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Editor-in-chief Justin Scott Too much of what we don’t need OverSupply We are living in interesting times. I’m not an economist by any means but I understand the simple principles of Supply and Demand and the impact it has on commerce and more importantly the cost of things. (I use the word ‘things’ by choice since goods and services sound to formal for an editor’s letter!) When supply is high and demand is low it drives prices downward towards free and on the contrary if supply is limited and demand is high, well then we pay plenty for those things. Why am I talking pre-school economics? Well, it’s because I think that we live in a time where most things are in a state of oversupply and yet I find myself questioning the principles I studied in Economics 101. The world seems to working to a different set of rules. The quality of the supply isn’t being discussed because that in itself can take up

a whole magazine, but if you think about the things that you buy, consume or services you use often you’ll find there is just so much of it. You’ll have your own list as I do mine, but take a moment to think about how much of anything and everything exists in the world around you. Our challenge is no longer finding the things we want but deciding which one of the things we should get and hoping that you get value for money when you eventually make that decision.

Funny how the things we need the most cost us the most yet it is all the other stuff that is in oversupply, not the core stuff. Wouldn’t it be great if there was an abundance of petrol, diesel, electricity, tax payers, second hand cars, pay TV channels and the list goes on.

Using the basics of Supply and Demand things should be getting cheaper shouldn’t they? If you look at the services industry there seems to always be someone who can do something for cheaper, to the point that you have to wonder how they make a living. Services are a product of our time and somehow time has become a cheap commodity where someone is always willing to sell it cheaper than you are. Services are definitely experiencing an oversupply but what about consumables – the stuff we buy? More shops in more places to cater to more of us but when you tally up the trolley of goods it costs more - and the price changes more regularly than a Jo’burg salesman services his car.

Till we meet again

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Interesting times I tell you. So much of what we don’t need and too little of the things we do – got to love economics.

God Bless Justin

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DAnCe, DrAMA, poetrY AnD MuSIC FeASt At the plAYhouSe CoMpAnY’S South AFrICAn WoMen’S ArtS FeStIvAl Mother to Mother, 31 July - 3 August

Celebrated author Dr Sindiwe Magona, in collaboration with director Janice Honeyman and celebrated actress Thembi Mtshali-Jones, presents a moving and uplifting production that captures the soul of an ordinary woman. Mother to Mother is based on the tragic killing of Amy Biehl.

Botoo, 8-17 August

Written and directed by Ronnie Govender, with set design by Sarah Roberts and featuring a top cast including Kumseela Naidoo and Rajesh Gopie, Botoo focuses on the story the legendary Dr Gonum. Botoo is play is based on the book Women South Africans of Indian Origin written by Dr Devi Rajab and will premiere at the festival.

IMvulA / hope (Dance Double Bill), 8 & 10 August

Award winning choreographer Christopher Kindo presents two fabulous new pieces performed by The Playhouse Dance Residency, while the Flatfoot Dance Company teams up with celebrated pianist, Shannon Hope, in their production simply entitled Hope. This dance double bill is not to be missed!

She DIeD DreAMIng, 25-27 July

Winner of two FNB Vita awards, this fast paced, funny and poignant story of an ambitious, glamorous and slightly wild career woman seeking that final piece to complete the package – LOVE – will keep you on the edge of your seat! Written and directed by the acclaimed Jullian Seleke Mokoto.

ForuMS, eXhIBItIonS & DIAlogueS

As part of The Playhouse Company’s commitment to engage in conversations of social transformation and cohesion, the South African Women’s Arts Festival will once again host various forums for women from all walks of life, cultures, traditions and societies to engage with each other. These include The Open Mic poetry session, art exhibition and handcraft displays as well as activities engaging children in theatre, dance and drama.

For block bookings, please contact Dawn on 031 369 9456 or salescoordinator@playhousecompany.com Bookings now open through Computicket

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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.

38 14 Car review Jaguar F-Type 17 Tom on Life Eight Reasons Why Skiing in Africa Rocks

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18 Taste of durban 24 Interview Blackbyrd S.A’s new music sensation 30 Extreme Photo 32 Photographers Profile Eileen Laubscher 36 Where to eat

contents gadgets 11 GADGETS For the non techno junkies and junkies alike! What is new gadget wise

lifestyle 08 my city Durban funny man, Aaron McIlroy

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38 Destination with a difference Camp Jabulani 42 Family fun at the Oyster Box 46 Hygizone 49 Mdu Mahlobo The man behind those catchy tunes at the ........airport 52

Travel The trail of the otter

55 8 ways of tackling the airport ........fast and efficiently

inspiration 58 Health Taking back control

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Meet the brilliant people who contribute to our magazine

Richard Webb is a Cape Town based publisher and motoring journalist who divides his time between the UK and South Africa. He writes on all matters automotive for The Airport Magazine. richard@ovation.co.za

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marc forrest 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. marc@iguy.co.za | www.marcforrest.com

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tom basson is the spiritual growth pastor at Grace Family Church, and has a passion for “intentional living”. He also writes on productivity, tech, spirituality, relationships, and, on occasion, stuff that doesn’t fit neatly into any one of those categories. http://tombasson.wordpress.com

Lizanne Swart has a passion for writing and studied journalism at the University of Pretoria, where she graduated with her Honours degree. After she completed her studies, she relocated to Ballito last year, where she currently writes lifestyle articles for FabMags. When she is not writing, she enjoys art, films and publishing on the web. sam bradley is a travel and adventure enthusiast. He’s travelled to four continents, including living in the Peruvian jungle for six months as well as tour-guiding through most of Southern Africa. He’s married to Cristie and is a committed Christian. He is currently living in Durban and completing his article to become a C.A.

Located on Crest of Ridge road with spectacular views over Durban, Coastlands on the Ridge offers 101 modern and comfortable bedrooms. It boasts 58 Standard Rooms, 41 Deluxe Rooms and 2 Suites. This hotel is ideal for the discerning corporate, leisure and international traveller and is situated minutes away from Durbanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s iconic Moses Mabhida stadium, Greyville Racecourse, Suncoast Casino, uShaka Marine World, Durban Beaches on the Golden Mile and is a mere 35 minutes drive from King Shaka International Airport. Our 6th floor conference and events centre is the ideal venue for your next conference, function or special occasion and we are able to tailor make a package that suit your needs. We work with suppliers of the highest standard and we are able to assist in any dĂ¨cor or technical requirements. Fleur de Lis Spa, situated on the first floor of our hotel is the perfect place to unwind after a day of meetings, sightseeing or after a long trip. Early morning treatments will get the blood circulation going to prepare you for the day ahead. Sip on a cocktail or your favourite drink on our terrace or next to the pool, and enjoy a scrumptious A-la-Carte dinner in our 315 Restaurant. Our Friday evening Spice and Saturday night Seafood Buffet is legendary and offers live entertainment. Room service is available 24 hours a day and our coffee shop serves delectable cakes and desserts. All our bedrooms are equipped with individually controlled air conditioning, flatscreen televisions with DSTV and tea & coffee making facilities, laundry service and turndown service. Our friendly and professional staff at the Concierge desk are able to assist you in transport arrangements, luggage storage and guests are welcome to make use of our business centre which offers internet, printing and fax facilities. Free wi-fi is available throughout the hotel. Coastlands Musgrave Hotel welcomes you to Durban, and invites you to explore and experience our beautiful province.

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Aaron McIlroy Durban funny-man and, more recently, movie star, Aaron McIlroy, the effervescent and slightly cuckoo father in the box office hit, Spud, has returned to our screens in the film adaptation of the second book in the series, Spud: The Madness Continues, turning in another faultless acting performance. Easily one of South Africa’s most popular entertainers, with a string of stage blockbusters and comedy shows under the banner of his flourishing production house, MacBob Productions, Aaron has extended his range far beyond that of the average comedian. This is Aaron McIlroy’s City and this is what he likes to do in it!

Favourite Place to work out Surfing or going for an off-road cycle. I have started going to Virgin Active at Gateway with my wife, just to prove to her that I’m not a complete naff.

