Indwe Magazine November 2019

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Contents

Features 36/ So Much More Than Just Furniture TheUrbanative

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Whisky From the East

First National Bank of Botswana

How Taiwan became a Global Whisky Powerhouse

Partners with UnionPay International

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It’s Time to Act

African Environments

Break the Cycle of Violence Against Women

The Best & Worst

Travel

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A Quick Guide for First-Timers to the Northern Cape

Feel the Heartbeat of the Bush

Fairlawns Boutique Hotel and Spa

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Contents / Regulars

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Need to Know

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CEO Letter

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Bits & Pieces

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SA Express – In Conversation with Megon Norman

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Dinner & A Movie

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Meet the Crew

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Turn it Up!

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Airline Information

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Gadgets

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Flight Schedule

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Books

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Passenger Letters

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CEO Letter

SA EXPRESS AIRWAYS Customer Care Department Tel: 0861 729 227 Email: customercare@flyexpress.aero Twitter: @flySAexpress Facebook: SA Express Airways Reservations Support Tel: +27 11 978 9905 Email: groupsales@flyexpress.aero Group Reservations Tel: +27 11 978 5578 Email: reservationslist@flyexpress.aero Sales Office Email: sales@flyexpress.aero Lubumbashi DRC +243 85 425 60 001/+243 99 053 60 37 +243 85 199 31 18 Gaborone +267 390 5740/2397 Walvis Bay +26 647 02 690 +26 464 200 403 TJT MEDIA Cover Image © iStockphoto.com

We are almost at the end of another year – the perfect time to take stock of all the achievements made, while staying tenacious and working to fulfil any remaining goals.

On reflection, 2019 presented a host of challenges that had a direct impact on our business. Firstly, the backdrop of a sluggish South African economy indicated a less-than-favourable market landscape – we all witnessed many large private and public entities downsizing because of these conditions. In addition, SA Express was faced with operational hiccups which, through our team’s collective grit and focus, we quickly worked to resolve. We are still here, still flying and still striving to fulfil our country’s mandate of overall economic growth.

Some milestones to celebrate include the following recently announced routes which will bolster SA Express’ presence on the African continent: Johannesburg – Bulawayo, Cape Town – Gaborone, and Johannesburg – Luanda. We are particularly excited about these routes because they are aligned to our airline’s strategy of connecting smaller cities to larger hubs, thereby stimulating market growth and the development of our economy.

As always, I thank every SA Express customer for supporting our business and encourage you to continue flying with us.

In taking stock of 2019, it would be remiss not to also sadly reflect and acknowledge the shroud of darkness that has veiled our country over the last few months when a staggering number of gender-based-violence cases were under the spotlight. It is shocking and completely unacceptable that women should

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live their lives in the paralyzing fear of being harmed physically and mentally.

All of us at SA Express fully support the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children, which runs between 25th November and 10th December annually.

It is disheartening that in this century, women and children remain the most vulnerable members of society.

Although painful, we need to keep the memories of the victims of genderbased violence alive and extend unending compassion to their families who lost loved ones through these acts of unthinkable cruelty.

Now, more than ever, we must unify and amplify our voices to encourage lawmakers to consider the detriment faced by our country if change doesn’t happen – fast!

The inhumane treatment of women destroys the very fibre of our society and leaves our nation poorer. In order to change behaviours, we must commit to raising our children differently, empowering young girls and boys to relate to each other in a highly respectful manner where both are equals.

We must all continue to have these conversations daily, beyond the 16 Days of Activism campaigns, as nurturing and loving our women and children guarantees a wellfunctioning, prosperous future.

Nelson Mandela said: “There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.” I would like to add that the way our nation treats its women reveals its very heart.

Always, Siza

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Information has been included in good faith by the publisher and is believed to be correct at the time of going to print. No responsibility can be accepted for errors and omissions.

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IN CONVERSATION WITH MEGON NORMAN Indwe recently caught up with Megon Norman, SA Express’ Senior Internal Auditor, to find out more about her, her position and her hopes for SA Express.

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Indwe: Please tell us about what your position entails.

Megon Norman (MN): My passion is auditing. I have enjoyed it from the onset of my working career. I love the variety it brings as each day is different. It allows me to interact with different people and departments within the organisation. You have the advantage of seeing the bigger picture and gaining experience in so many different areas and in doing so you are afforded the opportunity to add value and really make a difference in your organisation.

It is for this reason that, after completing my Honours degree in Business Management, I obtained my International Certification in Internal Auditing (CIA) with the Institute of Internal Auditors and have gained over 10 years of experience in the field.

In my position as Senior Internal Auditor I am responsible for the entire Auditing Department. We serve as an independent and objective assurance provider to the Executive Committee and Board of the organisation. Our role is to evaluate and assist in improving the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls and governance processes.

Indwe: What are the challenges that you face on a daily basis?

MN: One of the most common challenges that internal auditors face is a

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lack of understanding of our role, which may lead to unrealistic expectations as well as push back on audit findings, which leads to recommendations not being implemented.

Indwe: What types of hobbies do you enjoy outside of work?

MN: I have a very busy one-year-old, so most hobbies have been placed on the back burner for now! However, I love trying new things. So when I do have some free time I try to visit as many new restaurants as I can, trying out different cuisine. When the budget allows, visiting different cities and experiencing different cultures is a must.

I also enjoy a good book, my preference being suspense thrillers. And of course nothing beats some downtime with the family.

Indwe: What is your favourite destination that SA Express flies to and why?

MN: I think very few people have visited Cape Town and not loved it! I love the mountains and the greenery, the beautiful beaches, and just the vibe in general.

It’s a great escape from the constant hustle and bustle that comes with living in Johannesburg. However, Walvis Bay [Namibia] is definitely on my to-do list before this year is over.

Indwe: Do you have any words of encouragement to young people who want to pursue a career in the aviation industry?

MN: Aviation is a growing industry and there are so many different opportunities within this field. Women are still underrepresented in this industry, so I want to especially encourage my female counterparts to explore aviation as a career choice. Whether it’s flying aircraft, working on airplanes as aviation maintenance technicians, or leading global airline operations, there is nothing holding us back!

Indwe: What is your parting message to our passengers?

MN: I think it is no secret that our organisation has been through some difficult times over the past year. So I would like to thank all our loyal customers for sticking with us while we are working very hard at rebuilding the airline. You are our success factor! We appreciate you and look forward to many more miles with you. /

Need to Know

Poppin’

Bring It On!

Revved Up

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Celebrate the end of 2019 on a fashionably high note at the annual Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival, “The Magic of Bubbles”, presented by Sanlam Private Wealth. Dress up in your most stylish outfit while sipping on some of the country’s finest Méthode Cap Classique (MCC) and French champagne.

The grand marquee is the place to be seen and will be oozing style, elegance and sophistication. Adding to the superb offering will be a selection of delectable delights from some of Franschhoek’s fine eateries. Tickets cost R395 per person, which includes access to the festival and a complimentary tasting glass, as well as MCC and champagne tasting coupons.

Book directly through Webtickets.

Getting older can be confusing, and what seemed to be tolerable before doesn’t seem to be anymore. Riaad Moosa has always been the “nice guy”, but these days, he finds himself feeling rather irritated with some of the “little” things in life – like his kids using his thumbprint while he is sleeping to unlock his phone to play Pokémon. The idea of being a nice guy seems to be appealing, but this philosophy doesn’t seem to be genuine anymore.

Caught in this middle-aged delirium, Dr Moosa unfolds his tales of getting older in his hilarious brand-new one-man show, Not A Nice Guy. After a sold-out run in Cape Town, Moosa has also added Lenasia (7th December) and East London (14th December) to his tour. Tickets are available from R200 through Computicket.

Kyalami 9 Hour will celebrate and showcase Africa’s creative spirit to the world by blending international motorsport with music. A total of 18 of South Africa’s biggest DJs, bands and artists will perform during the Intercontinental GT Challenge Powered

by Pirelli season finale, when deep beats and pulsating rhythms accompany the resounding roar of GT3 supercars. Leading the pack is internationally renowned guru of the decks, Black Coffee. Other top performers include Mi Casa, Prime Circle, Shekhinah, Transmicsoul, Culoe De Song, Lemon & Herb, Julian Gomes and Kid Fonque. Book today to avoid disappointment. Performance schedules and early-bird tickets are available online.

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Need to Know

Galloping Fun

Unbreaking Hearts

Down by the River

30TH NOVEMBER THE GAUTENG SUMMER CUP, TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE, JOHANNESBURG

12TH NOVEMBER TONI BRAXTON’S AS LONG AS I LIVE TOUR, GRANDWEST, CAPE TOWN

16TH NOVEMBER LIEFDE BY DIE DAM, MEERENDAL WINE ESTATE, CAPE TOWN

Electrifying racing, spectacular live performances, endless family entertainment, and hospitality – what more could you ask for from a day out with friends and family?

