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Editor’s Message It’s hard to believe that another month has flown by and that August is upon us already.

The year is drawing closer to an end and there is still so much we want to share with you.

I had the pleasure of attending the Tribute to Gary Moore Show at the Atterbury theatre during July and I have to say that the show truly wowed me. Nathan Smith is a remarkable performer and if you get the chance to see him play, you will not be disappointed.

In this issue we launch a new section titled Fascinating People (page 24) and in honour of Women’s Day we covered Hypatia of Alexandria. She even has a font named after her, which we used throughout this issue.

Have a look and share your comments, or suggest a fascinating person you would like us to feature.

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Wetnose Homeless Animal Day 27 August 2016

Gentle Giants African Penguin Grade 10 Subject Choice Bell Bean Tree Grace Part 6: Lawless and proud of it Eric’s Corner Fascinating People: Hypatia of Alexandria Domestic Violence and the workplace

We are saddened by the passing of a very special man in the GarsCom community. We lost Jochem Erasmus, member on the Lima Patrol team on Sunday the 24th of July. He was a long term patrol member, a good friend, husband and father. A man you could always depend on and one that will be dearly missed. Our deepest condolences to his wife and son.

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Gentle Giants Every month we feature a dog breed and I spend a lot of time doing research to bring you as much information about the breed as possible. Our dog of choice this month is the Great Dane.

Clearly there is a lot to consider before you decide to adopt a dog of this kind. Just his size is enough to scare off most people.

Movies like Marmaduke made the challenges of living with this enormous dog very clear.

I am not going to go through all the breeds characteristics as I normally do. Instead I am going to share some very interesting facts I happened on while doing my research.

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nothing more than a gentle giant. The aggression has been bred out of the breed, turning a once ferocious hunter into a show dog. As hunting became less popular, these giants turned into docile pooches with a preference for a leisurely lifestyle.

Something you might not know, Great Danes were once thought to ward away ghosts and evil spirits, making Scooby Doo the perfect companion for those meddling friends of his.

While the Great Dane is not the tallest breed (that title belongs to the Irish Wolfhound) the tallest dog in the world was a Great Dane names Zeus.

The name Great Dane stuck when the French naturalist; George-Louis Leclerc happened upon a large dog while traveling and he called it : “Le Grande Danios” or Great Dane. In 1941, a Great Dane named Julianna – saved her owners lives. She was awoken when a Great Danes were bred from an bomb fell on the house, and like any pooch Irish Wolfhound and the woken from sleep, she needed a walk and old English Mastiff which peed on it. The urine defused the provided all the characteristic bomb and earned her for a dog that would hunt boars. a blue cross.

Originally Great Danes were Being the girls powerful hunters. They were quick, that she was, one blue deadly, strong and very aggressive. cross was not enough.

However, the Great Dane you will Three years later, she encounter today is earned her second, when she alerted authorities of a fire in her owners shoe shop. What a girl!. You can read more about Julianna here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/

news/article-2411172/Hero-GreatDane-Juliana-saved-master-urinatingWW2-bomb-fell-roof-Blitz.html

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Then we have to mention “Just Nuisance.” Born in the late 1930s, he is the only dog to be officially enlisted in the Navy. He never did go to sea, but he kept the sailors company and appeared at promotional events. Just Nuisance was eventually buried with full naval honours. Read more about him here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just_Nuisance

Some basics to remember when considering that addition of a Great Dane to your family: • They are sweet, eager to please, people orientated dogs.

• They are easy to train.

• Sadly they are short-lived.

• They require A LOT of space.

• Everything is more expensive for a big dog, food, collars, kennels and Vet bills.

• Due to their size, orthopedic issues can develop.

Vital Stats: Height at shoulder: 70-87cm Weight: 45 – 90kgs Life span: 7-10 years.

Source: www.dogtime.com, www.dogguide.net

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Moroccan Spiced Sweet Potato Soup Get rid of those chill’s with this scrumptious soup.

