SA Magazine Edition 29 October 2012

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FreeCONNECTING SOUTH AFRICA AND NEW ZEALAND

Issue number 029 October/November 2012

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Inside:Happy 10th Birthday,

Auckland City Dukes

Once again, we have an exciting magazine brimming

with interesting articles for everyone. There are some new

advertisers and SAA are back. We are using the magazine more

and more as a business network tool for all new immigrants

who arrive in New Zealand. Our advertisers are getting very good results which comes

from consistent advertising. This is the only dedicated magazine for South Africans so

please make sure you’re on the electronic mailing list and forward your copy to friends

and family wherever they may be in the world.

Simona and I are in South Africa on business visiting the Cape, Durban and

Johannesburg. The magazine is given to everyone who attends our seminars and their

names are added to our database so that they can receive future issues via email.

I love South Africa as there is so much to enjoy - the weather, the people, the

food, the places and the scenery. SA still happens to be the best country in Africa.

Unfortunately, there are also the bad elements such as crime, the inept government

and the new racism against whites. The word apartheid is used every two seconds. I say

‘get over it’. It was more than 20 years ago but some people still feel the need to blame

someone or something for the plight of South Africa and her people.

In local news in South Africa, Woolworths had a job vacancy advertisement in the

local papers which excluded any white person from applying for a job. This caused a

furore. Added to this, whites are still being excluded from certain tertiary study because

of quotas. Other statistics which I read is from the Health Department who put out

some figures on the cause of death - 30% from Aids, 3% from crime and the rest from

other causes.

We are currently in Plettenberg Bay at the Beacon Isle Resort. With the fantastic

weather, this is one of the most beautiful places in the world. The hotel sits on the rocks

with the waves crashing up against them. From the Coral Reef Restaurant the waves lap

against the window while you have a romantic dinner. The views from the rooms, lounges

and dining rooms have 180 degree views of the sea, beach and the mountains. I highly

recommend this spot and it’s a must-do if you have not been to Beacon Isle before. So

put it on your bucket list!

Happy reading and see you all soon.

Regards

Peter Woodberg

From the editor

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e-mail: [email protected] of Wales & Duchess of Cornwall’s visit welcomed

Prime Minister John Key announced the first details of the visit to New Zealand by

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.

“It will be a great pleasure to welcome Their Royal Highnesses to New Zealand from

10 until 16 November.

“Their itinerary includes Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, as well as a brief

stop in Manawatu,” says Mr Key

Unjustified dismissal can cost employers dearly!

When can an employer rightly dismiss an employee for

misconduct? The law requires that employers follow

a fair disciplinary process and consider all the facts and

evidence available, before making a decision on balance of

probability or taking any disciplinary action. An employee

is entitled to have an opportunity to defend and rebut the

allegations, which places an onus on the employer to advise

the employee of the allegations, to provide all necessary

supporting detail and information, and to allow sufficient

time before convening a disciplinary meeting to enable

the employee to seek legal advice and to arrange having

representation at the meeting if they so wish.

Where an employee is dismissed for serious misconduct, they have only

90 days to file a personal grievance claim against the employer. If the claim

is not resolved at mediation, the next process is an investigation meeting in

the Employment Relations Authority. Either party can, if not satisfied with the

Authority decision, file a challenge in the Employment Court where a judge

will hear the full case and make a finding. In most instances, the case would

then be at an end, and costs would be awarded against the unsuccessful

party.

Where the Authority or subsequently the Court make a finding that an

employee’s dismissal was unjustified, the employee is entitled to remedies

such as compensation and a minimum of three month’s lost salary, sometimes

more, and legal costs. Such finding can be due either to the employer making

a decision that a fair and treasonable employer would not have made on the

facts available at the time of dismissal, or due to the employer not complying

with procedural fairness requirements in dealing with the matter.

A review of cases decided since April 2012, show an interesting variety of

factual situations where the employee’s dismissal was unjustified, resulting in

reinstatement in one case and awards of compensation and other remedies,

all at some considerable cost to the employers in question.

In April 2012, a Dunedin gym worker was awarded $7,000 compensation

and lost wages. She was dismissed for e-mailing an image of a male

contortionist to other staff members, which she said she had done as a joke

and without having read the company’s internet policy fully. The employer

acted on one staff member’s complaint and claimed the company had been

brought into disrepute because their logo was on the e-mail. It was held

that the decision to dismiss appeared to have been predetermined and made

before the meeting was held with the employee, and thus the dismissal was

unjustified.

In a decision made in June 2012, a cinema worker who was dismissed for

eating a single jellybean from the candy bar was awarded more than $10,000

compensation and lost wages. In her defence she claimed that as a rule,

employees were allowed a couple of drinks and popcorn, but nothing else,

unless they paid for it. On the evidence, the Authority Member decided that

a decision to dismiss was not what a fair and reasonable employer would

have done in the circumstances.

Also in June 2012, a Kiribati worker who had been dismissed was reinstated

to his job. He had been issued with a final written warning in July 2011 for the

“aggressive and threatening” way he allegedly approached another employee

who had spread rumours about a racist text message to create problems

between Pacific Island staff at a capsicum-growing business. In January, after

a dispute with management who wanted to stop the worker from attending a

mediation session with another union member, they dismissed him.

It was held that there was no evidence that the employee had been

aggressive towards the complainant, and that the complainant had told lies

to the company’s management, and that the company’s warning “was not

proportionate or soundly based on evidence. Its action in issuing the warning

… was unjustified” and the employee was awarded 11 weeks’ wages, $4,500

compensation and $3,500 in legal costs.

In August 2012, an Auckland beautician who believed she had been fired,

was awarded more than $8,000 compensation and lost wages. The employer

claimed he had received complaints from customers that the beautician was

“arrogant and unwilling to listen to the customers requirements” and that

there had also been complaints from customers and staff about her bad

breath. On a particular day, she arrived late and had then refused to work on

clients, and had left for lunch. Later the same day, she wanted to leave to go

to the temple and was told “If you don’t attend these clients, don’t come back

tomorrow”. The next day the employee asked for a formal letter of termination

from the employer, which he wrote out for her, supporting her belief that she

had been dismissed.