Favourite Place to Go for breakfast? Java in Kensington. It’s such a nice place — the food and service are always good and they always have sport on their T.Vs.

Favourite place to Take a walk?

I enjoy walking along Umhlanga’s promenade in the mornings. You see all sorts of people and it’s very entertaining.

Favourite Place to let your hair down and have a good time? I don’t have much hair to let down but I love going for a surf with a couple of mates. I don’t like big crowds of people and I’m not a “nightclub” person.

Where is a must go to, to see the sun set? At my uncle’s home in Manning Road — it overlooks the whole city and harbour and the view is beautiful!

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Best place to catch up with your friends? Spiga on Florida Road. Their kitchen stays open till late so if you’re busy doing a show you can always grab a bite with some mates afterwards.

Favourite Shopping spot I’m a typical man when it comes to shopping — I hate it, unless, of course I’m in the iStore at Gateway or at Cyclelab in Kensington.

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Isn’t it time you fell in love with your bed again?

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Incipio Atlas Waterproof case for iPhone 5 The Incipio Atlas case is the next must-have accessory for iPhone 5 users. This awesome case is made from an ultra impact-resistant, shock-absorbent flex material which provides advanced protection in any environments. The front glass is made from crystal-clear tempered glass which provides optical clarity and protection, although I did find that fingerprints were also fairly noticeable on the case. That said, the screen is super-responsive with the case on, and works 100%. Also included in the packaging is a headphone cable extender which allows you to plug in your earphones with the case on. The case has also been tested and met a number of number of international standards including the US Military 810 Standard which puts the devices through a number of tests, including submersion at 2 meters for 60 minutes, drop tests from 3 meters and Vibration & Dust tests. The case retails for a very reasonable R1,199 and can be purchased on http://www.geekshop.co.za

Geekshop Geekshop is an online store which offers you the opportunity to purchase all the accessories you see on these Gadgets & Gizmos pages, at very affordable prices. Delivery is free for orders over R350 and is offered nationwide with next day delivery. We offer the highest quality products and superior service. For more info email us on info@geekshop.co.za

FLD Products Laptop & Tablet Bags

I recently came across this funky & stylish looking bag, while search for the perfect bag to cart my iPad Mini around in. When I stumbled across the awesome range of FLD products, I knew I had to get one of these ASAP. The bags are made from high quality, water resistant Nylon, with a soft felt finish inside the bag making them strong & durable. There are a number of pockets on both the inside & outside of the bags to ensure you have space for everything! The FLD products range comes in a wide variety of options and colours, at really reasonable prices. The range offers an 11”, 13” and 15” laptop bags as well as a 10” tablet bag. Prices start at R499 for the Tablet bags up to R899 for the 15” Laptop bag. To see full range and purchase one of these stylish bags, visit – http://www.geekshop.co.za issue 20 | the airport magazine

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How to interpret your teen

We’ve all been there and experienced the terrible teens but for moms going through it now they might not remember the signs! Luckily for you I remember mine and my peer’s formidable years like it was yesterday, so here are a few of the signs to look for and interpret! NOTE: This article does not refer to ALL teenagers!

Friends are the be-all and end-all At some stage during their teen years their friends will be more important than you are. There is nothing you can do about this — you cannot be your child’s friend as well as their parent…not at that age, anyway! You just have to let the phase pass and be there because they will come back to you, but for now just let them be the giggling idiots they want to be. However, do not tolerate disrespect — this is a boundary which, if crossed without consequences, will remain with your child forever.

I’m fine, gosh! If she says everything’s fine and the tone suggests she obviously doesn’t mean it, there is definitely something going on in her head. That’s not to say that it’s something you can fix — you can see when it’s a harmful or threatening something, but don’t push too hard to find out. If she wants to tell you, she will. Anyway, it’s most probably about a boy and she doesn’t feel comfortable enough to tell you just yet. Simply — subtly — let her know that she can talk to you about anything, with a promise that you will always try to help and be understanding.

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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

Pyjama parties When your 16-year-old tells you that there’s going to be a pyjama party and movie night, 80 percent of the time that’s code for, “I’m going to have a ‘phat’ party where we will be consuming copious amounts of alcohol and doing everything you said not to!” The scary thing these days is that this starts a lot younger than 17 and most parents don’t even realise that their 15-year-old is a Charlie Sheen-in-the-making. Never think that your child is the exception, but, in saying that, don’t try and totally control your kids either. When they come home the next day, ask them nonchalantly how their night was, what movie they watched — be interested but don’t interrogate. If the answer is muffled under enormous glasses and a bottle of water is permanently stuck in the mouth, you can guess how the weekend was. If their answers are fast, concise and irritated it’s just a tactic to get you to keep quiet and not pry any deeper. On the other hand, it could go the other way, when they are just a little bit too enthusiastic — the point is to know your child and to look out for the differences; everyone has a tell!

Why don’t you trust me? Kids say this to manipulate the situation and turn you into the bad person while they are the holier-than-now one. Haven’t you noticed that when they are telling the truth, they kind of just shrug you off ‘coz they have nothing to prove, but, when they’ve almost been caught out, their voices become very high-pitched and they get very defensive? That’s when the all-too-well-known words come out, “Don’t you trust me?”. You should never trust a statement by a hormonal, impressionable teen.

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Words Richard Webb

Is the new F-Type worthy of icon status? British design is in the ascendant, claims Richard Webb, as he contemplates Jaguar’s first twoseater sports car for 50 years. Read stories about some really cool cars and you’ll find the word “iconic” scattered about like fairy dust in a Peter Pan story. But what does iconic really mean when applied to design? And is Jaguar’s new F-Type potentially iconic? Icons set benchmarks, are ground-breaking in terms of technology and they improve issue 20 | the airport magazine

on the past. The map of the London underground is a prime example. Devised by Harry Beck in 1931, he designed the map based on an electrical circuit board, with each line in a different colour and diamonds for interchange stations. The red Routemaster London bus and the original MINI are also icons. Enzo Ferrari reckoned the E-Type was too, when he called it “the most beautiful car ever made”. Now Jaguar has finally produced what is arguably one of the most-anticipated cars of 2013.

So why has it taken Jaguar so long to make a proper sports car since the last E-Type in 1975? I recently asked Julian Thomson, Jaguar’s Director of Advanced Design, that question at the launch of the F-Type in Pamplona, North East Spain. “It’s been an intimidating car to do in many ways. Expectations are massively high. The design team have tried to make that emotional connection that Jaguar had with the C-Type, D-Type and the E-Type,” he says. However, the British have some real heritage in this market and Jaguar even more so than most. This reality shines

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through in this two-seat sports car with its choice of two engines — a 3.0-litre V6 or 5.0-litre V8, both with superchargers. The range-topping V8S has a handy 364kw and 625nm of torque to play with. All S models get adaptive dampers and a (very) active exhaust likely to annoy distant neighbours, but delight petrol-heads. Depress the bronze “start” button on the dash and the howling burble immediately telegraphs the driver-focused credentials of the car as the supercharger spools up to speed. It sounds Machiavellian as it spits, fizzes and pops on the over-run, causing small children to hide and three-abreast cyclists to make some highly unflattering hand gestures.

At R1,345,000, the V8 S may not be considered a bargain, but it certainly is great value for money. On a 240-kilometre blast over the serpentine, undulating Spanish Pyrenees roads, the V8 S proved to be a titan of a car, with 0 to 100km/h flashing up in 4.2 seconds on the way to a restricted 298km/h at full tilt. Performance is dramatic across the whole range. The entry-level R825,000 V6 offers some truly satisfying driving dynamics set to rival that of Porsche’s finest efforts. With 0 to 100km/h arriving in just 5.1 seconds and, even quicker still, coming in at 4.8 seconds, is the V6 S, priced at R945,000.

a row of toggle switches below the dials echoing the Jaguar sports cars of the past. The F-Type oozes showroom-floor appeal and is thoroughly modern, with exquisitely detailed lines worthy of its sports car bloodline. So, did the F-Type manage to recapture the magic of the E-Type? Whether it will be iconic or not will be the subject of much chattering, but it’s definitely moved the benchmark along for others to follow and is a superb all-round package worthy of all the hype.

