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glenwoodregenerationA OLD, CLASSIC SUBURB IN DURBAN IS TURNING INTO A YOUNG, VIBRANT PLACE TO LIVE
OFF THE GRIDFINDING ALTERNATIVES TO MAIN STREAM POWER
A CUT ABOVERYAN FRANCIS IS MAKING WAVES IN FASHION CIRCLES
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Graham and Gina Neilson’s dream has
become a Durban top spot and they keep
innovating
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Glenwood is experiencing a
regeneration. We profile this great suburb.
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A fashion designer that is breaking the mould
of design stigmas, Ryan Francis
We share the first in a series of tips and
solutions for a greener lifestyle and getting off
the grid.
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Meet trendy Durbanite, Bianca Kru, as she
shares her story and what Pop up Party is all
about
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FROM THE EDITOR
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12durban shotA picture that just captures life in the city and makes you smile.
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See what’s been happening socially in and around the City.
20wish listGadgets and things shared by resident Durban Geek Guy, Marc Forrest.
36photographer profileYuver Karunchund is our feature photographer in this edition.
52solutionsLocal entreprenuers find a solution to the dreaded lost slips.
57healthy adviceSean Temple shares with us his views on broad based health and how we should take ownership.
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The second part of our travel review to Phi
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Opportunity doesn’t always come to you packaged the way you would like. It doesn’t wait
for you to be ready, or have all the skills you wish you did, in some cases opportunity is somewhat unforgiving. If you don’t grab hold of it you’ll watch it pass you by and move on to the next person. It isn’t personal, it isn’t the universe trying to get one up on you - it’s just how it works.
Here in our city we’re faced with opportunity every day. I know this because a mentor, and good friend, once told me that hidden in change and amongst chaos is opportunity. It has to be found, but it’s definitely there. This second edition is a prime example of opportunity and hard work. It’s fairly easy to publish a first edition of a magazine but the real acid test is the second edition. If you can get that one out you’re 50% there! You can only imagine how we are celebrating in the FabMags offices as we send this magazine off to print. So, what is there to look forward to?
In our second edition we profile the well-known suburb of Glenwood, which is working hard at regenerating
itself and is fast becoming one of the places to stay in the City. We’ll be featuring other suburbs where we distribute our magazine, such as Morningside, Cowies Hill, Westville, Kloof and Hillcrest, so if you have an interesting story about one of these places drop us a mail. We also speak to Yuveer Karuchund on page 36 , a young, vibrant and passionate 22 year old who is making his mark on the location photographer scene. Another good read is our interview with Durbanite, Bianca Kru, who shares her insights on her rise to success and what Pop UP Party SA is all about. Find it on page 33.
The rest of the magazine is packed with great stories about Going off the Grid, Fashion Design, local entrepreneurs doing great things and much, much more. As always we’re working on bringing you great content about life in and around Durban!
So, as we reflect on how quickly the year has started and the fact that 2015 has started with a bang for most of us, there is a general consensus and expectation that it will breed positive outcomes for all those that choose to
participate and who consistently push personal boundaries. This is our plan as publishers of this great magazine and I hope you’ll join me on our journey this year!
Enjoy our second edition of the City Magazine and remember....
“Some think, some do, some both but often few”
Justin Scott, Editoremail me | [email protected]
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distributed around 3,000 people read the online edition and interact with the digital
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The online copy of our launch
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Our editor and publisher got to visit the Oyster Box Hotel as part of a media invite. The afternoon and evening was great fun and GM, Wayne Coetzer, was an amazing host, sharing stories about the very early days at the Oyster Box and how the hotel got to where it is today. Watch this space for a story...
@kayla.lives2surf got snapped at the launch of the QuikSilver store in Gateway. We got some good likes of the the pic but the best part was getting a mention from Kayla herself “Thank you @thecitymag had a great time☆:-)”. Follow us on Instagram @thecitymag
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How to be busy and important with all things happening in and around
Durban
In the mood for romance and jazz? Suave Canadian crooner Michael Bublé is at Moses Mabhida on March 17, from 6pm.
Calling all brides and brides-to-be - the nWJ Bridal Show happens at the durban exhibition Centre on March 7 and 8, with daily fashion shows. See over 110 top wedding specialist covering venues, entertainment, décor,
Acclaimed author deepak Chopra visits Durban on March 19. He will share on alternative and mainstream medicine at the durban iCC.
Popular saxophonist andrew young brings Sax In the City to Ushaka Marine World
South African born singer and performer, Dantanio Goodman is Michael Jackson in the new tribute show to the late “King of Pop” – Michael Jackson hiStory - Thriller 2015. The show takes place daily at 8pm from 19 March until 6 april 2015. Tickets cost R250 per adult and R150 per child under the age of 15.
Grammy Award winning and multi-platinum-selling singer-songwriter ChRiS BRoWn returns to Durban performing at the Moses Mabhida People’s Park on Saturday, 4 april. Tickets for this awesome concert at www.ticketpros.co.za
Thank you For the Music – a reunion of the Bee Gees, Queen and ABBA opens at The Barnyard Theatre on March 11, running until april 19. An 11-piece ensemble will have you singing along to Stayin’ Alive and To Love Somebody…Dancing Queen, Waterloo to We Will Rock You and The Bohemian Rhapsody.
