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e are proud to present this, our first issue of Spotong Magazine, an exciting trade publication aimed at tavern and liquor traders and packed with information that will positively impact your business. In this issue we tackle a myriad of topics that are relevant not only to tavern owners but also to their staff and clientele.

Alcohol abuse is a problem in our society and poses a major challenge within our communities. As part of our commitment to encourage responsible drinking and to take responsibility to fight this evil, we speak to Alcohol Counsellor Caro Smit (page 10) who gives us insight into the problem of alcoholism.

We also give tavern owners some advice on how to help customers who appear to have a tendency to abuse alcohol (page 11), because while we agree that alcohol abuse has a negative impact on society

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that should not deviate from personal responsibility.

1 Editor’s Note

The controversial introduction of the Gauteng draft Liquor Bill, which has been described by liquor law experts as a “disaster and one of the worst drawn bits of legislation”, shows just how harshly the government is intending to regulate the liquor industry. Licensing Chief Director from the Gauteng Liquor Board, Ntsoaki Tsokolibane, talk to us about the challenges that prompted them to impose a moratorium in the issuing of licenses (page 3).

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TAVERN OWNER PROFILE

8 The Benefits of Bulk Buying 10 Product Reviews 12 Responsible Drinking - South Africa Has a High Rate of Alcohol Abuse 14 Jackey Stood the Test of Time, Now He’s Ready for Bigger Challenges

The issue of ‘Bulk Buying’ (page 6) 16 TAVERN REVIEWS gives valuable tips and handy STOKVELS hints for those who believe this 18 Stokvels not Limited to Poor, rural People to be the best method of stock buying to save money.

We hope you enjoy Spotong Magazine, which will be distributed to you quarterly, and which will be packed with exciting features, and industry news updates.

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20 Small Businesses Must Compete With Retailers 22 Empower Your Staff and Grow Your Business 23 Banking and Funding For Small Business 25 Start Earning with Collect-a-Can

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fter the Gauteng Department of Economics Development (GDED) imposed a moratorium on the application and issuing of new liquor licenses late last year, a total of 78 outlets were shut down after they were found to be operating illegally.

Liquor Licensing Chief Director, Ntsoaki Tsokolibane, said their inspectors found the traders in possession of “fake” licenses and some did not have licenses at all. She said police had even closed down a number of outlets when they conducted their own raids.

The decision to impose a moratorium came after allegations that some officials were issuing fraudulent licenses.

Tsokolibane said the licensing unit was undergoing a turn-around process, which aimed to evaluate all processes, systems, organisational development and to audit all licenses issued within the province.

She also stated that while the GDED does have outstanding applications on their system dating as far back as 2009, they are confident that their new, improved operations system will be more effective Applicants will be notified by SMS on the progress of their application and the and efficient in the future. board will also be able to trace the status of any application at any stage.

“Firstly, when licenses are lodged they will be registered on our system, so at any given time, we will be able to tell you As part of reviewing the liquor licenses and permits to improve compliance exactly how many licenses have been through enforcement, the province has lodged on a specific day.” also drawn up a liquor policy and draft bill, which has been published for public She said as part of their mechanisms comment. The department said this will to end fraud, the applicant will be later help them improve the overall issued with a unique reference number generated by the system and in this case operations by making the application process faster, transparent and more there will be no duplication of numbers. efficient.

Tsokolibane said the Liquor Board When asked how the department will decided to centralise all its secretariat ensure there’s no issuing of fraudulent services to their head office in licenses in future, Tsokolibane said: Johannesburg’s city centre, so that all “The printing of licenses is going to be applications can be channelled there. done at one point only. The Chairperson This decision will help the board to control and manage everything. will physically sign the licenses so no

encrypted signatures can be used.

Through the use of codes, the system will confirm who the user is at any given point in time.”

The South African Liquor Traders Association (SALTA) has previously called for the review of all by-laws and liquor policies in all municipalities to ensure “uniformity and standardisation”.

In its statement SALTA demanded that the provincial government “decriminalise” the industry by reopening the permit system in line with the SALTA tavern franchise and profiling system that addresses the problem of oversupply of liquor outlets in residential areas and informal settlements.”

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applications and to make determinations on the number of liquor outlets per population in a particular area. However, currently the Liquor Board regulates this by enforcing Section 33 of the Liquor Act, which restricts outlets with similar licenses within a 500-metre radius.

Liquor law expert, Marius Blom, says if the expensive electronic systems they have available, can be properly implemented and people are trained “properly” to use it, the service will be improved.

“If the current practice of applications having to be re-typed by administrative staff to capture the information is stopped, we might get somewhere.”

He says further to system changes, board members must refrain from trying to do the work that local committees are supposed to do. “If they follow the basics of administrative law, such as answering phones, replying to letters, notifying parties of decisions, etc, things will work better.”

Commenting on the moratorium that was imposed, Blom says it was an “unlawful disgrace” which disrupted trade in the liquor industry for more than six months and inadvertently stimulated illegal trading necessitated by reality.

Blom says he intends to ask the Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela to investigate the Gauteng liquor license application moratorium.

“The Public Protector can investigate the illegality of the moratorium, report on it and make recommendations against the instigators thereof,” he said.

Blom also lashed at the draft Liquor Bill saying if enacted, it will be a disaster. “It is one of the worst drawn bits of legislation I have seen in my life,” he said. Among his concerns regarding the draft bill is that it gives inspectors power to close down businesses. His concern is based on the track record of the Inspectorate under the Gauteng Liquor Act, 2 of 2003, which is so blemished by corruption, abuse of power and ignorance due to a lack of training, or maybe ability.

Blom said inspectors should investigate new applications and report on existing licensed premises without having any powers to do any enforcement except by way of noncompliance notices.

“The inspectorate, if it is really necessary, should only have investigating powers and reporting powers, but nothing more than that in order to prevent the abuse of inspectors closing down businesses and resulting in major claims for damages against the Board and ultimately the tax payer.”

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WHAT DOES THE LIQUOR LICENSING AND REGULATION OFFICE DO? The Liquor Licensing and Regulation office processes liquor applications, and has the additional role of educating the public on liquor applications and adverse socioeconomic effects of alcohol abuse.

The office also monitors and enforces compliance with the Gauteng Liquor Act 2 of 2003.

The LLR office also protects the general public and this is done through carrying out inspections, monitoring compliance with the Act and investigating contraventions.

Where contraventions occur, the office recommends punitive measures to the Gauteng Liquor Board.

It also liaises with other law enforcement agencies in the eradication of illegal trading of liquor in the province. The Gauteng Liquor Act also prohibits the sale of liquor to certain categories of people and ensures compliance with the requirements of the Act. The general public is also encouraged to complain about illegal traders or noncompliance to the Act.

STEPS TO APPLY FOR A LIQUOR LICENSE IN TERMS OF SECTION 23 OF THE ACT: • Advertise your notice of intention to apply for liquor license in the Provincial Government Gazette seven days before the first Friday of each month, at 149 Bosman Street, Government Printers, Pretoria.

• Notice of intention to apply must include the following information:

1. Full names of applicant 2. Intended trading name 3. Identity number where the applicant is a natural person or registration number where the applicant is a juristic person that is a company or close corporation.

4. Address and location of the proposed premises.

5. Type of license applied for.

6. The nature of educational and religious institutions within a one kilometre radius from the proposed premises.

7. Publish notice of intention to apply for a license to trade in liquor in no less than two local newspapers circulating within the area in which the proposed premises are situated. This should be done seven days before the lodgement date and the notice should be affixed on the proposed premises.

GAUTENG DRAFT LIQUOR BILL RECEIVES MIXED REACTIONS

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he Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED) published the draft Liquor Bill that among others, proposes to ban the selling of alcohol to pregnant women, minors and school children.

In section 53 (1) of the bill, it also prohibits the selling of alcohol to anyone who appears to be intoxicated, as well as passengers from drinking in the car.

Some sections of the draft bill have received harsh criticism from members of the society in various sectors because they believe some of its parts will be “difficult to enforce”. However the South African Liquor Traders Association (SALTA) welcomed the bill as they felt that it offers protection, especially to the rights of unborn babies. The high rate of foetal alcohol syndrome in South Africa is a cause for great concern.

If the bill, which the public were given 30-days to comment on is enacted, it would also require outlets applying for liquor licenses to submit their BEE statuses.

In Cape Town, the city council made amendments to the municipality’s liquor by-law to reduce business trading hours.

According to the city’s new liquor by-law, 2am was the cut-off time to sell alcohol at all Cape Town nightclubs, shebeens and pubs. But the city says it would consider reviewing and extending some business’ trading hours in consultation with the communities.

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GAUTENG LIFTS LIQUOR LICENSING MORATORIUM

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auteng’s MEC for Economic Development Qedani Mahlangu removed a moratorium that was imposed on the issuing of new liquor licenses. She also revealed that a change in operating hours was very much on the cards for liquor sellers, and implied that government might not ban the selling of alcohol completely on a Sunday but may alter the trading hours when the new liquor legislature comes into effect.

