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Vodacom winners of the MYSTIC INDIA TICKET GIVEAWAY on Hindvani enjoyed
a world class dance extravaganza at the Durban ICC recently
The principal theatre event of 2016, The Naledi Theatre Awards, was held at
The Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City recently. A star studded evening indeed!
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Travelling & Living with the stars
In this regular column, we chat to
some of SA’s premier personalities
about their travel experiences and
favourite local pastimes and haunts.
This week we catch up with the one,
the only, SIV NGESI.
What is your favourite travel destination, and why?
My favourite travel destination has
to be the city that never sleeps; the
city that was so nice they had to
name it twice; the place that owns
Siv Ngesi…I’m of course talking
about New York City.
It’s absolutely magical and I
won’t even try justify my answer. If
you have been there, you will understand and if you haven’t, get yourself
there so you can understand.
What was your first international
trip, and what do you remember
most vividly about the experience?
My first international trip was to the
UK in 1993. My mom was studying
there and I can still remember experiencing snow for the first time.
Siv Ngesi recently travelled Brazil
Wow, that white stuff is as cold as
my ex.
What is the first thing you usually
do when you arrive at your destination and you’re trying to get acclimated?
First thing I do is put my bags down
and even before I clean up, I walk
and get lost. Getting lost is always
the best way to experience a new
city.
What for you is usually the best
way to soak up the culture you’re
in?
The key to the culture of any place
is the locals. I always make sure I
speak to and befriend as many locals
as possible. If you travel and don’t
interact with the locals, you are seeing and experiencing only the tip of
a gigantic iceberg.
What has been your favourite cuisine that you have discovered on
your travels?
Thai food has knocked all others out
of the park.
What is your speciality in the kitchen?
Take aways. I can cook very well, but
I am too lazy to clean up.
Describe your ideal night in, and
out.
I am a sucker for staying in. Usually
I am in my room naked and watching series, listening to musicals and
ordering take aways while I cuddle
my laptop.
A night out is always amazing with
people I love , no matter what we do.
Flying – love it, or hate it?
Flying is amazing. I am lucky enough
to be able to sleep for hours on
flights.
What makes life worth living?
Knowing that life is all about the
journey and not the destination and
never forgetting that doing what
you love is the key to happiness
and success.
ter. I often find myself struggling to
find the perfect words to convey a
particular meaning or feeling. It can
take me a while to get to the point
and my sentences are long and unexciting, with even clumsy sentence
structures at times.
Then, when I hear people speak
on television – people who only
know English as the language they
grew up with and into, and their
economic use of words and sentence
structures – it amazes me. I watch
interviews with uneducated gangsters in the USA, or children as young
as ten or twelve in the UK, and they
speak better than some of our adults.
Then I hear our folk – even some of
our politicians and other influential
people in top jobs – that cannot
speak English properly. Yet they expect me to take them seriously?
Is there a fundamental flaw when
we force people to express themselves
in a language that is not part of their
fibre? Or, those that in the written
form may not have the proverbial ink
flowing in their veins? This affects
our confidence levels, our readiness
for the job market etc. etc.
I remember when I first sat in a
tutorial at UCT, with my “coloured”
accent, often thinking hard about
how I was going to say what I clearly knew I wanted to say. My white
classmates of course confidently
spoke in tutorials (often offering the
most insipid opinions), but it just
sounded right: much like those loud
Americans, as I found out in later
years when I started travelling internationally.
And it takes a long time to overcome this. It takes longer to learn
some of these language skills, and
even longer to unlearn some of these
intrinsic characteristics that almost
come as part of our DNA.
And I wonder: is it getting better,
or worse? Is my class of 21 students
a true microcosm of where we are at
regarding our linguistic challenges?
How now brown cow?
Encore
By Rafiek Mammon
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J
ust how innate is the language you speak to your being? The very language you
need to try and make others
understand; what it is exactly that
you mean to get across? How much
time have we not wasted in our lives
because of so-called “miscommunication”, or a “lack of understanding” of what someone thought you
meant, versus what you actually
meant? Sometimes it is even costly,
very costly.
I ask this because I realise that to
this day, as a teacher at UCT, I find
first language English speakers still
have a huge head start on non-first
language speakers of English.
My students are currently in the
process of the research presentations
part of the course. This is where they
choose a partner, choose a topic that
I sign off on, do the research and
present it, as a pair, to the rest of
us who stand in judgment of their
work, according to very strict criteria. Quite a daunting experience for
most of them, I know. However, they
are third year students who wish to
pursue a career in Arts Journalism,
therefore it is a necessary evil. And,
in any case, I have done most of
the talking in the first quarter. It is
a breath of fresh air when they take
over the class.
An interesting part of this exercise is how they choose their partners. I have 21 students. Partners are
only chosen towards the end of the
first term – to give them a chance
to get to know one another better,
thus affording them the opportunity
to choose someone with similar in-
terests and possibly a similar sensibly
as theirs. Strange: the pairs are still
either wholly white or wholly black
and the only two Indian/coloured
girls in the class chose to work together. And this happens every year.
There are only two pairs that are
“mixed” – and mainly because on
the day three of the four people in
question were absent and therefore
had to work together.
But I digress. I wanted to talk
about the innate ability to express
oneself in a language…in this case,
English. I myself am a victim of it. I
grew up with both English and Afrikaans (in equal measure) around me:
in my childhood home, and I was
primary schooled in Afrikaans and
my high school education was only
in English. And while this gives one a
good sense of bilingualism, it doesn’t
specialise one as well as speakers of
only one language would be. I don’t
think I am a particularly good writer
or conversationalist for that mat-
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The Next 48hOURS • Whats On
The Playhouse offers a plethora of new theatrical works
• From May 5 to 7, ‘The Cenotaph
of Dan wa Moriri’ can be seen at the
Playhouse Loft Theatre. An original
Wits Theatre production first performed at the So Solo Festival, ‘The
Cenotaph of Dan wa Moriri’ is one of
the productions being presented by
The Playhouse Company as part of its
New Stages season in May.
This unique, collaborative journey
about loss, memory and intimacy
unfolds a personal narrative about a
father-son relationship cut too short.
When Tony Miyambo, who stars in
this one-hander, lost his father, he
struggled to come to terms with the
void that was left in his life.
This highly personal narrative explores themes of relationships, loss
and longing. Written by Tony Miyambo and Gerard Bester, in collaboration with William Harding, directed
Simphiwe Dana will light up
‘Africa Celebrates’
by Gerard Bester and produced by
Gita Pather.
* Public performances: May 6 and 7
at 7.30pm. Tickets are R80 via Computicket.
• On May 7 it is the turn of the ‘Africa
Celebrates’ Concert in the Playhouse
Opera theatre.
In celebration of Africa Month in
May, The Playhouse Company will
host a weekend of visual and performing arts under the themes of
social cohesion and unity in diversity.
After various workshops and other
events to be confirmed, the weekend
will culminate with a star-studded
bang on May 7 with the ‘Africa Celebrates’ Concert featuring South African act, Mi Casa, Tresor, Simphiwe
Dana, DJ Happy Gal, the Burundian
Drummers, and dance group Dance
Movement.
The Concert will be directed by
Aubrey Sekhabi, with musical direction by Victor Masondo. South African Living Legends Don Mattera, Abigail Kubheka, Dorothy Masuka, Theo
Bophela, Samson Mazibuko and Joseph Shabalala will also be honoured
by The Playhouse Company at this
event which will be MC’d by Gcina
Mhlophe and Alex Mthiyane.
* The Concert starts at 7pm. Tickets
are R80 and R100 via Computicket.
• From May 12 to 15, ‘Sean Bovim’s
Romeo’s Kiss’ comes to the Playhouse Drama Theatre.
