Silver Digest June/July 2019

ISSUE 2 WINTER JUNE/JULY 2019

WILLIAM KENTRIDGE OPENS HIS BIGGEST EXHIBITION EVER

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Contents Where to go, what to do, what to read, buy and cook.

Travel 18 NAMIBIA

A land of distances and rare delights: dramatic desert landscapes and rugged mountains – scenery stripped down to the stark beauty of rock and sand, animated with pure clear light and vibrant colour… not to mention fascinating history, culture and game viewing.

22 TURKISH DELIGHT

Situated at the crossroads of Asia and Europe, Turkey is the treasure trove of a dozen civilizations and a diverse cultural heritage.

26 SASEKA TENTED CAMP

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The latest addition to the Thornybush Collection offers an immersive luxury tented safari experience

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Money 38 THREE STEPS IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION FOR RETIREMENT SAVINGS

32 WALK WITH LIONS

Close encounters at the Lion & Safari Park.

Features 34 MADONNA AT 60

Does Madonna risk indignity by flaunting her sexuality and trying to defy age by releasing a new album at 60?

Discover Turkey p 22

The majority of retirees can better meet their financial goals by allocating all or some of their savings to a life annuity and allowing an insurer to manage the various risks.

40 INSURING WEIRD AND WONDERFUL HIGH-NETWORTH ITEMS

How does one go about insuring a Coca Cola memorabilia collection worth about R750 000?

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OVERCOME THE FEARS OF AGEING WITH LIFE RIGHTS

The advent of the life rights model within the retirement sector leaves retirees with the peace of mind that their quality of life will not be altered.

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alongside the Monwana River, which sweeps through Thornybush Nature Reserve, innovatively designed by renowned architects Silvio Rech & Lesley Carstens.

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Dead Camelthorn Tree against red dunes and blue sky in Deadvlei, Sossusvlei p 18

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43 MAURITIUS ROLLS OUT RED CARPET FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS

Increasing numbers of South Africans are being attracted by the tropical island paradise’s idyllic lifestyle and a liberal approach to regulation and taxation.

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Leisure ART 54 The largest exhibition to

Health

be held in Africa in over a decade by internationally acclaimed artist William Kentridge is set to open in Cape Town in August.

44 WHAT IS MINDFULNESS AND HOW CAN I USE IT?

This unique strategy for focusing the mind takes the stress out of everyday decisions and can even help alleviate depression, anxiety and pain.

THEATRE 57 International smash hit

Stomp bashes and crashes its way back to SA for the fist time since 2010.

48 NEW HOPE FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS SUFFERERS

Studies have shown that undenatured collagen is effective in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and benefits joint health.

52 BONE HEALTH FOLLOWING MENOPAUSE

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Although osteoporosis can affect men, children and younger women, the highest incidence of the bonethinning disease is among menopausal women.

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BOOKS 58 The best new local non-

fiction, with a taste of local character, historical events and useful advice.

William Kentridge p 54

recipes from the Cape Mediterranean Cookbook for gatherings of friends and family, rather than heritage food or nostalgia.

64 Michelin-star chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen comes home.

DECOR 66 Downsizing for retirement

can be something exciting, if it is approached with the right frame of mind.

68 Laduma Ngxokolo of MaXhosa is headlining this year’s line-up as Feature Designer for 100% Design South Africa 2019.

MOTORING 69 The 2019 Value in the

Classic Car Market (VCCM) Conference assembled a diverse number of speakers with topics that covered wide-ranging subjects within the classic car field.

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Ed's note …

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EDITORIAL EDITOR: Graham Wood Email: graham.wood@newmedia.co.za SUB EDITOR: Anita van der Merwe LAYOUT & DESIGN: Julia van Schalkwyk

adonna is a divisive figure. She

But isn’t it also a bit silly? Is she defying

has as many detractors as she

her age when, perhaps, the better option

has devoted fans. Of course,

would be to embrace it with dignity? Flip

she deliberately courts controversy,

to page 34 and decide for yourself.

seeks attention and provokes outrage.

