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VOTE ABROAD, ONLY IF YOU PAY TAX IN SA ANC London Branch to force South Africans to pay tax to Sars

By HEATHER WALKER

THE ANC London Branch is campaigning to prevent South Africans voting abroad unless they pay tax to the South African Revenue Service (Sars), regardless of whether they are earning a salary or have investments there. This campaign was launched by ANC London Interim Branch chairman Xolani Xala at last week’s Youth Day commemoration event in Brixton. In a speech at the Hector Pieterson monument Xala said, “We cannot fulfil the vision of economic freedom for all citizens, irrespective of colour, age, gender and background, when South Africans abroad are enjoying colonisation minority power, evidenced by the cheating on Sars instead of contributing towards the development of our beloved country. “As a consequence, our grandparents are not receiving decent state pensions while their contributions are being hijacked by voters who are not paying tax even though they are gainfully employed. “While South Africa is enjoying its 18th anniversary, we must not lose focus. Every working South African abroad must pay tax to Sars wherever they are working in the world. In the absence of doing this, our country will become a

Mampara Republic. This is not what the 1976 youth fought and died for. Why should South Africa in the post-apartheid era continue to be the fuel for imperialist tendencies? “Comrades, I am pleased to announce the launch of our campaign, No Tax, No Vote! For those who are employed abroad yet are not paying tax to Sars they must not be allowed to vote abroad,” he said. In 2009 a Constitutional Court Ruling gave South Africans who live and work outside of the country the right to vote in general elections if registered with South Africa’s chief electoral officer. Recently Sars announced that it would clamp down on target South African residents working abroad, however this applied only to those who earn a South African income from property or business interests. Xolani continued, “While South Africa celebrates political victory today, economic control and hence indirect political power continues to lie with overseas companies. South Africa is legally and politically independent but economically colonised. This weakens the government and stifles economic growth and service delivery to the majority of people who have been disadvantaged for so long. “Every section of the South African Government has a unique continues on page 3…

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Barry Hilton on his way to London | p9

Celebrating his 30th year in comedy and fresh off his critically acclaimed shows in Hong Kong, USA, Zambia and Mauritius, popular South African funnyman Barry Hilton is heading to the UK in July, to perform shows in London and Bournemouth.

South African MP in London | p12 This week the Democratic Alliance Abroad hosts Dr Wilmot James MP, Shadow Minister of Trade and Industry, who will give a series of talks in London.

Power 100: John Battersby | p13

WEARING THE FLAG: Models show off the winning design for the South African Olympic and Paralympics Opening Ceremony outfit, by Durban fashion designer Leigh Schubert (centre). Full story on www. thesouthafrican.com/sport. Photo by Wessel Oosthuizen/ SA Sports Picture Agency.

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THE South African government has expressed joy following the release on Thursday of a South African couple held captive by Somali pirates since October 2010. The Durban couple, Bruno Pelizzari and Debbie Calitz, was freed following negotiations between the South African, Somali and Italian governments. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation expressed gratitude to both governments. It said the couple was released unharmed and is receiving consular support from the South African mission to Somalia, which is based in Nairobi, Kenya. Arrangements are being made for the return of the couple to South Africa. “South Africa’s Ambassador designate to Somalia, Ndumiso Ntshinga, is in contact with the couple and the authorities in

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Habits can be nasty things. They get us into a rut and we’re unable to progress because we’ve become so used to doing things a certain way. There are two bad habits currently affecting South Africa’s growth and development that need to be kicked: 1) Ignoring new opportunities and

focusing on the wrongs of the past only and 2) A stubborn allegiance to petty politics. Bad habit 1: Ignoring new opportunities South Africa has 3,000km of coastline and eight major harbours, yet it does not have single South African-flagged commercial vessel on its shipping register. This despite the fact that up to 12,000 foreign vessels visit the country’s eight ports each year. These vessels move about 264 million tons at an estimated cost of R45 billion, which is paid to foreign owners and operators for

maritime transport services. For the record, Brazil operates a fleet of 172 merchant vessels, Russia 1,891, India 534 and China 2,044. So here’s a suggestion to the government (and the ANCYL) – please ‘nationalise’ (and I mean that metaphorically) some of this trade for our country. Just think of all the jobs and economic growth it will create. You decide.

South Africa, but one: Cosatu. We know how powerful Cosatu is in the ANC Tripartite Alliance, and their lone and spurious opposition to this subsidy borders on insanity. Vavi, this month we celebrated Youth Day, and in that spirit we call on you to please stop petty politics, and support this programme of real job creation and poverty alleviation. You decide.

