Young Guns back in Jozi
It’s chipile and it’s showcasing a diverse range of fringe musicians, two powerful reasons to get to the next installment of Levi’s Young Guns. In summary, only R20 at the door lets you check out our rising stars starting this Thurs at the Sunningdale Hotel in Corlett Drive – retro! GO GO GO! Get all the info below: It’s time for power performances in Joburg for July!! It’s that time again – a time when the local live music scene gets a much needed injection of pure attitude, hard-edges and super-loud decibels. It’s time for power performances and even more potent personalities – a time to rock! Yes, it’s time for the Levi’s® Young Guns tour to take the national stage and give music lovers a taste of how it’s done when it comes from the heart. Now in its second year, and riding on a wave of euphoria from the initial events, Levi’s® Young Guns promises to be even brasher, harder and more hypnotic. It’s a tribute to the musicians who play for the love of it, a big up for today’s upstarts who will be tomorrow’s stars. It all begins in Jozi in July and it’s happening at the city’s favourite cult venue, Hotel Sunningdale. The lineup is split across two nights, showcasing the extreme depth of the Joburg underground. First up on Thursday the 19th are Kidofdoom and Desmond and the Tutus. True non-conformists with a broad-minded approach to music-making, Kidofdoom have a unique voice, and sing only in the language of music. Their broad appeal and dedication to fresh sounds have won them many fans throughout the country. Their partners in crime on the night, Desmond and The Tutus, are making waves with their awesome blend of Rock ‘n Roll, Indie Kwela Punk and Pure Genius. As original as they come, but with a flavour that’s infectious to a whole range of fans, their stage show is completely mindblowing. It all gets going again one week later on Thursday the 26th at the same venue. This time it’s Reason and Nthabi in the house. Reason is a growing force in the ever-expanding world of local hip hop. His appeal as both a crowd pleaser and a serious lyricist means that he’s loved by both heads and hedonists alike. Reason enough to be there. And another one is female free-styler Nthabi. A remarkable emcee with a devotion to hip hop, she’s been opening ears and eyes with her upfront lyrics and incisive stage presence. Don’t miss this chance to see her shine. Thursday 19th July – Kidofdoom and Desmond and The Tutus Thursday 26th July – Reason, Ntabi...
Represent Interview: David Kau
We’re super excited to know that one of our favourite stand up comedians, David Kau has a DVD out – we’re sure you are too. We asked David to catch us up on what he’s up to these days. Enjoy another Represent close up with David Kau! We’ve been blessed to have you on Represent in many different ways over the years, what do you think of Represent and what could we do in your opinion, to grow? Advertise on or join Facebook and Myspace.com So David, give us the short version of your backstory if you don’t mind… from birth to now, how did you find yourself where you are at? How old are you and where do you live? Born in Kroonstad, Free State. Went to a Catholic school, then Cape Town, Matriculated in Pretoria, Bridging for Electrical Engineering at Pretoria tech. Performers Diploma in Speech and Drama from UCT, Smirniff International Comedy Festival, Heavyweight Comedy Jam, BLACKS ONLY, I did these Jokes 1st, 29years old, Engaged, house in Kyalami, Midrand We know you as a comedian, is there something youre not telling us? I’m an Alien from a planet called Kripton How do you define and describe yourself? I’never had to describe myself Have you been lucky in life, if so, tell us how? You’re interviewing me AGAIN … (Mo FIRE!) What was the last exciting thing that happened to you? My stand up comedy dvd is finally out … after 9 years of being a stand up comedian. What do you love about Johannesburg? My fiance, my new house, my friends. What would you change about jozi if you could? The crime and the traffic. Poor people must ‘Keep Walking’ – too many fucking cheap cars on the road. What’s your ideal city to live in and why? Johannesburg. All the illegal immigrants come here there must be something … Have you travelled – what was your favourite place and why? New York. It’s almost like in the movies and Sex and The City What do you do in the evenings and on weekends? What’s your buzz? If I’m not working I look at my beibi (fiance ) in the eye, watch tv, go to half price movies, have friends over for dinner. Do you have any mentors? If so, who are they? LIFE ! I’m only going to live once … Besides that there’s too many people to mention. Some I’d rather keep private. Who are your top 5 South Africa comedians ? Riaad Moosa , Chris Forrest, Kagiso Lediga, John Vlismas, Martin Jonas – Any international? Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Greer Barnes So tell...
