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s we present our fourth issue to you, we’re delighted to announce that Spotong is now registered with the Audit Bureau of Circulations of South Africa.

We view this recognition as a great achievement and we owe many thanks to traders and readers alike, who have supported us since day one.

Adding to our regulars in this issue, we bring you a special feature on draught beer and dispensary machines for boosting-business. We have realised there’s a definite need for draught beer to be available at all liquor outlets, including taverns and pubs in townships.

However, draught requires constant monitoring and education on how the system works, how to pour correctly and how to maximise profit.

A reputable study shows that gambling can serve as a good business investment.

There are companies (Route Operators) offering taverns, bars and hotels the tools to make their businesses profitable by providing customers with EDITOR

Donald Makhafola

CONTRIBUTOR

Mashabela Seshoka Andrew Lukhele Adolf Netshiukhwi Siyamthanda Ndaba Damian Murphy

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access to on site low payout and gaming machines with a full support structure.

South Africa’s beer culture has undoubtedly evolved in recent years with the advent of craft brewing and food pairings, the versatility of beer is continually being tested. In our lifestyle section, we look into different beer cocktails that you can introduce to your customers.

When deciding to buy a car that suits the needs of your business, there are a number of important factors that you need to take into consideration. How much it will cost to run, for example servicing, petrol consumption and general maintenance issues.

This is why we have added a motoring section to our pages as a guide to help you make informed decisions when buying a car for your business.

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SALES

Ben Banda Katlego Tshetlo Clarence Ka-Nike

High Profit Draught Beer

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LICQUOR LICENSE

11 Western Cape Taverners Challenge New Liquor Act 12 Police Nab Illegal Traders and Criminals

TAVERN AND RESTAURANT REVIEWS ENTREPRENEUR FEATURE

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16 How to make money

INTERIOR DESIGN

GOVERNMENT

COMMUNITY LEADER

HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

TRADE

EDUCATION & TRAINING

20 The Amstel Lounge Project 23 Blue IQ and GEDA Merge

26 Movement for Youth Leadership

30 Product Reviews 32 Addressing Skills Shortage in THE

34 Boost your Business with LPMs

GAMBLING FEATURE

DESIGN & LAYOUT

PROPERTY

SPORT

EVENTS

Quinten Tolken Janine Steyn

SUBBING & PROOFING

Gwen Sebogodi

IT AND WEB MANAGER Tinique Morgado

REPRO & PRINTING Kadimah Print

CEO & DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Sean Press

MANAGING DIRECTOR AND PUBLISHER FINANCE AND OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

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CREATIVE DIRECTOR

PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR

Donna Verrydt

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28 Beer Cocktails Hit South Africa

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STOKVELS 42 Financial Opportunities Abound in Stokvels

MOTORING REVIEW

RESPONSIBLE DRINKING FEATURE

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44 Nissan NP 300: The Single Cab Workhorse 47 Traders Promoting Good Drinking Habit

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GLF Corner

Y F I R E V O T L L A CA S T I M R E P N E E ALL SHEB

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he Gauteng Liquor Forum (GLF) appeals to all Shebeen Permit holders in the province to urgently go and verify the authenticity of their permits at the Department of Economic Development.

Traders must take their ID Books with them for the official to be able to check if their permits exist on the database.

The department says shebeen owners who could be found with fraudulent permits will not be penalised because their aim is to audit a number of traders who have legitimate permits and who will be eligible to get Shebeen Licenses.

Once again, the GFL advises illegal shebeen to register with the local associations that are affiliated to the GLF to help them to get the required legitimate documents to trade within the framework of the law.

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Wholesalers and Distributors are advised to apply for licenses at the Department of Trade Industry.

The department says there will not be an extension on Shebeen Permits applications after the expiry date of February 28, 2013.

Last year Gauteng Department of Economic Development announced the extension of Shebeen Permits to February 28, 2013. The permits were due to expire on the 30th June 2012.

The department said the extension was an effort to provide a space for the migration of shebeen permits into the liquor licensing regime.

Meanwhile the proposed draft Gauteng Liquor Regulations 2013 was published for public comment and it will, in all probability, come into effect at the end of 2013.

Members of the Gauteng Liquor Forum during the general meeting concerning the verification of Shebeen Permits.

INDUSTRY NEWS

inflation item was the transport subindex, which contributes 1% point to the overall CPI inflation rate and showing inflation of 5.5%.

“Keeping this overall index below overall CPI inflation is slow vehicle price inflation, but its fuel cost component is the troublesome one, caused by a significant year-on-year fuel price increase of 12.4% year-on-year. Its public transport sub-index was also showing a high 15.5% inflation rate, arguably caused largely by rising fuel costs.

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HIGHER INFLATION AFFECTS POOR CONSUMERS The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate for December which was released last month, shows a slight increase from 5.6% to 5.7% year-on-year, providing the latest insights as to where the household sector is most or least pressured by price increases.

First National Bank’s Household and Consumer Sector Strategist, John Loos, said the rise was due to an increase in year-on-year petrol price inflation.

Loos said the key area to watch now was the residential rental market for signs of strengthening, which could drive CPI inflation higher due to its heavy weight.

“Recently, we have seen the rental inflation rates rising slightly in the index, although still very much subdued. Along with this in mind, food price inflation is a key, and of concern has been the recent double-digit price inflation in the Producer Price Index for the agricultural products. This suggests that the impact of the recent global food price surge, as the result of the United States drought conditions, may not yet be over.”

Loos went on to say that the third major item to watch was oil and petrol prices.

“Here, signs are more encouraging perhaps, and one would expect to see slowing year-on-year petrol price rise as high base effects from prior oil price surges looks to be taking some effect, slowing the year-on-year oil Rand oil price inflation in recent months.”

Loos said the other “big ticket”

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upheaval is not insignificant, judging by the late 2012 widespread strike actions.

Meanwhile the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the repurchase rate unchanged at 5.0% per annum. However, Reserve Bank governor, Gill Marcus, said the MPC will monitor developments closely and will not hesitate to act in a manner consistent with its mandate.

In her statement, Marcus said food prices, exchange rate and wage settlements continue to pose a “Another major sub-index with significant near-term risk to the inflation problematic elements is the Housing outlook. She said the MPC would CPI which, although only showing 6% continue to assess the balance of risks to inflation, possesses the electricity subthe inflation outlook to be on the upside. component which showed 10.3% inflation “The MPC remains concerned about the as Eskom continues to ratchet up the possibility of a wage-price spiral and its tariffs, while the water and other services potential to exacerbate the high level component including municipal rates were of unemployment. We need cohesion of not far behind at 9.1% inflation. A final policy and decision making to provide sub-index that deserves mention for the the necessary certainty for sustainable wrong reasons is that of education, which economic growth and development.” shows an inflation rate of 9%.”

Marcus expressed concerns over the Loos said that examining the key country’s domestic economic growth, components of CPI inflation, food saying it remains “fragile and below and non-alcoholic beverages inflation potential”. This followed an annual remains the most troublesome growth rate of 1.2% in the third quarter component of the CPI, contributing 1.1% of 2012, and a forecasted growth point to the overall inflation rate. This rate of around 2.5% for this year. The is of particular concern at the current International Monetary Fund also revised time due to food prices exerting greater down its 2013 growth forecast for South financial pressure on the lower income Africa to 2.8%, from a previous 3% groups, at a time when the risk of social estimate in October.

STRIKE IS UNLIKELY TO AFFECT WINE PRODUCTION

Birch says exports for 2012 reached a whopping 417 million litres — 10 million litres more than the previous record of 407 million achieved in 2008, and a 17% increase on volumes from 2011.

“The record levels are the result of a more favourable currency, as well as shortage Despite wildcat strikes and labour of wines, stemming from a significant protests that ensued in the farming sector drop in the recent harvests of competitor in the Western Cape over the past few wine-producing nations in Europe, Latin months, the South African Wine Industry America, Australia and New Zealand.” remains optimistic that 2013 can still be one of the best harvest years ever.

SA Wine Industry & Information Systems anticipated that the 2013 wine grape Chief Executive of Wine of South Africa crop should amount to a total of 1 384 (WOSA), Su Birch, says all indications are 357 tons. Birch said that while bulk that this year’s local crop could be the exports accounted for 59% of volumes third largest in recorded history. in 2012, this was in line with a global growing trend.

“This is assuming that good weather conditions continue and that there is a She said while packaged wines speedy and peaceful resolution to the generally offered higher returns, farm workers strikes and harvests come local producers have been forced to in on time. The anticipated crop size is, compete globally by providing what the despite a decrease in total plantings, mainstream markets want. thanks to one of the best winter seasons in the Western Cape for many years.”

“Obviously we would prefer the accent to

WORLD TRADERS EYEING SA FOOD AND BEVERAGE MARKET The international food service industry is adamant that the largest upcoming food and beverage trade show on the continent, Africa’s Big Seven (AB7) will be a spectacular show full of trading opportunities. The agribusiness, food service industry and the fast food phenomenon exhibition will take place at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from 30 June to 2 July 2013.

The upcoming Africa’s Big Seven, food and beverage trade exhibition in Midrand Gallagher Convention Centre promises to be a specticular show for traders from across the world.

