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APPLE ASSIST POLICE IN PISTORIUS CASE Oscar Pistorius forgets code to unlock phone considered vital evidence in murder case

by STAFF REPORTER

SOUTH African police have been forced to seek help from US mobile phone manufacturer Apple to gain access to murder accused Paralympian Oscar Pistorius’s phone, according to The UK’s Mail on Sunday. Pistorius has allegedly “forgotten” the four-digit pin needed to unlock the iPhone 5 he was using on the night his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp was shot dead in his house. The phone, believed to contain vital evidence in the case, was found along with another iPhone and two BlackBerrys on the bathroom floor of his Pretoria home after the shooting on Valentine’s Day. Text messages, together with a ballistics examination of the toilet cubicle and door, are believed to be the two pivotal elements of the prosecution’s case. The Mail claims that prosecutors believe text messages on the sprinter’s phone will prove the couple were having an argument on the night of the shooting. Lieutenant General Vineshkumar Moonoo, who was leading the investigation, told the newspaper, “Pistorius is saying he can’t remember the code and we have been unable to access messages sent or received that night. These could be crucial and Apple executives in America have made their technicians available to help us. “I cannot say Pistorius’s memory failure is suspicious but the mobile phones were clearly in use up to the time of the killing.” Pistorius was released on bail of R1 million in March.

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Pistorius‘s trial has been postponed until 19 August 2013, what would have been Steenkamp’s 30th birthday, at the request of both the defence and prosecution, for more time to prepare their case. Public interest in the case has been sustained at a high level internationally by a series of sensational developments unrelated to the night of Steenkamp’s death. In the immediate aftermath of Ms Steenkamp’s death, South Africa’s judicial system was embarassed by several elementary missteps on the part of the prosecution, culminating in the devastating admission that

detective Hilton Botha, acting for the state, was then facing a charge of attempted murder. Ongoing queries about the reliability of evidence have been another characteristic of the Pistorius trial after the defence were repeatedly denied access to the crime scene, Pistorius’s luxury Pretoria home. Early June saw fresh doubt emerge around the integrity of the crime scene after neverbefore-seen photos of Pistorius’s blood-stained bathroom, where Steenkamp spent her last moments, were published by Sky News.

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STEERS, South Africa’s quality flame-grilled burger brand will open its first restaurant in the UK this summer. Revered for its flamegrilled 100% pure beef patties and handmade chips, its first restaurant in Clapham, London will focus mainly on a take-away offering. The UK menu will be based on that of South Africa’s, with familiar favourites such as the King Steer Burger and Rave Burger. Also included in the UK menu is the new delicious Steers

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flame-grilled periperi chicken. The Steers brand was launched in the 1960s and since then has been serving quality flame grilled burgers and handmade chips to millions of customers each year. Steers has developed over the past 53 years to become a leading burger brand with 505 restaurants in South Africa alone and 43 additional locations across Africa. Famous Brands Limited (owners of the Steers brand) CEO, Kevin Hedderwick said, “We’ve always considered exporting Steers to

the UK, fuelled by the constant requests from many expatriates living in London craving a taste of home. Having looked at the market we believe that the quality, freshness and taste of our flamegrilled products will create as much excitement and recognition in the UK as in South Africa.” Steers has consistently won awards for its quality fast food, ranked ‘Best Burger’ and ‘Best Chips’ consecutively for the past 17 and 14 years respectively by Leisure Options Best of Jo’burg.

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29 Jun 2013 Called to Justice and Freedom: A celebration of the Life and Legacy of Archbishop Trevor Huddleston St Martin in the Fields, London 29 Jun 2013 Love Is All We Need ‘Friend Raiser’ in Brighton Love Is All We Need is a Brighton and Hove based charity that supports the Hope Centre in South Africa in providing for the basic needs of children affected by HIV/ AIDS. Hilton Brighton Metropole Hotel 5 Jul 2013 - 7 Jul 2013 Africa Writes 2013: The RAS’ annual festival of African literature, in partnership with the British Library. The largest celebration of African literature in the UK features voices from the continent and the diaspora with an excellent selection of writers, poets and thinkers for a weekend of stimulating events and peformances: book launches, talks and panel discussions, young writers’ workshops, readings by prominent authors and a book fair and market stall. British Library, London 13 Jul 2013-14 Jul 2013 Tuks Alumni Networking in Oxford: Alumni and their partners living in the United Kingdom are invited to an informal networking weekend in Oxford featuring a guided tour of the campus by alumni, a picnic lunch and pub supper. Tuks especially welcomes alumni who have not been able to attend previous networking events. 25 Jul 2013 SA Chamber of Commerce Summer Drinks: Join London’s South African business leaders for delicious Rainbow Nation food and drinks high on the deck of Nedbank’s London office. Tuck into a proper home-style braai with sweeping views of the Thames while you network, or simply enjoy the fine Mzansi entertainment on offer. Nedbank Limited, London For the latest TSA events: thesouthafrican.com/events

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Durban street children turned surfers hit UK beaches this summer The Umthombo Surfing Programme was created in 2005 to provide street children with an alternative to street life, build their selfconfidence and give them fresh motivation to end their dependency on solvents

by SHANNON CLARK

A surfing team made up of former street children from Durban, South Africa, will be touring the UK over the next two weeks, hitting beaches and other venues across England and Wales between Friday 21 June and Wednesday 9 July. The team learnt to surf with Umthombo Street Children, a partner project of the Amos Trust which works in several countries to promote human rights. The Umthombo Surfing Programme was created in 2005 to provide street children with an alternative to street life, to build their self-confidence and self-esteem, and give them fresh motivation to end their dependency on solvents and to give Umthombo’s social workers a new way to help reintegrate these children back into homes and mainstream society. As the first black surf team in Durban, they have already had success in local competitions and individuals have gained sponsorship from both local and international surf companies. The team have come together not just to surf competitively, but to shatter perceptions of street children. Now as an adult team they are trying to provide an outlet for all street children and by using surfing as a tool they are aiming to show the world that these children still have potential to succeed. Some of the lead surfers from the team, along with Umthombo founder Tom Hewitt MBE, will be participating in the tour, which will start and end in London with two receptions. In between these events the surfers will compete in Cornwall, Devon and South Wales. In addition they will visit local schools and the riders have committed to trying to surf the annual tidal phenomenon on the river Severn; the Severn Bore. Surfers Not Street Children also hopes to expand its impact into two new African countries. Hewitt said that during the past 21 years he has worked with street