Buy the Flying Saucer House for R14m
We’ve always got one eye on the property market, it’s in our blood. And so we were delighted to stumble upon the Flying Saucer house on the Private Property website, a regular hangout for us. It’s so rare to be able to peep into these weird and wonderful mansions, so here’s your chance (although they don’t show it all). At 14 million rond for a circular 650m pozzie featuring only 3 bedrooms but 4 bathrooms and incredible views, it’s a steal! We’ll be putting our offer in shortly 😉 ENTERING THE NEW MILLENNIUM!! While driving along the Witwatersrand mountain range on the outskirts of Johannesburg, Gauteng in South Africa, you will suddenly encounter a “real” FLYING SAUCER. This unique structure is situated at a lookout point on the Witwatersrand mountain range, running through the Roodepoort suburb of Kloofendal in the Gauteng province of the RSA. This structure, which is a private residence, is characterized by long elliptic lines formed by an uninterrupted window line that slants outwards at an angle of 60º. The very distinct aerodynamic shape with its elliptic centre dome is a stark contrast with the immediate environment. However, through a 320º view in all four wind directions over the mountain range, it establishes a balance between the fauna and flora and the development of the modern man. Approaching the “flying saucer” the enormity of its 650sqm cantilevered floor overshadows you, as you are overcome by the majestic power of ingenuity of the creator as his vision and skill turned into reality. The project commenced in 1991 and was completed in 1992. The house is based on eight columns with a ring-beam on top, keeping it in place. There are three garages, servants’ quarters with a bathroom and kitchen. The garage has its own workshop-area with toilet and hand-basin, and there is an outside toilet with a hand-basin for the gardener. The upper floor supported from the ring-beam with sixteen beams across the 550sqm floor. The diameter of the floor slab is 28m. A 100sqm tropical atrium lends privacy to the bedrooms. There are three en suite double bedrooms, each fitted with its own private bathroom. The study is also fitted with its own private bathroom and can easily be converted into a guest unit. The tropical atrium receives its natural sunlight through a 100sqm skylight dome, which also provides light into the entire open-space designed environment. The skylight is the largest dome erected over an indoor garden in a private residence. The billiard room and the Jacuzzi area are fitted with a ladies bar overlooking the north facing greenbelt environment towards OT Airport in the distance. All rooms...
969 – G-town comes to Jozi
Some of you will remember our recent interview with playwright Kgauza Dube, Joburgers can now catch her play Waiting for Thandiwe as well as Midsummer Nights Dream, Bafana Republic, Tony Cox, Sis’ Doll and a number of other shows fresh n still sizzling from the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. Support the arts and catch the 969 festival 2007 – [ 969 kilometres from Grahamstown to Johannesburg ]. GO GO GO! The 969 Festival 2007 – “JOZI’s WINDOW ON THE NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL” Wits Theatre Complex, Braamfontein 25 – 29 July 2007 The waiting is over, the 969 selection committee has made its choice; herewith the /HOT –OFF-THE-PRESS/969 FESTIVAL line -up: THE WITS THEATRE TONY COX -I GOT BLISTERS ON MY FINGERS! 