The Gauteng Summer Cup, Joburg’s oldest and largest race day, which has been running since 1897, has seen something of a revolution over the past three years. This comes as the city’s influencers, partygoers, fashionistas, celebs and more have come together to turn the historical race day on its head. To add to the inclusive nature of the Gauteng Summer Cup, it is the only elite race to welcome children on the day. The little ones can look forward to a large-scale carnival, complete with a giant Ferris wheel, jugglers, mimes, puppets, clowns, and face painters. There is also a secure family zone, conveniently situated near the finish line, so parents can enjoy the racing while the kids enjoy the carnival.

Grammy-winning songstress Toni Braxton, who is no stranger to South Africa, has confirmed that she will be including a show in Cape Town on her As Long as I Live Tour schedule. She is one of the few artists who can really live up to being called a legend, icon, songstress and diva. This year, she celebrates her 25th anniversary in the music industry with her exciting world tour, which you can’t afford to miss. Tickets are available online through Ticketpro, starting from R650 each. Doors open at 18h00 and the show starts at 19h00.

The popular annual Liefde by die Dam concert at Emmarentia Dam in Johannesburg is now also becoming a regular event on the Western Cape festival calendar. Liefde by die Dam, named after Valiant Swart’s famous hit song of the same name, strives to serve as a platform to showcase the best local music for all ages. Eight top South African artists and bands will be performing on a fabulous stage in a lovely picnic-style setting. The stellar line-up includes Die Heuwels Fantasties, Francois van Coke, Early B, Arno Carstens, Majozi, Karlien van Jaarsveld, Snotkop and Loki Rothman.

The event has teamed up with charity drive Liefde Wen to collect blankets for the less privileged after the concert.

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Bits & Pieces

Supplement Your Skin Optiphi has redoubled their fight for better skin with the addition of their new Skin Supplements in-salon product range.

These professionally formulated and highly concentrated solutions have been specifically made to enhance and prolong professional optiphi treatment outcomes.

There are three Essential Skin Supplements which may be combined with standard skin treatments and procedures, as well as four Advanced Skin Supplements which have been designed to be integrated into progressive treatments such as microneedling, light and laser therapies, and advanced peels. Each Skin Supplement boasts targeted active ingredients formulated to treat specific concerns.

Gallic Acid provides great support for skin discolouration and pigment concerns; Vitamin C combats photoaging, general aging and dull skin; the Retinol Complex Skin Supplement improves rough skin texture and signs of aging and provides sebum control; and Scar Peptides are brilliant for improving the appearance of stretch marks and scars. Visit www.optiphi.com to locate your nearest optiphi professional.

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A Garden for Spread Some Sunshine Everyone L’Avenir wine estate in Stellenbosch has taken a hands-on approach to exterior layout and design, creating an inclusive space called the Hands-on Garden. Motivated to empower through design, L’Avenir turned to its farming community to conceptualise and design a garden to reflect the elements at the heart of this working wine farm. The result is a green oasis, complete with working Chenin Blanc and Pinotage vines, fountains and striking sculptures

by Zimbabwean roadside sculptor and artist Tafirenyika Manyenga. The Handson Garden is adjacent to the winery and forms a passage from the winery’s Pebbles Afterschool Care Centre to the cellar and Single Block events venue, as well as the striking accommodation facilities at L’Avenir Country Lodge. And as L’Avenir is fully invested in developing the skills of its community, the Hands-on Garden is utilised by Pebbles to provide the learners the opportunity to gain an understanding of vineyard management.

Skinny LaMinx’s #seriouslyhaveagoodday campaign is about taking our daily actions seriously, as we help to cultivate a social climate of generosity, friendliness and optimism. Their “Seriously Have a Good Day” shopper bags help to raise funds for the Breakfast Club – which feeds 400 children at Good Hope Secondary Junior School in Vredehoek, Cape Town, every school day – with 20% of each purchase going to the Trust. This has already equated to 6,400 breakfasts served! The SunnySide range is a collection of kitchen and dining textiles, trays and coasters, inspired by midcentury childhood memories, and designed to spread maximum “feel-good” vibes.

Wear a Sunshine Apron as you whip up a tray of biscuits to surprise your workmates, put out a Sunshine Table runner as you set out tea for your new neighbours, carry iced tea on your SunnySide Tray to beachclean-up volunteers and get a mood boost from your SunnySide Tea towel when it’s your turn to do the dishes. Every little bit of sunshine helps!

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Dinner & A Movie

A True Kaap Dining Experience By day, caffeine enthusiasts in the Mother City

match your own selection from the menu.

get their fix at Truth Café, but from 18h00,

Light meals feature “Nie Jou Ma se Yellowtail

it’s all cocktails and serious cuisine. This is

Frikkadel Nie” (yellowtail pâté “meatballs”

when Truth transform itself into Truth.After

with gluten-free garlic bread and apricot

Dark, expanding their culinary offering to

jam). Mains include a vegan sosatie, and a

include dinner, and extending their opening

slow-cooked Durban-inspired lamb bunny

hours to midnight. The menu celebrates SA’s

chow. Leave room for deluxe versions of

diversity and traditions, icons and clichés

your tannie’s Sunday best desserts (melktert,

without taking them too seriously. Opt for

malva pudding and Peppermint Crisp tart)

a food and cocktail paired “heppy meal”

that’ll no doubt put hers to shame. Truth.

– swig a zingy “OROSie” (blood orange

After Dark is open Tuesday to Saturday.

juice, Triple Sec and Grenadine), or mix and

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Motherless Brooklyn Lionel Essrog (Edward Norton), a lonely private detective living with Tourette syndrome, attempts to solve the murder of his mentor and only friend, Frank Minna (Bruce Willis). Armed with only a few clues and the engine of his obsessive mind, Lionel unravels closely guarded secrets that hold the fate of New York City in the balance. In

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a mystery that carries him from gin-soaked jazz clubs in Harlem to the hard-edged slums of Brooklyn and, finally, into the gilded halls of New York’s power brokers, Lionel contends with thugs, corruption, and the most dangerous man in the city to honour his friend – and save the woman who might be his own salvation.

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This authentically South African potstill brandy is expertly handcrafted to ensure a delicate balance of subtle fruity flavours with rich and smoky bourbon notes and sweet rooibos wood tones. Slow-aging the brandy in a combination of first-fill ex-bourbon casks and freshly charred ex-bourbon casks, coupled with indigenous Cape rooibos wood, allows for a one-of-akind and truly unique Cape brandy. This singular and innovative aging process ensures a brandy that evokes a true synergy of indigenous flavours.

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Turn it Up!

/ Late last month, James Blunt released his highly anticipated sixth studio album, Once Upon a Mind.

Blunt worked with a variety of producers – including Steve Robson, Jimmy Hogarth and TMS – on the new album. Highlights are many and include the poignant ballad “Monsters”, the pop swagger of “5 Miles”, and the country-tinged “Halfway”. There’s a warmth that permeates the entire album, and a real sense of personality.

Following the beautifully uplifting song “Champions”, Blunt describes his third track “I Told You” as a “hymn to his sons”. It is a memorable and deeply moving track from a loyal father to his children whom he feels are growing up too quickly. “Hymn is a great word,” Blunt

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reflects. “When I realised that things were going on at the older end of my family, with my father, I looked at my children and thought: These are things I need to say to you. We need to live every moment to the full, and celebrate the relationships we have. That’s what this song is about: It’s a celebration, with a dash of melancholy.”

Blunt released his classic first album, Back to Bedlam, in 2004, soon after the single “You’re Beautiful” became a global smash hit. Since then, he has sold over 23 million albums, not to mention showcased his wit and charm more recently with his engaging Twitter account.

Please visit www.jamesblunt.com for more information. /

NORTHERN EXPOSURE A QUICK GUIDE FOR FIRST-TIMERS TO THE NORTHERN CAPE There is much more to South Africa’s least-populated province, the Northern Cape, than meets the eye. We’re talking fauna, flora, waterfalls, a touch of luxury and, of course, one massive man-made hole.

Text: Chelsey Hale Images © iStockphoto.comb & Supplied

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/ You’d be amazed at the abundance of life in the harsh climate with its extreme temperatures. While this region may be devoid of bustling cities, popular beaches and, well, people, the natural tenacity of its understated plants and creatures is what really makes this region intriguing to visitors.

The Northern Cape is also sprinkled with more than enough signature dorpies (small towns) set against the desert-like backdrop of red sand, enthralling adventure-seekers and nature photographers alike. If you’re heading into the area for the first time, here are a few features to experience.

See One Biiig Hole Many associate the Northern Cape with the Big Hole in Kimberley which was formed by an influx of those looking to strike it rich during the diamond rush of the 1870s. The

hole is 214 m deep, and boasts a surface area of 17 ha and a perimeter of 1,6 km.