Choreographed by acclaimed choreographer, Sean Bovim, and featuring the dancers from both the Playhouse Dance Residency and Bovim
Ballet, the production is based on
Take a musical journey “out of
the city and into the country”
Marion Loudon and Dave Monks
‘Sing Country’ is a family show that
promises to take fans of the music
genre “out of the city and into the
country”. So take along your cowboy hats, boots and buckles to the
Rhumbelow Theatre from May 27 to
29 and let Dave Monks and Marion
Loudon transport you to the land of
country music.
The production will showcase
collection of nostalgic and popular
country hits. It will feature covers
from more than 20 different artists,
including Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash,
The Carpenters, Shania Twain, John
Denver and Kenny Rodgers.
Loudon will give voice to songs
like The Carpenters’ worldwide smash
hit, ‘Jambalaya’, and Dolly Pardon’s
evergreen classic, ‘Jolene’.
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Monks will provide guitar and vocals as he glides through songs like
‘Ring of Fire’, ‘The Gambler’, John
Denver’s ‘Country Roads’ and ‘I’m
Gonna be a Country Boy Again’.
Monks and Loudon have performed all over South Africa, including Sun City, Swaziland, Johannesburg and at many corporate events
and festivals. They have also been the
voices behind many radio adverts.
* Tickets are R140 and picnic baskets
are welcome.
Braais will be available as well.
Book at Computicket.
The Rhumbelow Theatre is situated
on 42 Cunningham Rd, off Bartle Rd,
Umbilo Durban.
A scene from ‘Sean Bovim’s
Romeo’s Kiss’
Shakespeare’s age-old story of starcrossed lovers and family feuds in
a fast-paced, fresh and innovative
dance work.
Audiences can expect an unusual
fusion of classical ballet and contemporary dance for which Bovim is well
known, as well as a mixture of neoclassical music and cover versions of
well-known Beatles hits, as well as
from Gwen Stefani, Wet Wet Wet,
Phil Collins, and many more.
‘Sean Bovim’s Romeo’s Kiss’ is set
in the modern era, with Romeo as a
banker and innocent Juliet from a
nouveau riche family.
* Public performances on May 12
and 14 are at 7.30pm, and on May
15 at 2.30pm. Tickets are R120 via
Computicket. Block bookings for 50
or more tickets can be made by calling Dawn on 031 369 9407. Pensions
and students receive a 10% discount.
• From May 12 to 20, The Playhouse
Loft Theatre will then host ‘A Voice I
Cannot Silence’.
This multi-award nominated drama will also form part of The Playhouse Company’s New Stages season.
In ‘A Voice I Cannot Silence’
South African theatre giant Ralph
Lawson plays celebrated South African author, Alan Paton in a play
that movingly and empathetically
examines the life of Paton through
his own words, stories, poems and
autobiographies.
Presented by The Playhouse Company, in association with The National Arts Festival and the South
African State Theatre, the play ex-
plores weighty and often controversial issues such as Paton’s position
within the Liberal Party, his years as
Principal of the Diepkloof Reformatory, his belief in and struggle for human rights, and the complexities of
his personal relationships.
‘A Voice I Cannot Silence’ is written by Lawson and Greg Homann,
directed by Homann, co-produced
by Sue Clarence and stars Lawson,
Clare Mortimer as Paton’s second
wife, Anne, and Menzi Mkhwane as
Sponono, a former Reformatory inmate.
* Preview tickets are R60. Other
nights R100 via Computicket.
Ralph Lawson and Menzi Mkhwane in ‘A Voice I Cannot Silence’
- Photo credit: Sithasolwazi Kentane (CuePix)
Get Wet ‘n Wild with Somizi at uShaka Marine World
Splash out and enjoy an unforgettable day with effervescent ‘Idols
SA’ judge Somizi in partnership with
Gagasi 99.5 FM on Saturday, May
14 at uShaka Marine World’s Wet
‘n Wild.
A colourful veteran of SA showbiz, Somizi has been in the entertainment business for almost 30
years. At 13, he starred in the Broadway musical ‘Sarafina’, travelling the
world for five years. His love for
choreography began with the movie
‘Sarafina’ and continued with work
on Miss South Africa from 1998
– 2008, the Fifa World Cup 2010
opening and closing ceremonies and
the Afcon 2013 opening and closing
ceremonies, amongst others.
He has made his mark on a number of television channels, embraced
the world of comedy and even released two albums, which went on
to win a Metro FM award and a
Chanel O music video award.
Those out for some extra sparkle
can book a VIP package and spend
some quality time with this quintessentially South African personality.
A R2000 VIP package includes an
unforgettable dolphin interaction
with a photographer to capture the
experience, snorkeling and ending
off with a five star luncheon with
Somizi at uShaka’s Cargo Hold. This
special ticket also gets you VIP access that evening.
This VIP package is limited to 16
guests and is sure to be booked out
quickly.
If you’re not part of the glitterati,
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Party with the one, the only, Somizi
there’s still plenty of glitz and glam
with the Splash with the Star Party
hosted by Somizi. The pool party is
set to kick off at 5.30pm at Wet ‘n
Wild and will open with Gagasi 99.5
FM’s DJ Lab and Mario, followed by
DJ Nash as well as headline acts DJ
Shimza and Heavy K.
* Party tickets cost R150 per person
and can be booked online through
uShaka online ticketing.
Contact uShaka Marine World on
0313288000 for more information.
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The Guide
The Next 48hOURS • Entertainment Guide
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THEATRE
Cenotaph of Dan wa Moriri
A moving piece of theatre that
captures the life of a son who
loses his father told in a
unique and intimate way.
5 – 8 May @ 7:30pm
R80
The Playhouse Company.
231 Anton Lambede Street,
Durban. (Tel) 031-369-9555
150 Laughs
Some of Durban’s best comedians gather for a show like
no other, as Durban High
School celebrates its 150th
anniversary.
7 May @ 8pm
R100
Durban High School. 255 St
Thomas Road, Musgrave.
(Tel) 031-277-1500
My Travelling Bag
Unique story telling by Gcina
Mhlope about her travels
around the world. She has
been travelling for more than
33 years and has unique stories and memories to share.
15 May @ 2pm & 6:30pm
R140
Rhumbelow Theatre. 42 Cunningham Road, Umbilo. (Tel)
082-499-8636
Comedy Masterclass
“A Sense of Humour” is the
oldest coping mechanism according to comedian Aaron
MaIlroy. Find out more at his
show of off the wall style comedy.
19 – 31 May @ 7:30pm
R120 – R145
Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre.
Off Mazisi Kunene Road, University of Natal. (Tel) 031-2602296
Barry Hilton – Evolver
He has experienced a huge
career on stage as a comedian, just over 30 years. Get to
find out more about his life,
wives, kids from everybody’s
favourite ‘Cousin’.
12 May @ 8pm
R130
May 2016
Local and international flying aces to buzz Durban with aerial acrobatics
T
he Sky Grand Prix of Aerobatics
will be taking place in Durban
on May 28, at Greyville Racecourse. The Aerobatic flying will
occur over the lush playing greens of
Royal Durban Golf course and will feature ten of the world’s most experienced
pilots swathed in numerous World Titles
and achievements.
Five of the pilots will be South African, who will be coming in from every
corner of the country. The South African
contingent comprises multiple SA champions in various disciplines and categories and who collectively have represented South Africa on numerous occasions
and have flowing accolades, starting
with Nigel Hopkins (Gauteng), Neville
Ferreira (Pretoria), Mark Hensman (Cape
Town), Patrick Davidson (Port Elizabeth)
and Barrie Eeles (Gauteng).
“As a local pilot this is an incredible
opportunity to compete with the world’s
best in home skies with our own machines. Greyville provides an enthralling
amphitheatre for spectators and a thrilling challenge for the pilots. It’s certainly
a first for us as Pilots and for South Afri-
THEATRE
Wild Coast Sun. Off Main Bizana Road, Port Edward. (Tel)
039-305-9111
Funk
12 schools put together this
show which consists of contemporary dance and dance
theatre.