Employees will be awarded remedies to compensate them for findings

that a fair and reasonable employer would not have made such a decision

on the facts. Where employers get it wrong, they will have to face the cost,

and pay up!

Reported extracts are from the New Zealand Herald on line.

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Migration ain’t for sissies! by Eve Hemming

I’m one of many ‘Saffa expats’ living in New Zealand, which is teeming with South Africans, and I’m yet to discover just how

many there are… Despite interconnecting with various other cultures and adapting to my new environment, I’ve found that

after four years as a migrant, it’s predominantly Saffas that I communicate with on social networks and at arranged gatherings.

I do have work colleagues and neighbours of various cultures, but haven’t forged any close friendships.

That is the reality of migration for folk who settle in their twilight years!

Family becomes the most pivotal part of one’s life the older one is and for

folk like my husband and me, we are part of that fragmented society with

children and grandchildren in Africa and in NZ.

I’ve become patently aware of why Saffas stick together. The incredible

distance and time difference between Africa and New Zealand, means that

despite the profound severance of the umbilicus from the African continent,

one way to hold onto the history and the amazing spirit of survival as South

African expats is to hold onto traditions. Go onto any social network and

the topics are infused with nostalgia - braaivleis, rugby, sunny skies and

memories. This can be juxtaposed against feelings of deep hurt, anger,

bitterness and loss; the loss of identity, of culture, one’s roots and station in

life; combined with loss of family, friends, familiarity, financial loss and in the

worst cases also loss of loved ones to heinous violence.

It’s hard enough giving up one’s world and having to reinvent oneself,

let alone having to struggle financially, have employment challenges and to

have to go down the employment ladder to eat humble pie at the bottom

of the rung, after having been in a position of empowerment. Furthermore,

one’s family, too, have to adapt to new environments, schools, language and

culture, and in some cases an entire family may suffer depression due to the

loss of identity, leading to poor esteem and even to marital breakdown and

children manifesting challenging behaviour. Migration ‘ain’t for sissies!

I am also discovering that as the situation in Southern Africa continues

to deteriorate, that many Saffas say, ‘ No ways will I go back unless there’s

a miracle…’ Expats have grave concerns about family in SA; folk who

either don’t want to leave or are desperate to ‘get out’ but don’t qualify,

have no finance, may have been retrenched and whose futures seem

dismal. No wonder some expats arrive here with a suitcase, a prayer and a

dream… having in some instances to then return to SA when promises and

opportunities don’t materialise.

Some folk make it, others don’t, but the stats reports that 80% of expats

from SA have made a successful, albeit sometimes slow and bumpy transition.

We’ve made enormous sacrifices to carve out a future in this country that has

opened its arms to us. We’ve had to deal with hindrances and put on a brave

face to the world. Quintessentially we’re stuck between the metaphorical

rock and hard place. It’s a rock back in Africa; the rock of the unknown, of

a myriad uncertainties, threats and rather dismal predictions. In one’s new

land, it’s a hard place- the unfamiliarity, the alien syndrome, the colossal

obstacles to encounter.

I know that we are a resilient people. Many have made amazing

contributions to the NZ community, society and the sports realm. We have

the Irene van Dyks in NZ, who’ve shown their true mettle, and the Oscar

Pretorius’s in SA, who keep spurring us on to manage our challenges with

humility and fortitude. Survival is in our bone marrow! Eve Heming is a psychologist living and working in NZ. Together with a group of

expats, Eve and co. are raising funds through the 2013 Calendar Project to support expats

in distress.

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Baby Rhino Orphanage

Almost 300 adult rhinos have been poached across South Africa since the start of the year leaving baby rhinos to die. A four-

month-old male rhino is the first resident at the orphanage at the Entabeni Safari Conservancy which hopes to nurse rhino

back to health and give other rhino babies a second chance at life. He doesn’t have a name yet — but he sure has a personality.

The youngster is being fed from a coke

cola bottle, making big gulping noises,

at the newest and largest orphanage for

calves whose parents have been killed for

their horns.

Located near the city of Mokopane,

about 150 miles north of Pretoria, the

orphanage is non-profit and once it’s

completed in September, the orphanage

will care for between 25-30 young rhinos

that would otherwise have died.

South Africa is home to about three

quarters of Africa’s 20,000 or so white

rhinos and 4,800 critically endangered

black rhinos. The black market demand for

rhino horn has soared and even though

scientific research has shown they have

no medicinal properties, they are still being

poached and smuggled into Asia. A third of

the slain rhinos are either pregnant cows or

mothers with a calf.

The specialised rhino orphanage can

provide the care these calves need. This

includes four high-care rooms and one

intensive care chamber where the calves receive 24 hour attention and can

be treated in an incubator.

As they are rehabilitated and with as little human contact as possible after

treatment, they will be released into bigger and bigger areas in the reserve

until they are about 3 years old when they will then be released back into

nature. With as little contact with humans as possible, rhinos can successfully

re-adapt in the wild.

In the orphanage the only human contact will be the handlers but when

the rhinos go out into the reserve they will never see that human again.

Instead they will meet up with two adult white rhinos who will act as

surrogates to ‘teach the rhino to be a rhino.’

The projects unofficial motto is ‘No tourism, no commercialism’ so visitors

will not be allowed to see the rhinos during rehabilitation and the project

manager hope one day they will have hundreds of orphanage graduates to

boost the rhino numbers in Africa.

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its declaration that it is an Act to promote and protect individual privacy, it only covers information

privacy. The Privacy Act was created to overcome concerns about technological advances and their

potential to be used to access private information, when this risk had been far less under manual data

systems.

The Act regulates the way agencies (an ‘agency’ is widely defined as any person or organisation that holds personal information) can collect, store and

use information, and gives us rights of access to it. It also creates a complaints regime.

Generally speaking, agencies that come under the Act should inform you when they’re collecting information about you, keep it secure, ensure it is

accurate and only use or disclose it for the reasons it was collected.

