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AUGUST 2010 ISSUE 08 R29.95

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CONTENTS July ~ September 2010 10

Editors note Steve the Ed gives his thoughts on Legacy, ancient Egyptian slavery and more.

FOREWORD Nic Borain Do we all feel like a huge wave has swept us up, tumbled us in the roaring surf and deposited us, dazed and dishevelled, on a high and quiet shelf? Or is it just me?

WORLD NEWS

SOUTH AFRICA NEWS

CAPE TOWN REVIEW

TALK TO THE BOSS

LEGACY Germany

LEAGACY Korea

LEGACY The National Planning Commission looking to a successful post World Cup South Africa.

LEGACY South Africa 11 June 2010, a rainbow nation stood still and held its breath to witness an event never before seen on African soil. The 2010 FIFA World Cup.

LEGACY Transport Infrastructure

LEGACY Best in the World Siphiwe Tshabalala vs Andres Iniesto

THE GREEN PAGES Overberg Eco-Expo

THE GREEN PAGES Food and Trees for Africa

THE GREEN PAGES Climate Change Human nature needs to change before the climate changes it for us.

THE GREEN PAGES Pet Food - The Natural Way Looking after our best friends nutrional requirements.

THE GREEN PAGES Renewable Energy Solutions

WOMEN OF SUBSTANCE Dr Therese Fish A driver for change, energetic and enthusiastic about the journey that she finds herself on

POLITICAL SATIRE

FINANCE The Euro Meltdown

FINANCE Economic Legacy

JOB CREATION Zumaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3.6 million jobs on the cards?

INFRASTRUCTURE ESKOM Ayoba! but also not so Ayoba!

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FINANCE Debt Review Impulse spending blows many a well planned budget out the water. Time to curb your spending and sharpen your wits.

YOUTH World Cup Volunteers

EDUCATION 1GOAL SHOOTS but does it score? An honest look at just what 1GOAL has achieved and what they hope to achieve in South Africa in years to come

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AFTER 2010 This World Cup not only gave jobs and skills but also hope, to many South Africans!

CAR REVIEW Nissan LEAF It’s small, it’s cute, it’s green and it’s economically viable to boot.

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BBBEE The Terrifying World of Change Corporations often get hijacked by engineers and technocrats who have a machine-centered view of the world

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BEYOND TECHNOLOGY The Awesomest Gadgets Star Trek, Ironman and Pet Spy Camera’s... we’ve found some of the “awesomest” gadgets out there.

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BEYOND TECHNOLOGY iPhone 4 Worth all the hype?

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TOURISM Ke nako - It is time. We approached South African Tourism and received feedback from the office of Ms Thandiwe January-McLean - Chief Executive Officer.

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YOUTH Waka Waka, Eh Eh Our youngest contributers visit the 2010 FIFA World Cup Fan Parks

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HEALTHY LIVING Time to eat healthy, suck in the beer belly and get the blood flowing with some good old fashioned exercise

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BOOK & THEATRE REVIEW

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MOVIE & MUSIC REVIEW

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RESTAURANT REVIEW Societi Bistro Beyond magazine designer, Mark, shares his fine dining experience

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FASHION Football Fashion - Africaunite! How much can one comment on fashion trends for the world cup when the entire population is wearing the same thing? Exclusive 8 page profile

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FASHION Cape Town Fashion Week Get your tickets for the most highly anticipated fashion show on the continent

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BROW BEAT What’s your flavour? Brow Beat invents an exciting new flavour - Legacy.

BeYOND the team Managing Director Charles Felix Editor Steve Rosenberg Sales Manager Michael Keys Sales ExecutiveS Bernhard Kappelsberger, Simphiwe Mbekile, Charlene Heyburgh, Gerhardt Burger, Jerome Dyson, Christopher Engelbrecht, Harold Peters, Gaynor Thompson, Shaun Davids Traffic Controller Kian Ross Designer Mark Rosenberg Director Mr. JB Mabecha Accounts Executive Laurenda Hagglund Kelly Cupido Office Administrator Rene Williams Beyond Publishing CK 2008/187319/23 25 Voortrekker Road, Unit 29 Goodwood, 7460 Tel: 021 592 5721, Fax: 021 592 5714 Email: beyondpublishing@telkomsa.net The opinions in Beyond are not necessarily those of the publisher. COPYRIGHT MABECHA PUBLICATIONS. All rights reserved. No part of this material may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, without prior permission from the publisher.

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Editors note Steven Rosenberg BeYOND

Contributors WALTER MAJOSI Sara Booley Anwar Booley Wafaa Abdurahman libby norton Zaida Samuels Farah Abdurahman Lee-Ann Richards Zohra Fredericks Mo Gierdien Heidi Felix Fuad adams rene weston clinton roper natasha braaf Rishqah Roberts zachariah king lee-anne richards Brow Beat aND A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THE CONTRIBUTORS FOR THE GREEN PAGES. YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!

Since the first Egyptian slaves placed two blocks of stone on top of one another mankind has been preoccupied with Legacy. Kingdoms have been established, mountains carved and constitutions penned all in the name of legacy. By its very nature, however, legacy is not something that is immediately realized. The effects of that which has been left may take months, years or decades to become apparent. As South African’s this is something that many of us have forgotten. South Africa has spent more that forty billion Rand hosting the World Cup in the hopes of drawing an influx of tourism and foreign investment. Despite the national unity and “gees”, critics have said that the expense is excessive, especially in a country with such a big disparity between the haves and the have-nots. In this issue of Beyond we take a look at former host countries Germany and South Korea, the Legacy programs they put in place and how these were realized. We’ll also consider what programs the LOC and South African Tourism developed and what “real world” effects these will have on South Africa in the coming months. There is no denying that the World Cup will leave its mark economically.

Some 130 000 jobs were created by infrastructure and stadium construction projects alone, with many more “opportunities” being exploited in the leisure and tourism sectors. Whether these jobs will become permanent remains to be seen. The question on the minds of many economists, though, has more to do with national expenditure in a period of financial instability. We look at the Euro Meltdown and the effects that a worsening world economy will have on South Africa post World Cup. Regardless of the perceived success of the World Cup, its positive Legacy will be determined by the commitment and quality of local and national leadership in the years to come and how they are able to leverage the international exposure South Africa has received. Here’s looking forward to a positive future!

Nic Borain is an independent political analyst focusing on Southern Africa. He specialises in examining political and policy risks for financial markets. He worked as the full time political analyst with the global financial group, HSBC until 2004. Now as an independent analyst, with clients ranging from global financial institutions and corporates as well as governments and resource companies operating in Africa, much of his work consists of writing articles and analyses as well as giving talks, lectures and seminars in South Africa and abroad. nic.borain@gmail.com http://nicborain.wordpress.com

FOREWORD Nic Borain Do we all feel like a huge wave has swept us up, tumbled us in the roaring surf and deposited us, dazed and dishevelled, on a high and quiet shelf? Or is it just me? Most South Africans have given themselves over to crack-fizzed enthusiasm for the Fifa World Cup. But already – even before the semi-finals when I am writing this – the anxieties about the dreaded hangover are starting to compete with Uruguay’s infamous handball against Ghana for the focus of public fear and loathing. There is no question that the 2010 Fifa World Cup has put paid to the ‘machetewieldingtribesman-in-leopard-skinsraping-and-chopping-up-tourists’ idea so beloved of the UK tabloids. On all the “crime and grime” issues South Africa has outperformed even Danny Jordaan’s wildly optimistic promises. Unless something goes catastrophically wrong in the next week South Africa will get full marks on 2010 infrastructure delivery – including transport, hotel and airports; sensitive and efficient policing and crowd control and general warmth and hospitality of it’s citizenry. No-one could have asked more of us. But a deeper and more thoughtful set of worries are finding their way into the public debate. The two major areas of concerns are that: 1. We have diverted resources that should have better been used to build houses and create jobs for the poor. 2. When the party is over the removal of

international media attention and the fact that we have little to look forward to are likely to lead to social instability and a resurgences of xenophobic violence. Diversion of resources? I don’t think South Africa hosting the World Cup is a waste of resources and this is a sketch of the reasons: Since 1994 resources have poured into the task of upliftment and a significant amount of those have not reached their intended beneficiaries. The reasons are complex and include both corruption and incompetence. World Cup spending has provided a focus for infrastructure. The emphasis is on stadiums, airports, hotels and associated transport networks, but at least it is locked in – and will be here long after FIFA has packed up and gone. Most economists seem to agree that the World Cup associated tourist spending will boost GDP by between 0.5 and 0.7 percent. That is not earth shattering but a thousand little businesses – from flag sellers on street corners to guest houses – are booming. When the party is over... we will be rebranded. To some unquantifiable degree and in ways that are only becoming apparent now, this World Cup is going to rebrand South Africa. Perhaps it will not go as far as Thabo Mbeki’s hoped for proof that South Africa is as efficient as

Germany, slick as Hollywood and clearly an emerging African superpower. But the evident success of the build programme around the stadiums, hotels, airports and transport networks goes some way to proving a degree of technical prowess and capacity. This competitive logistical, infrastructural and technological capacity combines with the surprising resurgence of the image of non-racialism amongst the citizens and provides the platform upon which to rebrand the country using the hoped for post 1994 strengths. The Hangover The fear that the Capex programme will slow, there will be nothing to look forward to and that citizens will turn on each other in service delivery protests and xenophobic violence are not new. Xenophobia and service delivery protests are a feature of political life in South Africa, independent of the World Cup challenges we would have had to face anyway. The idea that we should not undertake great challenges because when they are complete we will feel let down is essentially sentimental and like Alfred Lord Tennyson said: I hold it true, whate’er befall; I feel it, when I sorrow most; ‘Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. In Memoriam 1850.

WORLD NEWS North vs South North Korea has once again threatened military action against South Korea and the United States. “If it does not comply with the principled demand of the Korean People’s Army, strong military counter-measures will be taken in the area.” In the face of what North Korea calls ‘hostile United States policy’ they have said they have no choice but to continue with their nuclear programmes. “The recent disturbing development on the Korean peninsula underscores the need for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to bolster its nuclear deterrent in a newly developed way to cope with the US’s hostile policy toward the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and military threat toward it.”

Libya lets BP drill Libya has agreed to honor their 2007 agreement allowing BP to drill in its offshore region despite the Gulf of Mexico catastrophe. Libya boasts the ninth-largest oil reserves in the world, but vast areas remain unexplored. Despite mounting concerns that BP is ill-equipped to deal with the risks of deepwater drilling, the country has been trying to attract foreign oil companies.

Africa to recover According to IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn Africa is recovering well from the global economic crisis. Strauss-Kahn commented that there is continent wide evidence of trade rebounds, increased export earnings and commercial activity. “In 2010, the IMF expects growth of around 4.5%.” The IMF CEO praised African nations that had implemented good financial policies prior to the crisis, but issued a stern warning for the future. “This is not the time to rest on our laurels,” he said. “Swings in commodity prices, instability, natural disasters and over-reliance on aid remain major risk factors.” He further highlighted the danger that climate change poses to African economies, saying that “without action, Africa will suffer more from drought, flooding, food shortages, and disease possibly provoking further instability and conflict.” The IMF has proposed a “Green Fund” which they hope will raise $100bn per year by 2020, to help mitigate the effects of climate change.

The Red-head’s have it In an unprecedented event, Julia Gillard became Australia’s first female Prime Minister after winning a leadership contest against ousted PM Kevin Rudd. “The new leader elected unopposed is Julia Gillard, the new deputy leader is Wayne Swan,” Senator Forshaw said. Both Ms Gillard and Mr Swan were elected unopposed. This historic ‘vote of confidence’ for Ms Gillard will see her installed as Australia’s 27th Prime Minister, but more importantly its first female leader. Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has questioned Ms Gillard’s

strength as a Prime Minister following her decision to leave Finance Minister Lindsay Tanner in the job until the election, despite his decision to retire. “Julia Gillard can’t even say who the finance minister will be after the election, and if she was a stronger prime minister she would have been able to name the finance minister.” Mr Abbott accused Ms Gillard of trying to garner favour with the Labor’s faction bosses by declining to name a new finance minister.

SOUTH AFRICA NEWS

Mount Doom

For most Cape Town residents Table Mountain represents more than just a beautiful backdrop. It serves as a retreat from city living. It may in fact be the mountains proximity to a ‘first-world’ city that leads so many to underestimate it. “Because it’s in the city, people think it’s like this huge jungle gym. It’s not. It’s a wilderness area,” explains Cleeve Robertson, director of Cape Town’s emergency services. “It’s 1 000m high and it gets freezing cold on top when the weather gets bad. And the weather can change very quickly, you can go from being quite comfortable to being really uncomfortable in a very short period of time.” Calls for help usually come

War of the bog from people who are lost on top of the mountain or from visitors who decide to hike down after taking the cable car up but are not properly prepared. “They didn’t plan to climb a mountain. They’re not well prepared, then they slip and fall,” said Robertson. “It’s not an easy walk. You only have to fall a metre or so to get seriously hurt. It’s very easy to underestimate how big it is and it’s not a simple mountain at all.” There are between 15 to 20 deaths reported annually on Table Mountain, and in most cases its because of poor preparation and underestimating just how dangerous the mountain can be.

13 Billion Rand

Municipalities have wasted or failed to spend 13 billion Rand due to poor management, exceptional distribution losses in water and electricity, writeoffs of consumer debt and fraud. More than 50% of these losses are attributed to the Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and Mogale City municipalities. AG Terence Nombembe said that there was a slight, improvement in financial management of municipalities for the 2008/09 financial year compared with those for 2004/05.” Only four municipalities in the country received clean audit reports, namely Johannesburg, Cape Town, the Kareeberg and the Frances Baard district municipalities in the Northern Cape Province.

Premier Helen Zille walked out of a meeting, convened by Cooperative Governance Minister Sicelo Shiceka in a bid to resolve the dispute over provision of toilets in Khayelitsha, following youth league member Andile Lili’s threat to make the city ungovernable. “We are not going to talk with people who threaten to make the city ungovernable and break down structures,” she commented. Protests erupted after the city installed open toilets in Makhaza. The city was intent on providing the national government norm of one toilet per five households in informal settlements, but the community was expecting one toilet for each household. There is a dispute over the number of toilets to be provided following a misunderstanding that each shack could have a toilet if residents paid for enclosures. Some residents erected enclosures, but others could not afford this, according to the league. The city eventually erected enclosures around all the remaining toilets, but these have been torn down twice.

CAPE TOWN City review

Capetonians are looking forward to...

From the mayor Alderman Dan Plato Some people thought that South Africa couldn’t do it, but it was naive to doubt the power of an entire nation united together could exert to ensure the success of the FIFA 2010 World Cup(TM). For me, what stood out more than the fantastic soccer was the unifying effect of hosting this amazing event. Millions of Capetonians banded together and did their part in many different ways, even if it was just to put up a flag and brighten up our streets. I believe that very soon the world will stop marveling at how nothing went wrong in South Africa. It will no longer be surprising that South Africa has got what it takes to

compete with the best in the world. And after that, this event will be remembered for being, above all, a unique World Cup experience for viewers and visitors. We have something special to offer the world, and we have had our chance to prove it. I am so proud of Cape Town. The World Cup has been the highlight of my job as mayor of this beautiful city, and something that I, along with many others, have spent many long hours preparing for. The work, and the wait, was all worth it. And we can now look forward to building on what we have achieved to go to even greater heights in the future.

Whale season and the Food & Wine Fest in Hermanus. Warm sunny days spent lazing on the beach. Long Street parties and all the festivals. No more strategic planning just to map a route to the Waterfront. Not having to worry if you’re wearing the wrong colours in the wrong bar. Not receiving 100 Facebook notifications a day on which team is going to win.

“I love Cape Town because as Capetonians we have heart and humour... and CHARACTER! Lots and lots of character!” Angela Podesta

Cape Town Stadium Projected Cost: 1.5 Billion Rand Final Cost Estimate: 4.4 Billion Rand Jobs created: 13 000 World Cup Capacity: 64 000 Legacy Capacity: 56 000

Traditional Fishermenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Style Hospitality Hotagterklip neighbouring Struisbaai, is an old fishing village, founded in the middle of the 19th century. Enjoy a freshly brewed cup of coffee and homemade delicacies in the Coffee Shop. Stay in true fishermen's style at the restored B&B and stock up on locally produced hand made crafts and delicious preserves. (Also available for weddings and private functions) Open daily 9h00 - 17h00 â&#x20AC;˘ Tel: 079 971 6382

Another winning goal scored by SITA! On 24 March 2010, the SANDF, through the Surgeon General, requested SITA to establish a National Health Operations Centre (NatHOC) for the Department of Health and the Department of Defence (DOD) Military Health Services.

The challenge: formal commitments were made to FIFA and the National Government that the facility would be established and that April 2010 would mark the official opening of the NaTHOC. Despite the numerous pitfalls, this opportunity provided an ideal platform for SITA to demonstrate, once again, that it can support the South African Government. On the 31st March 2010 financial approval was obtained to commence with the project. The Objective of the NatHOC The business objective was to establish the NatHOC and link it to the Provincial Health Operating Centres (ProvHOCs). This would provide a centralized location for DOH and DOD health officials to manage national health and or medical related crises during and after the FIFA Soccer World Cup event. One of the NatHOC’s functions is to gather information regarding possible assistance required at various centres in the event of national disasters, major accidents, injuries during strikes and or riots and refer injured patients to the nearest hospitals. Information regarding the location of the nearest hospital(s)

and the bed occupancy is reported on a daily basis and all this data is available to management to enable them to make informed decisions. Where is the NatHOC Located? SITA was given an empty shell of vacated offices, adjacent to the Head Quarters of the SG, to use for the NatHOC facility. The scope of the project was to plan, design and implement a turn-key NatHOC solution according to the Department of Health’s requirements and to provide support, training and maintenance during and after the FIFA Soccer World Cup. The request was to deliver the following: • Health Operational Control Centre complete with additional video connectivity to and from the existing Provincial Health Operation Centres; • DOD (J1 – J9) operations centre; • DOD offices; • Security control room with deployed surveillance cameras and biometrics access control • Duty room for personnel on standby/ media centre; • VIP planning room with video conferencing facility;

• Server room with LAN points and WAN connectivity to all nine ProvHOCs (VC and telephones); • Unique system software identified by DOH and SAMHS as well as foundation software for the back office; • Building of required work areas; and • Building renovations where required. The Management of the NatHOC Gerrit Murray, with his many years experience of application development and project management within the DOD, was assigned the task of managing and overseeing the total project with all its challenges e.g. • Manage continuous scope of change; • Motivate all the role players to deliver on pre-committed unrealistic dead lines; • Manage the procurement process; • Manage the financial constraints within the approved budget. Who and what was involved? In order to deliver according to ever changing requirements and within the timeline, a team of experts with experience and knowledge of the DOD’s standards and procedures were

selected from various regions, functional departments, individual specialists and contractual business partners and consisted of: • The Projects department to manage the project; • SITA LAN and Desktop services with the personal involvement and experience of senior personnel were responsible for the configuration of the PCs and other hardware; • SITA Procurement department to execute and expedite the procurement processes; • SITA Network department – configuration and support; • TELKOM/NEOTEL - installation of transmission connectivity; • SIZWE - infrastructure cabling; • BCX - installation of the LAN/WAN services; • CHM VUWANI for the installation of Video Conferencing requirements; • First Technologies to provide the foundation software; • Tatelana - the sole supplier of the LogiXML application software would be responsible for the configuration, training of the users and the support and maintenance of the system; • DATACENTRIX – VC equipment,

configuration and set up; • AVC – DSTV configuration; • Vodacom – satellite configuration and installation.

The Statistics This project was completed in record time in order to be ready for the FIFA World Cup; Approximately 37,000 meters of power cable was installed; Approximately 17,000 meters CAT 5e FTP cable was installed; The LAN Room was equipped with state of the art equipment and devices; 20 42” LCD screens were installed; A DSTV solution was installed which allowed for the display of 8 pre-defined channels to be controlled from a central wireless system.

Analysis of the Project The winning goal was scored when the facility was demonstrated to dignitaries including the Minister of Health, the Minister of Defence, the Deputy Minister of Defence and the Mayor of the City of Tswane. They were overjoyed with the functionality, quality and standard of the centre and could not stop complimenting the team. A real proud moment for all involved. Compliments were received from the Surgeon General and his Project Officer, who experienced the challenges and pressures behind the scenes through his daily liaisons with the project team. Brig Gen PJ Oelofse (SStJ) “I have great appreciation for SITA’s ability to perform under very difficult circumstances, e.g. short notice and a very short period in which to deliver.” Col Z Mbethe SSO M&E “It was a great experience to work with SITA and the different role players who managed to provide this world-class technology centre in spite of the short time frame and the constant scope and requirement changes.”

