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and graced the pages of the Airport Magazine. Let’s not forget our regular contributors who heed to our deadline calls and deliver great content every single month.
Editor-in-chief Justin Scott I hope you are comfortable as you start reading this. It’s a slightly different editors letter and I think you’ll be somewhat amazed by it – I was as I put it together, reflecting on the past year. The reason for my reflection? Well it’s been a year that the team behind this great magazine, and I, have been checking in with you and keeping you company while you travel. I remember our first edition like it was yesterday, cliché I know, but it’s true. We featured a really good friend of mine on it. Someone who, just like us was setting out with big dreams, loads of enthusiasm and tons of passion. Who knew Lloyd Cele would go on to be such a great success in SA music, topping the local charts and even making it onto the European charts. Just like Lloyd, we had all the passion and enthusiasm and were hungry to make our magazine a success and we were willing to put in the hard work to make it happen. You might think it strange for me to say but in the last 12 editions we even surprised ourselves at the calibre of articles and interviews we’ve been able to get – considering we’re still an independent publishing company (yep, that’s right, we’re not owned by any of those big publishing houses out there!). Lloyd Cele, Signature Life Hotels CEO Alan Vels, Freshly Ground, The Arrows, Rugby legend AJ Venter, The 94.7 Breakfast Team, Mo Magic, comedians from The Nando’s Comedy Festival, Tracy McGregor and Buskaid are only some of the great people who have shared time with us
share your views twitter.com/theairportmag Short, concise and up to the minute updates. That’s what we cover on our Twitter profile plus we comment, chat and retweet the best tweets out there. We look forward to connecting online.
All in all the last 12 months have been a wonderful journey and we have felt both honoured and humbled, to be doing what we are. More importantly though is the fact that you, our loyal readers, have continued to read this magazine. In a climate where magazines are under pressure you keep us going through your support - we truly appreciate it. So, what lies ahead for The Airport Magazine? The first thing is obvious. As you flipping through the pages you’ll notice we’ve changed from a newspaper inner page (which we loved) to a full gloss magazine. Yes, we loved the feel of the news print but it’s time we take it up a notch and so we’re even sexier! We hope you like it and we look forward to getting your feedback on it. We’ve also put together a partnership with Gauteng Tourism at OR Tambo, which means you’ll find copies of our magazines there and soon you’ll find the magazine in a selection of Signature Life Hotels across the country – extending the reach of our magazine just a little further for our commuter readers. There are a few more things we’re working on and I promise I’ll share them as soon as they are ready. All that’s left is for me to once again say thank you and I hope you’ll sing a quite happy birthday to us (remember to do it in your head only!) as we celebrate our 1st birthday. Thanks to a great team, let’s ‘rock on’ Till the next edition God Bless Justin
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STAYING IN TOUCH 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.
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28 PUBLISHER Lorinda Scott | lorinda@fabmags.co.za EDITOR Justin Scott | justin@fabmags.co.za GRAPHIC DESIGN Lyndie Pieters, Daniel Rambaly JOURNALIST Storm Catterick PRINTING DNA Print (Pty) Ltd. OFFICE NUMBER +27 32 946 0357 / +27 87 807 8084 FAX NUMBER 086 605 0098 EMAIL info@fabmags.co.za EDITORIAL ADDRESS Suite 1B Silverstone Way, Douglas Crowe Ave, Ballito, KZN SALES Pat Franken | pat@fabmags.co.za +27 82 552 3027 Robyn Shillaw-Botha | robyn@fabmags.co.za +27 83 629 8818 Facebook facebook.com/theairportmag TWITTER twitter.com/theairportmag
contents gadgets 07 GADGETS For the non techno junkies and junkies alike! What is new gadget wise.
lifestyle 10 STORM’S RANT 12 car review Three’s a company 14 material the movie One man’s life story symbolizes a global challenge. 22 my city Warren Brosnihan
Don’t Forget Help keep transport clean and tidy for everyone by taking your copy of The Airport magazine away with you when you leave.
12 26 extreme photo Jacobs Ladder, Table Mountain 32 kape to kenya Making Mountains Metaphors 36 restaurant reviews 42 health Inflammation and your immune system
business 20 Mastering the art of self- discipline 28 Mike Lambert The man behind the brand
24 top 5 kzn attractions
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Owner of FLUX MOTion After travelling the world (Australia, USA and UK) Sean decided on settling back in South Africa in 2005. SA rules! After 15 years of working in banks and Software houses, he left the corporate world to pursue his passion – training people in the old style way of training with a scientific approach to the way we eat and drink. “Our bodies are the same they were thousands of years ago, we need to keep them in shape and healthy the way we should be!” And thus www.fluxmotion.net was born! By leading a healthy lifestyle people can do anything. Flux Motion specialise in Corporate Wellness, have functional training facilities in Four Ways, Umhlanga & Ballito and do training on the beautiful beaches.
Journalist 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.
Publisher and Motoring Journalist 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 12. richard@ovation.co.za
Gadget geek & Established blogger 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 7. marc@iguy.co.za | www.marcforrest.com
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Spiritual growth pastor 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. See Tom’s article on page 20
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“New” iPad Apple recently announced the much-anticipated new version of the iPad, which was expected to be called the iPad3. Apple has, however, decided to drop the numbering system and just call it the iPad. The new version of this hugely popular tablet now includes a full retina screen which means that the iPad now sports a screen resolution BETTER than your HD TV. Amazing!
Also included in the upgrade is a much faster processor and an updated camera which now sports a 5MP camera and the ability to record video at Hi-Def 1080p. The battery life has also been upgraded to ensure even usage from this awesome device. The iPad is only available in certain countries and, although no release date has been set for South Africa, it shouldn’t be too long before we see it on our shores.
Waze Navigation app Brought to South Africa by MiX Telematics, a global provider of vehicle tracking and fleet management solutions, Waze is the world’s first community-based traffic and navigation app for smartphones. The app allows drivers to outsmart and beat the traffic together by sharing the information the app passively transmits about a user’s speed and location to identify where traffic is moving slowly. Wazers can also create or join groups with friends, colleagues and/or drivers that share similar routes. This enables users to communicate directly with the members of that group to inform them about things like accidents, road conditions or closures that are specific to their particular route. For safety purposes though, typing is disabled while driving and users are advised to only use Waze in conjunction with a hands-free car kit. The global success of Waze has seen adoption figures grow from five million users in July 2010 to 12 million users in the past six months. To date Waze has over 30 000 early-adopters in South Africa, but if the global figures are anything to go by, this figure is set to increase over the course of the year. Waze is freely available from the Apple AppStore, the Android Market Place, the Nokia Ovi Store, BlackBerry’s App World and Windows Market.
US iTunes Account If you own an iPhone, iPad, iPod or in fact any iDevice, you may be slightly disappointed when opening the iTunes app store. Unfortunately, due to a number of regulations in South Africa, the iTunes store doesn’t offer a music and movies option and a number of the popular games, such as Angry Birds, are not available. Luckily, there is a nifty work-around, which allows you to set up a US iTunes account and give you access to these parts of the iTunes store by topping up your account with vouchers from local iTunes voucher-providers, such as iEverything (http://iguy.me/ iEverything) or WildTwig (http:// iguy.me/WildTwigSA). To set up your US iTunes account you can follow the steps on the dedicated page I have set up on my site at -> http://iguy. me/USiTunesAccount. You can also have the account set up for you if you wish by going to http:// MyiTunes.co.za and pay for the account to be set up via PayPal and credited with a $10 voucher.
