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{{Infobox music venue
| name = Mzoli's
| image = Outside_Mzolis.jpg
| image_size = 280px
| caption = Some tourists outside Mzoli's in April 2006
| location = [[Gugulethu]] township, [[Cape Town]], [[South Africa]]
| coordinates = {{coord|33|58|35|S|18|34|11|E|type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
| type = [[butcher|Butcher shop]]<br />[[Restaurant]]<br />[[Nightclub]]
| genres = [[Deep house]]<br />[[Kwaito]]<br />[[Cape jazz]]<br />[[Marimba]]
| years_active = 2003 - present
| capacity = several hundred
| owner = Mzoli Ngcawuzele
| promotions =
| website =
}}
'''Mzoli's''' (also known as '''Mzoli's Place''', '''Mzoli's Meat''', or '''Mzoli's Butchery''') is a [[butcher]]y, [[restaurant]], and [[nightclub]] in [[Gugulethu]], a [[Township (South Africa)|township]] on the outskirts of [[Cape Town]], [[South Africa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://campus.financialmail.co.za/FMCampus/Article/Article.asp?ArticleId=735 |title=They may be Legless, but they're going places.|publisher=[[Financial Mail]]|author=Adami, Kelly|date=[[2005-08-25]]|accessdate=2007-09-17}}</ref> Since Mzoli's opened in early 2003, the restaurant has become a popular gathering spot for Cape Town residents and a tourist attraction.<ref name="cf">{{cite web|title=Mzoli's - the ultimate user-generated restaurant|publisher=cherryflava|url=http://www.cherryflava.com/cherryflava/2007/05/mzolis_the_ulti.html |date=[[2007-05-02]]|accessdate=2007-09-17}}</ref> However, amongst Gugulethu's residents, Mzoli's Place has a reputation for public drunkenness and disrespect for the local community.<ref name=tourists>Zara Nicholson and Murray Williams. "Tourists and DA councillor held in Gugs drinking raid". ''[[Cape Argus]]''. [[2006-11-20]]. p. 1</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://antieviction.org.za/2008/10/13/gugulethu-residents-to-protest-against-new-mall-backed-the-famous-mzoli-and-old-mutual/ |title=Gugulethu residents to protest against new Mall backed the famous Mzoli and Old Mutual.|publisher=[[Anti-Eviction Campaign]]}}</ref> Mzoli's is named after the founder and owner, [[Mzoli Ngcawuzele]].<ref>{{citenews|title=Where would we go if it shut down? |url= http://www.news24.com/Regional_Papers/Components/Category_Article_Text_Template/0,,433-452_1626797~E,00.html |date=[[2004-11-25]]|publisher= City Vision|accessdate=2007-09-17}}</ref><ref>{{citenews|title= Mzoli's new cross to bear|date=[[2007-01-03]] |author=Zama feni, Leila Samodien and Murray Williams|url= http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?click_id=13&set_id=1&art_id=vn20070103125345985C361435|publisher= Independent Online|accessdate=2007-09-17}}</ref>
== History ==
The establishment opened in early 2003.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.come2capetown.com/newsletter/oct/tourism.htm |title=Some first sunset sundowner places in Cape Town|author=Mtyala, Quinton|publisher=come2capetown.com|accessdate=2008-01-22}}</ref> Owner [[Mzoli Ngcawuzele]] obtained start-up funding from the [[Development Bank of South Africa]], which supports black-owned businesses.<ref name="yr"/> In October 2006, an economic study said that Mzoli had "moved, from selling meat informally from a garage, to owning one of the most popular hangouts in Cape Town".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.commerce.uct.ac.za/research_units/dpru/DPRUConference2006/Papers/Deumert_Mabandla-i-Dollar%20eyi%20one.pdf |format=[[PDF]]|title=Language, Communication Networks and Economic Participation, Towards an Inclusive Economy|publisher=[[University of Cape Town]]|date=18 to 20 October 2006|author=Ana Deumert and Nkululeko Mabandla|accessdate=2008-01-22}}</ref>
