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HOW MANY SOUTH AFRICANS IN UK?

Australia beats UK as top South African migration destination, as we are left wondering exactly how many Saffas have left the country

by ELIZABETH GLANVILLE

HAVE you ever wandered around Wimbledon and wondered just how many South Africans live there, and in the UK as a whole?

Or noticed a dwindling number of Saffa accents in the Walkabout and asked where everyone is? The answer this time could well be ‘Down Under’.

In recent years, for the first time the number of South Africans emigrating to Australia rose above those leaving for the UK, according to data from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), although South Africa is unable to corroborate this claim due to a lack of records. Statistics South Africa stopped collecting data a few years ago and the 1996 and 2001 censuses were flawed; in 2001 the white population was undercounted so the number of people recorded as having ‘emigrated’ from the country during this time may in fact never have even crossed the border.

However the OECD has sourced information from 19 of its countries that record the numbers of foreign nationals entering their domains and have discovered that the number of South African ...continued on page 4

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South African banker Stephen McGown, who has been held by al-Qaeda since his capture in Mali nine months ago, has appealed to his government to aid his release

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STEPHEN Malcolm McGown, a South African banker kidnapped by al-Qaeda in Mali last November, has spoken in a video message alongside fellow captives Johan Gustafson of Sweden and Dutch national Sjaak Rijke.

In the 53-second video McGown, shown in an outside location alongside Gustafson, tells the camera, “My name is Stephen Malcolm. I’m with al

Qaeda. Today I received this letter from my country. I am in good health and they are treating me well.” He voice shakes as he speaks against a backdrop of four men armed with AK47s and rounds of bullets.

Gustafson and Rijke made similar declarations, although Rijke’s contribution was filmed in an indoor setting. The men all held envelopes, McGown’s and Gustafson’s enscribed with 28.01.2012 and Rijke’s with

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All three spoke in front of the a flag resembling that of the Islamist rebel group Ansar Dine, who now control the majority of Mali’s northern desert region, including Timbuktu.

A further video has aired on the Al-Jazeera news network which shows the captives in the desert wearing traditional dress, sitting on rugs surrounded by armed men. Al-Jazeera said that they were able to conduct an exclusive interview with the men, who spoke in detail about their ordeal and appealed to their governments to step-up efforts to help them. The captives had had to travel for more than 24 hours to reach the destination for the filming to ensure their whereabouts remained unknown.

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McGown, who holds dual South African and British nationality, to the British government if it deported Abu Qatada, the radical cleric who has been fighting against British attempts to deport him for a decade, to one of the ‘Arab Spring’ countries. ‘If Britain ignores this offer it will bear the consequences of handing Abu Qatada to the Jordanian government,’ read the statement.

McGown and his wife Catherine lived for several years in Putney, and he is believed to have worked for the London branch of South African bank Investec.

He was on a motorcycle tour through Europe and Africa with a friend before planning to settle with his wife in South Africa, where his parents live.

He is purported to be one of nine Europeans seized by alQaeda in West Africa since 2010.

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THE body of a stowaway has been found in the landing gear bay of a Boeing 747 flight from Cape Town that landed at Heathrow on Thursday morning, British Airways (BA) has confirmed.

The body is believed to be that of a person who was caught scaling the perimeter fencing at Cape Town International Airport on Wednesday evening. A security patrol officer attempted to stop the trespasser but he ran straight for a BA aircraft that was ready to depart. The officer couldn’t approach the aeroplane for safety reasons.

The plane departed as planned,

and officers at Cape Town airport searched the airfield and runways whilst contacting British Airways.

Stephen Forbes, a spokesman for BA, said a full investigation will be undertaken to try and find out what happened. “This is a very rare and sad event and our thoughts are with the individual’s family,” he said. ”We are liaising with the South African authorities and Cape Town airport as they investigate how this incident took place.”

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ACCORDING to global wildlife monitoring network Traffic, 515 rhinos could die by the end of this year should no action be taken against the illegal trade in rhino horn.

Following the reveleation that 281 rhinos had been killed in the first seven months of the year, the group stated in its latest report that there was a predicted loss of 515 by year end if current poaching rates continue.

In recent years, South Africa, which is home to roughly 75% of Africa’s white rhinos as well as 4,800 critically endangered black rhinos have experienced a shocking increase in illegal poaching with 448 animals killed last year

compared to 13 killed in 2007.

SA have upped their fight against the crime and have arrested 176 suspects so far this year. Jo Shaw, co-author of the Traffic report, has stated in regards to this that, “It seems this year that efforts are beginning to pay off. We have seen a great increase in arrests.

We are also beginning to see some significant sentencing.”

The report named Vietnam as the worst offender in the illegal market for rhino horn and Traffic have called for the Vietnamese to clamp down on the trade of horns, which are traded for various reasons. The ground horn is believed by some to cure cancers and a new use for the horn has been revealed, with people mixing the horn with drinks

to create a recreational drug.

At the launch of the report, it was revealed that South Africa and Vietnam are set to sign a landmark deal to help stop poaching and illicit trade in rhino horns.

The Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries is not currently public knowledge but is believed to be centred around law enforcement.

The report, titled “The South African-Vietnam Rhino Trade Nexus” has exposed some “serious shortcomings” in South African co-ordination but Mavuso Msimang who works as an expert on rhinos in South Africa’s department of environmental affairs has stated that the “will to do right is with us”.

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continued from page 1... immigrants in the UK peaked in 2004 before tumbling rapidly – along with the state of the economy – to reach a low point in 2007. Figures rose again into 2008 but have since plummeted, alongside the increasing curve of immigrants heading for Australian shores.

But the UK still leads the way when it comes to the number of South African-born individuals living within the country’s borders; figures from the past few years have revealed that the number of South African-born people in Australia stood at 155, 690 whilst there were 227,000 in the UK. This does not include the number of children born to South African parents in Britain.

The next few countries topping

the list were the United States with 78 ,616, New Zealand with 41,676 and Canada with 38,310.

More accurate figures will become available when the Office for National Statistics releases figures from the 2011 British Census later this year. According to the 2001 national census, which was the most recent, 140,200 South African-born people called the UK home. Based on OECD data, this figure is likely to have since nearly doubled.

Factors contributing to the decrease in South African emigration to the UK include the longevity of the economic downturn combined with increasingly stringent visa and residency requirements, although SA migration as a whole remains significant and has led to a

prolonged ‘brain drain’ as skilled and educated professionals have sought work elsewhere.

Politicsweb cites the prevalence of violent crime in South Africa, racial employment policies of the ANC, state decay and the continuing demands for something to be done about white wealth as reasons for continued migration from SA. The website predicts a further surge in emigration if the ANC decides to go ahead with amendments to the Employment Equity Act, which would permit the application of sanctions to companies who continue to promote whites into senior positions.

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Andre de Villiers: Xolani Xala’s response reflects his limitations!

Clearly he thinks we are still in the middle of the Cold War! Childish choice of words, and personal attacks reflects the inability of so many in the ANC to ever enter into an intelligent debate on anything!

Marxism 101 is fine but please read something else Mr Xala…

Vusumuzi O Sibanda: Still, why would one want to participate in the affairs of SA but withhold tax in whatever form. It still makes a lot of sense to ask those wishing to have a say to come forth and put their money where their mouth is.

