings, Market Theatre. Cnr Bree and 16 Apr @ 7:15pm The development cup will Road, Midrand. (Tel) 082- idea that South Africans keep Joburg Ballet is starting its which they inherited. The sto- Miriam Makeba Road, New- R120 take place this weekend with 927-9675 doing what they know and season with this amazing pro- ry unfolds under the Baobab town. (Tel) 011-832-1641 Emirates Airline Park. South each team having a develop- hope for the best. duction. It is a moving story of tree, a tree filled with memo- Park Lane, New Doornfon- ment player. This is the first Resting Glitch Face 14 – 30 Apr @ 9am a girl who dies of a broken ries. Tshwane Comedy Nights tein. (Tel) 0800-915-8000 or tournament, with the winning An experimental games party. 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(Tel) 072-350- The Market Theatre. 56 Mar- Shape Parkers Comedy and Jive. the 5th annual Parklife Festi- 0000 Free 4326 geret Mcingana Street, New- SHAPE casts a sharp and sa- Cnr William Nicol Drive and val. The hottest line up of lo- Hirsch’s Meadowdale. 12 town. (Tel) 011-832-1641 tirical eye on the deep differ- Witkoppen Road, Fourways. cal artists this weekend in- 2016 Matric Farewell Showcase Herman Road, Meadowdale. Fin Feather Fur ences and shared experienc- (Tel) 011-511-0081 cluding: Monark, Goodluck, Attentions Matrics, this is the (Tel) 011-657-2400 A unique exhibition that fea- Bohemian Rhapsody es of three South Africans. Just Jinjer, Mi Casa, Jeremy number one stop this week- tures work from local and in- This is not a musical; this isn’t The lives of these very differ- Events Loops and more! end to find everything ‘Matric Art ternational artists dealing with Freddie Mercury’s biography. ent characters converge on 16 Apr @ 10am Farewell” related. From clas- celebrating animals that are Instead the audience are giv- the floor of a Joburg gym. Tshwane Fashion Festival R95 – R395 sic cars to suits and gowns, Jonathan Freemantle traditionally hunted, and chal- en insight into the song ‘Bo- 14 – 16 Apr @ 8pm (Tue – One of the biggest events in Marks Park. Judith Road, Em- you will find it here. He has a love for geology and lenging the idea of the Hunter hemian Rhapsody’ which is Fri) Tshwane takes place this merentia. (Tel) 011-880-2199 16 – 17 Apr @ 10am mountains and this shows in being the champion. shrouded in mystery and hid- R70 weekend in the form of the R100 his works. Jonathan uses 14 Apr - 18 Apr @ 9am den meanings. Theatre on the Square. Cnr Fashion Festival. Attracting Miss Jozi 2016 Auditions Bon Hotel Riviera on Vaal. fresco, oil and tempera paint- Free 14 – 17 Apr @ 8:15pm (Wed Rivonia and West Street, Nel- local and international audi- The contest is held annually Mario Milani Road, Vereenig- ing t capture the beauty of In Toto Gallery. 6 Birdhaven Angela Kilian, Nadine & Reynard Slabbert all star in ‘Sneeuwitjie’
14 April - 20 April 2016 www.48hours.co.za The Next 48hOURS 5 The Next 48hOURS • Entertainment Guide Local guitar legend begins a new musical journey
ver the past two decades the album. “I’ve used over 10 differ- the album is co-written with various in the South African mu- ent guitars, acoustic and electric, to artists, including Hunter Kennedy, sic scene, the name Albert create my own musical soundscape Robin Auld, Simon Orange and Al- Frost has become synony- of sorts,” he says. bert Meintjes, who also co-produced. Omous with talent, hard work, dedi- Lyrical content on ‘The Wake Up’ During April, Frost will launch cation and passion. The energetic ranges from exploring emotions such ‘The Wake Up’ with shows through- performances of this accomplished as fear, confusion and heartbreak to out South Africa with Joubert and guitarist have dazzled audiences notions of family, companionship, Sweetman joining him on stage. and won him industry respect, as he acceptance and unconditional love. In his performances, Frost prom- deftly alternates between styles and Recording ‘The Wake Up’ was a ises “diverse material, mostly new, displays his finely tuned skills in a pure labour of love for Frost, who showcased in electric and acoustic way only a seasoned, versatile art- spent 18 months tirelessly craft- set-ups, each with a certain energy”. ist can. ing his soundscape at VH Studios He adds: “‘The Wake Up’ is all In keeping with his reputation in Cape Town. “I managed to make about bringing something fresh to of being one of South Africa’s most an album in my own time instead the show as well as incorporating prolific musicians, this year sees the of rushing it. It took me a year of the concept throughout the perfor- release of his much anticipated third preproduction to find my formula, mance.” solo album, ‘The Wake Up’, which, which I can now use as a basis from according to Frost, signals the “start here on,” says the artist. * ‘The Wake Up’ is available on of a new journey” for him. He