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Honouring our Human RightsChief Albert Luthuli: A Leader Among Men

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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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Special Feature: 24 The Legacy Lives On – Chief Albert Luthuli

Features: 32 The Pillars of South Africa’s Democracy

| 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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1 0 6 We Fly For You: Our Visions & Values

1 0 7 Safety and Route Map

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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.

Regards

Inati

Inati Ntshanga

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Looking Forward to the Future

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A Night at the BalletCOPPÉLIA, JOBURG THEATRE, JOHANNESBURGClassical ballet’s great comedy, Coppélia, 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 Coppélia 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 Coppélia 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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Politically IncorrectAN AUDIENCE WITH PIETER-DIRK EISH, GOLD REEF CITY, JOHANNESBURG

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 TalkLIFELINES 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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Out and AboutCAPE GETAWAY SHOW 2014, SOMERSET WESTAfrica’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 // WWW.GETAWAYSHOW.CO.ZA.

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Champagne and SushiNOBU LOUNGE MCC EVENINGS, CAPE TOWNEvery 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 2nd April,

the House of Krone will be showcasing their range of bubbles from

the cool inland region of Tulbagh, while on 3rd 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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The Best Things in LifeGRAPES, GOURMET AND GALLERY EVENING, WINCHESTER MANSIONS, CAPE TOWNThe 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

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 2nd 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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Tipple Time!FNB MPUMALANGA WINE SHOW, WHITE RIVER Held annually at Ingwenyama Conference and Sports Resort, the

Lowveld wine enthusiasts can look forward to tasting delicious sparkling

wines, sauvignon blancs and rosés, 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.

Tickets cost R130 per person (includes unlimited tastings and a wine

tasting glass) and are available at the door or from Computicket.

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Sweet DreamsWORLD SLEEP DAYWorld 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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Sun, Sea and SkyTHE DURBAN LAND, SEA AND AIR FESTIVAL, NORTH BEACH, DURBANIn March, North Beach will become a hive of activity showcasing

Festival. The main attraction of the festival will be a never before

seen Sky Grand Prix, during which South Africa’s best pilots

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.COM/DURBANSKYGRANDPRIX

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Redefining TimeWhen 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

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 long-

lasting, 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 DeepMedical 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

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 ClubAward-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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Summertime White WineBouchard Finlayson has recently released

its 2013 white wine vintages. The season is

proving to be a stellar year for its Blanc de Mer

2013, Walker Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Sans

Barrique Chardonnay 2013 and 2013 Crocodile’s

Lair/"Kaaimansgat" Chardonnay.

The 2013 Blanc de Mer vintage enjoys a 52%

Riesling component in the blend (the highest

proportion of Riesling in any vintage of

Blanc de Mer to date), while the Walker

Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2013 vintage has

been described by Finlayson as possibly

the winery’s richest and most structured

Sauvignon Blanc ever. The un-oaked

Bouchard Finlayson Sans Barrique

Chardonnay 2013 is sure to be popular with

of Chablis and similar wines, while the 2013

Crocodile’s Lair/"Kaaimansgat" Chardonnay

has been designed to appeal to the “fresh

palate” enthusiasts. The new releases are

available at the cellar in the Hemel-en-

Aarde Valley, and at leading wine merchants

around the country.

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Fun in the SunUntil April, visitors to Hartenberg Wine Estate in

Stellenbosch will be able to experience a host of fun

summer activities. Let yourself be guided through the

multi-award winning wines by knowledgeable and

enthusiastic staff. A canapé and wine pairing for R100

The Mackenzie, a Bordeaux blend. Paired with delectable

morsels, it is an ideal pre-lunch appetiser. Lunch is served

al fresco on the terrace, with daily specials which include

grilled Karoo lamb chops, salmon trout salad and a trio

of savoury tartlets. Alternatively, you can choose a table

under the trees or lounge on cushions on the lawn with

a beautifully packed picnic basket, for R150 per person,

including a bottle of estate wine. All the ingredients are

locally sourced, free-range and complemented by home

baked breads. For more information and bookings email

info@hartenbergestate.com.