Put out or be forever silent.

Marc: @ Vusumuzi No offense bro but I would be happy to pay tax…if I was working in South Africa.

This new proposal by SARS to declare what you earn working in another country is just a massive waste of time and resources.

What I earn in another country is no business of the South African government. What I earn in South Africa is. When I return to SA I will gladly pay my tax like any decent citizen.

Still proudly South African and hope to return home soon to contribute to building a better country.

We don’t need people like Mr Xala who are just looking after their own political agendas and not serving the people who put them in power. Well….at least he is not as bad as Julius.

Vusumuzi O Sibanda: I totally agree with your view on who should pay tax and from where.

What I do not agree with, is that those who would rather withhold their tax should continue determining the affairs of SA. Those who consider themslves as having “LEFT” SA should not get involved in the SA affairs, and by the same token no tax should be demanded of them. Participation in SA affairs must be whole, not to be applied as and when it suits one.

Maximillion Frinton Smith: Vusumuzi, please let us all know where you live currently? You are constantly on these forums “chirping”!

Vusumuzi O Sibanda: @Maximandibles African Schmidt You are hilarious! Where I live does not change the fact that those who “left” in a huff should not have a say back in SA especially when they won’t contribute to the upkeep of SA. As for my chirping, at least it’s better music than your mournful bleating of sour grapes.

Vusumuzi O Sibanda: The reason certain groups are being targeted is that those groups tend to be nothing but mudslinging sour pussies who have not a single drop of patriotism in their blood. They are therefore better off exercising their “constitutional” rights where they pay taxes.

The marginalised in SA have a stronger reason for voting. It is their livelihood they are taking charge of. Remote colonisation will not work nor will it be accepted in Africa anymore. No one should call the shots, for or over Africans, from Europe or wherever out of Africa.

Boerewors: There are plenty people who have business interests/income in both SA and abroad – and pay tax in the respective countries. ANC must get with the programme – why do you have to buy a plane ticket and add to global pollution just to be able to vote in SA and not abroad.

South Africans are allowed a £1m travel allowance a year.

that you do. Xolani is NOT the Chairman of the ANC London Branch as this does not exist in the eyes of the ANC. Most people of any relevance in the ANC do not know who Xolani is. STOP giving this fool credibility! Do your job as a newspaper and start publishing facts – otherwise you will keep losing subscribers. The South African should get an official statement from the ANC (In South Africa) on this, not this Mickey Mouse clown Xolani!

Vusumuzi O Sibanda: The South African is a good publication that is balanced and caters for everybody, South African or not.

Asking them to do what you suggest would take them way out of circulation because then only you and your cronies would remain subscribers. Calm down, dear.

Lulu: There are always political agendas in South Africa.One minute is nationalisation of mines, next minute is land reform, now is tax. I am an ANC member myself, but I think our leaders are power hungry.

Winnie: What taxes did the fat cats in power since 1994 ever pay when they were committing crimes for almost 40 years and getting monies from overeseas White Governments, yet they are the rulers & managers of massive destruction and crime?

Khulani: Bickering over money and taxes whilst we are still struggling with safety for all and fairness amongst ourselves is pointless. Let us face the truth and go with what makes sense, Not financial sense but humanity and truthful respect for another individual.

Engeljaco: The purpose of this drive by the government to declare our income seems to be to find out what is earned by South Africans abroad and find ways to get their hands on some of that. Lots of South Africans are still abroad because it is near impossible to find work in SA. I believe affirmative action is necessary to redress imbalances of the past, but has been pushed too far. So not only do we not get any opportunities to live and work in SA, the government wants to raid our coffers wherever we are.

And linking it to voting is politically motivated and opportunistic. They have tried for a long time to stop votes from overseas as it is not in their favour.

Doug: How about more tax more votes. The more tax you pay the greater your say in how your country is run? Is this wrong or is only fair that everyone gets a free vote but then the higher your tax contribution, perhaps another vote would be appropriate?

Shaun Du Bois: Firstly, I am so sick and tired of this newspaper giving Xolani Xala the ‘airtime’

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Doug: @Vusumuzi you make some interesting comments and I can see your point about those who have left should have no further say, however, by the same token the ANC should keep out of the affairs of the people who have left and stop asking for tax handouts.

Just for the record, as one of those who have left SA – I left because I was a victim of violent crime and almost everyone I have met abroad did so for a similar reason. Lastly, voting in a country where citizens who pay more tax get more say is a system that ran for 400 years in parts of Europe.

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We need to talk about things that matter, that is for sure. But is mud slinging and name calling on internet newspaper sites a constructive debate?

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In his last column, Rob Boffard reminisces on six years of writing for us - and still firmly believes South Africa has the best cinemas. Photo by Phil Guest.

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THE first column I ever wrote for this newspaper, published in January 2007, had a good old bitch about British cinemas.

While I was prepared to love many aspects of this country, movie theatres just weren’t one of them. South Africans, I believed, just did it better.

I grumbled about tiny screening rooms and boring popcorn flavours. I moaned about tinny sound quality and, somewhat inexplicably, Leonardo DiCaprio’s accent in Blood Diamond. I kvetched endlessly about ticket prices - had I known that 3D films would shortly send them into the stratosphere I may have toned it down somewhat. I was absolutely convinced that Britain suffered a chronic deficiency in acceptable movie experiences.

Nearly six years later, I’ve mellowed a little. Not a lot, just a little. I’ve had some amazing film experiences here. I’ve sat in the Leicester Square Odeon on the opening night of Transformers, surrounded by cheering and whooping fans who applauded when the title card came up. I’ve discovered amazing little cinemas like the Clapham Picturehouse, which let you take beer into the theatre. I’ve watched a 3D rugby match on the big screen. Orange Wednesdays have become date night for my girlfriend and I. I’ve seen The Dark Knight Rises on IMAX and sat watching Avatar with my jaw on the floor.

I have, despite my better judgement, engaged in some film writing, interviewing the cast and crew of the fantastic Otelo Burning for a magazine feature.

I saw Tsotsi here - one of the few films that has ever really caused a lump to rise in my throat.

A big group of us went to watch Invictus, and marveled at how South Africa wrote a story that Hollywood simply didn’t need to or perhaps couldn’t - improve on.

The actual British cinemas, of course, haven’t changed. They’re

still mostly ridiculous. But you know something? I’m kind of going to miss them.

I’m going to miss them because I’m leaving the country. This is my final column for The South African. Of all the jobs I’ve done in the five-odd years that I’ve written for this paper, it’s still among the best. The publishers and editors of the paper showed and maintained immense faith in it, and in me, and I thank them for it.

But perhaps more importantly, I’d like to thank you, the reader.

Without your kind attention every week, The Local simply wouldn’t exist. You kept it alive. The letters, emails, phone calls and website comments, good or bad, angry or complementary, all made me immensely happy. It has been a pleasure and a real privilege to write for you.

Right, that’s the sappy stuff out of the way. Let me go out with some opinions that will never, ever change. Jacob Zuma and the ANC are a bunch of nincompoops. As are most politicians. Transport For London officials should be stripped naked and flogged.

Sleepy country pubs are a myth.

The South Africans in the UK are amazing, except for Kevin Pietersen who is just ridiculous.

The Springboks will always win.

Our flag and our anthem is better than everyone else’s.