According to Mahlangu, Gauteng was the only province which sold alcohol on Sundays. “I’m very firm that we’ve got to change the operating hours,” she said, adding that later opening hours during weekdays and early closing times on the weekends were being considered.

The new legislation would include that licenses be renewed annually.

Licenses issued prior to the new act will be renewed subject to conditions of the new legislation, and in compliance with the broad based black economic empowerment act (BBBEE). She said restaurants and shebeens were still permitted to sell alcohol but suggested that patrons should not be allowed to take any away.

Mahlangu said shebeens fell outside the ambit of the existing legislation.

However, the shebeen permits were due to expire at the end of June, around the time when the new legislation should come into operation. The new system requires applicants to pay a R3 000 application fee.

“To this end, the shebeens will have a minimum period of three months, commencing on July 1, 2012, to migrate to the current legislation by applying for any type of licence they deem appropriate for their business”, said Mahlangu. Mahlangu urged shebeen and tavern owners to take responsibility for the behaviour of their customers, saying that the aim of the process was not to eliminate drinking but to try to make sure people drink responsibly and to remove the excessive access to alcohol in communities.

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CONFISCATED ALCOHOL GOES DOWN THE DRAIN

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million litres of alcohol, with an estimated street value of R3 million, was confiscated from illegal taverns and traders in Gauteng, who were not compliant with the Liquor License by-laws and regulations, and poured down the drain by the police.

This move was criticised by the South African Liquor Traders Association (SALTA) which has been of the view that liquor confiscated from illegal traders during raids must be sold and the cash be donated to programmes to assist victims of alcohol abuse.

Numbers of illegal taverns were closed down during these raids.

Ntsoaki Tsokolibane, Chief Director for the Gauteng Liquor Board said: “Compliance and enforcement is critical for members wishing to trade with liquor, and the board is not discouraging any business dreams.

But the public needs to bear in mind that our collaboration with SAPS will enforce the law to ensure conditions are met.”

Meanwhile the ANC wants to introduce tough regulations on how liquor outlets, shebeens, taverns and clubs operate. The ruling party’s social transformation committee is proposing an increase in alcohol prices; regulating the number of liquor outlets; and raising the legal age of purchasing alcohol beyond 18.”

In exploring legislative reforms serious considerations should be given to alcohol advertising restrictions and alcohol pricing,” the party says. This is contained in the party’s policy documents for discussion in June.

PROPOSAL TO BAN ALCOHOL ADVERTISING

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he Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, announced that the draft legislation on the banning of alcohol advertising will be tabled before parliament this year. Dr Motsoaledi believes this could play a “crucial” role in the health of South Africans by reducing alcohol abuse. He criticised trends in alcohol advertising that showed beautiful people and sport stars promoting liquor and in the process teaching the youth that it was ‘cool to drink’.

“I have targets for the reduction of both alcohol consumption and smoking and this year we are going to be tightening the space in the fight against tobacco products and alcohol consumption.

“We have to deal with the scourge of alcohol advertising where this is projected as a product bringing success,” Dr Motsoaledi said.

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IMPORTANT GUIDELINES IN BULK BUYING

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hen planning to buy in bulk, your first stop should be your local supermarket to find out how much they are charging per unit for the stock you are interested in. This will help when you do finally shop at a bulk store, because through your research you will be able to compare prices immediately for it is important to note that just because you are at a bulk store doesn’t always mean you are getting a better deal. Knowing the cost of an item per unit will open your eyes to what is and isn’t a good deal. On the positive side, as a business owner you could be eligible for special discounts and deals offered to traders by the wholesalers.

Chris Hajibey, owner of Bara Rank Wholesaler, one of the biggest liquor wholesalers in Soweto says traders buying in bulk save up to 4% on their costs, compared to when they buy per unit. He also says that for an additional R60, his company will deliver in and around Soweto.

“The R60 transport fee doesn’t really affect the buyer’s savings because if they had their own transportation, they would also have to hire people to load stock in and out of the truck, which is a cost. When we transport stock for them, we use our staff, which is included in the R60.”

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• Cost: Bulk buying is based on the assumption that per unit cost of items decreases as the quantity of items purchased increases. In many bulk buying scenarios, the equation holds true — but not always. You will save money by purchasing a larger package of certain items but sometimes you might be surprised to learn that bulk retailers and wholesalers don’t discount the bulk price on some items. In fact, occasionally the per unit bulk price may actually be higher than the normal price! The only way to know for sure is to do your own research.

Compare items per unit prices of identical products and decide whether buying the product in bulk is actually less expensive or not. taverns, shebeens, bars, restaurants and they also supply big events in stadia and to all the Premier Soccer League games in Soweto. Hajibey says they have special discount prices for their regular bulk buying clients and they also offer credit. “We believe in providing our customers with a proper service and that makes a big difference for them. Soweto historically has been undermined in terms of service yet it’s a mass market.”

Jabu Mbekwa, a local liquor trader in Soweto has been buying his stock in bulk since last year and that has helped him cope with high demand from customers. Mbekwa sells more than 132 cases of beer per day and also distributes to other, smaller taverns and shebeens.

Mbekwa advises traders to first look at the demand in the market before they decide whether to buy in bulk or not.

He says if the business is not busy there is no need to buy in bulk because the stock will take longer to sell out.

Statistics South Africa’s latest data shows that wholesale trade sales at constant prices increased by 6.1% year on year in December, after slowing down to 5.8 % in November 2011. The increase in wholesale sales in December is in line with the impressive acceleration in domestic aggregate consumption, as demonstrated by the rise in retail sales, which increased by 8.7% year on year.

This is further illustrated by the fact that the year on year growth in wholesale trade sales of industries, linked to consumer, spending increased in December.

• Space and Use: Another thing you have to take into consideration when buying in bulk is storage.

If you don’t have space to store the products you buy, then bulk buying is probably not a viable option for your business. Likewise, when buying perishable goods you need to be confident that you will sell the products before they expire. The money you save by purchasing in bulk will all be lost if you have to throw the products away before you sell them.

• Variety: If you buy in bulk, you will invariably sacrifice in the variety department. Frequently, your choices in bulk products will be fewer than the number of options available when you purchase in normal quantities.

For some buyers, variety isn’t a big deal. But for other buyers, variety and quality are critical.

That’s why it’s important to assess your purchasing priorities before making any bulk purchasing decision.

• Impulse Buying: Saving money is a great motivator. But sometimes it can be a double edge sword; especially if it causes you to buy things you don’t need solely because the price was right.

Too many small business owners have storage closets full of things they’ll never consume, simply because they couldn’t pass up a good deal. If you don’t need it, don’t buy it!

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GUINNEaSlS’S New Origin

Guinness is an iconic global brand of astronomical proportions, with 10 million glasses being drunk every day in 150 countries! Interestingly, the African continent consumes more than one third of all Guinness produced worldwide, which is why it was only natural to extend the new Guinness Original brand to South Africa — the ninth largest beer market in the world.

“Research told us that consumers wanted to make a change, to progress and improve their lives and would welcome a modern, inspirational brand that would represent this outlook on life. So we decided to launch Guinness Original – a beer that made one change,” explains Guinness Marketing Manager, Melanie Woest.

“Whilst most beers boil the barley, Guinness master brewers roast the barley, one change that makes the world of difference in every sip of Guinness Original. The roasting process provides the single most distinguishing feature in the flavour giving it it’s unique, crisp, bold taste and distinctive colour and aroma.”

Guinness Original is a delicious blend of nuts, biscuit and caramel toffee flavours, whilst its bitterness is much closer to that of a lager rather than the traditional stouts such as Guinness Draught and Castle Milk Stout. It’s because of this that Woest likes to refer to it as ‘a beer with more flavour.’

Guinness is a product of Diageo and Brandhouse and is brewed in the Sedibeng Brewery in Gauteng.

Guinness Original is available at taverns and leading bottle stores throughout South Africa, at approximately R10 for a 660ml returnable (R1) bottle.

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The Guinness Original Braaimaster Competition held across the country was part of the launch of a special, less bitter brew of Guinness Original in South Africa.

“Most would agree that braaied or roasted meat tastes better than boiled meat and in the same way, roasted barley tastes better than boiled barley. While most beers boil their barley, Guinness Original made one change and roasted its barley for a crisp, bold taste. Guinness wanted to ‘toast the roast’ by exploring and celebrating South Africa’s braai culture,” says Guinness Original Marketing Manager Melanie Woest.

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Olmeca Fusion Dark Chocolate fuses the tastes of tequila and cocoa, combining these two authentic Mexican flavours to create premium ready-to-serve tequila-based liqueurs and cocktails. Olmeca Fusion Dark Chocolate, with a lower 35% alcohol volume, is easy to enjoy, making it an ideal alternative to regular cocktails and liqueurs. Bringing together a dynamic, colourful label with the iconic Olmeca bottle, Olmeca Fusion appeals to a progressive and stylish audience.

