Indwe March 2014

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Honouring our Human Rights Chief Albert Luthuli: A Leader Among Men BLOEMFO NT E I N CAPE T O WN DURBAN E A S T L O NDON GABORONE GEORGE HOEDSPRUIT JOHANNESBURG 1 Indwe I In ndw dwe KIMBERLEY LUBUMBASHI LUSAKA MAPUTO PORT ELIZABETH RICHARDSBAY WALVIS BAY WINDHOEK HARARE

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This Month's Best Reads MARCH 2014 Events: 12 North | 14 South | 16 In Between Bits & Pieces: 18 Travel Tips & Gorgeous Goodies Bites: 22 Restaurants & Taste Experiences Travel: 27 Day Tripping Deluxe | 41 Sublime Summer Sundowner Spots | 51 A Land of Diversity and Contrast – Botswana | 72 A Five-Star Winelands Dining Experience | 86 The World’s Premier 'Shoppingtainment' Destination Feature: 57 In Conversation with John Kani | 64 Showcasing Africa’s Art – The Museum of African Design | 91 Tour de Fantastique! Motoring: 74 Mitsubishi Pajero SWB | 83 Rallying Support – Chevrolet Sonic RS Gadgets: 100 Must Haves for Technophiles

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MARCH 2014 Special Feature: 24 The Legacy Lives On – Chief Albert Luthuli Features: 32 The Pillars of South Africa’s Democrac y | 37 Resolute Revolution of Human Rights | 46 South Africa's National Development Plan | 89 SA Express Launches Global Navigation Satellite System | 95 Protecting Africa’s Most Precious Resource Business: 79 The Power of Leverage Books: 102 New releases and Must Reads

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Looking Forward to the Future The end of March signals the end of our financial year. In the past year, SA Express and the airline industry as a whole were under severe pressure from factors such as increased fuel costs, aircraft leases and maintenance costs.

However, despite all the external factors and exposure to current fixed costs, I’m confident that we are on a path towards improving our financial position.

The past financial year has seen us expanding into new routes and markets in support of our commercial sustainability. After successfully launching the Durban – Harare route, we introduced three new routes in South Africa: Johannesburg – Pietermaritzburg, Cape Town – George, and Johannesburg – Nelspruit. This is an integral part of our strategy as a regional African feeder airline to connect small and mid-sized cities, while stimulating demand in the long-haul segments.

More importantly, we have a leadership team that is committed and capable of steering the airline into a sustainable future. As a state owned entity, we have a developmental responsibility to the country to lead transformation. We recently appointed two high calibre women to strengthen our management team in the roles of Company Secretary, as well as Legal, Risk and Compliance.

Both bring a wealth of regulatory and compliance experience to take SA Express to the next level of its journey in becoming an African regional feeder airline that stimulates trade, business and tourism in South Africa and its neighbouring countries.

Moreover, it is our responsibility to

develop our people into transformational leaders. We therefore ensure that we hire the right people to implement the right processes and credible strategy, in order to deliver value to our passengers. It is critical that our people understand and care about the business and take ownership in running it. Thus we will continue with passion to train and develop our people to meet the demands of our customers.

With our 20:20 vision in implementation mode, we have analysed our competitive landscape, the challenges and opportunities, and we are poised to deliver on our shareholder’s mandate. We are taking the lessons learnt in the last 20 years and building on them to take the airline into the next two decades and beyond.

In this edition of Indwe – in celebration of our 20 years of democracy – we are featuring our humanitarian icon, Chief Albert Luthuli, who played a major role in the country’s liberation struggle, and became the first South African to receive a Nobel Peace Prize.

We commemorate Human Rights Day because we had heroes like Chief Albert Luthuli.

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Politically Incorrect AN AUDIENCE WITH PIETER-DIRK EISH, GOLD REEF CITY, JOHANNESBURG )LIWHHQ FDUGERDUG ER[HV VWDQG RQ VWDJH HDFK ´OOHG ZLWK WKH FKDUDFWHUV DQG stories that beloved actor Pieter-Dirk Uys has made famous over the years.

The audience members get to choose which boxes are opened, and what pops out could be anything from drama and comedy to farce or shocking expose. He presents memorable experiences of growing up in South Africa then and now, and performs sketches of various characters and their unique stories, some of them harking back to that dark past, most of them trying to make sense of this crazy future. Pieter-Dirk Uys presents a celebration of free speech, an orgy of laughing at sacred cows, and an embrace of being in a relatively healthy young democracy. And every night there is a different show, depending on the choices of the audience. Tickets are available from Computicket.

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If Objects Could Talk LIFELINES EXHIBITION, STANDARD BANK GALLERY, JOHANNESBURG Do objects have lives? If objects could speak, what stories would they tell? These are some of the questions addressed in Lifelines, which explores the biographies of selected objects in the Standard Bank African Art Collection at the Wits Art Museum. Life– presents aspects of the biographies of seven objects researched by a 2013 class of students, including a photograph by David Goldblatt, a Zulu waistcoat, and a Robert Mugabe shirt. –Lines, the second exhibition, is a selection of objects to be researched by the 2014 student cohort, and includes clay pots, woven fabrics, paintings and carved wooden artefacts. These objects are juxtaposed with a series of provocative quotations.//WWW.STANDARDBANKARTS.CO.ZA

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A Night at the Ballet COPPÉLIA, JOBURG THEATRE, JOHANNESBURG Classical ballet’s great comedy, CoppÊlia, returns to the Joburg Theatre after a lengthy absence to raise the curtain on Joburg Ballet’s 2014 season. In keeping with the company’s aim to expand ballet’s footprint to a wider audience, the Johannesburg season of CoppÊlia will be followed by four performances presented by PACOFS at the Sand du Plessis in Bloemfontein. Romance, jealousy, intrigue and a huge dollop of comedy make CoppÊlia one of the best loved ballets in the world. It is the story of an old toymaker who believes he has breathed life into his most beautiful mechanical doll. His joy may be short lived, but all ends happily in this most endearing and heart-warming of the great ballet classics.//WWW.JOBURGTHEATRE.COM

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Champagne and Sushi NOBU LOUNGE MCC EVENINGS, CAPE TOWN Every alternate month, Nobu Cape Town will feature a fine Cap Classique producer and their sparkling wines, pairing them in an evening of fabulous bubbles and flavours in the Nobu Lounge. Made in the traditional Champagne method, South Africa’s Cap Classiques have been widely acknowledged as among the world’s finest sparkling wines. On 2 nd April, the House of Krone will be showcasing their range of bubbles from the cool inland region of Tulbagh, while on 3 rd June, Pieter Ferreira of Graham Beck Wines – widely recognised as probably the best-known South African MCCs – will be holding court in the Nobu Lounge. The Nobu Lounge MCC Evenings are priced at R495 per person and include a delicious pairing of bubblies with Nobu’s world-famous menu. For reservations, email restaurant.reservations@oneandonlycapetown.com.

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Out and About CAPE GETAWAY SHOW 2014, SOMERSET WEST Africa’s leading travel and outdoor show, The Cape Getaway Show promises to be even better this year with over 200 leading travel, outdoor and adventure brands under one roof. Visitors can plan their next holiday, check out the latest outdoor gear, enjoy hiking and mountain biking, and attend photo workshops. There will also be great offers and prizes up for grabs, kiddies activities, a food deli, wine tasting, a beer tent and live music. Tickets are available at the gates or from

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The Best Things in Life GRAPES, GOURMET AND GALLERY EVENING, WINCHESTER MANSIONS, CAPE TOWN The Cape is rich in exquisite wines, exceptional cuisine and outstanding art.

Celebrate this region’s generous offerings at Harveys at Winchester Mansions, where you can enjoy a melange of these delicious and visually appealing indulgences at its Grapes, Gourmet and Gallery (3G) evenings. Hosted each month, the 3G evenings commence with an art exhibition by a local artist ZKLFK LV IROORZHG E\ D GHOHFWDEOH ´YH FRXUVH ZLQH SDLUHG PHDO (DFK PRQWK boasts wine from a different Cape wine farm, making it a delight for all wine enthusiasts. This month’s event will feature wine from Mooiplaas Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, while guests on 2 nd April can look forward to delicious wine from Robertson’s De Wetshof Estate. Tickets cost R345 per person. For more information and bookings, email harveys@winchester.co.za.

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Sun, Sea and Sky THE DURBAN LAND, SEA AND AIR FESTIVAL, NORTH BEACH, DURBAN In March, North Beach will become a hive of activity showcasing DOO 'XUEDQ KDV WR RIIHU LQ WKH ´UVW HYHU 'XUEDQ /DQG 6HD DQG $LU Festival. The main attraction of the festival will be a never before seen Sky Grand Prix, during which South Africa’s best pilots DV ZHOO DV ´YH ZRUOG FKDPSLRQ DHUREDWLFV SLORWV ZLOO WDNH HDFK other on to see who is the best in the sky. Festival-goers can also expect live music, air-themed movies, a host of watersport competitions, as well as action packed displays from the armed forces and SAPS. Entry to the three-day festival is free, as the event is proudly brought to the city by eThekweni Municipality and the KwaZulu-Natal Government. //WWW.FACEBOOK.

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Tipple Time!

FNB MPUMALANGA WINE SHOW, WHITE RIVER Held annually at Ingwenyama Conference and Sports Resort, the DQQXDO )1% 0SXPDODQJD :LQH 6KRZ LV D PXVW IRU DOO ORYHUV RI ´QH ZLQH Lowveld wine enthusiasts can look forward to tasting delicious sparkling wines, sauvignon blancs and rosÊs, as well as stocking up on some of the country’s most prestigious red wines and ports. At least 60 exhibitors will present around 350 wines for sampling and purchasing.

Wine lovers can plan their tasting experience in advance by visiting www.mpumalangawineshow.co.za for a full list of exhibitors and wines.

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Sweet Dreams WORLD SLEEP DAY World Sleep Day began in 2008 and is an annual event designed to create awareness on the importance of quality sleep. Organised by the World Sleep Day Committee of the World Association of Sleep Medicine (WASM), it is a celebration of sleeping, as sleep is a basic human need which is crucial to our overall health and wellbeing. Loss of quality sleep can lead to numerous health problems, such as hypertension, heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Most sleep disorders are preventable or treatable, however, less than one third of sufferers seek professional help. Your mattress should conform to your body, and give you a restful and luxurious sleep every night. The Tempur range includes mattresses, pillows, and adjustable bases, as well as accessories and linen, and is available nationally from Tempur stores. //ZA.TEMPUR.COM

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BITS & PIECES Redefining Time When Danish businessman Rene Kaerskov jumped out of a helicopter into the ice cold of the Arctic in 2008, he had no idea that he was parachuting into a new era. As he landed at the most northerly point of the globe, his heart was conquered by the FRRO VLPSOH EHDXW\ DQG LQ´QLWH ZKLWH H[SDQVH RI WKH HWHUQDO LFH +H DOVR FDSWLYDWHG his business partners back home in Denmark with his descriptions of the exquisite splendour of the Arctic landscape. During passionate discussions, the vision of a new watch brand, Bering, slowly took shape: A watch brand which would be as pure, clear and breathtakingly beautiful as the Arctic itself. Timelessly beautiful and longlasting, Bering blends minimalistic Danish design and optimal material strength, and is characterised by clear, streamlined forms and pure elegance. High quality materials such as sapphire glass, with its extreme scratch resistance and strength, ensures that time leaves no trace. For more information, contact info@maehlertr.co.za.

Skin Deep Medical practitioner Dr Gobac has applied his expert knowledge on the histo-physiology of the skin, his involvement with cosmetic chemistry, and years of intense research on skin rejuvenation to develop Dr Gobac Cosmeceuticals. Dr Gobac Cosmeceuticals is an advanced and VFLHQWL´FDOO\ UHVHDUFKHG DQWL DJHLQJ OLQH WKDW KDV EHHQ IRUPXODWHG WR nurture and protect the skin, while stimulating the skin’s own rejuvenation and repair mechanisms. The result is younger looking skin that functions better on all biological levels. Dr Gobac has created a non-invasive approach to combating ageing without any adverse effects. The Dr Gobac range includes cleansers, serums, a face wash, day and night cream, an exfoliating masque, sunscreen, a skin lightening product, and anti-wrinkle products, as well as an antibacterial clearing product. For more information, email info@drgobac.co.za.

Join the Club Award-winning lifestyle and golf destination, Pearl Valley Golf & Country Estate, has broadened their membership offering for 2014 through the introduction of a Non-Resident Golf Membership. This provides golfers not living on the estate with the opportunity to enjoy Golf Member privileges, such as unlimited green fees, Golf Member tee times, access to Golf Member competitions and much more. Pearl Valley places great importance on catering for the needs of its current residents and Golf Members, and as a result only a limited number of Non-Resident Golf Memberships will be made available in 2014. Pearl Valley Golf & Country Estate is nestled in the gorgeous Berg River Valley and surrounded by the Simonsberg Mountains. This beautiful 212 ha estate incorporates a tranquil and secure country residential estate with an award-winning Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.