And above all, South Africa has the best movie theatres on earth.

Cheerio.

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ARMOEDE/ Werkloosheid = Geweld? Waar is ou Einstein nou met sy formules en kwadrante en wie weet wat nog.

Laat ek sommer begin om te sê, Ek haat politiek! Wel my ma het gesê mens mag nie haat nie, so laat ek dan maar sê dat ek dit sterk verafsku! Hierdie is dus nie ‘n politieke stelling nie.

Ek gesels laasweek met ‘n vriend van my wat kla oor hy moeg is.

Dit glo van in die nag rondry vir die buurtwag wat hulle as inwoners moes begin. Hulle moes dinge in hul eie hande neem want die sekuriteitsfirmas wat patrollies moet ry, dié se drywers parkeer hul voertuie mooitjies onder bome en vat dan of ‘n lekker boek of slaap sommer geheel.

Wel gedurende dié Boefpatrollies, patrolleer die inwoners nie net vir moontlike verdagte persone wat rondloop nie, maar hulle neem ook fotos van dié

makkers wat so lekker in hulle karre sit en slaap. Die fotos kan dan sommer onmiddelik na die hoofkantoor gestuur word.

Is hedendaagse tegnologie nie fantasties nie?

Ons besluit toe sommer om bietjie syfers uit te ruil, want my Suid-Afrikaanse vriend kon nie glo dat hier ook soveel inbrake is nie, veral nie in die Koninklike buurt nie. Sien hieronder die resultate: Tydens 8 en 10 Augustus 2012 in die Durbanville/Sonstraal/ Goedemoed area is die volgende gerapporteer. Twintig huisbrake tussen 22:00 en 06:00 waar toegang meestal verkry is deur geforseerde vensters of motorhuis deure. Twee motors is gesteel en een ‘scooter’ van onbekende perdekrag.

Gedurende dieselfde tydperk 10 – 13 Augustus is die volgende in die ‘Royal Borough’ van Windsor gerapporteer. Drie motor inbrake waar die voertuie deursoek is, maar niks van waarde gevind en dus gesteel is nie. Tydens een van die inbrake het daar ‘n voetuig langs die boewe gestop, 3 meisies het uitgeklim en lekker met hulle begin gesels, hulle ken mekaar waarskynlik en het mekaar seker lanklaas gesien, foeitog.

Een man-gat deksel is helder oor dag uit die teer geraap en rustig agter in ‘n paneelwa gesit.

Twee motorhuis inbrake waar daar vier fietse gesteel is. Een jakker is gevang en gevra om die fiets te los waar hy dit gekry het en te gaan (Ek wonder tog of hy nie later sy fietsie sal kom haal nie), een huisbraak, ‘n ruitveër en motorspieëls is van ‘n motor afgeruk en nog ‘n motor se deur is ingeskop en nommerplaat is gesteel. Daar was egter ook ‘n ses jaar oue perd gesteel (een perdekrag?). Ja ek is ernstig!

Diefstal word deesdaags toegeskryf aan die ekonomiese tye waarin ons leef. Mense moet mos steel om aan die lewe te bly en dit kom orals voor. Die enigste verskil tussen SA en die res is dat dit nie by gewone diefstal bly nie, die slagoffer moet mos eers aangerand, verkrag of vermoor word vir sy selfoon of die inhoud van sy kluis.

Volgens ‘n 25 minuut dokumentêr op ‘n bekende nuuskanaal, het die gebeure van die afgelope week waartydens 34 stakers, 2 sekuriteitswagte en 2 polisiebeamptes hulle lewens verloor het, die ressessie as bron.

Wel ek stem nie saam nie!

Waarom moes daar soveel haat en geweld wees en verder waarom moet mense eers verniel word, voor hulle verder beroof word?

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COOKING with Steele

ANGIE STEELE

Wild rice salad with chicken, nuts, celery and dried cranberries

I simply adore this salad and everybody I serve it to feels the same way. Make it once and you won’t turn back. Take out the chicken and you are left with a delicious vegetarian salad. Or why not substitute the chicken for turkey to give it a slight edge.

Either way, this rice salad is one of the best ways to eat healthy and feel healthy.

Ingredients:

For the salad: • 70g red camargue and wild rice mix • 70g brown basamati • 3 chicken breasts, skinless • 1 lemon, halved • 1 sprig of thyme • 1 bay leaf • 5 black peppercorns • 60g pecan nuts • 6 celery stalks, peeled and thinly sliced • 60g dried cranberries • 4 tbsp parsley finely chopped For the vinaigrette: • 90ml Extra Virgin Olive oil • 30ml Balsamic vinegar • 10ml Dijon mustard • 1 lemon, zest and juice

Angie’s recipe for wild rice salad with chicken, nuts, celery and dried cranberries.

Method:

• Using two separate saucepans cook the different types of rice in salted water.

• The rice could take up to 35 minutes to cook so top up with extra water if need be. The rice is cooked when it has a slight crunch to it, so be sure to taste it.

• Once cooked, drain through a sieve and rinse with cold water, drain well and place both sets of rice in a medium sized bowl and put aside.

• Place the chicken in a saucepan with the lemon, thyme, bay leaf and peppercorns and season with salt.

• Bring the chicken to the boil, turn the heat down and simmer for just 2 minutes, remove from the heat and leave it to cool in the liquid.

• Once cool discard the liquid and tear the chicken breasts into

thin strips.

• Add the chicken strips along with the chopped pecan nuts, sliced celery, cranberries and parsley.

• In a separate bowl, whisk together all the vinaigrette ingredients and adjust the seasoning with a bit of salt, pepper and sugar.

• Pour the vinaigrette over the salad, mix well and check the finished salad for seasoning.

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 visit www. theavenuecookeryschool.com/ courses/angie-at-the-avenue or e-mail angie@angiesteele.com

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UK-based South African chef Grant Hawthorne’s marinade and sauce have won gold at the Great Taste Awards.

South African chef ’s peri peri sauce wins Great Taste Award Acclaim for Grant Hawthorne’s African Volcano peri peri sauce and marinade

by STAFF REPORTER GREAT Britain’s gourmet palates have been set alight by African Volcano, a premium peri peri sauce and marinade that showcases the talents of this award-winning chef.

UK-based South African chef Grant Hawthorne’s hot marinade and sauce have both struck gold in the Great Taste Awards.

Hawthorne said, “I am delighted that four months after launching my brand of peri peri sauce and marinade, they have both won awards in the 2012/13 Great Taste Awards, run by Great Britain’s Guild of Fine Food.”

“As a chef you’re trained with the mantra: taste, test, taste again.

It is all about the development of the marinade and sauce to complement each other. And this has been recognised as both have won gold.”

The vegetarian-friendly marinade achieved one of fewer than 700 double golds awarded in this year’s Great Taste Awards, with the sauce achieving gold. The

judges described the marinade as having a ‘good richness and pleasant aftertaste’ and ‘a big kick on the finish’.

“Peri Peri is not just about chicken,” said Hawthorne. “It can be used to enhance and complement prawns, pork, beef and vegetables – just about anything. People are starting to get adventurous and play with the flavours in a variety of dishes. I’m always on the lookout for new recipes and ideas to tweet and e-mail.”

“I publish my recipes that incorporate both the sauce and marinade on my website so that people can experiment with them at home.”