says: Frost has worked with big names iTunes, selected music outlets and at “It’s an album that I’ve been think- on the local music scene such as live shows. For album outlet details, ing about for 20 years; all the ex- Arno Carstens, Koos Kombuis, Chris send an email to maggie.nagel@ periences I’ve been gathering finally Chameleon and The Blues Broers, gmail.com. put into music of my own. It’s some- among others, and has either per- Tickets are now on sale at Compu- thing I can be proud of.” formed or toured with major in- ticket for Frost’s April 26 gig in Pre- In a departure from Frost’s blues ternational acts such as Ali Farka toria, at the Atterbury Theatre. roots, ‘The Wake Up’ explores vari- Touré, Finley Quaye, Simple Minds, Frost will grace Jozi on April 27, at ous musical avenues and melds sty- R.E.M. and The Rolling Stones. The Good Luck Bar on 14 Alexander listic elements of the blues, rock, His appreciation for collaboration Street, Ferreirastown. For bookings, psychedelic and African genres to hasn’t faded. On ‘The Wake Up’, he consult Facebook – The Good Luck create something he promises will has worked instrumentally with ac- Bar. surprise and excite his fans. claimed bassist Schalk Joubert and Visit www.albertfrost.com for more Frost explores all aspects of the celebrated drummer Jonno Sweet- information. guitar, across rhythm and leads on man. Most of the lyrical content on Albert Frost
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6 The Next 48hOURS www.48hours.co.za 14 April - 20 April 2016 The Next 48hOURS • Entertainment Guide Parklife Festival in Joburg Acclaimed singer/songwriter Albert Hammond this weekend returns to South Africa
ailed by Scottish singer Donovan as “an enigma”, the legendary singer/ songwriter Albert Ham- mondH brings his ‘Songbook’ tour to Cape Town and Johannesburg this month. The tour begins in Cape Town at Artscape on Thursday, April 14, at 8pm followed by two Johannesburg concerts at Montecasino’s Teatro on April 16 at 8pm and April 17 at 3pm. Perhaps better known for his chart-topping hits, ‘It Never Rains in Southern California’, ‘Free Electric Band’, ‘I’m a Train’ and ‘Peacemak- er’, Hammond is currently touring GoodLuck members Ben Peters, Juliet Harding and Matthew Denmark with his ‘Songbook’ world O’Connell tour. He then performs across Nor- way before arriving in South Africa. Last month, eight shows were pril sees celebrations of the also well-known for featuring on the sold out in Ireland and his German 5th Parklife Festival in Jozi Robin Schulz hit ‘Sun Goes Down’ 2015/2016 concerts are running at taking off in earnest. This and ‘Ain’t Nobody (Loves Me Better)’ almost 100% capacity. Hammond year’s Festival will be taking with Felix Jaehn. Deep House DJ enjoyed enormous success in 2014 Aplace at Marks Park, Orange Road in FlicFlac from Germany; and singer/ when he performed in Potchef- Emmarentia on Saturday, April 16. songwriter James Hersey from Aus- stroom, Johannesburg and Cape The festival will celebrate local tria are also on the bill. Town. Albert Hammond has reportedly sold 360 million records artists as the focus will be on South Parklife will again host artists He has sold 360 million records worldwide African talent. Local acts confirmed from a variety of genres across three worldwide. Artists who have covered are Jeremy Loops, GoodLuck, Des- different stages, including the Elec- Hammond’s tunes since the 1970’s mond & The Tutus, Al Bairre, Majozi, tronic Music Stage while the Food include Elton John, Engelbert Hum- Monark, Mi Casa, Just Jinjer, Josh Village will be offering a range of perdinck, Julio Iglesias, Joe Cocker, out Your Love’. 2008, Hammond was inducted in Wantie, Tresor, Kyle Deutsch & Shek- culinary delights for festival goers. Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Di- In 1988, Albert, along with John the Songwriters Hall of Fame. hinah, Austin Cassim, Mac G, Pop Art onne Warwick, Air Supply, Bonnie Bettis, wrote the theme song for the Live, Vin Deysel and Kyle Watson. * Early Bird Tickets are R295 and on Tyler and k.d. lang. He also wrote Olympic Games in Seoul, Korea. This * Booking is at Computicket. Visit The line-up will also include three sale from breakout.nutickets.co.za. several highly successful and mem- saw ‘One Moment In Time,’ sung www.computicket.com. For more international acts: Jasmine Thomp- Phase 2 tickets will cost R395 while orable songs, including Starship’s by Whitney Houston, at the top of tour information, visit www.cvhen- son from the UK who is dominating final phase tickets will cost R495. For ‘Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now’ and the charts worldwide, and it also terprises.com, orwww.montecasino. radio with the single ‘Fast Car’ and more info, visit parklifefestival.co.za. Chicago’s ‘I Don’t Wanna Live With- won him his first Emmy Award. In com.