John Thomson, Managing Director of Exhibition Management Services, the organiser of AB7, says Africa is already providing a thriving market for companies operating in these sectors.

Africa. Yudi Dahlan from the Indonesian Trade Promotion Centre in Johannesburg says AB7 is a “true door-opener” to the African market.

He said the food and beverage trade show has in the past proven to be a versatile and effective international platform for tapping into the African market and promoting trading with the rest of the world.

“Our pavilion hosted more than 15 Indonesian companies at AB7 2012; every one of them is convinced that AB7 is the ultimate African showcase for their products. Many of them signed trade agreements with customers at the show.”

The 2012 event, endorsed by the South African Consumer Goods Council, attracted a total of 8 730 buyers from 53 countries, of which 23 were from

“We come to Africa’s Big Seven because Southern Africa is a growing market with a lot of interest in US products.”

Four-time AB7 exhibitor Heat and Control, is a leading manufacturer of food processing and packaging equipment systems, with more than 60-years experience.

“The main aim of being at AB7 in 2012 was to promote our company, our products, and the services we offer to Yolanda Roundtree, Marketing established clients as well as prospective Supervisor of the Florida Department of new customers. We definitely achieved Agriculture, says their role is to introduce this!,” says Anria Malan, the company’s US companies to the African market.

Project and Sales Manager.

“The local Fairtrade office has confirmed that South Africa now has the highest number of Fairtrade-accredited wineries worldwide, with 65% of Fairtrade wines sold globally coming from our country.”

Nederburg’s Viticulturist, Unathi Mantshongo at a vineyard.

be on packaged wines, from a reputational perspective for Brand South Africa, in terms of job retention in the packaging industry and also to maintain sustainable profit margins for producers. We are therefore greatly encouraged by the recent growth of packaged exports to North America, Japan, China, as well as several increasingly affluent African nations, all to regions where we have been increasing our marketing investment.”

She said the industry had also been

buoyed by the growing confidence in South Africa as a top wine-producing country amongst high-profile international critics, whose opinion carried great weight in the global wine business fraternity as well as with consumers.

Regarding farm workers strike, Birch said WOSA regretted the labour unrests that ensued in the Western Cape, and that huge strides were being made to ensure decent working conditions on all wineproducing farms.

At the same time, there was a steady growing support for the Wine and Agricultural Industry Ethical Trade Association (WIETA), with increasing numbers of producers subscribing to its code of good conduct, she added. This was particularly after the international market reacted so positively to last year’s launch of the WIETA ethical seal that provides a guarantee of fair labour practices in the production of wines in the country.

“WIETA accreditation for rigorously audited fair labour conditions has accelerated since last year and with the increase in producer and worker training sessions scheduled, prior to auditing sessions, we expect many more labels to qualify during this year.”

Some of the country’s biggest producers have already earned WIETA accreditation for their labels, including Distell, Spier, Fairview and Robertson Winery.

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TRADE Feature

High Profit R E E B T H G U DRA

u t demand. But, before yo ea gr in s it’ y wh is ich ience behind er you can buy, wh u must understand the sc Draught is the freshest be yo n, er tav ur yo r fo s ery tavern ine mach portant questions that ev im rush out and order draft me so S, DD of MD , vers Shaw draught. Spotong asks Tra owner should know.

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DS is a specialist dispensing and refrigeration service provider to the beverage industry. The company has been servicing more than 5 000 pubs, restaurants and retail stores both locally and abroad.

South African Breweries (SAB) is one of their clients.

Do you have a beer dispenser that is suitable for a particular business operation?

Every business is unique in its dispenser requirement as there isn’t a “one solution fits all” measurement. It all depends on space, volume and service offering. But, 99% of the time, there is a suitable solution.

What are the requirements for pubs or taverns to buy and install beer dispensers?

Before a dispenser can be installed, the following things need to be agreed upon: minimum volume; pricing; promotion; and a commitment to quality.

The technical requirements are space for the dispenser, space for the draught font and most importantly the willingness of the owner to promote draught beer as his best offering.

Why do you think is important for pubs and restaurants to use your service?

A barman pouring draught beer.

Draught beer lines have to be cleaned regularly to prevent bacteria build up. If this does not happen, then the beer will be spoilt. The last thing a pub should ever do is cut costs by not cleaning their lines properly. Apart from cleaning, DDS also offers a full callout service should anything go wrong with the draught installation. We have technicians on standby, ready and waiting, to solve the problem. www.spotongmag.co.za

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Bafana Bafana Assistant Coach Serame Letsoaka at SAB World of Beer downtown Joburg.

What are advantages of installing this equipment in taverns, particularly in the townships?

our technicians’ job cards expressing thanks and gratitude for the service performed. And the most common feedback we usually receive is that our technicians are friendly, efficient and a pleasure to work with.

Simply, there is no better way to serve cold beer. It also offers the best profit margins for potential publicans (a person How is the dispensed beer/ who owns a tavern or pub).

beverage better than bottled ones?

What motivated you to venture into Generally, it’s a fresher product that is this business?

On a personal level, it was a love of beer and people. The company itself was set up more than 17 years ago and it has gone from strength to strength — as has draught beer!

How is the market responding to your services?

DDS has spent many years building up a reputation for world class service.

We are hopefully known as a company who responds quickly, efficiently and professionally.

Do clients show enthusiasm about the services that you’re offering?

Generally we receive feedback on

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dispensed at the right temperature and into a branded glass. You can’t beat that!

How cost effective is it for operators to use your services?

The cost of our servicing is paid for

by SAB. It’s part of their offering to publicans who sell their draught beer.

How profitable could this be for traders or tavern operators?

Depending on volume and price, draught is the most profitable “pack” a publican can offer.

What other values and advantages from your services traders can enjoy?

Our response times are extremely good with regard to technical maintenance. Our technicians are highly trained and knowledgeable with regards to draught installations and the outlet could save a huge amount of headaches and time.

How user-friendly is your equipment for the staff to use?

Draught training courses are offered for barmen, publicans and other staff members. The training covers the basics of a draught installation, how to operate the system, general fault finding, etc. The courses are very informative and should put any publican’s mind at ease.

What mechanism do you use to provide technical support to operators?

We have a Call Centre where telephonic support is provided. If the problem cannot be rectified over the phone, then one of our field technicians will attend to the callout personally.

For more information you can contact Travers Shaw on 011-6084730

WINE

Wine Reviews

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D N E M M O C E R WE THEUNISKRAAL MOSCATO ROSÉ 2012

IMONSIG THE EASY GOING S CHENIN BLANC With a delightful new screw cap that embodies the wine’s playful, fruity nature, the eminently quaffable Simonsig Chenin Blanc 2012 is an essential summer staple for many wine lovers.

This brilliant rosy pink Theuniskraal Moscato Rosé 2012 has aromas of candyfloss and strawberries with a floral background.

The Muscat Ottonel and Muscat de Frontignan grapes were harvested by hand and machine, mostly from pre-dawn to early morning.

It’s the ideal palate friendly wine with which to entertain friends or enjoy an al fresco lunch. With a Chenin Blanc track record dating back to 1968, when Simonsig Estate’s patriarch Frans Malan released his first wine, you can be sure that this latest vintage is another winner.

Revealing youthful, fresh tropical notes leading into an explosion of pears, guavas and sweet melon, the unwooded Simonsig Chenin Blanc 2012 is a must on hot summer days. Its cutting edge acidity makes it the ideal partner to fresh seafood as well as traditional breyani or even spicy Mexican tacos.

The three varietals were vinified separately.

The Muscat Ottonel and Muscat de Frontignan grapes received skin contact for four hours and were cold-fermented until dry for a period of 14 to 21 days. The skins of the Shiraz grapes were removed after 24-hours and fermentation was stopped when a residual sugar level was attained. None of the varietals were wooded and remained in stainless steel tanks until blending.

The wine is fresh and crisp on the palate with a complexity of fruit flavours and a lingering aftertaste.

The Simonsig Chenin Blanc 2012 is created in an easy, early drinking style and will reach its peak within two years of the vintage date. The wine retails from R38 per bottle and is available directly from the cellar or at leading wine outlets nationwide.

LE BONHEUR’S NEW OFFERINGS Tricorne is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and equal parts of Cabernet Franc and Shiraz, sourced from three top-performing, highlying vineyards on the farm, with fruit picked from individually selected vines.

Le Bonheur Winemaker, Sakkie Kotzé, says the wine is quite different from the regular Sauvignon Blanc in the range and it’s very smooth in the mouth with rich and lingering berry spiciness. “This is not as fruit-driven and in many ways is more nuanced. It has a lot of body, is crisp and flinty but with some green and tropical flavours. It’s an excellent food wine, very distinctive and marks the long association that Le Bonheur has with Sauvignon Blanc.”

Tricorne sells for approximately R200 per bottle and the vineyard-designated Sauvignon Blanc, at R75.

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The Moscato Rosé is excellent on its own or can be served with salads, fish, poultry, pork and pasta dishes.

Theuniskraal Moscato Rose is widely available from leading liquor outlets at around R45 a bottle.

