For a more tranquil shopping experience, visit 44 Stanley ( www.44stanley.co.za), a collection of boutiques, design studios and cafes, hidden in the industrial suburb of Milpark on the western fringes of the old City Centre.

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And in case you're still wondering what za'atar is, the Middle Eastern spice is a blend of sumac, sesame and herbs that every line cook should now learn to make, according to the magazine.

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Each party in this community-organized Za Krizen ( following the cross ) procession is led by a cross-bearer who walks barefoot or in socks, never resting.

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Brandon Bernardo of the vuvuzela.co.za website told Reuters news agency they could churn out at least 10, 000 instruments a day.

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