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Main Features • Microscope attachment for iphone 4 • Compact 60x Microscope with 3 LED (2x white LED and 1x note detector LED) • Verify currency watermarks • Pocket-sized for portability • Perfect for budding biologists • Measures approx. 3.7cm x 4.1cm x 1.7 cm
Mini Microscope For iPhone 4 Are you curious about all the goings on in the world beyond what our eyes are capable of seeing? You need a microscope! Don’t bother with one of those big hulking ones from your science class. If you are the proud owner of an iPhone 4 (that’s you!), then this is your perfect gizmo! Just attach the mini microscope to the lens of your phones camera and you’ll be able to zoom in on your chosen subject to really see it up close and personal. WOW! It incorporates three built-in illuminating LED white lights, one of which can also reliably verify watermarks, ensure you won’t miss out on any of the minutiae and, best of all; you can even take still images of your discoveries using the camera function on your phone to show off to your friends! Fit this tiny gadget to your iPhone 4 and it will turn it into a mini microscope capable of an impressive 60 x magnification.
Withings Wifi Body Scales / Bathroom Scales Each time you weigh yourself, the results will be wirelessly sent to a special custom application on your iPhone or computer that will turn this information into a useful series of results that can monitor weight loss or gain, growth and body mass index changes over time. They will help you to reach your goals by monitoring your progress and the information provided can be displayed as graphs or charts that can either be kept completely private shared with a personal trainer or physician - or even shared with supportive friends via Twitter. The online or iPhone application provides tools that will tell you you’re BMI (body mass index) and provides comparison references from medical professionals. This lets you set achievable goals and tells you how well you’re doing. Seeing your progress in a tangible form can help you to stay motivated and the graphs, charts and information that the WiFi scales’ software provides can be a real boost to your confidence. And being able to share your progress with friends’ means that they can be supportive when you’re not doing so well, or they can congratulate you and share the joy at your successes.
Main Features • Instant weigh-in by getting on the scale • Monitoring weight fluctuations and fat mass graph • Ability to set objectives • Very low power consumption • Personalized multi-user monitoring • Automatic user recognition
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S O U T H A F R I CA’ S P R E M I E R E N T E R TA I N M E N T D E S T I N AT I O N
Whether it’s enjoying all-out entertainment, our dazzling array of hotels and restaurants, the thrill of gaming or the awe of our award-winning theatre productions – we’ve got it and so much more... South Africa’s largest theatre, the Teatro at Montecasino, has become synonymous with world-class productions such as The Lion King, CATS, Mamma Mia! and The Phantom of the Opera. For over five years, the Teatro has made theatre accessible to all audiences, bringing a variety of captivating and entertaining internationally acclaimed productions to the stage.
Montecasino caters to all the ‘Gamer-tainment’ lovers by offering a variety of Slot machines and Table games, including American Roulette, Blackjack, Baccarat, as well as the only Dice table in South Africa. Montecasino’s Poker Lounge is one of the very first strictly traditional poker table areas and the casino offers a fully equipped Smoking Casino, as well as the exclusive Salon Privé.
Montecasino boasts three Tsogo Sun Hotels, from the funky and trendy SunSquare, to the Venetian style Southern Sun Montecasino hotel and the elegant Palazzo. The variety of accommodation (619 rooms in total), ensures that all budgets and requirements are catered for.
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10 | profile Storm’s Rants
This page is dedicated to the things people think but don’t say and the things people do that they shouldn’t! Please feel free to email your rants to storm@fabmags.co.za. Words Storm Catterick
Seven fixations that should be banned from Twitter! Gym sessions This is the number-one topic that should be killed dead and banned from every social media site on earth! Nobody really cares how hard your workout was today, or the great run you had — unless you stood on a snake or fell into a ditch and broke a limb. That would be interesting; people would comment and give you more attention for that rather than how sweaty you must look right now! Gym chats are annoying and a complete waste of my scrolling time!
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Twitter Itself Yes, Twitter is great — we love it! But nobody wants to hear you ranting and raving on Twitter about Twitter. Seriously, that’s not the point of Twitter...
Kids and dogs Yes, we know you love your kids and dogs and a tweet once or twice a week is acceptable, but an update four times a day saying that he just pooped or scratched his nose is really not what people look forward to hearing each day. Your life may be different, but it does not revolve around your tiny chihuahua or little munchkin. We love ’em and they’re adorable (except the chihuahua) but tweeting about them is grossly overdone and often leaves them under appreciated – and who wants their drooling spawn to be under appreciated?
Writing out – I am so (BBM) dancing/ excited face right now I honestly didn’t think this was possible because who in their right mind would be, like, “OMG I so BBM angry face at you”! As a society have we honestly stooped that low? Come on, people, what happened to the good ol’ days when we just said, “Ssh** I’m angry!” Does social technology rule our lives so much so that it results in us talking in BBM language on a whole ’nother social network! It’s scary, not to mention you look as if you have absolutely no life whatsoever! GET A HOBBY!
Traumatic fights with your boyfriend or overbearing love messages Much like the previous statement, these personal-type messages should be left for the kitchen with a glass bowl in your hand or the bedroom. Nobody wants to hear how much you hate your boyfriend or what he did to you to make you so mad or hurt, or even how you are going to get back at him (it’s called a master plan ’coz no one’s supposed to know about it!). If he called you a female dog, who cares ’coz we all know that tomorrow you are once again going to be loving each other over Twitter —and Facebook, just in case the rest of the world didn’t hear about your grand make up!
How great your dinner / lunch was! Yes, you ate a great meal. Well done, but I seriously don’t want to think about what is going into or coming out of your system. If you went out on a date and it went well, by all means share, within reason of course! Yes, we know you’re dieting, but I don’t want to know how great your salad tasted or the one scrumptious pea you had for lunch. If you’re talking about it, you are clearly trying to reassure yourself it was sooo great. You don’t see people saying, “Oooh, that fatty pie was just the ticket!”, so leave food alone unless you’re making life-altering decisions to change from being a learning doctor to a learning chef!!!
Emotional nothingness quotes “My life is ending like the words you tore out my heart last night”, or “it’s me and myself in the world, like a pig fed for slaughter”! Seriously, SERIOUSLY! Firstly, no one knows what the bleeding hell you are talking about and, if it’s attention you want, rather say, “Hey, guys, I’m bored;
talk to me”. It would make a lot more sense and people might not think you’re two cards short of a full deck. Secondly, some people like to eat pork; it makes for a great breakfast and they don’t want to think about a slaughtered pig while they’re slicing through their bacon-and-egg roll.
