APRIL 2014
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CONTENT @ Feature 6 The “Bedroom Tax “explained @ Afrikaans 10 Die Windpomp @ What's so Funny ? 16 The Jealous Wife @ Book Review 18 Top South African writers Editors Letter
@ Entertainment Guide 20 Film locations UK
Summer is upon us, I think ! With that in mind, not a bad idea to consider a trip that includes white sand and blue water ! As usual our mag is filled with interesting information ranging from serious topics such as the “ Bedroom Tax” in our featured section to more lite hearted content ranging from humour to music. In our travel section we feature climbing Ben Nevis, quit the challenge !
@ Tune Me What ? 24 One for the road @ Arts & Crafts 28 Decorative border designs @ Gadgets and Toys 45 See the latest gadgets on offer @ ST Communications (Part 2) 50 Travellers guide to South African slang
If you would like to contribute in any way email me at: saexpatuk@aol.com
@ Health & Beauty 52 A Calorie is not a Calorie
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@ Travel 54 Walking up Ben Nevis
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@ Motoring 56 Most expensive car sold in britain @ Sport 60 British Grand Prix 2014
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Bedroom Tax
Find out more about the bedroom tax, the part of welfare reform that will cut the amount of benefit that people can get if they are considered to have a spare bedroom. Find out more about the bedroom tax, the reform which cuts the amount of housing benefit that people can receive if they are considered to have a spare bedroom. Since 1 April 2013, welfare reforms have cut the amount of benefit that people can get if they are deemed to have a spare bedroom in their council or housing association home. This measure only applies to housing benefit claimants of working age, and is commonly referred to as the bedroom tax, size criteria, under-occupation penalty or removal of the spare room subsidy. What do the changes mean? The size criteria in the social rented sector restricts housing benefit to allow for one bedroom for each person or couple living as part of the household, with the following exceptions: Two children under 16 of same gender expected to share Two children under 10 expected to share regardless of gender Disabled tenant or partner who needs non-resident overnight carer will be allowed an extra bedroom Approved foster carers will be allowed an additional room so long as they have fostered a child, or become an approved foster carer in the last 12 months Adult children in the Armed Forces will be treated as continuing to live at home when deployed on operations Disabled children who are unable to share a bedroom with a sibling because of their severe disabilities are allowed their own room. Who will be affected? All claimants who are deemed to have at least one spare bedroom will be affected. This includes: Separated parents who share the care of their children and who may have been allocated an extra bedroom to reflect this. Benefit rules mean that there must be a designated ‘main carer’ for children (who receives the extra benefit) Couples who use their ‘spare’ bedroom when recovering from an illness or operation Parents whose children visit but are not part of the household Disabled people including people living in adapted or specially designed properties. Are there any other exemptions? In January 2014, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) issued a circular (HB U1 2014) to local authorities saying that in cases where tenants have had a continuous claim for Housing Benefit since 1996 the size criteria rules should not have been applied. Continuous means for the same property (with some exceptions). This means that affected tenants will be able to apply to their local authority to have their claim reassessed under the correct rules and will be able to receive money backdated to April 2013. It does not matter how many bedrooms are in the home. The DWP has said that it will amend regulations so that any award will only last up to the point that new regulations come into effect. This may apply to: Tenants receiving HB who are under pension age, who have lived at the same address since 1996, and who have been in receipt of HB throughout that time (with any break in HB not exceeding four weeks). Tenants who may have ‘inherited’ a claim for HB from family members living at the same property, provided that the current claimant has resided at the property since 1996 and provided that both the original and the current claimant, between them, have sustained a continuous claim throughout with any break not exceeding four weeks. For more information visit: http://www.housing.org.uk/policy/welfare-reform/bedroom-tax
