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Gauteng is the smallest province in South Africa, yet it generates 10% of

Africa’S GDP and the highest per capita income of South Africa’s Province.

As a result, it comes as no surprise why over 70 foreign bank headquaters

and 100 foreign embassies chose Gauteng as a place to do business.

www.Gauteng.net

Editor: Damon Boyd, Art director: Keith Tamkei, Subeditor: Tiara WaltersContributors: Diane Coetzer, Nikki Temkin, Sean O’To o l e

A bit about Gauteng, How to use this guide

By the numbers, Key matches, Points of interest

N ewtow n

The top galleries around Gauteng

Cosmo cuisine — a world of culinary tastes

Jozi jazz

Parkview and Rosebank

Constitution Hill

Finding your bearings

“It’s a placewhere peoplecan come andreally let theirhair down. For asmall town,there are manygreat places toeat here — eachwith a distinctflavour. If you’reinto antiques,this is the spot tob ro w s e.” —Ronel Dicks,Parys resident.

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Gauteng is a city that can overwhelm the unsuspecting traveller.Relax. This guide is here to help make the most of the short timeyo u ’ll be spending in our cool province. It’s organised into twomain segments: seeing and doing. We’ve colour-coded everythingto make it easier for you to get to where you need to be. We’vegot restaurants, bars, clubs, shops, cultural hotspots and places toventure to while you twiddle your thumbs between the biggames. We hope you enjoy your stay. Kinda.

USING THIS GUIDE

RED: For those in the mood to drink like a champion andp a r ty

YELLOW: For the gastronomes who like fine dining, theatreand other performances

BLUE: For those who want to take in Gauteng’s heritage andhistory, along with some heavy-duty shopping and recreation

GREEN: For the people who like getting away from the actionand spending some time exploring the reaches of a province

ORANGE: Stadiums and their surrounds

This is the second edition of six guides to the province of Gauteng.Gauteng isn’t just Joburg. It’s also home to Pretoria and other strangesurrounds, like Midrand. You can get your guide in the weekendeditions of the Sunday Times, Sunday World and on week days in theSowetan. Cheers — Damon, Ed

STA RTHERE

For the next four weeksthe world will be in Gauteng— the centre stage of the2010 Fifa World Cup — aplace where you can playand do business.

Gauteng represents thebeginning of the beginning,where all humanityoriginated — the Cradle ofHumankind. It is thereforeproper for me to say to allthe visitors — we l c o m eback home.

From the agrarian andcattle fortunes of our past,emerges the biggest tradehub on the African continent.

Gauteng is the clay pot inwhich African and globalbusiness is brewed. A majorrole player in the globaleconomic sectors, ourprovince ensures multipleharvests from the ever-greenfields of our business shores.

With the largest per capitaincome in South Africa,G a u te n g ’s vigorous consumert re n d s help drive an economythat is solidly based onsophisticated financial,mining and manufacturings e c to r s .

Gautengers, however, arenot inclined to rest on thep r ov i n c e ’s laurels as Africa’smost dynamic economy. Wealways stay on the move.

The most compellingreason for investing inGauteng is that investors willfind the region offers accessto a wide variety of productsand markets.

On the tourism side,Gauteng is Africa with adifference — offering the bestof all worlds.

Fascinating natural

attractions to visit and enjoyinclude the SterkfonteinCaves and Maropeng, theTswaing Crater and theSuikerbosrand NatureReser ve.

Our province is theundisputed capital of SouthAfrican sport and majorevents, providing venues ofworld-class luxury, tingedwith the African experience.

And for those who simplyarrive to conduct business orto convene a meeting orconference, our golf coursesrank among the best inthe world.

Modern shopping mallsabound throughout theprovince and offer a varietyof shopping choices, finedining and entertainment.

Enjoy your stay!

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��STA D I U M S��* Home of the Lions, the rugby team not the feline

Even after the last Wo r l dCup flags are packedaway, and the last of theseven matches to beplayed are over, it’s likely

nothing will ever quite match the role of Ellis Park,the scene of the 1995 Rugby World Cup.

For it was on June 24, on a day clear enough for anSAA plane to fly over the stadium, that South Africasnatched victory from New Zealand, uniting thecountry for one brilliant moment (cue Invictus music).But the ground on which the stadium is built has longhad the thunder of sports players on it: back in 1928,the first rugby test match against the All Blacks wasplayed at the newly built stadium. The stadium wasdemolished in 1979 and rebuilt, becoming synonymouswith rugby, until recent times when Orlando PiratesFootball Club took up residence here.

Some construction has come as a result of the FifaWorld Cup: the new tier on the north stand hasincreased the seating capacity to just under 62 000(from 57 000), which means more people can see thenail-biting action as it unfolds.

Ellis Park — notjust a Hollywoodset, but thegrand old ladyof SA sport

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It wasn’t just rugby that made1995 such a landmark year forEllis Park. In that February, thestadium played host to theRolling Stones — one of manyhigh-profile music events thathave taken place at thisstadium at the bottom end ofthe city. U2, the 46664 concert,Black Eyed Peas and even thelate Michael Jackson haveshown their live chops here.

