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Garth lezard

1st project

a backpack, a bicycle and the world in his sight

Plus keeping it simple in 2012, get your bike to Argus 2012 in one piece And much more

percussion like you have never seen and heard it before!!!

I find myself struggling to be inspired and motivated as much as I believe I need to be lately and I sense that it’s not only me – I

think many of you are probably feeling the same. If you asked me why?! I could come up with a page full of reasons and every one of them would be right but it’s in that ability to produce a page of woes that I think the problem lies.

As economies fight their way to stability and we face interesting times ahead with increases and inflation most of us are doing exactly what we are ‘programmed’ to do, we work harder. Perhaps it’s the Africa thing, in Africa when you wake up all you have to do if you are an antelope is outrun the Lion to survive another day. Problem is, it seems as if there are packs of Lions everywhere.

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That list is what saps our mojo! It’s like Superman’s kryptonite...it has the ability to paralyze us and get us focused on the many, many, many things that need to be done as opposed to giving us time to find our happy place – that place that makes mundane tasks palatable. So, am I proposing we tear up our ‘to do’ lists and live life by the seat of our pants...no (although I’d love to!). Steven Covey once wrote that when making lists of things to do you need to allocate time to ‘sharpen your blade’; referring to making time to be sure you’re as sharp as you need to be before tackling anything else. He drew the analogy from a tree feller who is far more productive if he first takes time to sharpen his blade before hacking away at trees. Sounds familiar doesn’t it? Feels like everyday you’re trying to cut down trees with a blunt axe?

Brilliant – You now are wondering why the hell you read the editors letter. Well I think I’m going to take a new stance to starting my days. A dear friend and mentor, based in San Diego, put a quote on Facebook the other day. I think he’s wise and he seems to have plenty mojo so I’m going to try copy him...oh, the quote (I’m quoting so please give some editorial license)...”if you want to fly, you got to get rid of the sh.t that’s weighing you down”. A bit blunt but it works...try it!!!

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26 gaUtEngS top 5 attractIonS

07 gaDgEtS For the non techno junkies and junkies alike! What is new gadget wise.

14 car rEvIEw Sixth sense

16 1St projEct Percussion like you have never seen and heard it before!!!

So you picked up the magazine and you’re reading the staying in touch column wondering what exactly it’s all about. Well we know that for many of you, you don’t get to jet set around the country that often, which means you might not get a chance to pick up every edition of the magazine.

Don’t worry! All the great articles and competition giveaways are still up for grabs. All you have to do is follow us on Twitter @theairportmag, or get to our facebook page www.facebook.com/theairportmag and like us. It’s really that simple.

Once you’ve done that we’ll keep you up to date with our latest edition, breaking stories and awesome interviews.

22 glampIng Putting the glam into camping

23 cElEbratIng pEacE wIth a Stamp 24 ExtrEmE photo Cape Argus pick ‘n pay cycle tour

28 mY cItY Mark Boucher

30 gEt YoUr bIKE to argUS 2012 In onE pIEcE

32 UShaKa

garth lEzarD - a backpack, a bicycle and the world in his sight

34 EnD oF an EpIc joUrnEY

35 SplaShY FEn The ultimate in music festivals

36 rEStaUrant rEvIEwS

40 70 StIll not rEaDY to rEtIrE

42 hEalth A rant at women who don’t work out


06 | CONTRibUTORs

Often referred to as the iGuy, Marc is a true gadget geek at heart. His love for Gadgets & Apple products is displayed in his blog, MarcForrest.com, which is ranked as the top personal & tech blog in KZN according to Afrigator.com.

After living in Ballito for the last 7 years with his 3 gorgeous kids and wife, Lesley, his latest venture is BallitoNews online (www.BallitoNews.co.za) with the ed Justin Scott. Ballito News aims to capture the heart of KZN North Coast lifestyle, while sharing the latest news of one of the fastest growing towns in South Africa.

See marc’s gadget page on page [email protected] | www.marcforrest.com

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Richard Webb is a Cape Town based publisher and motoring journalist who divides his time between the UK and South Africa. His most recent book, 50 Golden Racing Years, is a lavishly illustrated 400 page coffee table style volume on the modern history of motor racing in South Africa. He now writes on all matters automotive for The Airport Magazine.

See richard’s article on page [email protected]

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Tom is the spiritual growth pastor at Grace Family Church, and has a passion for “intentional living”. His philosophy is that if you are going to “live life now” and live it well, then you must be thoughtful and purposeful about it.

He also writes on productivity, tech, spirituality, relationships, and, on occasion, stuff that doesn’t fit neatly into any one of those categories. Tom’s goal is to create insightful, relevant content that you can put to work in your personal and professional life. He typically post twice a week on his blog, http://tombasson.wordpress.com and you can subscribe to his posts and updates via RSS or email on the home page.

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Storm Catterick is a born and bred Mtunzini resident (for those that don’t know, that’s a small town 45 minutes north of Durban). She graduated from Vega Brand Communications School and got her degree in copy writing. Storm currently writes and adds her flavour to a portfolio of magazines held by FabMags, including the Airport Magazine.She also is a regular contributor to a community based online newspaper on the KZN North Coast. With a love for writing she includes a young, fresh outlook to everything she does. Meeting new interesting people across different industries and learning from each interaction inspires this learning journalist.

See Storm’s articles on page 10, 16, 20, 28, 30 & 31.

exTRa Time gadgets | 07

wEathErSa IphonE anD IpaD apphttp://iguy.me/weatherSa

If you own an iPhone or iPad, you need to get yourself this fantastic iOS app, developed by the South African weather service.

Several of the app features are a first for South Africa, such as storm warnings and push notifications, which are sent directly to the user’s device daily. Other highlights of the application include breaking news alerts, seven-day tables of weather across the country, an outlook for various outdoor and sports activities, sunrise, sunset and moonrise times, as well as hourly and weekly graphs covering rain, wind, temperature, pressure and humidity.

The app also offers a variety of in-app purchases allowing you to receive notifications of approaching storms and daily weather reports.

You can download the app by visiting http://iguy.me/WeatherSA or by scanning the QR Code.

grIFFIn aIrcUrvE plaYwww.griffintechnology.com

10 decibels louder....Magically.

According to Clarke’s Third Law: “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic”. AirCurve Play is based on some very advanced technology indeed and when you hear it, you will agree it is magical.

AirCurve Play makes the speaker of your iPhone 10 decibels louder...no, really. And it works without batteries or cables or power adapters or incantations. Just slip your iPhone into AirCurve’s rubber dock gasket, and your iPhone 4 becomes the perfectly portable audio/video conference phone and a self-contained music player and video viewer.

Without revealing the secret of the magic, we can tell you that AirCurve is a cleverly-designed acoustic amplifier that collects the sound from the built-in speaker of your iPhone, amplifies it in a built-in coiled waveguide, and projects it out into the room. AirCurve’s transparent polycarbonate body lets you appreciate the waveguide’s graceful curves inside it, which do all the work.