For more information, email aletia@pearlvalley.co.za.

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BITS & PIECES Summertime White Wine

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Barrique Chardonnay 2013 and 2013 Crocodile’s Lair/"Kaaimansgat" Chardonnay.

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Scents of Night At night the senses sharpen. A whisper becomes a shout, tastes are more powerfully pungent and the sense of smell wonderfully intense. With this in mind, Crabtree & Evelyn has just released its latest collection: Perfumes of the Night Garden. Taking inspiration from the Middle East, where exotic smoky woods, ULFK UHVLQV UHJDO ÂľRZHUV DQG SOXPS FLWUXV IUXLWV HQFKDQW WKH VHQVHV DW HYHU\ WXUQ 7KH DURPD RI ÂľRUD EORRPLQJ LQ WKH VKDGRZV LV SHUIHFWO\ UHFUHDWHG LQ WKLV UDQJH The collection includes four perfumes, namely the Perfume of Ottoman Rose, the Perfume of Kashmir Musk, the Perfume of Assam Oudh and the Perfume of Persian ThĂŠ. They are priced at R1,500 for 100 ml eau de parfum and are available at selected Crabtree & Evelyn stores. For more information, visit

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The Legacy Lives On CHIEF ALBERT LUTHULI

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“Happily I am but one among millions who have dedicated their lives to the service of mankind, who have given in time, property and life to ensure that all men shall live in peace and happiness.” – Chief Albert Luthuli Albert John Luthuli (his Zulu name, Mvumbi, meant “continuous rain”) was born in 1898 near Bulawayo, in what is now Zimbabwe, and spent his early childhood at the family’s traditional home at the Groutville mission station in Natal. After he finished school, he chose education as his career, and on completing a teaching course at Edendale near Pietermaritzburg, Luthuli took up the running of a small primary school in the Natal Uplands. He found his religion at this time too, and also became a lay preacher. The principles of Christianity that he learnt and further taught would become the pillars of his future political career.

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joined the college training staff. He was also offered a scholarship to study at the University College of Fort Hare, but declined, opting to continue teaching to provide for his aging mother. A professional educator for the next 15 years, Luthuli then and afterwards contended that education should be made available to all Africans, that it should be “liberal and not narrowly vocational in nature, and that its quality should be equal to that made available to white children”. In 1927 Luthuli married a fellow teacher, Nokukhanya Bhengu. They established their permanent home in Groutville, where in 1929 the first of their seven children was born.

Luthuli joining the Natal Native Teachers’ Union, and in 1928 was elected its secretary. Here he learnt

Top Right: On 10th December 1961, Chief Albert Luthuli formally received the Nobel Peace Prize award for 1960. The award was in recognition of his efforts to bring an end to racial discrimination and injustice in South Africa through peaceful methods.

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However, his teaching career and interest in politics would take a backseat to his cultural roots, and after much persuasion from the elders of his tribe, Luthuli agreed to accept the chieftaincy of Groutville reserve in 1935.

This was his calling for 17 years. Here he became familiar with the struggles of the cane growers in his chiefdom and, through minor clashes with white authorities, Luthuli had his first direct experience with African political predicaments. He joined the ANC in 1945, but it was his support for the 1952 Defiance Campaign, a non-violent protest against the pass laws, which brought him notoriety and conflict with the South African government. He was told to resign from the ANC or lose his post as Chief. He refused to resign and was dismissed as Chief in 1952. In response, he issued a statement called “The Road to Freedom Is via The Cross”.

The now famous statement promoted his belief in non-violence and reaffirmed his support for passive resistance to apartheid.

It upheld his conviction that apartheid degrades all who are party to it, and optimism that whites would sooner or later be compelled to a change of heart and accept a shared society. “I have joined my people in the new spirit that moves them today, the spirit that revolts openly and broadly against injustice.”

The Defiance Campaign did, however, raise his profile in the ANC, bringing him into further contact with bus boycotts, squatter movements and industrial strikes. In December 1952, Luthuli was elected ANC president-general by a large majority. He was re-elected in 1955 and again in 1958.

In 1960 Chief Albert Luthuli was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his part in the anti-apartheid struggle.

He was the first African, and the first person from outside Europe and the Americas, to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. In his acceptance speech in Oslo on 10th December 1961, he quipped that he and the South African government had something in common: They both didn’t think he deserved the Nobel Peace Prize. “Such is the magic of the Peace Prize that it has even managed to produce an issue on which I agree with the Government of South

Africa, although on different premises.”

He went on to say: “I recognise, however, that in my country, South Africa, the spirit of peace is subject to some of the severest tensions known to man. For that reason South Africa has been and continues to be in the focus of world attention. I therefore regard this award as a recognition of the sacrifices by my people of all races, particularly the African people, who have endured and suffered so much for so long.

It can only be on behalf of the people of South Africa, especially the freedom-loving people, that I accept this award. I accept it also as an honour, not only to South Africa, but to the whole continent of Africa, to all its people, whatever their race, colour or creed. It is an honour to the peace-loving people of the entire world, and an encouragement to us all to redouble our efforts in the struggle for peace and friendship.”

He ended with: “May the day come soon, when the peoples of the world will rouse themselves, and together effectively stamp out any threat to peace, in whatever quarter of the world it may be found. When that day comes, there shall be peace on earth and goodwill between men.”

A final government ban, the last of many, restricted Luthuli to his home in Stanger during the last years of his life. Although plagued by ill health and failing eyesight, he remained president-general of the ANC. He died on 21st July 1967, after being hit by a train while out walking on the trestle bridge over the Umvoti River near his home. Future President Thabo Mbeki said at the time: “… like a bolt from the blue came the dreadful news that the very head of our

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Day Tripping Deluxe ENJOYING A STAYCATION IN JOHANNESBURG T E XT: CIT Y SIGH T SE E IN G IM AGE S © CIT Y SIGH T SE E IN G & GOL D REEF CITY

More South Africans are choosing to stay at home over the holidays as tighter economic times drive people to look local. However, “staycations” don’t just mean sitting at home, as there is a growing trend towards day tripping and enjoying an affordable day out locally. With school holidays on their way, Johannesburg has much to offer families who choose the staycation route.

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Joburg Gems Revealed For an unforgettable view of Johannesburg be sure to visit the Roof of Africa, situated on the 50th floor of the Carlton Centre. The tower stands 223 m tall and offers an incredible 360 degree view of the city from its observation deck, which is well worth paying the R15 entrance fee for.

Gold Reef City is a must-do staycation stop where you can enjoy the thrilling theme park rides, a 4D movie experience, or learn about Jozi’s Story of Gold and witness the pouring of gold firsthand. The Mining District Walk also reveals fascinating details about the industry which built the City of Gold.

If you are a history buff then a trip to the James Hall Transport Museum – with over 2,500 items (all pertaining to the history of transport) on display – or to the Apartheid Museum is for you.

On Saturdays and Sundays, try the Good Food Market and the Grove Market in Braamfontein. For those who remember the area as being a bit less than desirable, think again, as it has now become a young and trendy neighbourhood that is well worth a visit.

Newtown is another example of city rejuvenation, and has become a vibrant area that has become known as Joburg’s arts and culture precinct. At its heart is Mary Fitzgerald

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Square where concerts and festivals often take place. Overlooking the square is Museum Africa, the only museum which tells the story of life in Southern Africa from the Stone Age right up to the nuclear age and beyond. Apart from its historical displays, the museum also houses the South African Rock Art Museum, the Bensusan Museum of Photography, and the Geological Museum. Next to this is the famous Market Theatre.

From there take the kids to the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre which is like a magician’s cave filled with 384 exciting and interactive science and technology exhibits that will keep them fascinated for hours.

For the beer lovers there is also a tour of the SAB World of Beer, where you can learn how beer is brewed and sample the “wares”.

Join a Tour One of the most convenient ways to explore all of these sites is with the Red City Tour offered by City Sightseeing Joburg. This fascinating tour takes you to all of these attractions, as well as to Gandhi Square, Santarama Miniland, the Origins Centre at Wits, and Constitution Hill.

Kids particularly love the adventure of climbing on board the iconic open-topped red double decker City Sightseeing buses (and all

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kids also get a free, fun activity pack on board the bus), which operate on a hop-on, hop-off basis. This means that sightseers can get off the bus at any of the stops and then get back onto a later bus at their leisure. Buses run every 40 minutes in the week and every 30 minutes over weekends.

You can start the tour from any of the stops – and with ease from Park Station and Gold Reef City, which both provide safe parking – or connect to the City Sightseeing bus from the Gautrain and enjoy a safe and fun tour of Joburg, with an informative onboard commentary that paints the picture behind the sights. This commentary is available in English, Afrikaans, Zulu, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish. There is also a special Kids Channel. The free WiFi on board all of the buses caters to those who like to stay connected.

City Sightseeing tours allow you to experience an entirely different side of the city of Johannesburg. With the wind in your hair and the sun on your shoulders, leave behind your old perceptions of Joburg and see the new city on the City Sightseeing bus.

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Upholding our Human Rights THE PILLARS OF SOUTH AFRICA’S DEMOCRACY TEX T: LE SLE Y ST ONE S I MA G E S © IST OCKPHOTO.COM

When South Africa overthrew apartheid, it did it so thoroughly that the country quickly became a world leader in championing human rights for all.

Discrimination against anybody, no matter what their race, colour, gender or religion, is absolutely outlawed by our Constitution, which was drawn up to ensure that South Africa would never again fall into the horrors of segregation and discrimination.

Of course, these rights are only valuable if they are upheld and enforced, so several bodies were established to turn the theory of protecting human rights into practice. Occasionally these institutions come under attack, just as some individuals or groups also come under attack.

Yet the law usually prevails, proving that South Africa’s commitment to protecting the rights of all is holding firm and will continue to do so.

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The Constitution and Bill Of Rights Our progressive Constitution is the cornerstone of South Africa’s democracy, and Chapter Two sets out the Bill of Rights. It states that every citizen is equally protected by laws designed to create a non-racist, non-sexist country. It specifically bans discrimination based on race, gender, disability, religion or sexual orientation.

South Africa was the first country in the world to protect gay rights in its constitution and the fifth in the world to legalise same-sex marriages in line with that constitution.

The Bill of Rights stipulates that everyone has the right to life, dignity, privacy, freedom of

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Everyone has the right to basic and further education, while anyone arrested for an alleged crime has the right to remain silent and to be brought before a court as soon as possible.

Most importantly, the Constitution maintains that the state must put legislative measures in place to achieve all of these rights.

Chapter 9 Institutions Chapter 9 of the Constitution calls for the creation of various organisations to guard and strengthen our democracy. Although these bodies were created by the state, they operate independently, and are subject only to the Constitution and the law. They must be impartial and exercise their powers and functions without fear, favour or prejudice. Nobody, not even the president, may interfere with them. They are only accountable to the National Assembly, where they must report annually on their activities and their performance.

L`] HmZda[ Hjgl][lgj The Public Protector has become the best known Chapter 9 body in the country thanks to its many high profile investigations into corruption.

Public Protector Thuli Madonsela is admired for her fearless role in exposing corruption and mismanagement. Her mandate is to investigate any conduct in public administration that is suspected to be improper.

She has the power to take appropriate remedial action, and must be accessible

to everyone. The organisation can start an investigation on its own initiative, or as the result of a complaint lodged by someone else.

Its website is extremely user friendly, and lists its contact details below the message: “Do you have any complaints about government services or conduct? The Public Protector may be able to help you!”

Madonsela has been named “Newsmaker of Year” in various polls, including one run by Rapport newspaper. That came with a cash prize of R5,000 which she donated to an informal settlement in Cape Town after it was gutted by fire.

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L`] 9m\algj%?]f]jYd The Auditor-General plays a crucial “watchdog” role by auditing the accounts and financial management of national and provincial state departments and municipalities. It can also audit any institution funded by taxpayers, or any institution that receives money for a public purpose.

This role is a similar to that of the Public Protector, but is limited to ensuring the proper use of public money. The aim is to create transparent accountancy and to eradicate malpractice. This is a big job, but the current incumbent, Kimi Makwetu, is highly experienced, having spent six years as the Deputy Auditor General before taking the top job last year. Previously, Makwetu held senior positions at Deloitte & Touche, Liberty Life and Metropolitan Health.

L`] =d][lgjYd ;geeakkagf The Electoral Commission will be very busy this year, a general election year, as its job is to manage the elections, ensure they are free and

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fair, and declare the results as quickly as possible.

L`] Kgml` 9^ja[Yf @meYf Rights Commission The Commission exists to promote respect for, as well as the attainment of human rights.

It has the power to investigate any flouting of human rights and to take action where they have been violated.

Each year, it must ask relevant state organisations to report on their progress in upholding the Bill of Rights in the areas of housing, healthcare, food, water, social security, education and the environment.