WHAT YOU’RE LIKELYTO SEE

• Ponte: That wouldbe that tall, circularbuilding on the hillthat was built in 1975to a height of 173 m(567.6 ft), making itthe tallest residentialskyscraper in Africa.A few years ago, thisblock of residentialflats, with a massiveinterior opening, waspoised to undergo arefurbishment. Sadlythat hasn’t happenedand it’s reallyrecommended thatyou only look at Pontefrom a distance.

Sir Mick, pirate Keith and co’sEllis Park setlist:1. Not Fade Away (Buddy Hollyc ove r)2. Tumbling Dice3. You Got Me Rocking4. It’s All Over Now (TheValentinos cover)5. Live with Me6. Sparks Will Fly7. (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction8. Out of Tears9. Angie10. Rock and a Hard Place11. Midnight Rambler12. I Go Wild13. Miss You14. Honky Tonk Woman15. Happy16. Slipping Away17. Sympathy for the Devil

• Students: There are several universitieshere, so the diligent kind who like to get inthat little bit of research during the hols.Plus, reprobates and other low-life riffrafffrom nearby Bertrams and Troyeville

stadium has some eye-catching artwork, includinga pretty impressive mosaic.• Okay. This is not such a funfact. Glass bottles, glassreceptacles, cans andpyrotechnics are just someof the things that will getyou stopped at the entrance.• This grand old lady ofSouth African sport had afacelift ahead of Fifa 2010World Cup. It was a snip atjust R240-million.

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• Team whirlpools ... yes —the boys can soak togetherafter a hard kick around thepitch. No TV camerasallowed into this gathering.• No need to jump onto yourseat. The stadium now hastop-notch audio visuals tokeep fans … well, informed.• Artwork aplenty. Who saysculture and sport don’t mix?The precinct around the

�� June 124pm Group B Argentina v NigeriaJune 158.30pm Group G Brazil v Korea DPRJune 184pm Group C Slovenia v USAJune 218.30pm Group H Spain v HondurasJune 244pm Group F Slovakia v ItalyJune 288.30pm Round of 16July 38.30pm Quarter finalsJuly 108.30pm Third place playoffJuly 118.30pm Finals

Clint Dempsey of USA

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1. Why did Uruguay and Argentina toss up before the1930 final?To choose the ballTo choose the shirt colourTo choose the dressing roomTo choose an opening song by Barbra Streisand2. Hector Castro, who scored Uruguay’s winning goal inthe 1930 final, was physically handicapped. What was hish a n d i c a p?He had only one handHe was dumbHe was marriedHe had a deaf ear3. What was the consequence of Argentina’s unexpecteddefeat in the 1930 final?The Argentinian captain was jailedThe Uruguayan consulate was killedOne Argentinian player was killedThe Argentinian president was overthrown4. What did each Uruguayan player receive from thegovernment after winning the World Cup in 1930?A plot of land with a new houseA new carTickets to the USATom Cruise

Answers to last week’s quiz1. Romania 2. He had sneaked out of the hotel without permission 3. Thereferee had made a mistake 4. He had broken a bottle of chloroform 5.For alleged collaboration with the Nazis

Ellis Park48 Staib Street,J o b u rg011 402 8644

TAKE NOTE

��STA D I U M S��* Home of the Lions, the rugby team not the feline

Even after the last Wo r l dCup flags are packedaway, and the last of theseven matches to beplayed are over, it’s likely

nothing will ever quite match the role of Ellis Park,the scene of the 1995 Rugby World Cup.

For it was on June 24, on a day clear enough for anSAA plane to fly over the stadium, that South Africasnatched victory from New Zealand, uniting thecountry for one brilliant moment (cue Invictus music).But the ground on which the stadium is built has longhad the thunder of sports players on it: back in 1928,the first rugby test match against the All Blacks wasplayed at the newly built stadium. The stadium wasdemolished in 1979 and rebuilt, becoming synonymouswith rugby, until recent times when Orlando PiratesFootball Club took up residence here.

Some construction has come as a result of the FifaWorld Cup: the new tier on the north stand hasincreased the seating capacity to just under 62 000(from 57 000), which means more people can see thenail-biting action as it unfolds.

Ellis Park — notjust a Hollywoodset, but thegrand old ladyof SA sport

��

It wasn’t just rugby that made1995 such a landmark year forEllis Park. In that February, thestadium played host to theRolling Stones — one of manyhigh-profile music events thathave taken place at thisstadium at the bottom end ofthe city. U2, the 46664 concert,Black Eyed Peas and even thelate Michael Jackson haveshown their live chops here.

• Ponte: That wouldbe that tall, circularbuilding on the hillthat was built in 1975to a height of 173 m(567.6 ft), making itthe tallest residentialskyscraper in Africa.A few years ago, thisblock of residentialflats, with a massiveinterior opening, waspoised to undergo arefurbishment. Sadlythat hasn’t happenedand it’s reallyrecommended thatyou only look at Pontefrom a distance.