DU TOITSKLOOF CHENIN BLANC - BOX WINE CHAMPION The three-litre box Du Toitskloof Chenin Blanc has become a firm favourite amongst wine enthusiasts due to the wine being exactly the same as that in the 750-millilitre bottle. The wine is well balanced and medium bodied with a delicious aroma of apple, pear, pineapple and tropical fruit, ending with a pleasing, crisp finish.

Du Toitskloof Wines, situated at the entrance to the Du Toitskloof Pass with its spectacular mountain scenery, is known for its quality wine at affordable prices. Established by six wine farmers as a cooperative winery in 1962, the cellar recently celebrated its 50th year.

The three-litre box Du Toitskloof Chenin Blanc is available from all leading liquor outlets for approsimately R79, whilst the 750ml bottle is sold at R32.

LIQUOR LICENSE

S R E N R E V A T E P A C WESTERN t c A r o u q i L w e N e Challeng

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he new Western Cape Liquor Act that came into effect on April 1, 2012 is already haunting the authority.

The Mitchell’s Plain Liquor Traders Association has filed court papers in which they asked the Western Cape High Court to interdict the provincial government from shortening liquor trading hours in terms of the new law.

The liquor traders in the province have previously expressed their dissatisfaction about the shortening of trading hours as prescribed in the newly amended provincial liquor law. The new liquor Act has so far been viewed as the toughest liquor legislation in South Africa.

The Mitchell’s Plain Liquor Traders Association has subsequently submitted objections to the draft policy to the provincial parliament before it could be enacted. “We come from a shebeen environment where we trade at all hours. Now that we have complied with the law, things are becoming more difficult for us and we do adhere to strict conditions,” says the Association Chairperson, Elton Oosthuizen.

He says police conduct regular spot checks on legal traders to ensure

they are sticking to their licensing agreements. “Most of our customers work and business only really picks up after their patrons come home from work. People are already complaining about the trading hours. We are trying to trade responsibly but these hours are affecting us negatively,” he says.

In the newly amended law, the liquor authority has reduced the trading hours for on-consumption premises, such as pubs, clubs, restaurants and hotels.

He says the loss of the two-hours of trading would constitute a severe blow to the economic viability of applicants’ business, because the peak trading hours are between 18h00 and 20h00 when the clientele arrive from their places of employment.

In addition, the association has also asked the court to interdict the provincial government from enforcing a zoning scheme certificate for existing liquor licence holders.

The Western Cape Finance, Economic Development and Tourism Spokesperson Phumzile van Damme confirmed that last year in November, the ministry received notification that the Mitchell’s Plain Liquor Traders Association had

filed papers requesting an interdict on the shortening of trading hours and the enforcing zoning scheme certificates for existing liquor license holders.

She said the Western Cape Government filed an answering affidavit on 7 January 2013. But at the time of writing, Van Damme declined to comment further saying the matter was sub judice.

Last year, Economic Development and Tourism Minsiter, Alan Winde announced that the province will introduce designated streets within communities where commercial zones will be established and liquor traders will operate.

“To bring unlicensed liquor outlets within the ambit of the law, we aim to implement the High Street Model. In these commercial zones, liquor traders will be able to operate with other businesses and do so with the correct zoning and licensing. With the help of the Violence Prevention through Urban Upgrade (VPUU), we have identified seven areas in the Western Cape to roll out the High Street Model pilot project.

The areas are: Nyanga, Harare, Delft, Mfuleni, Philippi, Gugulethu and TR section in Khayelitsha,” Winde said. www.spotongmag.co.za

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LIQUOR LICENSE

POLICE NAB ILLEGAL TRADERS

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uring their recent crime fighting operations in Gauteng, Police closed down a total of 4 924 illegal liquor outlets, poured 52 000 litres of alcohol down the drain, confiscated 3 400 illegal firearms and destroyed 294 000 fake DVDs. Most of the alcohol was seized during police operations including “When duty Calls” over the festive season from illegal liquor outlets across the province. Gauteng Police Commissioner, Lt-General Mzwandile Petros, said piracy is a crime against the economy and he called for strengthened partnerships to deal with the scourge of such crime.

“The impact of this sort of crime is negatively affecting the economic growth of our province and the country

at large. These goods are illegally sent into the country by organised syndicates and for us to defeat such crime we need to intensify our working relations with our community and counterparts to tackle this challenge,” he said.

Lt-General Mzwandile Petros went on to say, “It has been hard for criminals to travel with their illegal guns because our members have been on the lookout through the 3 495 roadblocks which were held across the province. We made great strides in arresting 45 111 suspects and 4 924 illegal liquor outlets were closed with many of the arrests being drug related cases. Before I came to Gauteng, I thought that drugs were out of hand where I was staying, until I realised that in this province there is a huge market.

More than 52 000 litres of alcohol went down the drain after police closed down a total of 4 924 illegal liquor outlets in Gauteng recently.

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We are faced with serious challenges that are affecting the young generation in this province and for police to win this battle we need strong partnership from the community.”

Commissioner Lt-General Petros said since 2010, 868 police members were arrested for corruption and 201 members have been successfully prosecuted and relieved from their duties.

REVIEWS

Tavern & Restaurant Reviews

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Mpho Zondi is the proud owner Xoli’s Pub & Restaurant in Zola, Zone 1.

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ONG H E L T A K IN E C A L P ’S Y BILL

Billy’s Place in Katlehong, Phake Section, is an awesome tavern with a unique and priceless township experience that you can’t get anywhere else. Located on Sotonga Street, the spot is owned by an astute businessman, Billy Thapelo Mokoena.

Billy’s Place, is one spot where there’s everything for everyone, this is the reason it’s always packed to capacity over the weekends.

If you find yourself lost in Ekurhuleni, check in at Billy’s Place for unforgettable serenading company and friendly service from both the staff and customers. With this experience guaranteed, there’s absolutely no way you can feel lost or out of place. Most of the people who frequent Billy’s Place are regular customers and they reside right there in Katlehong but new faces are welcomed and no one is treated like a stranger.

Billy has been described by some of his customers as an honest man who listens to his customers and also cares about their wellbeing.

(Standing) is the owner of Billy’s Place in Katlehong, Billy Thapelo Mokoena and his customers.

DOS L E IN N R E V A T E ID S T WES

JESSIE’S TAVERN IN SPRUITVIEW

Jessie Sitsila, owner of Jessie’s Tavern in Spruitview

If you’re familiar with Spruitview, you should know that Jessie’s Tavern has been around since 2005. Jessie’s Tavern owner, Jessie Sitsila, who grew up in Spruitview, says before opening her business she was working at a restaurant as a chef.

Joseph Yehlo, Steve Mahlo, Clement and Owner Joey Louw(sunglass)

The owner of West Side Tavern in Eldorado Park Ext 2, Joey Louw, affirms that managing a tavern is a tough task — just like running any business.

Louw speaks out about how his business went through ups and downs for the past 10-years since its inception but he never thought of giving up and today he sees himself as one of the successful businessmen in the area.

“It is exciting for me to be one of the upcoming business owners here in my community,” Louw exclaimed.

He says his passion for what he does, has driven him for all the years that

he has been running his tavern. Louw says he does not focus much on making money but rather focuses on doing what he enjoys most, and that is running a nightlife business.

One of his goals is to brand West Side as one of the most appealing taverns to hang out in, in Eldorado Park, though he accepts that it’s every business owner’s aspiration to draw more customers through their doors each day in order to make money. Louw who is a Rock and Roll music fanatic says he keeps his customers entertained all night long with good music and that is the reason they keep coming back.

Jessie says there are many reasons that people to come to her tavern, and it’s not only to drink beer. There is entertainment on offer and the tavern features costume karaoke on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month.

Jessie says she opened her tavern because she wanted to create a lively place in Spruitview where everyone would feel comfortable.

There are flat screen TVs on the wall around the tavern and the popular video game, Big Buck Hunter is available too..

The locals love the tavern, a place where they can get drinks at reasonable prices.

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growth in BEE has seen a huge of n tio uc od tr in e Th s. In fact, in the past 10 year a ric Af h ut So in s SME’ nies are 70% of SME compa research shows that untry’s co e However, due to th now black-owned. skills and y and a vast lack of or st hi e at un rt fo un taged, previously disadvan e th g on am s ce ur reso und l businesses have fo many of these smal uding cl many challenges in themselves facing apela, cial strain. Bafana M an fin d an y lit bi si vi in business k Entrepreneurs, a ocess co-founder of Blac ip epreneursh is a pr tr en ys sa , m fir g consultin ed and gies to be formulat that requires strate Here he ented for it to work. em pl im ly ul sf es cc su done to t what needs to be ou ab g on ot Sp to speaks urship. promote entreprene

What advice could you give to an aspiring entrepreneur?

My advice to aspiring entrepreneurs is to focus on “that” business idea. Passion and drive will definitely bear results.

Hard work and dedication are definite ingredients for success. Additionally, entrepreneurs must fully make use of the government initiatives and programmes available to them, such as the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), the Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA), and the Independent Development Trust (IDT).

These programmes are designed to assist them. Entrepreneurs should believe in their ideas; no one will buy into an idea if they don’t sell it to the market.