children, it “became clear that fusing high intensity activities with psychosocial support was critical in giving these children an alternative path to the dangers and addictions of street life.” The children themselves have stated that being a part of the team really has changed their lives. “When I surf I feel like I am flying. I am far above street life” is how Khotso, aged 15, a former street child whom is now a part of Umthombo, described the project. Another former street child commented that “The Umthombo Surf Programme changed my life, I was doing glue. I was doing bad things, but now my eyes are open and I can see a new way to be.” The project has gained so much support that even Paul Canning, the former World Tour Pro Surfer and Manager of O’Neill, Africa, has said, “It’s great to see the awesome work Umthombo have done in getting the kids off the streets and introducing them to the ocean and a clean and healthy lifestyle. I believe that through the positive guidance of Umthombo it is just a matter of time until we see one of these young guys make it to the top of the international surfing world.” The Tour: Fri 21 – Sun 23 June - Gold Coast Ocean Fest, Croyde, North Devon. Sun 23 June, 11am, Service at St George’s Church, Georgeham, North Devon; Mon 24 June, pm – Event in Bristol; Tue 25 June, 8am - The Severn Bore; Fri 28 June, pm - Family Barbecue – ChristChurch Virginia Water; Sun 30 June, am - Churches Together in Swansea service; Mon 1 July, pm – Event in Mumbles, S.Wales; Wed 3 July - Surfers Against Sewage Beach Clean, Redruth, Cornwall Thurs 4 July – Surfing with UK pro surfers, Fistral Beach Sun 7 July, 10am - Tube Station, Church and Surf, Polzeath Tue 9 July, pm - Evening fundraising reception on HMS President, London To find out more visit www.amostrust.org

Shhhh… Multi-million rand Nkandla upgrade declared top secret

Not even Auditor General Terence Nombembe and Public Protector Thuli Madonsela will be able to see the long-awaited report on Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla upgrade by SHANNON CLARK

THE report that many have been waiting for, containing details on President Jacob Zuma’s multimillion rand upgrade on his Nkandla residence, has now been declared a top secret document. Thulas Nxesi, the Public Works Minister, announced earlier on this week that as the State Security Minister Siyabonga Cwele had confirmed the presidential task team’s report in terms of the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS), it would not be made available to the public. Zuma is accused of using more than R200 million of taxpayers’ money for renovations at his KwaZulu-Natal homestead. Many people have been awaiting the release of the report for close to three months. National Assembly Speaker Max Sisulu is said to be among those waiting for Nxesi to publicise the Nkandla report. It had been believed that the Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence would be dealing with aspects of the upgrade such as changes related to the security but that other parts including the construction, over-charging and fraud would be referred to other committees. However this has not been the case and this high security decision will mean that even the Auditor General Terence Nombembe and the Public Protector Thuli Madonsela will be unable to see the report. It is currently being argued that as MISS was never actually passed through Parliament and was only created by the Cabinet that it cannot be classed as a

legally-binding agreement. Many ministers are now fighting to have the upgrade details publicised. DA parliamentary leader Lindiwe Mazibuko told the Cape Times that the DA would table a motion in the Joint Standing Committee of Intelligence in the hope that the report would be sent back to Nxesi. Following this act the minister

must then “submit to Parliament a redacted report, which must be made public before the relevant, open portfolio committees.” Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has said that he hopes the Nkandla spending details will be released to the public soon as “from a government point of view we want to know who overcharged, to what extent and how do we recover the money.”

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South African artist wins £30,000 BP Portrait Award 2013 in London The prestigious first prize was won by 57-year-old Susanne Du Toit for ‘Pieter’, a powerful painting of her eldest son. She wins £30,000 and a commission worth £5,000

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BERKSHIRE-BASED South African artist Susanne du Toit was announced the winner of the BP Portrait Award 2013 at the National Portrait Gallery on Tuesday night. The prestigious first prize was won by 57-year-old Du Toit for Pieter, a powerful painting of her eldest son. She wins £30,000 and a commission, at the National Portrait Gallery Trustees’ discretion, worth £5,000. The sitting took place in Du Toit’s studio as part of a series of portraits of her family. The painter gave her son the freedom to find his own pose. The only condition was that his hands should feature prominently because hands are ‘essential to communicating personality’. The finished painting gives a real feeling for the 35-year-old Pieter’s personality. “I look to the body to provide as much expression as the face… the averted gaze of this portrait, which was his choice, struck me as characteristic of his reflective character, and became intensely engaging,” Du Toit said of the piece. Educated at the University of Pretoria and the Massachusetts College of Art, Boston, Du Toit now lives in Crowthorne, Berkshire. One of her favourite pastimes is ‘pushing paint around’, and although she has explored all mediums of art, she says painting is her favourite.

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THIS is going to sound like a serious case of sour grapes, but humour me. Parking at Gatwick Airport yesterday, I managed to maneuver my ‘leetle’ car into one of those dark, airless parking places – only to grab for the sunglasses, in the so-called sunless summer when I beheld the vehicle next to me. Do your remember the colours of ‘Game’? The store in South Africa – well remember the pink, the nipple pink. Imagine now if you will, that colour poured over a magnificent Range Rover. Nipple pink Range

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The second prize of £10,000 went to Coventry-based artist and teacher John Devane, 58, for The Uncertain Time, a striking group portrait depicting his children Lucy, Laura and Louis. Du Toit’s painting can be

seen at the National Portrait Gallery from Thursday 20 June when the BP Portrait Award 2013 exhibition opens to the public at the National Portrait Gallery until 15 September. Admission is free.