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Norwood Rooftop Market Jozi Real Food Market Music Festival. Alexander D-Day Street Party muso’s invited to stage by Blue Note Orchestra Disney’s Aladdin Junior Definitely a stop for nay mar- Support local business in the plays regularly in Europe but Streets are getting closed, Thomas Dancer. They are a South African Jazz The favourite children story is ket lover. Offering arts, crafts, city while enjoying delicious will be in South Africa this live bands are taking over and 16 Apr @ 10am Sextet that has traveled Eu- brought to life on stage at the antiques and collectables. artisan baked goods. weekend with just one perfor- there will be an abundance of Free rope, performing a mix of Peoples Theatre with magnifi- Sun @ 9am Sun @ 10am mance! entertainment for everyone. The Perfect Cup. 54 Tyrone Kwela and African styles of cent sets and beautiful cos- Free Free 17 Apr @ 5pm The Line features the likes of Avenue, Parkview. (Tel) 011- jazz music. tumes. Rooftop of Norwood Mall. Off Northcliff Country Club. 1 Fir R165 – R200 The Sextons, DJ Siya, Them 486-0683 15 Apr @ 8pm 14 Apr – 1 May @ 10:30am Hamlin Street, Norwood. (Tel) Drive, Northcliff, Randburg. Linder Auditorium. 27 St. An- Particles, Late Night Fox and R150 R125 011-728-6640 (Tel) 011-678-3224 drews Road, Parktown. (Tel) more. Dan Patlansky The Orbit Jazz Club. 81 de Peoples Theatre. Cnr Love- 011-717-3007 16 Apr Dan returns in 2016 with an- Korte Street, Braamfontein. day and Hoofd Street, Joburg The Melville Farmers Market Music @ 11am other masterpiece. ‘INTRO (Tel) 011-339-6645 Theatre Complex. (Tel) 011- It’s a smaller market but has Lunch Hour Concerts R140 – R150 VERTIGO’ is the title of Dan 403-1563 big offerings which include Killer Queen Don’t forget to book your seat Crafax. 39 Gwi Gwi Mrwebi Patlansky’s highly anticipated Rocco De Villiers – Amazing Venison, Fruit, Free Range A tribute to one of the most for the lunch hour concerts at Street, Newtown. (Tel) 083- new album set to be released Grace Bounce Inc SA Chicken and Coffee. legendary rock groups of all the Theatre on The Square. 288-0428 March/April in South Africa. Rocco, pianist, plays some of South Africa’s first trampoline Sat @ 9am time. Watch and listen to the 15 Apr @ 1pm / R50 17 Apr @ 6pm the music from his latest al- park is open and waiting for Free 10 piece cast as they take you Theatre on The Square. On Launch Party – Blue Grass Café R175 bum accompanied on stage you to come and jump, dive, Melville Farmers Market. Cnr on a trip down memory lane Nelson Mandela Square, Cnr Featuring 2 great live acoustic Atterbury Theatre. 4 Daventry by Bagpipes, percussion, vio- spin and just have fun. Cater- 7th Avenue and 9th Street, with songs like ‘Bohemian Rivonia and West Street, acts: Westward and Jaryd Street, Lynnwood. (Tel) 012- lin and organ music. ing for various skill levels, kids Melville. (Tel) 011-005-4405 Rhapsody’, ‘We are the Sandton. (Tel) 011-883-8606 Smith. Both played at the re- 471-1700 14 – 17 Apr or all ages can enjoy it includ- champions’ and more. cent SA On tap Beer festival @ 8pm ing grown up kids. They also Rosebank Sunday Market 14 – 17 Apr @ 8pm Albert Hammond earlier this month. Amavevane Performing Arts R120 – R170 do parties and cater for Rosebanks own Rooftop flea R120 – R180 Legendary Grammy Award 16 Apr @ 4pm They perform high energy cul- Pieter Toerien Main Theatre. groups! market with over 400 stalls. Barnyard Theatre, Rivonia. Winning singer and songwrit- R50 tural music and dance. Cnr William Nicol Drive and 10am – 9pm (Mon – Fri) Expect to find African Arts and Cnr Witkoppen and Rivonia er, Alert Hammond will be in Blue Grass Music Café. Cnr 15 Apr @ 7pm Witkoppen Road, Fourways. Bounce Inc. Cnr Woodmead Crafts, International Foods, Roads, Sunninghill. (Tel) 011- Johannesburg this weekend. of Elm and Benoni Road, Be- Free (Tel) 0861-915-8000 and Maxwell Drive, Waterfall clothing and collectables. 467-6983 He is joined on stage by his 4 noni. (Tel) 073-155-8262 Moyo, Melrose Arch. The Lifestyle Centre. (Tel) 011- Sun @ 9am piece band and will present 5 High Street, Melrose. (Tel) Bonfire Hearts 517-2500 Free Tucan Tucan decades of music. Sahara Band 011-684-1477 The show is a great night out The Mall of Rosebank. 20 A South African and Mozam- 16 – 17 Apr @ 8pm (Sat), Let this guitarist and singer for the entire family. Featuring Montecasino Bird Gardens Baker Street, Upper level, biquan band that plays a fu- 3pm (Sun) take you on a journey across Kidz Rock the hits a 10 pieces cast of singers Wander along enchanted Mall of Rosebank. (Tel) 082- sion of different styles from R400 – R700 Africa through music. He per- A tribute to the young music and musicians playing some walkways within magnificent 465-5458 Jazz to Latin and even House Teatro at Montecasino. Cnr forms music from South, East stars that so many kids love. of the greatest hits from the gardens and marvel at a vari- Beats. William Nicol Drive and Wit- and Central Africa. Get to hear music from Justin sixties and seventies. ety of colourful birds, mam- Whole Food Market 16 Apr @ 8:30pm koppen Road, Fourways.