Mr Kadama, Chief Director DOH “We want to congratulate Mr Murray and all the role players who demonstrated patience and understanding of the necessity of changing requirements, their ability to be flexible and in spite of the late tasking and technological challenges, to still have been able to deliver on time according to the requirements.” Gerrit Murray, Program Manager “What made this project and the successful end-result most rewarding was the privilege to have been part of a multi-organisational team where all the role players were equally determined not to be responsible for any delays, but to be part of a winning team who could deliver on time! The acceptance of responsibility and the commitment of the team were most definitely the critical success factors as far as managing the project were concerned.” “The support I received during this project has certainly confirmed that SITA is committed to being a partner to the Government as mandated for IT/IS services. I once again also realised that it is a privilege to work for SITA and I am convinced that the leadership

demonstrated by management is what is required to lead us into a promising and successful future”, Gerrit Murray said. This project demonstrated without any doubt that SITA can deliver according to the mandate given by the South African Government.” The Legacy After the World Cup the operation of this facility will become the responsibility of the SANDF, in order for it to continue in its role as the centre for national health related matters caused by natural disasters, riots or accidents.

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Every issue we’ll be chatting to some of the CEO’s, directors, big-cheeses, topdog’s and boss-guys to get their opinions on current events and how these have an impact on their sphere’s of business. In this issue we asked Sean Stegmann (CEO, Cash Crusaders), Ian Gabriel (Director, Giant Films) and Nkululeko Mvulana aka Nk (MD, Sandulela International) about the effects of the World Cup on their businesses and their views on the legacy that the World Cup will leave in South Africa.

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MD Sandulela International Are you a football fan? Certainly! Who is your favorite team? I’m a long standing fan of Kaizer Chiefs locally and Chelsea FC in the English League. Amakhosi represents all that is pure about SA football. Born a mere 39 years ago, it has developed into a juggernaught with a very good understanding of the symbiotic relationship between the club, the fan and the sponsor. Would you say that the world cup has had any quantifiable effect on your company? It is very hard to quantify the value that World Cup 2010 has on companies with no direct supply to FIFA 2010 and its value chain. Let’s just say we are happy South Africa is on the world stage and the “feel good” factor is immeasurable. We hope this will translate to quantifiable future value for South Africa in general and business in particular. One hopes we shall have another World Cup in our life time to help correct the wrongs of this one. Legacy has become somewhat of a buzzword when discussing the 2010 World Cup, what do you foresee as the world cup legacy for South Africa? Personally, I would like to see the World Cup making a positive contribution to SA football at grassroots level (sustainable developmental clinics/academies in all major towns) where youth can include soccer as a possible career path irrespective of social strata. I would also like to see soccer introduced as a competitive sport in Private Schools as a way to integrate

with government schools. An immediate improvement has been the road infrastructure and public transport as a result of the World Cup. However, in the long-term this World Cup should be judged on its ability to transform a dream to an economic reality. We commend the involvement of home grown companies like MTN, ABSA, FNB and Telkom as partners of FIFA 2010, we hope they will continue to support the development of football with equitable sums of money. Have you put in place any strategy to compensate for the expected post World Cup depression? I am glad you ask that question. The lack of plans on the part of LOC and the government to mitigate the financial risk presented by post WC depression speaks to the shortcomings of brand RSA as a whole. The success of this country is closely tied to the ability of the economically active minority to subsidize the majority of the constituency and the post World Cup depression will clearly demonstrate this. We are very good at putting on a show and reaping superficial short-term benefits, but are far behind in capitalizing on the world stage to meet our long-term socioeconomic challenges. Tax-payers will again be called on to fund the deficit resulting from the World Cup event. This means 5 million hard working South Africans, who survive by the skin of their teeth, will again be forced to unwittingly meet the financial hyper-activity of a country that continually fails to plan for 45 million people. Unfortunately any profits realized from World Cup 2010 will have long left our shores.

Ian Gabriel

Director Giant Films Are you a football fan? Very much so. Especially now that my 8 year old daughter has become an overnight expert on Yellow and Red cards and the Off Side rule....

Sean Stegmann CEO Cash Crusaders

Are you a football fan? Yes! I also played club football throughout my school career as well as playing for my school. Who is your favorite team? My team has always been Tottenham Hotspurs but of course I support our Boys, Bafana Bafana. Would you say that the world cup has had any quantifiable effect on your company? Our company has been posting growth result in excess of 15% since November ‘09 with our 3 month period Feb, Mar, Apr ‘10 being 25% year on year growth, and before that we were averaging 10% through the year. We can’t say for sure that the increase is related to the World Cup but I believe that the euphoria around having an event of this magnitude on our doorstep has lifted the mood of South Africans who are shaking off the effects of a recession. Legacy has become somewhat of a buzzword when discussing the 2010 World Cup, what do you foresee as the world cup legacy for South Africa? My personal opinion is that the World Cup has united South Africans and the legacy

will be an ability for Africa to take its place as equal to developed nations in being able to host major events as well as bolster our reputation of having a country with first world infrastructure and hence a place for other first world nations to conduct business. Whist being mindful of the billions of rands debt burden it has placed on the country, the intangibles such as nation building, belonging, pride and euphoria are not quantifiable in monetary terms immediately. Who knows what future investment this would bring or what productivity this could spurn. Have you put in place any strategy to compensate for the expected post World Cup depression? No! Hope springs eternal that the upbeat mood will continue. Cash Crusaders are blessed and grateful to have loyal customers and we continue to extend relationships into our community, thereby growing our brand and our offering.

Who is your favorite team? It has to be Ghana’s Lone Star football heroes. Hoping they go through to the next round, and one day all the way. Legacy has become somewhat of a buzzword when discussing the 2010 World Cup, what do you foresee as the world cup legacy for South Africa? Optimism and a can-do spirit were in big supply when we won our democracy in ‘94. Lately we’ve tended to look at things more negatively. Hopefully the World Cup can reinvigorate South Africans with another dose of can do optimism, especially when it come to eliminating crime and spreading health, education and community cooperation. Do you foresee the World Cup leaving any Legacy for the film industry in South Africa? South Africa’s always been an interesting case - and the rest of the world is often curious about who we are and what makes us tick - which is the stuff our movies should be about. As long as we can tell our stories and reveal their freshness and uniqueness to the world we’ll continue to be an interesting player. The World Cup has just helped to remind the world yet again that South Africa is the intriguing place we know it to be.

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GERMAN LEGACY 2006 FIFA World Cup WRITER Lee-Anne Richards

The German’s hoped that the 2006 World Cup would unite their divided nation (East and West Germans) which was historically divided by politics and conflict. Their aim to build a patriotic nation that would support their flag and team was going to be a key milestone. The tournament progressed from good to great when striker Oliver Neuville scored a last minute goal against the Polish which catapulted Germany into the next round. This success united the nation behind their team and the country’s flag – a sense of renewed patriotism was born and helped to improve foreign perception of the country. This was the first in many legacies borne out by the German 2006 FIFA Soccer World Cup. No wonder it was coined ‘one of the most successful tournaments in history’ and German’s across the spectrum embraced and celebrated the event. National unity and improved foreign relations is all good and well, but there were more tangible legacies. Four years down the line and the German economy is still benefiting from the event. Horst R.

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Schmidt, treasurer of the German Football Federation (DFB), stated that, “A lot of Italian tourists go to the stadium in Berlin and look where their team won the World Cup, or in cities like Cologne the number of visitors are seven to 10 percent higher than before.” According to research undertaken, the direct economic effects were minimal and tourists only spent +€500 million during the tournament. Another researcher claimed that the food, beverage and memorabilia industries made €2 billion in addition to their normal revenue. When Germany hosted the 2006 Soccer World Cup, it saw a sharp rise in retail spending and service activity before and during the event but a substantial decline afterwards. Obscene amounts of money were invested in sponsoring the tournament, ranging from private to public investors, to the tune of €600 million. However it’s their ability to monetize the investment in infrastructure that has marked their success. For example the modern stadium infrastructure which was built is reaping many benefits as they are in a position to

bid for any league game in Europe. They were also named as one of the emergency venues for the 2012 European Championship if the Ukraine does not complete their stadiums in time. In addition 2006 was the first FIFA Soccer World Cup that had an environmental concept built on FIFA’s Green Goal™ objective. This comprised measures for the economical use of water, the reduction of waste, an increase in energy efficiency, sustainable transport and climate neutrality. “For the first time in the history of the tournament, additional greenhouse gas emissions brought about in Germany by the 2006 FIFA World Cup have been compensated. For this purpose, climate protection projects in India and South Africa were selected that meet ‘Gold Standard’ criteria. Southeast India was badly affected by the tsunami in 2004. I regard it as a positive sign that other continents will also profit from the ‘green legacy’ of the 2006 FIFA World Cup,” said Sigmar Gabriel, Federal Environment Minister, after the analysis of the 2006 games. The Green Goal™ initiative set out 16

objectives for the German World Cup and they comfortably managed to achieve 13 out of 16 objectives. Some of their main projects were aimed at ensuring environmentally friendly stadiums that had catchment areas for potable water (water fit for drinking but also used for other purposes) reducing water consumption in stadiums by 20%. This initiative lead to an improved water management system which is still having a lasting economic effect on Germany. In view of the sustainable nature of the objectives, the quality of compensation had the highest priority in Green Goal. Germany ended in third place in the 2006 FIFA Soccer World Cup defeating Portugal with a 3 – 1 score. Not too bad for the host country. Certainly the most noteworthy legacies of the 2006 World Cup were the revitalization of Brand Germany, building of national unity and pride and the transformation of their once tourist shy country to a world class tourist destination.

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FIRST IN ASIA, FIRST IN AFRICA South Africa can learn from Korea “South Africa is reaping the rewards of hosting the Cup, including infrastructure improvements, an economic boost, and an increase of national pride.” Deloitte South Africa “2010 FIFA World Cup. A turning point for South Africa” WRITER Mo Gierdien For close to a month South Africans have remained glued to the soccer action on their television screens, mesmerized and pummeled (or should that be van Bommelled) by the antics of the world’s biggest names in the beautiful game. They may have missed that the televisions relaying these images reflect a success story of another world cup not so long ago. The 17th FIFA World Cup was held in South Korea and Japan between 31 May and 30 June 2002; and it was the first World Cup to be hosted in Asia. The 2010 FIFA World Cup is the first held in Africa. Samsung and LG have become household names in South Africa. Both giants of the international electronics industry; and both Korea-based electronic conglomerates. LG Electronics is the leading supplier of home appliances in Korea. For the period 2002 to 2007 it recorded annual growth

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in sales of eighty-percent per annum. Samsung Electronics recorded sales of US$1bllion in 2001 in the Middle East; and in the year of Korea hosting the FIFA World Cup it increased that sales figure by forty-percent. Can South Africans expect a similar World Cup economic bounce? “South Africa has been likened to a mix of the developed and developing world,” said Lwazi Bam, Public Sector Industry Leader, Deloitte South Africa. “On the one hand, a strong technological and economic base put it on a par with the well-developed nations of the world. On the other, infrastructure shortfalls have contributed to keeping it from realizing its full economic potential. This major global event is a catalyst for much-needed infrastructure improvements.” Fiona Dwyer, consultancyafrica.com, notes in comparing 2002 Korea with 2010 South Africa: “Although some have criticized the considerable costs associated with hosting the World Cup, questioning whether bringing the World Cup to South Africa is really of such importance when the taxpayer carries almost the full cost of preparation, investment in infrastructure, for example, translates into long-term benefits for local business. To illustrate, the

decreased congestion and commuting times associated with an expanded road and rail network, creates an opportunity for increased business efficiency and productivity. The benefits accruing to South African commuters may also be important considerations for those foreign businesses contemplating investing in South Africa.” South Korea felt confident it could host this sporting event aided by its attractive level of modern infrastructure, wealth and technology. But more importantly Dwyer comments that “Barring the importance of the FIFA World Cup as the biggest sporting event in the world, it is vital to recognize the hosting of this tournament as an ‘expensive marketing exercise’. The World Cup ensures additional publicity for the hosting nation, with approximately 4 billion people watching the event. As such, successfully hosting the World Cup promises to have significant benefits for South Africa’s image. Indeed, South Korea - having been previously overshadowed by its powerful neighbours Japan and China - aimed at projecting a new image to the world during 2002, namely that of a dynamic, progressive, democratic and economically vital nation.” South Africa 2010 is an opportunity to

market the country not only as an attractive tourist and investment destination, but also to dispel and reverse prejudices and stereotypes of South Africa as a crimeridden country plagued by poverty. With the horde of tourists visiting South Africa and the 17,000 journalists who graced our shores during the tournament, the country has had ample opportunity to work on brand “South Africa.” “The World Cup will perhaps also serve to consolidate the image that South Africa has re-emerged onto the global political and economic scene as the undisputed powerhouse of Africa. This is in terms of its economic strength, as well as its political achievements since making the peaceful transition from an isolated pariah state to a democracy in 1994. Indeed, South Africa contributes 30% of all of Africa’s trade making it the largest economy in Africa with the second-largest, Nigeria, generating merely one-third of the GDP of South Africa, and Johannesburg being home to Africa’s largest stock exchange.” The world’s greatest sporting event may, in and of itself, be considered an extraordinary event; South Africa now has the opportunity to reap extraordinary benefits.

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THE SOUTH AFRICAN LEGACY National Planning Commission WRITER Anwar Booley Historically, FIFA World cup hosts have hardly been up to scratch regarding the legacy of the event and the spin off both economically and infrastructurally. As an African state recovering from the oppression of the decades long apartheid regime, South Africa now had the “guts” to take on the biggest sporting spectacle the world has ever seen. While our country may not share the same international exposure as previous host countries South Africa has delivered beyond all expectations. The world had to look on in admiration! Now, as the excitement of the FIFA Word Cup 2010 winds down, we have the daunting task of leveraging from this event. Where many previous host countries have failed or under capitalized, South Africa needs to excel. If the local and national government, business and private sectors have done their homework, their legacy programmes should now be executed. The National Planning Commission has certainly not been sitting on its laurels and has identified clear opportunities that will exist in South Africa in terms the World Cup 2010 legacy. In his address to parliament just a few short

months ago, President Jacob Zuma reiterated that all the preparations were in place and that work would continue after the final whistle was blown. He spoke about additional investment in resources for the police, disaster management and the immigration system, which will have the lasting impact on service delivery to the people. He also stated that one of many objectives achieved by hosting the soccer word cup was to improve the international perception of South Africa. A rapid transport system, which includes dedicated bus lanes for ease of commuting, a super fast train system, the upgrade of roads and related infrastructure are only one of many areas that has already added to the legacy. These improvements should significantly improve the long term conditions for most ordinary South Africans. Awareness of the host country extends from foreign investment to tourism and trade. During the tournament SA was able to maintain strict security to control and overcome terror threats, hooliganism and general crime which could be extended given the magnitude of its kind. South Africa has given evidence of its ability to sustain law and order, like it has done with other huge

international stages such as the rugby and cricket world cup events in recent years. South Africa, with its vast and rich culture, warm hospitality, hundreds of world class tourist attractions and “blue flag status” beaches, has once gain showcased its best to international visitors and millions of onlookers alike. No surprise then that South African tourism is one of the biggest and fastest growing industries in the southern hemisphere. Last but not least, the NPC has laid a solid foundation to accomplish their education goals. This will undoubtedly be the biggest legacy left by the World Cup. The “Education for All” initiative will see its supporters collect names and support from the public, footballers and celebrities to petition all governments to meet their 2015 commitment. It will then deliver the millions of names collected through the campaign to the governments ahead of the next UN meeting on Millennium Development Goals in September 2010. The initiative for universal education is a critical part of the UN’s mission to eliminate world poverty.

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WRITER Rene Weston 11 June 2010, a rainbow nation stood still and held its breath to witness an event never before seen on African soil. The FIFA World Cup. That day was the climax of years of speculation and preparation kicked off by the now famous words of Sepp Blatter, President of FIFA, “The 2010 World Cup will be organized by South Africa, we can all applaud Africa. The victor is football, the victor is Africa,”. That announcement united some in their goal of making 2010 the ‘best world cup ever’ and at the same time, alienated some who prophesied doom and failure. TOURISM Quite unexpectedly – even to the optimistic – each of the World Cup stadia were completed on time for the big event. And their impact on established skylines has inspired glorious images around the world. Images that will ‘sell’ South Africa for decades to come. Tourist handbooks and online sites promoting South Africa as a unique travel destination for business and/or pleasure have been updated to include the drawcard of a World Cup stadium in each of the 10 locations across the country – attracting attention to not just one or two of the more popular provinces, but also to the wide diversity of the country’s peoples and cultures. This renewed interest in South Africa as a tourist destination is set to boost the economy in ways not seen since the positive attention garnered in 1990 with the release of former President Nelson Mandela and the Springboks’ 1995 highprofile victory in the Rugby World Cup. According to a media release, the Department of Home Affairs recorded close to 1 million foreign visitors to South Africa during June 2010, reportedly an increase of 24 percent compared to the same period in 2009. This translated well in terms of tourism revenue generated by the event, with Chief Marketing Officer of SA Tourism, Roshene Singh, estimating the figure at close to R27bn towards the end of the tournament. “There will be new market opportunities after this tournament. With our track record of hosting major events, sports tourism is important to South Africa. We are not relaxing, we are continuing with our

campaigns to convert awareness into visitors,” commented Singh. And this could extend to a bid to host a future Olympic Games in South Africa. During the 2010 World Cup, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge said, “I’d love to have a credible African candidate for the next Games to be chosen, namely those of 2020”. Proving that they have the capacity and technology to manage a large influx of sports players, fans and tourists, the Department of Home Affairs launched the Movement Control System (MCS) and the Advanced Passenger Processing System (APP) in April 2010. These were implemented to track foreign visitors and facilitate the secure movement of people in and out of the country. In the first three weeks of June 2010, the system identified more than 13,000 contraventions at various entry points across South Africa. According to Home Affairs Deputy Minister Malusi Gigaba, “[the system] would remain in place after the World Cup to serve the broader interests of the country and as part of the legacy of the 2010 World Cup.”

Khayelitsha Football for Hope Centre fittingly taking place on Africa Day, 25 May 2009. The design of the centre, aimed at using the power of soccer to address the many social challenges faced by the youth in these communities, incorporates several sustainable features, including the photovoltaic panels which will be used to supplement electricity for the Centre on site. The work of the 20 Centres stretches forward into the future as local role models, including professional football players, receive training to deliver a football-themed behaviour development curriculum to the youth in the community. The youth take this knowledge home with them and become peer educators to the larger community – to promote public health, education and football. This work echoes the thoughts of Lucas Radebe, national soccer hero and captain of South Africa at the 1998 and 2002 World Cups, “I’ve become something of a role model for many people and I’m happy with that but without forgetting where I’ve come from. It’s essential that we go back to those communities and make sure we help.”

EDUCATION A first for the tournament – a Chinese sponsorship – sees solar energy panels installed in FIFA’s 20 ‘Centres for 2010’ by the Yingli Green Energy Company in disadvantaged communities across Africa. Five of these centres are being constructed in South Africa with the groundbreaking ceremony at the

Another first at the FIFA World Cup 2010 was a special radio project set up by UNICEF, the Children’s Radio Foundation and other community partners. In particular, it provided youth in areas of Rwanda and Zambia with access to the live games projected onto large open-air screens. Again, young people were encouraged to become active

participants in their future – being given the opportunity to attend audio and visual workshops to develop their story-writing and equipment skills enabling them to report not only on the World Cup matches from their perspective but also giving the world a glimpse of life in their remote homes. If this pilot project successfully allows these youth to interact with their young South African counterparts in the global language of soccer, UNICEF foresees that it will be replicated in future both around other sporting events and in more countries. The radio project was one of the projects developed in support of the 1Goal Campaign which promotes education for all children – calling on world leaders to provide education for 72 million children by 2015. “We support the footballers and their fans in calling on all world leaders to do their part to ensure every child can go to school. We need to see action at the World Cup and beyond. By acting now, together we can ensure education for all,” said President Jacob Zuma who joined world leaders in a satellite-linked ceremony to launch the campaign on 6 October 2009. The motivation for this campaign is the legacy it leaves. Currently there are 33 million children in Africa who do not attend school. According to the 1Goal campaign, a child that goes to school

will: Have children that will be 50% more likely to survive past the age of 5, be 50% less likely to be infected with HIV/ AIDS, earn an extra 10% for every year of schooling they receive. Therefore, not only does the country benefit socially but economically too. SPORT From a sport perspective, Bafana Bafana showed their ongoing commitment to themselves and the nation by playing as a proud, passionate team and securing a win over former World Cup champions, France, by two goals to one in their final game of the group stages. This is an achievement that can never be taken away from them and will motivate them in the months to come as they prepare for the African Cup of Nations in 2012 to be hosted by Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. South Africa has been drawn to play against Egypt, Sierra Leone and Niger in the qualifying round. Reigning champions and seven time winners, Egypt, are sure to test Bafana Bafana to their limit but this will be their chance to capitalise on their experience gained at the FIFA World Cup. There is no doubt that they will have the entire nation behind them. South Africans have always loved their sport, but for the first time in their history soccer has joined the traditional rugby

and cricket codes in uniting the nation and is set to remain in the spotlight for years to come as the youth representing the entire spectrum of South Africa develop a love of the ‘beautiful game.’ “We feel privileged and humbled that South Africa has been given the singular honour of being the African host country; we must strive for excellence in our hosting of the World Cup while at the same time ensuring that the event leaves a lasting benefit to all our people,” said former President Nelson Mandela. The 2010 FIFA World Cup was notable for its many ‘firsts’. For the first time South Africa has shown that it has a world class attitude that not only attracts international visitors to the country but also has the power to overcome preconceived misconceptions and hopefully keep them coming back. It will take some time still for the economic benefits of hosting the event to be fully realised, the social upliftment and education goals are years away from being achieved, but it cannot be denied that the FIFA World Cup event on African soil was a powerful, unifying experience. Now is the time for South Africa to breathe, grab hold of the opportunities before them both locally and internationally, and score.