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Auto Umhlanga Comes Out Tops Dave Warren has been part of the sales team at Auto Umhlanga since 1997 and has been selling successfully in the Durban region during this time. Dave also continues to market and sell to customers throughout the country as he has managed to maintain a sound customer database through his total dedication and commitment to his profession. Auto Umhlanga are proud to acknowledge Dave Warren who has been awarded the third position in the National Sales Executive ranking being recognised as a BMW South Africa top achiever. This is an achievement is which Dave has continually managed to uphold over his 14 year selling career at Auto Umhlanga. Further to this achievement Dave has also been awarded the prize for achieving the highest volume of 6 and 7 Series sales by a Sales Executive country wide. Dave is the top BMW sales executive in KZN; ranking first in a sales and customer service index scoring. We at Auto Umhlanga are proud of Dave who through his commitment and dedication to the brand and to our customers is an asset to our team.

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Eight Reasons Why Skiing in Africa Rocks! Words Tom Basson

Skiing in Africa? You’re kidding, right? Nope! Last winter a bunch of mates and I left Durban and drove into the Maluti Mountains of Lesotho for an incredible four-day snowboarding trip at the AfriSki Resort — complete with tons of fresh powder and off-piste runs! In fact, we got so much snow that we nearly didn’t make it home! And when we finally did manage to make it through the Moteng Pass we must have passed at least 10 ruined vehicles on the side of the road that weren’t lucky enough to make it out. All in all it was an amazing adventure and something I will never forget. Here’s why: It’s a heck of a lot cheaper than skiing in Europe or North America. The entire trip, including petrol, food, drinks, accommodation, ski-pass and skihire, came to around R4000 ($500). There is just something novel and cool about snowboarding in Africa. When I was at the top of the slope, I had to keep reminding myself that I wasn’t in Switzerland and that this was Africa! The guy walking past the ski slope with a herd of cows helped! It’s only a six to seven-hour drive from Durban and a three to four-hour drive from Jo’burg. Easily do-able for a long-weekend trip.

The accommodation was great. I’ve heard that the backpackers’ quarters at AfriSki are pretty grotty, but our selfcatering chalet was superb. Good quality linen, clean and warm, with a lovely gas fireplace, and all the amenities you could need. The terrain park is super fun. If you like hitting a few trails and jumps, then you’re in for a treat. Not crazy massive or technical (compared to places like Aspen or Whistler) but really, really fun! It feels like another planet. With no cell phone reception and, nestled in the mountains of Lesotho, getting away here is a great opportunity to switch off, unwind, and disconnect from the real world for a few days. I found it incredibly refreshing. AfriSki hosts some cool events. While we were there, Red Bull was hosting a snowboarding contest which was open to amateurs and pros alike. I entered my first snowboarding contest and had a blast bombing through the park! Check the dates for more upcoming events. It’s an adventure of note! Even if you don’t get great snow conditions like we got, I’m pretty sure it’s still a fun trip. So grab some mates, pack the car, and head up to AfriSki for some awesome skiing, African-style! issue 20 | the airport magazine

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TASTE OF DURBAN Showcasing the Best Cuisine the City has to Offer Launched in 2004 at The Taste of London, Taste Festivals are a global phenomenon of unique events during which the host city’s most acclaimed restaurants and chefs gather to present their signature dishes to visitors — an unforgettable experience of “foodie heaven”. The key difference between Taste and other food festivals is that the experience, cuisine and atmosphere of each festival is totally unique to the city in which it is held and visitors are able to get “up close and

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personal” to a city’s top culinary offerings, all at one destination. The Pick ’n Pay Taste of Durban, held in association with Orbit Sugarfree Chewing Gum, is now in its second year and will take place from Friday, 26 to Sunday, 28 July at the Suncoast Casino, Hotel and Entertainment (Suncoast) on Durban’s iconic Golden Mile. For the occasion chefs from nine of Durban’s most fabulous restaurants will custom-create menus of

starter-sized signature dishes designed to reflect their diversity, individual philosophies and talent and in the process showcase the best of Durban’s premium seasonal ingredients and local products. So what can you expect? Lining up to show off their talents at the 2013 event are chefs Marcelle Roberts from Café 1999, Louise Potgieter from Havana Grill at Suncoast and awardwinning executive chef, Jackie Cameron

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from Hartford House. Representing a selection of Umhlanga and Morningside’s top eateries are Bar-Ba-Coa Argentinian Grill and Butcher Boys, with head chef, Themba Mngoma from Little Havana, and executive chef Tony Kocke from Elements Café Bar at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Lucy Markewicz will be flying the colours for the eclectic Freedom Café and popular Indian restaurant Amaravathi Palki, bringing the total of participating restaurants to nine of Durban’s best.

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SIDE NOTE Giving Back… An important part of the Taste philosophy, is the chance to give back to the community in the city in which the show is held. This year, Food 4 Thought, a restaurant revenue-generating project, has been chosen as the official charity. Food 4 Thought raises funds and awareness for the expansion and work of Umthombo, a Durban-based organisation that empowers street children to leave life on the street and take their place in the community as proud citizens. The 2013 edition of Taste of Durban combines the perfect mixture of ingredients — outstanding home-grown talent, the host city’s most acclaimed restaurants, selected exhibitors and celebrated chefs serving signature dishes... truly the ultimate gourmet experience for visitors. Held over three days, this unique international restaurant festival will bring together Durban’s most dedicated and sophisticated foodies in an al fresco gourmet food celebration, with opportunities to attend chef demonstrations, tutorials about wine and food pairing and other interactive gastronomic features. Apart from the participation of a selection of Durban’s favourite dining spots, the 2013 offering offers a host of other must-do experiences. These include: issue 20 | the airport magazine

• The Pick ’n Pay Wine and Canapé Experience — an interactive area where guests can learn to create simple, stylish canapés and how to pair each of them with a range of wines to complement and balance the flavours. • Lindt Studio — the master chocolatiers from Switzerland’s finest chocolate house will be on hand creating delicious Lindor truffles and fresh pralines. • Asara Bistro Box — Asara will release some of their Vineyard collection and speciality range wines in Durban, which will be paired with a selection of gourmet burgers and chocolates. • The Consol Mixology Theatre— an interactive studio where visitors learn how to master the art of stunning seasonal cocktails. • Castle Milk Stout Experience — SA’s premium stout makes its first appearance

Going Green… Implementing sustainable initiatives as part of the show is a key focus of the Taste of Durban. From the separation and disposal of waste to the use of plates, bowls, knives, forks, and spoons that are made from natural and renewable resources that are 100 percent biodegradable after use. Every effort is being made by the organisers, sponsors, partners and exhibitors to make the event as “green” as possible. “Taking the environment into account and ensuring best practice in terms of sustainability can only add flavour to an experience that epitomises Taste,” says Festival Director, Justine Drake.

To book tickets: Visit iTickets on www.itickets.co.za or Pick ’n Pay tickets on www.pnptickets.co.za

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ON THE MOVE Catching up with those coming and going at SAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great airports. From: Durban Profession: Economics Lecturer

Coming or Going

Heading to Cape Town to visit my sister. My parents and I try to go as often as possible, but coming from Durban we are definitely not looking forward to the cold weather they have been experiencing!!!

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The vivacious trio behind the all-new sensation

There is a dynamic new girl group making waves in the music industry at the moment â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the talented, sexy trio that is BlackByrd. Signed to the iconic EMI label, the group is made up of Tarryn Lamb, Tamsyn Maker and Axene Chaberski-Loubser, who met on Gumtree, of all places, when lead singer, Tarryn Lamb, placed an advert looking for dancers. Since then the group has been changing the face of pop music as we know it. With a country-feel to their music, they are a breath of fresh air on the South African music scene. Their first chart-topping single, off the album All for Me, has been warmly received, securing them a place on the pedestal next to some of our S.A greats! Their second chart-topper, I Feel Good Today, was chosen as the theme song for the SABC3 morning television show, Expresso. With a quick canter to the top and a bright future ahead of them, BlackByrd is a band that promises to become not only an S.A favourite, but could also reach International stardom. We speak to Tarryn to find out how the journey has been so far and to find out a little bit about the girls behind the bright lights.