Rover. It could only belong to one person. Maybe the number plate ‘KP 11 HOT’ will give it away. No? None other than Katie Price, aka Jordan, aka the woman who makes the most money in England out of having fake breasts, reality TV shows and a permanent Oros complexion. Three husbands, three and a half children by some of them and lips that make trout recoil in horror. If you have not been party to the antics of sensationalist seeking Katie, you have not been here long. I flinch but I am alone. Others are grabbing at the mobile phones to photograph the car. ‘Oh my God, it’s Katie’s car!’ ‘No way!’ Will this woman faint? ‘Oh, so yes! How hectic is this? ‘Take my picture, take my picture with the car.’ I am waiting for the tell tale puddle. Others gather; there is news after all, on a Sunday evening. Katie’s car is at the airport. Where could she be? Ibiza? Shall we wait until forever for her to appear next week? The choices, the indecision, the heart-pounding FOMO – the fear of missing out. We are doomed. Like this Kim Kardashian woman. Celebrity for being ‘nothing’. While researchers, explorers, men and women of medicine and science are trying

to save the world, these ladies are minting it with ‘nothingness’. Kim has just popped a baby, more money and perhaps, an honorary degree for …’ - contribution to vanity?’ Who knows, but I just don’t get it. Why do people quiver and quake at the sight and rantings of these individuals, always on camera, always thinking it is important to witness their tanning habits or the way they paint their nails? Why do we care if they have hair extensions or bicker with their siblings? This is a phenomenon I must seek to comprehend for it seems, these celebrities are the axis by which countries dictate our futures. They have apparently more power than any government and they are super, super rich for being the most stupid people on earth. Then again, are they really stupid, or simply tapping into the psyche of other stupid people, who follow their diet regimes to the last detail? This form of consumerism makes headlines, sells magazines and TV rights – so perhaps by feeding the monsters we are all guilty? I did not take a picture of the car, and yet I wonder, would I have been equally gullible had the big breasted, permanently tanned scary creature walked into my vision? Ugh, I hope not.

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I RECENTLY started reading a book by Jamie Ivey titled Extremely Pale Rosé: The Quest for the Palest Rosé in France. What a wonderful read, if like me you enjoy a glass or two of the pink stuff. In honour of this and the looming summer, which will hopefully show up in the not too distant future, this week’s wine column features a couple of rosés from die Moederland! There are various methods of making rosé. The most recognised method is similar to red wine production but the amount of time the wine is in contact with the skin of the grapes is shorter (12-36 hrs.) and fermented at a lower temperature (1520°C). The pink colour can range from a pale orange to a

Sweeter is Better When serving dessert, aim for a wine that is sweeter than your dish (eg Port). If the food is sweeter, the wine will taste bitter and tart. Tart is Tantalising Unless you want a bland tasting wine, select a wine with a good balance of acidity, sugar and fruit. When you’re enjoying your lemon chicken, you don’t want the taste of the wine to let you down. Our Top Picks The Savanna has a wide selection of the most delicious varietals the Wine Route has to offer. Here are our Top Five Recommendations for the summer season (tasting notes taken directly from vineyards): 1. Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block 2011 (red wine) – A blend of Syrah, Grenache Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and Viognier. Tasting note: Redcurrant, plums, crushed rock, and an array of spices with floral notes adding to its complexity. 2. Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 (red wine) – 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Tasting Note: Blackcurrant and mocha flavours with a complex palate with good acidity. vivid near-purple, depending on the grapes used and the duration of skin contact. It’s the perfect accompaniment for a last minute braai and because of its usually dry taste, it slips down wonderfully when the sun is shining at its brightest. Boschendal Rosé 2011 Stellenbosch A lovely Salmon colour that indicates loads f depth and flavor. Strawberries and raspberries on the nose with just enough acidity to accompany an afternoon in sun. Do have it with food! biltongstmarcus. co.uk

3. Warwick Professor Black Sauvignon Blanc 2011 (white wine) –100% Sauvignon Blanc. Tasting Note: Tropical fruit, gooseberry, grapefruit and lime aromas. 4. Ken Forrester The FMC 2011(white wine) –100% Chenin Blanc. Tasting Note: Rich, layered with dried apricot, vanilla and honey. 5. Percheron Grenache Rosé 2011 (rosé wine) –100% Cinsault. Tasting Note: A tight, grapefruity punch packed with bright, juicy, wild strawberry fruit and poise. All these wines and more are available in-store or on our website at www.thesavanna.co.uk For wine courses, we recommend chatting to Louis Holtshausen from revolutionwines.co.uk Cape Heights Rosé 2012 Western Cape Small price big wine. Floral notes with light berry fruit. Highly drinkable and very much one to share around the braai. newstreet wineshop.co.uk Percheron Rosé 2012, Swartland A wonderful trout pink colour that shows lightly on the nose. Rasberries and summer fruit followed by ripe strawberries and light spice from the Grenach grapes. Perfect for summer, just make sure you have enough! thesavanna.co.uk

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Nelson Mandela’s Living Legacy 1953: In search of a ‘Freedom Charter’ for the Struggle Brandpunt CONRAD BRAND