The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) will once again host the annual Bonitas Comrades expo at the durban exhibition Centre in May entrance is free. Be part of the Comrades experience between the 28th and 30th of May 2015 between 9am and 7pm on Thursday and Friday; and 9am to 5pm on Saturday
Coming ‘full circle’ from his beginnings as an inspired young Michael Jackson fan, Dantanio looks forward to honouring his idol with his role in The Michael Jackson HIStory Show, which hits Durban in March 2015. Michael Jackson HIStory - Thriller 2015 plays out at Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom’s iZulu Theatre from 19 March to 6 April 2015.
Follow us on Facebook ThedurbanCityMag for up to date events or if you’re having an event email us [email protected]
The popular decorex durban home living exhibition returns this year, themed ‘Bliss’. Get design and décor ideas and inspiration from a range of high-end exhibitors, workshops and demos, at the durban exhibition Centre from March 19 to 22.
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Madame zingara has returned to Durban with their sensational after Forever tour. The dinner-cirque sensation promises to dazzle with a new show, a decadent new menu and mesmerising new interior. Runs until april 30.
on March 1. Catch the ‘Prince of Sax’ and his band at Wahooz on the Promenade. entrance is free; look forward to ‘Georgia’ and ‘Still Got the Blues’.
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Moyo on the pier at Ushaka Beach has become
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20 years at The hardy BoysDurban
1. Dale Tomlinson, Kim Tomlinson, Kerry Tomlinson and Rohan Tomlinson2. Brandon Head and Gayle Sansom3. Bridgette Landsberg, Roland Aliphon and Tesha Timlin4. Bryan Powell, Slade and Mel Massyn5. Phumzile Nkwakha, Candice Moodlier, Tsakane Mogalle and Nosipho Ncube6. Kate and Glynn Swan7. Candice Moodlier8. Cara Lea, Dave Slater and Max Hall
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The SceneHardy boys celebrated their 20th year in 1920’s style. Guests thoroughly enjoyed mingling to the sounds of local jazz band Beat Route while snacking on delicious cuisine prepared by chef Jacqui Rey (Food Matters).
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Jockey Fashion Show 2015Waterfront, Durban
1. Alyssia Birjalal and Liam Joice2. Belinda Baker, Treesa David and Chris Graaf3. Graeme Hay and Brad Wills4. Bruce McMurray, Mark Sham and Cindy Booysens5.Hlengiwe Khanyile and Lolita Maharaj6. Tim Wheeler, Amanda Dlamini, Debra Waller and John Schroder7. Aesha Candy, Natalie Bennie, Amanda Dlamini and Dudu NqCobo8. Dominique Mann - Model
The SceneThe legendary Jockey Fashion Show took place at the Waterfront Hotel. With international guests, buyers from major retailers and locals the evening was a top notch affair on the social calendar.
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Relaunch of QuikSilver StoreUmhlanga
1. Nick and Shelley Ferreira2. Tamara Pedlar, Dane Patterson and Carol Bennewith 3. Cayli van Breda and Megan du Plessis4. Jade, Peter and Avril Henderson5. Kayla Nogueira6. Dylan Liebenberg, Brad Swanepoel and Ewald Steyn7. Saxton Randall, Sophie Bell and Roxy Scott8. Gary and Tamlyn Stewart
The SceneQuiksilver, Roxy and DC hosted guests at their brand new, revamped store at Gateway Shopping Centre. There was a great vibe with beatboxing, giveaways and great company.
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The Pearls Sky LaunchUmhlanga
1. Nico van Rooyen, Trevor Botsis, Bruce Morrison and Noelene Morrison2. Jenni McCullum and Doody Adams3. MEC Michael Mabuyakhulu and Anant Singh4. Greg Cryer, Phillip Sheppard and Nico van Rooyen5. Reggie Haripersad, Albert Lourens, Sharendra Bedesi and Neil Cocker6. Stuart Millar and Richard Cooper7. The full team with MEC Michael Mabuyakhulu and Cllr Logie Naidoo
The SceneMedia were invited to the launch of the last addition to the amazing Pearls complex in Umhlanga. Pearls Sky will include apartments and a full retail complex that will change the face of old town Umhlanga
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Seafood hyperRecipe Book LaunchDurban
1. Asha Maharaj and Darren Maule2. Lucille Wendler and Michelle McEwan3. Brutus Maseko and Pedro Coasta4. Raphael Costa and Gabriella Costa5. Tracy Naicker and Terica Pillay6. Kantha and Sewpersad Sew7. Darren Maule and Pedro Costa
The SceneDarren Maule with East cost together with Pedro Costa and Asha Maharaj have launched the book Seafood hyper “Asian & Mediterranean” cuisine.
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COMINGBACKGlenwood is an area of intrigue WITH A DEEP history AS ONE OF DURBAN’S LONG STANDING SUBURBS and HOLDS tremendous potential. Thanks to an evident resurgence, the area is undergoing a facelift AND MAKING A MARK AS THE NEW SPOT TO LIVE IN. We take a look…
The resurgence seems to not only have
paved the way for older businesses to
get a new lease on life, and for newer
businesses to start swimming – it clearly
allows for businesses of any kind to trade
side by side.
