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february 2016
celebrating 20 years of p
ublishing excellence
insight for executives on the movefebruary 2016
TM
Your free take-home copy - exclusive to Airlink passengers
Moments in the Mother City Happy new you Inflight entertainment Motoring Golf’s lost legend Tech review Planning for retirement
The journey to successFrom mine to market pg. 34
Mining Indaba 2016
Tyra 100% Genuine Leather 2 division sofa R15 995
Dunkeld, Fourways, Pretoria, Mbombela | Finance Available
OUR SOFAS AREN’T JUST PLACES TO SIT. THEY’RE PLACES TO BE SEEN.
MAKE THE GOOD LIFE GREAT
Style and quality have always been at the heart of a Bakos sofa. We handcraft all our sofas from the finest
materials, including wood, leather and fabrics. Our range is wide and satisfies the most exclusive of tastes.
What’s more, our furniture is manufactured right here in South Africa, at our Wynberg factory.
No matter if it’s a modern piece, a classic piece or anything in between, our attention to detail, and highly trained
artisans, means we can offer a 5 year guarantee on all sofa cushions and a lifetime guarantee on frames. So when
you’re buying a Bakos Brothers sofa, you’re also buying quality and style. Come in-store and see for yourself.
Tyra 100% Genuine Leather 2 division sofa R15 995
Dunkeld, Fourways, Pretoria, Mbombela | Finance Available
OUR SOFAS AREN’T JUST PLACES TO SIT. THEY’RE PLACES TO BE SEEN.
MAKE THE GOOD LIFE GREAT
Style and quality have always been at the heart of a Bakos sofa. We handcraft all our sofas from the finest
materials, including wood, leather and fabrics. Our range is wide and satisfies the most exclusive of tastes.
What’s more, our furniture is manufactured right here in South Africa, at our Wynberg factory.
No matter if it’s a modern piece, a classic piece or anything in between, our attention to detail, and highly trained
artisans, means we can offer a 5 year guarantee on all sofa cushions and a lifetime guarantee on frames. So when
you’re buying a Bakos Brothers sofa, you’re also buying quality and style. Come in-store and see for yourself.
Gauteng (Sesotho for "place of gold") is South Africa's smallest province (17 000 square kilometres) and it includes most of the towns strung east to west along the gold reef, from Springs in the far East Rand to Randfontein in the west. It runs down to the Vaal River in the South, and just beyond South Africa's capital, Pretoria, in the north.
For more information visit Gauteng Tourism Authoritywww.gauteng.net
East Rand to Randfontein in the west. It runs down to the Vaal River in the South, and just beyond South Africa's capital, Pretoria, in the
Johannesburg
ROSEBANK
SANDTON
Newtown Cultural Precinct
Constitution Hill
Nelson Mandela Bridge
Standard Bank Art Gallery
First National Bank
Boston
Joburg Theatre Complex
Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg
Academic Hospital
Summer Place
Illovo Blvd
Thrupps Centre
Wits Medical School
AbsaBankReef
Hotel
KillarneyMall
Brightwater Commons
Consumer Goods Council
MultiChoiceRandburg
Pick n Pay on Nicol
Sandton Sports Club
Montecasino Palazzo Circle
Epsom Downs
Nicolway
Parc Nicol
Design Quarter
Bryanston Crescent
Bryanston Centre
Grosvenor Crossing
SARS
Rosebank Mall
HydeSquare
HydePark
Dunkeld Centre
Melrose Place
Bidvest Wanderers Stadium
Protea Hotel Wanderers
Atholl Oaklands
Melrose Arch
J1: ParktownJ2: CBD
Park Station Bus Routes
Getting to your destination has never been easier. Gautrain will help you plan your route, assist you with bus and shuttle services as well as assist you with calculating the time and cost of visiting your destination. Finding an event, place or attraction to attend or visit makes travelling a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
Log onto www.gautrain.co.za for more information.
A valid Gold Card is required to board a Gautrain bus. This can be purchased at the stations and at selected retail outlets.
Download the Gautrain App to plan your trip accordingly.
• For detailed and accurate bus route maps enquire at the stations or visit the website.• Bus tickets cannot be purchased on the buses.• To find out where a bus is, please dial 010 223 1098.
PARK STATION
4 MINUTES
4 MINUTES
PRASA/METRORAIL
RB5: KillarneyRB2: MelroseRB3: IllovoRB4: Hyde Park
Rosebank Station Bus Routes
Shuttle Service on Public Holidays
Parktown
Emirates Stadium is situatedin Johannesburg.
Shuttle Services Available.
• From Marlboro to Linbro Park and Woodlands in Woodmead. • Weekend Shuttle to Montecasino from Sandton Station.
College of Digital
Photography
Departs Park Station. All Day – Every Day.www.citysightseeing.co.za
Ekurhuleni
Tshwane 3860
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MARLBORO
RHODESFIELD
SANDTON
OR TAMBO
Chilli LaneShopping
Centre
EskomMegawatt
Park
GallagherConvention
Centre
Civic Centre
Arwyp Medical Centre
PremierHotel
OR Tambo
Unisa SBLMain
Entrance
Cavendish Glen
SunninghillHospital
Waterfall Hospital
Town Lodge
BouldersShopping
Centre
Vodaworld
Spar Protea Hotel
AfricanBank
Central Park
Tilbury Business Park
SandtonCity
River Club Park
Sandton Racquets
Club
BenmoreShopping
Centre
IDCSandton Hilton
Southern Sun
Sinosteel
Garden Court Morningside
MorningsideShopping Centre
WedgeNandoʼs
Rivonia Boulevard
RivoniaCentre
Westford Hotel
Atholl Square
Grayston Ridge
Office Park
Mushroom Farm Park
Barlow Park
Meadowfields
Morning Glen Mall
Innisfree Park
S2: Gallo ManorS3: RivoniaS4: RandburgS5: Fourways
Sandton Station Bus Routes
ProteaHotel
OR Tambo
WoodbridgeSquare
Glen Balad MallLinbro Business
Park Shuttle Service
M1: RandjesparkM2: NoordwykM3: Sunninghill
Midrand Bus Routes
RF1: Kempton Park
Rhodes�eldBus Routes
Tuks Sports Campus
Queenswood Christian College
OR Tambo Building
University of Pretoria
Loftus Rugby Stadium Cherry Lane
Shopping Centre
World Bank
Xcelpark
Checkers LynnwoodMenlyn
Park Shopping
PretoriaCountry
Club
SpanishEmbassy
St. Maryʼs School
Royal Thai Embassy
Sunnyside Centre
Heart Hospital
Sheraton Hotel Pretoria
Technical High
Curves Brooklyn
Voortrekker Monument
Private Nature Reserve
Little Company of Mary Hospital
University of Pretoria Groenkloof
Campus
Freedom Park
CSIR
City Hall
Church Square
State TheatreNational
Zoo
Louis Pasteur Hospital
P3: PretoriaP4: PTA Unisa - Groenkloof
PretoriaBus Routes
SABSHarlequins Office Park
H1: BrooklynH2: LynnwoodH3: ArcadiaH5: MenlynH6: Queenswood
Hat�eldBus Routes
HighveldShopping
Centre
CenturionLifestyle Centre
CenturionStation
Southdowns College
Centurion Golf Estate
Centurion Licensing Services
Eco Park Estate
Wierdaglen Estate
Supersport Park
Byles Bridge
Love More Centre
Eco Boulevard
Raslouw Value Centre
Amberfield Estate
Spar
Value WorldCenturion
Sax Arena
C1: Techno ParkC2: RooihuiskraalC3: Wierda ParkC4: Southdowns
CenturionBus Routes
Nizamiye Turkish Masjid along the Midrand train route.
Kelvin Power
The Freedom Park and the Voortrekker Monument
Visit Auto & General Theatre on the Square at Nelson Mandela Square.
Joburg Water Tower
OR TAMBO TO SANDTON STATION =15 MINUTES
MIDRAND
CENTURION
PRETORIA HATFIELD
4 MINUTES
6 M
INUTE
S
9 M
INU
TES
8 M
INU
TES
7 MINUTES
The underground tunnel section from Park Station to Marlboro Portal is a total length of 15.5 kilometres.
LEGEND
North-South Commuter
East-West Commuter
Airport
PRASA / Metrorail
EAST-WEST COMMUTER
EAST-WEST COMMUTER
AIRPORT
AIRPORT
PRAS
A/M
ETRO
RAIL
PRASA/METRORAIL
The first two rail cars are for airport passengers. These cars have wider seats with special areas for baggage storage.
The Union Buildings have lovely gardens that surrounds the new Nelson Mandela Statue.
OR Tambo International Airport, the busiest airport in Africa, forms the centre of a multi-nodal, multi- functional enterprise with major commercial development in Ekurhuleni and is known as South Africa’s Aerotropolis.
Download the Gautrain Apps, available on:• App Store• Google Play• App World
Disclaimer: Please note that some of the attractions indicated along the illustrated route map may not be along the route of the Gautrain services. Certain attractions can be seen from the Gautrain but may need other public transport modes to get there. Direct enquiries for more information about places and attractions may be obtained from Gauteng Tourism Authority. The illustrated route map is not to scale. The illustrated information published was last updated on 30 January 2015.
RF2: Emperors Palace
PRASA/METRORAIL
UNISA
OR TAMBO TO SANDTON STATION =15 MINUTES
Emperors Palace
Woodlands Business Office Park Shuttle
Service
Manhattan Hotel
Remember to visit Pretoria State Theatre.
Garden Court
City Lodge Lynnwood
Waterkloof Airforce Base
Protea Hotel
Emperors Palace
Grand Central Airport
Toyota
Momentum
Take Metrorail from Park Station to FNB Stadium.
Centurion Lake
Protea Hotel
Waterfront
Monuments / Heritage sitesclose to routes
SMS “Alert” to 32693 for service updates
Modderfontein Nature Reserve
Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
Brooklyn Mall
Liliesleaf
A&G Theatre on the Square
Vist www.southafrica.net to to arrange transport to one of South Africa’s World Heritage sites, the Cradle of Humankind.
Vist www.bluetrain.co.za to find out more.
Gauteng (Sesotho for "place of gold") is South Africa's smallest province (17 000 square kilometres) and it includes most of the towns strung east to west along the gold reef, from Springs in the far East Rand to Randfontein in the west. It runs down to the Vaal River in the South, and just beyond South Africa's capital, Pretoria, in the north.
For more information visit Gauteng Tourism Authoritywww.gauteng.net
East Rand to Randfontein in the west. It runs down to the Vaal River in the South, and just beyond South Africa's capital, Pretoria, in the
Johannesburg
ROSEBANK
SANDTON
Newtown Cultural Precinct
Constitution Hill
Nelson Mandela Bridge
Standard Bank Art Gallery
First National Bank
Boston
Joburg Theatre Complex
Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg
Academic Hospital
Summer Place
Illovo Blvd
Thrupps Centre
Wits Medical School
AbsaBankReef
Hotel
KillarneyMall
Brightwater Commons
Consumer Goods Council
MultiChoiceRandburg
Pick n Pay on Nicol
Sandton Sports Club
Montecasino Palazzo Circle
Epsom Downs
Nicolway
Parc Nicol
Design Quarter
Bryanston Crescent
Bryanston Centre
Grosvenor Crossing
SARS
Rosebank Mall
HydeSquare
HydePark
Dunkeld Centre
Melrose Place
Bidvest Wanderers Stadium
Protea Hotel Wanderers
Atholl Oaklands
Melrose Arch
J1: ParktownJ2: CBD
Park Station Bus Routes
Getting to your destination has never been easier. Gautrain will help you plan your route, assist you with bus and shuttle services as well as assist you with calculating the time and cost of visiting your destination. Finding an event, place or attraction to attend or visit makes travelling a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
Log onto www.gautrain.co.za for more information.
A valid Gold Card is required to board a Gautrain bus. This can be purchased at the stations and at selected retail outlets.
Download the Gautrain App to plan your trip accordingly.
• For detailed and accurate bus route maps enquire at the stations or visit the website.• Bus tickets cannot be purchased on the buses.• To find out where a bus is, please dial 010 223 1098.
PARK STATION
4 MINUTES
4 MINUTES
PRASA/METRORAIL
RB5: KillarneyRB2: MelroseRB3: IllovoRB4: Hyde Park
Rosebank Station Bus Routes
Shuttle Service on Public Holidays
Parktown
Emirates Stadium is situatedin Johannesburg.
Shuttle Services Available.
• From Marlboro to Linbro Park and Woodlands in Woodmead. • Weekend Shuttle to Montecasino from Sandton Station.
College of Digital
Photography
Departs Park Station. All Day – Every Day.www.citysightseeing.co.za
Ekurhuleni
Tshwane 3860
| iw
w |
ew
MARLBORO
RHODESFIELD
SANDTON
OR TAMBO
Chilli LaneShopping
Centre
EskomMegawatt
Park
GallagherConvention
Centre
Civic Centre
Arwyp Medical Centre
PremierHotel
OR Tambo
Unisa SBLMain
Entrance
Cavendish Glen
SunninghillHospital
Waterfall Hospital
Town Lodge
BouldersShopping
Centre
Vodaworld
Spar Protea Hotel
AfricanBank
Central Park
Tilbury Business Park
SandtonCity
River Club Park
Sandton Racquets
Club
BenmoreShopping
Centre
IDCSandton Hilton
Southern Sun
Sinosteel
Garden Court Morningside
MorningsideShopping Centre
WedgeNandoʼs
Rivonia Boulevard
RivoniaCentre
Westford Hotel
Atholl Square
Grayston Ridge
Office Park
Mushroom Farm Park
Barlow Park
Meadowfields
Morning Glen Mall
Innisfree Park
S2: Gallo ManorS3: RivoniaS4: RandburgS5: Fourways
Sandton Station Bus Routes
ProteaHotel
OR Tambo
WoodbridgeSquare
Glen Balad MallLinbro Business
Park Shuttle Service
M1: RandjesparkM2: NoordwykM3: Sunninghill
Midrand Bus Routes
RF1: Kempton Park
Rhodes�eldBus Routes
Tuks Sports Campus
Queenswood Christian College
OR Tambo Building
University of Pretoria
Loftus Rugby Stadium Cherry Lane
Shopping Centre
World Bank
Xcelpark
Checkers LynnwoodMenlyn
Park Shopping
PretoriaCountry
Club
SpanishEmbassy
St. Maryʼs School
Royal Thai Embassy
Sunnyside Centre
Heart Hospital
Sheraton Hotel Pretoria
Technical High
Curves Brooklyn
Voortrekker Monument
Private Nature Reserve
Little Company of Mary Hospital
University of Pretoria Groenkloof
Campus
Freedom Park
CSIR
City Hall
Church Square
State TheatreNational
Zoo
Louis Pasteur Hospital
P3: PretoriaP4: PTA Unisa - Groenkloof
PretoriaBus Routes
SABSHarlequins Office Park
H1: BrooklynH2: LynnwoodH3: ArcadiaH5: MenlynH6: Queenswood
Hat�eldBus Routes
HighveldShopping
Centre
CenturionLifestyle Centre
CenturionStation
Southdowns College
Centurion Golf Estate
Centurion Licensing Services
Eco Park Estate
Wierdaglen Estate
Supersport Park
Byles Bridge
Love More Centre
Eco Boulevard
Raslouw Value Centre
Amberfield Estate
Spar
Value WorldCenturion
Sax Arena
C1: Techno ParkC2: RooihuiskraalC3: Wierda ParkC4: Southdowns
CenturionBus Routes
Nizamiye Turkish Masjid along the Midrand train route.
Kelvin Power
The Freedom Park and the Voortrekker Monument
Visit Auto & General Theatre on the Square at Nelson Mandela Square.
Joburg Water Tower
OR TAMBO TO SANDTON STATION =15 MINUTES
MIDRAND
CENTURION
PRETORIA HATFIELD
4 MINUTES
6 M
INUTE
S
9 M
INU
TES
8 M
INU
TES
7 MINUTES
The underground tunnel section from Park Station to Marlboro Portal is a total length of 15.5 kilometres.
LEGEND
North-South Commuter
East-West Commuter
Airport
PRASA / Metrorail
EAST-WEST COMMUTER
EAST-WEST COMMUTER
AIRPORT
AIRPORT
PRAS
A/M
ETRO
RAIL
PRASA/METRORAIL
The first two rail cars are for airport passengers. These cars have wider seats with special areas for baggage storage.
The Union Buildings have lovely gardens that surrounds the new Nelson Mandela Statue.