Scents of NightAt 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,

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

Thé. 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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ARTISAN COFFEE CULTUREEstablished in 2005, Origin Coffee was one of the

first contributors to the rise of the artisan coffee

culture in South Africa. This Cape Town based

roastery is passionate about quality, traceability and

social responsibility, and prides itself on sourcing the

world’s best

coffees. They

buy their beans

from the best

estates at a

rewarding price

– typically 25%

to 75% over

the Fair Trade

price. These

beans are then

carefully hand

roasted in small

batches in

their roastery

to reveal

their unique

character, and

to ensure maximum freshness and flavour. You can

buy their fabulous coffee directly from their roastery

or enjoy it at home, as they deliver nationwide.

For more information, call +27 21 421 1000 or visit

//WWW.ORIGINROASTING.CO.ZA

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FIT FOR A QUEENForrest Gump famously said: “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never

know what you’re gonna get.” This, however, is not the case for Prestat

morsels of heaven. Prestat Ltd was established in 1902 by Frenchman

Antoine Dufour, but it only became widely available when the new creation

was brought to England, and later received royal warrants as purveyors of

chocolates to Queen Elizabeth II. They have also been nominated as one

of the world’s top three chocolate shops by The Economist. Today, Prestat

provides a complete palette of delectable products, each adorned by

the Prestat coat of arms that denotes only the best quality, service, and

value. All Prestat products can be found at The Wish Collection, located

in Sandton City.

PARK LIFEEvery suburb has one: a lovely little cafe that you like to call your

favourite. In Parkwood, that place is Park Cafe. Run by sisters, Vicky

Ross and Lexi Reckling, they serve up everything from breakfast and

lunch to sweet treats, and even take-home meals for your cheat-a-little

dinner parties. For breakfast, choose from favourites such as creamy

stack of crumpets or French toast for a real spoil. For lunch, take your

pie and salad, or Croque Monsieur. For something slightly more sinful,

try the cheesecake with chocolate ganache, Rocky Road treats,

cupcakes or lemon and almond cake with coffee, served straight from

visit //WWW.PARKCAFE.CO.ZA

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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.

A government bursary led him to Adams College

near Durban, and upon completion of his studies he

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

“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

CHIEF ALBERT LUTHULITEXT: NICKY MANSONIMAGES © LUTHULI MUSEUM

Lives OnThe Legacy

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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valuable political know-how, organising boycotts

and acting as a negotiator with white authorities.

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

movement, the first among equals, President Albert

Luthuli, had been struck by a train at a lonely

railway crossing not far from his home, and was no

more. The masses of our people were not there, and

could not have been present, to serve as his

protective shield.”

“Despite the regime’s efforts to silence him, the Luthuli name became a colossal symbol of peace and unity, far beyond the horizons of Groutville and even the borders of South Africa. We stand today on the shoulders of such giants.” – Nelson Mandela

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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.

Day Tripping DeluxeENJOYING A STAYCATION IN JOHANNESBURGTEXT: CITY SIGHTSEEINGIMAGES © CITY SIGHTSEEING & GOLD REEF CITY

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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

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.

For more information visit

www.citysightseeing.co.za/joburg

or contact 0861 733 287.

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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.

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

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

TEXT: LESLEY STONESIMAGES © ISTOCKPHOTO.COM

Upholding our Human RightsTHE PILLARS OF SOUTH AFRICA’S DEMOCRACY

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religion and freedom of expression. Everyone has

the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health, as well as the right to healthcare,

food, water and social security. No one may be

refused emergency medical treatment.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

Resolute Revolution of Human Rights

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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."

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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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.

To Summer !SUBLIME SUNDOWNER SPOTS

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-of-

towners 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.

A Touch of the Tropics

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

The Living Room

Tobago’s Bar & Terrace

The Oyster Box

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.

Cheers!

Tobago’s Bar & Terrace

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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.

A Vision for 2030TEXT: YVONNE FONTEYN AND LUCILLE DAVIE/MEDIACLUBSOUTHAFRICA.COMIMAGES © 123RF

SOUTH AFRICA'S NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

“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.”

According to the NDP, the peaceful transition

from apartheid to democracy must be taken

further. Government has already started to align

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.”

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.

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:

education for black people is poor.

under-maintained.

resource-intensive.

or sustain quality.

poor quality.

Demographics

The commission had to take into account the

demographics of South Africa, including:

by 2030.

population live in urban areas. By 2030 it is

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.

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

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

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 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.

