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YOUR FREE GUIDE TO YOUR FREE TIME ÷ 11 August - 17 August 2017 ÷ Issue 687

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The Lord of the Dance

comes to the Mother City

Artscape celebrates SA’s women – pages 2&3

Meet the 18 year old French trumpeting prodigy – page 5

Get into the rugby season“gees” – page 8

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The Next 48hOURS • What’s On

Knife thrower Andrei Ho-manau, with Darya Sharamet

The launch of the Artscape Women’s Humanity Arts Festival

More cirque “enchantment” coming to Cape TownA new international cirque produc-tion – ‘Enchanted’ – is coming Cape Town’s way. Opening on September 1 in Green Point, the showcase is produced and directed by Sebastian Cassie and presented by Showcasting. ‘Enchanted’ will merge international entertainment artists with a “top” South African creative team.

‘Enchanted’ will run for a limited season into mid October and is billed as “a thrilling cirque production with mesmerising acts that have never been seen before in South Africa”, performed in a 450 seater spiegeltent shipped from Belgium and construct-ed by renowned Belgian tent master Rik Klessens. Elements within include an interactive zone, VIP bars serving premium brands, an oyster and bub-bly booth, an accessory store and cu-linary fare.

Hosted by local comedienne Mel Jones and Piky Pokus from Argentina, acts lined up include crossbow con-tortionist and silk artist Orissa Kelly, cloud swing and hoop artist Tom McKinnon, laser and bubble magic man Thomas Favaro, a disco inspired roller skating pair, a heart stopping knife throwing duo, and many more.

The magic unfolds the moment guests step inside the venue to be greeted by quirky ‘Enchanted’ artists, setting the tone for evening’s enter-tainment. After eating from tapas platters and enjoying the two-hour show, the resident DJ will take over and the audience can party with the cast, late into the night.

‘Enchanted’ brings “the best of the outstanding spiegeltent shows” that have preceded it, with an emphasis on artistry. The show has an “engag-ing” narrative running throughout in the style of nouveau-cirque produc-tions. It’s “cirque” redefined, in an in-timate setting with a service offering.

Showcasting is headed up by Se-

bastian Cassie and Michael Carrigan, the driving force behind this world-class cirque production. Having been involved in some of Australasia’s most successful circus shows, musi-cal theatre and stage productions, the dynamic team have set up a local office in South Africa, uniting artists from around the globe. “Having the opportunity to bring this enchanting and unique production to my home country is a dream fulfilled,” says Cassie, who hails from Cape Town and grew up in New Zealand.

‘Enchanted’ will be presented on P3 parking in Green Point, in front of the Cape town stadium (opposite Mcdonald’s).Performances are from Wednes-days to Fridays at 8pm, satur-days at 3pm and 8pm and sun-days at 5pm.tickets cost from r250 for access to the cirque theatre show and the after party. to enquire about tickets, group offers, corporate packages and branding and prod-uct placement opportunities, call 0744 888 222 and visit www.En-chantedCirque.com. doors open at 6.30pm before evening perfor-mances and the on-site booking office will be open weekdays from 5pm and on weekends from 12pm.

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The Next 48hOURS • What’s Hot

By RoxyKwww.lentilsandlace.comroxyk@48hours.co.za

Marlene le Roux is the CEO of Artscape The-atre Centre. She is a proud woman with a disability and although it was a painful jour-ney to get to this point, she still works tire-lessly to share her journey with other women that are going through similar experiences. She has two beautiful children, Aimee and Adam. Adam has Cerebral Palsy and he is mentally and physically disabled. Marlene is an activist and an advisor to both abled and disabled persons and uses her experiences to mentor company executives and government institutions how to overcome their fear to employ persons with disabilities.

In 2008 Marlene set out to change per-ceptions with her book ‘Look at me’. This book showcases the real life stories of 23 courageous, strong and sensual women with various disabilities in South Africa. Some of the women were born with a disability; oth-ers were disabled through an accident or ill-ness later in life. “I realised from a young

age that society puts people with disabilities in a box with an ‘ag shame’ attitude and I felt I wanted to celebrate who I am – dis-ability and all,” says Marlene. “I realised that only a person with a disability can change the mindset of society.”

Marlene le Roux is a true inspiration and leads by example when it comes to living life to the fullest. Her soul purpose in life is to highlight the lack of “humanity” which marginalized groups face on a daily basis in South Africa, especially women and the disabled.

She is the brains behind the annual Artscape Women’s Humanity Arts Festival that culminates on August 9 every year. This is an opportunity and platform for or-ganizations to connect, network and forge partnerships to do work together as a united front. Workshops offering legal counseling - offered by legal practitioners - partner with Artscape annually, giving their time and sharing advice. The festival is balanced with book launches and entertainment that also offer the conduit of art for healing, learning and change. The aim of this Festival is to be

that voice through the arts and to express the elements needed to have a more embrac-ing society towards the issues women face on a daily basis. It is a day where all women regardless of their nationality, ethnic, cultur-al, economic or political divisions are recog-nized for their achievements. The Humanity Walk symbolizes the spirit of women who have marched to the Union Buildings more than 60 years ago. It has become an inte-gral part of the festival. The day ends with a lunch sponsored by The Next 48hOURS and kindly supported by the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, Grand West CSI, Cape Town International Convention Centre, Tygervalley Centre and Jive.

There are many people who want to be recognized for their goals and remembered as visionaries, or who want to change and save the world; then there are those who make a difference and are remembered for just being there for the people and help them lead the life they were meant to live – these are phenomenal people. We salute you.

Happy Women’s Month.Marlene le Roux

Johanni van Oostrum - Photo credit Nardus Engelbrecht

The 2017 Artscape Women’s Humanity Arts Festival

Wagner sets sails for Cape Town after almost two decade absenceCape Town Opera will be stag-

ing Wagner’s epic early master-piece, ‘Der fliegende Holländer’ (The Flying Dutchman), for four

performances only at the Artscape Op-era House – on August 17, 19, 23 and 26.

Grounded in Cape nautical folklore, ‘Der fliegende Holländer’ is based on the saga about a Dutch seaman who was condemned to sail around the Cape for eternity, unless true love set him free.