Sir Mick, pirate Keith and co’sEllis Park setlist:1. Not Fade Away (Buddy Hollyc ove r)2. Tumbling Dice3. You Got Me Rocking4. It’s All Over Now (TheValentinos cover)5. Live with Me6. Sparks Will Fly7. (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction8. Out of Tears9. Angie10. Rock and a Hard Place11. Midnight Rambler12. I Go Wild13. Miss You14. Honky Tonk Woman15. Happy16. Slipping Away17. Sympathy for the Devil

• Students: There are several universitieshere, so the diligent kind who like to get inthat little bit of research during the hols.Plus, reprobates and other low-life riffrafffrom nearby Bertrams and Troyeville

stadium has some eye-catching artwork, includinga pretty impressive mosaic.• Okay. This is not such a funfact. Glass bottles, glassreceptacles, cans andpyrotechnics are just someof the things that will getyou stopped at the entrance.• This grand old lady ofSouth African sport had afacelift ahead of Fifa 2010World Cup. It was a snip atjust R240-million.

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• Team whirlpools ... yes —the boys can soak togetherafter a hard kick around thepitch. No TV camerasallowed into this gathering.• No need to jump onto yourseat. The stadium now hastop-notch audio visuals tokeep fans … well, informed.• Artwork aplenty. Who saysculture and sport don’t mix?The precinct around the

�� June 124pm Group B Argentina v NigeriaJune 158.30pm Group G Brazil v Korea DPRJune 184pm Group C Slovenia v USAJune 218.30pm Group H Spain v HondurasJune 244pm Group F Slovakia v ItalyJune 288.30pm Round of 16July 38.30pm Quarter finalsJuly 108.30pm Third place playoffJuly 118.30pm Finals

Clint Dempsey of USA

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1. Why did Uruguay and Argentina toss up before the1930 final?To choose the ballTo choose the shirt colourTo choose the dressing roomTo choose an opening song by Barbra Streisand2. Hector Castro, who scored Uruguay’s winning goal inthe 1930 final, was physically handicapped. What was hish a n d i c a p?He had only one handHe was dumbHe was marriedHe had a deaf ear3. What was the consequence of Argentina’s unexpecteddefeat in the 1930 final?The Argentinian captain was jailedThe Uruguayan consulate was killedOne Argentinian player was killedThe Argentinian president was overthrown4. What did each Uruguayan player receive from thegovernment after winning the World Cup in 1930?A plot of land with a new houseA new carTickets to the USATom Cruise

Answers to last week’s quiz1. Romania 2. He had sneaked out of the hotel without permission 3. Thereferee had made a mistake 4. He had broken a bottle of chloroform 5.For alleged collaboration with the Nazis

Ellis Park48 Staib Street,J o b u rg011 402 8644

TAKE NOTE

NEXT WEEK: Loftus Versveld and Hatfield Square — for great food, great pubs, great girls • visit http://issuu.com/timeslive/docs/extratime to see lastwe e k ’s Soccer City and surrounds

STA D I U M S��* Home of the Lions, the rugby team not the feline

Get your kicks after an Ellis Parkgame at an Afro-cool haunt nextto the stadium

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MAPUNGUBWE HOTELMarshall Street,Joburg, 011 429 2600In a basement once used for the French Bank, you’ll find theMapungubwe Hotel’s whisky bar. It has a plasma-screen TV in case youdecide the trek to the stadium is just too much of an effort.

THE SUNNYSIDE PARK HOTELPrincess of Wales Terrace, Parktown,Joburg, 011 640 0400Just up and over the hill from Ellis Park is a hotel that is even older thanthe stadium’s original structure. The Sunnyside Park Hotel was built in1895 and has been declared a national monument. Marvel at the contrastbetween the wild city a kilometre away and its Victorian elegance whilesipping a drink at the Penny and Pound Irish Pub.

TROYEVILLE HOTEL25 Bezuidenhout Street,Troyeville, Joburg, 011 402 7709Actually, the best spot for drinking if you plan on being superbly placed towalk to the stadium. Long a favourite of locals, the word from ownerLaurence Jones is that the bar at the entrance to the hotel will be open“all day”, so install yourself early.

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• Stay in the stadium if you want toexperience a South African sportingtradition: the match braai. Braai facilitiesare now available on the north side of thestadium next to the bar area. Braai packs(chop, wors and steak) are on sale herefor R40.

• NARINA TROGON81 De Korte Street, Braamfontein, Joburg,011 339 6645Not strictly in walking distance, but goodenough if you want some inventive andlocally sourced seasonal food beforehopping into a cab and heading over thehill to the stadium.

• THE CANTEEN AT ARTS ON MAIN245 Main Street (entrance 260 Fox Street),Joburg, 011 334 5947Yo u’ll appreciate this urban oasis in thiscleverly positioned, reclaimed building evenmore once the vuvuzelas are within hearingdistance. Good beers, yummy food and aquiet inside area, dammit! What more doesthe die-hard urbanista need ahead of amajor showdown?