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I did some TV acting on Binnelanders and about four years ago Tammy and I performed as part of the pop band, Lavuvuzela. We believe that you cannot choose a career in music — music chooses you — and despite our amazing experiences and love of performing, we’re in a very difficult and demanding industry and sometimes we ask ourselves why we’re doing this. And, in these times, our manger, Mike Fuller, our families, loved ones and our fans make it worth our while to stay motivated and inspired. It feels amazing every time you’re able to overcome something or move another step forward, but you only get that through hard work, financially unstable times and sacrifice.

Tell us a bit about BlackByrd and who the people behind the music are? We are three young women from Cape Town who are passionate about connecting with people through music. We’re also very family-orientated and absolutely love meeting new people. Even though we are part of a girl band, we all have our own identities and styles. Axene is the edgy, tomboy, rocker of the group and she also has a diehard, fearless energy about her. Tammy is the sensuous social butterfly and the “cool” one. I’m the super-chilled one that could easily stay in my PJs all day and watch chick flicks! We by no means consider ourselves “celebrities” or in any way “superior”. Our job is like any other and it’s what we do, not who we are. All-girl groups aren’t very conspicuous in S.A. Has this made it harder to get your name out there in such a male-dominated field, or do you think it’s given you a platform to be unique and different? It’s definitely given us a platform to try something different on the local music scene and we hope that our journey will inspire other girl bands and artists to go out there and make the kind of music they dream of making. What made you decide to go the country music route when you live in a country that doesn’t really have many professional country musicians? As artists, we never

made a conscious decision to follow a specific musical market or trend. When I started writing songs, I just found this to be a comfortable space that came very naturally to me. I draw from real experiences that have been deeply moving for me — this is my way of opening up. The nerve-wracking part for us is the moment when people hear our songs for the first time, because, as writers, we can only hope that people will relate to or connect with our music. A moment that really moved me was when the SABC used our song All for Me as their anthem for Women’s Month and also as part of the campaign for the 16 Days of Activism Against Abuse of Women and Children. How long have you guys been performing for? We all have been performing for many years. Axene started her solo career at the tender age of eight. She has performed extensively all over SA and also won a SAMA award at the age of 16, becoming the youngest SAMA-winner ever! Tammy enjoyed a very successful dancing career, travelling all over the world and, since we launched BlackByrd, she has become a self-taught guitarist and aspiring songwriter. I started my training in musical theatre and teaching at the Waterfront Theatre School about 10 years ago. Since then I’ve worked in many theatrical productions with Fred Abrahmse and David Kramer.

You are a fairly new band — how did you manage to get your big break? Soon after we formed BlackByrd, we were signed to a major label, EMI. This really gave us the extra drive, motivation and belief that we needed while we were trying our best to create and establish our brand. We truly have a fantastic team behind us every step of the way, so when we do well and make progress, we try and make everyone in our team feel part of that success too. Progressively things are getting better for us and our brand is starting to expand very nicely. How important is it in this business to have new songs coming out as often as possible? It’s very important to constantly produce new material. The time frame varies depending on how long the song has been playing on radio, but we are constantly writing new things, because we are so inspired by the things around us and our experiences in life. So what can eager fans expect next from BlackByrd? We have a lot of gigs coming up so, if our fans would like to meet us, they can follow us on Twitter and see when we’ll be stopping in their town. We will also be opening for two international bands, which is very exciting for us. What would you say is the best part of your job? Nothing will ever beat being on stage and doing what we love most —music. We are very blessed to be able to perform for a living. issue 20 | the airport magazine

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Advice for young girl groups who dream of making it big? Best advice: 1. Really think about it first. Five percent of the time you get to be a “Star”, living it up with glitz, glamour and the works. And the other 95 percent of the time you’re the hardest-working person on the planet. 2. Get to know about the music business. We’ve burnt our fingers by not checking out contracts and not knowing about the business — we were too excited to be performers, forgetting that there’s a whole business-side to the industry. 3. Learn to play a musical instrument. The more you can offer musically, the more chance there is of being successful, plus, it gives you the opportunity to start writing your own music, which is great in terms of the longevity of a music career. 4. Work hard. 5. Never take “no” for an answer. 6. And, last but not least, always pray for guidance and perspective and give thanks — it really keeps you sane! issue 20 | the airport magazine

Wish list of places you would like to perform at? We would love to travel. Any and everywhere in the world. Firstly, we’d love to perform at all the music festivals around South Africa. Internationally, we would love to perform at the Chapel Theatre in Dingle, a big arena somewhere in Nashville, and to have our very own show at the Royal Albert Hall in London — putting it out into the universe! One thing you never leave home without? It differs for each of us. Tammy never leaves home without her cell phone. Axene never leaves home without her earphones and I never leave home without my handbag. Do you have any rituals before you perform? We pray before we go on stage and thank God for blessing us with the opportunity to perform again.

Quickies Number one holiday spot? Seychelles Number one travel tip? Always dress comfortably and keep a cable tie handy Fave airport? Cape Town International Airport Funniest thing you’ve seen at an airport? Once a security guard checked Tarryn’s passport and, after doing a double-take at her picture, told us that her picture looked like a missing person’s pic! (Those embarrassing pics when you apply for a passport!)

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PHOTOGRAPHERS to LOOK OUT FOR

WORDS Storm Catterick

Eileen Laubscher In the fifth instalment of Photographers to look out for, in which we profile the best of our nation’s photographers — professionals who we think you would do well to use when you want to capture that next special moment — we are featuring Eileen Laubscher from Brightgirl Photography. She is a Durban-based photographer well-known for her classic, modern, relaxed and creative style of capturing intimate and precious memories. Specialising in wedding, new-born, child and family portraits, Eileen Laubscher is this month’s photographer to look out for! issue 20 | the airport magazine

34 | Tell us a little bit about yourself? I love my family, light and God. I’m a mother to a talkative, enquiring almost-four-year-old daughter and a wife to Nick. (My husband runs his own web design company called Bright Boy). I love photographing people and hate answering questions about myself. I prefer the attention to be elsewhere, allowing me to sit back and watch people interact. I have to have a cup of coffee when I wake up, so there is always milk in the fridge and spare coffee in the cupboard. I love the smell of freshly-ironed clothes — weird but true. How long have you been a photographer? I have been photographing people since 2007, taking pictures mostly of families and new-borns. I made the move to wedding photography on a full-time basis two years ago and haven’t looked back since.

I love natural light and the best light is either during the hour before sunset or the hour after sunrise. What or who got you started in photography and did you study? Not quite sure how it began, but I used to love playing with my dad’s old Minolta SLR camera, cleaning it and watching the light-meter change inside it as I looked through the viewfinder- this fascinated me. I studied Fine Art, majoring in painting and photography, thinking that I would make money selling my paintings. (To date I have only sold one painting.) While watching the timer in the darkroom, waiting for a print to develop in the tray of chemicals, I never thought that I would become a wedding photographer. What gives you ideas or inspires you to create such amazing imagery? The people I photograph. It sounds so simple and, really, it is. I feed off how they interact with each other and how they interact with life. I like to think I can “read” people while watching them and this, I believe, guides me while creating photos

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and inspires me to try interesting things with them. Seeing the “light” in different environments and situations also pushes my creativity. I am constantly looking at how the light changes the way I feel in different environments — how the light will add to a feeling, how I am going to capture that feeling and relay it to the viewer. How would you describe your style? My style of photography is realistic and documentary in approach. I’d rather capture a moment while it’s happening than create a staged moment. Anticipating what will happen next keeps me on my toes, ready to capture a real moment. What type of cameras do you shoot with? I’m a Nikon girl. I currently shoot with the Nikon D4 (which I absolutely adore) and the Nikon D700. What is your favourite photography accessory? Mmm, I don’t really have favourites… That’s a tough one. I don’t have little gadgets or goodgymalinks to help me, so I think I’d have to say my Nikon 50mm 1.4 lens and the little stone heart key-ring on my camera bag. A gift from my sister, it reminds me of my family’s support. How important is Photoshop in your final images? I hardly ever use Photoshop unless there is a light-switch or some other distracting object in the frame. All my editing is done in a lightroom. Describe the ideal conditions that help get a great photo (natural light, mornings vs afternoons, times of year or anything like that). I love natural light and the best light is either during the hour before sunset or the hour after sunrise. I wish more couples got married during the month of June, as the winter light is so golden and romantic. Even if you have these great conditions to work with, if the people you’re photographing don’t interact with each other in a real way — showing real emotions and feelings — you’ll only be able to create a good photo, not a great photo. So light, composition, and emotion all mixed together will help in creating a great photo.