(Tel) 17 Apr @ 12:30pm Bieber, Demi Lovato, Selena 14 – 17 Apr @ 8pm (Mon – mals, reptiles and unusual An intimate food market fo- R120 0800-915-8000 Free Gomez, Taylor Swift and Fri), 2pm (Sun) animals from around the cused on delivering quality The Orbit Jazz Club. 81 de Zoo Lake Park. 1 Prince of more. R120 – R180 world. seasonal local grown food. Korte Street, Braamfontein. Soul Tone Band Wales Drive, Parkview. (Tel) 16 Apr @ 2pm Barnyard Theatre, Cresta. 8:30am -5pm (Mon-Fri), Sun @ 9am - 2pm (Tel) 011-339-6645 They play a mix of Jazz and 011-646-0058 R100 Cresta Shopping Centre, 8:30am-6pm (Weekends) Blubird Shopping Centre, Cnr soul with a touch of Reggae. Barnyard Theatre, Cresta. Shop L205, Off Beyers Naude Montecasino. Corner William Athol-Oaklands Road & Fort Alexander Ramm 17 Apr @ 1pm / Free Saturday Jazz Cresta Shopping Centre, Off Drive, Randburg. (Tel) 011- Nicol Drive & Witkoppen Street. He has won first prize in the Moyo, Melrose Arch. Shop 5, Grab a cuppa at The Perfect Beyers naude Drive, Rand- 478-5300 Road, Fourways, (Tel) 011- (Tel) 083-311-4768 Beijing International Competi- The High Street, Melrose. Cup this weekend while enjoy burg. (Tel) 011-478-5300 511-1864 tion and the Russian National (Tel) 01-684-1477 the smooth sounds of local
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looking a highway. The visual effects are Review of the week so effective that people will find it diffi- cult to believe that the impressive jungle FILM: THE JUNGLE BOOK scenery and the talking CGI animals were CAST: NEEL SETHI, BILL MURRAY, BEN KING- all created in the studio. SLEY, IDRIS ELBA, LUPITA NYONG’0, SCAR- An important facet, too, is that direc- LETT JOHANSSON, GIANCARLO ESPOSITO, tor Jon Favreau understands that his tar- CHRISTOPHER WALKEN, GARRY SHANDLING get market is children and the film comes DIRECTOR: JON FAVREAU at a time when there are so many inap- REVIEWER: PETER FELDMAN propriate reboots flooding the landscape. Favreau comes with a noteworthy pedigree and a career highlight has been ‘Iron Man’, where he hit all the marks in the effects department while allowing the film to grow and breathe. His light- isney have taken a brave risk in ness of touch is put to great effect here doing a live-action adaptation as he builds this jungle into the type of of Rudyard Kipling’s ‘The Jun- treacherous and sometimes callous set- gle Book’, one of literature’s ting that an average 10-year-old would Baloo (voice of Bill Murray) and Mowgli (newcomer Neel Sethi) in ‘The mostD iconic works. There have been quite be loathe to leave. Jungle Book’ a few adaptations over the years - but This version cannot match the wool- this new offering gets the thumbs up. ly looseness of Disney’s 1967 animated What’s interesting about this produc- classic, but it succeeds on its own terms. Mowgli hero status and allows its young fire, and demands the boy be surren- Movies tion is that it was filmed in downtown Disney’s treatment, which draws freely actor, Neel Sethi, who makes his screen dered to him. Akela stares down the tiger, Los Angeles in a 12-storey building over- from Kipling’s stories, gives the young debut here, free reign. but the conflict is enough to convince Kipling’s story, ‘Mowgli’s Brothers’, Mowgli to travel with Bagheera to rejoin serves as the film’s starting point and we human civilisation; on their way, Shere Last Week: meet the 10-year-old man-cub deep into Khan springs a surprise attack, and Mow- wolf training. Discovered abandoned in gli flees off into the deep jungle alone. the jungle by the sage black panther Ba- It’s at this stage that familiar plot lines gheera (voiced by Ben Kingsley, all exas- of Disney’s first ‘Jungle Book’ kick in, as perated officiousness), Mowgli has been Mowgli joins forces with an ingratiatingly raised by wolf couple Raksha (Lupita lazy bear, Baloo (Bill Murray) - a relation- Nyong’o) and Akela (Giancarlo Esposito), ship that forms the key to the story. but his development is lagging behind An important aspect of this ‘Jungle ‘10 Cloverfield that of his lupine siblings. Bagheera ad- Book’ is that the mouth movements of Lane’ monishes him for using human “tricks” the animals are made to seem natu- like tool building, instead of learning the ral when they are speaking and are not ways of the pack. cartoonish. Neel Sethi is the only human When a dry season forces predators player and does well. and prey into a brief “water truce”, the Name actors such as Christopher rest of the jungle gets a look at the wolf Walken, as King Louie, Scarlett Johans- pack’s unusual new charge. The despotic son, as Kaa the snake, and the late Garry Bengal tiger Shere Khan (Idris Elba) takes Shandling as Ikki, the skittish porcupine exception, having lost his left eye to an all leave a mark. ‘Eddie The Eagle’ encounter with mankind’s “red flower”, This one ticks all the boxes. Shere Khan (voice of Idris Elba) in ‘The Jungle Book’