The 12 information privacy principles below, govern how personal information can be collected, used, stored and disclosed;

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complaint cannot be settled, it may be referred to the Human Rights Review Tribunal, which will consider the situation afresh. With one exception, none of

the Information Privacy Principles are enforceable in court.

Principle 1: Purpose of collection of personal information.

A client’s personal information can only be collected for a lawful purpose

related to the service to be provided, and the information collected must be

necessary for that service.

Principle 2: Source of personal information.

Information must be collected directly from the client, unless the information

is publicly available, or the client has given their authority to collect the

information from a third party.

Principle 3: Collection of information from subject.

A client must be told what will happen to their information and what their

rights are.

Principle 4: Manner of collection of personal information.

Client information cannot be collected unlawfully, or in a manner that is unfair

or intrusive.

Principle 5: Storage and Security of personal information.

Client information should be stored safely to protect it against loss or

unauthorised use.

Principle 6: Access to personal information.

If a client requests a copy of their information, it must be provided within 20

working days.

Principle 7: Correction of personal information.

A client is entitled to request correction and/or updating of their information.

Principle 8: Accuracy, etc, of personal information to be checked before use.

Client information should not be used without taking such steps (if any) as are,

in the circumstances, reasonable to ensure that, having regard to the purpose

for which the information is proposed to be used, the information is accurate,

up to date, complete, relevant and not misleading.

Principle 9: Agency not to keep personal information longer than necessary.

Client information should not be kept for longer than required.

Principle 10: Limits on use of personal information.

Client information collected for one purpose may not be used for another

purpose without the client’s authorisation. There are exceptions – e.g. if the

source of the information is publicly available (telephone book, electoral role

etc).

Principle 11: Limits on disclosure of personal information.

Client information may not be disclosed to other parties unless the client has

given authorisation.

Principle 12: Unique identifiers.

Any identifiers must be truly unique to each client (except in some tax related

circumstances), and the identity of clients must be clearly established.

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with more fire and brilliance compared to any other gemstone,

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It is also known as silicon carbide which is one of the hardest and

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Moissanite isn’t a diamond simulant or a synthetic diamond – it is

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Are we becoming too PC?By Gordon Prentice

I HAD to take two aspirin and have a lie down. Shame, I hear you say. He must have man flu.

Either that or ‘Er Indoors is making sexual advances on the poor bloke. Nothing as exciting

as that I am afraid.

The cause of the latest

downturn in my health, was

reading the morning newspaper. In it was a story about a town council in

England which has banned binmen from moving wheelie bins up an alley in

case they suffer a back injury. Health and Safety officials have gone mad.

It’s true. Should a small group of children wish to paddle in the North Sea

there has to be at least a score of lifeguards on duty at the beach with an

entire army of council officials – men and women in hi-viz vests and armed

with clipboards – to ensure the safety of the little mites.

Indeed. If children want to play conkers at school, they must dress in

chainmail suits and wear full-faced motorcycle helmets before the first

chestnut is swung in anger.

Sadly, political correctness is fast becoming a worldwide epidemic and this

has left people thinking two or three times before speaking to one another

for fear of causing offence. No one is advocating a return to the days when

homosexuals and gingers were vilified and people threw racial barbs at one

another. But, as any rational person will agree, much of this has to stop.

But, far from it. If anything, it is getting worse. By the day. Steel toe-

capped boots used to be associated with punks who used to terrorise people

on the streets of Britain. No longer.

There are Health and Safety laws the world over where people have to be

clad in such footwear if there are to enter a warehouse where polystyrene is

stored. They must also ensure they have a hard hat and a hi-viz vest or cop

a huge fine from the authorities.

When council busybodies are not checking up on what people are

wearing, they are feverishly compiling their own dictionary. This is done from

their “designated work stations” – which used to be a desk – using a writing

instrument which used to be known to all and sundry as a pen or a pencil.

For example, men and women who picked up litter and kept the streets

tidy were once known as road sweepers. In this politically-correct New Age,

they have been promoted and renamed “environmental hygienists”. Sadly, all

of this is true. None of it is a lie.

And it is not just confined to officialdom. Political correctness has

infiltrated sport as well. In soccer, linesmen have been replaced by “assistant

referees”. Where is this all going to end?

I will tell you where it ends. In our house. That’s where. When I ask ‘Er

Indoors if she knows the whereabouts of my pen, she knows exactly what

I am talking about. And when my nephew has the television turned up too

loud, you can bet your last dollar/rand/pound I will not use the term “Home

Entertainment Centre”.

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The 16th annual World Championships of Performing Arts 2012 in Hollywood was an eye-opener for 8 year old Imke Koekemoer

and her father, Pieter, of Christchurch. WCOPA is the arts and entertainment version of the Olympics. This is the only event

of its kind and showcases singer, dancers, actors, models, instrumentalists and a variety of artists from 40 countries around the

world. Koekemoer qualified to be part of the New Zealand Black Stars at a competition in Auckland in March this year and in

July found herself winging her way to Los Angeles.

Teaming up with the Australians on arrival, they spent much of the first

week sightseeing around Hollywood. There was never a dull moment as they

experienced Universal Studios, the Walk of Fame and Disneyland. It was

definitely a ‘once in a lifetime’ experience for the youngsters.

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The next few days were filled with the Opening Ceremony, boot camps

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the different performing arts fields and age groups.

Koekemoer made it through to the semi-finals in both the modelling and

dance competitions in the 8 to 10 age group. Once she’d advanced through,

Koekemoer had to then move into the 5 to 15 age group. She managed to

get 6 ‘Go-Sees,’ which is an approved WCOPA yellow slip a talent scout or

agent hands her to set up a meeting. This shows they have an interest in her.

The Awards Ceremony was the highlight for Koekemoer where she

received 3 Silver medals in her dance category, as well as the Industry Award

– a prestigious award which means that the judges, staff and scouts think

that she would be well suited to being an entertainer.

An unforgettable experience, Koekemoer is grateful to have competed on

this world stage with so many talented performers. She made so many new

friends and can’t wait to go back again next year.

Imke Koekemoer has her own fundraising bank account and her own

facebook page.