Entrepreneurs should do proper market research, business planning, benchmark and do a personal SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis before going into business. If you can dream it, you can achieve it – 16

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Bafana Mopela is co-founder of Black Enterpreneurs

Walt Disney. Many of life’s failures are people who did not realise how close they were to success when they gave up.

develop strategies and mechanisms, which will monitor the repayment of funds lent to entrepreneurs.

In your opinion, what is a major challenge to entrepreneurs getting assistance from financial institutions?

It seems these businesses are doomed to fail before they have even started operating, how can it be rectified?

I think the main problem is the funding model and the qualification criteria used. Many viable and feasible projects get declined on the basis of failing ITC checks from the credit bureaus, minor issues around the format of a business plan, and in most cases funding institutions require startup entrepreneurs to already be in possession of preliminary contracts or have access to the market. As much as I believe there are risks that financial institutions are trying to manage with regard to the loan repayment, I believe funding institutions, in particular, government institutions should rather

The success of any business starts with the drive and passion of the owner. I believe proper planning, resources, access to market, vision and drive are the key success factors of any business. I think our country is still at a stage where the idea of entrepreneurship is still run on a trial and error basis and this on its own has an impact on the failures of many small businesses/entrepreneurs. I also think that entrepreneurs should also take personal development seriously; most entrepreneurs don’t understand the important basics of compiling a business plan. A business plan should not only be compiled to source funding,

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a business plan should be a blue print of how the company will operate. It should be used as a guide for running the business, hence the reason it should be reviewed time and again to ensure that the business is implemented or taking the direction it was planned to.

Most of the emerging entrepreneurs blame the red tape and over regulation in the labour force as the stumbling block for the growth of their businesses. What is your opinion?

Which country do you think can be a good example that South Africa could learn from?

Organisations should scan and evaluate the macro environmental forces, made up of political and social conditions in the country, prior to starting a new business.

China can be viewed as the engine of the world economy today. This didn’t happen overnight. A lot of effort was put into planning and developing strategies on how to turn their economy around.

I think our country has potential and advantages for doing even better. As a developing country we have developed countries to learn from. We should benchmark, learn from other countries experiences, and assess our own strengths and weaknesses. We need to explore business opportunities that exist in our country from all sectors and identify strategies that will ensure that our Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) can take part and benefit from such opportunities.

Do you think big corporates and institutions, such as government agencies, are doing enough to support and develop small businesses?

I do, but I believe a lot still needs to be done. Our development agencies should not operate in isolation. There’s a need to have a common vision for all funding institutions. Collaboration with each other should be forged where necessary.

Our funding institutions should be easily accessible and a lot of effort needs to be made in improving turnaround times. A lot of good initiatives and programmes are developed, however, only limited groups/individuals benefit from them.

How are you at Black Entrepreneurs working to assist SMMEs? Black Entrepreneurs exists to assist companies to successfully start and run their businesses. We provide start-up assistance which includes business planning, conceptualising and refining of a business ideas, development of business and marketing strategies and we also provide mentoring and continuous support services through our SME consulting division.

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How can small businesses be innovative in their marketing strategies to continuously remain profitable and relevant in the market?

Small businesses need to take new ideas and actually implement them in the market place. Establishing joint ventures and alliances with other small businesses that have expertise and access to other resources will be relevant to the environmental forces.

As Black Entrepreneurs, what do you think can be a solution for all challenges faced by SMMEs in the country and especially black emerging entrepreneurs?

The government should assist SMMEs to also contribute to the economic development by facilitating the reallocation of resources from less to more productive uses and bring new technologies, open new markets, processes and ideas and communicate new knowledge.

Can you please tell me more about Black Entrepreneurs and its roles as a business consulting firm?

Black Entrepreneurs is a company that was formed in 2002 to promote collaboration and partnership between black-owned companies. Seeing that we had a lot to offer, the company diversified its services to offer business consulting and support services which entail: pre-start up service, business planning, business analysis, strategy development and continuous business performance management tools and mechanisms. The company has a pool of professionals, each specialising in areas of strategy development, business processes, organisational development and business process management. We assist companies to get their business off the ground, by providing mentoring

and performance management support.

Do you think South Africa is doing enough to promote and support emerging entrepreneurs?

Yes, as a country we are trying, but a lot still needs to be done. Like I said, entrepreneurship as an economic “booster” is a foreign idea in our country; therefore, it should be viewed as a process rather than a solution when implemented. Good programmes are initiated to support emerging entrepreneurs; however, these programmes should be well monitored and evaluated in order for them to bear results.

How can government empower small traders to ensure that they create jobs, sustain their businesses and participate in the mainstream economy?

Government can empower them with capital and business skills as well as helping the monitor of their businesses and giving them technical support. A portion of the government business and projects should be allocated to SMMEs. Payments to SMMEs should not be delayed as this also plays a role in the failures of SMMEs.

How do you think the migration of retail businesses to townships affect smaller traders such as spaza shops, taverns and other informal businesses?

The steep competition from these businesses (many of whom own a string of the retail stores), which are well resourced in comparison to the typical township entrepreneur, has evidently bankrupted local spaza shops and informal businesses; forcing some of them to pursue alternative businesses strategies.

What can smaller businesses do to compete in the market, especially if the playing field is not level?

They can compete by providing exceptional services. Going out of their way and treating people well, this brings great rewards to a small business which can be easily sustainable.

For more information, Bafana Mapela can be contacted at bafana@blackentrepreneurs.co.za or visit www.blackentrepreneurs.co.za

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es and stel brand in the finish Am e th e ur pt ca rs ne Desig tings in taverns. colours into interior fit

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he most challenging part of the brief from the client was to create an interior that could fit into, pretty much, any space,” says Jill Munger, Design and Marketing Director of Time & Space Design Consultants who took on the challenge to create interior design for winning taverns in the Amstel Lounge Project.

Explaining the idea behind the Amstel Lounge Project, Munger said: “we were required to capture the Amstel Lager brand in the finishes and colours as well as the look and feel of the space, in the style of the furniture and fittings. In other words, we needed to translate the Amstel Lager brand into an interior”.

We were required to create a concept, which would also be able to fit into an existing interior within a certain amount of time, so that each tavern could also continue operating during the installation. We opted for modular furniture which didn’t limit us to a certain space.

Design Presentation To make things easier when arriving at our unknown sites, we divided the design into various areas: lounge; booth; dance floor; bar and exterior area. That way we could adapt the design into any space, whichever best suited. With the overall project having four venues, with 270 initial participants and limited time to construct on site, we had to be prepared to jump into action when the winners were announced.

We were required to present to various parties which included the Brand agency (our client), the brand distributors and the tavern owners with the presence of the regional brand sales representatives.

Once the agency approved the design, after tweaking and brainstorming some additional branding elements, we presented to the brand distributors. The distributors had the final say and once they approved the design, it was full steam ahead.Once the finalists were announced, we surveyed each outlet and presented the conceptual proposal to the tavern owners. With us having the various options available, each tavern owner could select an area, within their establishment, for revamp.

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sourced locally in an effort to minimize lead times so that the installations could be completed as quickly as possible. We specified hard wearing materials suitable for tavern environments and created surfaces that can withstand a beating over a long period of time. The Amstel Lager brand requirements were, also, a deciding factor in our choice of finishes, in the colours and textures as well as style of furniture.

Design Detailing When it came down to the finer detailing we added brand elements to create interest as well as add more marketing presence into the interior.

The Amstel Lager brand elements are subtle but visible throughout the space.

The Amstel bottle shape is unique and the silhouette of the bottle was used in several design elements and incorporated throughout. Many custom made and design elements were created especially for the Amstel Lounge.

Custom made Amstel bottle chandeliers were created as feature lighting, but had the labels removed to be more subtle with the branding. The ‘twirl’ pendant was designed and custom made for the Amstel Lounge. Colouring was based on

the colours of the Amstel label and was communicated in various creative ways such the strips of colour that appear on the bar front, decorative wallpaper and outdoor branding elements. Gold detailing, taken from the Amstel bottle cap, was introduced to the VIP bar front, foot rails and other detailing.A mosaic art wall was added which portrayed an image of the Amstel bottle. We also created an Amstel bottle light box which incorporated neon rope lighting which tailed off and formed the Amstel logo at the end of the trail.

We created an exterior Amstel Lager branded wall, with bright floor mounted spotlights that highlighted the feature.

The design itself was not restrained and made quite a statement, but the branding was subtle in the sense that the Amstel colours were incorporated and the slogan, but not the logo itself.

Signage plays an important part and new light box signage, incorporating the Amstel Lounge and the tavern’s name, was installed to the front façade of the buildings.

Time & Space Design Consultant can be contacted on 086 111 8463 or www.time-space.co.za www.spotongmag.co.za

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MEC for Gauteng Economic Development Nkosiphendule Kolisile.

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School in Port mprehensive Bethelsdorp Co sticks on creativity day.

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hen young people invest in their own education and take shared responsibility for school discipline and academic improvement we see dramatic results,” says Rob Taylor, Founding Chairman of Columba Leadership Academy in Johannesburg. Columba is a non-profit organisation that works with principals, teachers, local community members and corporate partners to engage young people in a programme of leadership development that elicits and unleashes their latent potential to be agents of positive social change.