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36 | lifestyle good food

Corner CafĂŠ and Bistro

Craighall Park, Johannesburg 011 880 2244 This relaxed cafĂŠ and bistro with simple yet fresh meals offers sandwiches served all day, and also serves pasta, pizza and burgers. Of course, this is the perfect spot to pop by for a nice cup of coffee. issue 20 | the airport magazine

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The Lacuna Bistro and Bar at The Maslow Hotel is not any ordinary restaurant, it is a sophisticated urban bistro serving international cuisine using only the best local produce. This is where you can enjoy express food, linger over dinner, or eat at the bar counter. Lacuna serves breakfast and lunch through to dinner daily.

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38 | Destination Profile

Destination with a

difference Camp Jabulani

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Once upon a time — in 1997, actually — a young elephant found himself stuck in the silt and mud of a dam. After their attempts to free him had failed, his mother and the rest of the herd were forced to leave the three-month old calf to the elements. And that might have been the end of another story of the African bushveld, where only the fittest survives. Enter Lente Roode, owner of Camp Jabulani and founder of the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre. She rescued and then took in the exhausted, malnourished and very frightened calf and offered him sanctuary at the centre where he was named Jabulani — the isiZulu word for “happiness” or “rejoice”. A unique opportunity to provide Jabulani with a family of his own presented itself when Lente learned of a herd of 12 trained elephants in Zimbabwe whose lives were in danger because war veterans, who threatened the lives of all those living on the property, had invaded the game farm on which the herd was located. In March 2002, just as Zimbabwe was preparing for an election, a massive rescue issue 20 | the airport magazine

mission was launched. Just two days before the election took place, Lente relocated the elephants, together with their keepers, to the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre in South Africa. A camp to accommodate the 13 beautiful — but mammoth — animals was built. It was Lente’s intention that this camp would attract travellers from around the world to experience the extraordinary impact of interacting with elephants and so Camp Jabulani was born. Camp Jabulani is a family-owned and managed private luxury safari lodge located within the private Kapama Game Reserve in Hoedspruit, South Africa (in close proximity to the Kruger National Park, and the scenic Mpumalanga region). With a Relais & Chateaux accreditation, this camp is guaranteed to offer first class accommodation, cuisine, facilities and personalised service. But its most notable feature is the herd of trained African elephants rescued by the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre. Visitors can experience the extraordinary effect of interacting personally with the huge animals on daily elephant rides

(with the only night safari in the world!), around the waterhole as they swim and play and in the wild habitat surrounding their stables. This luxurious camp has only six luxury suites — where there are never more than 12 guests — while the exclusive Zindoga Villa is suited to the family traveller, or the client who prefers the more exclusive experience. Some of Camp Jabulani’s notable offerings include the daily elephant back safaris, safari drives in the Big Five private Kapama Reserve, visits to the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre, indulgent treatments in the outdoor Therapy Lapa, gastronomic delights provided by the masterful culinary team, and hot air balloon excursions over the reserve. The lodge is easily accessible via road, via daily scheduled flights from Johannesburg, or via private charter flights. Please visit our online image gallery for pictures required.

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Family Fun at WORDS Lorinda Scott

The Oyster Box Hotel

When you think of The Oyster Box Hotel, you think of old money, classy surroundings and the best-of-thebest of everything. All this, however, also means that many people would never dream of taking their children there! But our weekend visit (with three kids) proved that The Oyster Box is not only familyfriendly, but that it is actually set up so that children will enjoy every bit of their holiday there. In fact, when you spend time at The issue 20 | the airport magazine

Oyster Box you’ll notice all the details that are kid-focused ... It all starts when you book in — the kids get kiddie-packs (which they love) filled with beach balls, a water bottle, etc and when you get to your room you’ll find that there are sweets and healthy snacks next to the kids beds. There is a cinema, complete with popcorn and a sweet trolley, which the kids can visit as many times as they want to during their stay and there are two big pools to cool down

in. Throughout The hotel has fruit, dried fruit and bowls filled with sweets that are for “residents” to help themselves. Each day you receive a personal handwritten note from the GM or staff to wish you an enjoyable stay — a personal touch that makes all the difference. The breakfast buffet is a firm favourite for families (kids and adults alike) — anything you could wish for is right there laid out for your enjoyment. The Oyster Box’s breakfast is an

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amazing spread and ending it with a creamfilled pancake is what I call a HOLIDAY! The Oyster Box also deserves a huge pat on the back for its friendly staff. There is someone waiting around every corner wanting to help you — sadly a rare sight in South Africa these days! So, a million thumbs up for The Oyster Box Hotel. While the kids go to a movie, or to the supervised kiddies’ area (complete with Xbox) Mom

and Dad can go and relax at the Spa — the Tranquillity Room (after your treatment) is the best — or just have a dip in the Spa pool. Either way, you can relax with total peace of mind while the kids are entertained. Dinner is always amazing, but this fantastic hotel knows that kids may not be all that interested in five-star food, so pizzas and pastas are especially made for them to enjoy, after which they can run off to another movie while Mom and Dad get

to finish their day with a brilliant dinner. Best of all is that you get to do it all over again the next day! The rooms on the far side (three storeys high) make for a perfect family space with a warm splash pool and loungers at the smaller pool, so that you can spend all day relaxing together, with food and drinks only a waiter away. All-inall, our family loves The Oyster Box and, yes, we will be back — all of us.

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Ballito Business

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Hygizone WORDS Storm Catterick

Coz’ no one’s business smells like roses! You know how you get those people who think their business don’t stink? Well, the sad fact of the matter is that it does and, taboo as the topic may be, it is something we kinda have to do! Hygizone, a Ballito-based business which specialises in manufacturing odourless toilet systems, recognises this and, instead of trying to live in denial, has actually created something that can fix the problem!

systems what happens is that the gases that are inevitably produced come up and out of the toilet bowl, past the user — and other users — before eventually being extracted through the ceiling. Hygizone, however, removes smells at the source before they can infiltrate the room, thus ending the super-awkward moments that occur when you enter a toilet that someone else has just used!

The team is young, funky and full of energy, which is great because when dealing with a crappy topic, you really have to have a sense of humour! I sat down with owner, Dylan Ross-Kent, marketing manager, Jarryd Smith, and sales manager, Nikki Tyack, to find out a little bit more about this brilliant and innovative concept!

The concept is really quite simple — when you link a pipe from the flush pipe in the toilet or urinal to the extraction fan, you create a direct channel to the bowl from whence you can extract air, including bacteria, from the source of the odour (that source being you!) before it has a chance to envelop the entire restroom!

Hygizone is a toilet extraction system that removes the odour that occurs when one is, for lack of a better phrase, “catching up on one’s reading”. With ordinary air ventilation

Dylan, the ingenious entrepreneur who invented the system, has always liked to deconstruct things and find out how they work and how they could be better. “We all

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have to use the bathroom and none of our “business” smells like roses — there had to be a way to fix the problem and that is where my journey to Hygizone began,” says Dylan. Besides the obvious odour factor, there are other advantages when using a Hygizone. One is cost-efficiency. Traditional air ducts need to suck massive amounts of air in order to extract the dirty air. By using a Hygizone and removing it straight from the source cuts costs tremendously because you are reducing the amount of electricity needed to run huge ducts and fans. Commercial bathrooms also have aircons which dump massive amounts of cold air into the bathrooms only for the extractor fan to suck it out. The Hygizone completely resolves this problem and has a huge effect on the “green” credentials of a building, plus you no longer need air fresheners to mask bad smells. “Masking the smell is like trying to polish a turd! In the end it’s still a

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Fun fact!