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Transport Infrastructure Legacy WRITER Fuad Adams The closer the daily countdown to the kickoff of the FIFA World Cup moved to Zero, the clearer it became that initial predictions on the impact the event would have on the South African Economy were greatly exaggerated. Early forecasts of half a million visitors – representing a 15% increase in the usual number of foreign tourists – soon dwindled to 450 000, then 330 000, and recently as low as 270 000. The perception that that the event would not be as well attended as initially hoped was reinforced when Match, FIFA’s exclusive hospitality partner for the World Cup, returned more than 400 000 unsold hotel bed nights to the local market when demand failed to materialise. There is now considerable concern within the South African hotel industry that too many new establishments have been erected and that some are going to struggle to remain viable after the event. Can the same concerns be attributed to the Transport Infrastructure legacy? There was much consternation and skepticism amongst many South Africans including Local and Provincial Government officials, when costs related to transport infrastructure were revealed. The ANC, as recently as May 2010, emphasised that the R16 billion spent on airports and widening highways; and the R35 billion for Gautrain are just among the key projects that will ensure the World Cup leaves behind a lasting legacy. Yet, the skepticism persists. When South Africa won

the bid to host the World Cup, the existing transportation infrastructure was alarmingly disorganised. Upgrading of public transport was considered an urgent necessity, even before South Africa won the bid. South Africans felt that it was them, the citizens of South Africa that would have to pay for the proposed infrastructure upgrades. The figures quoted were simply astronomical in their view. The question was whether all of the proposed infrastructure upgrades were in fact necessary and how it would benefit South Africans post World Cup. The South African Treasury estimated that South Africa will have spent about R13 billion on upgrading transportation systems in preparation for the tournament. Indeed, transport infrastructure is destined to be the most useful and visible legacy of the 2010 World Cup. Although upgrading public transport was a necessity before winning the bid to host the World Cup, the event made it a priority for the authorities and forced all levels of government – local, provincial and national – to cooperate in ways that had largely eluded them during the first decade and a half of South Africa’s democratic history. Projects such as the Gautrain high speed commuter rail service, linking OR Tambo Airport to Johannesburg and Pretoria, were not officially initiated specifically for the World Cup, but there can be no doubt that national pride has played a part in ensuring it’s successful readiness for the World Cup as

was witnessed recently. Similar uncharacteristic energy has been devoted to the country’s major airports, adding lanes to highways and fast tracking commuter rail and bus rapid transport systems. Admittedly, these have not been without their problems, not least of which are the cost escalations which is causing considerable taxpayer anxiety, and intensive conflict with existing providers of public transport such as privately-owned minibuses. With the World Cup drawing to a close, the success stories have been phenomenal. The highway lanes and Gautrain have been lauded, taxi operators, mini buses and the rail and bus rapid transport system functioned and cooperated effectively, commuters and drivers in general were overwhelmed by the overall management and success of the transport infrastructure. The ultimate impact is that all of the host cities have implemented improved public transport systems, based largely on fleets of buses using dedicated lanes and newly constructed terminals and boarding points. These facilities, along with the integration of other forms of public transport such as rail and the national fleet of privately-owned minibuses, will continue to serve the cities well, long after the World Cup final has been forgotten. This is the Transport Infrastructure legacy!

Public Viewing Area’s

Sol Plaatje Brings the “Gees” The Executive Council of the Northern Cape during 2009 took a decision to develop 5 Public viewing areas - one in each of the Municipal Districts and two more in selected rural areas. This target was exceeded and the people were given the opportunity to view soccer matches at a total of 10 Outdoor PVA’s and 101 Indoor PVA’s were spread throughout the province. The indoor PVA’s were installed in community halls, schools, clinics and managed to reach the deepest rural areas in our province. Nine (9) outdoor PVA’s were installed at Stadiums especially in the more urban areas. These venues featured high quality giant screens for live broadcasts, along with an entertainment programme, making for a festive environment. The PVA’s were installed with the primary intention to provide an opportunity for the population of the Northern Cape in general and soccer lovers in particular the chance to view 2010 soccer games on big screen in a festive soccer environment for free as they could not afford to purchase tickets for the games. The other reason was to counter the negative impression that as a non host province we have lost out on the vibe that the soccer event will bring to the country. The electrifying mood that engulfed the people of the province especially at the PVA’s lacks sufficient words to define.

Statistics

To enable the Department and municipalities to count the gains after the dust has settled on the 2010 soccer world cup event, a firm decision was taken that attendance statistics should be collected for every match that was screened in both the outdoor and indoor PVA’s. The provincial government decided that all the 32 matches should be screened

for the benefit of the general public. Two methods have being used to collect statistics which included headcount at entrances and signing of attendance registers by the public. The statistics collected to date, add up to a total number of over 115 100 members of the public that were afforded the opportunity to view the games at both the indoor and outdoor PVA’s. The Department collated the statistics as provided by the municipalities on a daily basis and is open for verification.

Benefits

The installation and the procurement of both the indoor and outdoor PVA’s should be viewed as a meaningful investment and a legacy which will assist municipalities in their future endeavors in terms of public education, consultation and serve delivery. The tournament provided a platform for emerging performers to showcase their talent at the various public viewing areas and small businesses to trade at the venues. The event hugely supported local economic development as local SMME derived maximum benefits due to the procurement of local products in the form of catering, security, artists, volunteers as well as the 52 employees engaged by the service provider. Further the accommodation sector accrued major benefits as the service provider and emergency services paid local guesthouses to house their personnel. A total number of 160 SMME’s were accredited and trained to trade at the PVA’s throughout the province. The spirit of volunteerism was promoted amongst the youth throughout the province and a total number of close to 150 youth have benefited through a stipend and skills enhancement. Youth were trained in project management, events management,

Entrepreneurial Training, Security and basic Life Skills. A communal spirit and a high level of patriotism was cultivated and the people of the province were not left out of the 2010 soccer world cup excitement and frenzy that gripped the country. Positive response was received from the public on PVA’s and published as per the DFA on 23 June 2010 “This is my first time at the PVA and I’ve had a great experience” said Prince Makuena. During the BafanaBafana games the sound of vuvuzelas at the Galeshewe stadium and others were so loud it nearly drowned out the ceremony’s music. There was a “real energy” in the crowd and one person said “I feel the atmosphere here is as good as the real match if not better. We have all been lucky enough to experience a World Cup in our lifetime and the memories of it will stay with all of us long into the future; but the ultimate benefit is the tournament’s legacy.

The Way Forward

To facilitate the permanent installation and future management of the PVA’s by Municipalities as a legacy from the historic 2010 Soccer World Cup event.

best player 2010 FIFA World Cup WRITER Clint Roper

Many South African fans were of the opinion that Bafana Bafana was just making up the numbers, and that our only true world class player was Steven Pienaar, the Everton based midfielder that plays in the English Premier League. How wrong they were! Post 2010 World Cup, South Africans have discovered a host of Bafana Bafana players who play their football right here in Mzansi and are every bit as good as what the rest of the world has to offer. All of a sudden names like Itumeleng Khune, Reneilwe Letsholonyane and Bongani Khumalo are household names and national heroes. But if there is one player whose stock really shot up during the World Cup, it has to be Siphiwe Tshabalala. Without a doubt, he was South Africa’s outstanding player of the tournament and it is no wonder that the Kaizer Chiefs player is on the radar of some big name clubs in Europe. Although he performed brilliantly in all three of Bafana’s group games, the talented left-sided midfielder will be best remembered for scoring the opening goal of the 2010 World Cup with a world class strike against Mexico. With South Africa up against the ropes and seemingly swaying, a swift counter attack saw ‘Shabba’ as he is known, playing a through ball by Katlego Mphela. With a Mexican defender applying pressure, and still a long way out, it was going to have to be a super strike to beat the Mexican goalkeeper. The Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs midfielder talks us through what was going through his mind at that exact moment, “I actually wasn’t going to hit it that hard. When Katlego played me the ball, I saw the keeper take a few steps off his line and my first thought was

to try and lob him. But at the last moment I changed my mind and decided to just hit through it. As soon as I connected, I knew it was a goal.” So where does it rank on his all time best goals list? “I will say it’s my best goal in my career so far. I have scored some beautiful goals before, but this one is special. It was the first goal of the 2010 World Cup on home soil. It was a goal scored to mark my 50th cap and I was also Man of the Match.” Siphiwe Tshabalala was Man of the Match, and without a doubt South Africa’s Man of the Tournament. Big things are expected from this player in the coming season and whether he decides to play another season for South African giants Kaizer Chiefs or makes a move to Europe, South Africans can safely say that we have one of the best left sided attacking players in the world. That’s not national pride, it’s a fact! The best player in the world While Siphiwe Tshabalala may be South Africa’s best player, he is yet to reach the standards of one player who stood head and shoulders above all others at the 2010 World Cup. No, we’re not talking about Uruguay’s Diego Forlan who was the recipient of the Golden Ball, an award that is voted for by media who attended the Fifa World Cup. It was not Wesley Sneijder, the Dutch midfielder who impressed with his work rate and goal scoring ability. No, the best player in the

world is the one that made Spain tick. He is the maestro behind almost everything good that Spain does as a team, quietly orchestrating the Spanish symphony from his deep lying midfield position. The best player in the world right now is Spain’s Andres Iniesta. If you are a fan of the beautiful game, a purist - then Iniesta is the kind of player that makes you wish that the game would never come to an end. He scored the World Cup winning goal in the final, but that has nothing to do with us calling him the “Best of the Best” at the 2010 World Cup. That was simply the cherry on top, perhaps even the soccer gods’ way of rewarding him for making them smile. It was the way in which he had complete control of the Spanish midfield, as well as his mastery of the ball in any situation. After orchestrating the win against Holland in the final, Iniesta told Fifa.com, “It’s hard to explain. All I can say is that I feel very happy, and to have scored such an important goal for everybody, to make millions of people happy - that is priceless… A lot of people follow us and suffer with the national team, so to see them all so happy is priceless.” Siphiwe Tshabalala, South Africa’s best, scored the opening goal of the 2010 World Cup. Andres Iniesta, the world’s best, scored the closing goal of the 2010 World Cup. Both are national heroes, both will go down in World Cup history as bringing joy to their nations.

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GOING GREEN Overberg Eco Expo WRITER Sharon Brink Chairman of SA Botanical Society With global warming issues in the headlines it is time that the man on the street starts taking responsibility for his own lifestyle and starts to adjust his way of doing things so that there is something left for future generations. Our resources, especially water, are under pressure and becoming critical. Not only is consumption too high, the level of pollution is far too high and with all this in mind we need to take action now or there will be no later! For this to happen people need to be able to make educated decisions. They need to choose their options by being able to compare them to each other. To be able to find the answer to their own unique situation they need to be able to see all the options available to them. The only way this can be achieved is by sourcing the information by attending exhibits, visiting workshops or demonstrations. A need for greater awareness and education, particularly in how to improve lifestyles and for rural communities to be able to enrich their lives and maintain it in a more eco-friendly sustainable way, was identified. Awareness campaigns are often driven from within city centres and while urban citizens get the full benefit of these operations the rural community is lagging far behind. With this in mind we, the Southern Overberg Branch of the Botanical Society of S.A., met with some of the major role players in the Bredasdorp area. Representation from the Dept of Land Care, Agulhas National Park, Cape Nature, the local authority and many private and professional individuals joined hands in the endeavour to bring an exhibit, showcasing â&#x20AC;&#x153;greenâ&#x20AC;? options, to the people of the Overberg. Thus was born the Overberg Eco-Expo. The first expo was successfully held in August 2008 and was primarily aimed at educating the youth. Many of the programmes and exhibits were planned around this idea. All monies raised were used to transport school

learners from the outlying areas to Bredasdorp and back. These learners were identified as needing the most assistance as they came from very poor areas and would otherwise be excluded from attending an event of this nature. Entrance to the Expo is free, meaning that nobody is excluded from visiting and learning. The aim was to enlighten the learner with the hope that they would carry the message onto their parents and make use of what they had learnt as adults. However, the expo was not only aimed at the scholar but at the adult as well. Experts in various fields of energy and sustainable living delivered informative and stimulating talks on both days. Subjects covered ranged from alternative energy to alternative lifestyles and at times elicited lively debate. The highlight of the expo was the fashion show. Children from one of the local primary schools created their own clothing from recyclable material and paraded their costumes for the public. The innovation and enthusiasm of the youngsters was a lesson to all. This year we plan to shift the focus somewhat from the scholar to the farm worker and his family. We hope to demonstrate to them ways and means that they can improve their lives in an eco-friendly yet sustainable way. Education still remains an important facet and the expo will include a curriculum based programme for attending learners. The Overberg Eco-Expo is not just a two

day function but an ongoing programme throughout the year. The Eco-Warrior is a character that was created from the Expo and he will make his first appearance at the Expo in September this year. The character will teach younger children the importance of not littering and recycling of waste. Various other programmes are organised with schools in an effort to keep the attention of the scholar on the needs of the planet and its inhabitants. The Overberg Eco-Expo is a concept that looks not only at one area of greening the planet but rather at numerous areas. The importance of conservation, healthy lifestyles and sustainability are some of the areas where the Expo tries to educate residents of the Overberg communities. The organisers of this event face unique challenges. Although hiring a stall is cheap, accommodation and travel costs are a deterrent to many would be exhibitors. This is unfortunate because it is the community that suffers in the end. Despite the challenges, we still endeavour to bring as much variety as possible. Transportation has hindered many projects, recycling is possibly the hardest hit. With low profit margins the cost of transport to receiving depots is detrimental to recycling projects. It is important for waste to be reused rather than recycled. This means education and this is where the Overberg Eco-Expo comes in. By getting people to reuse as far as possible and to show alternative packaging is one of the many goals of the Expo.

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FOOD & TREES FOR AFRICA Two decades of greening WRITER Jeunesse Park Started in 1990, Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) is a South African social enterprise that realises sustainable development through greening, climate change response, sustainable natural resource management and permaculture food gardening. Over the past 20 years, FTFA has distributed over 3.6 million trees and facilitated the creation of thousands of organic food gardens for poor communities across South Africa. When FTFA started, one of its major aims was to plant trees to sink carbon dioxide, one of the major greenhouse gases contributing to climate change. Unfortunately in those early days the world was unconcerned and so it was only in 2006 that FTFA launched the first carbon calculator and the Carbon Standard (now the Carbon Protocol) in South Africa. From the outset, FTFA realised that it was vital to create awareness of the benefits of environmental improvement activities amongst all communities of southern Africa and so education is the foundation of all the enterpriseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities. Thus capacity building and skills development are included throughout. In line with the development of this country, FTFA also aims to contribute to poverty alleviation and food security. Working in partnership, and with the support, endorsement and cooperation of government, the private and public sectors, aid agencies, organisations, media and individuals to achieve these aims, FTFA implements four programmes, each with various projects that lead to healthier lives for impoverished communities, more sustainable green environments and increased awareness of our impact on the planet and the need to address this. Over the years the organisation and its founder have been recognised and acknowledged through international and local awards. These include the United Nations Sasakawa Climate Change

Award, the Chevron Conservation Award, the Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Forestry Award and many others. The following describes the wonderful work of FTFA and opportunities to engage with the organisation through Corporate Social Investment, Enterprise Development and Climate Change Response, or simply because you want to take responsibility for your lifestyle and actions and contribute to a lower carbon, greener and healthier future for all. CLIMATE CHANGE RESPONSE Climate change is arguably the most crucial issue of our time and is the biggest environmental challenge that we face. While many of us agree that we must do something, until recently it seemed too vast a problem for any one of us to tackle. FTFA has facilitated climate change action by developing the first South African Carbon Calculator that calculates the carbon emitted by energy usage (for air conditioners, lights, computers and copiers), land and air travel, and paper usage. The calculator then evaluates how many trees you will need to plant to offset your carbon footprint through the process of photosynthesis - where trees provide us with the air we breathe and absorb the carbon dioxide we exhale, and that our carbon based society emits in large quantities. This makes it easy and affordable for government, individuals, corporations and communities, their office buildings, properties, schools, homes, meetings, events, conferences, celebrations, a business unit, product or brand, to measure and sink carbon emissions. FTFA selects sites for the planting of the trees through its Trees for All and Trees for Homes programmes described below. In addition to trapping the carbon, that is one of the major greenhouse gases, the trees planted contribute to improved water, energy, soil and noise

management, food security (fruit and nut trees), enrich lives and cultivate healthier more sustainable communities, thus providing more benefits than just the carbon offset. These programmes are registered for voluntary carbon offset under the Carbon Protocol of South Africa www. carbonprotocol.org. FTFA is also now offering RENEWABLE ENERGY CERTIFICATES (RECS) for energy offsets through various African sustainable energy as can be seen on the calculator. TREES FOR ALL FTFA continually receives applications for trees from disadvantaged community

groups living in barren, dusty townships across South Africa and, with assistance from funders, provides trees for as many as possible through the Trees for All programme. Trees for All greens, educates, offsets carbon emissions and transforms schools, clinics, old age homes, orphanages, hospices, community centres and churches. Trees for All buys trees from emerging nurseries where possible to support local economic development. The trees are delivered with branded instructions on how to plant and maintain them and events are often held to highlight the benefits of greening and climate change action, and spread awareness and

education. Millions of trees have been distributed in this way but there are calls for many more. Some companies do develop innovative projects to fund trees such as paperless billing, packaging reductions, recycling, green product promotion and carbon offset which is becoming a focal point and is creating exciting opportunities to distribute thousands of trees. TREES FOR HOMES This is a successful and innovative greening initiative that contributes nationally in a visible way to more sustainable settlements. It is the only programme of its kind in South Africa and has been embraced by government,

the private sector, communities and the media. Trees for Homes started in 2000 to give low-income communities trees to plant at their homes, as well as providing training, information and education, some employment and climate change and environmental awareness. The 600 000 Trees for Homes distributed already are sinking hundreds of thousands of tons of CO2 and developing more urban forests. Building capacity and skills transfer for local government representatives and community members are integral to Trees for Homes through public meetings, workshops and the development of Community Based Educators (CBEs).

CBEs are unemployed community members identified within the local structures and given tree planting and maintenance training, information on climate change, the benefits of trees, clean and green suburbs, and gardening. Initially they work voluntarily going door to door to inform their neighbours of the programme, the sponsors, how to plant, maintain and develop gardens. Following the tree distribution they go door to door to ensure trees are planted properly and being maintained and report to FTFA again after three and six months. There is significant interest in Trees for Homes from all tiers of government, NGOs, CBOs, the public and the media, and the demand for trees quickly outstripped the initial funding which was provided by USAID for the first two phases and for the Greening of Potchefstroom. In 2004 and 2005 the National Lottery and the Department of Agriculture supported the programme. Various other funders such as Department of Forestry, the government of Mpumalanga and the Ekurhuleni and Cape Winelands Municipalities have contributed to the programme since, as well as many private sector companies who are now using this programme to voluntarily offset their carbon emissions as a response to climate change. PERMACULTURE FOOD GARDENING Many communities and schools apply to FTFA for assistance to develop Permaculture food gardens or greening projects. Permaculture is much more than organic food gardening. It is a response to the environmental crisis we face on our planet. The way we live and work now is eating into the natural capital of the planet and more and more people are becoming aware of the impact of our practices; global warming being but one of these. Permaculture and sustainable living are synonymous. Permaculture is about designing a system to provide that which we need by integrating it into the local ecology. Thus we become ‘part of’ rather than ‘separate from’ nature, natural systems and cycles. At present there are hundreds of such applications on file awaiting assistance. FTFA raises funds to assist as many of these as possible through the provision of training and access to materials and resources. Over the years FTFA has realised that the most important factor influencing the sustainability of such projects is the commitment, passion and drive of the applicant project members. Yet this is difficult to discern from a form or even a preliminary visit to consider the project.

