The SA issue 29

The

Issue number 029 October/November 2012

South African

CONNECTING SOUTH AFRICA AND NEW ZEALAND

Happy 10th Birthday, Auckland City Dukes

Inside: Baby rhino orphanage page 5

Free

Sugar Man Rodriguez page 16

The

South African

From the editor

Once again, we have an exciting magazine brimming with interesting articles for everyone. There are some new advertisers and SAA are back. We are using the magazine more and more as a business network tool for all new immigrants who arrive in New Zealand. Our advertisers are getting very good results which comes from consistent advertising. This is the only dedicated magazine for South Africans so please make sure you’re on the electronic mailing list and forward your copy to friends and family wherever they may be in the world.

Simona and I are in South Africa on business visiting the Cape, Durban and Johannesburg. The magazine is given to everyone who attends our seminars and their names are added to our database so that they can receive future issues via email.

I love South Africa as there is so much to enjoy - the weather, the people, the food, the places and the scenery. SA still happens to be the best country in Africa.

Unfortunately, there are also the bad elements such as crime, the inept government and the new racism against whites. The word apartheid is used every two seconds. I say ‘get over it’. It was more than 20 years ago but some people still feel the need to blame someone or something for the plight of South Africa and her people.

In local news in South Africa, Woolworths had a job vacancy advertisement in the local papers which excluded any white person from applying for a job. This caused a furore. Added to this, whites are still being excluded from certain tertiary study because of quotas. Other statistics which I read is from the Health Department who put out some figures on the cause of death - 30% from Aids, 3% from crime and the rest from other causes.

We are currently in Plettenberg Bay at the Beacon Isle Resort. With the fantastic weather, this is one of the most beautiful places in the world. The hotel sits on the rocks with the waves crashing up against them. From the Coral Reef Restaurant the waves lap against the window while you have a romantic dinner. The views from the rooms, lounges and dining rooms have 180 degree views of the sea, beach and the mountains. I highly recommend this spot and it’s a must-do if you have not been to Beacon Isle before. So put it on your bucket list!

Happy reading and see you all soon.

Regards

Peter Woodberg

Prince of Wales & Duchess of Cornwall’s visit welcomed Prime Minister John Key announced the first details of the visit to New Zealand by The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.

“It will be a great pleasure to welcome Their Royal Highnesses to New Zealand from 10 until 16 November.

“Their itinerary includes Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, as well as a brief stop in Manawatu,” says Mr Key All rights reserved “The South African” is subject to copyright in its entirety. The contents may not be reproduced in any form, either in whole or in part without the consent of the Editor. Opinions expressed in the magazine are those of its contributors and not necessarily those of the Editor. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication, the Editor assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions or for any consequences of reliance on this publication.

                                                                                 find out more contact Sherelee  Clarke       To on email: sherelee.samagazine@gmail.com

2

The

South African PUBLISHER & EDITOR

Peter Woodberg e-mail : jepwood@xtra.co.nz; mob: 0274 520 794 ADVERTISING CO-ORDINATOR

Sherelee Clarke e-mail: sherelee.samagazine@gmail.com; ph 09 281 5069 ADDRESS

The South African, P.O.Box 300 155, Albany, AUCKLAND 0752 17 Corinthian Drive, Albany, AUCKLAND, 0630 JOIN US ON FACEBOOK!

THE SOUTH AFRICAN MAGAZINE http://www.facebook.com/groups/401361333247671 CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS

The SANZ Charitable Trust – George Deeb Tel: 09-486 1415 e-mail: george@georgedeeb.co.nz The SANZ Social Club – Natalie Sparg Mob: 021 659069 e-mail: info@spargsautotune.co.nz The SANZ Biznet Group – Richard Pearce Mob: 0275 357535 e-mail: r.pearce2@barfoot.co.nz Die Afrikaanse Klub – Thys Oosthuizen e-mail: die.afrikaanse.klub@clear.net.nz Christchurch contact: Linda Klok: e-mail: info@sinzasa.org.nz THE SOUTH AFRICAN HIGH COMMISSION, WELLINGTON

Tel: 04 815 8484 Level 7, State Insurance Tower, 1 Willis Street, Wellington. e-mail: consular@sahcwellington.co.nz MISSION STATEMENT

“The South African Magazine shall provide current, high quality, relevant editorial on subjects relating to the links between South Africa and New Zealand.

It shall be the vehicle for SA immigrants living in NZ to integrate socially with their own community and to advertise their products and services.”

The

South African LEGAL UPDATE: EMPLOYMENT LAW

Unjustified dismissal can cost employers dearly!

W

hen can an employer rightly dismiss an employee for misconduct? The law requires that employers follow a fair disciplinary process and consider all the facts and evidence available, before making a decision on balance of probability or taking any disciplinary action. An employee is entitled to have an opportunity to defend and rebut the allegations, which places an onus on the employer to advise the employee of the allegations, to provide all necessary supporting detail and information, and to allow sufficient time before convening a disciplinary meeting to enable the employee to seek legal advice and to arrange having representation at the meeting if they so wish.

Where an employee is dismissed for serious misconduct, they have only 90 days to file a personal grievance claim against the employer. If the claim is not resolved at mediation, the next process is an investigation meeting in the Employment Relations Authority. Either party can, if not satisfied with the Authority decision, file a challenge in the Employment Court where a judge will hear the full case and make a finding. In most instances, the case would then be at an end, and costs would be awarded against the unsuccessful party.

Where the Authority or subsequently the Court make a finding that an employee’s dismissal was unjustified, the employee is entitled to remedies such as compensation and a minimum of three month’s lost salary, sometimes more, and legal costs. Such finding can be due either to the employer making a decision that a fair and treasonable employer would not have made on the facts available at the time of dismissal, or due to the employer not complying with procedural fairness requirements in dealing with the matter.

A review of cases decided since April 2012, show an interesting variety of factual situations where the employee’s dismissal was unjustified, resulting in reinstatement in one case and awards of compensation and other remedies, all at some considerable cost to the employers in question.

In April 2012, a Dunedin gym worker was awarded $7,000 compensation and lost wages. She was dismissed for e-mailing an image of a male contortionist to other staff members, which she said she had done as a joke and without having read the company’s internet policy fully. The employer acted on one staff member’s complaint and claimed the company had been brought into disrepute because their logo was on the e-mail. It was held that the decision to dismiss appeared to have been predetermined and made before the meeting was held with the employee, and thus the dismissal was unjustified.

In a decision made in June 2012, a cinema worker who was dismissed for eating a single jellybean from the candy bar was awarded more than $10,000 compensation and lost wages. In her defence she claimed that as a rule, employees were allowed a couple of drinks and popcorn, but nothing else, unless they paid for it. On the evidence, the Authority Member decided that a decision to dismiss was not what a fair and reasonable employer would have done in the circumstances.

Also in June 2012, a Kiribati worker who had been dismissed was reinstated to his job. He had been issued with a final written warning in July 2011 for the “aggressive and threatening” way he allegedly approached another employee

Eska Hartdegen

who had spread rumours about a racist text message to create problems between Pacific Island staff at a capsicum-growing business. In January, after a dispute with management who wanted to stop the worker from attending a mediation session with another union member, they dismissed him.

It was held that there was no evidence that the employee had been aggressive towards the complainant, and that the complainant had told lies to the company’s management, and that the company’s warning “was not proportionate or soundly based on evidence. Its action in issuing the warning … was unjustified” and the employee was awarded 11 weeks’ wages, $4,500 compensation and $3,500 in legal costs.

In August 2012, an Auckland beautician who believed she had been fired, was awarded more than $8,000 compensation and lost wages. The employer claimed he had received complaints from customers that the beautician was “arrogant and unwilling to listen to the customers requirements” and that there had also been complaints from customers and staff about her bad breath. On a particular day, she arrived late and had then refused to work on clients, and had left for lunch. Later the same day, she wanted to leave to go to the temple and was told “If you don’t attend these clients, don’t come back tomorrow”. The next day the employee asked for a formal letter of termination from the employer, which he wrote out for her, supporting her belief that she had been dismissed.

Employees will be awarded remedies to compensate them for findings that a fair and reasonable employer would not have made such a decision on the facts. Where employers get it wrong, they will have to face the cost, and pay up!

Reported extracts are from the New Zealand Herald on line.