A Land of Diversity and Contrast

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BOTSWANA’S UPCOMING CULTURAL & SPORTING EVENTS

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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.

This festival is

celebrated in Molepolole and showcases

Sekwena culture.

(November): Celebrated in D’Kar in the

Ghanzi District, this event celebrates San/

Bushmen culture.

Western Kgalagadi Cultural Association

Celebrated in Kang, this

event aims to share and promote San/Basarwa

culture, as well as other ethnic groups in

Western Kgalagadi.

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 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 off-

road drivers and their teams who come here to put

their driving and navigational skills to the test.

This year the event will be held from 19th – 22nd

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 off-

road 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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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-

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.

“You notice it most strongly among

white South Africans who emigrated

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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.

By the time I won the Tony for Sizwe Banzi is

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.

John

Kani in the production

Nothing but the Truth,

September 2010

In

the Marlet Theatre’s

production of The Island,

December 2012

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

Showcasing Africa’s ArtTHE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN DESIGNTEXT: MELISSA JANE COOK/MEDIACLUBSOUTHAFRICA.COM IMAGES © MOAD

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.

So MOAD has always consciously been interested in

creating a space that artists and museums would be

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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.

“The building that houses MOAD has been called

MOAD since it was acquired in 2011 by the Maboneng

Precinct, but it was only about a year ago that I

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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.

MOAD is

housed in an old warehouse

in Maboneng Precint. The

space has been renovated

but still retains its gritty

industrial feel

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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TEXTE : MELISSA JANE COOK/MEDIACLUBSOUTHAFRICA.COMIMAGES © 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.

METTRE EN VALEUR L’ART DE L’AFRIQUELE MUSÉE D’ART AFRICAIN

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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. »

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

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

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SOUTH AFRICAen 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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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.

TEXT: LARA POTGIETERIMAGES © MONNEAUX RESTAURANT

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.

The extensive à la carte and tasting menus have

been designed to accommodate all tastes, and

the carefully compiled wine list provides a great

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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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.

IMPROVING ON AN ICON MITSUBISHI PAJERO SWB

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.

Other upgrades to the 2014 model include the

inclusion of a rear-view camera, privacy glass, colour-

coded 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 Super-

Select 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 high-

speed 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.

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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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.

THE POWER OF LEVERAGEHOW WARREN BUFFETT

REALLY MAKES MONEYTEXT: GARETH OCHSE/FINWEEKIMAGE © 123RF

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

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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:

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.

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

borrows at when it issues treasury bills. This extra

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

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

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of ‘Finweek’. Call

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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 three-

year/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

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.

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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 easy-

to-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

Prepare to be astounded, amazed, and entertained. Shop-till-you-drop has a new address in downtown Dubai.

TEXT: WILHELM LOOTSIMAGES © DUBAI MALL

THE WORLD’S PREMIER 'SHOPPINGTAINMENT' DESTINATION

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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Global Navigation

TEXT & IMAGE © SA EXPRESS

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.

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.

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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.

Tour de

Fantastique!TEXT: STUART WAINWRIGHTIMAGES © CAPE TOWN CYCLE TOUR TRUST

THE CAPE ARGUS PICK N PAY CYCLE TOUR

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

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

doesn’t always have the same reputation.

Lately, the term “cycloterrorist” has been

coined to refer to the negative impacts of

cyclists on the environment.

see your chocolate wrapper in scenery

like that!

bike cleaners, lubricants and degreasers.

Cleaning your bike isn’t the fun part of

the sport, so clean your bike and your

conscience at the same time.

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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PROTECTING OUR MOST PRECIOUS RESOURCEOur 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.

TEXT: JULIA LAMBERTIIMAGES © 123RF

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

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.

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

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

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.

APPealing to Sporty TypesTomTom’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 – 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

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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For Movers and ShakersZassenhaus, 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 world’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.

//WWW.KITCHENPASSION.CO.ZA

Multi-talented MouseLogitech’s new full-size, wireless mouse with sculpted design allows

for hours of comfort and productivity. Whether you’re a righty or a

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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The Money Fountain: Creating Wealth, Growing Wealth Made Simple!

BY ROBERT J VAN EYDEN & PD WELLS The Money Fountain

fable that follows the journey of a star rugby player who falls into the hands of

Destiny and her network of money mentors, and ends up learning the secrets of

narrative, so that readers can better understand how simple the steps really are.