In order to assess which projects are worthy of further investment over a period of time, and weed out those that are just hoping for hand outs, as well as ensure improved sustainability of these projects, FTFA has initiated the Permaculture Starter Pack which provide many opportunities for addressing food security, social and sustainable investment and development, social enterprise and other community development initiatives. This programme endeavors to initiate Permaculture activities within schools and other community organisations through the provision of this starter pack. Those that do well with these are recommended for further funding and support to develop their food gardens. One cannot create sustainable food security systems in days or weeks and the most successful projects around the country are those that have received more on going support over a period of at least three years. FTFAs workshops introduce Permaculture as a lifestyle and to show how these practices can lead to a better quality of life. The project members/gardeners contribute their labour, knowledge, skills and in some instances gardening tools. FTFA supplies the projects with various educational Permaculture resources such as booklets, flyers and posters, which link to the learning curriculum, allowing educators to use the materials and the food gardens in their teaching. Permaculture food gardening projects receive gardening tools, seeds, seedlings, compost, mulch, educational materials and on site workshops. In this time of increasing food and other household costs, as well as growing unemployment and thus food insecurity, Permaculture food gardens can have a lasting and positive impact. EDUPLANT EduPlant is the national food gardening and greening programme for schools that, since 1994, has been successfully motivating schools and their communities to develop natural food gardens, plant trees, recycle, learn about the environment and generally work towards a more sustainable future. From 2010 to 2012 this programme is being supported by Absa, Engen and the Woolworths Trust. TREES AS GIFTS FTFAs certificates as gifts acknowledges tree donations. Planting a tree in the name of a loved one, friend, relative, business associate or client is not only a perfect living gift that gives to the planet

and offsets carbon dioxide emissions, it is a wonderful way to commemorate a special event and show you care. FTFA can arrange to send printed or electronic personalized, colourful certificates acknowledging the planting of trees. These trees are planted through the National Tree Distribution Programme, for disadvantaged communities who have applied to receive trees, in the name of your recipient, in response to the hundreds of applications received for trees, or in specific locations if you so choose. These certificates can also be ordered in advance. There are many good reasons why trees are the perfect gift. Trees are a symbol of life, a lasting gift that cleans our air, offsets carbon emissions, reduces erosion, provides shade, reduces noise, helps to keep our water clean, provides fruit, nuts and medicine, provides wildlife habitat and contributes to civic pride. Your gift makes life a little greener and healthier for those living in harsh, dusty and barren environments. CORPORATE VOLUNTEERING / DIRECT INVOLVEMENT As more companies and individuals embrace the benefits of direct involvement in community development and volunteerism, trees for corporate social investment, philanthropy or team building, FTFA increasingly arranges volunteer days spent with communities implementing food gardens or planting. This has proven extremely successful and enjoyable for all. Representatives of companies interact, often for the first time, with disadvantaged schools and communities to plant trees and food gardens, and communities having an opportunity to communicate with directors of companies and others they normally do not come into contact with. For a complete list of FTFA’s history, development partners, board members, patrons, employees, projects, products, media, financial statements and more, please refer to the award winning website: www.trees.co.za. FTFA works with the understanding that one can make a difference. Be that one!

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CLIMATE CHANGE WRITER Anna Shevel The weather has always been a reliable topic to get us through the dreary task of making idle chit chat. Until now. Suddenly “The Weather” is a HOT topic! – take PE’s disastrous drought or the sea reclaiming coastline along the Garden Route. Terms like “climate change”, “carbon emissions”, “greenhouse gases”, “global warming” and “carbon footprint” are quick becoming catch phrases, but what are they really and what do they mean for you and me? Global warming is real and something needs to be done about it as a matter of urgency. Many people argue that the Earth has always experienced cyclical climatic and temperature changes, and that climate change is a natural phenomenon unrelated to human activity. This is partially true, but these changes have never been as accelerated as they are now and this increased rate of warming is a direct result of human activity. This is the unequivocal verdict of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) – a consortium of about

2000 of the world’s top scientists advising the United Nations. Well, what is global warming and how does it occur? Put simply, our atmosphere is made up of a mixture of gases (including the ozone layer) that act like an insulating blanket around the Earth. It traps some of the sun’s heat, making the Earth warm enough to live on, and regulates its temperature. Without it, heat would bounce off the Earth’s surface and escape, leaving it far too cold for us or any other life forms to exist. All the wonderful advancements of modern living such as using electricity, driving cars, air travel, manufacturing the millions of products we use in our daily lives cause extremely large and unnatural amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases to be released into our atmosphere. Added to this, the massive rate of deforestation (20 million hectares per year) is adding to the problem. Trees absorb CO2 from our atmosphere, but when they are destroyed, all their stored CO2 is released.

These gases rise until they are trapped within the earth’s atmosphere, increasing its density. If you kept adding more blankets to your bed, your body heat would get trapped, you’d feel uncomfortably warm and you’d start to sweat. With oceans making up 75% of the earths surface, this is exactly what happens. An increase in temperature leads to increased evaporation. This results in water vapor, another greenhouse gas, being trapped in the atmosphere making it even thicker. Thus, the vicious cycle of our (thicker) atmosphere trapping more heat and heat making our atmosphere thicker continues until we find ourselves exactly where we are today, wondering “what the hell is going on with the weather?” How did it all begin? The Industrial Revolution, which started around 1750, is one of the most significant periods in the history of humankind and marks the beginning of “modern” life as you and I know it. The first machines

were invented for the textile industry increasing production and efficiency, and replacing a lot of manual labour. For the first time people worked in factories and no longer simply as individual artisans. Production in agriculture and other industries increased as the use of machines spread. The steam engine was invented and locomotives transported food, raw materials and people in quantities and across distances that were previously impossible to achieve. Before steam engines, most people lived and died without visiting the next village, let alone cross-country trips. With industry beginning to boom, the demand for coal and fossil fuels steadily increased to what it is today, consuming billions of tons of coal and oil annually. With an increased and varied food supply as well as greater access to medicine the human population also started to increase. To give you an idea of this massive increase, the world’s population growth was approximately 0.001% per year from the year 1000 until the dawn of the industrial revolution in the mid 1700’s putting it at 700 million people. Then, fifty years into the Industrial Revolution (1800), the world population suddenly soared to one billion people. By 1900 it had reached 1.6 billion people and a century later it has increased by 400% to what it is now – 6.9 billion. Predictions are that by the year 2050, the world’s human population will reach 9 billion people! Prior to the industrial revolution the global temperature could naturally change by 5 degrees over a period of 10 000 years, that’s 0.05 degrees every 100 years. But it has started to change so rapidly that for the last 30 years it has risen by 0.2 degrees every decade. That’s 10 times faster than the natural rate, and that is alarming. Why should I care? Well, leaving all the science and dizzying figures out of it, I’ll put it in terms that are bound to shock you into action and Greenpeace activism. • As climates are getting warmer, diseases and disease-carriers like mosquitoes, ticks, mice and others are expanding their range and surviving warmer winters. Say hello to epidemics of Malaria, Dengue Fever, Cholera, Lyme disease and West Nile Virus. • 1/3 of all species may be extinct by 2050. That’s a whopping number of weird and wonderful creatures our children will probably never know existed, let alone see, read or hear about. I remember feeling very deprived as a child due the extinction of the poor dodo, and qwagga

long before my time. • We will experience water rationing, similar to our electricity load shedding. Demand for fresh water has already exceeded its natural supply. • Kiss your coastal property goodbye- a 1m rise in sea level predicted to displace more than 100 million people worldwide will take care of that. • Insurance premiums will go up to cover extreme weather events. Can we as individuals really make a difference? The best solution we have at the moment is efficiency and conservation. To most people, this sounds too simple to actually be effective, but if you were to measure the amount of energy we waste, the potential savings would not only astound you, but would also make an enormous difference to your household utility bill. Although alternative renewable energy sources like solar and wind power have been available for many years, they have not entered the market competitively. Due to lack of information, public awareness has been limited. It is only now after experiencing load shedding and the astronomical global rise in fuel prices, that we the public are becoming aware of the energy crisis. Our energy resources have always seemed abundant and we have developed wasteful habits. Tiny changes in our daily routines can a make significant impact to our energy expenditure and the amount of carbon emissions we are responsible for as individuals. Think of how often we leave lights on in rooms that are empty. A single 100-watt incandescent light bulb burning for 10 hours a day emits 292 kg’s of CO2. Think of how often we make individual car trips to the corner café or just down the road to visit a friend. If we planned more efficiently, we could combine errands and save ourselves both time and fuel costs. Most of us haven’t insulated our geysers, which work continuously hard to keep the water at a temperature of around 70 degrees. Experts recommend that our bath temperature should not exceed 51 degrees, and even then, this is hot enough to seriously scald a child. That’s nearly 20 degrees difference. Think about it, don’t you always run the cold tap with the hot? Wouldn’t it make sense to lower the temperature setting on your geyser instead of continuously using energy to maintain your water at a temperature too hot to use? Another good tip is to put your geyser on a timer. Most families only shower or bath in the mornings or evenings. If the geyser is timed to work for

2 hours a day around those times instead of 24 hours a day, individual households could dramatically help South Africa lower its energy usage. Turning off your appliances when they’re not in use is another saving method most of us overlook. Appliances left on standby accounted for approximately 0.36% of South African consumption for 2003. Cell phone chargers, computers, TVs, DVD players, microwaves, and hifis left on standby all start to count when you add it up. Think about your internet connection, even when we log on without opening any browsers, bandwidth is used. When we run out of bandwidth we feel lost – no email, no internet, no Skype - and our lives screech to a halt. If we became aware of conserving electricity in the same manner we try to conserve our bandwidth, we would realize the incredible savings we could make. Products imported from all over the world have always been a novelty, but importing figs from Turkey, avocados from Spain or cherries from Israel is not necessary when you think of how rich South Africa is in natural resources. Not only are these products expensive but they are also costly to the environment in terms of carbon emissions, and by investing in local produce we stimulate our local economies. South Africa is responsible for 90.6% of Africa’s energy sector carbon emissions. We rely on cheap and “dirty” coal for most of our energy consumption. South Africans emit an average of 10.2 tonnes of CO2 per person (enough to fill a threebedroomed house) annually and we have a population of 47 million people. If we all make small changes to our daily lives, we could make an impact as a nation and help slow the effects of climate change. Perhaps one day in the distant future we may even discuss the weather as the boring, same old conversation-filler it once used to be. Global Carbon Exchange is a leading South African and International carbon and energy management company, which helps clients develop a comprehensive climate response strategy to address climate change. Some of Global Carbon Exchanges clients include Nando’s, New Clicks Holdings, Spier, Virgin Active, Woolworths, Growthpoint, Peugot, Kleine Zalze, Old Mutual and Fair Cape Dairy. www.globalcarbonexchange.com

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Pet food The natural way WRITER Anna Shevel

‘Most commercial foods are cereal and carbohydratebased and full of by-products and derivatives. They are unnatural and totally inappropriate for carnivorous animals. The optimum diet for an animal is the closest to what it would eat in the wild.’ Dr Jane Fraser, veterinary homeopath The concept of a natural, wholesome diet for our pets is not new. Our parents, grandparents and great-grandparents certainly would have fed their pets delicious and nutritious meals from table leftovers. Our pets did extremely well on these diets and lived to a ripe old age free from common ailments like skin allergies, irritable bowel, rotten teeth, and cancer. However, in the last 50 years, with the invention of pelleted and canned pet food, the whole nutritional base of our animals has shifted to highly processed and chemically laden foods. This is an abrupt change from a natural diet that lasted thousands of years. While the manufacturers claim that our pets can thrive on a diet consisting of nothing but commercial pet food, research and an increasing number of veterinarians implicate processed pet food as the source of poor health. We all know that dogs, regardless of breed, are direct descendants of wolves and are technically of the same species. Wolves, wild dogs and cats are carnivores that devour real meat and real pre-digestive grains and grass in their kill. Their digestive systems have not changed over the last few centuries, so why should their diet? If our pets had a voice they would surely cry out for wholesome, real food.

NATURAL FOOD REVIVAL The transition to healthy, natural and organic food has made major inroads in the consumer market for human food. Almost all supermarkets now stock a range of natural and organic foods. This is a worldwide trend and it was initiated by consumer demands for a healthy, preservative-free and natural lifestyle. Incorrect diet has accounted for many of our common human ailments and sicknesses. This same trend is prominent in the pet food industry, and in 2007 the demand for organic pet food increased by 63% in the USA. If you include natural and home-cooked meals then this percentage would be much higher. Logic has to prevail. Healthy, nutritious meals are wonderful for our own wellbeing, and good diet has explained the cure of many diseases and ailments. The same applies to our beloved dogs and cats who deserve nothing less than real, preservative-free and natural food. Now if our pets looked super-fit, healthy and vital, then one could manage to understand an industry advocating processed pet food. But the condition of our pets has never been poorer, and on top of that, endless pet food recalls have killed hundreds of animals, while thousands more have fallen ill. Just take note of the many medical conditions that our animals are suffering from nowadays – skin allergies, obesity, dental problems, irritable bowel, renal failure and of course cancer. It’s time that the pet food industry stops blaming outside variables for these ailments, when the only common denominator is the food our pets are eating. Health practitioner and author, R Schultz of California states that ‘the strength of your pet’s immune system, its resistance to disease and its quality of

life all depend on the type and quality of food that it eats’. A HEALTHY MEAL FOR A PET It is easy to compose a home-cooked meal filled with nutrition or to buy from reputable stockists. I am sure that if asked to prepare a healthy meal most people would get it spot on. There are only two considerations in formulating a natural and nutritious home-cooked meal for your companion animals. The first is the ingredients that you use, and the second is the method used to cook these ingredients. Your recipe should include up to onethird meat, one-third grains and onethird vegetables and greens. The meat can be beef, chicken (preferably free range), mutton and/or ostrich. The grains should include brown rice, lentils, barley and soup mix. The vegetable mix should include blended raw carrots, garlic, a variety of fresh herbs and cold-pressed olive oil. It is important to note that the grains must be cooked thoroughly. This will make them easily digestible and maintain their nutritional value. Only afterwards, once you have turned off the gas/electricity, should you add the meat content. Finally, mix in the vegetable blend. The quantity to feed depends on the breed, size and activity level of your pet. But in general, and as an example, an Alsatian would require 1 kilo of your home-cooked food, a Labrador 750 grams, a Spaniel 500 grams, a Jack Russell 350 grams and a Poodle 250 grams. Feeding once or twice a day is the owner’s decision according to preference. The recommended quantities remain the same; just divide the amount in half if you feed twice a day. Whether

you are feeding a puppy or an adult dog, it doesn’t really matter. Good nutritious food remains healthy for all. There are many natural supplements that you may include if you wish to formulate an even more balanced diet. For example, Omega 3 Salmon Oil is brilliant for pets with skin conditions as it repairs damaged cells and feeds them with the essential oils; Rear Plex from Enzyme Process is good for pets with arthritic or joint problems; Rooibos Anti-itch is recommended for pets suffering from skin conditions; and Vondi’s Health Supplement contains yeast, lecithin, garlic, kelp, calcium, dandelion and vitamin C and is great for general health maintenance for puppies and aging pets When it comes to the feeding of cats, the recipe and balance is a little more complicated as cats require a larger meat protein content, supplemented with taurine. This is because cats are very carnivorous and can exist on a diet consisting of almost nothing but raw meat. Taurine is the essence of the protein derived from meat. In the past it was found that cats were going blind because of lack of taurine in commercial food. As a result nowadays all cat food contains a taurine supplement. Even some dog food

now includes this essential supplement. Other herbs that you may wish to include in your cat’s diet are lemongrass and catnip, but use less garlic. CONCLUSION The general rule for all our animals is to feed them only natural, wholesome food free of preservatives. Remember that we humans occasionally indulge in unhealthy or processed food and snacks – but that is only sometimes. To eat this food every day, if not twice a day, would have an impact on our general health and longevity. So be wary of feeding your pets anything containing sugar, dairy and preservatives as a food or snack. If your pet consumes processed food daily, then over time it is all but guaranteed to suffer from a medical condition – unless your pet has a freak metabolism similar to the granny who lived to 100 years but who smoked and ate fatty meat her whole life! It is time that we reassessed our pet’s diet and made mature and sensible decisions pertaining to the health and well-being of our beloved companion animals. So next time you sit down to a meal, give a thought to Rex and Fido. Just because you have befriended and tamed them

does not mean that they have lost their wild spirit or need for natural nutritional, which have lasted thousands of years. Recommended reading 1. www.api4animals.org (American Institute for the Protection of Animals). Link: Get The Facts – What’s Really in Pet Food. 2. www.rawmeatybones.com Link: Junk Pet Food and the Damage Done, by Dr Tom Lonsdale. 3. Pitcairn RH, Hubble-Pitcairn S. Dr Pitcairn’s Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats. Rodale Press, 2005. 4. Lazarus P. Keep Your Pet Healthy the Natural Way. Keats Publishing, 1986. Paul Jacobson is a pet food nutritionist, qualified chef and owner of Vondi’s Holistic Pet Nutrition. Vondi’s has been producing natural pet food for 14 years and is a registered nutritional pet food stocked by a wide spectrum of vets, homeopaths, health stores and pet shops. Vondi’s is also actively involved in educating the public. Contact Paul on 083-326 9931. www.vondis.co.za

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Renewable Energy Solutions WRITER Jeunesse Park Renewable Energy Solutions (RES) is a company that focuses on the production of sustainable perennial biomass and the extraction of energy from biomass. Biomass is a general term referring to biological material such as wood, plant matter, waste, (hydrogen) gas, and alcohol fuels. The reason for the focus on biomass is that it is the only renewable energy source that: A Results in reforestation which in turn increases sequestering of CO2. B Provides landowners the opportunity to use derelict and marginal land to increase their income. C Creates large numbers of sustainable income generating opportunities in impoverished communities. D Can be affordably stored for use when needed. E Provides a beneficial waste product. Opportunities are created for out-growers, where they can benefit from off-take agreements at pre-agreed prices for their yields. This is especially important for emerging farmers who have huge hurdles

to overcome in getting established in the Agricultural sector. It is also a very exciting opportunity for established commercial farmers to add an additional revenue stream, utilising their marginal land which is currently unproductive. The agro forestry model promoted by RES allows for the intercropping of traditional crops and consists of three species to avoid mono-cropping and increase biodiversity. The model also ensures that the risk of catastrophic crop failure is reduced to the minimum. It provides for production of solid, gaseous and liquid fuels. In the RES model, value is added at the point of production and only value added products are transported to the end user. This ensures that the maximum number of sustainable job opportunities are created where they are needed in rural areas. The outcome of the projects is the independence of farmers, rural

communities and small to medium enterprises from national electricity supplies, coal suppliers and unstable fuel prices. The final products are coal replacement pellets, producer gas, electricity and diesel fuel replacement from non edible oils derived from seedpods. All the technologies have been proven over many years and are in use in many parts of the world. The waste material or by products of these technologies are all organic soil enhancers and fertilizers. There is no pollution or toxic waste created. Gasification and Bio-oil production are proven technologies and RES provides the required technology transfer, training and support though its technology partners. RES conducts full technical feasibility studies for each project and ensures that a bankable business plan is developed. RES will support the project from initial concept development, financial and technical feasibility and eventual commissioning of the plant.

RES is currently engaging a range of customers who aim to be self reliant for their energy needs and includes the following industries commercial farmers, property developers, biomass waste clients, hospitality industry and small to large industrial customers. The common denominator between all the parties is the unstable price of electricity, as well as the unreliable delivery and, in some cases, the capacity constraint to develop business, due to caps on electricity consumption. Electricity prices are increasing over 3 years at a rate of 25% per annum, this puts an enormous pressure on product and commodity prices, especially where the additional cost can’t be passed on to the customers. Exporters are especially hard hit, where the prices are capped on an international commodity level and don’t offer any leeway with regards to the passing on of increases to the customer. Businesses in South Africa are slowly introduced to indirect carbon taxation by stealth and the risk of direct carbon taxation looms out there. Responsible and proactive businesses are already quantifying their carbon liabilities, which is currently only a contingent liability, but will mature to a full liability as we progress to a more legislative environment. Leaders in the field are already setting off their carbon footprint by investing in the necessary interventions. RES’s product and service offering fits the criteria very well and aims to maximise the switch to a low carbon environment. This is accomplished by making use of the highest carbon sequestering vegetation and encouraging fuel switches to renewable energy either via gasification or bio-diesel. The main aim is to ensure that the investment is cost effective and based on an invest-to-save model, with excellent returns on investment, where all business risks are known. Operations will only be financially viable where the project cost in renewable energy is equal to or less than current spending patterns on energy and the cost of the energy is quantifiable. Funding sources for these projects are managed by RES on individual basis and depend on the scale and industry of the respective customer. Larger enterprises can however make use of their Corporate Social Investment Agenda and Public Benefit Funds to fund Biomass to Energy Plantations and resultant energy projects. These projects address the requirement for energy security, while at the same time addressing the organisation’s corporate social responsibility in a sustainable manner.