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Chairman of The David Rattray Foundation focused on improving learning and teaching in 14 schools close to Fugitives Drift Lodge in KwazuluNatal. He was the Founding Partner of Social Enterprise Africa dedicated to mobilising communities through skills and enterprise development as well as building school infrastructure in depressed areas of South Africa.

Taylor says through their interventions they have seen a decrease in teenage pregnancies, school dropout rates, disciplinary incidents and, in some cases, Matric results have shown marked improvement. However, Taylor says there are many casual links that affect results

which are beyond their control.

“We believe education is best taken rather than given. We also think our schools and our society at large would benefit from creating a social culture based on obligation or duties rather than rights.” He says all social ills that beset communities have an impact on what happens in schools and it can create enormous challenges for teachers and schools. “It is essential that effective support services be accessible to schools and teachers to ensure that social and psychological problems receive the attention they deserve.”

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they were ‘very lucky’ to learn about the potential of youth activation from the passionate experts who developed the methodology, helping young people in tough realities in places like New York and Edinburgh. He says they have a relationship with Norman Drummond, the founder of Columba 1400 which was set up in the United Kingdom, 15 years ago. “We stand on the shoulders of giants,” he said.

He says their responsibility is to develop responsible leadership amongst the South African youth, producing socially, environmentally conscious and active citizens who lead through service and by example.

“We are seeing dramatic results in academic performance where a small group of learners can transform an entire school by setting an example and by instigating a culture of self study.

In one example, due to youth activism, the Matric results increased from 32% to 91% with five distinctions in mathematics. We activate the potential of young people to drive positive and personal social change by eliciting their self-belief and giving them a framework of value,” adds Taylor.

He expressed concerns that many adults still believe young people are problems to be solved rather than part of the solution and hence communities often fail

to capture the power of youth activism.

“Others tend to think of young people as empty vessels that need to be filled, thereby remaining blind to the potential that already exists in all young people.”

He says the reason the organisation decided to work together with parents and teachers is because they believe that guardians are very important assets in the social system and as part of ensuring sustainable impact. “We have come to experience the enormous impact that the expression of care can have on young people. Invariably increased care from adults is met by increased respect from young people.

When adults and young people forge effective youth-adult partnerships in the school system, young people respond with eagerness into roles of increased responsibility and invariably school improvement follows.”

He says their target is to reach, at least 5% of the High Schools in the country within a period of 10 years to build a movement for responsible leadership.

“We can never reach every community nor for that matter every deserving young person, however if in any particular community we can generate young leaders committed to positive social activism and achieve critical mass or tipping point as they take example to the rest of the community.”

He says schools are invited to apply, but one of the most important criteria is the principal’s integrity and commitment to school development. Grade 10 learners would also be invited to apply by writing an essay stating what they want to see changed in their lives, schools and communities.

The programme generally runs for twoyears and 12 learners, the principal and two senior teachers attend a residential academy where they are taught about nature, history, group work and role play. “Relationships with teachers and learners are transformed and young people go back to their schools and communities to recruit their friends and initiate projects to improve schools and communities; gaining real practical experience in leadership.”

Taylor says their challenge is to raise funds and the next major challenge has been to find and recruit the highest calibre of professional staff committed to youth activism. He said Columba could be pleased to talk to anyone looking for a partner and they have been accredited as a Broad-Based Black Organisation for the purpose of equity participation.

For more information on Columba Leadership contact: info@columba.org.za (011) 440 5790 www.spotongmag.co.za

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outh Africa’s beer culture has undoubtedly evolved in recent years. With the advent of craft brewing and food pairings, the versatility of beer is continually being tested. Stout, with a rich chocolate brownie, a coriander infused lager and winterwarming ales are just some examples of beer breaking boundaries that a few years ago would have been difficult to imagine.

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Some of the combinations are a little unexpected, but the result is a beer revolution. And best of all is that the ingredients are all widely available, which means that these cocktails are easily recreated at home.”

South African Breweries (SAB) and Liquid Chefs Mobile Bar Services recently joined forces to create a sumptuous selection of light beer cocktails that are low in alcohol content and perfectly suited to a mellow start to any weekend. According to Frieda Dehrmann, SABMiller’s top beer taster, beer cocktails are already being served in many upmarket London restaurants.

“We’re excited to have started experimenting with our own versions of beer cocktails back home.” Says Frieda.

“In my mind this is the next step in the evolution of beer, following closely on the heels of the craft beer movement that has taken South Africa by storm over the last few years.”

SAB’s Master Brewer, Kate Jones worked with Liquid Chefs to develop the cocktails, and she conceded that she was initially sceptical about combining beer with anything but a good meal.

“Being a brewer, the idea of mixing beer was almost sacrilegious, but when we sat down with Liquid Chefs and started playing around, it quickly became apparent that the versatility of beer means that it combines well with different flavours, much as it does with different kinds of food.”

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Beers with a straight forward malt character and distinctive bitterness pair well with lighter fruity flavours.

You could try mixing Grolsch with Brutal Fruit Apple Ginger, for example.

Here are few tips to experience your own flavour combination:

A stout will work well with any kind of Many new and old beer lovers might now sweet fruit and toffee flavoured syrups. be wondering what is coming next, and Try making a Milk Stout float with toffee beer cocktails, of course, is trending. And ice-cream. we’re not talking about the hangoverinducing concoctions of yesteryear.

Instead, beautifully crafted combinations of fresh fruit, herbs, spices, juices and syrups combined with beer to produce flavour sensations, perfectly suited for lazy weekend afternoons.

Craig Shapiro, owner of Liquid Chefs, adds: “We wanted to create something light and low in alcohol content which is why we steered away from spirits and chose instead to focus on ingredients such as fresh fruit, herbs and spices.

Sweeter beers, such as Carling Black Label, are nicely balanced with savoury herbs and spices such as basil, rosemary and thyme.

Castle deLite

Happy stirring, shaking and mixing!

Recipes Castle deLite

Black Label Fusion

Add cubed ice and Brutal Fruit Cranberry to the glass and stir slowly to infuse the flavours into the liquid.

Ingredients

Ingredients 1 Bottle Castle Lite 25 ml Honey 25 ml Elderflower Syrup 12.5 ml Brutal Fruit Lavacious Lemon Grenadine or Pomegranate Syrup 1 Egg White Garnish: Piece of lemon zest

raspberries and syrup together.

Method

2 Basil Leaves 2 Slices Ginger Pour Castle Milk Stout into Brandy snifter. 1 Sprig Thyme Salt Strain raspberries, syrup and Brutal Fruit Pepper into brandy snifter filled with the beer.

Dash of Sugar Syrup 100 ml Redd’s Dry Garnish with a dusting of Nutmeg on top. Dash of Bitters 1 Bottle Carling Black Label Serve in a brandy snifter Garnish: Thyme sprig

Make foam by placing honey, Elderflower Syrup and Brutal Fruit Lavacious Lemon and a dash of grenadine or pomegranate syrup into a shaker or bowl with 1 egg white.

Method Place the ginger into a glass and bash slightly with muddler/Pestle.

Whisk or shake the ingredients together to aerate.

Add basil leaves, thyme, salt and pepper to the glass.

Pour Castle Lite into wine glass.

Add sugar syrup to the herbs and press using a muddler/pestle.

Spoon or pour over the foam onto the Castle Lite.

Add cubed ice and Redd’s, then stir to infuse the flavours.

Garnish with a piece of lemon zest.

Pour Carling Black Label into a Hurricane glass and pour herb infusion on top.

Serve in a wine glass.

Garnish with a thyme sprig and top off with a dash of bitters.

Serve in a Hurricane glass

Miller Summer Storm

Miller Summer Storm Ingredients 12 Mint Leaves 25 ml Honey 50 ml Pineapple Juice Dash of lemon 1 Bottle Miller Genuine Draft Garnish: Mint sprig Milk Stout Medley

Method

Milk Stout Medley

Place mint leaves and honey into a mixing glass or cocktail shaker.

Press mint and honey using a muddler/ pestle.

Ingredients 8 Raspberries 12,5 ml Vanilla Syrup 1 Bottle Castle Milk Stout 1 Bottle Brutal Fruit Cranberry Garnish: Ground nutmeg

Add cubed ice, pineapple juice and dash of lemon juice to glass and stir to infuse flavours together.

Pour Miller Genuine Draft into stemmed glass and strain the infused liquid over the beer.

Method Place raspberries and vanilla syrup into a glass.

Garnish with a mint sprig.

Serve in a Stemmed pilsner glass.

Using a muddler/pestle press the

Black Label Fusion

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TRADE

T E K R A M E H NEW IN T EPING WITH Product Reviews

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Three Ships Whisky commemorates his epic voyage with the release of a limited edition collector’s tin, the last in a series of three containing the brand’s superior 10-Year-Old Single Malt Whisky, and depicting the three ships that formed van Riebeeck’s little fleet.

“We know South African connoisseurs appreciate a good single malt, but we didn’t know how well they would react to one produced locally,” says brand custodian Marcel Swain. “Clearly there is a demand for firstclass, affordable whisky, and what better way than to offer this exceptional single malt as part of a limited collector’s edition.”