3

The

South African

Migration ain’t for sissies!

by Eve Hemming

I

’m one of many ‘Saffa expats’ living in New Zealand, which is teeming with South Africans, and I’m yet to discover just how many there are… Despite interconnecting with various other cultures and adapting to my new environment, I’ve found that after four years as a migrant, it’s predominantly Saffas that I communicate with on social networks and at arranged gatherings.

I do have work colleagues and neighbours of various cultures, but haven’t forged any close friendships.

That is the reality of migration for folk who settle in their twilight years!

Family becomes the most pivotal part of one’s life the older one is and for folk like my husband and me, we are part of that fragmented society with children and grandchildren in Africa and in NZ. I’ve become patently aware of why Saffas stick together. The incredible distance and time difference between Africa and New Zealand, means that

Being an ex-Durbanite, Carol understands what South African’s are looking for when buying and selling houses.

If you are thinking of buying or selling, please get in touch for a friendly chat.

M: 021 308 035 P: 481 0930 Licensed Agent REAA 2008

despite the profound severance of the umbilicus from the African continent, one way to hold onto the history and the amazing spirit of survival as South African expats is to hold onto traditions. Go onto any social network and the topics are infused with nostalgia - braaivleis, rugby, sunny skies and memories. This can be juxtaposed against feelings of deep hurt, anger, bitterness and loss; the loss of identity, of culture, one’s roots and station in life; combined with loss of family, friends, familiarity, financial loss and in the worst cases also loss of loved ones to heinous violence.

It’s hard enough giving up one’s world and having to reinvent oneself, let alone having to struggle financially, have employment challenges and to have to go down the employment ladder to eat humble pie at the bottom of the rung, after having been in a position of empowerment. Furthermore, one’s family, too, have to adapt to new environments, schools, language and culture, and in some cases an entire family may suffer depression due to the loss of identity, leading to poor esteem and even to marital breakdown and children manifesting challenging behaviour. Migration ‘ain’t for sissies!

I am also discovering that as the situation in Southern Africa continues to deteriorate, that many Saffas say, ‘ No ways will I go back unless there’s a miracle…’ Expats have grave concerns about family in SA; folk who either don’t want to leave or are desperate to ‘get out’ but don’t qualify, have no finance, may have been retrenched and whose futures seem dismal. No wonder some expats arrive here with a suitcase, a prayer and a dream… having in some instances to then return to SA when promises and opportunities don’t materialise.

Some folk make it, others don’t, but the stats reports that 80% of expats from SA have made a successful, albeit sometimes slow and bumpy transition.

We’ve made enormous sacrifices to carve out a future in this country that has opened its arms to us. We’ve had to deal with hindrances and put on a brave face to the world. Quintessentially we’re stuck between the metaphorical rock and hard place. It’s a rock back in Africa; the rock of the unknown, of a myriad uncertainties, threats and rather dismal predictions. In one’s new land, it’s a hard place- the unfamiliarity, the alien syndrome, the colossal obstacles to encounter.

I know that we are a resilient people. Many have made amazing contributions to the NZ community, society and the sports realm. We have the Irene van Dyks in NZ, who’ve shown their true mettle, and the Oscar Pretorius’s in SA, who keep spurring us on to manage our challenges with humility and fortitude. Survival is in our bone marrow!

Eve Heming is a psychologist living and working in NZ. Together with a group of expats, Eve and co. are raising funds through the 2013 Calendar Project to support expats in distress.

4

The

South African

Baby Rhino Orphanage

A

lmost 300 adult rhinos have been poached across South Africa since the start of the year leaving baby rhinos to die. A fourmonth-old male rhino is the first resident at the orphanage at the Entabeni Safari Conservancy which hopes to nurse rhino back to health and give other rhino babies a second chance at life. He doesn’t have a name yet — but he sure has a personality.

The youngster is being fed from a coke cola bottle, making big gulping noises, at the newest and largest orphanage for calves whose parents have been killed for their horns.

Located near the city of Mokopane, about 150 miles north of Pretoria, the orphanage is non-profit and once it’s completed in September, the orphanage will care for between 25-30 young rhinos that would otherwise have died.

South Africa is home to about three quarters of Africa’s 20,000 or so white rhinos and 4,800 critically endangered black rhinos. The black market demand for rhino horn has soared and even though scientific research has shown they have no medicinal properties, they are still being poached and smuggled into Asia. A third of the slain rhinos are either pregnant cows or mothers with a calf.

The specialised rhino orphanage can provide the care these calves need. This includes four high-care rooms and one intensive care chamber where the calves receive 24 hour attention and can be treated in an incubator.

As they are rehabilitated and with as little human contact as possible after treatment, they will be released into bigger and bigger areas in the reserve until they are about 3 years old when they will then be released back into nature. With as little contact with humans as possible, rhinos can successfully re-adapt in the wild.

In the orphanage the only human contact will be the handlers but when the rhinos go out into the reserve they will never see that human again.

Instead they will meet up with two adult white rhinos who will act as surrogates to ‘teach the rhino to be a rhino.’

The projects unofficial motto is ‘No tourism, no commercialism’ so visitors will not be allowed to see the rhinos during rehabilitation and the project manager hope one day they will have hundreds of orphanage graduates to boost the rhino numbers in Africa.

5

The

South African

The Privacy Act 1993

T

he Privacy Act 1993 applies to almost every person, business or organisation in New Zealand. Despite its declaration that it is an Act to promote and protect individual privacy, it only covers information privacy. The Privacy Act was created to overcome concerns about technological advances and their potential to be used to access private information, when this risk had been far less under manual data systems.

The Act regulates the way agencies (an ‘agency’ is widely defined as any person or organisation that holds personal information) can collect, store and use information, and gives us rights of access to it. It also creates a complaints regime.

Generally speaking, agencies that come under the Act should inform you when they’re collecting information about you, keep it secure, ensure it is accurate and only use or disclose it for the reasons it was collected.

The 12 information privacy principles below, govern how personal information can be collected, used, stored and disclosed; Principle 1: Purpose of collection of personal information.

A client’s personal information can only be collected for a lawful purpose related to the service to be provided, and the information collected must be necessary for that service.

Principle 2: Source of personal information.

Information must be collected directly from the client, unless the information is publicly available, or the client has given their authority to collect the information from a third party.

Principle 3: Collection of information from subject.

A client must be told what will happen to their information and what their rights are.

Principle 7: Correction of personal information.

A client is entitled to request correction and/or updating of their information.

Principle 8: Accuracy, etc, of personal information to be checked before use.

Client information should not be used without taking such steps (if any) as are, in the circumstances, reasonable to ensure that, having regard to the purpose for which the information is proposed to be used, the information is accurate, up to date, complete, relevant and not misleading.

Principle 9: Agency not to keep personal information longer than necessary.

Client information should not be kept for longer than required.

Principle 4: Manner of collection of personal information.

Client information cannot be collected unlawfully, or in a manner that is unfair or intrusive.

Principle 10: Limits on use of personal information.

Client information collected for one purpose may not be used for another purpose without the client’s authorisation. There are exceptions – e.g. if the source of the information is publicly available (telephone book, electoral role etc).

Principle 5: Storage and Security of personal information.

Client information should be stored safely to protect it against loss or unauthorised use.

Principle 11: Limits on disclosure of personal information.

Client information may not be disclosed to other parties unless the client has given authorisation.

Principle 6: Access to personal information.

If a client requests a copy of their information, it must be provided within 20 working days.

Principle 12: Unique identifiers.

Any identifiers must be truly unique to each client (except in some tax related circumstances), and the identity of clients must be clearly established.

Privacy Breaches The Privacy Commissioner is responsible for investigation of complaints about breaches of the Privacy Act. The Privacy Commissioner cannot fine or prosecute anyone. Instead, the Privacy Act aims to settle privacy disputes, often after investigation, and, rather than imposing punishment, aims to educate people on how to comply with the Act. The Privacy Commissioner cannot make the parties to a complaint settle, nor order a compensation payment. If the complaint cannot be settled, it may be referred to the Human Rights Review Tribunal, which will consider the situation afresh. With one exception, none of the Information Privacy Principles are enforceable in court.