6 – 12 May @ 7:30pm
R70
Hexagon Theatre. Off Golf
Road, Scottsville. (Tel) 033260-5537
A Voice I cannot silence
A moving and empathetic personal examination of life as
portrayed through Alan Paton’s own words, stories, poems, and autobiographies.
12- 15 May @ 7pm (Thur –
Sat), 3pm (Sun)
R60
Playhouse Loft Theatre. 231
Anton Lambede Street, Durban. (Tel) 031-369-9555
Sean Bovims Romeo’s Kiss
Choreographed by the acclaimed Sean Bovim and will
feature dancers from Bovim
ballet and dance with the
Playhouse Dance Residency.
This will be a unique fusion of
ballet and contemporary
dance.
12 – 15 May @ 7:30pm
R120
Playhouse Theatre. 231 Anton lambede Street, Durban.
(Tel) 031-369-9555
Dance Some More
The Floorcraft Dance Studio
will showcase their talent this
May. Expect to see Belly
Dance,
Latin American
Dance, Ballroom and Line
Dance.
21 May @ 3pm & 8pm
R100
iZulu Theatre. 1 Sibaya Drive,
Umhlanga. (Tel) 031-5805000
All girl comedy jam
Mervyn Pillay, Durban’s most
loved entertainer has brought
can Aerobatics,” says Hopkins.
Fellow Gauteng based Pilot Barries
Eeles is looking forward to getting in on
the action “Sky Grand Prix is a showcase
to see the best pilots this country has to
offer going head to head with some of
the world’s best. How awesome to be a
part of that? Personally I can’t wait to
compete at the Sky Grand Prix again.
This is one serious bit of exciting flying at an awesome venue and I hope to
place in the medals this time.”
The South Africans will be joined by
five of the best international aerobatics
pilots in recent history.
Rob Holland (USA) has numerous
titles and is the 2015 World Air games
Freestyle Gold medallist and a five times
US Champion. Rob’s attendance at Sky
Grand Prix is a major boost for the organizers, as he is regarded as a “superstar”
in the Aviation world. “One of my goals
is to take aerobatics to the next level. I
want to push the limits of what can be
done,” comments Holland.
Holland’s impact and influence on the
air show community is undeniable, and
his remarkable skills at the controls of his
THEATRE
together 4 ladies that will have
you in stitches with their
standup comedy and comedy
skits. They come from different careers so each has a
unique style of comedy.
27 May @ 8pm
R120
iZulu Theatre. 1 Sibaya Drive,
Umhlanga. (Tel) 031-5805000
Mystic Twisters
The show stars local female
comedians in a show about
three sisters that delve into
the world of fortune telling.
Production is directed and
written by multi award winning
Clinton Marius.
13 – 15 May @ 7:30pm
R120
iZulu Theatre. 1 Sibaya Drive,
Umhlanga. (Tel) 031-5805000
ART
Helen Martins and the Owl
House
This is a personal view presented by Jannie van
Heerden. Helen is considered
to be a forerunner of SA outsider Art. The paintings in this
exhibition try to capture the
spirit of Helen and her house.
Until 19 May @ 9am
Free
ArtSPACE. 3 Miller Road,
Stamford Hill, Durban City.
(Tel) 031-312-0793
Approach
This exhibition consists of art
that is created by various organizations that capture the
life in various communities.
1 – 8 May @ 9am
Free
KZNSA Gallery. 166 Bulwer
Road, Glenwood. (Tel) 031277-1705
Durban Art Gallery
Now in its 2nd century of existence, the Durban Art Gallery
is home to a diverse collection
of pieces from eThekwini.
ART
They are constantly rotating
displays and exhibit contemporary and historic pieces.
8:30am (Mon – Sat), 11am
(Sun)
Free
Durban Art Gallery. 2nf Floor,
City Hall on Anton Lambede
Street. (Tel) 031-311-2264
The Dodds Gallery
An interesting space that features a new exhibition every 6
weeks. The Gallery has been
around for 14 years and focuses on South African art.
They will also source art for
you and do framing.
9am (Mon – Sat)
Free
The Dodds Gallery. 281
Vause Road, Berea, Durban.
(Tel) 031-220-2041
Elizabeth Gordon Gallery
The gallery displays fine art of
renowned and emerging
South African talents, hosting
exhibitions and providing advice to clients. Mon – Fri @ 9am
Free
120 Florida Road, Durban.
(Tel) 031-303-8133
Tribal Expressions Gallery
The Gallery takes pride in
showcasing work from young
South African artists and assists them in promoting and
developing their work.
Mon – Fri @ 9am
Free
Shop C1 & C2, 1 Bell Street,
uShaka Marine World, Durban. (Tel) 031-337-0377
MARKETS
I Heart Market
The “I Heart Market” offers a
fantastic collection of South
African talent. Here you will
find locals, from designers to
chefs, flaunting their wonderful wares.
7 May @ 9am – 2pm
Free
Imbizo Lawns, Isaiah Mtshan-
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MXS-RH has forged a unique connection
with countless fans the world over.
The other International Pilots competing will be Artur Kielak (Poland),
Mikhail Mamistov (Russia), Gerald Cooper (UK) and French Women’s Champion
Aude Lemortand (France), who is setting
the aerobatic world alight with her flying
and in her Professional life is a Boeing
777 Pilot for Air France.
This event will be held in conjunction
with the Annual Daily News 2000 horse
race. The Daily News 2000 Race meeting commences with the first race off at
1.55pm and entrance to the races will be
free from 1pm.
* Cost to enter Greyville Racecourse on
the day will be R220 for adults and R50
for children under 12. Tickets are on sale
at Computicket.
There is also a VIP Package available
at R600 per person, which entitles the
ticket holder to enjoy this event from the
comfort of the Silver Ring Room. Tickets
for this package can be obtained by contacting Kirsty at the Greyville Convention Three times SA Aerobatic Champion Nigel Hopkins will be in acCentre on 031 309 1430.
tion on the day
MARKETS
gase Road, Moses Mabhida
Stadium, Durban. (Tel) 031303-5719
Twilight Market
The Kloof country club together with Cartel Creative
lab will be hosting a Twilight
market soon. There will be a
variety of artisanal crafts,
sweet treats, leather crafts
and more on offer.
20 May @ 5pm – 9pm
Free
Kloof Country Club. 26 Victory Road, Kloof.
(Tel) 072-368-9139
PMB Night Market
The market takes place once
a month and offers a unique
experience under the stars.
Enjoy some good tasting
food, listen to music or let the
kids play on the jumping castles.
Last Thursday of the month
@ 4:30pm
R50
Cnr Alexandra and College
Road, Pietermaritzburg. (Tel)
074-375-5193
Slow Saturdays Market
Slow down and enjoy a variety of slow cooked foods. The
emphasis is on ‘made from
scratch’ and food that is thoroughly prepared.
Every Saturday @ 10am
Free
8 Morrsion Street, Durban.
(Tel) 082-466-5722
Karkloof Famers Market
The market is a great spot to
get all your fresh produce
which is sourced from producers in the KZN midlands
area. You can also enjoy
breakfast and great premium
coffee here. For the kids
there is a jungle gym, sand pit
and pony rides.
Every Saturday @ 7am
Free
Karkloof Farmers Market. On
Karkloof Road, 2.6km from
Howick. (Tel) 082-851-8649
MARKETS
Car boot & 2nd hand clothing
market
This is one of Durban’s biggest weekly flea markets.
Here you will find a host of
items from beds and bicycles
to plants, tools and even cosmetics. It is the only market
where you can also sell second hand clothing.
Sundays @ 9am
Free (Sellers pay R70)
First Avenue, opposite the
Standard Bank, Greyville.
(Tel) 031-209-4751 or 083300-2999
The Stables Lifestyle Market
A pet friendly family market
that offers a unique shopping
experience. It is a Durban
icon offering visitors a chance
to experience various cultures in one space.