Someone, somewhere (probably a male) will be reading this very article on the toilet. Ironic?! We think so....

turd and in this case it still smells,” laughs Dylan. For a “germaphobe” like me, the most important thing is the hygiene factor. Research shows that diarrhoea is seven times more contagious than coughing and sneezing, so introducing Hygizone into bathrooms not only eradicates smells, but exponentially reduces your chances of catching bacterial infections that filter into the air. “This risk is so prevalent that we have managed to get a spec in the KZN Department of Health so that any hospital or clinic that gets built or revamped in KZN from now on has to include the Hygizone system in the toilets for infection control,” Dylan explains. Following the great response from the commercial market, they have now developed Hygihome, which operates on the same principle but for home use. So now with a Hygihome, after your husband

has tackled his third plate of curry, you no longer have to fear the stifling stench that no window, no matter how big, can eliminate. The Hygihome uses a small fan to create the necessary extraction and a small exhaust vent is fitted to the exterior of your home through which smells and germs are released. It also includes a sensor that switches on and off when someone approaches it, ensuring that that your Hygihome system runs cost-effectively. Ladies — once you go Hygihome, you won’t wanna go back! At Hygizone they like to do things differently and have fun whilst doing it. With two very funny You Tube videos — and no doubt more on the way — the team have big aspirations for Hygizone and are fast on their way to becoming internationally recognised and sought-after! “S.A was a great place to start, but we definitely want to grow our footprint in overseas countries and get the product out there on an international

basis — after all, this is a first world product and we have no doubt that it will be very successful. We want to be the world-leader in this industry and, with a brilliant product and a brilliant team, I believe that this is a very good possibility,” says Dylan. There is really no denying the convenience and, quite frankly, for lack of a better word, “awesomeness” of this product! Don’t believe me? Visit their website where the team demonstrates what actually happens in toilets and what happens when you are fitted with a Hygizone — it will change the way you look at toilets forever!

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Beat, lyrics & all that jazz WORDS Lizanne Swart

Meet Mdu Mahlobo, the man behind those catchy tunes at the king Shaka international airport He is the beat in your ears as you set foot in Durban, the cause of that rhythm in your step and that swing in your hips as you leave the terminal building. It is his feel-good, smooth, jazzy music that welcomes you to the city of Durban or wishes you au revoir as you leave. He is a 48-year old jazz guitarist and the King Shaka International Airport busker, who was born with music pumping through his veins. During the apartheid days, when he was just a youngster trying to break into the music industry, Mdu recorded the hit single, GandaGanda, with Dan Nkosi and he also headed into the studio with Zizi Congo. But now, armed with years of experience, Mdu has established himself as an artist in his own right. After his

manager, Malcolm Nhleko, had signed him to Maltre Productions, Mdu released his debut album, Life Goes Round, in late 2012. With an album out and a following of fervent fans, Mdu is putting soul with a unique spin into busking. Where did your love for music begin? I am married to music! As a little boy I grew up loving music and I really loved the sound of musical instruments, becoming fascinated with guitars in particular. How and why did you choose to start busking and why did you choose the airport? When you love what you do, your greatest motivation is to let the world know about it and hear your music. Busking is just

another way of sharing my passion with other, as yet unknown, potential clients. It also helps me to stay on top of my game as busking is like a constant live rehearsal, with a different audience every minute. The King Shaka International Airport was a strategic location for me as a recording artist, because my CD gets a lot of support from both local and international travellers. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m here to welcome people to Durban and to send them off again with beautiful memories. I love this place and I feel that my music has a better chance of getting heard by more people here and ultimately opening more doors for me. Are ACSA KSIA a big support system in your endeavours? Yes, ACSA supports me in that they provide

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a busker for the FIFA World Cup. I was also billed to perform on the main stages with my band, as I have a full band for bigger functions. But I keep it simple and less complicated when I busk at the airport. What has been your most memorable experience while busking at the airport? A well-known person bought my CD on a Thursday and came back the next day while I was singing and actually stopped me to thank me for the beautiful music on the CD! How was your debut album, Life Goes Round, received? It was wonderful — truly a dream come true! I released Life Goes Round in late 2012 and so far people seem to love it. I was thrilled when the people who attended the launch really wanted to hear me performing live. It was a magical experience!

Quickies Hometown? Durban, but I was born and raised in Kwamashu and relocated to Inanda White City in 1984. Style of music? I mostly play Afro Jazz, R&B and Smooth Jazz but, depending on the gigs I get, I am comfortable playing many different genres, such as Reggae, Township Vibe, Golden Oldies and Pop. Favourite musician? I have many favourite musicians -Themba Mkhize, Brian Thusi, Sipho Gumede, Joe Nina and the like are some of my biggest inspirations.

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me with a platform, for which I am very grateful. On what days can people catch you performing at King Shaka International Airport? I perform every Thursday, Friday and Saturday and sometimes all week, depending on my performance schedule. Do you perform anywhere else as well? When? Yes, I perform at corporate functions around Durban and Johannesburg. I also get invited to perform at engagement parties, birthdays and weddings. What was your first busking experience like? It was definitely not all that smooth and easy because people did not know who I was. But in 2010 I had a very lucky break when I performed along the Durban Promenade as

Where do you hope to see yourself in the future? Will you still be passionate about busking if you become more famous? I know who I am, where I come from and where I’m heading. I’ve been fortunate enough to have collaborated with legends like Dan Nkosi and Zizi Congo during the 1980s and I learned to be professional about what I do very early on. That’s why I love what I do and I don’t look down on myself because I’m busking. I am simply sharing my music with the world and at the same time I am creating opportunities for myself. The music business can be hard and you need to stay relevant. If you weren’t a musician, what would you be doing today? I have no Idea… I cannot see myself doing anything other than making music. I live for music! Who has been your biggest support system in your music career? My record company - Maltre Productions and my manager Malcolm Nhleko. They have given me direction and a reason to carry on.

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On the Trail of the WORDS Sam Bradley

Otter Anything which has to be booked a year in advance and costs a lot of money will probably be very good. Sadly, however, my planning and organisational skills are “somewhat lacking” (in the words of my high school teacher), so I had resigned myself to never hiking the Otter Trail. But to the rescue came some organised and forward-thinking friends of mine who had managed to book a spot on the famous trail and there was an open spot for me, so I began packing and planning with all the enthusiasm of a kid off to visit Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. Spending some time getting organised is well worth the effort. You’ll need to pack enough food for five days (and you’ll be carrying it all yourself, so packing light is vital). Make sure you’ve got all the essentials (torch, cooking utensils, sleeping bag, etc) and leave the extras behind (Pooky, the teddy bear, might have to miss this adventure). Although the trail is 42.5km over five days (which averages out to a very manageable 8.5km per day), there are a lot of ups-and-downs to be navigated. Make sure your fitness level is at a reasonable level and get the knees ready for a bit of strain (a walking stick might make you look fragile, but you’ll be grateful for it on some of the steep climbs). There are also countless waterfalls and pools to be enjoyed, so make sure you’ve packed your water-wings! Also, don’t forget about the Bloukrans river-crossing where you have to swim across to the other side, so pack a waterproof bag and some cable-ties to keep your backpack safe and dry. issue 20 | the airport magazine