Vadersdag in Wilde Engeland VERLEDE Sondag was weer Vadersdag en met groot terleurstelling kon ek in my Westie se oë sien dat hy of onbewus was of heeltemal vergeet het van my spesiale kaartjie, hy het net so met sy kraalogies na sy sussie geloer wat na sewe jaar van beter moes weet. Gelukkig kon ons die dag saam met vriende deel en met groot opwinding ‘n regte Vadersdag vier. Na ‘n lekker koppie koffie en anysbeskuit het ons met spoed die motors gepak en die lang pad na Howletts Wildpark in Kent aangepak. Ek het natuurlik soos doodgewoon my navorsing gedoen en het dus min of meer geweet dat daar darem diere sou wees. EK sou nie juis opgewonde of oorstelp van vreugde en vrede wees as ek na ons lang rit by die Wildpark kom, net om na ‘n lam verkleurmannetjie of ‘n vaalmuis te kyk nie. Dit is mos darem altemit ‘n Wildpark! Senuagtig het ek hul ook vroëer die week begin waarsku oor die pryse, maar groot was die verassing toe die ingangsfooi vir die hele jaar geldig is, en so is ons elk met ‘n Howletts paspoort die diereryk in. Die weer was Engels en het so gespoeg-spoeg, maar met die instap kon ons die stad en die week wat verby was by die hek los. Ons is ontvang deur die trompetter

MANDELA obtained work as an attorney for the firm Terblanche and Briggish, before moving to the liberal-run Helman and Michel, passing qualification exams to become a full-fledged attorney. In August 1953, Mandela and Oliver Tambo opened their own law firm, Mandela and Tambo, operating in downtown Johannesburg. The only African law firm in the country, it was popular with aggrieved Africans, often dealing with cases of police brutality. The authorities removed the firm’s office permit under the Group Areas Act, forcing them to relocate, and their customers dwindled. Though a second daughter, Makaziwe van ‘n Olifant - ja, die roep van ‘n Afrika olifant in die verte en so fyftien meter voor my, ‘n groot ou ‘Grysrug’ wat nukkerig sy trop een vir een deurkyk. Met handjies wat klap en tot groot opwinding van die kleinding by ons, is elke spesie in die park aan ons uitgewys en ons volwassenes moes self ‘n paar keer sit om ons te verwonder in die diere. Die groot ou moeder olifant wat so liefdevol haar kalfie aan haar laat drink, of die baba gorillatjies wat hul beste doen om die oues te irriteer, maar tog wegbly van die ou grote wat net rustig vir hulle sit en loer. Ek is nie een wat voorstaan vir diere in hokke en dieretuine nie, veral nie nadat my hart amper geskeur is deur die hartseer oë van die ‘Silverback’ by die Londense Dieretuin nie. Maar ek het dié park verlaat met die gevoel dat die gorillas gelukkig is, almal was deel en het gespeel, tot die ou, ou tannies wat met moeite die kleintjies kamma wou wegklap. Ek sal weer gaan, definitief en weet deur my ondersteuning dat ‘n hele trop gorillas binne die volgende twee weke terugbesorg word in die wildernis, daar waar hulle hoort en hopelik vryheid sal beleef. Howletts Wildpark is deel van die Aspinall Foundation wat vroer vanjaar gewaarsku is oor die moontlike stroop van hul swartrenosters by hul twee parke (Port Lympne die ander) en het tot dusvêr nog geen aan die moordenaars afgestaan nie. Dit is egter nie die geval vir ons eie renosters in Afrika nie, fyftien uur gelede is die 432 ste (vierhonderd twee en dertigste) renoster vermoor! En vir wat? Niks anders as jou en my naels nie! Die mens is lekker onnosel nê!

Phumia, was born in May 1954, Mandela’s relationship with Evelyn became strained, and she accused him of adultery. Evidence has emerged indicating that he was having affairs with ANC member Lillian Ngoyi and secretary Ruth Mompati; persistent but unproven claims assert that the latter bore Mandela a child. Disgusted by her son’s behaviour, Nosekeni returned to Transkei, while Evelyn embraced the Jehovah’s Witnesses and rejected Mandela’s obsession with politics. Mandela came to the opinion that the ANC “had no alternative to armed and violent resistance” after taking part in the unsuccessful protest to prevent

the demolition of the all-black Sophiatown suburb of Johannesburg in February 1955. He advised Sisulu to request weaponry from the People’s Republic of China, but while supporting the anti-apartheid struggle, China’s government believed the movement insufficiently prepared for guerilla warfare. With the involvement of the South African Indian Congress, the Coloured People’s Congress, the South African Congress of Trade Unions and the Congress of Democrats, the ANC planned a Congress of the People, calling on all South Africans to send in proposals for a post-apartheid era.

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Lives: London, with wife Sigrid Rausing Career: BBC journalist, film and theatre producer as head of Portobello Pictures and Portobello Books, founder and benefactor of The Fugard Theatre, Cape Town

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FILM, television and theatre producer Eric Abraham is best known for producing the Academy Award and Golden Globe Awardwinning film Kolya (Best Foreign Language Film 1996). Kolya is the story of an unlikely bond between a middle-aged isolated former concert cellist and the eponymous five year-old Russian boy who temporarily comes into his care - a world perhaps distant from the London Abraham has called home since 1976. However, the fact that the film plays out against the dying moments of the Soviet system and the first sparks of the peaceful Velvet Revolution perhaps explain the uniquely personal appeal of the story for Abraham, who built his flourishing career in the top flight of arts journalism and entertainment in the UK only after assiduous persecution by the Apartheid security apparatus and his subsequent forced exile from South Africa. Arriving in London in the midSeventies after his house arrest and banning in South Africa, Abraham put his human rights background to use at the BBC, eventually becoming a producer for Panorama and BBC radio correspondent. At Panorama, he went on to produce many acclaimed television dramas including John le Carré’s A Murder of Quality starring Denholm Elliott and Glenda Jackson and the primtetime crime series Dalziel & Pascoe starring Warren Clarke, which also screened in South Africa. Turning his attention to more light-hearted fare (that still retains a serious moral message) Abraham produced Roald Dahl’s Danny the Champion of the World, a highly acclaimed family film with major stars