26 & 27 July @ 20h00 – R80,00 Running Time: 60 minutes [ all ages] “ Confident and relaxed, [Tony Cox’s] conversations with his beautiful Mervyn Davis instrument and the responsive audience, are highly entertaining.” – Cue “ Be prepared to be wooed by Tony Cox’s musicianship…” – Durban D’Arts BROTHER NUMBER 28 & 29 July @ 20h00 – R 50,00 Running Time: 60 minutes [ all ages] The Most Amazing Show Written and performed by Rob van Vuuren and James Cairns Directed by Jaco Bouwer. “Fast and funny; cleverly designed” – Cue WITS DOWNSTAIRS THEATRE WAITING FOR THANDIWE 25 & 26 July @ 19h30 – R 50,00 Running Time: 60 minutes [ PG (L)] Kwajuliwe Productions presents Waiting for Thandiwe; featuring and directed by Lulama Masimini. “A moment in a young student’s life as he agonises and reminisces while he waits for Thandiwe.” – Cue WILLY’S ARK 27 & 28 July @ 19h30 – R 50,00 Running Time: 55 minutes [all ages] Redfox Productions Written and directed by Jenine Collocott. Featuring James Borthwick and Yule Mabhena Willy’s Ark is based on a true story. “ You’ll find yourself on a captivating journey taking you deep into the Kalahari Desert where you’ll meet an eccentric man who harbours a love for both Germany and Sophie, a woman from Botswana.” – Cue WITS AMPHITHEATRE ECHOES OF REMEMBRANCE; 25 – 27 July @ 17h30 – R 20,00 Running Time: 45 minutes [ all ages] Sankofa Wits Marimba Band A show “that displays its young performers’ playfulness and creativity…Incredible.” – Cue BAFANA REPUBLIC 25 – 29 July @ 20h00 ( excluding Sat 28 July @ 14h00) – R 50,00 Running Time: 1 hour 20 minutes [ 13+ (SL)] Mike Van Graan “Loosely based on the much anticipated 2010 Soccer World Cup [and] featuring the combined talents of Mike van Graan, Zapiro, Lara Bye, Jaco Bouwer and Lindiwe Matshikiza, a satirical...
Represent is loving: Haute Cabriere
We love being South African. So many different kinds of people, cultures, opinions and flavours, life is certainly not dull. For example, you gotta love Cape Townians. Many a dinner party conversation has ventured towards the mystical Mountain and beaches of the fairest Cape, the topics ranging from Khayelitsha to Claremont. But one question that seems to always do the rounds is about the people. What is it about Cape Townians that makes them so different from Joburgers? What is it that differentiates us? Why do we feel like such distant cousins? Why do their houses seem better designed, their restaurants more sexy, their lifestyles more appealing, their fashion more edgy? What is it that makes us so different? “Money”, ‘they’ would surely quip, referring to the fact that Jozi peeps actually work for a living and blerrie hard at that. “Ambition”, we would reply, continuing our earnest struggle up the corporate ladder. “Black Diamonds” a Capie would say referring to the annoying new label; “Black People” a cheeky Jozite would reply causing much spluttering and coughing. We can and have spun the debate in many directions and sometimes it gets tiresome in its predictability, but today we’re not interested in fauna, flora, politics or wealth as a differentiator. Today we’re going with WINE and we’re sticking to it. Yip, you heard right, VINO, WINE, PLONK, WYN, TASSIES…. Hear us out. We only know about 4 or 5 Capies in Jozi and everytime we’re in their company, our lips are moistened by the most delicious of fermented grapes. No graca, JC or Johannesburger for them, WINE is like a fine art form for a Cape Townian and as much as Joburgers covet freedom of expression, small business and BEE, Cape Townians worship their Wine. Now obviously CT has a varied population and we’re stereo-typing here and some wine-worshipping is not so fortunate, but has anyone else noticed their general affinity for the good tipple in life? “Some of our best friends are from Cape Town” and we will be forever grateful to them for sharing some of their hushhush WINE secrets with us. The whole point of this article is to venerate the wonderful Cape creation that is HAUTE CABRIERE… Tasted it yet? It’s been gracing a number of our little weekend shindigs in recent months and it’s delicious flavour and composition is unforgettable. We love it so much we decided to look it up on the net and we found http://www.cabriere.co.za/ that confirms our argument above as they describe wine as “the mystical synergy between sun, soil, vine and man…” We can highly recommend the Chardonnay Pinot Noir, with it’s unmistakable touch of magical pink, it’s delicious with any meal...
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