In November 2006, more than 30 restaurant patrons, including a group of tourists and [[Democratic Alliance (South Africa)|Democratic Alliance]] councillor Masizole Mnqasela, were arrested in a police raid for public drinking. The restaurant did not sell liquor, but Ngcawuzele explained that he could not stop people from bringing their own alcohol.<ref name=patrons>Vusi Nzapheza. "Patrons harassed". ''[[Cape Times]]''. [[2006-11-21]]. p. 3.</ref><ref name=tourists>Zara Nicholson and Murray Williams. "Tourists and DA councillor held in Gugs drinking raid". ''[[Cape Argus]]''. [[2006-11-20]]. p. 1</ref> The incident generated controversy in the local press. Tour operator Ryan Hunt claimed that police swore at the patrons and threatened people for asking questions. "The police created a dangerous situation. People are always encouraged to visit township attractions, but now they are turned away with that kind of situation," he said.<ref>Zara Nicholson. "Swearing cops 'disgust' arrested tour operator". ''[[Cape Argus]]''. [[2006-11-22]]. p.5.</ref> Mnqasela, a member of Cape Town's economic development committee, added, "Mzoli's is internationally acclaimed and is key to township tourism. What kind of message are the police sending?"<ref name=patrons/> The [[African National Congress]] approved the police actions, citing a need to curtail public drunkenness.<ref name=tourists/>
== Business ==
Located in the [[Township (South Africa)|township]] of [[Gugulethu]], a black neighbourhood 15 kilometres southeast of the centre of Cape Town, Mzoli's is a "[[Do it yourself|do-it-yourself]]" market and eatery, selling meat to patrons who in turn hire independent [[entrepreneurs]] running [[braai]] stalls on the grounds to grill the meat and prepare meals.<ref name="cf"/> Mzoli's also provides live entertainment and has become noted as a venue for [[deep house]] and [[kwaito]] music.<ref name="yr"/><ref>Nicole Alper. "Captivating Capetown, South Africa". ''[[Essence (magazine)|Essence]]''. February 2007. p. 216.</ref>
As well as local people, Mzoli's attracts [[television]] [[celebrity|stars]], [[DJ]]s such as DJ Fresh, [[politician]]s such as [[Tony Yengeni]], [[businesspeople]], [[tourist]]s, and [[college student]]s.<ref name=Planting>Sasha Planting. "A taste of ekasi. Mzoli's Butchery". ''[[Financial Mail]]''. [[2006-09-15]]. p. 20.</ref><ref name="yr">{{cite web|publisher=Youth Radio|url=http://www.youthradio.org/international/mktplace060207_mzoli.shtml|accessdate=2007-09-17|author=Unathi Kondile|title=Mzoli’s Meat|date=}}</ref> Mzoli's is considered to be a "base camp" where "black diamonds" (a local term for an upwardly mobile class of township-based blacks who are at home in the corporate world) gather and network.<ref name="yr"/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?sf=13&set_id=1&click_id=13&art_id=vn20060918052303655C625872 |publisher=''[[Cape Times]]''|title= Black diamonds juggle urban, township worlds|date=[[2006-09-18]]|author=Dominique Herman|accessdate=2007-09-17}}</ref> In September 2006, Sasha Planting of ''[[Financial Mail]]'' called it "the destination for everyone".<ref name=Planting />
== Tourism ==
Mzoli's is a key part of [[tourism]] in the area. An example of a tourist-centred activity is the ''Mzoli's Shebeen Experience'', in which tourists are brought to the township from their hotels in [[Cape Town]]. In this context, a [[shebeen]] is a local bar that sells food. As part of the tour, Mzoli speaks about township life and how Gugulethu has revived since the 1990s. The lunch provided includes local meats and food such as [[Karoo]] lamb, [[boerewors]], [[potjiekos|potjie]], [[umngqusho]] ([[samp]] and beans), [[pap (food)|mielie pap]] and [[mielie-meal|mielies]]. Guests can drink beer and local [[South African wine|Cape wine]], and [[Cape jazz]] and [[marimba]] players supply entertainment.