Director Matthew Wild’s interpreta-tion will unleash the ghosts of Dutch colonialism in the modern Mother City. “‘Der fliegende Holländer’ is a big opera and we are going to do a big produc-tion to match,” says Wild. “It’s a big set as well, which Michael Richard has designed. The beginning suggests the Cape Town docklands, then some sur-prises start to be introduced to that. Not to give too much away about the production, but we are essentially look-ing at how our colonial heritage and how the ghosts of Dutch colonialism are still with us in modern Cape Town,”

adds the director. South African baritone Jaco Venter

(the Dutchman) and soprano Johanni van Oostrum (Senta) return from Eu-rope to make their role debuts. The powerhouse cast also includes Austral-ian Samuel Sakker (Erik), American bass Gregory Frank (Senta’s father Daland) and Lukhanyo Moyake (Steuerman). Violina Anguelov (August 17 and 26) and Nonhlanhla Yende (August 19 and 23) will share the role of Mary.

“Redemption is a strong theme for Wagner in all of his operas, and Sen-ta embodies this theme: redemption through love. I find that beautiful,” says Van Oostrum, who also adds that her character is somewhat of a dreamer and an outsider.

Matching the virtuosity of the sing-ers with the bracing power of the or-chestra, CTO’s Associate Music Director Tim Murray will lead the Cape Philhar-monic Orchestra through the tempestu-ous straits of Wagner’s elemental score.

“I think it’s very easy to fall in love with the music,” says Venter. “If you tell someone to go and see a first op-

era in their lives, you would choose ‘La traviata’, or ‘La bohème’ or even ‘Rigo-letto’. ‘Der fliegende Holländer’ is one of those perfect ones to start off a love for opera,” adds the baritone.

With over 50 chorus members, an opera of the scale of ‘Der fliegende Holländer’ is a massive undertaking and was made possible due to the support of NASPERS.

“This production is the first Wagner opera that Cape Town Opera is staging since the year 2000; the last Wagner opera was ‘Tannhäuser’. It’s an abso-lute showcase for the magnificent Cape Town Opera chorus, with wonderful opportunities for the Cape Philharmon-ic Orchestra as well.

Wagner’s music is absolutely thrill-ing. It always has the most electrifying effect on an audience and if you can pull together a really first rate cast, like those that we have, it promises to be a night that is absolutely unforgettable,” concludes Wild.

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The Next 48hOURS • Entertainment Guide

ART ART EVENTS EVENTS EVENTS EVENTS danetorode

sweet treats, an encouraging talk, a music item or two, lots of photos and lots of prizes.12 August, 11:30AM to 2PMR250Hudsons, Vredenheim Wine Estate, R310 Baden Powell Dr, Stellenbosch078 462 4769

Mushroom Foraging: Event 3Veld and Sea presents Mush-room Foraging, a winter forest forage led by avid mushroom hunter Justin Williams. Par-ticipants need to bring a bas-ket, pocket/pen knife, rain coat (weather permitting) and outdoor-friendly shoes. Ticket cost include notes, recipes, post-forage refreshments of nourishing mushroom soup, bread, aubergine and mush-room pate and warming herb-al tea.12 August, 9AMR350roushanna@hotmail.com

Artscape Women’s Humanity Arts FestivalThe 11th annual Artscape Women’s Humanity Arts Fes-tival aims to provide a space and platform where grass-roots communities, women and persons living with dis-abilities are given the oppor-tunity to feel celebrated and honoured. Each year the pro-gramme includes stage pro-ductions, exhibitor stalls, health screenings, entrepre-neurial workshops, legal workshops, free legal coun-selling, a Humanity Walk and a Humanity Lunch table. 2 to 12 AugustArtscape Arena and Theatre,

Artscape Theatre Centre, D.F. Malan St, Foreshore, Cape Town021 410 9915

First Thursdays Cape TownFirst Thursdays Cape Town is a free cultural experience where art galleries and other cultural attractions are open to the public on the first Thursday of every month. The night is as much about experi-encing art and culture as it is about exploring the city on foot.5PM to 9PM www.first-thursdays.co.za

FAMILY FUN

Whale WatchingWhale season begins in June and continues until Novem-ber, so take your winter wool-lies and get down to Hermanus to watch these majestic creatures frolic in the coves of Walker Bay – it makes for an easy day trip or an ideal weekend getaway. Wedged between the moun-tains and sea, Hermanus is a bustling little fishing village and a prime land-based whale watching destination. June to November

Cableway Kidz Season – 3 for the price of 1 Explore the natural beauty of Table Mountain with your chil-dren during the Cableway’s Kidz Season, when two kids ride for free with an adult who has purchased a return ticket. Your children can enjoy a day of fun atop Table Mountain, as well as a kiddies’ treasure

hunt. As a part of the experi-ence, all children will receive a treasure hunt map and something sweet when they hand in their voucher at both the Shop at the Top and the Café.1 May to 30 September, 8:30AM to 5PMTable Mountain, Tafelberg Road, off Kloof Nek Road021 424 8181

Groot Constantia Chocolate and Wine PairingEnjoy a romantic date with the Groot Constantia Chocolate & Wine Pairing includes 4 de-lectable chocolates paired with 4 of their award winning wines.Every day, 09:00 – 18:00 Tasting Hall, Groot Constantia Wine state, Groot Constantia Road. 021 7945128

Wine Tasting & Cellar TourEnjoy a Wine Tasting at the oldest wine producing estate in South Africa. Include a cel-lar tour with your wine tasting experience. Tours depart ev-ery hour, on the hour. Price includes a wine tasting of 5 Groot Constantia Wines and a Cellar Tour.Every day, 10:00 – 16:00 Tasting Hall, Groot Constantia Wine state, Groot Constantia Road.021 7945128

The Two Oceans AquariumThe Two Oceans Aquarium offers more than 3000 ani-mals in 9 galleries, including a room full of eerily-lit jellyfish, an underwater tunnel and the

In Motion at Ground Art Caffe Ground Art Caffe hosts In Mo-tion, an exhibition of boat de-signs by acclaimed Naval Ar-chitect, Kobus Potgieter. The opening event provides an opportunity for boat enthusi-asts to view these collector’s pieces, with complimentary wine, beverages and canapés being served. Potgieter has designed boats for the vari-ous Navies, Coast Guards and Special Operations units around the world. 3 to 31 AugustGround Art Caffe, 160 Strand St, De Waterkant, Cape Town083 469 0800

Art Exhibition at Artscape The Artscape Women’s Hu-manity Arts Festival’s official opening sees a solo art exhi-bition by sculptor Evette Wey-ers, entitled The Wonders of the African Continent and the Sea. The body of work is on display for the duration of the festival. Weyers uses ancient images like the Egyptian Sphinx and the Mantis from San folklore to create her own personal mythology, born from her experiences and in-sights.2 to 31 August, 7AM to 10PMMarble Extension Foyer, Artscape Theatre Centre, D.F. Malan St, Foreshore, Cape Town021 410 9800