With the huge popularity of low-alcohol flavoured shots, Olmeca Fusion Dark Chocolate is going to be the taste on everyone’s lips.

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Inviting, contemporary and fun the new Malibu Coconut mixes are perfect for chillaxing with friends – delicious, sophisticated and easy without the hassle of mixing. Just chill, pour over ice and serve.

The ever popular Malibu coconut rum, now infused with exotic complementary fruit flavours and capitalising on the growth in the iced tea category, is bound to be a hit, providing consumers with an exceptionally refreshing take on Malibu’s summer taste.

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ccording to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the annual liquor consumption by South Africans amounts to 7.81 litres of pure alcohol per person — boosting our country into the 52nd spot on a list of 191 countries. The statistics also show that the rate of drunk driving in South Africa is also extremely high when compared to the global average. In fact, South Africa has the highest rate of road fatalities in the world and according to the Department of Transport about 40 people die every day in road crashes — some incidents being attributed to alcohol.

This harsh reality, and the death of her son who was killed by a drunk driver, prompted psychiatric social worker Caro Smit to start an organisation.

South Africans Against Drunk Driving is dedicated to increasing public awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving and alcohol abuse.

“SA drinkers are amongst the largest consumers of alcohol in the world. We also drink in hazardous ways such as, drinking for long periods of time on empty stomachs,” said Smit. SADD is pushing for the automatic removal of licenses of convicted drunken drivers or if they drive, they should have alcohol ignition interlocks fitted in their vehicles which is a device that is installed in a vehicle and measures your breath alcohol content, and if over a certain

RESPONSIBLE DRINKING GUIDELINES – COURTESY OF THE ARA Drink Spiking Drink spiking is not necessarily placing illicit drugs into a drink.

It may well be ordering drinks for people with extra shots of alcohol.

This has direct implications in the responsible serving of alcohol.

There is increasing concern about the dangers of drink spiking on licensed premises.

Staff can help by: • Getting any affected person to a safe, quiet place and staying with them.

• Call an ambulance if the person becomes unconscious.

• Ensure that the person who is assisting the affected person home is indeed a friend.

amount the car will not start. She also called for automatic alcohol testing at every accident scene. “People drink and drive because they can get away with it. Behaviour changes when people are afraid of the financial and legal implications of their actions.”

She says SADD pushes for more enforcement through road-blocks and stiffer sentences for those found transgressing the law. “We want special drink and driving courts so that suspects can be prosecuted within a week of a crash. And we want convicted drunk drivers to get alcohol education and treatment.”

THE FOLLOWING PRACTICES CAN ACT AS A USEFUL GUIDE TO MANAGERS OF LICENSED TAVERNS • Discourage intoxication.

• Promote non-alcoholic beverages and food.

• Promote safe transport alternatives.

• Market responsible serving practices.

• Train staff.

• Maintain adequate staff numbers.

• Written policies and procedures for staff that are enforced.

• Slowing service.

• Suggesting food or low alcohol alternatives.

• Warning the customer. Offer to call a taxi.

• Suggest customers try low or non-alcoholic drinks.

Smit welcomed the Gauteng draft Liquor Bill, but says it would be a good idea to educate women about the effects of alcohol during pregnancy so as to reduce the high rate of foetal alcohol syndrome in the country. She also suggests that the drinking age should be raised from 18 to 21. However, she acknowledges that if enacted, the draft would be “hard” to regulate because police are already being overworked and aren’t able to school level. He believes that if children actively monitor taverns because they can be taught about the dangers don’t have enough staff. of alcohol abuse from an early age, The Industry Association for Responsible alcoholism wouldn’t be a problem for them when they’re adults. Commenting Alcohol Use (ARA) says the best way on the Gauteng draft Liquor Bill, to deal with the problems related to Hajibey shares the same sentiments as alcohol abuse and misuse is to have Botha, saying it would be unfair to stop a mixture of industry self-regulation, enforcement of existing laws, awareness pregnant women from buying alcohol because they might be buying for creation, targeted interventions and people taking personal responsibility for someone else. He further agrees that at times it is difficult to tell if someone is their choices. Public Affairs Consultant pregnant. for the ARA, Adrian Botha, says alcohol abuse is a multi-faceted problem for Meanwhile South African Breweries (SAB) which there is no one simple solution. has launched a programme to tackle the scourge of underage drinking. According He says the ARA supports the to SAB director of Corporate Affairs and prohibitions contained in the Gauteng Transformation, Dr Vincent Maphai, one draft Liquor Bill, in particular those out of every two teenagers is a user of relating to not serving alcohol to alcohol. “Underage drinking is one of the minors and intoxicated persons. most serious forms of alcohol abuse and “Whilst we support the sentiment in has an overwhelmingly negative impact regard to prohibiting pregnant women on South African society as a whole. We from purchasing alcohol beverages, view this as unacceptable and so we we believe this is not practical as, at have partnered with government on a the early stages, it is impossible to programme that we believe will effect tell when a woman is pregnant and real change amongst South Africa’s it appears unfair to prevent a woman from purchasing a bottle of wine for her youth.” spouse and friends for example,” says This programme is called “The You Botha.

Decide Campaign” and includes curriculum aligned lesson plans for Chris Hajibey, owner of Bara Liquor Wholesaler in Soweto, says the problem teachers; a practical guide for parents’ and resources for teens including of alcoholism is more about lack of education, which needs to be tackled at counselling and reading material.

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PROFILE

Tavern Owner

, ” e im T f o t s e T “ e h t Jackey Stood

NOW HE’S READY FOR

S E G N E L L A H BIGGER C G

rowing up, Jacob “Jackey” Chiloane never thought he could ever become a businessman, let alone a tavern owner! But Jackey not only became a very successful tavern owner, he now has his sights set on even bigger challenges.

It all began with Jackey’s passion to play pool. His love for the game saw him reach professional levels where he won several awards playing for the Soweto Cue Masters Pool Club. He also dropped out of technical college twice because of his love of the table.

He first studied Civil Engineering but before he could complete it, he dropped out and went to study Motor Mechanics which he didn’t complete either. At this time his focus and passion was only on pool.

Jackey says he started out by hiring a pool table to play with his team at his house. It was during this time that his friend suggested that he sell cigarettes to people coming to play and watch the game. Selling cigarettes was not something that he wanted to do but he considered it anyway.

“The event which I can say changed my entire life and made me who I am today, was when one of my friends asked me to buy a case of beers and sell them to him only during our games. I refused but he insisted and being my friend I couldn’t let him down.”

“That was how I started selling beers.

More and more customers came in and the business naturally grew.”

Jacob “Jackey” Chiloane is the owner of JC’s Place and Fast Food.

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Jackey says when he looks back he can’t believe that he started the business buying less than three cases of beer from a local bottle store. Today his business has grown into an empire that also boasts a fast food restaurant and an entertainment company co-ordinating events and promoting young upcoming local artists.

“I’m not greedy. I always want to help other people but I will never give money.

Instead I can give you a job to do and pay you after. I believe people have to earn money.”

A customer is being served a meal at JC’s Fast Food.

Jackey expresses concerns on the way the Liquor Board wants to regulate the industry saying it would be difficult to operate his business and as the result many people might lose their jobs. In his opinion the current liquor regulations and by-laws such as trading hours, favour retail businesses in shopping malls and not the tavern owners.

“The problem is that these people who formulate these laws don’t understand the nature of our businesses and they don’t know the kind of environment in which we operate. I suggest they conduct research into the industry before coming up with their regulations.”

Jackey receives weekly deliveries from SAB and Brandhouse of significant amounts of stock. “In a week I buy more than 200 cases of beers, that’s how much my business has grown”, he says.

JC’s Place does not just operate as a tavern it also operates as a bottle store servicing not only individual customers but also bulk buyers such as local shebeens in Soweto. He says now he needs bigger challenges and his next project is to apply for a license that will allow him to do distribution.

Jackey says JC’s Place is for everyone.

“People don’t only come here to drink, they come to socialise and play games such as chess as well. I operate in line with my liquor license’s conditions, I free beers to their friends, but things changed after I installed security cameras.” don’t play loud music and when it’s time to close, I close whether the tavern is Jackey now has five employees helping packed or not. I have respect and I don’t him in both the fast food restaurant want to fight with my neighbours.” and in the tavern. He describes himself as a music lover and an active and Jackey’s tavern, which is called JC’s Place loving person, who hates to see other is in Diepkloof Extension 3. people suffering.

SAB delivering bulk stock at JC’s Place.

Jackey admits that he is always thinking of how he can grow his business and tries to find other avenues to expand.

“I have been running this business for more than 10-years now and I have been through many challenges — but I’ve stood the test of time. This business has taught me a lot of things and one of those things is to never trust anyone.”