Ingredients

• 100g butter • 2 onions, chopped • 10-15ml Moroccan spice rub • 700g sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed • 250g butternut, peeled and cubed • 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, seeded and cubed • 250ml chicken or vegetable stock • 50ml fresh coriander, chopped • squeeze of lemon juice • sour cream, to serve (optional) Method Heat the butter in a large saucepan. Add the onions and sauté over a low heat for about 10 minutes until softened. Add the spice rub and cook for a few minutes.

Add the vegetables and apple and 150ml of the stock. Cover the vegetables with a double layer of greaseproof paper, tucking the paper in at the sides. Cover the saucepan with a lid and allow to steam for 30 minutes, shaking the saucepan every now and again to prevent the food sticking.

Remove the paper; the vegetables should now be tender. Put them into the liquidiser along with the coriander and blend until smooth. Add a little more stock if the mixture is too thick.

Transfer back into the saucepan and add the remaining stock. Stir well and heat through. Add the lemon juice and then season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Top each serving with a spoonful of sour cream, if you prefer. www.food24.com

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African Penguin

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The African Penguin population is currently declining by approximately 2% per year. During 1900 there was an estimated 1.5million of these birds, by 1950 that number was halved and by 1980 the population halved again. Today there are about 70 000 breeding pairs left.

These handsome little guys have clean black and white markings, a pointed black beak and black feet. The dot-like markings flecked across the chest is said to be as unique as fingerprints. A distinctive feature of the African Penguin is the pink gland above their eyes. This gland helps them cope with temperate climates. The hotter the Penguin gets, the more blood is sent to these glands so it may be cooled by the surrounding air, which in turn make the gland more pink.

Anchovies, Sardines, Horse Mackerel and Round Herrings but will eat the occasional Squid and Crustacean. They catch their prey diving into the ocean depths for about 2 minutes at a time, during which they hold their breath.

They have an array of predators. Marine predators are mainly Sharks and Cape Fur Seals, on land the adults, chicks and eggs are vulnerable to Kelp Gulls and Sacred Ibises from the air and Mongooses, Snakes and even Leopards attack on the ground.

Their biggest threat however is human activity.

Egg harvesting, guano (bird dropping) harvesting for use in fertilisers, commercial fishing and oil spills are all disastrous for these birds.

Effects of oil spills for Penguins: While they do spend much of their time at sea, they gather in nesting sites on rocky islands where • On the outside, it ruins their insulation; they spend their days sheltering in burrows to feathers don’t work properly as they are avoid the hot sun. The African Penguin is the only congealed with oil, so penguins get cold.

Penguin species found in non-freezing conditions • Swallowing the oil while preening their and it is believed that they were the first penguins feathers they get poisoned. discovered by humans for this reason.

• An oiled Penguin can only survive for a few Penguins are social birds; the adults form pair days, if the bird is not cleaned it will die bonds that last a lifetime. You will often see them and they cannot clean themselves. grooming each other. Their courtship display is a noisy affair, with males and females calling to each Some Facts: other in a series of donkey-like sounds. This calling is what earned them the name of Jackass Penguin. Height: ± 60cm (Boys are a little taller than girls) Males and females pair up around the age of 4 years and will breed for the rest of their lives. The female will dig a burrow or find a dip beneath a rock or bush where she will lay 2 eggs. The incubation period is about 40 days and usually only one egg will hatch. The chicks are fed and kept warm by both parents until they are about 1 month old, only then do the parents start leaving the chicks alone. They chicks will remain with their parents until they are between 3 and 5 months old, at which time they will leave the colony. After a couple of years they return to moult into their adult plumage.

Weight: between 2.4 and 3.6kg They dive to an average depth of 30m, while a maximum of 130m is possible.

Speed: they can swim up to 20km/h Life Span: ±10 years Sources: www.aquarium.co.za; www. animalfactguide.com; www.arkive.org

These carnivores feed mainly on shoaling fish:

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Careers Roslyn Anderson

Grade 10 Subject Choice How can you decide what career you want to do one day when you are only in grade 9?

choice, we have seen two common extremes: parents who insist that every child should ‘just take double science and maths and thus keep all doors Well, the good news is that you do not have to decide open’ regardless of the child’s interests, strengths right now. and personality; and parents who say ‘just take the subjects you love and just go with the flow’ not You do need to keep your options or doors open. So realising that this may limit study options down the how do you do this? You need to know what those line. You need to do some homework when it comes doors are and think carefully before closing any of to choosing subjects. them: Tips for Selecting Grade 10 Subjects: 1) Taking Maths instead of Maths Literacy opens more doors for entrance into tertiary courses. 1. On one piece of paper list the grade 10 subject options that your school offers.