OR Tambo International Airport, the busiest airport in Africa, forms the centre of a multi-nodal, multi- functional enterprise with major commercial development in Ekurhuleni and is known as South Africa’s Aerotropolis.
Download the Gautrain Apps, available on:• App Store• Google Play• App World
Disclaimer: Please note that some of the attractions indicated along the illustrated route map may not be along the route of the Gautrain services. Certain attractions can be seen from the Gautrain but may need other public transport modes to get there. Direct enquiries for more information about places and attractions may be obtained from Gauteng Tourism Authority. The illustrated route map is not to scale. The illustrated information published was last updated on 30 January 2015.
RF2: Emperors Palace
PRASA/METRORAIL
UNISA
OR TAMBO TO SANDTON STATION =15 MINUTES
Emperors Palace
Woodlands Business Office Park Shuttle
Service
Manhattan Hotel
Remember to visit Pretoria State Theatre.
Garden Court
City Lodge Lynnwood
Waterkloof Airforce Base
Protea Hotel
Emperors Palace
Grand Central Airport
Toyota
Momentum
Take Metrorail from Park Station to FNB Stadium.
Centurion Lake
Protea Hotel
Waterfront
Monuments / Heritage sitesclose to routes
SMS “Alert” to 32693 for service updates
Modderfontein Nature Reserve
Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
Brooklyn Mall
Liliesleaf
A&G Theatre on the Square
Vist www.southafrica.net to to arrange transport to one of South Africa’s World Heritage sites, the Cradle of Humankind.
Vist www.bluetrain.co.za to find out more.
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Past forward Just get over the past. How many times have you heard that? How many times have you heard someone say we as South Africans must simply get over our chequered past? And yet, try as you may, it is never that easy.
Now, don’t get me wrong. There is no need to open old wounds, but it is in history that you can find the reasons for today’s socially acceptable norms. Rather than point an accusatory finger as to how it went so wrong back then, it would be wise to study the records to create a more equal and balanced society.
For example, look at the game of golf. For centuries, many golf clubs maligned the fairer sex in the United Kingdom. Given that the English introduced us to the game, it is no surprise that a similar approach was adopted here. But that is fast changing as clubs realise that their alpha male approach is doing little to encourage active participation in the game. Read more on page 88.
It’s the same approach that needs to be encouraged in the mining sector to allow more diversity among those who control the purse strings. And while there will be many pressing issues to be discussed at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, perhaps the starting point should be a snapshot diagnosis of the past in order to address the current turbulence in that sector.
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LittlegigThis 24-hour festival is situated in a forest, next to a lake. Your ticket includes food, drinks, tented accommodation and hot showers. You also get to watch international and local musicians, meet celeb chefs, sample wines and visit the fashion concept store. Tickets are R2,250 and there are only 750 available. 13-14 February 2016 Wiesenhof Farm, Stellenboschi www.littlegig.co.za
Cape Town 10sThe brainchild of former Springboks Bob Skinstad and Robbie Fleck, and sponsored by takealot.com, this lifestyle event was established in 2008. It’s filled with rugby, netball and volleyball action and features 150 teams going head-to-head in 800 games. Meet international and local rugby legends and enjoy music, competitions and Africa’s biggest beer tent. 4-6 February 2016 Hamilton’s Rugby
Club, Green Point i capetowntens.com
Investing in African Mining IndabaThis prestigious Indaba provides a forum that allows investors to connect with African
mining interests. Established over 20 years ago, it hosts approximately 7,000 influential professionals and is dedicated to furthering the development of mining on the continent. 8-11 February 2016 CTICCi www.miningindaba.com
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Vdub FestivalIf you love all things German, this annual event is for you. It’s a mecca for enthusiasts featuring cars, modern entertainment and outdoor lifestyle over two days. You can either camp, visit for the day, or book nearby accommodation. 5-7 February 2016 Eagle Waters Wildlife
Resort, Hartbeespoorti www.quicket.co.za
Johannesburg HOMEMAKERS ExpoIf you’re keen on a bit of home improvement, then this four-day expo has everything you need – fresh ideas, new products, good suppliers and great advice. Builders Warehouse will have a get-it-done arena to showcase DIY projects and demos. There are also charity events and competitions with
prizes to the value of R100,000. 25-28 February 2016 Ticketpro Domei www.homemakersonline.co.za
F R E E S T A T E
Clarens Craft Beer FestivalNow in its sixth year, this celebration of microbreweries returns to the usually sleepy town of Clarens. Meet 22 top brewers and sample up to 120 beer blends. Bring a picnic blanket, chairs and even your dog (on a leash). 26-27 February 2016 Clarens Villagei www.clarenscraftbeerfest.com
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Magoebaskloof Berry Festival 2016Visitors can pick their own berries at participating farms, browse local village markets, take part in activities in the area or dine at one of the participating restaurants. There is also a Berry Festival Trail Run at Blueberry Heights Farm for the more energetic. 6-7 February 2016 Magoebaskloof
(participating farms)i www.berryfestival.co.za
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The Midmar MileThe world’s largest open-water swimming event, and a South African tradition, the Midmar Mile is an all-inclusive swimming event for everyone from novice to professional athlete. Even if you aren’t interested in competing, going along to support those who do compete is fun, and it supports various charities, including drowning-prevention initiatives. 13-14 February 2016 Midmar Dam, Howicki www.midmarmile.co.za
FNB Dusi Canoe MarathonThe biggest canoe race on the continent celebrates its 65th year. Attracting thousands of canoeists, the 120km stretch between Pietermaritzburg and Durban is undertaken in three gruelling stages. Participants not only paddle, but carry their canoes and run over rocky terrain. 18-20 February 2016 uMsindusi River,
Pietermaritzburgi dusi.co.za
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Valentine’s DayDon’t forget to celebrate love in all its shapes and forms on 14 February. Initially a celebration of Christian Saint Valentine, it is now a day when partners show their love for each other through romantic gestures. And you wouldn’t be very popular with your other half if you forgot it!
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The BEAR Rally & Motorcycle ExpoMotorcycle enthusiasts can find everything they need here – from bikes to accessories, clothing, equipment, tour opportunities and after-market products. It’s a lifestyle expo targeted at a niche market. 19-21 February 2016 Swellendam Showgroundsi www.quicket.co.za
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N A T U R E
Aquatic dinosaur species uncovered A 72-million-year-old fossil of a mosasaur, an extinct group of large marine reptiles, was recently unearthed in Japan. The fossil is said to be of an aquatic dinosaur with large owl-like eyes positioned in front of its head to give it binocular vision.
Researchers from the University of Cincinnati have named the mosasaur species Phosphorosaurus ponpetelegans. Scientists are hoping that the fossil will assist in filling a gap in the mosasaur distribution between the Middle East and the eastern Pacific. Most mosasaurs had eyes on the sides of their head, but this fossil had its eyes positioned on top of its head. This likely made it a better hunter when it came to catching fast-swimming prey. The new mosasaur had very large eye sockets, which could have increased the number of photoreceptors in its eye. This means that it could see very well at night.
Source: Daily Mail
P S Y C H O L O G Y
New research into ‘moody teenagers’ You can put badly behaved and aggressive teenagers down to upbringing, but recent findings have suggested that a lack of grey matter in the brain could be the cause as well.
A study conducted at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom, investigated behavioural problems in teenagers. A portion of the brain is responsible for empathic responses, decision-making, reading facial expressions and emotion regulation. Teenagers and young adults who behave antisocially and aggressively appear to be deficient in this
a sign of inventiveness and creativity as well as abstract thinking. Research also shows that the brain has to work harder to process a snarky remark, ultimately leading to sarcastic people having sharper brains. Sarcasm also plays a role in social survival skills. Sarcasm is part of human behaviour, so the more you can identify with it, the better.
Source: Huffington Post
T E C H N O L O G Y
3D video games help combat memory lossA recent study published in The Journal of Neuroscience believes that 3D video games can be used to fight off memory loss and dementia that comes with age.
Student volunteers played the game Super Mario 3D World and later proved to have a 12% increased performance in a series of memory tests that took place afterwards.
Playing a 2D game, such as Angry Birds, did not have the same beneficial effect. This is because 3D games supposedly stimulate the hippocampus, a brain region that is vital to memory but shrinks with age.
Source: Mirror.co.uk
part of the brain. Lead study author Dr Stephane De Brito says, “We know that severe behavioural problems in youths are not only predictive of antisocial and aggressive behaviour in adulthood, but also substance misuse, mental health problems and poor physical health.” As the study advances, scientists hope to have a better understanding of the regions of the brain associated with aggressive and antisocial behaviour, but there are still a number of unanswered questions for now.
Source: Daily Mail
P S Y C H O L O G Y
Sarcasm makes you a better person Sarcasm can be a quick ticket to being misunderstood, but it isn’t necessarily a bad personality trait.
There are lots of positives when it comes to having a sarcastic personality. Research shows that sarcasm is a reflection of cognitive function, meaning that it’s a sign of good brain health. Sarcasm helps you pick friends because these birds of a feather want to be surrounded by people who understand and appreciate their sense of humour. A recent study found that sarcastic comments are
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The percentage of mineral sales that were made up of gold in 2014
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Tourists could soon be sleeping with the fishesPlans for ‘Planet Ocean Underwater Hotel’ have been proposed and it could be built in the Florida Keys (USA). The luxury underwater hotel is designed to be 8.5m underwater and could cost guests as much as $6,000 (R90,000) per night.
Developers insist that this money will be going towards the restoration and maintenance of damaged coral reefs, as well as aquaculture solutions and technologies. The project has been in the development phase for two and a half years and is currently seeking funding. The plan is to have 12 rooms, each constructed from thick, double-welded steel and see-through acrylic. Sound bizarre? Managing director Tony Webb says there have already been over 200 enquiries about future reservations.
Source: Mirror.co.uk
T E C H N O L O G Y
Workplace-safe Facebook on the cards‘Facebook at Work’ is the new name given to the social network’s professional version for the workplace.
After years of testing, the new version is expected to launch this year. The service will be open to all companies once it’s up and running. Facebook plans to charge a few dollars per month for premium services, such as analytics and customer support. Users will be able to maintain special Facebook at Work profiles that are distinct from their existing Facebook profiles. The new version is shifting towards workplace collaboration. A lot of features will be the same, but users will not be able to play games. The company is developing exclusive products specifically designed for ‘Facebook at Work’, including security tools.
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answers children’s questions and records a child’s speech by connecting to the internet and storing information on a cloud server. Hacking powers could extend to almost any household device in the future.
Source: Mirror.co.uk
H E A LT H
Turmeric reduces memory lossJulie Daniluk is a nutritionist and the author of Meals That Heal Inflammation.
Daniluk suffered from arthritis, bursitis and colitis, which are all conditions that cause painful inflammation. She thanks a few dietary changes and the spice turmeric for pushing her symptoms into remission. Turmeric contains an antioxidant called curcumin, which lowers the levels of enzymes in the body that are responsible for inflammation. Turmeric has also proven to reduce memory loss. Daniluk believes that any person who is suffering from inflammation or who wants to prevent memory loss should add turmeric to their food.
Source: Huffington Post
T E C H N O L O G Y
New app helps autistic children communicate A new keyboard app that uses symbols instead of letters has been designed to help children with special needs or communication disorders, such as autism
While still in its experimental phase, SwiftKey has been helping families with special-needs children to communicate better with one another.
T E C H N O L O G Y
Adidas to employ robot shoemakers Adidas is working on a robot prototype that will be
Instead of using letters to form sentences, the app allows users to choose symbols and images, which are hand-drawn by a member of the SwiftKey team. The symbols are categorised into people, colours and toys. A suggestion bar assists in building thoughts and finding missing symbols. The suggestion bar also uses predictive language technology, which can accurately guess the next word.
Source: Daily Mail
able to make and stitch shoes in an attempt to bring manufacturing back to Germany from Asia. The popular fashion label is also playing catch-up to rival Nike, who currently owns the world’s sportswear industry. Nike is also investing in new manufacturing technology.
Adidas hopes that its new technology will speed up the manufacturing process and reduce freight costs, ultimately making the shoes cheaper by producing a custom-made running shoe from scratch,
using a stitching machine and foamer. An advance in technology means that millions of jobs in the footwear industry are under threat. Rising wage costs, particularly in China, are also said to be motivating the shift towards robotic manufacturing. Robots could soon cut labour costs by 18% or more by the year 2025.
Source: Daily Mail
B I Z A R R E
Is Barbie a spy? Members of the British Parliament recently revealed that spies are looking into using children’s toys to snoop in suspects’ homes.
A harsh set of laws are said to be implemented that will give technologists the power to force toy manufacturers to help them hack into internet-connected equipment. Products from cars to children’s toys are being connected to the internet. Hackers have recently had success with the new ‘Hello Barbie’ doll. The toy
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Cats are attention seekersCats have a notorious reputation for always wanting to knock things over.
Specialists say that this is an attention-seeking strategy. “Cats use us and this is just a way of them getting what they want, which is probably to be fed, or it could be their way of telling us they’re ill,” says Dr Eric Dougherty of The Cat Practice in New York, USA.
When cats hunt, they go after small, fast prey that they see racing across the ground. This is why they tend to knock over small objects that might go whizzing across the floor afterwards. It is merely an instinctual behavioural characteristic and should not be put down to destruction. It’s not only domestic cats who present this behaviour. Lions and other feline species also display the habit of trying to play with or knock over small objects.
Source: Daily Mail
H E A LT H
MRI scan could spot aggressive tumours A new development in cancer scans could help doctors identify aggressive tumours before they get the chance to spread.
Until now, doctors have been unable to accurately differentiate between tumours that are stable and tumours that are likely to spread. A new system, developed by experts at the Institute of Cancer Research in London, uses existing MRI scanners to highlight tumours that are growing new blood vessels by scanning for areas in tumours that are low in oxygen. Doctors hope it will help them stop dangerous tumours before they spread throughout the body, since a lack of oxygen is an early sign of aggressive cancer.
Source: Daily Mail
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Skydiver gets tattoo in the airA Canadian tattoo artist, who goes by the name INK-credibly, recently completed a tattoo on his friend during a skydive, while falling to the ground at a speed of approximately 193km/h.
Shannon Claydon managed to tattoo the letters ‘AHHH’ onto fellow diver Nadine Elaine. The outline was drawn on Elaine’s wrist before the jump. During the fall, Claydon used a portable tattoo gun and kept a very steady hand, while also being held steady by other skydivers, and managed to complete the tattoo in less than 30 seconds.
Source: Mirror.co.uk
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Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves. Albert Einstein
Love your enemies. It makes them so damned mad.PD East
I love being married. It's so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life. Rita Rudner
People say you can't live without love, but I think oxygen is more important. Anonymous
When you fall, I will be there to catch you. With love, the floor. Anonymous
God loved the birds and invented trees. Man loved the birds and invented cages. Jacques Deval
Bart! With 10 thousand dollars, we'd be millionaires! We could buy all kinds of useful things like ... love! The Simpsons
I am not a vegetarian because I love animals; I am a vegetarian because I hate plants. Whitney Brown
I was nauseous and tingly all over. I was either in love or I had smallpox.Woody Allen
Love is grand; divorce is a hundred grand. Anonymous
A man in love is not complete until he is married. Then he is finished.Zsa Zsa Gabor
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The words picture perfect could not be more apt for this photograph captured by wildlife photographer Morkel Erasmus. It is part of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition currently on show in Cape Town. Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the most prestigious international photography event of its kind. This year there are 13 images by South African Finalists and Winners for the various categories featured. For more information visit www.wpy.co.za.
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|Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park: The rugged landscape and diversity of arid plant species are
undoubtedly the biggest attractions of the Richtersveld. Additionally,
there is the challenge of the ‘off-road’ driving, the seclusion of the
wilderness camps and the contrast between the Orange River and its
surrounds. Fly fishing and river rafting are very popular activities
here. There is a four-day guided canoe adventure from the Namibian
side of the park, and also on the Namibian side of the Fish River
Canyon is the always popular /Ai /Ais hot springs. For those fit enough, you
can enjoy the five-day Fish River Canyon hiking trail.
Accommodation: Wilderness camps, river-facing chalets and campsites.