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noodvrag dis die lam en die leeu en die lam so druk hul aan dis die trop: almal was daar dan nie giljoene spesies twee, twee en dour voor innie die drukgang bedink noag: hoe de joos maar dis laai en hie-haaa en protterrrr en sweep en swets en dis oolfant en arnoster haas en struisvogel en al is tevreë, als is wel elkeen kry ‘n tjap en die markprys is goed en dis toe amper almal in is as’t ware op die drimpel dat meerkat mos sy wraak volvoer en ’n hele stuk sening uit leeu se hakskeen uitbyt met die halsomkeer, brul, skrou, spring staan giggel net hiëna onbewus voor leeu… die arme ding wel, ons kan maar sê well, that rocked the boat! toe’s dit net siliva en pees en bloed en tand en die een kies hierdie daai een kies daai se kant en toe’s rome aan die brand en noag verdwaas oor die veld wat so plat gehol is met die uit, uit die ararat-cruise tel huiwerig stotterig sy selfoon teen die oor en hakkel Baas, ons het die oes verloor... hy wou nog iets influister, van darem assuransie toe die lyn: ‘n doodsein klik
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The Jealous Wife
A woman wanted to reach her husband on his mobile phone but discovered that she was out of credit, she instructed her son to use his own phone to pass across an urgent message to his daddy who was on site. After junior had called, he got back to Mommy to inform her that there was a lady that picked up Daddy's phone the three times he tried reaching Dad on the mobile. She waited impatiently for her husband to return from work and upon seeing him in the driveway; she rushed out and gave him a tight slap. Then she slapped him again for good measure. People from the neighbourhood rushed around to find out what the cause of the commotion was. The woman asked junior to tell everybody what the lady said to him when he called. Junior said: "The subscriber you have dialled is not available at the moment. please try again later".
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Top South African Writers Post Apartheid South Africa is far from the utopian ‘rainbow nation’ envisioned by Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela. One of Africa’s most prosperous nations, the country is nevertheless still riddled with devastating social problems. South African writers have dealt with these problems in diverse ways within their works, as well as looking back at the pernicious legacy of apartheid, which still haunts the country. J. M. Coetzee 2003 Nobel Prize winner John M. Coetzee is the most internationally acclaimed writer South Africa has produced, and a truly unique and fascinating voice. Tackling politically charged issues such as race and class in sparse and economic, yet hard hitting prose, he is often highly experimental in his approach. His work often inhabits a surreally disjointed terrain, in which the traumas of the country and characters are magnified and symbolic - the effect of a ruptured society manifests itself in the characters’ psychological ruptures. This is taken to extreme in Waiting for the Barbarians which goes beyond allegory to imagine an apolitical, non specific and timeless conceptual space in which Coetzee is able to explore issues of ownership, violence and the nature of civilisation free from the tangled web of his country’s problems.
Lewis Nkosi Known for his gregarious character Lewis Nkosi wrote just three novels and two plays but has been compared to Albert Camus and lauded for his analytical and allegorical style. Writing for DRUM magazine as a young man, Nkosi was part of a young and vibrant, drink and jazz infused Johannesburg set, who were confident and proud of their race and used this as a tool for social activism. Mating Birds, his 1986 debut novel is an ambiguous look at rape, love and seduction and the thin lines that divide these concepts.
Zakes Mda Many have commentated on the disparity between Coetzee and the equally acclaimed Zakes Mda – The New York Times’ Rob Nixon writes that they ‘could be writing about different countries’. Mda’s style revolves chiefly around exterior influences and is panoramic and Dickensian in its descriptions of society. A global nomad, he was born in South Africa, grew up in Lesotho, has lived in America and returned to his homeland – his work discusses the postcolonial concern of fractured identity and the notion of the outsider. He has been praised for his comedic flourishes that give life and energy to dense subject matter.
Nadine Gordimer The highly prolific Nadine Gordimer is another white South African with a Nobel Prize, she was awarded in 1991. She was an anti-apartheid campaigner and has also stood up against censorship – something she has experienced firsthand with several of her novels banned during the apartheid years. Activism is evident in her writing which tackles political and historical dimensions head on, yet with a subtlety and understanding sometimes lost in writing on racial issues. Her style is epic in both scope and tone, heavily indebted to masters such as Chekhov and Dostoevsky.