== Criticism ==
While Mzoli's Place has a good reputation outside Gugulethu, some local residents claim unfairness in the owner's business practices.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mg.co.za/article/2008-11-20-david-vs-goliath-in-gugulethu |title=David vs Goliath in Gugulethu|publisher=Mail&Guardian |date=[[2008-10-15]]}}</ref><ref>{{citenews|title=Mzoli promises protesters jobs |url= http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=124&art_id=vn20081017120053403C367931 |date=[[2008-10-17]]|publisher= Cape Argues|accessdate=2008-10-131}}</ref> Protesters have recently converged on Mzoli's Place charging that Ngcauwezele intimidates rather than consults with area residents. In response to threats that his property may get vandalised, Ngcauwezele has called some protesters "criminal thugs." <ref>{{citenews|title=Vandalism threatens new Gugs mall |url= http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=139&art_id=vn20081015114414617C693938 |date=[[2008-10-15]]|publisher= Cape Argues|accessdate=2008-10-16}}</ref> Protesters have hit back, saying that if they were criminals they would be rich like Ngcauwezele.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://antieviction.org.za/2008/10/15/gugulethu-will-not-be-ruled-by-big-business/ |title=Gugulethu will not be rulled by big-business!|publisher=[[Anti-Eviction Campaign]] |date=[[2008-10-15]]}}</ref>
== References ==
{{reflist|2}}
== External links ==
* [http://www.tourismcapetown.co.za/za/guide/114493sy,en,SCH1/objectId,CTR32642za,_area,westerncape,_site,visit-travel,_subArea,355957,curr,ZAR,parentId,RGN21za,season,at2,selectedEntry,catering/intern.html Mzoli's at Cape Town & Western Cape official visitor website]
* [http://antieviction.org.za/?s=mzoli Articles about Mzoli on website of the Anti-Eviction Campaign]
* [http://kwamzoli.com/about.php Mzoli's Place Website]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Cape Town]]
[[Category:Butchers]]
[[Category:Nightclubs]]
[[Category:Restaurants in South Africa]]
[[Category:Tourism in South Africa]]
[[es:Mzoli's]]
| name = Mzoli's
| image = Outside_Mzolis.jpg
| image_size = 280px
| caption = Some tourists outside Mzoli's in April 2006
| location = [[Gugulethu]] township, [[Cape Town]], [[South Africa]]
| coordinates = {{coord|33|58|35|S|18|34|11|E|type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
| type = [[butcher|Butcher shop]]<br />[[Restaurant]]<br />[[Nightclub]]
| genres = [[Deep house]]<br />[[Kwaito]]<br />[[Cape jazz]]<br />[[Marimba]]
| years_active = 2003 - present
| capacity = several hundred
| owner = Mzoli Ngcawuzele
| promotions =
| website =
}}
'''Mzoli's''' (also known as '''Mzoli's Place''', '''Mzoli's Meat''', or '''Mzoli's Butchery''') is a [[butcher]]y, [[restaurant]], and [[nightclub]] in [[Gugulethu]], a [[Township (South Africa)|township]] on the outskirts of [[Cape Town]], [[South Africa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://campus.financialmail.co.za/FMCampus/Article/Article.asp?ArticleId=735 |title=They may be Legless, but they're going places.|publisher=[[Financial Mail]]|author=Adami, Kelly|date=[[2005-08-25]]|accessdate=2007-09-17}}</ref> Since Mzoli's opened in early 2003, the restaurant has become a popular gathering spot for Cape Town residents and a tourist attraction.<ref name="cf">{{cite web|title=Mzoli's - the ultimate user-generated restaurant|publisher=cherryflava|url=http://www.cherryflava.com/cherryflava/2007/05/mzolis_the_ulti.html |date=[[2007-05-02]]|accessdate=2007-09-17}}</ref> However, amongst Gugulethu's residents, Mzoli's Place has a reputation for public drunkenness and disrespect for the local community.<ref name=tourists>Zara Nicholson and Murray Williams. "Tourists and DA councillor held in Gugs drinking raid". ''[[Cape Argus]]''. [[2006-11-20]]. p. 1</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://antieviction.org.za/2008/10/13/gugulethu-residents-to-protest-against-new-mall-backed-the-famous-mzoli-and-old-mutual/ |title=Gugulethu residents to protest against new Mall backed the famous Mzoli and Old Mutual.