Information provided as a ‘class’ advice by Neil Clarke AFA (FSP10261) • 09 915 0100 • www.hwp.co.nz

Neil B Clarke

FSP10261

Authorised Financial Adviser Phone: 09 915 0100, Mobile: 021 609 247 Email: enquiry@hwp.co.nz www.hwp.co.nz

Insurance:

Life Cover; Trauma Cover; Income Protection

Medical:

Hospital; Specialists & Tests; GP visits; Dental & Optical

ACC:

Review of Cover Types & Levies

Investments:

Unit Trusts; Managed Funds; KiwiSaver

Mortgages:

Access to Bank & Non-Bank options

Big Benefits - Best Rates - Assured HWP Ltd trading since 2001 DISCOUNTED INSURANCE RATES AVAILABLE

6

james pretorius B.Ch.D. M.Ch.D. (Pret)

orthodontist Suite 3, North Shore Medical Centre 326 Sunset Road, Mairangi Bay Auckland 0632, NEW ZEALAND Telephone: Surgery (09) 479-7963 Fax (09) 479-7941 Home (09) 413-9854 Email: j.pretorius@clear.net.nz

The

South African

Are we becoming too PC?

By Gordon Prentice

I

HAD to take two aspirin and have a lie down. Shame, I hear you say. He must have man flu.

Either that or ‘Er Indoors is making sexual advances on the poor bloke. Nothing as exciting as that I am afraid.

The cause of the latest downturn in my health, was reading the morning newspaper. In it was a story about a town council in England which has banned binmen from moving wheelie bins up an alley in case they suffer a back injury. Health and Safety officials have gone mad.

It’s true. Should a small group of children wish to paddle in the North Sea there has to be at least a score of lifeguards on duty at the beach with an entire army of council officials – men and women in hi-viz vests and armed with clipboards – to ensure the safety of the little mites.

Indeed. If children want to play conkers at school, they must dress in chainmail suits and wear full-faced motorcycle helmets before the first chestnut is swung in anger.

Sadly, political correctness is fast becoming a worldwide epidemic and this has left people thinking two or three times before speaking to one another for fear of causing offence. No one is advocating a return to the days when homosexuals and gingers were vilified and people threw racial barbs at one another. But, as any rational person will agree, much of this has to stop.

But, far from it. If anything, it is getting worse. By the day. Steel toecapped boots used to be associated with punks who used to terrorise people on the streets of Britain. No longer.

There are Health and Safety laws the world over where people have to be

Sparkling Stones

T

his amazing moissanite gemstone is created in the USA

by Charles and Colvard using a patented thermal process, and has been available since 1998. Each moissanite crystal is cut and polished by hand into a beautiful sparkling gemstone with more fire and brilliance compared to any other gemstone, including a diamond.

It is also known as silicon carbide which is one of the hardest and toughest known elements, making it extremely resistant to scratching or chipping.

Moissanite isn’t a diamond simulant or a synthetic diamond – it is an affordable diamond alternative and a jewel in its own right. However, inevitably, direct comparisons are always made since moissanite looks like and tests as a diamond using a standard diamond tester.

Priced at $149 for a half carat and $449 for a full carat and is available in all popular shapes and sizes.

Moissanite SA have been (and continue to be) the South African moissanite distributors since 1999. We moved from SA to New Zealand last year and secured the moissanite distributorship for NZ. Moissanite NZ is an owner run and managed business and can offer you the best prices for moissanite compared to any other distributor worldwide.

Prices that are seen on overseas websites specifically exclude import duties, GST, international courier, postal fees and insurance.

The prices you see on www.moissanite.co.nz are all inclusive, door to door.

For more information look up www.moissanite.co.nz or www.foreverbrilliant.co.nz, www.whatismoissanite.com and www.charlesandcolvard.com.

clad in such footwear if there are to enter a warehouse where polystyrene is stored. They must also ensure they have a hard hat and a hi-viz vest or cop a huge fine from the authorities.

When council busybodies are not checking up on what people are wearing, they are feverishly compiling their own dictionary. This is done from their “designated work stations” – which used to be a desk – using a writing instrument which used to be known to all and sundry as a pen or a pencil.

For example, men and women who picked up litter and kept the streets tidy were once known as road sweepers. In this politically-correct New Age, they have been promoted and renamed “environmental hygienists”. Sadly, all of this is true. None of it is a lie.

And it is not just confined to officialdom. Political correctness has infiltrated sport as well. In soccer, linesmen have been replaced by “assistant referees”. Where is this all going to end?

I will tell you where it ends. In our house. That’s where. When I ask ‘Er Indoors if she knows the whereabouts of my pen, she knows exactly what I am talking about. And when my nephew has the television turned up too loud, you can bet your last dollar/rand/pound I will not use the term “Home Entertainment Centre”.

God give me strength.

Moissanite

With more fire, brilliance and sparkling lustre compared to any other jewel or gemstone.

Now available in New Zealand!

All moissanite gemstones are sold with a lifetime warranty assuring you that its fire and brilliance will never fade.

An affordable alternative.

Moissanite NZ Ltd - www.moissanite.co.nz leo@moissanite.co.nz - Phone 021 028 42049

7

The

South African

NZ Black Stars From the left: Evanny (Honey) Ibag, Strickland Young, Monique Matthews, Lydia Paxie, Andrew Pappas, Imke Koekemoer, Donna Dobinson, Claudia Peters and Evelyn Chang.

T

he 16th annual World Championships of Performing Arts 2012 in Hollywood was an eye-opener for 8 year old Imke Koekemoer and her father, Pieter, of Christchurch. WCOPA is the arts and entertainment version of the Olympics. This is the only event of its kind and showcases singer, dancers, actors, models, instrumentalists and a variety of artists from 40 countries around the world. Koekemoer qualified to be part of the New Zealand Black Stars at a competition in Auckland in March this year and in July found herself winging her way to Los Angeles.

Teaming up with the Australians on arrival, they spent much of the first week sightseeing around Hollywood. There was never a dull moment as they

Steaks, Ribs, Chicken & Lots More Family Restaurant Focusing on Excellent Food, Great Prices & Good Times Separate Kids Room with X Box’s & Play Area.

Kids Menu $12 Includes Free Juice & Dessert.

Book for your Birthday & be spoiled Bushmans Style!

Open Tues - Sun 12pm - Late 31 Northcote Rd, Hillcrest “please see our website for Specials”

www.bushmansgrill.co.nz Tel 09 418 0056

8

experienced Universal Studios, the Walk of Fame and Disneyland. It was definitely a ‘once in a lifetime’ experience for the youngsters.

The next few days were filled with the Opening Ceremony, boot camps and workshops and finally on Monday the competitions started in earnest in the different performing arts fields and age groups.

Koekemoer made it through to the semi-finals in both the modelling and dance competitions in the 8 to 10 age group. Once she’d advanced through, Koekemoer had to then move into the 5 to 15 age group. She managed to get 6 ‘Go-Sees,’ which is an approved WCOPA yellow slip a talent scout or agent hands her to set up a meeting. This shows they have an interest in her.

The Awards Ceremony was the highlight for Koekemoer where she received 3 Silver medals in her dance category, as well as the Industry Award – a prestigious award which means that the judges, staff and scouts think that she would be well suited to being an entertainer.

An unforgettable experience, Koekemoer is grateful to have competed on this world stage with so many talented performers. She made so many new friends and can’t wait to go back again next year.

Imke Koekemoer has her own fundraising bank account and her own facebook page.

The

South African

Stones For My Father

T

rilby Kent’s new novel, Stones for My Father, is set against the backdrop of the South African War: Corlie Roux’s farm life in South Africa is not easy: the Transvaal is beautiful, but it is also a harsh place where the heat can be so intense that even raindrops sizzle. When her beloved father dies, she is left with a mother who is as devoted to her sons as she is cruel to her daughter. Despite this, Corlie finds comfort in her friend, Sipho, and in Africa itself and in the stories she creates for her brothers.

But Corlie’s world is about to vanish: the British are invading and driving Boer families like hers from their farms. Some escape into the bush to fight the enemy. The unlucky ones are rounded up and sent to internment camps.

Will Corlie’s strength and devotion to her country sustain her through the suffering and misery she finds in the camp at Kroonstad?

Trilby Kent Trilby Kent was born in Toronto to South African parents. After studying at Oxford University and London School of Economics, Kent worked first as a rare book specialist, then as a journalist before turning her pen to children’s books. Her first novel, Medina Hill, was published in 2009.

                    

           

U-BAG - connecting South Africa and New Zealand U-BAG is a leading specialist cargo logistics company in South Africa that focuses on providing hassle free travel for the Business, Leisure and Sports Air Traveler. U-BAG services are designed to give the best value for money by sending extra luggage as unaccompanied baggage to over 500 destinations worldwide. Now with our own branch in New Zealand, U-BAG can connect families and businesses in both SA and NZ to handle all your air freighting requirements.