We see the stately heritage that is Fulham
Bakery on Manning Road, the ongoing
development of the Davenport Square and
the history within the walls of the Open
Air Disabled School – established in 1921
– blending with the funkiness of a string
of trendy restaurants on Davenport Road,
colloquially referred to as ‘the laid back
Florida Road’.
The streets of Glenwood vibrate with
stories that have been told for generations
and novels yet to be created.
Words Jodi van WykPhotos Alex VerhagenPhotos Kate van Onselen
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Take the likes of Navesh Maharaj who – for 20 years –
has been selling fruit and vegetables from the back of his
van. The locals love him and his array of fresh produce;
some say it’s easier to buy from him than it is driving to
a supermarket.
But the glue that binds Glenwood together…is the
people.
“We have our regulars,” says Fulham Bakery manager
Pinkie Govender. “Mums popping in in the mornings
for lunches, or stopping by for fresh bread on the way
home. Those who enjoy a coffee or éclair. The area has
grown over the years and we’ve seen the more elderly
crowd make way for a younger crop of residents.”
One of the first eateries in a string on Davenport Road
was Yossi’s, a Morrocan style café that hosts regular live
music evenings that have become quite popular.
Owner La’Verne Rampono loves that the strip is
cosmopolitan, mixed and vibey.
“Yossi’s was really a pioneer and we’ve seen the
resurgence especially on Davenport Road. There’s a
constant change, which is refreshing. Those who live
here and those who visit are really spoiled for choice
with the eclectic mix.”
Since opening its doors in 2002 pre-school Mes Amis
Manna, in its famous castle-house, has educated 520
pre-schoolers. Principal and owner Ruanda Rochat says
they have impacted thousands of families in Glenwood
and wouldn’t swop it for the world.
“Glenwood and its demographic have grown and
changed significantly in 13 years and we love that our
local area allows older and younger groups co-existing.
Glenwood is now, more than ever, a family-oriented
community where parents work and children need to be
educated in a completely child devoted environment.”
Another Glenwood institution worth noting is Glenwood
High School – a symbol of time-honoured tradition
and prestige. Headmaster Trevor Kershaw feels all the
schools in Glenwood are of crucial importance, and that
Glenwood High School is a vital part of the community.
images1 The heart of the Glenwood Bakery is their artisanal breads baked freshly every day 2 The Methodist Church is a landmark and home to many weddings over its many years there 3 KZN Society of Arts has made its home in the Architect Cindy Walters custom-designed building 4 Glenwood High School is one of the top schools in Durban 5 Glenwood Village, also know in the past as the Buxton Centre, offers residents all they need for daily shopping 6 Brett from Parc Cafe, neighbour to Glenwood Bakery, owner of a quaint coffee shop for visitors and locals
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“The school attracts many people to
the suburb with sporting and cultural
events. Its indigenous gardens attract
many visitors. Glenwood High School has
grown with the suburb. Its role as founder
member of the very active Glenwood
Community Forum is significant.”
Victorian homes, contemporary shops, the
KZN University’s Howard College campus,
the KZN Art Gallery and a number of
popular, protected green parks, including
Pigeon Valley Nature Reserve and the
refurbished Bulwer Park are drawing large
numbers of people to put down roots and
to live, work and play in this established
and unique area. So says Tyson Properties
glenwood principal greg Rhodes-Jones.
“This resurgence of interest and
investment is largely due to increased
affordability as the property industry
emerges from a negative cycle and the
fact that qualified buyers recognise that
they can get value for their money. For
under R2 million buyers can purchase
a freestanding, three bedroom home
with a small garden and pool. Many of
these homes offer wooden floors, high
ceilings, stained glass windows and
original fireplaces – all characteristic of the
historic, Victorian-style homes in the area.
Add the family-friendly neighbourhood
and the proximity to Durban’s premier
beaches and major highways and you
have a winning mix.”
Rhodes-Jones added that, with the
massive investment that has been made
into expanding the Durban Harbour
region, Tyson Properties Glenwood
believes the improvements to South
Africa’s premier port will only add to the
area’s appeal and will further boost the
area’s popularity. “Expectations are that
the area will continue to grow and that
there will be much movement in the local
property market.”
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images7 Howard College on the top of the hill 8 The green grass of Bulwer Park 9 Inside KZN Society of Arts 10 Parc Cafe is a great place to grab a coffee 11 Davenport Centre has been around for over 35 years 12 Urban Descent, a longboarding race held by QuikSilver and GunSlinger happens annually 13 Yossi’s Moroccan Restaurant was one of the first restaurants to plant itself in Helen Joseph Road 14 Olive and Oil Glenwood
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Greg and Anna Rhodes, Principals of the Tyson Glenwood Office, are invested in
the area and support initiatives to keep Glenwood safe and secure. Gunter Richter,
chairman of the Security Association, along with Greg and Anna have structured
a support model that includes monthly financial support along with a share of
commission on sales that come from valuations in the area. This synergy is just one
example of how people in the area are working together to build on Glenwood’s
growing potential.
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From a resident’s perspective Glenwood
sounds like a dream, as it well should.
Michelle McDaniel has lived in the area
for nine years and has no intention of
leaving. Some of her earliest memories
include visiting her grandparents, who
lived opposite Buxtons (now Glenwood
Village).