The Moaning of Life: The Worldly Wisdom of Karl PilkingtonBY KARL PILKINGTONKarl Pilkington is 40 years old. He’s not married, he doesn’t have kids, and he’s got a

job where he’s known as an “idiot”. It’s time for him to take stock and face up to life’s

big question: What does it all mean? Karl is no stranger to travel, and now he’s off

everything from a drive-through wedding in Las Vegas to a vocational theme park in

even encounters a woman in Bali who lets him help deliver her baby.

Leaders Eat LastBY SIMON SINEKLeaders Eat Last is the highly anticipated follow-up to Simon Sinek’s global bestseller Start

With Why. Sinek’s mission is to help people wake up every day inspired to go to work

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 “truly

human” cultures don’t just happen, they are intentionally created by great leaders, who

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Airline informationSA Express fleet

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

SA Express’ aircraft are made by Bombardier Aerospace

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

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We fly for you

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.

We Fly For You SA Express Airways prides

itself on aiming to offer incomparable service

standards. In addition to building on our

motto to express excellence and consistently

striving to provide the best service, we know

that “you” is the most important word in our

airline. SA Express proudly launched its new

brand on 2 December 2009 at OR Tambo

International Airport. The new brand is set to

ensure that it’s distinctive and positioned to

build awareness and affinity in the domestic

and regional markets.

The new proposition “We Fly for You” is set to

position SA Express as a premier intra-regional

African brand. The main objective of the re-

brand is to ensure that SA Express is distinctive

yet still aligned to the country’s mainline carrier.

SA Express’s unique positioning as an airline

that provides a bespoke, personalised travel

experience was the rationale behind the

proposition “We Fly for You”. The new brand

mark is in line with the symbol and colours of

the national flag, encouraging national pride.

The new brand will be applied to all brand

touch-points throughout the operation as well

as the staff uniform.

Awards SA Express has won the AFRAA

Regional Airline of the Year Award at the end

of 2009, and the Allied and Aviation Business

Corporate Award. Our airline was also the

recipient of the Annual Airline Reliability Award

from Bombardier at the end of 2007. Other

previous awards include the International Star

Quality Award, which indicates our commitment

to service excellence, while our prominence as

one of the top 500 best managed companies is

proof of our success as a business.

Onboard service The airline’s onboard

service is unique and offers passengers

a variety of meals or snacks. The airline

pioneered its unique meal-box concept,

and meal choices are frequently updated

and designed using balanced food criteria:

appearance, taste and nutritional value.

Passengers can also enjoy a wine and

malt service on specified flights as well as

refreshments on all flights.

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.

SPECIAL SERVICES Special meals Passengers with special dietary

requirements are provided for through the

following special meals: kosher, halal, Muslim,

Hindu, low-fat and vegetarian meals. Orders for

special meals should be placed at the time of

making flight reservations. The airline requires a

minimum of 48 hours’ notice prior to departure in

order to assist with confirmation of requests.

Passengers requiring special attention Requirements for unaccompanied

minors (passengers under the age of 12 years)

or passengers requiring wheelchairs should be

stated at the time of making the reservation.

Owing to the size of the cabins on our aircraft

types, the airline is not in a position to carry

stretcher passengers or incubators.

Cabin baggage SA Express will accept one

piece of cabin baggage not exceeding a total

dimension of 115cm and 7kg in weight. For safety

reasons, cabin baggage must fit into approved

stowage spaces: either the overhead luggage bin

or under the seat. Owing to limited storage space

in the aircraft cabin, cabin baggage may be placed

in the Skycheck at the aircraft for hold stowage.

Skycheck This is the airline’s special hand-

luggage facility that assists with in-flight

comfort, speedy boarding and disembarking.

When boarding one of our flights, simply place

any hand luggage that will not be required

during the flight on to the Skycheck cart at the

boarding steps of the aircraft. Your hand luggage

will be waiting for you as you disembark from

the aircraft at your destination.

Baggage liability Valuable items such as

cameras and accessories, computers – including

laptops and notebooks – mobile telephones,

perfumes, aftershaves, colognes, legal and company

documents and legal tender – including cash, credit

cards and cheques – bullion, leather jackets, all

types of jewellery and any other items with a value

in excess of R400 must be removed from either

checked-in or Skycheck baggage as the airline is not

liable for loss or damage to these items.