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Three’s company Take a look at this, the sixth generation of the BMW 3-series sedan. It’s going to be the world’s bestselling premium car.
and defined car and will give you goose-bumps as it howls its way to redline. The eight-speed automatic gearbox is a first in this segment and can be specified in combination with any of the petrol and diesel engines in the range. Auto Start-Stop function comes standard, but it does take some getting used to. It starts up again, when needed, quick enough but the engine does “shudder” a bit when it switches itself off. All models bristle with Efficient Dynamics technology — Auto Start-Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneration, Optimum Shift Indicator and need-based operation of ancillary components to reduce fuel consumption. The new “Driving Experience Control” switch offers Comfort,
Words Richard Webb To keep the 3-series on top of the sales charts it simply has to set new benchmarks in terms of sporting prowess, elegance and comfort. I was invited during the launch to try out the new range from the BMW factory in Rosslyn, Pretoria, to see if BMW have got it right. Even before you clamber into the car, you are aware of the history of the 3-series and how it has inspired the new car. It’s still follows traditional BMW design cues, with the “same sausage, different length” school of design. The flat headlights, reaching along as far as the “kidney grilles”, looks very similar to its larger sibling, the 5-series. However, it has grown in size compared to its predecessor; wider and 93 mm longer, giving better legroom and the impression that it’s almost as big as the previous 5-series was inside. But it’s 40 kilograms lighter than its predecessor. Clever stuff! Trim and equipment variants — the Sport Line, Luxury Line and Modern Line — are typically BMW in efficiency and layout. The car has always been known for clever chassis technology and driving dynamics and this latest model is no exception. I got to play with the 328i during some quick laps at Zwartkops Raceway and it grips tenaciously at improbable
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speeds. It’s unruffled and composed in a way that a family saloon has no right to be. There’s currently a choice of three engines. For the first time ever, all of these come with Twin Power Turbo technology (even the upcoming M3). The 2-litre 320i squeezes out 135 kW at 5,000 rpm and peak torque of 270 Nm at just 1,250 rpm. Average fuel consumption is 6.1 litres per 100 kilometres. But the days when you could work out the engine size of cars according to the nomenclature are behind us. The 328i doesn’t have a 2.8-litre engine. It’s a
2.0-litre engine developing 180 kW and peak torque of 350 Nm from 1,250 rpm, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds. Average fuel consumption is just 6.4 litres per 100 kilometres. The BMW 335i is a glorious sounding in-line six displacing 3.0-litres, developing 225 kW and maximum torque of 400 Nm at just 1,200 rpm. It’s a stonkingly quick
“The eight-speed automatic gearbox is a first in this segment and can be specified in combination with any of the petrol and diesel engines in the range” Sport and Sport + options, and also ECO PRO mode, which helps all models in the range wring out more driving from each litre of fuel. This car will most certainly worry dealer principals from Audi, VW and Mercedes. It’s not perfect, but it’s at the top of its game. I believe that they will sell bucket-loads but will somehow still manage to appear exclusive. That’s one of BMW’s masterstrokes that other brands want to emulate.
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If you haven’t already heard the buzz around the epic new South African movie, Material! Don’t hide yourself in your closet in shame, with you in mind we chatted to producer Ronnie Apteker to get the inside scoop and find out what exactly it is that you can look forward to if you haven’t already hit the big screen since it’s been on! It’s hilarious, riveting and mostly it’s a movie for the family - so stop wasting time grab the DVD and some over salted pop corn and let this culturally realistic comedy knock your socks off, because as cheesy as it is local will always be flippin lekker!!! How did the idea for the movie come about? I met Riaad doing stand-up comedy at Cool Runnings in December 2001. He was 23 years old then and he totally captured my imagination. I was intrigued by his story — someone who was a doctor but who had relinquished his profession to make people laugh. Laughter is the best medicine, after all, and that was the point of departure.
Are there elements of truth in the movie as opposed to comic embellishment? It is all based on truth. This is a story about following what is in your heart. I love David and Goliath stories, like October Sky, The Full Monty, Saving Grace, The Castle, Billy Elliot … we all love films that are overflowing with common truths and hope. We all love to be inspired and to laugh and cry. This was our vision with Material. We wanted to try and make a film that is about doing what is in our souls; a story about purpose; a tale about taking the road less travelled. Material is all about purpose. Our hero has a sense of purpose, and this puts him into conflict with his family’s traditions and with their culture. But in the end our hero has his Rocky moment, when he knocks out Goliath. All of us have dreams, but most of us are too scared to follow where these dreams will take us. Perhaps it is fear, perhaps it is a lack of confidence or perhaps some people see them only as that, dreams. We followed a dream here, just like Cassim in the film.
One of the messages of the film is about making small decisions with your head and big decisions with your heart. Small decisions affect only you, while big decisions affect those in your life, like Cassim’s family. If you were stuck on an escalator with Steven Spielberg, how would you sum up the film before you reached the bottom (hopefully it’s a long escalator)? The Jazz Singer with comedy. It is a classic hero’s journey, the Rocky story set in Forsdsburg. It is about a boy who goes against the odds. A gripping movie typically has a central conflict that we buy into and, in the case of a successful feel-good movie, it is a conflict that we can relate to — a father saying no, a family stuck in tradition, a culture at loggerheads with the hero’s journey into the forbidden, the unaccepted and the unexplored. The Jazz Singer was about a stubborn father, whose son does not want to follow in his footsteps and it is the
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interview material, the movie | 17 same with Material —a powerful conflict that we all relate to. How did you choose the cast and what were you looking for? Craig was the main driver here — two years of casting, going from Durban to Cape Town to Jo’burg, and back again, multiples times. Personally, I was looking for people with good attitudes. And we got lucky — it was a very humble and inspired team. The magic in the film was Riaad Moosa. I have known Riaad since 2001 and in all this time his humility and compassion have never faltered. He is the ultimate professional and he is as smart as he is talented. Many people are talented and many people are smart, but to be smart and talented is a rare combination. Riaad is gifted with the right amount of both. It was these qualities that inspired me all those years ago. And then there was our guest from the UK, Vincent Ebrahim, who is like an older version of Riaad. Between the two of them I would often think that I was dreaming … they just give and give and never complain or take. The rest of the cast was for the most part graceful and respectful, but it was our two leads who set the pace and helped create an environment that allowed for harmony and humility. What is it like to work with a cast of such comic calibre? There are a fair amount of laughs, but the movie is more drama than
comedy and often we had to keep the jokes to a minimum as we focused on the more intense moments. When the characters are required to portray vulnerability, comedy is not always conducive. There were a lot of comics on Material, including Riaad. He is loved by everyone and this made for an uncompetitive landscape. I imagine that if someone with an ego had played Cassim there would have been a lot of one-upmanship, but this was not the case on Material.
culture. Material is not an art film in the sense of Tsotsi or Jerusalema …. It is not violent, disturbing or shocking. It is like Whale Rider or Billy Elliot or The Full Monty. They are simple case studies of changing cultures. Material may be about the world of stand-up comedy and a boy’s journey towards making people laugh, but ultimately it is about a father stuck in tradition, who battles to come to terms with a changing world. It is about the love of a boy, who must balance out his duty to his family and his love for comedy. What is the best thing about producing a movie or even being in a movie? There is no such thing. It is hard, slog work. At all times! If we get this right we will have something to celebrate. We need the numbers. Until then there is no “best thing”.