L`] ;geeakkagf ^gj l`] Hjgeglagf Yf\ Hjgl][lagf g^ l`] Ja_`lk g^ ;mdlmjYd$ Religious and Linguistic Communities This body promotes respect for the rights of cultural, religious and linguistic communities, and promotes peace, friendship, tolerance and unity among disparate communities. ;geeakkagf ^gj ?]f\]j =imYdalq The chief role of this body is the very broad task of promoting respect for gender equality, and helping South Africa to ultimately achieve it.

Af\]h]f\]fl 9ml`gjalq lg Regulate Broadcasting This Chapter 9 body must regulate broadcasting in the public interest to ensure fairness, and to ensure that broadcasts represent the diversity of views that make up South African society. This task lies with the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa, which also regulates the communications and postal sectors.

The Constitutional Court South Africa’s highest court is the Constitutional Court, with 11 judges guarding the Constitution and protecting everyone’s human rights. Its jurisdiction is limited to issues and decisions involving constitutional matters. In other words, cases that raise questions about the application or interpretation of the Constitution.

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For many young South Africans, Human Rights Day, held annually on 21st March, is simply another public holiday providing a welcome interlude from work or studies. As luck will have it, this year it falls on a Friday, which means it is also a long weekend and perhaps a quick getaway break to the coast. Yet, what many of us do not grasp is how the tragedy of 21st March 1960 captured the world’s attention, and triggered the international community’s first stern reactions to South Africa’s apartheid policies.

H]j`Yhk gf] g^ the most tragic, yet iconic events in the history of our country is the Sharpeville Massacre, which saw a peaceful anti-pass protest turn into a violent attack by police as they opened fire on the crowd. The attack left 69 protestors dead and more than 180 injured, many of whom were women and children who had been shot in the back as they fled.

The protest started on 21st March in Sharpeville, a township near Vereeniging, south of Johannesburg, with the intention of speaking out against the discriminatory “dompas laws” that forced black South Africans to carry a document detailing

their movements and living restrictions. The protest called for black South Africans refusing to carry the discriminatory passes to march to the local police station and present themselves for arrest as a result of breaking the pass law.

The crowds outside the police station swelled to more than 5,000 people in the early morning of 21st March. The government responded by sending low-flying jets overhead in an attempt to disperse the marchers, but the crowds continued to grow. By the time armed reinforcements arrived, there were close to 20,000 protesters.

The planned five-day protest was abruptly ended when hostilities between the police and protesters mounted and violence broke out.

Within days, protests and demonstrations across the globe mounted pressure on the international community to react. While Nelson Mandela was on trial for treason at the time, he recounts in A Long Walk to Freedom: "The Sharpeville Massacre was a turning point in the struggle against discrimination. Local protests and riots gained momentum, and it was the first time that the international community took formal action against the apartheid government. 29 member states of the United Nations voiced anger at what they considered a shocking situation arising from the large-scale killings of unarmed protestors."

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The apartheid government declared a state of emergency, only to be met with official condemnation by the United Nations. The United Nations Security Council unanimously passed Resolution 134 on 1st April 1960, which denounced the government’s actions and called for the abandonment of racially discriminating apartheid policies. It was the first time the UN took such action against one of its member states, stating that the situation in the Union of South Africa was one that might endanger international peace and security.

Resolution 134 called on South Africa to restore racial harmony based on equality, but the government maintained the state of emergency and refused to concede to the UN’s requests. France and the UK had abstained from voting, but the following year, the Commonwealth declared respect for racial equality as a requirement for membership. South Africa was forced to withdraw and the government found itself increasingly isolated.

Worldwide attention was drawn to the inhumanity of the apartheid system, and the UN legitimised and promoted anti-apartheid measures. During the decade that followed, the UN instigated several sanctions on the government as global pressure mounted against South Africa.

Three years after the Sharpeville incident, the UN Security Council adopted yet another resolution against apartheid South Africa: Resolution 81, which called upon member states to refrain from selling and shipping arms, ammunition and military equipment to South Africa. In the same year, the UN General Assembly urged member states to halt the supply of petroleum to South Africa and five years later, in 1968, all cultural, sporting, and educational exchanges were sanctioned.

South Africa was increasingly excluded from and shunned by the global community.

By 1984, the UN Security Council had declared South Africa’s racist constitution illegal in the eyes of the world. The end of apartheid was in sight and subsequently, the UN General Assembly declared 21st March to be the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, and called on the international community not only to commemorate the tragedy, but also to work together to combat racism and discrimination wherever they exist.

Since the Sharpeville massacre, worldwide progress has been made in the fight against racism. Racist laws and policies have been abolished, and an international framework for eliminating racism has been established and is guided by the International Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

So as you celebrate Human Rights Day this month, remember that the world celebrates with us, and that the democracy we have built over two decades sprung from the bravery of our people and the support of the global community.

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SUBLIME SUNDOWNER SPOTS T E XT: LISA W IT E PSKI IM AGE S © POLAN A, RADISS ON BL U, MOYO, THE OYSTER BOX, THE L IVING ROOM

One of the best things about summer is making the most of the warm weather by finding an ideal spot from which to watch the sky turn raspberry and toast the start of another balmy evening. Here is our pick of South Africa’s best sundowner locations.

Melting Moments in the Mother City Think sundowners in South Africa, and your mind naturally turns to the incomparable offerings of Cape Town. That is hardly surprising, given the opulent aesthetics of the Mother City.

Whether you are watching the sun sink below mountains or melt into the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, it is impossible to remain unmoved by this display of nature’s bounty.

For locals, one of the preferred spots to salute the sunset is Polana, located in the Kalk Bay institution of Harbour House. Visitors with a quirkier bent will also delight in this special setting. If Kalk Bay were a person, it would be the endearing eccentric with the most uproarious anecdotes to tell. Instead, it is a town with the soul of a flower child, and one of the best places to visit if you are hot on the trail of laid back,

cool Cape Town. One of the reasons Polana is a perennial favourite among those looking for places to kick back, is because it is all about good times. It is a haven built into the rocks where, in addition to gasping at the might of the crashing Atlantic, you can spoil yourself with outstanding food (anyone for a free range T-bone?)

If, on the other hand, it is Cape Town’s unmistakable nod to Paris and Milan that sets your pulse racing, a trip to Tobago’s Bar and Terrace is sure to please. You will find it at the Radisson Blu, one of the most prestigious addresses at the V&A Waterfront. One glimpse of that iconic view of Table Mountain, and you will understand why House & Garden voted it the best sundowner spot in the city. Out-oftowners beware: This is the kind of scene that is going to make you wonder if living in a place without a mountain vista is living at all. The best

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way to drown such sorrows? With Tobago’s watermelon Cosmopolitan.

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Come March, you either flourish like a hothouse flower in KwaZulu-Natal’s steamy heat, or you wilt. Either way, the night always brings a welcome respite. The hot press of the sun, relentless during the day, melts to become a sultry evening of the kind that whispers of romance and restlessness.

In Durban, our top spot for enjoying this tropical transformation is the Moyo Pier Bar at uShaka Marine World. Although we are told that people in glass houses should not throw stones, no one said anything about refusing a cocktail. And when the view is of the Indian Ocean whipping wildly, we would argue that a decadent tipple is hard to resist. Pair it with some of Moyo’s exotic tapas, and you have an idyllic end to another day in paradise. Choose a seat in the bar’s top storey to make sure that you have the best possible sight of the sea, then sit back and relax.

Is your inner celebrity clamouring to be released? The Oyster Box, Umhlanga’s Grande Dame, should satisfy your yen for glamour and fabulousness. With that famed red and white lighthouse standing bastion in the background, it is easy to get lost in a movie star moment. Make the most of it by deciding which of the hotel’s bars holds the most appeal. The Lighthouse Bar is the ideal spot to recline with a glass of chilled Moët in hand, and savour the savage beauty of one of South Africa’s most untamed coastlines.

Alternatively, stake a perch at the Oyster Bar, where your cocktail is best augmented by a slurpy

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snack of – what else? – salty fresh oysters as you watch the passing parade around the pool deck.

Getting Down in the City of Gold Poor, poor Joburg. When considering the nation’s top spots for sundowner dreaming, we are willing to wager that its business capital seldom makes more than a cameo appearance.

However, those who call it home will know something that other South Africans do not: What the city lacks in natural beauty, it makes up for in startlingly dramatic sunsets. Come six o’ clock, the sky is feverish and burning, the colour of lollipops, flames and danger signs.

But where is it best to watch this spectacle unfold? If you are racing against rush hour and have an eye on the clock (as those in Joburg usually do), head to the Whiskey Bar at the Southern Sun Hyde Park Sandton. Located in the city’s rapidly beating heart, it is the perfect place to slow your breathing, look out over one of the world’s largest urban jungles, and reset the pace over cocktails with an unexpected twist, thanks to ingredients like wasabi. If the air has not yet been cooled by an afternoon Highveld shower, bring your cossie for a dip in the rim pool.

On the weekend head out to Maboneng, which is a grittily cool hangout for people who are deeply passionate about their city and as in love with its lightning paced lifestyle as they are with its offbeat venues. The Living Room is the epitome of this new Joburg: A rooftop bar where the cityscape is lightened by flourishing botanical beauty, and where you can substitute your sugary cocktail for an organic vegetable juice.

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A Vision for 2030 SOUTH AFRICA'S NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN TEX T: YVONNE FONT E YN AN D L U CILL E DAVIE /M E DIACL U B SOUTHAF RICA.COM I MA G E S © 123RF

Sixteen years. In that time South Africa will be a very different country, if the goals of Vision 2030 are met as set out in the National Development Plan (NDP). One of the main aims is to eliminate poverty and create 11 million jobs by the year 2030.

“By 2030 we must be able to declare that no South African lives below a poverty line and we can fix that line,” Trevor Manuel, minister in the presidency for the National Planning Commission, said in the introduction to the NDP. Drafted by Manuel and 26 other commissioners, the plan aims to reduce inequality by 2030. It states: “South Africa can realise these goals by drawing on the energies of its people, growing an inclusive economy, building capabilities, enhancing the capacity of the state, and promoting leadership and partnerships throughout society.”

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the long-term aims of national departments with the plan, identifying where policy change is necessary for this alignment.

“The NDP is a plan for the whole country,” the plan reads. “Government will engage with all sectors to understand how they are contributing to implementation, and particularly to identify any obstacles to them fulfilling their role effectively.”

The plan starts with the President and Deputy President, who will lead the change, setting an example for provincial premiers and local government mayors to follow.

“This plan envisions a South Africa where everyone feels free, yet bounded to others;

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where everyone embraces their full potential; a country where opportunity is determined not by birth, but by ability, education and hard work,” says the plan. “Realising such a society will require transformation of the economy and focused efforts to build the country’s capabilities. To eliminate poverty and reduce inequality, the economy must grow faster and in ways that benefit all South Africans.”

Ghhgjlmfala]k ^gj Qgmf_ H]ghd] Young people will be a special focus as they “deserve better educational and economic opportunities”. More than this, “focused efforts are required to eliminate gender inequality”. “Promoting gender equality and greater opportunities for young people are integrated themes that run throughout this plan.”

The commission noted that long-term shifts in global trade and investment were reshaping the world economy and international politics.

Chief among these developments was the emergence of the rapidly growing economies of the Brics countries – China, India and Brazil in particular – as well as the increased growth in Africa. Globalisation presented additional risk for emerging markets, while climate change was another factor affecting development in South Africa. The country stands to benefit significantly from regional cooperation.

Gja_afk g^ l`] HdYf President Jacob Zuma appointed the National Planning Commission in May 2010 to draft the NDP. An advisory body consisting of 26 people, the commission was drawn largely from outside Government, with members being selected for their expertise in key areas. It is chaired

by Manuel, with ANC deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa as deputy chairman.

The commission's Diagnostic Report, released in June 2011, set out South Africa’s achievements and shortcomings since 1994. It identified a failure to implement policies and an absence of broad partnerships as the main reasons for slow progress. It also set out nine primary challenges: Lgg ^]o h]ghd] ogjc& L`] imYdalq g^ k[`ggd

education for black people is poor.

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Demographics The commission had to take into account the demographics of South Africa, including: L`] Zajl` jYl]$ o`a[` ak Yl ) fgo Yf\ ak \jghhaf_$ Yf\ ak hj]\a[l]\ lg klYf\ Yl (&- by 2030.

L`] ^Y[l l`Yl [mjj]fldq .( g^ l`] population live in urban areas. By 2030 it is hj]\a[l]\ lg Z] /( & L`] ]^^][lk g^ aeea_jYlagf$ o`a[` oadd Y\\ (&) lg (&* lg l`] hghmdYlagf Zq *(+(& L`] ]^^][lk g^ @AN Yf\ 9a\k$ o`a[` `Yk klYZadak]\ oal` YhhjgpaeYl]dq )( g^ l`] population being HIV-positive.

To maximise the benefits of this “demographic dividend”, says the commission, the country requires better nutrition and healthcare, improved educational standards, increased access to further and higher education, easier entry into the labour market and greater labour mobility (which is the ability to move to where jobs are on offer). All of these factors need to be taken into account in national planning.