Verified baggage claims are settled on the basis

adopted by IATA (International Airlines Transport

Association): payment of US$20 per 1kg of

checked-in luggage, to a maximum of 20kg ($400).

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.

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Safety information

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

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 (PED’s)

will apply to all domestic and

regional flights on the CRJ700/200

and DH8 Q400. Passengers will be

permitted to use PED’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 public-

address system.

Laptop computers Laptops

with CD ROM and DVD drive,

handheld calculators, electric

shavers and portable personal

listening devices may not be

used on the ground during taxi

but may be used during the

flight when the seatbelt signs are

switched off and with permission

from the captain. Should

circumstances dictate otherwise,

a public-address announcement

cancelling this concession will be

made by a crew member.

Prohibited equipment Portable printers, laser pointers,

video equipment, CB/AM/FM/

FHF/satellite receivers, two-

way radios, compact disc and

mini-disc players, scanners,

remote-controlled toys and power

converters are prohibited for use

at any time.

Safety pamphlet Read the

safety pamphlet in the seat pocket

in front of you and take note of

your nearest emergency exit.

Smoking In accordance with

international trends, smoking is

not permitted on board any SA

Express flights.

Seat belts Please fasten your

seat belt whenever the seat belt

signs are illuminated. For your

own safety we suggest that you

keep it fastened throughout the

flight.

ImportantWhen in doubt, please consult our

cabin crew.

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

Route map

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EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO OPERATE AS PER THE PLANNED SCHEDULE

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JOHANNESBURG - BLOEMFONTEINFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1001 05:55 06:55 DH4SA 1003 08:00 09:05 DH4SA 1005 11:20 12:25 DH4SA 1011 13:45 14:50 DH4SA 1011 13:50 14:55 DH4SA 1013 14:55 16:00 DH4SA 1017 16:35 17:35 CR7SA 1021 17:55 19:00 DH4SA 1023 18:30 19:35 DH4

BLOEMFONTEIN - JOHANNESBURGFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1024 06:20 07:25 DH4SA 1002 07:20 08:20 DH4SA 1002 07:25 08:25 DH4SA 1004 09:35 10:40 DH4SA 1006 12:55 14:00 DH4SA 1012 15:25 16:30 DH4SA 1014 16:30 17:35 DH4SA 1018 18:20 19:20 CR7SA 1022 19:35 20:40 DH4

JOHANNESBURG - EAST LONDONFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1403 07:15 08:45 CR8SA 1403 08:30 10:00 CR7SA 1405 09:10 10:40 CR2SA 1407 13:15 14:45 CR2SA 1413 15:40 17:10 CR7SA 1409 17:30 19:00 CR8SA 1411 18:45 20:15 CR7

EAST LONDON - JOHANNESBURGFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1402 06:25 07:55 CR7SA 1404 09:25 10:55 CR7SA 1404 10:30 12:10 CR7SA 1406 11:10 12:40 CR2SA 1408 15:30 17:00 CR2SA 1412 17:40 19:10 CR7SA 1410 19:40 21:10 CR8

JOHANNESBURG - GEORGEFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1501 06:50 08:40 CR8SA 1503 08:55 10:45 CR8SA 1503 08:55 10:45 CR2SA 1505 11:25 13:15 CR7SA 1509 15:50 17:40 CR8

GEORGE - JOHANNESBURGFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1502 09:10 10:50 CR8SA 1504 11:25 13:05 CR8SA 1504 11:25 13:05 CR2SA 1506 14:10 15:50 CR7SA 1510 18:10 19:50 CR8

JOHANNESBURG - DURBANFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1285 12:20 13:30 CR2SA 1287 14:35 15:45 CR2

JOHANNESBURG - HOEDSPRUITFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1225 10:15 11:20 DH4SA 1227 12:15 13:20 DH4

DURBAN - JOHANNESBURGFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1286 17:15 18:25 CR2

HOEDSPRUIT - JOHANNESBURGFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1226 12:00 13:00 DH4SA 1228 13:55 14:55 DH4

JOHANNESBURG - KIMBERLEYFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1101 05:45 07:00 DH4SA 1103 09:20 10:35 DH4SA 1105 13:10 14:25 DH4SA 1107 14:25 15:40 DH4SA 1113 17:10 18:25 DH4