6pm (Wed), 6pm (Fri), 10am
(Sun)
Free
9 Jaco Jackson Drive, Durban. (Tel) 031-312-3058
Bangladesh Market
Just South of the Durban
CBD is a suburb called Westcliff where you can find this
vibrant and colorful market.
Stocked with exotic vegetables, spices, clothing and so
much more.
Saturdays @ 9am
Free
Business Square, Westcliff,
Chatsworth. Durban.
Essenwood Craft Market
Just a short distance from
Musgrave Centre is this interesting spot. Pick up collectables and little treasures, arts
and crafts or just relax in the
tea garden.
Saturday @ 9am
Free
Berea Park. Essenwood
Road, Berea.
(Tel) 031-208-1264
Victoria Street Market
Find Eastern and African
products that include every-
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thing from: tobacco, spices,
sculpture, beads, curios,
brass and sweets but to
name but a few. It is amidst
the hustle and bustle of the
city.
Mon – Sat @ 8am & Sun @
10am
Free
Cnr of Queen and Victoria
Streets, Durban.
(Tel) 031-306-4021
The morning trade market
A space where you can buy
fresh produce and enjoy farm
fresh ingredients.
Sundays @ 8am
Free
15 Station Drive, Durban.
The Golden Hours Family Market
Expect to find 2nd hand
books and various foods or
relax and have massage and
pedicure.
Tea garden and kids playground also available at this
market.
Sundays @ 10am
Free
Cnr Uitsig Road and Radar
Drive. (Tel) 083-262-3693
Shongweni Farmers and Craft
Market
Established in 1998, the market started with just 12 stalls
selling fresh produce. It has
now grown to more than 150
stalls boasting a variety of offerings including biltong,
fresh food and more. Dogs
are welcome.
Saturdays @ 6:30am till
10:30am
Free
Shongweni Market. Cnr Alvestone and Kassier Roads,
Shongweni.
(Tel) 083-777-1674
Uvongo Flea Market
A market that has been
around for the past 19 years
and run by the Rotary Club.
There are around 160 stalls
with everything from fruit and
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Fitness frenzy, ‘The Morning
Rave’ back in Durban
10-piece cast relive the majesty of
Queen at Gateway Barnyard
The cast of ‘Killer Queen’
High energy zip zapping at The Morning Rave
The Morning Rave will be back in Durban with Volume 2 on May 7, starting
at 7am. Picture a gym meets nightclub
meets live music concert meets coffee/
juice/health bar meets the whole family. The day begins with a Yoga session
led by the popular Keri Miller.
This high-powered, energy-infused,
zip-zapping concoction of music, food
and activities is for the whole family.
Volume 2 follows on from the highly
successful first edition in February,
with live music action from Durban’s
very own Vernada Panda and Bhashkar,
MARKETS
vegetables to Clothing and
collectables.
Every Saturday
Free
23 Geneva Drive, Margate.
(Tel) 039-315-7600
Heritage Market
Tuck into delicious breads,
tarts and cheeses while
browsing through this market.
You will also find books,
paintings, rugs and more at
this market.
Last Sunday of each month
@ 9am
Free
9 Old Main Road, Hillcrest,
Natal Midlands. (Tel) 031765-2500
Dargle Valley Market
A great stop for fresh produce
and homemade preserves.
All items come from the Dargle Valley so stock is seasonal and limited but expect the
freshest items. They also
have an annual Pumpkin
growing competition.
First Sunday of the Month @
9am
Free
On Main Road, near Il Postino Restaurant, Dargle, Natal
Midlands. (Tel) 082-831-4092
Events
Discovery East Coast Radio Big
Walk
Get your running shoes ready
for KZN’s biggest walking
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ravers can get involved in the dance fitness frenzy.
There will be activities for the little ones with Yoga-Kidz to improve
strength and mind focus through explorative and imaginative play, and Impact Kids with their children`s fitness
routine. Firebird Coffee Works will provide the coffees. It all takes place at
The Plant, 5 Station Drive, Durban.
* Visit www.morningrave.co.za for
more information. Tickets are R100 via
Computicket.
Events
event. Bring along the family
for the 5km or if you a little
braver, there is 10km, 15km
and 20km route as well. A really fun and healthy day out in
Durban’s natural beauty.
22 May @ 7am
R71.50 – R88
Ushaka Marine World. 1 Bell
Street, Durban Point. (Tel)
031-570-9495
2016 Comrades Marathon –
Nedbank Green Mile
Cheer the runners on as they
take part in the 91st Comrades Marathon. This is the
only official spectator zone en
route.
29 May @ 8am
Free
755 Old Main Road, Cowies
Hill, Durban. (Tel) 033-8978650
Moonstomp
Be a part of the magical experience that aims to create a
playground for music, art,
dance and performance. 2
stages and a hot line up of
trance, Neuralnauts and Intergalactic Psynauts.
21 – 22 May @ 10am
R205 – R250
Torwoodlea Lodge. R33, New
Hanover,
Kwa-Zulu-Natal.
(Tel) 033-640-0124
Indaba
One of the biggest tourism
marketing events takes place
this month. A perfect space to
Events
learn more about destinations, travel packages and
associations.
7 – 9 May @ 9am
Free Registration
Durban ICC. 45 Bram Fischer
Road, CBD. (Tel) 031-3601000
Zakifo Music Festival
This is a premier music festival featuring local and international artists on one stage.
Including the Rudimentals,
Common Creative’s and aKING.
27 – 28 May @ 4pm
R200 – R600
Natal Command. 191 Snell
Parade, Durban. (Tel) 031332-0119
The Bird Cage
An exclusive day for ladies at
the Greyville Racecourse.
Relax while enjoying cocktail
snacks, having your nails
done or getting a makeup
demonstration.
28 May @ 2pm
R250
The Classic Room. 150 Avondale Road, Greyville. (Tel)
031-314-1651
Whisky Live 2016
Get to smell, taste and savour
the rich flavours of single malt
scotch blends, Bourbon to
Irish. All with the expert guidance from knowledgeable
whisky experts.
12 – 14 May @ 6:30pm
A
tribute to Queen, the famous British rock band
known for their music
style which combines hard
rock, massed vocal harmonies and
overdubbed guitar work, catchy
pop melodies, surreal humour
and flamboyant theatrical performances, is currently running at the
Barnyard Theatre Gateway until
May 29.
‘Killer Queen’ features a
10-piece cast who will attempt to
capture all these elements. The cast
perform a special tribute to this
brilliant album with songs includ-
Events
R105 – R190
Suncoast Casino. On Suncoast Boulevard, Marine Parade. (Tel) 031-328-3000
Patrick Holford Health Seminar
He is one of the world’s leading nutrition experts and will
be presenting in depth seminars on health and wellbeing
at the Botanical gardens this
May.
11 May @ 2pm
R320
Durban Botanic Gardens. 9A
John Zikhale Road, Greyville.
(Tel) 081-522-8303
Cell C Sharks vs Hurricanes
A classic match between two
great teams, part of the Vodacom Super Rugby series.
7 May @ 3pm / R90 – R120
Growthpoint Kings Park. Off
Isaiah Ntshangase Road,
Durban CBD. (Tel) 0800-9158000
Music
Put a Swing on it
Get ready for a musical treat
at the Rhumbelow with the
Jazz Cats. Featuring Chloe
Clark on vocals, Burton
Naidoo on piano, Ildo Nandje
on bass and Sidney Rash on
percussion.
20 – 22 May @ 8pm
R140
Rhumbelow Theatre. 5 Alan
Paton Avenue, Pietermaritzburg. (Tel) 082-499-8636
www.48hours.co.za
ing ‘Love of My Life’, ‘You’re my
Best Friend’, ‘Death on Two Legs’
and ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, before
moving on to more anthemic rock
songs from the seventies, including
‘Somebody to Love’, ‘Don’t Stop
Me Now’, ‘We Will Rock You’ and
‘We Are The Champions’.