Breyten Breytenbach Breyten Breytenbach is a white writer even more personally embroiled in the trauma of apartheid than Gordimer. Exiled to France after a mixed race marriage, he founded the resistance group Okhela. In a visceral and direct style, his work explores the position of white identity in South Africa. He employs autobiography frequently – in The True Confessions of an Albino Terrorist he writes of the prison system and his experience of incarceration based on the seven years he spent imprisoned for high treason. Also a poet and visual artist, Breytenbach publishes books in both English and Afrikaans.
Bessie Head Born in South Africa but spending most of her life in Botswana, Bessie Head grew up in the thick of racial conflict as the daughter of a wealthy white South African and her black servant. Her work however avoids the contentious and ‘obvious’ topics for South African writers, largely resisting overt political messages and plotlines. Instead she gives voice to humble people, portraying everyday rural African life in simplistic and honest hues. Another preoccupation of her oeuvre is religion and spirituality which she explores from multiple angles.
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Film locations UK Britain is one glorious, gorgeous movie set
Alnwick Castle, Northumberland Setjetters rejoice - Britain is one glorious, gorgeous movie set. Don't just take our word for it: filmmakers, cast and crew have filmed some true classics here. Here's a list of top Brit flicks, complete with great British locations. Here's a list of top Brit flicks, complete with great British locations. 1. Harry Potter films Everyone’s favourite teen wizard has appeared at various magical locations all over Britain. Take a train from London’s King’s Cross Station to see Platform 9 ¾ from where the Hogwart’s Express departs, steam over the Glenfinnan Viaduct where Ron’s flying Ford Anglia lands and check out London’s Victorian Leadenhall Market where you’ll find the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron. And if you’re searching for Hogwarts itself grab your broomstick and investigate Alnwick Castle, the Bodleian Library in Oxford and Durham Cathedral.
2. The Da Vinci Code Follow Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) and Sophie Neveu (Audrey Tatou) through London's extraordinary historical centre to the Knight’s Templar’s Temple Church and Westminster Abbey then check out Lincoln Cathedral which stands in for the abbey’s interior in the film. 3. James Bond films We could dedicate an entire website to James Bond locations but there are several associated with the suave spy you won’t want to miss. The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu in the New Forest has one of the biggest collections of bond vehicles in the world including the legendary submarine Lotus from ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’ and in London you can see the real life HQ of MI6 which stars in both ‘Golden Eye’ and ‘The World Is Not Enough’. For a thrilling bond-style ride, take a high-powered boat trip past MI6 with London Rib Voyages. 4. Pride and Prejudice This lavish adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel makes great use of sumptuous locations in Derbyshire, Lincolnshire and Kent. Follow Keira Knightley’s Elizabeth Bennett to Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, used as the home of Mr Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen), stride out into the glorious Peak District and discover Stamford, the Georgian town in Lincolnshire that became Meryton Village. 5. Miss Potter The beautiful Lake District landscape that captivated Beatrix Potter and inspired her beloved children's books is showcased in the film about the author's life, ‘Miss Potter’, starring Renee Zellweger. Woven around romance and heartbreak, you'll fall in love with the destinations featured in the film, mainly shot on location in Northern England. For a full list of locations check out the Miss Potter movie map. 6. Brief Encounter Fans of this classic love story can still find the café at Carnforth Station in Lancashire, where Trevor Howard and Celia Johnson found love over cups of tea. The tearoom has a convincing claim, following a recent refurbishment, as the only café in the world to be lovingly restored with the aid of a David Lean film. 7. Four Weddings and a Funeral Hugh Grant and his floppy-fringed friends larked all over London and the Home Counties while making this 1992 comedy. As well as capital locations like the Royal Naval College at Greenwich and the National Film Theatre on South Bank, the film shows off some of England's hidden gems, especially the jaw-dropping medieval church of St Bartholomew the Great in Smithfields. 8. Braveheart Cry 'Freedom!' on Mel Gibson's trail in the Highlands. To experience Braveheart country at its best, grab hiking boots or a mountain bike and head out into Glencoe, Glen Nevis (the wettest valley in Europe) and around Loch Leven: all a short journey from highland HQ, Fort William. 9. The Queen Helen Mirren's Oscar-winning turn as Her Majesty in the day's after the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, also made a star of several Scottish houses. You can practise your royal wave at Culzean Castle, Castle Fraser in Aberdeenshire and the Royal residence at Balmoral. The wonderfully wild Glenfeshie Estate also features, as do London's most famous royal and political sights. 10. The King's Speech This beautifully shot and touching story of King George VI’s (Colin Firth) struggle with his stutter was filmed at a number of locations around the UK. Ely Cathedral stood in for Westminster Abbey. In the movie you’ll spot an exact replica of the Coronation Chair, the 14th-century seat that’s been used for coronations since 1308 and that can still be seen on a tour of the abbey today. Ely itself is well worth a look – it towers impressively above the surrounding fenlands and has a rare octagonal lantern, built when the old tower collapsed in 1322.