Distill Motion at SMITH StudioSmith Studio presents Distill Motion, a group art show fea-turing Sepideh Mehraban, Emma Kielczynska, Karen Cronje and Madeline Groe-

newald exploring the inherent complications and creative prospects offered by attempt-ing to capture a place or a moment in time.Until 19 AugustSMITH Studio, 56 Church St, CBD, Cape Town021 422 0814

EVENTS

Winter Trail Run Dirtopia presents the Winter Trail Run at Delvera Farm. The Simonsberg trail system is “one of the most spectacu-lar” in Cape Town. The climbs are rewarded with singletrack on various terrain and views of the winelands. All finishers receive a medal and there is a lucky draw and prize giving to win wine from the area and other prizes from Cape Storm and Falke.12 August, 7AM R90 - R135Delvera Farm, on R44 about 12 km from Stellenbosch021 884 4752

Lord of the Dance WorkshopThe Lord of the Dance Dan-gerous Games presents a pop-up Michael Flatley Dance Academy Workshop. The workshops are for everyone to enjoy, guests are dancers, dance enthusiasts or simply want to experience the on-stage world. The hour-long workshops include a welcome from the teachers followed by a chance to learn the Michael Flatley Dance steps onstage, with a sneak peek behind the scenes and a finish with a Q&A with members of the

cast. 12 August, 10.30AM to 11.30AMR554.10 – R615.67Grand Arena, Grand West, 1 Jakes Gerwel Dr, Goodwood075 973 85137

Fynbos ForagingVeld and Sea presents Fyn-bos Foraging, an introductory half day forage and feasting experience guided by Roushanna and Gael Gray. Each individual class is differ-ent according to the season and availability in the gardens and the bush. Participants ex-plore the gardens, discover and pick edible floral foods and fresh organic vegetables, where they forage for indige-nous edibles, learn how to sustainably harvest them, uti-lise them in the kitchen, grow them in the garden and some of their medicinal properties. 13 to 26 August, 10AM to 2PMR200 - R2000 Good Hope Gardens Nursery, Plateau Rd, Cape Point, Cape Townroushanna@hotmail.com

Hermanus Wine & Food FestivalWine Village presents the an-nual Hermanus Wine and Food Festival, the celebration that is consistently rated as “one of South Africa’s Top Ten Wine Festivals”. This event supplies a vast collection of the country’s finest wine, such as Benguela Cove’s range, craft beers, artisanal gin and the quintessential bubbly stand. 11 to 12 August, Fri 3pm to

9pm/Sat 10am to 8pmR50 - R170Curro Hermanus Independent School, 1 Curro Rd, Sand-baai, Sand Bay, Hermanus028 316 3988

Steenberg Charity Trail RunSteenberg Estate hosts the 5th annual Steenberg Charity Trail Run, where participants run/walk a 5km or 10km to raise funds for Mdzananda Vet Clinic in Khaylitsha, a community project that cares for sick and abandoned cats and dogs. Participants are welcome to drop off pet items in the donation box prior to the start. All participants re-ceive a glass of Steenberg Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc at the finish and enjoy a free wine tasting. A host of prizes sponsored by Adidas, Cape Waterfront Estates, Steen-berg Hotel and Spa, Bistro Sixteen82 and Cathatrina’s are up for grabs.12 August, 8AM to 11AMR50 - R130 Steenberg Estate, Steenberg Rd, Constantia Valley, Cape Town021 713 2211

50 Coffees Ladies Tea 50 Coffees is a blog series that follows Fiftyloop founder Lucia Dramat as she inter-views dynamic South African women over coffee. She has interviewed inspirational women like Alette Winckler, Leanne Dlamini and Jolene Martin. This year 50 Coffees Ladies Tea inspires women to faith, purpose and passion. The event include tea, coffee,

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Quanita Adams in ‘At her feet’

In 2002, ‘At Her Feet’, written/direct-ed by Nadia Davids and performed by Quanita Adams, exploded onto the South African theatre scene. The breakthrough play was described as “brilliant”, “tri-umphant”, “unforgettable” “timely”; “a production that will touch you, shift you and never really leave you”. From its first staging at UCT, it has travelled through-out South Africa, been staged in New York, London and Holland and won and been nominated for numerous awards (a Naledi, a Nom, two Fleur de Caps). For the first time in 13 years this beloved work is to be performed Cape Town for five specially staged performances as a part of Artscape Women Humanity Arts Festival, from August 8 to 12.

Written in 2002, ‘At Her Feet’ evokes the experiences of four Muslim women in Cape Town whose lives are touched by 9/11 of and by the honour killing of a Jordanian girl. These women – a secular

student, a tough-talking auntie, a Che-worshipping slam poetess, a recently married religious travel agent - narrate their own lives, offering “vivid, affecting, bitingly funny, deeply moving stories” that speak to race, love, faith and be-longing.

Through monologue, song, and po-etry these women offer the audience an intimate glimpse of their world.

‘At Her Feet’ was most recently per-formed in 2012 at London’s prestigious South Bank Centre. It is studied at a wide range of South African, British and American universities, is understood as one of the most important theatrical works to emerge around Islamophobia, Muslim women and Islamic Feminism post 9/11 and is considered by some as one of South Africa’s most significant post-apartheid works.

2017 marks 15 years since ‘At Her Feet’ was first staged. Davids and Adams have expressed their delighted to recon-nect this work with its original audience and introduce it to a new generation of South Africans theatre-goers.

tickets for the festival’s produc-tions are available from Compu-ticket or artscape dial-a-seat on 021 421 7695.Visit www.artscape.co.za for more information about the festival, par-ticipating organisations and the full festival program.

The second season of 2017 of the Cape Town Concert Series will open, on Saturday, August 19, at the Baxter Concert Hall at

8 pm with a concert and Milonga (live dancing) by the SAMA nominated Cape Town Tango Ensemble. This follows its popular appearance on the same series a couple of years ago.

The ensemble, established twenty years ago, comprises founder Stanislav Anguelov (Bandoneon), Albert Com-brink (Piano), Petrus de Beer (Violin) and Charles Lazar (Double Bass). The group will play a programme of vir-tuosic chamber music from the tango repertoire. Cornerstones of the Piazzolla canon will be interspersed with French and Eastern European concert tangos, as well as first performances of new works by members of the ensemble it-

self. The ensemble has delighted classi-cal audiences with its performances of the art-music of this genre, as far afield as Berlin, Singapore and the Leipzig Gewandhaus. To demonstrate to the physical dance aspect of tango, the re-cital will be followed by live dancing at a Milonga in the foyer, celebrating the Baxter’s 40th year on a suitably festive note.