NZ Black StarsFrom the left: Evanny (Honey) Ibag, Strickland Young, Monique Matthews, Lydia Paxie, Andrew Pappas, Imke Koekemoer, Donna Dobinson, Claudia Peters and Evelyn Chang.

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Stones For My FatherTrilby Kent’s new novel,

Stones for My Father, is

set against the backdrop

of the South African War:

Corlie Roux’s farm life in

South Africa is not easy:

the Transvaal is beautiful,

but it is also a harsh

place where the heat can

be so intense that even

raindrops sizzle. When her beloved father dies, she is left with

a mother who is as devoted to her sons as she is cruel to

her daughter. Despite this, Corlie finds comfort in her friend,

Sipho, and in Africa itself and in the stories she creates for her

brothers.

But Corlie’s world is about to vanish: the British are invading and driving

Boer families like hers from their farms. Some escape into the bush to fight

the enemy. The unlucky ones are rounded up and sent to internment camps.

Will Corlie’s strength and devotion to her country sustain her through the

suffering and misery she finds in the camp at Kroonstad?

Trilby Kent was born in Toronto to

South African parents. After studying

at Oxford University and London School

of Economics, Kent worked first as a

rare book specialist, then as a journalist

before turning her pen to children’s

books. Her first novel, Medina Hill, was

published in 2009.

Trilby Kent

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Vanessa Penman is a South

African artist, inspired by

indigenous people across the globe,

animals and untouched natural

places. Traditional people of our

heritage had a profound wisdom

and intricate knowledge of their

environment. They understood in

entirety the interconnectedness

of all things. Their ways were

entrenched in respect for all sentient beings and the

recognition that all forms of life are intertwined, and when

treated as such, sustain and nourish all things.

Born to a kind mother with Scottish / Dutch and Italian heritage and her

father - a gentleman with colonial Indian roots, she spent her formative years

in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. In 1980, they relocated to South Africa and resided

in Cape Town and Johannesburg where she completed her senior schooling.

Her African heart was revealed early in her childhood via her artworks

created from a young age. Amongst her early works, the genre included

African people and wildlife, particularly lions. Immigrating to Christchurch,

New Zealand in 2009, she was in awe of the extreme colours and textures,

found in “the Land of the long white cloud – Aotearoa.” The kindness of spirit

of the local people and blessings she has experienced in New Zealand has

affected her greatly in her journey as an artist.

She has attended no formal fine art training - her skills are purely intuitive

and inspired by masters such as Van Gogh, Monet and South African artist

Irma Stern. Loving the painterly manner in which they placed colours and

brush strokes so spontaneously and yet with deep contemplation and

emotion. Contemporaries who capture her attention being - Howard Behrens,

Pino Daeni, Alex Perez and New Zealand artists - Randall Froude and John

Badcock. She wishes to keep her own style free and filled with raw emotion,

colour and texture - reminiscent of the wild places remaining in our world.

In her experience, artwork creation and Spirit are intimately interwoven.

Creating from this perspective, her intention is that the viewer of her works

will feel the love with which each piece is created and it will hold a resonance

unique to each collector of her work.

Her desire is for her artworks to also act as a conduit. Currently she has

two Art Initiatives: “Pet Portraits”, whereby the SPCA in Christchurch will

receive a percentage of each portrait created and “Lion-art Initiative”, born

out of Vanessa’s deep connection to Lions. With each lion sketch created,

a Lion sanctuary in South Africa also receives a percentage. Please visit

ww.penmanart.com for further details.

Exhibition“Musings by an intuitive African Artist”

The Bruce Mason centre - cnr Hurstmere and The Promonade, Takapuna.

Dates of exhibition: 4th - 21st of December 2012

Vanessa Penman is inspired by the wisdom of tribal people, plants, nature

and animals from around the World.

View her latest compilation of work, including pencil sketches, paintings

and poetry.

Believing that Art is a powerful medium to relay stories and tribal wisdom,

she is grateful to be a conduit and part of the invisible thread that flows

through all of Life.

A variety of work to choose from - an opportunity to gift a Loved One with

an original artwork for Christmas.

Vanessa Penman

Inspirational Art

A little girl and a Maori elder

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A unique experience

The gentleman Owner of Takapuna Beach Holiday Park,

Marius Rothmann, sits quietly in his office and reflects on

the many guests who have stayed at the park over the years. A

smile comes over his face as he remembers all the wonderful

times he and his guests have enjoyed.

He mentions Robert Gee and his extended family from West Auckland

who have been coming to the park every year since he was four years old.

He’s now in his fifties and just last year brought his ninety-year-old mother

to spend a few days with them. Then there are the Burtons from the UK

who have been enjoying the outdoor experience for the past 16 years for 2

months every summer. They have a standing arrangement every November

and their caravan is waiting for them for this year. Bodo Schulte and his

family who hail from Switzerland visit every February. They spend their whole

holiday on the water, sailing up a storm. This year was no exception and nor

is next year. They too have already booked their caravan. Rothmann has many

more families which he talks about and many memories. He’s wondering now

where they will go on holiday.

Rothmann (54), his daughter Hildy (22) and Gustav Taudian have been

running the holiday park for 4 years. The previous owners, Kevin and Chris

Harvey, owned the park for 16 years. This is one of the oldest businesses in

Takapuna and has been going since 1930. The park has chalets, caravan and

camping facilities. 29 000 guests, on average, stay at the park during the

year. There is a 50% split of local and international quests with the largest

holidaymakers coming from as far afield as the UK and Germany. Other

guests come from Netherlands, Spain, South Africa and Australia.

The land is leased from the Takapuna/Devonport Council and has been

renewed every ten years. Last year before the Rugby World Cup, Rothmann

applied for the lease to be renewed as he wanted to do some renovations

on the property. This is when he learned that the lease of the property and a

few other properties in the area were not going to be renewed but reviewed.

The Council seem to have plans for a Marina. As it stands at the moment,

objections have been submitted with a hearing to be held towards the end

of October and the findings will be known in November. The park’s lease is

valid until March 2013.

The park is fully booked over the Christmas holidays but should you need a

night or two to experience the uniqueness of a holiday park in the middle of the city,

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Special 10th anniversary commemoration events:

Saturday 17 November 2012

Dukes ball – Milford Primary school hall – Band Ardijah in attendance.