FILM: HIGH STRUNG A New York hip hop violinist and blend of their disparate performance CAST: Jane Seymour, Keenan Kampa, Manhattan Conservatory classical arts, they enlist the help of a hip hop Nicholas Galitzine, Sonoya Mizuno dancer meet only to discover a shared group and prepare for a competition DIRECTOR: Michael Damian passion and natural synergy. that could change their lives forever. In an attempt to find the perfect
James Franco and Amber Heard in ‘The Adderall Diaries’
FILM: THE ADDERALL DIARIES cape his personal troubles. His inter- A scene from ‘High Strung’ CAST: Amber Heard, James Franco, est leads him to meet Lana Edmond Ed Harris, Christian Slater, Cyn- (Amber Heard), a reporter who gives thia Nixon him unique access to the case. As FILM: THE FOREST DIRECTOR: Pamela Romanowsky their relationship takes off, Stephen CAST: Natalie Dormer, Taylor Kin- is suddenly thrust back into the past ney, Eoin Macken, Stephanie Vogt, Based on the bestselling memoir when his father (Ed Harris), a cruel Yukiyoshi Ozawa by Stephen Elliott, ‘The Adder- and vindictive man, shows up to DIRECTOR: Jason Zada all Diaries’ is the complex story of challenge the veracity of the memoir how an author’s fascination with a Stephen is writing. An American woman, Sara Price high-profile murder case leads him As Stephen simultaneously delves (Natalie Dormer of ‘Game of Thrones’ to come to terms with his troubled into the details of the murder case fame) leaves her fiancé and travels to past while embarking on a poten- (which turns out to have some un- Japan’s legendary Aokigahara Forest, tially life-changing romance in the expected parallels to his own trou- where authorities believe her trou- present. bled upbringing) and reunites with bled twin sister may have committed James Franco plays Stephen his estranged father, he is forced suicide. She teams up with a reporter Elliot, a once-successful novel- to separate truth from lies and fact and park guide before entering the ist paralyzed by writer’s block and from fiction–ultimately leading him forest, where she retraces her sis- an escalating Adderall dependency, to finally reconcile his past and con- ter’s footsteps only to encounter who becomes obsessed with a high- front his future. tormented spirits and supernatural profile murder case as a way to es- terror. Natalie Dormer in ‘The Forest’
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hat is the difference cause choking problems in little chil- between a peach and a dren, if left unmonitored. Fooding around with nectarine? Well for one the peach has a fuzzy Nectarine & Parma Ham Salad Jenny Morris coatingW on its skin and a nectarine This is a great little salad for any time does not, but guess what: they be- you have nectarines in the house. long to the same family. Yip, they The crunch of the almonds, acidity are almost identical genetically. They of the red onion vinaigrette, sweet- both come in yellow and white va- ness of the nectarines and saltiness rieties and they both come in free of the goat’s cheese and Parma cre- stone, or cling stone varietals. If a ate the perfect flavour combination. recipe calls for nectarines and you Serve with a chilled glass of good can’t find any, you can interchange white wine and enjoy with deserving them with peaches, no problem. friends. They both smell and taste good and that is good enough for me. Ingredients: When choosing a nectarine make • A decent glug of olive oil sure that they are firm to the touch • 2 red onions, finely sliced @jennymorrischef and do not have any bruises or blem- • A big handful of baby spinach ishes. Keep them in a cool place. They • 4 nectarines, pitted and cut into mix together the vinegar, sugar, salt tend to perish very quickly when wedges and pepper, and just before the on- stored in very high temperatures. If • A couple of tablespoons of cider ions are done, stir through the vinai- they are not ripe enough when you vinegar grette and take the pan off the heat. bring them home, keep them in a • A pinch of sugar By now your oven should be at the brown paper bag till they start to • Salt and cracked black pepper perfect temperature, so pop your al- ripen and then keep them chilled. to taste monds