?gYdk g^ l`] F<H By 2030 the country needs to eliminate income poverty. In other words, it must reduce the proportion of households with a monthly income of below R419 a person (in 2009 prices) from +1 lg ( & Secondly, it must reduce inequality. The Gini coefficient, a measure of income disparity, should fall from 0.69 to 0.6.

This will be achieved by increasing employment from 13 million in 2010 to 24 million in 2030; raising per capita income from R50,000 in 2010 to R120,000 by 2030; increasing the share of national

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af[ge] g^ l`] Zgllge ,( ^jge . lg )( 3 establishing a competitive base of infrastructure, human resources and regulatory frameworks; and ensuring that skilled, technical, professional and managerial posts better reflect the country’s racial, gender and disability makeup.

An important focus of the NDP is to unite South Africans around a common programme that will enhance the Constitution’s vision of a united, prosperous, non-racial and non-sexist society.

“Although progress has been made to improve the lives of women, discrimination, patriarchal attitudes and poor access to quality education persists. The plan deals with these factors holistically, recognising that key priorities such as education or rural development will have the biggest impact on poor women,” indicates the NDP. In addition, citizens should be encouraged to be active in their own development. The document says that while the state “must actively support and incentivise citizen engagement”, citizens should: actively seek opportunities for advancement, learning, experience and opportunity; work together with others in the community to advance development, resolve problems and raise the concerns of the voiceless and marginalised; and hold Government, business and all leaders in society accountable for their actions.

“The country we seek to build by 2030 is just, fair, prosperous and equitable. Most of all, it is a country that each and every South African can proudly call home. It is up to all South Africans to play a role in fixing the future.”

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BOTSWANA’S UPCOMING CULTURAL & SPORTING EVENTS T E XT & IM AGE S © BOT SWANA TOURISM ORGANISATION

Botswana is a culturally and a geographically diverse country. This has made it quite a wonder to explore and has resulted in numerous cultural and sporting festivals which are celebrated across the country.

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Geographically, Botswana is as diverse as its culture and boasts a variety of attractions, including the mighty Okavango Delta (the largest inland delta in the world), and Tsodilo Hills (declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO), as well as a number of historical sites dotted across the country.

One of Botswana’s key attractions, however, remains its extreme cultural contrasts which play a vital role in tourism diversification. Sports and events tourism is one of the fastest growing areas of the global travel and tourism industry, and Botswana can easily cater for those visitors looking for cultural and sporting events to attend.

The most significant cultural events taking place across the country are as follows: Northern Letlhafula (April): This festival is celebrated in eastern Botswana and is a celebration of traditional culture and heritage that showcases traditional food, attire and cultural performances. <al`mZYjmZY K]hl]eZ]j!2 This festival is

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celebrated in Molepolole and showcases Sekwena culture.

Cmjm 9jl =p`aZalagf Yf\ ;mdlmjYd >]klanYd (November): Celebrated in D’Kar in the Ghanzi District, this event celebrates San/ Bushmen culture.

Western Kgalagadi Cultural Association >]klanYd <][]eZ]j!2 Celebrated in Kang, this event aims to share and promote San/Basarwa culture, as well as other ethnic groups in Western Kgalagadi.

Kgf g^ l`] Kgad >]ZjmYjq!2 This cultural day celebrates various aspects of Botswana’s traditional culture and it is hosted around Gaborone.

There are also a number of major sporting events coming up in the next few months, including the Annual Khawa Dune Challenge Yf\ ;mdlmjYd >]klanYd *nd – 3rd May). Visitors are invited to bring along their quad bikes and 2-wheeler bikes in order to take up the challenge of traversing the Khawa Sand Dunes in the

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Kgalagadi District. This challenging event is combined with a number of cultural activities which showcase the cultures of the ethnic groups in the Kgalagadi region.

If your passion is culture, adventure and exploration, look no further than Khawa Village this May for this family-oriented event and experience camel rides, fun quad bike rides, and cultural song and dance, as well quad bike and motor bike races. The area boasts amazing landscapes, sand dunes and unique vegetation, making for wonderful photos. Visitors also have the opportunity to view fossils from the Molopo River in Gakhibana Village.

The Toyota Kalahari Botswana 1000 Desert Race is undoubtedly the biggest sporting and social event in Botswana. The four-day event includes motor vehicle, quad bike and motor bike races. The event brings patrons from all corners of the world to witness the tussle between 4x4 offroad drivers and their teams who come here to put their driving and navigational skills to the test.

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June in Jwaneng. The participants will compete over a distance of 1,000 km, which will run over two days with two loops a day. Motor bikes and quads will start on the 19th and finish on 20th, while vehicles will start on the 21st and finish on the 22nd. Visitors can look forward to experiencing the rush as the navigators and drivers showcase their expertise on the dusty, challenging and offroad tracks.

The Toyota Kalahari Botswana 1000 Desert Race is part of the ABSA, series and is one of the four events that form part of the Dakar Challenge.

The winners of the bike and vehicle categories gain free entry into the Dakar Rally in the subsequent year, so the stakes could not be higher.

The event pulls participants and multitudes of spectators from all corners of the region and every year the numbers increase.

For more information on these and other upcoming events, visit www.botswanatourism.co.bw.

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Coming Home?

IN CONVERSATION WITH JOHN KANI TE XT: KE IT H BAIN I MAGE S © RUPHIN COU DYZ E R & AN DRE W BROW N

Internationally recognised as one of South Africa’s finest thespians, he is also a playwright with a knack for exploring intricate issues with personal panache. Keith Bain speaks to John Kani on the occasion of the premiere of his new play, Missing.

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“Among exiles, there is a wonderful phrase: ‘Going home.’ While in exile they live with the hope that when freedom is restored to their homeland, they will ‘go home’. ‘Home’ is where their people are, where their roots are.”

John Kani’s latest play has as its subject an exile expecting to return to his homeland after the dismantling of apartheid, yet it is also a drama exploring notions of belonging that are relevant to all of us.

Living the good life in Sweden for 30-odd years, an ANC cadre expects to be called back to South Africa following the release of Nelson Mandela. But plans for his return don’t go as expected, and his family is torn apart in the midst of unexpected political intrigue. After all that time living in Europe, married to a Swede, with a Swedish family, Kani asks: “Where is this man’s home?” Will his wife, with her vast inheritance and European comforts, really be willing to give it all up for a world she has never actually known? Could she settle for a simple life in Port Elizabeth?

Playing with such ironies, weighing reality against the fantasy of another life, Kani weaves an intriguing drama. He says his plays are often answers to questions he is personally troubled by. They help him find some kind of peace with an issue.

Although he is widely known for establishing his career alongside Athol Fugard with early-

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1970’s protest theatre productions such as Sizwe Banzi is Dead and The Island, Kani’s first solo drama script was Nothing But the Truth in 2002. It came out of a need to answer personal questions about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. He says writing it was a way of finding out if he could truly forgive. He’d been personally torn over the apartheid-era killing of his younger brother. He says the play helped him to make peace with that tragedy, finding forgiveness for the perpetrators.

In Missing, he pays attention to his own experience of being a kind of exile. Growing up in the Eastern Cape, but now at home in Johannesburg, he sees himself experiencing some of the disconnect those who fled the country might have experienced, albeit on a different scale. He asks the question: “How does one integrate with a world left behind so long ago you’re no longer comfortable there? What happens when home no longer feels like home?”

Kani says he has answered this question for himself. “When people return home after such a long time, they realise that the word ‘home’ is really something rooted in their hearts. You needn’t physically stand in Cape Town to be at home. Being home is knowing that I can go home any time I like. This is true of the Irish descendents living in America who celebrate St Patrick’s Day, and Jewish New Yorkers who speak passionately about Israel, but have never

been. Or African-Americans who’ve never set foot in Africa but who talk about the Mother Continent.”

Kani says he understands the power of the land and the connection we have with the place of our birth.

“All revolutions throughout time have been about a piece of land. It gets complicated by economics and politics, wealth and minerals, but basically it’s a land issue. Part of our DNA is linked to a place – be it a small farm or village – where your people come from. That’s the thing about Africa: it’s the land, the earth, it’s something that’s in us. It’s part of being an African.”

And so, we feel this burning connection with the land, and it haunts those who have left, forcing them to grapple eternally with their identity.

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to Australia,” he says. “If the Springboks play Australia in Perth, in a stadium of 60,000 spectators, half will be South Africans. Even though they’ve tried to assimilate, they still truly believe South Africa is home. And for those who left at a very young age, there’s a nostalgia based only on their parents’ stories. But when they go home, understanding that culture is a challenge.

That challenge can only be overcome by saying: ‘Well, South Africa is my home, but I live in Stockholm.’ Or: ‘South Africa is my home, I am an African, but I live in Paris.’”

Kani’s escape, though, is in storytelling. It’s something that has always been dear to him. “I’m a sucker for a story. I love those words: ‘Once upon a time…’ I love telling stories. I was the kid in the bioscope who was being told to ‘shush’ because I’d interpret what was happening up on the screen to my friends. And then I’d go home and tell the entire story involving John Wayne or Charlton Heston to my friends who couldn’t afford a movie ticket.

“When I started in theatre in 1965, my friend Athol Fugard mentored me as a writer.

Our theatre group, the Serpent Players, was very small, so I’d fill in some of the parts, and that’s how the acting bug bit me. There was something about being at the centre of the adulation, the lights, the applause that I enjoyed.

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Dead in 1975, I realised that I truly loved this thing, acting, that I had come to by chance.”

And while he loves the sensation of being on stage, he says that what he reveres about writing is the solitude. “Writing is about that moment when I am alone and there’s a voice inside my head that keeps talking to me. These characters begin to form in my imagination and I start to engage with them, and a story develops.

“People want to know how I come up with certain lines – the ones they deem significant. The truth is I didn’t think about their significance. Those lines come with the flow, directly from my hand to the pen. The character talks and I transcribe. That’s my process.”

And at the end of the night? What would he like his audiences to take away with them?

“I’m just a storyteller. I’d ideally like to take 90 or 100 minutes out of your busy, difficult day, so that you can sit in that theatre and spend some time travelling in my imagination and have a wonderful time doing so. I want to take you away from life’s challenges. I want you to imagine you’re a kid again. After the show you can go back to worrying about paying your bond or whatever. If I can take you away from that for the duration of the play, I have succeeded.”

Kani’s new play, 'Missing', runs at the Baxter, Cape Town, until 29th March.

Hj]nagmk HY_]k2 John Kani in the production Nothing but the Truth, September 2010 L`ak HY_] D]^l2 In the Marlet Theatre’s production of The Island, December 2012 L`ak HY_] Ja_`l2 Susan Danford stars alongside John Kani in his latest play, Missing which deals with exiles and the idea of “coming home”.

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Showcasing Africa’s Art THE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN DESIGN TEX T: ME LISSA J ANE COOK/M E DIACL U BSOU T H AFRICA.COM I MA G E S © MOAD

Innovation, creativity, diversity and artistry are the watchwords driving the Museum of African Design (MOAD), a rather unusual space that embraces the avant-garde.

Located in a refurbished 1930s art deco building in the Maboneng Precinct, on the eastern edge of the Johannesburg CBD, MOAD is a pan-African platform for contemporary craftsmanship. Opened in October 2013, it fuses modern inner-city vogue and the harsh grit at the centre of the City of Gold. Once a factory that churned out parts for the mining industry and later a garage for vehicle repairs, the neglected old building was falling into disrepair.

But the high ceilinged warehouse has since been transformed into a bespoke contemporary space to house and exhibit Africa’s most avant-garde design ideas. The renovated gallery is 2,500 m² in size, and is believed to be the first of its kind on the continent. “I actually didn't realise that MOAD was a first on the continent until well into the planning phase,” explains Aaron Kohn, the director of MOAD. “The [Maboneng] Precinct is, in many ways, South Africa’s design neighbourhood, so the spot made sense for a number of reasons.

“More interesting perhaps, is that museums in Africa are largely dedicated to preserving local culture and heritage – and when they’re competing with buyers in New York and Paris, they’re limited. Then galleries are more interested in going to Frieze or the Armory and selling abroad, than in showing within the continent.

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excited to collaborate with, within the continent.”

Kohn adds: “The goal for it is really to become a cultural hub, a place to showcase what's [happening] on the continent that’s innovative, but also to encourage that kind of thinking, design and creativity to young South Africans and to people visiting Johannesburg at the same time.”

Refurbished Art Deco Building In creating MOAD, the developers added an extra floor, bathrooms and a cocktail bar, but kept the building’s integrity largely intact. “Raw floors, metal bars and scaffolding ramps still dominate the three-level space, creating a rough-edged atmosphere that echoes the identity of the building and its urban surroundings.”

The space will continually be refined, but Kohn maintains that the goal is to leave it as original and industrial as possible. “It looks like it will end up being a maker-space/hacker-space to teach design, engineering and innovation. There are a number of incubators and tech-focused co-working spaces in Johannesburg and around Africa, and we are involving as many people as we can to build this initiative.”