2) Taking Physical Science opens more doors for entrance into tertiary courses.

2. On a second piece of paper list the compulsory subjects (eg: Home Language, First Additional One should leave these two doors open if you want to Language, Life Orientation and Maths/Maths study courses such as Business, Engineering, Health, Literacy).

Information Technology, Science etc…

3. Look at a few Universities/ Tertiary Institutions 3) Good marks in Grade 11 opens more doors for that you may be interested in attending and see what entrance into tertiary courses. subjects are compulsory for admission into certain 4) Taking sufficient subjects from the Designated courses that you may consider (eg: some courses may require Maths and not Maths Literacy, or require you List determines whether you can apply for to have taken Physics and Life Sciences). List those entrance into a degree, diploma or higher compulsory admission subjects on the second piece certificate. of paper.

You need to think carefully when it comes to choosing 4. Look at the Designated Subjects List (or Higher grade 10 subjects. Some grade 9’s choose their subjects based on what is easy, or based on whether Credit Subjects List) published by Universities or the Government to determine what the Bachelor’s they like the teacher who offers that subject or not, or what their friends are taking, or what advice their Degree, Diploma and Higher Certificate Pass friends give them, or what their parents took, or what Requirements are in terms of subject choice. This will show you how many subjects you need to take they love. from the Designated List/Higher Credit Subjects List.

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depending on whether you want to get tertiary entrance into a degree, a diploma or a higher certificate. Mark off on your first piece of paper which subjects are listed on the Designated List and which are not.

5. Determine which subjects left on the first piece of paper (considering how many you need from the Designated List) would be a good fit for you and compliment the possible courses you are considering and transfer those subjects to the second piece of paper. (Bear in mind that some subjects you can read up on or do a short course in if they are more likely to be a hobby for you than a career).

experience in that area. Once you have the base in place, you can determine what the apex of your pyramid will look like. So the good news is that you do not have to decide now what you want to do as a job one day, you just need to start focusing on building a good foundation that will support your future growth. You could land up in a variety of different places. It helps to look at a career as a journey, rather than as a final destination.

Grade 12’s- Build your Career Foundation!

It is important to have a diploma/degree/ qualification that gives you a solid foundation upon which you can build your career. I often describe a diploma/degree/qualification as looking like a pyramid, broad at the base (first year tertiary studies) and then narrowing as you get closer to the Picture yourself driving to Durban, you know the apex (qualifying for your degree/diploma/certificate). GENERAL direction that you need to go and as you get closer to the destination you start focusing on In first year, often one can take a variety of subjects the SPECIFIC details to get to the exact place you that are in the GENERAL direction that you want want to go. to go in. This is great as you get to try out many different subjects and see which ones you really like. Start walking in a GENERAL direction and as you get You can then decide to specialise in those subjects closer the SPECIFICS will become clearer. Sometimes and take them in second and third year. These first year subjects can be a bit boring- just stick SPECIFIC subjects would become your majors. it out, it will get more interesting. There may be pre-requisite modules, these are SPECIFIC subjects that you will have to take in order to earn a certain degree. There may also be elective modules, these are a list of GENERAL subjects from which you can choose to use as building blocks towards earning your degree.

In the example above, the student chooses to try many subjects in first year; then take the red, lilac, green and purple subjects in second year; and finally major in the lilac and green subjects in third year.

Once you have completed your initial studies you would have built a good solid foundation for your career, now you can go on and specialise or diversify, eg: you may wish to pursue an Honours Degree in one of your areas of majoring, or get a job and gain special industry

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Bell Bean Tree

Tree of the year for 2008

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Klokkiesboontjiesboom Markhamia Zanzibarica

This is a small slender, upright tree with crooked branches and a soft green crown. They reach an average height of 3.5 meters but can grow to 7 or 8 meters. Young bark is grey-brown, smooth and glossy and matures to a flaky surface in older trees. The young branches have raised pores on the surface of the bark. There are leaflets on either side of the stalk and ends in a terminal leaflet.