At last the planning came to an end and the big day arrived. Our group met up and we signed the indemnity forms (until then I’d always thought of hiking as a pretty safe activity) and split up the food. Once again I was grateful for the organised people in the group who had planned all the meals — I had simply packed a lot of chocolate and assumed I could gallop along the route on a permanent sugar-high. The scenery simply took our breath away. The Otter Trail is set in the well-known (and famously unpronounceable) Tsitsikamma National Park and it isn’t South Africa’s most famous trail for nothing. The route hugs the coastline along the Garden Route, with the path either taking hikers down to sea-level (watch out, or you could be surprised by a big wave) or up to 150 metres above sea-level (with great views of the ocean below). Don’t ignore the other half of the view though, as the nature reserve on your right is also astoundingly beautiful. After two hours of walking (I was on my fifth chocolate and rapidly discovering that this wasn’t just a “walk in the park”), we came across our first mountain pool. It was a perfect match; we were hot and tired, the water was cold and refreshing and so we passed a happy few hours of swimming and lying in the sun. The first day’s hike is a mere five kilometres, so hikers can afford to take it easy and still get to camp with plenty of time to prepare for nightfall. We arrived at the first huts (Ngube Huts) and were very impressed. Everything is clean and orderly and, while it’s simple, you won’t lack for anything. There are two six-bedded huts (we contemplated splitting up the guys and the girls, but in the end went with the more logical separation of snorers and non-snorers), as well as firewood, a bathroom and a kitchen area. Pretty soon

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we had a roaring fire, hot drinks in hand and the aroma of dinner being cooked. Day two was slightly longer and involved more forest hiking, including the scenic lookout point at Skildekrans. Day three meanders along the Geelhoutbos River and finishes at the stunning Oakhurst Huts. Camping takes you out of your natural element, so there are lots of strange things that feel extraordinary — having to use your torch to find your way around (while you still trip over a million things), sitting around a fire chatting instead of relying on technology for entertainment, falling asleep to the sound of the ocean (and snoring — evidently one sneaky snorer managed to infiltrate our ranks) all take a bit of getting used to. But it’s amazing how quickly the outdoor lifestyle becomes normal. Every day we awoke at sunrise, had cornflakes and coffee looking out over the ocean and spent the day exploring our way along the coast. Any good spot to stop at (and there were many) always evoked cries of “lunch”, “tea” or just “stop” and there were never any objections to these suggestions. With 11 river crossings to navigate, there were also plenty of swim stops and we even managed to glimpse an otter (apparently pretty elusive creatures, even though the trail is named after them). Day four is the toughest day of the hike, as at 14 kilometres it’s not only the longest, but also involves crossing the Bloukrans river Estuary. There’s a fair amount of luck involved in the timing, as you need to arrive at the river mouth when the tide is as low as possible. We were a bit unlucky in that low tide was only at 3pm, so our group completed the 10-km hike to the crossing and then had to wait around for low tide to arrive. Just to confirm that it really wasn’t our lucky day, light rain began to fall, but we decided to tough it out and make the best of the situation, so we built a nice fire and warmed up before we finally braved the cold to make the dash across to the other side. Once on dry land again, it’s only a short 4km to the Andre Huts. The fifth and final day is more like a victory lap, as it’s a short but beautiful 7-km trail (with amazing sea-views) to the finish line at Nature’s Valley.

How to book: As mentioned, you’ll need to book and pay a deposit well in advance. Bookings can be made up to 14 months in advance through Bridget Bagley (Bridget.Bagley@sanparks. org or (+27) 12 426 5111). The cost of the hike is R860 per person. What to pack: A camera with spare batteries is a must. You’ll also need camping essentials (although, being in a hut, you won’t need a tent or mattress), as well as cooking equipment and utensils. Take at least one fully-charged cell phone in case of emergency. Water purification tablets are a necessity, as is a first aid kit. There are emergency exits along each stage of the hike in case of disaster. How to get there: The closest airport is in George and from there it’s a two-hour drive to the starting point at Storms River. Don’t forget that you’ll need to leave at least one car at the end (safe parking available). Accommodation: Nature’s Valley Guest House offers B&B or self-catering accommodation close to the trail. They do a special Otter Trail breakfast and also offer a shuttle service for hikers starting or ending the hike. Contact Pat Bond on (+27) 44 531 6805 or reservations@naturesvalleyguesthouse.co.za

While relaxing our tired muscles and celebrating our conquest of the trail, we heard rumours of an Otter Trail Marathon that apparently takes place every year. Clearly this is only for the slightly insane, but it would make a great excuse to return one day. Thanks for the memories, Otter Trail, we’ll be back! issue 20 | the airport magazine

WORDS Storm Catterick

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8 ways of tackling the airport fast & efficiently

If you are like me and often find yourself rushing mindlessly through airports at the last minute, trying to remember where you’ve left your ID book and whether or not you’ve left tweezers in your carry-on luggage, only to get your facewash confiscated because it’s over the legal limit allowed on board a flight, then maybe, just maybe, this article will appeal to you. Strangely enough, going through an airport doesn’t have to be a traumatic experience and there ARE ways to get through it faster and far more efficiently. Intrigued? Here’s how…

Online Check-in We live in a technologically advanced world, yet many people seem to prefer to stand in a queue at an airport for up to an hour so that someone else can do the check-in process for them rather than to simply go online to check in, either from the comfort of their own couch or from a coffee shop in the airport. If you’re not too savvy with the net, then try the express check-in’s — they are really simple to use and often there is someone there to help you out. Go on get on the 21st century bandwagon – I dare you!

Early bird catches the worm Yes, this is easier said than done, but being early really does make your time at an airport a whole lot more pleasant. You can say goodbye to loved ones, find a table and grab a quick bite or a cup of coffee — or a beer, if that’s what you fancy – while you regroup and make sure that all is in order. Then, when the time comes mosey on down to your check-in gate, you will be relaxed and ready to fly.

Get organised Keep your passport/ID and boarding pass together and handy so that you can whip them out as fast as Clint Eastwood draws a gun. Don’t fumble through your bag in surprise, as if you didn’t know you had to produce them, and hold up the line while you do so. You are going be asked to show these documents at least three times before your gate, so have them ready! issue 20 | the airport magazine

Bigger is not always better I have made this mistake time and time again! Instead of getting my luggage booked in, I’ll try and fit everything but the kitchen sink into my carry-on. This in turn leaves me lugging a heavy bag all over the airport and then, when I get onto the plane, it either doesn’t fit or my sad excuse for arms can’t lift it into the overhead compartment. And God forbid you ask a flight attendant to help you, because it’s apparently against airline regulations and, contrary to popular belief, they are not there to assist you – who knew!

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Know what goes If you are a seasoned traveller, you will know that there is a list of do’s and dont’s for what you can have in your hand luggage. Instead of trying to sneak things in and inevitably waste your time and money when they get tossed into the bin, make yourself familiar with what these items are and save yourself lots of irritation. Some of these forbidden items are perfume bottles over 100 ml /3.4 fl. oz, cosmetic aerosol containers over 100 ml /3.4 fl. oz. and the obvious ones like fireworks, guns, knives, explosive chemicals — you know, the everyday items you always carry around!?

Be smart — flying is not about fashion! By dressing smartly you can minimize the amount of times you have to go through security and how much you will have to remove before you go past the scanners. There have been countless times where I have watched women remove an outrageous amount of jewellery, struggle with unzipping epically high boots or even try to unlace them! You’ve planned a trip, so you know that you will be going to the airport so don’t adorn yourself with pointless, time-consuming peripherals. Airports are not your personal fashion show — pack accessories and whatnots in your hand luggage and put them on during the flight so that you can still impress the person you’re meeting at the other side. Wear as little as you can and, before you take it to the other extreme, public nudity is prohibited!

Don’t Exchange Currency Lastly, but probably by no means least, if you want to get the best exchange rate, get it from your bank or in the city you are travelling to. Relying on exchanging your money at the airport is a risky business as you never know what the queues are going to be like.

Mental map It’s always a good idea to have a feel for the airport so that you know where you are going. I have been hopelessly lost at Heathrow and got to the boarding gates only to find that they had been closed! Luckily for me, I’ve got such a friendly disposition that they allowed me to go through — or could it have been the fact that I was bawling my eyes out? Pay attention to signs and don’t be too proud to ask airport staff for directions.