onto a baking tray and toast With so many people being al- • A small handful of almond them until golden brown. In the lergic to foods these days, here is a shavings, toasted meantime arrange the baby spinach bit of information you might like to • About half a tube of goat’s and nectarines on a platter and pour know: the pits or seeds of nectarines cheese, crumbled over the warm onions. contain small amounts of cyanogens • A couple of slithers of Parma Grab the (toasted, not burnt) al- which on ingestion may get metabo- Ham, torn monds out of the oven and sprinkle lized to cyanide. over the salad along with the crum- Although rare, excess inadvertent Method: bled goats cheese and Parma ham ingestion of these pits may result in Preheat your oven to 180°C and while shavings. Season to taste and tuck cyanide poisoning. Also, it’s not a that’s on the go, heat up the olive oil in. bad idea to keep an eye on the little in a non-stick pan and fry the on- ones while they are eating a nec- ions until soft (about 10 minutes) Recipe by Justin Bonello Nectarine and Goat Cheese Salad tarine, because these pits may also stirring often. While they are frying,
Top Matric Farewell couture Growing wealth inequality examined in new exhibition collections to grace the catwalk In her latest solo exhibition, ‘Choice. search conducted into the private Click. Bait.’, Carla Busuttil reflects security industry; engaging with on the parallel themes of growing firms, undergoing training regimes, Top designer collections from well the recent 2016 Miss South Africa wealth inequality and informa- and appropriating the real-life vi- known South African fashion hous- finalists. Botha is well known for her tion abundance. Her work is being sual language and marketing mes- es are set to grace the 2016 Matric red carpet designs, evening gowns showcased at the Goodman Gallery sages for their own creation, Mos- Farewell Showcase catwalk at BON and her celebrity wedding gowns and Johannesburg until April 28. quito Lightning. Hotel Riviera on Vaal in Vereeniging has dressed many of South Africa’s Concerned with a global shift to- In addition to present day con- on Saturday and Sunday, April 16 “Who’s Who”, resulting in her win- ward increasing wealth and technol- cerns, Busuttil seeks to explore his- and 17. The event promises to inspire ning numerous fashion awards. ogy-based isolation, Busuttil seeks torical foundations that may serve Matriculants far and wide who are on Conference rooms at the BON to uncover and skewer the historic to expand upon current debate. the hunt for the perfect dress and all Hotel Riviera on Vaal will host an and present day foundations of this Through paintings and film, Busut- the details that go with attending the array of local and regional suppli- observed trend. til directly questions the legacy of highlight of their school year, their ers displaying their wares from dress Taken from one of her paintings, British colonial action in Africa – an Matric Farewell. designers, beauty experts, make- the title ‘Choice. Click. Bait.’ refers unresolved debate, as evidenced Three Elite Designer Fashion up artists, designer shoes, evening to modern methods of delivering recently by the emergence of the Shows will be presented by Armand gowns, suits, cosmetics and luxury and receiving information. With #rhodesmustfall movement. Busut- du Plessis, Mr South Africa 2015, and items such as jewelry and classic cars multiple 24-hour news networks, til states, “My work deals with the coordinated by Stylist and Fashion for hire, all under one roof over one social media, free daily papers, and politics of power. The content of my Director Michael Veldsman. weekend. the infinite expanse of the Internet, work tends to reference historically Veldsman was born in the Vaal Visitors will not only be able to we have almost unlimited access to charged spaces. Issues around race, and moved to the “Big City” to pur- find ideas and inspiration for both information about the world we live gender, status and nationality are sue his passion for fashion 17 years guys and girls, but will also have the in. And each source competes for key to our understanding of how ago, establishing himself in the South opportunity to buy merchandise on our attention. power can be used to shape and African Music, TV and Fashion indus- the spot or use a supplier discount Yet this access does not always control societies.” tries styling countless SA “A” listers voucher for their Matric Farewell af- result in clearer understanding, or Through the use of masks and while working as Head Stylist for the ter the weekend. a more informed outlook. The in- crude, often humorous, imagery, South African Music Awards, Me- teraction between Busuttil’s painted Busuttil seeks to neutralise the char- troFM Awards and Skouspel. * Times for Saturday are from 10am and digital worlds forms the visual acters that appear in her work. This The Showcase will also host two to 9pm and Sunday from 10am to backdrop to much of ‘Choice. Click. process allows for the distortion of Make-over Workshops featuring 5pm. Matric Farewell prizes will be Bait.’