RES provides end to end project origination service. RES will take you through the full planning process, supply disease free planting material (that is non invasive and has low water needs) and support you as an out-grower with the required off-take agreement and technical support to maximise the yield from every square meter of land. As a biomass customer RES will ensure that the technical specifications of your requirements are met and your plant is commissioned timeously and on budget. RES’s unique approach allows for very small margins to ensure that the full value chain’s benefit is maximised. RES is supported by experts, from agricultural economists to plant tissue laboratories, plant nurseries, agronomists, technology providers and NGO’s and has forged alliances with the best in industry to ensure that project risks are marginalized and the best fit technology is applied to the project specification. RES is in communication with the Department of Water Affairs, Agriculture and Forestry, NERSA, SEDA, SARS and various other Provincial Legislatures to ensure that all projects are complaint to relevant legislation. The value adds for biomass doesn’t stop at energy. It further offers the opportunity for local manufacturing industry development. RES is an associate of

the International Network for Bamboo and Rattan and supports the technology transfer of tested local manufacturing processes. Dependent on location, other commercial ventures will be reviewed in line with the local market. The biomass plantations are suitable for phytoremediation of waste water and polluted soils. A unique opportunity exists to negate the prescriptions of the new Water Act. Currently more than 1600 larger sized waste water constructed wetland projects are operational in the EU and RES has entered into technology transfer agreements with the most successful operators to transfer the low cost water treatment technology. Saving on your investment, sequestering carbon and creating fuel for energy, now that makes good business sense. RES plans the full technical project specification to ensure that all project revenue streams are maximised and that all resulting by-products are utilised as organic input in the growth cycle of the energy plantations or other value added production arrangements. Nothing goes to waste and the plants are adaptable to most climatic regions and conditions in South Africa. For further information contact info@renewableenergysolutions.co.za

Women of Substance Dr. Therese Fish WRITER Lee-Anne Richards

A driver for change, energetic and enthusiastic about the journey that she finds herself on – this is how I would describe Doctor Therese Fish, Deputy Dean: Community Service and Interaction at the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Stellenbosch. Beyond spoke to her and asked her to share her journey with us. Therese comes from a large, close knit family with five sisters and a brother. She grew up in Wynberg, a Cape Town suburb, and attended the Immaculata and Harold Cressy High schools. In 1968, at the age of 34, her mother died of breast cancer. Therese was only 6 years of age at the time. She and her siblings were raised by her maternal grandmother. Her religious background is steeped in the Catholic Church and in particular to the Schoenstadt movement in Constantia. Out of this setting another relationship was borne upon her by Merle, the woman who helped take care of her mother during her battle with cancer. Eight years later Merle married Therese’s father and had two daughters. Therese’s father, a technician who worked in the dockyard, had a strong influence on her life. She believes that he would have been a great mathematician, had he been afforded the opportunities of today. Her father died of cancer in 1999. Therese’s siblings are spread across the world, her only resides in New Zealand while one sister is in America another in Mozambique and Pretoria. Therese ascribes her political awakening to the time that she left Immaculata to attend Harold Cressy High School, to pursue her interest in Mathematics and Physical Science. Her career outlook at that point was to become a nurse. She states “I had a very naïve political upbringing, I thought everything else happening out there was for other people and did not affect me.” At Harold Cressy the emergence of the New Unity Movement and their politics impressed her. She completed her matric year in 1980 amidst the turbulence of school boycotts and other political activism. Through all of this she managed to pass with a B

aggregate. She enrolled at the University of Cape Town in 1981 to study Medicine, but not before she received a permit to study from the Department of Coloured, Rheoboth and Nam Affairs. Her permit was number 452 of 81. She is in the process of framing this permit as part of her “history”. Of the 180 students in the Medical Faculty only 18 were of colour. There was a quota system implemented and the criterion set for students of colour was higher than that set for white students. Therese and some of her fellow “students of colour” decided that they would not attend their graduation ceremony, as a matter of principle, and received their degrees in absentia. Therese did her internship at the Edendale Hospital in Pietermaritzburg for 17 months. She decided to go there as she wanted to assert her independence. This hospital was for “black” people and was controlled by the Kwazulu Homeland. It was a time of major unrest (war) between the Inkatha and the UDF which contributed to her experience. She would see many bodies arriving over weekends in either police vans or trailers and it was expected of them to certify them dead on arrival. Even though she gained lots of experience here, it was also very traumatic for a young doctor. In 1987 she returned to Cape Town, to work in Crossroads and Khayelitsha as a public general practitioner (doctor). Here again she dealt with many victims involved in political conflict. “I felt that I was building up a wall due to all the trauma I experienced. I feared that I was becoming inhumane.” She could not do this any longer and had to get out of the system. She then went to work for the Municipal Health Services – now the Western Cape Regional Services, focusing on the Northern Suburbs and Atlantis. She worked there for 12 years, doing a lot of work on Tuberculosis. After being overlooked for a promotion she became fed up and decided to resign. This gave her the opportunity to do her MBA through the University of Stellenbosch. She obtained her MBA Cum Laude in 2001. After completing her thesis, she worked at the University

of Stellenbosch’s Business School where she taught statistics and financial management. The University asked Therese to stay on as they were engaged with their transformation strategy. She decided to stay as it presented a great opportunity for her to learn more about higher education and assist with the transition. In 2005 the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University was busy restructuring the faculty and offered her a role in the management of the faculty. A new portfolio was developed for her which carried the responsibility of building relationships with public sector hospitals, clinics and the Department of Health. In addition her role included ensuring that contracts were in place; community interaction, i.e., social responsiveness and partnerships; broad based relationships with business and other stakeholders. She also ensures that these partnerships are collaborative so that resource utilization can be dealt with according to needs. One of Therese’s pet projects is the development of rural clinical schools. Public sector health institutions are currently consumed by students. Government is challenging Universities to increase their uptake of medical students, increase their experiential training and increase their time spent in rural areas. A rural clinical school will be established and based in the Cape Winelands, the Overberg and a hub in Worcester, to address these challenges and needs. These rural clinical schools will utilizing the hospitals and clinics in their surrounding areas. This will ensure that students are immersed in and exposed to the rural areas for a longer period of time. Therese is very passionate about this project and hopes for its success. The transformation process is progressing slowly at her workplace. Therese is one of three senior women of colour in the University Management, she ranks second. The structures are still controlled by the dominant male and pale persona and it is a struggle for others to climb the career ladder. The University is struggling to reposition itself in terms of language and culture and she believes

that she needs to stay there, as an enabling factor, for change to take place. Her other passion is to bring people of colour into the University and make them feel at home. Therese’s passions all come back to what she does daily – her work – and how well she does it. “I’m not a very ambitious person despite the notions that others may have of me,” she says, “I also believe that I don’t always have to be the leader of the pack, but I do demand excellence from my staff.” She wants to make a difference in South Africa! She wants to help change the health landscape by training a new cadre of health professionals who are responsive to the needs of the people. Therese describes herself as energetic, inspired by the wonderful and innovative things that people do. When asked about her views on the Soccer World Cup she shared that she was able to go to three games and had an amazing time. Therese believes that it will still take time for South Africa to address the development and economic needs of its people and that we still need plenty of economic stimuli. According to her, “The World Cup has done much for the soul of South Africans – as people went out of their way to show heart and soul. Only time will tell whether this is sustainable or not. This was also a time when we realized that children (young) are all the same – they were the ones filling the fan parks and the stadiums – they are the ones that are the future of this country.” Therese does not only keep her head in books and clinics, she also loves to keep fit and does woman’s boot camp sessions from time to time, engages in walks, travels to new and exotic destinations annually and still dabbles in her garden. As far as her legacy is concerned, she would like people to say: “We did it ourselves through the facilitation of Therese. Be it successful students, assistance with thesis or the setting up of the clinical schools and their success. People motivated by my enthusiasm about things.”

POLITICAL SATIRE Is a re-marriage possible? Wedding tips for COPE’s leadership WRITER Walter Majosi Until death do us part We heard the wedding bells ringing! Just before the elections, we heard so many good things from the bride and the groom. Some of the things were hard to believe. We watched from a distance, not sure if we should go to the wedding or visit Shikota after the wedding. Thousands of South Africans decided to bless the wedding by jumping on the Shikota bus. They enjoyed the party, but not for long. The married couple wanted a new name. A name that reflected in some part their history. They did not want a brand new image. They decided on COPE before we lose Hope. We did not know whether this marriage was going to last, or perhaps we did not bother at all. For some people at the wedding; it was a must marriage because big brother ANC is too powerful. Big brother’s wings must be clipped. “We need a strong opposition,” they said. “We can see that COPE will do it for us”. Some on the other end of the stick were saying that this was a marriage of convenience and would not last, “Both the bride and the groom are disgruntled people, how

can they survive together.” Be that as it may, any break up in what is considered to be a good relationship, is bad. Break ups are difficult, messy affairs. It creates so much uneasiness, especially if you still have to sleep in the same house. You still have to attend family meetings in the same lounge and plan the groceries for the month, the bills that must be paid and so on. Shikota must be in a very precarious position right now. For better or for worse “We are not divorced yet”, says Lekota. “We have no plans to divorce. We just sleep in separate beds at the moment. I have now decided that she can’t handle the finances any more. I am not sure what she does with the money. She just spends money but never accounts for it. The situation cannot continue like this? She can no longer be trusted. She speaks behind my back! All of a sudden I discover things about her that I never knew before!” “I do not want to think about a divorce”, says Shilowa. “The aftermath of a divorce can be devastating. This

is something that I thought about since the marriage. That is why I put a priest between us. Rev. Dandala was supposed to give us the counseling we need to keep our wedding vows in tact. You see a marriage is like a car. It must be serviced regularly. Now, in our case, we had no time to take the car to the service station. In fact I do not know which one of us was supposed to take the car to the service station. Now we have to drive in separate cars until our car is fixed, if it can be fixed.” I want you back! or please take me back! They are losing control of the situation. They did say their vows, “until death do us part”, as witnessed by millions of people, but this “breath of fresh air” in South African politics is now heavily polluted. Now is the time for Lekota to say to Shilowa: “I need you, we can make it work!” He must say this before it is too late. Shilowa must reciprocate; “Please take me back, I want you! Lekota!”

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Euro Melt down A solution in sight? WRITER Walter Majosi As things stand today, world markets are inextricably linked with one another. Gone are days of single, inward economies. The battle for economic survival is primarily based on what economic links one country has with other trading partners. The formulation of Macro-economic policy is no longer the prerogative of a single state. Another fact is that economies of the world are interdependent on one another. We have almost forgotten the recent market crash in the USA. How the US government and other governments were forced to intervene in stabilizing the market, something unprecedented in the post cold war era. The South African government boasted that our country had the necessary regulatory systems in place and could weather the storm, but just how effective was it considering the current trend in the huge number of job losses, retrenchments and insolvencies in our economy. The situation in Greece and other EU countries had the leadership of 16 Eurozone nations running for cover and seeking solutions for their embattled economies. The talks were accompanied by social unrest in Greece which was spurred on by the representatives of the Communist and left wing Syriza parties. More rallies are expected and tension seems to be mounting as the Greek government is planning to install austerity measures by overhauling their pension system. The political and social implications will be of immense proportions. In May this year the French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, and German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, announced that 16 Eurozone nations will set up a financial defense plan to shield their shared currency against further attack. This announcement was imperative given the fragile financial

systems of Spain and Portugal as well as the Greek debt crisis. “The Euro is an essential element of Europe. We cannot leave it to speculators,” Sarkozy said subsequent to nine hours of emergency talks by leaders of the Euro-zone nations. Apart from protecting the euro, the aim is also to impose punishing budgetary rules which would force Euro member nations to a tight budgetary line and to avoid the kind of cheating and overspending that led to Greece’s problems. After the announcement of the one trillion US Dollar bailout package for the Euro, markets were still jittery. The Euro was trading lower than before the announcement. “The European Union’s unprecedented bailout package is unlikely to be a longterm solution for the region” according to Marek Belka, the director of the International Monetary Fund’s European department in Brussels. Financial markets have continued to sell off the Euro and Greek bonds even as EU leaders have insisted for days

that the Greek financial implosion is a unique combination of bad management, free spending and statistical cheating that does not apply to other Euro-zone nations. The fiscal deficit in Spain has rapidly spiraled out of control and whilst its banks avoided the worst of the subprime problems, its smaller banks still need to face up to the country’s housing bubble. Coming back home, the Rand remains steady in the light of these developments abroad according to local news reports. But nothing is guaranteed. The Rand may ride the tide at the moment with regards to Greece and Portuguese bankruptcy but it will be a total different ballgame with the eminent spread of trouble to Spain and Italy. While South Africa may not face the same problems that the Euro-zone is enduring we need to face the facts. The recent World Cup spending spree is going to have a major impact on our economy and we cannot rely on the outside markets to come to our aid.

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FINANCE Economic legacy WRITER Anwar Booley The FIFA World Cup 2010 event shook the world. They could but look on in amazement as South Africa successfully hosted this football spectacular. Now that it’s over, its time for the bean counters and economists to tally the cost. All world class events have an economic aspect and being one of the largest sports events on the globe, we can expect the World Cup to leave its mark on the South African economy. Whether it will be a mark of success or failure depends in a large way on us as individuals. The onus lies on us to “think out of the box”. Strategy is the keyword; developing a short and long term strategy that is sound and able to stand the test of time. The ability to deliver on these strategies, where the Fifa World Cup economic legacy is concerned, will stand us in good stead. Yes, there will be collateral damage. There will be companies and small businesses who will feel the pain of the aftermath. But there will also be opportunities, new business skills will be born and perfected. These are the challenges that we have to face through the process of up-skilling and embracing the changes within a global village. In this case let’s start in our own backyard. Many small organizations have suddenly awakened to the world of global exposure and its macro economics, however they find themselves short planned and in disarray. This is a typical situation and unprepared businesses will pay the price for it. They fall prey to economic challenges and hence place themselves in grave risk of closure. Development of resources across South Africa has been extremely intense. Over past few years the preparations for the FIFA World Cup

event and the billions of Rand that have been spent by the government to build and enhance infrastructure, facilities and services have been well received by the SA business sector. Unemployment figures have dropped and the economy has gained new levels of confidence. According to Gillian Saunders, some 373 000 foreigners have hit the shores of South Africa. On average each will stayed for 18.7 days and would have spent R30 200 for the duration, excluding the cost of flights. Foreign fans have spent an estimated R8.8 billion in the country. Together with the FIFA governing body’s contribution, the economy has received a R13 billion cash injection. Having marketed South Africa through

a massive global television audience would also attract about 2 million extra tourists over a period of 3 years. These statistics can only spell “better times” ahead. Businesses as well as individuals who have planned, who dared to vie for a stake at those staggering figures to enter the South African economy, will reap the rewards. The economic legacy will have its effect on South Africa as a nation. As the effects filter down to ground level, be it in growth expenditure, increased rates and taxes or new employment opportunities we can be sure that, for better or worse, all of us will “feel it, it was here”.

JOB CREATION

Zuma’s 3.6 million jobs on the cards? WRITER Anwar Booley

The scene was set at the Indaba in Durban. President Jacob Zuma stated that 3.6 million job opportunities would be created during the FIFA World Cup Tournament. The business sector welcomed this as a massive boost to the economy, but the big question remains: How would this impact on the legacy of the FIFA World Cup? The President had no hesitation in spelling out the massive investment that South Africa would make in developing infrastructure, transportation, the stadia, airports and so on. With all these developments in place, concerns remain regarding their maintenance and further development of these areas. To properly address these concerns skilled labour has to be developed and current labour must be up-skilled. South Africa is expecting an influx of tourists after the tournament. With this in view the tourism industry will be placed under immense pressure. It will have to cope with the increase of arrivals

and departures of tourists. Therefore, it will have to address the aspect of up-skilling and the provision and/or procurement of additional resources to continue delivering world class service. All of this requires additional skills which add up to jobs, jobs and opportunities. Foreign direct investment is another area President Zuma highlighted to the broader economy. The World Cup created a boost in short term employment. Now that the event is over, many of these jobs have already dried up. There is hope, however, that these short term job losses will be overshadowed by additional opportunities post World Cup. These jobs will become available as the legacy of the World Cup unfolds. They just need to be identified and embraced. In conclusion, a big “thank you” to the nation that has staged this tournament with such vigour and passion, and have shown themselves to be true deliverers.

Eskom and FIFA 2010 Ayoba! but also not so Ayoba! WRITER Mo Gierdien

INFRASTRUCTURE

A review of Eskom’s performance at the conclusion of sport’s most spectacular exhibition of 2010 the FIFA World Cup THE Nigel de Jongh Performance Executor of the karate-kick directed at Xabi Alonso of Spain; what lingers in the memory is the cynical and utterly bad, bad professional sportsmanship. Enter ESKOM management. With consumers facing ever-increasing electricity costs, making it costly for already struggling homes to heat and cook, ESKOM management sees it fit to award itself an average increase of 83%! Trade union Solidarity spokesperson Jaco Kleynhans said “At a presentation, Eskom gave us all kinds of information and then we worked it out for ourselves that the excom’s increases varied from 73% to 91%.” These figures, excluded payouts based on performance shares, which increased by 89% more than provided for in the 2009 financial statements. Sikonathi Mantshantsha notes on fin24. com that: - Eskom paid its six executive directors and executive committee members 25% more cash than it did the previous year and that the executive salary bill went up to R20m, against R16m in 2009. Included in that was R4.7m paid to former CEO Jacob Maroga for the seven months he remained in Eskom’s employ before his disputed resignation in October 2009. - The remaining four executive committee members received an average 59% cash increase on their 2009 salaries. The

R14.5m total received included shortterm bonuses totaling R5.3m, which were awarded for delivering both targeted savings in 2009 and for the R3.6bn profit in 2010. - Newly-appointed CEO Brian Dames received the highest increase, at 91% of his 2009 total salary. While nobody was paid a cash bonus in 2009, Dames received a R2.1m cash bonus in financial 2010. He took home a total R5.9m for his position as chief of the generation business, responsible for maintaining adequate coal stockpiles and uninterrupted electricity supply. - The remaining executive committee members, Erica Johnson and Steve Lennon, received 82% and 73% hikes to make up total packages of R4.6m (R2.5m in 2008) and R3.7m (R2.1m). THE Diego Forlan Performance He of consistently good performance! The World Cup was an incident-free festival with all the lights on. No cases of electricity shortages at the stadiums have been reported. “We are confident that Eskom will be able to deliver sufficient bulk electricity supplies, ensuring reliable power during the 2010 FIFA World Cup,” announced Erica Johnson, Eskom’s Customer Network Business chief officer. Eskom have been working closely with municipalities, which are final suppliers of electricity to consumers, to ensure that the relay process from power station to stadium operates effectively at all times. “To achieve this objective, Eskom has embarked on a comprehensive programme involving our staff and external stakeholders to cover all facets of the event,” stated Johnson. Eskom has also completed comprehensive maintenance work on its infrastructure and plants, and has secured additional water and primary energy fuels as contingency measures. “These measures give us confidence that we can provide reliable supply during the games. In planning for any eventuality, we aim to reduce restoration time to customers by having maintenance teams on standby to attend to any localised power outage, such as electrical trips that may occur on the distribution network.” South Africa’s electrical supply has been mostly consistent over the last year. There have been no serious power outages since May 2008. All 10 World Cup host stadiums are able to generate their own energy from diesel-powered generators, working independently of the national grid, “to ensure undisturbed power supplies during matches”, government said in a

statement. “All 2010 World Cup stadiums will be self-sufficient and not place any additional stress on Eskom’s power grid,” it added. Eskom will provide back-up power for the venues. The International Broadcast Centre, which transmitted all World Cup footage to fans across the globe, was powered by 16 diesel generators, “guaranteeing uninterrupted viewing worldwide”. Ayoba! The Siphiwe Tshabalala Performance His strike lit the tournament and gave us hope. “One of the challenges in building infrastructure for the event was generating power without an unduly adverse environmental impact.” New stadium facilities include such environmentallyfriendly features as natural ventilation and rain water capture systems. In addition, host cities have undertaken large-scale tree-planting projects in an effort to soak up excess carbon dioxide. As a coal-dependent economy, South African faces challenges; however, these steps move the country toward greener energy sources,” highlights Deloitte’s ‘South Africa the 2010 FIFA World Cup: A turning point for South Africa’ report. In the first steps to realizing these ideals Department of Energy Minister Dipuo Peters provided the framework to the achievement of these goals at a conference held whilst the World Cup was taking place. Stakeholders in the energy sector gathered at Pretoria’s CSIR International Convention Centre during a two-day plenary session to make presentations on, and input in to the process that will determine the country’s plan for power generation for the next 20 years or so. Spearheaded by the Department of Energy (DoE), the Integrated Resource Plan 2010 Version 2, or IRP2010, as it is commonly known, is government’s plan on energy, which will determine current and future energy requirements for our country. We have reached a delicate situation, which requires us to take bold and decisive decisions on whether to build coal-fired or nuclear power stations for baseload energy requirements. The conference identified the need to diversify South Africa’s energy sources from coal and gravitate towards cleaner forms of energy, such as nuclear energy while investigating renewable energy sources. A bold approach by government to engage on issues surrounding energy supply! One hopes that in the spirit of the prevailing camaraderie that the public takes up the challenge in a robust and constructive manner.