A donation of 30p from every bottle sold supports the initiatives of Habitat for Humanity’s Youth Build project in Cape Town.

Hawthorne’s African Volcano stall at the Maltby Street food market in Bermondsey, London, every Saturday is a hit among foodies who can

try a variety of peri peri-infused dishes like chicken prego rolls on homemade Portuguese bread, slow-roasted pulled pork on a peri peri bap and giant flame-grilled tiger prawns.

He says a milder and hotter version of both the sauce and marinade are in the pipeline.

• African Volcano recipes: www. africanvolcano.com/recipes • Facebook: www.facebook.com/ africanvolcano • Twitter: @africanvolcano • For information about Maltby Street food market: www. maltbystmarket.com TheSouthAfrican.com/ Entertainment

SAA, our romance is in trouble

MY loyalty was unquestionable.

When there were rumours, I stood like Delacroix’s ‘Liberty leading the people’ on my little pile of loyalty. If I strayed, it was for cheaper fares. Otherwise I was resolute in my devotion to my national airline, South African Airways.

Do you remember the time you decided to drop me to a lower tier? Ripped away my extra 10kg and easy check-in because you thought I wasn’t flying enough?

I had never flown more that year but nothing could persuade you to give me back my lounge privileges.

Like a hurt lover I wandered around the airport, crestfallen, watching others have your favour but still I stayed true.

All those scandals over the years. CEOs getting immense pay packages; reneging on promises.

Making it impossible to claim miles, you know what I mean.

I overlooked that in favour of pre-seating and other exceptional qualities. Maybe I was blind to your faults, as a lover is prone to.

All I know is that when I met with you again, I felt safe and loved.

And so Mr Big Shot, can you please tell me why you have done the ultimate dirty? Why have you played the race card? By filling out several dummy

applications, Beeld newspaper established that the online form for cadet pilot training courses had been programmed to reject any white applications.

The democracy engine just fell off the plane. Our relationship is in serious trouble. But this week brought a double whammy. Not only did SAA decide to be a racist operation, but also to sell its 6.25 am landing slot at Heathrow Airport – getting a 6.25am slot at Heathrow is as difficult as finding ice-cream buried in the Pyramids.

It just does not happen. Last one I think was sold in the late ’80s.

SAA has cancelled the Cape Town route and sold the slot.

Never going to get it back. Clever tourism move! No flights to Cape Town, our biggest tourism hub and money spinner. Common sense seizure I have to believe for this lack of insight.

I don’t understand. And now this.

You have cheated on me. You have made me feel dirty and cheap, and our relationship is at risk of crashing. It should not matter how many of what are going to fly our planes, but who is the most qualified to get me home in one piece. Do you think I care for quota when my life is a thousand miles above sea level? Oh yes, we are going to plummet now, but at least we are flying in a politically correct plane.

If this is true, and say it is not, this racist policy is degrading to all. Not a single cadet will be valued on merit but on colour.

How can you do this to our young leaders? You represent the nation, you are a symbol of our country – why practise apartheid.

‘We are the proud national airline committed to delivering a world class experience’ you say. Please note the words ‘national’ and ‘world class’.

I think it is time to show proof of your loyalty – to all South Africans.

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SA cabaret star Aletia Upstairs in Kathakali Kabaret Aletia brings an exotic new dimension to the Snow White fairy tale in her new show at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern

by STAFF REPORTER SEVEN short men can drive a woman to the deadliest of sins!

Enlightened by various Indian performing arts, London-based South African performer Aletia Upstairs brings an exotic new dimension to the Snow White fairy tale in her new show Kathakali Kabaret.

This intercultural cabaret merges Indian performing arts with Anne Sexton poetry, comedy and music from Bollywood to Berlin cabaret to the Pet Shop Boys.

Directed by Anna Brownsted and also featuring Ada Kan,

M Balachandar and Thanujen Chandrakumar, the show is on 31 August at 7pm as part of The Hot August Fringe at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern.

Tickets are £7 on http:// hotaugustfringe.com/calendar/ kathakali-kabaret-2/ Praise for Aletia’s shows: “The performances here were grounded, confident and quite enthralling, as she found a stillness that held the audience spellbound.”

– Chris Sims, Remotegoat “Aletia is exceptionally dexterous and dazzling in her forte that is a huge variety of multiplicity,

she certainly creates a show that is intense and enthralling – a must see!” - Debbie Myburg, TheSouthAfrican.com “Stupendous energy “ - Cape Times “Aletia was mind-blowing.” Live Jam TV “It was dramatic, quirky and expressive, with skilfully sung melodies. Aletia knows how to own a stage, and her comfortable confidence stilled the audience. Her style was refreshing – moody and beautiful – it was art. “ - Candice McMillan, TheSouthAfrican.com Details: http://aletiaupstairs.com

South African shows on the Africa Channel

One of the most amazing emporia the capital offers to the carnivorous gourmet. St. Marcus Fine Foods Ltd, the first to bulk produce Biltong & Boerewors in the UK. For the past 30 years we have been producing the most amazing range of Biltong and Boerewors with a huge and imaginative choice of gourmet sausages and other fine specialty meat products. along side our enormous range of imported fine South African produce, Did you Know St Marcus Is: The oldest establishment in the UK for the manufacture and import of SA foods St Marcus have been awarded a gold medal for Our Beef biltong.

St Marcus Holds the most awards and diplomas for our Boerewors, biltong &Burgers in the UK In the South African taste awards out of 5 categories St. Marcus came away with 3!!

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by STAFF REPORTER THE Africa Channel has some great new material this August and September for their viewers.

The film Surfing Soweto tells a thrilling yet harrowing tale of South Africa’s forgotten generation in the post-apartheid era.

The brand new series Planet Africa which focusses on environmental and communitydriven projects in an inspirational and upbeat style will also air in September.

And as the perception of Africa in the new global economic climate is shifting, the drama Jacob’s Cross offers a unique window into the continent’s players in the cut-throat world of the Nigerian oil industry.

Documentary: Surfing Soweto (winner of the Tri-Continental Human Rights prize) A thrilling, harrowing and uplifting film that follows three of Johannesburg’s most notorious train surfers as they perform deathdefying stunts, and also explores their personal struggles against poverty and drug addiction. Surfing Soweto tells the story of a forgotten generation,and gets to the heart of their impulse to risk their lives in this way.

Following three ‘godfathers’ of train surfing – Prince, Lefa and Mzembe – the film reveals the kind of escape that the sport provides from the conditions of extreme poverty and lack of opportunity that many young men in Soweto face. And it also goes deeper: by providing the young men with cameras to document their own experience, the film captures moments of rare intimacy that lie behind the image of fearlessness and machismo that Prince, Lefa and Mzembe present on the railway lines.

• Wednesday 26 September at 9pm Wildlife: Kalahari This beautifully shot documentary profiles the Kalahari species who have adapted in order to survive in this harsh environment. In this pale and dusty landscape even the lions – usually successful in any habitat – can fall. Top predators are

Planet Africa, an exciting new wildlife series, will start on 11 September.

pitted against scavengers like the jackal and hyena who have more adaptable feeding patterns, and rare footage of the African Wild Cat shows how the mother of three faces peril every day to feed her young.