KIMBERLEY - JOHANNESBURGFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1102 07:30 08:45 DH4SA 1102 07:50 09:05 DH4SA 1104 11:10 12:25 DH4SA 1106 14:55 16:10 DH4SA 1108 16:10 17:25 DH4SA 1114 18:55 20:10 DH4

JOHANNESBURG - PORT ELIZABETHFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1453 07:10 08:45 CR7SA 1455 10:00 11:55 DH4SA 1457 17:30 19:25 DH4SA 1459 19:35 21:15 CR7SA 1459 19:55 21:35 CR7

PORT ELIZABETH - JOHANNESBURGFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1460 06:10 07:45 CR7SA 1454 09:20 10:55 CR7SA 1456 12:25 14:20 DH4SA 1458 20:00 21:55 DH4

JOHANNESBURG - RICHARDS BAYFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1201 06:10 07:25 DH4SA 1203 08:30 09:45 DH4SA 1207 13:15 14:30 DH4SA 1213 16:55 18:10 DH4

RICHARDS BAY - JOHANNESBURGFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1202 07:55 09:10 DH4SA 1202 08:05 09:20 DH4SA 1204 10:30 11:45 DH4SA 1208 14:50 16:05 DH4SA 1208 15:00 16:15 DH4SA 1208 15:05 16:20 DH4SA 1214 18:40 20:00 DH4

JOHANNESBURG - CAPE TOWNFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1585 13:15 15:30 CR2SA 1587 13:45 16:00 CR2

CAPE TOWN - JOHANNESBURGFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1586 18:20 20:30 CR2SA 1588 18:50 21:00 CR2

JOHANNESBURG - KRUGERFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1231 07:10 08:10 CR2SA 1237 15:55 16:55 CR2

KRUGER - JOHANNESBURGFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1232 08:40 09:40 CR2SA 1238 17:35 18:35 CR2

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EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO OPERATE AS PER THE PLANNED SCHEDULE

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JOHANNESBURG - GABORONEFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1761 06:10 07:05 DH4SA 1763 07:55 08:50 DH4SA 1765 09:55 10:50 DH4SA 1767 11:55 12:45 CR2SA 1767 11:55 12:50 DH4SA 1775 13:30 14:25 DH4SA 1775 14:30 15:25 DH4SA 1783 15:45 16:40 CR2SA 1779 18:10 19:05 DH4SA 1781 18:10 19:05 DH4

GABORONE - JOHANNESBURGFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1762 07:45 08:40 DH4SA 1764 09:25 10:20 DH4SA 1764 09:35 10:30 DH4SA 1766 11:25 12:20 DH4SA 1768 13:10 14:05 CR2SA 1768 13:10 14:05 DH4SA 1776 15:00 15:55 DH4SA 1776 16:05 17:00 DH4SA 1784 17:10 18:00 CR2SA 1780 19:45 20:40 DH4SA 1782 19:45 20:40 DH4

JOHANNESBURG - LUBUMBASHIFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1797 09:20 11:45 CR8

LUBUMBASHI - JOHANNESBURGFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1798 12:30 15:00 CR8

CAPE TOWN - BLOEMFONTEINFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1081 06:00 07:45 DH4SA 1083 08:00 09:30 CR2SA 1087 13:15 15:00 DH4SA 1089 14:20 16:05 DH4 SA 1091 17:15 19:00 DH4

JOHANNESBURG - PIETERMARITZBURGFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1271 07:20 08:25 DH4SA 1273 11:00 12:05 DH4SA 1277 16:45 17:50 DH4SA 1277 16:45 17:50 DH4

BLOEMFONTEIN - CAPE TOWNFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1082 08:15 10:15 DH4SA 1084 10:30 12:15 CR2SA 1088 15:40 17:40 DH4SA 1090 16:35 18:35 DH4 SA 1092 19:40 21:40 DH4

PIETERMARITZBURG - JOHANNESBURGFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1272 09:00 10:15 DH4SA 1272 08:50 10:05 DH4SA 1274 12:35 13:50 DH4SA 1278 18:25 19:40 DH4 SA 1278 18:25 19:40 DH4

CAPE TOWN - EAST LONDONFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1361 06:00 07:55 DH4SA 1363 08:00 09:40 CR2SA 1363 08:00 09:55 DH4SA 1371 13:30 15:10 CR2SA 1371 13:30 15:25 DH4SA 1375 17:20 19:00 CR2