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Friday 11.07: Arrival at 17h00 ( Intro-night and discuss where we will meet, for 2015) Saturday 12.07: 12.07 Braai and Party ( Breakfast, canoeing, biking, Braaing, Dancing) Sunday 13.07: Joint venture cooking Sunday lunch and Farewell Info: Info@samantha-s-events.de
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Decorative Border Designs Decorative borders are a great way of breaking the monotony of any surface. This article gives some great ideas for wallpaper and document borders, takes you through the steps of creating your own wallpaper border, and lists ways you can get a document border online. Borders instantly perk up the appearance of any surface. From documents to wallpapers to flooring, borders are used everywhere. Their main purpose is to break the monotony that comes with a plain surface. Moreover, they also allow you to stamp your personal style on the surface. Hiring a professional designer to create a border for you is an option you can implement, but then you will miss out on all the fun that you would have had by creating it yourself.
For Wallpapers A wall adorned with plain wallpaper looks pretty dull. The large surface covered in a single color gives a clichĂŠd appearance to the room. Thus, contrasting wallpaper borders can add a lot of character to the unglamorous room. If you are planning to do the project on your own, start looking for interesting designs in home dĂŠcor magazines, catalogs, or even on websites. Decide the height of the border by measuring the total height of the wall. If you have a scanner at home, scan the pattern on your computer. Now, using a graphic designer tool, edit the pattern according to your dimensions. If you experience any problem with this particular step, then take your design to a copy shop. You can get the copy of your template according to your dimensions. Now, cut the paper along the lines of the pattern very carefully. Transfer it onto the contrasting wallpaper of your choice. Draw faint lines along the pattern on the wallpaper itself. Cut the wallpaper according to the template. Usually, scalloped borders look better than straight edged ones, hence do not hesitate to experiment with the edges of a wallpaper border. Your border is ready to hang.
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For Documents
While selecting borders for documents, you must consider the nature of the document. Flashy, bold patterns should be saved for informal documents, whereas elegant ones look apt for formal documents. Similarly, while designing borders for wallpaper, you must consider the decor of the rest of the room. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/decorative-border-designs.html
by Andrew Colomb Tomato Bredie
Ingredients 1 kg beef or shoulder of mutton 2 T (30ml) oil 1 T (15ml) butter 2 t (10ml) sea salt ½ t (2,5ml) freshly ground black pepper 2 onions, chopped 6 ripe red tomatoes (or 1 x 400g tin whole tomatoes) 1 x 70 g tin tomato paste 1 t (5ml) sugar ¼ t (1ml) chilli powder ½ t (2,5ml) paprika 3 gloves garlic, crushed 1 t (2,5 ml) paprika 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 t (5 ml) mixed herbs 1 ½ cups (375 ml) chicken stock 3 potatoes, diced 1 T (15 ml) potato flour or maizena
Instructions Cube the meat. Heat the oil/butter mixture in a big, heavy-bottomed saucepan until the butter discolours. Add the meat in batches and stir-fry until brown. Remove each batch with a slotted spoon and keep aside. Season the browned meat with salt and pepper. Brown the onions in the remaining oil. When golden, soft and glazed, add the tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, chilli, paprika, garlic, herbs, water and stock cube. Bring to a slow simmering boil. Add the prepared meat. Simmer the bredie very slowly for 2 hours. Add the cubed potatoes and continue simmering fore another half an hour. Thicken the gravy with a little potato flour mixed with water. The bredie improves with keeping. Prepare a day in advance and leave to mature in the refrigerator. Reheat and serve with fluffy steamed rice to which a handful of chopped parsley has been added.