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WORDS Lil Bianchi

world Champ Valery Fedorenko During August this year, another great from the world of strength and conditioning, Valery Fedorenko of the World Kettlebell Club, will be touching down on South African soil. Valery, who hails from the former USSR, is a world champion kettlebell lifter and, after more than 20 years, still holds several records. He no longer competes, but remains in peak condition and now dedicates his life to teaching what he has learnt about strength training with kettlebells to teachers and athletes around the world, promoting health, strength and longevity. Valery was the first athlete to bring his kettlebell expertise and methodologies to the attention of the public and I was fortunate enough to have him make time for some insight into his training, his teaching and his ideologies surrounding kettlebell lifting.

Kettlebell lifting generally does not require huge muscles but rather huge reps and it was this that amazed me when I first saw a skinny guy lift the bells in a competition and manage some 40-50 reps. That was when I discovered that you can be skinny and still surprise people. I didn’t particularly want huge muscles — I was more interested in the results and how many reps I could get with the 32kg bells. Even now, I always enjoy it when people don’t expect much only to have an athlete surprise them with their achievements. Big guys such as body builders, with their impressive bodies, always create huge expectations amongst the public as people expect results from such big muscles. I was never a heavyweight and weighed just 75kg when I was competing.

This is what Valery had to say:

Setting a new world record in the 80kg men’s jerk/snatch before you had reached adulthood reflects your discipline and dedication as a young man. What advice do you have for youngsters wishing to follow in your footsteps? People are always asking me how old you should be when you start lifting. You can start very young, as long as you use an appropriate bell weight. Kettlebell lifting is about reps, just as the whole of everyday life is focused on reps. It doesn’t matter whether the bell is heavy or light because everyone has different genetics — all that matters is that you work to the best of your capacity. I achieved my MS at 17 years of age, but some lifters

Valery, you are the ambassador for kettlebell lifting. How did this journey begin for you and who was it that influenced your growth from humble beginnings to a world -renowned record holder? I was drawn to kettlebell lifting at a young age, and I began kettlebell training when I was 12 years old. I can’t say that there was one person in particular that influenced me, but I was greatly attracted to it after attending a competition when I was a boy. issue 20 | the airport magazine

have achieved this by the age of 15. If you go into the military at 18, you are already considered to be a man and able to fight, so I never saw 19 or 20 as very young for a world record — you’re a man already. The simple advice I always offer is not to be afraid, to start early and begin getting results early. I got WCMS at the age of 19. If you start to train seriously from the age of 10 or 12, by the time you are 15 or 16 you will already be mentally strong and, as your body grows, you will see results. By 18 or 19 your body is almost fully-developed. At 17 I weighed 69kg and was183cm tall. At 19 I wasn’t any taller and weighed five kilograms more — my growing was done. My second piece of advice is to be stable. When you are between16 and 18, you are often more interested in clubs, dancing, drinking etc. I would say get a focus and enjoy your results rather than the nightclub. Not only are you an inspiring kettlebell lifter, but you have also had remarkable results in the world of powerlifting, particularly the deadlift. How does the strength and conditioning of lifting kettlebells carry over to other aspects of lifting? When I achieved deadlifts of 200kg and an MS (master of sport) in powerlifting, as well as an MS in the 200kg squat, I hadn’t really trained specifically for them, but just in kettlebell swing, snatch, and jerk. To get stronger, you just need to go for high speed with a lighter bell. Kettlebell lifting requires

Profile Feature| |57 57 both strength and endurance, not just one or the other. This means that kettlebell lifters can work well with weights, but we can “run” marathons too — we can go for absolute strength or absolute endurance. Typically, compared to other types of lifting, our work capacity is much greater and kettlebell lifters are more equipped for everyday life. Kettlebell lifting offers plenty of different challenges. It’s not about five or 10 sets of 10, etc.; it’s one set of 100 — that’s the principle. With any exercise we try to handle kettlebells for 10, 20 or 30 minutes and aim for longer sets. As a lifter, a teacher and an influential coach, what do you believe it takes to be a great kettlebell instructor? Over the last few years I have taught many trainers to become coaches but sadly not all of them became good instructors. I teach them what matters, but not all of them work at it and study further. A great coach needs to demonstrate a good level of lifting but doesn’t necessarily need to achieve a high level and rank as excellent technique with a light bell is more important. They need the skill to be good

motivators, demonstrate good technique and deliver information and principles. A bad instructor listens to many different lifters and then forms his own opinion, but without a strong background of studying and being corrected he will make mistakes and will send his own students in the wrong direction or even hold them back. A good coach has first been an attentive student. People from around the world, both professional athletes from all disciplines of sport to the average man in the street looking for strength and conditioning, have turned to kettlebell lifting to improve their levels of athleticism. What would you say makes kettlebell lifting different to other methods of resistance training? Principles are what make it unique. Not so many other methods of training look to do hundreds or thousands of reps. This high number of reps makes for a different level of conditioning. Other training methods ask the student to do just 20 reps or even as few as two to three reps —experienced kettlebell lifters can do 10,000 reps.

world — will we be seeing you competing again in the future? I prefer to keep coaching people because, if I were to compete again, people would gain nothing. It would merely be a case of “Look at me and see how good I am!” and that has already been done, so there is no need to repeat it. Also, to compete there has to be a fire inside you. It requires intense and difficult training 12 times a week, so it’s a seriously big deal which would stop me coaching and pursuing my business with WKC. This wouldn’t help my students. I don’t have so much fire inside me now and feel no need to prove anything. I’m not too old yet and I reckon I could do it if I wanted to, but you have to want to do that. Thank you for your insight into the world of kettlebell lifting, I look forward to learning from your expertise. Valery Fedorenko will be hosting workshops, as well as a WKC coaches certification, at Flux Motion, Umhlanga Rocks on 11August 2013. Get in touch with Sean Temple for details on sean@fluxmotion.net

Your work focus is now on education for trainers and lifters around the

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WORDS Lil Bianchi

Taking back control Every day the familiar words: “I can’t” hasten to our lips based on the notion that something else is more important than our health. One hundred daily tasks make it to the top of our “to do” lists above taking care of ourselves as we fail to remember that, without our health, the trivial becomes obsolete. We seem to tie ourselves to impossibilities, restrictions and diminutive burdens, leaving us settling for average. We are quick to accept the mediocre as part of our lives. Fitness, strength and athleticism may not be the first priority for everyone, but surely health, vitality and well-being should be right up front — you cannot have one without the other. Overweight, tired, weak, unfit? Everyone wants to be in shape, but few are willing to work for it, or to act. Wake up, man-up, and take back your life. Nobody cares where you want to be if you not willing to commit to getting there.

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In this modern-day world so many seem to be “too busy” to take time out to exercise, too busy to whip up a healthy meal, and too busy to commit to anything, but never too busy to watch the next episode of Grey’s Anatomy, or too busy to stop at the drivethru window and pick up their 2000-calorie heart attack. Not only have you settled for less, but you have embraced it. Why is it so prevalent in our society to see a goal but not attack it? We give up before we have even started and without even acknowledging the limits we place on ourselves. The only thing standing in the way of achieving your goals is you — not your busy schedule, 2.5 children or old high school injury. These excuses are created and controlled only by you. You allow these rationalizations to justify your unfit, out-ofshape self. Do not be influenced by the world around you. You need to strive to influence the world, your world.

Here is my advice. Take back control of your life. Own your shortfalls; there is no moving forward without accepting what has set you back. Do not cast blame, do not point fingers and do not allow excuses to control your journey. Take responsibility — your body is the one thing that you will always have, the one thing that is owned and piloted exclusively by you. Take care of it! Healthy eating is not rocket science; What you put in is what you get out. I can’t say that I have ever met anyone who chooses to be an oily, fatty, hyperactive alcoholic. Doing one million ab crunches, and grunting like a troll for two hours on the pec dec is not going to out-train your burger buns and sloppy joes. Train and eat as if your life depends on it, because it does. Muhammad Ali hated every minute of training but he said, “Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion”.

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