• LUCKY MOOShop A01, Gandhi Square, 8 New StreetSouth, cnr Rissik and Main streets, JoburgFeeling lucky? Or cheeky? Then sit on apavement and place a phone order withLucky Moo, a marvellous eatery situatedin the heart of the city. It’s yum-yumChinese food.

• We ’re not the sort to recommend chainsbut hey, when you’re on the run in ahuman river of soccer fans, then who’s gottime to be choosy? Local pizza chainDebonairs (011 402 6060) and KFC (011 4029193) are a stone’s throw from the stadium.

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• INC. THE CLUB39-41 Juta Street, Braamfontein,Joburg, 011 403 9833Want to live it up like a blackdiamond (“black yuppie”)?Then slip on some heels andhead over to Inc. The Club for anight of African decadence.

• THE ALEXANDER THEATRE36 Stiemens Street, Braamfontein,Joburg, 082 699 6733Faux grass on the roof. Safeparking. A regular parade ofhot DJs and live music. Gostraight to this avant-garde jointif you consider yourself evenvaguely hip.

• HOUSE OF NSAKOTroyeville Hotel, 25 BezuidenhoutStreet, Troyeville, Joburg, 011402 7709This Afrocentric live-musicve nu e is going to be deliveringsome great tunes during 2010.

STADIUM FAVOURITEThis is important if you want to takeadvantage of what this locals’ favourite hason offer during the tournament. Withdelicious Portuguese-based food on offer allyear round (in keeping with the area’sheritage as a base for Jozi’s Portuguesecommunity), the hotel offers a R300 buffeton days when matches are being played atEllis Park, plus R120 buffets on other big-game days — massive TV screens and all.Booking by e-mail([email protected]) is essential.Lunch starts from 12pm. Dinner from 6.30pm.Expect to wolf down grilled calamari andprawn salad, chicken livers, chourico sausage,peri-peri chicken, hake fillet fritta, beef stew,chicken curry, chickpea and vegetable curry,and a range of desserts that include breadand butter pudding.

NEXT WEEK: Loftus Versveld and Hatfield Square — for great food, great pubs, great girls • visit http://issuu.com/timeslive/docs/extratime to see lastwe e k ’s Soccer City and surrounds

STA D I U M S��* Home of the Lions, the rugby team not the feline

Get your kicks after an Ellis Parkgame at an Afro-cool haunt nextto the stadium

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MAPUNGUBWE HOTELMarshall Street,Joburg, 011 429 2600In a basement once used for the French Bank, you’ll find theMapungubwe Hotel’s whisky bar. It has a plasma-screen TV in case youdecide the trek to the stadium is just too much of an effort.

THE SUNNYSIDE PARK HOTELPrincess of Wales Terrace, Parktown,Joburg, 011 640 0400Just up and over the hill from Ellis Park is a hotel that is even older thanthe stadium’s original structure. The Sunnyside Park Hotel was built in1895 and has been declared a national monument. Marvel at the contrastbetween the wild city a kilometre away and its Victorian elegance whilesipping a drink at the Penny and Pound Irish Pub.

TROYEVILLE HOTEL25 Bezuidenhout Street,Troyeville, Joburg, 011 402 7709Actually, the best spot for drinking if you plan on being superbly placed towalk to the stadium. Long a favourite of locals, the word from ownerLaurence Jones is that the bar at the entrance to the hotel will be open“all day”, so install yourself early.

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• Stay in the stadium if you want toexperience a South African sportingtradition: the match braai. Braai facilitiesare now available on the north side of thestadium next to the bar area. Braai packs(chop, wors and steak) are on sale herefor R40.

• NARINA TROGON81 De Korte Street, Braamfontein, Joburg,011 339 6645Not strictly in walking distance, but goodenough if you want some inventive andlocally sourced seasonal food beforehopping into a cab and heading over thehill to the stadium.

• THE CANTEEN AT ARTS ON MAIN245 Main Street (entrance 260 Fox Street),Joburg, 011 334 5947Yo u’ll appreciate this urban oasis in thiscleverly positioned, reclaimed building evenmore once the vuvuzelas are within hearingdistance. Good beers, yummy food and aquiet inside area, dammit! What more doesthe die-hard urbanista need ahead of amajor showdown?

• LUCKY MOOShop A01, Gandhi Square, 8 New StreetSouth, cnr Rissik and Main streets, JoburgFeeling lucky? Or cheeky? Then sit on apavement and place a phone order withLucky Moo, a marvellous eatery situatedin the heart of the city. It’s yum-yumChinese food.

• We ’re not the sort to recommend chainsbut hey, when you’re on the run in ahuman river of soccer fans, then who’s gottime to be choosy? Local pizza chainDebonairs (011 402 6060) and KFC (011 4029193) are a stone’s throw from the stadium.

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• INC. THE CLUB39-41 Juta Street, Braamfontein,Joburg, 011 403 9833Want to live it up like a blackdiamond (“black yuppie”)?Then slip on some heels andhead over to Inc. The Club for anight of African decadence.