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: The large mammals, especially the
predators, are always a major drawcard at Kgalagadi. There are
powerful black-maned Kalahari lions, solitary leopard, sleek cheetah,
majestic gemsbok, massive herds of wildebeest, graceful giraffe, hyaena,
foxes, springbok and many others. Smaller animals, such as the
mischievous suricates, ground squirrels (shading themselves with
their tails), whistling rats, luminous blue-headed ground agama and
barking geckos are also very popular in the park. Put all of these wonderful creatures among endless waves of red dunes and dry riverbeds with majestic
camelthorn and shepherd trees and you have the magic that is the
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.Accommodation: A tented camp,
wilderness camps, rest camps and campsites.
Augrabies Falls National Park: The 56m-high main falls that cascade into the granite abyss of the Orange River Gorge are unmistakably the top attraction here. Easily accessed through an extensive network of boardwalks (some are wheelchair friendly) the falls are now illuminated at night. Few sights are as awesome or sound as deafening as water thundering down the Augrabies Waterfall when the Orange River is in full flood. Take time to explore the rest of the park by driving to scenic viewpoints with descriptive names of this rocky region like Moon Rock, Ararat and Echo Corner. Although not prolific, giraffe, klipspringer and Hartmann’s mountain zebra can be seen scattered across the park.Accommodation: Family chalets, a gorge cottage and campsites.
Namaqua National Park: The park is still in a development phase, but has a lot to offer its visitors. During July, August and September, seemingly overnight, the dusty valleys of Namaqualand are transformed into a wonderland carpeted with wildflowers. Every turn in the road paints an unforgettable picture: valleys filled with Namaqualand daisies and other spring flowers that pulse with sheer energy and joy. The pristine coastline from the Groen River mouth to the Spoeg River mouth is a fairly recent and valuable addition to Namaqua Park.Accommodation: Four chalets, rustic campsites and a cottage hidden in the mountains, and seasonal luxury tented camps.
Mokala National Park: Mokala is SANParks’ newest park. It is situated approximately 70km south-southwest of Kimberley. Nestled in the hills, Mokala’s landscape boasts a variety of koppieveld (hills) and large open plains. The isolated dolerite hills give the place a calming feeling of seclusion. A big surprise awaits you when you pass through the hills and are confronted by the large open sandy plains towards the north and west of the park. Drainage lines from the hills form little tributaries that run into the plains and drain into the Riet River. Mokala is an important area for the regeneration of valuable species and is home to, among other species, black rhino, white rhino, buffalo, tsessebe, roan antelope, sable antelope, giraffe, gemsbok, eland, zebra, red hartebeest, blue wildebeest, black wildebeest, kudu, ostrich, steenbok, duiker and springbok.Accommodation: Family chalets, luxury chalets and campsites.
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Tuning the VineTuning the Vine is a hip, urban wine adventure happening in the heart of the CBD, where visitors can walk from one venue to the next – finding a unique wine experience at every stop along the route. Experiences include food and wine pairings, wine courses, cellar talks, live music and more.www.tuningthevine.co.za
Art Route Cape TownArt Route Cape Town specialises in creating custom-made art tours, showcasing the very best art galleries in and around Cape Town. A private art guide accompanies guests to various galleries in the city, explaining the concepts and themes behind exhibited work.www.streetscene.co.za
Cape CaminoCape Camino is a new personal pilgrimage route where you walk a scenic route along the magnificent Cape Peninsula – to think, still your soul and enrich yourself. You can purchase one of the existing packages that include maps and all logistics, or design your own pilgrimage.www.capecamino.co.za
Theatre in the BackyardTheatre in the Backyard is another brand-new and unique tour hosted by Coffeebeans Routes, where you get to experience a theatre production staged in a
The city’s rich and vibrant cultures can be explored via a number
of tours and routes
many know Cape Town as an iconic tourist destination
and wax lyrical about its natural wonders, such as its coastline, its wine routes and Table Mountain. However, the Mother City also offers plenty of modern and innovative offerings for lovers of the arts, foodies and those who prefer to explore the city by foot. Here are just a few offerings worth enquiring about.
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township backyard, followed by dinner with the actor and director.www.coffeebeansroutes.com
West Coast Culture RouteWest Coast Culture Route and a new heritage walk in Mamre showcase the many cultural attractions and activities on this beautiful coastal stretch. Visitors can explore from Blaauwberg Nature Reserve, Melkbosstrand and Koeberg Nature Reserve, all the way to Mamre, Groote Post Vineyards, Darling, Darling Brew, Buffelsfontein Game and Nature Reserve, West Coast National Park, Yzerfontein and !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre.www.westcoastway.co.za
Games CaféGames Café is the very first café in Cape Town where you can play different board games while enjoying a drink or meal. Don’t just think Monopoly, there is a great variety of cool games for kids and adults.www.thebigbox.co.za
Woodstock Peace GardenWoodstock Peace Garden is a tranquil green area in the middle of rustic Woodstock that provides a space
where the community can grow vegetable gardens, and where people can truly engage in the community spirit. Autistic schoolchildren also use the labyrinth and garden to explore and play.www.woodstockpeacegarden.co.za
The Titanic ExhibitionThe Titanic Exhibition will be on display at the V&A Waterfront until March 2016 and will feature not only the brilliant artefact exhibition, but also a cool interactive kids’ area with maps, sandpits and play areas.www.titanicexpo.co.za
District Six MuseumFew areas exemplify the injustices of apartheid as powerfully as District Six. Once home to a racially diverse and vibrant community, the district’s original residents were forcibly removed when the National Party government declared it a whites-only area. The District Six Museum – located in a former Methodist Mission Church – serves as a reminder of life in the original community. It incorporates a permanent multimedia exhibition called Digging Deeper, which features District Six residents narrating their personal histories.www.capetown.travel/attractions
There are a number of original attractions to be seen when exploring, from art to history, nature and leisure
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Slave Lodge Cape Town has a turbulent history and the Slave Lodge offers a haunting reminder of a darker time. This museum is not for the faint-hearted, but it is an important reminder of how South Africa was built on the backs of slaves, and speaks to a global audience in countries that were also involved in the global slave trade. The museum building was once home to slaves and as such is very much part of the exhibit. Visiting the replica slave ship is an emotional experience well worth having.www.capetown.travel/attractions
The HintHunt GameThe HintHunt Game is a fresh and brainy way for visitors to be entertained by playing this real-life escape game. A small group of people need to work together to solve enticing mysteries and puzzles in order to get out.www.hinthunt.co.za
Seal snorkelling Get up close and personal with the playful Cape fur seals at Duiker Island, on the Atlantic side of the Cape Peninsula. Animal Ocean is the seal snorkelling expert, using an inflatable boat to take up to 10 snorkellers to the seals quickly and safely. The tour includes an informative briefing about the seals, a high-speed boat
ride and all snorkelling equipment that is required (including wetsuits). www.animalocean.co.za
Underground tunnel toursExperience the city from a different perspective. Enjoy an interesting educational tour as you discover the secret tunnels below the City of Cape Town – great for people who are interested in the history of Cape Town or who simply want a different view of the city. The tour explores the long-abandoned canal system, dating back to 1652, which channels fresh water from Table Mountain out into the ocean.www.goodhopeadventures.com/tunnel-tours
La GuGu Township TourExperience Langa (Cape Town’s oldest township) and Gugulethu at your own pace by making as many stops on the route as you like, under the watchful eye of locally trained community chaperones. Participate in a free hour-long walking tour and/or bicycle tour in Langa before heading to Gugulethu for a braai at the famous Mzoli’s (Sundays only).www.citysightseeing.co.za/Cape-township-tour
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NATURE RESERVES
Tswaing Meteorite CraterIf you enjoy the outdoors and
hiking, then a trip to the Tswaing
Meteorite Crater is a nice day
out. Formed some 200,000 years
ago, it is 1.4km in diameter
and is up for consideration to
become a World Heritage Site.
Good for: Hiking (especially during
winter as it can get quite hot).
The hiking trail is also educational
because trees are labelled with
both their scientific and common
names. A picnic area is available.
Cost: R20 per adult, R10 per child
Visiting hours: 7:30am to
4pm every day, including public
holidays and weekends (except
Christmas and New Year)
Info: 076 945 5911
Wonderboom Nature ReserveIn northern Pretoria, at the foot of
the Magaliesberg Mountains, is
a 200ha reserve where you can
kudu, impala, wildebeest,
blesbok, red hartebeest,
ostrich, giraffe and sable.
Good for: Wildlife observation,
hiking (3.5km, 4km and 10.5km),
mountain biking trails, horse
rides, 4x4 trails, guided tours and
overnight drives. Youth camping
and lapa hire are also available.
There is a picnic area as well.
Cost: R35 per adult, R20 per
child and pensioner, R10 per
pre-school child. (This is only
for entrance. Horse rides, night
drives, guided tours and the
like are separate costs.)
Visiting hours: 5:30am to 7pm in
summer (September to April), 7am
to 6pm in winter (May to August)
Contact details: 012 440 8316,
012 341 5204 or 079 498 3647
Info: www.tshwane.gov.za/sites/
tourism/NatureConservation/Pages/
Groenkloof-Nature-Reserve.aspx
Austin Roberts Bird SanctuaryNamed after famed ornithologist
Austin Roberts, the bird sanctuary
is situated in Muckleneuk and
is a regular picnic spot for
locals. At 11.8ha it is home
to a variety of bird species.
Good for: Birdwatching and
bird photography. There is a
park next to the sanctuary as
well as a restaurant. Guided
walks can be arranged.
Cost: The guided walks within
the park are R55 per person, but
entrance to the bird hide is free.
Visiting hours: 6am to 6pm in
summer (September to April), 7am
to 5pm in winter (May to August)
Contact details: 012 440
8316, 012 341 0591 or email
groenkloofnaturereserve@
tshwane.gov.za
Info: www.tshwane.gov.za/sites/
tourism/NatureConservation/
Pages/Austin-Roberts-
Memorial-Bird.aspx
view a beautiful 1,000-year-old
fig tree called the ‘wonderboom’.
This tree has survived a fire and
a parasitic infection that caused
it to be quarantined for 20 years.
Good for: Viewing the wonderboom
tree and the Wonderboom Fort
ruins, and hiking. Environmental
education guides are available.
Cost: R31 per adult (aged
13+), R19 for schoolchildren,
R11 for pre-school children
and R20 for pensioners
Visiting hours: 7am to
4pm (people are requested
to leave by 6pm)
Contact details: 012 543 0918 (gate)
Info: www.tshwane.gov.za/sites/
tourism/NatureConservation/Pages/
Wonderboom-Nature-Reserve.aspx
Groenkloof Nature ReserveEstablished in 1895, this is
considered to be the first game
sanctuary in Africa. Here you
can see zebra, jackal, duiker,
PARKS AND GARDENS
Jan Cilliers Park This park is situated within the
Groenkloof suburb and is a great
place to have a family picnic, or
to walk or play with your dogs. It
is also often used for photoshoots
since there are two fairly large
ponds within the park, as well
as many trees and flowers.
Good for: Picnics, jogging,
walking dogs, relaxing in nature
Cost: Free
Visiting hours: There are
no specific times during
which the park is open.
Ludwig’s Roses Ludwig’s is a well-known name
in gardening circles. With over
1,000 varieties of roses, and expert
advice on growing and keeping
them, Ludwig’s is the go-to for all
things rose-related, and now have
branches nationwide. Ludwig’s Rose
Farm north of Pretoria, however,
is where all the roses originate.
Good for: Viewing the various
roses and having a picnic in the
gardens. There are often picnics
organised for specific events,
such as Valentine’s Day, where
you book beforehand and they
prepare a table with food for you.
There is also a restaurant, play
equipment for the children, as well
as a shop where you can purchase
roses and gardening products.
Cost: Free entrance
Visiting hours: Open every
day from 8:30am to 5pm,
including weekends and public
holidays (except Christmas)
Contact details: 012 544
0144 or email talkingroses@
ludwigsroses.co.za
Info: www.ludwigsroses.co.za
Pretoria Botanical Gardens Established in 1946, the garden’s
paved nature trail allows you to
In the great wide openThe City of Tshwane (Pretoria) is steeped in history and outdoor attractions for visitors to enjoy. Whether you’re interested in nature, culture or adventure, there’s something for everyone.
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see some fascinating indigenous
flora and fauna. You can experience
a number of different scenes
– from savannah to forest –
while you hike and sightsee.
Good for: Viewing plant life,
picnics and visiting the restaurant.
Cost: R26 per adult, R16
per student, R12 per child.
Entrance is free for pensioners
on Tuesdays and every day for
children younger than six.
Visiting hours: 8am
to 6pm every day
Contact details: 012 843 5071
Info: www.sanbi.org/
gardens/pretoria
Pretoria Zoo The largest zoo in South Africa
features a reptile park and
aquarium. You can see 3,117
different mammals, birds, fish,
reptiles, invertebrates and
amphibians. More than 600,000
people visit each year.
Good for: Viewing various animals
and enjoying family picnics.
Cost: R95 for adults, R60 for
children. Educational groups:
R38 per person from Monday to
Wednesday, and R55 per person
on Thursdays and Fridays.
Visiting hours: 8:30am
to 4:30pm every day. The
zoo closes at 5:30pm.
Contact details: 012 339 2700
Info: www.nzg.ac.za
LANDMARKS AND MONUMENTS
Voortrekker Monument This national heritage site was
built in the 1940s to honour the
Voortrekkers who undertook the
Great Trek between the 1830s
and ‘40s. It is surrounded by an
indigenous garden and features an
Afrikaner heritage centre, garden
of remembrance, nature reserve,
amphitheatre and a cenotaph
Visiting hours: 10am to
5pm Tuesday to Sunday. The
museum is closed on Mondays
and public holidays.
Contact details: 012 358 6750
Info: www.tshwane.gov.za/
sites/tourism/Arts-Culture-
and-Heritage/Pages/The-
Pretoria-Art-Museum.aspx
Unisa Art GalleryThis gallery showcases African and
South African contemporary art.
Drawings, graphics, photographs,
tapestries, sculptures and mixed
media are on display and regular
exhibitions are held. Some of the
art is quite controversial, so it
is not well suited to children.
Good for: Viewing various
art exhibitions from South
African and international artists.
Sometimes there are exhibitions
from the Visual Arts students.
Cost: Free
Visiting hours: 10am to
4pm Tuesday to Friday
Contact details: 012 441 5683
Info: www.unisa.ac.za
Transvaal Museum of Natural History Home to Mrs Ples and opposite City
Hall, the museum has been around
since 1892 and was rechristened
the Ditsong National Museum
of Natural History in 2010.
Good for: Viewing South
Africa’s natural heritage from
hominid fossils, rocks and fauna
to reptiles and mammals.
Cost: R30 per adult, R15 per
learner, R10 per pensioner.
Guided tours are available at R20
per child and R35 per adult.
Visiting hours: 8am to 4pm every
day except Christmas and Good Friday
Contact details: 012 322
7632 or 012 000 0040
Info: www.ditsong.org.za/
naturalhistory_info.htm
in the centre of the building.
Good for: Viewing the monument
and learning the history of the
pioneers. There is a tea garden
available for light meals, as
well as a Sunday buffet.
Cost: R60 per adult, R35
per child and pensioner,
R120 per nuclear family
Visiting hours: 8am to 6pm
every day including weekends
and public holidays
Contact details: 012 326 6770
Info: www.vtm.org.za
Freedom Park You will likely see it if you drive
into Pretoria at night – a pattern
of lights on a hill. Opened in 2004,
Freedom Park honours those who
gave their lives in the struggle,
and is a place where we can
celebrate our history and humanity.
Good for: Learning about the
struggle for freedom in South
Africa. It consists of a museum
and a garden of remembrance.
Cost: R50 per adult, R30 per
child and pensioner, R100
for overseas visitors
Visiting hours: 8am to
4:30pm every day
Contact details: 012 336
4000, 0800 470 740 or
Info: www.freedompark.co.za
MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES
Pretoria Art MuseumThis gallery in Arcadia was
established in the 1930s to house
the city’s art collection. Over the
years many new pieces have
been donated or bequeathed
and it now has an extensive,
representative collection.
Good for: Viewing art exhibitions.
Cost: R22 per adult, R11 per
pensioner, R5 per child for non-
guided tours. Guided tours are
an extra R15 per person.
FOR THE ADVENTUROUS
Acrobranch Pretoria North Great for kids and energetic
adults, Acrobranch offers two
hours’ worth of obstacles as
you make your way from tree
to tree via ladders, bridges,
tunnels, ropes and walkways.
Good for: Outdoor activities
(zip-lining, log climbing, swings).
Only children from the age of
nine, with a height of 1.4m,
may participate. There is also
a restaurant available.