Jeremy Irons, Robbie Coltrane, Jimmy Nail and a host of other British talent. Abraham’s extensive film career went on to include a long-term collaboration with Czech auteurs such as like Jiří Menzel (The Life and Extraordinary Adventures of Private Ivan Chonkin) and with Kolya’s Jan Svěrák (Dark Blue World and Empties, which has been the biggest Czech box office hit in history, as well as 2010’s Kooky). In English-language cinema, Abraham collaborated with Tim Roth on The War Zone, with Jez Butterworth’s on Mojo and Birthday Girl, on Nanni Moretti’s Quiet Chaos, and Joshua Marston’s The Forgiveness of Blood. In 2005, Abraham and his wife, Swedish philanthropist and anthropologist and Tetra Pak heiress Sigrid Rausing, founded Portobello Books - an investment of great artistic integrity at a time when the publishing industry in the developed world had already begun the contraction and consolidation that continues today. Later that year, Portobello acquired one of the most respected literary journals in the world, Granta, as well as its publishing arm, Granta Books. That same year also marked Abraham’s West End debut, as a producer of Hugh Whitemore’s adaptation of Pirandello’s As You Desire Me starring Kristin Scott Thomas and Bob Hoskins and directed by Jonathan Kent. Abraham built on the success of As You Desire Me to produce his first solo West End production under

Portobello’s new theatre division. Embers, based on the 1942 Hungarian novel that received critical attention when it was finally translated into English in the 2000s, was commissioned from playright Christopher Hampton, who adapted both Les Laisons dangereuses and Ian McEwan’s Atonement for the screen to great critical and commercial success; the play marked the end a twentyyear stage hiatus for Jeremy Irons, who Abraham had worked with on Danny, Champion of the World. For all his international success, South Africa remains a part of Abraham’s life and work, and in 2006, he teamed up with Mark Dornford-May (of the Berlin Golden Bear-winning U-Carmen e-Khayelitsha) to set up a series of highly successful film and theatre projects designed to bring South African storytelling and performance to an international audience. The result, two Xhosa/ English versions of Mozart’s The Magic Flute (Impempe Yomlingo) and Dickens’s A Christmas Carol (Ikrismas Kherol) totally reinvented two favourites of the Western canon, premiering at Cape Town’s Baxter and then at London’s Young Vic Theatre. Impempe Yomlingo, which featured township performers alongside established black South African talents, went on to win the Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival 2008. However, perhaps Abraham’s most lasting contribution to South African theatre was in his decision to establish a small (270-seat) yet world-class theatre in Cape Town that would be more receptive to new and experimental works, especially from hist-orically marginalised voices, in the tradition of Fugard’s œuvre. To this end, he underwrote and continues to support - a multi-million Rand project to convert

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How does someone from PE end up in London finance, and then come home to head up a branch of the world’s largest offshore investment consultancy? I started at the then University of Port Elizabeth (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University) with a double major in Accounting and Economics. I left for London in 1997, and worked for a year in investment banking. I then opened a tax consultancy in 1998 and sold up in 2002. In that same year, I opened up a financial advisory that by 2007 was the third-largest of its kind in London. Then came the crunch, and I spent a lot of time buying up property. My property portfolio, therefore, is my pension. We wanted to return home, though. My wife, who was ranked number 2 in the world for panEuropean equity trading, had investment experience while I had tax-structuring experience. DeVere thought that that combination was the right one to head up the Cape Town office, and here we are! Do you have a large-company culture? To be honest, deVere is a bunch of entrepreneurs. We all run a business within a business, we’re all investors in it. We have an incredibly inspirational CEO, Nigel Green. Our Africa head is also a force of nature -who is 38. I’m 40. It’s a young, nimble company.

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LUKE Flemington, who was rejected by the South African Air Force only to fly for the Royal Air Force, won the UK’s highest military award in flying for leading low-level rescue missions into Libya; conducted under fire in his Hercules aircraft. When did you arrive here from South Africa? After Maritzburg College - where there were guys above and below my year in the services - I tried to get into the South African Air Force [in which my father and grandfather both served]. I was found eligible for training, but the political situation in 1994 meant that there were no positions available for me. I applied to other Commonwealth countries and was able to study a Bachelor of Aviation (majoring in Business Management and Aviation Psychology) at Massey University in New Zealand. That’s how I was able to go through selection for the Royal New Zealand Air Force and then, from there, into the RAF. In New Zealand I was able to study and accumulate flying hours at the same time – and along with some UNISA credit that I gained during a post-matric at Michaelhouse, I was able to graduate in just 2 years. At the time, being rejected from the SAAF was hard but in retrospect it was the best thing that ever happened to me - among my

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Are you a first-generation serviceman? Third-generation pilot, actually. My father and grandfather flew in the SAAF and both my greatgrandfathers were in the Boer War. Have you ever indulged in uniform dating? My wife was actually my boss when we met! We were both the same rank, but she was my immediate manager for a couple of weeks before I moved on. You’re one of the most decorated South Africans in the RAF - ever. How did you come to be awarded the DFC? It was for missions flown into Libya. We had to extract foreign oil workers - both British and other nationals - and I was among those tasked to go and get them. We were unsupported and didn’t have permission to cross the border but we made it through and landed on strips deep in the desert. We had to overload the aircraft in order to get everyone out and had to fly at very low level to avoid the active air defence systems. On one approach to a landing strip, we encountered small arms fire. We took a round into one of our fuel tanks, the main gear and my co-pilot also had a chunk of helmet shot off, but he was all right and we managed to get everyone home safely.