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in London for a series of public (and free to attend) events, some of which will focus on the SA economy and in particular the DA’s 8% Economic Growth Plan – a plan that will ensure a growth of at least 8% annually in order to break the cycle of poverty and move us to prosperity for all. Continue the discussion on www.facebook.com/ DemocraticAllianceAbroad Ludre Stevens, Democratic Alliance Abroad chairperson Note: This column is paid for content and represents the client’s independent opinion. here since 1999, on an ancestral visa. I have been working in a bank here in London, for the past 12 years and you would not believe the number of ‘spouses’ coming through, especially from the Indian sub-continent. At my current branch, you wouldn’t believe the number accounts previously opened, where the account holder cannot speak English, but all that they can do is to give you their card and say either “child benefit” or “tax credit”, with that dumb look on their face. So yes, it’s about time the UK Government got a lot stricter about migration. Henroski Da: As a matter of fact and law, the proposal is wrongly contemplated. No rational leader of any meaningful organisation like UKBA ought to consider this workable Vix: Looking at some of these comments, it looks like the English exam is way more than simply justified. Immigration has been too lax for years, it’s time to step up the requirements in all spheres. Guy Young: Totally agree with some of the rules but… do not lose good qualified people. I have been here 13 years from SA, and have noticed that the majority of the people taking advantage are generally the ones who cannot even utter a word of English, a brother of a cousin or a sister of an aunty etc. A test on the reasons to be here should suffice… the rest, goodbye and no defence at the state’s expense! Cassandra: Human rights - that is so debatable. They protect the crooks. The new laws are too late. They close the gate when the bull is gone! The price? More crime… more NHS expenditure… more abuse of the system. Also foreigners who got a British passport and do crime should be deported. An EU passport is a privilege which should be revoked if abused. Curious: This is a bit far-fetched, it seems that the UK government does not want migrant workers (family members of migrant workers). The BIGGEST mistake they made was to be part of EU, where members of sister states can get into the UK without visas Join the debate on www.thesouthafrican.com

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We demand some booze for the kids! I’VE only ever heard one piece of advice worth following. That’s an absolute. Because for every piece of advice you’re handed, there will be another that directly contradicts it. But this one is the exception. It is true in all circumstances, and never fails. It is this: never tell a baby not to stick beans up its nose. It’s advice that the cheerfullynamed Social Protection and Community Development Cluster should heed, because they’re in danger of having to go in with a pair of forceps and a handkerchief. The SPCDC are a South African group lobbying parliament to raise the legal alcohol purchasing age from 18 to 21, to ban all alcohol advertising and license shebeens. In other words, a random group of busybodies who nobody has really ever heard of before has taken it upon themselves to be the moral guardians of the country, and to hit people with big sticks. Nice work. Is alcoholism in South Africa a problem? Of course it is. It’s a monumental problem. But it is not a problem because of teens getting snotklap drunk. It is a problem because people who have zero prospects, no job and little income view it as an escape. Alcoholism is a symptom – an awful one, but a symptom nonetheless. And you

cannot fix the problem by taking it away from people. This isn’t prohibition, but it’s the same idea. And it does. Not. Work. Can I propose a radical idea here? It’ll get me more hate mail than this newspaper can handle, but it’s worth a shot (and by the way, this is my opinion and mine only, so don’t hold them accountable). Don’t raise the legal drinking age. Lower it. Drop it to 15. Or 14. Or better yet: scrap the damn thing entirely. Let kids drink whenever they want to drink. Do you know why children booze? It’s because alcohol is this mythical, unattainable goal – a prize for turning 18, and something to be sneakily sought out before that. It’s cool, because it’s illegal. It becomes something special. So what if – and I grant you that this is one hell of an ask – you could introduce kids to alcohol early on? Here you go mate, try this. Careful, it’ll mess you up if you drink too much, but you’re growing up. We reckon you can handle a beer or two with your parents or your teachers. And guess what? I have a sneaking suspicion that if you treat kids like adults, they will act like them. The SPCDC and their mission will do incalculable damage to the economy, to the structure of South African society and indeed the very space-time continuum. Ironically, I’d wager that their plans will actually cause drinking – and particularly underrage drinking – to skyrocket. Why is it that sober people are often a lot more stupid than drunk people? www.thesouthafrican.com/ entertainment

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by SANDY CADIZ-SMITH THE three-day Back2Black festival arrives in London next week, with a stellar line-up that includes South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela. It runs on Friday 29, Saturday 30 June and Sunday 1 July across three stages at Old Billingsgate Market, East London, EC3R 6DX. The three-day festival (part of the London 2012 Festival), is the first ever iteration outside Brazil. Hosted by and featuring Gilberto Gil and produced by the Barbican, Zoocom Events and Serious, this urban festival is a celebration of