Our Great Benefits are: •U -BAG is convenient – We’ll collect from you and deliver to your home, business and / or hotel at final destination.

•U -BAG is safe & secure – We’ll shrink wrap your luggage for added security at no cost to you. Get free loss, theft and damage cover (terms apply) •U -BAG is affordable and reliable – Visit our 24/7 online quote engine and get the cheapest quotes. Track & trace your baggage online.

•U -BAG Price Match Guarantee – If you find a lower quote elsewhere, we’ll commit to not only matching it but we’ll discount it too(terms apply) U -BAG looks forward to serving all South Africans living in New Zealand.

9

The

South African

Inspirational Art

V

anessa Penman is a South African artist, inspired by indigenous people across the globe, animals and untouched natural places. Traditional people of our heritage had a profound wisdom and intricate knowledge of their environment. They understood in entirety the interconnectedness Vanessa Penman of all things. Their ways were entrenched in respect for all sentient beings and the recognition that all forms of life are intertwined, and when treated as such, sustain and nourish all things.

Born to a kind mother with Scottish / Dutch and Italian heritage and her father - a gentleman with colonial Indian roots, she spent her formative years in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. In 1980, they relocated to South Africa and resided in Cape Town and Johannesburg where she completed her senior schooling.

Her African heart was revealed early in her childhood via her artworks created from a young age. Amongst her early works, the genre included African people and wildlife, particularly lions. Immigrating to Christchurch, New Zealand in 2009, she was in awe of the extreme colours and textures, found in “the Land of the long white cloud – Aotearoa.” The kindness of spirit of the local people and blessings she has experienced in New Zealand has affected her greatly in her journey as an artist.

A little girl and a Maori elder

She has attended no formal fine art training - her skills are purely intuitive and inspired by masters such as Van Gogh, Monet and South African artist Irma Stern. Loving the painterly manner in which they placed colours and brush strokes so spontaneously and yet with deep contemplation and emotion. Contemporaries who capture her attention being - Howard Behrens, Pino Daeni, Alex Perez and New Zealand artists - Randall Froude and John Badcock. She wishes to keep her own style free and filled with raw emotion, colour and texture - reminiscent of the wild places remaining in our world.

In her experience, artwork creation and Spirit are intimately interwoven.

Creating from this perspective, her intention is that the viewer of her works will feel the love with which each piece is created and it will hold a resonance unique to each collector of her work.

Her desire is for her artworks to also act as a conduit. Currently she has two Art Initiatives: “Pet Portraits”, whereby the SPCA in Christchurch will receive a percentage of each portrait created and “Lion-art Initiative”, born out of Vanessa’s deep connection to Lions. With each lion sketch created, a Lion sanctuary in South Africa also receives a percentage. Please visit ww.penmanart.com for further details.

Exhibition “Musings by an intuitive African Artist” The Bruce Mason centre - cnr Hurstmere and The Promonade, Takapuna.

Dates of exhibition: 4th - 21st of December 2012

              

Vanessa Penman is inspired by the wisdom of tribal people, plants, nature and animals from around the World.

View her latest compilation of work, including pencil sketches, paintings and poetry.

Believing that Art is a powerful medium to relay stories and tribal wisdom, she is grateful to be a conduit and part of the invisible thread that flows through all of Life.

A variety of work to choose from - an opportunity to gift a Loved One with an original artwork for Christmas.

Free Review of Your Insurance Products          

    

  

     

    

      10

• • • •

Life, Disability and Trauma.

Commercial and Residential Mortgages.

Fire and General.

Assistance with SA Retirement Annuities and policies.

Contact Bernard or Michelle De Wet 09 9636291 bernard@fincare.co.nz or michelle@fincare.co.nz

www.fincare.co.nz (FSP 14663)

The

South African

Hildy

Marius Rothmann and his dog George

A unique experience

T

he gentleman Owner of Takapuna Beach Holiday Park, Marius Rothmann, sits quietly in his office and reflects on the many guests who have stayed at the park over the years. A smile comes over his face as he remembers all the wonderful times he and his guests have enjoyed.

He mentions Robert Gee and his extended family from West Auckland who have been coming to the park every year since he was four years old.

He’s now in his fifties and just last year brought his ninety-year-old mother to spend a few days with them. Then there are the Burtons from the UK who have been enjoying the outdoor experience for the past 16 years for 2 months every summer. They have a standing arrangement every November and their caravan is waiting for them for this year. Bodo Schulte and his family who hail from Switzerland visit every February. They spend their whole holiday on the water, sailing up a storm. This year was no exception and nor is next year. They too have already booked their caravan. Rothmann has many more families which he talks about and many memories. He’s wondering now where they will go on holiday.

Rothmann (54), his daughter Hildy (22) and Gustav Taudian have been running the holiday park for 4 years. The previous owners, Kevin and Chris Harvey, owned the park for 16 years. This is one of the oldest businesses in Takapuna and has been going since 1930. The park has chalets, caravan and camping facilities. 29 000 guests, on average, stay at the park during the year. There is a 50% split of local and international quests with the largest holidaymakers coming from as far afield as the UK and Germany. Other guests come from Netherlands, Spain, South Africa and Australia.

The land is leased from the Takapuna/Devonport Council and has been renewed every ten years. Last year before the Rugby World Cup, Rothmann applied for the lease to be renewed as he wanted to do some renovations on the property. This is when he learned that the lease of the property and a few other properties in the area were not going to be renewed but reviewed.

The Council seem to have plans for a Marina. As it stands at the moment, objections have been submitted with a hearing to be held towards the end of October and the findings will be known in November. The park’s lease is valid until March 2013.

The park is fully booked over the Christmas holidays but should you need a night or two to experience the uniqueness of a holiday park in the middle of the city, please give Marius a call on 09 489 7909 or go onto the website www.takapunabeachholidaypark.co.nz.

                       

                                 

          

      

11

The

South African

Celebrating

10 years of klopse Rear: left to right – Kurt Murray, Norman Murray, Thomas Field, Sasha Maree, Lisa Moyo, Wayne Scullard, Melvin Davids, Ruthewaan Waggie Front: left to right – Miss New Zealand 2011, Minianette Broekman, Tahir Williams, Deputy mayor, Penny Hulse The Dukes dressed by Frank Casey Suit Hire,Takapuna and Miss New Zealand by Aurora Bridal,New Market.

T

he Auckland City Dukes was first started in Auckland in 2002 by founding members Ruthewaan (Riedewaan) Waggie and Faizel Kippi. This made the Dukes the first ever Klopse group to be officially established anywhere outside the borders of the Western Cape and South Africa making this achievement both historical and pioneering. Kippi left for Perth in 2007 making Waggie the leader and longest serving member.

The Dukes had to endure many obstacles, difficulties and cultural prejudices from amongst their own expatriate Cape Town community.

Their mission had always been to forge healthy relationships, not only with the expatriate South African communities, but also to further contribute towards constituting a new diverse and unified society in New Zealand. The promotion and validation of their cultural Klopse heritage, acknowledging their whakapapa and educating their own community about the sanctity and spirituality of the origins of the Klopse and what it represents are some of the core objectives of the Dukes. The Dukes’ motto of ‘unity in diversity’ is testimony to their commitment of forging alliances between diverse religions as well as cultural expatriate South African communities under the umbrella of the Dukes. The Dukes stay true to this motto!!

Dr Bernie Brenner

MB BCh (Wits), FRCOG, FRANZCOG, MBA, M Phil, BA (UNISA)

Gynaecologist and Uro Gynaecologist

Specialising in: • Female Urinary Incontinence and Urodynamic Assessments • Minimally Invasive Surgery for Bladder Leaking • Menopause - Hormone replacement therapy • Colposcopy (the treatment of abnormal cervical cytology) including Laser • Office Hysteroscopy for diagnosis of menstrual problems • Gynaecological Ultrasound • Laporoscopic Surgery - for removal of Fibroids, Ovarian Cysts and Endometriosis Consulting rooms at 131 Shakespeare Road, Milford

For appointments Phone 486 0182 • Email: pelvic-floor-clinic@clear.net.nz Webpage: www.berniebrenner.co.nz

12

The first 10 years: • First stage performance in Torbay with Afrikaans club – 2003 • Co-Founders – Name : Cape to Cairo Festival- Waggie/Erika/Sally • First traditional Cape Malay Wedding performance 2003-Nazley/Tauriq • Street Parades Howick/Brown’s Bay 2002 – 2007/Queen street 2004 – 2006 • KIWI ORA –performance ASB stadium-2005 • National Tour -2004/5 • International Tour –Sydney – 2008/9 • Springbok Welcome - Auckland Airport -2009 • First appearance on SkyTV- Eden Park 2005 • Assist Cape Malay musician Ebrahim Barnes, to attend Viscount/N.Z. music academy 2004 • Introduce Klopse performances at super rugby games since 2003 - 2012 • Service providers - N.Z. Rugby World Cup 2011 • Receive honorary Tangatewhenua status Maori Powhiri-2007/2011 • Stage first ever ticker-tape street parade in honour of World Champion Springboks / Queen Street- 2007 • Appear with EMO - Emeraan Adams / Bruce Mason theatre – 2007/8 • Sky-TV / KYKNET – documentary 2010 • Produce Dukes music CD – 2010 • New Year’s Eve parade with Cook Island community 2011.