“We used to visit them on Saturday or
Sunday for lunch, and this would usually
end up with a trip across the road to the
Spar to buy a few goodies. This was such
a treat because my gran would always
buy us a little something. I was about 9
or 10 years old. Today, I still shop at that
centre and Spar which has only grown
from strength to strength over the
years.” With the addition of a new coffee
shop near her flat, Michelle has witnessed
resurgence first hand.
“People are there from very early in
the morning, 6.45am having coffee and
breakfast. Initially I wasn’t happy about
it opening, selfishly thinking of traffic
in our little quite road, but it’s really
nice to see friends and family having a
conversation over coffee. It has brought
a little life into the area.”
Glenwood is definitely making a
comeback and we’re excited to have
been able to experience this
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When asked if GOTG can be done
using Generators CEO, Dominque Symes
answers “In our experience generators
are a "cheaper" option to solar electricity
however the draw backs are they
are noisy, need regular maintenance,
contribute to pollution, you need to keep
fuel on site and there is a delay on switch
over.”
He adds “With solar, the main draw
back is cost and if there is no sun, lower
kilowatts are produced. However a
correctly specked system helps reduce
this draw back.”
Symes also shares a few common
questions asked when approaching this
type of project;
how long will the batteries last when
eskom is off?
The answer all depends on how many
batteries you have (stored power) and
what you are drawing from the stored
power. I try explain this to my clients like
the batteries are a fuel tank- i.e it hold 50
litres of petrol/diesel - it really depends on
how you drive that determines how long
the fuel will last. The same applies here.
So, generally on a system with 8 hybrid gel
batteries= 7200 watts of storage. if you
are using 720 watts per hour the batteries
will last 10 hours. 720 watts would supply
a large 60" flat screen tv, decoders, ads
modem, 40 x led 5w lights etc.
how long will the batteries last before we
have to replace them?
The Omnipower Hybrid gel batteries have
a 5000 life cycle. This means that they can
charge and discharge 5000 times. That
works out to over 10 years!
Hi Temp offer 3kw hybrid systems from
R119,900 - this include the inverter, MPPT
charge controller, Hybrid Gel Batteries and
Thin Film Photovoltaic panels, basically all
the stuff you need!
how easy is it to retro fit a solar solution?
Does it require a lot of work and damage
to an existing house? In most cases we
can use existing electrical conduit pipe to
run our cable in. If this is not possible then
surface cases are run and hide in trunking.
Definitely no damage to existing house. 1st
prize is to have the necessary in place with
the build is in progress.
With ‘dips’ in the power and cut over
to alternatives what damage occurs on
appliances? do you have a solution?
Power dips and surges are no good for
older appliances - newer appliances can
clamp small spikes and have a slightly
wider voltage tolerance. The “cheapest”
solution is an in-line UPS or our power
trolley which as like a buffer.
given Sa climate i assume we have many
sun days so solar is a good solution?
Typically across South Africa we have
5 - 6.5 hours a day of solar radiation. The
photovoltaic solar module technology is
improving and the CIS Thin film modules
have proved to be more efficient than the
older mono & poly crystalline modules.
Also the newer models allow for up to
80% shading before switching off!
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in the kruAccording to her Instagram bio, she will gladly ‘show ankle for five minutes of WiFi’ and ‘work for shoes’. Bianca Kru is Durban’s newest ‘It Girl’ and seems to do it all – event management, brand promotion and study law – all, in the most fabulous shoes! She is also the gorgeous face behind Pop Up Party SA, joining the fast-spreading phenomenon of pop up parties. In this edition, we speak to the brains (and beauty) behind the slick ‘Ultrakru’
Words Jodi van Wyk
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explain the PopUp concept.
POPUp Party is a fun, colourful and unique
event concept that appeals to a niche
clientele. It is a networking day/night
event that pops up every second month in
a new and exciting location each time. Our
target demographic is young professionals
and entrepreneurs in Durban. We provide
a casual, relaxed environment to build
their network and new relationships over
sundowners, with local DJs hitting the
decks and setting the tone with deep
tunes. Each POPUp is limited to 200
invited guests per event.
how has the concept been received so
far, and what do you hope to achieve
through it?
Through POPUp we want to achieve
great and memorable events that expose
Durbanites to their amazing surroundings,
which often get overshadowed by the
more popular and frequented venues.
Durban has a lot to offer and we want to
start putting that out there. Pop Up has
been extremely well received and we have
gained a great following in a short space
of time.
Tell us something we don’t know about
Bianca Kru and PoPUp? how do you keep
your crazy life balanced?
Most people wouldn’t know that we never
had a master plan or blueprint for POPUp?
One day we literally just said “hey, that
sounds like fun, let’s do it” and the first
event was the next month. Impulsive! I
keep my balance by making my fitness a
priority, I socialise way too much and like
to spend time with my friends and family –
keeps me sane!
Let’s rewind a bit. Who is Bianca Kru, the
basics?
I have a huge passion for all things
creative, love my work and enjoy sharing
my own experiences and learning as
much as I can from others. I try to never
take outside appreciation for my work
as a signal that I know everything. I want
to be constantly learning and bettering
my brand. In business, I value the more
unpopular qualities of being open-
minded, trying to make smart decisions,
observing people and prioritisation. Away
from business, I try not to take myself
too seriously. I simply love meeting new
people, being around people I love and
have a great sense of humour.
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have you always been interested in
event management and planning, or was
it something you stumbled into? how did
you get your start?