The 10-year-old is the creation of master distiller, Andy Watts, who is based at The James Sedgwick Distillery in Wellington, Western Cape. Watts says,: “With its natural warm copper colour, this full-bodied whisky has a hint of peat but without associated smoke. The estery notes add a slightly sweet fragrance hinting of dried fruit and fudge. It has a long, warm finish with a good balance between the wood and the whisky.”

The Three Ships Whisky is available from selected bottle stores countrywide and retails at about R220 per bottle.

AIN HABH BUNNinA its Purest Form

Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, is crafted from Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey and infused with a proprietary honey resulting in a unique smooth offering. “In every sense of the word, this is all natural,” says Jack Daniel’s Master Taster, Jeff Norman. “Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey brings together two complementary tastes in a new way. The quality and character of Tennessee Honey is in keeping with the Jack Daniel’s tradition, and we think our friends will be pleasantly surprised with the new offering that has everyone abuzz here in Lynchburg.”

Norman noted that the flavour characteristics of honey greatly complement Jack Daniel’s uniquely smooth charcoal-mellowed character.

With hints of honey and other natural flavours creating a complex taste profile, Norman says the product is unlike any other offering in the honey category. “Whether it’s chilled straight or served in drinks with other mixers like lemonade, tea or ginger ale, we think our friends will really love its unique taste and smooth character,” Norman adds.

Whisky

Bunnahabhain’s range of un-chillfiltered single malt whiskies is produced on the Isle of Islay, in Scotland, which is known for its world-famous whiskies. According to Ian MacMillan, master distiller and blender of Bunnahabhain, the new un-chillfiltered 12, 18 and 25-year-old represent whisky in its purest form with a full depth of flavour, aroma, colour and character. “In the case of un-chillfiltered whisky, nothing is taken away or added.

It retains all its flavour, allowing the gentle, subtle notes of the whisky to come through, thereby providing a purer taste, nose and appearance.”

Bunnahabhain’s single malts are known for their gentle taste profile and by unchillfiltering, the unique character of these extraordinary whiskies becomes more pronounced. Unlike most single malts from Islay, Bunnahabhain is crafted from unpeated malted barley and pure spring water that flows freely underground, untainted by the peaty moorlands. Whisky drinkers either new to single malts or who prefer the slightly fruitier and more accessible offerings from Islay are likely to select Bunnahabhain as their whisky of choice.

The Bunnahabhain 12-year-old is available from fine liquor outlets, retailing for about R490 per bottle.

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UNIQleUDEistilled Irish Whiskey and Trip

Tullamore DEW is a whiskey born out of the unique character of the man who created it, Daniel E. Williams. The whisky is also unique in that it is triple distilled and patiently aged in specially seasoned oak casks to develop its distinctive smoothness.

This whisky combines the best of all three types of Irish whiskeys, pot still; malt and grain whiskies in a triple blended process giving it additional complexity. Tullamore is matured in a combination of ex-Bourbon and Sherry casks giving it a unique taste in the world of whiskey.

The new bottle design celebrates the quality of the whisky by featuring a selection of gold medals which the brand has won since its inception. “Tullamore DEW is a whiskey that is well loved around the world for its taste and distinct smoothness,” says Shane Hoyne, Brand Director for Tullamore DEW. “The new bottle highlights these qualities and brand heritage, while staying true to the vision of its founder. It’s this Irish True spirit and determination to never compromise on quality that makes this award winning blend so well loved by whiskey drinkers around the world.”

Tullamore DEW is available nationwide at a recommended retail price of R189.99 a bottle.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

ADDRESSING SKILLS SHORTAGE IN THE

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he Hospitality Industry is multifaceted and ever evolving one that requires unique understanding and application of sound business principles which are vital for its success.

The Tourism and Business Institute of Southern Africa (TBISA) says South Africa doesn’t have a properly trained staff within the hospitality industry and that can negatively affect local tourism prospects. Zakiyya Murtuza-Peerun, Director of Manpower Development at TBISA says poor service, lack of training and shortage of staff are the main proponents of complaints in the hospitality industry. Murtuza-Peerun commented that the current format of Tourism Modules in schools is outdated and lacks focus.

TBISA is the brainchild of Rahman Murtuza who is its current Chief Executive and he has been working in the hospitality industry for more than 40-years throughout Southern Africa.

Speaking about the institute, MurtuzaPeerun says, over the last six years they have focused on training hotel and cookery students, giving them relevant exposure within the industry so they could immediately become employable.

“Our qualifications are accredited both internationally and locally by the Department of Further Education and Training and five SETAs including Cathsseta, for our qualifications to be relevant to the industry’s needs. Further we have worked with local government to offer training opportunities to youth who are currently unemployed.

Students are given a period of short and intense training followed by a oneyear placement so they can learn the realities of working life and immediately become more employable as they have something solid on their CVs.” She says their short courses have been

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Hospitality Industry

developed by industry experts to address the training needs specific to the current South African tourism market. “We teach our students everything they need to know about working in this industry and we give them real exposure during their studies.

Our classes are kept small for students to receive individual attention from their facilitators. And our lecturers are all well educated and industry experienced individuals with a passion to assist these youth entering into the South African tourism industry. We have tested the market in the last six years to ensure our programmes meet the needs of the hotels, Bed & Breakfasts and tourism agencies that take on our students,” she adds.

Murtuza-Peerun says when you manage a hospitality business you have to take the responsibility of making your staff and guests happy as your main priority.

She advises that you must attend to their every need and maintain a high standard of customer service no matter what personal issues you may be facing.

She was concerned that in some of her visits to schools she realised how very few learners knew about the career opportunities that were available within the hospitality industry. “The hospitality industry can offer more opportunities for learnerships, apprenticeships and practical exposure to the working environment. It’s also hugely important for these young people to be mentored whilst working in the industry so we don’t lose them at the first sight of hardship,” MurtuzaPeerun explained.

For more information visit www.ttbisa.co.za

GAMBLING Feature

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he recent report released by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) shows that South Africans spent a total of R257.6 billion on gambling for what time period?. Overall turnover for all types of gambling rose by 10.6% in 2011 from 8% in 2010. According to PwC, the turnover was projected to increase at a 6.3% compound annual rate during the next five years to R349.6 billion in 2016.

The study conducted by Fresh Thinking Capital on behalf of the Gauteng Gambling Board, revealed that the Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) in the province amounts to an average of R6.5 million a month. The GGR is computed as the total amount spent on legal gambling.

The proportion of the R6.5 million spent

by Gauteng residents on gambling each month reveals some differences in terms of gambling modes. With 56% being spent at casinos, the average amount spent by each gambler works out to R665 a month. A further 28% spend on Lotto, works out to an average of R75 a month. Low Payout Machines (LPMs) add up to 11%, followed by horse racing and other types of sports betting at 5%.

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African with whites making up 35%.

Gamblers were also asked how often they play LPMs resulting in the following statistics: 32% indicated that they play once a week or more, 15% once every two weeks, 15% once a month, and 38% indicated that they play less often.

It was noted that 25% of LPMs gamblers spent between R150 and R300 a month and the overwhelming majority of gamblers in this category spent between R300 and R500 a month.

Almost two-thirds of people who participated in the survey said they gamble in a desperate bid to boost their income, and only one third do it for entertainment. The high incidence of unemployment and poverty play an important role in this pattern which indicates that gambling is being seen by many young people as one of the solutions to their financial challenges.

A few youth said carefully considered gambling could serve as a good business investment in the future. According to the responses obtained through the survey, gambling was viewed as a harmless activity for people who were properly aware of the risks. It was seen as a positive alternative to crime and prostitution, and a way of making and maintaining friendships. Another frequently mentioned positive impact was that gambling is a relaxing and enjoyable hobby. However, violence

Financial devastation associated with the selling of assets such as vehicles and houses were frequently mentioned as some of the negative effects or consequences of compulsive gambling. Gambling Anonymous regards compulsive gambling as a progressive illness that needs to be counteracted by interventions. The National Gambling Board noted that the provision of the National Gambling Act, along with the regulations made in terms of it, have provided South Africa with a regulatory framework which is universally regarded as the most stringent and scrupulous gambling regime in the world.

The Vukani Group (VGroup) is the most prominent supplier of LPMs in South Africa. Established in 1994, the VGroup is to date the largest slot route operator in the country, operating more slot machines and LPMs than any other company in South Africa. The company specialises in offering small business owners the tools to make their businesses profitable by providing customers with access to on site LPMs and gaming machines with a full support structure.

The VGroup has a licensed gambling presence throughout all nine provinces in South Africa providing world-class LPMs, slot machines and gambling machines in establishments from pubs, bars, clubs, hotels, taverns to bookmakers and adult entertainment venues. The VGroup offers the latest gambling machine technology and they work closely with the gambling boards in accordance with the gambling laws to maintain a well regulated gaming industry for site owners and their customers.

For more information call 0860 875 687 or email contact@vslots.co.za.

PROPERTY

S E M O H R GREENE COSTS Lifestyle

SAVE YOU ENERGY

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omeowners are becoming aware of the need to create ecofriendly or green homes that help to reduce energy usage and cost, and which also against global warming.