It has already hosted exhibitions, with visitors agreeing that it is more than a gallery space. It dedicates itself to uncovering, encouraging and

sharing design growth through large-scale, unified temporary exhibitions.

Kohn, an American, explains that he connected with Maboneng because he spent a lot of time in the area when he was an exchange student, and while co-founding African Lookbook with Phil Sandick.

Lookbook is an online presence “for discussion revolving around oral histories and products in an online shop”. It connects designers and artists in Africa with shops, galleries and curators around the world.

“I ended up here with a strange obsession with Africa, which started off thinking I could be the white saviour from America. Y’know, do a lot of good,” Kohn says. “And along the route of disillusionment, I started hanging out with a lot of artists from across the continent. I started studying African art and spent a lot of time in Johannesburg.”

He has no formal training in design, but has a passion for African studies, which he studied first in New York, and as result became interested not only in design, but specifically African design.

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started talking to them about how to turn it into an operational museum.”

Kohn says that in the future, the museum will work with different people for every exhibition. MOAD is not interested in becoming a collective institution that stores art or wastes any budget on insurance and acquiring fees, he stresses. “We want to focus on the most exciting and relevant exhibitions that we can put on with works from across the continent.

“I think that’s a new model that a lot more institutions around the world are looking at in terms of not having necessarily conventional museum staff, not having a permanent collection. It allows an institution that’s interested in the contemporary to stay contemporary.”

He aims to get South Africans interested in MOAD, with the hope that they will become more interested in museums in the rest of the country.

“South Africa has no shortage of museums, yet they’re essentially neglected. This is part of a global debate where we have to think of new ways to get people through our doors; we have to change the perceptions of museums.”

He concludes: “It’s fitting that a design museum be in an old factory, because that is where things are made. On the one hand, it’s challenging because there are no white walls, but on the other hand, the space is rugged and we can do pretty much anything we dream up inside.”

MOAD is located at 281 Commissioner Street, Johannesburg.

MOAD’s next exhibition Fashioning Africa, will run from 20th March to 27th April. It is a look at the most exciting contemporary African fashion and the history behind it.

For more information, visit www.moadjhb.com.

>ajkl HY_]2 MOAD is housed in an old warehouse in Maboneng Precint. The space has been renovated but still retains its gritty industrial feel L`ak HY_] Yf\ Hj]nagmk HY_]2 In October 2013, Moad presented the annual showcase of the Southern Guild design collection.

Over 200 works from more than 100 of South Africa's leading designers and artists provided a detailed and contextualised view point on collectable, limited edition design

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METTRE EN VALEUR L’ART DE L’AFRIQUE

LE MUSÉE D’ART AFRICAIN TEXTE : MELISSA JANE COOK/MEDIACLUBSOUTHAFRICA.COM IMAGES © MOAD

Innovation, créativité, diversité et sens artistique sont les mots d’ordre du Musée d’art africain (MOAD), un espace d’avant-garde plutôt insolite.

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Étant situé dans un édifice art déco rénové des années 30 du quartier de Maboneng, sur la bordure est du centre des affaires de Johannesbourg, le MOAD est une plateforme panafricaine d’art contemporain. Il fût ouvert en octobre 2013 et conjugue une mode urbaine moderne et la dure réalité du centre de la Ville de l’Or. Ce vieil édifice laissé à l’abandon et tombant en ruines était autrefois un lieu de production de pièces détachées pour l’industrie minière et devint ensuite un garage de réparation automobile.

Mais cet entrepôt à hauts plafonds a depuis été transformé en un espace contemporain sur mesure servant à exposer les idées et les designs les plus avant-gardistes d’Afrique. Cette galerie rénovée couvre une surface de 2 500 m² et semblerait être unique en son genre sur le continent. « Je n’avais en fait pas réalisé que le MOAD était unique sur le continent jusqu’à ce que la phase de planification soit déjà bien avancée, » explique Aaron Kohn, le directeur de MOAD. « Le quartier [de Maboneng] est de beaucoup de façons devenu la cité sud-africaine du design et de ce fait il semblait logique d’utiliser cet espace. « Ce qui est encore plus intéressant c’est qu’en Afrique les musées ont tendance à être vus comme le lieu de préservation de la culture et de l’héritage local – et de ce fait il y en a très peu qui peuvent faire de la concurrence aux acheteurs de New York et Paris. Il y a aussi le fait que les galeries sont davantage intéressées par Frieze et l’Armory et par les ventes à l’étranger que par des expositions sur le continent. De ce fait MOAD a consciemment voulu créer sur le continent africain un espace qui attirerait les artistes et les musées, et pour qui l’idée d’une collaboration serait enthousiasmante. » Kohn ajoute : « Le but, c’est que cela devienne vraiment un carrefour culturel, un endroit où l’on puisse exposer les innovations du continent, mais aussi encourager les pensées, le design et la créativité originales de jeunes sud-africains et des gens de passage à Johannesbourg. »

nouveautés dans le design au travers d’expositions temporaires unifiées à grande échelle.

Kohn, qui est américain, explique que sa connexion avec Maboneng existe du fait qu’il y passa beaucoup de temps quand il était étudiant en programme d’échange, et à l’époque où il co-fonda African Lookbook ave Phil Sandick. Lookbook est une présence sur le net qui offre « une boutique en ligne proposant des discussions qui tournent autour de savoirs et de produits traditionnels ». Ce site permet de mettre en contact des créateurs et des artistes se trouvant en Afrique avec des boutiques, des galeries et des conservateurs de musée du monde entier.

Il n’a pas de formation officielle en design mais il est passionné d’études africaines qu’il étudia d’abord à New York. De ce fait il commença à s’intéresser au design et plus particulièrement au design africain.

L’immobilier à Maboneng « Le bâtiment qui abrite le MOAD s’appelle MOAD depuis son acquisition en 2011 par le Maboneng Precinct (Quartier de Maboneng). Cependant je n’ai commencé à discuter avec eux qu’il y a un an de la façon de le transformer en musée opérationnel. » Kohn dit que dans l’avenir, le musée travaillera avec des gens différents pour chaque exposition. Le MOAD ne veut pas devenir une institution collective qui entrepose des œuvres d’art et qui gaspille son budget sur l’acquisition de pièces et

Édifice art déco rénové Lors de la création du MOAD, les promoteurs décidèrent de rajouter un étage avec des toilettes et un bar à cocktails tout en préservant l’intégrité de l’édifice. « Matières brutes au sol, bars en métal et rampes d’accès faites de morceaux d’échafaudage dominent l’espace en trois niveaux, créant une ambiance rude qui reflète bien l’identité du bâtiment et du milieu urbain environnant. » L’espace sera constamment redéfini mais Kohn maintient que le but est de le conserver dans son état original et industriel autant que faire se peut. « On dirait bien que cela finira par devenir un espace de création et de piratage, un endroit où l’on enseigne le design, l’ingénierie et l’innovation. On trouve à Johannesbourg et en Afrique un nombre d’incubateurs et d’espaces de collaboration qui se focalisent sur la technologie et nous essayons d’y associer le plus de gens possible pour faire en sorte que cette initiative puisse se développer. » Le bâtiment a déjà hébergé des expositions et les visiteurs conviennent que c’est plus qu’un espace d’exposition. Le rôle de cette galerie est de découvrir, d’encourager et de partager les

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en primes d’assurance, souligne-t-il. « Nous voulons focaliser notre attention sur l’organisation d’expositions stimulantes et pertinentes d’art venant des quatre coins du continent africain. « Je pense que notre nouveau modèle est examiné de près par de nombreuses institutions internationales du fait qu’il est non conventionnel pour ce qui est de nos employés et du fait que nous n’avons pas de collection permanente. Il permet à une institution qui s’intéresse à l’art contemporain de rester contemporaine. » Son but est de faire en sorte que les sud-africains s’intéressent au MOAD en espérant qu’ils manifestent par la suite un peu plus d’intérêt aux autres musées du pays. « L’Afrique du Sud ne manque pas de musées mais beaucoup d’entre eux sont laissés à l’abandon. Cela fait partie d’un problème global qui fait que nous devons trouver de nouvelles ressources pour attirer les visiteurs ; il faut que nous changions la perception que les gens ont des musées. » Il conclut : « Il est tout à fait approprié qu’un musée de design se trouve dans une vieille usine parce que c’est un endroit où l’on crée des objets. D’une part c’est difficile parce qu’il n’y pas de mur blanc mais d’autre part l’espace disponible est robuste et l’on peut y faire quasiment tout ce que l’on veut. » MOAD se situe au 281 Commissioner Street à Johannesbourg.

Pour plus de renseignements, visitez www.moadjhb.com.

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9 >an]%KlYj Oaf]dYf\k <afaf_ =ph]ja]f[] TEX T: LARA POT GIE T E R I MA G E S © MONNE AUX RE STAU RAN T

The tranquil setting and top-quality fare of the Franschhoek Country House & Villas’ Monneaux Restaurant makes it a must-visit for local and international visitors.

The beautifully adorned manor dining room flows out onto a spacious garden terrace surrounded by tranquil water features and majestic pepper trees, making Monneaux the perfect setting for both summer and winter visits.

Ranked among South Africa’s top restaurants, it offers an inspired contemporary take on classic cuisine, as well as a selection of innovative modern dishes.

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selection of top local offerings to complement each dish. Although both menus have been carefully compiled with only the best flavour profiles in mind, Executive Chef Louis Jansen is open to requests to mix things up a bit from time to time. On a quiet day, for example, bespoke tasting menus can be created using a selection of à la carte offerings.

With obvious culinary prowess and unique flair, Chef Jansen creates impeccably presented meals that boast the taste sensations of the Mediterranean, the East and Europe – all with a distinct African accent.

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Although the most popular starters are the Franschhoek salmon trout with pea soup, the goat’s cheese mousse salad and the salmon sashimi, everything from quail saltimbocca and penne caponata to pan fried duck livers is on offer.

Sought-after main dishes include the roast pork belly ravioli, the dukkah spiced lamb rack and the line fish of the day. The other crowd pleasers include chicken and prawn green curry, as well as chalmar sirloin and fillet.

Often the most exciting part of a meal, dessert at Monneaux certainly does not disappoint.

Unique creations such as pineapple and coconut tart tatin and mango soup complement old local favourites such as vanilla panna cotta and crème brûlée. Special mention also needs to be made of the vibrantly coloured and deliciously refreshing homemade sorbet in strawberry, kiwi and passion fruit flavours.

A special menu for younger guests includes favourites such as chicken with fries, pasta carbonara, calamari, and beef or chicken burgers.

The lush gardens of Franschhoek Country House & Villas provide a fairytale escape for children, while the older folks slowly make their way through the lengthy menus and wine list.

Friendly and attentive waitrons are always on hand to assist with everything from difficult menu decisions and dietary requirements to the perfect wine and food pairing. Notable pairings include goat’s cheese mousse with Pierre Jourdan Cuvée Brut, spiced tempura tofu with Mont Andre Chardonnay, parmesan-ricotta gnocchi with Pierre Jourdan Tranquille Rosé, and dark chocolate parfait with Nederburg Noble Late Harvest. Other celebrated names on the wine list include the likes

of Haute Cabrière, La Motte, Graham Beck and Grande Provence.

Chef Jansen has been lending his gourmet genius to the restaurant for four years. His expertise is partly a reflection of his extensive experience, which includes positions at Grootbos Nature Reserve in the Overberg, the Victoria & Alfred Hotel, Greenways in Claremont, and Hunter’s Country House in Plettenberg Bay, to name a few.

Trained at Grande Roche Hotel under the auspices of the American Motel and Hotel Association and mentored by celebrity chef Rueben Riffel, Jansen certainly knows what’s potting in the kitchen.

He believes in sourcing only the freshest local produce, in making as much as possible from scratch, and in telling patrons exactly what is in their meals. “People these days are more conscious of the food they eat, and I enjoy sharing the journey as well as the taste sensations of each dish with them,” he explains. He celebrates the stiff culinary competition that abounds in Franschhoek, believing that it is vital in helping him keep abreast of the constant developments in the dining industry without ever compromising on quality and care.

For a true sensory treat in the heart of the picturesque Franschhoek Valley, reserve your table at Monneaux Restaurant by calling +27 21 876 3386, emailing info@fch.co.za or visiting www.fch.co.za.

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IMPROVING ON AN ICON

MITSUBISHI PAJERO SWB

TEXT: BERNARD K HELLBERG IMAGES © QUICKPIC

As the definitive all-time Dakar off-road champion, the Mitsubishi Pajero has embedded itself in the record books with an incredible 12 wins between 1985 and 2007 – a feat which no other manufacturer has managed to emulate.

Despite “ownership” of the Mitsubishi brand in South Africa jumping from Ford to, ultimately, Mercedes-Benz SA, these powerful Japanese-built off-roaders with their bulletproof engines and rugged build quality have finally “come home” to become an iconic brand within the Associated Motor Holdings stable.

Recently, Mitsubishi Motors SA launched another supreme off-roader in the form of the 2014 update on the two-door Pajero short wheelbase (SWB) SUV by putting it through its paces at The Dunes outside Lambert’s Bay on the West Coast.