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RE-ESTABLISHING yourself can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to securing employment. For many, using the services of a reputable recruiter is the answer. They are able to assist you in understanding the local job market, adapting your UK experience to the SA environment and managing your expectations in terms of remuneration and employment conditions. However, as there are no barriers to entry, you could find yourself dealing with someone unprofessional. The Federation of African Professional Staffing Organisations (APSO) was established in 1977

and promotes and ensures, for the benefit of both clients and candidates, the adherence to high ethical and professional standards of business. Membership of APSO is not compulsory, so improve your experience by choosing to work only with APSO member agencies. APSO membership is not automatic and so any staffing company that wishes to join is required to meet certain minimum criteria before membership is granted. These include among others, legal compliance, professional standards of operation, fair labour practice and adherence

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Teachers wanted for Middle East contract work

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SA-Recruitment has successfully placed hundreds of teachers into positions across the Gulf region SA-RECRUITMENT is a specialist teacher recruitment agency based in Cape Town, South Africa, recruiting qualified teachers for contract work in the Middle East/Gulf States – UAE emirates, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Established in 2004, SARecruitment has successfully placed hundreds of teachers into positions across the Gulf region and has a strong understanding of the opportunities and challenges of

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Emigration is nothing new for South Africans – and now many are returning home again. THERE have been numerous reports in the last couple of years about the hordes of skilled South Africans that are leaving the country for greener pastures abroad. At one point, almost everybody you talked to either had a friend or family member in London, Canada, Australia or New Zealand. Yet, it seems that times are changing: experts say many South Africans are now returning, especially as the economies of the rich world have stumbled. At Communicate Personnel we get many enquiries from expats looking for information about the job market, cost of living and outlook in South Africa. There are so many great reasons to return to South Africa (and it’s also important to realise that it’s not always perfect), but hey, don’t wait until it gets better, come home and help make it better. Here are some of the

things to consider when deciding if it’s time to come back to sunny South Africa: Cost of living: A big plus: living in South Africa can be cheaper than most parts of the United Kingdom and the world, but it’s important to be aware that the US dollar, the British pound, and the Euro won’t stretch as far as they used to. Escalating food and high fuel prices are rapidly eating into the previously reasonably priced South African lifestyle – but it’s still cheaper here. There are also the rate hikes of electricity and road taxes to consider as well as the muchcontended E-toll system in Gauteng. Transport: Some great improvements have been made, with for instance, the Gautrain, although the public transport system in South Africa is still a bit chaotic and unreliable at times. Depending on where you live and work, you

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Your summer guide to the best European music festivals of 2013 Fancy your festival with a side of sun and sangria? Or beer and bratwurst? Get out of the UK and into Europe with our list of the biggest music festivals happening over the Channel this summer by STAFF REPORTER

FOR those keen to get a bit of travel with their festival ticket, going to a music festival in Europe is a great way to combine your tunes with some sun, sand and sangria...or beer and bratwurst.

ABOVE The lake at Roskilde is the place for a break as the Danish summer kicks in (Image: Flickr/Mich O’Brien) BELOW Roskilde by night (Image: Flickr/ Stig Nygaard)

Roskilde Roskilde features huge international bands, including Rihanna, Sigur Ros and The National. It also has its very own Naked Run – so popular, it needs qualifiers. Who: Kraftwerk, The National, Queens Of The Stone Age, Rihanna, Sigur Rós, Slipk, T, Volbeat, Airbourne, Animal Collective, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, James Blake. Where: Roskilde, Denmark When: 29 June – 7 July roskilde-festival.dk Open’er Festival Located on an old military airport in the peaceful seaside town of Gdynia, the Open’er festival is an epic fourday event with some of the best live acts from all over the world. Who: Animal Collective, Kings of Leon, Blur, The XX, Queens of the Stone Age, Modest Mouse, Alt-J, Arctic Monkeys, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Tame Impala Where: Gdynia, Poland When: 3-6 July opener.pl/en

Eurockeennes Go crazy at one of the largest music festivals in France with international artists such as Skunk Anansie, Blur and more. Who: My Bloody Valentine, Blur, Skunk Anansie, Jamiroquai, Alt-J, The Smashing Pumpkins, Two Door Cinema Club. Where: Belfort, France When: 4-7 July www. eurockeennes.fr Bilbao BBK Taking place on top of a hill, surrounded by mountains, this fuss free festival offers incredible music, spectacular views and proximity to some of the best waves in Europe. Not just a festival, an experience. Who: Depeche Mode, Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, Two Door Cinema Club, Editors, Biffy Clyro, Alt-J, Billy Talent, Kings Of Leon, Green Day, Vampire Weekend, Fatboy Slim, The Hives. Where: Bilbao, Spain When: 11-13 July www.bilbaobbklive.com EXIT Festival EXIT is bigger and better than ever. With 20 stages that dip into all genres with something for everyone EXIT is a music festival,

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Book review: ‘We Greenpop’s Trees for Zambia Need New Names’ by - a Conference of Action NoViolet Bulawayo Join Greenpop for a learning, doing, action-based event in one of the Zimbabwean Caine prize winner NoViolet Bulawayo is back with her debut novel, a work of outstanding quality from an exceptional talent by JOSEPH NTHINI

NOVIOLET Bulawayo, whose short story ‘Hitting Budapest’ won the 2011 Caine Prize in African Writing, is back with her debut novel We Need New Names. The New York Times, Granta and Oprah’s magazine gave it rave reviews. Now, it’s our turn to experience this sensation. Darling, the first person narrator lives in a shanty town called Paradise. Her motley crew consists of Bastard, Sbho, Chipo, Godknows and Stina. Chipo is pregnant with her grandfather’s child. Darling and her friends don’t attend schools as they are all closed. The teachers fled. The children raid Budapest, an affluent area, and steal guavas to keep hunger at bay. They spend time playing old games like Andy Over and Country Game. They also create new ones like Looking for Bin Laden, or trying to get rid of Chipo’s pregnancy. However, games like the theatrical re-enactment of Bornfree’s murder leaves your spine tingling. Bornfree is a member of the Real Change party. Unbeknown to the children, a BBC crew are watching them play after his burial in Heavenway. A crew member asks them, “What kind of game were you just playing?” Bastard replies, “Can’t you see this is for real”. The harrowing events they witness are captured humanely, with humour and sensitivity. Darling is alienated from her friends. She’s whisked away to America. Her loss is tangible. The real America is different to the one she imagined while in Paradise. She makes new friends. They steal a car and watch forbidden videos. Darling introduces us to characters like the indomitable Tshaka Zulu. He performs at Zimbabwean events but he’s a patient at Shadybrook. Darling discovers people work