Fine yellowish hairs are on both surfaces of young leaves and are lost on the upper surface of mature leaves. The leaf margins are finely toothed. The petiolules are almost absent while the petiole is 40 to 90mm long.

This tree has beautiful bell-shaped flowers that are yellow with maroon flakes and appear from September to January.

The fruit is a slender bean-like capsule, 300 to 500mm long, dangling from the tree in spirally twists from January to May. The fruit is dark brown when mature and they split open length wise releasing flat, winged seeds.

This tropical tree is found in low to medium altitude from Tanzania and Malawi, South to the Kruger National Park, and Westwards towards Botswana and Namibia. Found in bushveld, in Zelda Smit riverine fringes and often on rocky ridges and hill slopes. They are commonly found growing among rocks on the dry Northern slopes of the Soutpansberg.

The flowers are visited by ants and elephants will eat the trees leaves.

The roots of this tree are used in traditional medicine to treat backache.

The Bell Bean works well in small gardens.

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Johan Jordaan

Part 6

Lawless and proud of it!

We are still studying grace and last month we saw that the Law of Moses cancels God’s grace. But is the Law really dead? Must we simply accept its demise or is there proof of this?

I have heard the opinion from prominent preachers that the Law of Moses is God’s grace because it protects us from the effects of sin – like a fence that keeps a child from playing in an unsafe place and getting hurt (near a cliff for instance). But last month we saw that the Law cancels God’s grace – so it cannot be the same thing! God’s grace is completely contrary to the Law. They cannot even co-exist. They are utterly incompatible.

It’s the one or the other. Mixing them makes Jesus nauseous (Rev 3:16).

In 2Cor 3:6 Paul stresses their divergent nature when he says that the Spirit gives life but the letter kills. In verse 7 he calls the Ten Commandments (engraved on stones) a ministry of death and in verse 9 a ministry of condemnation. In verse 11 he shows that the ministry of the Law was replaced by the ministry of the Spirit. Paul pitches the 18

Law against the Spirit; they have opposing ministries! And we thought that the Spirit would help us keep the Law? I say never!

In Rom 7:7-11 Paul shows that it is the Law that makes you sin and in 1Cor 15:56 he repeats the view that the Law is the power behind sin and death. Still want to be enslaved to it?

In Colossians Paul tells us that Jesus nailed the Law to His cross, meaning it was killed.

(Col 2:14) Having cancelled and blotted out and wiped away the handwriting of the note (bond) with its legal decrees and demands which was in force and stood against us (hostile to us). This [note with its regulations, decrees, and demands] He set aside and cleared completely out of our way by nailing it to [His] cross. 15 [God] disarmed the principalities and powers that were ranged against us and made a bold display and public example of them, in triumphing over them in Him and in it [the cross]. 16 Therefore let no one sit in judgment on you in matters of food and drink, or with regard to a feast day or a New Moon or a Sabbath. (AMP)) This is very

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clear – the Law is dead, crucified, therefore Satan is disarmed and no one can judge us when we do not keep it (feast days, Sabbath, food etc). The Law was Satan’s weapon that he used against us. But Jesus disarmed him by taking it away. If you keep the Law you are rearming Satan against you! And he WILL use this weapon to condemn you. Note that Paul uses the past tense to show that the Law is in the past.

But Paul goes further. In Rom 6:14 he states that we are not under the Law but under grace. It is clear therefore that when you are under the Law you cannot be under grace.

The Law frustrates God’s grace (Gal 2:21 KJV). (In addition, he also shows that under the Law, sin rules over you!)