Do you think Material has the potential to win awards locally or even internationally? It would be great to win awards, but I am not sure which awards we could ever win. Material is not a controversial or edgy. It is clean-cut, family-oriented film. It ultimately has cross-over appeal and it is not just for Indians, but rather for any family-oriented
Tell us about some rough patches during the process? Making films and the film business are very different things. I would argue that making the film is the much easier part (and there is nothing easy about this). Anyone can make a film. You can go to the store and buy a video camera and start shooting. The chances of the movie turning out great are slim, as it requires time, thought, talent and a vision. The Material script took us just over seven years to craft and still we could have spent more time on it. Shooting a movie is one challenge, but trying to get the film marketed and distributed
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is something else altogether. The toughest work we have had as a team has been these last few months, when we have all been biting our nails waiting for the numbers to come, begging people, all day every day, to help us promote the film and spread the word. There is a lot of mistrust among the general public when it comes to local art, especially movies. In short, people are just not interested. When a guy goes off to the mall to see a movie and there are a bunch of Hollywood blockbusters on offer, why would he fork out 50 bucks for a little local film? Convincing people to go and see Material makes the shoot look like a Sunday picnic. The film is magical and is truly world-class. But why should people take a chance and buy a ticket to see this film? This is our work for this year ahead and it is way more difficult than it was to make the film. What was the funniest moment during filming? In the film there are quite a few scenes where we cut to our hero, Cassim, doing his thing at various comedy clubs. A comedy club typically features a line-up of comics and, to be authentic, we did the same. We have a bunch of leading comics in the film and creating a montage of comic moments was key. Tshepo Mogale’s shtick about black people who lose weight in the new South Africa always makes me laugh. And Deep Fried Man’s special brand of musical comedy caught us all by surprise. That was a funny moment on set and actually caused all kinds of delays so we
nearly didn’t finish the day’s schedule because the crew and cast were laughing all the time. Made it hard to stay focused … What are you hoping that people take away from this movie? I hope they get inspired. I hope we feed their souls. The message is that one should always be true to one’s self. And at the same time, be graceful and respectful of culture and tradition.
How long did the movie take to produce and how has the journey been? I met Craig in 2004, through Carl Fischer of M-Net and I took him to see Riaad perform in one of his oneman comedy shows. Craig was amazed. We both were. I had known Riaad for a few years by then, but Craig had only heard of Riaad. Riaad also took an instant liking to him. In that same year, I gave Craig a two-page story I had written about Riaad’s life — about a doctor who gives up medicine to become a comedian. Craig became the custodian of the script and I became the challenger. Over a period of many years, lots of drafts and numerous table reads and rehearsals, the script was created. We shot the film over April/May of last year— it was a four-week shoot. The edit took about eight months and we continuously tested the film during post-production (edit stage). The film was finally completed and delivered in January this year and it came out on 17 February.
When can people look forward to its release? The movie is in cinemas as we speak, so get your ticket as this is one South African movie that must not be missed!
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Mastering the Art of
Self-Discipline Words Tom Basson
Discipline is freedom. Now, you may not agree with this statement and you wouldn’t be alone. For many of us discipline has become a “dirty” word associated with the absence of freedom. Yet the exact opposite is true. As Stephen Covey writes, “…the undisciplined are slaves to moods, appetites and passions…” and, in the longer term, the undisciplined lack the freedom that comes with having particular skills and abilities developed through selfcontrol. Now, self-discipline is the ability to get yourself to take action regardless of your emotional state. In other words, it involves acting according to what you think instead of how you feel in the moment. It is selfdiscipline that drives you to: • Go to the gym when all you want to do is lie on the couch and watch TV • Wake up early to pray or to go for a run • Say “no” when tempted to break your diet • Only check your e-mail a few times a day It involves sacrificing the pleasure and thrill of the “now” for the benefit or pleasure of the “later”. Short-term pain for long-term gain. Self-discipline is critical for leadership, for lifestyle, for health — for everything. And, to my mind, in a day and age where we are constantly bombarded with distractions like social media and where the pace of life gets ever-faster, I think self-discipline is becoming one of the most important distinguishing characteristics between those who stand out as leaders, and those who are simply swept away by the flow of the ordinary. The good news, though, for those of us who struggle with self-discipline is that it can be developed.
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Self-discipline is a Muscle — You’ve Got to Work It! Just as everyone has different muscular strengths, we all possess different levels of self-discipline. Everyone has some — if you can hold your breath for a few seconds you have some self-discipline. But not everyone has developed their selfdiscipline to the same degree.
Self-discipline Takes Courage
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Make no mistake, self-discipline is often extremely difficult. Moods, appetites and passions can be powerful forces to go up against. Therefore, self-discipline is very much dependent on courage. Don’t pretend something is easy for you to do when it is, in fact, very difficult and/ or painful. Instead, find the courage to face this pain and difficulty. As you begin to accumulate small, private victories, your self-confidence will grow and the courage that underpins self-discipline will come more naturally.
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Just as it takes muscle to build muscle, it takes self-discipline to build selfdiscipline. You see, when you weight train, you lift weights that are just within your ability to lift. You push your muscles until they fail and then you rest. This is called “progressive training” and it’s the same when developing your self-discipline. You have to start with weights/challenges that are within your current ability to lift but which are near your limit. And once you succeed, you increase the challenge. If you keep working out with the same weights, you won’t get any stronger. Similarly, if you fail to challenge yourself in life, you won’t gain any more self-discipline. I think many people make the mistake of trying to push themselves too hard, too fast when trying to build self-discipline. If you try to transform your entire life overnight by setting dozens of new goals for yourself and expect to follow through consistently, starting the very next day, you’re almost certain to fail. This is like a person going to the gym for the first time ever and packing 120kg on the bench-press. You will only look and feel stupid. Know your limits; start small and build your self-discipline muscles progressively.
The truth is that self-discipline doesn’t come naturally to any of us. We have to learn it and most times we need people who can hold us accountable and help us along the way. That’s why I’m a huge fan of getting a personal trainer, or joining some sort of class with an instructor. If you are a runner, then join a club like Regents. To have others around you
Self-discipline Moves from External to Internal.
To develop self-discipline we need input from others, especially at the start… For over 20 years I trained as a gymnast and through all those years I had only three coaches. These coaches pushed me beyond myself and beyond what I thought was in me. Even though there were times when I hated them and wanted to just give up, I am so grateful for their amazing persistence and determination that helped me to achieve what I achieved. Through blood, sweat and tears, plus spending 30+ hours a week together in the gym, an incredible, almost father-and-son bond was formed with my coaches and I always felt as if I had someone in my corner who wanted me to succeed just as much as I wanted to.
spurring you on can make all the difference and it becomes a platform to develop the habit of self-discipline. So, remember, discipline is freedom. As Nido Qubein said, “The price of discipline is always less than the pain of regret”. Start mastering the art of selfdiscipline today and I guarantee it will change your life.