The show also pays tribute to
Freddie Mercury’s solo career that
included hit songs such as ‘The
Great Pretender’ and ‘Barcelona’.
Queen were well known for
their variety of musical styles from
funk, pop, hard rock and synth pop
to progressive rock.
Music
Cat Simoni
With her golden voice and
high energy performance
style, Cat Simoni will perform
some of her favourite Rock
Classics.
6 – 8 May @ 8pm (Fri – Sat)
R140
Rhumbelow Theatre. 42 Cunningham Road, Umbilo. (Tel)
031-205-7602
Killer Queen
Killer Queen is a tribute to
one of the greatest rock
groups of all time ‘Queen’.
The 10 piece cast will bring
back memories as they sing
Queen classics like ‘We will
Rock you’ and ‘ We are the
Champions’.
1 – 29 May @ 8pm (Tue-Sat),
2pm (Sun)
R110 – R155
Barnyard Theatre. Gateway
Theatre of Shopping, Palm
Boulevard, Umhlanga Rocks.
(Tel) 031-566-3045
Sing Country
Get transported to the land of
country music with Dave
Monks and Marion Loudon.
The Show will feature a host
of popular country songs,
medleys and more.
27 – 29 May
@ 8pm (Fri-Sat)
R140
Rhumbelow Theatre. 42 Cunningham Road, Umbilo.
(Tel) 031-205-7602
Killer Queen covers all these
styles of music with songs like ‘The
Show Must Go On’, ‘Another One
Bites the Dust’, ‘Who Wants to Live
Forever’, ‘Radio Ga Ga’, ‘A Kind
of Magic’, ‘Innuendo’ and many
more.
* Show times are at 8pm from
Tuesdays to Saturdays; and at 2pm
on Sundays.
Tickets range in price from R110 to
R155.
For more information and for
bookings, call 031 566 3045; or
visit www.barnyardtheatre.co.za.
Music
Umhlathuze Music Festival
Establish in 2010, this event
attracts people from as far as
Phongolo and Ulundi. Look
forward to local artists including Emtee, DJ 15 and Kini
Shandu.
1 May @ 1pm
R100
Jabulani Dome. 2 Copper
Drive, kuleka, Empangeni.
(Tel) 0800-915-8000
Vaudou Game
Vandou draws its inspiration
from raw funk and Voodoo.
The band also uses 2 musical
scales in their music that was
derived from traditional Voodoo music.
29 May @ 1pm
R100
The Rainbow Restaurant. 23
Stanfield Lane, Pinetown.
(Tel) 031-702-9161
1 Hit Wonders
We have heard countless one
hit wonders since the development of Rock ‘n Roll. This
show pays tribute to these
songs and more.
31 May – 10 Jul @ 8pm (Tue
– Sat)
R110 – R155
Barnyard Theatre. Gateway
Theatre of Shopping, Palm
Boulevard, Umhlanga Rocks.
(Tel) 031-566-3045
Africa Celebrates Concert
This will be the space to be to
celebrate Africa Month with
Music
Mi Casa, Tresor, Simphiwe
Dana and many more.
7 May @ 7pm
R100
Playhouse Opera Theatre.
231 Anton Lambede Street,
Durban CBD. (Tel) 031-3699555
Celebration Time
Platform Jazz is a group that
plays Jazz and big band
tunes. They pride themselves
on ‘bringing the party’ through
tunes from the Swing Era and
Latin influence too.
2 May @ 2pm & 6:30pm
R140
Rhumbelow Theatre. 5 Alan
Paton Avenue, Pietermaritzburg. (Tel) 082-499-8636
The Morning Rave!
After enjoying a successful
event in February, Volume 2
takes place this May. The
event brings you live music,
dance fitness and even YogaKidz (Special programme just
for children).
7 May @ 7am
R100
The Plant. 5 Station Drive,
Umgeni. (Tel) 0800-915-8000
Nightlife
Origin
The Origin is a popular entertainment venue that is set
across 3 levels. Its boasts 4
dance floors, chill out areas
and a rooftop garden. Music
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Nightlife
selection ranges from electro
to house, soul and funk.
Saturdays @ 8:30pm
Location: 9 Clark Road, Lower Glenwood, Durban.
(Tel) 031-201-9959
The Locker Room
A sports bar that is located
inside the Kings Park Stadium
where the Sharks vs Lions
rugby game will take place
this month. Watch the game
with state of the art lighting
and sound.
9 Apr @ 5pm
R100
Kings Park Stadium. Off Isaiah Ntshangase Road, Durban. (Tel) 031-337-2721
Party with Poppy
Poppy Ntshongwane will be
hosting a party this at Gateway with a lineup of world
class DJ’s. Don’t miss it.
22 Apr @ 7pm
R100
Go Wild, Wave House. 1
Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga
Ridge. (Tel) 031-584-9404 or
0800-915-8000
F-Ink Party
Party up a storm with Durban’s official fire starter for the
season. Great vibes, banging
beats and 1 awesome night.
1 Apr @ 8pm
R100 – R200
Absolute, Florida. 258 Florida
Road, Berea, Durban. (Tel)
082-898-7596
Casa Nostra
A trendy spot that is slowly
becoming Durbans new hottest night spot. Hosting the
best in SA DJ’s and local Radio personalities.
Location: 672 Umgeni Road,
Durban.
Fri – Sun @ 8pm
(Tel) 031-303-8836
Roccabar Night Club
The club boasts 2 dance
floors, VIP area and safe
parking. Music ranges from
popular songs to 80’s and
90’s.
Location: Cnr Ballance Road
and Cobham Grove, Durban.
(Tel) 071-640-6489
Tokio Nightclub
Tokio is a venue for up market
party people, boasting 6 bars
and a Miami Style outdoor
area.
Location: 19 Harvey Road,
Durban.
(Tel) 082-469-6833
Thunder Road Rock Diner
A small restaurant on Florida
Road with a lot of soul. They
host local comedians and
bands on a regular basis.
Food is ‘Tex-Mex’ themed so
expect nachos, chicken wings
and more.
5pm (Tues – Thur), 2pm (FriSat), 3:30pm (Sun)
Location: Florida Road, Morningside.
(Tel) 031-303-3440
Vogue Nightclub
Durban’s hottest Nightclub
Venue bringing you South Africa’s most popular DJ’s.
Tel: +27(0)31 303 8836
May 2016
Nightlife
Location: 672 Umgeni Road,
Durban, Stamford Hill, Durban
Krakatoa Action Bar
The Krakatoa Show Bar is
situated in the main casino
complex and hosts up to 700
guests at a time.
Location: Sibaya Casino &
Entertainment Kingdom 1
Sibaya Drive Umhlanga
Rocks.
(Tel) 031-580-5168/71
Plush Ultra Lounge
When it comes to the “fine
dining” of club culture, give a
warm welcome to Durban’s
first Ultra Lounge.
Location: 47 Intersite Avenue,
Springfield, Durban.
(Tel) 031-263-2578
La Vida Night Club
The focus of the club is to
bring you the hottest music.
Also expect quality service
and a great evening out.
Location: Silver Avenue (between Umgeni & Mathews
Meyiwa - old Stamford Hill)
Stamford Hill. (Tel): 082 893
7596 Billy the Bum’s
Sexy…Sporty…Trendy…
Fresh. If you’re looking for an
insatiable way to spend an
evening and to bump up your
social calendar Billy the
B.U.M’s is the spot to be.
Location: 504 Lilian Ngoyi
Morningside, Durban.
(Tel) 031-303-1988
Kids FUN
Ushaka Sea World
One of thee largest aquariums in the Southern hemisphere. Get to see a variety of
fish and sea life or watch a
Dolphin or Penguin Show.
Mon – Sun @ 9am
R122 – R165
Ushaka Marine World. 1 King
Shaka Avenue, Point, Durban. (Tel) 031-328-8000/8090
Ushaka Wet ‘n Wild
A fresh water world complete
with lazy river and tubes, water slides and pools. Safe
lockers, food shops and picnic spots also available.