FINANCE

DEBT REVIEW WRITER Zachariah King During the build up to the Soccer World Cup it was remarkable to see all the cars driving around with flags on them. People were buying mirror covers with their favourite team flags on them and Vuvuzela sales went through the roof. Someone with a good idea made a lot of money. Not to mention all the informal salesmen at traffic lights country wide who received a much needed boost to their income as World Cup fever caught the population in an impulse spending spree. It is, of course, impulse spending that blows many a well planned budget out the water. What the eye sees the heart wants and so you will notice that when you are queuing up to pay for your groceries the queues are lined either side by small “snacky” items and magazines. These items are available else where in the shops but it is here while you are waiting staring at them that impulse takes over and your diet plans go out the window. When it comes to Debt Review (the process of Debt Counselling) consumers who are under review and have been to a Debt Counsellor have spent quite a bit of time working out a new budget. The counsellor helps the consumer distinguish between “needs” and “wants”. For example: the consumer may have been struggling to pay their credit card instalments of R500 per month (among other debts) and yet they may feel they really “need” a Paid TV service such as DSTV or TopTV. Do they? Well it may be true that the kids love to come home and watch TV and it may be true that the big games all show on these channels but does the consumer need these things? Could the kids come home and read a book…or draw or play outside? Could the big game be watched on the neighbours TV or at the consumers friends house? Ask some older ones and they will tell of a time…wait for it…”before TV”. No LOST, no CSI what ever did they do? In any case the funds saved from making sacrifices like these allow them to be used for essentials and repaying debt. Once the budgeting changes have been made proposals are sent to creditors, negotiations entered into and ultimately

submitted to the Magistrates Court to be turned into a Court Order. This protects the clients and creditors alike and ensures that everything is above board. However, it is often a few months later when the consumer under Debt Review “slips up” and makes a short payment or even misses a payment altogether. Now there may be legitimate reasons for such an event. For instance: the consumer works in an industry where industrial strikes occur and does not receive full salary during this time thus reducing their ability to repay or the consumer has unplanned for medical emergencies. Under these circumstances contact is made with the Debt Counsellor advising them that a problem is looming or a sudden change of circumstances has occurred. The Debt Counsellor (along with the consumer) then sends a letter with supporting documentation to all affected creditors (called a 17.3 document). This letter will explain exactly what has happened and generally the creditors will allow for the reduced or missed payment without asking for the consumers Debt Review status to be revoked. But so often the reason for the reduced payment is that consumers have not been sticking to their budgets. Debt Counsellors even work a saving toward unplanned for expenses into the debt restructuring plan they put together. They also factor in things like saving toward car servicing and licensing as well as school clothes and book purchasing once a year. Many times though these small amounts or R100 here and R50 there are not being

saved by clients. What is happening to these funds? They are being used on impulse buying. Small flags and mirror covers and a few beers and a packet of chips for during the game. Then when it comes time to pay for the TV licence or school books the funds are gone and the consumer does not have enough to pay toward their restructured debt repayment as per the court order. Those under debt review need to be particularly alert to sticking to their budget however this is true of all of us. The first mistake many people make is to think that they don’t need a budget. Go on say it in your mind: “I don’t need a budget”… WRONG! Everyone needs a budget. Even countries need a budget. More than that, you need a realistic and comprehensive budget. Work in those snacks you buy at work each day. Work in the cost of that magazine you buy yourself every now and then. Indeed, work in the small chocolate bar you will buy while standing in the queue. Obviously once you have done a budget if you see you are spending too much each month well you will now be able to see where you need to cut down each month. If your calculations show that you need to cut back on your expenses and need to keep your spending firmly under control then you will need to cut out impulse spending altogether. No more heading down to the shop without a list. Impulse can be a strong force that can quickly lead one into financial difficulty so: beware those impulses!

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VOLUNTEERING FOR SUCCESS WRITER Farah Abdurahman

The FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa has been successful through and through. Part of that success can be attributed to the more than 18 000 ordinary South Africans who volunteered their skills and time in support of the beautiful game. We chatted to Khotso Letsie, one of the many whose efforts paved the way for the success of the world cup. Name Khotso Letsie Age 19 Occupation Student Stadium Cape Town

How did you go about applying to be a volunteer? I had seen an advert in the newspaper and decided to go online and apply. Thereafter, I was called for an interview and, as they say, the rest is history. What did the training involve? The training lasted 3 days. It was more of a briefing than anything. They gave us lots of information concerning tourism in Cape Town and explained to us how to watch out for possible disaster situations. What duties were you required to perform as a volunteer? I was assigned to the marketing, branding and signage of the stadium but, I got involved with taking care of the player escorts and the children from the companies involved in sponsorship. Describe a typical match day We were required to arrive 6 hours before kick-off and meet with the coordinator. Thereafter, we were addressed by FIFA marketing and then the flag bearers and player escorts would go through numerable rehearsals. As soon as the player escorts lead the players onto the field and stood through the singing of the anthems, we would take them back to the youth room (a room in the stadium for the children, where they are able to play games and have fun). After the match, we were required to clean up around the stadium as well as the youth room (the children always seem to mess it up). What are your thoughts on the Cape Town stadium? It is definitely the best stadium. I have had the privilege to view the stadium from a view that most people haven’t seen. It’s truly magnificent, especially at night when it is lit up. Have you met any of the players? Almost. I walked right into Cristiano

Ronaldo (Portugal vs. Korea DPR match) and I was so amazed that I simply lost my manners and forgot to apologize. It was truly a moment I will never forget. What are your thoughts on the world cup? What legacy will this world cup leave behind in South Africa? This world cup has really opened lines of communication amongst people in South Africa. The spirit is unbelievable and uncontrollable. I think it gave people a chance to network and market South Africa as a great holiday destination. The fans are very excited and want to return with their families. Also, it definitely helped the vuvuzela earn international status (laugh). What has this experience taught you? What does it mean to you? I have learned so much in this past month. I was forced to become au feit with the concept of time management and also learn to work with young children. I am a sort of shy person and this experience has given me a huge confidence booster. It also showed me the importance of accepting people’s differences in language, culture and nationalities. This was definitely a once in a lifetime experience and I am glad I was apart of it. Do you recommend volunteering? I would definitely recommend that people take the opportunity to volunteer at major events. It is an experience that you will never regret. It allows you to meet a range of different people and opens up many opportunities. It’s also a great addition to the CV and It’s a pleasure to wake up in the morning knowing that you have to go to work (laugh), well, that’s how I felt.

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1Goal shoots but does it score? LEGACY

WRITER Libby Norton

In the year 2000, 164 governments came together to create the UN Millennium Development Goals. Two of the eight goals involved ending poverty through providing education for all and they anticipated that $16 billion a year, just under 0.2 percent of what is being spent on bailing out the global banks, would be required to make this a reality. At the moment only $4 billion is spent on global education. The government leaders promised to make sure there was enough money and that the policies were in place to make it a reality. Leaders from across the globe are drawing up a “road map” to ensure every child in the world is in school by the next World Cup in Brazil. To champion the cause each Soccer World Cup promotes the “1GOAL” initiative to recruit tens of millions of supporters through a mass sign-up campaign to press governments to stand by their pledges. 75-million children are out of school globally, half of whom live in Africa. The commitment includes prioritising those who are currently missing out on an education, getting them into school, and making sure when they’re in school they get the chance to learn, with qualified teachers. South Africa has fared poorly in international comparative tests of mathematical and reading prowess, the matric exam pass rate has been declining for almost a decade and there is vast inequality in quality of education and facilities. South Africa’s Democratic Teachers Union president, Thobile Ntola, stated that a new South African survey shows

3,4% of our children are not in school, and in the 16-18 age group it is higher with 9,8%. In other African countries the percentage is much higher with places like Zimbabwe, the DRC and other trauma ravaged nations having whole generations denied an education through state chaos. The admirable goals also include giving the chance to learn to read and write to adults who missed out on school. The campaign is pushing for governments to give more aid to education – an extra US$7-billion per annum is needed – and to stand by their current pledges. There have been promises of a greater investment for more teachers, textbooks and schools in developing countries, and most importantly, it is recognised that millions of people in the developing world need to be made aware of the importance of sending their children to school. President Zuma said that the South African government was signing up to the 1GOAL campaign because they believe it’s the responsibility of every government to make their commitment to tackle this indefensible situation. Zuma and many other leaders agreed to work towards a breakthrough in global education funding in 2010. 1GOAL aims to engage and mobilise the World Cup audience through films, digital & print channels globally, involving some of the biggest broadcasters, sponsors, players, teams and nations in the world. It aims to be a rallying point for concrete commitments by governments, the private sector, civil society and individuals; at the global launch of the 1GOAL campaign last October, the bash was littered with international celebrities including our own President Zuma and Aaron Mokoena, South Africa’s Bafana Bafana soccer

captain and a 1GOAL Ambassador. Mokoena said South Africa had made huge strides in getting all of its children into school and the challenge is for this to spread across the continent. Other ambassadors in the 1GOAL ‘team’ include Zinedine Zidane, Rio Ferdinand, Thierry Henry, Robinho, Michael Essien, Nwankwo Kanu, Nicolas Anelka, Mikael Silvestre, David James, Kolo Toure, Javier Zanetti, Michael Owen, Mia Hamm, Marcel Desailly, Sir Bobby Charlton and Gary Lineker. But how much of 1GOAL is more than talk? We have witnessed millions of Rands spent on media campaigns with glitterati propounding “One Goal!” that leave the viewer clueless as to what it means and how to make ‘it’ a reality – thus surely millions have been wasted. 1GOAL claims that since the 1998 World Cup in France, 40 million children have been put into school through new aid. The Education for All Global Monitoring Report of 2010 indicates that in 1999 there were some 105 million children out of school, and that by 2007 that number had dropped to 72 million. While that is encouraging the education goals slowed and experienced a reversal during the economic depression resulting in the estimate of 75 million currently out of school. Best case scenarios see that number dropping to approximately 50 million by 2015. The world is off track and the 2015 target will be missed. If the Education for All goals are to be brought back on track one thing is for certain: “urgent, concerted effort to make additional resources available for education” is required. The investment cannot be delayed. While 1GOAL might be shouting this at the top of their lungs we must wonder “who will listen?”

Ana-Marie Lyn Penniston and Johan van den Berg

Ammonia refrigeration ADVETORIAL

No longer a man’s world At the February 2010 Diploma ceremony, Ana-Marie Lyn Penniston became South Africa’s first lady to ever receive the coveted, OTTC (Open Trade Training Centre) Diploma in ammonia refrigeration. Ana-Marie, who is already qualified in electrics and instrumentation is currently employed at Commercial Cold Storage in Durban. After being presented with her Diploma, the proud twenty eight year old AnaMarie admitted, “the course is very stressful and provokes the need for determination and perseverance. It was not easy, but well worth the many hours of hard work”. Her hard work gained her a 100% pass mark in both the practical and theoretical sections of the five weeks course. Isolde Dobelin,OTTC director, was as excited, “We are extremely proud of Ana-Marie and of this very extraordinary occasion to present our ammonia refrigeration diploma to our first lady student. to qualify in a very specialized high-tech trade that is very much male dominated.” Ana-Marie is very much aware that “it is a man’s world,” but has her own goals,“I was not going out there to be politically correct, but rather because I am a technically minded person and wanted a new technical challenge in an area that I knew nothing about. The OTTC course appealed to me because of their knowledge, their trade test, accredited ammonia plant facilities and reputation in the industry.” As Ana-Marie humbly puts it, “I said to myself that I can do this, and took it from there.” Ana-Marie did exactly that and completed, with flying colours, the OTTC

Ammonia Diploma which includes safety procedures, flooded systems, ice banks, plant instruction, system servicing and problem solving to name a few subjects. This young lady reaches out to the youth that are technical inclined saying that “if this is your passion, say to yourself ‘this is what I want to do’, and have the right attitude towards learning new things.” With a big smile on her glowing face, at her graduation on 18 February 2010, she admitted to a passion for being technical and stated that it requires discipline and self-esteem. She also stated that when she first walked into OTTC, it was love at first site for Isolde and it was almost as if she became her daughter over the past few weeks. Her “Boss”, Johan van den Berg (Commercial Cold Store), who was in attendance at her graduation, was proclaimed by Ana-Marie to be exceptionally motivating and always illing to share his expert knowledge with her. She now hopes to share the knowledge gained in her diploma training with him. “The use of ammonia as a refrigerant is gaining momentum and all hands on staff should acquire at least the basic training. HCFC’s are being phased out and ammonia has a great future potential. A better understanding of why ammonia is one of the most promising refrigerants has to be communicated to decision-makers, users, signatories of the Montreal and Kyoto Protocols and to the public in general. Since the 1980,s the so-called “environmentally friendly” refrigerants have emerged to combat ozonedepletion and global warming within the framework of the mentioned protocols. However, these new generation refrigerants still have an effect on ozone depletion or/

and global warming, while ammonia has neither ozone-depleting nor global warming effects, but knowledge on its use has declined over years. In the refrigeration trade there is a huge shortage of qualified people trained in installing, maintaining and operating ammonia plants and this retards ammonia achieving the status it deserves. From a thermo dynamic and economic point of view, ammonia is definitely the best refrigerant. However, myths and misunderstanding has convinced a lot of people to recognize ammonia as a dangerous refrigerant. That is not the fact! Ammonia is a very handsome refrigerant, because it has a characteristic warning smell, which signals even the smallest leaks at concentrations far lower than any dangerous level. The fact is that the number of fatal accidents involving fluorinated refrigerants is many times greater than the remarkably few fatal accidents encountered with ammonia. Education and training in ammonia refrigeration is essential to dispel any fears and myths, for now and in the future. Highly educated people in the field will be able to reduce operating and maintenance costs of ammonia plants dramatically”, Isolde Dobelin, who recently received OTTC’s Black Economic Empowerment Company award. Even before leaving with her diploma, Ana-Maria Penniston, started to indicate her return to OTTC for their new course in the design and tendering of ammonia refrigeration plants to be presented by ammonia lecturer, Kurt Johansen (Mech Eng).

Skills Development after 2010 Where to from here? SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

WRITER Libby Norton Just as quickly as the world cup pounced on us it has disappeared, leaving a feeling of “what next and where to from here?”. This World Cup not only gave jobs and skills but also hope, to many South Africans! The tournament gave an absolute deadline to South Africa for the introduction and improvement of all kinds of infrastructure – not just sports grounds, but roads, bridges, airports and bus lanes that would otherwise not have been built and which will benefit the country for decades to come. Above all, the World Cup has given this country something intangible but priceless: a deep sense of pride that it has taken on something seemingly impossible and not only pulled it off, but done so with flying colours. When South Africans now look at themselves in the approving mirror of world opinion, every race would agree that the first African World Cup is a joyous success, and that success breeds confidence. Confidence enough to envision winning the bid for the 2020 Olympics! Economically, the Rand is strengthening. The sheer number of visitors, half a million or more, will help to open the eyes of the world to South Africa and its potential for trade and investment. More importantly, criminal activity, one of the drawbacks of living here, is down 90 per cent in central Cape Town, and there was not a single serious incident of crime or violence in any of the fan parks. So, what does this have to do with skill development you ask? Well, everything considering that a higher level of local skills and experience in the public and private sectors was used during the planning and executing of this event (e.g. negotiating with FIFA and National Government, building infrastructure on time, planning and coordinating diverse work-streams and events, issuing complex tenders and managing multiple contracts, up-skilling in the construction industry). www.acceleratecapetown.com More than 20 000 jobs were created for the construction of the World Cup

stadiums. Construction workers on these stadiums were given extensive skills training which will enable them to meet the much needed demand for skilled workers on other construction projects post 2010. 4000 South Africans who volunteered for the FIFA Confederations Cup now have experience of a major football event. In the 2010 FIFA World Cup, 15,000 volunteers – the majority of them South Africans – have also now had experience working on a major event. Even though world cup fever has been good for us economically and socially, we must analyse at what cost this may have come to many other businesses not directly linked to world cup services. In doing some research, many small and medium sized businesses have not necessarily gained from this World Cup and instead rather saw a drop in sales compared to last year! Many businesses, particularly in the Western Cape, are concerned about the impact the World Cup may have had, and still be having on productivity. A recent article captured the very fears many business leaders may be feeling; “2010 has become code for just 31 days of this year – those during which the World Cup takes place. There is a real danger that everyone may forget, or at least overlook, the fact that there are another 334 days in 2010 – and that 173 of them fall after the last ball of the World Cup has been kicked. It is not surprising that a number of influential leaders are beginning to warn that we need to focus on what comes after the World Cup, in order not to suffer the proverbial World Cup ‘hangover’.” www. acceleratecapetown.com To ensure businesses capatalise on the momentum and success the world cup has left on many South Africans, it is important that businesses approach challenges with the attitude that anything is possible if we commit to it, have the right team, and sufficient skills to get the jobs done. We should almost approach post world

cup as coming back from a festive season. The reality is that staff may seem a bit unsettled and take some time shifting their focus back to the reality of day to day activities impacting short and long term goals. So how do we ensure minimal time is spent in this “settling phase”? REGROUP STAFF REANALYSE GOALS SET NEW CHALLENGES This initiative is highly recommended for teams who have lost touch during the World Cup due to various adhoc projects, time away from work, and just plain “World Cup Gees”! Good strategic sessions in the form of Teambuilding is an effective way to ensure all staff are on the same page jumping back in. In other cases, engaging in some good Time Management or Strategic Planning training could also bring staff back to focus. Leaders should also focus on their Management Skills as it is imperative to have a clear and consistent approach to ensure people get back on track as soon as possible. Performance Management, Effective Delegation, and Problem Solving & Decision Making skills are important to ensure the right approach is initiated to reach this goal. So with the eyes of the world on us, lets make 2010 a year of achieving the impossible. Lets use skills gained pre World Cup and ensure they continue to be utilised post World Cup. Further, identify additional skills now and use the current country spirit to implement those goals we previously doubted could be achieved! www.allfocus.co.za

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THE TERRIFYING WORLD OF CHANGE BBBEE

WRITER Heidi Felix Corporations often get hijacked by engineers and technocrats who have a machinecentered view of the world and employees find themselves at the mercy of apparently impersonal forces they do not understand. As Globalization takes over, restricting technological change, it’s scary all right but change is inevitable. Why? ‘Cause nothing ever stays the same’. Understand that life moves in cycles hence everything is cyclical. The better we understand this the more enjoyable the process of change will be. Normal human reactions to change include confusion, unrealistic expectations and a variety of coping strategies ranging from the severely dysfunctional including substance abuse, to acceptance and adaptation. But what really hampers our ability to adjust? Is it the fact that we do not have a legacy of capable organizations that can respond adequately and intelligently to the challenges of change? Instead, we have de-skilled workers using scientific management methods, so that they depend completely upon their role as a cog in a machine and they have forgotten how to think for themselves. We have trained managers who can crunch numbers but who have not risen up through the ranks, so they have no idea what life is like for the frontline workers and they cannot understand the social consequences of economic decisions. Top management is often completely out of touch, preoccupied with political games, status, and perks. Hardly anyone in the corporation is equipped to deal sensibly with change. The result is in fact abuse, from ignorance, from fear, from knee-jerk reactions to perceived threats. Individuals on the receiving end of corporate abuse are struggling to survive in a workplace which has become uncivilized. Does it have to be like this? Corporations are the same creations of human beings, and human beings reinvent them. Unfortunately, some of the biggest obstacles which require change are human beings. We cannot overlook the fact that certain kinds of abuse are personal, carried out by individuals who for one reason or another find it necessary to mistreat the people around them. All this is quite correct in its way. Yes, but it puts value on the machine’s way of doing things and discounts the human conduct. Why do we need people? Because we are creative beings, competitive in nature,

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submissive, attentive to change, resourceful. People make decisions that are flexible because they are based upon qualitative as well as quantitative assessment modified by context and special circumstances. Why should machines be secondary in the workplace? Because they are reactive, dumb, rigid, insensitive to change, unimaginative, decisions are consistent because they are based upon quantitative evaluation of numerically specified, context free variables. Economic successes benefited those that are financially secure and stable with the resources to participate. Evidently, there is change in the racial and gender make up of the economy. Yet there still remains an extremely low rank of black people participating in ownership, control, management and in skilled positions. These inequalities are not only unjust but reduce the ability to achieve equitable economic growth to improve their quality of life. Hence, to Government the implementation of a BBBEE Strategy is an essential mechanism to achieve sustainable and inclusive economic development, social stability, and labour intensifying economic growth. Unemployment remains deep-rooted, despite the neutral economic growth. Our historic social exclusion resulted into an outsized semi to unskilled population. Large corporations create 30% of all employment, while micro businesses create 60% and medium-sized companies contribute 10% of all employment. Job creation emerges from growing small businesses as opposed to the corporate sector. The services sector produces smaller companies, employing fewer people with privileged skills, than the manufacturing and agriculture sectors. The unemployed have unwanted skills and therefore will stay unemployed due to the type of businesses being created. The only hope for employment would be in the manufacturing sector; this too is limited in its ability to create jobs as most firms are downsizing year after year. The cost of BBBEE compliance increases as businesses grow. Informal businesses are run by semi or unskilled people in retail and basic services and are limited in growth. Informal businesses can’t meet the expense of legal compliance therefore unable to change. BBBEE bridges all disempowerment characteristics and without an integrated approach the process may be long-standing.