|publisher=[[Anti-Eviction Campaign]]}}</ref> Mzoli's is named after the founder and owner, [[Mzoli Ngcawuzele]].<ref>{{citenews|title=Where would we go if it shut down? |url= http://www.news24.com/Regional_Papers/Components/Category_Article_Text_Template/0,,433-452_1626797~E,00.html |date=[[2004-11-25]]|publisher= City Vision|accessdate=2007-09-17}}</ref><ref>{{citenews|title= Mzoli's new cross to bear|date=[[2007-01-03]] |author=Zama feni, Leila Samodien and Murray Williams|url= http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?click_id=13&set_id=1&art_id=vn20070103125345985C361435|publisher= Independent Online|accessdate=2007-09-17}}</ref>
== History ==
The establishment opened in early 2003.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.come2capetown.com/newsletter/oct/tourism.htm |title=Some first sunset sundowner places in Cape Town|author=Mtyala, Quinton|publisher=come2capetown.com|accessdate=2008-01-22}}</ref> Owner [[Mzoli Ngcawuzele]] obtained start-up funding from the [[Development Bank of South Africa]], which supports black-owned businesses.<ref name="yr"/> In October 2006, an economic study said that Mzoli had "moved, from selling meat informally from a garage, to owning one of the most popular hangouts in Cape Town".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.commerce.uct.ac.za/research_units/dpru/DPRUConference2006/Papers/Deumert_Mabandla-i-Dollar%20eyi%20one.pdf |format=[[PDF]]|title=Language, Communication Networks and Economic Participation, Towards an Inclusive Economy|publisher=[[University of Cape Town]]|date=18 to 20 October 2006|author=Ana Deumert and Nkululeko Mabandla|accessdate=2008-01-22}}</ref>
In November 2006, more than 30 restaurant patrons, including a group of tourists and [[Democratic Alliance (South Africa)|Democratic Alliance]] councillor Masizole Mnqasela, were arrested in a police raid for public drinking. The restaurant did not sell liquor, but Ngcawuzele explained that he could not stop people from bringing their own alcohol.<ref name=patrons>Vusi Nzapheza. "Patrons harassed". ''[[Cape Times]]''. [[2006-11-21]]. p. 3.</ref><ref name=tourists>Zara Nicholson and Murray Williams. "Tourists and DA councillor held in Gugs drinking raid". ''[[Cape Argus]]''. [[2006-11-20]]. p. 1</ref> The incident generated controversy in the local press. Tour operator Ryan Hunt claimed that police swore at the patrons and threatened people for asking questions. "The police created a dangerous situation. People are always encouraged to visit township attractions, but now they are turned away with that kind of situation," he said.<ref>Zara Nicholson. "Swearing cops 'disgust' arrested tour operator". ''[[Cape Argus]]''. [[2006-11-22]]. p.5.</ref> Mnqasela, a member of Cape Town's economic development committee, added, "Mzoli's is internationally acclaimed and is key to township tourism. What kind of message are the police sending?"<ref name=patrons/> The [[African National Congress]] approved the police actions, citing a need to curtail public drunkenness.<ref name=tourists/>
== Business ==
Located in the [[Township (South Africa)|township]] of [[Gugulethu]], a black neighbourhood 15 kilometres southeast of the centre of Cape Town, Mzoli's is a "[[Do it yourself|do-it-yourself]]" market and eatery, selling meat to patrons who in turn hire independent [[entrepreneurs]] running [[braai]] stalls on the grounds to grill the meat and prepare meals.<ref name="cf"/> Mzoli's also provides live entertainment and has become noted as a venue for [[deep house]] and [[kwaito]] music.<ref name="yr"/><ref>Nicole Alper. "Captivating Capetown, South Africa". ''[[Essence (magazine)|Essence]]''. February 2007. p. 216.</ref>