Cost: R290 for the High Flying
four-site course and R220 for the
Swinging Tarzan three-site course
Visiting hours: 9am to
5pm Wednesday to Sunday
and public holidays
Contact details: 012 940 1966
Info: www.acrobranch.co.za
The Climbing Barn Situated in Mooiplaats, this
gym caters to the climbing
community as well as anyone
interested in learning about
or experiencing rock climbing.
They offer training, hire out
gear and allow for birthday
parties and corporate events.
Good for: Rock climbing from
beginner to professional level.
Cost: R175 per person for the
beginner session (14 years and
older) – this includes climbing
gear. There are also more
advanced classes available as
well as monthly memberships.
Visiting hours: 4pm to
10pm Monday to Thursday,
4pm to 9pm Friday, 10am to
8pm Saturday, 10am to 6pm
Sunday and public holidays
Contact details: 082 335 3220
Info: www.climbingbarn.co.za
Text | Shalom Maclean
Photography | Shutterstock
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You don’t have to travel far to
see breathtaking landscapes, such
as this one
it may be a tiny landlocked country that maintains
a seemingly quiet existence, but the Kingdom of Lesotho has a lot to offer those who travel within its borders. It is a country steeped in a rich history that has influenced the development of the rest of southern Africa. Its rugged terrain, majestic scenery and welcoming people give Lesotho a unique tourism offering. Here are some moments captured while touring Lesotho.
Text | Arno Visagie Photography | Supplied
TravelogueA journey through the Kingdom in the Sky
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A shepherd boy wearing a traditional Basotho
blanket in front of his home in the mountains. Given the harsh winter
temperature, the Basotho blanket is an essential
part of the locals’ attire
Don’t be intimidated by what you see. This
boy is a shepherd. In Basotho culture a shepherd should
uncover his face when speaking to you
The preferred mode of transport throughout
the country is the Basuto. The Basuto
is a pony breed from Lesotho and SA.
They are popular in the mountains
No, this is not the Swiss Alps. Dropping
temperatures in winter cover the Maluti
Mountains in snow. They are also home
to Afriski, the highest ski resort in Africa
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Thaba Bosiu, known to locals as the Mountain of the Night. In 1824, the father of the nation, King Moshoeshoe I, moved his people to the mountain in order to escape their enemies. The mountain was impenetrable and it was here that the Basotho nation thrived
An early morning aerial view of Katse Dam. The dam is an important source of water supply for neighbouring South Africa. The dam’s high elevation allows a gravity flow delivery system to South Africa, in addition to hydroelectric power for Lesotho
Airlink offers daily flights between
Johannesburg and Maseru. See flight
schedule on page 78.www.flyairlink.com
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Future leaders hard at work Local musos welcome tourists with traditional song and dance
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In South Africa, brown beach sand is generally made up of quartz and shell fragments. Black beach sand is made up of heavy minerals: ilmenite, rutile and zircon. These are common minerals found all over the world, though not often in economic concentrations. One exception is in an area of northern KwaZulu-Natal on the Zululand coast, where Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) was formed 40 years ago.
The heavy minerals mined by RBM were carried by river from inland to the sea over millions of years. They were deposited on the shoreline through wave action, and then blown into the dunes by onshore winds. The waves and winds concentrated the minerals, making it economically feasible to collect them.
Today, RBM produces approximately two million tonnes of product annually, comprising 25% of the world’s titania slag and rutile, and a third of the world’s zircon. At any one time, no fewer than 20 large ocean-going vessels are either at anchorage or on the high seas, transporting RBM’s products to markets across the globe.
The mining processThe low-clay Richards Bay sands suit a wet-mining process. Artificial freshwater ponds are created in the
dunes several kilometres from the shoreline. On each pond floats one or more dredgers and a concentrator plant. The dredger burrows into the face of a dune, advancing at a rate of a few metres a day. The sand face collapses into the pond, and is sucked up and pumped into the concentrator plant. There the heavy minerals (about 3% of the dunes) are separated from the sand through a series of gravity separators. The sand is pumped out behind the plant to reform the dune for rehabilitation, and the valuable heavy mineral concentrate is deposited next to each pond for transportation to the mineral separation plant.
What it becomesThe three individual minerals – ilmenite, zircon and rutile – are separated using their various magnetic and electrical properties. These minerals are then further refined on the smelter complex, resulting in the following end products:
Titanium dioxideThis is used to create a pure white, highly refractive, ultraviolet-light-absorbing pigment. The pigment is non-toxic and biologically inert, and is used safely in
RMB produces about two million tonnes of
products annually
when you go to the beach, have you ever noticed black patches
and streaks in the sand? Often mistaken for oil, those streaks actually indicate the presence of valuable minerals. Those minerals will eventually find their way into artificial hip joints, computer screens, your car’s brakes, and even your toothpaste.
Mining the dunes of northern KwaZulu-Natal
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products such as foods, toothpaste, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, as well as in paint, plastics, textiles and inks.
High-purity pig ironThis is used as a raw material in foundries for the production of ductile iron castings. Ductile iron is used extensively throughout the world for the production of safety-critical automotive parts, such as brake calipers and steering knuckles in cars and trucks.
RutileThis is used in welding rod fluxes, or processed into its titanium metal form. It is used extensively in the aerospace and aviation industries because of its lightness, strength, corrosion and heat resistance. These properties also make it ideal for use in artificial hip joints and pacemakers.
ZirconThis is used in the production of ceramic tiles and sanitary ware. Refined to zirconia, it is used in a wide range of advanced ceramics, jewellery and electronic applications, including television screens and computer monitors.
Environmental managementThe minerals that RBM mines are biologically inactive and their extraction therefore has little or no impact on forest regeneration. RBM’s mining of sand dunes has been followed by a rehabilitation programme since its inception.
After they’ve been processed, dunes are reshaped to mimic their pre-mining topography. Topsoil retrieved from in front of the mining face (and containing the seed and organic matter of the indigenous forests) is spread over the reshaped dunes and enriched with fast-growing annuals to begin biological processes and protect the topsoil from wind and water erosion. Assisted by periodic windbreaks, these annuals soon take root, greening and maximising the dunes.
The rehabilitation of dunes is not RBM’s only environmental concern. Water use, energy use, air quality and waste levels are carefully monitored and managed. Technological advances and innovative systems have been successfully exploited to reduce consumption and to maximise the reuse of resources.
RBM places a strong emphasis on giving back to the local community through various sustainability and community upliftment initiatives
Local economic developmentThe development of local suppliers and host community enterprises ensures that the
benefits of RBM’s mining activities are directed to its host communities and contribute
to their sustainability beyond the duration of its operations. Activities include a focus
on local procurement, local employment, skills development and corporate social
investment.
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Africa’s growing population and its demand for commodities and energy is a positive underlying factor that will promote future economic growth as soon as global conditions improve. However, it will require mining companies to plan now, while investing in skills and technology to improve operational efficiencies and to meet growing challenges such as energy supply and water quality.
In a recent report by McKinsey & Company, it is argued that declining ore quality and the limited accessibility of new deposits will squeeze mineral supply between now and 2020, potentially driving a commodity-price rebound as global demand continues to rise.
The commodities likely to be the most severely affected by ore quality decline are copper, gold and phosphate rock. Experts expect the level of geological cost inflation will continue to be the main determinant of cost increase, and that total inflation will average 4 to 7% per year going forward.
Cashing inNow, while the commodity cycle is in a general
downturn, there are many commodities that could see a change in fortunes in the not-too-
distant future – catching many companies ill-prepared.
There is not enough time to bring a medium-sized mine on-stream
and still benefit optimally from a buoyant market. Starting a modest
mine – even after establishing the existence of a payable
orebody – could take five years or more, with all
as the spotlight falls on the Mining Indaba, industry players on all levels need to look beyond the gloom of the current commodities slump and start planning their next projects without delay.
Waiting for upturn in the economy will be too late
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the technical studies and regulatory authorisations that must be completed.
South Africa’s mining sector missed out on the last commodity boom due to mineral policy uncertainty and to companies’ reticence to commit to projects early enough. No doubt, it has been a difficult period for most mining companies, and cutting costs has been the order of the day. However, shareholders are soon going to be asking where their future returns are going to come from, and exactly what plans have been put in place to build their business up again.
Waiting until recovery is on the doorstep has the danger of placing undue time pressure on the process of planning and building a mine. Indeed, the reasons for low returns on capital witnessed in the sector include the purchasing of assets in a rising-price environment and the attempt to accelerate projects to take advantage of price-cycle peaks. This is exacerbated by the limited availability of competent project staff, as well as the higher turnover of staff, experienced at these times.
It is imperative that mining companies take a strategic long-term view of their business, so they can invest timeously in well-researched studies and methodical implementation. They need to plan for how best to survive the downturns – while also considering how to invest in the future even when revenue is down. Africa is resource-rich and has much to offer the global economy, so the productive capacity of our mining sector must be preserved for better times.
Neither will it be business as usual. There are growing
risks to mining projects – from tightening environmental regulations to more mobilised communities – which could frequently lengthen lead-times and complicate the planning process.
Weather watchLeveraging technology will be imperative – not just to make mining more efficient, but to reduce pollution, conserve water and generate electricity sustainably in remote locations.
With climate change increasingly on the global agenda, mines will need to become more carbon-efficient, and more electricity could be generated from renewable sources. As the population in Africa increases and living standards rise, competition for water in certain areas will also increase between mines and communities.
Mines today are called upon to observe the highest levels of regulatory compliance and technical performance, but at the same time they must build robust relationships with stakeholders so they can maintain their social licence to operate – as this has become the most fundamental risk to mining everywhere.
Addressing the risk to their social licence is not just an issue of compliance and high technical standards for mines, but requires management to work closely with communities, local government and other stakeholders to define roles and build local economies.
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Currently, water is a particularly pressing issue that the sector cannot afford to neglect. It took more than one entity to create this water crisis and it will take multiple entities working together to rectify it. No price can be placed on the consequences of when people cannot access clean and drinkable water to survive. By the same token, mining companies can also not function without water. For mining, a water shortage issue can lead to delays caused by community opposition to mining projects, production losses, additional capital expenditures, and damage to the corporate reputation of mining companies.
The increase in water-management costs is outstripping gains in mining output. The UK-based Global Water Intelligence (GWI) has assessed that while mines spent 252% more on water infrastructure in 2013 than in 2009, their production increased by just 20 to 52% over the same period. Projections for 2014
anticipated an estimated $13.6 billion of expenditure in mining-related water infrastructure, almost doubling the 2011 global spend.
A trusted partnership is needed The efficient use of resources can reduce costs and increase profitability for mining companies while benefitting the communities it affects. Even though mining companies invest in water infrastructure to provide for their own mines as well as the community, they are not in the business of managing it. Government or utility companies need to take on this responsibility so that there is transparency in usage and certainty that all parties – communities and mines – have access to water. A 2014 policy paper by the Columbia Centre on Sustainable Investment (CCSI) explored the benefits and outcomes of shared use of water-related infrastructure. The following case studies featured in the paper outline as successful collaborative partnerships in building sustainable water infrastructure systems for both mines and communities.
Tanzania In 2012, AngloGold Ashanti’s Geita gold mine partnered with the Tanzanian government to finance the Geita Town Water Project. The construction of a water supply system included a treatment plant and a pipeline to transport water to support mine operations and to provide clean water to more than 150,000 residents located around Geita.
Namibia Areva, a French mining and energy corporation, when planning its Trekkopje uranium mine in Namibia, included a desalination plant. The plant
Sustainable solutions to environmental
issues is a key focus for the industry
given the nature of the industry, mining has both a large ecological and economic footprint on the African continent. This incurs
a responsibility of meeting the needs of today’s generation without compromising those of the future. Sustainability has multiple definitions, each of which centre around the significance of open engagement and collaboration.
The mining industry can’t afford to wait for the wells to dry upEnvironment watch
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Long-term planning, a proactive approach and
strategic partnerships are needed to ensure
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supplies all the water consumed at the mine, plus an additional 8 to 10 million cubic metres for domestic use and other mines. Areva is the sole owner of the Erongo desalination plant. The expected operational life of the desalination plant is longer than the anticipated life of the mine; NamWater (the state-owned national water supplier) will take over the plant after the mine closes.
South Africa The Witbank coalfields, located around the city
of eMalahleni, contain many mines. eMalahleni struggles to meet the water demand of its expanding population. To address potential water shortage and contamination, Anglo American’s Anglo Coal division partnered with BHP Billiton and the eMalahleni local municipality to build the eMalahleni Water Reclamation Project (EWRP) in 2007. The plant is owned and operated by Anglo American, but it also treats BHP’s water on a right-of-use basis. The water-reclamation plant currently supplies around 12% of the city’s water, decreasing the percentage of people without drinking water from 14% to 2%.
Lessons learnedThe mining industry, by its very nature, presents both challenges and opportunities for the communities in which it operates. The appropriate geological structures for mining tend to be located in water-stressed regions and further exacerbate water shortage issues. Some mines are taking the proactive approach and incorporating technology associated with more efficient water consumption and recycling. Similarly they are partnering with local governments and communities to invest and share in an effective water infrastructure system that offers increasingly beneficial outcomes for both mines and communities. The highlighted case studies exemplify wise water solutions, the importance of collaboration among stakeholders – industry, government and community – and the potential to ensure a sustainable water supply for the mine and the community long after the mine closes. It is this long-term sustainability, beyond the life of the mine, that is most critical.
More than shop talk Each year the Mining Indaba offers a forum dedicated to sustainability on the final day of the conference. This year it will go beyond this with a series of additional sessions and networking round tables incorporated into the proceedings. The Sustainable Development agenda will include a series of interactive discussions on the most critical social and economic issues facing both mining companies and communities.
All Sustainable Development sessions and discussions will centre around stakeholder engagement, creating opportunities for communities beyond the life of the mine, the role of innovation and technology development and the greater value that is being placed on making the right investments.
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In the spotlightThe annual Investing in African Mining Indaba presents a Sustainable Development
programme to its global audience that is built on the collaboration of global institutions
responsible for shaping the discussion around critical issues impacting the economic
and environmental sustainability of mining and its surrounding communities. For more
information visit www.MiningIndaba.com.
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Code of silence
The failure to report poor customer service is costing businesses big
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we have all been a victim of bad
customer service. It may be nothing new, but it is bad news for an organisation’s bottom line. A new international study by United States-based company VitalSmarts has revealed that the average employee witnesses 19 incidents of customer abuse per year.* These incidents combined result in a 17% drop in revenue annually per customer.
Very few employees report incidents of bad service, costing the company an average of $54,511 per year. The study found that in most organisations only 7% of employees can be counted on to speak up – despite the fact that 66% said they are capable of helping to solve the customer’s problem.
Crisis of silenceIn organisations with a weak cultural operating system, employees who see problems say nothing because they assume they do not have the power or authority to raise a concern. Time, resources and morale are wasted through an unwritten rule that accountability is someone else’s job.
In most organisations a culture of collusion prevails – one where individuals see problems but say nothing, assuming someone ‘higher up’ will deal with it. In doing so, they unwittingly collude in undermining results.
The major issue facing organisations is that people do not hold one another accountable for their actions. There is a ‘crisis of silence’ in the corporate world. This lack of accountability is having a devastating effect on organisations. The good news is the study has shown that organisations can recoup their losses by creating a culture in which employees feel empowered to speak up and confront incidents of poor service.
The study revealed that 75% of business-to-consumer customers say that poor service negatively affects the business they do with a company by 50% or more versus 42% of business-to-business customers.
Another interesting result was that the lack of customer service is also an issue of motivation rather than ability. Two-thirds of respondents say that they can resolve the customer’s problem well enough to avoid any loss of business, but they do not speak up. It is therefore clear that the crisis of silence is not so much a lack of ability but rather a lack of motivation.
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To contest this crisis of silence, management must address the issue of silence with employees and share examples of not speaking up and the consequences thereof. It is important to provide teams with positive anecdotes and highlight the opportunities for the business.
Unfortunately, poor customer service will always continue at some level. Below are some tips to help employees to respectfully and effectively speak up when they observe an incident with a colleague.
• Talk face-to-face – if possible, speak to the person and do so privately.
• Assume the best of others – it is possible that the person is unaware of what they are doing. Therefore, begin the conversation as a curious friend.
• Talk tentatively – begin by describing the problem with, “I’m not sure you intended this …” or “I’m not sure you’re aware of this …”
• Start with the facts – not only are conclusions possibly wrong, but they also create defensiveness. Share the facts first. Say something like, “When
that customer said they disagreed with you, you said …”
• Ask for others’ views – ask if they saw the issue differently: “Is that what you intended to say?”