That’s some great-sounding mojo.

noKIa lUmIa 800www.nokia.co.za

Nokia recently joined the Windows Phone7 party with the launch of the Nokia Lumia 800 device in South Africa. The phone, which is geared at the socially-connected crowd, is not only a fully-functional device, but also a great looking phone.

With connections to your Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other social networks, you are guaranteed to be kept up to date 24/7. The Nokia Lumia 800 is based on the Windows 7.5 Mango release and also includes a number of fantastic extras, such as Nokia Drive (GPS and Maps) and Nokia Music for on-the-go streaming of music and radio.

The Nokia Lumia 800 is available from Vodacom on a Vodacom Business Call contract, with 100MB data per month for 24 months, at R279 per month.


08 | pROfile general gadgets

pull Up to Set timemEaSUrIng tapE KItchEn tImEr60 minute kitchen tape timer looks like a tape measure. Watch time pass as the tape decreases. Easy dial on the bottom allows you to bring “tape measure” down. Matte finish. Winner of 2005 Good Design award of the Chicago Museum of Architecture and Design. Simply lift the pull ring of the measuring tape timer to go from 0 to 60 minutes. It’s fun, practical and looks good in a kitchen!!!

saving livesKEYchaIn blooD alcohol DEtEctorThe keychain blood alcohol detector is a light weight mini Portable Breathalyzer that you can carry on your key ring. It is very simple to use, you simply press and hold the power button, and the green Led will light, indicating the tester is ready. Then you just blow into the alcohol tester to get your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) reading. The most common one that is on the market is the protocol keychain breathalyzer that has the 3 colored LED lights, a flashlight torch on the side and has a countdown timer, which is used to keep track if you are parked at a meter. Not only a great party trick but can also help essentially save lives.

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• A regular kitchen timer, with a twist: pull the measuring tape to set your time

• Aluminum casing with precision clock and alarm mechanism

• Design: Joseph Forakis

• Keyring Alcohol Tester• Length: 12cm• uses 2 AAA batteries• Great for peace of mind!



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10 | feaTURe garth lezard

Garth lezard

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It takes great ability and courage to travel the globe by yourself with nothing but a bicycle, a backpack, your wits and a

philanthropic goal, but this is exactly what fellow - Durbanite, Garth Lezard, is doing and so far he has managed to cycle almost all the world’s continents, with only one to go — the final ride through Oceania.

Garth started his journey with the objective of creating awareness about Leonard Cheshire Homes around the world. What started out as a mere idea has turned into a globally-recognised project that is igniting media interest around the world. We sat down with Garth to discover a little bit more about his incredible journey!

a backpack, a bicycle and the world in his siGhts

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tell us a bit about the man behind the bike and camera? Well, I was born in the district of Salisbury in Rhodesia and, moved down to Durban because of the start of the civil war, where I fell in love with the beach and surfing. After I finished matric at Northlands High I decided to study further and chose to go to Natal Technikon in Durban where I did a video technology course. A few years later I decided to leave the Technikon and study abroad and, like many graduates, I decided to travel the world. Because of my love of surfing I wanted to photograph and surf the best beaches around the world — I called it a journey to the Mecca. After that experience I was really enthralled with the idea of photojournalism


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so I went back to the UK and enrolled for a photo journalism degree in South Wales. During this time I was inspired by the pioneers of snapshot aesthetics and came up with a new project that involved taking pictures in countries at opposite ends of our most populous continent doing street photography, portraiture, etc. In 2005 I moved back to Durban because my dad had had quadruple bypass surgery and needed help running his business. After a while I began to do more thought-provoking photojournalism projects and ended up in Zambia, where I saw my first Cheshire Home. I was so taken with the home that I decided that it would be my next project.

what was the idea behind your journey? After visiting the Cheshire Home in Zambia, I was given some literature on it and I saw how many homes there were around the world. So I travelled to the different continents where the homes where and photographed the places, the people, etc. I then got the epiphany to combine my love of travel, endurance sport and photojournalism and that’s when I had the idea of riding through four countries per continent spreading awareness for the homes. I currently have one continent left, Oceania, which will take me through Australia and New Zealand.

So how does it work — are you sponsored, or is it you and you alone? I have had a few small sponsors who help with the cost of flights now and again and they’ve been really great. But for the most part it’s just me. I camp out a lot; sometimes people I meet on the way allow me to stay in their houses and invite me in for supper or a shower. The people I have met have been fantastic, really generous and welcoming. Some have offered to put me up in hotels, but that’s just not me and is not the point of the whole experience and journey — by helping me they can indirectly help the homes.

So, where to now? Well, with the recent media attention I am actually hoping to get onto South African TV to get the word out and hopefully start

raising a fair bit of money for the homes. I’d also like to create a bit more support for myself along the way. My journeys to this point have covered about 2000km through four countries. However, Oceania alone means about 5000 km, so I’m going to be away a lot longer and I’m going to need a lot more resources to sustain myself. I am also looking to write a book at the end of this which will include my adventures and the photos I’ve taken. The funds that come from that will go towards the Leonard Cheshire Homes.

what drives you to carry on? I have always been a fan of endurance sport; I grew up watching the Comrades Marathon and it was always a goal of mine to complete it. I ran my first Comrades at the age of 26. I also did the Iron Man race which, funnily enough, was the deciding factor in deciding to use a bicycle for my Cheshire Homes journey as my time on my bike wasn’t as good, so I had the idea that cycling through all the countries would make me better.

what’s the craziest thing that’s happened to you during your travels? In Mozambique I stopped in a village to take a mother-and-child portrait. Unfortunately we were next to a shebeen and a big guy who came out wide-eyed to see what I was doing started getting a little bit forceful and loud, so I could sense that he was up to no good and probably wanted to take my camera. I immediately opened another bag next to my camera box, took out a cigarette lighter and gave it to him, which distracted him and (probably confused the hell out of him)I took my chance and quickly pedalled away as fast as I could (laugh).

The peOple i have meT have beeN faNTasTiC, Really geNeROUs aND welCOmiNg.

what happens if something on your bike bends or breaks? I have spare tubes in case my tyre pops and I also carry a few spare links in case my chain breaks, but fortunately this has never happened. I have had a broken wheel, where the whole wheel folded in. I was however fortunately close to a town and was able to buy a new wheel.

where have you travelled so far? In Africa I have travelled through South Africa, Swaziland, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. In Europe I travelled through Greece, Italy, France and Spain. In Asia I went from China to Vietnam, Laos and Thailand and in South America countries included Brasil, French Guyana, Suriname and British Guyana. In Central America I went to the Caribbean round Grenada, Trinidad, Bonaire, and Curacao. Finally I will be going through Oceania and the countries should include Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and Samoa.

what is the best place you visited during that time? It would have to be Surinam, not only because it is a beautiful place, but because that was when I truly realised the reach of my plight. I was met by a reporter who put me on TV and on the front page of their newspaper. I had ridden through 20 countries before anyone took any notice, so was a special moment. As far as beauty goes, it would be riding through Tuscany, which is famous for being an inspiration for many artists

anything else you’d like to share?This has been the most amazing experience of my life and to know that it’s all for such a great cause is so motivating, I urge others to get involved whether it be for this charity or another as the rewards are so much bigger then what you essentially give.