One of Jackey’s biggest mistakes was to trust his workers, whom he later discovered had betrayed him by stealing from him, which almost saw him lose everything.

“At the time, the business was doing well but I just didn’t see the money. I don’t know what they were doing, perhaps they were selling into their pockets or giving

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REVIEWS

Tavern Reviews

S W E I V E R N TAVER

E C A L P S ’ A L U H TFROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE KOU NCTO T A ATTRA S PE PLE ously known as actor Jerry Phele, fam is st Ea do lan Or in ’s comedy drama ce BC Nokuthula’s Pla ‘Mofokeng’ from SA d to older age ledd mi . ere wa wh t siz the spo Emzini Wezin d have a jolly patrons often relax an tron by d ibe scr de ts that he’s a regular pa good time. It has been y — Jerry admi ry url bo eve g igh llin ne d ve an tra nt ce, nie locals as conve at Nokuthula’s Pla t. ee ern str rth no the the oss in acr a place of leisure just weekend from his home he ere wh ce Pla la’s suburbs to Nokuthu walk in, you’re relaxing with old From the moment you enjoys socialising and to de ma y tel dia me im d ek of work. an welcomed friends after a long we la’s Place is not hu kut No . me ho at l fee attracts high are able to listen just for locals, it also At Nokuthula’s patrons of lks wa all m nres and artists profile individuals fro to a variety of music ge top ’s ica Afr uth So life, such as

y is dedicated to but on Sundays the da re you can get He . jazz, in all its styles of and assorted any beer you can think ern owner, brandies and ciders. Tav says she la wa Mama Nokuthula Th friends as rs me sto treats all her cu ily and fam n ow r he of ers and memb d too ha ve ha if some of the patrons she ne eo som s many beers, she ask ny pa om acc to , sts knows, and tru they don’t them to their homes so y. get attacked on the wa

Jerry Phele poses with his friends at Nokuthula’s Place.

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This is a place of tranquillity where young and old people come together while enjoying a few drinks. Even though age is not a factor at Fihla’s Place, respect is paramount. Everyone here is careful of how they relate to each other.

FIHLA’SUPDLISACOCVEER HUMANITY WHERE YO

“This place is a friendly environment where we socialise and talk about all issues from politics to soccer and people coming here have humility”, says TV actor and the internationally acclaimed choreographer Cassius Tlhotlhalemaje.

Tlhotlhalemaje who created the Bok Jive (the dance featured in the Springbok’s 2011 world cup video) and also cochoreographed Diski Dance for Fifa 2010 World Cup says for him, drinking is not about getting drunk but is more about socialising and making new friendships.

Besides Tlhotlhalemaje, Fihla’s Place is also frequented by other celebrities such as the highly respected, former Orlando Pirates player Vuyisile Fihla.

n peop far right is one of the well know Cassius Tlhatlhalemaje on the Fihla’s Place. the area who frequently visits

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The mood is vibey and irrespective of Orlando East being the home of Orlando Pirates, rival fans supporting Kaizer Chiefs are also welcomed and treated as if they were at home.

OSPHERE M T A Y X E S A N IN MATHULA’S Mathula’s Inn is one of the taverns in Soweto most often frequented by tourists. The tavern is located in Diepkloof Zone 6, just behind Bara Taxi Rank. The three bedroom house has been lovingly transformed into a modern restaurant which extends over two floors. The exposed bricks, bold artwork and flattering low light create a sensual and sexy atmosphere. There is a large open space which is used for the live music performances, Stokvel meetings and any other gatherings.

Patrons here have praised the restaurant for its elegance and good customer service and they also enjoy friendly and open communication with the owner. For example, if they don’t like the choice of music playing, they are able to tell the owner and he will gladly change it!

These two gentlemen say Mathula’s Inn is the only place where they hang out on weekends.

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BUSINESS Stokvels

O T D E T I M I L T O N STOKVELS

E L P O E P L A R POOR, RU

can be any unexpected or unplanned situation where money will be needed urgently, such as illness or a death in a family. In such unfortunate cases the affected member will be loaned the sum of money. If however, an unfortunate circumstance does not arise during the year, the money will be shared among the members at the end of the year.

Lefutso also says that if a member does not have money to make her monthly contribution, that member can request assistance from other members to loan her the monthly contribution amount, which he/she will be required to pay back.

“This is how we help each other in stokvels,” says Lefutso, who bought all her furniture with the money she got from the stokvel. “You will never be left alone, we boost each other.”

Members of the Rea Bereka stokvel say trust and collectiveness are the core of their stokvel.

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ollectiveness has been the core component of African culture since the beginning of time, people have been concerned with the dignity and wellbeing of family and community, especially the most vulnerable among them.

That collectiveness is how Stokvels came into existence and how they have grown to become a stable platform where mutual financial assistance, as well as social and entertainment needs of communities, are provided for.

According to a study conducted by the research company, African Response, last year there were 811 830 stokvels and 11.4 million Stokvel members in South Africa the total estimated value of stokvels was R44 billion, with Gauteng having the highest penetration.

The survey revealed that the most popular types of stokvels are Savings and Burial Societies where each stokvel has an average of 27 members.

Savings stokvels are mostly comprised of urban members and each contributes a fixed amount of money to a common pool on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly

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basis during their scheduled meetings.

Money is drawn either in rotation or when a particular need or occasion arises. Most stokvels have savings bank accounts where contributions are deposited and then accumulated.

Meetings are the most common form of communication with members and are often held at a member’s home, a local restaurant or even in the outdoors such as a nearby park or similar venue.

Research conducted by the University of Cape Town’s Unilever Institute of Strategic Marketing, discovered that Stokvels are not necessarily limited to only poor or rural people. In fact, black executives in urban areas belong to highly sophisticated stokvels that generate significant income.

Ouma Lefutso of Diepkloof Zone 1 in Soweto is employed as a domestic worker and says she has been a member of the Jazzville Ladies Club Stokvel for the past 10-years, where 15 main members contribute R100 every month into their savings account.

Lefutso says the idea is to put the money aside for a “rainy day”, which

Dolly Sogiba, a domestic worker and mother of two, was once living below the poverty line until she decided to join a local stokvel — a decision, she says, that changed her life.

“Before I joined a stokvel there were many things that I couldn’t afford and I used to struggle to pay school fees and buy school uniforms for my two children.

But my life changed after I joined stokvel because even though I make little money I am now able to afford groceries and school fees.”

Sogiba’s stokvel also consists of 15 members and every week all of them contribute R200, which is paid to one member as a total of R3000 and the payouts rotate among the members throughout the year. “This is a considerable amount of money that goes a long way to supplement our income. I will never stop participating in stokvels,” says Sogiba.

Besides the financial benefits, stokvels are also a good way for people to support each other with other issues such as mental or emotional and regular Stokvel meetings have become a social highlight in townships.

BUSINESS

Entrepreneur Feature

Small Businesses

E T E P M O C T S U M With Retailers Dr Mazwai

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oor management and lack of proper market research are some of the constraints faced by the small and medium enterprises in South Africa, according to Dr Thami Mazwai, Director for the Centre for Small Business and Medium Enterprise Development (CSBD) at the University of Johannesburg.

The CSBD, based at the Soweto Campus, was launched in 2006 and aimed at addressing the current low levels of technical business and entrepreneurial skills in the community. Mazwai joined the CSBD in 2008 and since then the centre has trained more than 2 500 students in general business.

To qualify for training, a candidate must have run a business for at least two years.

In his exclusive interview with Spotong, Mazwai said continuous research and marketing is important in order to stay in the business and compete at the highest level within the market.

“Once you get into business you must be ready for competition and you’ve got to be creative. Sometimes the market can be very brutal and you have to fight to stay in the market and compete.”

Mazwai further states that it is possible for small traders in townships, such as spaza shops, taverns, hair salons and other community enterprises, to compete with established retailers and supermarkets.

Dr Thami Mazwai is very enthusiastic about SMME’s and he heads the UJ’s CSBD.

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He advises that traders must do more research and find out what it is that the market wants that the retailers don’t sell. He also appealed to local entrepreneurs to make use of all business development agencies

for advice on how they can grow and develop their businesses and get financial support.

Mazwai says there’s enough financial support for aspiring entrepreneurs in the country and people must not be discouraged when banks want collateral when applying for a business loan.

“Banks want to measure the seriousness of your business idea, they know if you can put your house as collateral you’ll work hard to sustain your business in order not to lose your house.

Why should the bank trust you with their money?” Mazwai asked.

Last year, Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande, lambasted the Sector Education and Training Authority (Seta), saying most of its training colleges have their head offices in the upmarket suburbs.

As part of service-level agreements between his department and Seta, Nzimande said he expected the authorities to start opening offices in rural areas and townships.

Mazwai welcomes this move, saying it will help both township and rural communities to easily access services and essential information regarding training and development.