• Tuesday 4 September at 8pm Wildlife: Planet Africa Using an exciting and upbeat style, this series takes the audience on a journey across Africa to witness a variety of positive environmental and community-driven projects.

Featuring case studies of the Shark Spotter Program along the Cape coast; Cheetah Outreach; Darling Wind Farm and Mobile Vets, Planet Africa aims to educate, inspire, create awareness and encourage involvement.

• Tuesdays at 8pm from 11 September

TV Series: Jacob’s Cross (Series seven) The seventh season of our very succesful epic drama. Set between South Africa and Nigeria, it follows one man’s quest to establish a business empire in the cut-throat world of the African oil industry.

• Mondays at 9pm from 10 September TV Series: 4Play: Sex Tips for Girls (Series three) This fabulous drama series follows the lives of four thirty-something Johannesburg professional women as they negotiate sex, love and relationships. Series three features a new actress, former Generations star Xolile Tshabalala.

• Mondays at 10pm from 3 September. www.theafricachannel.co.uk

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Standard Bank reaps dividends of Africa strategy Standard Bank’s African businesses propelled it to a nine per cent rise in its first half profit, despite continuing doubts over the global economic recover under pressure from high unemployment and rising debt levels

by STAFF REPORTER STANDARD Bank’s African businesses propelled it to a nine percent rise in its first half profit, despite continuing doubts over the global economic recovery.

The company, which is 20 percent owned by the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), has pursued a strategy of aggressively expanding throughout the continent, chasing improvements in the macroeconomic environment in many countries and increased international appetite for investments into Africa.

The company’s transactional banking and global markets suffered from the weak external environment, but declines in developed markets were more than offset by performance in Africa, the company said. Increased activity in key markets, including Mozambique and Kenya, saw the investment banking unit on the continent increase its revenues.

“Amidst the uncertainty in the world economy and the continuous upheavals in global banking, our broad financial product base and our financial strength have served us well,” Jacko Maree, Standard Bank’s chief executive, said in a press release.

However, he warned that with the ongoing crisis in the eurozone, it was likely that the second half

could be more difficult.

“Following a reasonable start to the year, the challenges that hampered the global economy in 2011 intensified in the second

quarter, much of this centered on the Eurozone. It has become clear that 2012 has developed into another difficult year for the global economy. Investor confidence

remains fragile and financial markets are volatile. This makes for a very challenging operating environment for all banks,” he said.

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On Tuesday, Shoprite posted a 20 percent rise in full-year profit, while Massmart, now 51 percent owned by the US retailer WalMart, saw profits grow 6.1 percent.

Both companies have announced intentions to expand outside of

their home market and build panto take advantage of fast-growing urban populations across the continent.

Shoprite, which makes around 10 percent of its revenues from other African markets, said that it intends to open nine new stores in Nigeria and 21 new stores in Angola during the course of next year. In April, the company opened its first store in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

“We are looking forward to another year of growth beyond our borders,” Shoprite chief

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executive Whitey Basson said in a press release.

Massmart said that the company’s reduced profit performance was attributable to a large scale investment in new infrastructure and space.

“The results reflect the Group’s continued investment for growth across all divisions, but specifically for food retail. This has driven sales and market share growth, while suppressing margin growth in the short term,” Grant Pattison, Massmart CEO, said in a press release.

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THREE INSIGHTS INTO: SALES COPYWRITING

by PAUL HARRISON Today communicating your sales message to your potential customers in a clear and effective way is even more important given the variety of advertising platforms available online.

Good sales copywriting can make the difference between keeping someone’s attention so they read and understand your message and want to take action, or skip away without even bothering to read past the first few lines. That decision to stay or go is taken within 10 seconds!

So what are the key elements of a good sales letter?

Paul Harrison sat down with copywriting expert Gillian Fox to get some of her insights on this topic.

Tip 1: The headline The headline represents 80% of your potential sales. A good headline keeps four

out of five people reading but a bad headline will lose the same number. It needs to be strong and engaging. The objective is to get people to consider the offer you’re making in your sales pitch. The three key elements of a headline are the “what” (what’s on offer), the “when” (when can they expect the results) and the “how” (how do they get it). Add in some curiosity or controversy and you’re on to a winner!

Tip 2: The offer How you frame your offer takes people from just considering it to deciding to buy it.

You’ve got to identify why your prospects need and want what you’re offering – how will your product or service change their lives, what’s the emotional cost of not having it and how much better will things get when they have it? Make it easy reading, and write as if you’re talking to one person.

Keep paragraphs short, use linking phrases,

Gillian Fox answers Tracey Rissik’s questions on sales copywriting Tracey Rissik is a Londonbased South African who builds websites at The Simple Web Company. Gillian answers her questions on writing sales copy for her sites.

Why are sales letters always so long? Does anybody ever read them all the way through A sales letter’s task is to present all the information in a readable and informative style – it’s like a conversation, so it has to anticipate all questions and objections as well as stating all the benefits and other information needed to bring the reader to an informed “yes” or “no” decision. Readers fall into different categories so you have to include content for the visual, auditory and kinaesthetic types. Highly

detailed people will read right to the end, so always include a PS! I’ve never written a headline – what are some good words to use in it?

I call them “power words” and my top 10 are: you, can, easily, discover, proven, guaranteed, secret, unique, finally, now.

I’ve heard it’s good to use bullet points – why do I need to include them?

Bullet points are easy on the eye – they stand out in the body copy and create curiosity in a short one or two line sentence.

Tracey Rissik

If you have other topics or questions you would like answered, please contact paul@mobivation.com

sub-headings and graphics. By the end of the sales letter you’ll have taken them on a journey from suspicion all the way through to the “no-brainer” decision to buy. You’ll have shown them true value, offered free relevant bonuses and demonstrated why there’s no risk involved by spelling out your money-back guarantee.

Tip 3: Urgency Without urgency there is no incentive to buy now, or “penalty” for not buying now.

Remember that one third of your readers will be fence-sitters. By introducing urgency in the form of limited numbers of the product or a time-limited offer you’ll get half of that third into buying territory. Let me make this very clear, we’re talking ethical urgency – if you say the price will rise after a specific

Gillian Fox, copywriting expert

date, make sure it does. If you say there are only 100 seats available make sure that’s true. Finally, make your call to action clear and easy to follow.

Rand Review: ZAR takes a tumble THE South African Rand managed to gain some traction in early week trading as investors began to settle down following the shootings at the Lonmin platinum mine in the previous week. The ZAR traded at 13.05 on Monday against the British Pound and 8.315 against the US Dollar, but had strengthened to 12.962 against the Pound in late Tuesday trading.

Investors took heart at the possibility of the European Central Bank intervening in markets to support fiscally challenged Euro countries, lending strength to the currency.

Dan Dorrow, of Faros Trading, said on Fin24.com, "People are increasingly hopeful that the ECB's policy backstop will soon be in place‚ and this has been reflected in the compression of yields on Spanish and Italian debt.”

The strength was short lived, as a Reuters poll predicted a drop in the inflation rate of South Africa, resulting in further weakness

for the currency. The actual inflation figure came in at 4.9%, down from the previous figure of 5.5% in June. The drop can be an indication of economic slowdown. More weak data from China impacted most emerging markets, particularly its trading partners as speculation abounds that the country’s largest single export nation is slowing down. Their PMI index plummeted to a nine-month low, taking the ZAR with it.

