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Afro pop sensation Mango Groove hits London INSIDE Durban Commonwealth Games will boost SA’s economy

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Durban Commonwealth Games will boost SA’s economy by R20 billion | As Durban moves closer and closer to hosting the 2022 Commonwealth Games, we take a look at some of the benefits the Games could bring to South Africa. Could the cost of hosting the Games actually be worth it? By Katy Scott Durban is the only contender to stage the Commonwealth Games in 2022, after Edmonton in Canada withdrew their bid owing to financial constraints. However, Durban will not automatically win the Commonwealth Games federation general assembly’s vote on 2 September, and the city still has to produce a quality bid. The 600-page bid book was handed to Commonwealth Games Federation officials on 2 March at the official residence of the London Lord Mayor. According to AFP, no African country has ever hosted the 71-nation multisport event. An economic impact study part of the Duban 2022 bid book estimates that the Games would generate a total spend of R20 billion. According to BD Live, this will translate into gross domestic product growth of R11 billion. Other benefits include: Job creation The study predicts that 11,650 jobs will be created by the Games. These will include 4,400 paid positions directly linked to the showpiece, including 1,000 full-time employees of the organising committee. Volunteer training 10,000 senior citizen and student volunteers will be trained, many of whom will be youth from rural and previously disadvantaged backgrounds. According to the report, this training will equip them with a sustainable level of skill

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which will increase their future employment prospects. Fast-tracking government projects The Games will see the building of athletes’ village in Cornubia, which will consist of 1,750 housing units able to accomodate 7,000 people. Another legacy of the Games will be a public transport system: Durban’s Integrated Rapid Transport Network. The plans for the system have already been approved. According to the report, “The implementation of these plans coupled with significant planned capital investment will significantly enhance the public transport system in and around the city prior to 2022″. Crime reduction An additional benefit to hosting the Games will be a reduction in crime. “Significant investment in enhancing safety and security as well as implementing proactive policing mechanisms would have a positive impact in reducing the level of violence and crime across the country,” the report says. Enhancing South Africa’s brand The report argues that the Games will create a “feel-good” carnival atmosphere like that of past Games, as well as a “feelgood” atmosphere for the general population. The Games will build upon the 2010 Fifa World Cup, enhancing South Africa’s brand as a major events destination.

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But what about the costs involved? South African Olympic body boss Gideon Sam told the media that 2022 Games will be affordable as about 95% of the infrastructure is already in place. However, the cost of hosting the Games is a sensitive issue and many believe that money used to fund the Games should rather be spent on basic services, reported The Citizen. Officials argue that Durban will focus on upgrading existing facilities, with only the athletes’ village and a shooting range being built from scratch. “If you look at Durban, the main stadium is in place, the swimming pool is in place, the athletics track is in place,” said Sam. Furthermore, most of the venues will be within 2.5 kilometres of the main Moses Mabhida Stadium, a venue for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. “We will follow the 2012 London Olympics lead and use exhibition

centres for the indoor sports,” said Sam. National government, local government and sports officials have not yet revealed the costs involved. “The time has come for Africa to host these Games. We have the infrastructure,” said Sam. Speculation about an Olympics bid Bidding for the Commonwealth Games is considered as a possible dress rehearsal for a 2024 or 2028 Olympics bid. South Africa has hosted the football, rugby union and cricket World Cup tournaments, and there has been media speculation about an Olympics bid, reported AFP. Durban bid committee chief executive Tubby Reddy said that the Olympics is a “totally different ball game” in terms of costs. “To give one example: a Commonwealth Games gymnastics venue requires 5,000 seats, but you need 15,000 for an Olympics,” said Reddy.

Britain approves conception of three-person babies | Britain is now the first country in the world to permit the use of a “three-person IVF”. South Africans in the UK can now conceive babies with biological material from a mother, a father and a female donor. But why? By Katy Scott The House of Lords approved the inception of a “three-person IVF”, allowing fertility clinics to carry out mitochondrial donation as a means of preventing incurable genetic diseases. The House of Lords voted 240 votes to 48 on 24 February. Babies conceived through “three-person” IVF therapy would have biological material from a father, mother and a female donor. As mothers pass mitochondria on to their children, mitochondria diseases (a group of disorders caused by dysfunctional mitochondria) are only passed

down the maternal line, reported The Guardian. During the IVF therapy, the affected mother’s DNA would be swapped with an anonymous female donor, in turn eliminating mitochondrial diseases. While the baby would have three biological parents, only 0.2% of genetic material would come from the mitochondrial donor. Chief executive of the Muscular Dystrophy UK, Robert Meadowcroft said: “This result will be lifechanging for many women living with mitochondrial disease, giving them the precious chance to bear unaffected children,

removing the condition from a family line and reducing the numbers faced with its devastating effects.” The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children argued that the regulations are designed to encourage “designer babies” through the cloning of embryos. “It is often supposed that the objection to germ-line modification is that it will lead to the creation of either ‘monsters’ or super-humans,” said SPUC’s secretary, Paul Tully. “Neither outcome is likely. Instead, many embryos will die in the efforts to restructure their genetic make-up.” He continued:

“The parents of children affected by mitochondrial disease are being exploited to support unethical experiments, based on the false hope that their children will benefit.” Viscount Ridley addressed such concerns by confirming that the therapy only applies to a narrow range of diseases. “There is nothing slippery about this slope,” he said. “If we do not prevent suffering, it is on our consciences… Britain has been the first with most biological breakthroughs. In every case we look back and see we did more good than bad as a result.”

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“Blacks must stop thinking with white brains,” ANCYL’s Muhammad Khalid Sayed | For the first time since 2009 the ANC Youth League has a leader in the Western Cape, but will Muhammad’s sermonising save the embattled league ? By Gerhard Jacobs Muhammad Khalid Sayed, newly elected leader of the Western Cape ANC Youth League has wasted no time in polarising his constituents against apparent racism instilled by the DA in the province. According to Muhammad, white

people need to be made to see and understand where this nation came from and in doing so, ‘black people will regain their sense of selfrespect’ and belief in themselves, enabling them to take back the Western Cape and govern it with confidence. Muhammad’s sermon quickly

moved to the topic of race, and credited the DA’s rise in the province to racial mindsets imposed on black and coloured people. This is the first time in six years that the Western Cape ANCYL has seen any form of leadership and Muhammad will have a tough job of building up his constituency.