Wed – Fri @ 10am & Sat –
Sun @ 9am
R122 – R158
Ushaka Marine World. 1 King
Shaka Avenue, Point, Durban. (Tel) 031-328-8000/8090
KZN Science Centre
An exciting space for kids to
learn the laws or physics
through play and activities.
There are also interactive science workshops and planetarium shows.
Mon – Sun @ 9am
R23 – R30
Gateway Shopping Centre.
Shop E51 Upper Level, Umhlanga Ridge, North Coast.
(Tel) 031-830-5379
Wave House Extreme
There is no shortage of activities at Wave House. Ride artificial waves or ride a Super
Tube. There is also a 4000
square metre skate park to
Kids FUN
play in, designed by 10 time
world champion skater – Tony
Hawk.
Fri – Sun
Session 1 – 9am – 1pm
Session 2 2pm – 6pm
R20 – R120
1 Palm Boulevard, Durban.
Gateway Shopping Centre.
(Tel) 031-584-9415
Jump 4 Joy
Trampoline parks are becoming a popular way to keep fit
and have fun. Jump 4 Joy is
an indoor park that has over
40 interconnected trampolines. Other attractions include; Basket Ball Slam
Dunk, Dodge ball Court and
Foam Pit.
12pm – 8pm (Mon), 9am –
8pm (Tue-Thur), 9am – 6pm
(Sun)
R40 – R80
Unit 4 & 5 Chestnut Industrial
Estate. 122 Brackenhill Road,
Waterfall. (Tel) 031-766-0104
Swat laser tag and paintball
S.W.A.T. Laser Tag Games is
a make believe combat game
that can be enjoyed by all
members of the family. The
environment is safe and great
for parties.
Booking Required.
Off Uitsig Road, Durban
North. (Tel) 076-444-5570
Groovyballs adventure park
This is one of South Africa’s
only Zorbing parks. A Zorb is
an inflatable ball that you
climb into. It gives you the
freedom to roll down hills
tumble with getting hurt. A lot
of fun and an adrenaline rush.
Mon – Sun @ 8am
Lot 152, 70005 Street, Outer
West Durban. (Tel) 084-3303112
Moses Mabhida Stadium Skycar
The Sky Car gives you the
chance to discover Durban
from a 106m-high vantage
point. Look one way and take
in the ocean views as far as
the eye can see, look the other way and you’ll see the city
living for miles.
Mon – Sun @ 9am – 5pm
R30 – R60
Moses Mahbida Stadium. 44
Isaiah Ntshangase Road,
Durban. (Tel) 031-582-8222
Zakifo Musik Festival to bring global
music-makers together
T
he second annual Zakifo
Musik Festival, Durban,
features one of the most
eclectic, multi-genre music
line-ups ever gathered together in
one festival programme, boasting
some of the finest music-makers
from France, Reunion Island, Mozambique, USA, Mali, Ghana, New
Zealand, Australia, Canada and
South Africa. It comes to Durban
at the site of the old Natal Command opposite Battery Beach for
two days only, on May 27 and 28.
Surrounding the festival, there
will be a host of satellite fringe
events, workshops, couch-sessions,
industry engagements and jams,
including a closing concert at the
Rainbow on Sunday, May 29.
This year Zakifo has handpicked an array of global musicmakers to create a watershed programme for Durban. Following on
from the precedent set last year,
the focus on strong female artists
continues at the festival this year –
Zakifo 2016 will be staging some
of the most outspoken, innovative,
boundary-defying women performers active in the global music
industry today, such as: 27 yearold Canadian singer Cold Specks,
whose music has been described
as doom-soul; New Zealand artist Estere Dalton, who has been
compared to the likes of Erykah
Badu and is a songwriter and beatmaker who plays/records a mixture
of bass, synth, drums, guitar, vocal harmonies, keyboard, whistles,
claps and kazoo; genre-shifting
Malian singer/rapper and model
Inna Bocoum, known on stage as
Inna Modja; and Maya Kamaty,
who has been dubbed the new,
hypnotic voice of Reunion’s modern Maloya and Sega traditions.
The members of Songhoy Blues
True to Zakifo’s principle of delivering diverse, multi-cultural and
inter-generational music of quality, they will present Malian rock
band Songhoy Blues, whose documentary ‘They Will Have To Kill
Us First’, premiered at last year’s
Durban International Film Festival
to wide international acclaim and
who have been tearing up music
festival circuits across Europe and
the Americas with their unique
blend of traditional Malian desert
blues and modern rock sounds.
The programme continues with
Kid Francescoli, hailing from Marseilles, France and widely known
for their upbeat pop melodies
and diverse influences. All the way
from Australia, internationally-renowned Queensland roots-reggae
aficionados, Kingfisha, will rock
the house with their world-class
dub reggae. Taking it back to the
island, Reunion’s Loryzine will perform a blend of modern, dynamic
and traditional Maloya with an
urban rhythm; Sauvage is a Parisbased act producing electronic
music largely influenced by Africa
and its many diasporas; Too Many
Zoos is a brass house trio punk
band from New York, famous for
their viral internet video of the
band rocking Times Square Station; while Ti Rat and Rouge will
treat festivalgoers to original Reunion Island reggae.
Zakifo is a member of the
Southern African Music Festival
Circuit (SAMFC): a regional fraternity of music festivals that take
place over the months of May/
June each year as part of the East3
Route, an intergovernmental initiative promoting tourism, arts and
culture development and collaboration between South Africa, Swaziland and Mozambique.
* Tickets available at www.webtickets.co.za.
For more information and the full
programme, visit www.zakifo.com.
Funky Monkey – Umhlanga
A safe environment for toddlers to 12 year olds to enjoy.
They also offer some fabulous party packages and cater
for the shopping mom with
their new ‘2 hour max – Drop
and Shop’ offering.
Mon-Thur @ 9am – 5pm , Fri
– Sat @ 9am- 6pm
7 Tetford Circle, Umhlanga
Ridge.
(Tel) 031-566-2000
Durban Botanical Gardens
The Durban Botanic Gardens
is Africa’s Oldest surviving
Botanic Garden in Africa and
such we encourage that kids
parties that occur in the garden be nature friendly. Opens Daily @ 7:30am
9A John Zikhale Road, Durban. (Tel) 031-322-4021
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Movies
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Also showing:
‘The Huntsman:
Winter’s War’
Captain America and his team in ‘Captain America: Civil War’
Review of the Month
FILM: CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR
CAST: CHRIS EVANS, ROBERT DOWNEY JR,
SCARLETT JOHANSSON, SEBASTIAN STAN,
ANTHONY MACKIE, DON CHEADLE, CHADWICK BOSEMAN, PAUL BETTANY, WILLIAM
HURT, DANIEL BRUHL (ENGLISH, RUSSIAN
DIALOGUE)
DIRECTOR: ANTHONY AND JOE RUSSO
CLASSIFICATION:
REVIEWER: PETER FELDMAN
C
aptain America is part of a popular franchise and receives a wonderful boost here in the deft
hands of sibling directors, Anthony and Joe Russo. They make it the
most substantive and stylish production
to emerge from The Marvel Universe in
years.
It shows a maturity that was often
lacking in the other incarnations and is
peppered with sensational, high-octane
special effects, shafts of droll humour
and a storyline that doesn’t get too jumbled in the telling.
Even our own John Kani features
among the glittering galaxy of stars,
briefly playing an African King.
‘Captain America: Civil War’ picks
up where ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ left
off, as Steve Rogers, aka Captain America (Chris Evans), leads the new team of
Avengers in their continued efforts to
safeguard humanity.
His team comprises the fierce Natasha
Romanoff/Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), the telekinetically gifted Wanda
Maximoff/Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), and the high-flying Sam Wilson/
Falcon (Anthony Mackie).