Sunday 25 November 2012

Dukes 10th Anniversary – Farmers Santa Parade.

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Dr Bernie BrennerMB BCh (Wits), FRCOG, FRANZCOG, MBA, M Phil, BA (UNISA)

Gynaecologist and Uro GynaecologistSpecialising in:

Consulting rooms at

Rear: left to right – Kurt Murray, Norman Murray, Thomas Field, Sasha Maree,

Lisa Moyo, Wayne Scullard, Melvin Davids, Ruthewaan Waggie

Front: left to right – Miss New Zealand 2011, Minianette Broekman, Tahir Wil-

liams, Deputy mayor, Penny Hulse

The Dukes dressed by Frank Casey Suit Hire,Takapuna and Miss New Zealand by

Aurora Bridal,New Market.

The Auckland City Dukes was first started in Auckland

in 2002 by founding members Ruthewaan (Riedewaan)

Waggie and Faizel Kippi. This made the Dukes the first ever

Klopse group to be officially established anywhere outside the

borders of the Western Cape and South Africa making this

achievement both historical and pioneering. Kippi left for Perth

in 2007 making Waggie the leader and longest serving member.

The Dukes had to endure many obstacles, difficulties and cultural

prejudices from amongst their own expatriate Cape Town community.

Their mission had always been to forge healthy relationships, not only with

the expatriate South African communities, but also to further contribute

towards constituting a new diverse and unified society in New Zealand. The

promotion and validation of their cultural Klopse heritage, acknowledging

their whakapapa and educating their own community about the sanctity

and spirituality of the origins of the Klopse and what it represents are some

of the core objectives of the Dukes. The Dukes’ motto of ‘unity in diversity’ is

testimony to their commitment of forging alliances between diverse religions

as well as cultural expatriate South African communities under the umbrella

of the Dukes. The Dukes stay true to this motto!!

Celebrating 10 years of klopse

The first 10 years:

academy 2004

Springboks / Queen Street- 2007

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Chad’s Gold Gordon Prentice Sports Reporter

SOUTH Africa is celebrating a new sporting icon – and for once it is not a rugby player, cricketer or footballer. Chad le Clos etched

his name into the record books until the end of time after defeating probably the greatest swimmer of all time in Michael Phelps by an astonishing

0.05 secs in the 200m butterfly at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

Le Clos went into the Games as a huge underdog

going into the race and in personal information supplied

to the media stated that Phelps, Olympic champion in

2004 and 2008 in the same event, was his sporting

hero.

The South African, whose has an aunt who lives in

New Zealand, recorded a time of 1min 52.96 to defeat

his idol by 500ths of a second. Le Clos then went on

to win a silver medal in the 100m butterfly, tying with

0.23 sec behind Phelps.

While most people would have expected the

attention to be on Le Clos after defeating Phelps to the big story, it was an

interview his father Bert gave to BBC presenter Clare Balding which had the

British media in a storm.

Another ecstatic member of the Le Clos family is Josik Smith (nee Le Clos)

living on the North Shore in New Zealand. The happy family members are still

grinning from ear to ear and are so very proud of their gold medal winner.

Le Clos’s gold was not South Africa’s only success in the pool. Pretorian

Cameron van der Burgh won the 100m breaststroke. However, after the race

Van der Burgh admitted to breaking the rules by utilising illegal dolphin kicks

during the race which was confirmed by video replays showing Van der Burgh

taking three dolphin kicks.]

Van der Burgh defended his actions, stating “From the heat

to the semis to the finals, there were six different judges that

watched every spot, every turn and every stroke and I was

cleared. Those people are not there for holiday.”[5]

There was further golden glory for the the South African

rowing lightweight rowing fours of James Thompson, Matthew

Brittain, John Smith and Lawrence Ndlovu who won the gold .

There was, however, something of a disappointment on

the athletics track for former world 800m champion, Caster

Semenya. The Limpopo province athlete started the race as one

of the favourites but left it too late to overhaul current world

champion, Mariya Savinova to finish in second place.

Semenya passed six six competitors in the last 150m, but could not pass

Sivanova who took gold in a time of 1:56.19, finishing 1.04 secs ahead of

Semenya.

Former British athlete and former 110m hurdles champion Colin Jackson

caused a huge stir when he suggested Semenya as the time that had been

run was well within her capability, and she did not appear to be struggling at

the end, despite a sprint finish.

Semenya denied Jackson’s claims and insisted she was racing flat out.

In South Africa’s final success at London 2012, canoeist Bridgitte Hartley

won a bronze medal in the K1-500m race to end the Games with six medals

(three gold, two silvers and a bronze).

Northcote College’s Talent Quest is THE event of the school calendar and has evolved into a professional ‘showcase’. This

year there were about 50-70 performers involved in about 25 acts – predominantly musical but some dance and comedy/

drama routines. The whole production, including lighting and sound, is done by the students themselves. They are judged in

different categories and the winners announced at the end of the evening.

One such winner is Joshua Clarke (17) who has been at the school for the

past four years. For the past three years, he has won the Best Instrumentalist

award. Joshua has been playing guitar for five years having been inspired

by his brother Jethro who is also a musician. Listening to various musicians

and different genres such as jazz artists ranging from Herbie Hancock, a

fusion keyboardist, to Charlie Parker, a saxophonist from the bebop era, has

bought Joshua to the point where he knows his heart lies in studying jazz

and classical guitar. He has studied under the direction of amazing teachers

from Massey University, Neil Watson and Alberto Santerelli, and Ms Lin and

Mr Guisinger from the music department at the College.

His future plans include taking the scholarship music exam for University and

enrolling at the New Zealand School of Music either at Massey in Auckland

or he’ll be heading to Victoria University in Wellington. Decisions, decisions!

Competing on the evening Joshua and his band which consist of Luke

Hodgkinson (percussion and drums) and Aram Valesyan (vocals and guitar)

were the winners of the Kytech Best Band with their rendition of ‘Free Fallin’

by John Mayer. Hodgkinson also won the Stebbing Recording Centre Best

Instrumentalist award and Valesyan walked off with the Telecom Business

Hub Waitakere Best Performer award.