Two names that have become synonymous with this iconic landmark are Barney Barnato and Cecil John Rhodes – a highly controversial British nationalist whose history is intricately linked to South Africa’s colonial era. Whether you’re a history buff or not, for a first-time trip to this province, the Big Hole is a feat not to be missed!

See a Blooming Beautiful Show One place you simply must go while exploring the Northern Cape, is Namaqua National Park. Located within the semi-desert Succulent Karoo biome, it boasts the highest concentration of succulent plants of any of the world’s arid regions. Throughout the year, there

is very little in the way of flora – except for the months of August and September, after the winter rains.

This is wildflower season, an annual event marking the arrival of spring, when the wildflowers bloom in spectacular fashion. During this time, colourful migrant birds arrive, various antelope graze on the plains, and insects and reptiles re-emerge after the cold winter as if by magic. This national park is situated just off the N7, which snakes all the way into Namibia, and it’s the perfect place for a picnic or to spend the night camping under the starry sky.

Yep, More Rust and Rocks Heading out of Kimberley into the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, you will soon see the iconic Northern Cape landmarks of rusty red sand and rock, sparse scrub,

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and dry riverbeds. Look closely, and this seemingly barren region will reward you with sightings of raptors often seen circling overhead in the azure sky, as well as herds of endemic antelope, such as springbok, blue wildebeest, red hartebeest and eland, which have roamed these pans for aeons. At night, keep your eyes (and ears) open for mongoose, porcupine and the infamous honey badger, which typically makes its presence known with its obnoxious grunting.

title of being the largest private game reserve in South Africa. If you are looking for a dose of luxury out in a landscape made for one-horse towns and dusty backroads, you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

As a member of the Relais and Chateaux group, the experience here is exclusive (and pricey), offering everything one’s heart could desire – champagne, caviar, spa treatments, and gourmet picnics for starters.

Find Your Flow

Dabble in Some Northern Cape Luxury The Tswalu Kalahari Reserve stretches over an area of 100,000 ha and holds the

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If you thought that the Northern Cape was an area completely devoid of water, you are in for another surprise. The 56 m

Augrabies Falls is a miraculous landmark, its flow originating from the Orange River. As you witness its great rumbling and see how the water cascades into the gorge below, you will feel the presence of the Khoisan.

One of the main events in this area is the Trans Augrabies MTB race. This three-day mountain-bike competition navigates through various types of Northern Cape terrain, including gravel tracks, jeep tracks, single tracks and tar roads, through the Augrabies Falls National Park, and the small settlements of Riemvasmaak, Kakamas, Keimoes and Kanoneiland. /

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Positioned in the most romantic valley on earth, Franschhoek Country House & Villas is an exclusive boutique hotel reminiscent of a village in Provence yet with an elegant Cape sensibility. Set in gardens of lemon trees, lavender and vines – with fynbos draping the nearby mountains – the original, charming country maison includes 14 standard and luxury rooms as well as the award-winning Monneaux Restaurant while the 12 Villa suites are havens of privacy & understated opulence. Swimming pools, a candle-lit cellar, a treatment room and sun-down verandas are all a traveller needs as you live la vie extraordinaire.

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Exposition Nord PETIT GUIDE DU CAP DU NORD POUR DÉBUTANTS

La province du Cap du Nord, qui se trouve être la moins peuplée de toute d’Afrique du Sud, a d’avantage à offrir qu’il n’y paraît. Nous parlons ici de faune, de flore, de chutes d’eau, d’un soupçon de luxe, et bien évidemment d’un immense trou creusé par l’homme.

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/ Vous serez surpris par l’abondance de vie qui peut se trouver dans un climat si rude aux températures extrêmes. Bien que cette région soit dépourvue de villes animées, de plages populaires et bien sûr d’habitants, la ténacité innée de ses plantes et de ses créatures souvent dénigrées en fait un lieu intrigant pour les visiteurs.

Le Cap du Nord est aussi parsemé de petites villes typique connues sous le nom de dorpies qui sont bâties sur fond de paysage désertique de sable rouge et qui captivent aussi bien les passionnés d’aventures que les photographes naturalistes. Si vous vous rendez dans la région pour la première fois voici quelques attractions qui pourraient vous intéresser.

Allez-voir le Big Hole Beaucoup associent le Cap du Nord avec le Big Hole se trouvant à Kimberley qui fut façonné par l’afflux d’hommes

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cherchant à s’enrichir au cours de la « ruée vers les diamants » des années 1870. Le trou fait 214 m de profondeur et bénéficie d’une superficie de 17 ha ainsi que d’un périmètre de 1,6 km.

Les noms de Barney Barnato et de Cecil John Rhodes - nationalistes anglais hautement controversés dont l’histoire est intimement liée à l’histoire coloniale de l’Afrique du Sud - sont désormais synonymes de ce site emblématique. Si vous visitez la région pour la premières fois, que vous soyez ou non férus d’histoire, le Big Hole est un tour de force à ne pas manquer.

Assistez à un spectacle floral de toute beauté Le parc national de Namaqua est un lieu incontournable lorsque l’on visite the Cap du Nord. Situé dans le biome semidésertique « Karoo Succulent », ce parc possède la plus grande concentration de plantes succulentes de toutes les régions

arides du monde. On y trouve très peu de flore tout au long de l’année, sauf pendant les mois d’août et de septembre après les pluies d’été.

C’est la saison des fleurs sauvages, un évènement annuel qui marque l’arrivée du printemps lorsque ces dernières s’épanouissent de manière spectaculaire.

C’est à cette période qu’arrivent oiseaux migrateurs colorés, que broutent dans les plaines de nombreuses antilopes et que réapparaissent insectes et reptiles comme par magie, après le froid de l’hiver. Ce parc national, situé à proximité de la route nationale N7 qui serpente jusqu’en Namibie, est l’endroit idéal pour piqueniquer ou pour camper sous les étoiles.

Et oui, encore de la rouille et des roches Lorsque l’on quitte Kimberley en direction du Parc transfrontalier du Kgalagadi on aperçoit bientôt les sites emblématiques de sable et de roche

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rouge-rouille, de broussailles parsemées et de lits de rivière à sec du Cap du Nord.

Regardez de plus près et cette région d’apparence stérile vous récompensera en vous permettant d’observer régulièrement des rapaces volant dans le ciel bleu, des troupeaux d’antilopes telles le springbok, le gnou bleu, le bubale caama et l’éland du Cap qui parcourent ces plaines depuis toujours. Pendant la nuit, gardez vos yeux (et vos oreilles) grands ouverts pour ne pas manquer d’apercevoir mangoustes, porc-épics et blaireaux qui révèlent leur présence par leur grognement odieux.

Adonnez-vous au luxe du Cap du Nord La réserve de Tswalu Kalahari s’étend sur 100 000 ha et porte le titre de plus

grande réserve animalière privée d’Afrique du Sud. Si vous recherchez une pointe de luxe dans un paysage composé de toutes petites villes et de chemins poussiéreux, vous serez agréablement surpris. En tant que membre du groupe Relais et Châteaux, on vous y offre une expérience exclusive (et chère), et l’on vous y propose tout ce dont on peut rêver en débutant par champagne, caviar, traitements de spa et pique-niques gourmets.

Trouvez votre propre rythme Si vous pensiez que le Cap du Nord était une région totalement dépourvue d’eau, vous faisiez de nouveau fausseroute. Les chutes d’Augrabies, d’une hauteur de 56 m, sont un monument naturel prodigieux alimenté par le

fleuve Orange. Le spectacle qu’offre le grondement prodigieux de l’eau cascadant dans la gorge en aval vous fera ressentir la présence du peuple Khoisan.

La course de VTT qui travers le parc national des chutes d’Augrabies est l’un des évènements marquants de la région.

Cette course de vélo tout terrain de 3 jours évolue à travers le parc national sur différents types de terrains du Cap du Nord incluant chemins de gravier, pistes pour 4x4, parcours à voie unique et routes goudronnées, et traverse les localités du nom de Riemvasmaak, Kakamas, Keimoes et de Kanoneiland. /

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SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST FURNITURE Narrative matters more than most of us realise. We know it matters in the obvious mediums like novels, film or music. But it exists everywhere and in many forms, from prosaic things like the signage used to guide you onto this plane and into your seat, to a high art installation through which something is being communicated. It may not even be something you can put into words, but prickles instead up your spine and makes you feel something – maybe even not what the artist intended.

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/ Most people probably don’t consider what a given interior space and the furniture within it are communicating to them. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t any speaking going on, and when it comes to the work produced by TheUrbanative, there is a rich tapestry of beautiful, complicated thought and emotion to unravel.

Started in 2016 by Mpho Vackier, TheUrbanative is a contemporary African furniture and product design company based in Johannesburg. Vackier’s work is immediately recognisable as “African” – though that descriptor is simultaneously both too broad and too reductive – but has an utterly unique point of view, juxtaposing abstracted African cultural graphics, motifs, lines, forms and inspiration with the functionality and look and feel of modern, mid-century and Bauhaus furniture silhouettes.