• THE ALEXANDER THEATRE36 Stiemens Street, Braamfontein,Joburg, 082 699 6733Faux grass on the roof. Safeparking. A regular parade ofhot DJs and live music. Gostraight to this avant-garde jointif you consider yourself evenvaguely hip.

• HOUSE OF NSAKOTroyeville Hotel, 25 BezuidenhoutStreet, Troyeville, Joburg, 011402 7709This Afrocentric live-musicve nu e is going to be deliveringsome great tunes during 2010.

STADIUM FAVOURITEThis is important if you want to takeadvantage of what this locals’ favourite hason offer during the tournament. Withdelicious Portuguese-based food on offer allyear round (in keeping with the area’sheritage as a base for Jozi’s Portuguesecommunity), the hotel offers a R300 buffeton days when matches are being played atEllis Park, plus R120 buffets on other big-game days — massive TV screens and all.Booking by e-mail([email protected]) is essential.Lunch starts from 12pm. Dinner from 6.30pm.Expect to wolf down grilled calamari andprawn salad, chicken livers, chourico sausage,peri-peri chicken, hake fillet fritta, beef stew,chicken curry, chickpea and vegetable curry,and a range of desserts that include breadand butter pudding.

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Vibrant Newtown, the cultural heart of Joburg, islocated near the city centre and boasts a rich histor y.Originally a racially mixed, working-class districtwhere bricks were manufactured, people of all raceslived and worked in the area up to 1906, when Africanand Indian residents were forcibly removed.

The district was renamed Newtown and a freshproduce market, a mill and a power station wereerected. It became a centre of agricultural trade andalso produced much of Joburg’s power. It continued tobe a place, however, where workers lived and evenprotested during major strikes.

In the ’30s the open space in front of the marketwas named Mary Fitzgerald Square, after the fiercelabour activist and deputy mayor.

A pivotal moment dawned in 1976 when the MarketTheatre moved into the vicinity. Other establishmentslike Museum Africa followed and trendy cafés and bars,such as the famous jazz club Kippies, sprung up. Manyof the city’s artists made Newtown their home and thecouncil developed it into a cultural centre.

Today, Newtown’s evolution as a creative hub liveson. As part of an initiative by Gauteng province, itcontinues to be revamped and redeveloped to make iteven more attractive to those looking for a large doseof Jozi arts, culture and fun.

For the past 30 years, Newtown has been at thecentre of culture, commerce and community — auniquely South African phenomenon in constantt ra n s fo r m a t i o n .

Once the core of SA’sprotest art, Newtownstill leads the charge— this time with thegrand cultural revivalof Joburg

3 ZASEKHAYA MARKET

Why go? “Z a s e k h aya ” means “brewed athome”, so expect to engage in some alternativeretail therapy. Located at The Bus Factory, thismarket peddles an affordable range of unusual,handmade SA arts and crafts beyond what’savailable elsewhere — think one-of-a-kindmosaic mirrors, wire and leather work,colourful handbags (made from recycled cans),c h i l d re n ’s toys, photography and prints,clothing and handmade paper. You’re as likelyto net yourself a pair of quirky Marmite labelearrings as you are a painted ceramic bowl.

Purchases are bound to beconversation starters and, evenbetter, Zasekhaya’s anempowerment project too.Refreshments are on sale.Why not ... pop into the Artist

Proof Studio and Gallery next door? It’s well-worth it: 011 492 1278, Mon to Fri 9am-4pm,Sat 10am-3pmWhere: The Bus Factory, cnr Henry Nxumaloand President streetsDigits: 072 721 1953Opening times: Open the last Saturday ofevery month, 10am-4.30pmGPS: S 11 31 15 | E 01 49 76

1 THE MARKET THEATRE

Why go? This is a fab night out in Jozi.Founded in 1976, the “Theatre of theStruggle” is a beautiful landmark that hasearned its reputation for staging hard-hitting political plays like �� and�� . Originally constructed in 1913, itputs on performances that pushboundaries, engage, challenge andentertain. Some of South Africa’s mostfamous actors have trod these boards forscenes by playwrights like Athol Fugardand Bertold Brecht.

W h at ’s on? Catch House of Holy Afro, aglam package of Afro kitsch — part

club night, part musical —

between June 11 and July11. Performed by sevensinger-dancers, it weavestogether spiritual melodies withcelebrated DJ Dino Moran’s drivinghousebeats, electrifying Africanchoreography and over-the-top poetry.Why not ... enjoy a pre-show meal of exoticAfrican food at Gramadoelas (011 8386960) next door?Where: 56 Margaret Mcingana Street,Market Theatre Precinct, NewtownDigits: 011 832 1641Show times: Book on 011 832 1641, orthrough Computicket at 011 340 8000 /www. c o m p u t i c ket . c o . z aGPS: S 11 48 73 | E 00 05 63