Guided through the obstacles and the finely grained white sand dunes by the equally iconic 80-year-old Smaljoos Engelbrecht, the short wheelbase Pajeros demonstrated their renowned skills in this type of terrain.

The updated Pajero SWB once again has a rear diff-lock included in the standard specification. This feature, linked to the famous shift-on-the-fly Super Select 4WD system, makes for a very capable, serious off-roader.

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Other upgrades to the 2014 model include the inclusion of a rear-view camera, privacy glass, colourcoded door handles and exterior rear view mirrors, as well as a USB port.

The standard Pajero SWB is priced at R549,000, which is very competitive in a market where it has few competitors besides the Jeep Wrangler and the soon to be discontinued Land Rover Defender 90, which have much less standard equipment and far fewer comfort features.

The Pajero SWB is powered by a tried and tested 3.2 litre common rail, turbo-diesel engine which develops 140 kW of power and 441 Nm of torque.

It drives the wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission with the versatile and efficient SuperSelect all-wheel drive system.

The Super-Select system offers 2WD, and 4WD (4H) without locked centre differential, where the power is split 33/67 between the front and rear wheels, giving the driver the benefits of an all-wheel drive vehicle, including better control for highspeed driving. The 4HLc and 4LLc settings lock

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the centre differential and split the power 50/50 between front and rear wheels. All this, together with the lockable rear differential, makes the Pajero SWB virtually unstoppable.

Although off-road ability is still extremely important to the designers of Pajero, they have also paid a great deal of attention to safety and comfort for the occupants. In fact, its on-road behaviour is extremely competent and while on tar the Pajero SWB will get you to your destination in style and comfort, easily keeping up with high-speed traffic flow patterns.

Standard safety features include six airbags,

Active Stability and Traction Control (ASTC), and high intensity discharge headlamps with automatic levelling, while convenience and comfort features include a rear view camera, park distance control, glass sunroof, cruise control, and a multi-function steering wheel with remote controls for the audio system. There are also heated seats for the driver and front passenger, as well as Bluetooth with hands-free voice control for your cell phone.

There is an easy-to-read central information system with multiple read-outs, including a compass, altimeter, and barometer for outdoor enthusiasts.

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The Pajero SWB has the best break-over angle in its class at 25.2 degrees, as well as many other attributes that are invaluable when the going gets tough. Yet it still offers an exceptionally easy and comfortable drive in city traffic, on highways and on remote country roads.

Following the success of the Pajero long wheelbase (LWB) Legend campaign of 2013, which marked the 30 year celebration of the Pajero SUV in South Africa, the question was asked: “Why not a celebratory version of the Pajero SWB?” In response the company will therefore be offering 30 limited edition Pajero SWB Legend models, which will offer customers an extensive range of added value items to further enhance its off-road driving experience.

The Pajero SWB Legend costs R30,000 more than the standard model at R579,000, but the 30 buyers get the following extra equipment, worth more than R80,000, to make these models even better suited to a life in the rough outdoors: off-road tyres; a tyre monitoring system; an air compressor built into the engine compartment; nudge bar; 6” LED spotlights; under-body protection plates to protect the engine, sump and gearbox; heavy duty seat covers; dual battery system; rock sliders and a roof rack.

These add-ons are more than merely cosmetic, and are must-haves when venturing off-road in Africa.

The Mitsubishi Pajero SWB is ideally suited to the requirements of those who love the great outdoors, and is the perfect ambassador for the brand slogan: “Life’s an adventure.” The Mitsubishi Pajero SWB thoroughly deserves its iconic status as a reliable and sought-after 4x4.

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THE POWER OF LEVERAGE HOW WARREN BUFFETT REALLY MAKES MONEY

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In business and investing, we employ capital to generate future cash flows. This capital comes at a price, which depends on its composition (debt or equity) and the perceived risk to the capital providers for investing in the opportunity. The value of a business is the sum of its future cash flows, discounted back today by its cost of capital. Thus business valuation is maximised when you structure this capital in such a way that it comes at the lowest possible cost. One guy who has a pretty good track record of making money is Warren Buffett.

While a lot has been written about how he does this and the kind of stocks that he likes to pick, a recent paper published by Andrea

Frazzini, David Kabiller and Lasse H Pedersen puts the spotlight on how he (and his investment vehicle Berkshire Hathaway) has been able to

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keep the costs of capital way lower than others can achieve.

Buffett’s returns are the result of neither luck nor magic, but rather they are a reward for the use of leverage when investing in cheap, safe, quality stocks. It’s the leverage side we’re interested in here, because Buffett buys boring stocks that offer steady returns, and then amplifies those returns by betting with borrowed money.

The sad news for any wannabe investment gurus out there is that this shows how it is practically impossible for anyone else to make the same returns as Buffett, even if you chose the same shares to invest in.

Let me explain the advantages Buffett has on the borrowing side.

The authors point out the main ways he generates an investing advantage: )& :mqaf_ dgo%jakc$ kl]Y\q%j]lmjf businesses when they are undervalued. This has been covered extensively elsewhere, and all that needs repeating here is that Buffett buys stocks when they are significantly undervalued, and holds them for a long time. He effectively makes the most of his return by under-paying for assets. This is no easy feat, but for the point of this article, it’s possible for you or me to also buy the same stocks at the same price. *& DYj_]%k[Yd] \]Zl& Buffett funds his increasing scale by issuing his own bonds.

Needless to say, this is not something you or I could do. Institutional investors buy Berkshire Hathaway’s debt, which is rated AA, so he pays the lowest possible interest rates to the markets he borrows from because he’s seen as so low risk. Taken to the extremes, he went as far as issuing a negative coupon security in 2002 (senior debt with a warrant).

3. Insurance float. While many know that Buffett has always liked to invest in insurance businesses, it’s useful to think of why from a cash flow perspective: When you pay an insurance premium, you are paying upfront for a potential pay-out later, if some insurable risk event takes place. From the insurer’s perspective, you get money today that you may need to pay back later. You can think of this as a loan against future claims. If you manage a diversified portfolio of risks, then what really happens is that you are borrowing money. The authors of the paper worked out that Buffett is hYqaf_ gfdq *&* lg Zgjjgo egf]q af l`ak oYq Ç + [`]Yh]j l`Yf l`] jYl] l`] MK _gn]jfe]fl

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borrows at when it issues treasury bills. This extra + g^^]jk Y eYkkan] [gehgmf\af_ Y\nYflY_]& 4.Deferring tax through accelerated depreciation. Buffett finances the capital expenditure in his businesses by accelerating the depreciation. When you accelerate the depreciation of an asset, you pay less tax now, but you will pay more tax in future. So you are deferring tax from now until later. But here’s the trick: The amount of tax you defer is constant (ie. it incurs no interest or compounding charges, so the longer you can defer it, the less you actually pay). In Buffett’s case what he is effectively doing is taking an interest-free loan from the taxman. This is something we could all apply, depending on local legislation around accelerated depreciation.

The leverage Buffett employs adds up, and he employs leverage in a ratio of 1.6:1. So for every )(( `] afn]klk$ jgm_`dq .) ak \]Zl Yf\ l`] balance is equity. This is quite significant gearing.

For most of us this level of debt would leave us horribly exposed to one or two margin calls.

The biggest lessons for me in this research into Buffett’s strategy and achieved returns are not so much around his ability to pick stocks.

The more important aspect is that he goes even further, doing everything he can to increase his returns by reducing his cost of capital along the way.

He has figured out how to reduce his cost of debt to minimal levels through issuing his own bonds, accelerating depreciation, and getting massive working capital from insurance premiums. The effect is that he can leverage more because his debt is cheaper. So for any given return, there is less capital at risk and all returns are amplified by the leverage he uses.

As long as he keeps picking good, undervalued stocks, it will be nearly impossible for anyone who is as good at stock-picking to catch up with the overall level of returns achieved.

Back to our day jobs, then.

Gareth Ochse is the founder of Valuation-Up.com Copy courtesy of ‘Finweek’. Call 0860 103 911 to subscribe.

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Rallying Support CHEVROLET SONIC RS TEXT: NICKY FURNISS I MAGE S © GE NE RA L M OT ORS SOU T H AF RICA

The new Chevrolet Sonic RS is a performance-orientated little hot hatch that is guaranteed to give its less sporty sibling, the Chevrolet Sonic, a run for its money.

K]n]jYd q]Yjk Y_g the lettered initials behind the names of different car models used to stand for something – D meant diesel, and T turbo, for example. These days, however, manufacturers often use these suffixes as simple ways of differentiating between models in a series, or different series from each other, without the individual letters necessarily denoting anything specific. “RS” in Chevrolet motoring lingo does denote something, though – Rally Sport – and originated in 1967 with the Chevrolet Camaro RS. This apt moniker has now made a modern day comeback with the newly released Chevrolet Sonic RS, which is a sportier, more performance orientated version of Chevy’s popular little run-around hatch.

The head honchos at Chevrolet have perfectly positioned the Sonic RS at current fans of the Sonic who are looking for sportier handling, without having to shell out the big bucks usually associated with a sporty ride. This is evident by its highly competitive

price of just R225,300 (which comes complete with a five-year/120,000 km warranty and threeyear/60,000km service plan).

It is designed to be an aspirational upgrade on the existing Sonic (in much the same way that Suzuki Swift owners may dream of one day trading up for a Suzuki Swift Sport) and so it must look the part.

And it does. The Sonic RS’s exterior is differentiated from the Sonic by an aggressive front bumper, angular front fog lights, motorcycle-inspired back fog lights, and a roof spoiler. The addition of five-spoke, gunmetal painted 17” alloy wheels and a striking trapezoidal exhaust tip are also likely to get sports fans’ hearts racing.

Under the bonnet, the sportiness continues with a 1.4 l turbocharged Ecotec engine that can sprint from 0-100 km/h in 9.5 seconds, with a zippy top speed of 197 km/h. it boasts 103 kW of power and 200 Nm of torque which, combined with a lower ride height, stiffer suspension, performance tuned dampers, and

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six speed manual gearbox with close ratios for sporty performance, makes for an incredibly responsive and fun ride. And it even sounds sporty too, as the clever engineers at Chevrolet have tuned the exhaust system so that occupants can hear the car’s performance as much as feel it!

The RS’s sporty character continues to be evident inside the cabin, with a Camaro inspired flat bottomed steering wheel, red stitching and piping, aluminium pedals, and leather and suede seats. The upgraded rev counter also has a decidedly racing feel about it and comes complete with a RS badge.

The Sonic RS also comes with the distinction of being Chevrolet’s first car in South Africa to come with its much lauded MyLink infotainment system as standard. This intuitive touch screen entertainment system integrates all of the most popular and advanced infotainment functions, as well as a host of different media sources and formats, into one easyto-use interface. Bluetooth audio streaming connects the system to your smartphone, while additional USB and auxiliary ports allow all manner of music, video and photo players to be connected. So as well as being able to play your favourite playlist from your iPod, or access your phonebook while driving, you can also watch videos and look at photos on the system’s 7”, high resolution display the next time you’ve got 20 minutes to kill while you wait for your partner to pop into the local takeaway for sushi.

Gone are the days of bored pigeon counting and people watching!

As one would expect from a halo model, the Sonic RS comes with a high level of standard specifications, as well as a raft of advanced safety features, including ABS brakes, traction control, four airbags, and a full size spare wheel.

All in all, the Sonic RS is fun and sporty to drive, with solid build quality, lots of “nice to haves”, and a cutting edge infotainment system. All of this certainly places it well within its desired aspirational category.

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DUBAI MALL THE WORLD’S PREMIER 'SHOPPINGTAINMENT' DESTINATION TEXT: WILHELM LOOTS IMAGES © DUBAI MALL

Prepare to be astounded, amazed, and entertained.

Shop-till-you-drop has a new address in downtown Dubai.

Kaf[] *((0 l`] <mZYa Mall has become the world’s premier lifestyle destination for shopping and entertainment. It is a shopper’s paradise, featuring 1,200 retail outlets, a 220 store Gold Souk, and more than 160 food and beverage outlets. Perhaps more impressive, Dubai Mall also hosts two department stores in their entirety: Bloomingdale’s and Galeries Lafayette.

Dubai Mall offers an unparalleled retail mix combined with world-class dining, entertainment and leisure attractions, and has revolutionised the concept of the shopping mall experience. Here, you’ll find all the leading brands in the world, displayed with all the glitz and glamour that one associates with these premier brands. And going completely over the top is Fashion Avenue, a 40,000 m² precinct dedicated to haute couture.

A centrepiece is the Dubai Aquarium, a true spectacle that features the world’s largest viewing panel at 32.8 m wide and 8.3 m high. This gigantic aquarium hosts more than 33,000 living animals, representing more than 85 species, including a total of over 400 sharks and rays. The aquarium’s 270 degree glass walkthrough tunnel

makes for an incredible close encounter.