Just as the design process is never linear, so Vackier didn’t follow a traditional path to become a designer.

“Ten years after working as a process engineer in the platinum mining industry, I finally had the means to go to design school and pursue a life and career as a designer,” Vackier says. “I grew up wanting to be a creator and problem solver and I guess I got to do that in my career as a process engineer, but I was yearning to be more creative in my problem solving.”

It was while studying interior design that Vackier fell in love with the technical aspects of product and furniture design – particularly European mid-century

furniture – and knew that she wanted to further explore the magic of furniture design and manufacturing. She soon had the chance to have a small sponsored stand at Decorex, and had to design some pieces on the fly. Thus, TheUrbanative was born.

Scrolling through TheUrbanative’s Instagram profile, or walking through a space featuring Vackier’s work, the mid-century aesthetic shines through – simplicity, craftsmanship and a commitment to materials that are as beautiful to the touch as they look. But this aesthetic is elevated by Vackier’s striking juxtaposition of materials, patterns and an authentic cultural lens through which she

weaves stories about heritage and history.

“When I started TheUrbanative, I wrote down the guiding core values of what I was trying to achieve with our work.

One of the first being this: ‘We BELIEVE in authentic design.’ So when I approach any of my work, it is always a personal opinion or viewpoint of what I think or feel about a specific subject that creates authentic work, because the approach is not about what everyone is doing, the approach is that we have a valid point of view and we add to the conversation,” Vackier explains.

An example of this was TheUrbanative’s Crown Collection, which was inspired by African hair. “Both locally and globally, conversations were being had about the politics of African

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hair, and to add to the conversation we wanted to showcase the magic and beauty of African hair,” Vackier says.

“Because I am an African woman, this was almost a love letter to my hair, a part of me that I struggled to fully love until I got into my late 20s. What has been the most amazing thing about this collection is that we’ve had people from all backgrounds connect with it because of its authenticity and unique point of view.”

Vackier’s commitment to narrative, of speaking to the viewer or user through her products, is total – but that doesn’t mean that form trumps function. “The goal is to always endeavour to design products and furniture that tell a story, are multi-functional and problem solving in their function, and are made from considered materials and technologies. Through the TheUrbanative, I aim to tell stories inspired by African culture through furniture and product

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design, guided by the philosophies, beauty and importance of the craft movement, functional design, and how the functionality of the pieces we create inform the forms and shapes.

“I am constantly guided by practicality, functionality and purpose when I design.

I love the visual tension created by contrasting elements, materials and ideas and the result thereof. I am also inspired by patterns in everything and I love translating those patterns into 3D products that are not just functional but tell a story,” she elaborates. “So it begins with: ‘What story am I telling?’ And because I am a contemporary designer, what new innovative technologies, materials and ways of thinking can I employ in order to make the work relevant to the modern client, user and viewer?”

Perhaps this sounds like “hifalutin art speak” to you, but Vackier’s work really can be seen as modern cultural artefacts –

ones through which voices from the past merge with her own to create furniture and products that are both familiar and strikingly new.

“I think for me it is not just about my culture alone. It’s the importance of culture and heritage and how it is our duty that our collective stories that inspire us, stories that we grew up with, are not forgotten by our children, as they are our legacy and their inheritance.” /

FEEL THE HEARTBEAT OF THE BUSH Living in Africa, with the wilderness on our doorstep, is a blessing. Being able to hop on a hassle-free flight to Hoedspruit and experience the adventures that tourists travel thousands of miles for, is one of the great perks of living in this country.

And there’s no better place to experience it than Klaserie Sands.

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A warmth creeps up your spine, your muscles begin to relax and suddenly all of the colours become so much more vibrant.

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/ The owners of the beloved Klaserie Sands River Camp, Lee-Ann and Louis Rautenbach, have extended their celebrated brand – known for their camp’s naturally luxurious aesthetic, the gentleness of their staff and their immersive safari locations – to include a second camp: Safari Trails. Aimed at the active kind of adventurer, Safari Trails puts guests back in touch with their primal human instincts. Being able to walk through the bush and listen to the sounds of the wild is something that few get to experience – but not if the team at Safari Trails has anything to do with it.

Mornings at Safari Trails start at pre-dawn with a gentle wake-up call. Half-an-hour later, you’ll be happily sipping on some hot coffee or tea and munching on one of the

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chef’s delicious homemade rusks. Awake and ready to go, guests are led off into the surrounding bush by the resident guide, Matt Plaistowe. Finding animals while on foot is certainly trickier than you may think, and Plaistowe has to employ every one of his skills to pick up a trail.

Having an almost encyclopaedic knowledge of animal scat and tracks is imperative if you’re a walking safari guide.

On our first outing, Plaistowe followed a set of giraffe tracks which ultimately led us to a very peculiar discovery – a giraffe sleeping on top of an impala midden. Later on, we caught sight of the same giraffe, grazing happily and watching us with a mildly interested eye.

As we walked on and the African sun shone brighter, we started to feel the heat.

Though by no means unbearable, the temperature altered the atmosphere of the bush – birds started chirping louder and the very ground began to stir. The warmth creeps up your spine, your muscles begin to relax and suddenly all of the colours become so much more vibrant. The beige soil and dead winter grass provides a perfect backdrop for the feathers of every bird to stand out vibrantly. In the rainy season, the leaves are every shade of green, offering guests an opportunity to experience a botanist’s dream.

Once the heat got the better of us – or started to, anyway – we headed back to camp for a delicious breakfast prepared by the ever-smiling Chef Steven Ngomane. I do not know how he manages it, but even operating out of a kitchen in a small tented

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His scrambled eggs were to die for and I would have happily eaten them as my only meal for the duration of the trip, but he had so much more in store for us.

Once we’d retired to our tent, we settled down onto our exceptionally comfy beds with soft linens and promptly drifted off to sleep. The tents at Safari Trails offer guests a cool and comfortable haven from the heat of the bush. Made for supreme comfort, the tents are fitted with en suite bathrooms, ceiling fans, indoor and outdoor showers, USB charging points, private decks and views of the riverbed. After a relaxing nap in the comfort of our tent, lunch was served down in the dry riverbed. Chicken kebabs, fresh tomato salad, bread and chilled white wine went down a treat in such a stunning setting. The cool riverbed was a great choice of location for lunch – all we needed was a happy elephant to come strolling along the riverbed to give us a

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once-in-a-lifetime viewing. Sadly, no ellies in sight, but the experience was more than memorable on its own.

The communal areas at Safari Trails are picture-perfect. Designed with safari chic in mind, the colour palette blends seamlessly with the natural colours of the wilderness that surrounds it. An ideal place for a nightcap, the lounge area has great views of the riverbed below and provides shade from the hot African sun after a refreshing dip in the camp’s pool.

Your days at Klaserie Sands Safari Trails end with an evening walking safari. It’s when the animals are starting to stir and the bush once again comes alive when the heat of the day dies down. Spotting an elephant casually grazing in the long grass is more than possible here – elephants are known to love the area which is rich in a few of their preferred dining options. Plus, in the heat of summer, you may be able to look just outside your tent and see the tip of an elephant’s trunk reaching into the swimming pool. What a treat!

Dinner at Safari Trails is as luxurious an experience as at River Camp – Ngomane makes sure of that. A chef that cooks with heritage very close to his heart, Ngomane combines recipes from his childhood, traditional African cuisine and a few modern ingredients to create a wholesome and hearty meal. You really can taste the difference when the chef has a passion for his craft, and every dish is prepared by Ngomane and his team as if they were feeding members of their own families.

As the night settles in, you can lay your head, close your eyes and drift off to the sound of the bush’s nocturnal inhabitants gently awakening for a night of action. A distant hyena call announces the start of the night feeding session, and you can hardly wait to get back out there tomorrow morning.

For more information on Klaserie Sands – both River Camp and Safari Trails – visit, www.klaseriesands.com. /

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HOW TAIWAN BECAME A GLOBAL WHISKY POWERHOUSE Whisky (or whiskey if you’re Irish or American) has a 1,000-year history. According to legend, Irish monks travelling to Mediterranean countries encountered the fundamentals of distilling and took the technique home with them. The Irish and Scots have both staked claim to whisky’s origins, but certainly the Scots were the first to produce it in large volumes from the 19th century onwards.

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/ Distillation techniques have been taken up around the world, famously in the US and Japan. But now Taiwan is making its mark on the industry. Having only started producing whisky this century, the small island is making millions of bottles and scooping up top industry awards.

Like any market, the global whisky market can be subject to booms and busts.

Right now it is enjoying a boom and many smaller craft producers have appeared in the last decade or two. These smaller producers occupy a relatively small portion of the overall market, with bigger names like Britain’s Diageo, Japan’s Suntory, and Brown-Forman (which owns Jack Daniel’s) in the US taking the lion’s share. Overall, the market was valued at about $58 billion (about R855 billion) in 2018.