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22 | my city Warren BrosNihan
my city
Warren Brosnihan
Place to watch the Rugga? I’ve been spoilt by having the honour of both playing and commentating in some of the most magnificent stadiums in the world. Thus, unless I’m with a few good mates, the perfect place for me is at home with my wife and children.
Place to play a game of golf and who would be your choice of golfers in a four-ball? 1)Mark Andrews (to try take his money, which is impossible), 2)Nelson Mandela (to learn from the most humble and gracious leader South Africa has ever known), 3) Bryce Lawrence (to find out if he really does just dislike South Africans) with Mark being there — another reason I would choose Mark — so we can get this information out of him, and 4) Steve Jobs (to find out how his mind worked).
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Warren Brosnihan, well known Pretoriabased business man, Super Sport commentator and former international rugby player, but first and foremost a dedicated family man. This zealous father and husband has played for many of the great provincial teams — the Sharks, the Blue Bulls and the Lions — as well as numerous overseas teams. Of late, however, his love for the sport has kept him on the side-lines as a representative for Super Sport, as well as GNLD International. We got to find out where Warren likes to spend his time in the vibrant city of Pretoria when he’s not working!
Favourite pub to grab a drink and who would you go with? I’m unrefined in my taste. I love nothing more than an ice-cold beer after exercising (mountain-biking around Groenkloof Nature Reserve, surfing off a beach in Durban or a run around the Serengeti Golf Estate) with a couple mates and then enjoying an ice cold beer — doesn’t matter where it is.
Favourite restaurant to go with the kids and your wife to have a fun time? We enjoy Frego and Primi Priatti at Irene Farm Village Mall because we can all be together and my wife and I can spend time alone while the kids play.
Best place to relax on the weekend? My wife, Nicola, kids and I enjoy spending time together, especially on a Sunday. It is my opportunity to spend time with the people I value the most in my life. We go through to the Irene Farm Village Mall, or spend the day relaxing at our home on the beautiful Serengeti Golf Estate.
Place to have a good workout? Use your imagination and be creative. Don’t be limited by a gym. This beautiful country that we live in allows you to put a workout together anywhere, anytime. The body has been designed to move. My motto has always been: “Failing to commit to fitness is, in effect, committing yourself to illness”. Find your own reason and get that body moving!
Place to take your wife on a romantic date? This is an area that I certainly need to work harder at. I have been blessed with a beautiful wife that I certainly need to treat more often. This date does not need a specific venue, though; it could simply be a picnic somewhere along the beautiful fairways at Serengeti, on one of the nine holes (which is not being played on at that particular time!).
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5 kzn Attractions!
The places to be and see in the vibrant province of kzn A long, relaxing trip to KwaZulu Natal will never include a dull moment, what with the bustling night vibes of Durban and the endless beaches that span our coastline or the abundance of game reserves (which are rated as some of the best in the world), KZN will leave you feeling utterly satisfied. With so much to do and so many places to choose from we decided to help you make your stay here as festive, active, educational and memorable as possible. Here are this edition’s Top Five destinations for KZN.
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Abseil down the Howick Falls
If you’re looking to live life on the edge, take a step onto the wild side and abseil down the second-tallest waterfall in South Africa. At the bottom of the thundering 107-metre-high Howick Falls, you plop into an inflatable boat that takes you to the start of a walk in an indigenous forest. The trail takes you through the Howick Falls Conservancy where you might catch a glimpse of nesting crowned and fish eagles. If you’re quiet, you might even spot a shy bush buck in the shadows. According to local belief, the plunge pool at the bottom is the home of the Inkanyamba, a Loch Ness-type creature. It is believed that only sangomas can safely approach the falls and then only to offer prayers to the Inkanyamba ancestral spirits. Contact www.spiritofadventure.co.za for abseiling: +27 (0)31 769 1981; Howick Falls issue 12 | www.theairportmag.co.za
The Prawn Shack
Located 110km from Durban, in the heart of Zululand, lies the untamed Mozambiqueflavoured beach restaurant and bar fondly known as the Prawn Shack. The Shack offers a sumptuous selection of really good tastes in a unique and rustic restaurant far from the madding crowd on the beautiful unspoilt beaches of Amatikulu. Guests can enjoy an informal vibe with long, lazy lunches that include a array of small, appetizing meals, which emphasise the textures and tastes of each meal. An array of drinks and cocktails are available along with wonderful vibrant music to put you in a truly relaxed beach mode! Contact: 0847376493;prawn@shak.co.za; Amatikulu Beach, KwaZulu-Natal
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Old Court House Museum A must-see for all history lovers is the old court museum, one of Durban’s oldest buildings and one with a fascinating and varied past. The building was loop-holed during the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879; it bore witness to both the South African Wars and the Bambatha Rebellion and, more recently, served as a recruitment centre and canteen during both World Wars. It was here that “African” men were either authorized to enter the city or were denied access and where they had to pay the mandatory Poll Tax. The museum features a number of collectables in the foyer, such as the Daphne Strutt Costume Room which shows fashion throughout the 20th century, as well as a number of rare Art Nouveau and Art Deco pieces. A touch-screen computer display introduces visitors to a broad overview of the province’s history through the lives of a number of personalities. There is much to see and history to delve into in this memorable building. Contact: 031 311 2229; 77 Samora Machel Street (formerly Aliwal Street), Durban.
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Phansi-Phezulu Horse Trail, Bergville
Experience the wonders of nature on a two-hour trail ride in Bergville. The supervised ride starts by descending into a verdant river valley where the trail meanders along the bubbling Putrill Stream, past a cave, which boasts a waterfall in the wetter months, and on past rock faces where one can see a hundreds of rock rabbits. The trail then climbs the Montusi Ridge where one can view breathtaking panoramic views of both the high and little berg. Experienced groups can enjoy several good canters/ gallops as well as some technical riding. Beginners need not worry, as they can enjoy their ride at a slower pace on the backs of dependable and sure- footed horses. Contact +27 (0)82 337-8770; The Northern Horse, off the D119, Bergville, Drakensberg
Phinda showcases one the continent’s finest game viewing experiences and offers travellers the chance to observe the Big Five in their natural environment. It is often described as “Seven Worlds of Wonder” because of its seven distinct habitats which encompass a magnificent tapestry of woodland, wetland, grassland and forests interspersed with majestic mountain ranges, river courses, marshes and pans. With unspoiled beaches and spectacular reefs nearby, as well as an abundance of wildlife, Phinda offers the perfect bush and beach adventure. Immerse yourself in the peace and tranquillity that this renowned game reserve has to offer and experience the holiday of a lifetime. Contact: www.phinda.com; Northern Kwazulu Natal
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Living on the edge Kai Fitchen definitely lives life extremely close to the edge! Scaling a cliff with nothing but a few ropes is certainly not my idea of a great day out but it definitely does make for one epic picture.