African roots in music and culture. It features an eclectic line-up of more than 20 Brazilian, UK and international artists in a heady mix of funk, reggae, dub, hip hop, samba, and blues. Festival highlights include: • Live music by artists including Gilberto Gil, Macy Gray, Amadou & Mariam and Roots Manuva • Drumming displays and workshops involving Drum Heads, an ensemble of young musicians from East London, and the Pracatum School from Salvador de Bahia, Brazil. • African & Brazilian craft market and a host of food & drink stalls. • Live interviews and panel sessions with artists and leading cultural commentators, including a conversation between Gil and Masekela around the subject of musicians in

exile. Launched in Rio de Janeiro in 2009, the annual Back2Black festival has quickly established itself as one of the foremost cultural events in Brazil, attracting more than 35,000 visitors to date. A pioneer in promoting global appreciation for black culture in Brazil, this curated festival explores new ways of presenting music and art and aims to entertain, raise awareness, further cultural exchange and rebuild bridges, bringing Brazil back in touch with its African heritage. Since its inaugural edition, the Back2Black festival has taken place in the beautiful setting of the disused Leopoldina railway station close to downtown Rio de Janeiro. To recreate a similar setting, the London festival will be held at Old Billingsgate Market. www.thesouthafrican.com/ entertainment

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Bring on the boerie Durbs boy Jono Rae is on a mission to make London’s best boerie rolls who I am and where I am from. I even chose the name JoJo’s as my cousin called me this when I was growing up so it reminds me of what I am all about. “It’s taken us just over a year to get where we are, with our share of challenges along the way. I was going to open a restaurant but just could not afford it, so my girlfriend Katrina Rodrigues and I decided to do it trailer style. I bought a trailer, stripped it to a bare shell and spent about eight weeks rebuilding. We then fought to find a place to trade. Everywhere is a nightmare to get into but we persevered. There are still challenges and we are constantly trying to find new ideas or places to trade but the business is doing okay and things are starting to come alive so I am looking at ways to better the business.” If you’re feeling fearless (and very hungry), why not try JoJo’s

by SANDY CADIZ-SMITH I LOVE it when I walk home from work on a sunny evening and can smell the boerewors braaing. I live in quite a South African neighbourhood in London, you see. The aroma is enough to make anyone salivate and dream of the perfect boerie roll. So I’m pleased to say that Jono Rae has taken on the challenge of providing just that. He explained, “When it comes to food, people say you should do what you know and keep it simple so as I have 27 years experience of eating boerewors and 21 years experience of cooking it, it seemed the perfect place to focus my energies. My plan is to create the best fresh boerewors roll you will ever eat. I went on a mission to source the perfect mix with recipes that are simple yet have bold flavours. I have gone with what I love and whatreminds me

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@sandycadizsmith Every Wednesday and Friday Jojos makes bunny chows, either chicken, mutton or beef, done Durban style, hot and spicy. For those who don’t eat boerewors, they also do chicken fillets marinaded in garlic and herb. During the Olympics Jono has

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the initial gasping audacity, then the laughter and hopefully, your sense of humour intact, the idea of who actually is a citizen of South Africa takes hold. The San were there before time. Then came the migrant tribes, the wooden clog people with cheese, needing a pit stop en route to the spices. Oh, that was after the original Nando’s explorers and a little before the Redcoats decided that the Queen needed to rule the world. Turn the history pages and some poor fleeing folk with winemaking skills arrived on boats. More settlers from Mud Island, failed potato farmers and slaves ripped from their homelands to come and cut the cane. A mixed bag of languages, looks and religious beliefs. But then who’s still playing the game of ‘I was here first’? Every one of these stragglers with broken dreams and a fierce spirit landed, swam or crawled towards a future and South Africa would be nothing without each one of them. Claiming superiority obviously did not work out that well. Take a

tour of the battlefields to work that one out, but while the Redcoats and the velskoens tackled each other and the migrating tribes, others moved on; got up to a bit of cross-pollination and today we should realise that it takes more than birth within borders to build a nation. Take them all away, as in the advertisement, and you are left with a tribe still wearing loin cloths. There would be no South Africa, perhaps another China, but no South Africa. But what I love the most about the latest Nando’s ad, is that despite certainty that someone is going to complain; that the powers will have no alternative but to ban the advertisement, the creative forces behind it also believe that most South Africans have a fantastic sense of humour. We can laugh at ourselves; take it headon and it makes us even prouder to belong. Built of strong stuff we are. Bad luck for the chickens though. www.thesouthafrican.com/people