No Mean Feat To produce and sell whisky profitably isn’t easy. Selling it requires a strong brand, often involving a story or legend.

Craft producers often build a story of their uniqueness or natural origins, whereas larger producers often build on family or other names (think Jameson, Jack Daniel’s, Johnnie Walker).

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The fundamental process of making whisky has not changed for centuries and this poses a problem for all producers – the time it takes to mature. For example, both Irish and Scotch whiskies must be aged for at least three years, and many are aged for much longer. This means, in comparison to other industries, a relatively large amount of cash is tied up in inventory.

To give an example, according to their recent annual reports, Suntory had about ¥242 billion (about $2.2 billion or R32 billion) worth of maturing spirits, Diageo £3.2 billion (about $4 billion or R59 million) and Brown-Forman $950 million (about R14 billion). That’s around 15% to 20% of the annual turnover of these companies.

For craft producers and newcomers to the market, this is a serious problem, as adequate financing is needed to keep the business afloat while the whisky matures. The total cost of setting up a craft distillery is in the order of $3 million (about R44 million) to $5 million (about R74 million) and it may take ten years to turn a profit, waiting on that maturing whisky to turn into actual sales and cover costs. This is why some craft producers produce gin or other less timeconsuming white spirits to earn cash while their whisky matures.

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Eye-Catching Growth The success story of Taiwanese whisky is an interesting one. You might not associate the small island with the drink, but its whiskies have won dozens of prestigious awards in the liquor world in recent years. The island’s proximity to large Asian markets, which have a growing taste for the drink, is of course an advantage, but the pace of its growth is still noteworthy.

The first Taiwanese distillery only opened in 2006 and since then, the country’s whisky producers have managed to gain success, despite the investmenthungry nature of the industry. The island’s subtropical climate has helped, with the whisky maturing two to three times faster than it does in Scotland or Ireland.

On the downside, the warm and humid climate means a higher evaporation loss of about 5% to 10%, compared to 2% to 3% for Scotch and Irish whiskies. But the faster ageing means the whisky is turned into cash (and profit) faster, and less cash is tied up in inventory.

For the country’s two big producers – Kavalan and Taiwan Tobacco & Liquor Corporation (TTL) – the necessary investment has been readily available. Kavalan Whiskey is part of the unlisted King Car Group, a food and logistics

business with an estimated annual turnover of $500 million (about R7 billion) to $1 billion (about R14.75 billion). Its distillery, which was founded in 2006, can produce nine million bottles a year – well above that of a craft distillery, which would have a typical output of 10,000 to 20,000 bottles annually.

Having a large group to bankroll the investment certainly helps attain higher levels of capacity and sales. Similarly, TTL has financial backing, as it is state owned. It commenced distilling in 2008 and previously had a monopoly on tobacco and liquor products in Taiwan. Thus TTL already had some distillery operations, with its Nantou distillery converted from producing other spirits to produce its Omar single malt. Both Kavalan and TTL also had an established distribution and marketing infrastructure for their products prior to entering the whisky market.

So, the rapid success of both these Taiwanese whiskies can, in part, be put down to this available financial support and favourable climate. It meant both were well-positioned to cash in on the global boom in whisky sales, as well as a wellestablished local market. All that’s left now, is for the rest of us to try one. /

EXPANDING LUSAKA’S ACCOMMODATION OFFERING PROTEA HOTELS BY MARRIOTT ZAMBIA Protea Hotels by Marriott Zambia recently announced plans to build and operate a new hotel and conference centre just outside of Lusaka, Zambia.

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/ The 249-room hotel will have a large multi-purpose event venue for up to 2,500 people. It will be managed under a Protea Hotels by Marriott franchise agreement, and it will be training local STAFF in global best practices in hospitality.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is contributing $9 million to the financing of the hotel, out of a total project cost of $30 million.

Mark O’Donnell, chairman of Union Gold, which owns the Protea Hotels by Marriott franchise in Zambia, explains:

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“The Zambia tourism market has grown from the first time we invested in the Protea Hotels by Marriott franchise. The journey was not easy but our desire to support local businesses through investing in accommodation was the driving force behind our success. With IFC support, we can offer Zambians and tourists alike good hotel accommodation and a modern, multi-purpose event facility.”

Protea Hotels by Marriott is the largest hotel group in Zambia, and has an exclusive franchise agreement in the

country with Marriott. The hotel group owns and operates eight hotels in Zambia with a total of 612 rooms.

For more information, please visit www.marriott.com. /

FNBB PARTNERS WITH UNIONPAY INTERNATIONAL First National Bank of Botswana (FNBB) continues in its quest for financial inclusion by leveraging strategic partnerships to maximise merchant opportunities on international trade.

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/ The bank recently went into partnership with UnionPay International (UPI), a subsidiary of China UnionPay, the world’s largest bankcard scheme in terms of card issuance. It is focused on the growth and support of UnionPay’s global business. With this new partnership, FNBB merchants are able to acquire transactions done using UnionPay cards on all Point of Sale (POS) devices.

UnionPay payment eases international transactions in Botswana, and is convenient thanks to the increased network of merchants across the country, as well as the wide footprint the bank has. This collaboration will help in terms of the increased security that comes with not holding cash, and it will also lead to growth for various merchants who will benefit from increased sales.

The key target market for this product includes tourists, investors, visitors and expatriates working in Botswana for a

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specific period. Some of the key industries that will benefit from the development include jewellery, arts and crafts, and the tourism and hospitality sectors. It’s well worth considering that China is the world’s second-largest tourist-exporting country with the majority of these being UnionPay cardholders. FNBB continues to help its clients do business better by maximising on all opportunities.

FNBB is the leading bank in Botswana with a highly decorated record of innovative ways of providing easy and hassle-free banking solutions to its customers for the past 28 years. On this journey, the bank has provided value and helped clients to grow through its diverse portfolio of products and services.

The pan-African bank has been able to branch to the skies, leveraging the latest technologies while remaining deeply rooted in its origins – African values and principles that have held

communities strong and collaborative by uplifting each stakeholder. It is through identifying their clients’ concerns and by accurately predicting economic trends that the bank continues to introduce new products and services that benefit businesses and their clients in terms of revenue growth and generation.

UPI is a subsidiary of China UnionPay and is focused on the growth and support of UnionPay’s global business.

In partnership with more than 2,000 institutions worldwide, UPI has enabled card acceptance in 174 countries and regions with issuance in 55 countries and regions. UPI provides high-quality, cost-effective and secure crossborder payment services to the world’s largest cardholder base, and ensures convenient local services to a growing number of global UnionPay cardholders and merchants. /

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Fairlawns Boutique Hotel and Spa is situated just 6 km from Sandton’s CBD, and 20 km from the Johannesburg city centre, and offers the upmarket traveller a fine mix of luxury and convenience.

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/ Whether you are looking for a unique hideaway, a romantic getaway or a celebration, then Fairlawns ticks every box. With close attention to detail and exceptional service, Fairlawns creates an intimate atmosphere where vibrant personalities converge.

Globally Inspired Beauty The 41 chic, upscale suites are individually decorated in varying themes, ranging from Eastern influence to French Provencal, each featuring every desired modern amenity.

Luxury has been described as “the state of great comfort and extravagant living”, and this is embodied throughout the Fairlawns Boutique Hotel and Spa. This elegant

establishment is the epitome of splendour, where your every whim is catered to.

The hotel also caters to a variety of culinary tastes, offering an array of elegant dining experiences to choose from.

Discover hearty hospitality and elegance in the Manor Bistro lounge with windows opening out onto the gardens, serving daily classic afternoon tea. Inspired by the Ritz in London, it is an ideal spot to dine on light meals and ogle the cake trolley.

It is also fast becoming very popular as an events venue. The al fresco champagne terrace is the perfect setting to sample some of the Cape’s finest wines and to watch the Highveld sun set behind the trees. Or wander “into the woods” for

a private fine-dining experience in the Enchanted Forest.

Fairlawns offers annual events in their exquisite green grounds, with the soothing sounds of a baby grand piano wafting through the air as you lounge on the lawn and relish the complete perfection of your surroundings. Follow Alice to the Mad Hatter’s tea party, or hop, skip and jump to fresh spring picnics where you can master your skills at playing croquet in the manicured gardens, with a groaning harvest table tempting you with tasty treats.

Award-Winning Balinese Spa Fairlawns Boutique Hotel and Spa, well known for its impressive five-star

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experience, has extended the outdoor space of their award-winning Balinese spa by an impressive 920 m2 – making it the largest and most exclusive spa and wellness space in Johannesburg. This award-winning spa offers tranquillity in a beautiful setting, complete with destressing water features and birdsong.