In Eph 2:15 Paul states that Jesus ‘nullified the Law in His flesh’. In Heb 7:18 Paul calls the Law ‘weak and useless’. We saw in Galatians last month how Paul took on the churches for mixing Law and grace. He demonstrated how the Law makes you a slave – you lose your freedom. Jesus made you free; stand in that freedom. He bought you out of the slave trade; do not go back to that oppressive system and fall away from God’s grace. (Gal 5:1&4) In almost every one of his epistles Paul slates the Law. The Law is dead. We are no longer under it but under grace (Rom 6:14). Stop working for God’s favour; simply receive it (Rom 4:4-5, 5:17). He wants to shower you in His grace; but only if you stop trying to earn it. You must get out of performance. It does not impress Him; only faith can do that.

Remember that grace is God’s undeserved favour.

Repeatedly I have shown that the Law is opposed to grace. It cancels out God’s grace (Gal 2:21, Gal 5:4, Rom 6:14).

Jesus states in Luke 16:16 that the Law and the prophets came to an end with John the

Baptist. It was superseded by the gospel.

The Law is dead. You were bought by Jesus’ blood from the slave trade. Do not go back there: Gal 4:9 But now that you have come to know God (or rather to be known by God), how can you turn back again to the weak and worthless basic forces? Do you want to be enslaved to them all over again? (NET) and Gal 5:1 For freedom Christ has set us free.

Stand firm, then, and do not be subject again to the yoke of slavery. (NET) The slavery and ‘weak and worthless’ system that Paul is referring to here is the system of Law. Jesus made you free, stand in your freedom. Let no one steal it from you. In one of his sermons John Sheasby says that the word ‘worthless’ can be better translated as ‘desperately poor’.

Yes this system makes you desperately poor spiritually because there is no faith there; it is a system of obedience to works while it should be obedience to faith (Rom 1:5 and 16:26) (NET).

I repeat what I said about the Law last month: When we try to keep the Law we exchange Jesus for works! We put the Law above Jesus.

Remember that He wants a relationship with you above all. The rest is of little importance.

Focus on Jesus.

Please read the quoted texts. Next month we will look at covenants and how it explains the demise of the Law. Write to me, engage me and I will try to answer any questions that you might have. My contact details are: email: featzmags@gmail.com Subject: Grace

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Environmental Did you know that window tinting can reduce your homes energy usage and help save the environment?

Windows can lead to increased energy usage indoors. Although windows serve as a source of light, warmth and ventilation, they also negatively impact a building’s energy efficiency.

• The conduction or transmission of heat through your window panes increases the need for air conditioning when it is hot.

• Windows also store heat and radiate it towards the inside or outside of the pane as appropriate. While blinds and draperies help block the suns light, it also absorbs heat, making the room warmer. This heat may be15 times greater than the heat from the warm outside air.

The most effective way to manage unwanted amounts of solar heat gain that enters your home is to block it before it gets in. This solar heat also wears your flooring and furniture at a faster rate.

To make your home more energy efficient, apply window tint films, this can reduce heat loss on days that are cold and heat gain on days that are hot.

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Eric Smit

The Voortrekker Monument project was completed and unveiled in 1949. This project did not go without its fair share of headaches. One of these problems was the thousands of stained glass windows that needed to be installed.

Some of these windows are situated at about 200 feet above ground level!

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problems. How would they build a scaffolding so high and wide – the other option was to lower the worker down from the top in a kind of chair, but this option just didn’t seem viable.

This was an extremely dangerous project and the company had to offer a sizeable bonus to anyone willing to tackle this huge undertaking. Many a daredevil reported for work only to give up within

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a day or so, not willing or able to tackle the dangers of this massive project.

The company’s foreman Mr PCL Smit volunteered to tackle this project on his own. He had two helpers and devised a block and tackle system enabling the workers to pull him up from the ground.

This was by no means a fail safe method as more than once he felt himself being dropped as the workers holding the rope started falling asleep! This problem was quickly solved by the worker on the ground tying the rope around himself and lying on the ground.

This monumental project took Mr Smit more than two years to complete. The

Voortrekker monument has four huge dome windows, one on each side. Each of these windows contain 1072 pieces of glass, some of them as small as a matchbox!

Anyone who has visited the Voortrekker Monument will understand and appreciate the intimidating height of this building when standing on the balcony close to the roof – can you imagine hanging from a rope on the outside of this building while working!

The photos show Mr Smit performing and completing this task.