If you would like to get involved my Oceania expedition, which will take place towards the end of the year, please don’t hesitate to contact me at Tel: 031 569 1371; 031 564 4072. Cell: 082 2609 305. E-mail: [email protected]

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sweet opportunities in the north

Reclaimed sugar cane land is once again yielding sweet opportunities for industrial developers, investors and end-users

as Ballito Services Park takes hold in the North. Originally part of the Hulett family’s farmland holding, the 18.5 hectares of land - on which the light industrial service park is being developed – was purchased from the Huletts at a price which has enabled the park to be offered at very competitive rates. “Price is definitely a drawcard of the development”, comments Greg Kruger of Greg Kruger Properties, who shares a joint marketing mandate with ComProp. Land prices range from R 700 to R 1 200 per sqm, compared to R 1 500-R 3 000 for similar sites in nodes such as Umhlanga, Mt Edgecombe and Riverhorse Valley.

“But for me the big issue that this park offers as compared to anywhere else, is fully-serviced platformed land in a great location that is ready for developing immediately,” adds Hatfield, Chairman of the Ballito Services Park (North) Committee. “That’s like gold in the current market where serviced flat land in a great location is something that you just cannot find now or for many years to come,”

At last count, Ballito had 112 serviced sites, a very different figure to most other nodes in the country where this sort of land is becoming increasingly scarce.

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For enquires regarding Ballito services park contact Comprop on 083 477 2777 www.compropballito.co.za or ggK properties on 082 775 7762 www.ggkprop.co.za.

Given the incredible northern linear growth in KZN, Ballito Services Park on the N2 provides sought-after high visibility and branding exposure. And the joint-owners of the park offer some weighty credibility to the park. Plans for mini-factories, wholesale complexes and warehousing will soon be coming on stream as the joint-developers of the park report a marked increase in activity and interest for the early part of this year. And the sky’s the limit when it comes to the cross section of developable facilities allowed in the park ranging from 100 sqm to 20 000 sqm facilities for distribution, warehousing, workshops, factory outlets, wholesalers, show-rooms and mini factories. It offers flexibility in terms of a wide range of options such as land to buy, ready-built facilities, build-to-spec, sectional title schemes and turnkey development.

The easy access to the airport, and other infrastructural benefits arising from the close proximity to the heart of the Ballito retail district, adjacent access to the Compensation Railway and access to managerial staff and a labour force in the nearby residential areas, makes this park an easy decision to end-users, tenants, or investors on the move in 2012.

14 | Review Cars

The BMW 650i has been described by some of those “in the know” as “too digital, too accomplished”. Further, the

car has been criticized for being “too accomplished and refined.”

Of course, that’s utter nonsense. Imagine for a moment if BMW made a car that was anything less than refined and accomplished? I can just see the headlines in the magazines that car bores read: “BMW take on Alfa Romeo at their own game. Electrics fail, but it handles well”.

Most motoring journalists work like this: they get a very friendly invitation from a perfectly nice public relations executive from a car manufacturer. It starts off by announcing, “We are introducing a new limited-edition model to the range. This exclusive model features the flawless combination of practicality, style and superb value.” Unwritten, but implicit in the invitation is that they would basically like to fly you to an exotic location, give you great wine and sumptuous food, in the hope that you will say something nice about this new car.

So journalists arrive looking for a good time and, because they are so blasé about the many invitations they get, they start trying to find fault with a perfectly brilliant car, just to show that they

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have an opinion. That’s why you get headlines about cars like the BMW 650i saying “BMW 6-Series is boring”. Excuse me? I read somewhere that one journalist wrote, “it registers exactly nil for surprise and delight.”

Now bear in mind that this car has a 4.4-litre bi-turbo like the one in the new BMW M5, detuned a bit and remapped for cruising. It’s a real goer: 300kW of power and 600Nm of torque. From standstill to 100km/h in 5.0 seconds. I also coaxed the car to return around 11 litres/100km whilst emitting just 249g/km. That’s pretty clever stuff for an eight-cylinder with a pair of turbos nestled under its swathe of engine plastics.

It comes with a standard eight-speed automatic, which always impresses in terms of shift quality and speed. It’s capable of reaching eye-widening speeds with relentless reliability.

The engine could do with a dose aural hooliganism though. It does bellow lower down in the rev range, with amusing pops and crackles between swift gear changes, but it sounds less sporty as the engine spools up to maximum revs.

The car is jam-packed with technology. DSC-Plus and Park Distance Control, herds of leather xenon

lights, a head-up display and reversing-assist with top view, which you may need if you don’t know how to park properly.

Does all this mean that the 650i is without fault? Alas no, but they are minor bugbears. Steering is via EPS (electric power steering) and it lacks feel. It also has a small boot and the styling is not for everyone.

But the 650i is slick and the attention to detail is as you would expect from BMW. It’s a beautifully built, well-designed car that will bring joy over many years of ownership. It won’t fall apart and people won’t stare at you and giggle. (Unless, of course, you’re an “in the know” motoring journalist)

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price r1 116 500speed 250 km/hClaimed acceleration 0 to 100 km/h4.9 seconds5 Year/100 000 km motorplan, non-contributing service and maintenance contract

individual model 640is 640d 650i8-speed sports automatic Transmission steptronic Cylinders/valves 6/4 8/4Capacity (cc) 4 395Claimed combined consumption (l/100 km) 10.6emissions CO2 (g/km) 246


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project Percussion like you have never seen and heard it before!!!worDS Storm Catterick

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They are maniacal musicians out to inform the world about what exponentially great

percussion drumming is made of. They will steal the show, blow the roof off the house, and captivate your attention because that is just how good they are! They are 1st project, they are S.A’s number 1 percussion band – to put it simply they are OUT OF THIS WORLD even when they have their shirts on.

You guys are probably the best in your field— do you have much competition in South africa? Thanks! There are one or two acts that kinda do what we do, but we are the only band that does it as a full-time career.

how do you describe your genre of music? We created our own style of music that we call Aggressive Percussion!

Is this genre a recent innovation or is it an evolution/modernisation of drumming? it’s a bit of an evolution from all the different styles of drumming around the world, from samba to metal, and our goal was to change the way drum music was viewed from “hippie” to a commercial genre that everyone can rock out to!

where was the band formed? We started 1st Project at the NSA music school in Johannesburg as a fringe project to our other bands.

how long have you been performing professionally? Did you ever imagine you would be where you are today? This year will be our 12th year together and our 11th year playing professional shows. We remember standing backstage in China saying that we couldn’t believe that we had started this as a fringe project and there we were about to headline a concert for over 40 000 people! The day we were nominated for a SAMA we were on tour in Jamaica...when we heard, we ran around the hotel like screaming schoolgirls! It was possibly the best feeling we’ve ever had!

who came up with the shirtless - ness idea (laugh)? (really good marketing!) Is it a case of “if we’re gonna slam our hands against a bunch drums under bright lights we might as well keep our selves cool and fresh— the delighted girls are just an extra bonus”?Ha-ha! We actually played at a fashion show where we thought it would be funny to play with our shirts off and it has just kinda stuck since then as our gimmick! Blue Man Group are blue, 1st Project are topless!