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mike lambert The man behind the brand! Words Storm Catterick He’s a successful entrepreneur, family man and newlyappointed CEO of one of South Africa’s leading hospitality management companies — we sit down with the inspirational daredevil behind the ever growing Three Cities Hotel Group, Mike Lambert, to find out what goes on behind the scenes in this Durbanborn-and-bred man’s life! Who is Mike Lambert when he’s not in a suit and tie behind a desk? A very simple and active guy who just likes to get outside and have fun. I mountain-bike a lot and when I have the time I enjoy heading up to the Natal midlands and Drakensburg for a bit of fly fishing — very calming and relaxing! I go to gym every day; for me there is nothing better than a good workout for both your mind and body. But other than that, the weekends are primarily spent with my family. We are all very close and take pleasure in each other’s company. My wife, Robyn, and I have three wonderful kids, two of whom are in high school while the third works in Johannesburg. As a family we share a love of travel and, when we can, love to jet off somewhere. You can also often find us in the kitchen cooking up storm! What does your wife do? Robyn is an entrepreneur in her own right. She owns and operates the Fantasy Forest at Gateway, which is going extremely well. She is currently refurbishing it and also changing the name and theme — it’s going to be awesome, with a more modern and current look and feel. She is amazing at what she does and is an even more amazing wife and mom.
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You seem to have an extremely close relationship with your wife, almost as if you are best friends? Well, I’ve known her since I was seven! She was literally and figuratively “the girl next door”. We ended up going to the same primary school as each other – she was a bit younger then me though. Obviously at primary school you can’t seem to notice younger kids, so I just used to make her carry my bags now and again (laugh). At school we became very good mates. When it came time for high school we tried to keep in touch and, living in the same street, bumped into each other every now and again. But, as you know, life tends to take you in different directions and we lost touch for a while. It wasn’t until college that we met again in a restaurant where — small world — we were both waiting table. Being older, we started to develop feelings for each other, (she was 16 and I was 19) and the rest is history! A relationship only works if you put effort into it. It’s like a bank account — you don’t get interest on you money unless your putting in money. So how has your journey brought you to where you are today? After obtaining my honours degree I went into the navy for a few years before joining Engen at the refinery. There I started a little business on the side, importing and selling prawns, keeping them in the freezers at the refinery. One day my boss said, “ Lambert, my boy, you have to decide are you going to be a corporate boy or a ‘smous’” and it was then that I decided that I would go it on my own. After doing a few successful entrepreneurial things, I got a call from the chairman of Three Cities Hotel Group who invited me to oversee the operation and completion of Ushaka Marine World. I was then offered a permanent job, heading up the development division. After my partner left I took over as CEO of the company and here I am. It’s been one hell of a journey, but never a dull moment! That’s quite a mouthful! Weren’t you afraid of failure? Well, you can only learn from failure — if you think about it, this planet has been around for about 200 million years and you’re only on it for on average 60 – 70 of those years, so you have to do something significant with that time. Your life is not a dress rehearsal. You can’t keep saying, “One day I will do what I love”! I believe you shouldn’t put your dreams on hold for that infamous day. Do it while you still can, because one day you’re going to wake up and it’s going to be too late and you are going to kick yourself in the ass for not doing the things that could essentially have made you live a happy, fulfilled life.
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What would you say has been the scariest part of your life and ventures? Well, it’s got nothing to do with my working life but it was definitely a life-changing situation! About five years ago my wife and I were up at Alpine Heath, one of our resorts, for my wife’s sister’s wedding. We were flying with the bride up to the top of the mountain in a helicopter and the pilot flew through a cable, at which point the whole helicopter kind of imploded and fell down a cliff into a ravine. Fortunately we ploughed into a field and everyone survived, thank God, but it was one hell of a scare — the kind that teaches you to always do what you love! What do you love about Three Cities? I love the fact that it’s an entrepreneurial company and the fact that it fights outside its weight class, always growing and competing against the biggest and best - so much so that we have managed to position ourselves as the fourthlargest hotel group in South Africa. It’s also important to me that we are a born and bred Durban-based hospitality group. How would you describe yourself as a leader? I think that to be a leader in any company you have to be in touch with the people on the ground that actually really make you successful — they are your company and can make or break you! So, when I tell them that I have been where they are and that I worked as a waiter, and have done it all and more, they immediately connect with me and see that hard work can get you to great places. What where you like in school? Nerdy boy with glasses or cheerleader- driven jock? Actually neither. I was an utter rebel! Hated school and bucked the system. I drank and I had my first cigarette in Std 5, which was also my last! I was totally anti-establishment which, I think, stems from the fact that I was brought up in a very strict Catholic family, so this was my way of rebelling against my parents and the system. If you could think of one trait that you have had since you were a kid, what would it be? Hmm… well, I still like a beer now and again, but I think it would have to be optimism. I’m a silver-lining kinda guy. Are you a 1st class, business or economy class man? Economy! I fly the cheapest fare I can to set an example for my employees. I can’t fly 1st class and have my employees flying economy!
Favourite Airport: Definitely Durban — they make the effort to get to know you! Airline: B.A or 1 Time, depending on who’s cheapest at the time. Funniest thing you’ve seen at an airport: A woman forgot to push the trolley off the escalator when it said “Push trolley now”. There were five of us coming up behind her and everything went crazy — there were trolleys and people piling up on top of each other everywhere — very funny!
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32 | interview Kape 2 kenya
In 2009, at the age of 15, I stood on the roof of Africa; climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro was a huge milestone for me. It had been years in the planning and, after being diagnosed with Slumber Epilepsy at nine years of age, it was a giant breakthrough for my self-esteem. issue 12 | www.theairportmag.co.za
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Kape 2 Kenya Making Mountains Metaphors
Words Storm Catterick Two guys, a goal and a cause — the recipe of what will be a challenging, but epic journey for Kai Fitchen and Jono Joseph when they leave for Kenya on the motivational and educational trip of a lifetime! We spoke to 18-year-old Kai, an avid extremeadventurer, to find out a little bit more about Kape 2 Kenya! What is Kape 2 Kenya and how did it start? On 14 April 2012 a team of two adventure junkies will be leaving from Cape Town and heading all the way to Africa’s second-highest and most technically difficult mountain peak, Mount Kenya! Ultimately this is an expedition which aims to create environmental awareness and empower the youth of Africa, so we’ll be travelling all +14 000km by basic public transport and other sustainable means (taxi, bus, bicycle and foot-power). Why? Well, we believe that small, simple things, like taking the bus or cycling to work or school could make a huge difference in reducing fossil fuels and helping the planet. En route to Mt Kenya we will be stopping at schools and interacting
with kids about the importance of living sustainably within one’s community. We will be at each school for two or three days and hope to create a forum which will be activity-based and fun to encourage the participants to set up projects and programmes that are relevant to their situation. Tell us about the team. It’s just the two of us. Jonathan “Jono” Joseph and I, we have been climbing partners since we met at a shop selling climbing gear about six years ago. He is a super and controlled climber and really inspired me to keep training and push my climbing boundaries. Together we have been very active in promoting environmentally friendly climbing. In the past few years I’ve been on some amazing expeditions around the world and Jono has been training and photographing climbing sites around the Western Cape. What has been the scariest moment experienced en route? Well, we haven’t left yet, but I am already pretty scared of the long
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34 | interview Kape 2 kenya rides in not-so-comfortable buses and taxis. But it’s an adventure, right? 4: I believe that you have to provide your own funds for food and transport, etc. What happens if you run out — do you have start eating peculiar insects? We have been furiously looking for financial assistance through sponsorships and private donations. We have all been working overtime at our jobs and saving up as much as possible, but we might be cutting it close, what with all the teaching materials, and right now we have a shortfall of R30 000.00. However, we’re vegetarians, so we won’t be eating any bugs. Besides, the bugs where we’re going might well eat us! 5: How do you raise funds for such an adventure? Since I finished matric last December I’ve been working my tail off to save money and we beg as much as we can from family and friends. But we also have a few great sponsors, like CAPESTORM, PETZL, who have generously donated some of our kit. In addition, we are about to launch our crowd-funding campaign in order to hopefully round up the last bit of cash to help to feed us along the way. If you want to help, you can find it at http://www.indiegogo.com/Kape-toKenya-2012
or on the side of the road. And, if we’re lucky, every so often we’ll get to camp in the beautiful wilderness areas around Africa.