“We will never stop appointing our own people in influential positions,” ANC | The ruling party has recommitted itself to promoting its own members in government and state-owned enterprises, regardless of skill or merit By Gerhard Jacobs South Africa is recovering from the budget speech (#SONA2015). In his State of the Province speech – which he was allowed to finish – Ace Magashule assured everyone that the ANC will not give up on its cadre deployment policies,

regardless of its effect on service delivery nationwide. “We are not ashamed of cadre deployment. We will continue to implement it without fail. Everywhere in the world, cadre deployment is practiced. When the DA took over the Western Cape, they removed ANC people

from key positions.” According to Modimowabarwa Kanyane of the Human research Council, “[it] seems to be common that the ANC’s deployment strategy systematically places loyalty ahead of merit, and even of competence, and is therefore a serious obstacle to efficient public service.”

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South African furniture to feature in Nando’s UK restaurants, focusing on African soul | Nando’s is putting special focus on furnishing their restaurants with South African designs. Here’s why by Mareike Pietzsch Nando’s will use a small collection of curated items, such as tables and chairs, made by 12 South African designers to display in their London restaurants. The aim is to then slowly incorporate more African designs in other locations. A global art fair in London is in the works, revealed co-founder Robbie Brozin, which will see Nando’s display a selection of its best designs to promote South African art as a whole, reported The Drum. There could also be the opportunity to put the new furniture on display. Brozin wants South Africa to “own the soul of the brand”, commenting: “Doing a project like this where you’re coming back to the roots of the brand working with African designers, you’re giving them a great platform to grow their own portfolio on an international basis. Most South African designers won’t have that opportunity of

ever displaying in London or being [seen] internationally.” This year the brand will open 100 new stores and co-founder Brozin wants 5 per cent of those to bring in South African furniture to trumpet the country’s design prowess on a global stage, an opportunity most South African designers would not have the chance to do. Nando’s is working on the idea of also collaborating with local artists and designers in each city to make unique pieces for the store. The brand has a strong connection with creativity, stretching back over the last 12 years to when it first put art on the walls of its restaurants. Bronzin says that having art works in restaurants has changed, “from an expense that you’ve got in the restaurant to an asset”. With more than 1000 outlets in 23 countries as diverse as Namibia and Bangladesh, fast food chain Nando’s has changed dramatically from its humble beginnings in 1987 as café Chickenland in Johannesburg.

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Second South African team to fight Ebola in Sierra Leone | A team of 23 South African health workers left for Sierra Leone on 27 February By Mareike Pietzsch A second team of 23 South African health workers deployed by the health department traveled to Sierra Leone last Friday to help patients affected by Ebola. The group of 23 are made up of 20 nurses and three paramedics, who have undergone training by the non-profit organisation The Right to Care and the health department. They will receive two more weeks

of training upon arrival. In January, a team of one doctor and 10 nurses from South Africa were already deployed by the nonprofit organisation Right to Care. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi mentioned in a recent statement that the number of Ebola cases were decreasing, and that South Africa’s efforts were helping to address Ebola “fatigue”. “South Africa’s involvement, which began last year, has been

extensive and has included mobilising both a domestic response to prevent the entry of Ebola into South Africa, as well as an external health and humanitarian assistance programme to support affected countries…South Africa can be very proud of our courageous health care workers and all those that have supported the Ebola response as they assist fellow Africans to win the fight against Ebola.”

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How are Africans represented in Western photojournalism? | The current exhibition “Human Rights, Human Wrongs” at The Photographers’ Gallery in London raises the question of how Africa is portrayed in the West, where Africa is reduced to a land of African soldiers and tribal beasts by Debra Widdicombe Clichéd images circulating in the media of the “begging African” or the “starving child and mother” have become representations of the African continent’s grief and tragedy. Oxfam, World Vision and other UK charities and aid agencies supported by the public, should determine how many of their donations go directly to those children, whether homeless, hungry or child soldiers. Bob Geldof has held Live Aid (1985), Live 8 (2005) and celebrated the 30 anniversary of the Band Aid (2014) and it appears that the musical community will keep on giving to Africa, which I applaud. However, shouldn’t we be empowering Africans with education and training rather than only making charitable donations or handouts? Let Africa manage its own affairs. In the exhibition, where are the images of the steel and glass buildings in some of the more modern cities in Africa such as in Sandton in South Africa, Harare in Zimbabwe, Nairobi in Kenya, Lusaka in Zambia and others. Having visited several countries in

Africa, I've seen a vast amount of images that make up this complex continent. However, if the guiding principle for this exhibition is Article Six of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which proposes: “Everyone has the right to recognition everywhere, as a person before the law,” then it should expand its photographs to capture more images showing how Africa has progressed up until 2015, and give credit where it is due. The exhibition features more than 200 original press prints. It explores what role such images play in helping us understand the case for human rights, and further addresses the legacy of how photographs have historically functioned in raising awareness of international conflict. The exhibition spans a time frame from 1945 until the early 90s and examines the major political upheavals, conflict, war and struggles against racism and colonisation that became especially urgent following World War II. It seeks to present these events in a global context rather than as isolated incidents, using a linear and connected chronological

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representation. The exhibition was curated by Mark Sealy MBE, of Autograph ABP with curatorial assistance from Valérie Matteau, of the Ryerson Image Centre. Autograph ABP is a charity that works internationally in photography, cultural identity, race, representation and human rights. It takes as its starting point the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the UN in 1948. From there, it ranges globally across Africa, Asia, South America, the Civil Rights Movement in the States and political upheaval in Europe. For 50 years, this was how the West saw the rest, and it was a vision biased toward a First World understanding of history, geography, winners and losers. Africans are either victims or savages shown in a collage of misery and infamy. The photographs are all presented in black and white, which is disappointing as I would have preferred to see some photographs in “rainbow” colours. We need to question what this human right to recognition actually means – especially today – and to really think about how such recognition is generated and controlled, particularly in terms of image production and circulation. In essence, we need to unpick an essentially imperialist notion of power. So much of the world, in terms of how we understand it, and specifically in terms of the imagery we are presented with, is conceived from a very particular tradition of Eurocentric concerns, and any enquiry into photo journalistic practice and its impact on humanitarian objectives, has to necessarily interrogate not only the kind of images we are presented with, but where, when and how they are distributed. For example, we often talk about the Civil Rights Movement as if it was a localised incident, but it’s vital to consider it within the larger context of other liberation struggles; and to understand the efforts and political objectives for freedom and democracy at play in different parts of the world, and to recognise the shared ideological struggle behind these