CAPE TOWN - GEORGEFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1531 06:20 07:20 CR2SA 1533 13:00 14:00 CR2

EAST LONDON - CAPE TOWNFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1362 08:25 10:25 DH4SA 1364 10:25 12:25 DH4SA 1364 10:45 12:25 CR2SA 1372 16:00 18:00 DH4SA 1372 16:20 18:00 CR2SA 1376 20:05 21:45 CR2

CAPE TOWN - HOEDSPRUITFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1241 09:30 12:10 CR2

HOEDSPRUIT - CAPE TOWNFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1242 12:45 15:20 CR2

JOHANNESBURG - WINDHOEKFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SEFFECTIVE 1 SEPTEMBER NAMIBIAN TIME REVERTS TOSA 1733 06:15 08:15 CR2SA 1731 06:15 08:15 CR2

WINDHOEK - JOHANNESBURGFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SEFFECTIVE 1 SEPTEMBER NAMIBIAN TIME REVERTS TOSA 1734 09:15 11:15 CR2SA 1732 19:15 21:10 CR2

GEORGE - CAPE TOWNFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1532 07:50 08:55 CR2SA 1534 14:30 15:35 CR2

JOHANNESBURG - WALVIS BAYFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SEFFECTIVE 1 SEPTEMBER NAMIBIAN TIME REVERTS TOSA 1701 11:55 14:10 CR8

WALVIS BAY - JOHANNESBURGFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SEFFECTIVE 1 SEPTEMBER NAMIBIAN TIME REVERTS TOSA 1702 14:45 16:55 CR8

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CAPE TOWN - WALVIS BAYFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1721 08:00 10:00 CR2SA 1721 11:15 13:15 CR2

WALVIS BAY - CAPE TOWNFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1722 10:30 12:30 CR2SA 1722 14:00 16:00 CR2

CAPE TOWN - WINDHOEKFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1751 16:30 18:35 CR2

WINDHOEK - CAPE TOWNFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1752 08:40 10:45 CR2

CAPE TOWN - MAPUTOFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1785 07:45 10:10 CR2

MAPUTO - CAPE TOWNFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1786 10:40 13:15 CR2

DURBAN - EAST LONDONFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1301 06:00 07:05 CR2SA 1303 08:30 09:35 CR2SA 1305 12:00 13:05 CR2SA 1309 16:50 17:55 CR2

EAST LONDON - DURBANFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1302 07:35 08:35 CR2SA 1304 10:05 11:05 CR2SA 1306 13:35 14:35 CR2SA 1310 18:25 19:25 CR2

DURBAN - PORT ELIZABETH FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1330 06:00 07:20 CR2SA 1334 09:15 10:35 CR2SA 1336 11:55 13:15 CR2SA 1340 13:35 14:55 CR2SA 1348 17:40 19:00 CR2

PORT ELIZABETH - DURBAN FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1331 07:50 09:05 CR2SA 1335 11:05 12:20 CR2SA 1337 13:40 14:55 CR2SA 1341 15:35 16:50 CR2SA 1349 19:55 21:10 CR2

DURBAN - CAPE TOWNFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1850 06:10 08:25 CR2SA 1852 08:00 10:15 CR2SA 1854 13:40 15:55 CR2SA 1858 15:35 17:50 CR2SA 1854 16:30 18:45 CR2SA 1862 18:50 21:05 CR2

CAPE TOWN - DURBANFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1851 09:05 11:05 CR2SA 1853 10:45 12:45 CR2SA 1861 16:15 18:15 CR2SA 1855 16:30 18:30 CR2 SA 1859 18:15 20:15 CR2SA 1855 19:15 21:15 CR2

DURBAN - LUSAKAFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1601 10:10 13:00 CR2

LUSAKA - DURBANFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1602 13:40 16:30 CR2

DURBAN - HARAREFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1611 10:20 12:45 CR2SA 1611 14:00 16:25 CR2SA 1613 13:55 16:20 CR2

HARARE - DURBANFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1612 13:25 15:50 CR2SA 1612 17:00 19:25 CR2SA 1614 17:00 19:25 CR2