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Fascinating People

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Zelda Smit

Hypatia of Alexandria Pagan philosopher, scientist, mathematician and civic leader Assassinated in 415 Hypatia was born in either c. 350 or 370; her exact birth has been lost from history. When you do some research on the history of Alexandria and the struggle between Pagans and Christians there are a few facts about this remarkable woman that simply cannot be debated.

Hypatia, daughter of Theon of Alexandria was a mathematician, astronomer and philosopher way ahead of her time. She was driven by a need for knowledge above all else.

Despite the era in which she lived, Hypatia was a confident woman secure in her knowledge and not afraid to speak her mind.

She was educated in Athens. Around 400 she became the head of the Neoplatonist School in Alexandria, where she imparted her knowledge of Plato and Aristotle to students; including pagans, Christians and foreigners.

There is a lot of reference to her virtue.

Sadly this remarkable woman stands out in history, not for her achievements or her virtue. She is remembered only in reference to her brutal murder.

She was the victim of political jealousy between Orestes (the Prefect of Alexandria) and Bishop Cyril. Hypatia was dragged to a church called Caesareum, where she was stripped and murdered with tiles. After tearing her body in pieces her mangled limbs were taken to Cinaron where they were burnt.

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Homemade Facial The secret to great skin is as close as your Kitchen!

Banana Facial Mask Who needs Botox when you have Bananas? That’s right; you can use a banana as an all-natural, homemade facial mask that moisturises your skin and leaves it looking and feeling softer.

Mash up a medium-sized ripe banana into a smooth paste, then gently apply it to you face and neck. Let is set for 10 to 20 minutes, then rinse off with cold water.

Another popular mask recipe calls for Âź cup of plain yogart, 2 tablespoons honey (a natural acne remedy) and 1 medium banana

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 Having concentrating;

trouble

 Late-coming;  Receiving constant calls and emails from the partner.

• Anti-social behaviour  Behaving different than used to;

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THE WORKPLACE

 Engaging in fewer social activities than before;  Check in often with their partner to report where they are and what they’re doing;

Domestic violence is defined as a pattern of behaviour which involves the abuse of one  Using substance to cope; partner by another in an intimate relationship such as marriage, cohabitation, dating or within  Apologize for the partner’s behaviour. the family – meaning, something that happens • Escalating abuse at home, after hours…

 Trying to cover up bruises by e.g.

The reality, unfortunately, is that it doesn’t stop wearing long-sleeves and turtleneck and stay at home when its victims go to work. tops in the summer; It can follow them, resulting in violence in the workplace. The victim receives threatening  Receiving unannounced visits from the phone calls, harassing emails, threats, partner at work; inappropriate visits from the abuser and  Acting nervous when the partner shows violent confrontations in front of colleagues. up; The abuse leads to absenteeism due to injuries, decreased productivity because of calls etc.  Being followed to and from work by the and possible danger for the fellow employees. partner.

Domestic violence should, therefore, be seen as a serious health and safety issue and be The abuser as an employee, is absent from work because of the violence and/or attends addressed accordingly in the workplace. legal proceedings resulting from the abuse Victims of domestic violence might be shy and which leads to low productivity; misuse state reluctant to ask for help. Creating opportunities property (to do the harassment and stalking) for employees to talk about domestic violence and might become violent at the workplace. can prevent it from coming into the workplace. The employer should, therefore, not only look out for signs from the victim, but also As an employer, one should be aware of concerning actions from the possible abuser. potential signs of domestic violence, in order When the employer recognises potential to reduce the possibility of the abuse entering warning signs, it is important to speak up! In the workplace. Some signs are: view of the sensitivity of the matter, the person should be approached in a private and safe • Reduced work productivity 28

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environment. Let him or her know that you employer should have open discussions are concerned. Be specific and point out the with the employees about workplace things that you’ve noticed. After disclosure, safety. the employer should show support, determine what can be done to assist and remain non- • The victim should also be assisted with a personal safety plan. Open communication judgemental. Things NOT to say are: with the employer should be encouraged.

• “Things will get better”; Alternative contact details of friends / family should be provided in case of concern (e.g.