Many students have gone on from Northcote to be successful in the

entertainment industry. These include Holly Smith, bass player Chris Tan,

band, Tahuna Breaks.

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The world explained using 2 cowsSOCIALISM

neighbour.

COMMUNISM

The State takes both and gives you some

milk.

FASCISM

The State takes both and sells you some

milk.

BUREAUCRATISM

The State takes both, shoots and eats the

one, milks the other and then throws the

milk away.

TRADITIONAL CAPITALISM

grows.

VENTURE CAPITALISM

listed company, using letters of credit

opened by your brother-in-law at the

bank, then execute a debt/equity swap

with an associated general offer so that

you get all eight cows back, with a tax

exemption for thirteen cows.

The milk rights of the twenty cows are

transferred via an intermediary to a

Cayman Island Company secretly owned

by the majority shareholder who sells the

rights to all thirty-six cows back to your

listed company.

The annual report says the company

owns forty-eight cows, with an option

on twenty more.

AN AMERICAN CORPORATION

at gunpoint to produce the milk of four

cows.

Later, you hire a consultant to analyse

why the cow has died.

A FRENCH CORPORATION

the roads and your cows die of neglect.

AN ITALIAN CORPORATION

where they are.

A SWISS CORPORATION

belong to you.

A CHINESE CORPORATION

and high bovine productivity.

the real situation.

AN INDIAN CORPORATION

A BRITISH CORPORATION

Both are mad.

AN IRAQI CORPORATION

Everyone thinks you have lots of cows.

Nobody believes you, so they bomb the

crap out of you and invade your country.

are now a Democracy.

AN AUSTRALIAN CORPORATION

Business seems pretty good.

beers to celebrate.

A NEW ZEALAND CORPORATION

The one on the left looks rather

A GREEK CORPORATION

French and German banks.

The banks call to collect their milk, but

you cannot deliver so you call the IMF.

The IMF loans you two cows.

The banks and the IMF call to collect

their cows/milk.

AN AFRICAN CORPORATION

remaining whites.

Repeat until cows are gone.

Sixto Rodriguez

CD signed by Rodriguez in Durban in 1998.

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In 1969 the unknown Rodriguez went into the studio in Detroit and recorded ‘Cold Fact’, releasing the album in 1970. With its

outspoken lyrics, unforgettable tunes and trippy vibe, it was way ahead of its time. His second album ‘Coming from Reality’

was released a year later with high hopes but both albums soon disappeared off the US radar due to financial problems with his

label, leaving Rodriguez’ career finished before it had even begun.

Unbeknown to him though, ‘Cold Fact’ and ‘Coming from Reality’ made him

a star in Australia, New Zealand and especially in South Africa, where he was

held in high regard as a musician.

The albums arrived in South Africa and strong followings developed there. But

from the early 70s to the late 90s Rodriguez was mostly invisible, apart from

two successful tours to Australia in 1979 and 1981. The rest of those years

saw Rodriguez working in construction and raising his family in a rundown

house in a poor part of Detroit.

By the 80s, many homes in South Africa that had a turntable and a taste

for quality pop-rock from artists like Bob Dylan and the Beatles, had a copy

of ‘Cold Fact’. Rodriguez first came to his fans attention through the saucy

lyrics that greeted the line in ‘I Wonder’ that asked: “I wonder how many

times you’ve had sex”. That song and that specific lyric were considered very

controversial and provocative in those dark, conservative years in the 70s.

‘Establishment Blues’ inspired the youth to speak out against government

and of not conforming to society. The situation in South Africa ensured that

his songs received no radio play but copies of ‘Cold Fact’ sold extremely well,

hooking new fans to this strange folk singer. Rodriguez’ music and lyrics had

become a guiding light and an inspiration to a generation of South Africans.

Rodriguez toured South Africa in 1998 and in 2001, playing sold-out concerts

all over the country where the crowds went wild for him. And ‘Cold Fact’ went

platinum, selling half a million copies in South Africa.

The new documentary film ‘Searching for Sugar Man’ the story of Sixto

Rodriguez, tells the true life story of an incredible singer/songwriter who

recorded two albums four decades ago that barely sold at all, resigned himself

to a life of poverty and obscurity – and then became a superstar in a faraway

land without even knowing it.

Rodriguez has just turned 70 and is the same vintage as Dylan, McCarthy and

Jagger but without the global fame. Finally his work will be heard widely, with

the film being distributed in 15 countries. Sony is re-releasing the albums

wherever the film is shown.

In Rodriguez’ own words:

So thanks for your time

Then you can thank me for mine

And after that’s said

Forget it

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Sugar Man

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GLEN Hall won the Mr Price Pro at Ballito after edging out

Nathaniel Curran by 15 points to 13.67 in the final. But

it could have been oh-so-different.

Curran was in the lead with just 45 seconds before Hall unleashed a trio of

sweeping turns to impress the judges and emerge from the surf triumphant.

Curran opened with a 7.50 ride which featured a sweet bottom turn and solid

crack off the top before backing it up with an inside snap off the top and

power hack which earned him an additional 6.17 point.

Hall opened with a huge right hand power gouge into the pocket and a

big jamming re-entry that garnered him 4.83 points. He followed it up by

catching an 8.33 point ride that involved a serious whack off the top, a

variety of turns and a stellar bottom hook.

Hall launched into a gorgeous wave. He managed to unleash a trio of

sweeping turns before it was all over. That last wave garnered Hall 6.67 points.

It was enough to push Curran out of the lead.

Up, Up and Away

Gordon Prentice Sports Reporter

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The South African Tribute Band

The South African Tribute Band is the brain child of Robbie

Wood and Andre van Schalkwyk. The band consists of

five members Robbie - bass, Kobus - keyboard, Ryan – rhythm

guitar, Jayden – lead guitar and Andre - drums. Robbie and his

son Ryan have been a performing duo for 4 years with Jayden

adding a new dimension with his lead guitar skills the past 2

years. They are better known as “Just Us” and they perform

throughout Auckland. Kobus and Andre are a father and son

team that have a rich musical background who enjoy making

music for people to enjoy. All together The South African Tribute

Band promises to be a big hit with all ages. The band is playing

a wide variety of music including Boeremusiek, Lang-arm and

other South African hits, both Afrikaans and English. These guys

are not to be missed.