Earlier this month the CSBD hosted its third annual International Conference on Entrepreneurship.

“The conference enhanced the understanding of entrepreneurship and small business development in Africa. It also played a crucial role in stimulating research collaborations and networking within African countries and the rest of the world,” says Mazwai.

The CSBD has been established to address the current low level of technical business and entrepreneurial skills in the country, particularly focusing on small and informal businesses in townships.

It’s regarded as the African premier business school that recognises the critical need to address the facilitation and establishment of a development strategy, that is directly focused on the business needs of the community and is committed to expanding its boundaries with ground-breaking initiatives.

UJ’s Soweto Campus

and also the CSBD

headquarters.

BUSINESS

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BUSINESS

Staff and Training

F F A T S R U O Y R E W O P M E ss e n i s u B r u o Y w o Gr d ctive of training an je ob l pa ci in pr e a skilled Th siness is to secure bu a in t en pm ur lo deve sustain and grow yo to ce or kf or w g in and will small ately, research into business. Unfortun townships, shows that in ghly on businesses, based ees doesn’t rate hi oy pl em r ei th ng ni trai ale. the development sc

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taff training can play an important role in the success of your business. The right training can turn a mediocre employee into a good employee, and a good employee into a star performer. And with a group of star performers comes success.

Similarly, a lack of training will impact your business negatively. Hospitality is all about handling people, so an employee must have the right attitude, tolerance and good listening skills in order to succeed.

Without training, staff won’t be able to give good customer service, which is bad for business, and in the long run their bad performance will also impact on their morale and self esteem.

Whether you are aiming for increased sales, more efficient production or to create a reliable team that can solve problems, training is often the best solution.

The best return on your training investment will be achieved by identifying your company’s training requirements, what does your company need? Which areas generate the most profit? After you answer these questions you can then take a systematic approach to sourcing suitable training options and enrolling your employees in the right courses for the job.

The hospitality chamber within the Culture Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA) offers a number of exciting career-focused qualifications, learnerships and skills programmes. These programmes offer employees, learners and workers an opportunity to obtain the fundamental skills, knowledge and capacity to either

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further their careers or obtain employment and play a productive role within the tourism sector.

To represent the interests of the sector, CATHSSETA has launched chamber committees to ensure constant input from the sector and to assist the realisation of skills development down to specific segments of the broad tourism sector.

CATHSSETA’s other primary responsibility is to develop, research and implement a sector skills plan that reflects the aspirations, needs and focus of skills development within the broad tourism arena.

CATHSSETA Communications Manager Leko Nkabinde says there’s a skills gap in the hospitality sector, especially the waiter and bartender professions. High staff turnover is prevalent due to shift work, hence there is constant recruitment and training. Nkabinde says people working in the industry must undergo relevant training to be able to offer a service at a world class standard and for their own career progression within the sector.

When it comes to training employers paying their levies are eligible for training grants based on two funding models:

1. There’s a discretionary grant system where organisations are offered an opportunity to submit proposals to cater for their training needs.

2. There’s a mandatory grant system where levy paying employers submit Workplace Skills Plans and Annual Training Reports to claim part of their levy contributions in the form of grants to conduct planned training in their work place. Employees will be the beneficiaries of the planned interventions.

BUSINESS

Finance & Banking

G N I D N U F D N BANKING Asiness For Small Bu

just ur with a great idea for ne re ep tr en an re all business Whether you’ been running a sm ve ha or t, ou ng ti your business star y the backbone of pl m si is g in nk ba and grow. years; to survive, succeed ed ne u yo t or pp — the su

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unning a small business certainly has its challenges but managing your everyday banking needs shouldn’t be one of them. Here we highlight some of the best small business banking products on offer.

Small Business Banker, brought to you by Absa, offers you all the usual things you’d expect from a bank such as a business debit card, cheque book, online banking and a range of savings and borrowing services. You’ll also have direct communication with a Small Business Banker who is dedicated to helping you grow your business. The Small Business package also combines an Absa Small Business Current Account with expert advice, seminars, networking opportunities, business software and training courses.

Absa also offers aspiring black entrepreneurs, who may not qualify for a normal bank credit, a loan through its Small and Medium Enterprise Fund or Khula Guarantee Loan.

Standard Bank has produced a package to assist entrepreneurs who are planning to start a business or wish to expand their current operations. The package provides the necessary information and guidance to enable you to apply for finance and draw up a business plan. Their package consists of: a Business of Your Own booklet; a business plan and loan application booklet as well as Cash Flow Analysis software and a user manual.

The Business of Your Own booklet

offers valuable information regarding the planning, start-up, running and expansion of a small business. It guides you through the various aspects which need to be addressed in the business plan, and provides useful information on legal aspects, realistic targeting, management techniques, basic lending criteria, types of finance; franchising and merchandising.

With Small Business Money Manager by Nedbank, business owners can track their finances and manage their cash flow.

Small Business Money Manager analyses your bank statements and presents the business owner with an overview of their finances in a simple and user-friendly format. Money Manager allows you to: sort and view transactions; track income and expenditure, manage your cash flow with the cash flow tool, customise budgets and create graphs. It also helps to create personalised financial records and calculate your loan repayment, allowing you to see what you would save if you were to pay a little extra each month and also explains how to secure a loan to start or grow your existing business.

Khula is the small business financial agency of government that is located within the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Its sole responsibility is to offer small businesses, which don’t have assets for collateral, a credit guarantee scheme.

The scheme is an indemnity to banks in the event that the business fails to repay the loan. At least 50%, up to 90%, of the bank loan can be indemnified under the Khula scheme. The maximum amount that can be loaned under the scheme is R3 million.

In order to qualify for Khula loan, you will need to contribute at least 10 % of the amount you would want to borrow to your business. This contribution can either be cash or equipment that will be used in the business.

Applications can be made through any commercial bank or financial institutions participating in the programme but applicants must meet the criteria, which differs slightly from bank to bank.

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Recycling Feature

h it w g in n r a E t r a t S

N A C A T COLLEC T

he unemployment rate in South Africa is unacceptably high, with thousands of people sitting at home without any means to earn an income; the need for entrepreneurial development has never been more dire.

As a result, people have had to find alternative means of earning an income and waste management has emerged as a real and valid way for people to make money for themselves. Collect-a-Can is in the business of recovering used cans and processing them for recycling and their latest initiative allows those who collect used cans for Collect-aCan to earn some money. Apart from making money, you’ll be benefitting the environment too as most metal cans are 100% recyclable. “At Collecta-Can we’ve always strived to support entrepreneurs who wish to build a career for themselves through recovering cans,” says Gregory Masoka, Operations Manager.

Collect-a-Can offers advice on how to start-up a can collection business, and is in partnership with various recycling bodies to offer group training session organised by Municipalities.

Masoka says people can collect cans as individuals or form co-operatives to establish a can collection business.

The project can also be pioneered by people with existing businesses within the community such as spaza shops and tavern owners where they mobilise the community at large, especially unemployed individuals, to partake in the project to earn a living.

Masoka says this would fulfil the main objective of the project which is to clean the environment while ensuring that collectors extract economic value at the same time.

For people wanting to venture into the business, they only need a storage area where the collected cans would be kept as a start, and perhaps as the business grows; reliable transport would be required to deliver the cans to Collect-a-Can. “Collect-a-can does offer a collection service to those who do not have their own transport but they would be paid less than when they deliver the cans themselves,” says Masoka.

The Collect-A-Can objective is to clean the environment while ensuring that collectors extract economic value at the same time.

How to earn cash for cans

cans from you if you fall within one of their collection areas but cans that are Begin by collecting as many used cans collected earn a lower rate. as possible and make sure that they are empty. Sort your cans according to value With the welcome weight of some cash into the following three categories: in your pocket you are bound to feel motivated to start collecting cans all • Aluminum beverage cans, which are the most valuable. These are normally over again. You can even ask your local energy drinks and imported beer cans. taverns, restaurants, bars and sports stadiums to give you their used cans to • Steel beverage cans which are the boost the amount of cans you can collect. next most valuable – and usually soft drink cans.

What happens to cans once they • Aerosol, food, oil and paint cans.

Mixed cans will also be accepted but you will receive a lower rate for them.

Large collection bags are available on loan from Collect-a-Can depots in which you can store your cans.

Once you have stockpiled a large amount of cans, take them to your nearest Collect-a-Can branch where they will be weighed, inspected and graded.

You will then be paid cash for your cans. Collect-a-Can will also collect your

reach Collect-a-Can

Collect-a-Can does not recycle steel itself. All cans recovered are either compressed into bales and sold on the open market to steel mills to produce new prime steel or turned into briquettes which are sold to the mining operations.

Collect-a-Can has a depot in Aeroton near Soweto where they buy cans directly from the public and other established can collectors. www.spotongmag.co.za

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COMMUNITY LEADER Profile

THE JOY OF

G N I G N A H C LIVES

ple dedicate Today, very few peo rtedly to helping their lives wholehea nities and to mu com ed rish impove omic patterns. changing socio-econ Givens — Chief Then we met Kelli rt for All initiative.