You must have a vigorous workout schedule for you to look in top shape for every performance, or is your drumming sufficient as a workout?I guess we’re lucky that the drumming keeps us in shape ’cos we’re just not gym types!

Apparently as a profession drumming requires the same fitness as a professional athlete...we, however, think that the immense amount of alcohol consumed after every gig might affect that!

I was lucky enough to see you live about four years ago at good old joe cools and the amount of energy you guys expend is unbelievable. how do you physically and mentally prepare for something like that, or do you just feed off the crowd’s energy? We are always ready to rock out! We love what we do and are always amped to get on stage, but the more the crowd goes off, the more we will too!

with your rise to success and fame, what is the one thing that will always remain the same in your lives? Getting to this level certainly didn’t come overnight...we worked hard to get here and we will carry on working hard to stay here.

how do you up your game and make sure that every show is even better and more “alive”?Ninety percent of the time our set list is only decided on while we’re on stage, so we don’t even know what song is coming next and this keeps us and our audience on our toes! We constantly come up with new ways to wow our audiences, whether it is experimenting with new effects or collaborating

geTTiNg TO This level CeRTaiNly DiDN’T COme OveRNighT...we wORkeD haRD TO geT heRe aND we will CaRRy ON wORkiNg haRD TO sTay heRe.


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with artists that a commercial audience wouldn’t normally see. Our fans can expect to see something new every time they come to a show!

You recently did a tour of the middle East — was it your first time, what was the experience like and how were you received? It was our second tour to the Middle East but our first to Lebanon. Of the 23 countries we have toured, we’ve never seen people party like that...ever! It was such an experience and we can’t wait to go back and play there again later this year, in their summer!

what does 2012 have in store for 1st project?We are currently working on a new album called Strings Attached. It’s a full drumming album but many of the tracks feature rocking violin and cello scores written for our music by the one and

only Bryan Schimmel! This will be followed by a nationwide Strings Attached tour later this year.

where can people listen to your incredible music? It’s not the type of commercial music that gets played on radio, so how do people find out about you if they haven’t seen you live? People can listen to our music and find out more about us on our website, 1stproject.com

They can also watch our latest music video SIGASA on You Tube by typing in 1st Project Sigasa. Join our page by liking us on Facebook under 1st Project. Gig updates are always posted on the wall for wherever we are playing that month.

what would you say makes your band different from, say, chicks with Sticks — apart from the

obvious missing bits —or any other percussion band? 1st Project is known for always playing with tons of primal energy and making sure that the audience feels as if they are on stage with us. We are constantly evolving to keep up with the industry.This is not a hobby for us...it’s our full-time career. We are the pioneers of Aggressive Percussion and will make sure that we’re always a cut abovethe rest! will you be performing in S.a anytime soon?There will be a nationwide tour later this year, but we suggest that fans check out our Facebook page for updates of shows that been booked around the country.

anything you’d like to say to your fans and soon-to-be fans out there? To our fans: Thank you so much for keeping us in the game! To our fans-to-be:Do you suffer from Percussive Aggressive behaviour? Join us! :)


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22 | OUTDOOR luxurY Camping

Putting the glam

into CamPing

When I think of a relaxing, stress-free holiday, the last thing that would pop into my mind would be camping. Yes, I may lose

points amongst the “manne”, but sandy beds, bugs and a possible warthog chase in the middle of the night is not my idea of a fabulous holiday and neither is a cold cup of tea. However, you often encounter those “be-one-with-nature people” and you might just have to put your preferences aside for a while.

But if you do, compromise by combining luxury facilities and camping. And, believe it or not, luxury camping facilities, otherwise known as “Glamping”, actually exist in Africa.

So for you non-jungle-bunnies, I have compiled a list of potential Glamping sites that you and your hubby or friends can go to and actually enjoy a holiday without the mess, fuss and extreme organization that goes into camping.

tEnIqUa trEEtopS Teniqua Treetops is a totally African experience situated in South Africa along the magical Garden Route in the foothills of the ancient Outeniqua Mountains. This is seriously my kind of camping: you are given the opportunity to escape into a rustic, ecologically sound development of small tented tree houses situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the Knysna forests.

These luxurious, self-catering, tented tree houses offer a unique opportunity to sleep, eat and shower up in the forest canopy, surrounded by a plethora of birds, butterflies and an incredible view. Built on handcrafted platforms and positioned in carefully chosen beauty spots, it definitely offers the ultimate family holiday or a perfect getaway with that someone special.

The tree houses boast extremely comfortable sleeping areas with all bedding and linen included. They also have electric blankets and heaters for those chilly nights.

KarEn blIxEn campThe Karen Blixen Camp, situated in the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, is an eco-friendly luxury camp that offers a sense of what it must have been like in the exciting explorer-days when the savannah was seldom visited and elaborate and comfortable camps were set up to provide a luxurious and stylish retreat after each day’s adventure.

This is luxury camping if I have ever seen it. Each tent is ensuite and furnished with a large, comfortable bed, Persian rugs, a cosy armchair and a mini bar with chilled drinks, giving you the ultimate in camping luxury. It is the perfect place to sit back and relax with a drink overlooking the Mara River and the wildlife — it makes you feel that you can have your cake and eat it. The beautiful swimming pool offers relaxation and even a little exercise between game drives. The private bathroom has a flush-toilet, twin wash-hand basins and a romantic outside shower with amazing view. There is a resident masseuse who offers a wide range of wellness and beauty treatments. Other features include a stylish restaurant, lounge and bar area and a gift shop with internet access.

tartarUgaSituated in the extreme south of the pristine Mozambique coastline, near Ponta Malongane, Tartaruga offers private and exclusive self-catering luxury tented camping homes. This fashionable yet rustic retreat is perfectly designed to blend into the surrounding coastal forest away from the “madding crowd”.

The tents are housed on raised wooden platforms with veranda decks furnished with chairs and tables and offer an excellent hideout for birding or just to enjoy the tranquillity of the camp. The interiors are luxuriously appointed with every home comfort —ensuite bathroom with hot and cold running water, comfortable beds, mosquito-netting and much more. The camp offers a communal deck with a spectacular sea view, bar area with a bar fridge and glasses, dining area with tables and chairs that are set by the staff for breakfast and dinner with tablecloths, crockery, cutlery and even candles for dinner. There is also a small circular pool that flows into a three-metre deep diving pool — perfect for relaxing after a long day on the beach.

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Commemorative StamP markS 50 yearS SinCe Chief albert luthuli reCeived nobel PeaCe Prize

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On the 10 December 1961, the longest serving African National Congress

president-general Chief Albert Luthuli became the first African to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway.