two jobs in America or marry for papers. She’s trapped in America; she can’t return home because she has no papers. She reflects, “We dropped our heads because we were no longer people; we were now illegals”. Darling beautifully articulates the esoteric details of forced or self-imposed exile. Bulawayo’s narrative is poetic prose. Her voice is authentic and singular. She fuses a range of poetic devices such as repetition or poetic licence inducing a hypnotic cadence. She mixes simple, complex, compound and compound-complex sentences which end with a twist. Bulawayo defamiliarises English through her blend of English, Shona, Ndebele, location [loxion] and text speak. The language is at times crude, challenging conventions, propriety, taboo and tradition. She sensitively addresses issues such as displacement, delinquent fathers, incest, political violence, stigmas like AIDS and tradition. It questions themes such as colonialism, Christianity, dictatorship, immigration, and Chinese and Western imperialism. No subject is untouched.

world’s most beautiful spots – the mighty Victoria Falls in Livingstone Zambia. This is a holiday with a difference by STAFF REPORTER

EVER wondered what a Conference of Action would be like? Greenpop’s Trees for Zambia Project calls itself just that. A learning, doing, actionbased event in one of the world’s most beautiful spots – the mighty Victoria Falls in Livingstone Zambia. This is a holiday with a difference. Zambia has one of the highest deforestation rates in the world and these climate related issues are not country specific but affect us all. In 2012 Greenpop launched Trees for Zambia, a reforestation and eco-awareness project which began with a 3-week tree planting event and was followed by an ongoing campaign to inspire awareness about deforestation, climate change, tree planting, environmental sustainability and alternative energy sources. Trees for Zambia 2013 will be the second Action Event hosted in Livingstone to boost the project and plant around 5000 trees in schools, on subsistence farms and in reforestation sites. Again Greenpop will host educational workshops for school children, subsistence farmers and volunteers. Trees for Zambia is a holistic awareness campaign based on getting people active about making sustainable changes.

Along with all the action, planting and learning goes a lot of fun too. The event includes short film evenings, soccer tournaments, live music events every week and more. Musicians from Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa play an important role in getting planters to dance and stretch after a week of planting – and they all have environmental issues at heart. From 7th to 28th July 2013, the Trees for Zambia Conference of Action will be held in Livingstone, Zambia. Greenpop invites people, young and old, to come along for 1, 2 or 3 weeks. Get Active and Dig – plant trees and make solar cookers at local

schools and in national parks Learn – Attend workshops & lectures on current environmental issues Educate – Teach children about conserving their natural environment (and learn from them too) Share – Connect with other like-minded local and international eco-travellers Explore – Experience the magic of Livingstone, Zambia – home of the majestic Victoria Falls Visit the Trees for Zambia webpage at www.greenpop.org/ projects/trees-for-zambia Visit Greenpop at greenpop.org Email: zambia@greenpop.org

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SA women’s hockey clubs together in aid of coach Ahead of the Investec World Hockey League semi-final that starts this weekend, the South African women’s hockey team gave some of their valuable preparation time to hold a charity coaching clinic in London to raise money for beloved coach Greg Beling by MYAK HOMBERGER

THE measure of a person can always been seen by the comments those around them make when they are not there and more importantly by the actions of those who have been impacted by them. On 18 January 2013 hockey coach Greg Beling suffered a major heart attack whilst on training camp with the South African Women’s Hockey team. This has left him in a coma for some time now and as a result his medical cover has finally run out. A few months later the SA women’s hockey team flew 9,600km to Scotland, played four matches, climbed on a plane, flew another 500km and got straight into a waiting bus to take them to an event. This event was a charity coaching clinic in Raynes Park – not one that was organised for them but one that as a team they had decided to run to raise money for Greg. This was their only down time as they prepare to play the Investec World Hockey League semi-finals in London this weekend but they wanted to run this event for Greg. This speaks of the man and what he has contributed to the team and to hockey in general. Greg has coached since forever and is an icon of South African

hockey. His passion and energy has guided and inspired many a career and this is clearly demonstrated in the support from the players and staff at the event. More than 70 youngsters turned up for the event that was planned at short notice, to learn from the SA girls. Split into age groups they were drilled by the team in a “round robin” style of skill sessions. Every child walked off that astroturf sweaty, but with a smile on their face, photos taken, autographs given having had an excellent time. “That was awesome” said one child as she walked off with parent in toe. The team’s enthusiasm and dedication shone through and is a testament to them and Greg’s input, they could have slouched around but they gave it their all. This was about the kids and equipping the next generation but it was also about Greg and raising money for him. If anyone would like to make a gift contribution to Greg, the banking details in South Africa are below: Bank: First National Bank Account Number: 62045445625 Branch Code: 210221 Branch Name: Southernwood Type of Account: Cheque account Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ Name of Account: TR Beling & Co State GIFT not donation.