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movements. Fundamentally, this exhibition exposes a definite conditioning towards a western media perspective, which has had a huge impact on our reading and understanding of world events. The references create very specific meaning and values, yet conditioned as we are, we’re largely unconscious of their effect. It’s incredible to think, for example, that in one year alone (1960) seventeen African countries were liberated, and yet these hugely significant resistance movements are summed up in very few images, as this wasn’t sensationalist enough for Western media. The way photojournalism deals with the racialised subject is an important inquiry and one they draw attention to because it seems that the black figure, the non-European subject, is often photographed in the most broken of conditions. It is almost as if it is visually acceptable to look at these people in the most debased of scenarios; contrarily, there is an absence of images that show the European subject in the same way. So we can see that there is a definite hierarchy at play as to who sees whom and how we engage with the actual subject in the frame. The legacy of those relationships between people is part and parcel of what conflict is about: the intimacy that

develops, the exchanges, whether they are paid for posing for the photograph or if it’s a natural situation. How are soldiers in conflict framed when the person behind the lens is of the other side? The question about the representation of the developing world, with many African countries struggling for peace, as being merely depicted in images of people waiting in queues is not ideal. The horrific and brutal reality of mass genocide, that we have seen in Africa and other European countries, is both necessary but also haunting. So, we need to think about how knowledge and the transfer of ideas are enabled. What value does photojournalism have? It could point to the paradoxes of violence, look at the different cultural and ideological exchanges that occur in these works, and serve as a reminder that most of the events happened within our living memory. In Africa, it is complex to gain rightful and effective recognition. At a time when vast swathes of people – the refugee, the asylum seeker, the economic migrant – have no rights at all, they are in fact no-ones, it seems a matter of extreme urgency to consider political humanitarian development in today’s context. If you wonder whether you should go and see the exhibition, I recommend that you go and reflect on the portrayal of Africans in context.

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by Moira Rowan It’s a day to highlight the need to eliminate discrimination against women, and for women to be able to participate equally and fully in all walks of life. Quite simly, it’s a day like Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day, where the men folk can show their love and respect for the women in their lives by giving gifts and flowers. But the message of International Women’s Day should not be sidelined by giving presents. Around the world women are marginalised, suffering acts of violence, rape, abuse, inequality and injustice. Life for some women can be a daily battle to survive. Countries around the world will commemorate the 20th anniversary year of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a historic roadmap that sets the agenda for realising women’s rights. The International Women’s Day theme for 2015 is ‘Make it Happen’. Paint it purple. You may wonder why the colour purple? It’s to symbolise justice and dignity, which are two values that are strongly associated with women’s equality.

Here are five fabulous things to do: 1. Use your voice and post encouraging messages on Twitter and Facebook with these hashtags: #MakeItHappen, #WomensDay, #IWD2015, #InternationalWomensDay, #PaintItPurple. 2. Donate to organisations that support young women such as guides or Girl Scouts in order to inspire the minds of the future. Or donate to a good cause. Help women that have lost everything due to war, poverty, abuse or conflict. 3. Attend the festival of talks, workshops and performances celebrating women at the Southbank Centre, which is taking place between 1 – 8 March. 4. Attend a lecture. The Guardian celebrates fifteen exceptional women on 12 March at the Royal Geographical Society. 5. Get active, enjoy a free sports day at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on 8 March between 12 and 4pm. The event is exclusively for women and girl and no booking is required.

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Don’t miss Kinky Robot live at The Orange Bull Sports Bar | Get up close and personal with Kinky Robot, Clair Johnson, the rest of Mango Groove and Matthew Mole at The Orange Bull on 6 March by STAFF REporter The next generation rock band from South Africa is down in London town and they’re having one sneaky performance at The Orange Bull Sports Bar the night before they open at The Apollo for Mango Groove on 7 March. Your ticket gets you an exclusive performance as well as the opportunity to hang out with Martin Bester and his band before and after the show. The face and voice of Mango Groove, Clair Johnson, will be there as well as Mango Groove members and the dreamy folk

singer, Matthew Mole, who might just perform! The name The Orange Bull was born from the owner’s two favourite provincial rugby teams, The Free State Cheetahs and The Blue Bulls. The bar supports the large immediate South African community as well as the locals. South Africans from all over the UK flock to the bar to enjoy real South African food, drink, entertainment and hospitality. The Orange Bull hosts live entertainment that includes South African musicians as well as British bands.

Situated in Rotherhithe, near Canada Water Tube Station, Surrey Quays Tube Station and Rotherhithe Over ground Station, The Orange Bull Sports Bar boasting a backyard beer garden, Sky Sports, big screen TVs, braai, spit and potjiekos facilities. Entrance is £15. Book tickets online here to avoid disappointment at the door. Doors open on 6 March at 5pm, and the show kicks off at 8pm. Brought to you by the Orange Bull and London Goes SA. For more information, check out the Facebook event.

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Mango Groove grooves at The Apollo for one night only

| Over twenty years ago, Mango Groove made their biggest mark on the afro pop music scene. Today they are still producing pulsating sound by Natanya HERzstein Nowadays, the band is an iconic and instantly familiar South African cultural force. With more No. 1 hits in South Africa than One Direction, they have sold over one million records in Africa alone and won international acclaim for playing to mixed race audiences in their home country ten years before Apartheid was abolished in 1994. Meet the band Mango Groove’s ingenuity in music includes their understanding of various styles. The 11-piece afro pop band is decidedly multicultural; their music is an upbeat, familyoriented celebration, fusing urban South African styles such as kwela, marabi, mbube, swing and gumboot dancing with the powerful vocals of Claire Johnston and the distinct penny whistle. As a young non-racial music group formed in 1985, the band has gone on to successfully straddle the tumultuous decades of ‘80’s South African protest pop, the miraculous transitional years of ’90’s South Africa, and the post-millennial shaping of a truly representative South African music culture. Mango Groove’s sound has become part of South Africa’s cultural landscape and the band occupies a very special and unique place in South African music history. Performing to sold-out concerts, the group stands proud as a powerful symbol of the great South African journey: the diversity of where we have come from and the great places we will go. We asked Mango Groove’s founder and bass player, John Leyden, a couple of questions.