Exactly 50 years later the Luthuli Museum, in partnership with the South African Post Office, launched a commemorative stamp to mark the occasion at a high profile event at the Museum in Groutville, the site of the original 1927 home of Chief Albert Luthuli.

“The Luthuli Museum is especially honoured to have been a part in this memorable occasion,” says Luthuli Museum director, Brian Xaba. “Throughout his life and political career, Chief Albert Luthuli fought for social justice, equality and human rights, a stance that earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1960 (awarded retrospectively to him in 1961).”

To make the day even more special, residents living in the immediate area of the Luthuli Museum received home postal addresses for the first time. A total of six areas and 1531 houses started to receive mail to their homes.

“In addition,” says chairperson of the Post Office Board, Vuyo Mahlati, “the first mail box for the area, was erected by the SA Post Office at the Luthuli Museum. A fitting tribute we believe, as the Luthuli

family tells the story that when Luthuli was alive, people used to bring their letters to the home, treating it as a de facto post office. The Luthuli Museum will once again be able to offer this service in a modern-day context to the residents living around the Museum,” she adds. Regarded as South Africa’s ‘smallest ambassadors’, commemorative stamps such as this one, are special stamps designed to recognise a particular South African event or milestone.

The Luthuli stamp issue includes a total of 10 stamps, contained in a commemorative folder (210 x 210 mm), which are available for purchase at R2.50 each or R25 for the sheet as from 9 December 2011. A total of 20 000 sheets have been printed for distribution.

The images depicted on the stamps include a portrait of Chief Albert Luthuli by Dumile Feni (1968), an image of a bronze sculpture, used courtesy of Iziko Museums, Cape Town and phtotographs of Albert Luthuli by Ranjith Kally, courtesy of the Luthuli Museum in Groutville, KwaZulu-Natal.

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InvaSIon oF thE bIcYclE1000’s of adrenalin induced bicyclists set off on the

challenging Pick ’N Pay Cape Argus, whether it is for enjoying the scenery or for competing in the race to be number one, cycling the Argus is a wonderful way to enjoy Cape Town’s great climate and explore its scenic splendour.

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If you live or holiday in the buzzing province of Gauteng you will know that

there are many weird and wonderful things to do there, from city vibes to glorious game drives you are sure to get the best of both worlds. For those of you that don’t really know what this exhilarating cultural hub has to offer you, we have taken the liberty of finding five activities that you simply have to do when you’re in the area!

01Wandies Place is a restaurant in Dube, Soweto, operating out of what used to be a typical Soweto four-roomed house. This popular restaurant has become a hit with both locals and tourists searching for a touch of indigenous cuisine and culture. The restaurant has played host to such luminaries as Richard Branson, the CEO of Virgin Airlines, Evander Holyfield, Jesse Jackson, Quincy Jones and the All Blacks. A visit there is an experience not to be missed and Wandies, once an illegal shebeen and now a flourishing restaurant, most certainly catches my eye as a must-visit.

618 Makhalemele Street | Soweto 1800+27 (0)11 982 2796 www.wandies.co.za

sAB WORlD OF BEER, NEWTOWNHave you ever wondered why that ice-cold beer in your hand tastes so good, or where this heaven-in-a-bottle is made? Well, SABMiller, one of the biggest breweries in the world, which operates locally as South African Breweries Ltd, offers to take you on a journey into the process of beer brewing, from the planting, harvesting and curing of barley, hops and malt to the final products. It also lets you in on the earliest secrets of the craft and its ancient origins in Babylon in Mesopotamia. Visitors will be taken on a greenhouse tour to see how barley and hops are grown and tended, as well as enjoy a full-scale brewery tour. This is one cultural ride that will bring you closer to unity in South African than rugby!

15 President Street | Newton Cultural Precinct+27 (0)11 836 4900 www.worldofbeer.co.za

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GautenG’s attractions!

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03The Apartheid Museum takes visitors on an emotion-filled journey through the years of Apartheid. Film footage, photographs, text panels and artefacts in 22 individual exhibition areas bear witness to the oppression of this time. The exhibits include visuals of daily life in South Africa’s townships — under the watchful eye of security police in armoured Casspir vehicles— as well as of forced removals and innocent people being mauled by police dogs. A tour of the museum is sure to leave visitors wondering how South Africa has managed to put behind it the injustices of the past and build a society based on dignity and equality.

Corner Northern Parkway and Gold Reef Road, Ormonde+27 (0)11 309 4700 www.apartheidmuseum.org

Ever dreamt of flying through the clouds, wind in your hair? Bill Harrop’s Original Balloon Safaris prides itself on offering an “elegant, eccentric adventure in space and time”, whether it’s hovering at treetop-height to wave to a local farmer, or soaring high in the clouds. A joyous, carefree ride in Bill’s hot air balloon offers an unparalleled panoramic view of the Magalies River Valley and nearby Hartbeespoort Dam. Enjoy the exhilarating experience of drifting with the wind on an aerial sightseeing flight over the countryside while you sip on a glass of chilled bubbly!

+27 (0)11 705 3201 www.balloon.co.za

If you’re looking for the ultimate adrenalin rush, then Soweto’s historical cooling towers, now known as the Orlando Towers Extreme Sports Centre is the place for you. What were once the cooling towers at the Orlando Power Station are now 33 storeys of pure fun and excitement. Visitors have the opportunity to bungee jump or abseil down the towers and even power swing between the two structures. Take the open-air lift to the top of the tower, where floating stairs lead to a viewing platform that overlooks Soweto.

Dynamo Street | Orlando | Soweto +27 (0)11 312 0450 www.orlandotowers.co.za

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Worldwide celeb Mark Boucher has made his marc as both a star South African cricketer and fun loving socialite. This ever growing cricketer has, through sheer determination, guts and a whole lotta hard work, shaped himself as South Africa’s first-choice wicketkeeper, and is widely regarded as one of, if not the, greatest wicketkeepers South Africa has ever had. This record holder for the most Test dismissals by a wicket-keeper has made the gorgeous city of Cape Town his home and makes use of its buzzing yet relaxed lifestyle to spend his down time in. This is Mark Boucher’s city and this is what he loves about it!

MARK BOuCHER MY CITY Best place to see the sun

set: Timbavati sunsets in the middle of the bush (Kruger National Park) has to be a favourite of mine.

Favourite place to have a good work out: I have to say Transfit (My gym in Claremont) or on my mountain bike in the Tokai forest.

Great place to grab a beer: Depends what time of the week it is, we often find ourselves at Peddlars or Caprice, but to be honest, around my fire-pit at home with friends would be my first choice.

Best place to go on a date: With a girl or a guy? Haha..... With a guy, Fancourt (for the golf), with a girl I would say anywhere as long as it is original and quiet. (Company is more important than the venue.)

Number one place to have a laugh with the mates: From past experiences - In the middle of the Transkei on quad bikes and a days fishing.

Favourite restaurant: I have two favourites, Bihari – an Indian restaurant in Newlands and Borrusos where they serve the best pizza in Cape Town!