With a clear focus on family entertainment, Dubai Mall also features Kidzania, an innovative children’s “edutainment” concept where children can live out their dreams, from flying airplanes to driving buses and working in restaurants. For adrenaline seekers, there is SEGA Republic, an indoor theme park that offers mind-altering, visually stimulating, adrenalin-pumping attractions. An Olympic-sized ice rink offers a winter wonderland away from the desert for a day of family fun.

Movie enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice with Reel Cinemas, a 22-screen cinema complex showcasing the latest movies from Hollywood to Bollywood.

Dubai Mall attracted more than 65 million visitors in 2012, making it the world’s most visited shopping and leisure destination. And with a massive expansion currently underway, Dubai Mall is now preparing to welcome more than 100 million visitors annually.

For more information, visit www.thedubaimall.com.

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After months’ of considerable investment, SA Express will launch the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) approach capability, which will significantly enhance the passenger experience on the newly introduced Johannesburg – Pietermaritzburg route.

RNAV is now possible for all phases of flight L`] f]o ?FKK approach capability, which comes into operation this month, will enable SA Express flights to land in Pietermaritzburg smoothly under most weather conditions.

Until now, flights have had to be diverted to land in, or take off from Durban during bad weather, which has caused inconvenience to passengers. The airline has listened to the feedback from its passengers, and is happy to report back with good news.

Since launching the route last November, SA Express has invested considerable resources – time, money and training of personnel – into procuring the GNSS technology and securing the requisite regulatory approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of South Africa. The airline can now assure all of

its passengers that it has done all that it can to ensure that it complies with all applicable standards and requirements, especially safety, and that these improvements will make flying with SA Express an even more pleasant experience.

The newly implemented GNSS capabilities will apply to all aircraft and offers SA Express increased capability on many existing and future routes.

The airline looks forward to offering a better and more reliable service to its valued passengers with its newly implemented GNSS capabilities. And, finally, SA Express would like to thank all of its passengers for their feedback, patience and understanding while the airline was implementing these new innovations.

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Tour de Fantastique!

THE CAPE ARGUS PICK N PAY CYCLE TOUR TEXT: ST UART WAIN W RIGH T I MAGE S © CAPE T O W N CYCLE T OU R T RU ST

The New York Times recently named Cape Town as the number one place to visit this year, and for a cycling enthusiast there is no event better than the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour to encapsulate what makes this wonderful part of our country worthy of such a title.

K[`]\md]\ ^gj 9th March 2014 and better known as “The Argus”, the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour is a 109 km circular journey of wondrous and truly South African coastal scenery.

So beautiful is the Cycle Tour that it has previously been recognised as the only cycle race outside of Europe to be included in the International Cycling Union’s Golden Bike series.

Yet, while the race may sport breathtaking vistas, it is by no means an easy day out. The Cycle Tour starts in Cape Town’s city centre, outside the Civic Centre, and heads to Muizenberg along the Indian Ocean coastline, through Fish Hoek and then onto Simon’s Town. After climbing sharply to Smitswinkel Bay, the route cuts across the peninsula for breathtaking views (if you have any

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breath left by this stage) of the Atlantic Ocean.

The return trip takes riders over the famous curves of Chapman's Peak, through Hout Bay, over Suikerbossie, and finally through Camps Bay to the finish, where families and friends await at the Cape Town Stadium in Green Point.

The Cycle Tour is the largest individually timed cycle event in the world, attracting professional and enthusiast cyclists from countries far and wide, and adding to the South African trio of “world’s largest events”, with the Comrades Marathon being the largest ultra marathon running event, and the Midmar Mile being the largest open water swim.

With 35,000 entrants descending upon the starting line this year, an event of such epic proportions requires support along the route. The race would not be possible without the 2,500 volunteers who team up to ensure that it runs smoothly, the refreshment stations are stocked and manned, and medical assistance is at hand at numerous points to assist injured or dehydrated cyclists along the way. Logistics can become a little tricky, and as a result, the start is seeded and cyclists start in four minute waves over a four-hour period. Over the next seven hours, over 300,000 litres of refreshments will be handed out along the course. To top it all off, a carnival-style arena provides a festive finish for triumphant celebrations at the end.

The race wasn’t always a superlative event, however, and its origins trace back to 1978, when it was an organised “ride-in” by the Western Province Pedal Power Association to draw

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attention to the need for more cycling paths to be built around South Africa. 525 cyclists joined the ride and the idea for a long-distance race was born. The Cape Argus newspaper stepped in to sponsor the race, and thus it was named the Argus Cycle Tour.

As with many things of beauty, the Cape weather is known to be temperamental at best, and over the last decade the Cycle Tour has experienced it all, from high winds of 100 km/h and heavy rains, to the scorching African sun taking temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius. So, if braving the elements isn’t for you, the LifeCycle Expo will surely keep you enthralled, as it boasts a wide range of cycling, health and fitness brands on display, bringing the latest in technology and trends to the Good Hope Centre. All Cycle Tour cyclists will also have to register at the LifeCycle Expo in the days leading up to the race. If you are taking part, make sure you don’t shop yourself out before the race!

Also lined up in the week prior to the race are: the Tricycle Tour (for kids under six); the Junior Cycle Tour (for children between the ages of six and 12); the Mountain Bike Challenge; and, for the elites, the Giro del Capo, which is a five-day pro stage race, culminating in the Cycle Tour.

The Cycle Tour is no small feat, and the distance deserves respect. Training recommendations range hugely, depending on your goals and base fitness level, but the only way to make sure that you are completely ready is to put in the hard work before the starting line. By training consistently, riders can build their fitness

and an understanding of how hard they can push themselves, as well as what works for them on the bike in terms of nutrition, bike set-up and tactics. Make sure that you get it right before race day!

Cycle and Recycle While commuting on a bike is seen as the ultimate hipster statement for an eco-friendly lifestyle, cycling as a sport doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always have the same reputation.

Lately, the term â&#x20AC;&#x153;cycloterroristâ&#x20AC;? has been coined to refer to the negative impacts of cyclists on the environment. Â&#x2021; 5HPHPEHU WR FDUU\ \RXU ZUDSSHUV DQG OLWWHU WR WKH ´QLVK 1RERG\ ZDQWV WR see your chocolate wrapper in scenery like that! Â&#x2021; 2SW IRU ELRGHJUDGDEOH VROYHQW IUHH bike cleaners, lubricants and degreasers.

Cleaning your bike isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the fun part of the sport, so clean your bike and your conscience at the same time. Â&#x2021; &RQVLGHU DQ DOXPLQLXP ELNH IUDPH DV opposed to a carbon weave frame. The manufacturing process and raw materials used for road bikes is unfortunately the least eco-friendly part of the sport, so do your bit to minimise its effect.

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Our continent’s water reserves are under tremendous pressure with too many people taking this resource for granted. We explore Africa’s precarious water situation and how to conserve this precious commodity.

Kge] >ja_`l]faf_ >Y[lk It has become alarmingly apparent that Africa is a continent in the midst of a water crisis.

Drought, rapid population growth and climate change have greatly affected water reserves across l`] [gflaf]fl$ Yf\ jgm_`dq ,( g^ 9^ja[Yfk `Yn] no access to clean water. In addition, dirty water kills an estimated 750,000 African children under the age of five annually, and the continent loses around $28 billion every year due to a lack of safe drinking water and adequate sanitation. This limited supply of clean water also compounds poverty, low productivity and social tensions.

South Africa’s water resources are also under increasing pressure from a growing population, pollution, rapid development, invasive alien plant species, agricultural irrigation, the effects of global

warming and the destruction of wetlands. In fact, predictions are that the demand for water in this country will supersede the supply by the year 2025. While this reality is worrying, the good news is that governments, companies and citizens can all help to preserve Africa’s water reserves.

KljYl]_a]k lg KYn] OYl]j While leaders across the continent are implementing various strategies to deal with the current water crisis, our own Government and business leaders have specific plans to ensure a water-secure future. For example, our country dgk]k mh lg +. g^ alk \jafcaf_ oYl]j l`jgm_` leaking pipes, dripping taps and illegal water usage, and Government has implored the nation to be aware of this fact and help prevent unnecessary

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waste. There is also a governmental strategy in place to reduce water usage in the agricultural and industrial sectors, both of which utilise copious amounts of water locally. Encouragingly, more South African households than ever before now have access to tap water, and the functionality of municipal and sustainable service delivery is a key focus of Government over the next few years.

Billions of Rands have been pumped into dam, pipeline and hydropower projects and the government’s Adopt-a-River project continues to help clean polluted rivers, while providing jobs for hundreds of unemployed women. A number of South African companies have also joined in the fight to preserve our water. Recycling water for reuse, harvesting rainwater and introducing water-saving and eco-friendly schemes on their properties are just some of the conservation tactics that top local companies like Avis, Absa, Nedbank, South African Breweries and Woolworths have adopted.

How You Can Help Begin your personal water saving drive by conducting a “water audit” with the members of your household. This will determine how much water is being used by each person and how they can reduce their usage. Also, be aware of leaking pipes and dripping taps in your household and garden, and ensure that all leaks are fixed and all taps tightly closed. You can also save up to 40 litres of water a year by simply closing the tap while brushing your teeth or shaving. Remember that a bath uses an average of 160 litres of water, and showering instead of bathing can reduce your

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water consumption by more than half. Additionally, you can save up to 7,300 litres of water annually by cutting down on the amount of water flushed down your toilet pan. Install a “Hippo” bag or put a two litre plastic bottle filled with water in the cistern of your toilet, for maximum results. Toilet leaks can waste an astounding 30 litres an hour!

Check for toilet leaks by adding a few drops of food dye to the cistern and, if the colour seeps into the bowl, you know you have a leak which needs fixing.

It is also important to ensure that your washing machine and dishwasher are fully loaded before starting them, and to avoid rinsing glasses and cutlery under running water. Remember that you can also waste a tremendous amount of water when caring for your garden. So, water your garden less frequently but for longer and, if you water your garden manually, ensure that this is done before 10h00 or after 16h00, to prevent the quick evaporation of your efforts by the sun. If you have an irrigation system, evaluate how much water is being wasted and adjust the timer accordingly. Lastly, one of the best ways to conserve water is to buy recycled goods and then recycle the goods you use in turn.

Water is the source of all life, and was officially recognised as a fundamental human right by The United Nations in 2010. So recognise today’s limited water reserves, avoid taking this resource for granted, and actively participate in its preservation. Doing so will not only ensure that we enjoy a plentiful supply of H20 now, but also protect future generations from the mayhem that will result when Mother Nature’s tap runs dry.

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GADGETS For Movers and Shakers Zassenhaus, which was started way back in 1967, originally as an export store, has now expanded to include a number of essentials for the modern foodie.

Thanks to their commitment to innovation, plus the fact that they like to make such distinctive products, they are now one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading suppliers of premium spice and coffee mills, as well as quality kitchen gadgets and accessories. We love their streamline timers which add a touch of retro glam to even the most modern of kitchens. They work mechanically and can time for up to 55 minutes at a go. These and other Zassenhaus products are available from Kitchen Passion.

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APPealing to Sporty Types TomTomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MySports mobile app is now available to download. The MySports mobile app automatically connects with a TomTom Runner and Multi-Sport GPS watch to upload key performance information â&#x20AC;&#x201C; such as distance, time and calories using Bluetooth Smart technology. The mobile app also automatically downloads the latest QuickGPSFix satellite data to TomTom Runner and TomTom Multi-Sport GPS watches. Activities and training history are instantly uploaded to community platforms, including TomTom MySports, Runkeeper and MapMyFitness. This makes it easier for runners, cyclists and VZLPPHUV WR NHHS PRYLQJ WRZDUGV WKHLU ´WQHVV JRDOV 7KH 7RP7RP 0\6SRUWV mobile app is free to download and is available for iPhone and iPad users with iOS 6 and above. An Android version will be available at a later date.

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Multi-talented Mouse Logitechâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new full-size, wireless mouse with sculpted design allows for hours of comfort and productivity. Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a righty or a OHIW\ RU XVH D ´QJHUWLS RU SDOP JULS WKH /RJLWHFK :LUHOHVV 0RXVH M560 is contoured to cradle any hand. It features a Windows 8 menu button behind the scroll wheel which gives you one-click access to the functions you use most, including the Apps Switch and Charms Bar. It also features two extra thumb buttons so you can switch instantly between the traditional Windows desktop and apps and the new, full-screen Windows 8 interface. These thumb buttons can also be customised to do exactly what you want them to with Logitech SetPoint software. //WWW.LOGITECH.COM

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BOOKS Leaders Eat Last

BY SIMON SINEK Leaders Eat Last is the highly anticipated follow-up to Simon Sinekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s global bestseller Start With Why. Sinekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to help people wake up every day inspired to go to work DQG UHWXUQ KRPH HYHU\ QLJKW IXO´OOHG E\ WKHLU ZRUN +LV ´UVW ERRN IRFXVHG RQ ZK\ ZH GR what we do. Now Sinek is back to reveal the next step in creating happier and healthier organisations that create environments in which trust and cooperation thrive. But â&#x20AC;&#x153;truly humanâ&#x20AC;? cultures donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just happen, they are intentionally created by great leaders, who LQ KDUG WLPHV ZRXOG VRRQHU VDFUL´FH WKHLU QXPEHUV WR SURWHFW WKHLU SHRSOH UDWKHU WKDQ VDFUL´FH SHRSOH WR SURWHFW WKHLU QXPEHUV 6LQHN LOOXVWUDWHV KLV SRLQWV ZLWK IDVFLQDWLQJ WUXH VWRULHV IURP PDQ\ ´HOGV DQG RIIHUV VXUSULVLQJO\ VLPSOH VWHSV IRU EXLOGLQJ D WUXO\ human organisation.