Peppermint Crisp Tart Ingredients 1 x packet tennis biscuits (or any basic morning tea biscuits) 1 x tin of caramel 2 x 250 ml fresh cream (or can opt for low fat too) 400g Peppermint Crisp chocolate bars - grated (or Aero Mint chocolate will do)
Instructions Cover the bottom of your dish with the tennis biscuits, making sure you cover the whole dish. Place the tin of caramel into a mixing bowl and mix until smooth. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk the cream until stiff peaks form. Add the whipped cream and 100g of the grated peppermint crisp chocolate to the caramel and mix well. Remember you are going to layer the tart, so don’t use all the mixture at once. Spread the mixture evenly over the tennis biscuits. Then add another layer of tennis biscuits and caramel mixture and continue until you reach the top. Sprinkle the remaining peppermint crisp over the top and place in the fridge for 1 hour to set.
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Agency workers – what you need to know Who is an agency worker You are an agency worker if you have a contract with an agency but you work temporarily for an employer. You might also be called a temp. When you’re working on a job, the employer tells you how you should do your work. You will be an agency worker if all the following things apply to you: * there is a contract between you and an agency * you are temporarily supplied to an employer by the agency * when you’re working on a job your work is controlled by the employer * you’re not self-employed. Who is not an agency worker You're not an agency worker if: * you find work through a temporary work agency but are actually self-employed * you work on a Managed Service Contract. These are contracts where the agency provides a specific service to a client, such as catering or cleaning, and someone from the agency tells you what to do on a day-to-day basis * you work for an in-house temporary staffing bank. This is where a company employs its temporary workers directly and they only work for that same business or service * you find direct employment with an employer yourself or through a recruitment agency * you're on secondment or loan from one organisation to another. This means your employer has loaned you to another employer directly rather than going through an agency Pay between assignments contracts You may be asked to sign a pay between assignments contract with your agency. This means you are an employee of the agency and your rights are slightly different to other agency workers. If you’re on a pay between assignments contract, the agency will pay you if you end one job and have to wait before starting a new one. It also means that you will not be entitled to the same pay as other employees where you’re sent to work, even when you have worked for more than 12 weeks in the same job for the same employer. Your other employment rights are the same, There are some things you need to think about when you sign a pay between assignments contract. To find out what they are, go to: Pay between assignment contracts. Employment rights for all agency workers All agency workers, including those on pay between assignment contracts, have the following employment rights: * be paid the minimum wage * not to have unlawful deductions made from your wages * not to be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation * not to be discriminated against because you work part time FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/
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How to manage your accounts as a small business You don’t really need to be a maths wiz to successfully run a small business, all you need is a basic understanding of bookkeeping and finance. Bookkeeping It takes time to get this right but if done correctly your business will be in a great position. There is always a choice, so bookkeeping can be done manually or using modern accounting software online. Various tasks like dealing with invoices, recording expenses, monitoring outgoings and paying employees can be very time consuming. If you haven’t got the time to do it all yourself, just find someone, or a service, to do it for you. Annual accounts The yearly financial performance of your business must be presented in a formal record and in a prescribed format – this includes sales, costs, assets (things like stock or machinery or equipment) and amounts owed. The due date for submitting accounts depends on whether you operate as a sole trader or a limited company. You can choose when your accounting year is to end, but since taxable income for sole traders is calculated on an 6 April to 5 April basis – and accounts are needed to back up the tax return – it makes sense for sole traders (and partnerships) to have an accounting year that runs from 1 April to 31 March. The relevant accounts need to be completed before the following 31st January, to be used when completing your self-assessment tax return due on that date. For limited companies you can more or less choose your accounting year to suit yourself and your business but you still need to complete and file accounts every year with Companies House. Corporation tax All UK limited companies pay