Favourite activity to do in Cape Town: With the variety of recreational activities in Cape Town, it makes any activity fun. No dull moments in the Mother City.

Best place to relax: Other than home definitely the bush.


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30 | feaTURe Cape argus piCK ’n paY CYCle tour 2012

It’s that time of year again for thousands of adrenalin-driven cyclists to flood into the beautiful city of Cape Town for the

prestigious Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour. It is estimated that this event, now in its 35th year, will attract about 35 000 cyclists this year, many of whom will be flying into Cape Town to participate in the world’s largest individually-timed cycling event.

However, with flying comes the inevitable knocks and bumps of long-distance travel, which might cause some serious damage to your precious bike and, if this happens, inevitably lead to you not being able to perform at your best come race day. We know that in the midst of all the excitement and adrenalin the last thing one needs is for their bike to get bent and broken on the flight down, so with this in mind we thought it only fitting to help you make sure that your bike arrives at this year’s race in tip-top shape, making it smooth-sailing all the way! Here are a few useful tips on the how-to’s of packing your bicycle:

pacK It Up nEatlY: Make sure you put the seat down and either remove the pedals or turn them inwards. The handlebars must also be turned parallel to the frame, while the front wheel should be left attached to the bike.

rEmovE thE gaDgEtS: Remove all speedometers and other electronic equipment and take these with you in your carry-on luggage.

taKE carE oF YoUr tYrES: Tyres filled with nitrogen will not be accepted for carriage on the flight, so deflate when packing. The Carbon Dioxide cylinders used to inflate tyres are considered to be “Dangerous Goods” by the airport authorities and must be shipped as cargo. You can also not carry the tyres or spare wheels onto the plane, so transport them in the hold of the aircraft.

KEEp YoUr bIKE SaFE: All bicycles must be securely packed. You can do this using the special boxes and bags are available from cycle stores, which help prevent possible damage to your bike. Also, make sure that your contact details are clearly visible on the bike box or bag.

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arGus 2012in one piece

For more information on the Cape Argus Pick ’n Pay Cycle Tour 2012, visit www.cycletour.co.za or contact the events office on 021 681 4333. Keep abreast of updates and developments by following the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust on Twitter: www.twitter.com/CycleTourTrust.


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34 | feaTURe Braving the iCe

After setting out on the journey of a lifetime on 9 January as part of The Unlimited Child South Pole Expedition

team, the 19-year old Nzuzo Mnikathi arrived back in sunny South Africa on Friday, 27 January, as the youngest black person ever to have reached the South Pole.

In spite of unforeseen challenges and a near emergency evacuation, The Unlimited Child South Pole Expedition team reached their destination in the early hours of Sunday (22 January) after covering an astonishing 111km in six-and-a-half days.

Prior to the expedition, Nzuzo has never been away from home for longer that two days and his family was overjoyed to see him again. The welcome party at King Shaka International Airport included Ivy Ndlovu (Nzuzo’s Grandmother) and an entourage of family and friends from Oribi in Pietermaritzburg, twenty kids from the Mbalenhle Edu Centre in KwaMashu, a contingent from The Unlimited as well as the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Health, the Honourable Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo and eThekwini Deputy Mayor, Councillor Nomvuso Shabalala.

According to Iain Buchan, founder of The Unlimited Child, who is expected back in the country early in February, Nzuzo showed great character under trying conditions and truly proved to be an inspiration to young South Africans. He lost both his parents at the age of nine and is no stranger to adversity, but could never prepare himself

completely for the challenges of the harsh Antarctic environment.

“It was an amazing, but tough experience and I found Antarctica the most beautiful and most awful place at the same time. This journey reminded us just how vulnerable we are in nature and that such a desolate place as the Antarctic can cost you your life if you don’t treat it with respect,” said Buchan during a telephone conversation from Chile.

“The toughest challenge is the cold. Nothing can prepare you for it and it’s impossible to imagine how cold it really is until you are actually there. The coldest temperature we recorded was -50°C on our last day. It was bitterly, bitterly cold. We were walking for stretches of up to nine hours with a 10 minute rest every ninety minutes. We’d stop for some food and a drink, which means you have to take off your gloves, but the mind-numbing cold makes your hands ache by the time you’ve managed a quick bite and a gulp of water. Even when you get going again, it takes 30 minutes before the pain begins to ease,” explains Buchan.

“If we hadn’t had the skidoo, a motorised snow mobile, with us, we would have been in serious trouble. Nzuzo’s frostnip would have been much worse. He would have had to abandon the attempt and evacuate. We were just really fortunate that we had the back-up available.”

According to brothers, Zack and Barney Buchan who returned with Nzuzo, the team relied on

humour to make it through. “The memory that I am going to carry with me is the laughter. When things got tough, we all laughed and this just made the hardships much easier to bear. The last day was a long, hard 20km march. It was bitterly cold due to the driving wind. But every time we had an opportunity to chat with each other, we just laughed at our predicament, breaking the tension and making it much easier to carry on,” said Zack.On reaching the South Pole, Nzuzo exclaimed that it was the best day of his life. “Even though I really struggled and am totally exhausted, I am so grateful to be here with the rest of the team. Without their support and motivation, I don’t think I would have managed to hold out till the end, but I am so glad that I did,” said Nzuzo shortly after reaching the most Southern point of the planet.

According to Cassy Healey, CEO of The Unlimited Child, they were absolutely delighted with the interest that the Expedition has raised for The Unlimited Child. “We exist to ensure that preschool children are not limited by the environment in which they grow up. What a great example Nzuzo has been to all 13,500 children we work with - that they can achieve their wildest dreams! We’ve had brilliant support from all over South Africa and to our great excitement even from as far afield as the UK and the USA. We’ve had classes in primary schools tracking him and church youth groups sending messages of support. He is a star, a true South Afr-I-Can-do- it hero and we are all extremely proud of him!” concluded Cassy Healey.

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splashy Fen the ultimate in music Festivals

Established in 1990, Splashy Fen is far and away South Africa’s longest-running annual music festival, which every year

without fail brings thousands of people from around the country and abroad together over the Easter long weekend (this year from 5 to 9 April)for what is regarded by many as the ultimate outdoor and music experience. With its breathtaking mountain vistas and unique vibe and character there is nothing else quite like it! This year will see the

23rd presentation of this very popularfour-dayevent, which promises to be bigger and better than ever. Whether you are there for a Rip-roaring weekend with mates or a fun-filled family holiday, there is tons of stuff for everyone to do, all set against a backdrop of the scenic southern Drakensberg.

The lineup includes Arno Carstens and Albert Frost, Tidal Waves, Jeremy Loops, Dan Patlansky, Southern Gypsey Queen, Rooibaardt, Hog Hoggidy

Hog, Madala Kunene, The Black Cat Bones, P.H. Fat and Niskerone among the many top acts set to perform at this year’s Splashy Fen Music Festival. Some of the best new bands to come out of South Africa in a long time include December Streets, Shadow club, Gangs of Ballet and Coals of Juniper, to name but a few.