CT Tango Ensemble has worked with international tango singers such as Adriana Edwards, Juan Simon and Gus-tavo Fasani, as well as mezzo-soprano Violina Anguelov, one of South Africa’s most popular opera singers.

tickets are r180/r150 for senior citizens, available from Computicket.

‘At Her Feet’ comes home after more than a decade

Tango Ensemble for Concert Series

The members of Cape Town Tango Ensemble

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Classical music fans can look forward to The Friends of Orchestral Mu-sic (FOM) presenting 18

year old French trumpeter, Luci-enne Renaudin Vary, in a recital with pianist Francois du Toit, in the coming weeks.

The soiree, which will include wine and canapés, will take place on August 21 at 6pm at the Table Bay Hotel in the Waterfront. To-gether they will play works by De Falla, Rossini, Piazzolla and Arlen, while Du Toit will also play Gersh-win and Granados.

Vary has already won a wealth of prizes in European competi-tions, and made her debut with the London Chamber Orchestra and Vladimir Ashkenazy earlier this year. She will return to Europe to await the release of her first CD, and perform with Paavo Järvi and the Philharmonia Orchestra in England.

tickets are r350 (r300 for members of FoM) and are available through artscape dial-a-seat on 021 421 7685.inquiries about joining FoM should be made via www.fo-mct.com.

Lucienne Renaudin Vary will light up The Table Bay Hotel

Jazz in the Native Yards celebrates women’s month with almost all-wom-en band The Language of Being on Sunday, August 13, from 4pm at Kwa Sec NY 138 no. 52, Gugulethu.The Language of Being is a contem-porary, African jazz project that fea-tures original compositions, along with well-known African standards. The project incorporates elements of neo-soul, gospel and jazz, as well as funk into their sound, creating their own blend of African, jazz fusion. The band started this year when drum-mer/composer Terryl Bell approached trombonist Kelly Bell and pianist Nobuhle Mazinyane to work on origi-

nal material. “It was clear right away that we had the same vision after the first (meeting),” says Kelly. “We just clicked and knew we had something worthwhile.” The band was soon joined by saxophonist Georgie Jones and bassist Grant Van Rooyen, adding their soulful African blend to the mix. Tenor player Matthew October joined later and spiced up the sound with his silky tone and jazzy lines. “The collaboration worked, and has given The Language of Being their unique sound,” says Terryl.The band is hoping to release their debut album within the next year, along with planning a regional tour.

The Next 48hOURS • Entertainment Guide

FAMILY FUN FAMILY FUN FAMILY FUN FAMILY FUN MARkETS MARkETS MARkETS

Enjoy endless variety of used items ranging from household goods and bric-a-brac, to col-lectables and antiques at bar-gain prices.Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays, 8AM - weather per-mittingMarine Drive (R27), Metro In-dustrialwww.milnertonfleamarket.co.za

Chilled Market at the RangeGood wholesome home-made food in a country setting – magical – on your door-step…A Strong sense of com-munity where we place a high importance on gathering of family and friends for the best eating experience while chil-dren have a space to play on our jungle gym and jumping castles. Friday, 4:30PM to 9:30PMThe Range, Orpen Road, Cape Town021 713 2340

Saturday Market Oranjezicht City FarmWeekly farmers market offer-ing produce, breads, eggs & dairy products, plus artisanal foods.Saturday 9AM to 2PM. Granger Bay Blvd, V & A Wa-terfront, Cape Town, 8051083 628 3426

The Saturday Market @ VergenoegdAlongside the market we have other exciting events! Saturday mornings will kick off at 08h00 with the Vergenoegd Family Breakfast Run (or walk). A light bite will

be available to order after the run whilst relaxing and enjoy-ing the Duck Parade at 10h00.Saturday 9AM to 3PMVergenoegd Wine Estate, Baden Powell Drive, Faure0766430683 www.vergenoegd.co.za/market/

Bay Harbour Market, Hout Bay Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at this market in Hout Bay. Experience diversity, taste the amazing local food and listen to the musicians. Friday 5PM to 9PM; Saturday and Sunday 9:30AM to 4PM31 Harbour Rd, Hout Bay, Cape Town, 7872083 275 5586

Neighbour Goods Market in Woodstock Located in the Old Biscuit Mill, a visit to this market is a must for gourmets and foodies. This gourmet market is huge with more than 100 traders and so there are lots of tasty organic home baked and home cooked treats and farm fresh produce on offer.Saturdays 9AM to 2PMOld Biscuit Mill, 373-375 Al-bert Road in Woodstock.www.neighbourgoodsmarket.co.za

Slow Food Market in Willow-bridge/DurbanvilleThis stylish outdoors market in Willowbridge Shopping Centre in Durbanville is a great attraction for foodies of the Northern Suburbs. There are many stalls with delecta-ble international delicatessen, fresh organic bread and or-

ganic olives. Saturdays 9AM to 2:30PMWillowbridge Shopping Cen-tre, Durbanville021 8868514

City Bowl Market in Cape Town CBD New fab indoors market in the hall of the old Gardens Syna-gogue which lots of delicious food and a great place to chill on a Saturday. For the kids there is a jungle gym. Thursdays 4:30PM to 8:30PM14 Hope Street, Gardens.

Earth Fair Market in Tokai Another indoor market, this new market in the Southern suburbs offer many special treats for lovers of fresh or-ganic food. And as a great bonus for families with little ones: there are plenty of ac-tivities for kids. Wednesdays 3PM to 8:30PMSaturdays 9AM to 2PMSouth Palms Centre, Tokai. (Next to Builders Warehouse, behind Bathrooms Bizarre)jacqui@earthfairmarket.co.za

Slow Food Market in Stellen-bosch This Stellenbosch market of-fers a wide variety of goods and culinary treatsSaturdays 9AM to 2PMOude Libertas Wine Estate, Stellenbosch. (Off Adam Tas R310 Road)

Woodmill Lifestyle Market in Stellenbosch The Indoor Market offers a wide variety of homemade goods and culinary treats, life-style products and live music.