While on a routine assignment in Lagos, all hell breaks loose, resulting in a
fiery trail of fatalities and mass destruction. U.S. Secretary of State (William
Hurt) encourages the Avengers to agree
to the Sokovia Accords, which will place
them under the jurisdiction of the United
Nations.
This decision fractures the unity of the
‘Irrational Man’
FILM: RATCHET AND CLANK (3D)
CAST: Paul Giamatti, John Goodman, Bella Thorne, Rosario Dawson, Sylvester Stallone, James
Arnold Taylor, David Kaye, Jim
Ward, Armin Shimerman
DIRECTOR: Jerrica Cleland, Kevin
Munroe
RELEASE DATE: April 29
Ratchet and Clank tells the story of
two unlikely heroes as they struggle
to stop a vile alien named Chairman
Drek from destroying every planet
in the Solana Galaxy. When the two
stumble upon a dangerous weapon
capable of destroying entire planets, they must join forces with a
team of colorful heroes called The
Galactic Rangers in order to save
the galaxy. Along the way they’ll
learn about heroism, friendship,
FILM: MOTHER’S DAY
CAST: Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson, Julia Roberts, Jason Sudeikis, Britt Robertson, Timothy
Olyphant, Hector Elizondo, Jack
Whitehall, Jason Sudeikis, Britt
Robertson, Timothy Olyphant,
Hector Elizondo, Jack Whitehall,
Shay Mitchell
DIRECTOR: Garry Marshall
RELEASE DATE: May 6
In the tradition of his holidaythemed hits ‘Valentine’s Day’ and
‘New Year’s Eve’, legendary filmmaker Garry Marshall directs an allstar cast in ‘Mother’s Day’, an endearing and entertaining romantic
comedy about everyone’s first love.
Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson,
Julia Roberts, Jason Sudeikis and
Britt Robertson (‘Tomorrowland’,
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group. Captain America refuses to sign,
believing they will lose their autonomy
which will effectively destroy their ability
to mobilize and act as needed.
On the other hand, Tony Stark/Iron
Man (Robert Downey Jnr), haunted by
his own role in the civilian deaths that
occurred during the big-bang climax of
‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’, supports the
solution. He is backed by his faithful No.
2, Lt. James Rhodes/War Machine (Don
Cheadle), and the otherworldly humanoid philosopher-freak known as the Vision (Paul Bettany).
These Avengers, who are supposed to
protect the world, suddenly turn on each
other in a brutal civil war.
There is also another element in the
wings awaiting the outcome. He is a Sokovia villain (Daniel Bruhl), who has his
own agenda, and who is gleefully rubbing his hands at the unfolding drama.
It’s now a superhero vs superhero extravaganza and in the process a host of
fresh faces are thrown into the mix, in-
cluding Spider-Man (Tom Holland), the
Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman) and
Ant-Man (Paul Rudd). While there is the
conspicuous absence of Thor and Hulk,
the movies still retains its scope and vision.
The production cleverly explores its
own history with a 1991 opening flashback, in which James “Bucky” Buchanan
(the brooding Sebastian Stan) is sprung
from cryogenic deep-freeze by Russian
soldiers. The Russians then proceed to
activate the cold-blooded, metal-armed
killing machine lurking within him and
known as the Winter Soldier. He is sent
on a deadly mission and materialises in
the present day to add to the mayhem.
The acting is solid as each character
slips effortlessly into their designated
roles.
As super-hero movies go, this one is
clever and well-crafted and despite its
lengthy running time (146 minutes), the
momentum is maintained throughout
with never a dull moment.
Team Iron Man in ‘Captain America: Civil War’
FILM: X-MEN: APOCALYPSE
CAST: AMES McAVOY, MICHAEL FASSBENDER, JENNIFER LAWRENCE, ROSE
BYRNE, SOPHIE TURNER, OLIVIA MUNN,
BEN HARDY
DIRECTOR: BRYAN SINGER
RELEASE DATE: May 20
and the importance of discovering
one’s own identity.
Following his acclaimed work on ‘XMen: Days Of Future Past’, director
Bryan Singer takes the franchise to
new heights with ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’, in which the X-Men battle the
original and most powerful mutant
– Apocalypse. In 1983, the invincible
and immortal Apocalypse is set free
after being entombed for several millennia.
Enraged that his kind are no longer treated as gods, Apocalypse assembles a team of powerful mutants,
including a disheartened Magneto, to
destroy humankind and create a new
world order, over which he will reign.
To end Apocalypse’s path of global destruction, Raven (Jennifer Lawrence) and Professor X (James McAvoy) lead a team of young X-Men in
an epic showdown with a seemingly
unstoppable enemy.
A scene from ‘Ratchet and Clank’
‘The Longest Ride’) star in interwoven stories about a group of
women with one important thing
in common- mothers. Expectant
moms, single moms, stepmoms, gay
moms, estranged moms, long-lost
moms and mothers of all kinds get
their due in an emotional tribute to
the tie that can’t be broken. In the
week before the one day of the year
when Mom comes first, the lives of
a group of strong, loving and wildly
imperfect women, from a divorced
mother dealing with her kids’ new
stepmom to a young mom trying
find her own birth mother, provide
an emotional and humorous reminder that every mom is her own
kind of hero. As Mother’s Day approaches, each of them is about to
A scene from ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’
A scene from ‘Mother’s Day’
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Take a bite of your chai
Chai Latte Muffins with Pistachio Glaze
T
he first thing I do when I arrive in Umm al Quwain (in
the UAE) is make my way to
a little chai shop run buy an
Indian family. The granny brews the
chai and the grandson delivers it to
your car.
All you do is honk your horn and
have your money ready. At first I had
to get used to this. I thought it rather rude to be honking your horn at
people, but this is the tradition, so I
would honk the horn in the morning,
and again in the evening to get my
delicious, fragrant, milky, very sweet
chai fix. I love to make it at home,
but add just enough sugar to bring
out the wonderful spiciness.
Masala chai is a spice flavoured
tea beverage which is made by brewing black tea with a mixture of aromatic Indian spices and herbs.
Chai originated in India, and
the beverage has gained worldwide
popularity. It can now be found on
the menu of most restaurants. The
history of chai tea dates back 5000
years to the ancient courts of Siam
and India.
Chai is made using different formulas, depending on the region
where it is being consumed, but
there are a number of standard ingredients: black tea, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, fennel, clove and
black pepper.
As much as I love a good cup
of coffee, I realize I have to tone it
down during the day, because I could
easily have one on the hour and I’m
sure that that amount of caffeine
can’t be too good for you. Now, you
would have to drink three cups of
chai tea to achieve the same amount
of caffeine you get in a single cup
of coffee, so it makes sense to have
a few cups of Chai instead of coffee
every day.
But who’s to say that you have
to stick to the formula when making your delicious chai? Why not try
baking it instead.
Let’s cook!
Chai Latte Muffins with Pistachio
Glaze
Ingredients:
(Makes approximately 16)
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1 Packet Sasko Quick Treats
Bran Muffin Mix
300ml milk
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2 Regular Ceylon Teabags
125ml sunflower oil
2 Extra-large eggs
2 ½ tsp ground mixed spice
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
A pinch of cardamom
A pinch of ground black pepper
A pinch of ground fennel
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Jenny Morris
Glaze:
• 1 cup icing sugar 2
• 2 tbsp milk
• 25g raw pistachios
Method:
Place the milk into a small saucepan
and bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, add the teabags
and take off the heat. Stir gently and
allow to steep and cool down for 15
minutes.
Preheat the oven to 180*C and place
16 muffin liners into 2 muffin, baking trays.
Once the milk has cooled, squeeze
out the teabags and discard them
before measuring the milk again
(you want to have 250ml remaining,
if there is less than 250ml then just
add a little extra milk.)
Whisk the milk together with the oil
and eggs.
Combine the Quick Treats Bran Muffin Mix and the mixed spice, cinnamon and ginger, cardamom, pepper
and fennel.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet
@jennymorrischef
ingredients and stir until combined.