For more information: visit www.splashyfen.co.za or contact 031 563 0824.

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qUartErDEcK rEStaUrant021 505 7220

The maritime themed Quarterdeck restaurant at Grand West is situated in The District, overlooking the casino floor. The sunken ship décor of the popular Quarterdeck buffet restaurant, along with soft leather booth seating and crisp white table cloths, take diners to a fantastical world aboard a luxurious ocean liner. The restaurant offers a vast buffet of dishes catering for all tastes. Work your way through an extensive hot and cold selection ranging from cold meats and salads to delicious stir fries, casseroles, roasted meats and vegetables. The piece de resistance is the dessert counter, guaranteed to indulge even the sweetest tooth. The menu at Quarterdeck restaurant at Grand West has been designed to appeal to the most discerning customers, with over 100 dishes to choose from at only R129 per person.

hUSSar grIll 021 438 0151www.hussargrill.co.za

With over forty seven years of history and experience, the multiple award winning Hussar Grills embody the very finest of Grillroom traditions. Their reputation for excellence stems from a real passion and commitment to serving only the very finest; carefully aged cuts of beef, game and venison available in the country in a refined yet warm ambience. Their exceptionally well stocked bars welcome guests & are enhanced by the vast selection of wines which line the mahogany-panelled walls creating a warm welcoming atmosphere. Their selection of sumptuous beef, seafood’s, pastas and perfectly fresh salads will leave you feeling lost for choice.

brIo 1893021 422 0654www.brio1893.com

Known as one of the most beautiful restaurant interiors in Cape Town, ”Brio” is a musical term, meaning lively and spirited, and that is what this restaurant embodies. This vintage gem boasts breathtaking décor heightened by vaulted ceilings, dark lacquered wooden floors and striking original chandeliers. Expect to be wined and dined in timeless style warmed by roaring fireplaces and the sultry sounds of swing jazz. The menu caters decadence, hearty portions and spicy flavours. Try some of their favourites which include deep fried Camembert with figs, rocket and nuts for starters, Springbok Carpaccio and Roquefort snails.

Mains come in delicious and vast choices such as grilled calamari, carpetbagger steak (filled with mussels) or the Brio burger and Crayfish Thermidor. It is a dining experience that is truly out of this era.

A city with a diverse range of attractions, sights and activities to offer - Cape Town has something for everyone.

If you would like your restaurant reviewed here please contact [email protected] or if you as a reader have been to a restaurant you believe should be in, please send us an email to share your thoughts.

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thE jacKIE hornEr pUb anD grIll031 202 9192www.jackiehorner.co.za

The Jackie Horner Pub and Grill is located in Glenwood, Durban. Boasting a tradition of friendly service, great value and a fun, family atmosphere. The food is superb, while the bar serves both local and imported beers and spirits, cocktails and shooters. The Jackie Horner Pub and Grill hosts live music, exciting promotions, quiz nights, karaoke and always shows main sporting events on the big screen. So whether you’re game for a quick drink, a fabulous meal, a sports viewing bonanza or just a big night out, look no further than the Jackie Horner Pub and Grill! Sundays offer guests sumptuous roasts and mouth watering malva pudding amoung others!

Where the seemingly endless subtropical summers are deliciously hot and winters are warm and sunny.

hEmIngwaYS bIStro031 202 4906www.hemingwaysbistro.co.za

Hemingways Bistro is situated in the heart of Glenwood and is the up and coming entertainment hot spot of Durban. The energetic restaurant has fast become known as a buzzing up market restaurant set in an old Glenwood home that offers an intimate and warm atmosphere. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available for patrons; you also have the option to dine in one of their themed dining rooms. The menu is extensive and includes breakfasts, light lunches and mains which are available all day. Emphasis is placed on only the freshest ingredients and ensures every dish is of the highest quality.

Hemingways is definitely the place to visit in Durban for a great social night out filled with flavoursome foods.

SpIga 031 303 9511www.spiga.co.za

Brothers Marco and Luca have created a unique restaurant in Florida Road that is strongly reminiscent of the typical Italian pavement bistros. Their speciality is pizza and pasta, but it has got all the familiar Italian foods that we all know a love, in addition there is the “On The Table” menu which provides a great selection of more innovative cooking. The décor is classy but understated, with the emphasis on comfort and functionality. The atmosphere is provided by the lively press of people and the European feel of the pavement seating. Brothers Marco and Luca brothers know most of their customers by name and run things with impeccable casualness. Bookings are not taken and part of the experience is joining the crowd waiting for tables and watching the passing parade.



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There are some splendid restaurants in Johannesburg, spread across the city of gold. Feast on some splendour while experiencing the big city life.

Kong roaSt 011 658 0080

Asian food has always been the mainstay of the Thai Africa group combining all the delicate flavours of Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese cuisines. Now, with the addition of some good old-fashioned comfort food “Kong Roast” offers East meets West in a superb location with a spacious deck and elevated views. The bar area is luxurious and decadent with a sleek ambiance created by stylish purple lighting, a long black leather couch, cocktails, and striking white leather bar stools.The décor at Roast certainly provides a refreshing contrast to the very traditional interiors which have become a trademark of the Thai Africa group.

moYo’S at mElroSE arch 011 684 1477www.moyo.co.za

In the heart of Johannesburg, the 350-seater, multi-level modern restaurant - clad in copper with pressed pebble walls - embodies Africa’s finest music and urban cuisine offerings. Relax outside on the square to the soulful sounds of live African music or cosy up in the intimate underground dining area built around natural rock. The menu is mostly African, incorporating influences, recipes and spices from across the continent. Moyo Melrose Arch is popular for its flamed lamb fillet stuffed with spinach, mozzarella and peppadew. Lamb chops, chicken tagine and fish curry also do well, as do grilled ostrich fillet and springbok shanks. The restaurant hosts a variety of shows from storytellers to mime artists and more.

wall StrEEt rEStaUrant011 784 6425web: www.wallstreetrestaurant.co.za Inspired by the New York street which is renowned as the financial capital of the United States, Wall St is located in the heart of Johannesburg’s own “financial district” on the corner of Rivonia and Maude streets in Sandton. The décor is tasteful. Monotone hues offset glamorous touches of silver and gold, creating an elegant and intimate, inviting atmosphere., cuisine is impeccably prepared to satisfy even the most demanding of taste buds and ‘the wine list is a multi-faceted joy’. There are French, Asian and Mediterranean influences as well as a separate sushi menu. Wall Street is set to attract both local and international business and leisure.

The Wall Street kitchen serves up Michelin Star Quality cuisine. From Foie Gras, to Duck Leg Confit to a delectable Chocolate Duo. The group chef has both local and international experience and has prepared meals off the menu For Richard Branson, Peter Gabriel, Luis Figo and Zinedane Zidan who all gave the food a huge thumbs up.


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a simple life in the fear of god is better than a rich life with a ton of headaches” – proverbs 15:6

I’ve shared a lot on my blog about simplifying your life, but here’s the problem when it comes to trying to keep things simple: It’s really hard!