The past week has seen the ZAR knocked about by local news, data releases as well as foreign announcements. The focus for the week ahead is likely to remain on the Eurozone, with positive news likely to support the struggling currency.

GBP/ZAR: 13.238 EUR/ZAR: 10.494 USD/ZAR: 8.370 AUD/ZAR: 8.714 Compiled by Jesse Crooks

Note: The above exchange rates are based on “interbank” rates. If you want to transfer money to South Africa then please register/login or call us for a live dealing rate. Make use of a Rate Notifier to send you alerts when the Rand exchange rate reaches levels you are looking for.

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Legally Speaking: Long residence Q : I have been in the UK for a number of years on various temporary and permanent visas, and have overstayed a visa at one stage. However, I have never been able to qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain, based on a continuous stay on a permanent type of visa. I believe from what a friend told me that there is a provision within the Immigration Rules that allows one to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain based on a continuous stay of 10 years? Is this true and can you tell me more?

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: There is indeed provision under the Immigration Rules that allows one to apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) after 10 years continuous lawful residence in the UK. Where an applicant has overstayed their visa, there is provision in the Home Office guidance to disregard one small break.

However, it is vital that professional advice is taken if this is the case. It is also possible to apply where an applicant has left with a valid visa and returned to the UK with a valid visa, providing the absence was for less than six months. An applicant must also not have had absences totalling 18 months over

the 10-year period.

Previously the option was available that allowed for settlement in the UK after 14 years, irrespective of whether or not an applicant had been in breach of the Immigration Rules. This option was, however, abolished on 9 July 2012.

There are now new immigration rules in place based on long residence for those applicants that have been in breach of the rules, consisting of 20-year long residence rule, and a seven-year rule for children those with half their lives devoted in the UK and those with no ties in the country they would be returned to.

Please contact our offices for more advice in your specific case.

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by STAFF REPORTER THE South African Chamber of Commerce is proud to present Bernie Clark, Head of Healthcare and Risk at Alexander Forbes Consultants & Actuaries Ltd on Wednesday 5 September.

He will speak on: Healthcare in South Africa – is NHI the step up to first world standard?

Healthcare in SA varies from the most basic to very high-tech in both the private and public sectors.

The public sector remains underresourced and stretched, contributing about 40% of budgeted expenditure to 80% of the population. The situation is compounded by the burden of HIV, TB and a shortage of key medical personnel.

The South African government is responding with a far-reaching reform plan to revitalise the system. Is this going to work? What does the system need to be successful? Will we see any similarities between the SA’s proposed NHI system and the NHS? When it comes to health and the risk markets, what Bernie Clark doesn’t know isn’t worth knowing.

A specialist in medical scheme management in South Africa and strategies for healthcare start-ups, Bernie is at Alexander Forbes applying what he’s learnt in Africa to the UK market.

As always, the speaker address will be followed by delicious canapes and the finest South African wines.

• Please book your ticket before 3 September 2012.

• The event is free for SACC members.

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Janique Crismann | Director / Owner of Sikatonga Tribal Art UK Born: Johannesburg How long in UK: 7 years Job: Director / Owner of Sikatonga Tribal Art UK Background: I have studied courses in interior decorating and PR with my last job as an account manager at a fashion house. I have always been creative and passionate about art and I have always admired my aunt, now my business partner.

She lives in South Africa and has grown a wonderful business dealing in African arts and crafts over the last 10 years. When my daughter was born in 2011 and I was made redundant from my job, I decided it was time to do something I love! I approached my aunt to open a branch of Sikatonga here in the UK, which we did in April 2012. The thought of dealing in arts and crafts and essentially helping people by selling their art and generating income for themselves really appealed to me. This is what drives me.

Motto: A pessimist sees problems in opportunity and an optimist sees opportunity in problems

by PAUL HARRISON What do you do in your job?

I represent, promote and market a range of South Africa’s up-andcoming and well known rural artists and crafters within the UK. I’m also marketing a beautiful, bespoke range of South African handcrafted corporate gifts and I deal in antique South African tribal art as well.

What is the most exciting thing about your job?

Bringing a little bit of our beautiful South African heritage to the UK, and through this creating meaningful work in communities that are victims of poverty, HIV/ Aids, poor education, crime and unemployment.

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Real weddings from brides who have been there Planning to get married in South Africa? We bring you tips and stories from three UK-based South African couples

by TARRYN GLASS PLANNING a wedding is one of the most stressful tasks people do in their lifetime. Now multiply that by ten and you are planning your wedding back in South Africa from a foreign country.

Many South Africans living in the UK opt to have their weddings in South Africa; this is often due to the majority of family still living there and the cost factor, as weddings in the UK are predominately pricier.

supportive families throughout the whole process, was the help our friends gave us. In the beginning we didn’t really want the usual bridesmaids and groomsmen but then we changed our minds and we were so glad we did as they ended up helping with so much.

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Couple: Richard Mudd and Sarah Skeen Date: 5 March 2011 Location: Montpellier, Tulbagh Photographer: Timmy Henny Videographer: Friend Gown: Jenni Button Haute Couture, Jenni Button, Hyde Park in Johannesburg Bridesmaids: The Wedding Box at Canal Walk and The Space at Cavendish.

Groom: Cafe Cotton at Cavendish and C Squared Calducci suit from a small shop in Rondebosch East Groomsmen: Cafe Cotton at Cavendish Hair: Shanti from Love, Dunkley Square Make-up: Bobbi Brown, Cavendish Invitations: Moonbeams & Polkadots Décor: DIY Flowers: The Venue Cake: The Secret Ingredient Catering: The Venue Entertainment: Capricorn Music Honeymoon: Argentina Tip: In a strange way, being out of the country might be less stressful in the build up to the wedding than actually being there! Secure the big things early as they get booked up fast, then take your time with the small details. I got home a good six weeks before the wedding which was plenty of time to finalise everything, others might not be able to do that but give yourself at least a week to finish everything up.

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Couple: Jonathan and Faye Owens Date: 16 December 2010 Location: St Stithians School Chapel and the Indaba Hotel, Johannesburg Photographer: Kay Photography Videographer: Digital Video Images Gown: Pronovias, New Bond Street London Bridesmaids: Bride and Co Groom: Euro Suit Groomsmen: Euro Suit Hair: Carlton Hair Make-up: Jenna Grobler Invitations: Fairy Godmother Stationery Décor: Chelly B Flowers: Lara Sole Cake: Cube in Parktown North Catering: Indaba Hotel Honeymoon: Shamwari Game Reserve, Eastern Cape and Mauritius Tip: Make sure you have plenty of help back home. I had six bridesmaids and I must say this was the best decision as I literally needed all of them to help me plan.

The biggest tip I can give for planning an overseas wedding is start early. I was engaged for a year and three months and we started looking at venues right from the beginning. Everything takes longer when you are abroad so definitely make sure you manage your time effectively.

Also bear in mind the time of year you want to get married, for us it was December so I knew I had to secure a venue early in order to send out save the dates for all our overseas guests to book their travel. Also some venues get booked up at least a year in advance so you really should reserve your venue as early as possible.