• Use equal treatment – this applies to everyone, regardless of title or position. People deserve to be treated with respect.
A company’s culture is one of the most important factors that regulate individual performance; research has shown that the best-performing company cultures hold accountability conversations. Successful organisations are dependent on management creating a culture where anyone can hold anyone else accountable – managers to employees, employees to managers and peers to peers. The core value in this culture is not power but results.
* This study was conducted in the United States in November 2015.
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In fact, the labour law meaning of ‘probation’ is ‘testing the employee’s work performance’. That is, the only legitimate purpose of a probationary period is for the employer to assess the suitability of the employee in terms of his or her work performance.
A probationary employee is one who has a conditional employment contract (written or unwritten). That is, the continuation of the contract is conditional on whether the employee’s work performance during the probationary period shows that he or she is or is not able to carry out the work properly. While this describes
the purpose of the probationary period, it does not mean that the employer has a free licence to fire the probationer if the employer believes the employee’s performance to be unsatisfactory.
On the contrary, the employer who places an employee on probation has a number of legal obligations, including making it clear that the employee is on probation. The employer must clarify the length of the probation period and set reasonable performance standards. It is the company’s duty to explain to the employee the performance standards required. There also needs to be
misunderstanding of the purpose and legal meaning of ‘probation’ causes employers and employees serious problems.
Probation is incorrectly believed to be a licence to fire the probationary employee when the employer wants to make space for another prospective employee, or because the employee ‘does not fit in’.
lvan lsraelstam is Chief Executive of Labour
Law Management Consulting. He may
be contacted on 082 852 2973, ivan@labourlawadvice.
co.za or go to www.labourlawadvice.co.za
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regular evaluation and monitoring of the employee’s performance against the set performance standards.
Furthermore, the employer must inform the employee of performance shortcomings and issue warnings to the employee where he or she is failing to meet the required standards. When dismissing the probationer, the employer must give him or her an opportunity to state his or her case.
The employer is allowed to extend the employee’s probation period in order to further assess the employee’s performance. This might occur, for example, where the employee shows promise but has made some errors or the opportunity for evaluation has been reduced during the initial probation period.
However, before extending the probation period, the employer is required to give the employee the opportunity to make representations regarding the proposed extension.
The letter of the lawThe Labour Relations Act (LRA) does not mention the employer’s right to use probation for any purpose other than that described in this article. In fact, the LRA prohibits the use of probation for any other purpose.
For example, in the case of Msomi vs Protea Security Services in 2004, the employee was promoted from Security Guard to Reliever Inspector. He was later demoted for having been involved in two vehicle accidents in the space of 10 days. The employer justified the demotion on the grounds of the employee’s negligence and the fact that the employee’s promotion had been probationary. The employee challenged this as an unfair labour practice and the CCMA found that the law does not allow for probation of a person already in the employer’s employ. It allows only for probation of new employees.
The CCMA also stated that if the employer wished to demote the employee, he should first have been counselled or given the opportunity to state his case. As such, the demotion was therefore unfair and the employer had to pay the employee seven months’ remuneration in compensation for the unfair demotion.
Probation can be a very useful tool for the employer, but must only be used after the employer has utilised labour law expertise in designing a probationary policy and procedure and setting realistic performance standards.
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Planning for retirement can be very difficult without having the proper consulting in place. Those who are going into retirement without a plan are in for a rude awakening, and may find themselves having to go through a huge change in quality of life if they did not conduct proper planning before retirement.
There are a few things that need to be taken into account when planning for retirement. This include what your streams of income are going to be, whether or not you are going to look into financial planning services to help you through retirement, and also how you can improve your budgeting skills which are going to become infinitely more important when your streams of income are limited during retirement.
Streams of incomeThe best thing that you can do to ensure that your retirement is as comfortable as possible is to look into how you can create additional streams of income through the investments that you make prior to retirement. Since retirement signals that your main stream of income, the job that you had prior to retirement, is coming to an end, it is vitally important that you are able to produce other streams of income that can allow you to keep the same quality of life. The investments that you make prior to retirement can help you to maintain comfort after retirement, and improve your overall wealth management.
Financial planningConsult a Wealth Management Services and Retirement Planning expert that can help you to better manage your finances when your streams of income are limited during retirement. Most individuals go into retirement with a set income, through the retirement funds that they have and
any streams of income that are provided by investments. It is in your best interest to try to plan in-depth, and plan early, with the help of a financial planning professional, in order to ensure that you are in the best possible position come retirement.
Budgeting skillsBecause your income is going to be limited during retirement, you want to make sure that you sharpen your budgeting skills prior to retiring. It will be vitally important that you have the skills to properly manage money and not overspend, in order to ensure that your retirement funds last as long as possible, and are able to provide you with the quality of life that you are accustomed to. Budgeting skills are something that you can learn on your own, but with the help of financial and retirement planning services, you can apply the use of tools and other strategies to help you improve your budgeting skills, and ensure that the funds that you have for retirement stretch as far as possible.
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Learning to manage your money is a
critical skill that will put you in good stead
during retirement
after toiling hard for many years, it should be fitting that you don’t have to worry about
finances when you retire. So where do you begin? It starts with planning.
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The golden yearsEnsuring financial security during retirement
Money ‘makes the world go round’ and one of the most difficult propositions in life is to manage money. While some are born with great financial acumen, others need to be methodical and follow sound advice.Here are a few basic tips:
1Inculcate frugality within you. Resist the temptation to spend now and save later. Every
rand earned must be divided into four parts: one part to meet essential expenses; one part to be invested in short-term savings; one part for retirement savings; and one part for emergency expenses.
2 Create, with the help of expert advice, an infallible financial plan. Plan your credit
report, taxes and expenses. Keep watch and learn how to regulate yourself.
3 Avoid the debt trap set by credit card companies and the easy availability of loans.
Only spend what you have in hand and not any monies in advance.
4 Learn the art of investment. The World Wide Web is a reliable resource for information,
reviews and guidelines on investments, but it is advisable to still seek expert advice. The idea is to balance investments into sure-fire investments, medium-risk investments and high-risk investments.
5 Make wise decisions when buying a home, office, and more. Property can be a good
investment when bought after deep thought and in a location where the appreciation is high.
6 Teach every family member how to invest and the secret of handling money wisely.
Even children need to learn from a young age.
7 Insure your interests. Take out enough insurance but learn the art of saving on
premiums, clubbing policies and umbrella
policies. Know how to save money every step of the way.
8 Spend prudently. Plan your luxuries and eating out. Learn how to shop sensibly and
do not indulge.
9 Avoid lending or borrowing money. Financial matters are best handled alone and not
through family or friends.
10 Review your financial plan regularly and make the necessary adjustments. As a
family grows, change is needed. Begin saving for college and higher education from early on, teach your children to never take you for granted, and discuss money matters with your family members. Keep abreast of money management, taxation, insurance and property laws. Plan for retirement and secure your future.
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10 ways to create your own wealth
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With the financial aid of a biotechnology executive whose daughter may need a lung transplant, researchers have been shattering records in xenotransplantation, or between-species organ transplants.
The researchers say they kept a pig heart alive in a baboon for 945 days and also report the longest-ever kidney swap between the two species, lasting 136 days. The experiments used organs from pigs 'humanised' with the addition of as many as five human genes, a strategy that is designed to stop a primate’s body from rejecting the pig organs.
The GM pigs are being produced in Blacksburg, Virginia, by Revivicor, a division of the biotechnology company United Therapeutics. That company’s founder and co-CEO, Martine Rothblatt, is a noted futurist, and one of her daughters has a usually fatal lung condition called pulmonary arterial hypertension. Rothblatt began spending millions to supply researchers with pig organs four years ago and has quickly become the largest commercial backer of xenotransplantation research. She says her goal is to create “an unlimited supply of transplantable organs” and to carry out the first successful pig-to-human lung transplant within a few years. In addition to GM pigs, her company is researching tissue-engineered lungs and cryopreservation of organs. “We’re turning xenotransplantation from what looked like a kind of Apollo-level problem into just an engineering task,” she says.
Thousands of people die each year while waiting on transplant lists. Donated human organs are scarce, and because a heart or kidney lasts only a matter of
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hours packed in ice, many available organs can only reach the closest patients.
“We want to make organs come off the assembly line, a dozen per day,” Rothblatt says. In 2011 her company paid about $8 million to take over Revivicor, and she has outlined plans for a facility able to breed 1,000 pigs a year, complete with a surgical theater and a helipad so organs can be whisked where they are needed.
The problem with xenotransplantation is that animal organs set off a ferocious immune response. Even powerful drugs to block the immune attack can’t entirely stop it. In a famous 1984 case, a California newborn known as 'Baby Fae' received a baboon heart. But it lasted only three weeks before failing. The human body reacts even more strongly to pig tissue, since pigs are genetically more distant. All human tests of pig organs have ended quickly, and badly.
Researchers continue to work with pigs because they’re in ready supply, and the organs of young pigs are about the right size. In order to beat the rejection problem, researchers began trying to genetically modify the animals. One major step came in 2003 when David Ayares, a cofounder of Revivicor, created pigs whose organs lacked a sugar molecule that normally lines their blood vessels. That molecule was the major culprit behind what’s called hyperacute rejection, which had almost instantaneously destroyed transplanted pig organs.
Removing the sugar molecule helped. But it wasn’t enough. Tests in monkeys showed that other forms of organ rejection still damaged the pig tissue, albeit more slowly. To combat these effects, Ayares’s team has made pigs with more and more human genes. “We are adding the human genes to the pig so you have the organ repressing the immune response, rather than have to give a whopping dose of immune suppressants,” says Ayares. By next year, some of the pigs will have as many as eight human genes. These genetic changes make their organs more compatible with a human body, but the animals still look and act like normal pigs.
Surgeons credit the genetically enhanced pigs with some recent successes. Muhammad Mohiuddin, a transplant surgeon and researcher at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, in Bethesda, Maryland, says a heart from one of Revivicor’s pigs
A biotech company is genetically engineering pigs so that their organs might work in humans.
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lasted two and a half years inside a baboon. The pig heart was attached to the baboon’s circulatory system and was able to beat, but it didn’t have to do the work of pumping blood, since the baboon’s own heart remained in place. Mohiuddin says he’ll soon begin trying to replace baboon hearts entirely. The organs he used before had three genetic alterations, but the next ones will have seven.
Transplant surgeons say one of the largest obstacles they face is the immense cost of carrying out xenotransplant experiments. A single transplant surgery costs $100,000. Then there’s the cost of keeping the primates, the red tape of animal regulations, and limited government grants. That’s where Rothblatt’s personal interest and her fortune have made a difference, they say.
Text | Antonio Regalado Illustration | Rebekka Dunlap
Inter-species transplants sound like something from a science fiction novel, but they are quickly becoming a reality
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The CubeDo you have what it takes to beat the Cube? To find out, test your skills in this easy to pick up – but hard to put down – recreation of the smash hit TV show. Featuring 22 popular challenges presented in a fully 3D environment, you too can feel what it’s like inside the Cube. Hear the heart-pounding music, feel the effects and experience the voice of the Cube in Challenge Mode, or hone your skills and compare your stats with other users in Practice Mode.
MyFitnessPalLose weight with MyFitnessPal, one of the world’s most popular health and fitness apps. With the largest food database by far (over 5,000,000 foods), this easy-to-use calorie counter will help you take those extra pounds off. You can track over 350 cardio and strength-training exercises, including sets and reps.
BeerSmith 2Do you need great home-brewing beer recipes on the go? BeerSmith 2 gives you all the tools to design, edit and brew your best beer from your phone or tablet. BeerSmith home-brewing is tightly integrated with a recipe cloud service and desktop BeerSmith program, making it easy to create recipes from your desktop computer or phone and share them transparently. It’s an integrated brew day timer with step-by-step instructions, brewing calculators and tools for converting units.
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SignMyPad SignMyPad is a simple PDF signature tool for mobile devices. Open a PDF file from your email or Dropbox on your phone or tablet, and SignMyPad lets you sign it, save it, and send it without ever printing it out.Coupled with the new Autriv magnetic stylus, SignMyPad is one of the most versatile signature solutions on the mobile market.
Scan to SpreadsheetCreate spreadsheets using the barcode scanner in your Android device. Use this for inventory, cycle count, or other times when scanning is needed. It’s a great option for bring your own device (BYOD) barcode scanning and/or inventory. You can email CSV or MS Excel XML formats from your phone, iPad or iPod.
APP YOUR LIFEEssential apps for business and leisure
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Each month we feature the best apps for travellers. These get our nod for February.
It’s a kind of magicThe Rubik’s Cube, the ultimate 3D combination puzzle, has taken a futuristic approach with the launch of the Rubik’s Futuro Cube console. The digital motion-controlled gaming cube has an interface that not only allows you to challenge your mind by solving the Rubik’s puzzle, but also enables you to play classic games such as Tetris, Snake and Five in a Row. This nifty gadget senses rotation and determines tapping on any side, all with the touch of a finger. What’s more is that the Rubik’s Futuro Cube can be used to play against your friends by connecting wirelessly with them. Price: R1,599thegadgetshop.co.za
To infinity and beyondThe INFINITY K8 is the apex of the new Hisense LTE line-up, boasting a 5.5-inch full HD Gorilla Glass 3 screen (1080 x 1920). Doing the hard work is a Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8939 octa-core processor running at 1.5GHz and 2GB of RAM, with 16GB of storage space (with expandable microSD storage) available. Catering to photographers’ needs is a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera with LED flash, and an eight-megapixel front-facing unit. To ensure a decent battery life that can power this Android device efficiently, the K8 comes equipped with a 2,700mAh battery. Price: R4,999hisense.co.za
May the flux be with youGeoFlux magically transforms from what looks like a series of rings into an incredible 3D sculpture that resembles a giant atom. It introduces science to children in a fun, relatable way. When you put your hand through the coils, GeoFlux begins to spiral up and down your arms, spinning so fast it blurs while in motion. It’s a fantastic party trick as it ‘fluxes’ easily from person to person. RRP: R230Selected retailers nationwide
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It’s a hard car to fault – so hard, in fact, that you have to resort to searching high and low for some sort of failing you can use to criticise the car. I’ve spent many, many hours behind the wheel of the pre-facelifted model and a couple more driving the new car, so here goes: The placement of the traction-control button and the digital
Next-generation RAV4 hits the roads
The Toyota RAV4 has always been an easy car to recommend to people, but the same can be said of a few other softroaders in the segment. To be fair, the RAV4 got there first when it kick-started the segment more than two decades ago, so there’s still a fair amount of loyalty at play, but that’s not the reason Toyota sells an average of 500 a month. No, the RAV4 sells so well because it is the best vehicle in a segment that’s bursting at the seams.
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Plenty to RAV about clock needs to be relooked at. It looks out of place in what
is otherwise a lovely interior. The RAV4 is comfortable, quiet and equipped with
everything you could possibly want, across the whole range. The quality is good and the infotainment interface works like a charm. It’s also a safe car, with a host of active acronyms working hard to keep you on track, while the safety shell, airbags and safety belts will do their best to keep you alive if the worst does happen.
First impressionsThe car is as charming and delightful as it always was, so let’s move on to the exterior upgrades, which are extensive enough to actually notice. I can’t say I was fond of the way the pre-facelift model looked, but it wasn’t offensive either. The new one, however, is both elegant and eye-catching. This is one facelift that was definitely worth the effort.
In terms of model line-up, I only had the opportunity to sample the top-of-the-line 2.5ℓ petrol VX and the entry-level all-wheel-drive diesel derivative. The 2.5ℓ (132kW) engine and automatic gearbox combination is very good and easy to recommend to those who still believe petrol is best in this application, but I’d rather focus on the entry-level all-wheel-drive diesel GX manual.
The RAV4 was first introduced in Japan
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The GX has all the equipment you need, with the VX trim only adding a few niceties you could easily live without. Inside, the GX specification includes power windows, remote central locking and auto door lock, manual climate control, an infotainment system with every connection imaginable, a retractable tonneau cover with net barrier, and rear park distance control.
The 2.2ℓ turbocharged diesel’s figures aren’t mind-blowing, but it feels more powerful than the claimed 110kW and 340Nm suggest. It’s also as reliable as one would expect from a Toyota, and reasonably frugal given its application.