Executive for the Spo

Kelli in the world such as ls ua id iv d in al en she’s also an have phenom We’re privileged to ly a diligent and grounded leader but anging the lives of ch on Givens. She is not g who draws so much pleasure from n ei amazing human b better. e other people for th

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port for All is a social community enterprise that is based on a world-class multi-sport programme, it creates jobs for young people, who provide coaching and lifestyle training to children living an inactive lifestyle or who have limited access to sport.

Driven by her passion and desire to help underprivileged communities, Givens joined Habitat for Humanity in 2001, an international organisation that builds houses for the poor around the world. She was the Director for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.

American born Kelli Givens was raised in New York and studied Fine Art and Journalism at New Mexico State University through a basketball scholarship. After graduating, she worked as a Graphic Designer for 10-years before venturing into the fast food franchising business.

But Givens knew that she was more than just an entrepreneur and became interested in getting involved in development programmes to up-skill impoverished communities. In 2000, Givens sold her businesses in the USA and moved to Johannesburg.

“A house is the basis of a family and it’s important to have a solid house. The rest, such as education and sport can come after.” She says a highlight of her work at Habitat for Humanity, was when they built 100 houses in five-days in KwaZulu-Natal, with the help of 4 000 volunteers who consisted of prominent people from around the world.

Givens says she loves Johannesburg and even has an apartment downtown, a few streets away from her office. “That is the only way I cannot be homesick,” she says. “Being in the city makes feel like I’m in New York.”

“I had never seen a shack in my life, before I came to South Africa. The housing issues here was something I had never experienced anywhere in the world.”

Givens does get frustrated and says she dislikes the sense of entitlement of some South Africans and the socioeconomic patterns where there is a huge disparity between the rich and the poor. “I have been here for the past 12-years and still today people are living in abject poverty with no water, housing, electricity or jobs — it is unacceptable!”

But she says there are also many opportunities. “It all comes down to will, and it has to be everybody’s priority.

Everyone has to get involved in changing and shaping their lives.”

organisation had built more than 250 000 houses in the SADC region.

Since then, she has been involved in many charity organisations in Africa and the world, including The SOS Children’s Village where she was the SADC Regional Director; the Starfish Greathearts Foundation as the acting Chief Executive and she has also worked for CIVICUS World Alliance for Citizen Participation.

“I am proud that I have left all the organisations that I was involved in, in a better position than when I arrived. I believe when the time comes for me to leave Sport for All, that it too will be in a better position and I hope that in the future it will be led by a South African.

That’s what we’re doing… developing people and showing them how to do things better.”

Everything Givens has done in her life and career has also played a role for her personal growth. “I don’t plan what I do in my life, I am so blessed that everything has happened organically.”

Contact Kelli Givens at 087 820 4030 kellig@sportforall.co.za www.sportforall.co.za

Givens says when she left Habitat for Humanity after three-years; the

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WINE

Feature

SA WINE MARKET

G N I W S P U N A SEES A lthough wine consumption in South Africa dropped from 7.65 litres to 6.9 litres per person per annum recent figures show a steady increase of up to 7,5%.

Mnikelo Mangciphu, co-founder of TOPS Soweto Wine Festival and owner of Morara Wine Emporium based in the heart of Soweto, says nowadays most of the establishments that serve alcohol include a range of wines.

From his observation many new wine consumers have realised that drinking alcohol at 13% (wine) is far better than consuming spirits. “They have learnt the health benefits of drinking a glass of red wine a day which is excellent for the heart. Wine has also increased the enjoyment of adult’s lifestyles, opening up a world of new tastes and smells that increase the enjoyment of food whilst socialising with family and friends,” he added.

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Mangciphu says TOPS Soweto Wine Festival which was launched in 2005 aims to expose the local market to a range of South African wines in a relaxed, fun, safe environment, which will enhance their choices, lifestyle and increase their education.

Besides its political history, Sowetans are known to be South Africa’s top trendsetters, so Soweto was an obvious choice to host the festival.

According to Marilyn Cooper, CEO of the Cape Wine Academy as well as co-founder and organiser of the TOPS Soweto Wine Festival, the festival has achieved massive growth since 2005 where only 1 500 people attended compared to 2011, where they hosted more than 8 500 people!

“But much more than this, the festival was one of the first major events to come into Soweto with big brands associated with it, showing others that this vibrant township was on its way up.”

She said the Soweto Wine Festival definitely led the way for other township wine festivals and big branded township events and has been the launching pad for other black-owned businesses and entrepreneurships such as the Morara Wine Emporium, distribution centres.

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“We use entrepreneurs, restaurants, chefs, sommeliers, security, designers and photographers from Soweto for the festival, so employment in Soweto has benefitted greatly.”

Cooper notes that people in Soweto have reacted to the wine festival with enormous enthusiasm and loyalty and they have visitors who have been to all their festivals since inception.

She says most wineries should realise that unless they introduce their wines to the large South African middle market, they will fall by the wayside. “It is the only growth market in South Africa and needs to be taken seriously”.

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Cooper further described the Soweto Wine Festival as vibrant, truly South African, sophisticated with a party vibe, the kind of festival you will ever go to where you leave feeling like you have had a great time, learnt something new, and it’s on your doorstep.

“It is a fabulous learning experience as well, where you can compare different styles of wine and find the one that appeals to you. You can also take a free Nederburg wine and food pairing class to understand how specific flavours change one’s wine choice.

This year’s festival will be held from 6 to 8 September at the University of Johannesburg Soweto Campus.

WINE

Wine Reviews

S W E I V E R E WIN ZER IT R P S E IN W N IO S U F NEW Jimmijagga Wine Spritzers are available in white, rosé and red. These refreshing wines are infused with lemon, melon and plum flavours. Each variant has its own polaroid labelled glass bottle (275 ml) and come in a four-pack or in a case of 24.

Low in alcohol content (4%), Jimmijagga targets the health conscious South African consumer, offering a lighter, sophisticated ready-to-drink alternative.

The instant drink convenience appeals to those that live a fast paced lifestyle and are looking for simplicity.

ANC 1685 SAUVIGNON BL A fine, fry white wine with distinct herbaceous aromas layered with tropical fruit and hints of lime and green fig. These attractive flavours carry through to a full harmonious palate and mineral zesty finish.

This is a ready-to-drink wine and can be enjoyed with smoked fish, seafood and creamy poultry or veal dishes. It has an alcohol content of 13.5 % and sugar of 4.2%.

FLEUR DU CAP Fleur du Cap Unfiltered Merlot 2009 is a full-bodied wine that has a complex nose of concentrated strawberry and red berry fruit with hints of white chocolate, subtle mint nuances and spicy oak notes.

These layers of flavours all meld together on the palate enhanced by rich accents of fruitcake and cedar oak. The tannins are firm and bode well for good ageing potential yet the wine is silky and soft with a velvety texture that lingers long after the finish.

This succulent unfiltered Merlot loves Parma ham and lamb kebabs and is the perfect match for hearty winter comfort food such as oxtail.

TAGES IN V 1 1 0 2 Y A B E S L FA NEW False Bay, has released the latest 2011 Chenin Blanc and Shiraz vintages.

The finely balanced False Bay Chenin Blanc 2011 stems from humble bush vine vineyards in the Swartland which have over time found their natural balance. It is a sublime melange of a fresh, fruity and more serious, age-worthy style Chenin blanc.

Glowing with a straw yellow tinge, it features gentle aromas of apple and tropical fruit while the bright acidity helps to carry the generous mouth feel. Natural, wild yeast fermentation lends great complexity and an impressive length. It is a versatile wine well suited to partner seafood, risotto or roast chicken.

The Fleur du Cap Unfiltered Merlot 2009 sells at around R110 and is available at boutique wine stores and leading restaurants.

After intensive viticulture research, vineyards in the Stellenbosch and Swartland regions clinched the deal for the False Bay Shiraz 2011. These vineyard sites produce wines with notable elegance and freshness, allied to a fine texture and their deep red soils provide moisture and nutrients which lend this Shiraz its supple, spicy characters.

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Waterkloof, the cellar outside Somerset West, unlocks nature’s true potential with a new 2009 vintage triple act in its acclaimed Circumstance Collection – a Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah.

“The exceptional quality lies in two things: a dramatic lower yield and the length of the growing season. During the 2009 harvest, cool growing conditions allowed for a longer and slower ripening period, which ensured grapes with a high natural acidity and packed with flavour”, says Waterkloof Winemaker Werner Engelbrecht.

Circumstance Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 A rich, succulent red with a smooth, fine tannin structure and a great length which follows gracefully through on the palate. The wine, infused with ripe blackcurrant notes, has all the aromas and spiced flavours typical of this variety.