this, and it is currently charged at 20 per cent on any profit generated within the year up to £300,000 – it is slightly higher for companies with profits above this mark. A corporation tax return must be completed, with tax due for payment to HMRC within nine months of the accounting period. Self-assessment income tax To calculate your personal income tax on all your income for the year (6 April to 5 April) you must unfortunately fill out another form. This form must be completed, filed and any tax paid no later than the 31 January following the previous 5 April tax-year. Income tax rates A tax-free personal allowance of £9,440 (until April 2014) is available to everyone, and approximately the next £32,000 of ‘basic rate’ income above this personal allowance is taxed at 20 per cent. Any income above this falls into the ‘higher rate’ band, and is currently taxed at 40 per cent, which then goes up to 45 per cent for earnings above £150,000. Anyone earning over £100,000 also starts to lose their personal allowance. Additionally, out of employment (salary and wages) income comes national insurance, which is payable at various rates and thresholds. In the case of a limited company, dividend income is taxed at lower rates and there is no national insurance to be paid. VAT Irrespective of your business structure, you must register for VAT if your annual turnover (sales) is £79,000 or more – registration is optional if turnover is below that. You will charge your customers at the standard 20 per cent rate of VAT, which means that you must add 20 per cent to your sales invoice values and then keep this amount aside from what your customers pay you. You will then be able to reclaim any VAT you have paid on business-related purchases and expenses and you must pay the net amount of the two – VAT on sales less VAT on expenses – over to HMRC. VAT returns and payments are due on a quarterly basis.
PAYE Income tax and national insurance needs to be calculated, deducted from the gross wages and salaries of your staff and paid over to HMRC on their behalf. This is a monthly payment that’s deducted from your employee’s gross salaries, meaning that there’s no cost to your business. National Insurance is deducted at a rate of 12 per cent for employees, although both income tax and NI only kick in once a certain earnings limit is reached. Employer’s national insurance is also charged at a rate of 13.8 per cent on the gross salary, again within certain thresholds – this is not deducted from their salaries and so it represents a real, additional tax cost to your business. For more information visit: http://www.smallbusiness.co.uk/financing-a-business/accounts-and-t ax/2455052/how-to-manage-your-accounts-as-a-small-business.thtml
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BlueAnt Pump Headphones
The Pump Bluetooth headphones are coated with Teflon and have Kevlar shielding, making them waterproof and dust-resistant. Their battery lasts up to 8 hours and it comes with several ear bud tips to ensure you get a good fit.
Phosphor Touch Time Watch
An upgraded take on Phosphor’s EInk watches, it has a touchscreen interface, alarms, calendar, calculator, chronograph and multiple watch faces are just a swipe away. We love the always-on display, and how easy it is to read in daylight.
LifePrint Wireless Photo Printer A photo printer for iOS and Android devices. Send a photo from your phone to any LifePrint anywhere in the world via Wi-Fi, 3G or Bluetooth. You can also follow other LifePrint users so their images will be sent to your print queue.
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APRIL 2014
INFORMATIVE. FUN. SPORT. TRAVEL. FOOD. HEALTH. MOTORING.
A Traveller’s Guide to South African Slang (Part 2) Every country has its peculiar turns of phrase – quirks that give local languages flavour, colour and character. But unless you’re a native speaker, local slang can be a tricky to grasp, let alone use. South Africa, with its 11 official languages, is blessed with a rich slang culture that can be quite daunting for foreign visitors – heck, even some residents flounder when faced with some of the more obscure lingo. To help out travellers from foreign climes (as well as the odd sheltered South African) here’s a directory of common, and not so common, South Africanisms. D. Dikbek: Grumpy, upset, sulky, e.g., He’s dikbek because his team lost last night. Dinges – ding-us: Thingy, whatzit, random item whose name you can’t remember. Dof: Stupid, e.g., Don’t be dof, of course the Springboks are going to win. Donner – don-ner (roll the r): Beat up, e.g., I’m going to donner you if you don’t stop checking me skeef. Doos: Very derogatory for stupid idiot, pretty much equates to female genitalia. Only use it if you’re comfortable with the English equivalent – the c-word. Dop: Alcoholic drink, usually a spirit of some kind. E.g., Are you going to have a dop before you go? Nooit bru, I’m driving. Dorp (or dorpie): Small town, usually in the back of beyond. Doss: Sleep, e.g., Do you want to doss on my couch tonight? Droëwors – droo-ah-vors: Dried sausage, similar to biltong. Dronk: Drunk Dwaal: Lost or loss of concentration, e.g., I was in a dwaal and didn’t see the red robot.