• Honorary guests of N.Z Rugby Union / Wellington City Council- WC 2011 • Appear on N.Z, Radio, live show 2007 • Appear live on N.Z. TV Good Morning show - 2004

Special 10th anniversary commemoration events: aturday 17 November 2012 S Dukes ball – Milford Primary school hall – Band Ardijah in attendance.

Sunday 25 November 2012 Dukes 10th Anniversary – Farmers Santa Parade.

The

South African

Chad’s Gold S

Gordon Prentice Sports Reporter

OUTH Africa is celebrating a new sporting icon – and for once it is not a rugby player, cricketer or footballer. Chad le Clos etched

his name into the record books until the end of time after defeating probably the greatest swimmer of all time in Michael Phelps by an astonishing 0.05 secs in the 200m butterfly at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

Le Clos went into the Games as a huge underdog Van der Burgh defended his actions, stating “From the heat going into the race and in personal information supplied to the semis to the finals, there were six different judges that to the media stated that Phelps, Olympic champion in watched every spot, every turn and every stroke and I was 2004 and 2008 in the same event, was his sporting cleared. Those people are not there for holiday.”[5] hero.

There was further golden glory for the the South African The South African, whose has an aunt who lives in rowing lightweight rowing fours of James Thompson, Matthew New Zealand, recorded a time of 1min 52.96 to defeat Brittain, John Smith and Lawrence Ndlovu who won the gold . his idol by 500ths of a second. Le Clos then went on There was, however, something of a disappointment on to win a silver medal in the 100m butterfly, tying with the athletics track for former world 800m champion, Caster Russian Yevygeny Korotyshkin in a time of 51.44 sec, at Semenya. The Limpopo province athlete started the race as one Princess Charlene of Monaco 0.23 sec behind Phelps. of the favourites but left it too late to overhaul current world While most people would have expected the and Chad champion, Mariya Savinova to finish in second place. attention to be on Le Clos after defeating Phelps to the big story, it was an Semenya passed six six competitors in the last 150m, but could not pass interview his father Bert gave to BBC presenter Clare Balding which had the Sivanova who took gold in a time of 1:56.19, finishing 1.04 secs ahead of British media in a storm.

Semenya.

Another ecstatic member of the Le Clos family is Josik Smith (nee Le Clos) Former British athlete and former 110m hurdles champion Colin Jackson living on the North Shore in New Zealand. The happy family members are still caused a huge stir when he suggested Semenya as the time that had been grinning from ear to ear and are so very proud of their gold medal winner. run was well within her capability, and she did not appear to be struggling at Le Clos’s gold was not South Africa’s only success in the pool. Pretorian the end, despite a sprint finish.

Cameron van der Burgh won the 100m breaststroke. However, after the race Semenya denied Jackson’s claims and insisted she was racing flat out.

Van der Burgh admitted to breaking the rules by utilising illegal dolphin kicks In South Africa’s final success at London 2012, canoeist Bridgitte Hartley during the race which was confirmed by video replays showing Van der Burgh won a bronze medal in the K1-500m race to end the Games with six medals taking three dolphin kicks.] (three gold, two silvers and a bronze).

13

The

Photo: Sherelee Clarke

South African

Free Fallin’ Joshua Clarke

N

orthcote College’s Talent Quest is THE event of the school calendar and has evolved into a professional ‘showcase’. This year there were about 50-70 performers involved in about 25 acts – predominantly musical but some dance and comedy/ drama routines. The whole production, including lighting and sound, is done by the students themselves. They are judged in different categories and the winners announced at the end of the evening.

One such winner is Joshua Clarke (17) who has been at the school for the past four years. For the past three years, he has won the Best Instrumentalist

award. Joshua has been playing guitar for five years having been inspired by his brother Jethro who is also a musician. Listening to various musicians and different genres such as jazz artists ranging from Herbie Hancock, a fusion keyboardist, to Charlie Parker, a saxophonist from the bebop era, has bought Joshua to the point where he knows his heart lies in studying jazz and classical guitar. He has studied under the direction of amazing teachers from Massey University, Neil Watson and Alberto Santerelli, and Ms Lin and Mr Guisinger from the music department at the College.

His future plans include taking the scholarship music exam for University and enrolling at the New Zealand School of Music either at Massey in Auckland or he’ll be heading to Victoria University in Wellington. Decisions, decisions!

Competing on the evening Joshua and his band which consist of Luke Hodgkinson (percussion and drums) and Aram Valesyan (vocals and guitar) were the winners of the Kytech Best Band with their rendition of ‘Free Fallin’

by John Mayer. Hodgkinson also won the Stebbing Recording Centre Best Instrumentalist award and Valesyan walked off with the Telecom Business Hub Waitakere Best Performer award.

Many students have gone on from Northcote to be successful in the entertainment industry. These include Holly Smith, bass player Chris Tan, Actor Elliot Christensen-Yule, Singer/Songwriter Lydia Cole, Composer and drummer Miller Christensen-Yule, Zowie Zoe Fleury, and Adam Fuhr and his band, Tahuna Breaks.

Photo: Sherelee Clarke

Dr. Plessis van der Merwe and his team at WHITE CRYSTAL DENTAL has all scopes of dentistry covered. With worldwide expertise and experience, in the Uk, Europe and South Africa, he can put a smile back on your face.

See our Facebook page and Localist NZ and discover why he is a top rated Dentist.Visit us at 253 Phillips Court Albany Village or phone 09 4142980/ 02102662767 today.

Do not miss our September special deals Aram Valesyan, Joshua Clarke and Luke Hodgkinson on drums.

14

The

South African

The world explained using 2 cows SOCIALISM You have 2 cows.

You’re forced to give one to your neighbour.

COMMUNISM You have 2 cows The State takes both and gives you some milk.

FASCISM You have 2 cows.

The State takes both and sells you some milk.

BUREAUCRATISM You have 2 cows.

The State takes both, shoots and eats the one, milks the other and then throws the milk away.

TRADITIONAL CAPITALISM You have two cows.

You sell one and buy a bull.

Your herd multiplies, and the economy grows.

You sell them and retire on the income.

VENTURE CAPITALISM You have two cows.

You sell four of them to your publicly listed company, using letters of credit opened by your brother-in-law at the

bank, then execute a debt/equity swap with an associated general offer so that you get all eight cows back, with a tax exemption for thirteen cows.

The milk rights of the twenty cows are transferred via an intermediary to a Cayman Island Company secretly owned by the majority shareholder who sells the rights to all thirty-six cows back to your listed company.

The annual report says the company owns forty-eight cows, with an option on twenty more.

AN AMERICAN CORPORATION You have two cows.

You sell one to China, and force the other at gunpoint to produce the milk of four cows.

Later, you hire a consultant to analyse why the cow has died.

A FRENCH CORPORATION You have two cows.

You go on strike, organize a riot, block the roads and your cows die of neglect.

AN ITALIAN CORPORATION You have two cows, but you don’t know where they are.

You decide to have lunch.

A SWISS CORPORATION You have 5,000 cows. None of them belong to you.

You charge the owners for storing them.

A CHINESE CORPORATION You have two cows.

You have 300 people milking them.

You claim that you have full employment and high bovine productivity.

You arrest the newsman who reported the real situation.

AN INDIAN CORPORATION You have two cows.

You pray to them.

A BRITISH CORPORATION You have two cows.

Both are mad.

AN IRAQI CORPORATION Everyone thinks you have lots of cows.

You tell them that you have none.

Nobody believes you, so they bomb the crap out of you and invade your country.