How has your sound changed since your first release in 1989? I guess Mango is very lucky in that our sound is very distinctive: a strange blend of ‘50’s urban South African influences with contemporary pop blended with Claire’s unique voice, the penny whistle, horns and gumboots. This makes the sound timeless. But we are always influenced by contemporary pop, which feeds feeds into how we approach our productions. Ultimately we stay pretty true to our roots. We’ve felt very privileged that so many young South Africans love the Mango sound. For example, our Oppikoppi concert in 2013 was one of our favourite concerts of all time with 22,000 South Africans, mostly under the age of 22, singing all the Mango songs back at us! What's your special connection with the UK? We have very strong and special memories of our last Apollo show in the early nineties. But more than that, Claire was born in the UK as well as our drummer Neill. We have always had wonderful support from the UK throughout the years. We are excited to be back and it’s going to be a big party! Which song do you think best captures Mango? I guess it has to be “Special Star” because it sums up what Mango is about, and it always gets such an amazing response when we perform it live. What is the funniest thing that happened with a fan or on stage? We’ve had many mishaps…I guess that is the nature of the business! We once got lost in the bowels of a theatre while we’d

launch of Africa’s first-ever global conservation NGO, Wilderness Foundation Global. A portion of the proceeds of the concert will be donated to Wilderness Foundation Global to be used for conservation One night in London work in Africa, and support acts As a part of Mango Groove’s will include up-and-coming singer/ dedication to improving the songwriter Matthew Mole and world in which they play, the electro pop band Kinky Robot. band will be performing in March “The show will be about at an exclusive, one-night only celebrating more than music”, W&Co half Africa final:Layout 1 26/2/15 22:58 Page 1 show in London to celebrate the vocalist Claire Johnston said. “It’s already been announced; and once in the middle of Claire’s vocal in ‘’Special Star’’, a pair of freshly laundered, male underpants landed on Claire’s face.

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This is the perfect time to explore Cape Town and surrounds and, in particular, the Cape West Coast. A mere 25 minutes north of the Mother City you will find a whole new world just waiting to be explored; one of unspoiled beauty, pristine beaches, quaint fishing villages and rich history. Here you will find myriad activities for the whole family and the warm embrace of a hospitable region. It can, in fact, be said that nowhere else in South Africa offers the unique diversity that one can experience in as compact a region as the West Coast Biodiversity Corridor which stretches from Blaauwberg to St Helena Bay on the R27, and inland to the R45. The West Coast is the quintessential ‘road less travelled’ and custom-built for a good oldfashioned road trip. To help you plan the perfect trip, West Coast Way has created two spectacular self-drive tours, the GroeneKloof and BlueBenguela routes, which are made up of the top things to do and see on the Cape West Coast. Whether you have just a day or have time to explore, these routes will guide you to the very best the Cape West Coast has to offer:

1. Blaauwberg Nature Reserve A mere 30km from Cape Town, The Blaauwberg Nature Reserve boasts views down fynbos slopes, across the cityscape and over 7km of rocky, sandy coastline to the ocean and beyond. It is one of the few viewpoints in the world from where you can see two proclaimed World Heritage Sites, namely Table Mountain and Robben Island. Also within the conservation is the site of the 1806 Battle of Blaauwberg. 2. Melkbosstrand A favourite with locals, Melkbosstrand is the archetypal seaside village and a popular water sports location. The long Main Beach is backed by green lawns that are perfect for sand-free picnics, and there are several cafés and restaurants dotted along Beach Road. Also a place of historical importance, this is where the invading British troops landed in 1806. 3. Koeberg Nature Reserve The nature reserve offers educational information on the power station as well as two spectacular walking trails where visitors are treated to fauna and flora, including grysbok, steenbok and springbok. A great way to see the reserve is on a bicycle. There is also a bird hide where you can

stop for a picnic and a spot of birdwatching. 4. Silwerstroomstrand Silwerstroomstrand is a Blue Flag beach with excellent water quality and an expansive stretch of coastline in a wonderfully secluded setting. A small rocky point provides protection from the swell for safe swimming in the sea, and there is also a tidal pool for those wanting a warmer dip. There are also picnic and barbeque areas and a caravan park and bungalows for longer stays. 5. Witzand Aquifer Nature Reserve and Atlantis Sand Dunes This unique conservation area is made up of of two priority sites, the Silwerstroomstrand Conservation Area and the Atlantis Dunefields. The landscape consists of sandy beaches, rocky shorelines and outcrops, as well as vast dunes. These world-famous dunes offer views of Table Mountain and are perfect for 4X4 adventures as well as sand-boarding. Atlantis also boasts the longest Eucalyptus lane in the Southern hemisphere which used to be the only road from Cape Town to Darling. 6. Mamre The town of Mamre is a true hidden gem with its rich and colourful history. It is home to a remarkable Moravian Mission Station which was established in 1808, and the original church and

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watching. Avid birdwatchers can spot over 200 species of land and sea birds, and game includes springbok, kudu, gemsbok and the rare mountain zebra. The popular restaurant, Geelbek, is situated near the Langebaan lagoon. 11. Yzerfontein This picturesque seaside village is not only a haven for birdlife, wildlife, sea life and indigenous flora, it also boasts South Africa's longest stretch of beach which runs for 16 miles, all the way up to the start of the West Coast National Park in the north. Popular with water sport enthusiasts, other activities include horse rides on the beach, whale watching, fishing and hiking. 12. !Khwa ttu San Cultural and Educational Centre The centre offers a fascinating insight into the culture, heritage, knowledge and modern-day life of the original inhabitants of the West Coast and tours by qualified San guides demonstrate their unique skills and share their ancient knowledge. They also offer a spectacular mountain bike trail and accommodation and the original farmhouse is now a beautiful restaurant which is open for breakfast and lunch daily. BlueBenguela Route 13. Langebaan Known as the Jewel of the West Coast, Langebaan enjoys almost year-round sunshine and boasts azure waters and unsurpassed natural beauty. Bordering the West Coast national Park, Langebaan is an internationally acclaimed Ramsar Site for its importance as a wetland and is host myriad bird species. The mild climate and protected waters of the lagoon also make it the perfect location for many water sports. 14. Saldanha Situated in South Africa’s largest natural Bay, Saldanha is known

for its contrasts and natural beauty. The hub of the fishing industry as well as a holiday hotspot for water sport lovers, the bay also hosts the South African Military Academy, in which can be found a pristine nature reserve which becomes a floral wonderland in spring and offers great vantage points from which to view the Southern Right Whale in calving season. 15. Jacobsbaai The beautiful, rugged and rocky coastline of Jacobsbaai boasts a sea frontage of 2km which has 7 different bays. The coastal fynbos supports a variety of wildlife which can best be seen along the 17-km hiking trail runs between Swartrietbaai and Tietiesbaai. Often referred to by locals as 'Namaqualand by the sea' its wildflowers are breathtakingly beautiful in spring. 16. Paternoster One of the oldest villages on the West Coast, Paternoster epitomizes the authentic and traditional West Coast lifestyle, and life here is closely connected to the sea. Fishermen still head out daily in colourful traditional wooden boats to catch fish and crayfish, which can be bought at the local; market or enjoyed in the quaint restaurants. Paternoster is also popular with snorkelers, kite surfers and flyers, hikers, cyclists and kayakers.