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WHEN I die, I want to come back as part of the Nando’s advertising team. Poof, and there I am, sitting around a conference table, throwing out ideas, brainstorming and coming up with genius ads. Knowing that they will be banned seconds after being released but going ahead with it anyway. ‘Did you see the latest Nando’s ad?’ the multitude ask. What a question. A million hits on Youtube, pasted on Facebook, Twitter and the message is there. People may be shocked, appalled even, but everyone remembers – who wants better marketing than that? The latest ad, and I am surprised if you haven’t seen it, has various members of our South African population literally going up in smoke. Go away you immigrants, vamoose from our shores till we are left with the San. The original South Africans. I wish I could think up advertisements like that and I give the creative agency a big gold star for being so bold. One happy client. Who else would have a poster saying ‘Nando’s, the finishing school for chickens.’? More importantly, these advertisements not only seek to shock, but also to give food for thought. After

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IN case you haven’t guessed already, our mystery star last week has been revealed as South Africa’s number one comedian Barry Hilton, who will return to the UK to perform at London’s Clapham Grand on 12 July. Fresh off critically acclaimed shows in Hong Kong, the USA, Zambia, Mauritius, Swaziland and Mozambique, Barry is celebrating his 30th year in comedy with

his Stand Up Chameleon tour. He believes his particular brand of comedy is not just for South Africans and that “anyone who understands English will be thoroughly entertained!” ‘The Cousin’ as he is fondly known has a knack for extracting humour from everyday situations as well as using his inimitable facial expressions to crack up audiences.

• Barry goes by his second name – his first is David • Barry has been the face of South African cider Savanna Dry since 1999, with the slogan, ‘it’s dry, but you can drink it’. • At the Feel Good Film Festival in Hollywood, Barry was nominated for best actor in a lead role for the successful South African film Finding Lenny. • Barry was born in Zimbabwe, moved to North Wales with his parents at the age of five and then to Cape Town at ten years old. • He started out as an electrician before turning to professional comedy at the age of 26. • Barry has been married three times and has six children aged between two and 33.

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Ingredients: For the tiramisu • 1 egg • 2 egg yolks • 125g castor sugar • 100g mascarpone • 150ml double cream • 60ml strong black coffee • 200ml Amarula cream or Cape Velvet • 1 pkt of sponge fingers For the meringue topping: • 2 egg whites • 50ml castor sugar

Method: For the tiramisu: • In a large bowl, using an electric whisk, beat together the egg, egg yolks and sugar until pale and fluffy.

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• Add the mascarpone and beat in well. • In a separate bowl, whisk the double cream until soft peak stage. • Fold the cream into the mascarpone mixture using a large metal spoon. • Using a wide dish combine the coffee and Amarula together. • Spread a small amount of the mascarpone mix on the bottom of your serving dish. • Dip the sponge fingers in the coffee mix one at a time and line them individually on top of the mascarpone mix. • Cover this layer of fingers with another layer of mascarpone mixture and repeat the process with the fingers. • Repeat the layers until all the mixture has been used, ending with a layer of fingers. • Place in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours before serving.

• Before serving, pipe the meringue over the top and brown it by either using a blowtorch or under a hot grill. For the meringue topping: • Whisk the egg whites until soft peak using an electric whisk, then slowly add the sugar and whisk until stiff. • Once the tiramisu is ready, top with the meringue and brown. Angie Steele hosts fun cooking classes at The Avenue cooking school in Putney. These include Dinner Party Demon to brush up those key skills to help you impress, and Ready Steady Date for single cooking with loads of laughs. To book for a course visit www. theavenuecookeryschool.com/ courses/angie-at-the-avenue or e-mail angie@angiesteele.com

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Business: News RSM Tenon results presentation for PPS members in UK PPS, the specialist insurance mutual for South African graduate professionals, will be holding its only UK annual results presentation for members at RSM Tenon’s offices in London on 28 June. PPS recently announced excellent results that resulted in operating profits growing by 19%, with R1.7 billion being allocated to members. As a mutual, profits are returned to members each year, with PPS funding members’ Surplus Rebate Accounts. In many cases, long term PPS members benefit from Surplus Rebate Accounts worth substantially more than the value of their contributions. Wimpie Mouton, from PPS in South Africa, will present the latest annual results. “We have posted excellent results this year and I am looking forward to sharing our success with our members,” said Mouton. “RSM Tenon, which is hosting the presentation, has recently been appointed to look after PPS members in the UK and

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South African MP in London for series of public talks THE Democratic Alliance Abroad will host Dr Wilmot James MP, the Federal Chairman and Shadow Minister of Trade and Industry for the Democratic Alliance, in London at a series of public events taking place from the 26-28 June. These events will provide insights into pertinent issues and opportunities in South Africa today.