My first passion was design, but I always
had a flair for entertaining – I felt drawn
to throwing a party or organising events.
My opportunity presented itself six years
ago to start hosting events as a club
promoter on a professional level. I’ve
have since partnered with three event
venues and hosted music festivals. New
doors have always been opened for me in
the entertainment industry, and it’s been
great!
you have quite a strong social media
presence and following. how did you
build your brand and how do you keep it
relevant?
Well, your personal brand paints a picture
of who you are and should encompass
all your characteristics. To keep relevant
I developed an attitude of treating my
platforms as an extension of myself.
People seem to respond well to that. I
have purposefully cultivated the best
brand for myself as I’ve navigated my
career.
describe a typical day in the life of
Bianca Kru. What is your usual schedule?
I have a very structured and hectic
schedule. I have a (very reluctant) 5am
start to most days, plus checking in with
my trainer Dave Ozorio. I direct five
different brands, to which I dedicate one
to two hours each…two hours a day for
my studies (currently trying to finish my
Bachelor of Commerce in Law). I meet
with the Ultrakru and have networking
meetings. There is often not enough
hours in my day, but hey… we persevere!
What has been the most rewarding
part of your journey? What has your
experience taught you?
The most rewarding part of my journey
is the various people I have met along
the way. I have made some great friends
and associates - some I am happy to
see the back of! But most have added
so much value to me and my business.
My experience thus far has taught me
not to take failure lightly, never to write
failure off ‘as something that everyone
goes through, c’est la vie and better luck
next time’. Growing as a business person
is tough! After all these years, I now
have a pretty good idea of what success
and failure looks like. I take neither for
granted.
What’s the best thing about durban life?
Durban is a multi-faceted city, with
amazing potential and so much to offer,
and many great things to experience. Our
city has great beaches, friendly people,
amazing weather and a laid back coolness
about it. I love most things about Durban,
except the humidity!
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In our second photographer profile we profile Yuveer Karunchund, a
talented photographer who likes to tell a story through his pictures, taking
clean yet colourful photos using different angles and lighting. Yuveer ranked
5th in the world as a drone pilot at champions held in Vegas in 2012 which
sparked his interest in aerial photography. He has also been in a TV series,
competing to shoot the cover of National Geographic Traveler Magazine.
City Photographer to look out for
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Tell us a little bit about yourself?
My name is Yuveer Karunchund, I’m 22
years old and I’m Durban born and breed.
At the moment I’m a quantity surveying
student and part-time Photographer.
how long have you been a photographer?
I’ve been a photographer for the last three
years.
What or who got you started in
photography, did you study?
It was all by surprise. I never studied
photography and got started when I
got my iPhone 4 . I was also influenced
by friends as I started sharing images
on facebook I started to get likes and
feedback. People got to see Durban from
a different perspective and liked it.
What gives you ideas or inspires you to
create your imagery?
I have to say the atmosphere around me.
I try to capture the moment I’m presently
in. Whatever I feel at the time I try to
capture in my photo. My inspiration also
comes from other photographers around
the world, whether they be amateur
or professional, photography has no
boundaries .
how would you describe your style?
Very colorful and sharp and I also try to
keep my images very symmetrical.
What type of camera do you use?
I started off with an iPhone 4 then an
iPhone 5 and eventually saved up to buy
a Canon 650D. After working for a while I
upgraded to a Canon 5D Mk3!
how important is Photoshop in your final
images?
Photoshop for me is very important. I try
to get the image in camera and then do
minimal touch up and colour grading. I
enjoy colour grading my images. For my
fashion work I sometimes spend hours
retouching an image in Photoshop.
Who is your idol in the industry how has
he helped shape your photographic style?
Mario Testion, fashion photographer. His
style is clean, beautiful and artistic. From
seeing his work and the way he works its
truly amazing. I try to follow along the
lines of his style, I have long way to, but
will get there for sure.
What’s your favourite place to shoot?
I normally shoot alot on the Durban Beach
front but recently shot a fashion story at
City hall. I fell in love with the architecture
and look and really got to see it from a
different perspective .
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destination you’ve always wanted to
shoot at?
From the start of my photography career
I’ve always dreamt of shooting in Paris and
in 2013, I did! Best moment of my life. My
new destination would be Iceland to shoot
a fashion story.
What do you think is the trickiest thing to
photograph?
Well I’ve tried taking pics of new born
children! Not too much fun at all for me.
What in your mind makes a brilliant
photo?
I think for it to be careful positioned, a
clean colour grade and a meaning, capture
what you feel. That’s how you excel and
show people your style .
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Traditionalists might still insist that fashion design “is for girls”.
you know, those who refuse to associate things like swatches,
scissors and ramps with a manly man. But men like Tom Ford,
Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren and yves St Laurent have deftly
stepped on that archaic stereotype with the establishment of
their global fashion empires. durban’s 31-year-old Ryan Francis is
steadily lacing up his ‘shoelaces’ to follow in those footsteps…
Who, in their right mind, would get away with wearing a
karategi on any good day? Or, better yet – who cuts up a
bandanna and convinces a lady to wear the garment as a
dress? Or sews them onto jogger pants and rocks them himself? Or…
dons a magazine-print shirt and matching shorts? Ryan Francis does.