St Helena Bay a great year-round destination. Traversing a total of 18 bays and fed by the nutrientrich Benguela Current, St Helena Bay is one of the world’s prime fishing areas and dolphins and Southern Right Whales also enjoy the calm waters. The Cape St Martin Private Nature Reserve is the only place on the West Coast where you can watch the sun rise over the sea. 19. Hopefield Surrounded by delicate fynbos and waving green wheat in winter, Hopefield is an historic town that dates back to 1851. Attractions include the beautiful Hopefield Dutch Reformed Church built in 1879 where the original organ still plays at weddings and during the Hopefield Fynbos Show, and a replica of the hominid skull Saldanha Man which can be viewed at the Fossil Museum. 20. West Coast Fossil Park Millions of years ago the West Coast landscape was dominated by riverine forests and wooded savanna, and inhabited by animals that are now long extinct. Mining in the 1950’s exposed one of

the richest fossil deposits ever discovered and the property is now a Natural Heritage Site. There is an ongoing excavation of early Pliocene fossils and guided tours offer a background to the fossils and the climatic changes that have happened. There are also several spectacular mountain biking and hiking trails. 21. Thali Thali Game Lodge Thali Thali is a pristine privately owned game and fynbos reserve with abundant wildlife and bird species. Home to a wide variety of antelope as well as many other species, there are no predators, so guests are free to explore on foot. Daily game drives are available as well as other activities like archery and a 3D bow hunting track. A rustic restaurant offers an excellent menu and great views. For more information on West Coast Way visit www. westcoastway.co.za or call 0861 321 777. The free app 101+ Points of Interest is also available for download.

17. Shelley Point Shelley Point is a tiny, unspoiled peninsula which lies in the calm waters of Shelley Bay. Protected from the swell, it is ideal for sailing and fishing, and also provides shallow, safe water for children to splash about in. Other than a 9-hole golf course and a Wellness Centre, there are few amenities and it truly is the place to get away from it all. 18. St Helena Bay An unspoilt coastline, stunning sea views and sparkling surf make

Cooking with Chef Petrus | Birthday Indulgence | This week, I celebrated my birthday and carrot cake is always on my wish list by Petrus Madutlela Another of my birthdays flew by this week. If possible, I like to keep a low profile on my birthday but there is one indulgence that I really enjoy to mark the occasion. Carrot cake is my favorite and my wife, Shirley, bakes one every year. The cake feels healthy, thanks to its grated carrot and nuts although unfortunately it’s actually loaded with calories. This recipe includes coconut, which adds flavour as well as lightening the colour of the moist texture. You will need two 22 cm cake tins for this recipe. Ingredients Butter, for greasing 200 g plain flour 1 ½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 2 tsp ground cinnamon 2 tsp mixed spice 80 g desiccated coconut

140 ml vegetable oil 200 g light muscovado sugar 4 medium eggs, free range 2 tsp salt 400 g carrots, grated Icing 200 g cream cheese 170 g icing sugar, sifted 120 g unsalted butter, softened 1tsp vanilla extract Zest of an orange A handful of pistachio, walnut or pecan nuts, chopped Method 1. Heat the oven to fan 160°C – 180°C. Grease and line two 22 cm cake tins. 2. Sift the flour with the baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and spices into a large bowl, and add the desiccated coconut. 3. Whisk the eggs, oil and brown sugar together until fluffy with an electric mixer or electric hand whisk.

4. With your machine set to low, carefully add the dry ingredients, and then fold in the grated carrots. 5. Divide the mixture into the prepared cake tins and spread it evenly. 6. Bake for 35 – 40 minutes, until a knife inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. 7. Leave the cake in the tin for 15 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool. To finish While your cake is cooling, beat together the cream cheese, icing sugar, butter and vanilla extract, using your mixer or electric whisk, for at least 5 minutes. Then mix in the orange zest. Then, sandwich the cake together using a third of the icing, and use the remainder to cover the top and side. Coat the side of the cake with the chopped nuts and sprinkle some on top.

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Top 10 reasons to move to Jersey | Jersey is an undiscovered gem close to Britain and France, which offers a picturesque island location and is an attractive place for South Africans to further their career

Exciting Opportunities in Jersey & Guernsey, Channel Islands QUALIFIED LAWYERS Our client is a leading offshore law firm with offices in multiple jurisdictions, including Jersey, Guernsey, London, Luxembourg and Cayman Islands. The firm is expanding and we have been retained to recruit lawyers at all levels from Junior Level to Senior Associates who can build and maintain productive working relationships with clients and establish credibility, influence where appropriate and provide excellent client service. An excellent academic background, up to 6 years’ PQE and significant experience from a leading law firm in one or all of the following environments: Banking & Finance / Funds / Corporate & Commercial is essential. Applications will be considered from globally mobile candidates qualified in a common law jurisdiction, particularly UK, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

ACCOUNTANTS We would be keen to hear from experienced, qualified accountants with a background in audit, tax or business advisory to work within big 4 practice in Jersey, also experienced fund accountants required to work in the growth areas of Alternative Investment Funds, Private Equity and Real Estate.

For these roles employers may apply for work permits and essential employment work permits, these are granted to employers to allow them to recruit someone from outside of the island and are generally reserved for those with highly specialised skills.

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by staff reporter Many South Africans with finance and law degrees are looking for work opportunities abroad. We found ten reasons why Jersey is tailored to your lifestyle. 1. Bustling Life Island living offers a refreshing change of scenery for landlocked city dwellers. Its community is friendly, safe and cosmopolitan – offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Stunning beaches, coastline and a picturesque countryside add to Jersey’s charm. 2. Low Taxation Your wallet will love you. Jersey’s direct tax rates are among the lowest in Europe, for both individuals and companies – so you keep more of what you earn. 3. Business Friendly Working on the independent, well-regulated island means that doing business is easy. The island complies with international bodies such as the IMF and OECD, whose vision and ambitions are supported by pro-business government.

