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Sandton is often cited as a materialistic centre and refuge of the white flight from the Johannesburg CBD.

Following the launch of Sandton Magazine, the town was satirized in a tongue-in-cheek satirical news story by Hayibo. com that was also published on the Sandton Magazine website.

The headline comically read " Sandton magazine hailed as just what rich whites need.

" There is reference to the requirement of two wealthy young white people on the cover " to help frightened Sandtonians forget about Alexandra township next door.

" The spoof also uses the magazine's marketing slogan when " four Mozambicans wandered into the ballroom apparently in search of the good life in the great north.

" These Mozambicans are " tazered ," a reference to the advanced crime-fighting technology in the suburb.

The materialism is heightened with imaginary article headline " Botox your Botox: why your face can never be paralysed enough.

" The fears of a Zuma presidency are reiterated " Ten Zuma-proof off-shore investments you can hide from the taxman.

" The high rates of white emigration and fears post-2010 are also satirized " Likewise, should we be looking at Perth or London post-2010 ?.

" Ultimately, security and material items are cited as the solution to any problem in the country " We want to remind people that there is no problem this country can throw at you that you can ’ t solve with electric fencing and a pedicure.