When you enter into the space, the beautiful gardens with bamboo forests is a space reminiscent of Bali. The Balinese splendour includes an undercover heated hydro pool, rim-flow Jacuzzi, sentō bath, relaxation lounges and salas, a private dining sala for eight guests, and a bar.

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a double spa bath and a maze with selftherapy scrubs and jets which guests can enjoy at leisure. Experience an oxygen facial, triple-hydration facial or skin peel, leaving your face soft, smooth and rehydrated. Round off your treatment with a manicure, pedicure or the tan-can to get your body bronzed and poolside ready!

Alternatively, relax in the dining sala and enjoy sumptuous snacks and a refreshing drink without having to get out of your comfy robe. The Fairlawns Spa is the perfect spot to retreat from the daily grind and completely unwind – a true haven and urban oasis.

Fairlawns cherishes its personal history and heritage and Michael Kewley, managing

director, is eager to bring to life, and start a new chapter of “the story of a house which has become a hotel”. By commemorating and celebrating the warmth and character that was once home to a family, the hotel is now a home to guests.

Previously a private residence owned by the Oppenheimer family, it seems fitting that Fairlawns has transformed itself today into a stylish hotel that exudes sophistication and beauty. Thanks to close attention to detail, the hotel creates an intimate atmosphere inside and out.

For more information on Fairlawns Boutique Hotel and Spa, please visit www.fairlawns.co.za. /

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GAUTENG’S BIGGEST PARTY & HORSERACING DAY The Gauteng Summer Cup is one of the province’s most prestigious annual sporting events, combining the finest in horse racing with an awesome day out. While the focus is on the thrilling horse races, the event is packed with entertainment for the whole family.

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BREAK THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN In response to a wave of protests following a spate of brutal attacks on women and girls, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has again committed himself to addressing this problem urgently.

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/ In a recent speech he emphasised the need for harsher sentences for the perpetrators of gender-based violence and femicide. He also announced an “emergency action plan” to combat the problem.

The plan, to be implemented within the next six months, includes: • Additional funding for a host of new interventions, as well as for sexualoffences courts • The need to address patriarchal attitudes and practices that encourage domination and violence • Emphasis on interventions that include men, youth at risk, and offenders inside of prisons • Making sure that women’s rights and gender/power relationships form part of the education system

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• G ender sensitivity training for the police, prosecutors, magistrates and policy makers • Amending laws to ensure harsher punishment for perpetrators.

The president’s plan is commendable.

But previous efforts to address the problem have failed. Research on genderbased violence has shown that services for victims and perpetrators are often not available, or aren’t accessible to those who need them.

Also, where these are available, interventions are for periods that are too short to be effective. And there is lack of sensitivity from service providers, leading to secondary trauma for the victims.

Finally, there has been poor alignment of the available resources.

These mistakes can be avoided if the president, and his team, draw from research that’s been done by academics on the issue of violence against women. We believe that research has a distinctive role to play because it gives pointers on what is needed to create long-term change.

What We Know Findings from some research conducted in recent years provide a number of useful insights.

Family interventions: Often, child victims know their perpetrators. And in terms of the family history, a majority of sex offenders have a history of exposure to domestic violence and alcohol abuse in the family, as well as their own history of substance abuse. Various studies have indicated how

violence in the family repeats itself over generations, becoming a vicious cycle.

Perpetrators: Research shows that there is often a history of poor relationships between parents and the child. This leads to the offender objectifying people, emphasising power and control over them, and not having compassion for others.

Intimate partner violence: Research shows that boys who are exposed to family violence or childhood victimisation are more likely to direct violence at an intimate partner as grownups. And men who show aggression to their partners are at risk of falling victim to violence in the future. It’s important not to ignore attitudes towards this kind of violence. This is because there is a common thread across socio-political, religious, cultural and personal attitudes that support or condone spousal assault. These implicitly or explicitly encourage patriarchy, misogyny and the use of violence to resolve conflicts.

Solutions In families affected by domestic violence, services for the whole family are needed, including for the perpetrators.

Children exposed to domestic violence require accessible social services that are long-term and integrated. To break the cycle of violence, children need services that focus on problem-solving and conflict management skills, healthy self-esteem and self-worthiness.

Positive peer groups and social support are also needed. Victims of gender-based violence reported that preventative services should consider contributing factors such as

substance abuse, poverty and financial stress, youth development and empowerment, as well as communication patterns, problem solving and conflict management within families.

Research also shows that community awareness programmes should address the causal factors of gender-based violence, as well as empower victims and children exposed to violence. Such programmes should focus on: • Child awareness of rights and responsibilities • Child and victim awareness of support systems available and how to access them • Community awareness of how to respond to acts of violence and to support victims of violence within a community context.

Next Steps For the national action plan to work, and to be based on a bottom-up approach, the planning and implementation should be rooted in research findings.

There needs to be a multi-disciplinary approach to the work. This requires all roleplayers to be gender sensitive as they work towards services that inform prevention, treatment and community wellbeing.

Secondly, preventative and proactive services can’t be once-off, or shortterm. The focus should be on giving people life skills. This requires children and youth who are at risk to have spaces where they can integrate the skills into behavioural patterns.

Thirdly, there needs to be a focus on what causes gender-based violence. This

will ensure that young people at risk are empowered with new understandings and behaviour to break the cycle.

Fourthly, service providers have a role to play too. They can protect women and children using risk assessment management tools. Men can be linked into the programmes to help them take responsibility and become rehabilitated.

Fifthly, when it comes to intimate partner violence, legislation on its own won’t be enough. Respect for women’s rights and dignity should form part of the education system, and be integrated into services for young people at risk of gender violence, including perpetrators. Cultural practices should also be addressed.

And when it comes to gender-based violence and femicide, substance abuse and dependency must be addressed.

Lastly, antisocial behaviour must be addressed when treating or rehabilitating sexual offenders and repeat sexual offenders.

This should focus on substance abuse treatment in conjunction with the treatment of other problems like deviant sexual interest and preoccupation. This would help reduce the incidence of repeated sexual offenses among sex offenders.

None of these interventions will work unless government and civil society work together. Non-governmental organisations should be supported to develop their services further. Above all else, the government needs to make sure that the South African Police Service, court system, correctional services, social development, health and education are reformed. /

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AFRICAN ENVIRONMENTS THE BEST & WORST

Social and economic changes in Africa are being driven by increasing prosperity and heavy foreign investment. Money has been poured into activities such as road building, forestry expansion, livestock intensification and increasing urbanisation.

But all of this has increased pressure on the continent’s natural environment.

Text: Corey JA Bradshaw: Matthew Flinders Fellow in Global Ecology and Models Theme Leader for the ARC Centre of Excellence for Australian Biodiversity and Heritage, Flinders University & Enrico Di Minin: Researcher in Conservation Science, University of Helsinki / www.theconversation.com Images Š iStockphoto.com

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/ Previous research into these changes has mostly focused on how specific species or communities within protected areas are affected. Unfortunately, the socio-economic conditions underlying environmental degradation across the entire continent have largely been ignored.

Not knowing which conditions lead to worse or better environmental outcomes, limits the capacity of African leaders to make sound decisions for a sustainable future.

So, we decided to examine the social and economic factors that underlie environmental degradation in Africa.

Our goal was to come up with an environmental indicator rank for each country on the continent. We had done this before, comparing hundreds of countries around the world. Nevertheless, our view was that Africa deserved a customised ranking system.

We therefore adjusted our ranking system to include information specific to Africa. We combined a range of separate data into a single average value to rank the countries across all these measures of environmental health.

Our work represents the first assessment of what social and economic factors are connected to environmental degradation across the continent. According to our

indicator, the countries with the best overall environmental performance were the Central African Republic, Botswana, Namibia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Those with the worst environments were Morocco, Algeria, South Africa and Ghana.

This ranking is important because it helps countries understand the environmental impact they’re having and work towards improving their performance.

What We Measured Most commonly, studies examine particular aspects of the environment in isolation of the full breadth of this complex concept. For example, they look at the proportion of threatened species in protected areas, or at deforestation patterns.

Others have focused on single species.

To provide a broader measure of environmental performance, we combined many different measures. Some are specific to countries in Africa: • A “megafauna conservation index” that rates a country’s capacity to conserve its largest species.

• A national “ecological footprint” (this measures the ecological “assets” that a country’s population needs to produce the natural resources it consumes and to absorb waste).

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The higher the average number of people per square kilometre in a country, the worse its environmental performance.

• T he proportion of a country’s species that are threatened with extinction.

• The amount of forested land it had lost over the past few decades.

• How much freshwater is removed from its water courses.

• How much livestock and crops cover its land area.

• How much greenhouse gas it emits.

What Matters The most important correlation was the human population density. The higher the average number of people per square kilometre in a country, the worse its environmental performance.

Previous studies that relate human population patterns to environmental performance have been equivocal for many different reasons. This includes lags in the response of species to increasing human densities, and the fact that high

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human populations and species diversity tend to happen in the same places. Another factor has been that scientists use a variety of ways to measure the performance of the environment.