The Band will be performing throughout the month of October at The Village

Bar, 3/272 Ti Rakau Dr, Pakuranga, Auckland. The shows start at 8:00pm and

entry is FREE. There is a shuttle service available and full menu (Contact: The

Village Bar for more info on 09 274 5656). Dancing permitted all night long.

Dates: 6 October 2012 – 8pm

13 October 2012 – 8pm

20 October 2012 – 8pm

27 October 2012 – 8pm

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Email: [email protected]

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EX SOUTH AFRICAN?Hi Sherelee,

My family and I left Cape Town in 1995 and did not think of completing

all the neccessary paperwork or following the migration process before

coming to New Zealand. Over a period of time we gained citizenship in

New Zealand and settled in our new home not thinking of what was to

come when my Sanlam Policy matured in South Africa.

In 2011 I was notified by Sanlam that my policy had matured and had

two options: One was to leave the policy and reinvest and the second

was to get a lump sum payout. As I had no ties back in South Africa I

contacted Sanlam and decide to take the lump sum option.

Well, this is where my problems started escalating because I had

not followed the correct process in 1995. I tried communicating in

numerous ways with Sanlam and my broker whom I had supported for

a lifetime but I could not get any customer satisfaction or reach any

sort of resolution.

This is when I decided to seek professional help as Sanlam was adamant

to keep my money as I did not have the correct paperwork in place.

I found UPC in The South African Magazine and contacted them via

e-mail with all my details and all the issues I had had in trying to get

my policy payout.

UPC were very helpful in explaining the process step by step and

provided all the relevant documentation which was needed to complete

the process. Their quote was very good considering all the work which

needed to be done to reach a positive outcome.

I found UPC to be very professional and gave quality service throughout

the process. The staff I dealt with in South Africa were fantastic and I

would recommend them to anyone who is in need of professional help.

Once again I would like to thank Julian Haw and his team as without

them I’m sure I would still be in dire straits.

Satisfied Customer

P. Woodbourne

SHE HAS

RHYTHM

While at Marlborough

Primary School last

year, eight year old Laylah

Waggie was spotted by a

North Harbour rhythmic

gymnastics talent scout.

At the beginning of this

year she joined their elite

academy, competing and

winning all her categories

in al l the North Is land

rhythmic gymnastics championships. Her constant scores

of 9.8 and 9.9 out of 10 blew everyone away.

As the champion level 1 rhythmic gymnast for 2012 she will be included in

the academy’s stage 3 International programmes. A unique achievement

for someone so young and so dedicated.

Emigrating from Cape Town, Faranaaz Waggie has raised Laylah as a single

parent with the help of her parents. Waggie, a registered occupational

therapist at North Shore Hospital, is extremely proud of her daughter’s

achievements at such a young age and believes she is an inspiration to

not only the expatriate South African community in New Zealand but to

her family back in Cape Town.

PROPERTY CORNER

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Richard Pearce

This regular feature is written by Richard Pearce of Barfoot & Thompson.

“Is this still the time to buy a home? ”I am often asked whether “NOW“ is the right time to buy a home.Both house prices and rentals have increased over the last few years and both are widely predicted to increase further.

The first figure shows the movement of residential property values over

the last seven years. According to the latest report from qv.co.nz, Auckland

values have risen 2.6% over the past 3 months and 6.8% over the last year.

The second figure shows rentals in three areas in Auckland where many

ex-South Africans are living. Rentals increased significantly from 2009 to

2011, with a slower increase over the last year. But demand for housing will

increase over the longer term, resulting in rents continuing to increase, so

one should be planning to buy when possible, and not to rent long-term.

Interest rates can have a huge affect on housing affordability, with the

third figure showing mortgage interest rates since 1964. Current interest

rates are exceptionally low.

Our personal experience.

As an example, we arrived in New Zealand in mid 2005, seven years ago,

and most advice that we received was “don’t buy now, property prices are too

high.” Since then, Auckland property values increased, dropped and increased

again, and are now approx 33% higher than they were in August 2005.

So the right advice at that stage would have been “buy now, but buy

what you can afford”, as mortgage interest rates increased from 9% in mid

2005 to almost 11% in mid 2008.

The correct approach for first time buyers in the current market is

probably to “buy now if we can, but buy what we can afford in the

longer term”, as interest rates are likely to increase some time in the future.

For home owners who want to move, almost anytime is a good time, as

they will be buying and selling in the same market.

Disclaimer: The comments and opinions expressed above are my personal views and

are NOT those of Barfoot & Thompson. The above is not intended as financial advice,

and all persons should make their own decisions based on their personal circumstances

and on advice from a number of sources.

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SA social First Friday Social

Two great socials were held at Browns Bay Bowling Club during the past two months. We

welcomed newbies Allan Nelson, Jaco Maree and Steve Engelbrecht who had literally stepped off the

plane that day. Another couple who joined our meet and greet and are also very new to New Zealand

are Russell Taylor and Terri-Morris Taylor. Good luck on your journeys and we hope to see you all at

the next social. Thanks to our sponsors: Bushman’s Grill, Ageless Beauty, Barry Hilton, The Murray

Family, The Cross Family, HWP Financial Services, Eve’s Pantry, North Shore Immigration Services and

Richard Pearce, Barfoot and Thompson. Big thanks to Jethro Clarke, a brilliant acoustic guitarist who

entertained us all with his beautiful music throughout the evening.

The next FFS will be held on the 5th of October and the 2nd of November. See you there!

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Shereen Murray, winner of the Bushman’s Grill meal voucher, and Peter Woodberg.

Tracey Smit, winner of the

Barry Hilton tickets.

Russell Taylor, Terri Morris-Taylor, Steve Adamson, Del Wagner with

Lyall Adamson-Wagner (2).