• “I can’t believe you put up with this!”; employee not showing up for work). Escort to and from the victim’s transport can also • “Your partner just doesn’t seem like that be offered. Relocating the employee to kind of person” another work station, away from windows • “If you are still with him/her, it must not be and doors, will also assist. that bad”; or • “You have to leave!”

The prevention of domestic violence should be addressed holistically. The employer has the responsibility to take all necessary and possible steps to prevent domestic violence from entering the workplace.

• Policies and procedures should (where possible) make provision for flexible working hours, special leave and workplace relocation for victims of domestic violence.

• Education, awareness and sensitization programmes should be incorporated in personnel meetings, station lectures and other calendar events. When different topics are discussed, colleagues will be more likely to notice when a fellow colleague is in distress. Creating a “safe” environment for the employees will empower the victim to disclose easier.

As an employer, one might become frustrated with the employee. The victim might “have to stay” because of financial dependence, lack of suitable housing options and religious or cultural pressure. It should be remembered that being abused breaks the person down and that it can take time for the victim to feel empowered and gain self-confidence. “No matter how terrible the situation sounds, victims of domestic violence are more likely to downplay their situation than to exaggerate it. They also tend to understate their fear.

Take it serious if someone tells you about an experience of domestic violence, or if they express fear”. “Your support is important and can make a real difference”. (1)

Compiled by Lt Col Gerber Resources

• Affected employees should be referred to professionals for necessary support, 1. Addressing Domestic Violence in the Workplace: A handbook for employers (2012) Workers’ guidance and therapeutic assistance.

Compensation Board of British Columbia)

• A workplace safety plan will assist with the abuser not being able to enter the 2. Domestic Violence and the Workplace, Published on 3 Dec 2014, by Celéste Olivier workplace. The workplace should be welllit, have security and security having photos / description of the abuser. Code words for possible danger are also advised. The To Advertise email: featzmags@gmail.com or visit www.featzpublishing.com

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Now You See Me 2 Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Dave Franco, Jay Chou, Jesse Eisenberg, Lizzy Caplan, Mark Ruffalo, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and Woody Harrelson

One year after outwitting the FBI and winning the public’s adulation with their mind-bending spectacles, the Four Horseman resurface in Now You See Me 2 only to find themselves face to face with a new enemy who enlists them to pull off their most dangerous heist yet! http://www.metacritic.com/movie/now-you-see-me-2

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PAW PATROL CREATIVITY TOTE by Nickelodeon.

This creativity tote is a must-have for creative artists on the go and Paw Patrol fans, aged 3 years and older. This Paw Patrol Tote includes 5 markers, pot of sequins, glitter glue, ink pad, 3 stampers, 20 colourin sheets, 6 wax crayons, sticker sheet and Paw Patrol pencil case. This will give kids a fun start to their artistic expedition and will assist with a wide variety of exciting skills like drawing and colouring! ISBN: 163346959X | Published by Bendon | Binding: Creativity tote

STEP INTO READING STEP 2 DISNEY PRINCESS: A ROYAL SPRING by Kristen Depken. Level 2, Reading with Help is suitable for Preschool to Grade 1 children who recognize familiar words and sound out new words with help. This level reader includes basic vocabulary, short sentences and simply stories.

Boys and girls aged 4 to 6 years can celebrate springtime with Rapunzel and the other Disney Princesses with this reader. ISBN: 9780736434522 | Published by Random House Children’s Books | Binding: Paperback with over 30 sparkly stickers.

ROCK BAND KIT by Craft Factory.

Kids, five years or older, will love crafting rocks into 4 rock stars with this awesome craft factory kit consisting of rocks, felt, googly eyes, a how-to book and more.

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COLOUR-BY-NUMBER MASTER PIECES by Parragon. Use the famous masterpieces of art, from Van Gogh’s self-portrait to Monet’s Water Lilies, as a way to relax and let your inner child out to play for a while. These colour by number images are the perfect way to stretch your imagination whilst winding down after a long day. Each page is perforated and each image features a colour bar to assist you in choosing the correct tones. Let your inner artist shine through! ISBN: 9781474838320| Published by Parragon Books Ltd | Binding: Softcover.

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