CAPE TOWN - PORT ELIZABETHFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1801 06:00 07:30 DH4SA 1805 09:00 10:30 DH4SA 1807 10:10 11:40 DH4SA 1809 10:45 12:15 DH4SA 1813 13:00 14:30 DH4SA 1813 13:45 14:55 DH4SA 1819 15:00 16:30 DH4SA 1821 16:00 17:10 CR2SA 1821 16:00 17:30 DH4SA 1823 18:30 20:00 DH4

PORT ELIZABETH - CAPE TOWNFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1802 08:00 09:40 DH4SA 1806 11:00 12:40 DH4SA 1808 12:10 13:50 DH4SA 1810 12:45 14:25 DH4SA 1814 15:00 16:40 DH4SA 1814 15:25 16:45 CR2SA 1820 17:00 18:40 DH4SA 1822 18:00 19:20 CR2SA 1822 18:00 19:40 DH4SA 1824 20:30 22:10 DH4

CAPE TOWN - KIMBERLEYFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1151 05:50 07:20 CR2 SA 1157 12:50 14:20 CR2SA 1155 14:00 15:30 CR2SA 1155 15:55 17:25 CR2

KIMBERLEY - CAPE TOWNFLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S SSA 1152 08:10 09:50 CR2 SA 1158 15:10 16:50 CR2SA 1156 16:00 17:40 CR2SA 1156 17:55 19:35 CR2

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To whom it may concern,

I would like to sincerely thank and commend the staff on my recent flight from Johannesburg to Gaborone who found

and kept my iPhone for me.

My life is on that phone, and I was extremely happy last night when I checked in on my return flight, only to discover

that my phone had been handed in and put in the SA Express safe.

It is just wonderful that you take care of us and our possessions. I will most certainly fly with you again and

recommend to you colleagues and friends alike.

Kind regards

Lindy Barbour

Congratulations to Lindy Barbour who wrote our winning letter this month. She has won a Samsonite

X’blade Tablet cross-over bag valued at R899.

THE WRITER OF THE WINNING LETTER IN THE APRIL EDITION OF

INDWE WILL RECEIVE A B’LITE BEAUTY CASE VALUED AT R995.

Samsonite’s B-Lite range of luggage combines extreme lightness with amazing

strength thanks to its innovative structural design. Frequent travellers no

longer have to worry about airline luggage weight restrictions. Each piece in

the collection achieves maximum capacity for minimum weight. Samsonite

B-Lite luggage is available in black, blue, green and chilli red from leading

luggage stores nationwide. For more information, visit www.samsonite.co.za,

find them on twitter: @Samsonite_SA, or call +27 31 266 0620.

DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY?

Let us know what is on your mind by sending an email to

customercare@flyexpress.aero.

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

PASSENGER LETTERS@WORK

Dear Customer Care

Recently when I boarded your flight between Cape Town and East London, I was in dire straits emotionally.

The reason for my Cape Town visit had been a shoulder operation which turned out to be quite traumatic. What

compounded my problem was the fact that I am seriously claustrophobic, and the MRI scan that I had had at the hospital

had intensified these feelings.

I cordially asked the flight attendant, Michelle Greeff, if it would be possible for her to move me to a more comfortable

seat, should it so happen that the person seated next to me be of significant height or size. Without any hesitation,

Michelle reacted with warmth and genuine assuredness that I should wait at the back of the plane until all of passengers

had boarded. Thereafter, she explained that because the plane wasn’t fully booked, she would be able to allocate a

suitable seat to me.

Just before take-off she showed me to a seat where I didn’t experience any claustrophobic tendencies whatsoever.

Michelle’s very unselfish behaviour, her genuine concern for her passengers’ feelings and concerns, and her willingness

to assist impressed me greatly.

My deepest appreciation to Michelle and SA Express for a most pleasant flight back to East London.

Kind regards

Widor du Toit

Dear Sir,

I travelled from Harare recently and would like to send my appreciation for all the help I was given after being

neglected at Harare Airport by their ground staff. I am a Silver Card Holder and a wheel chair passenger, and was the last

passenger to board.

I travel backwards and forwards to Harare from Durban frequently and have always found SA Express to be excellent.

Bronwyn asked me to fill in a form of complaint for the Zimbabwe authorities, which I duly did.

Thank you for the excellent help I received.

Yours sincerely

Valerie Nangle

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