Celebrate Women’s Month with “silky tones and jazzy lines”

I & J Ocean Exhibit which of-fers opportunities for qualified divers. There is also an inter-active exhibit where visitors can touch plants and animals or view them under a micro-scope, a children’s activity centre, and a venue for birth-day parties. 9.30AM to 6PMDock Rd, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town021 418 3823 aquarium@aquarium.co.za

Feeding Times at the Two Oceans AquariumFeeding Times at the Two Oceans Aquarium on set days every week, animals at the Two Oceans Aquarium are fed by staff who provide a live running commentary for visi-tors. Animals in the Ocean Exhibit are fed daily at 12AM (diver) and 2PM (drop feed). The African penguins in the Penguin Exhibit are fed daily at 11.30AM and 2.30PM.Dock Rd, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town021 418 3823 | 021 418 3952 aquarium@aquarium.co.za

World of Birds The largest bird park in Africa with over 3000 birds including numerous birds of prey, as well as reptiles and monkeys. Walk-through aviaries offer the chance for close-up en-counters with a variety of birds and animals.9AM – 5PM dailyWildlife Sanctuary, Valley Rd, Hout Bay, Cape Town021 790 2730 www.worldof-birds.org.za

Feeding Times:Penguins, 11.30AM & 3.30PMPelicans 12.30PMCormorants 1.30PMBirds of Prey 4.15PMLindt Chocolate Studio – Silo Retailer known for fine Swiss chocolate, truffles & confec-tionery since 1899.Monday 9AM to 6PM; Tues-day to Sunday 9AM to 8PM Shop 2, Silo 2, Victoria & Al-fred Waterfront, Cape Town.021 831 0360

Garden Walks at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden for the weekA walk with various guides through Kirstenbosch Botani-cal Gardens. The walks are free but garden entrance fee applies. Walks are approxi-mately 50 or 90 minutes in duration, and highlight sea-sonal interest in the Garden.Mon to Fri: Gate 1 (Visitors Centre): 90 minute walks at 10:00, 11:00 and 14:00Gate 2 (Garden Centre): 90 minute walks at 11:00Saturday: Gate 1 (Visitors Centre): 90 minute walks at 10:00Gate 2 (Garden Centre): 90 minute walks at 10:00Rhodes Drive, Newlands021 799 8783/73

The Warrior Toy Museum A permanent display of 4 000 model cars, 500 dolls and teddy bears, miniature dolls houses and rooms, two fully operating railroads, lead sol-dier displays, Meccano, ships and many other miscella-neous toys and models.

10AM to 4PMAddress: St George’s Street, Simons Town021 786 1395

South African Astronomical Ob-servatoryThe national centre for optical and infrared astronomy in South Africa. Second and Fourth Saturday of every month at 8PM1 Observatory Road, Obser-vatory, Cape Town. 021 4470025The White House StablesThe White House Stables Riding School was estab-lished in 2006. We are a pro-fessional, friendly and family owned yard. Our staff are SA-NEF/EQASA/ FEI trained and qualified, and have First Aid Certification. We cater for all ages and all levels of riders. 7AM to 7PMCnr Old Mamre and Zon-nekus Road, Morning Star, Cape Town0845531556

Blo Karting Blo karting on the beach when it is too windy to sun-bathe.Sunrise Beach car park, Sun-rise Beach, Muizenberg, Cape Town 083 658 8583 markt@blokart.co.za

Que Pasa Swing Time Weekly lindy hop and swing dance classes by Cape Town Swing, an organization run by local dancers, with a view to growing swing dancing and lindy hop in Cape Town. The classes are about dancing so-

cially and having a good time. Lindy hop is a dance style that developed alongside the big band jazz music of the Swing Era. 7PM (Beginner 6-count Swing) and 8.15PM (Begin-ner Lindy Hop)Artscape Jazz Art Studio 552, D.F. Malan St, Cape Town074 199 0918 info@swing-time.co.za

The Glowing Room SA Glowing Rooms SA offers 3D glow-in-the-dark entertain-ment for young and old in a thrilling game of mini-golf! The mini-golf course is an un-conventional space-themed heaven for adventure seek-ers. With 3D glow-in-the-dark murals leading from the en-trance right into the 18-hole course, the adventure begins upon entering the venue.17 Feb 2017 to 22 Sep 2017, 10AM to 8PM The Gallery, Koeberg Road, Milnerton 021 551 2244

MARkETS

Alphen Antiques and Collect-ables Fair A variety of items will be on sale. Ample parking will be provided and refreshments will be on sale. 13 August, 10AM to 4PM Alphen Community Centre Hall, Constantia Main Road. 084 626 7499

Milnerton Flea MarketCape Town’s most diverse outdoor market and famous landmark for bargain hunters!

Wunderkind French trumpeter for Friends’ soiree

Tango Ensemble for Concert Series

The members of The Language of Being

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FILM: SNATCHEDCAST: AMY SCHUMER, GOLDIE HAWNDIRECTOR: JONATHAN LEvINE

After her boyfriend dumps her on the eve of their exotic vacation, impetuous dreamer Emily Middleton (Amy Schum-er) persuades her ultra-cautious mother,

Linda (Goldie Hawn) to travel with her to paradise. Polar opposites, Emily and Linda realize that working through their differences as mother and daughter - in unpredictable, humorous fashion - is the only way to escape the wildly outrageous jungle adventure they have fallen into.

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Mov

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‘Kratoa’

Last Week:

Robert Pattinson and Charlie Hunnam in ‘The Lost City of Z’

Rachel Weisz in ‘My Cousin Rachel’

Amy Schumer and Goldie Hawn in ‘Snatched’

MARkETS MARkETS MUSIC MUSIC ThEATRE ThEATRE ThEATRE

women – a secular student; a tough-talking, scarf-wearing auntie; a Che-worshipping slam poetess; and a recently married religious travel-agent – narrate their own lives, of-fering “vivid, affective, funny and moving” personal stories that speak to race, faith and belonging.8 to 12 August, 7PMR80Artscape Theatre, 1-10 D.F. Malan St, Foreshore, Cape Town021 421 7839

Otello – Fugard Bioscope The Fugard Bioscope pres-ents the live screening of The Royal Opera House’s produc-tion of Otello as part of their 2017 World Arts Season. World-famous tenor Jonas Kaufmann makes his role de-but as Otello in Verdi’s retell-ing of Shakespeare’s tragedy of jealousy, deception and murder. Soprano Maria Agresta is his Desdemona and baritone Ludovic Tézier his nemesis Iago in a new production by Olivier Award-winning director Keith War-ner.13 August 2017, 11AMR100Fugard Bioscope, Fugard Theatre, Cnr Caledon & Low-er Buitenkant St, District Six, Cape Town021 461 4554