What I love most about the RAV4 is its ability to tackle off-road obstacles that would leave most of its competitors dead in their tracks. It has just the right amount of ground clearance and an all-wheel-drive system that’s more than competent enough to keep you going.
You can lock the centre differential to distribute the power equally between the front and rear axles, but it only works at speeds of up to 40km/h. At certain points on our sandy route in Mozambique I exceeded 40km/h
and the vehicle would just revert back to doing its own thing. This left me stabbing at the button every few minutes, until I eventually let the car have its way.
As it turned out, the RAV4 is very capable and smart enough to cope with soft sand, which makes it okay in my book. Unlike some other softroaders, the RAV4 allows you to override both the traction control and stability control, which means the power is never cut unnecessarily at a time when you need it most.
VerdictPricing starts at R327,700 for the petrol-powered and manual-shifting 2ℓ GX and goes up to R487,400 for a top-spec VX diesel automatic.
The sweet spot is the mid-grade 2.2D GX MT, retailing for R409,900. At that price it’s cheaper than most of its rivals, so it represents good value for money. Add reliability, comfort, luxury and off-road ability and it’s easy to see why the RAV4 is SA’s favourite mid-sized SUV.
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Leisure wheels is South Africa's foremost adventure motoring magazine. For this reason Skyways has chosen to work with Leisure wheels when it comes to providing you with motoring information. For more on the topic of adventure motoring, look out for the current issue of Leisure wheels, on sale now. www.leisurewheels.com
Cajun-spiced grilled squid, rocket salad and mango salsa
Rocket salad:• 100g fresh rocket• 10g chopped onions• 10g vinegar• 10g vegetable oil• 5g salt• 5g pepper
MethodFor the Rocket salad:• Mix all the ingredients together.
Cajun-spiced grilled squid:• 150g calamari strips• 15g Cajun spice• 5g salt• 5g pepper• 5g paprika• 5g chopped garlic• 10g vegetable oil, for frying
MethodFor the Cajun-spiced grilled squid:• Marinate all the ingredients together
in a bowl. Next, heat the oil in a pan until nice and hot. Add the calamari strips and fry for three to four minutes. Remove from the pan and mix with the rocket salad.
Mango salsaIngredients: • 40g diced onions• 40g diced tomatoes• 20g diced green peppers• 30g diced tinned or fresh mango• 5g vegetable oil• 5g vinegar• Salt• Pepper
Method Mix all the above ingredients in a bowl and set aside for five to six minutes. This allows all the flavours to infuse. Finally, add some rocket salad on a plate. Add the spicy calamari on the rocket salad, and drizzle it with the mango salsa.
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Butternut milk tart Ingredients: • 500mℓ milk• 125mℓ butter• 200g butternut puree• 2 eggs• 45g cornflour• 100g sugar• Cinnamon • 2 packets of tennis biscuits • 200g of butter
Method• Make a biscuit crumb with some butter and
biscuits, place and press it into a tart case and leave to set. Heat the milk, butternut puree and butter in a saucepan and bring to the boil.
• Add the sugar, eggs and cornflour in a mixing bowl. Mix with a whisk until you get a smooth paste.
• When the milk mixture has come to a boil, remove it from the stove and add some to the cornflour paste and mix well. Add this back to the rest of the hot milk mixture and mix well with a whisk, until thick and smooth. Pour the mixture onto the tart base and sprinkle with cinnamon. Leave to cool before eating.
Capital Love is in the air this month and there is no better way to celebrate it than with a great romantic dinner. Magnolia Restaurant at the Sheraton Pretoria Hotel recently introduced its paired concept. This bar food and beverage menu pairs exquisite food concepts with not only premium wines, but also locally brewed craft beer. It’s called unexpected pairing as guests can experiment with regional fare and fusions of global cuisine. Here are two recipes from the menu, masterfully put together by executive chef Alexander Coupy.
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Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2015The hand-harvested grapes yielded crisp, grassy and peppery flavours due to the cooler than normal February temperatures and, from the higher slopes, an abundance of tropical fruit characteristics. A delightful combination of ripe green fig, starfruit, citrus, winter melon, grass and minerality fills the palate with a crisp, lingering aftertaste. It’s a good wine to enjoy on its own or served with uncomplicated grilled
fish, minestrone or tomato-based soup, vinaigrette-dressed salad or a selection of cheeses such as feta, goat’s cheese and halloumi.
Fleur Du Cap Unfiltered Chardonnay 2014Full-bodied and complex, the peach blossom and dried fruit notes linger effortlessly with the vanilla flavours derived from the wood. The wine will mature well for another two to three years and is a good accompaniment to delicately spiced chicken and fish dishes.
Lomond Sauvignon Blanc 2015The cool Agulhas climate delivers delicate flavours of tropical fruit, a hint of citrus and herbaceousness. Generous fruit, a crisp acidity and overall balance make this wine ideal to enjoy with a butternut and goat’s cheese salad, prawns or grilled fish.
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In every issue, Skyways brings you wine-pairing tips from South Africa’s best winemasters. In this issue we feature Durbanville Hills’ white-wine maker, Kobus Gerber.
For Gerber, iconic wines represent more than just quality. To him it is the conversation such a wine ignites long before it has even been made, with everyone waiting in anticipation of the final product. Such a wine should tell a story of the unique properties of the vineyard, the handling of the grapes in the cellar and the special touch of the winemaker when crafting the final blend.
Gerber’s top three South African white wines are:
Kobus Gerber knows a lot about wine. Here he shares with us his
views on South Africa’s top white wines
Wine-pairing tips from the masters
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Mediawere his father’s mother and sisters, killed in the Holocaust – something his father escaped and never spoke of. Steven becomes
determined to learn the women’s stories for the sake of future generations. He discovers over a hundred letters, and pieces together the tragedy of the Robinski family, trapped in a Nazi-state, and his father, far away in South Africa, who could not help them.
Heat by Ranulph FiennesThis is the latest book by British
adventurer and author Ranulph Fiennes, who recently became the oldest Briton to complete the Marathon des Sables, an ultramarathon
equivalent to six normal ones, at the age of 71. At six days and 251km in
BooksHow to Make Your Point without PowerPoint by Douglas Kruger
Lacklustre presentations can really undermine the point you are trying to get across. People
start to fidget and their attention wanders when confronted with PowerPoint presentations filled with boring slides. Public speaker Douglas Kruger wants to help. In this book he gives suggestions on how to use different formats, methods and visuals to enhance your presentation and captivate your audience.
Letters of Stone by Steven RobinsHaunted by a photo of three unknown women sitting at a dining room table, Steven Robins delves into his family history and finds out that the ladies
the heat of the Sahara Desert, it has been labelled ‘the toughest footrace on Earth’. The book focuses on some of the hottest places on the planet, and how Fiennes survived 50-degree heat during the course of the marathon.
CDsJudith Sephuma’s The Experience Live in Concert Experience this multi-award-winning
vocalist at her very best. The album is Judith’s first gospel offering, containing 21 original songs of praise.
Inspired by her spiritual journey with God, The Experience saw Judith Sephuma collaborate with fellow gospel singers and musicians, resulting in an album that will hold a proud place in any gospel lover’s music collection.
Books, music and DVDs
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he becomes an informant via childhood friend turned FBI agent, John Connolly (Joel Edgerton). Together Whitey and John take down Whitey’s opponents, but Whitey exploits the
friendly relationship, using John as a means to cover up his own illegal activities.
PanThis backstory to the legend of Peter Pan starts with 12-year-old Peter (Levi Miller) living in a dreary orphanage. As punishment for mischief Peter is kidnapped by
pirates, and taken to Neverland. There, Peter is forced into slave labour by Blackbeard (Hugh Jackman), a ruthless pirate. Peter befriends James Hook
Tracy Chapman – Greatest HitsThis new collection brings together, for the first time, classic tracks from Chapman’s celebrated career that now spans four
decades and includes eight best-selling studio albums. Compiled by Chapman herself, the featured songs have also been remastered. Since her eponymous debut in 1988, Chapman has captivated audiences around the globe with her pure voice, evocative songs and intense spirit.
DVDsBlack MassThis is the true story of Whitey Bulger (Johnny Depp), head of the Irish Mafia in 1975 South Boston, and brother of Massachusetts senator William Bulger (Benedict Cumberbatch). When Whitey’s reign is threatened by a rival mafia gang,
(Garrett Hedlund), and they escape. Upon meeting natives they learn that Peter’s father was the fairy king and that his mother, fleeing from Blackbeard, left him at the orphanage to save him.
The InternRobert De Niro stars as Ben, a 70-year-old retired businessman who finds his quiet life boring. He applies for an internship at a fast-growing fashion e-commerce company
run by a career-minded young CEO called Jules (Anne Hathaway). The two strike up a good relationship, with Ben helping her in both her business and private life. They have a lot to learn from each other, and with Ben’s guidance Jules is able to prioritise what really matters and finally relax and enjoy life.
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Try the addictive game of Sudoku. The aim is to fill each block with a number from 1 to 9. Each number must not appear more than once in each row, column and square.
If you can’t finish this puzzle during your flight, please take this free copy of Skyways with you. The cabin attendant will make sure that the next passengers get their own magazine, with a clean Sudoku for them to puzzle over!Puzzles taken from www.krazydad.com
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Each Battleship puzzle represents a section of ocean with a hidden fleet of one battleship, two cruisers and three submarines.
The ships may be oriented horizontally or vertically within the grid so that no ship touches another, not even diagonally. Any remaining squares in the grid contain water segments, which are shown as a symbol of water or as an X.
The numbers on the bottom and on the right of the grid show how many squares in the corresponding rows and columns are occupied by ships. The object is to discover where all six ships are located.
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Flight number Routing Departs Arrives
Arathusa lodge strip (ASS) servicing - Arathusa, Cheetah Plains, Chitwa Chitwa, Djuma Vuyatela, Elephant Plains, Nkorho, Simbambili
Flights FROM Arathusa TO:SA 8950 Arathusa via Londolozi to Nelspruit KMIA 10:10 11:00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8870 Nelspruit to Livingstone on Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 11:35
SA 8258 Nelspruit to Vilanculos on Thu and Sun 11:35
SA 8952 Arathusa to Nelspruit KMIA 12:00 12:40 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8664 Nelspruit to Cape Town 13:15
SA 8954 Arathusa to Skukuza 13:50 14:05 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8866 Skukuza to Johannesburg 14:50
Flights TO Arathusa FROM:SA 8955 Skukuza to Arathusa 14:30 14:45 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8651 Cape Town to Skukuza 13:05
SA 8865 Johannesburg to Skukuza 14:10
SA 8953 Nelspruit KMIA to Arathusa 13:05 13:40 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8841 Johannesburg to Nelspruit 11:55
SA 8663 Cape Town to Nelspruit 12:35
SA 8945 Skukuza via Londolozi to Arathusa 11:15 11:50 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8861 Johannesburg to Skukuza 10:50
Flights FROM Londolozi (LDZ) TO:SA 8950 Londolozi to Nelspruit 10:30 11:00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8870 Nelspruit to Livingstone on Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 11:35
SA 8258 Nelspruit to Vilanculos on Thu and Sun 11:35
SA 8940 Londolozi to Skukuza 10:40 10:55 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8652 Skukuza to Cape Town 11:20
SA 8947 Londolozi to Skukuza 14:05 14:20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8866 Skukuza to Johannesburg 14:50
Flights TO Londolozi FROM:SA 8945 Skukuza to Londolozi 11:15 11:30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8861 Johannesburg to Skukuza 10:50
SA 8946 Nelspruit KMIA to Londolozi 13:00 13:30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8507 Durban to Nelspruit on Mon, Wed and Fri 8:05
SA 8663 Cape Town to Nelspruit 12:35
SA 8841 Johannesburg to Nelspruit 11:55
SA 8948 Skukuza to Londolozi 14:40 14:55 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8651 Cape Town to Skukuza 13:05
SA 8865 Johannesburg to Skukuza 14:10
Flights FROM Nelpsruit - Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) (MQP) TO:SA 8953 Nelspruit KMIA to Arathusa 13:05 13:40 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8841 Johannesburg to Nelspruit 11:55
SA 8663 Cape Town to Nelspruit 12:35
SA 8946 Nelspruit KMIA to Londolozi 13:00 13:30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8841 Johannesburg to Nelspruit 11:55
SA 8663 Cape Town to Nelspruit 12:35
SA 8932 Nelspruit KMIA to Ulusaba 12:55 13:25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8841 Johannesburg to Nelspruit 11:55
SA 8663 Cape Town to Nelspruit 12:35
Flights TO Nelspruit - Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) FROM:SA 8930 Ulusaba via Skukuza to Nelspruit KMIA 9:55 11:05 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8870 Nelspruit to Livingstone on Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 11:35
SA 8258 Nelspruit to Vilanculos on Thu and Sun 11:35
SA 8930 Skukuza to Nelspruit KMIA 10:30 11:05 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8870 Nelspruit to Livingstone on Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 11:35
SA 8258 Nelspruit to Vilanculos on Thu and Sun 11:35
SA 8950 Arathusa via Londolozi to Nelspruit KMIA 10:10 11:00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8870 Nelspruit to Livingstone on Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 11:35
SA 8258 Nelspruit to Vilanculos on Thu and Sun 11:35
SA 8950 Londolozi to Nelspruit KMIA 10:30 11:00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8870 Nelspruit to Livingstone on Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 11:35
SA 8258 Nelspruit to Vilanculos on Thu and Sun 11:35
SA 8952 Arathusa to Nelspruit KMIA 12:00 12:40 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8664 Nelspruit to Cape Town 13:15
SA 8842 Nelspruit to Johannesburg 13:35
Flights FROM Skukuza Airport (SZK) TO:SA 8930 Skukuza to Nelspruit KMIA 10:30 11:05 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8861 Johannesburg to Skukuza 10:50
SA 8945 Skukuza to Londolozi 11:15 11:30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8861 Johannesburg to Skukuza 10:50
SA 8945 Skukuza via Londolozi to Arathusa 11:15 11:50 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8861 Johannesburg to Skukuza 10:50
SA 8955 Skukuza to Arathusa 14:30 14:45 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8651 Cape Town to Skukuza 13:05
SA 8865 Johannesburg to Skukuza 14:10
SA 8948 Skukuza to Londolozi 14:40 14:55 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8651 Cape Town to Skukuza 13:05
SA 8865 Johannesburg to Skukuza 14:10
SA 8933 Skukuza to Ulusaba 14:45 15:00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8651 Cape Town to Skukuza 13:05
SA 8865 Johannesburg to Skukuza 14:10
Flights TO Skukuza Airport FROM:SA 8954 Arathusa to Skukuza 13:50 14:05 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8866 Skukuza to Johannesburg 14:50
SA 8940 Londolozi to Skukuza 10:40 10:55 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8652 Skukuza to Cape Town 11:20
SA 8947 Londolozi to Skukuza 14:05 14:20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8866 Skukuza to Johannesburg 14:50
SA 8930 Ulusaba to Skukuza 9:55 10:10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8652 Skukuza to Cape Town 11:20
SA 8934 Ulusaba to Skukuza 14:00 14:15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8866 Skukuza to Johannesburg 14:50
Flights FROM Ulusaba lodge strip (ULX) TO: Ulusaba Rock, Ulusaba Cliff and Safari Lodge, &Beyond Leadwood and Exeter, Inyati, Leopard Hills, Dulini, Savanna, Idube
SA 8930 Ulusaba to Skukuza 9:55 10:10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8652 Skukuza to Cape Town 11:20
SA 8930 Ulusaba via Skukuza to Nelspruit KMIA 9:55 11:05 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8870 Nelspruit to Livingstone on Mon,Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 11:35
SA 8258 Nelspruit to Vilanculos on Thu and Sun 11:35
SA 8934 Ulusaba to Skukuza 14:00 14:15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8866 Skukuza to Johannesburg 14:50
Flights TO Ulusaba FROM:SA 8932 Nelspruit KMIA to Ulusaba 12:55 13:25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8841 Johannesburg to Nelspruit 11:55
SA 8663 Cape Town to Nelspruit 12:35
SA 8933 Skukuza to Ulusaba 14:45 15:00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SA 8651 Cape Town to Skukuza 13:05
SA 8865 Johannesburg to Skukuza 14:10
Applicable fare rules apply. 20kg checked baggage, soft bag only. 7kg hand baggage, soft bag only. Free luggage storage facilities available at Skukuza Airport and Nelspruit KMIA. These exclusive services are restricted to applicable lodges and their guests.