You can create your green home by installing a heat pump and solar energy as a first step towards sustainable living and reducing energy expenditure.

Managing Director of Energy Efficient Homes and Businesses, Derek de Bres, cautioned: “You can’t see where your power is being wasted as electricity is not like water.” If you have a broken tap you can see the water dripping and this

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prompts you to act. “With electricity you just get a bill and wonder what is going on,” says De Bres.

He cautioned that homeowners who don’t change their ways, will land up with their service providers owning their homes or they will be working to service their bills. “Change now and save money.

In fact, you will be paid to reduce your carbon footprint if you use eco-friendly products”. You look at our domestic heat pump selling for R10 000.00 and we have a payment plan starting from about R265 or you could put it on your access bond costing you R80 per month.” He

says the savings range from R350 to, in some homes, R1 000.00 per month and the result gets better when you understand that to produce one kilowatthour of electricity Eskom emits over one kilogram of carbon into the atmosphere.

“So you are getting paid to reduce your carbon footprint.”

De Bres says people need to change their old ways entirely and stop trying to build homes with so many components.

If one had a mould or shuttering, they could make a house out of a type of foam concrete. This would be stronger and more energy efficient and you could

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lose the conventional roofing structures that are not eco at all.

He says there is quite a bit of energy wasted on the manufacturing and transportation of different components such as bricks, tiles and ceilings for a conventional building.

Some Great Tips When Building Energy Efficient Homes:

• Choose an architect who understands low energy efficient house design.

• Be sure that builders are aware of the low energy aim of your house.

• Choose trades people that have both knowledge and experience in energy efficiency.

• Remember many architects/builders don’t go beyond minimum building standards and regulations but minimum isn’t the most efficient.

Minimize Your Heat Loss:

• Keep your house plan simple and compact – A house that is compact and without extensions will have less heat loss due to the reduction in the external walls and roof area.

Remember that single storey houses such as bungalows lose more heat through the roof than two or three storey houses where the rising heat is used throughout the levels before reaching the roof.

• External walls should have high level insulation.

• Ensure there is good controlled ventilation and draught-proofing.

• Your architect can provide energy calculations of expected annual fuel bills.

Maximize Your Solar Heat Gain:

• Build along the east-west axis – An energy efficient house will capture

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the free energy from the sun to heat your home and water. Ideally where possible choose a site where your house can face the sun (external blinds can prevent overheating in the summer months) and be sheltered from prevailing winds.

Houses in the southern hemisphere should locate most windows on the north side with reduced window size on the south side. Most windows should face the sun side to benefit from solar gains. However, some windows will have to be on the nonsun side to enable good daylight in all the rooms in your home.

Kitchens and breakfast rooms are mostly used in the mornings, so for houses in the southern hemisphere a north-east orientation will take advantage of the morning sun.

Halls, stairs and bathrooms can be located on the side that doesn’t get much sun as there are less frequently used.

Locate living rooms and main bedrooms on the sun facing side.

In two storey houses consider having your bedrooms on the lower level (cooler for sleeping) and your living rooms on the upper level further reducing your heating requirements as upstairs gets warmer.

Install energy efficient heating and hot water systems.

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hat will remain in the memory of many soccer fanatics, on the continent, is the drama of the knockout games that unfolded: the goals, the saves, the misses and, sadly, the controversial and unfortunate refereeing decisions. That is where the human narrative of heroes and villains is written, and on that score, South Africa Afcon 2013 will probably fare pretty well.

After 94 minutes of action, the Super Eagles had secured their third Afcon title by a 1-0 margin.

The sound of Vuvuzelas filled the air at the national stadium, excitement built and South African President, Jacob Zuma, and FIFA President, Sepp Blatter, were among soccer fans to wish the two teams well as a packed crowd of 85 000 took in the title-decider. For Nigeria, it was the 38

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first final since 2000. For Burkina Faso, it was uncharted territory.

Not only were there supporters of the finalists in the stadium, but also plenty of football fans in the colours of the host nation’s national football team, Bafana Bafana.

that took them through.

As it turned out, worse was to come from the officials.

Togo’s progress ensured that no North African teams made the last eight for the first time since 1992.

South Africa found two late equalisers against Morocco and Cape Verde, and turned their game against Angola around with two goals in the final 10 minutes.

South Africa’s quarter-final exit to Mali, after playing with great rigour and determination, snatching an equaliser after being outplayed for long periods and then losing on penalties, was thrilling enough, but it’s the meeting of the heavyweights in Rustenburg that will be recalled by historians.

Burkina Faso held out for a valiant, goalless draw against a luckless Zambia and Togo overcame incomprehensibly bad refereeing from South African Daniel Bennett to earn the draw against Tunisia

Mali progressed to the semi-finals of the 2013 Afcon after walloping Bafana Bafana 3-1 in a penalty shoot-out at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban. It was not the first time South Africa had

It started slowly - most tournaments do - but sparked into life at the end of the group stage.

R E C C O S N A C I R F THE A been eliminated in an Afcon quarterfinal match against Mali. In 2002, when Mali hosted the continental showpiece, they beat Bafana Bafana 2-0 in the quarter-finals. Bafana were the first to score through pacey striker Tokelo Rantie in the 30th minute following a brilliant combination initiated by midfielder maestro May Mahlangu and Thuso Phala. However, Bafana Bafana head coach, Gordon Igesund was forced to substitute Rantie after he sustained an injury. He was replaced by Lehlohonolo Majoro.

E C E I P W O SH s Some Interesting Fact

South Africa’s chances to win the Africa Cup of Nations may be slim according to many pundits, but celebrated former Coach Clive Barker doesn’t believe the national side will falter during their quest to become champions of Africa.

With the final 23-man squad set thousands of South Africans are entering into discussion surrounding the national team’s recent performances and whether or not Bafana Bafana are able to recapture the glory of 16 years ago.

However, the face of African football has changed since 1996, where only a handful of household names could be found plying their trade in Europe’s elite clubs. The competitiveness inherent in African football in 2013 is stronger than in 1996 when Bafana Bafana won their maiden continental championship.

This means the task ahead of the national side is only tougher, even though they are playing at home once more, they will be facing teams which have talent beyond their own.

“Football is now an oyster and almost every top side has an African player in it,” Barker told Spotong.

“African football has evolved and improved.

The great personalities in African football have transformed the game. There are collectively a lot more talented players than in 1996.”

Barker recognises the transformation of African football but will not discount South Africa’s chances to win the tournament in future. His fervent belief in the team may not be shared by many, but the former national coach has confidence in Gordon Igesund to turn the team around.

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EVENTS

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FESTIVAL OF FAME GROOT GAT FEES The Festival of Fame was launched in 2002 by both the National School of Arts and the Johannesburg Development Agency. The six-day festival encompasses a wide variety of performances, workshops and exhibitions under its theme, ‘Truly famous, newly famous and the about-to-be-famous’.

It showcases the talents of young people, up-and-coming stars and established artists. This is also an opportunity for aspiring artists to network and engage with professional artists.

Some of the events and performances include an Open Mic session, a musical, comedy acts and a Dance Spectrum, including: Jazz; Contemporary; Flamenco; Gumboot; and Tap. There is something for everyone.

The festival will be held at the National School of Arts, Alexander Theatre, Fringe Theatre at the Joburg Theatre from Tuesday, 12 March 2013 to Sunday, 17 March 2013.

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The Big Hole Festival (Groot Gat Fees) is a celebration of the discovery of the world’s largest diamond — the legendary Cullinan Diamond! Weighing in at an incredible 3 106 carats, the diamond was discovered in Cullinan (hence the name) in 1905. In September 2009 another “biggie” was discovered in the same village when a 500 carat white diamond, the size of a chicken egg, was found.

Come and enjoy a day in the historic town of Cullinan with arts, antiques, cheese, wines and whiskey tastings. There will be food stalls, beer gardens, mechanical bulls, rock climbing and children’s entertainment — to name a few things on offer.

The Groot Gat Fees will be held on Monday, 18 March 2013 to Thursday, 21 March 2013.

HOSTEX

Africa has identified a need to expose the emerging market offerings to the hospitality trade in the beverage and liquor industry. This year’s Hostex is expanding to incorporate a new initiative: a dedicated hall for the Liquor and Beverage trade.

This exciting new section will also provide access to suppliers of bar accessories, bar furniture and other bar equipment and is sponsored by Liquid Chefs.

Situated in the Ballroom, and with live music to create the mood, you will be able to sit and watch as Liquid Chefs demonstrate how to produce exotic cocktails, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, with the utmost ease, right in front of your eyes. The SA Chefs Association will once again be heavily involved demonstrating their culinary skills and cooking talents.

The event will take place at Sandton Convention Centre from Sunday, 17 March 2013 to Wednesday, 20 March 2013.

MBUBE FESTIVAL

Mbube Fest is all about Mbube Music — the South African popular acapela style made popular by Grammy Award winners, Ladysmith Black Mambazo.. The event was created to help teach the youth about their culture and heritage and to benefit the members and singers of Mbube Music.