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Springboks crush Samoa at Loftus Springboks thrash Samoa 56-23 in Castle Lager Incoming Series

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THE Springboks hammered Samoa 56-23 at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday to ensure a clean-sweep of victories in the Castle Lager Incoming Series and the trophy. The clash started off conservatively with Bok flyhalf Morne Steyn and Samoan fullback James So’oialo kicking penalties early on which saw Samoa take a 6-3 lead in the 15th minute. But the flood gates opened soon after for the home team with veteran wing Bryan Habana scoring the first of four first-half tries thanks to a fantastic pass by Willie le Roux for 10-6 lead. Francois Louw crashed over the tryline from a rolling maul for the second try, while JJ Engelbrecht powered his way through two Samoan defenders and danced to the tryline for the third. Samoa’s only reply was a third penalty by So’oialo, to increase their tally to nine points. And unfortunately for the visitors a yellow card for Logovii Mulipola after entering a ruck from the side didn’t assist their cause. Bok left wing Bjorn Basson had the last say in the first half as he dived over the tryline in the dying minutes for the bonus point try and a handy 32-9 half time lead. Samoa, however, hit back after the break for their first try of the match by lock Teofilo Paulo to reduce the deficit to 32-16 in the 46th minute. Their efforts, however, were undone minutes later as Alesana Tuilagi was red-carded for a reckless straight-arm tackle on Bok captain Jean de Villiers, and with the team a man down, a clever pass to Habana from the back of a ruck earned the side their 5th try – and Habana his 50th – and a 37-16 lead. Morne Steyn inflicted further damage on the Samoan’s as he took advantage of an overlap on the right wing by showing a dummy pass and diving over the chalk to inflate his team’s lead to 42-16. A Bryan Habana yellow card in the 70th minute for knocking the ball down intentionally, however, opened the door for Junior Poluleuligaga to score Samoa’s second try a minute later, which

The Boks celebrate their Castle Lager Incoming Series victory at Loftus

pushed the visitors’ score to 23 points. Bok flank Francois Louw struck back strongly by holding off three defenders to score his second try, and it was Bok replacement prop Trevor Nyakane who knocked the final nail into Samoa’s coffin with a last-minute try for a convincing 56-23 victory. Commenting on the victory, Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer said, “We asked the forwards for a big performance and they delivered. We played typical Springbok rugby. We did the basics right and the team was strong physically, especially Willem (Alberts) and Francois (Louw), so am happy with the performance. But that said there is room for improvement, so it is important that we keep our feet on the ground.” Meyer also praised Habana for his 50th try and said, “Bryan always delivers the goods for me; I am very proud of him. He said before the game he wanted to score three tries, and although he fell short with two, it was a fantastic effort.” Scorers: Springboks – Tries: Bryan Habana (2), Francois Louw (2), JJ Engelbrecht, Bjorn Basson, Morne Steyn, Trevor Nyakane. Conversions: Morne Steyn (3), Pat Lambie (2). Penalties: Morne Steyn (2). Samoa – Tries: Teofilo Paulo, Junior Poluleuligaga. Conversions: James So’oialo, Paul Williams. Penalties: James So’oialo (3).

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ERNIE ELS CLINCHES MUNICH OPEN WITH ONE-SHOT LEAD Reigning British Open champion Ernie Els led from start to finish to capture the BMW International Open in Munich

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SOUTH Africa’s Ernie Els became the oldest ever winner of the BMW International Open at Golfclub Munchen Eichenried in Munich, Germany on Sunday, having led the tournament from start to finish. It was a timely win for the 43-year-old legend, coming just a month ahead of his British Open title defence at Muirfield. Els’ victory was built upon a superb first round of nine-underpar 63. “That first round was the dream start for me,” he wrote on his website, “especially having come straight from a tough week in the US Open at Merion. Obviously I played some good stuff there, so my goal was to carry that form into the BMW. “Seven birdies and an eagle for a 63 was certainly a neat way of doing that. We knew it was going to be low scoring week, so if you come out of the blocks fast like that, it does somewhat take the pressure off for the rest of the tournament. It means you’re not having to play a game of catch-up all week.” Even an opening 63, however, does not guarantee a procession to the title and it was far from that for Els, who was passed by both Thomas Bjorn and Alexander Levy in the final round, but he kept his composure to sign for a third 69 on the trot and an

18-under-par total. Heading into the 18th, Els needed a birdie to win. He wrote afterwards: “It was tight right down to the wire, though, so we knew we’d probably have to make birdie on 18 to secure the win. To play that hole so well and make a secure two-putt birdie, that was obviously very satisfying. “Any time you have a tapin birdie putt to win a golf tournament, you’re a happy man!” The victory was the 68th of Els’ career and his 28th on the European Tour. Surprisingly, it was the first by a South African in the BMW International. It tied him with compatriot Louis Oosthuizen, Italy’s Matteo Manassero and England’s Ian Poulter as the only golfers to have won European Tour titles in each of the past four years. The win, worth €333 330 (approximately R4.46-million), also secured a place for Els in the 2013 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, the 2013 WGCHSBC Champions and the 2014 Volvo Golf Champions. Fellow South African Darren Fichardt enjoyed a strong showing, finishing in a tie for seventh with Sergio Garcia and Wen-yi Huang on 14-under-par 274. There was further excitement for South African golf fans when,

MUNICH, GERMANY: Ernie Els of South Africa plays his second shot into the 13th green during the final round of the BMW International Open at Golfclub München Eichenried on June 23, 2013 in (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

after being given a sponsor’s exemption, Brandon Stone, who turned professional at the beginning of the month, tied for 10th in his first tournament in the paying ranks. He finished on 275 after rounds of 66, 71, 67 and 71. “What an awesome week it was! T10 finish on debut is a dream come true!” he wrote on Twitter afterwards.

Tjaart van der Walt and Justin Walters tied for 29th on 279, Jaco van Zyl shared 35th on 280, while Dawie van der Walt tied for 41st on 281. Leaderboard 270 Ernie Els (RSA) (-18) 63, 69, 69, 69 271 Thomas Bjorn (Den) (-17) 68, 69, 65, 69 272 Alexander Levy (Fra) (-16)

65, 68, 68, 71 273 Martin Kaymer (Ger) (-15) 64, 71, 69, 69 273 Alex Noren (Swe) (-15) 64, 71, 66, 72 273 Bernd Wiesberger (Aut) (-15) 66, 68, 71, 68 274 Darren Fichardt (RSA) (-14) 70, 66, 69, 69 274 Sergio Garcia (Esp) (-14) 71, 69, 65, 69 www.southafrica.info

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