EVENTS: Tuesday 26 June, 5Pm Book Launch: Grape: Stories of the Vineyards in South Africa by Wilmot James, Jakes Gerwel and Jeanne Viall The South African High Commission will host the UK launch of Grape – the highly readable story of vineyards and wines in South Africa – where Dr Wilmot James (one of the coauthors) will discuss the book. It takes us from the earliest Dutch settlers’ struggle to plant vines under difficult conditions, through slavery, the forgotten black wine makers, land dispossession, a history of making plonk and the emergence of a world-class fine wine culture in the 1990s. A mix of history and economics, journalism, agriculture, and geography, Grape is first and foremost the true account of a divergent group

of people, many of whom were classified ‘coloured’, whose lives have revolved around the vine. Drinks will follow the launch. To book and for more details go to: www.grapebooklaunch. eventbrite.co.uk

Wednesday 27 June, 6:30pm Shipping Professional Network In London – Networking Event The Shipping Professional Network in London (SPNL) will host Dr James at a networking event where “Unlocking Economic Growth through Trade with South Africa” will be the topic. Both Africa and the BRICS nations of emerging economies (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) play a significant role in global trade. According to the IMF the BRICS account for 40% of global growth, highlighting their significance. South Africa, as the economic powerhouse of Africa and the socalled ‘Gateway to Africa’ offers a unique opportunity for investment and a platform for expansion into Africa. Networking drinks will follow the speaker presentations. Registration is essential. For more details and to book please visit www.satrade. eventbrite.com

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Thursday 28 June, 6:30pm Gateway To Africa – Enhancing South Africa’s Role As The Continent’s Trade And Investment Hub The Democratic Alliance Abroad presents its annual event on the South African economy, presented by Dr James. The event will be taking place at the historic House of Commons in Westminster. This is a free event, and registration is essential. Details and booking please visit: www.gatewaytoafrica.eventbrite. com

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“The SA community abroad is now seen by government as a significant resource for skills, experience and influence. I like to talk about UK being The Tenth Province” and journalists who are putting their journalism before their blackness and telling the story as it is, in relation to corruption and fighting any attempts to muzzle the media. What's your most powerful memory from the journo years? There were many but perhaps one of the lasting images was the day of Nelson Mandela's inauguration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, when the SANDF did the fly-past and Mandela saluted the new (and old) military. Branding South Africa abroad is a big task, what has been the most challenging aspect? It's been a challenge breaking through stereotypes regarding South Africa and black governments in Africa in general. I must say, there has been quite a change in people's attitudes, largely driven by what else has happened around the world. There has been a shift in focus by the G20 towards developing countries and South Africa has just joined the BRICS, leading emerging economies (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). Our challenge is to take advantage of being perceived as an emerging powerhouse. A close look needs to be taken at what it is exactly that we are offering foreign investors. We need to make it very clear what is

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Marianne Gray samples this delightful German city

Take a trip on a paddle steamer down the River Elbe or enjoy Dresden’s city sights. Photos by Kolossos/ Wikimedia Commons (top) and Thom Quine (bottom)

by MARIANNE GRAY IN postcard racks in Dresden you’ll find black and white images of the city absolutely flattened by carpet bombs and the ensuing firestorms of 1945. Buildings were left with hardly one stone on top of another; it is chilling what a single night of bombing did to shatter the once fairytale city of Dresden. But now, as you look up from these bleak postcards, you see not a city defined by its ruins but one of Europe’s most elegant and imperial centres, risen from the ashes in solid Saxon sandstone with its unbroken spirit and polite manner. Once again the old centre is easily recognisable as in the cityscapes Canaletto painted in the late 1700s. Virtually every building has been flawlessly restored in this compact 18th century city built by Augustus 1 of Saxony. He came to the throne in 1694 at the age of 24, loved beautiful things and encouraged the finest artists from other countries to come and help realise his vision for a profusion of castles, palaces, churches, Baroque houses and parks. Set against gentle hills and vineyards sloping down to the lush banks of the River Elbe, Dresden was named the Florence of the North and everybody came to see it.