A weaker effect was how rich a country was. We found that on average, richer African countries tended to do more environmental damage. This result agrees with a previous study across hundreds of countries.

Perhaps contrary to what most people might expect, we also found a small effect of wealth inequality. In fact, greater wealth inequality led to better overall environmental performance. This can possibly be explained by the fact that in countries where a more skewed distribution of wealth exists, there is less available capital for development. In turn, this means that there are fewer economic opportunities to exploit the environment in ways that create lasting damage. Examples include cutting

down forests, using polluting mining techniques, or overgrazing the land.

Finally, we found that governance wasn’t a major factor. Countries with poorer governance didn’t necessarily have a worse environmental outcome. This is consistent with previous studies.

Where to From Here?

Africa’s ecological systems are facing mounting pressures. Continued environmental degradation will affect human wellbeing, given that human quality of life is fundamentally tied to a healthy environment.

Multilateral environmental agreements could help protect the environment.

And there are policy levers that countries can use to improve the future state of their environments. In addition, limiting population growth is likely to make a positive contribution to the health of the African environment overall. /

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Meet the Crew Have you ever wondered who is flying the plane when you travel on SA Express? Or wanted to know more about what a job as a cabin crew member is like? Well, now’s your chance! Every month we will introduce a member of our SA Express family – because by getting to know them, you become part of the SA Express family too.

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Ellah Diutloileng Cabin Crew Instructor What was your very first flight like?

It was a dizzying mixture of excitement and nerves. I was looking forward to earning my “wings”, yet at the same time apprehensive about how safe the experience was going to be. On the ground, you are guaranteed to have the side of the road to park on and fix the problem, whereas such luxury is not afforded to one 20,000 feet in the sky. I set all this apprehension aside, though, by learning more about flying – such as, statistically, flying is safer than driving, and that the people who are entrusted with flying these magnificent machines are highly trained and thoroughly regulated.

Where are your favourite destinations to travel to?

It’s almost impossible to choose as I enjoy all the destinations that SA Express flies to, as they allow you to learn how to interact with different people from different backgrounds and cultures.

What do you love most about your job?

I was recently appointed as a Cabin Crew Instructor. This is a position that I have always felt I’d be good at. Little did I know the amount of work and effort that goes into becoming an instructor! It starts with a rigorous selection process where one spends sleepless nights preparing for the interviews, which are a two-part process. Then, just when you think there will be time to enjoy going through this process successfully, you find out that the SACAA [the regulatory body for aviation] exam is waiting and more studying is required. I know all of the above sounds like I do not enjoy my job, but what I enjoy about my job is exactly the fact that you are challenged at every turn and it does not allow you to rest on your laurels.

What is your best passenger memory?

It would have to be the flights that are operated under lessthan-ideal conditions. For example, when there is turbulence and you have nervous passengers, whether because they are first-time flyers or just nervous travellers. The professionalism that is part of our training reassures these passengers, as we do not look nervous or panicked under these circumstances.

The fact that we go through and understand the theory of flight and meteorology allows us to have confidence, which rubs off on our passengers, and by the time they get off the aircraft, most have forgotten all about their nerves.

What’s the one tip you would like to give passengers for a better flying experience?

Get to the airport on time and allow yourself enough time between your connecting flights.

What do you love most about flying?

No two days are the same because passengers, and specifically SA Express passengers, are, to use an informal term, “chilled”.

They always leave you with a feeling that you have made a difference, and for this, I will forever be grateful. /

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Airline information SA Express fleet

Safety Information Health regulations Health regulations at certain airports require that the aircraft cabin be sprayed. The spray is harmless, but if you think it might affect you, please cover your nose and mouth with a handkerchief.

Canadair Regional Jet 200 BER Manufacturer: Bombardier Maximum cruising speed: 474 knots/545mph/879kmph Engines: Two General Electric CF34-3B1 Range: 1,662miles/3,080km Maximum altitude: 41,000ft/12,496m Seating capacity: 50

Crew: Two pilots, two cabin crew Wing span: 69ft 7in/21.21m Overall length: 87ft 10in/26.77m Overall height: 20ft 5in/6.22m Maximum take-off weight: 51,000lb/23,134kg Minimum runway length: 6,295ft/1,919m

De Havilland Dash 8 Series Q400 Turboprop Manufacturer: Bombardier Maximum cruising speed: 360knots/414mph/667kmph Engines: Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A Range: 1,565 miles/2,519km Maximum altitude: 25,000ft/7,620m Seating capacity: 74

Crew: Two pilots, two cabin crew Wing span: 93ft 3in/28.42m Overall length: 107ft 9in/32.83m Overall height: 27ft 5in/8.34m Maximum take-off weight: 64,500lb/29,257kg Minimum runway length: 4,580ft/1,396m

Canadair Regional Jet 700 Manufacturer: Bombardier Maximum cruising speed: 473 knots/544mph/875kmph Engines: Two General Electric CF34-8C5B Range: 1,477m/2,794km Maximum altitude: 41,000ft/12,496m Seating capacity: 70

Crew: Two pilots, two cabin crew Wing span: 76ft 3in/23.2m Overall length: 106ft 8in/32.51m Overall height: 24ft 10in/7.57m Maximum take-off weight: 72,750lb/32,999kg Minimum runway length: 4,580ft/1,396m

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Remain seated As a safety precaution, passengers are requested to remain seated with seatbelts fastened after the aircraft has landed, until the seatbelt sign has been switched off by the captain.

Portable electronic equipment The use of personal electronic devices domestic and regional flights on the Q400.

Passengers will be permitted cell phones, e-readers and electronic

(PED’s) will apply to all CRJ700/200 and DH8 to use PED’s such as tablets in flight-mode.

Cellular telephones Cellular telephones may be used on the ground while passenger doors are open. Cellular telephones, smartphones or any device with flight mode must be switched off as soon as the cabin doors are closed and when the senior cabin-crew member makes an announcement on the publicaddress system.

Laptop computers Laptops with CD ROM and DVD drive, handheld calculators, electric shavers and portable personal listening devices may not be used on the ground during taxi but may be used during the flight when the seatbelt signs are switched off and with permission from the captain. Should circumstances dictate otherwise, a public-address announcement cancelling this concession will be made by a crew member.

Prohibited equipment Portable printers, laser pointers, video equipment, CB/AM/FM/FHF/ satellite receivers, two-way radios, compact disc and mini-disc players, scanners, remote-controlled toys and power converters are prohibited for use at any time.

Safety pamphlet Read the safety pamphlet in the seat pocket in front of you and take note of your nearest emergency exit.

Smoking In accordance with international trends, smoking is not permitted on board any SA Express flights.

Seat belts Please fasten your seat belt whenever the seat belt signs are illuminated. For your own safety we suggest that you keep it fastened throughout the flight.

Important When in doubt, please consult our cabin crew.

For your comfort and security, please comply with the above safety regulations at all times while on board

Special services Special Meals Passengers with special dietary requirements are provided for through the following special meals: kosher, halal, Muslim, Hindu, low-fat and vegetarian meals. Orders for special meals should be placed at the time of making flight reservations. The airline requires a minimum of 48 hours’ notice prior to departure in order to assist with confirmation of requests. Only available on selected flights.

Passengers requiring special attention Requirements for unaccompanied minors (passengers under the age of 12 years) or passengers requiring wheelchairs should be stated at the time of making the reservation.

Owing to the size of the cabins on our aircraft types, the airline is not in a position to carry stretcher passengers or incubators.

Cabin baggage SA Express will accept one piece of cabin baggage not exceeding a total dimension of 115cm and 7kg in weight. For safety reasons, cabin baggage must fit into approved stowage spaces: either the overhead luggage bin or under the seat. Owing to limited storage space in the aircraft cabin, cabin baggage may be placed in the Skycheck at the aircraft for hold stowage.

Skycheck This is the airline’s special hand-luggage facility that assists with in-flight comfort, speedy boarding and disembarking. When boarding one of our flights, simply place any hand luggage that will not

be required during the flight on to the Skycheck cart at the boarding steps of the aircraft. Your hand luggage will be waiting for you as you disembark from the aircraft at your destination.

Baggage liability Valuable items such as cameras and accessories, computers – including laptops and notebooks – mobile telephones, perfumes, aftershaves, colognes, legal and company documents and legal tender – including cash, credit cards and cheques – bullion, leather jackets, all types of jewellery and any other items with a value in excess of R400 must be removed from either checked-in or Skycheck baggage as the airline is not liable for loss or damage to these items.

Verified baggage claims are settled on the basis adopted by IATA (International Airlines Transport Association): payment of US$20 per 1kg of checked-in luggage, to a maximum of 20kg ($400) We Fly For You SA Express Airways prides itself on aiming to offer incomparable service standards. In addition to building on our motto to express excellence and consistently striving to provide the best service, we know that “you” is the most important word in our airline. SA Express proudly launched its new brand on 2 December 2009 at OR Tambo International Airport. The new brand is set to ensure that it’s distinctive and positioned to build awareness and affinity in the domestic and regional markets.