Peter Woodberg and Brad Joseph, winner of the NSIS wine.

Debbie Kruger, winner of the

Ageless Beauty voucher.DebbieNewbies fresh in NZ -

Allan Nelson, Jaco Maree and

Steve Engelbrecht.

Wendy Cross, winner of the HWP wine and

the Warehouse voucher, and Peter Woodberg.

Jethro Clarke, Acoustic Blue Guitarist, entertained us.

rg Josik Smith, Angela Silberstein and

Beulah Barber.

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New Arrivals Social We understand that starting a new life in a new country can be a little

daunting.

We therefore invite you to join us for a drink and the opportunity to

meet with other likeminded people who have recently arrived or have now

settled in New Zealand.

From time to time we will also be

joined by a guest speaker, who will give

a brief presentation on a relevant topic.

When: 6.00pm, Tuesday 30 October

2012

Where: Level 1, Building 2, 100 Bush

Road, Albany, North Shore

We look forward to meeting you.

RSVP

Please confirm your attendance to

Vicki Scott by 25 October 2012.

E. [email protected]

P. 09 915 0100.

Eugene Van Heerden:

Ph: 09 915 0100 :

Mobile: 022 276 0082

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South African Social North Shore: First Friday Social of the month

at Browns Bay Bowling Club. 6pm – 10pm: Cash Bar, a braai or a light

meal is available.

SANZ Social: Contact: Carol: 021 049 4259.

South African Biznet Meeting: Twice a month on the first Wednesday

and the Third Wednesday of every month. Please join us and meet like-

minded business people. Please bring business cards.

Christchurch Socials: Linda Klok: [email protected]

The South African Magazine can be found here:

I-Site Takapuna

I-Site Devonport

Bushman’s Grill, Northcote Road

Fred’s Fine Foods, Highland Park Shopping Centre

Inside Africa, Albany

Inside Africa, Henderson

Kumeu Stationers, Kumeu

Pinehill Butchery, East Coast Road

Nandos, Albany

SA Shop, Browns Bay

SA Shop, Rosedale Road

SA Shop, Howick

SA Shop, Henderson

SA Shop, Stanmore Bay

Janssen’s, Browns Bay

Beef on the Beach, Pakuranga

S e l e c t e d D o c t o r s R o o m s

in Auckland.

John has the experience and expertise to provide you with the personalised plan to set you on your financial path and the support to help ensure you stay on it.

Contact John to arrange a complmentary chat.

“ My clients vary from those simply requiring their money managed prudently, to those building their assets, to those wanting a regular income. I’m also able to ensure they have their assets protected through a trust or will through my peers in Perpetual’s Trust Consultant team.” Beginning his career at Standard Bank of South Africa, John Bradley’s working experience spans the financial arena. Since immigrating to New Zealand in 2003, John specialised in asset protection services before moving to one of the top banks as financial adviser where he was awarded “Adviser of the Year”.

Contact John at 09 927 9545 or [email protected] can also reach him through 0800 737 738.

Bread and butter pudding for the braai

Ingredients

2 ripe bananas, peels removed

2 tsp bourbon or brandy

2 tsp demerara or light brown sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 handful walnuts (or pecan nuts), roughly chopped

Double thick cream, for serving

2 oven-proof ramekins

1 baking tray

1 sheet tinfoil, doubled over, to fit the baking tray

Method Pre-heat your braai to the highest setting and line the baking tray with

the tinfoil.

Slice the bananas and put the equivalent of 1 banana into each ramekin.

Then divide the remaining ingredients between the ramekins, place on

your lined baking tray and then onto your braai grill and cook for about 10

minutes, until golden and bubbling.

Serve as soon as possible with the double thick cream (or vanilla ice

cream).

*If you would prefer not to use brandy, substitute this with about 1 Tbsp

of fresh orange juice and a drizzle of honey. http://www.food24.com/Recipes: Sarah Graham

Braai Bourbon Bananas

Roasted brandied Clemengolds on the braai

I’m going to remind you that this summer, our braais will reach a

whole new world of gastronomical delights. There can be so much more

to our precious braais than slapping on a big fat steak or lekker lamb chop

on the grill. I have three braai-worthy puds that will set your tongues

dancing and put your boerie rolls’ noses out of joint.

Ingredients

4 Clemengolds, halved with peel intact

4 tsp brandy

8 tsp muscovado sugar

Vanilla bean ice cream, to serve

Method Pre-heat your braai grill to med-high. When it’s hot, place each

clemengold half cut-side down and grill for about 45seconds - 1 minute.

Remove and place the clemengold halves in an ovenproof baking dish,

cut side facing up.

Sprinkle each half with a little brandy and muscovado sugar. Place the

baking dish on your lined baking sheet and cook for 7-10 minutes until

the sugar has melted and the clemengolds are just starting to bubble.

Chef’s tip: Using a sharp paring knife, slice around the inside of each clemengold

skin so that the segments are loose before you cook them, this will make

them easier to remove, which means you’ll be able to get to them faster.

Believe me, they’re so delicious that things could get messy.

3 puddings on the braai

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Ingredients

8 croissants

3 Tbs butter

150g dark chocolate chips or just dark chocolate, roughly chopped

150g roughly chopped pecan nuts

2 Tbs light brown sugar

4 eggs

2 ½ cups milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

Generous pinch each of nutmeg and cinnamon

Double thick cream / custard for serving

1 baking sheet lined with a double layer of tinfoil

Method

Pre-heat your braai to medium-high heat. Slice the croissants into about

4 parts each on the diagonal and butter each of the cut sides. (Alternatively,

just melt the butter and pour over the croissant slices). Layer the slices in

a medium-sized ovenproof dish, or individual ramekins. Scatter with the

chocolate chips, pecan nuts and then finally the sugar.

In a mixing bowl or measuring jug, lightly whisk the eggs and then add

the milk, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon. Pour the liquid over the bread

slices. Sprinkle with the sugar, place the baking dish on the lined baking tray

and braai with the lid on for 25-30 minutes (or about 20 minutes if using

individual ramekins).

Remove from the oven and serve as soon as possible with the cream/

custard.

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