4. Great Economy With a booming economy, Jersey supports investment in capital projects and new technologies. It’s a top commercial environment, offering new marina, residential and leisure developments. 5. Sustained Investment It’s a great place to set up your company as Jersey offers world-class data centres, telecommunications and modern office developments for an exclusive infrastructure like any other European metropolis. 6. Friendly Service It’s so much more than an island – Jersey is a centre for service excellence with over 13,000 experienced professionals contributing legal, accounting, and financial services. 7. Travel Ease Exploring Europe is still a comfortable holiday option, as the island is less than 14 miles (about 22 km) from France and under an hour from London. With frequent flights to all major European business centres, including Paris,

Dublin and Geneva – Jersey is an accessible destination. 8.Happy Living Living on an island, surrounded by the ocean, is a unique experience. Just off the shores of France, Jersey’s cuisine has been heavily influenced by the French kitchen. Wine and dine fresh seafood and locally grown produce at the Michelin-star restaurants. From international film and food festivals to leafy lanes and stunning beaches, Jersey really has something for everyone. 9. Peaceful Environment Not only is it a beautiful place, it’s also really safe. The importance of safety and security gives a peace of mind. 10. Modern Services An extensive health service offers excellent facilities and very high standards of care. Schools outperform most parts of the UK, and sports and leisure facilities are among the best in the British Isles. If this sounds exciting, and you are working in finance or law – simply get in touch with Kendrick Rose, and they will help you make island living a reality.

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Why Jersey makes financial sense | Jersey is a world renowned international finance centre (IFC) and is home to 12,470 industry professionals. As a leading IFC, Jersey is recognised for its strong tradition of corporate governance and regulation, and is internationally recognised as a highly reputable jurisdiction and well respected business centre by Staff reporter With an enviable culture of safety and privacy, high quality health and leisure facilities, a world-class education system, globally renowned professional services and with easy access to the UK, Europe and beyond – Jersey is the ideal location for those who want to work in a thriving, international centre of excellence, but who seek a life of more than just work – the work life balance really is achievable! The successful combination of stability and reliability has kept Jersey at the forefront of global finance for almost half a century. The Jersey Government’s determination to encourage high quality business to the jurisdiction, and the support offered by comprehensive infrastructure of laws and regulations, have combined to instil confidence in investors and in those looking to relocate their business to Jersey. Jersey has a unique constitutional position. Although its allegiance is to the British Crown, it is not a part of the UK and is not represented in the British Houses of Parliament. The island’s domestic autonomy has been preserved via charter and convention through 800 years of English history. Stability Jersey has its own democratically elected Parliament, which has consistently maintained responsibility for domestic affairs including fiscal matters. Jersey also operates its own judicial system, which is based on common law principles. Furthermore, Jersey is debt-free, with stable reserves and a policy of balanced budgets.

Tax neutrality Jersey offers a tax-neutral environment, with no Capital Transfer Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Value Added Tax, Withholding Taxes or Wealth Taxes. This provides tax certainty and allows for fiscally efficient cross-border investment. Regulation Jersey remains one of the best regulated international finance centres, a position that has been acknowledged by independent assessments from some of the world’s leading bodies including the OECD. Jersey is fully aligned with the highest standards of the third anti-money laundering EU Directive and was the first offshore finance centres to become a full signatory to the IOSCO Multilateral Treaty, an international benchmark for cross border co-operation between regulators. The Jersey authorities have signed 42 international tax agreements to date, which assist in building good quality business with those countries and are also a reflection of Jersey’s commitment to comply with international standards. Substance Jersey has a visible financial industry in its capital, St. Helier, and employs a quarter of the local workforce. In over five decades, Jersey has developed a breadth and depth to its range of products and services that competing jurisdictions find difficult to match. Legal system Jersey’s robust, modern and sophisticated legal framework is the source and foundation of Jersey’s finance industry.

Developments and enhancements are continually being made to ensure flexibility and attractiveness to domestic and international markets. Infrastructure Jersey offers a comprehensive and robust business and communication infrastructure. The wealth of experience and expertise offered by Jersey’s highly skilled financial service providers, combined with a world-class infrastructure, gives an unparalleled welcome to businesses and investors alike. About Jersey Jersey, at 45 square miles (118 square km) in size, is the largest of the British Channel Islands. The Island is located 85 miles (135 km) south of mainland Britain and 14 miles (22 km) from the coast of France with a population of circa 98,000 (as of 2013). It is in a central time zone that covers the closing of business in India and Greater China and the opening of business in the US. Jersey has been able to deliver the ideal business conditions for international finance bolstered by its unique constitutional position. Although Jersey’s allegiance is to the British Crown, it is not a part of the United Kingdom and is not represented in the British Houses of Parliament. The island’s domestic autonomy has been preserved via charter and convention through 800 years of English history. As a result of that unbroken constitutional position, Jersey proudly possesses its own democratically elected Parliament, which has consistently maintained responsibility for domestic affairs including fiscal matters. Jersey also operates its own judicial system, which is based on common law principles.

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All you need to know about the Tier 2 General Work Permit | The Tier 2 UK Immigration route is one of the most popular ways for South Africans and other non-EU citizens to live and work in the UK by Breytenbachs

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BIC has compiled a list of some of the most frequently asked questions on this immigration route, which will also serve to explain more about the application procedure, and advantages of this route. The Tier 2 Immigration route is subdivided into categories, but for the purposes of this article we will only deal with the Tier 2 General work permit. Can I apply for a Tier 2 work permit myself? No, in order to be able to apply for a Tier 2 work permit, you will have to have a company that is willing to sponsor you. The UK company that wishes to sponsor you will have to have a licence to do so. There are thousands of UK companies who have a sponsorship licence, which allows them to potentially sponsor you to take up employment with them. If the company does not have a sponsorship licence, they can apply for one, as it is obtainable for both small and large companies. BIC assist small to multi-national companies on a daily basis in obtaining such sponsorship licences. Once the company is in possession of the sponsorship licence, they will be able to issue the prospective employee with what is known as a certificate of sponsorship or a COS certificate. This is essentially a document confirming that the company is offering you employment. What is the Resident Labour Market test? Prior to a UK company being able to issue you with a sponsorship certificate, they would have to go through a process called the ‘Resident labour market test’ The UK Home Office is advised by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) as to which areas of the UK labour market are experiencing shortages. The occupations