E. Eina – ay-na: Ouch Eish - aysh: General exclamation that can be used in positive and negative contexts. G. Gat – ghut: Hole. Can be used to refer to an actual hole, e.g., Watch out for the gat in the road. And, My bliksemse new pants have a gat already. Can also refer to the buttocks and is used to denote misfortune, e.g., He saw his gat when he fell on the dance floor. Gatvol – ghut-foll (pronounce the g in the back of your throat): Had enough, very angry. E.g., I’m gatvol with Bafana Bafana losing all the time. Gesuip – ghe-sayp: Very drunk. Graze: Eat
A Calorie Is Not a Calorie – Not Even Close
A calorie is not a calorie. Some calories may, for example, make you burn 300 more calories per day (corresponding to 30 minutes of running). The figure above shows that a strict low-carbohydrate diet on average resulted in burning 300 calories more, compared to a diet much higher in carbohydrates. Recommended reading, especially for those who still believe Coca Cola’s favorite argument: There’s no bad food, only bad character. The truth is that an exaggerated intake of sugary drinks may force you to run an extra 30 minutes a day to maintain your weight. If you don’t get hungrier from all the sugar and eat more (which many do), in which case you could need an extra hour of running – per day – to maintain your weight. Exercise is great, but for maintaining weight it’s easier to avoid sugar and junk food.
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Ben Nevis walking itinerary 3-5 Hours (depending on experience)
Britain's highest mountain features on many people's hit list and while the walking and summit views make it a worthwhile outing, it is not a walk to be undertaken lightly. Distance: 4400 feet (1300m) Airports: Glasgow Plan your route: VisitBritain Journey Planner The path is easy to follow although there are some steep parts and the climb goes from sea level to over 4400 feet / 1300m. You should be sensibly equipped with walking boots, maps, compasses and warm clothing. Visibility can be poor, and it can be cold on the summit, even in summer. The local rescue team and others produce an excellent "Ben Nevis - Essential Information" leaflet which is recommended. Ben Nevis Mountain Track There are many ways of scaling Ben Nevis, but the Mountain Track (also known as the Tourist Track) is the fastest and safest for most walkers. It takes 3-5 hours to ascend Ben Nevis depending on your walking experience, and 2-3 hours to descend. Glen Nevis Visitor Centre Your walk up to the summit of Ben Nevis starts here, at the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre. Here, you can get information about your walk, and buy essentials such as maps and snacks. You can also learn about other walks around the area, or enjoy a picnic on the riverside. The Summit The summit of Ben Nevis is very flat and could almost fit 2 football pitches on. When you reach the top, you'll find a large cairn and trig point marking the highest point. There's also an old meteorological observatory at the summit, which is now in ruins. The summit is usually covered in snow, even in the summer months. Descending from Ben Nevis can be extremely dangerous, so follow the safety advice given by guidebooks and the local rescue team.
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Ferrari most expensive car sold in Britain at over £24m A classic Ferrari sold to an anonymous buyer has become the most expensive car publicly sold in Britain after it reached a price of £24.1 million
A classic Ferrari has become the most expensive car ever sold in Britain after it was bought for more than £24million. The Ferrari Testa Rossa, a 1957 model and the second prototype ever built, was sold by Derbyshire dealer Tom Hartley Jr who has described it as “the greatest car in the world,” to an anonymous buyer. The car, which has an impressive race history including competing at 12 hours of Sebring whilst being piloted by legendary American F1 World Champion Phil Hill, is rumoured to have sold for £24.1 million. This makes it the most expensive car ever sold publicly and tops the £22.5 million paid in 2012 for a Ferrari 250 GTO. The 12 hours of Sebring is a motorsport endurance race for sports cars held at the Sebring International Raceway in Florida. It is seen as part of the informal crown of endurance racing which links the three largest sports races.
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