Lord of the Dance: Dangerous GamesThe show features cutting edge technology including a giant Radiant flat screen that spans the width of the stage, special effects lighting, danc-ing robots and world champi-on acrobats. With outstanding young performers and new music by Gerard Fahy, this latest iteration combines the best of tradition with all the excitement of new music and dance.8 to 13 August, 8PMR255 - R540GrandWest Casino and En-tertainment World, 1 Jakes Gerwel Dr, Goodwood, Cape Town011 759 7215

Kipper and the Queen BeeWhen Kipper and his friends discover that the buzzing of the bees is disappearing, they also realise that they soon have to say goodbye to their favourite foods. Kipper and Wim decide to take action, the magical key starts to glow and leads them to meet a sleepy Flower Fairy, a Queen Bee who seems to have a beard, a monstrous smoking machine that crashes through the for-est and a treasure full of the sweetest golden honey.11 to 28 August, 9.30AM/11AMR55 – R70

Artscape Theatre, Artscape Theatre Centre, D.F. Malan St, Foreshore, Cape Town082 828 8505

The Mystery of Irma VepCharles Ludlam’s side-split-ting comedy explodes onto the stage with outrageous sets and costumes, plot turns and twists. A two-person spoof starring Jonathan Rox-mouth and Weslee Swain Lauder as the residents of Mandacrest estate who meet vampires, werwolves and mummies on a journey to the tombs of Egypt. Until 19 August, 8PMR100 - R180Theatre on the Bay021 438 3301

Two by Tenn Plays and Wine-Paired DinnerThe Vineyard Hotel and Abra-hamse and Meyer Produc-tions join forces to present Two by Tenn, where theatre lovers experience an evening of two one-act plays by Ten-nessee Williams performed between three courses of a Thelema wine-paired dinner. Ticket price includes the three-course wine-paired din-ner and the two plays. Age restriction: 18SL.Until 19 August, 7PMR650 Vineyard Hotel, 021 657 4500

Last Friday of the month, 5:30PM to 10PMVredenburg Road, Stellen-bosch. Off Adam Tas R310 in Devon Valley.0828283944

Bo Kaap Food and Craft Market Tasty traditional foods includ-ing samosas, curries, rotis, bredies, koesisters, milk tart, biscuits, cakes, spices and more will be on sale. View old photo collections and chat to the locals about their history. A hands on samoosa folding demonstration will take place at 12:00. Entrance free. With fun activities for children.First Saturday of each month, 10AM to 2PMThe Boorhaanol Centre, Pentz Street. (Opposite the Bo-Kaap Civic Centre)0726430054

Durbanville Craft Market Here you will find this true craft market with lots of hand-made arts and crafts. But you will find great food stalls with the basics like honey, olive oil or bread, there too. First Saturday of the month, 8:30AM to 2PMOn the grounds of Rust and Vrede Estate in Durbanville.

Alphen Antiques and Collect-ables FairA variety of items will be on sale. Entry is free, there is

ample parking and refresh-ments are available.Sunday 25 June, 10am-4pmAlphen Community Centre Hall, Constantia Main Road Des 0846267499

MUSIC

Night Gathers and now my Song Begins Audivi Early Ensemble will be performing a programme with music ranging from Dufay to Saint-Saens. Winter Warming Gluhwein, wine and juice will be available during interval. 12 August, 7.30PMR80 – R100Erin Hall, Rondeboschgrant@sgcathedral.co.za

August Line-up at Alma Cafe The Alma Cafe presents regu-lar evenings of live music by local musicians every week. Mr Cat & the Jackal and Taleswapper and Radio Kala-hari Orkes (Pretoria) will be entertaining audiences this week. 11 & 13 August, 7.30PMR190 – R270 incl. dinnerAlma Cafe, 20 Alma Rd, Rosebank, Cape Town021 685 7377

Unique Wonders at Alexander BarAlexander Bar presents award-winning magician Stu-art Lightbody’s Unique Won-

ders, a sleight of hand magic show where no two perfor-mances are the same. The magicians’ secret world exists behind locked doors, Light-body offers audiences the key. Guests spend an eve-ning inside his mind, a place full of fading memories where strange impossibilities lurk. Each night the audience choose exactly which won-ders unfold, so no two perfor-mances are the same.3 to 19 August, 9PM R120 – R140 Alexander Bar and Cafe, 76 Strand St, CBD, Cape Town021 300 1088

Music A’ La Carte The Artscape Theatre pres-ents Music A’ La Carte, a mu-sical journey showcasing some of the most memorable and popular musicals from the greatest musical theatre composers of all times. This show, with its sounds of great musical moments, is a trip down memory lane and a cel-ebration of the magic of the musicals.12 August, 2.15PM/8PMR120 – R150Artscape Theatre, Artscape Theatre Centre, D.F. Malan St, Foreshore, Cape Town021 421 7839

Bootleggers at Blah Blah Bar The Blah Blah Bar presents a

performance by the Bootleg-gers Blues Band, consisting of six semi-professional musi-cians with decades of record-ing and performing experi-ence between them. The band currently features lead vocalist and harp player Terry Porter and Miss Marguerita Freeks – who has years of entertainment experience, a huge voice and a “scintillat-ing” stage personality. 12 August, 7.30PM Blah Blah Bar, 84 Kloof St (upstairs), Oranjezicht, Cape Town082 349 8849

Live Music Line-up at NomadNomad presents a platform for local talents and bands to showcase their music in a line-up every Wednesday of the week.8PM to 11PMR60/R90NOMAD Bistro & Bar, 33 Wa-terkant St, CBD, Cape Town021 418 3020

ThEATRE

At Her FeetAt Her Feet forms part of the 2017 Artscape Women’s Hu-manity Arts Festival and tells the experiences of four Mus-lim women in Cape Town whose lives are touched by 9/11 and by the honour killing of a Jordanian girl. These

LABIA Gardens Tel (021) 424 5927 Fri 11 – Thurs 17 Aug R50 (Subject to Concessions) www.thelabia.co.za

Daily 12.15, 2.30, 6.00, 8.15pm (no 6.00pm Sun)MY COUSIN RACHEL (13LSV)

Daily 2.30, 8.30pmBABY DRIVER (16LV)

Daily 12.00, 6.00pmKROTOA (13SV, SUBTITLES)

Daily 11.30am (except Sun)BRIMSTONE (18SV)

Daily 8.15pmVALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS (10-12PGV)

Daily 1.45, 8.15pm (no 8.15pm Fri, Thurs)LOST CITY OF Z (13V)