As I have articulated repeatedly, what’s fundamental is an automated mechanism to review the implementation and feedback which will have the ability to influence this process. A stable environment will result in investment growth, job creation and attain BBBEE. It is the man on the ground whose survival has been comprised since 2004 when we won the right to host the World Cup Football. Property, food and petrol prices have increased since then, more so, live games are beyond the reach of the majority. Informal participation in this electrifying event has been denied. The World Cup created a hype and anticipation in all of SA’s people, however it fell short. The unity and expectation that the event created repelled those who should have benefited. Africans, comparatively, constitute the mass of the unemployed; however, Coloureds construct the mainstream of absolute unemployment. The real measure of demographic change and empowerment will be in the decrease of joblessness. I say again, the purpose of empowerment is having the historically disadvantaged on the agenda. A new approach toward black development must be founded; this in fact should be the agenda. The blockage is the lack of data points to monitor and exclusively evaluate the impact of BBBEE. Our critical skills shortage was intensified by the conversion of a resource-based to a servicebased economy. We need a synchronized reaction to economic development. The fundamental approach of valuable local economic development should be aimed at black ownership. Enterprise Development should be the heartbeat of regional empowerment. This will facilitate development in both formal and informal economies, region per region. Skills development should be the nerve centre, the substance to prosperity sited to deliver on succeeding ambitions. Supplier development should be the pulse of business; this will harvest existing black owned business amplification. Have we lost our bravado, are we so deeply disgruntled that we have lost ourselves in the process of change? Victory is at hand, can we find the strength and courage to hold on and stand ground till change is plausible. It is time to shine, expel the masquerade and reveal the braveness and bigness of a heart. Liberate the creativity incarcerated in ourselves and prepare for a colossal change. We are not only faced with humanitarian issues but major planetary issues. The universe is telling us how exhausted it is of the mistreatment. And in all its gentleness and beauty the outcry is for change otherwise she will stop serving us. This is our chance to fix the problems that we have and it starts with us, or it will never be done!

BEYOND TECHNOLOGY The Most Awesomest Gadgets TECHNOLOGY

WRITER Steve Rosenberg

Jarvis

As if the Sarcos Exo-Skeleton and Wingman Suit weren’t proof enough that Ironman technology is within our reach 27 year old Chad Barraford has developed a “digital life assistant” named JARVIS to help keep his life in order. JARVIS uses communications means such as Twitter, instant message, and voice to

Pets-eye view camera

create a two way connection between Chad and his apartment, controlling lights and appliances, notify him of breaking news, Facebook notifications, personal finances, package tracking, netflix, bittorrenting, assist in cooking, check stock market quotes, weather, and more. http://projectjarvis.com

Do you secretly suspect your furry friends of clandestine shenanigans while you’re at work? If so its time to get a Pets-Eye View Camera. The lightweight, compact digital camera clips to your pet’s collar and exposes your pets’ secret life! The built-in timer allows camera to automatically take photos every 1, 5 or 15 minutes and holds up to 40 images.

Powermat

No it’s not the latest workout at the gym, its a wireless charging system. The Powermat provides a fast, efficient and simple way to keep all your gadgets and electronic devices charged. However it does require you to slap a Powermat Receiver to your devices, to way to do away with multiple chargers.

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Toe mouse

the dermis, it then delivers medication via the pores directly to the nerves and blood vessels. Essentially this could mean no more needles or pills in the near future. Beam it in Scotty!

Tired of cramping hands and aching wrists. The “Toe Mouse” may be the answer! The product adopts the structure similar to flip-flops allowing your feet to control it steadily and efficiently. Toe clicking may take some getting used to. While the idea of mousing around with your foot may seem foreign at first, we imagine it will grow on you. The concept was designed primarily with people with upper limb disabilities in mind but we’re aching to try one.

Retina display

Post-it pen

Pantec Biosolutions laser device Although this looks like a Star Trek toy, it is in fact very real. The Pantec Biosolutions P.L.E.A.S.E. Laser Device uses lasers to create micropores, very small holes in the outer skin tissue up until

If you just bought an iPhone or just upgraded you may want to kick yourself. In our list of cool gadgets is the iPhone 4. The most impressive of its new features (in our eyes) is the Retina Display. Apple were able to pack four times the number of pixels into the same 3.5-inch screen found on earlier models. The result: the Retina display’s pixel density is so high, your eye is unable to distinguish individual pixels.

If you’re tired of scrabbling around to find a piece of paper to scribble your notes or messages on the Post-a-Note Pen is definitely for you. It looks like a quality ball point pen, but carefully concealed in the pen is a cartridge filled with small yellow Post-it inspired notes. Simply turn the barrel and it dispenses a self-adhesive note so your message won’t be missed.

Vinyl addict?

Vinyl addict? Then you may be interested in the Thanko USB Record Player. This turntable will transfer all your records to your favorite digital format. Simply connect the player to your USB port, put your favorite record on and let it spin. Note: you will require audio software to record and save the music files.

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TECHNOLOGY

iPHONE 4 Worth all the hype? WRITER Mark Rosenberg

A new Design with video calling, retina display, five megapixel camera and HD video recording, and you thought you couldn’t ask for more. It’s the thinnest smartphone ever, it’s the new iPhone 4 featuring FaceTime, which makes the dream of video calling a reality, and Apple’s stunning new Retina display, the highest resolution display ever built into a phone, resulting in super crisp text, images and video. In addition, iPhone 4 features a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, HD video recording, Apple’s A4 processor, a 3-axis gyro and up to 40 percent longer talk time—in a beautiful all-new design of glass and stainless steel that is the thinnest smartphone in the world.

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iPhone 4 comes with iOS 4, the newest version of the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, which includes over 100 new features and 1500 new APIs for developers. iOS 4 features Multitasking, Folders, enhanced Mail, deeper Enterprise support and Apple’s new iAd mobile advertising platform. “iPhone 4 is the biggest leap since the original iPhone,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “FaceTime video calling sets a new standard for mobile communication, and our new Retina display is the highest resolution display ever in a phone, with text looking like it does on a fine printed page. We have been dreaming about both of these breakthroughs for decades.” FaceTime is as mobile as your phone, so you can see your loved ones and friends anywhere there is Wi-Fi. Using FaceTime is as easy as making a regular voice call, with no set-up required, and you can instantly switch to the rear camera to show others what you are seeing with just a tap. Apple’s stunning 3.5 inch Retina display has 960 x 640 pixels four times as many pixels as the iPhone 3GS and 78 percent of the pixels on an iPad. The resulting 326 pixels per inch is so dense that the human eye is unable to distinguish individual pixels when the phone is held at a normal distance, making text, images and video look sharper, smoother and more realistic than ever before on an electronic display. iPhone 4 is the thinnest smartphone ever, 9.3 millimeters, with an all-new design and build quality like no other mobile device. The front and back are made of aluminosilcate glass, chemically strengthened to be 30 times harder than plastic, more scratch resistant and more durable than ever. The front and back glass have an oil-resistant coating that helps keep it clean, and encircling iPhone 4 is a highly finished stainless steel band made of a custom alloy that is forged to be five times stronger than standard steel. The new 5 megapixel camera features a autofocus camera with a 5x digital zoom, a backside illuminated sensor and built-in LED flash that allows you to take amazing pictures even in low light and dark environments. iPhone 4 lets you record and edit incredible HD video and the popular tap to focus feature now works while recording video. You can use the iPhone 4‘s LED flash for both still photography and video recording. The new iMovie app for iPhone lets you combine movie clips, add dynamic transitions and themes and include photos and music.

2010 World Cup Tourism Legacy Ke nako ~ It is time LEGACY

WRITER Natasha Braaf June 11, we showcased an opening of epic proportions! Soccer City was reverberating with the trumpet of our beloved Vuvus, Makarapas and flags aplenty, while tears moistened the cheeks of those of us who “just the other day” never would have envisioned this magical time. A rainbow nation at work Indeed! Pride pouring out of us as we look around at the thousands of foreigners who entered our shores....and then the worry: Do we have the facilities in place to make these folks want to come back? Do we have the chutzpah to make these visitors our loyal destination ambassadors? Where better to find the answers to our questions than straight out of the horse’s mouth. We approached South African Tourism and received feedback from the office of Ms Thandiwe January-McLean - Chief Executive Officer. What does “South African Tourism” have in place to Market SA during the Tournament, as a (post World Cup) destination? The chief focus of our marketing and communication during the World Cup is in South Africa where we are encouraging every single South African to be a warm, friendly, welcoming host. Our extensive and robust global marketing campaign (that has been in market for three years) positions South Africa as textured, exciting, beautiful, accessible and friendly destination. Now, during the World Cup, we focus on a campaign that delivers against those promises to the hundreds of thousands of people who are here right now for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. A good human experience including meeting warm welcoming people, making friends, experiencing our many cultures, delivers excellent word of mouth marketing and personal recommendation. It’s our objective, during the World Cup to create as many destination ambassadors as possible from the fans who visit South Africa during the World Cup. A number of tactics are in place. They include: 1 A postcard campaign (where 15 000 South Africans have written personal

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messages of welcome onto postcards that are being distributed to the hotel rooms of 15 000 World Cup fans); 2 The South African Tourism Call Centre, where agents give information on what to do in each of the host cities; on accommodation available; on the football match schedules; on where to find FIFA Fan Fests™ and other public viewing areas; and on transport logistics for getting between the country’s main centres. To cope with World Cup demand, the number of Call Centre agents has been increased from 14 to 55 for the duration of the World Cup. Between them, the agents answer queries in Spanish, German, Dutch, French, Italian, Portuguese and English. The Call Centre may be accessed by dialling +27 87 803 4636 from any telephone. 3 Welcome bags are being given free to 300 000 fans touching down at the international airports. The bags contain maps of the country, stadium information and hints and tips on how to understand our unique brand of English. Each bag also contains a booklet that offers a very helpful, yet sunny, set of tips on how to navigate the cultures of the thousands of different people who will be in South Africa to cheer their teams on. 4 Each of the key and core South African Tourism markets are rolling out World Cup marketing plans, too. For example: • There are extensive hosting activities for the duration of World Cup at Stade Charléty in Paris, France where South African cuisine is served and matches screened on big TV screens; • South African Tourism personnel from the Netherlands are hosting that country’s foremost editorial journalists in South Africa from June 3 to July 1. The Dutch journalists are attending World Cup football matches on June 14, 19 and 24 to get first-hand experience of how South Africans celebrate the beautiful game; • Big screen football parties are planned for cities across Japan. On June 19, when Japan played the Netherlands, one of these parties hosted more than 15 000 Japanese football fans;

• Special information sessions on football in South Africa are taking place for the duration of the World Cup at Spazio Astoria in Milan, Italy; • In London, there was a special South African live broadcast party for the opening ceremony and first match that was attended by more than 150 influential news journalists and travel trade partners; • Booklets jam packed with information on what to do in South Africa are being handed out at all land border posts and each of the South African embassies in Kenya, Nigeria and Angola have football parties planned to celebrate the first 2010 FIFA World CupTM in Africa; and • SA Tourism played host to 88 people from all over the world to a South African party and football fiesta par excellence. These people won the Join the World Party that South African Tourism ran online and they were in South Africa for the two weeks immediately prior to the World Cup. What Government assistance did you get to do the above? South African Tourism’s budgets form part of expenditure by the National Department of Tourism. The National Department of International Relations cohosts all South African Tourism’s events abroad with South African Tourism In your opinion, what legacies will the existing strategies leave post World Cup and why do you think it will be effective, particularly in view of the global economic conditions. The World Cup per se gives South Africa unprecedented exposure to global markets, and offers a priceless opportunity for us to leverage our marketing efforts on the back of this global interest in South Africa. Specifically, it is our ambition to deliver: • Knowledge that our destination is capable of delivering against the world’s highest expectations; • Understanding that South Africa offers a very, very large number of leisure tourism

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experiences beyond the stadium gates; • Knowledge that the refurbished airports, investment in hotels and other hospitality establishments, vastly improved public transport networks projects equip South Africa with the infrastructure to grow the industry and grow arrivals; • A more skilled tourism industry. South Africans have been skilled/trained in the hospitality and tourism industry to cope with the additional World Cup arrivals; • Additional arrivals during the World Cup also means more sophistication and capacity in terms of tour operator programmes and businesses; and • A corps of fans who return home delighted with their experience here, and deliver excellent word of mouth messages about our destination and personal recommendations to others to visit South Africa. If we take a look at the Focus Areas identified in the “2010 Tourism Organising Plan”, compiled by the Department of Environmental Affairs & Tourism (DEAT) in cohesion with South African Tourism (SAT), viz. Accommodation, Information, Marketing and Branding, Transport and Safety, Skills and Service Levels and Events and Attraction, it is evident that everybody came to the party and pulled out all the stops. A Job well done! A Private Sector driven initiative viz. Rooms4U, provides a service to the public and hospitality service provider sectors in a real-time setup. Welcomed and supported by South African Tourism and other Tourism Bodies, this system went live on February 2010 and lists all available rooms with effect from 14 March 2010 and beyond, as updated by the registered Service Providers and Joe Public. This online service www. Rooms4U.co.za provides a bird’s eye view on accommodation available in Mzansi. Government Contributions according to the 2010 FIFA World Cup website Stadium and precinct development R9.8

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billion, Transport R13.6 billion, Broadcast and telecommunications R300 million, Event operations R684 million, Safety and security R1.3 billion, Event volunteer training R25 million, Ports of entry infrastructure R3.5 billion, Immigration support R630 million, Communications, hosting, legacy and culture R504 million. www.sa2010.gov.za/en/node/2926 The Social Legacy the World Cup leaves behind is tangible in the projects launched pre and during the event. R337 million for “ Leaving a Legacy” projects, which will focus on a sports club support programme, capacity building and placement in Sport Federations, development programmes at grassroots level, talent identification and coach development by initiatives like: • “Win in Africa with Africa” – This is a FIFA initiative coordinated the South African Government, the South African Organising Committee and FIFA with the key objective ensuring that the whole African continent will benefit from the impact of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. • “Football for Hope” - This FIFA initiative will use people’s passion for football to transform communities and to provide hope and opportunities for young people. The first centre was opened in Khayelitsha. • “My 2010 School adventure”: This campaign aims to promote both education and participation in football by having a school world, targeting 10,000 school teams across the country in the following categories - boys and girls U14 & U18, disabled U12 & U16. • “Green Goal 2010”: In an effort to reduce the carbon footprint of the World Cup, stringent efforts were made by the Host Cities through the official 2010 FIFA World Cup™ greening programme. The aim of the programme is to make the event as environmentally friendly as possible. The programme incorporates sustainable development principles into every aspect of the event. www.sa2010.gov.za/en/node/2926

Over and above all of this, I think the most precious legacy will be the memories and experiences we had attending, particularly one of the Bafana Bafana games – be it at a stadium or a fan park. If we, as South Africans, can maintain that phenomenal spirit that reigned every venue so far, that GEES, then the world cup has achieved all it needed to. That the momentum is there, is evident by an article by an American, Shari Cohen (an international development worker in the public health sector) in “The Huffington Post” an American News website. She says: “To say that I have been blown away at the hospitality South Africa has shown the rest of the world would be an understatement.” She has learnt the meaning of Ubuntu – and this is what she takes with her: “When I think of Ubuntu and my recent experiences here, I think America has much to learn from Africa in general, in terms of living as a larger village; and as human beings who are all interconnected with each other, each of us having an effect on our brothers and sisters.” One ordinary South African, Ravi Naidoo sent an e-mail to his colleagues, “As it has been said before, you do not have to be a football fan to support the beautiful game, but rather just get behind our national teams when they play. Having attended many major sporting events, pre and post sporting isolation, what went down in Bloem was something extra-special. From my vantage point, there was hardly a dry eye at the end of the game. Not only because we were out of the tournament, but because we felt a sense of togetherness that we so long for. Now, all we need is for the sceptics to get out of a coma, and realise that the positives of this world cup will benefit all South Africans. We did it ~ simunye mzansi.

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WE TRY HARDER Doing it the AVIS way WRITER Lee-Anne Richards

With the FIFA Soccer World Cup leaving its dust on our shores, it is time to examine how some of our industries fared economically. Beyond interviewed AVIS to get their view on what the World Cup has meant to them.

For over 40 years Avis has delivered on its brand promise “We try harder”. Their commitment to their customers and employees has catapulted the car rental company to iconic brand status and made them a market leader in the South African car rental sector. The company lives by its values of honesty, empathy and humanity with every Avis employee acting as a Brand Ambassador for the organisation. Only when employees make a personal commitment to exceeding customers’ expectations at every interface can they don the distinctive red Avis uniform. Avis boasts a footprint of 144 branches throughout Southern Africa and is located in all major South African cities and towns. What were your projections for business leading up to the FIFA Soccer World Cup? We expected around 25% growth in total business volumes around the Soccer World Cup event; however, this came in slightly lower at around 18% for the event period. The lower than expected figure was mainly as a result of lower corporate travel during the event and slightly lower tourist / visitor numbers than initially anticipated. We did however manage to adjust our fleet accordingly and have run our fleet of 17000 cars at over 70% utilization. All in all, we are very satisfied with the manner in which we handled the event, the language challenges and fleet movements to cater for the peak periods. What was your involvement in the FIFA Soccer World Cup and what was the actual impact that it had on AVIS as a business? Avis was a supplier of over 250 vehicles to FIFA and then a general car rental supplier to visitors and the public, as it always does in SA. As the country’s leading car rental operator and brand, Avis has the largest fleet of vehicles and branch network which provided significant transport assistance to the thousands of tourists who traveled the length and breadth of our country during the event. Avis also provided free transportation to the FEDHASA / Disney Institute / SA Tourism country-wide training initiative, prior to the SWC event, which saw thousands of people involved in the hospitality industry being trained

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on service level improvement – in time for the influx of tourists. In addition, Avis supplied ACSA with 6 vehicles at the new King Shaka International Airport (KSIA), prior to the opening of this magnificent facility, to assist with training, testing and inspections of the entire facility, leading up to the opening in time for the SWC event. What did AVIS offer that set their customer service apart from that of their competitors? Avis is renowned for its high standards and levels of service. Our kiosks are located in prime positions at all the airports throughout SA and with our largest branch network, largest fleet and 24 hour call centres with road side assistance and multi-lingual staff on hand, we were able to handle all challenges that came our way. We were well prepared for the event, taking input and learning’s from our German colleagues (who hosted the 2006 event), which we put into place. We were thus able to maximize our fleet utilization with minimal impact on service quality. Avis is South Africa’s most environmentally focused car Rental Company and the only one which is “Carbon Neutral” in its own business emissions – which appeals a lot to our customers, especially the foreign international visitor. What’s next for AVIS? To continue to build on our high brand reputation; to grow our market share organically as a result of our focus on customer needs; service standards, process efficiencies, competitive rates and to lead in the environmental space, where we are doing a number of exciting initiatives to improve our positive impact on the planet and resources. Our people make the difference in our business. Our time and effort spent on talent recruitment and development is what sets us apart from our competitors and give credence to our brand promise that “at Avis, people will always be more important than cars”. We will continue to benchmark our service and standards at higher – best practice levels and maintain our leadership position and role in the market, without complacency or the arrogance that so often besets companies that hold a leadership position in business markets today.

WAKA WAKA, EH EH Vuvism, Gees, Kenako WRITER Sara Booley, Rishqah Roberts PHOTOGRAPHER Marcello Casal In the build-up to the 2010 World Cup, locals were appalled by the insane prices put forth by FIFA to watch the games in the beautifully built stadiums. The Fan Park, in particular the FIFA Fan Fest became the best alternative, keeping intact the excitement of soccer fans from around the globe. Of the 10 Fan Fests established throughout the country, Cape Town’s Fan Fest hosted 25 000 people at the Grand Parade, all organised under FIFA’s authority. Fans revelled in live entertainment by local bands such as Freshly Ground, Flat Stanley and HHP before each match. However, safety within the fan park became a major concern prior to the World Cup kickoff. The South African Police Services managed to rise beyond expectation with regard to security aspects. Their excellent presence and coverage allowed thousands of fans to show their full

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support, without having to worry about safety. The Fan Parks created a sense of unity amongst locals and foreigners, all of whom shared the spirit and energy that kept the country rocking throughout the tournament. Thousands of supporters shared the anxiety and long-awaited anticipation before and during each match, whilst some went home proud and others heart-broken. Foreign visitors were amazed at the diverse culture of South Africans, which was prominent at the Fan Park. Many were impressed with the friendly and hospitable nature of South Africans. Locals and foreigners shared the losses and the wins of their teams, side by side. The World Cup definitely increased our expectations of Bafana Bafana’s performance, but to our dismay, their elimination from the tournament brought sent our nation into a brief period of

mourning. Although it has been a roller coaster ride for South African football fans the World Cup started a “gees” for Bafana Bafana that will not be forgotten. The “gees” will continue to grow! It is important that the unity of such diverse a nation as South Africa continue to manifest itself in future local soccer encounters. It gives evidence of our pride in our country, our people, and in the teams who represent us. The huge success of the FIFA Fan Fest has certainly settled all doubts regarding South Africa’s hospitality and, as a nation, South Africans have proved themselves capable of hosting world class events. The success of this internationally acclaimed event has done wonders for South Africa’s international image as a hosting nation!