His unique, quirky fashion sense has turned heads since he launched
his label, Shoelaced Clothing, in 2011.
Born in Durban, Ryan lived in Ireland for 10 years before coming
home to pursue fashion design full-time. His first foray into fashion was
a range of beach slippers with laces.
“Fashion has always been a huge interest of mine. I can remember,
in my early childhood, always ‘attacking’ my clothes with a scissors
trying to create my own unique look. I have always loved revamping
and changing up garments to create something new.”
Ryan says he always wanted to have his own clothing label. “I had
started to design things and wear them myself. After receiving positive
feedback from others I realised there was a demand for the style I was
creating. I then decided that the time was right to launch my label. I had many potential names for my brand, but the one I kept going back
to was Shoelaced Clothing. It just seems to fit my style…young, trendy,
unique and proudly South African.”Since showcasing his first range at the Durban July in 2011, Ryan
has shown his garments at several key venues – most recently a show
stopping production at SMG Rocks in Umhlanga.
“Seeing my first garment on the ramp was overwhelming. It made me so happy to see that my style and take on fashion was enjoyed and appreciated by others.”
He describes Shoelaced as an urban street wear brand that creates
unique looks, staying ahead of the fashion curve.“Our oversized t-shirts have become very popular with both males
and females. They are on trend and can be styled with your existing
wardrobe items to create your own personal look. Personally, I don’t even think I have a particular style. My style is usually influenced by
how I feel at that time.”
A Cut Above the RestWords Jodi van Wykimages Lee Folkard
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The biggest feather in Ryan’s fashionable cap is undoubtedly
a major coup – getting his range into the newly opened Space
Man. The Gateway Theatre of Shopping clothing store stocks
proudly South African brands.
“I had the opportunity to work for established designer Leigh
Schubert for the last couple of years, which helped me gain valuable
knowledge and experience of the fashion and retail industry. In
November last year Leigh told me about Space Man coming to
Gateway. She suggested meeting with the owners who accepted my range, to my delight.”
Ryan, who is never caught without a pair of black shades, says
he draws his inspiration from meeting new people; encountering
different personalities and characters. “It’s interesting to listen to different perceptions of fashions
and styles. I try to create garments that are unusual and
interesting but also easy to wear and can be adapted by an
individual to suit their style. When you wear Shoelaced, you should feel unique and trendy, but still like yourself. I want people to feel really confident and proud of who they are.”
His biggest challenge has been balancing work,
Shoelaced and family life. When he needs to unwind, Ryan swaps design for sport. “When I’m not designing I love to go body boarding,
play soccer and go cycling. I also love spending the day on the beach with my family.”
The witty designer has big plans for his brand. “I see Shoelaced available in stores throughout South
Africa. I would also love to launch an online store to allow
my brand to be available worldwide.”
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9th Avenue Bistro has continued
to remain at the forefront of the
Durban dining scene since its
inception in 2001, consistently winning
awards and remaining ranked among the
top restaurants in the country.
9th Avenue showcases fresh locally
sourced seasonal cuisine. All dishes are
exquisitely presented, from modern
interpretations of Bistro classics to cutting
edge gastronomy. The menu is constantly
evolving and diners are encouraged to try
the six course tasting menu.
The wine list changes regularly and
concentrates on smaller boutique wineries
offering some of SA’s finest, as well as
Words Joanne Hayes
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the States, the UK, Bermuda and South
America. It was while travelling that
they came to the conclusion that there
was no place like home and decided
that their home town of Durban would
be the place for them to make their
mark. Taking the lessons they learnt
and bringing them back to 9th when
they took over the restaurant a little
over a year ago. It has been their
mission to create a modern, warm and
unpretentious venue in the heart of
Morningside, Durban, serving fresh and
creative cuisine with an emphasis on high
quality seasonal ingredients. Graham
and his chefs in the kitchen strive for
perfection with every plate whilst Gina
and the front of house team deliver
many affordable options. The wine
list also offers a limited selection of
international wines and locally sourced
micro brewed beers from the Shongweni
Brewery, as well as the popular Brewers
and Union range of artisan beers. Every
few months 9th Avenue hosts set menu
dinners paired with leading wine estates
from SA and abroad.
The restaurant’s executive chef/patron
Graham Neilson, a former head chef of
the renowned Fordoun hotel and spa in
the Natal Midlands, met his wife Gina at
9th Avenue Bistro in 2005 when Gina
was waitressing whilst studying for her
bachelor of education. Gina and Graham
then travelled and worked together in
smooth, knowledgeable and professional
service.
9th Avenue is run by husband and wife
team, Graham and Gina Neilson who
took over the bistro after travelling and
working in the States, the UK, Bermuda,
South America and locally in the KZN
Midlands. Graham and his chefs in the
kitchen strive for perfection with every
plate whilst Gina and the front of house
team deliver smooth, knowledgeable and
professional service.
hoT oFF The PReSS!!9th Avenue Bistro recently welcomed
new Head Chef, Charlie Lakin.
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Charlie’s love for food and cooking began way
back when he was a little boy. At eight years
old he cooked his first full roast chicken dinner
complete with Yorkshire Puddings and got his
first kitchen job at the tender age of 12. Born
into a family of farmers he has been surrounded
by livestock and food for about as long as he
can remember. He went on to receive his formal
training at Yorkshire Coast College before
becoming Sous Chef at The Star Inn where,
together with the then Head Chef Andrew Pern,
combined modern techniques with traditional
home style cooking to create their own signature
style. They subsequently won a Michelin star.