experiencing shortages of labour are then compiled in the Shortage Occupation List. The implication of an occupation not being on the Shortage Occupation List is that employers are required to advertise the position. Where the employer can demonstrate, after advertising, that there is no suitably qualified resident or EU citizen candidate available to fill the vacancy a sponsorship certificate can be issued to the non-EU citizen. This is done to protect the domestic labour market. BIC assist companies with this process, which involves placing an advertisement that advertises the job in question for 28 days. All the applicants that have applied will then have to be looked at by your potential employers and the company will have to justify why you are the only suitable candidate for them. Can I apply for entry clearance for the Tier 2 permit from within the UK? Applying for entry clearance is the final step in obtaining the Tier 2 permit, and whether you can apply from within the UK, will depend on the type of visa on which you are currently in the UK. As there are some exceptions to the rule, it would be best to discuss your unique circumstances with a consultant. Can my family join me in the UK? One of the biggest benefits for persons moving to the United Kingdom as Tier 2 General work permit holders are that their families can join them. Your spouse/civil partner or unmarried partner will also be able to work in any capacity, and if you have children they can attend local schools without having to pay very expensive international school fees. How long am I allowed to be outside of the UK whilst on the Tier 2 permit? You can be absent from the UK

for a maximum of 180 days in any 12 month period which includes your annual leave as per your employment agreement. The rest can only be used on trips in line with your employment and on behalf of your employer and will have to be proven as such. Any periods longer than this may well cause problems for future visa application, such as your ILR application. Can I do some extra work whilst on this permit? You will be allowed to do extra work, in addition to the job specified on your Certificate of Sponsorship in the following circumstances; • If the job is on the shortage occupation list or in the same sector and at the same professional level as the work for which the sponsorship certificate was issued; • It is for no longer than 20 hours per week; and • It is outside the normal working hours for the job for which the sponsorship certificate was issued. If you fulfil these requirements, you need not inform the UK Home Office of this supplementary work. Does this permit lead to Indefinite Leave to Remain? Once you have been in the United Kingdom and have adhered to all the terms and restrictions of your stay you could be issued with indefinite leave to remain in the United Kingdom which would allow you and your dependents to remain in the United Kingdom permanently. You can thereafter apply for British nationality with your family if you so desire. www.bic-immigration.com or info@bic-immigration.com

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Rand slightly stronger against Dollar | The Rand was slightly firmer against the Dollar on Friday last week by 1st contact The Rand strengthened, albeit negligibly, on Monday, closing at 11.63, compared to Friday’s close of 11.64. The Rand’s appreciation occurred in line with the Dollar weakening against some of the major currencies, while putting in a mixed performance against some of the other commodity currencies and was the second best performing EM currency,

behind the HUF. Tuesday through Wednesday, the Rand continued to strengthen closing at 11.48 and 11.45 respectively. This appreciation was short lived, however, as the Rand weakened on Thursday and continued to weaken through Friday as the trade balance figures were released. The Rand lost more than 1% as the trade balance swung to an expected deficit (SA had a trade deficit of

ZAR 24.22 billion for January compared to a surplus of ZAR 6.67 billion for December). This deficit makes the Rand very vulnerable to global risk aversion. The Rand dropped to 11.65 as data showed exports fell 23.1% in January – exports are mostly made up of commodities such as precious metals. Looking at this week, the Rand opened around 11.68 and will remain on the back foot following

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Much debate about mine workers' wage | Although there is speculation that the spectre of the R12,500 a month minimum wage demand is stalking the gold mines, no mandates have yet been received by the unions involved By Ground Up This pay demand came to prominence at Lonmin’s Marikana platinum mine in August 2012. It has now developed something of an iconic status among mine workers. And, as the gold sector gears up for what are traditionally tough wage talks, the R12,500 minimum wage demand is likely to surface when unions consult their members. The demand will be encouraged by an awareness among miners that gold shares have performed extremely well on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange (JSE). However, as several analysts have pointed out, the share price is not an accurate reflection of the reality on the ground. Given rising costs, especially of electricity, a number of gold producers are likely to close down shafts with a possibly heavy loss of jobs. These are all factors that

will be discussed when union representatives consult their members in a series of meetings over the coming month. And while inter-union rivalry, mainly between the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) exists, there is at least a cautious commitment on all sides to cooperate. “We do not have a problem working with any union,” is the official NUM position. This is reiterated by Amcu with the union stating yesterday: “We have no problem with the NUM or our colleagues in other trade unions.” And Chamber of Mines president Mike Teke notes that he hopes “cool heads” will prevail. Cool heads will certainly be required on all sides, given the relatively parlous state of the mining industry that is particularly hard hit by inadequate and sometimes sporadic power

supplies. Unions and employers tend to agree that a crisis exists, although government continues to insist that it is a “challenge” that is being resolved. However, none of President Jacob Zuma’s pronouncements about energy in his State of the Nation Address seem to have given much confidence. And his mention of more than 15 000MW of hydro power from the proposed Inga project in the DRC may even be seen as wishful thinking. Inga has been on the cards for more than 50 years and is, potentially, one of the world’s greatest and cleanest energy sources. Generating run-of-theriver power from the Inga rapids is not the problem. Transmission is. Once the generating capacity is in place, getting such power to South Africa will mean constructing and maintaing power lines across many thousands of kilometres and through some of the most politically unstable areas

on the continent. The energy crisis has given additional impetus to the proposal that government adopt an interventionist approach to “strategic minerals”. Coal has specifically been mentioned, but platinum has also been suggested as “strategic”. The unions fear that unless there is decisive state intervention in the sector, thousands of jobs could be at stake. These fears were highlighted late last month with the announcement by diversified mining company Glencore that, in the wake of low coal prices, it would be shutting down operations at its Optimum mine in Mpumalanga. This would affect some 1,500 jobs. Job loss fears and the future of the mining industry have also unleashed a potentially crucial and largely behind-the-scenes battle to influence the outcome of the controversial Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development

Act that was referred back to parliament on the advice of mineral resources minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi. Both NUM and Amcu favour state intervention, the employers generally do not. And here, cool heads do seem to be prevailing on the union front, with NUM spokesperson, Livhuwani Mammburu, noting that any moves in this direction “must be informed by an open, thorough, consultative process between role players”. And Amcu president Joseph Mathunjwa cautions that “a proper regulatory impact assessment must be done to examine possible problems that can arise”. Words by: Terry Bell. The opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author. No inference should be made on whether these reflect the editorial position of GroundUp.