Daily 12.00, 4.15pmTHE RED TURTLE (PG)

Daily 6.15pm (except Tues)PARIS CAN WAIT (7-9PG)

Daily 6.15pm THIS BEAUTIFUL FANTASTIC (PG)

Daily 4.00pm (except Mon, Tues)CHURCHILL (7-9PG)

FILM: THE LOST CITY OF ZCAST: CHARLIE HUNNAM, ROBERT PATTIN-SON, SIENNA MIILLERDIRECTOR: JAMES GRAY

This film tells the true story of British ex-plorer Percy Fawcett (Charlie Hunnam), who journeys into the Amazon at the dawn of the 20th century and discovers evidence of a previously unknown, ad-

vanced civilisation that may have once inhabited the region. Despite being ridi-culed by the scientific establishment, who regard indigenous populations as “savag-es,” the determined Fawcett - supported by his devoted wife, son, and aide-de-camp - returns time and again to his be-loved jungle in an attempt to prove his case, culminating in his mysterious disap-pearance in 1925.

FILM: MY COUSIN RACHELCAST: RACHEL WEISZ, SAM CLAFLINDIRECTOR: ROGER MICHELL

A young Englishman plots revenge against

his beautiful cousin, believing that she murdered his guardian. But, he is conflict-ed as he finds himself falling under the beguiling spell of the mysterious woman’s charms.

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The Next 48hOURS • Fooding Around

The Protea is our National flower and the Pomegranate is the National fruit in Xian in China. I believe that many

scholars debate whether the apple in the Garden of Eden was in fact a pomegranate.

The pomegranate is native from Iran to the Himalayas in northern India and was cultivated and natu-ralized over the whole Mediterranean region since ancient times. I love this biblical fruit; I love everyone one of the little ruby jewels contained under its skin. These seeds are called arils and are what we eat either raw, or processed into pomegranate juice. It is said that pomegranates are among the healthiest fruits on earth. They are said to contain a range of benefi-cial plant compounds, virtually un-rivalled by other foods. Studies have shown that they have incredible ben-efits for your body, and may lower the risk of all sorts of diseases.

An average pomegranate yields 3/4 cup seeds and 1/2 cup of juice. When you go shopping for pome-granates make sure that you choose them with a thin, yet tough unbro-ken skin. They should have a deep red colour and be heavy for their size, as well as a crown that is free of mould.

Pomegranates will stay fresh for

about two weeks when you store them in a cool, dry place. Make sure that this is out of direct sunlight.If you keep them in the refrigera-

tor, they can be stored for up to two months. Although it is recommended that you don’t freeze the fruit whole, the seeds can be frozen.They are in the shops now, so go and get some.

Let’s cook!

Pomegranate and pink grapefruit quencherI like to add lots of fresh pomegran-ate seeds to the glass. I just love to suck the pips clean; they are so swollen with juice and rich in anti-oxidants.Serves 8-10

Ingredients:• 1 cup sugar• 2 cups gin• 3 cups fresh grapefruit juice• 3/4 cup fresh lime juice• 3/4 cup Cinzano Bianco• 1 cup pomegranate seeds• Crushed ice• Chilled soda to top up the glass-

es• Extra fresh pomegranate seeds,

to garnish• Fresh mint, to garnish

Method:In a large jug, stir the sugar with the gin, grapefruit juice, lime juice and

Cinzano Bianco, until dissolved. Stir in the pomegranate seeds. Refriger-ate until chilled; about 2 hours.Fill glasses with crushed ice, top up with grapefruit quencher and garnish the glasses with lots of fresh pome-granate seeds and a sprig of fresh mint.© Jenny Morris 2017 All rights re-served

Rosemary and Pomegranate cocktailServes 4-6

Ingredients for the syrup:• 2 cups warm water• 1 cup sugar• 4 large sprigs rosemary

Ingredients for the cocktail:• Slice of orange• 2 cups freshly squeezed orange

juice• 1 long sprig fresh rosemary• 1 cup rosemary syrup• 1 cup pomegranate seeds• 1 cup of anything white and

spirited like vodka, gin, white rum or tequila

Method:To make the syrup, place all the ingredients in a saucepan and sim-mer till reduced by a third; turn off the heat and let the rosemary infuse

while the syrup cools.Add all the cocktail ingredients to a large jug of crushed ice and top up with sparkling mineral water.To serve, pour into tall glasses filled with crushed ice, and top with a fresh sprig of rosemary

© Jenny Morris 2017 all rights re-served

Biblical and beautifulFooding around with Jenny Morris

@jennymorrischef

Pomegranate and pink grape-fruit quencher

Sample a taste from over 100 wines

SA wineries to show off their best at Capegate this AugustWine lovers can taste over 100 wines from 25 different wineries at the Capegate Shopping Centre’s annual We Love Wine showcase on August 25 and 26.

The festival kicks off at 5pm on the Friday evening and at 1pm on Saturday afternoon.

“This wine event has become a must-do for Northern Suburbs wine fans and we always aim to bring pro-ducers from all over South Africa’s winelands to our area,” says Cape-gate Marketing Manager, Amanda McCarthy.

“It’s not just about tasting and buying wine directly from the pro-ducers, but the Cape Wine Academy will present their free educational wine theatre experiences over the 2 days as well,” adds McCarthy.

The wine theatre will present win-ery-linked tastings like Perdeberg’s Barrels & Hops tasting, the Orange River Cellar’s Create your own wine Cocktails and Nibbles and Wine by Overhex Wines and Montagu Dried Fruit and Nuts. Themed tastings like

Budget Beaters – Under R100 wines, Sweet Treats and The Diversity of Pi-notage make up the rest of the pro-gramme.

Participating producers include: Badsberg, Bonfire Hill Wines, Bon-nievale Wines, Deux Freres Wines, Devonvale Golf & Wine Estate, Front Row Wines, Fryer’s Cove Winery, Haute Espoir, Imbuku Wines, Kingna Distillery, MWS - Montagu Wine & Spirits, Overhex Wines, Louisvale, Or-ange River Wines, Perdeberg Wines, Peter Bayley Wines, Roger Clayton Wines, Ruitersvlei, Stellenbosch Hills, The Fledge & Co, Triple Three Gin, Villiersdorp Cellar, Winkelshoek Cellar and Yonder Hill Wines.

tickets are r75 each from Com-puticket or r90 at the door. the ticket price includes the tast-ings, a branded glass and free entry to the CWa theatre. Visit the Capegate Facebook page for updates, or consult www.capegatecentre.co.za.