We’ve packed the rest of this wintry

At the time of writing this, she had just

issue with entertainment, advice, news

released the second single on her new

and information on everything from

– 14th! – album, Madame X, a song about

travel – Namibia, the new Saseka Tented

gun control. The video depicts a mass

Camp in the Thornybush Nature Reserve,

shooting, sparking all nature of outrage

Turkey – to the comforts of home… what

and debate. Whether you love her or hate

to read, tips for downsizing, advice on

her, however, one thing you can’t deny

money and tons to do. William Kentridge,

is her status as one of the greatest pop

the greatest South African artist of his

icons the world has ever produced. It’s

generation, and probably the most

a bit of a shock to realise that the only

famous of all time, is staging the biggest

other two stars of her era who shone as

exhibition of his work ever held in Cape

bright – Michael Jackson and Prince – are

Town this August. (At 64, and with his

no longer with us. But more than being

prolific output, there’s plenty to look back

a hugely successful pop star, she quite

on!) And we have a wonderful selection

literally shaped pop culture in her own

of recipes for the days you stay at home –

constantly shifting image. And there it

cleverly designed to remind us that one of

has happened again: there comes a point

the most important aspect of the meal is

in every conversation about Madonna at

the gathering, not the concept.

which you slip into the past tense. Is her

As for Madonna, as often as she’s

massive influence a thing of the past?

been quoted recently saying that she

What could she possibly

doesn’t want to talk about her age,

do now that could add to

perhaps the most important thing

or change the importance

her latest foray into the limelight

of what she’s done? Probably

has done is to get the rest of the

nothing. If the album fails, it

world talking about it. For once,

won’t diminish her legendary

age isn’t invisible.

status in the long run.

Happy reading.

Graham

So, why carry on? Pop music, after all is a youthful genre – kids’ stuff. At 60, stepping into the ring once again is an age-defying act, which is brave and admirable, alright.

William Kentridge at the Zeitz MOCAA and Norval Foundation p 54

We would love to hear your th oughts, comments and suggestions.

Mail me at Grah am.Wood @newmedia.c o.za I look forward to hearing from you.

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Up front …

HAVE A DRINK HERE: GORGEOUS GEORGE With its wooden and terracotta-tiled pool deck, emerald-green glass-panelled swimming pool, and views of whitewashed heritage buildings, you could be forgiven for thinking you’re in the heart of Marrakesh. But this is the Mother City, downtown, on the sixth floor of the new super-cool design-

WHERE TO GO, WHAT TO DO, WHAT TO READ, BUY AND COOK

led hotel, Gorgeous George. The new rooftop bar and restaurant, Gigi Rooftop, has its drinks menu designed by South Africa’s very own Jody Rahme, a finalist in several world bartending championships, while executive chef Guy Bennett serves up his fresh take on modern classics for breakfast, lunch and dinner. “The heart of Gorgeous George, and Gigi Rooftop in particular, is community,” says

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Rahme. “It’s where a melting pot of well-travelled, storied creatives meet with local powerhouses to have fun. It’s a rich blend of art, culture, romance and intrigue, so it’s only natural that our cocktail menu reflects that adventurous, playful colour, vibrancy and truly global craftsmanship.”

UP FRONT COOK THIS: CAPE MALAY-STYLE PRAWN CURRY The great thing about a seafood

• 15ml (1 tablespoon) roasted masala curry powder (or medium/ mild curry powder)

curry is that it cooks in much less

• 5ml (1 teaspoon) ground cumin

time than a meaty curry. This

• 5ml (1 teaspoon) ground turmeric

simple, fragrant prawn dish is slightly sweet and deliciously mild (add a dash of chilli powder if you like yours hotter). It also works very well with fresh black mussels

• 1 x 400ml can coconut milk • 5ml (1 teaspoon) sugar • About 500g prawn tails, shelled and de-veined (see note above)

or cubed firm white fish. Enjoy

• Salt and pepper to taste

with a glass of Spier 21 Gables

• Fresh coriander leaves to serve

Chenin Blanc.

Note: This recipe is made with

• Cooked basmati or jasmine rice

trimmed, shelled prawn tails.