in the Swiss Alps. This led to an expedition to climb a virgin peak in the Karakoram Mountains in Pakistan.
11: You, Kai, are the youngest team member and have become to some degree the face and voice of the cause. Why is this and what has motivated you to do this at such a young age — what drives you? In 2009, at the age of 15, I stood on the roof of Africa; climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro was a huge milestone for me. It had been years in the planning and, after being diagnosed with Slumber Epilepsy at nine years of age, it was a giant breakthrough for my self-esteem. I had low motivation and low self-confidence and needed a goal to work towards. Inspired by a book about Kilimanjaro, I realized that to conquer that mountain was to conquer my personal mountains.
Having epilepsy really made me grow up quickly. It also made me a lot more conscious of disabilities and other issues and causes in the world around me. I have managed to turn my obstacles into true potential and have been able to use this as a tool to inspire those who feel inadequate because of their own perceived disability, whatever that may be.
As soon as I was back home after the successful summit, with great support from Capestorm and Epilepsy SA, I started planning a trip up Mount Elbrus from the North Face, the highest peak in Europe, for July 2010. Around that time I also discovered the PANGAEA Young Explorers Programme (YEP), started by Mike Horn, and was chosen to take part in the fifth PANGAEA selection camp
12: What was it like to meet the ultimate survivor, Bear Grylls? I could only wish! I felt a bit like a Twilight fan when I first shook his hand and didn’t quite know what to say! But it was a great surprise to see how humble he is and an all-round nice guy, very un-Hollywood like. 13: Anything else you’d like to add… To follow the team on its mad adventure, go to www.kape2kenya.com. We will be keeping everyone updated with video footage, pictures and any interesting situations we get ourselves into, all via our K2K blog, Twitter and Facebook page.
7: Are a lot of the team at university, etc and how do you study as well as participate in such a long journey? Actually, none of us are. But if we don’t die on this trip, I will be enrolling at UCT and will simultaneously begin plans for the next expedition —KAPE 2 the AMERICAS! 8: What are the fundamentals that you take with you? We will be full of positive energy and happy hearts. But on our backs will be about 40 kg of camping and climbing gear, all the materials that we need for the school presentations and a variety of equipment for filming and blogging along the way. 9: How will you be travelling and what route? We will be travelling only by public transport. This means no private cars or planes and will consist mostly of buses or minibus taxis from town to town. We will pass through six countries, including SA —Namibia, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania and Kenya — and then back again. 10: Do you camp everywhere or do you get to stay in houses/hotels etc? We are hoping to have beds to sleep in as far as possible, but often we will need to camp in school grounds
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We need your support to make KAPE 2 KENYA a success! We are looking for financial sponsorship so that we’ll have enough materials for the programmes at the schools. It would also be nice to keep our bellies full on the four-month trip!. Contact us at www.kape2kenya.com Twitter us on @KAPE_2_KENYA Like us on Facebook... KAPEtoKENYA 2012
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A city with a diverse range of attractions, sights and activities to offer - Cape Town has something for everyone.
Nobu
Pepper Club
www.noburestaurants.com 021 431 5111
www.pepperclubonthebeach.co.za 021 438 3174
If you’re looking to take on the ocean and dive head first into the best sushi available then Nobu should definitely be on your to ‘dine’ list! Master Chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsushisa showcases his first African based restaurant, amongst his empire of venues worldwide, in the form of Nobu, Cape Town. No stranger to worldly culinary influences, Nobu gives classical Japanese cuisine a contemporary twist. Diners can indulge in fresh South African seafood and indigenous spices in mesmerising dishes such as Sake Roast Whitefish with Jalapeno or the Chocolate Bento Box; a dark chocolate fondant with green tea ice cream and a sesame seed tuile. Known for its contemporary Japanese cuisine, the simple creative sushi and sashimi menus can be tried with Hokusetsu sake, Japanese beer or a distinct shochu-based cocktail in the sake-sushi bar lounge. The menu is vast, ranging from sashimi through to teriyaki to tempura, vegetables, fish, fowl and meat and sushi.
With the Twelve Apostles as a backdrop and the cool Atlantic stretching into the horizon, Camps Bay is the perfect setting for Pepper Club on the Beach, the latest addition to the exclusive stable of bars and restaurants that continues to attract the city’s stylish and glamorous crowds. Guests of Pepper Club on the Beach, the multi-million rand beach club restaurant and bar from the developers of the five-star hotel Pepper Club, are perfectly placed to enjoy the stunning sea views whilst sipping cocktails, indulging in sumptuous lunches or taking in the sunset over a romantic dinner. The Pepper Club menu boasts international cuisine of delectable dishes like Cray fish Salad, Trio of Game and other delicious dishes, giving new meaning to gastronomy.
Black Marlin Seafood Restaurant www.blackmarlin.co.za 021 786 1621
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This historical building, once a whaling station, ensures the perfect setting for an idyllic lunch or evening experience. During “whale season”, our guests often enjoy their meal whilst watching whales sidling along the coastline. Established as a restaurant since the mid 1960’s, the Black Marlin has earned a reputation for its stunning seafood, award-winning wine list, attentive service and incredible views. They are also the perfect venue for spectacular weddings and impressive year-end functions.
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Crawdaddy’s www.crawdaddys.co.za 012 460 0889 Renowned for great seafood and meat dishes and a unique and inviting atmosphere, Crawdaddy’s Restaurant has amassed a vast following of locals and it’s easy to see why. Great value for money and superb service are just a few reasons for the success of this vibrant venue in central Brooklyn, Pretoria. Patrons may choose from a multitude of areas to sit, including an outside deck and a dining cellar for more private occasions. Superb seafood and meat dishes feature predominantly on the vast menu, as well as exciting fusions of local, Mediterranean, Thai and Portuguese cuisines. With light meals added to the mix, there is something for everyone at this lively spot.
There are some splendid restaurants in Johannesburg, spread across the city of gold. Feast on some splendour while experiencing the big city life.
