1. Piece of Africa
Eugenie Drakes has opened a real gem of a store in the newly revamped Firs in Rosebank. This boutique is bursting with African artworks, creative beaded necklaces and upmarket African home decor pieces. Piece is not your traditional curio store - it’s hugely popular with overseas guests staying in the adjacent Hyatt hotel, but Eugenie’s wish is to get locals as excited about African jewellery as visitors to our shores. A great deal of the jewellery worn by the models in this year’s Face of Africa was designed and manufactured by Eugenie and her in-house beader. It’s well worth a visit.
Details 011-447-5541.
2. Mzansi Market
Get in the World Cup spirit and stock up with all products local and lekker at the Mzansi Market, held at the Killarney Mall every Saturday. You’ll be able to find Alfred Baloyi’s makarapas - the world famous football helmets, and also vuvuzelas that are decorated and embellished with eyes, mouths and oversized sunglasses. If it’s made in South Africa, eaten in South Africa, grown in South Africa or inspired by South Africa, you’ll find it here ... from cuisine to crafts, from mopani worms to clothing. For an authentically South African experience, get there this Saturday. It’s open from
9am to 2pm. Details: 011-646-4657.