Circumstance Merlot 2009 The Circumstance Merlot 2009 is a smooth, textured wine with soft, fine tannins but with enough backbone to last at least a decade or more. Pencil shavings, spice and tobacco flavours on the nose with a bright acidity of juicy fruit on the pallet.

Circumstance Syrah 2009 The Circumstance Syrah 2009 is luscious and ingratiating, showing pure floral and herb fragrances, with hints of spice on the nose. Bright fruit is carried by a fresh acidity on the pallet.

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HEALTH & SAFETY Feature

S T N E G A E M O TAVERNS BEC IV/AIDS H T S N I A G A T H G I IN THE F

While SAB, as a leading responsible corporate citizen, takes progressive and bold steps to improve society it believes that positive results can only be achieved by forming critical partnerships with government and other relevant organisations and individuals.

The SAB head of social Investment, Hepsy Mkhungo says their partnership with the Department of Health is an important example of how government and the private sector can work together to have a meaningful impact.

“SAB cares about the negative impact that the spread of HIV/Aids is having on the stability of the country’s communities and on our consumers and ultimately, economic development. It is for this reason that we have committed ourselves towards the fight against the pandemic,” says Mkhungo.

He says they’re using their infrastructure and extensive distribution footprint to deliver condoms to local taverns the company serves across the country.

SABs 40 distribution depots are used as primary distribution sites where condom stock is stored and collected by truck drivers for distribution during their scheduled delivery run. Mkhungo says the reduction of HIV/Aids is one of SABs top 10 sustainable development priorities and is aligned to the success and sustainability of their business.

The SAB is using its distribution footprint to deliver condoms to local taverns the company serves accross the country.

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outh African Breweries’ (SAB) distribution of 845 million condoms is expected to assist in averting more than 1.6 million new HIV infections in the country over a period of five years.

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Sixteen thousand local South African taverns will receive their share of more than 845 million condoms to be distributed by SAB over the next five years.

According to John Stover, founding president of Futures Institute, for every 500 condoms distributed at least one new infection is averted. This indicates that condoms are highly effective in protecting individuals against contracting HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.

This will be undertaken in terms of a public private partnership between SAB, the National Department of Health, the South African Business Coalition on HIV/Aids and the Society of Family Health, which will assist in extending the distribution reach to non-traditional outlets.

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Currently, each tavern receives two boxes of 400 condoms in total per month and some taverns have requested that additional stock is delivered because of the positive response.

Sello Mohlala, a tavern manager in Soweto, welcomed the initiative saying: “This thing (HIV/Aids) is killing people here in the township and it is at places like taverns where people meet and if they don’t have protection at that particular time it’s a problem.”

Mohlala said each box of condoms lasts for less than seven-days but they are highly needed on weekends.

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hen at a restaurant it’s unlikely that you are taking your life into your own hands if you eat the fruit, vegetables and salads, or if you chose to add ice to your drink. Generally speaking, our fish, meat and chicken are of an excellent quality and the standards of hygiene in relation to food and health are of a high standard in hotels, restaurants, pubs and nightspots. This is because restaurants are subject to stringent food and safety control legislation, which is implemented by local government. Regulations include certification and regular inspections by health inspectors to ensure hygienic standards are maintained.

Street food, on the other hand, is common in the townships and vendors selling traditional snacks and meals can also be found in city centres. Food safety in such instances cannot always be guaranteed because this form of business is informal and difficult to regulate. When buying take-away foods however you need to take note of things like: is the server using utensils to handle the food?

If not, are their hands covered with plastic gloves? If not, then perhaps you should find another vendor.

Health and safety adds value to business Besides customer safety, it is also an employer’s legal obligation to provide safe and healthy working conditions to all their employees, and their work activities may not expose others, such as customers, suppliers or the surrounding community, to hazards and health risks.

If an employer does not comply with legislation, a penalty or even criminal liability will be the result.

A key to good health and safety practice is a management system, one that can help you take control of any incident that may occur at your outlet — such a having a First Aid Kit visible and accessible for emergency and medical assistance. The system will assist management to inform staff of the right way of doing things, such as how to evacuate the building in an event of a fire. It also lets you apply a consistent, structured approach to tasks and will help you determine what’s

working well, and where improvements need to be made.

Tinus Boshoff, Director at Labour Guide, says implementing such measures will save you money, improve productivity and increase employee morale in your business. He says organisations often incur financial losses associated with occupational injuries or illness such as contracting Tuberculosis and Pneumonia for employees working in a cold environment for instance. These are expenditures that come straight out of company profits.

“These losses include costs such as legal fees, fines, compensatory damages, investigation time, lost production, lost goodwill from the workforce, from customers and from the wider community.”

According to Boshoff, if risks are proactively and properly managed, incidents will be reduced, production will rise and insurance premiums can be limited to the minimum. A safe workplace provides the consistency and reliability needed to build and grow a business.

“A health and safety system also helps to effectively manage workplace hazards, risks and dangers within the organisation such as avoiding unwanted and unnecessary loss. In short, investing in health and safety should be seen as a great investment for the organisation in the long run”, Boshoff advised.

Boshoff also warned that poor occupational safety and health performance results also cost the government through social security payments to the incapacitated, costs for medical treatment and the loss of employment.

Ignoring the risks involved in the daily running of your business also impacts on the following: • The health and safety of employees and others (Contractors, customers, visitors and the community) • Your reputation, credibility and status • Public and customer confidence in your organisation • Your financial position • Damage to plant, equipment and the environment

“If potential hazards or risks are not properly managed, it will result in loss to organisational resources. In some cases the consequence could be detrimental to man as well as the environment. Injuries and illnesses also decrease productivity, morale, and profits.”

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MARKETING

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SERVICE The way you handle your customers is extremely important to the success of your business. “Always be helpful, always smile and always go the extra mile.

Service can either make a customer come back to you or chase them straight to your competitor’s door,” she warns.

As business owners you need to think long term and by creating an experience that is unforgettable you will see customers coming back.

MARKETING METHODS By word of mouth According to Louw, for small businesses in communities, the best and cheapest method of marketing is simply by word of mouth. Good service and an excellent product will get the community talking. To boost the buzz amongst family and friends, you could also have daily specials, such as joining products for example “if you buy a two litre Coke you get a free loaf of bread”.

News of these specials will spread, and customers will choose your business over your competitors because you are giving them a better deal.

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Ask Questions Megan Louw, Brand Manager at Demographica, a database marketing company, says it’s a common fallacy that businesses need a lot of advertising or marketing money to reach their customers.

“We mustn’t forget that all the big companies were once small companies.

Gather as much information as you can, through research, about your community so that you can cater to their individual needs,” says Louw.

Here are some of the questions you should ask when conducting market research: • What makes you different from your competitors?

• What will make a customer choose your shop rather than the one on the other side of the road?

• Who are your customers?

• What are their daily habits?

• When and why would they need your product?

Planning a Marketing Strategy Megan expresses the importance, especially for small businesses, of having a marketing strategy in place. “If your community does not know that you exist they cannot use your services. Exposing

yourself to the community in a positive light will increase your sales massively.”

When considering “how” to reach your clients you may need to do some market research.

Questions that should be asked include: • Are your customers spending more time on their cell phones or on their email?

• When are they more likely to visit your business, during the week or on the weekend?

• When do your consumers get paid?

Louw says when building a consumer database with names, email addresses and cell phone numbers, it’s important to constantly update these contacts. An outdated database has no value at all.

“Once you have a broader knowledge of your consumers you can then start contacting them at the right time to get them into your space to purchase.”

Be Relevant Marketers need to keep their eyes and ears constantly open to what is going on within their community so that your advertising message is relevant to them, Louw advised. “An example here is maybe the water has been cut-off within your community; this is an ideal time to advertise that you have a supply of bottled water and that you are offering a special deal on buying bottled water.”

Louw says another cheap method of marketing is to create colourful pamphlets and posters that can be placed around your community.

DIRECT MARKETING Direct marketing is when you communicate your message straight to the consumer, which is perfect for small and start-up businesses to grow your consumer base. This can be done by sending out SMSs, emails and cold calling potential customers.

Louw recommends that you consider direct marketing for small businesses.

“You are more than likely going to have a few competitors within your community so you need to make sure you stick in people’s minds.”

“Direct marketing also means that you remain top of mind. When you make contact with one of your consumers who you haven’t heard from in a while, reminding them that you are still around, is pivotal to keep them coming back.”

Your business may offer the best products in your industry, but without marketing, none of your potential customers would know about it. Without marketing, sales may go down and ultimately your business may have to close down. The heart of your business success depends on its marketing. This is a process in which a product or business is introduced and promoted to potential customers. www.spotongmag.co.za

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PROPERTY

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N O I T P O T N E INVESTM B uying a property would give you a lot more financial security later in life than any kind of fixed investment you can think of.