LA BELLE TERRASSE AT THE WESTCLIFF ww.westcliff.co.za 011 481 6000
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As The Westcliff hotel’s signature restaurant, its well-heeled guests have great expectations for La Belle Terrasseand fortunately they are more than fulfilled here. The restaurant sits overlooking the lushness of the northern suburbs and on a warm summer’s evening dinner is taken on the expansive terrace, where the cooking seems worthy of a Michelin-star. Whether it’s a beautiful breakfast or a decadent dinner, La Belle Terrasse’s international menu will cater to even the most discerning diner’s palate. The dishes offer a complex, but not overly extravagant, melding of tastes, with more than a passing nod to the East. La Bella Terrasse offers spectacular panoramic views on the outdoor terrace and a fine dining experience focused on using seasonal local produce, micro herbs from the on-site garden, sustainable seafood, and organic meats.
Cantare Dinner and Dance www.cantare.co.za 011 511 0505 Cantare Dinner and Dance is a totally unique offering, this is not just dinner, it’s an EXPERIENCE! Pamper the palate with fine food, boutique cocktails and designer deserts topped by fine entertainment and remarkable meals. Wines please with a distinct cellar style; matched and suited to compliment flavours for a culinary voyage. Cantare means Sing in Italian and the Supper Club is synonymous with comfort, dining, entertainment and fine wine in an upmarket and stylish setting. Whilst incorporating a Las Vegas style revue bar/extravaganza feel, traditional South African values have still been upheld. Visit Cantara Supper Club for an unforgettable experience which includes fine entertainment complimented by decadent meals at Montecasino in Fourways. Cantare Dinner and Dance will have you dancing the night away after being thoroughly enthralled by our fantastic Vintage Varga cabaret show – one of a kind in South Africa!
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Where the seemingly endless subtropical summers are deliciously hot and winters are warm and sunny.
Dish
Gigi’s Basserie
www.royal-palm.co.za/dining 031 581 8000
www.hotelizulu.com 032 946 3444
As the signature restaurant of the Royal Palm Hotel, Umhlanga, Dish has a reputation to protect and does so with style and grace. A fusion of modern fine dining with a variety of options for any kind of mood and setting you wish for, Dish accommodates every taste and need. The restaurant is a refreshing place to enjoy a couple of cocktails or a scrumptious meal. A simple palette of blacks and creams creates a stylish but laid back look. The layout follows the same theme, with a central bar area, a lounge, a dining room and a sprawling courtyard. Diners are spoilt for choice when it comes to where they take their meals or enjoy their drinks. Opened in July 2007, DISH has already received rave reviews from critics and patrons a like citing mention in some of the countries top media channels. A vibrant and welcoming place to enjoy a few cocktails and snacks or a place for a hearty lunch or dinner with friends, Dish is worth stopping by.
Newly renovated, the restaurant has a classic yet fun look, boasting an elaborate chandelier, splashes of bright pink, romantic lighting. The décor inspires with bold palates of sophisticated silver, black and white, exuding elegance and timeless air. Executive Chef Guy Gorrie promises gastronomic pub fare, boasting mostly organic ingredients, homegrown veggies and herbs and very reasonable prices. Start off with the delicious garlic grilled prawns. They’re plump and juicy and are served with a tangy Asian noodle salad. Mains winners are the beef fillet and the pork belly. End your meal with the delicate lavender panna cotta or the bold liquorice icecream served with flambé pineapples. Gigi’s Brasserie now joins the other dining options available at Hotel Izulu, those being the highly successful Chef’s Table in the heart of the kitchen where guests can watch and learn secrets and techniques from the Executive Chef and finally the romantic Wine Cellar which is a favourite for romantic evenings.
African Peninsula Restaurant www.africanpeninsula.com/restaurant 031 4671045
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Exuding a tropical ambience, African Peninsula Restaurant refreshes the senses with exotic décor and well-presented dishes served over banana leaf dressed tables and crisp white linens. The restaurant is perched on the edge of the Indian Ocean allowing one to enjoy stunning sea views, dramatic whale sightings, and playful dolphins in the surf – it is a must for any one’s dining list. For starters try plump mussels in cream white wine sauce followed by 220g grilled lamb chops, cooked to perfection in spiced garlic, herbs and chillies or the grilled line fish of the day, succulently cooked in warming spices served on a bed of fragrant rice in lemon garlic butter.
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Inflammation and your immune system Words Sean Temple As we approach the change of season and the onset of winter, we take a look at the immune system and inflammation and how to go about protecting and alleviating inflammation and so improve our immune systems. What is chronic inflammation or CI? CI is caused when tissue is injured or the body is exposed to germs that cause redness and swelling of the tissues, an inflammatory response to any perceived or real injury. In a healthy body the immune system will kick in and overcome and heal within a short period of time. In a body that is unhealthy because of poor diet, high levels of toxicity or heavy metals, lack of physical activity, or persistent high stress, inflammation will become an issue. This will lead to the breakdown of tissue and a build-up that produces more inflammation. As a fact, inflammation is more of a problem now than ever before because of our daily exposure to chemicals and heavy metals. The prevalence of omega-6 fats, hydrogenated fats, and trans fats in our diets is another major contributor. Continued inflammation, combined with our need to medicate with anti-inflammatories and prescription drugs will lead to liver, gastrointestinal and negative joint and cartilage health —not a great place to be. The good news is that this can all be avoided with no drugs or surgery. What is this wonder
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cure? Most diseases that affect us today are easily cured with diet and exercise. So what does this mean? Get your Big Five: omega-3 fish oils, vitamin D, magnesium, zinc, and curcumin. These five simply do the following: • Detox • Cell repair and regeneration, with no cancer “glitches” • Reverse modern eating nutrition deficiencies — processed foods have few or none of the vital nutrients • Counters inflammation • Support the body’s antioxidant system Just ensure you take the right amount as well use as the correct brand. Some other great advice to assist your immune system • Eat it seasonally — when it comes to fruits and vegetables, make the most of their antioxidant benefits by eating them when they are in season locally rather than all year round. You’ll get the best health benefits from eating foods that are in season, and you’ll avoid developing an intolerance or resistance to those foods. • Supplement with adequate protein, omega-3 fats and plant-based antioxidants to help with the aging process. • Take a high-quality probiotic for a healthy gut. An unhealthy gut means inflammation cannot be dealt with. • Eat organic as much as possible. Stay away from BPA cans. Fat-free proteins have been
altered at molecule level, which can lead to inflammation and the development of cancer. • Eat low GI • Exercise, even at moderate levels, will assist in cleansing and the clear-out of toxins, meaning less inflammation. • Try leading a less stressful life. It can be done! • Hope you have all of the above sorted out. If not, your life may be at risk. Another great excerpt from Mike Mahler’s book, Live life aggressively: What self help gurus should be telling you! (www.mikemahler.com). “Many people only want advice which is in line with what they currently believe. In other words, they’re looking for validation when they request advice, not objective advice. These advice/validation-seekers have only their illusion of open-mindedness. In reality they just want people to agree with them. They’ve made validation-seeking their goal rather than a genuine impetus for growth. You’re only going to learn so much from people who tell you what you want to hear and share your same views.”
What type of person are you? Live YOUR life. For more information on training and nutrition go to www.fluxmotion.net
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