Charlie remained there for four years and after
another four year stint at the Faversham Arms as
Head Chef, he finally went on to become Head
Chef at The Marquis at Alkham, a five star fine
dining establishment in Kent in the UK. During
his time at The Marquis, the restaurant won
“Restaurant of the Year” in the Taste of Kent
Awards, Three AA rosettes and of course a
Michelin Star Rising.
Charlie has appeared in two seasons of The
Great British Menu, The Olympics and the Comic
Relief series and now South African diners will
get to experience his mastery in the kitchen
for themselves. He has been in South Africa for
six months and is already turning heads on the
culinary scene.
PhoToSToP One of Charlie’s unique dishes served to media recently ToP RighT Chef Charlie Lakin. BoTToM Signature Souffle oPPoSiTe executive chef and owner Graham Neilson, a former head chef of the renowned Fordoun hotel and spa in the Natal Midlands, cooking at his restaurant, 9th Avenue Bistro
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heaven on
Following on from our Phuket, Thailand experience was a week
on the idyllic, perfectly unspoilt Outrigger Resort and Spa on Phi
Phi Island. Our travel agent, Marilyn from iTravelSmart, had no
doubt that that was the place for us to stay after we mentioned
that we wanted to stay on Phi Phi, not just have a day trip. Well,
she was spot on with her advice…we had the most sublime six
days on Phi Phi Island.
This trip starts with a two-hour ferry ride, which in our case
was horrendous as very bad weather made the sea extremely
rough. Nevertheless, we put that behind us swiftly (we’ll keep
it on the ‘trip to remember’ list). Next, we boarded a long tail
boat to Outrigger and about 20 minutes later we beached and
were welcomed with piña coladas, friendly faces, smiles and
the now all-too-familiar “sawadee ka” greeting. After a jam-
packed Phuket trip we had planned nothing for six days except
pure, total relaxation! We were shown to our gorgeous and
comfortable chalet type rooms, and decided to take a stroll
to the pool immediately. Wasting no time we ordered our first
bucket of piña colada and floated in the pool for the next couple
of hours. We noticed the waves receding as low tide approached
and were completely intrigued how far they went back. This was
when all the holiday makers took long walks right up to where
boats were now anchored on the sand. It is an amazing feeling
and became part of our daily routine.
Phi Phi IslandWords Lorinda Scott
Travel
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Outrigger Resort and Spa caters for your
every need from food to an internet cafe
and spa. The next morning at breakfast
(where, to our amazement, the waves had
again disappeared) we spotted hammocks
hanging between two swaying palm trees
and knew it was going to be a good day.
Outrigger has a private 800 metre stretch
of pristine beach…think sparkling turquoise
waters of the Andaman Sea lapping
crystal-like white sand – absolutely idyllic!
every restaurant encourages the use of
their free Wi-Fi and ‘please check in’ on
social media. (South Africa is so far behind
with this small but effective marketing
tool). Buffalo Head Bar and Phi Phi island
Pad-Thai Restaurant became our fast
favourite places to have a cocktails and a
good meal.
It is possible to walk across the whole
island but we were on a strictly no-
adventure, relax-only mission. The next
few days were spent devouring breakfasts
with the most stunning view then
lounging around the pool; the pool is an
adventure…360 degrees, bar IN the pool,
a rock feature, Jacuzzi-type sitting area…
it covers all the needs from young to old.
It is perfect for those wanting to drink
the whole day or those on honeymoon
wanting a quiet spot to stare into each
other’s eyes. We hired canoes and
ventured around the cove, played soccer
on the beach during low tide and sipped
on cocktails at the pool, while our nights
were spent taking slow evening walks
to the village and back. We were armed
with mosquito spray but I must admit the
mozzies were not as bad as we’d heard
during September and October.
While spending some time in the pool
chatting to other guests, we found out
that there is a whole village behind
Outrigger, which was just a five minute
walk away. We felt very adventurous!
Our walk revealed at least seven bars and
restaurants, three Thai massage parlours,
clothing shops, hair salon and even a little
a café – we were astounded! From then
on we spent our evenings with the locals,
eating Thai food at great prices. Of course,
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We had an amazing moonlit dinner at
Outrigger at the Coconut Grill & Bar. Slabs
of meat led to feasts of fresh seafood and
steak…we danced under the moonlight to
amazing live music. It was one of those
magical nights we’ll remember forever.
Something else that fascinated us were
cooking classes with the Outrigger chef.
We felt rather accomplished, making our
own Tom Kha Thalay (seafood coconut
soup with galangai and lime leaves),
Geang Khiew Wan Gai (green curry with
chicken and vegetables) and Kluay Buad
Chee (stewed banana in sweet coconut
milk).
Most people doing day trips from Phuket
go to Maya Bay, which means by 10am it
is overcrowded and scorching, with little
to no shaded areas. So, we decided to do
a half-day trip to the quieter Mosquito
Island, where you snorkel and swim with
what seemed like a million colourful,
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beautiful fish. The fish are so used
to people that they happily feed out
of your hand. That was one of the
highlights of my trip. We then took the
long tail boat to Bamboo Island where
we enjoyed a light lunch, in a little bit of
shade under the trees. We had another
swim there and were surprised to find
little to no fish. Those that were there
had no interest in being fed at all.