The Kings of Saxony built grand Renaissance palaces. Vivaldi, Bach, Mozart, Dvorak, Rachmaninoff made music there, Wagner conceived his ‘Ring of the Nibelungen’ and Richard Strauss conducted in the city’s Semper Opera House. At the Zwinger one of the finest collections of Rembrandts and Rubens hang, while the great Expressionist artist Kirchner started his career in Dresden and Schiller wrote his ‘Ode to Joy’, best known as the final chorus of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and now the anthem of the European Union, in the city. Although Dresden was formerly in East Germany, thankfully there are virtually no constructivist concrete slab buildings to be seen, just the oddity of a squat orange glass Communist-built arts centre in the middle of the main square. We popped in to have a quick glance and found international pianist Helen Huang playing Shostokovich with Kurt Masur conducting the Staatskapelle Dresden Orchestra, one of the world’s oldest and finest, all part of the music festival that takes place in May and June. There is almost too much to see and do in Dresden. Sipping a glass of sekt with a plate of white spargel (asparagus) or having a long cool beer with frankfurters

and chips in a brauhaus overlooking the Elbe is not an arduous way to pass time. Of course, there are also the novelty places to visit like the Museum of Hygiene, Emil and the Detectives author Erich Kastner’s house, now a museum, and the glass production plant for limousines. You could take the old train ride through the park or hop on one of the antique paddle steamers and go downstream to Meissen to see the porcelain factory or head upstream and sail past splendid castles before ending up in the bizarre rock landscape of ‘Saxon Switzerland’. Dresden is not one of your average short break cities but it’s certainly one of the more unusual ones.

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Southern African writers in Caine Prize shortlist

by STAFF REPORTER THE five shortlisted candidates for Africa’s leading literary award, the Caine Prize, include a South African and a Zimbabwean. The award is in its 13th year and represents African writers who are published in English, for any fiction between 3,000 and 10,000 words. South Africa’s Constance Myburgh has been selected for ‘Hunter Emanuel’ from Jungle Jim while Zimbabwe’s Melissa Tandiwe Myambo caught the judges’ attention for ‘La Salle de Depart’ from Prick of the Spindle. Melissa Tandiwe Myambo is the author of Jacaranda Journals, a collection of short stories set in Zimbabwe. ‘La Salle de Départ’ is part of her new collection tentatively entitled ‘Airport Stories’. Jenna Bass, writing as Constance Myburgh, is a South African filmmaker, photographer, writer and retired magician. Her awardwinning, Zimbabwe-set short film, ‘The Tunnel’, premiered at the Sundance and Berlin Film Festivals and continues to screen internationally. She is currently engaged on her debut feature, Tok Tokkie, a supernatural noir set in Cape Town. Jenna is also the editor and co-creator of Jungle Jim, a pulpliterary magazine for African writing. The chair of judges Bernadine Evaristo MBE, an author and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, described the shortlist as “truly diverse fiction from a truly diverse continent.”

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South Africa’s Constance Myburgh is on the shortlist for Africa’s leading literary prize.

He continued, “The shortlist shows the range of African fiction beyond the more stereotypical narratives. These stories have an originality and facility with language that made them stand out.” Stories include a provocative tale of homosexuality in Malawi, and another of fighting Sengalese siblings. Announcing the awards was new vice president and famous Nigerian author Ben Okri. Okri has been involved with the awards since their inception in 2000 but took this new role in April this year. Other personnel changes have included Ellah Alfrey OBE as new Deputy Chair and new administrator Lizzy Attree. There is a prize of £10,000 and an opportunity to become Georgetown University’s Writer-In-Residence for one month for the winning entry, which will be announced on Monday 2 July at a dinner at Bodleian Library, Oxford. Last year’s winner was Zimbabwean NoViolet Bulawayo, who is about to release her debut novel, We Need New Names. Read the stories of all the nominees on www.caineprize.com

Join the vigil for Zimbabweans FOR all the dispossessed, scattered, exiled and homeless Zimbabweans abroad the good news is that there is an organisation actually ‘doing-something-about-it’. Every Saturday from 2pm till 6pm members of ‘The Zimbabwe Vigil Coalition’ meet outside the Zimbabwe Embassy on the Strand in London to protest against the gross violations of human rights by the current regime in Zimbabwe. They intend to continue doing so until internationally monitored, free and fair elections are held in Zimbabwe. The Vigil started in 2002 when Roy Bennett, MDC MP and Tony Reeder of the Amani Trust visited London and suggested that it might be an effective way to raise awareness in the UK to the plight of the Zimbabwean people. They cited the hugely successful pickets that used to be held outside South Africa House during the time of apartheid. The Vigil welcomes new members, and they meet every Saturday no matter what the weather. Concerned Londoners queue at the Vigil to sign petitions that call for the UN to send a team to Zimbabwe to investigate human rights abuses, protest World Cup Cricket matches in Zimbabwe, and call for the suspension of Zimbabwe from the Commonwealth. In true Zimbabwean style there is a lot of singing and dancing that always draws attention from the crowds. The Vigil runs a very active website that connects Zimbabweans in many different ways. There is a list of all those who have died in political violence (The Roll of Honour) and another list called the Rogues Gallery, of members of the police force and the CIO who are repeatedly being mentioned by the hundreds of MDC activists who have