The line-up includes: Colenso Abafana Benkokhelo; Mtubatuba Thulisa Brothers; Ladysmith Abafana Bezamanani; Pongola Home Train; King Star Brothers; Hlanganani; Allen Home; African Music Bombers; and the Ladysmith Red Lions. These are the cream of the crop when it comes to Mbube Music also called Iscathamiya or ‘Cothoza-Mfana’. If you love South African music don’t miss the chance to experience this indigenous music festival — a must see for the whole family.

The festival takes place in Ellis Park, at the Standard Bank Arena on Sunday, 31 March 2013.

THE EASTER RAND SHOW This year’s Rand Show plans to deliver a “great day out”, every day of its 11-day duration, and will deliver nonstop entertainment for all. This year they will be taking entertainment to the audience, delivering continual onstage activities and providing an unforgettable experience that will entice and enthral.

Some highlights include the Arts Festival, Outdoor Film Festival, Bollywood Film Festival, Rock and Pop Music Festival, Joburg Easter Festival, Model of The Year, All Day Carnival, Adventure and Extreme Zone.

The Rand Show takes place from Thursday, 28 March 2013 to Monday, 01 April 2013.

JOBURG WINE SHOW Organisers of the Joburg Wine Show are expecting another bumper event this year, as they are already being inundated with queries from potential exhibitors.

According to the organisers some major new deals with significant players in the local wine industry such as KWV, DGB, and Meridian, who have already confirmed their participation, will take the event to a whole new level.

The three-day wine extravaganza will happen at the CocaCola Dome in Randburg for the weekend of Friday, 3 May 2013 to Sunday, 5 May 2013.

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STOKVEL

Financial Opportunites

S E I T I N U T R O P FINANCIAL OP S L E V K O T S N I ABOUND

Tolbart Ngobese, chairman of Orlando East Jazz Stokvel in Soweto.

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oweto’s Orlando East Jazz Stokvel was launched in 2004 by a group of 20 members who began meeting during the first week of the month to contribute money that went into the pool savings account.

Eight years later, each member still contributes, now R1 100, to the pool account and a separate R150 for the food and drinks refreshment during their monthly gatherings.

members of other stokvels about the principles of saving opportunities that are available within stokvels. Ndlela said stokvels enforce a culture of saving among the African communities and could propel people to bigger investment opportunities. He said education is the key to the successful use of stokvels in order to uplift the lives of largely unbanked black people in underprivileged communities.

realise that there is a lot of money that they can earn from stokvels and that is the reason they have seen business opportunity in stokvels. There is idle money in savings accounts because most of the stokvels share their savings only at year-end. I always want to get in touch with people to give them a comprehensive understanding of stokvels and to work with them to share my financial knowledge,” he said.

Orlando East Jazz Stokvel Chairman, Tolbart Ngobese, said when the group started the saving scheme they wanted to change their financial lives for the better.

“Our stokvel is unique in a sense that we encourage our members to be disciplined with their spending and achieve their financial freedom. Together, we have an exciting and fantastic future. Becoming a member is the first step towards personal empowerment,” says Ngobese.

“I have realised that a lot of education is needed because most stokvel members don’t know the difference between saving and investment. Stokvels have seen people being able to buy shares in the Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed entities as a collective,” he said.

“The stokvels can progress from just being burial societies and grocerybuying syndicates to become formal co-operatives. Once they become co-operatives they get legal-entity status that could have the legitimacy to borrow money with almost a guarantee of repayment.”

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Daram Mahlambi, also from the Orlando East Jazz Stokvel said some banks have created special accounts for stokvels and have drafted a constitution in an effort to regulate stokvels as legal institutions, so that all members can comply with it.

“This tells you that banks have come to

Mahlambi said some family stokvels have even managed to save seed capital for starting successful and powerful businesses. You could see that stokvels are instigating a spirit of entrepreneurship within communities in our townships.

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MOTORING

Review

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hen deciding to buy a car that best suits the needs of your business, there are a number of important factors you need to consider: like how much will it cost to run, including servicing, petrol consumption and general maintenance.

You need to ask yourself what you can get out of it from a delivery perspective too and whether it’s actually good to drive and good value for money.

We at Spotong were given a chance to really put this Nissan bakkie through the rigours of life around town, on the long open road and even on a little dirt road in the middle of nowhere.

Nissan make really good cars. Their gearboxes make driving a pleasure and they have plenty of power. The NP300 is no different. It has a smooth ride, even on a dirt road, but it’s not very quick. The NP300 is designed to work for your business, and even though it can comfortably get to 120 kilometres per hour, it wasn’t made to be a speed machine. It has five gears and the 2.5 litre diesel engine can give you a massive 304 Newton metres of torque.

That pull comes in handy when you are carting around heavy loads.

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good economical workhorse in terms of saving fuel, but in all honesty, this is the single most disappointing thing about this particular Nissan. Nissan’s website claims a combined fuel economy of eight litres per 100 kilometres you drive, but even on the open road to the Eastern Cape, we found the fuel consumption to be closer to 10 litres per 100 kilometres driven, and as high as 16 or 17 litres when driving around town, off-road or while carrying any substantial cargo.

The benefits of the NP300 are the luxury elements such as, bucket seats, air conditioning, a good radio/CD player, central locking and power steering. For a bakkie built to haul cargo and do work on the farm, it certainly over delivers on the luxury elements, especially when you compare it to other single cabs in the market today. And to top it off, it’s actually a very good looking car too.

Nissan have created something that looks nice enough to take to a business meeting, but is tough enough to take you through some rough terrain.

Even in rainy conditions, the Nissan never struggled up a hill and never let us down. It also surprised us as even as a 4x2 with diff locks, it could go everywhere a normal 4x4 could go and with just as much confidence.

At Nissan, they are confident in their cars and so they offer all NP300 owners a three year/100 000 kilometre warranty, guaranteeing that if anything

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malfunctions on your NP300, they will fix it. Included in their offering is also a roadside assistance package that ensures Nissan will help you out if you get stuckb. They also give new owners of the NP300 a three year/90 000 kilometre service plan, meaning that they will service your bakkie for the first 90 000 kilometres at no cost to you.

The NP300 needs to be serviced every 15 000 kilometres once you are finished with the service plan, which makes it relatively efficient to run.

The cost of the vehicltsis R263 300 and would add certain value to your business.

It remains to be seen if the small faults with the fuel and speed will cost this little workhorse, but we can assure you that Nissan do make good and reliable cars that get the job done.

RESPONSIBLE DRINKING

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Locals enjoy sharing beer at a tavern in Alexandra township. Image By Philip Meech, One Red Eye.

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t must be quite annoying to have to tolerate loud and obnoxious drunkards every evening. You know the ones who lean on your fence and urinate at every street corner in your neighbourhood, often causing someone to call the police because it’s public indecency!

Alcohol abuse adds to social instability in a society and often relates to crime, violence, women and children abuse and drunken driving.

If liquor traders in communities want to remain in business they have to encourage good behaviour and responsible alcohol consumption from their patrons, as part of complying with their operational licences. Traders have to join the fight against all patterns of irresponsible consumption of alcohol such as binge drinking and not selling to visibly intoxicated and pregnant people and children. According to the liquor license regulations, irresponsible traders, if caught, will face tough penalties for their behaviour. Traders can potentially lose their operating licenses and subsequently their income as well because this will result in closure to their outlets.

Some liquor traders associations have adopted self-regulatory mechanisms to ensure their members comply with what they call the ‘traders code of conduct’ which advocates responsible trading, good practice and ethics. This came about after members of the communities regularly complained about criminal activities and public indecency taking place in their areas, mainly associated with irresponsible trading and drinking.

The Gauteng Liquor and Informal Business Association (Gauliba) Chairperson, Mlungisi Majola, says prior to the Gauteng Liquor Act of 2003, the liquor industry was regulated under the apartheid legislation, the 1989 Liquor Act. He says liquor traders in townships often found themselves on the wrong side of the law because taverns and shebeens were not included in the legislation and as the result, “we agreed that as shebeeners and taverners we had to come up with a Code of Conduct for Traders as a self-regulatory mechanism.”

Majola says Gauliba drew the Code of Conduct for Traders to end the reckless selling and consumption of alcohol in the community and it was welcomed by the police and the entire community when it was presented to them.

He said the formulation of the Gauteng Liquor Act of 2003 came after Gauliba lodged a complaint with the then Premier of Gauteng, Dr Mathole Motshekga, that after the democratic dispensation in 1994, the liquor traders in townships were still regulated under the discriminatory Apartheid Law. Majola said the government consulted liquor traders when they were drafting the Gauteng Liquor Act of 2003 and the Code of Conduct for Traders was also incorporated in the liquor legislation piece.

Gauliba is one of the affiliates of the Gauteng Liquor Forum where Majola also serves as General Secretary.

South African Breweries (SAB) also launched its Responsible Trader Programme (RTP), a high impact and holistic approach to engaging liquor traders on alcohol abuse and the harm it causes communities. The programme addresses alcohol abuse through targeted interventions, such as the Responsible Trader Programme, which focus on those drinking patterns that are associated with harm. SAB uses proven approaches that include improved education, good enforcement and strong self-regulation mechanism. www.spotongmag.co.za

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