* It’s where it’s at

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2 SAB WORLD OF BEER

Why go? Because you love beer. Plus it’sbeen ranked as one of the top two touristexperiences in the country and it’s reallycheap too. The SAB World of Beer offers afascinating look into the processes andculture of beer-making and beer drinking inSouth Africa. The informative high-tech tourled by professionals, traces the golden brew’sorigins about 6 000 years back — f ro mMesopotamia through Africa and Europe toits place in modern society. You’ll experiencethe feel of a turn-of-the-century Jozi pub, aswell as a traditional Soweto shebeen.Afterwards, enjoy a few frosties in the taproom over a pub lunch. Cheers!Where: 15 President Street, entrance in

Gerard SekotoStreet, JoburgDigits: 011 836 4900Opening times: Eve r yTue to Sat, 10am-6pmEntrance fee: A 90-minute tour costs R30and includes two freed r i n ksGPS: S 26 11 59 55 |E 28 01 56 12

SEE��

Vibrant Newtown, the cultural heart of Joburg, islocated near the city centre and boasts a rich histor y.Originally a racially mixed, working-class districtwhere bricks were manufactured, people of all raceslived and worked in the area up to 1906, when Africanand Indian residents were forcibly removed.

The district was renamed Newtown and a freshproduce market, a mill and a power station wereerected. It became a centre of agricultural trade andalso produced much of Joburg’s power. It continued tobe a place, however, where workers lived and evenprotested during major strikes.

In the ’30s the open space in front of the marketwas named Mary Fitzgerald Square, after the fiercelabour activist and deputy mayor.

A pivotal moment dawned in 1976 when the MarketTheatre moved into the vicinity. Other establishmentslike Museum Africa followed and trendy cafés and bars,such as the famous jazz club Kippies, sprung up. Manyof the city’s artists made Newtown their home and thecouncil developed it into a cultural centre.

Today, Newtown’s evolution as a creative hub liveson. As part of an initiative by Gauteng province, itcontinues to be revamped and redeveloped to make iteven more attractive to those looking for a large doseof Jozi arts, culture and fun.

For the past 30 years, Newtown has been at thecentre of culture, commerce and community — auniquely South African phenomenon in constantt ra n s fo r m a t i o n .

Once the core of SA’sprotest art, Newtownstill leads the charge— this time with thegrand cultural revivalof Joburg

3 ZASEKHAYA MARKET

Why go? “Z a s e k h aya ” means “brewed athome”, so expect to engage in some alternativeretail therapy. Located at The Bus Factory, thismarket peddles an affordable range of unusual,handmade SA arts and crafts beyond what’savailable elsewhere — think one-of-a-kindmosaic mirrors, wire and leather work,colourful handbags (made from recycled cans),c h i l d re n ’s toys, photography and prints,clothing and handmade paper. You’re as likelyto net yourself a pair of quirky Marmite labelearrings as you are a painted ceramic bowl.

Purchases are bound to beconversation starters and, evenbetter, Zasekhaya’s anempowerment project too.Refreshments are on sale.Why not ... pop into the Artist

Proof Studio and Gallery next door? It’s well-worth it: 011 492 1278, Mon to Fri 9am-4pm,Sat 10am-3pmWhere: The Bus Factory, cnr Henry Nxumaloand President streetsDigits: 072 721 1953Opening times: Open the last Saturday ofevery month, 10am-4.30pmGPS: S 11 31 15 | E 01 49 76

1 THE MARKET THEATRE

Why go? This is a fab night out in Jozi.Founded in 1976, the “Theatre of theStruggle” is a beautiful landmark that hasearned its reputation for staging hard-hitting political plays like �� and�� . Originally constructed in 1913, itputs on performances that pushboundaries, engage, challenge andentertain. Some of South Africa’s mostfamous actors have trod these boards forscenes by playwrights like Athol Fugardand Bertold Brecht.

W h at ’s on? Catch House of Holy Afro, aglam package of Afro kitsch — part

club night, part musical —

between June 11 and July11. Performed by sevensinger-dancers, it weavestogether spiritual melodies withcelebrated DJ Dino Moran’s drivinghousebeats, electrifying Africanchoreography and over-the-top poetry.Why not ... enjoy a pre-show meal of exoticAfrican food at Gramadoelas (011 8386960) next door?Where: 56 Margaret Mcingana Street,Market Theatre Precinct, NewtownDigits: 011 832 1641Show times: Book on 011 832 1641, orthrough Computicket at 011 340 8000 /www. c o m p u t i c ket . c o . z aGPS: S 11 48 73 | E 00 05 63

* It’s where it’s at

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2 SAB WORLD OF BEER

Why go? Because you love beer. Plus it’sbeen ranked as one of the top two touristexperiences in the country and it’s reallycheap too. The SAB World of Beer offers afascinating look into the processes andculture of beer-making and beer drinking inSouth Africa. The informative high-tech tourled by professionals, traces the golden brew’sorigins about 6 000 years back — f ro mMesopotamia through Africa and Europe toits place in modern society. You’ll experiencethe feel of a turn-of-the-century Jozi pub, aswell as a traditional Soweto shebeen.Afterwards, enjoy a few frosties in the taproom over a pub lunch. Cheers!Where: 15 President Street, entrance in