You still have no cows but at least you are now a Democracy.

AN AUSTRALIAN CORPORATION You have two cows.

Business seems pretty good.

You close the office and go for a few beers to celebrate.

A NEW ZEALAND CORPORATION You have two cows.

The one on the left looks rather attractive. You think she likes you.

A GREEK CORPORATION You have two cows borrowed from French and German banks.

You eat both of them.

The banks call to collect their milk, but you cannot deliver so you call the IMF. The IMF loans you two cows.

You eat both of them.

The banks and the IMF call to collect their cows/milk.

You are out getting a haircut AN AFRICAN CORPORATION You steal two cows from the few remaining whites.

You eat them.

You steal two more cows.

You eat them.

You steal two more cows.

You eat them.

You steal two more cows.

You eat them.

Repeat until cows are gone.

Why rental properties remain vacant too long Renting a property quickly to the right tenant is essentially the most important task any agent can do for their client, however, we find there are a number of factors that can cause a property to remain vacant for longer than desired.

With these factors in mind, we can improve the chances of renting a property quicker and for the right market rent by being aware. Let’s take a look at some of these factors : The market rent is too high- with easy internet search functions allowing prospective tenants to become quickly aware of comparable properties for rent in the area, tenants are more educated on market rents than ever before. For every week it is vacant it costs 2% of your annual rental income, therefore getting it priced right, and renting it quickly is everybody’s business! ariable and fixed rate are generally reviewed Presentation problemsfirstloans impressions are everything and by poor garden presentation, ‘tired’ rental properties with poor paintwork, property owners during critical changes of the economicold carpets and out-dated décor can deter good tenants who want to make times.

However, don’t need to wait forthey interest rates to a home out of you the property and judge what see first.

If it looks unattractive neglected theyyour will options. drive rightBe on proactive by, unless it is the fluctuate beforeand you consider with only property available in the area. the management of your investment loans and ask yourself sometimes there are more properties available than someOversupplyof the following questions: prospective tenants. This could occur for seasonal reasons or as a result Have of youa taken the of time to review andinanalyse the flooding structure the of your home number developments the area market with vacant properties. and investment property Having loans? a tenant sign a lease that ends in a high time,ofand alsoloan being developments occurring in the Is thedemand structure your theaware mostofeffective for your taxation area can assist us to possibly avoid this vacancy issue. circumstances? being facilities likeorshopping centres, on transport, How Local much facilitiesextra interest areclose you to paying (fixed) saving (variable) your health care and education are factors prospective tenants look for, so loan? when you are considering your next investment property, forgo the Is it better for you to be on fixed, variable or a split rate? temptation of ‘just chasing a bargain’ and think ‘location’ as a key Theredetermining are so manyfactor. new flexible loanpurchased products available nowarea thattend youto may Properties in the right have not bea very awareshort of. vacancy period.

Would it beNote: beneficial for you to meet with market a financial planner or your Please The above assumes normal conditions apply. accountant to discover if you could save money?

Fixed vs variable loans

V

Licensed REAA (2008)

Professional Property Management & Body Corporate Management Established for over 30 years Our large team of licensed Property Managers and Letting Agents manage more than 1500 properties Auckland wide.

North Shore Property Management specialist Melissa Geers

For Melissa's expertise: Phone DDI: (09) 6382515 or Mobile: 021-02065670 or email: melissa@aucklandproperty.net

Put Your Property in Our Hands Web site : www.aucklandproperty.net

15

The

South African

Sugar Man

CD signe d

Sixto Rodriguez

I

by Rodrig uez in Du rban in 1 998.

n 1969 the unknown Rodriguez went into the studio in Detroit and recorded ‘Cold Fact’, releasing the album in 1970. With its outspoken lyrics, unforgettable tunes and trippy vibe, it was way ahead of its time. His second album ‘Coming from Reality’ was released a year later with high hopes but both albums soon disappeared off the US radar due to financial problems with his label, leaving Rodriguez’ career finished before it had even begun.

Unbeknown to him though, ‘Cold Fact’ and ‘Coming from Reality’ made him a star in Australia, New Zealand and especially in South Africa, where he was held in high regard as a musician.

The albums arrived in South Africa and strong followings developed there. But from the early 70s to the late 90s Rodriguez was mostly invisible, apart from two successful tours to Australia in 1979 and 1981. The rest of those years saw Rodriguez working in construction and raising his family in a rundown house in a poor part of Detroit.

By the 80s, many homes in South Africa that had a turntable and a taste for quality pop-rock from artists like Bob Dylan and the Beatles, had a copy

   

                                                       

    

 

                16

of ‘Cold Fact’. Rodriguez first came to his fans attention through the saucy lyrics that greeted the line in ‘I Wonder’ that asked: “I wonder how many times you’ve had sex”. That song and that specific lyric were considered very controversial and provocative in those dark, conservative years in the 70s.

‘Establishment Blues’ inspired the youth to speak out against government and of not conforming to society. The situation in South Africa ensured that his songs received no radio play but copies of ‘Cold Fact’ sold extremely well, hooking new fans to this strange folk singer. Rodriguez’ music and lyrics had become a guiding light and an inspiration to a generation of South Africans.

Rodriguez toured South Africa in 1998 and in 2001, playing sold-out concerts all over the country where the crowds went wild for him. And ‘Cold Fact’ went platinum, selling half a million copies in South Africa.

The new documentary film ‘Searching for Sugar Man’ the story of Sixto Rodriguez, tells the true life story of an incredible singer/songwriter who recorded two albums four decades ago that barely sold at all, resigned himself to a life of poverty and obscurity – and then became a superstar in a faraway land without even knowing it.

Rodriguez has just turned 70 and is the same vintage as Dylan, McCarthy and Jagger but without the global fame. Finally his work will be heard widely, with the film being distributed in 15 countries. Sony is re-releasing the albums wherever the film is shown.

In Rodriguez’ own words: So thanks for your time Then you can thank me for mine And after that’s said Forget it

Have you been fired, harassed at work or made redundant?

We offer sound, thorough and sympathetic advice and guidance on how to deal pro actively with all employment issues of any nature for employers and employees

We have a high success rate at: • exit package meetings (meetings with employers to discuss terms of termination of employment) • disciplinary meetings and mediations where we will represent you at any of the forums. We are familiar with all the various employment procedures and will provide you with efficient and stress free service. Advice on how to move forward and to deal effectively with any employment issues. Please feel free to contact Allan Silberstein at: A.S. EMPLOYMENT LAW CONSULTANTS 964 East Coast Road Ph: 09 473 8115 Browns Bay Fax: 09 473 8157 AUCKLAND Mob: 021 172 2519

The

South African

Up, Up and Away Gordon Prentice Sports Reporter

G

LEN Hall won the Mr Price Pro at Ballito after edging out Nathaniel Curran by 15 points to 13.67 in the final. But it could have been oh-so-different.

Curran was in the lead with just 45 seconds before Hall unleashed a trio of sweeping turns to impress the judges and emerge from the surf triumphant.

Curran opened with a 7.50 ride which featured a sweet bottom turn and solid crack off the top before backing it up with an inside snap off the top and power hack which earned him an additional 6.17 point.

Hall opened with a huge right hand power gouge into the pocket and a big jamming re-entry that garnered him 4.83 points. He followed it up by catching an 8.33 point ride that involved a serious whack off the top, a variety of turns and a stellar bottom hook.

Hall launched into a gorgeous wave. He managed to unleash a trio of sweeping turns before it was all over. That last wave garnered Hall 6.67 points.

It was enough to push Curran out of the lead.

 

    

                        

Membership fee: As a professional administered entity there are benefits that are only available to the South African Travel Club and the weaving International friendship foundation through our protected membership programme.

Protected member: As a valued South African Travel Club protected member we welcome your participation in a plan that provides up to NZD $3500.00 worth of accident protection to yourself and a nominated loved one in either South Africa, the UK, Canada or the USA. This means that in the event of a serious accident to either party, we will fly either you or them to the other to the total value of NZD$3500.00 – on a compassionate ticket on the first available flight.

Additional Benefits Include: When you book your flights with Skytrain Lion World Travel you have an option of: * Free one way shuttle transfer within a 25 KMS radius of either Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch Airport or twelve days free airport parking and additional days at a privileged rate. * A special concession rate for pre and post flight accommodation in the vicinity of Auckland Airport, and subject to availability, free parking for up to 21 days. * Competitive rates on car hire, accommodation , sightseeing, phone cards and travel insurance * Friendship Gift Service - have your order delivered by courier service to the recipients in South Africa. Births, Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversary and friendship gifts. * S pecial Duty Free Discount Shopping online when you use your SATC code.