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GrandWest is gearing up to host the exuberant Michael Flatley when he ventures to Cape Town this month to perform for his local fans for the first time. Based on the reviews of Flat-ley’s tour to Johannesburg in 2015, GrandWest expects the spectacular new staging of Flatley’s traditional show, ‘Lord of the Dance: Danger-ous Games’, to be a sellout success. The production will be staged at the Grand Arena from August 8 to 13.

“We are thrilled to be part of bringing Michael Flatley to his Cape Town fans for the first time. This is a not to be missed audiovisual treat,” says Elouise Matthys, the PR and Pro-motions Manager at GrandWest.

Although Flatley may not have performed live in Cape Town, he is globally known for his innovative choreography and performance at the ‘1994 Eurovision’, as well as his hit shows ‘Lord of the Dance’, ‘Feet of Flames’ and ‘Celtic Tiger’.

With all the precision and thrills of the original, ‘Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games’ boasts new stag-ing, “dazzling costumes and breath-taking choreography”. The show also features cutting edge technology in-

cluding a giant flat screen that spans the width of the stage, special effects lighting, dancing robots and world champion acrobats.

With some of the world’s most outstanding young performers, di-rected by Flatley and new music by composer Gerard Fahy, this latest it-eration combines “the best of tradi-tion with all the excitement of new music and dance.”

tickets, ranging in price from r365 to r540, are on sale at big Concerts and Computicket.

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“Oscars of the hotel world” crown their winners

Soak up the rugby season “gees” at Boktown

Not everyone can get to the stadium to watch the Springboks, but Boktown is a place where the most

passionate South African supporters congregate for a “uniquely Spring-bok Supporters experience”. Rugby is not unlike a religion to many in South Africa and Boktown is “the church” at which the wearers of Green and Gold go to worship their rugby heroes.

You will find many of your Springbok and South African leg-ends at Boktown, supporting the current generation of Springboks. You will get to chat to them and mingle, but mostly you’ll get to party, as only Springbok supporters know how.

Boktown, presented by the offi-cial Springbok Supporters’ Club, cre-ates a unique experience that goes beyond the 80 minutes of on-field action. This rugby place-of-worship gives South African rugby lovers the best alternative to being at the game. Fans watch the test live on the big screens but the entertain-ment starts long before the first whistle and continues long after the final whistle.

It’s a Springbok rugby supporters’ dream experience that also speaks to the entire family. There’s interactive

fun for the kids, drink specials, food, bars, DJ’s, dancing, sponsor givea-ways and competitions.

There is always a visit from Bok-kie – the official Springbok mascot – and part of the experience is being able to formally engage with select South African Rugby Legends in a structured “Q&A” session before and after the game.

The Springbok Supporters’ Club will host Boktown for the Castle Lager Rugby Championships for the first time ever at the River Club Slug and Lettuce in Cape Town. Boktown opens two hours before kick-off, so get there early to secure your seat and enjoy the “gees” (spirit) and ac-tion with your friends, family and neighbours.

Springbok fixtures:•August19:SpringboksvArgentina– Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth• September 30: Springboks v Aus-tralia – Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein•October7:SpringboksvNewZea-land – DHL Newlands Rugby Sta-dium, Cape Town

For more venue information, or to join the official springbok supporters Club, visit www.springboksupporter.co.za, or follow on Facebook, twitter and instagram. share your photos and use the hashtag #loverugby and #boktown to show your support.

Watch out for Bokkie, the official Springbok mascot

Michael Flatley’s iconic fran-chise is in Cape Town

GrandWest gears up for the Lord of the Dance

The Distell Inter Hotel Challenge has become a red-letter annual event on the hotel industry calendar. 2017 marks the fifth anniversary of this ini-tiative, a first in South Africa and a first internationally.

Described as a defining event for the hospitality industry in South Af-rica, the success of the Challenge has seen it labeled as the “Oscars of the hotel world”. Although a competition that provides glitz and glamour, the true role is serious and deep-rooted - providing a vehicle and a public platform for creating an environment of mentorship for the country’s hos-pitality industry.

The winners of the fifth annual Distell Inter Hotel Challenge were an-nounced at a glittering gala awards dinner on Saturday, August 5, at the Southern Sun Cape Sun. Attended were Richard Rushton (MD Distell) and Volker Heiden (Area Vice Presi-dent, Protea Hotels of Marriott Inter-national), the cream of South Africa’s hoteliers, chefs, sommeliers and vint-ners as well as top companies that supply the hospitality industry.

The initiative, championed by Distell, is hotly contested as hotels around South Africa present their protégés. The candidates compete in different categories over a period of months culminating in a glittering gala event where the winners of the Challenge are announced.

Winners in the Chef Categories:Best Chef 2017: Eugene Ramcharan from “Beverly Hills”Best Chef 1st Runner Up: Gizelle Els from “NH The Lord Charles”Best Chef 2nd Runner Up: Samkelo Hlophe from “One&Only, Cape Town”Most Promising Chef 2017: Sive Godena from “Cape Town Interna-tional Convention Centre”Best Starter: Nicholas Freitas from “The Palazzo”Best Main Course: Marcas Hendry

from “Belmond Mount Nelson”Lancewood Best Dessert: Andile Ndlovu from “Hartford House”Best Presentation: Litha Salimani from “Southern Sun Waterfront”‘Scanpan Excellent Kitchen Practice’ Award: Andile Ndlovu from “Hartford House”Best Bread Baker: Togara Mabharani from “Belmond Mount Nelson”Showcook ‘Man of the Match’: Shaun Munro from “Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani”Best Team: “NH The Lord Charles” and “The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa”

To celebrate the fifth anniversary, British Airways will be flying the win-ning Executive Chef Tony Kocke, Beverly Hills to spend a weekend at The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa.

Winners in the Wine Steward Cat-egory:Best Wine Steward 2017: Michelle Swart from “NH The Lord Charles” representing Allesverloren & Van Ryn’s‘Most Promising’ Wine Steward: Nkululeko Khohlokoane from the “Cape Town International Conven-tion Centre” representing Pongrácz and Monis.‘Most Up & Coming’ Wine Steward: (‘The Wonga Prize’): Marie Manyoha from “The Palace at the Lost City’ representing Fleur du Cap and Black Bottle

Apart from receiving sought after prizes, the winning candidates use this spotlight to springboard into the industry. Most candidates go on to take on jobs that fast-track them into key positions in hotels, safari lodges, restaurants and other parts of South Africa’s hospitality industry. Some go on to successful careers internation-ally, becoming ambassadors for our hospitality industry.