Zimbabweans gather in London to protest. Photo by Zimbabwe Vigil.

been arrested and tortured while in custody. The Vigil appeals to the families of these people to restrain them, and think about the future. There is also a helpful page for refugees linking them to organisations that can help them. In spite of all their hard work it seems to be an uphill battle for exiled Zimbabweans to get any kind of action out of the UN or even the British Government. A petition containing 12,000 signatures calling for monitoring of the upcoming elections and addressed to the British Prime Minister, was forwarded to the Zimbabwe Unit of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office for a reply. The reply, in a nutshell, was ‘No’, although it couches the refusal in such concerned and responsible terms that one has the feeling that the 12,000 signatories are being told to go to hell in such a way that they will look forward to the trip. The UN can only act in response to an invitation from the government of Zimbabwe apparently. I would love to see a copy of the invitation from Colonel Gadaffi to turn Libya upside down, or from any of the other oilrich countries where the UN and the British government have found it their moral duty to interfere. Oh well… we must content ourselves with the thought that things are being ‘monitored closely’. www.thesouthafrican.com/zimbabwe

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TEAM SA @ THE OLYMPICS Paul Hart | Equestrian

By AMBER BARSON CHILDHOOD dreams have become a reality for top South African event rider Paul Hart. He started riding at the age of six and always dreamt about one day competing at the Olympics. People laughed at the idea as back then it was impossible. But through the years the South African Equestrian Association have put in a lot of effort to improve competition in our country and making it possible for riders to compete at an international level. Movement restrictions due to African Horse Sickness (AHS) have made it difficult to fly horses abroad, however. Paul’s journey to the Olympics started back in 2010 when he was chosen to represent South Africa at the World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Kentucky, USA on his horse Heartbreak Hill (Harry). He then decided to keep Harry with Tasmin Hutchins in Cornwall, UK, allowing him to be able to ride

and compete over here. “When I am away from him she rides and exercises him and treats him like gold. I am so thankful for all her help and devotion to my amazing boys.” Paul actively competes in eventing and showjumping in South Africa while being trained by Gonda Beatrix and Marianne Conlyn, and flies over to England a couple times a year to compete in major competitions such as Blenheim International Horse Trials. Harry is a South African-bred thoroughbred that raced in the past. He was brought to Paul as a six-year-old that kept stopping in the 1.10m showjumping classes. It took two years to sort out Harry’s problems and improve his flatwork, but he has now turned into something truly special. In 2008 the pair won the South African Eventing Championships, which was something Paul wanted to win since the age of 18, having come second or third every year. The strong bond between Harry and Paul is amazing to see, despite the long distance relationship. “I believe Harry understands our journey and always seems to rise

to the occasion. Whatever I ask of him he always seems to give more, and will always put his best foot forward,” he said. This is the first time ever that a rider has competed at WEG and the Olympics on a South African bred thoroughbred. Paul is very fortunate to have a second ride based with Tamsin, Carlow Miller, which he rode at the Greenwich test event last year. The pre-Olympic event allowed riders to get a feel for the competition and see what the running is like. It is a beautiful location and Paul thinks that the track will suit a horse like Harry. Still, Harry is doing a lot of strength and fitness training which includes hill work and road work. Paul does spinning and stretch exercises, and rides several horses every day. He works with a sport psychologist to ensure he is always on top of his game. “It is important that both horse and rider are a good combination and in a good space to do these events as it takes a lot of trust and commitment and energy to complete the three phases of eventing,” said Paul www.thesouthafrican.com/sport

South African Paralympics team announced

Oscar Pistorius and Natalie Du Toit are two of the 62 athletes who will represent South Africa at the Paralympic Games in London. by STAFF REPORTER NOT suprisingly, three-time Paralympian Oscar Pistorius and five-time gold medallist Natalie du Toit have been officially named as members of South Africa’s Paralympic team. South African sports governing body Sascoc on Wednesday announced the names of the 62 athletes who will represent us at the Paralympic Games in London in August The announcement at a glittering ceremony at Olympic House in Johannesburg came two weeks after the first 112 South African Olympic athletes were announced. According to Road to London, the squad will come from seven sporting codes: athletics, cycling, equestrian, rowing, swimming, wheelchair basketball and wheelchair tennis. Athletics will have the strongest representation, with 25 competitors. There will be 10 swimmers and six cyclists. The wheelchair basketball squad consists of 12 players. Sascoc CEO Tubby Reddy said he was confident the selected

team would return triumphant. “Although qualifying standards are high, our Paralympians have a global reputation for excellence and I know they will once again do us proud. They’ve fought long and hard to get into this team and we shall see the rewards at these Paralympics.” Sascoc President Gideon Sam said it was only right that the Paralympians got their deserved share of publicity. “At our last press conference we shared with you our team for the Olympic Games in London and today it’s the turn of the Paralympic athletes to get their share of the limelight. “In the past we have come in for criticism about the performance of our Olympic teams but our Paralympic teams have done us proud.” he said. Sam reminded the audience that although the first South Africans to represent their country at the Paralympics, in Tokyo in 1964, numbered just nine, they set the benchmark by bringing back eight gold medals. He said at the last Paralympics in Beijing, our team