Phi Phi Island – especially the fantastic
Outrigger Resort and Spa – was one
of the reasons we left Thailand after 14
fantastic days with very heavy hearts…
knowing for sure, that we would be
back.
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In this edition, I deal with the broad
based subject of heaLTh. Before I
start, I looked up the World Health
Organization’s definition of Health.
“Health is a state of complete physical,
mental and social well-being and
not merely the absence of disease
or infirmity.” This definition was first
penned in the WHO constitution in 1946.
This definition has not been touched
since 1948. That’s 67 years ago! Health
as an industry has boomed like never
before, yet we have more obesity and
heart disease than ever before. We
have more poverty and starvation than
ever before. We have more injuries and
corrective surgery than ever before.
What has changed?? Before I go
through my list, not exhaustive by the
way, I want to add a single sentence
to be the precursor to the reasons I list
below.
Man and his ego and laziness..
Is to blame for the advent of most
convenient foods and choices found
on our menus today. A startling fact
is approximately 52 percent of adults
consume between one and six sugary
beverages per week, which are a
primary source of high-fructose corn
syrup in the average diet, according
to DukeHealth.org. Further, close to
one-third of adults admit to having
at least one sugary drink each day. In
addition to sugary beverages, many
adults also consume a variety of foods
that contain far more high-fructose
corn syrup than they might think. In
fact, there was a 1,000 percent increase
in the consumption of high-fructose
corn syrup between 1970 and 1990,
according to ConsumerReports.org. In
2009, the average American consumed
about 35.7 pounds of high-fructose corn
syrup, reports the Illinois Farm Bureau,
and that has contributed to a number of
health problems and us South Africans
aren’t far behind.
What is high fructose corn syrup
(HFCS)?
HFCS comprises any of a group of
corn syrups that have undergone
enzymatic processing to convert some
of its glucose into fructose to produce
a desired sweetness. Because of its
low price compared to sucrose (table
sugar), HFCS is commonly used in
processed foods and consists of 24%
water while the rest is sugar.
The bottom line is it is highly
addictive, it is found in most foods and
convenience food outlets.
Is to blame for the state of inactivity
amongst the 1st world countries like
the USA, UK, Australia and even certain
parts of our own population. Exercise
has been seen as a dirty word in schools
and corporates, yet this has a direct
correlation to the massive increase in
physical ailments like back ache and
joint issues. The lack of exercise, with
bad eating, has been the reason for the
scary statistics floating around with
regards to obesity, diabetes and heart
disease.
Is to blame for the genetically
modified foods that have helped
ramp up many ailments now so
prevalent in the world today. What
is a GM food? Genetically modified
organisms, or GMOs, are created when a
gene from one species is transferred to
another, creating something that would
not be found in nature. This alone should
scare anyone. There are a number of
highly worrying reasons for why we
should be steering clear of GM foods,
but the main reason should categorically
be the amount of herbicides, pesticides
and fungicides used to keep these
plants alive. They do not have a diverse
gene pool and thus struggle to survive
outside the contained labs and tanks
used to grow these plants. The poison
from these commercial –cides are
being consumed in vast quantities as
compared to 1948!
Is to blame for the greed and need
for massive profit. All of the above is
all down to profit and the need for it to
be as high as possible at the expense of
our well being. It has allowed companies
like Monsanto to have a huge influence
in the way the world distributes and
consumes food.
Make a choice and allow common sense
to prevail over ego and profit, especially
for your well being from a consumable
as relevant as food for your well being.
Make a choice to get up off your chair
and exercise, be kind, pray and don’t
forget to remember that 67 years from
now, because of your choices, what
world will we be living iN!
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you know the restaurant is good
when you let your family know you
have booked a table and every
single one is so excited they practically start
drooling. Butcher Block is just one of those
restaurants that never disappoints, always
delivers and the menu caters easily for the
whole family. Once again, walking in there
(one of our firm favourite steak houses)
we were welcomed warmly. We love the
décor and the view and it always feels like
we are coming home. Friendly, yet vibey,
unpretentious though fabulous!
The toughest part is the decision making
process. Luckily for us the dessert choice is
a no brainer – the Amarula and chocolate
crème brulee is a must and is only slightly
second to the chocolate volcano: a rich
chocolate soufflé, baked to perfection and
served with cream! Oh gosh, I have started
backwards, but you know what they say: life
is short, so start with dessert!
The starters are all good, and so the
challenge comes in here to decide what
to go with. I’m a firm favourite of any
prawn starter; the three cheese prawns
was delicious. Plump prawns baked in a
delicious creamy garlic and cheesy sauce,
topped with two cheeses and grilled. The
half shell mussels is another fabulous option,
gently simmered in a chardonnay, garlic,
mascarpone cheese and cream sauce, with
bruschetta on the side to sap up every last
divine drop.
For mains we went with the chef’s special
which was extraordinary. Obviously a steak
here is a must and the chef recommends
medium rare, which is perfect! Though the
ribs and half chicken combo is also a firm
favourite.
Always highly recommended. Go visit
them, you won’t be disappointed (oh, and
remember to invite us with).
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Words Lorinda Scott
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