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Couple: Bradley and Loryn Fijac Date: 17 September 2011 Location: The White House, Hillcrest

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up your emails to suppliers with a phone call. A tool like Skype is a lifesaver, many suppliers are happy to meet you on Skype to discuss the wedding. When communicating your ideas keep it visual; getting someone to understand your thinking over email is difficult so include inspiration pictures and mood boards. It definitely helps to have a wedding planner (or in my case an enthusiastic mom) based in South Africa – keep them on your wavelength with weekly updates. *Tarryn Glass is a London-based South African who is the editor of The Wedding Assistant, a comprehensive guide to getting married in KwaZulu-Natal from step-by-step planning to colour, venue and dress ideas. To purchase a copy, e-mail editor@ weddingassistant.co.za Facebook: www.facebook.com/ TheWeddingAssistantBook Twitter: @wedding_kzn

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David Mwanaka stands amongst his white maize plants on his farm in Enfield, North London (left). His band (right), which include his niece and son, have released their debut single and accompanying video.

Zimbabwean farmer in UK turns his hand to music David Mwanaka, London’s Zimbabwean farmer, has turned a passion for music into a career, having released his debut single

by REBECCA MEESON-FRIZELLE THERE is little doubt that 46– year-old David Mwanaka is quite the enterprising individual.

In his native home of Zimbabwe, Mwanaka is a renowned awardwinning writer and journalist.

Frustrated by the lack of freedom in these disciplines under Mugabe’s repressive governance, he relocated to London in 1991 where he soon discovered his favourite homemade delicacy, white maize, was nowhere to be found in the UK. Naturally the only solution for the Zimbabwean was to grow it himself.

As one of the only two known black agriculturists in the UK, his venture into farming has met with

considerable success. But when he is not supplying his products to clients such as Sainsbury’s, Harrods and Selfridges, Mwanaka can more recently be found pursuing one of his hobbies professionally – music.

“I have been a musician for a very long time,” says Mwanaka as he explains how his passion for music evolved into a career.

“I formed a band when I was a teenager only to disband when we left school. I also have been playing the bass at my church for the past 20 years.”

In June 2012, Mwanaka released his debut single ‘Don’t Cry’ along with his band ‘JODAM’, an acronym derived from the first two

letters of Joana and Jonathan, his niece and son, and also of David, followed by ‘M’ for the fact that they all share the same surname.

All three family members play integral roles in the band with Joana, 25, the vocalist, Jonathan, 14, percussionist and David as bass guitarist.

The track itself delivers a poignant message based on the subject of child abuse, with the positive lyrics (It’s gonna be alright / Love, joy and peace you’ll find / Keep your head high above, you know you’ll make it) serving as words of encouragement and support for victims.

Mwanaka explained that the choice of topic for the track was

due to his family’s involvement in a number of children’s charities based in Kenya, Zambia and Zimbabwe. It was therefore decided to donate half of the songs’ proceeds to these charities, which also include Children in Need in the UK. With the song receiving a ‘tremendous response’, Mwanaka anticipates the release of the band’s debut album Back to Basics in early 2013. A further two singles will be released before the end of 2012, the second of which will have political undertones as Mwanaka protests the illogicality of the Dartford toll crossing, close to where he lives.

With a music career forging full

steam ahead, where does this leave his 60-acre plot in Enfield, North London?

“I am now as full time into music as I am into full time farming,” says a seemingly unperturbed Mwanaka.

“To me music is an art and so is farming. In farming you start with a seed and then you see it germinating and growing. The different stages of growth are just like art to me.”

The video for ‘Don’t Cry’ is now out on Youtube and is available for purchase on all online music stores.

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Zimfest revellers party in glorious London sunshine

by REBECCA MEESON-FRIZELLE ZIMFEST returned to the London festival scene albeit to a new home, on a scorching Saturday afternoon.

Festival-goers were treated to an array of cultural, musical and sporting entertainment while culinary delights, gifts and clothing formed the market element of the event at the Grasshoppers Rugby Club in Osterley, Middlesex.

The weather magically defied the abysmal reputation of British weather with the weekend dubbed the hottest of the year. Shorts and t-shirts were in abundance as were the queues for the ice-cream and frozen yoghurt stalls and a supplementary chilled Savannah or Castle, of course.

When not opting for a sweet treat, the variety of food stalls made it almost difficult to choose from. Options ranged from South African and Zimbabwean delicacies including boerie rolls and sadza nemazondo – a Zimbabwean dish of polenta with

chunks of cowfoot for those who feel slightly mystified! Cuisine was not just limited to African; Indian, Mexican and Italian was also offered which served to show the integrated nature of the festival – Zimfest welcomes all cultures despite a prominent Southern African presence.

Although based in London, the festival attracts visitors from far and wide. Angeline Gapa attended the festival with her family including her two sons aged six and three, and her eight-year-old nephew, having made the twoand-a-half hour journey from Southampton.

When identifying the highlights of the festival she said, “Meeting people from Zimbabwe, South Africa, people mingling having a good time, the music and art from Zimbabwe and traditional food.

I think it’s a brilliant family day out.”

Music remained at the centre of the event with a plethora of wellreceived artists.

Practically all genres were catered for on the main stage including Afro-Funk band Thabani, singer Wunmi, who can best be described as delivering a distinctive fusion of afrobeat, house and jazz. Bass and drums duo Mashasha and Sam also performed, as did Afro-Jazz group Pinise Saul and The Lucky Ranku Band. Team Kontroversial and Boyz Retonaz provided a dose of hip-hop while The Spindle Sect and Kamikaze Test Pilots comprised the rock acts.

Zimbabwean band Kamikaze Test Pilots are a surprising blend of various styles from heavy hard rock to world music rhythms including singing in the Zimbawean language Shona, which proved inevitably popular with the crowd. “(Shona) fits perfectly on a day like this,” acknowledged lead singer Ryan Niemandt.

“Everybody here can speak English and/or Shona, so it’s a way of bringing everyone together.”

Uk-based Zimbabwean band Kamikaze Test Pilots entertain festival-goers.

Speaking about the festival itself, Niemandt said, “It’s a good atmosphere, always a good crowd.

We always enjoy coming back here.”

The dance arena served as an alternative to the main stage complete with Southern African DJs and a live screening of the Springboks V Argentina match on opposing sides of the tent. The sport aspect was also supported

by contact and touch rugby tournaments in the heart of the festival venue where spectators gathered to enjoy the games in the glorious weather.

It is safe to say Zimfest 2012 proved a thoroughly entertaining day out for families and friends.

Here’s hoping next year will be just as successful.

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TEAM SA @ THE PARALYMPICS Roxy Burns| Cyclist

by ELIZABETH GLANVILLE What does it mean to you to be here as part of SA’s Paralympic team for London 2012?

It’s such a privilege! I’ve been training for this since returning from Beijing in 2008. It’s such an honour to represent your country at any event, but the Paralympics is

the ultimate competition.

What has been the highlight of your cycling career thus far?

Beijing was a great trip and opened my eyes to the sport, but my biggest achievement I suppose would be a silver in Manchester 2009 at the World Champs. It was a great feeling, knowing that I was

up there amongst the best in the world.

What does a day in the life of Roxy Burns look like?

Each day is different in training.

On Mondays I go to the gym, Tuesday and Thursday I do a hard track session, Friday is sprint and endurance training on the bike in

the lab, followed by a gym session, then on Saturday I do a longish ride on the road/indoor trainer.

Sunday is a rest day!