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2919.25m18.29m5.74m2 600kg25 000ft500km/h
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Avro RJ85 - Regional Jet AirlinerNumber of aircraftMaximum PassengersSeating ClassesLengthWing SpanHeightFuel capacityMaximum Operating AltitudeMaximum Cruising Speed
83228.60m26.21m8.61m9 362kg35 000ft780km/h
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ERJ 135-LR - Regional Jet Airliner and Corporate JetNumber of aircraftMaximum PassengersLengthWing SpanHeightFuel capacityMaximum Operating AltitudeCruising Speed
3726.34m20.04m6.75m5 000kg37 000ft800km/h
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Connecting 35 destinations in 9 African countries.
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AntananarivoLivingstone
HarareKasane
Maun Bulawayo
Windhoek Polokwane PhalaborwaVilanculosGaborone
PretoriaSkukuza
NelspruitMaputo
Manzini
JNB
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MaseruUpington
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F L I G H T S – DomesticCape Town - George - Cape Town
SA8621 Cape Town - George 7:15 8:05 1 2 3 4 5 AR8 AirlinkSA8625 Cape Town - George 8:15 9:05 6 ER3 AirlinkSA8631 Cape Town - George 11:30 12:20 1 2 3 4 5 6 ER3 AirlinkSA8633 Cape Town - George 13:30 14:20 6 ER3 AirlinkSA8639 Cape Town - George 14:15 15:05 1 2 3 4 5 ER3 AirlinkSA8639 Cape Town - George 14:15 15:05 7 AR8 AirlinkSA8635 Cape Town - George 16:45 17:40 1 2 3 4 5 7 ER3 AirlinkSA8622 George - Cape Town 8:30 9:20 1 2 3 4 5 AR8 AirlinkSA8630 George - Cape Town 9:25 10:15 6 ER3 AirlinkSA8632 George - Cape Town 13:00 13:50 1 2 3 4 5 6 ER3 AirlinkSA8634 George - Cape Town 14:45 15:35 6 ER3 AirlinkSA8638 George - Cape Town 15:25 16:15 1 2 3 4 5 ER3 AirlinkSA8638 George - Cape Town 15:25 16:15 7 AR8 AirlinkSA8636 George - Cape Town 18:10 19:05 1 2 3 4 5 7 ER3 Airlink
SA8611 Cape Town - Kimberley 6:15 7:50 1 2 3 4 5 ER3 AirlinkSA8617 Cape Town - Kimberley 16:50 18:20 1 2 ER3 AirlinkSA8617 Cape Town - Kimberley 16:50 18:20 3 4 5 7 AR8 AirlinkSA8612 Kimberley - Cape Town 8:15 9:50 1 2 3 4 5 ER3 AirlinkSA8618 Kimberley - Cape Town 18:50 20:25 1 2 ER3 AirlinkSA8618 Kimberley - Cape Town 18:50 20:25 3 4 5 7 AR8 Airlink
SA8663 Cape Town - Nelspruit 10:00 12:35 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 AR8 AirlinkSA8664 Nelspruit - Cape Town 13:15 15:55 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 AR8 Airlink SA8651 Cape Town - Skukuza 10:35 13:05 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ER3 AirlinkSA8652 Skukuza - Cape Town 11:20 13:55 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ER3 Airlink
SA8645 Cape Town - Upington 7:10 8:30 1 2 3 4 5 ER3 AirlinkSA8647 Cape Town - Upington 10:45 12:05 7 ER3 AirlinkSA8649 Cape Town - Upington 11:45 13:05 1 5 ER3 AirlinkSA8646 Upington - Cape Town 8:50 10:10 1 2 3 4 5 ER3 AirlinkSA8648 Upington - Cape Town 12:50 14:10 7 ER3 AirlinkSA8650 Upington - Cape Town 13:25 14:45 1 5 ER3 Airlink SA8670 Cape Town - Pretoria 06:45 09:00 1 2 3 4 5 AR8 AirlinkSA8672 Cape Town - Pretoria 15:00 17:15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 AR8 AirlinkSA8676 Cape Town - Pretoria 17:30 19:45 1 2 3 4 5 7 AR8 AirlinkSA8675 Pretoria - Cape Town 06:45 09:15 1 2 3 4 5 AR8 AirlinkSA8671 Pretoria - Cape Town 10:30 13:00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 AR8 AirlinkSA8673 Pretoria - Cape Town 17:45 20:15 1 2 3 4 5 7 AR8 Airlink
SA8531 Durban - Bloemfontein 6:50 7:55 1 2 3 4 5 ER3 AirlinkSA8533 Durban - Bloemfontein 12:00 13:25 7 J41 AirlinkSA8535 Durban - Bloemfontein 15:15 16:40 7 J41 AirlinkSA8537 Durban - Bloemfontein 16:35 17:40 1 2 3 4 5 ER3 AirlinkSA8532 Bloemfontein - Durban 8:15 9:15 1 2 3 4 5 ER3 AirlinkSA8534 Bloemfontein - Durban 13:45 14:50 7 J41 AirlinkSA8536 Bloemfontein - Durban 17:00 18:05 7 J41 AirlinkSA8538 Bloemfontein - Durban 18:00 19:00 1 2 3 4 5 ER3 Airlink
SA8515 Durban - George 9:40 11:30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ER3 AirlinkSA8514 George - Durban 11:50 13:15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ER3 Airlink
SA8507 Durban - Nelspruit 6:45 8:05 1 3 5 J41 AirlinkSA8505 Durban - Nelspruit 13:45 14:45 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ER3 AirlinkSA8508 Nelspruit - Durban 8:25 9:45 1 3 5 J41 AirlinkSA8506 Nelspruit - Durban 15:10 16:10 1 2 3 4 5 6 ER3 AirlinkSA8510 Nelspruit - Durban 17:40 18:40 7 ER3 Airlink SA8427 Johannesburg - Kimberley 16:30 17:40 1 2 3 4 5 ER3 AirlinkSA8428 Kimberley - Johannesburg 18:20 19:30 1 2 3 4 5 ER3 Airlink
Cape Town - Kimberley - Cape Town
Cape Town - Nelspruit - Cape Town
Cape Town - Upington - Cape Town
Cape Town - Pretoria - Cape Town
Durban - Bloemfontein - Durban
Durban - Nelspruit - Durban
Johannesburg - Kimberley - Johannesburg
FLIGHT ROUTE DEPARTURE ARRIVAL FREQUENCY AIRCRAFT OPERATED BY
Durban - George - Durban
Cape Town - Skukuza - Cape Town
Jetstream 4100 - Regional Turboprop AirlinerNumber of aircraftMaximum PassengersLengthWing SpanHeightFuel capacityMaximum Operating AltitudeCruising Speed
2919.25m18.29m5.74m2 600kg25 000ft500km/h
7
Avro RJ85 - Regional Jet AirlinerNumber of aircraftMaximum PassengersSeating ClassesLengthWing SpanHeightFuel capacityMaximum Operating AltitudeMaximum Cruising Speed
83228.60m26.21m8.61m9 362kg35 000ft780km/h
12
ERJ 135-LR - Regional Jet Airliner and Corporate JetNumber of aircraftMaximum PassengersLengthWing SpanHeightFuel capacityMaximum Operating AltitudeCruising Speed
3726.34m20.04m6.75m5 000kg37 000ft800km/h
17
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Connecting 35 destinations in 9 African countries.
NdolaPemba
LusakaNampula
AntananarivoLivingstone
HarareKasane
Maun Bulawayo
Windhoek Polokwane PhalaborwaVilanculosGaborone
PretoriaSkukuza
NelspruitMaputo
Manzini
JNB
SishenKimberley
MaseruUpington
Bloemfontein PietermaritzburgDurban
Mthatha
East London
Port ElizabethGeorgeCape Town
Beira
Tete
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Johannesburg - Polokwane - Johannesburg
Johannesburg - Pietermaritzburg - Johannesburg
Johannesburg - Upington - Johannesburg
SA8823 Johannesburg - Nelspruit 7:00 7:50 1 2 3 4 5 ER3 Airlink
SA8827 Johannesburg - Nelspruit 9:00 9:50 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ER3 Airlink
SA8843 Johannesburg - Nelspruit 10:00 10:50 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ER3 Airlink
SA8841 Johannesburg - Nelspruit 11:10 11:55 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 AR8 Airlink
SA8845 Johannesburg - Nelspruit 15:30 16:15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 AR8 Airlink
SA8829 Johannesburg - Nelspruit 16:30 17:20 7 ER3 Airlink
SA8849 Johannesburg - Nelspruit 17:15 18:05 1 2 3 4 5 ER3 Airlink
SA8837 Johannesburg - Nelspruit 18:05 18:55 1 2 3 4 5 7 ER3 Airlink
SA8838 Nelspruit - Johannesburg 6:55 7:50 1 2 3 4 5 ER3 Airlink
SA8824 Nelspruit - Johannesburg 8:25 9:15 1 2 3 4 5 ER3 Airlink
SA8836 Nelspruit - Johannesburg 8:30 9:25 6 ER3 Airlink
SA8828 Nelspruit - Johannesburg 10:10 11:05 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ER3 Airlink
SA8842 Nelspruit - Johannesburg 13:35 14:25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 AR8 Airlink
SA8830 Nelspruit - Johannesburg 15:05 16:00 7 ER3 Airlink
SA8844 Nelspruit - Johannesburg 15:45 16:40 1 2 3 5 6 ER3 Airlink
SA8846 Nelspruit - Johannesburg 16:40 17:30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 AR8 Airlink
SA8848 Nelspruit - Johannesburg 18:25 19:20 1 2 3 4 5 ER3 Airlink
SA8851 Johannesburg - Phalaborwa 6:25 7:35 1 2 3 4 J41 Airlink
SA8853 Johannesburg - Phalaborwa 11:45 12:55 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 J41 Airlink
SA8857 Johannesburg - Phalaborwa 16:00 17:10 5 J41 Airlink
SA8854 Phalaborwa - Johannesburg 13:15 14:35 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 J41 Airlink
SA8858 Phalaborwa - Johannesburg 17:30 18:50 1 2 3 4 5 J41 Airlink
SA8801 Johannesburg - Polokwane 6:35 7:25 1 2 3 4 5 ER3 Airlink
SA8809 Johannesburg - Polokwane 10:50 11:40 1 2 3 4 5 7 ER3 Airlink
SA8809 Johannesburg - Polokwane 10:50 11:50 6 J41 Airlink
SA8817 Johannesburg - Polokwane 14:15 15:15 6 J41 Airlink
SA8815 Johannesburg - Polokwane 16:30 17:30 1 2 3 4 5 7 AR8 Airlink
SA8802 Polokwane - Johannesburg 7:55 8:50 1 2 3 4 5 ER3 Airlink
SA8810 Polokwane - Johannesburg 12:00 12:55 1 2 3 4 5 7 ER3 Airlink
SA8810 Polokwane - Johannesburg 12:10 13:05 6 J41 Airlink
SA8818 Polokwane - Johannesburg 15:35 16:30 6 J41 Airlink
SA8816 Polokwane - Johannesburg 18:00 19:05 1 2 3 4 5 7 AR8 Airlink
SA8747 Johannesburg - Pietermaritzburg 7:00 8:00 1 2 3 4 5 AR8 Airlink
SA8735 Johannesburg - Pietermaritzburg 12:15 13:15 1 2 3 4 5 7 ER3 Airlink
SA8735 Johannesburg - Pietermaritzburg 12:15 13:15 6 AR8 Airlink
SA8743 Johannesburg - Pietermaritzburg 15:30 16:30 1 2 3 4 5 7 AR8 Airlink
SA8741 Johannesburg - Pietermaritzburg 17:00 18:00 1 2 3 4 5 7 AR8 Airlink
SA8739 Johannesburg - Pietermaritzburg 18:15 19:15 1 2 3 4 5 AR8 Airlink
SA8730 Pietermaritzburg - Johannesburg 6:45 7:45 1 2 3 4 5 AR8 Airlink
SA8732 Pietermaritzburg - Johannesburg 8:45 9:45 1 2 3 4 5 6 AR8 Airlink
SA8736 Pietermaritzburg - Johannesburg 13:50 14:55 1 2 3 4 5 7 ER3 Airlink
SA8736 Pietermaritzburg - Johannesburg 13:50 14:55 6 AR8 Airlink
SA8744 Pietermaritzburg - Johannesburg 17:00 18:00 1 2 3 4 5 7 AR8 Airlink
SA8742 Pietermaritzburg - Johannesburg 18:25 19:25 1 2 3 4 5 AR8 Airlink
SA8861 Johannesburg - Skukuza 10:00 10:50 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ER3 Airlink
SA8865 Johannesburg - Skukuza 13:20 14:10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ER3 Airlink
SA8862 Skukuza - Johannesburg 13:30 14:35 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ER3 Airlink
SA8866 Skukuza - Johannesburg 14:50 15:35 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ER3 Airlink
SA8761 Johannesburg - Upington 7:10 8:40 1 2 3 4 ER3 Airlink
SA8767 Johannesburg - Upington 11:00 12:30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ER3 Airlink
SA8769 Johannesburg - Upington 15:20 16:50 1 2 3 4 5 7 ER3 Airlink
SA8762 Upington - Johannesburg 9:00 10:35 1 2 3 4 ER3 Airlink
SA8768 Upington - Johannesburg 12:50 14:25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ER3 Airlink
SA8770 Upington - Johannesburg 17:10 18:45 1 2 3 4 5 7 ER3 Airlink
Johannesburg - Nelspruit - Johannesburg
Johannesburg - Phalaborwa - Johannesburg
Johannesburg - Skukuza - Johannesburg
Golf Bags: 1 bag at 15kg free baggage allowance – golf bags must be pre-booked with your booking agent.
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In 1963, the winner of the Natal Open Golf
Tournament received his winning trophy in the rain outside the Durban Country Club. After beating 103 golfers to the coveted title, apartheid rules dictated that Sewsunker ‘Papwa’ Sewgolum, an Indian, could not enter the clubhouse. Photographs of the debacle made international headlines, forcing many countries to impose sanctions on the country.
Golf’s lost legendThe story of a forgotten
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Sewgolum faced similar prejudices throughout his career, eventually leading to the government banning him from travelling to ply his trade. In doing so, they robbed the world of arguably the greatest South African golfer to have played the game.
Coming from humble beginnings, Sewgolum was a self-taught golfer who played the game with a back-handed grip, hands positioned the opposite way to the traditional grip. The unorthodox grip has another name – the Sewsunker grip – because he used it with such success. Having no formal education, he found work as a caddie at Beachwood Country Club. It was there that a certain Graham Wulff discovered his remarkable talent and helped bring it to the world’s attention.
In 1959, Wulff accompanied Sewgolum on his first overseas tour. He achieved phenomenal success beyond South African borders, winning the Dutch Open three times. In 1965, he beat an in-form Gary Player to win his second Natal Open. His exploits as a non-white golfer were an embarrassment for the apartheid government. In 1966, they took away his passport and banned him from all local tournaments, leaving Sewgolum a defeated person. The humble legend died at the age of 48 in 1978.
The story of his life has been vividly captured in the book Papwa: Golf's Lost Legend by Maxine Case. Skyways spoke to Sewgolum’s son, Rajen Sewshanker, about the book and the remarkable story of a golfing great.
How was the author able to give such a graphic report of your father’s life?It was a collective effort. Case had met with the family and my dad’s friends to gather the information. My
mom is still alive and she has a wealth of knowledge about his life and his career. Also, a lot of the information was sourced for a 2005 documentary on my dad titled Papwa: The Lost Dream of a South African Golfing Legend. As such, the reader is able to experience each moment as my dad did.
What was it like growing up in a neighbourhood where everyone looked up to your dad?The truth is that when my dad was banned, it was crippling for him. He could never regain the form he displayed. By this time, we had been forcibly removed from our home in Riverside, Durban and moved to Chatsworth. He had never enjoyed the fame or fortune that came with being a champion.
Despite the adversities he faced on the golf course, your dad never lost his cool. What was he like at home? He was the same person in all social and professional circles. He never lost his cool and was always humble, despite his enormous talent.
Your mother never attended his tournaments. Why?She came from a very orthodox background and as such was very domesticated. Also, restrictions on people of colour meant that we were not allowed to watch him play at many tournaments.
Was your family angry at the way your dad seemingly vanished from the sporting world without being given the recognition he deserved when he was still alive?No. We felt no bitterness and neither did my dad. It is an indication of the way he brought us up. I know that my dad is listed among the greatest golfers of all time, and even greats such as Gary Player have acknowledged this.