The new proposition “We Fly for You” is set to position SA Express as a premier intra-regional African brand. The main objective of the re-brand is to ensure that SA Express is distinctive yet still aligned to the country’s mainline carrier.

SA Express’s unique positioning as an airline that provides a bespoke, personalised travel experience was the rationale behind the proposition “We Fly for You”. The new brand mark is in line with the symbol and colours of the national flag, encouraging national pride. The new brand will be applied to all brand touch-points throughout the operation as well as the staff uniform.

Awards SA Express has won the AFRAA Regional Airline of the Year Award at the end of 2009, and the Allied and Aviation Business Corporate Award.

Our airline was also the recipient of the Annual Airline Reliability Award from Bombardier at the end of 2007. Other previous awards include the International Star Quality Award, which indicates our commitment to service excellence, while our prominence as one of the top 500 best managed companies is proof of our success as a business.

Onboard service The airline’s onboard service is unique and offers passengers a variety of meals or snacks. The airline pioneered its unique meal-box concept, and meal choices are frequently updated and designed using balanced food criteria: appearance, taste and nutritional value. Passengers can also enjoy a wine and malt service on specified flights as well as refreshments on all flights. Light snacks will be served on selected flights.

Our customers can expect a safe, comfortable, quality air-travel experience, with the added benefits of frequency, reliability, on-time departures and unmatched value for money.

We fly for you About us SA Express is a domestic and regional, passenger and cargo carrier which was established on 24th April 1994. The airline has since become one of the fastest growing regional airlines in Africa with route networks covering major local and regional cities.

SA Express plays a significant role in the country’s hospitality, travel and tourism industry and is a vital contributor to the country’s socioeconomic development.

SA Express prides itself in aiming to offer incomparable service standards. In addition to building on our motto to express excellence and consistently striving to provide the best service, we know that “you” is the most important word in our airline. With our consistent and seamless service, our customers can be assured of stellar customer service that will exceed their expectations.

Vision To be a sustainable world-class regional airline with an extensive footprint in Africa.

Purpose A sustainable, integrated regional airline connecting secondary and main airports.

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Flight schedule PLEASE NOTE: SA EXPRESS OPERATES AN ACTIVE FLIGHT SCHEDULE THAT CHANGES AS AND WHEN CAPACITY IS ADDED TO A ROUTE OR WHEN A PARTICULAR ROUTE IS RETURNED TO SERVICE. THIS PRINTED SCHEDULE IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO REGULAR DAILY REVIEWS AND MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME. FOR UP-TO-DATE CHANGES TO THE FLIGHT SCHEDULE VISIT WWW.FLYEXPRESS.AERO

JOHANNESBURG - BLOEMFONTEIN FLT SA SA SA SA SA

NO 1001 1003 1005 1011 1013

DEP 06:10 08:00 09:25 13:50 15:30

ARR 07:15 09:05 10:30 14:55 16:30

A/C DH4 DH4 DH4 DH4 DH4

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JOHANNESBURG - HOEDSPRUIT FLT SA SA SA

NO 1225 1227 1227

DEP 10:15 12:40 12:15

ARR 11:20 13:45 13:15

A/C CR2 DH4 DH4

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JOHANNESBURG - KIMBERLEY FLT SA SA SA SA

NO 1101 1103 1107 1113

DEP 06:10 09:20 13:35 17:20

ARR 07:15 10:35 14:50 18:30

A/C DH4 DH4 DH4 DH4

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JOHANNESBURG - LUBUMBASHI FLT SA

NO 1797

DEP 09:20

ARR 11:45

A/C CR8

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JOHANNESBURG - GABORONE FLT SA SA SA SA SA SA

NO 1761 1763 1765 1769 1775 1779

DEP 06:40 07:25 09:55 12:40 15:45 18:45

ARR 07:35 08:20 10:50 13:35 16:40 19:40

A/C DH4 DH4 DH4 DH4 DH4 DH4

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JOHANNESBURG - PORT ELIZABETH FLT SA

NO 1453

DEP 07:30

ARR 09:15

A/C CR2

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JOHANNESBURG - WALVIS BAY FLT SA

NO 1701

DEP 11:55

ARR 14:10

A/C CR8

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JOHANNESBURG - MTHATHA FLT SA SA

NO 1445 1447

DEP 6:00 15:25

ARR 7:30 16:55

A/C CR2 CR2

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CAPE TOWN - BLOEMFONTEIN FLT SA SA

NO 1081 1057

DEP 06:00 16:40

ARR 07:30 18:10

A/C CR2 CR2

CAPE TOWN - WALVIS BAY FLT SA

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NO 1721

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DEP 10:45

ARR 12:55

A/C CR2

BLOEMFONTEIN - JOHANNESBURG FLT SA SA SA SA SA

NO 1002 1004 1006 1012 1014

DEP 07:40 09:40 11:55 15:25 17:00

ARR 08:40 10:40 13:00 16:30 18:00

A/C DH4 DH4 DH4 DH4 DH4

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HOEDSPRUIT - JOHANNESBURG FLT SA SA SA

NO 1226 1228 1228

DEP 12:00 14:20 13:55

ARR 13:05 15:25 14:55

A/C CR2 DH4 DH4

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KIMBERLEY - JOHANNESBURG FLT SA SA SA SA

NO 1102 1104 1108 1114

DEP 07:35 11:05 15:20 19:00

ARR 08:45 12:15 16:30 20:10

A/C DH4 DH4 DH4 DH4

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LUBUMBASHI - JOHANNESBURG FLT SA

NO 1798

DEP 12:30

ARR 15:00

A/C CR8

M

GABORONE - JOHANNESBURG FLT SA SA SA SA SA SA

NO 1762 1764 1766 1770 1776 1780

DEP 08:10 08:50 11:25 14:00 17:15 20:10

ARR 09:05 09:45 12:20 14:55 18:10 21:05

A/C DH4 DH4 DH4 DH4 DH4 DH4

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PORT ELIZABETH - JOHANNESBURG FLT SA

NO 1454

DEP 17:40

ARR 19:20

A/C CR2

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WALVIS BAY - JOHANNESBURG FLT SA

NO 1702

DEP 14:45

ARR 17:00

A/C CR2

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MTHATHA - JOHANNESBURG FLT SA SA

NO 1446 1448

DEP 8:10 17:50

ARR 9:40 19:20

A/C CR2 CR2

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BLOEMFONTEIN - CAPE TOWN FLT SA SA

NO 1082 1058

DEP 08:15 18:40

ARR 10:00 20:25

A/C CR2 CR2

WALVIS BAY - CAPE TOWN FLT SA

NO 1722

DEP 13:35

ARR 15:35

A/C CR2

Passenger Letters Good morning I just wanted to express my gratitude to two of your pilots (Neil and Bradley) who recently operated flight SA1004 from Bloemfontein.

The gents were very warm and I just wanted you to pass on my gratitude to them. They were great and even allowed me to take a picture of them with my son, Jamaal, who is six years old, and that made him so happy. Even though they were working on a tight schedule, they still made time to talk to him and take him into the cockpit to show him what pilots do.

Once again, thanks for your kindness and warm reception – it really made my boy’s trip memorable.

God bless and kind regards Mack Maleka Congratulations to Mack Maleka who wrote our winning letter this month, and walks away with a Samsonite PopSoda 55 cm spinner suitcase valued at R2,799.

Good morning Recently I was a passenger on flight SA1082 travelling from Bloemfontein to Cape Town.

Cabin crew members Gweneth and her colleague smiled all the way from start to finish. Their hospitality on board was nothing short of amazing and their cheerful personalities were the highlight of my flight.

Considering that it’s an early-morning flight and these early flights aren’t always pleasant, these two really made the start of my day a bright one.

Wishing you both all of the very best.

Many thanks Samihah Benjamin

Do You Have Something to Say? Let us know what is on your mind by sending an email to customercare@flyexpress.aero.

Letters may be edited, shortened or translated from their original language.

The writer of the winning letter in the December edition of Indwe will receive a Samsonite PopSoda 55 cm spinner suitcase valued at R2,799.

The Samsonite PopSoda Spinner combines a trendy, dynamic design with maximum functionality. The soft outer material and a practical front pocket offer flexibility, while the sturdy frame ensures protection and strength. Two additional handles complement the telescopic handle and, together with the multidirectional double wheels, make for convenient handling. Thanks to the expansion function, inner divider and packing straps, everything is kept in its place. PopSoda is available in a variety of colours from Samsonite stores and online from www.samsonite.co.za. For stockists and more information, visit www.samsonite.co.za, follow @Samsonite_SA on Twitter and @samsonitesa on Instagram, or call +27 31 266 0620.

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