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London Touch teams battle it out at Finals | BBR London is hot on the heels of Hot Custard in the Winter Active Touch League at Wandsworth By in2touch Bareback Riders London have been playing Active Touch since it started in the UK and although they sometimes struggled to put a team in the league, their players have always continued to play even if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in a team of individuals. BBR have won the league a couple of times before, and this season they are right up there with the favourites to win, Hot Custard. We look forward to the Finals next week as this game will be an epic, face paced battle between the two top guns! The new Late Winter Active Touch League will start on the week commencing on 9 March. These leagues are run in Canary Wharf, Playon Sports on Monday evenings as well as in Putney/ Wandsworth, The Wandle Recreation Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays, which runs for seven weeks. This indoor sport has taken London by storm and any players involved in Active Touch get hooked on playing. It is a perfect way to keep fit and agile in the colder weather as it is a fast paced

game that gives you great ball skills and coordination. To have a look at this amazing new game you can look on our website or on YouTube. Active Touch is an indoor spinoff of Touch in the UK for the offseason/winter period. It is a fantastic way of keeping fit, socialising and staying dry on those glorious rainy days. The game is a mixed sport so it is played with four players, two girls and two guys and games are 30 minutes long. If you would like to join any of these Active Touch Leagues we do have space for new teams or a few more players at Canary Wharf on Mondays and Wandsworth on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the individual teams. Please contact Tracy on tracy@ in2touch.com to see how to join in with the fun or you can have a look on our website, www.in2touch. com/uk for more information on the Sunday Winter league at Clapham Common as well as the Spring and Summer leagues at 7 different venues throughout London starting at the end of April.

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Stormers hang in for third win | The DHL Stormers dug deep and scraped a nailbiting 22-19 win against the Emirates Lions in a Vodacom Super Rugby derby at a wet Emirates Airlines Park in Johannesburg. The DHL Stomers lifted themselves to second place on the log after three successive positive results By Gavin Rich For much of the way you might have said that the Stormers made heavy weather of it, as they struggled to make any scoring impression on a Lions team that defended desperately. The Stormers had more than enough ball to play with but they failed to sustain pressure and thus pick up scoring momentum as they struggled to create any kind of first phase platform, particularly from the lineouts. It was just one of those bad nights at the office for the Stormers lineouts, with the stats showing that they had only won seven of their 12 throws shortly before the end. What they did do though was comfortably win the front ball that enabled replacement flank Siya Kolisi to dot down off a driving maul from a penalty lineout with just three minutes to go. That put the Stormers into the lead for the first time, with replacement flyhalf Kurt Coleman slotting a crucial conversion kick from the touchline that ensured that the Lions had to score a try if they wanted to win the game. That was significant because it impacted on the Lions’ decision making in the dying seconds of the game when they were offered two opportunities to kick easy penalties that would have drawn the game, but elected instead to go for the try that would win it. Had Coleman not kicked the conversion of Kolisi’s try, the Lions would just have needed the kick to win. It was an odd decision from the Lions though, particularly if you consider that shortly before the penalties replacement flyhalf Jaco van der Walt attempted a drop-goal that would have brought the same

| Nizaam Carr of the Stormers attacks during the Super Rugby match between Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers at Emirates Airline Park on 28 February in Johannesburg. Photo by Duif du Toit/ Gallo Images/ Getty Images

result as a kicked penalty had it been successful. Perhaps the Lions should be praised for their bravery in going for the win, but ultimately they might have been better off from a morale viewpoint heading into a tough overseas tour had they managed to achieve a stalemate rather than a third successive defeat. Although the Stormers might feel they were fortunate because of the way the game ended, the win was still well merited. Although they made a hash of their own lineouts, they did dominate possession and territory for most of the way, and although they had to wait until the Kolisi effort in the 77th minute for their first try, they were over the line twice in the first half but just couldn’t dot down. The Lions’ defence was much better in this game than it had been previously, and their discipline frustrated the Stormers, who were chasing the game from the early minutes, when Elton Jantjies gave

the Lions the lead with a penalty. match-winning tackle Then came a long 95-metre build-up that eventually resulted in Warwick Tecklenberg exploiting some poor Stormers decision making near a breakdown five metres out from their line by crashing over in the 18th minute to stretch the Lions’ lead to 10 points with the conversion. For the rest of the half it was all the Stormers though when it came to pressure being applied, with the Stormers perhaps kicking themselves for only coming away with three points from an eight minute period when they were camped on the Lions’ tryline. Catrakilis’s first penalty was quickly followed by another two, and suddenly it was a one point game until Jantjies kicked a longrange attempt after a Stormers scrum infringement that enabled his team to go to the break with a 13-9 lead. The Lions were outstanding when it came to shading the Stormers

at the breakdown and they were extremely effective in slowing the visiting team’s ball. With the conditions already wet and slippery, that robbed the Stormers of much of their normal attacking potency, and Duane Vermeulen’s men played most of the game by keeping the ball close to the forwards and running narrow channels rather than running it wide. The halftime statistics showed that the Lions had been forced to make nearly twice as many tackles as the Stormers, and in many ways it was the converse of their first round game against the Hurricanes, when they lost. Crucially however the Lions only missed four of their tackles and that was one of the reasons they managed to remain ahead for most of the game. The Stormers were sloppy at times and it was a ball that rolled loose - the Stormers were inferior to the Lions when it came to protecting their possession - that enabled the Lions to win the field position

straight after halftime that enabled them to profit through another Jantjies penalty that stretched the lead to seven points. Catrakilis drew three points back only for Jantjies to again raise the flags for the Lions, but another Catrakilis penalty brought the Stormers into range going into the last 15 minutes. Getting over the tryline was hard work for the Stormers on the night so it was a wise decision by Stormers skipper Vermeulen to kick for touch with the penalty his team was awarded with four minutes left. They might have struggled to get into another scoring position. The decision led to the Kolisi try so it proved the right one. The man of the match award went to Stormers centre Damian De Allende chiefly because of an excellent tackle that knocked the ball out of Lions wing Howard Mnisi’s hands after he’d crossed the line from one of the tapped Lions penalties in those desperate minutes after the siren when the Lions took the ball through phase after phase. At one stage, before the first penalty, the Lions took the ball through more than 25 phases so credit must go to a brave and committed but desperately tired Stormers defence for holding the home team out. The Stormers’ win puts them into a comfortable position on the conference log as the Bulls’ win earlier in the day means that the other two top contenders have now both lost twice whereas the Stormers have yet to lose. It raises the stakes considerably for both teams that are due to square up in an eagerly awaited coastal derby between the Stormers and the Sharks this coming weekend. Source: Supersport.com

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