As well as local people, Mzoli's attracts [[television]] [[celebrity|stars]], [[DJ]]s such as DJ Fresh, [[politician]]s such as [[Tony Yengeni]], [[businesspeople]], [[tourist]]s, and [[college student]]s.<ref name=Planting>Sasha Planting. "A taste of ekasi. Mzoli's Butchery". ''[[Financial Mail]]''. [[2006-09-15]]. p. 20.</ref><ref name="yr">{{cite web|publisher=Youth Radio|url=http://www.youthradio.org/international/mktplace060207_mzoli.shtml|accessdate=2007-09-17|author=Unathi Kondile|title=Mzoli’s Meat|date=}}</ref> Mzoli's is considered to be a "base camp" where "black diamonds" (a local term for an upwardly mobile class of township-based blacks who are at home in the corporate world) gather and network.<ref name="yr"/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?sf=13&set_id=1&click_id=13&art_id=vn20060918052303655C625872 |publisher=''[[Cape Times]]''|title= Black diamonds juggle urban, township worlds|date=[[2006-09-18]]|author=Dominique Herman|accessdate=2007-09-17}}</ref> In September 2006, Sasha Planting of ''[[Financial Mail]]'' called it "the destination for everyone".<ref name=Planting />
== Tourism ==
Mzoli's is a key part of [[tourism]] in the area. An example of a tourist-centred activity is the ''Mzoli's Shebeen Experience'', in which tourists are brought to the township from their hotels in [[Cape Town]]. In this context, a [[shebeen]] is a local bar that sells food. As part of the tour, Mzoli speaks about township life and how Gugulethu has revived since the 1990s. The lunch provided includes local meats and food such as [[Karoo]] lamb, [[boerewors]], [[potjiekos|potjie]], [[umngqusho]] ([[samp]] and beans), [[pap (food)|mielie pap]] and [[mielie-meal|mielies]]. Guests can drink beer and local [[South African wine|Cape wine]], and [[Cape jazz]] and [[marimba]] players supply entertainment.
== Criticism ==
While Mzoli's Place has a good reputation outside Gugulethu, some local residents claim unfairness in the owner's business practices.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mg.co.za/article/2008-11-20-david-vs-goliath-in-gugulethu |title=David vs Goliath in Gugulethu|publisher=Mail&Guardian |date=[[2008-10-15]]}}</ref><ref>{{citenews|title=Mzoli promises protesters jobs |url= http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=124&art_id=vn20081017120053403C367931 |date=[[2008-10-17]]|publisher= Cape Argues|accessdate=2008-10-131}}</ref> Protesters have recently converged on Mzoli's Place charging that Ngcauwezele intimidates rather than consults with area residents. In response to threats that his property may get vandalised, Ngcauwezele has called some protesters "criminal thugs." <ref>{{citenews|title=Vandalism threatens new Gugs mall |url= http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=139&art_id=vn20081015114414617C693938 |date=[[2008-10-15]]|publisher= Cape Argues|accessdate=2008-10-16}}</ref> Protesters have hit back, saying that if they were criminals they would be rich like Ngcauwezele.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://antieviction.org.za/2008/10/15/gugulethu-will-not-be-ruled-by-big-business/ |title=Gugulethu will not be rulled by big-business!|publisher=[[Anti-Eviction Campaign]] |date=[[2008-10-15]]}}</ref>
== References ==
{{reflist|2}}
== External links ==
* [http://www.tourismcapetown.co.za/za/guide/114493sy,en,SCH1/objectId,CTR32642za,_area,westerncape,_site,visit-travel,_subArea,355957,curr,ZAR,parentId,RGN21za,season,at2,selectedEntry,catering/intern.html Mzoli's at Cape Town & Western Cape official visitor website]
* [http://antieviction.org.za/?s=mzoli Articles about Mzoli on website of the Anti-Eviction Campaign]
* [http://kwamzoli.com/about.php Mzoli's Place Website]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Cape Town]]
[[Category:Butchers]]
[[Category:Nightclubs]]
[[Category:Restaurants in South Africa]]
[[Category:Tourism in South Africa]]
[[es:Mzoli's]]