South Africa’s Paralympic athletes celebrate their inclusion in the team going to London. Photo by Wessel Oosthuizen/ SA Sports Picture Agency.

of 66 brought back 30 medals, 21 of which were gold. “Sadly we don’t have a huge Paralympic culture in this country. These are the stars who quietly go about doing their job of preparing for competitions at the very highest level. For something like three years and 11 months

you’ll hear just about nothing and then suddenly a month before the Olympics the country starts waking up and says: ‘Hey it’s the Paralympics, who is going? “But having said that, we thankfully have, in the shape of Oscar Pistorius and Natalie du Toit, two global superstars who

manage to keep the Paralympic flame burning and our other Paralympians must make sure they feed off this publicity and go on to carve their own niche in the sporting world. The Paralympics runs from 29 August to 9 September. www.thesouthafrican.com/sport

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Blade Runner misses Olympic qualifying time DOUBLE-amputee runner Oscar Pistorius has again missed South Africa’s qualifying time for the London Olympic Games, almost a second off the mark in despite winning a 400-metre race in Belgium. Pistorius won the EAP meeting in Nivelles in 46.20 seconds, almost a full second off the 45.30 time he needs to get automatic

Stormers flank joins Sarries DHL Stormers and Western Province flanker Nick FentonWells, has agreed to join Londonbased Saracens from July, according to the Saracens website. Mark McCall, Director of Rugby, said, “We have been following Nick’s progress for some time. He has the heart of a lion, and we are delighted he has decided to join us.”

qualification for the Games, according to the meet’s results. He has at least one more chance to qualify at the African Championships next week. Without running the qualifying time in his favoured individual distance, Pistorius could also make the Olympics if he is included in South Africa’s 4x400 relay. www.thesouthafrican.com/sport

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FOR the second time in five days, less than illustrious cricketing neighbours Zimbabwe have convincingly defeated the Proteas. Although fielding a slightly weakened team, the Proteas will be disappointed with the series defeat, which was being used as preparation for the upcoming World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka in September. South Africa made 146-6 off 20 overs with Faf du Plessis (66) top scoring while Zimbabwe reached 150-1 with 17 balls to spare thanks to a superb unbeaten partnership between captain Brendan Taylor (59) and Hamilton Masakadza (58). Stand-in captain Hashim Amla will not be satisfied with the form he and his teammates showed. The well-crafted innings of 88 not out in the first game was quickly forgotten by a run of low scores, culminating in a paltry total of three in the final. “I thought 146 was a defendable total so hats off to Zimbabwe,” said Amla.

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No wonder Zimbabweans are happier than South Africans (according to the Happy Planet Index) when their cricket team keeps beating ours...

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26 June – 02 July 2012

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BABY BOKS WIN JUNIOR WORLD CUP Under-20 rugby team beats defending champs NZ

by WESLEY MCKAY THE Baby Boks defeated the young Kiwis to become the Junior IRB World champions at a packed Newlands on Friday. In a nail-biting encounter, South Africa’s Under 20 rugby team had to come from behind against an impressive and talented opponent. The young Kiwis had won all four previous versions of the Junior World Cup and were undefeated going into the final. The Baby Boks’ last victory in a major junior tournament was in 2003, when Jake White coached the team to victory against Australia. Their path to the final was made all the more the difficult after a shock opening day defeat to Ireland. They then had to beat a determined Italian team in their second group game to keep tournament hopes alive, which they did. In the third and final group game, the Baby Boks needed to beat England as well as gain the extra four-try bonus point in order to qualify. A rousing performance saw them score four second half tries to defeat England and secure their places in the semi-final against Argentina. The Argentineans never really troubled the young Bok side in their semi-final encounter, with the South Africans turning out a convincing win to take them to a Newlands final against their old enemy New Zealand.

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With a sold out and noisy Newlands crowd packed to the rafters, the Baby Boks had a distinct advantage even though they went into the final as slight underdogs.

Tries by Vian van der Watt and Jan Serfontein plus a drop goal and three penalties by Handre Pollard saw the South Africans through to a 22 – 16 victory to become the 2012 IRB Junior world champs.

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