Purchases available for pick-up from Auckland , Hamilton City, Rotorua, Queenstown, Christchurch.

We avoid bombarding you with “Specials, specials, specials .” We advise with assurance that you are quoted the best options available to book for the date, the time and the service to suit your needs. Don’t be committed without the benefit of our preferred service to family and friends of the number one South African Travel Club.

For membership applications and full benefit details contact: travel@lionworld.co.nz Phone: AKL9215100 or ex AKL Free phone 0800 277477.

Renew now! Skytrain Lion World Travel, P O Box 12, Auckland. View membership form on: wwwsouthafricantravelclub.co.nz

17

The

South African

The South African Tribute Band

T

he South African Tribute Band is the brain child of Robbie Wood and Andre van Schalkwyk. The band consists of five members Robbie - bass, Kobus - keyboard, Ryan – rhythm guitar, Jayden – lead guitar and Andre - drums. Robbie and his son Ryan have been a performing duo for 4 years with Jayden adding a new dimension with his lead guitar skills the past 2 years. They are better known as “Just Us” and they perform throughout Auckland. Kobus and Andre are a father and son team that have a rich musical background who enjoy making music for people to enjoy. All together The South African Tribute Band promises to be a big hit with all ages. The band is playing a wide variety of music including Boeremusiek, Lang-arm and other South African hits, both Afrikaans and English. These guys are not to be missed.

The Band will be performing throughout the month of October at The Village Bar, 3/272 Ti Rakau Dr, Pakuranga, Auckland. The shows start at 8:00pm and entry is FREE. There is a shuttle service available and full menu (Contact: The Village Bar for more info on 09 274 5656). Dancing permitted all night long.

Dates: 6 October 2012 – 8pm 13 October 2012 – 8pm 20 October 2012 – 8pm 27 October 2012 – 8pm For more information on the band and functions contact: Andre – 021 065 1557

EX SOUTH AFRICAN? Access your retirement annuities now!

Take it all in cash at any age Specialists in Emigration Formalities for Former South African Residents

••••

Contact: Julian Haw ACIS; CFP Registered Tax Practitioner (SARS) Email: jrhaw@iafrica.com

Tel: +27 31 701 9603 Fax: +27 31 701 9602 • Visit www.julianhaw.com for more details.

PO Box 10672, Marine Parade, 4056, South Africa

18

SHE HAS RHYTHM

W

hile at Marlborough Primary School last year, eight year old Laylah Waggie was spotted by a North Harbour rhythmic gymnastics talent scout.

At the beginning of this year she joined their elite academy, competing and winning all her categories in all the North Island rhythmic gymnastics championships. Her constant scores of 9.8 and 9.9 out of 10 blew everyone away.

As the champion level 1 rhythmic gymnast for 2012 she will be included in the academy’s stage 3 International programmes. A unique achievement for someone so young and so dedicated.

Emigrating from Cape Town, Faranaaz Waggie has raised Laylah as a single parent with the help of her parents. Waggie, a registered occupational therapist at North Shore Hospital, is extremely proud of her daughter’s achievements at such a young age and believes she is an inspiration to not only the expatriate South African community in New Zealand but to her family back in Cape Town.

Hi Sherelee, My family and I left Cape Town in 1995 and did not think of completing all the neccessary paperwork or following the migration process before coming to New Zealand. Over a period of time we gained citizenship in New Zealand and settled in our new home not thinking of what was to come when my Sanlam Policy matured in South Africa.

In 2011 I was notified by Sanlam that my policy had matured and had two options: One was to leave the policy and reinvest and the second was to get a lump sum payout. As I had no ties back in South Africa I contacted Sanlam and decide to take the lump sum option.

Well, this is where my problems started escalating because I had not followed the correct process in 1995. I tried communicating in numerous ways with Sanlam and my broker whom I had supported for a lifetime but I could not get any customer satisfaction or reach any sort of resolution.

This is when I decided to seek professional help as Sanlam was adamant to keep my money as I did not have the correct paperwork in place.

I found UPC in The South African Magazine and contacted them via e-mail with all my details and all the issues I had had in trying to get my policy payout.

UPC were very helpful in explaining the process step by step and provided all the relevant documentation which was needed to complete the process. Their quote was very good considering all the work which needed to be done to reach a positive outcome.

I found UPC to be very professional and gave quality service throughout the process. The staff I dealt with in South Africa were fantastic and I would recommend them to anyone who is in need of professional help.

Once again I would like to thank Julian Haw and his team as without them I’m sure I would still be in dire straits.

Satisfied Customer P. WOODBOURNE

The

South African PROPERTY CORNER This regular feature is written by Richard Pearce of Barfoot & Thompson.

“Is this still the time to buy a home? ” I am often asked whether “NOW“ is the right time to buy a home.

Both house prices and rentals have increased over the last few years and both are widely predicted to increase further.

Richard Pearce

The first figure shows the movement of residential property values over the last seven years. According to the latest report from qv.co.nz, Auckland values have risen 2.6% over the past 3 months and 6.8% over the last year.

Our personal experience.

The second figure shows rentals in three areas in Auckland where many ex-South Africans are living. Rentals increased significantly from 2009 to 2011, with a slower increase over the last year. But demand for housing will increase over the longer term, resulting in rents continuing to increase, so one should be planning to buy when possible, and not to rent long-term.

As an example, we arrived in New Zealand in mid 2005, seven years ago, and most advice that we received was “don’t buy now, property prices are too high.” Since then, Auckland property values increased, dropped and increased again, and are now approx 33% higher than they were in August 2005.

So the right advice at that stage would have been “buy now, but buy what you can afford”, as mortgage interest rates increased from 9% in mid 2005 to almost 11% in mid 2008.

The correct approach for first time buyers in the current market is probably to “buy now if we can, but buy what we can afford in the longer term”, as interest rates are likely to increase some time in the future.

For home owners who want to move, almost anytime is a good time, as they will be buying and selling in the same market.

Interest rates can have a huge affect on housing affordability, with the third figure showing mortgage interest rates since 1964. Current interest rates are exceptionally low.

Disclaimer: The comments and opinions expressed above are my personal views and are NOT those of Barfoot & Thompson. The above is not intended as financial advice, and all persons should make their own decisions based on their personal circumstances and on advice from a number of sources.

19

The

South African

SA social

First Friday Social Two great socials were held at Browns Bay Bowling Club during the past two months. We welcomed newbies Allan Nelson, Jaco Maree and Steve Engelbrecht who had literally stepped off the plane that day. Another couple who joined our meet and greet and are also very new to New Zealand are Russell Taylor and Terri-Morris Taylor. Good luck on your journeys and we hope to see you all at the next social. Thanks to our sponsors: Bushman’s Grill, Ageless Beauty, Barry Hilton, The Murray Family, The Cross Family, HWP Financial Services, Eve’s Pantry, North Shore Immigration Services and Richard Pearce, Barfoot and Thompson. Big thanks to Jethro Clarke, a brilliant acoustic guitarist who entertained us all with his beautiful music throughout the evening.

The next FFS will be held on the 5th of October and the 2nd of November. See you there!

Shereen Murray, winner of the Bushman’s Grill meal voucher, and Peter Woodberg.

Newbies fresh in NZ Allan Nelson, Jaco Maree and Steve Engelbrecht.

Jethro Clarke, Acoustic Blue Guitarist, entertained us.

winner of the Debbie Kruger, voucher. ty au Ageless Be

Tracey Smit, winner of the Barry Hilton tickets.

Peter Woodber g and Brad Jose ph,

Wendy Cross, winner of the HWP wine and the Warehouse voucher, and Peter Woodberg.

stein and Angela Silber .

Josik Smith, Beulah Barber

winner of the NS IS

wine.

Russell Taylor, Terri Morris-Taylor, Steve Adamson, Del Wagner with Lyall Adamson-Wagner (2).

The authority on selling businesse

What a great time to sell your business!

Currently 16,000 listed purchasers with LINK

SOUTH AFRICA

linkbusiness.co.za

AUSTRALIA

linkbusiness.com.au

NEW ZEALAND

linkbusiness.co.nz 0800 546 528 For a FREE business appraisal, contact me in confidence Garth Nell business broker 027 296 1783 / 09 555 6093 garthn@linkbusiness.co.nz LINK Business Broking Ltd Licensed REAA08

20

The authority on selling businesses

The authority on selling businesses

Trusted experts when it comes to selling your business

Sell your business with LINK Today!