Method:

Although these are easy to eat,

In a wide, deep pan or pot, add the oil

whole prawns (de-veined, head on)

and fry the onions until soft and lightly

will add even more flavour.

browned. Add the garlic and ginger and

If you don’t mind the shells or

fry for 30 seconds, then add the masala,

eating with your hands, choose

cumin and turmeric and stir for a minute

them instead (about 1kg).

until the bottom of the pan goes dry.

• 30ml (2 tablespoons) vegetable oil

prawns, stir and bring to a simmer. Cover

Add the coconut milk, sugar and

• 1 onion, chopped • 3 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped • 1 knob fresh ginger, grated or finely chopped

with a lid and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes until the prawns are just cooked.

Remove from the heat, season generously with salt and pepper. Serve

Serve with a glass of Spier 21 Gables

hot in bowls over rice, topped with

Chenin Blanc.

fresh coriander.

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UP FRONT

LISTEN TO THIS: BEOSOUND EDGE The Beosound Edge speaker, designed by acclaimed lighting designer Michael Anastassiades, is testament to his minimalist

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In addition, Nhlengethwa has

design approach. The timeless and

also produced an impressive and

refined exterior hides an acoustic

sizeable body of printmaking

masterpiece. Looking completely

work. His lithographs, linocuts,

unlike your average home speaker,

etchings, photogravures and

the simple aluminium circle has the

screen prints tackle various

look of a contemporary art piece. It

SEE THIS: LEETO: A SAM NHLENGETHWA PRINT RETROSPECTIVE

socio-political and cultural

is available in a sophisticated colour

experiences. The underpinning

palette comprising Silver, Bronze

theme of the exhibition is

and Brass Tone.

Leeto: A Sam Nhlengethwa Print

jazz. An early influence in

Retrospective surveys the print

Nhlengethwa’s works was the

work of renowned artist Sam

underground township jazz

Nhlengethwa from 1978 to 2018.

community, and the exhibition

Leeto is a seTswana/seSotho word

draws links between the fluid

for ‘journey’ and, as the word

nature of jazz improvisation and

suggests, the exhibition explores

Nhlengethwa’s study of an ever-

the ongoing artistic footsteps

changing community. Not only is

of Nhlengethwa. Nhlengethwa’s

it a recurrent theme in his work

work spans a variety of mediums,

and something that Nhlengethwa

from painting, drawing to collage,

loves and is inspired by, but

and some of his works have been

jazz begins to articulate the

translated into tapestries. One

various possibilities for a deeper

of his big cityscape works was

understanding and reading of

translated into a mosaic.

his oeuvre.

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UP FRONT Leeto: A Sam Nhlengethwa Print Retrospective is at the Wits Art Museum, Corner Bertha (extension of Jan Smuts Avenue) and Jorissen Streets, Braamfontein, Johannesburg until Saturday August 17

READ THIS: REBELS AND RAGE: REFLECTING ON #FEESMUSTFALL Adam Habib, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Witwatersrand, was perhaps the most prominent and outspoken university official through the recent student protests. In Rebels and Rage: Reflecting on #FeesMustFall, he takes a characteristically frank view of the past three years on South Africa’s campuses. Habib charts the progress of the student protests that erupted on Wits University campus in late 2015, drawing

BUY YOUR WINE LIKE THIS: STRAUSS & CO FINE WINE AUCTION

critic Neal Martin scored 99 points

The inaugural Strauss & Co Fine

icon – sold for R34 140, setting

Wine auction in June was a “great

another record for a South African

success” according to chairperson

wine. Produced as an experiment

Frank Kilbourn. The event

by then Monis winemaker George

indicated the growing popularity

Spies, it was reportedly very

of auctions as a platform for the

tannic in its youth and the bottles

buying and selling of premium

were given away as gifts. Leading

wines. Roland Peens, director of

wine authority Jancis Robinson

Wine Cellar fine wine merchants

scored this wine a perfect 20/20 in

and one of the partners in the fine

2015, the first ever ‘perfect’ South

wine program, commented, “This

African wine. The next Strauss & Co

is an exciting time for fine South

Fine Wine Auction takes place on

African wines and the auction

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results buck the current economic

Cape Town.

conditions. We also received

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excellent insight into which wines and brands are considered auction-worthy in South Africa.”