A golf course has been named in his honour. What else has been done to honour his legacy?In 2004, he was posthumously awarded the Order of Ikhamanga by President Thabo Mbeki. The award is the highest honour for achievement in the performing arts and sport. He has also been inducted into the Golf Hall of Fame in Cape Town. We are in the process of raising finance to produce a movie about my dad.
Text | Gerard Peter Photography | Gallo Images
Papwa: Golf's Lost
Legend by Maxine Case tells the story of one man who triumphed against unbelievable odds, only to have his dream snatched from him. This is a uniquely South African story told by a master storyteller
Gary Player is gracious in defeat after being beaten by Sewgolum at the Natal Open in 1965
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Earlier this year, a report was issued by KPMG that analysed ratios of female participation in golf in the different European countries, and it was rather surprising to see how figures varied from country to country.
For starters, in Germany there are 222,581 women players, compared to only 94,138 in England. Even Sweden (123,410) and France (103,802) have more women playing the game than England, where there are considerably more golf courses: a total of 1,849. This means that there are, on average, only 50 women
members per golf club in England.Cause for alarm among the golf administrators in
the United Kingdom is the low ratio of women to men who play the game in Wales, Scotland and England. In the Netherlands, for example, a third of all golfers are women, and that figure is on the rise.
The KPMG study looks at three distinct groups – male, female and junior members – and it is interesting to see that in the less-developed golf markets, junior and female participation form a much higher proportion of the total membership numbers.
Changing accepted normsOne of the reasons for the higher male proportion in the likes of Britain (South Africa is not much different), is the long history of sexism. Golf has always been a patriarchal sport where the men call the shots. The Royal & Ancient hardly sets a good example. The mere fact that at the governing body’s head office, St Andrews,
A change in mindset needs to happen at
club level to encourage more female golfers to want to aspire to
be the next Lydia Ko, the youngest
player of either sex to be ranked No. 1 in professional golf (17 years and 9 months)
recently, there have been increased efforts
to encourage females to play golf. And there are those who believe that larger female participation is key to the long-term health of the company.
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Female golfers to the rescue
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women may not join – and there are still clubs in Britain (and the US) that doggedly refuse to admit female members – shows that old habits die hard.
One could name a number of South African golf clubs that have a history of only grudgingly accepting limited membership of the fairer sex. We cannot forget that we inherited our club system from the British, who after all brought the game to our country. Along with all that is good about the sport, we also bought into the management-by-committee system, and the idea that clubs should be ‘private’ and highly elitist.
Even when it became obvious that in many cases business models were becoming unsustainable, changes to the way clubs were run were slow to be implemented. Policies at clubs that marginalised women, even when it made business sense to encourage them to play the game, made little sense, and political correctness aside, the industry simply cannot afford to exclude half of the potential golfing population.
Figures supplied to GCM magazine by the Central Gauteng Golf Union show that there are 2,807 women members in the region, which constitutes a little more than 10% of the total. It is believed that this is a fair representation of the national average, which is well below what it should be.
It has become quite obvious that clubs that have shifted their focus towards the family, rather than the typical male member, have become more successful, and it is encouraging to see that a concerted effort has been made at certain clubs to welcome more women to the game.
Much is made of the fact that lifestyles of men and women have changed considerably over the last few decades, as more women have pursued careers, and the golf industry was certainly slow to react.
As the newly constituted Golf RSA administrative body swings into action, we would hope that one of its main goals will be to change the sexist image of golf, and encourage more female participation in the game at all levels.
Text | John Botha Photography | Supplied
Johan Botha is Editor of Golf Club Management
magazine. For more information visit www.golfclubmanagement.co.za
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The phrase ‘the show must go on’ originated in show business, and means that no matter which problems may arise, the show will continue in order not to disappoint the waiting audience. Later, the phrase evolved into something with a wider meaning, and came into use even outside of show business. It’s now generally applied to any event or activity – life goes on, no matter the obstacles. This background adds layers of meaning to the famous Queen song as it deals with a combination of show business and life coming to an end.
The Show Must Go On was the last song on Queen’s 1991 album Innuendo. At the time of its release the band members knew that vocalist Freddie Mercury had contracted Aids and was possibly near the end of his life; however, this information was not made
public yet. In fact, the band and producers wanted to release Innuendo in November or December 1990, but Mercury’s health was declining so badly that the release could only happen in February the following year. And sadly, Innuendo was the last studio album to be released by Queen in Mercury’s lifetime. Nine months after the album was released, Mercury passed away from bronchial pneumonia, unable to fight off the disease because of his Aids.
Defeating the obstaclesOn the album sleeve Queen is credited for The Show Must Go On, but Brian May played the biggest role in creating this power ballad. After listening to Queen guitarists John Deacon and Roger Taylor playing a chord sequence that would later on become the basis for the song, May sat down with Mercury and the two of them came up with the theme of the song and some of the lyrics. May completed the lyrics and the melody on his own. He also recorded demo versions in which he did the singing – he had to sing some parts in falsetto because they were too high.
The vocals were, in fact, very demanding, and when May presented the final demo to Mercury he told him: “Fred, I don’t know if this is going to be possible to
Despite his illness, Mercury never
complained and always put on a brave face
morbid as it may be, many of us have at some point thought about which
song we would like to have played at our funeral. In 2005 the digital TV channel Music Choice did a poll in which they asked 45,000 adults across Europe what their choice of funeral song would be. The Show Must Go On by Queen came out on top.
Final cutEven while facing death, Freddie Mercury was larger than life
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sing.” He doubted whether Mercury would be physically capable of performing the song, considering the extent of his illness at the time. However, Mercury went on to demonstrate the exact meaning of the saying ‘the show must go on’. He took a shot of vodka, told May “I’ll do it, darling!” and went ahead to sing the vocals.
Those close to him were amazed by Mercury’s strength in the face of death. In the documentary Days of Our Lives, May commented, “He never moaned, he never said, ‘This is terrible, I hate it.’” Also, Jim Hutton, who was Mercury’s partner for the last six years until his death, remarked, “To me, the most autobiographical line in The Show Must Go On was ‘My make-up may be flaking but my smile still stays on.’ That was true. No matter how ill Freddie felt, he never grumbled to anyone or sought sympathy of any kind. It was his battle, no one else’s, and he always wore a brave face against the ever-increasing odds against him.”
Immortal in musicWhile the lyrics for The Show Must Go On don’t directly refer to living and dying, it is clear that Mercury is expressing coming to terms with his mortality, and at the same time expressing his will to live: “I have to find the will to carry on with the show.” But he didn’t have much
strength left. No new footage of Mercury was being shot anymore, thus a video for The Show Must Go On was created using old footage of the band’s performances and videos, cleverly edited to make sense as a whole.
The song was released as a single in the United Kingdom on 14 November 1991. It spent five weeks in the British charts. Six weeks after its release Mercury passed away, which saw the song re-enter the charts and stay there for another five weeks, peaking at number 16.
Mercury never got to perform the song live. It was first played live on 20 April 1992 during the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, performed by the three remaining members of Queen. Elton John sang the lead vocals and Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi played rhythm guitar. In 1997 the song was once again performed with Elton John on guest vocals. This performance would be Deacon’s last performance with Queen and his last public performance, as he completely retired from music after that.
In a sense The Show Must Go On did become the ultimate ‘funeral song’ – announcing the end of both Mercury, and the legend that was Queen. Fortunately, music never dies, and their legacy will live on.
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Mercury died nine months after the album was released, never having been able to perform the song live
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Ten fascinating facts you probably didn’t know about the continent’s metal and mineral wealth
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The number of years until South Africa is projected to deplete its gold reserves
The year-on-year decrease in mining production South Africa experienced as at January 2015
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1 Africa produces millions of carats of diamonds every year, about 65% of the global total. Within Africa,
Botswana is the largest producer. Worldwide, it is estimated that this booming industry supports 10 million people directly and indirectly.
2 Africa was not always a world leader in diamond mining. In the 1400s, India was the world’s main source of
diamonds. Around the 1700s, Brazil became the world’s major source of diamonds, until 1867, when the first diamond was discovered on the banks of the Orange River in South Africa.
3 Namibia and Niger are among the biggest producers of uranium in the world. Uranium is the principal fuel for
nuclear reactors, the main raw material for nuclear weapons, and the source of nuclear fuel, which provides around 14% of the world’s electricity.
4 The uses of the minerals and metals mined in Africa are extensive, affecting our daily lives in invaluable and often
unknown ways. A few of these include: golf bags, ink, deodorant (petroleum), the anticorrosive element in steel, purifying drinking water and treating waste water (manganese), spacesuit visors, medicine, electronics (gold), toothpaste (fluorite), and aeroplane parts (bauxite). The list goes on.
5 Africa’s mines aren’t just the source of many modern conveniences. Raymond Dumett wrote in the Journal of
African History (1985): “A wide range of African metallic and non-metallic ores played a vital – and in some cases an indispensable – role in the Allied victory in 1945.”
6 The sizes of Africa’s mines are incredible. The Western Deep gold mine in Gauteng is the world’s deepest gold
mine, plunging 3.9km into the ground. At the Moab Khotsong gold mine in North West Province, it takes four minutes to lower workers down 3,054m, with the world’s longest winding cable.
7 South Africa and Zimbabwe have the majority of the world’s platinum group metal (PGM) reserves. The
automotive industry has been the principal consumer of PGMs since the ‘70s.
8 Gold mining is Africa’s main mining resource, and two-thirds of it is mined in South Africa.
9 Tin, tantalum and tungsten (or the three Ts) are primarily mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo. They are
used in the manufacturing of electronic devices like laptops, smartphones and MP3 players. Most modern electronic devices contain more than 35 minerals.
10 The Democratic Republic of Congo is also the world’s largest producer of cobalt, with Zambia and South Africa
also featuring in the top 10. Cobalt is used in paint, medicine, alloys, magnets, cancer treatments, and to manufacture vitamin B12.
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Questions1. Who was Saint Valentine?2. Who was the legendary Benedictine monk who
invented champagne? 3. ‘Valentine’ was the name given to which kind of
early Christian? 4. In medieval times, which internal organ was believed
to cause love? 5. What is a ‘vinegar valentine’? 6. If you’re quick to show your feelings, where do you
wear your heart?
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7. Which of Shakespeare’s plays features Valentine and Proteus?
8. Who led the Chicago gangsters behind the St Valentine's Day Massacre in 1929?
9. What was the name of the small, heart-shaped sweets manufactured by Swizzels, which had short romantic messages printed on them?
10. Which Roman god is one of the symbols of St Valentine’s Day?
11. Which sign of the zodiac would you be if you were born on St Valentine's Day?
12. Who played Juliet opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in the 1996 film Romeo and Juliet?
13. How many calories do you burn while kissing? 14. People of which profession receive the most cards on
St Valentine’s Day? 15. Who is the Roman goddess of love and beauty? 16. Who is Cupid’s father? 17. Romans believed that roses grew only in specific
places. Where? 18. Who was the famous recipient of many of Napoleon’s
love letters? 19. According to a legend, Cleopatra sailed to Rome in a
ship full of roses. Why did she do that? 20. Which fruit is also known as the ‘love apple’?
Answers1. A Roman priest2. Dom Perignon3. Martyrs 4. The liver5. A spoof or sarcastic parody of a real Valentine’s
message6. On your sleeve7. The Two Gentlemen of Verona8. Al Capone9. Love Hearts10. Cupid11. Aquarius 12. Claire Danes 13. One to two per minute 14. Teachers. About 1 billion cards are sent on that day
every year
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6 1 2 7 8 9 32 8 4 5 7 6
2 6 1
4 7
6 8 3 5
2 6 7
1 3
5 1 7
3 7 9 2
5 4
9 1 3
Sudoku #74 9 7 1 2
6 7 2 8 1 5 95 1 2 8 7
2 8 3 7 5 1 97 5 1 2 3
9 1 6 8 2 4 72 8 3 6 11 5 7 8 9 3 49 3 1 4 5
8 3 5 6
3 4
9 6 4 3
4 6
6 4 9 8
3 5
4 9 5 7
6 2
7 6 2 8
Sudoku #83 2 5 7 16 9 5 7 1 2 8
1 4 9 8 3 6 59 2 6 8 4 3
2 3 9 4 6 54 5 6 3 7 19 3 8 5 6 2 7
4 1 8 3 9 2 66 7 1 4 8
8 4 6 9
3 4
7 2
1 7 5
8 1 7
8 9 2
4 1
5 7
2 9 5 3
Answers Challenging Sudoku by KrazyDad, Volume 8, Book 8Sudoku #14 8 7 5 2 3 61 2 7 4 8 9
9 1 8 4 7 21 8 4 2
3 7 5 2 1 9 6 4 86 5 1 3
8 6 1 9 7 52 3 5 8 9 69 4 6 2 7 8 3
9 1
3 6 5
6 5 3
9 3 6 5 7
2 4 8 7 9
3 2 4
7 4 1
5 1
Sudoku #22 1 4 8
9 6 8 3 5 77 1 5 6 9 3 41 5 2 4 9 6
2 4 3 5 6 1 87 8 6 1 2 3
5 3 9 2 7 6 81 2 4 5 7 3
7 1 8 5
5 3 7 6 9
4 2 1
8 2
3 7 8
9 7
4 9 5
4 1
8 6 9
6 9 3 2 4
Sudoku #32 3 4 8 9 79 5 7 2 1 46 4 9 8 1 54 6 2 3 5 1
5 8 6 9 77 2 9 8 3 4
8 7 4 5 2 92 4 6 1 7 3
7 6 9 3 5 1
1 5 6
8 3 6
7 2 3
9 7 8
3 1 4 2
1 5 6
1 3 6
5 9 8
8 2 4
Sudoku #42 9 3 8 4 51 7 8 3
7 4 3 9 13 9 5 7 1 6 4 87 6 9 8 2 5 15 8 1 6 3 4 2 7
3 2 8 7 61 6 5 9
4 7 2 1 8 3
1 6 7
4 5 2 9 6
6 8 5 2
2
4 3
9
9 1 5 4
8 3 4 7 2
5 9 6
Sudoku #55 7 6 4 3
7 5 8 4 9 29 6 4 1 2 8 56 8 2 9 5 7 37 3 2 6 9
4 6 3 1 2 8 78 3 7 6 1 9 41 7 8 4 3 54 5 6 9 3
2 1 8 9
3 6 1
3 7
4 1
1 4 8 5
5 9
2 5
9 2 6
1 7 2 8
Sudoku #61 9 8 4 2
2 4 7 6 9 35 3 8 1 4 6 9 74 9 3 7 5
6 4 5 2 95 3 8 6 4
8 6 4 5 2 3 7 19 6 3 8 4 22 1 8 5 6
6 3 7 5
5 1 8
2
8 2 1 6
1 7 8 3
9 7 2 1
9
7 5 1
3 4 7 9
Sudoku #73 1 2 6 7 8
6 2 5 7 8 37 1 8 5 4 6 98 2 1 9 53 5 4 2 9 7 8 6 1
7 9 6 3 24 6 5 1 7 9 3
3 7 6 4 8 55 9 8 4 3 2
9 4 5
9 1 4
3 2
6 4 3 7
1 8 5 4
8 2
2 1 9
7 1 6
Sudoku #85 4 8 3 2 74 1 9 6 5
8 2 1 5 7 3 95 9 8 2 1 42 7 9 8 5 1
4 7 3 9 8 29 5 6 7 2 1 47 1 8 9 34 3 1 5 2 9
6 9 1
3 7 2 8
6 4
6 7 3
3 4 6
1 6 5
8 3
2 4 5 6
6 7 8
Get the answerSolutions to Sudoku and Battleship. Puzzles on page 62.
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However, the story begins the night before. As I visualised the experience, I pondered: who was the first person who decided that jumping out an
aeroplane was safe and a good idea? Did they have some sort of death wish?
Freefalling from 10,000ft is not the only example. Throughout the centuries, there have been those who dared to go where no one dared to venture before. From jumping off mountains in a wingsuit to driving rocket-fuelled cars at breakneck speeds, one can’t help but wonder whether such pioneers were raving lunatics or pure geniuses. I can’t decide which is the more fitting description.
What I do know is that it is those who pushed the envelope and are willing to risk it all in the name of progress who have made an ineradicable impression in this world. Such bravery and daringness should be encouraged in the name of progress. Even if it sounds absurd. After all, is there truly ever such a thing as a bad idea? If you never try, you will never know.
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