FIVE THINGS TO CATCH

JOBURG Exhibition Zanele Muholi: Somnyama Ngonyama Stevenson Gallery, until Dec 19, resumes Jan 4-29 One of SA’s foremost photographers, Zanele Muholi is known for her black and white images capturing the LGBTI community. This time the artist has put herself in front of the lens. Somnyama Ngonyama means “Hail, the Dark Lioness” and explores the politics of race and pigment. SWELLENDAM Music River Republic Round the Bend Camp, Breede River, Nov 27-29 The newest addition to the country’s music festival calendar, River Republic is from the same people who bring you Up the Creek fest. Pitch your tents and have a beer while enjoying the sounds of Riders Connection, Veranda Panda, The Kiffness, Das Kapital and Jews for Techno. Packages start at R850, www.riverrepublic.co.za. JOBURG Festival Stellenbosch at Summer Place Summer Place, Hyde Park, November 25 If you can’t make it out to the winelands of Stellenbosch, they’re coming to you. Dine on delicious food from fine chefs, including Michael Deg of Delaire Graff restaurant and George Jardine of Jordan restaurant. Drink from a selection of great wines and admire the beautiful art. Tickets R500. events@wineroute.co.za. CAPE TOWN Beer Festival of Beer Hamilton’s Rugby Club, November 27-29 The fest features a large selection of craft beers and ciders. Newcomers such as Newlands Spring, Jan Braai Beer, Aegir Project and Stickman Brewery will introduce their crafts, while Darling and Devil’s Peak will share new stuff. Hudsons and Kitchen Cowboys will provide some of the grub on offer. R150 from Web Tickets. JOBURG Music SoundsWild Carfax, November 27 A night in Jozi with a soundtrack from some of the top electronic DJs and bands. Headliners are Crystal Castles, the experimental Canadian band, and Flux Pavilion, British producer and DJ. Completing the lineup are PHFAT and Niskerone (who will be putting together a Drum ’n’ Bass performance with MC Miki San and DJ Invisible). R395, Nu Tickets.