Gerard SekotoStreet, JoburgDigits: 011 836 4900Opening times: Eve r yTue to Sat, 10am-6pmEntrance fee: A 90-minute tour costs R30and includes two freed r i n ksGPS: S 26 11 59 55 |E 28 01 56 12

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4 MUSEUM AFRICAWhy go? Because you’re intohistory and culture — not just localstuff, but that of the entirecontinent. Situated on what wasonce the city’s first fruit and vegmarket, which was built in 1913,the building is particularly beautiful.The museum’s approach is uniqueand its displays draw you into ajourney on African culture, historyand archaeology. It also looks backat the history of South Africa,dating from the Stone Age to thepresent. A variety of exhibits tellthe story of gold’s discovery, theemergence of a unique urbanculture and, finally, the struggle fordemocracy and the long walk topolitical freedom. Don’t miss theimpressive rock art collection.Collected works include local artistsas well as Pre-Raphaelite andImpressionist paintings.Why not … also visit therenowned Bensusan Museum ofPhotography in the same building?Where: 121 Bree Street, NewtownDigits: 011 833 5624Opening times: Tue to Sun, 9am-5pmEntrance fee: NoneGPS: S 26 12 01 27 | E 28 0149 47

5 KO ’S P OTO N GWhy go? It ’s a week night andyo u ’re itching to experiencesome late-night action andMzansi (South African) cultureat a secret spot ... Go to thisunpretentious cocktail andentertainment venue,Ko ’Spotong (“The Spot”). Younever know what you mightfind here, but there’s bound tobe something chilled. It couldbe anything from beatbox, rockand poetry, to folk, rap,instrumental and open-micsessions. The vibe is laid-backand authentic. Some of thecountry’s top performerssometimes make anappearance. And there’s grubfor the hungry.Why not … check out the otherbranches in Melville and GandhiS q u a re?Where: No 1 Central Place,Jeppe StreetDigits: 011 836 5999Opening times: Th u r-S at ,11. 30am-12amGPS: S 26 09 42 53 | E 28 0207 03

THE SPACE EXHIBITION AT MUSEUM AFRICAWHEN: Until July 11The title alludes to space and pace. Space is all about ideas andmeanings, while pace is about the speed at which change oradvancement take place in society.

� �’� � �!��WHEN: The Woods, from June 11-June 25WHERE: The Woods, 082 332 5772Get onto the dancefloor and break into a sweat at TheWoods, where you’ll hear the likes of Craig Massiv, RyanDent and Blacksheep. Then, on the 18th DJ Fresh will getyou jamming into the wee hours. Cover charge? Sure, it’sR60 for boys and ladies get in for free.

� � �� WHEN: June 11-July 11WHERE: MaryFitzgerald SquareCONTACT: 011 833 6323As you may already know,Gauteng has a few public viewingareas for the World Cup. TheMary Fitzgerald Square areawill probably be the best. Therewill be loads of retail and foodstalls at the event. Plus, therewill be plenty entertainmentbefore and after matchscreenings. Live performanceswill include DJ battles, food festsand street parades.

You know the Nelson MandelaBridge? The one going intoNewtown? Well, it’s the longestcable-stayed bridge in southernAfrica (295m).

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2 THE RADIUM BEER HALLWhere: 282 Louis Botha Avenue, OrangeGrove, JoburgDigits: 011 728 3866Opening times: Lunch and dinnerCover charge: Varies from free to around R100Dress code: CasualLineup: The Radium Jazz Band — t ra d i t i o n a ljazz every Friday with Stephen Kunny andguests, no cover charge; Classic Jazz Masters,June 26, R60It’s the ultimate retro-dive. It’s also the onlyplace where you’ll find old-fashioned jazzand reliably good Portuguese food. TheRadium is a tradition. Actually, you should’veheaded here as soon as you landed in Joburg.It’s the oldest surviving bar and restaurant inthe city and it’s seen it all: shebeencustomers in the ’20s, fiery communityleaders and rabblerousers. Situated in thelong-established suburb of Orange Grove,y o u’ll get a warm-hearted welcome here anyday of the week.

3 TANZ CAFÉAddress: Buzz Shopping Centre,Witkoppen Road, Fourways, JoburgDigits: 082 855 5445Opening times: From 7pmCover charge: R50Dress code: CasualLineup: Ziza & the Solos, Cold WarCandy Drop & Kathy Raven, June 23Not strictly a jazz venue, but thenagain the word “strict” i s n’t somethingwe South Africans identify with. Thisjoint has just relocated from itsposition in a suburban road to ashopping centre in the more recentlydeveloped area of Fourways. Rock andpop usually hog the spotlight, but youcan catch jazz-influenced bands herere g u l a r l y.