Fill each muffin case ¾ full and bake
for 20-25 minutes.
Allow to cool.
Place the raw pistachios into a
blender and blitz into a powder.
Mix the icing sugar and milk together to form a thick glaze.
Once the muffins have cooled completely, drizzle a little glaze over each
and sprinkle over equal amounts of
the pistachio dust.
NB: Baking instructions are a guideline only. Baking times and quantity
may vary depending on appliance
temperatures and size/shape of the
muffin pan.
Experience the aromas
and tastes of coffee,
chocolate and liqueurs
Chocoholics can look forward to a little slice of heaven
The Coffee and Chocolate Expo returns once again, to KZN. After its
launch last year the show reappears
with an opportunity to sample some
of SA’s finest coffee and chocolate
delights. Choco- and “coffeeholics”
can get their fix from April 29 to May
2, at Suncoast Casino.
Visitors can learn tips, techniques
and latest trends from the masters on
how to create their own chocolate
and coffee delights; put their taste
buds to action; or simply unwind in a
relaxed atmosphere.
Enjoy learning more about coffee,
its origins and how to pour the perfect cup at the Coffee Theatre. Then
complement that by learning about
Chocolate at the Chocolate Work-
May 2016
Go-on, spoil your mother
shop, brought to you by Beyers. In
the Pairing Theatre visitors will learn
about pairing whiskey, wine and liqueurs with chocolate. Then there is
the Cocoa Mokka Lounge offering
chocolate craft beer as well as live
entertainment featuring The Motherland and some of KZN’s top bands.
Visitors can expect over 40 exciting coffee and chocolate products to
experience, taste and buy from some
of SA’s finest chocolate and coffee
specialists.
Treat your mother to a delicious buffet lunch on
Sunday 8 May, at Peppa restaurant from 13h00 to 15h00.
R290 per
person
Kids under 12
pay half price
T’s & C’s apply
* Tickets are R70 online and R90
at the door. Book via iTickets. Visit
www.coffeechoc.co.za for more information.
Bookings essential:
Tel: +27 31 337 3341 | [email protected]
167 O.R. Tambo Parade | Durban
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Lifestyle
Celebrating Mother’s Day
By RoxyK
Email: [email protected]
O
n Sunday, May 8, we will be
celebrating Mother’s Day. It
is a day of celebrating great
relationships, love, unity and
happiness with the person that gave
you a wealth of wisdom, understanding and support. So why not give her
a gift to show your appreciation.
Enter any of the competitions at the
end of the article and make it a day
to remember with your mom.
Celltone
Dry, uneven skin can often look dull
and tired. As we get older our skins
need more moisture to help skin look
and feel softer and radiant. With so
many beauty formulas in the market,
it is difficult to choose the correct
products to help and give your skin
the added benefit. Celltone is an innovative range of products that uses
snail gel extract to treat a wide range
of skincare issue. The products are
designed to moisturise, repair and
hydrate the skin.
Some of the active ingredients
include allantoin, which has been
shown to stop skin from itching,
flaking and peeling. Vitamin E oils
help to create a barrier on the skin
that helps to lock in moisture and act
as an anti-oxidant to flush away toxins. Celltone products are available at
all retail outlets.
The Celltone range of products
Skinny coffee
Skinny coffee is a deliciously flavoured drink with and amazing
weight-loss breakthrough. It is made
from raw, unroasted coffee beans
that are rich in caffeine and chlorogenic acid. These compounds help
boost the metabolism and inhibit fat
absorption. The formulation includes
evodiamine, which has a thermogenic property that induces heat production and energy generation. Raspberry ketone found in skinny coffee is a
compound that reduces visceral fatty
tissue and liver triglycerides.
Skinny green coffee is pure, with no
added sugars and can be enjoyed in
its original pure form, or with a dash
of milk. It also rich in antioxidants,
which are necessary to fight free
radicals that cause premature aging
due to stress, pollution and smoke in
modern day living.
Skinny green coffee is only effective
as part of a kilojoule controlled diet,
combined with regular exercise.
Avon Infinity Top
This stylish figure-flattering blouse
is every woman’s dream to packing
light when travelling. It is easy to slip
on and feels glamorous, whether you
wear it to work or on a casual day.
Paired with a skinny pants or tights,
it makes the ideal comfort top which
can be worn in five different ways.
It can be worn as an off-shoulder
dress by pulling the neckline around
the shoulders; a pencil skirt by wearing the neckline around the waist
Skinny coffee is made from unroasted coffee beans
and tucking in the sleeves; a ¾ sleeve
top; a one-shoulder top; and a short
skirt.
This is definitely a must-have this
season and they are available in four
different sizes.
Visit www.avon.co.za for more information.
WIN!
Three lucky winners can win one
of these fabulous gifts for their
mom. To win, send your name
and “L&L – Mother’s Day DBN” in
the subject line in an e-mail to:
[email protected] before 12pm
on Monday, May 2. Good luck!
Infinity tops make packing a
cinch for the regular traveler
Gadget Buddies
By Imran Khan
Turtle Shell 2.0
N
ot too long ago Outdoor
Tech released their latest
wireless boom box. We
have been searching for
it for some time and finally came
across it online at Mantality. The
‘Turtle Shell 2.0’ is one of the most
rugged, water resistant Bluetooth
speakers around right now.
From the outside the device looks
very interesting, made up of triangular patterns that face various directions. So, it’s not your usual box style
wireless speaker.
The idea behind this innovative design is to allow the device to
provide “omni-directional” sound,
which fills the room. We were also
impressed with the standard camera
threading built into the base which
will allow you to mount the speaker
to a tripod or Outdoor Tech’s ‘Turtle
Claw’.
The device runs Bluetooth 4.0
and has a built in mic, which makes
it great for making conference calls
wirelessly. In terms of battery, Outdoor Tech have listened to the fans
and packed the 2.0 with 16 hours
worth of playing time.
Get your own Turtle Shell 2.0 this
weekend from www.mantality.co.za
for R1799, which includes free delivery.
Eight Sensor Parking
System
Ever start sweating when the only
parking bay available is right up
against a pillar? Or you have to parallel park? If you answered yes to one
of these, then this gadget is for you.
We have searched far and wide for
one of these kits and finally found a
Turtle Shell 2.0 now available in more colours
May 2016
8 Sensor Parking system
DIY system. The system uses eight ultrasonic sensors to help you park and
avoid bumping into objects.
The proximity detectors emit
acoustic pulses and are able to detect
the reflected signal of objects which
the computer uses to calculate distance within 300mm.
We found that the kit was easily
marked with tags that help you connect the correct sensor to the control
box ports.
The kit also comes with a two inch
LCD screen, which displays objects
and acoustic tones.
You would be able to fit this kit to
a range of vehicles, including trucks,
and the kit even comes with a ‘hole
saw’ bit to help you mount the sensors into the bumpers. You can purchase one of these kits from zook.
co.za for around R1500.
‘Tom Clancy’s
The Division’
We always love a good Tom Clancy
game and you can’t go wrong with
the latest from software developer
Ubisoft. This one takes a break from
the normal style of game play and
yes, it has also joined the world of
‘online play’, meaning you will need
an internet connection to play the
game. The world of ‘Division’ is an
online, loot driven Roll Playing Game
(RPG) disguised as a third person
shooter and set in the grim aftermath of a biological attack on New
York City. The storyline sticks to the
tried and tested survival style, but the
game has a much broader mission
and objective. The Division is a classified unit of self-supported tactical
agents. Leading seemingly ordinary
lives among us, The Division agents
are trained to operate independently
of command, as all else fails. Fighting to prevent the fall of society, the
agents will find themselves caught up
in an epic conspiracy, forced to combat not only the effects of a manmade virus, but also the rising threat
of those behind it. When everything
collapses, your mission begins.
Get your copy of Ubisofts latest game on PC, PS4 and Xbox One
ranging from R630 (PC) to R899
(Consoles) from takelot.com.
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