. The work ‘Mosquito Light- identity, and the erosion of poten- make-up artists and hair stylists who on offer. South Africa is used as a starting ning – Bad Lady, 2016’ tial sources of classification. will run demonstrations on how to The Elite Designer Fashion Show will point for investigating the impact by Carla Busuttil Busuttil completed her postgrad- create a certain look with make-up start at 11am and at 6.30pm on Sat- of increased global wealth inequal- uate studies at the Royal Academy and how to style your hair for your urday and at 11am on Sunday, with ity. The tendency towards societal Schools, London following a degree Matric Farewell and for the after-par- the Make-over Workshops starting at retreat is explored in an ongoing in fine art at University of Witwa- ty. Renowned international company 3pm on Saturday and Sunday. project realised in collaboration with vice, or totem, reflecting one of tersrand. MUD Make-up will host the first Tickets are limited due to space and fellow artists, Chris Saunders and our most important contemporary She has held solo exhibitions in Make-up Workshop, demonstrating are R100 per person, available from Gary Charles. Modelled around a socioeconomic issues – inequality London, Johannesburg, Cape Town, the correct way to apply make-up Sure Global Travel located at the fictional company, Mosquito Light- and the wealth gap,” says Busut- Milan and Seoul. with step-by-step instructions. BON Hotel Riviera on Vaal on Ma- ning, the work evokes the present- til. The project is represented in the Matriculants and parents will be rio Milani Drive, Vereeniging; or at day obsession with private policing show through installation, replete * The Goodman Gallery is situated treated to fashion shows showcas- the ticket counters on the day of the in South Africa. The project explores with company branding, advertis- on 163 Jan Smuts Ave, Parkwood. ing collections that have only been event. the realities and absurdities related ing, fabricated uniforms, a website, For more information and gallery seen by those attending SA Fashion Contact Sure Global Travel via info@ to an industry many have come to social media, photo, video and a hours, call 011 788 1113; or visit Week, including Anel Botha’s Miss sureglobaltravel.co.za; or on 0861 accept as normal, or everyday. secured area with sentry shed and www.goodman-gallery.com. South Africa collection as worn by 000 748. “I see these companies as a de- boom. The work is a result of re-
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Fooding around with fit your feet perfectly. The shoes are also light-weight, Jenny Morris which means that they move while By RoxyK you walk. They do not cause any Email: [email protected] pressure on the feet, the arch of the feet, the toes or ankles. Both feet fit ost fashionistas thrive snuggly into the cushion inner soles, on looking good, irre- creating a slight arch to support your spective of the conse- heel. quences. With the in- In 2008 the shoes gained influ- dustryM encouraging women to buy ential public support when Oprah six inch stilettos to give you height Winfrey named the footwear as one and to accentuate those calves, more of her summer favourites. Celebrities and more women are buying shoes like Hillary Swank, Heidi Klum and because it is fashionable, rather than Jessica Biel all followed suit and the being on the lookout for comfort. number of people using the footwear The Chinese believe that the feet has grown considerably. Jade John- are the root of the body and they son, an Olympic long jumper suf- should not encounter any strain or fered from plantar fasciitis, which is pain. In 2007, Fitflops were launched a painful condition to the heel, but and offered a scientifically innovative when she tried Fitflops she found way to prevent sore and tired feet. that the pain subsided and it helped It was initially designed as a vanity strengthen the arch of her foot. shoe and many people reported a vast So, are the good? Yes, I tried them improvement to chronic back pain and they are really comfortable - and sore feet. The idea was to cre- maybe the most comfortable I have ate a range of comfy shoes for men ever experienced. What I like about and women that would provide ex- Fitflops is that they are now available tra cushion and flexibility when you in different styles, textures and co- walk, while staying in tune with