According to RBA Chief executive David Wentzel a bond account is probably the best investment vehicle you have access to and any money you pay into it, even though it can give you higher returns than almost any other investment option available, can be immediately accessible.

The money applied to the fixed deposit would be put to far better use being paid directly into the bond facility, if it is an access bond. This would mean that any extra money paid into the bond brings down the repayment

Property expert David Wentzel says buying a property in Soweto is a good investment but as long as you buy a new house.

period and saves massive amounts of interest while still being readily available should you need to withdraw it again for any reason.

According to South Africa’s affordable housing developer, RBA Homes, by applying a simple principle of paying extra money, over and above the repayment amount, into your bond account will see a substantial saving over the term of the mortgage, the same time the term over which the property is paid off will come down dramatically.

Once your first property is paid off, you then own it outright and this can be used as collateral to buy a second property which can provide you with valuable rental income once it has been paid off.

It’s a double incentive to own property as a primary means to become rich and successful. When you own a property that you rent out for an income and it is paid off completely, you benefit from the capital growth in the property over the long term and at the same time, benefit from the immediate income generated by the rental it produces.

It is advisable that you pay every extra cent you have into your bond account to bring down the interest due and the amount of time required to pay the property off. Even R100 per month over and above the standard bond repayment will have a massive effect.

Wentzel says the best way to get exposure to the property market is to own the house you stay in. “If you want to buy a second buy-to-rent property, I suggest you purchase one in the area where you live, so that you can keep an eye on your asset. Make sure that you know the tenant or that you have sufficiently screened the potential tenant before he/she takes occupation of the property.”

He says the best option is to buy a smaller buy-to-rent property than a bigger property, which will be more expensive. The same goes for your rates and taxes, which is less for a smaller property. Wentzel says buying a new property from a reputable developer, even if it might be a bit more expensive, gives you a five-year guarantee from the National Home

Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) and with a reputable developer you know you will get a property.

“The worst thing that can happen is that the developer/builder goes belly-up during the construction phase. Rather buy a smaller house in a popular area than a bigger house in an area where you will one day battle to sell it.”He says buying a house in Soweto and its surrounding townships will always remain a good investment as long as you buy a new house. The maintenance of an old house will be far higher than the additional purchase-price of a new house.

When asked if there is an appropriate time to buy a property, Wentzel said that there is no appropriate timing when buying a property, but timing the sale of your property is critical.

“Therefore as long as you buy in a growing and popular area you would have made a good investment. But always buy new, smaller, well located properties and sell when the market is booming”, he advises.

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ORLANDO PIRATES’ RECORDS: League • Premier Soccer League Wins: 3 • National Soccer League Wins: 1 • National Premier Soccer League Wins: 4

Cup Competitions • Nedbank Cup Wins: 6

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rlando Pirates is one of South Africa’s oldest football clubs, formed in 1937 in Orlando East, Soweto. The original club was called the Orlando Boys Club and over the years the club’s performances have been an inspiration to young soccer players who dreamed of playing football in the black and white colours of the ‘Buccaneers’ also known as ‘Happy People’.

Legendary players for the ‘Buccaneers’ in the golden days include Jomo Sono, Kaizer Motaung, Marks Maponyane, Ephraim Mashaba and Ernest Makhanya.

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• Telkom Knockout Wins: 1

counterpart, Jomo Sono were popular players of the highest calibre for the Buccaneers before starting their own clubs. Their playing history is deeply entrenched in Orlando Pirates.

In 2005, Orlando Pirates achieved Superbrand status when the international Superbrands Company identified the club and rewarded it as a leading brand in South Africa and the world. Pirates are the only South African sports team, besides the Springboks and the Proteas, to be given this accolade. This achievement resulted in the club being honoured by the first State President of the new democratic South Africa, Nelson Mandela.

• MTN 8 Wins: 9 • Castle Challenge Cup Wins: 1 • Sales House Cup Wins: 4

Club Records: • Most appearances: William Okpara 375 • Most goals: Benedict Vilakazi 52 • Most capped Player: Teko Modise 37 • Most appearances in a season: William Okpara 51 • Most goals in a season: Dennis Lota 23 • Record win: 9–1 v Olympics • Record loss: 1–6 v Sundowns

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KAIZER CHIEFS’ RECORDS: League • Premier Soccer League Wins: 2 • National Soccer League Wins: 3 • National Premier Soccer League wins: 6

Cup Competitions • Nedbank Cup Wins: 12 Wins • Telkom Knockout Wins: 8 • MTN 8 Wins: 14 • Castle Challenge Cup Wins: 2

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• Sales House Cup Wins: 6

Club Records • Most appearances: Doctor Khumalo 397 • Most goals: Marks Maponyane 85 • Most capped player: Neil Tovey 52 • Most appearances in a season: Neil Tovey 52 • Most goals in a season: Collins Mbesuma 35 • Record win: 9–1 v Manning Rangers

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its Chairman, Kaizer Motaung, from the United States where he played striker for the Atlanta Chiefs of the North American Soccer League (NASL).

Amakhosi were founded on 7 January 1970 after the return of

Legendary players who have played for Kaizer Chiefs in the past include former national team captains Neil ‘Mokoko’ Tovey, Lucas ‘Rhoo’ Radebe, Doctor ‘16V’ Khumalo, Marks Maponyane, Donald ‘Ace’ Khuse and also the late Patrick ‘Ace’ Ntsoelengoe.

aizer Chiefs, nicknamed ‘Amakhosi’, is unarguably the biggest football club in the country in terms of success and it also boasts the most fans — with an estimated 16 million supporters. This support also runs beyond South African borders with staunch fans in neighbouring countries such as Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia.

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L A V I T S E F R E CLARENS BE South African Breweries (SAB) continues its support of the growing craft beer industry in South Africa with the sponsorship of the second annual Clarens Craft Beer Festival, which was held in February 2012.

“Craft beer is a growing trend all over the world and South Africa is no exception.

We have been sponsoring craft brewing festivals in the country for as long as they have been around because we believe they are the perfect platform to expose the public to the many different styles of beer available in South Africa,” says SAB’s Chief Brewer, Martin Brooks.

“The more people that are interested in beer, the better it is for the entire beer category. Our support of the craft beer industry, however, goes well beyond event sponsorships and we work tirelessly to help our fellow brewers with raw materials, skills transfer and industry related issues such as maintaining the integrity of hops in the country.”

Brooks says that the craft beer movement can be credited with reviving the previously neglected beer category in South Africa and improving its image. “It is fantastic to see the cream of this country’s brewing talent come out to talk and educate the beer loving public on how beer is brewed and the different styles that are available, each with their own character and subtleties.”

As part of its support of the Festival, SAB sponsored the Best Beer on Show prize, which were selected through a rigorous Beer Judge Certification Programme tasting.

First prize went to Cockpit Brewhouse for its Mustang Irish Pale Ale. Second prize was scooped up by Mtunzini Brewery for its Redwing Ale and third prize was awarded to De Garve brewery for the Jolly Nun beer. All the winners received malt and hops.

The people’s choice winners were the Brauhaus am Dam’s Farmers Draught, which came in first place, and the Cockpit Brewhouse’s Mustang Irish Pale Ale, which came in second. Third prize was awarded to Copperlake brewery for its Chocolate Cream.

Proceeds from the sale of these beers amounted to more than R7 000, which was donated to the Clarens Primary School to buy much needed supplies.

The public were exposed to differnet styles of beer at the recent Clarens Beer Festival

OTHER THINGS TO DO Taste South Africa’s wines in Egoli Taste 90 of South Africa’s top wines as judged at this year’s Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show. Wines on show are all silver, gold or trophy medal winning wines from the Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2012. All award winners and the Most Successful Producer will be announced on 30 May. Venue: Maroela Ballroom, Sandton Sun Date: 30 May 2012

Visit the legendary Neighbourgoods Market in Braamfontein Neighbourgoods Market features numerous specialty traders, fine-food purveyors, organic merchants, artisan goods, gourmet products, local farmers, seasonal items, plants and herbs, fresh produce, boutique wine estates and micro-breweries.

This award-winning market is as much a source for farm fresh, organic foods and locally produced specialty goods as it is a meeting point to enjoy community, swap ideas and stories. Here visitors

become educated about what we buy and eat by going directly to the source.

Open every Saturday 09:00 – 15:00 Venue: 73 Juta Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg.

Jozi’s Hot Food Market This market provides another occasion where shoppers can stroll around and then sit back and enjoy the shade with some homemade lemonade and delicious treats.

The market has two distinct shoppers – those that are coming to stock up for the weekend and those that are coming to enjoy breakfast, coffee or lunch in the sun. There are no restaurants but lots of tables and benches in the shade and customers have been known to arrive with picnic baskets full of their own crockery and cutlery and champagne, to be filled with produce from the market and enjoyed right there at one of the tables.

This is a place to relax, taste some quality delights and bump into friends.

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SOUTH AFRICAN BREWERIES Tel: 011 881 8111

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