What have you had to give up to commit to your training schedule and cycling career? Do you have any regrets about this?

I’ve had to sacrifice a lot of time, including time with my friends.

I also had to extend my studies so lots of my friends left before I finished. It’s difficult to juggle training and studying. I don’t regret the opportunities I have had, but there’s a slight regret that I’ve missed a time of my life I can’t get back with regards to friendships.

But taking everything into account, no I can’t regret my choice! I’ve made so many other friends and I can’t imagine my life without them.

What are your hopes and dreams for the future? Should we expect to see you in Rio in 2016?

I’ve been studying for five years and have not been able to work so I’d like to start working. Rio? Well I’d really like to carry on, but I have no sponsors so I’m not able to afford to train professionally.

Time wise I can’t juggle a fulltime job with training. So in short I would love to, but unless I get sponsors I don’t think it’ll be possible.

How will you relax and recuperate once you return to South Africa?

Chill out with my friends and

not get on the bike for a month!

But first I have to get through my exams in October.

What would your advice be to someone wanting to get started in competitive cycling?

If you want to do it do it! But be aware of the sacrifices and be prepared to make them. Cycling does take you around the world, and to some amazing places.

What would be your words of wisdom to the younger generation in general?

Reach for the stars (cliché I know, but so true). Nothing comes easily, but if you’re prepared to work hard, you can do anything!

What would you like to say to potential sponsors? How could a potential sponsor contact you?

As I mentioned earlier I am not able to train professionally and work, so I’m not earning a salary.

I would like to tell them all about my previous achievements – I have always been in the top five in the world and in 2010 I was ranked number one. I have also won numerous other awards.

Interested sponsors can contact me at roxyburns101@gmail.com When are you competing?

I’m competing on 30 August and 1 September on the track, then 5 September on the road.

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by ROB FLUDE SINCE making his debut for England in 2004, South Africanborn cricketer Kevin Pietersen has always made headlines, and mostly for the wrong reasons.

The controversial batsman has the swagger and arrogance of an Australian, and while his bat has done a lot of the talking to match his mouth, his latest exploits have potentially brought his England career to a premature end.

I came across an interesting piece the other day by Telegraph writer Peter Oborne, in which he used KP’s situation as the springboard to denounce other South African English cricketers. Oborne wastes no time by launching straight into a vitriolic criticism of such players: “Pietersen is the latest white South African to use his selection for the England cricket team to promote his personal ambitions. In particular, his behaviour is startlingly similar to the conduct of Tony Greig. Like Pietersen, Greig was a model English cricketer for as long as it suited him.”

He does concede that Greig’s conduct was far more heinous than Pietersen’s, because at the time of Greig’s misdemeanours – namely using his position of influence to assist Kerry Packer in his recruitment of top players for the World Series in the 1970s – he was England captain, an accolade that was usually bestowed on squeaky clean Englishmen. Although the lesser of two evils, KP recently held the England management to ransom by deciding to “retire” from one-day internationals, ostensibly in order to prolong his IPL career.

While KP has made a number of enemies in the last few weeks, with his phone bill featuring some South African players’ numbers quite repeatedly, his biggest fan is also a former South African who played for England, Allan Lamb.

Oborne says that he had his doubts about Lamb’s allegiance, as in a test in 1984 against the Windies, he selfishly ran two to take him to his hundred, leaving the number 11 exposed for the first ball of the next over, to which he got out and England were forced to follow-on.

He goes on to ask: “Is it possible to be born and brought up as a South African and give your full loyalty to England? I believe not.

Nationality is not just a matter of convenience. It is a matter of identity. Kevin Pietersen may have chosen to come to Britain.

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PARALYMPIAN TEAM SA IS READY TO GO! Our Paralympic team is ready to follow on from Team SA’s success at the Olympics

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by ROB FLUDE he London 2012 Paralympic Games begin on Wednesday this week and will include 19 sport codes with approximately 4,000 athletes from more than 140 countries. The Games run until 9 September.

The South African Paralympic team consists of 62 athletes, and will compete in the following sports: basketball, track and field, swimming, cycling, wheelchair tennis, equestrian and rowing.

Half of the team are Paralympic debutants. Paralympic stalwarts Tadhg Slattery and Ernst Van Dyk are both competing in their sixth Paralympic Games, while Michael Louwrens takes part in his fifth.

We have a number of medal hopefuls, mainly for track and field, and swimming. Each athlete is also classified per event according to their disability, therefore one event (say 100m sprint) might have several races (T13, T37, T44 etc) as some athletes will have varying impairments.

Track & Field Those tipped include Oscar Pistorius (100m, 200m, 400m in T44 classification for athletes with below-the-knee amputation/s), Hilton Langenhoven (200m, 400m in T12 for athletes who are visually impaired and can only recognise objects up to 2 metres), Ilse Hayes (F13 long jump and T13 100m for athletes who are visually impaired and can only recognise objects between 2 and 6 metres),

Arno Fourie (100, 200m in T44), Fanie van der Merwe (200m in T37 for athletes with movement/ co-ordination problems on one half of their body), Michael Louwrens (shot put in F57 for athletes with below/above-knee amputation/s), Teboho Mokgalagadi (100m, 200m in T35 for athletes with moderate problems in lower limbs and thus display poor balance) and Zanele Situ (javelin in F54/55/56 for athletes with little or no trunk or lower function).

Our medal hopefuls will commence their events on Friday only, and Pistorius will be racing in the 200m final this Sunday at 9.15pm. All other finals where our competitors stand a chance will be in the evening on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Swimming Most of our swimmers will compete in a variety of events, but our main hopefuls are Natalie du Toit (S9 and SB8 classification, for swimmers with severe impairment in one leg, usually an amputation), Tadhg Slattery (100m breaststroke in SB5 for swimmers with no trunk or leg muscles), Kevin Paul (S9/S10/SB9/SM10 for swimmers with severe impairment in one leg, usually an amputation), Charl Bouwer (S13 for swimmers who are considered to be blind) and Shireen Sapiro (S10 for swimmers who usually have an amputated leg or arm).

Du Toit should qualify for her finals and they take place on Thursday, Friday, Saturday

South African President Jacob Zuma holds a send-off ceremony for the South African Paralympic team. Sascoc president Gideon Sam, Sascoc’s CEO Tubby Reddy, Deputy Minister of Sport, Gert Oosthuizen and IOC member Sam Ramsamy were in attendance. Photo by Wessel Oosthuizen / SA Sports Picture Agency.

and Sunday, all in the evening.

Similarly, the others will race on those evenings too in their finals.

Wheelchair Tennis 25-year old Lucas Sithole, South Africa’s number one-ranked tennis player and seventh in the world, is a quadriplegic who only has the use of his left arm. He commences competition on Sunday in the round of 16.

Equestrian Philippa Johnson is our best chance of a medal here. She lives and trains in Belgium, and won two silvers in Athens in 2004, and won South Africa’s first equestrian gold in Beijing in 2008. She will compete on Friday and Sunday morning.

Hand-cycling Current world champion Ernst van

Dyk has a glittering Paralympic history, with a bronze in Sydney in 2000, two silvers and a bronze in Athens in 2004, and in Beijing in 2008, he won gold in the handcycling marathon as well as bronze in the wheelchair marathon.

He will compete in week two only at Brands Hatch circuit.

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