fash- lours, which enable me to wear these ion and the seasons. They are said to shoes with formal wear, or just plain produce a similar effect to walking casually. They are also comfortable barefoot, only with a degree of shock with socks, stockings or tights and absorption. A biomechanist claimed the padding inside allows for mois- that the shoes caused the body to ture absorption, so one’s feet do not adjust its walk to ensure that the feel sweaty as the day progresses. The knee is correctly aligned. The results slightly elevated soles allow for great were these gorgeous, high-fashion comfort and act as a shock absorber, shoes, which were made from double so it is almost like walking on air. density material that has been ergo- Visit www.fitflops.co.za to find nomically engineered and shaped to stockists in SA. Fitflops are made from double density, ergonomically engineered material Inanda Development Cup Champions Day to bring intercontinental broadens the reach of Polo village to Turffontein The Inanda club is providing oppor- competing successfully in prominent tunities for talented, disadvantaged local tournaments. Can Abashiri be the next Louis the Polo players in South Africa with the “We are incredibly proud to be King? Inanda Development Cup, presented hosting one of South Africa’s most Champions Day at Turffontein, by Land Rover. prestigious tournaments and believe set to take place on Saturday, April The three-day tournament will with events such as these, more of 30, will play host to the third leg be held at the home of Polo – the the country’s young sporting talents of the SA Triple Crown, the Grade Inanda Club, Sandton from April 15 will be encouraged to learn and im- 1 Derby - the race that will decide to 17. The so-called Sport of Kings, prove their own skills and capabili- whether Abashiri can join an elite noted for its grace and glamour, ties,” said Paul Oosthuizen, Inanda group of only two horseracing he- generally requires great wealth to Club General Manager. “The Cup roes to win all three legs of the progress and grow to higher levels. provides a great opportunity to de- Triple Crown, last achieved by the The Inanda Development Cup dispels velop and assist young Polo players phenomenal Louis the King in 2014 this prerequisite by giving up-and- who otherwise would not be able to and before that by Horse Chestnut coming underprivileged talent an afford to compete in the sport.” in 1999. opportunity to play Polo in a profes- Champions Day will also host the sional environment. * Hospitality tickets are available on popular Intercontinental Village, The racing world’s eyes are on Abashiri this month The event is hosted by the Inanda enquiry from Edith Unlimited on which will be showcasing culture, Club which, since its inauguration, 011 783 5887 and public tickets will tradition, community and foods has developed players through a be available at the gate. To find out from around the globe, making for than owners and true horse lovers lion bonus should Abashiri achieve programme of mentorship, key skills more and for ticket bookings visit a great family fun day out. Adriaan and Rika van Vuuren, who this feat. development and continuous sup- www.edithunlimited.co.za. South African horseracing fans stand a chance of earning a R2 mil- When asked what trainer Mike port, resulting in many players now will be glued to their screens and a Azzie thinks of Abashiri’s odds at bumper crowd is expected at Turf- Champions Day, he just says “I’ll let fontein on the Saturday to witness Abashiri do the talking”. what promises to be an exhilarating The interest in Abashiri, a name end to the Triple Crown. Further- which means fearless beauty, is so more, Champions Day also features great that he now has his own Twit- the R4 million Champions Chal- ter following. (Follow Abashiri @ lenge, currently the richest race in Abashiri_horse to monitor his prog- the country. ress and the build up to Champions Join in on April 30 as Turffontein Day.) In a tribute to Abashiri and the will be transformed into a “mecca excitement mounting for Champi- of multiculturalism” with colourful ons Day, the theme and dress code crafts, costumes, live on-stage en- for April 30 will be black and orange tertainment as well as international - Abashiri’s racing colours. cuisine. Champions Day is bound to be * Gates on Saturday, April 30, will one of the most exciting race days open at 11am and entrance is free. this season as Abashiri will give his For more information or bookings, everything to win the Triple Crown, call 011 681 1702; or visit www.it- ‘The Sport of Kings’ is expanding its reach and no one will be more excited Expect a multicultural affair sarush.co.za.
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