The

South African

UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS South African Social North Shore: First Friday Social of the month at Browns Bay Bowling Club. 6pm – 10pm: Cash Bar, a braai or a light meal is available.

SANZ Social: Contact: Carol: 021 049 4259.

South African Biznet Meeting: Twice a month on the first Wednesday and the Third Wednesday of every month. Please join us and meet likeminded business people. Please bring business cards.

Christchurch Socials: Linda Klok: info@sinzasa.org.nz

The South African Magazine can be found here: I-Site Takapuna I-Site Devonport Bushman’s Grill, Northcote Road Fred’s Fine Foods, Highland Park Shopping Centre Inside Africa, Albany Inside Africa, Henderson Kumeu Stationers, Kumeu Pinehill Butchery, East Coast Road Nandos, Albany

SA Shop, Browns Bay SA Shop, Rosedale Road

New Arrivals Social We understand that starting a new life in a new country can be a little daunting.

We therefore invite you to join us for a drink and the opportunity to meet with other likeminded people who have recently arrived or have now settled in New Zealand.

From time to time we will also be joined by a guest speaker, who will give a brief presentation on a relevant topic.

When: 6.00pm, Tuesday 30 October 2012

SA Shop, Howick

Where: Level 1, Building 2, 100 Bush Road, Albany, North Shore

SA Shop, Henderson

We look forward to meeting you.

SA Shop, Stanmore Bay

RSVP

Janssen’s, Browns Bay

P lease confirm your attendance to Eugene Van Heerden: Vicki Scott by 25 October 2012.

Beef on the Beach, Pakuranga Selected Doctor s Rooms in Auckland.

E. enquiry@hwp.co.nz P. 09 915 0100.

Ph: 09 915 0100 : Mobile: 022 276 0082

Whether you’re new to NZ or starting to sound like a Kiwi, let’s talk.

You don’t have to be born a local to be treated like one. You can apply for a personal or business loan with the team at your local Westpac branch, so you can get a straight answer, straight away.

Riaan Wilson Business Manager L3 Corinthian Towers 9-11 Corinthian Dr Albany Phone (09) 448 0926 Mobile 027 498 0756

Sheena Parker Personal Manager Westpac Albany 219 Don McKinnon Dr Albany Phone (09) 415 1166

Owen Melhuish Mobile Mortgage Manager Westpac Albany 219 Don McKinnon Dr Albany Mobile: 027 212 0405

Applications for finance are subject to Westpac’s applicable lending criteria. An establishment charge may apply. See www.westpac.co.nz for further details. Westpac New Zealand Limited

JN8991

21 JN8991 WES0667 SAmag 185x132_V2.indd 1

13/09/12 4:12 PM

The

South African Bread and butter pudding for the braai Ingredients 8 croissants 3 Tbs butter 150g dark chocolate chips or just dark chocolate, roughly chopped 150g roughly chopped pecan nuts 2 Tbs light brown sugar 4 eggs 2 ½ cups milk 1 tsp vanilla extract Generous pinch each of nutmeg and cinnamon Double thick cream / custard for serving 1 baking sheet lined with a double layer of tinfoil

Method Pre-heat your braai to medium-high heat. Slice the croissants into about 4 parts each on the diagonal and butter each of the cut sides. (Alternatively, just melt the butter and pour over the croissant slices). Layer the slices in a medium-sized ovenproof dish, or individual ramekins. Scatter with the chocolate chips, pecan nuts and then finally the sugar.

In a mixing bowl or measuring jug, lightly whisk the eggs and then add the milk, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon. Pour the liquid over the bread slices. Sprinkle with the sugar, place the baking dish on the lined baking tray and braai with the lid on for 25-30 minutes (or about 20 minutes if using individual ramekins).

Remove from the oven and serve as soon as possible with the cream/ custard.

True Wealth is knowing you have an adviser you can trust.

“My clients vary from those simply requiring their money managed prudently, to those building their assets, to those wanting a regular income. I’m also able to ensure they have their assets protected through a trust or will through my peers in Perpetual’s Trust Consultant team.”

Beginning his career at Standard Bank of South Africa, John Bradley’s working experience spans the financial arena. Since immigrating to New Zealand in 2003, John specialised in asset protection services before moving to one of the top banks as financial adviser where he was awarded “Adviser of the Year”.

John has the experience and expertise to provide you with the personalised plan to set you on your financial path and the support to help ensure you stay on it.

Contact John to arrange a complmentary chat.

Contact John at 09 927 9545 or john.bradley@perpetual.co.nz You can also reach him through 0800 737 738.

Perpetual offers comprehensive financial solutions to help grow your assets through our financial planning and advisory services and protect them through will, trust and estate management services.

John’s disclosure statement is available online and free of charge at www.perpetual.co.nz

3 puddings on the braai Roasted brandied Clemengolds on the braai I’m going to remind you that this summer, our braais will reach a whole new world of gastronomical delights. There can be so much more to our precious braais than slapping on a big fat steak or lekker lamb chop on the grill. I have three braai-worthy puds that will set your tongues dancing and put your boerie rolls’ noses out of joint.

Ingredients 4 Clemengolds, halved with peel intact 4 tsp brandy 8 tsp muscovado sugar Vanilla bean ice cream, to serve You will also need a baking tray lined with a double layer of tinfoil.

Method Pre-heat your braai grill to med-high. When it’s hot, place each clemengold half cut-side down and grill for about 45seconds - 1 minute.

Remove and place the clemengold halves in an ovenproof baking dish, cut side facing up.

Sprinkle each half with a little brandy and muscovado sugar. Place the baking dish on your lined baking sheet and cook for 7-10 minutes until the sugar has melted and the clemengolds are just starting to bubble.

Chef’s tip: Using a sharp paring knife, slice around the inside of each clemengold skin so that the segments are loose before you cook them, this will make them easier to remove, which means you’ll be able to get to them faster.

Believe me, they’re so delicious that things could get messy.

Braai Bourbon Bananas Ingredients 2 ripe bananas, peels removed 2 tsp bourbon or brandy 2 tsp demerara or light brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 handful walnuts (or pecan nuts), roughly chopped Double thick cream, for serving 2 oven-proof ramekins 1 baking tray 1 sheet tinfoil, doubled over, to fit the baking tray

Method Pre-heat your braai to the highest setting and line the baking tray with the tinfoil.

Slice the bananas and put the equivalent of 1 banana into each ramekin.

Then divide the remaining ingredients between the ramekins, place on your lined baking tray and then onto your braai grill and cook for about 10 minutes, until golden and bubbling.

Serve as soon as possible with the double thick cream (or vanilla ice cream). *If you would prefer not to use brandy, substitute this with about 1 Tbsp of fresh orange juice and a drizzle of honey. http://www.food24.com/Recipes: Sarah Graham

22

Shopping Centre

6x6 advert

14x6 advert

20x6 advert

17 Corinthian Drive, Albany, Auckland New Zealand

Immigration Service you can Trust (established 1993)

New Zealand is slowly coming out of the recession and there are now more skilled jobs being advertised in most of our cities.

Christchurch will be needing hundreds of skilled people to assist with the rebuild, so trades people as well as civil and other engineering posts are now becoming available.

North Shore Immigration with their wealth of experience & sound reputation can assist migrants relocate to New Zealand as providers of highly personalised service, from temporary, permanent and business visas.

For those business people that would prefer to work for themselves, they can either start a brand new business in New Zealand or buy an existing business via the Long Term Business Visa. There are also two investor categories of $1.5 million & $10 million. Please contact us for more info at email: sim.woodberg@nsis.co.nz

We provide specialist immigration solutions for: U Residence (Skilled Migrants, Business, Family) U Business Visa (Entrepreneur and/or Investor Categories) U Work Visa (for those who have a job offer, based on their skills & experience) U Work/Student visas for their immediate family members U Student Visas for those who wish to study in New Zealand, and U Job Search/Graduate Work Experience Visas for students who have completed their NZ studies. website: www.nsis.co.nz

We also offer help and assistance with: U unabridged birth certificates U police clearance certificates U passport renewals U translations U assessment of overseas qualifications U obtaining NZ registration for occupations where this is required.

email: info@nsis.co.nz

ph: 09 415 3392