It seems life tends to move towards complexity. It keeps handing us more and more stuff to worry about. More responsibility. More complications.

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FilterLearning to filter starts by giving up the fiction that you have to be on top of everything. Many “good” things may come your way in 2012, but filtering is about about choosing the best over the good. This means you have to learn to say “No”. It means learning to protect your time, and being intentional in how you choose to spend that precious time. It’s about setting your priorities, and putting first things first.

ForGetForgetting is about giving yourself downtime to rest and recover. It’s about daring to slow down in a world that is speeding up. It’s about making a conscious choice to stop caring about certain things: Like everyone else’s opinion of you, or the things you have no control over. It’s also about giving yourself permission to let go of, or eliminate, those things in your life that ultimately are not helping you get where you’re going.

At this time of year people often talk about New Year’s Resolutions – those things you are going to do in 2012. But my question for you is rather, “What are you NOT going to do this year?” What are you going to forget?

FocusFocusing is about knowing where you want to be, or rather who you want to be. It’s about having a plan and a vision for your life and setting your eyes to that plan. It’s about starting with the end in mind, and understanding that which matters most.

Now, in my opinion, the thing that matters most is Jesus.

In fact, I believe that if we truly want to simplify in 2012, then we must turn our focus to the person of Jesus. The man who modeled divine simplicity in everything He did and said. Who placed value not in temporary things, but in ultimate things. Things like people, and relationships, and family, and friendships, and kindness, and compassion, and justice, and peace. These were the things that mattered to Jesus, and He never lost sight of it.

simplein 2012

More balls to juggle. And unfortunately our fast-paced, “always-on-always-connected” culture isn’t helping. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

The good news is that we can change that. Even though we live in a world that is growing ever more complex, it is still quite possible, and actually not as difficult as we might think, to keep things simple in 2012. Here’s how:

And so, as you learn to FILTER, FORGET, and FOCUS in 2012, may you know God’s love and grace in your life, and may you be filled with a great sense of peace that comes from Him.


40 | feaTURe allen gardiner

graCiouS retirement for WWii veteran hiStory PreServed in a different dining venture

“70” still not ready to retire!

Seventy years on, after a major refit, and one of the South African Air Force’s “crash” boats is still cruising Durban Harbour. She

is now called the Allen Gardiner and is operated as the Allen Gardiner Harbour Cruise Restaurant, based at Wilson’s Wharf. The Allen Gardiner cruises the calm waters of Durban Harbour and offers a fine-dining experience during the cruise, but she has only been called the Allen Gardiner for the past 9 years.

During the Second World War, the SAAF commissioned 20 very fast air/sea rescue launches to patrol South African coastal waters and pick up survivors both from aircrafts shot down and ships sunk by German U-boats and surface craft. There were a total of 156 ships sunk by the enemy and those air/sea rescue launches, or “crash” boats as they became known, saved over 600 lives.

These vessels, named R0 to R20, were deployed in pairs around the South African coast, but Durban was unique in having 2 pairs. It is not known at this stage whether the Allen Gardiner was one of the Durban four. The prototype R0 was built in Britain just after the outbreak of hostilities, but once the war had developed Britain needed all the ships she could build for her own use, so the majority of these crash boats were built by the Miami Shipbuilding Corporation of Florida in the United States of America.

The vessels which survived the War were sold for private use, the last in 1971, and several still exist today. The Allen Gardiner has been in Durban since at least 1963, she has been used as an off-shore fishing charter boat, for disco booze cruises and for educational school trips. She was acquired on the 1st October 2002 converted her for fine-dining by building a dining saloon and a fully-equipped ship’s galley. In 2011 she went under a 5 month rebuild and refurbishment.

Allen Gardiner commenced restaurant harbour cruises in December 2002. She combines calm water harbour cruises with fine-dining and is rapidly becoming a ‘must do’ experience on the KZN tourism trail. With a dining saloon seating a maximum of only twenty passengers, the boat is in fact licensed for up to fifty, depending on your requirements. The Allen Gardiner is available for private whole boat charters or individuals may book independently sharing with other passengers.

Cruises include American-style 3-course breakfast, a la carte lunches, Champagne sunsets, fork lunch and dinner cruises, and candlelit dinners. On arrival you will be presented with an a la carte menu, with a choice of about eight items per course. Your meal is then prepared from fresh local produce while you cruise the harbour, sipping an aperitif from the fully-stocked bar.

Despite the limitations of a ship’s galley, the a la carte menu is wide-ranging and tailored to suit all tastes. Fish is always a favourite in Durban, and meat-eaters are also well-catered for. In Durban you would expect curry to be on the menu and you will not be disappointed with the skipper’s own curries. Vegetarian and other special dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice.

During the course of the cruise there is an informative commentary highlighting the history, wildlife, shipping, cargoes, future developments and day-to-day workings of the Port of Durban. You will see virtually the entire harbour, ranging from the idyllic tranquil settings of the recreational clubs at the head of navigation beneath the Bluff, past the Bayhead Heritage Park, the dry dock and floating docks, the biggest container terminal in the Southern Hemisphere, the Durban Yacht Marina, with expensive gentlemen’s pleasure craft, to the Harbour entrance, with the millennium Port Control tower dominating both bay and harbour.

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Let me get one thing straight — I am not a muscle junkie. I am not obsessed; I am determined.This may confuse people. In fact I know it confuses people. I was recently accused of being obsessed with my physique. Yes, I am concerned about my figure. If you meet a woman who tells

you otherwise, she’s lying. Simple.

I spend a good portion of my day in the gym. I train hard, I eat clean.

I do not spend my weekends smashing bottles of wine or sitting around fires feeding off fatty pieces of meat. I choose to be fit, I choose to be healthy and I choose to be strong.

I don’t go out of my way to tell people that I follow a strict routine nor do I bop my head to “Girl, look at that body, I work out…”.One look at my body and you’ll know

that I don’t sit on my ass, eating donuts and moaning about where I could be physically.

In no way am I saying that I have reached the pinnacles of physical perfection, but I am saying that I work my ass off to get where I’m

going. Nobody cares about where you want to be if you not willing to commit to getting there.

I hate to disappoint, but my will to work hard on my body is not because of narcissism, arrogance, pretentiousness or

self-worship. It’s for longevity, it’s for the ability to combat sickness, to recover quicker, to self-protect, for efficiency

and, most importantly, as a woman, a sister and a daughter, it is for when my children come so that I

will be strong and able to run with them, climb with them and simply be with them for a very long time

to come.I am not here to make you feel bad, or lecture

you about your unhealthy diet or current levels of fitness. I am here to stand up for

what I do, for what we fitness-chicks do. I don’t do it out of vanity, I do it because it’s the one thing I have control over. It’s the one thing that I own.

You can take away everything — my property, my cars, my investments and my finance —but I’ll always have my body.

My body is a vehicle to transport my brain and my brain deserves a ride that offers extraordinary performance.

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