1 B AS S L I N EWhere: 10 Henry NxumaloStreet, Newtown, JoburgDigits: 011 838 9142/5/6Opening times: From 9pmCover charge: Varies (seeb e l ow)Dress code: CasualLineup: June highlights — S wa z iDlamini, Tshepo Mngoma & Mimi, R110 @Computicket, R150 @ the door; Olufemi(Nigeria) and the United Band (Ghana), June20, R100; NativeRhythms presents Zuluboy, Zonke, Putuma &Vuyo with guest artists from Holland, June27, R100Long considered the home of jazz in Jozi, theBassline provides the soundtrack to theNewtown precinct all year long.

5 SOPHIATOWN BAR LOUNGEWhere: 1 Central Place, CnrJeppe and Henry Nxumalostreets, Newtown, JoburgContacts: 011 836 5999Opening times: All day, musicstarts at 8.30pmCover charge: NoneDress code: Casual (day); Afro-chic (night)Lineup: Trumpeter Marcus Wyattand co, every Wednesday; Safika,every SaturdayIf you want to experiencelegendary Sophiatown, a seethinghotbed of jazz before the suburbwas razed by the apartheidgovernment, this is your bestshot. Watch the passing paradeby day, or soak up the music ofthe Sophiatown era by night.

6 ESPRESSO JAZZ CAFÉAddress: 60 4th Avenue,LindenDigits: 011 888 6212Opening times: Gigs usuallykick off around 8pm/9pmCover charge: Varies, usuallyR60Dress code: Smart casualLineup: Marcus Wyatt playingsongs from his albumLanguage 12, June 15, 9pm,R60The tagline boasts “E s p re s s oJazz: our best shot. Always”,but seriously, the place isn’tthat pretentious. This smallvenue in the easy-to-reachsuburb of Linden makesgreat coffee and its whisky ispretty awesome on ourwinter nights.

JAZZ ESSENTIAL

the city’s Coliseum record store was a magnetfor jazz devotees searching for records byDizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis or Sonny Rollins.

Through a dazzling charge of musicians,songwriters and legendary stage shows l i kethe township jazz concerts that sold out thecity hall in the ’50s and, of course, theseminal musical King Kong, jazz has come tosteal the hearts and minds of South Africans,and has not let up since.

In one of jazz music’s most tragic moments, gifted pianist andcomposer Moses Molelekwa and his wife, Flo, were found deadin their office in downtown Joburg on February 13 2001. Thecircumstances around their death remain unclear (reportedly hewas hanged and she was strangled). But what was never

uncertain was the impact this Tembisa-born musician had duringhis short music career. Heralded as the heir to greats likeAbdullah Ibrahim, Molelekwa combined African jazz purity witha feel for the music of his generation. Hunt down his album�� for a taste of something special.

JUNE’S JAZZ MUST-SEESIf you’re not a purist, catch Malatji at Pretoria’s Re n d e z vo u sT h e a t re on June 18. Discovered by contemporary Afro-jazz artistSelaelo Selota, this pianist and singer channels the spirit of hisancestors through music that is a shining example of what mayrightfully be called world jazz. Our Joburg June highlight isZonke at the Bassline on June 27. A spectacular vocalist andskilled songwriter, her performances are thrilling and, dare wesay it, sexually charged.

Look, it may soundhopelessly romantic, butthose who lived in the teethof ’50s apartheid say it wasmusic that saved them.

Hugh Masekela, in hisbook Still Grazing, quotesiconic jazz and blues singerDorothy Rathebe: “As evil asapartheid was, it could nevercompletely destroy us ... our musicwas the one thing the whitegovernment could not take awayfrom us.”

That very music, as Masekela putsit, had its roots “in ethnic weddingsongs, and a cappella choralcompositions”.

That was ’50s Joburg — or Jozi, asthe locals call it — and it was, like itis today, the burgeoning centre of theaction. EMI and Gallo’s offices weredowntown, Sophiatown stoked theflame in the suburbs, the creative hubwas Eloff Street’s Dorkay House and

FIVE QUICK FACTSABOUT HUGHM AS E K E L A

• His US hits include �� and thealbum �� ’ � �� (1968) which sold4 million copies.• He usually plays in jazzensembles• He has made guestappearances on albumsby The Byrds and PaulSimon• He had a hit in 1987with � �� , which became ananthem for the liberationof Mandela• In the ’80s he set up amobile studio inBotswana and punted“m ba q a n g a ”, a musicstyle with Zulu roots thatcontinues to influencemusicians worldwide

SOUVENIR IDEA No 3THE SET-OF-FIVECIGAR COLLECTIONCelebrate your winningteam at a jazz club witha Monte Cristo, Cohiba,Romeo y Julieta or Hoyo.A gift that will set youback R1 230, but it’sworth it. Just don’t blowthem into someloser’s face.

Born from the sorrows of the struggle, Joburg’sexuberant jazz scene of today is the beatingheart of the city

4 NIKKI’S OASISWhere: 138 Bree Street, JoburgDigits: 011 492 1134Opening times: Mon 12pm-12am; Tue 12pm-10pm; Wed to Sat 12pm-12am; closed on SunDress code: CasualCover charge: NoYou can catch some free live jazz at inNewtown on just about any night of the week.

* It don’t mean a thing, ifit ain’t got that swing