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HEALTHY LIVING A fit and healthy lifestyle WRITER Sara Booley The 2010 World Cup heralded a month of non-stop celebration and partying with loads of drinking and unhealthy eating. Ironically however, very little exercise seemed to have accompanied the exciting sport-oriented atmosphere! As we exit the month of festivities and celebration, it is time to gear up and reestablish a fit and healthy lifestyle that will reset those biological clocks, encourage good eating habits and ease the process of getting back into shape, both physically and mentally. We all know the difficulty that comes with getting back into a work/ school routine after the festive season, and the World Cup period stands as no exception! Getting back into a set routine

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should be aimed at establishing a physical and mental regiment to slow down a hectic and hurried lifestyle by maintaining a focused mind. It is important to establish a set routine for your family, especially where there are kids involved as they are known to become temperamental at the slight change of a set pattern. It could be useful to incorporate a lifestyle routine by creating a set breakfast time or a set bedtime for the entire family, or even better, a set time for exercising together. As an individual however, a healthier lifestyle can be achieved by engaging in meditation techniques which enhances the immune system and reduce anxiety which may be experienced by people with demanding jobs and lifestyles. Pilates is another great way of shedding excess flab, by increasing circulation and sculpting the body as well as strengthening the body’s “core”, the torso. People who engage in pilates training often find that they have better posture, are less prone to injury and they benefit from an overall improved state of health. Pilates combines physical and mental health, using techniques such as breathing, flowing movement and concentration. Pilates thus aims at toning and strengthening the body, thereby building up the body’s resistance by using its own weight. It serves as a great way to reduce stress and enhance stamina and mobility. The benefits of pilates are particularly prominent in older adults, who suffer from arthritis and stiff, painful joints since it helps to strengthen the body’s

muscles. In terms of mental wellness, pilates offers improved concentration and control, where emphasis is not on the repetition of exercises but rather on the quality of controlled movements and exercises. Beating the World Cup “beer-belly” will not only serve as a great challenge before the oncoming season of summer, but it has been associated with a high-risk of heart disease and hypertension. Beat the “beer belly” blues by choosing light beer, or dilute alcohol with sodas or water, since alcohol contains a large amount of calories. In addition to choosing less fatty foods which may increase the risk of heart disease, lose those centimetres by engaging in abdominal exercises like ab crunches and daily brisk walking or even running/jogging on a treadmill. Changing your diet is essential in establishing a healthier lifestyle, so opt for the healthier alternative when deciding what to eat. Vegetables should be incorporated into your daily diet to increase the body’s vitamin intake, and it helps tremendously in weight-loss. Broccoli, squash, asparagus, peppers, mushrooms, patty-pans, corn, carrots, beetroot and baby-marrows, for example, are saturated in vitamins. Try to limit your salt intake and use spices to add flavour to your dishes instead. Fruit should be a must-have snack between meals, they are an excellent source of vitamins and dietary fibre which assists in bowel movement and cleansing of the colon. When eating out, opt for grilled instead of fried meats, replace carbs such as chips with vegetables or salads. Your body will re-gain its resistance to colds and flu’s; you’ll see and feel the difference. Exercising in general is a good start in trying to sustain fitness and health which should be taken seriously, considering the common risk of developing heart disease and Type 2 Diabetes in South Africa today. Try brisk-walking along the beach for a feel-good and fresh-air intake to keep those muscles going, or take up cycling as a hobby for toning and increasing fitness levels. Join classes like salsa dancing or hip-hop dancing to keep your heart pumping, or kickboxing and muay-thai to increase your body strength and resistance. Lastly, remember to set challenges and goals for yourself in order to stay motivated. As you start to see results it will help you to keep your mind focused on the end-result, and it will encourage you to maintain your new and improved lifestyle for the better.

BOOKS & THEATRE WRITER Farah Abdurahman

AFRICA UNITED How football explains Africa

Black Diamond

THE GIRL IN THE YELLOW DRESS

Author: Steve Bloomfield

Author: Zakes Mda

Written by: Craig Higginson

Rating: ***

Directed by: Malcolm Purkey

Rating: *** Africa United is a book that depicts how Africa is shaped by football despite the wars, poverty and strife so prevalent on the continent. Just like other countries Africa, eats, sleeps and lives football. Bloomfield traveled 13 countries and spoke to soccer players, politicians, rebel leaders and fans to ask them how football has shaped their countries. The author has focused particularly on Egypt, the Ivory Coast and Somalia and how it has created hope and managed to rally support for the nations. He also discusses how Africa lends players such as Essien, Drogba and Kanu amongst others, to the English and European premierships and how they have become household names. The book explores the build up to the 2010 world cup and the passion for football in Africa. Bloomfield has captured the essence of soccer in Africa in this book. I recommend it to avid soccer fans as well as those who wish to have a long life memento of one of the greatest sporting events in history.

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The story of Roodepoort magistrate Kristin Uys, a loner who lives with her cat, and her quest to rid Roodepoort of prostitution. Kristin struggles to prove that brothers, Stevo and Shortie, run the biggest brothels in town. However, she’s able to imprison Stevo for contempt of court. What ensues thereafter is a story of revenge and plotting. Stevo, now in Diepkloof prison, looks to take revenge on the magistrate and uses his bungling brother and long time nanny. Kristin is assigned a bodyguard, Don Makeza, who follows her every move. However, Don has a long time girlfriend Tumi, a former model and business woman, who wants to get rich quick and sees Don and herself as future black diamonds. The story takes many twists and turns and leads the reader into unexpected tunnels. Zakes Mda has crafted a book with trial and tribulation, giving the reader some food for thought.

Featuring: Marianne Oldham, Nat Ramabulana Rating: ***

The play is set in modern Paris and deals with the relations between a stunning English teacher in her late twenties and her younger, black FrenchCongolese student. This part psychological thriller explores some of the tensions that run through South African society and beyond. It is a powerful South African drama about language, power, identity, sex, past trauma, class, exile and refugees. It also gives an analysis of the tensions between the “first” and “third” world countries.

MOVIES & MUSIC WRITER Farah Abdurahman

I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU BLACK AND WHITE Starring: Tyrel Meyer, Astara Mwakalumbwa, Ian Dawson, Bo Petersen, Sylvia Mdunyelwa, Kwezi Kobus, Tina Jaxa, Nik Rabinowitz Directed by: Oliver Rodger Running time: 81 minutes

LISTEN UP! The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Album

Rating: ***

Rating: **** If you’ve got the gees you’ll want this album. It features collaborations between Shakira and South African group, Freshly Ground, “Waka Waka This time for Africa”, the official 2010 FIFA World Cup song, R. Kelly and Soweto Spiritual Singers, “Sign of a Victory”, which is the official 2010 FIFA World Cup anthem and many more. The album was released on May 31, 2010, eleven days before the sporting event. The album offers an array of celebratory songs and songs of hope. It is definitely a gift that will allow for lingering memories of the world cup. Proceeds from this album will benefit FIFA’s “20 Centres for 2010” which is aimed at achieving positive social change through soccer by building twenty “Football for Hope” centres for public health, education and soccer across Africa and other African charities.

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SHUKS TSHABALALA SURVIVAL GUIDE TO SOUTH AFRICA Starring: Leon Schuster Directed by: Gray Hofmeyr Running time: 95 minutes Rating: *** Shuks Tshabalala and his assistant Shortie are assigned by the 2010 Tourism Body to produce a visual guide for foreigners coming to the world cup.

Marriage is a festive occasion where two souls join and bring together two families. In this movie, the word marriage proves to do just the opposite. Simon Dawson (Tyrel Meyer) is a white Jewish South African who has just returned from the UK. He is introduced to Jackie Msolisi (Astara Mwakalumbwa), a beautiful and intelligent black South African girl. The chemistry between the two is uncontrollable and after a rather swift romance, Simon and Jackie reveal their plans to marry. This news produces a tumultuous sequence of events as both the parents of Simon and Jackie do not approve of the union. This movie uses a very simple format to poke fun at the issues that modern-day South Africa faces.It is a side-splitting and entertaining movie, full of extreme characters and beautiful Cape Town scenes. It shows once again that true love can overcome all boundaries.

RESTAURANT Societi Bistro WRITER Mark & Roxy Rosenberg PHOTOS Gerhard Müller My wife and I had the pleasure of eating at Societi Bistro this month, and we are happy to share our dining experience with you. The converted old residential house is tucked away off Orange Street in Cape Town. Societi is referred to as the ‘neighborhood local’. A sanctuary for Capetonians and visitors who are looking for a home away from home. It’s so much more than just cuisine, it’s a whole experience. “It’s an extension of our home”, is how owners Tammy and Peter describe their bistro and that’s exactly the feeling you get. On entering the old house one is welcomed by friendly staff and an interior featuring walls of crumbling red face brick and two fireplaces. The walls are graced with picture frames, and bottles of wine line the border of the rooms, creating an atmosphere of rustic elegance. Upon being seated you are served fresh bread and butter, always a winner in our books, if the bread is good of course. I always judge a restaurant on its bread. Societi’s bread is freshly baked on the premises and rates high on my top five. The heart and soul of Societi must be its menu, now in its fifth seasonal change, with Chef Stéfan at the helm. I decided to order his specialty, Fillet De Provance, a fillet steak served with Madagascan green peppercorns, brandy, cream sauce, wilted spinach and frites (chips). Normally

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I never order a steak in a restaurant as it’s something that one can prepare at home equally well and at a fraction of the price. Having said that, I was very impressed! Honestly, Societi offers one of the best steaks I have had in Cape Town. My wife tried the Coq Au Vin, chicken cooked in tons of red wine (our guess ¾ of bottle) and served with potatoes, carrots and baby mushrooms. By the time we’d finished our mains we were quite full, but what’s a restaurant review without dessert. Out of obligation to our readers we pushed on to try some of the sweets. We were kindly informed by our waitron that the very last fondant was still available and she had “put it on hold” for us. We could only oblige, and it was absolutely delicious! Served with fresh shortbread ice cream and a drizzle of butterscotch, the rich chocolate aromas were enough to satisfy my wife – more for me! Our resistance crumbling we capitulated and ordered the home made orange sorbet as well, just sweet enough to offset all the rich food we ate. The restaurant has a separate bar, The Snug, which can be hired out for private functions or parties. There is a great special running at the moment with the Labia Cinema across the road. Societi Bistro is now on our top ten list of restaurants in Cape Town, offering exceptional value and a memory not easily forgotten.

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FASHION

FOOTBALL FASHION Africaunite! WRITER Zohra Gierdien PHOTOS Marcello Casal How much can one comment on fashion trends for the world cup when the entire population is wearing the same thing? We all know the old adage “united we stand, divided we fall”, and true to its word, the opening game of the 2010 FIFA World Cup pitting Bafana Bafana against Mexico sent shivers down my spine. I haven’t seen unity to this extent for a long time; not since Nelson Mandela was released from prison. The stands were screaming yellow! Had Bafana Bafana lost their first match then the spirit surely would have made up for it. I have to add that every spectator was dressed up in full gear from head to toe, from young to old, black and white. The spirit and costume-fever permeated race creed and status. Fortunately Bafana Bafana left the stadium with equal points. The “Gees” is everywhere, from soap operas to advertisements, from buses and taxis to sitcoms and talk shows. I am so amazed at the atmosphere that engulfs each and every household even the House of Parliament. Can you

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imagine this conservative bunch in gear and spirit? The fantastic upside is that when the people clad themselves in this gorgeous costume, they also donned a mindset that set our country souring with hope and new beginnings. I must admit, as a sceptic, I definitely thought that some unnecessary right winger was going to throw a spanner in the works and make himself heard at this time. The truth is that either he didn’t bother or the security was of such a high standard that he didn’t even get a chance. It seems that the criminals have taken a backseat as well. Do you think they’re otherwise occupied? A soccer game perhaps? Let’s hope so. I can’t begin to describe the absolute magnificence of the opening of the games. The gear was simple, African, and beyond effective. It embraced so eloquently what we are. The beauty, the grace, smashing! Human… It was a shift and a refreshing change from an over-stimulated technological age - I enjoyed the simplicity and the

manner in which the naturalness was highlighted. Africa is alive, and a continent rich in natural resources, and beauty, and if this is what we are about, this was the perfect and possibly the only opportunity ever to show the world that we are not a bunch of natives in loincloths wandering the streets with elephants and lions in our backyards. So all you beautiful people of South Africa, you are recognised in the light of positivism in all your rawness and splendid, natural beauty. You’ve so outdone yourselves and become one in every aspect of the word, that even as a fashion commentator you have silenced me! You have left no opportunity for me to comment on the comparison of dress! Rather I’ve been forced to see the unity of hearts that has by far outshone the apparel in itself. Right now clothing is but functional, a protective covering but a grand message of unity. Amandla!

Robyn Victor

Local Fashion Designer

and rising star in the fashion industry, will be showing her line "August1983" at the Cape Town Fashion Week.

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WRITER Sarah Booley

The majority of South Africans were highly patriotic in their support during the World Cup tournament. Do you feel that your designs were influenced by the same sense of patriotism in any way? I don’t think that my work was influenced directly by the idea of patriotism or the growth of it during the World Cup. I set out to build a brand that would celebrate South Africa’s grass roots assets, like locally produced fabric and this was put into place long before the World Cup started. I don’t want to create a brand that is just a flash in the pan like the World Cup extravaganza, I want something that lasts a lot longer and can be appreciated in years to come, continually contributing to the local textile and fashion industry and ensuring that its potential is reached. If anything, the World Cup showed me that South Africans will support something they really love and believe in and I hope that my designs will be treated in the same way in years to come – because essentially I am trying to design clothes that any South African woman can wear and love. If you were asked to incorporate the many different cultures and this new-found “pride and glory for South Africa” into your work, how would you translate it into one garment, and what would that garment be? It would definitely be a dress, a single item representing the feeling of togetherness and pride. The dress would be made from locally produced fabric and be embellished using the traditional crafts of the cultures of South Africa, namely crochet, beading and hand embroidery. Do you feel that as a designer your work has gained more international exposure due to the World Cup? I couldn’t say for sure – I suppose that will be represented in the sales figures my

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boutiques will send me in months to come. I think South Africa as a whole received awesome exposure so in some way that must trickle down to all of us. I think the World Cup has definitely shown South Africa in a positive new light, and hopefully it will keep the international market fascinated with our country and its design ability. How are you going to leverage off that exposure, going into the future? Like I said before, I knew getting into this industry that above all else I wanted a brand that would last and be recognised for years to come, a legacy of sorts – not just a one night thing, flavour of the week. My plans are to stick to what I set out to do when I started in 2009 – if the exposure we received aids my brand then I will welcome it with open arms but I am growing as and how I need to so I am not relying on it. Do you feel that international consumers and on-lookers will appreciate African fashion more than before? I definitely think there is a new found love for Africa and South Africa that has been influenced by the World Cup. A number of international/western designers have started to merge African techniques with high fashion. If you were approached an international designer to collaborate on a range that would incorporate your sense of Africa, who would be your favourite designer to work with and why? I would love to work with Matthew Williamson – he already has an amazing approach to cultures which translates into his collections. I think incorporating the traditional African techniques with his floaty and feminine style would be a fresh approach to the “Style of Africa” compared to the use of traditional fabric prints such as batik and shweshwe.

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South African Fashion Week WRITER Natasha Braaf

The very first fashion week was launched in New York in 1943 and it has since grown in leaps and bounds becoming a highly anticipated global event. Since its launch in Sandton City in 1997, SA Fashion week has grown into one of the premier fashion week events, attracting major fashion magazines and trade professionals, and providing a platform for local and international designers from across the continent.

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South Africa Fashion Week has become a vibrant hub, with a steady influx of newcomers ready and eager to take on the catwalk and turn their passion into a lucrative career. Fashion designers can display their latest collections and buyers have the opportunity of a sneek-peek at the latest trends. It also plays a vital role in keeping us “in the know” with the all important “What’s HOT or NOT” for the season. Generally, a rather la-di-da affair, where you can hobnob with the who’s who of Haute couture in South Africa. Sanlam’s announcement that they would no longer be sponsoring SA Fashion week caused some concern for the industry, but in March 2010 with new sponsors aboard, SA Fashion Week rose, like the legendary Phoenix and wowed audiences with a spectacular showcase of creations by designers the likes of Amanda Laird Cherry, Darkie, Mantsho, Sylvester Falata and Soda, to mention but a few. The SA Fashion week team is once again hard at work preparing for the next spectacular extravaganzas, set to run

from 11 – 14 August 2010 at the CTICC (Cape Town Fashion Week) and 2 - 5 October 2010 at the Fountain Court in Sandton City (JHB Fashion Week). In addition to the shows, the events will also mark the launch of the first Fashion Elite Showroom. The launch, which will be open to both trade and public, will feature the work of some 80 designers who will be selling their Summer 2010 Collections directly to the public. To show how deeply they rooted for Bafana Bafana, the SA Fashion week team launched a soccer inspired range which can be seen on their website www. safashionweek.co.za. Designed by SODA, SA Fashion week’s in-house line and in partnership with the SAFW/DAC Fashion Fusion crafter network the range features a wide variety of styles from chic to weirdly eclectic. In a nutshell: SA Fashion week is alive and well and getting ready to pounce and dazzle us with creations from the old and new faces of haute couture. Time to get back into your slinky gown (or coat tails) and strut your stuff next to the catwalk. See you there!

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The human factor Ingqapheli Security is 100% black owned (and 33% woman owned) company. As a qualifying small enterprise, it has recently been verified by Emex Trust BEE verification agency and has been rated as a level two contributor. The company is registered and regulated by Psira. Our key business activities are founded on security related services and our mission to strive for excellence. We as Ingqapheli team members, shall be guided by our belief that: • Market leadership and excellence are keys to success • Every customer, member and staff should be treated with courtesy, fairness and respect • Passion , intergrity and efficiency should characterize our actions, and • We need to be pro-active and responsive to our customer’s needs. Ingqapheli Security exist to provide a service characterized by courtesy, politeness, care and commitment. Security industry lacks this, security officers are known to be disinterested and that they simply do not care. In most cases this is because they are mistreated, they are treated as if they do not matter, to most companies they are underpaid and overworked and sometimes physically abused yet their lives are always in the line of fire in defense of client’s property. At Ingqapheli Security we value our people and they are our enduring advantage, their passion and commitment set us. We understand that without their complete buy in, we have no business. We take care when we employ people, we recruit with long term in mind. Only the best will do for us and their development is our priority.

The company is managed by Makhosi Mthiyane as the MD, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration and was a finalist in Business Women Association‘s Regional Business Achiever Awards in 2009. Herman Mabaso is the Operations Director with decades of experience in security industry assisted by Alfred Ntombela a former police captain, he has been with the SAPS for 24 years. The company is in its sixth year, experienced in industrial guarding and access point control. Our biggest client so far is a Rio Tinto company, Richards Bay Minerals. Working with an international company has exposed us to international security standards and we have had great reviews from RBM. We have come this far and still growing because of our enduring strength, our people. “Our people, our enduring advantage” Services offered • Guarding of industrial, commercial and private property • Access point control • CCTV installation and monitoring References Our clients range from global enterprises to SME’s spanning multiple industry verticals and geographies. Companies using our services includes: Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) Contact: Jan Marais Tel: 035 901 3457, Zululand Chamber of Business Contact: Thokozani Tel: 035 797 1825, 3. Yandisa Tony’s Construction Contact: Ambrose Tel: 035 797 3554

Contact: Makhosi Mthiyane, Psira no:1188881, Reg No: 2004/0368175/23 Tel 035 751 2177 Fax 035 751 2178 Cell 083 658 6661 ingqapheli@wpd.co.za

BROW BEAT What’s your flavour? WRITER Brow Beat

I have decided to create a new South African flavour called, wait for it… LEGACY! I thought it would be apt with the FIFA Soccer World Cup leaving our shores and all the hype and “gees” dying down. What’s left behind is what we are worried about at this stage and therefore the new flavour, LEGACY was born. LEGACY

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will taste different to everyone, depending on where you are or where you come from. Let me share with you the various tastes that it may come in: LEGACY could taste like the awesome memory of meeting your international soccer hero – an experience that you will want to share with your grand kids long after this event has passed. It could taste like the sweet success of your bed and breakfast that has attained international status, leaving you to prepare for the forward bookings made by tourists. The flavour could be as great as cutting down on travel time between home and work because of the extra freeway that was created to tackle World Cup congestion. It might have the comforting flavour of that fantastic soccer development academy that was established by an international soccer team in your town, helping the youth

stay off the streets and engage in sport. It could taste as simple as nation building where everyone now identifies with the national flag and anthem with pride and we encourage our children to value what South Africa is all about.LEGACY could also taste like a potjie of all the great comments made by tourists who experienced true South African hospitality. That satisfying flavour that comes from the knowledge that we made their visit incredible due to our Ubuntu. No matter how this new LEGACY flavour affects your taste buds, be it sweet, sour or in between, there is something that we can talk about, tangibly see and hopefully benefit from. We can only hope that all the costs incurred for our infrastructure and other resources, will make our lives much easier so that we may enjoy the sweet taste of LEGACY! Till Later!!

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