The Moaning of Life: The Worldly Wisdom of Karl Pilkington

BY KARL PILKINGTON Karl Pilkington is 40 years old. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not married, he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have kids, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got a job where heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s known as an â&#x20AC;&#x153;idiotâ&#x20AC;?. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for him to take stock and face up to lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big question: What does it all mean? Karl is no stranger to travel, and now heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s off RQ D VHULHV RI DGYHQWXUHV DURXQG WKH JOREH WR ´QG RXW KRZ RWKHU FXOWXUHV DSSURDFK OLIH­V ELJ LVVXHV 7UDYHOOLQJ IURP IDU ÂľXQJ WULEHV WR KLJK WHFK FLWLHV .DUO H[SHULHQFHV everything from a drive-through wedding in Las Vegas to a vocational theme park in -DSDQ +H PHHWV D JURXS RI SHRSOH LQ 0H[LFR ZKR ´QG KDSSLQHVV WKURXJK SDLQ DQG even encounters a woman in Bali who lets him help deliver her baby.

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Airline information SA Express fleet 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: 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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We fly for you About us SA Express is a fast-growing airline business operating primary and secondary hubs between domestic and regional destinations within Southern Africa.

Our objective of improving intra-Africa travel is in line with South Africa’s mandate to increase aviation’s contribution towards sustainable economic growth and job creation.

The flexibility and reliability presented by the airline’s FACT principle (Frequency, Availability, Competitive rate and Timing of flights) affords both consumers and service providers a unique and convenient service.

The FACT principle is important to us as it enhances the country’s prospect as a preferred air travel destination and major trade and tourism capital.

Our vision is supported by the airline’s aspirations and strategy. Also underpinning this vision is our set of core values and unique selling propositions that drive profitability.

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.

CORE VALUES Safety first We never compromise on safety, no matter what.

Customers Our customers are our most important investors.

Partners We partner with people across all operations.

Speed & Quality We deliver with speed without compromising on quality.

Improvement We strive for continuous improvement.

Simplify We keep it simple.

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in the aircraft cabin, cabin baggage may be placed in the Skycheck at the aircraft for hold stowage.

Special meals Passengers with special dietary

Skycheck This is the airline’s special hand-

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.

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.

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

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 rebrand 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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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 (PEDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) will apply to all domestic and regional flights on the CRJ700/200

and DH8 Q400. Passengers will be permitted to use PEDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s such as cell phones, e-readers and electronic 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, twoway 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

Route map SA Express: Johannesburg Bloemfontein Cape Town Durban East London Gaborone George Hoedspruit Kimberley

Lubumbashi Lusaka Maputo Port Elizabeth Richards Bay Walvis Bay Windhoek Pietermaritzburg Nelspruit

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NO 1001 1003 1005 1011 1011 1013 1017 1021 1023

DEP 05:55 08:00 11:20 13:45 13:50 14:55 16:35 17:55 18:30

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DEP 07:15 08:30 09:10 13:15 15:40 17:30 18:45

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NO 1101 1103 1105 1107 1113

DEP 05:45 09:20 13:10 14:25 17:10

ARR 07:00 10:35 14:25 15:40 18:25

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DEP 07:10 10:00 17:30 19:35 19:55

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NO 1402 1404 1404 1406 1408 1412 1410

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NO 1102 1102 1104 1106 1108 1114

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ARR 08:45 09:05 12:25 16:10 17:25 20:10

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JOHANNESBURG - PORT ELIZABETH FLT SA SA SA SA SA

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DURBAN - JOHANNESBURG

JOHANNESBURG - DURBAN FLT NO SA 1285 SA 1287

ARR 07:25 08:20 08:25 10:40 14:00 16:30 17:35 19:20 20:40

HOEDSPRUIT - JOHANNESBURG

JOHANNESBURG - HOEDSPRUIT FLT NO SA 1225 SA 1227

DEP 06:20 07:20 07:25 09:35 12:55 15:25 16:30 18:20 19:35

GEORGE - JOHANNESBURG

JOHANNESBURG - GEORGE FLT SA SA SA SA SA

NO 1024 1002 1002 1004 1006 1012 1014 1018 1022

EAST LONDON - JOHANNESBURG

JOHANNESBURG - EAST LONDON FLT SA SA SA SA SA SA SA

FLT SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA

FLT SA SA SA SA

NO 1460 1454 1456 1458

DEP 06:10 09:20 12:25 20:00

ARR 07:45 10:55 14:20 21:55

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NO 1201 1203 1207 1213

DEP 06:10 08:30 13:15 16:55

ARR 07:25 09:45 14:30 18:10

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DEP 13:15 13:45

ARR 15:30 16:00

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NO 1202 1202 1204 1208 1208 1208 1214

DEP 07:55 08:05 10:30 14:50 15:00 15:05 18:40

ARR 09:10 09:20 11:45 16:05 16:15 16:20 20:00

FLT SA SA

NO 1586 1588

DEP 18:20 18:50

ARR 20:30 21:00

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KRUGER - JOHANNESBURG FLT SA SA

NO 1232 1238

DEP 08:40 17:35

ARR 09:40 18:35

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CAPE TOWN - JOHANNESBURG

JOHANNESBURG - KRUGER FLT NO SA 1231 SA 1237

FLT SA SA SA SA SA SA SA

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FLIGHT SCHEDULE JOHANNESBURG - PIETERMARITZBURG FLT SA SA SA SA

NO 1271 1273 1277 1277

DEP 07:20 11:00 16:45 16:45

ARR 08:25 12:05 17:50 17:50

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DEP 06:10 07:55 09:55 11:55 11:55 13:30 14:30 15:45 18:10 18:10

ARR 07:05 08:50 10:50 12:45 12:50 14:25 15:25 16:40 19:05 19:05

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NO 1361 1363 1363 1371 1371 1375

DEP 06:00 08:00 08:00 13:30 13:30 17:20

ARR 07:55 09:40 09:55 15:10 15:25 19:00

A/C DH4 CR2 DH4 CR2 DH4 CR2

DEP 06:20 13:00

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CAPE TOWN - HOEDSPRUIT FLT NO SA 1241

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NO 1762 1764 1764 1766 1768 1768 1776 1776 1784 1780 1782

DEP 07:45 09:25 09:35 11:25 13:10 13:10 15:00 16:05 17:10 19:45 19:45

ARR 08:40 10:20 10:30 12:20 14:05 14:05 15:55 17:00 18:00 20:40 20:40

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DEP 12:30

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NO 1082 1084 1088 1090 1092

DEP 08:15 10:30 15:40 16:35 19:40

ARR 10:15 12:15 17:40 18:35 21:40

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CAPE TOWN - GEORGE FLT NO SA 1531 SA 1533

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CAPE TOWN - EAST LONDON FLT SA SA SA SA SA SA

A/C DH4 DH4 DH4 DH4 DH4

LUBUMBASHI - JOHANNESBURG

CAPE TOWN - BLOEMFONTEIN FLT SA SA SA SA SA

ARR 10:15 10:05 13:50 19:40 19:40

GABORONE - JOHANNESBURG W

JOHANNESBURG - LUBUMBASHI FLT NO SA 1797

DEP 09:00 08:50 12:35 18:25 18:25

WINDHOEK - JOHANNESBURG W

JOHANNESBURG - GABORONE FLT SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA

NO 1272 1272 1274 1278 1278

WALVIS BAY - JOHANNESBURG

JOHANNESBURG - WINDHOEK EFFECTIVE 1 SEPTEMBER NAMIBIAN TIME REVERTS TO

FLT SA SA SA SA SA

FLT SA SA SA SA SA SA

NO 1362 1364 1364 1372 1372 1376

DEP 08:25 10:25 10:45 16:00 16:20 20:05

ARR 10:25 12:25 12:25 18:00 18:00 21:45

A/C DH4 DH4 CR2 DH4 CR2 CR2

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GEORGE - CAPE TOWN FLT NO SA 1532 SA 1534

DEP 07:50 14:30

ARR 08:55 15:35

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NO 1242

DEP 12:45

ARR 15:20

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FLIGHT SCHEDULE CAPE TOWN - KIMBERLEY FLT SA SA SA SA

NO 1151 1157 1155 1155

DEP 05:50 12:50 14:00 15:55

ARR 07:20 14:20 15:30 17:25

A/C CR2 CR2 CR2 CR2

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NO 1801 1805 1807 1809 1813 1813 1819 1821 1821 1823

DEP 06:00 09:00 10:10 10:45 13:00 13:45 15:00 16:00 16:00 18:30

ARR 07:30 10:30 11:40 12:15 14:30 14:55 16:30 17:10 17:30 20:00

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DEP 08:00 11:15

ARR 10:00 13:15

A/C CR2 CR2

DEP 16:30

ARR 18:35

A/C CR2

DEP 07:45

ARR 10:10

A/C CR2

NO 1301 1303 1305 1309

DEP 06:00 08:30 12:00 16:50

ARR 07:05 09:35 13:05 17:55

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DURBAN - PORT ELIZABETH FLT SA SA SA SA SA

NO 1330 1334 1336 1340 1348

DEP 06:00 09:15 11:55 13:35 17:40

ARR 07:20 10:35 13:15 14:55 19:00

A/C CR2 CR2 CR2 CR2 CR2

DURBAN - CAPE TOWN FLT SA SA SA SA SA SA

NO 1850 1852 1854 1858 1854 1862

DEP 06:10 08:00 13:40 15:35 16:30 18:50

ARR 08:25 10:15 15:55 17:50 18:45 21:05

DEP 10:10

ARR 13:00

NO 1611 1611 1613

DEP 10:20 14:00 13:55

ARR 12:45 16:25 16:20

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NO 1802 1806 1808 1810 1814 1814 1820 1822 1822 1824

DEP 08:00 11:00 12:10 12:45 15:00 15:25 17:00 18:00 18:00 20:30

ARR 09:40 12:40 13:50 14:25 16:40 16:45 18:40 19:20 19:40 22:10

FLT SA SA

NO 1722 1722

DEP 10:30 14:00

ARR 12:30 16:00

FLT SA

NO 1752

DEP 08:40

ARR 10:45

FLT SA

NO 1786

DEP 10:40

ARR 13:15

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EAST LONDON - DURBAN FLT SA SA SA SA

NO 1302 1304 1306 1310

DEP 07:35 10:05 13:35 18:25

ARR 08:35 11:05 14:35 19:25

A/C CR2 CR2 CR2 CR2

PORT ELIZABETH - DURBAN FLT SA SA SA SA SA

NO 1331 1335 1337 1341 1349

DEP 07:50 11:05 13:40 15:35 19:55

ARR 09:05 12:20 14:55 16:50 21:10

FLT SA SA SA SA SA SA

NO 1851 1853 1861 1855 1859 1855

DEP 09:05 10:45 16:15 16:30 18:15 19:15

ARR 11:05 12:45 18:15 18:30 20:15 21:15

A/C CR2 CR2 CR2 CR2 CR2

LUSAKA - DURBAN FLT SA

NO 1602

DEP 13:40

ARR 16:30

FLT SA SA SA

NO 1612 1612 1614

DEP 13:25 17:00 17:00

ARR 15:50 19:25 19:25

SA EXPRESS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE, SUSPEND OR AMEND THIS PUBLISHED SCHEDULE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO OPERATE AS PER THE PLANNED SCHEDULE

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HARARE - DURBAN

DURBAN - HARARE FLT SA SA SA

ARR 09:50 16:50 17:40 19:35

CAPE TOWN - DURBAN

DURBAN - LUSAKA FLT NO SA 1601

DEP 08:10 15:10 16:00 17:55

MAPUTO - CAPE TOWN M

DURBAN - EAST LONDON FLT SA SA SA SA

NO 1152 1158 1156 1156

WINDHOEK - CAPE TOWN

CAPE TOWN - MAPUTO FLT NO SA 1785

FLT SA SA SA SA

WALVIS BAY - CAPE TOWN

CAPE TOWN - WINDHOEK FLT NO SA 1751

KIMBERLEY - CAPE TOWN

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This month we feature Derek Niehaus’ beautiful photo of the sun setting peacefully over the popular and picturesque coastal town of Knysa.

If you think you have what it takes, send your photos (1 MB each), details of where they were taken and your contact details to nicky@tcbmedia.co.za, with the words “Indwe Photo” in the subject line.

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