Top results included a 275ml bottle of Jaubert Family Muscat 1800 – a solera-style sweet wine held since 1800 by the Jaubert family, who releases two bottles per year – that was sold for R51 200.

This is a record price for a South African wine, which international

in 2011. The GS Cabernet 1966 – now a 20th century South African

on his own intimate involvement and negotiation with the students, and also records university management and government responses to the events. He critically examines the student movement and individual student leaders who emerged under the banners #feesmustfall and #Rhodesmustfall, and debates how to achieve truly progressive social change in South Africa, on our campuses and off.

This book is both an attempt at a historical account and a thoughtful reflection on the issues the protests kicked up, from the perspective not only of a high-ranking member of university management, but also Habib as political scientist with a background as an activist during the struggle against apartheid.

Habib moves between reflecting on the events of the last three years on university campuses, and reimagining the future of South African higher education.

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Travel …

Namibia Namibia is a land of distances and rare delights: dramatic desert landscapes and rugged mountains – scenery stripped down to the stark beauty of rock and sand, animated with pure clear light and vibrant colour… not to mention fascinating historical, cultural and game-viewing opportunities.

N

amibia – just northwest of the SA border – is a traveller’s wonderland.

Its vast distances and desert landscapes are home to a range of natural wonders and fascinating, otherworldly experiences. While it might seem wild and rugged, its tourist facilities are of the highest standard – making it easy to appreciate what this extraordinary desert country has to offer.

Windhoek, the country’s capital, and the coastal town of Swakopmund certainly offer a way in with their German-influenced architecture, culture and cuisine, but the true wonders of Namibia lie beyond the cities, in its breathtaking landscapes and natural attractions: the Fish River Canyon, the Etosha National Park, the hauntingly beautiful landscapes of the Kalahari and the Namib Deserts, the ghost towns of the Skeleton Coast and rare rock art.

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I N T E R N AT I O N A L

These are six of its most spectacular highlights.

SOSSUSVLEI: THE RED SAND DUNES OF THE NAMIB Sossusvlei is absolute catnip for photographers: vivid blue skies meet the sinuous curves and stark shadows of gigantic red dunes – some towering almost 400 metres high, making them among the highest in the world. These iconic visions are best appreciated when they’re animated by the mystical early morning

camelthorn trees – and of course,

back six thousand years. Early

the Namib-Naukluft National

hunter-gatherers and, later, the

Park, which remains among

Khoikhoi, were attracted to the

Namibia’s best-loved attractions.

site by the perennial spring – the Twyfelfontein or ‘Fountain of

Left: Walking on the ridge of dune 45, Sossusvlei Below: Prehistoric engravings, Twyfelfontein

TWYFELFONTEIN: SACRED HOME OF ANCIENT ROCK ART

Doubt’ in the Huab valley – and

If you venture north of the

and ritual. The rock art includes

colourful laid-back charms of the

imagery of local wildlife such

seaside resort of Swakopmund,

as oryx, mountain zebra, rhino,

the historic port city stranded

elephant, giraffe and lion, as

between the vast desert and the Atlantic, and head up

used it as a place of worship

well as other shamanistic signs and symbols.

the Skeleton Coast, you’ll find yourself approaching Twyfelfontein,

THE ETOSHA PAN In the heart of the Etosha National Park is 5 000 square kilometres of

and evening

home to one of

dry and shimmering pans in a vast

light. The bare

the largest and

shallow depression that fills up

skeletons

most important

after the rainy season, attracting

of trees and

concentrations

lion, elephant, leopard, rhino,

the dramatic

of stone-age

zebra, giraffe, as well as a diversity

silhouettes of the oryx only add to

petroglyphs – that’s rock

the graphic imagery

art to you and

of this otherworldly

me – in Africa. This

landscape. Further opportunities are available

remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site has

at Deadvlei – the flatness of a

more than 2 500 sets of rock

saltpan punctuated with ancient

engravings and paintings dating

of birdlife such as flamingos and pelicans. Even in the dry season, wildlife is drawn to the perennial springs and waterholes, making it a destination offering some of the world’s best gameviewing opportunities.

Continued …

Huge herds of wildlife drinking at a busy waterhole, Etosha

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I N T E R N AT I O N A L

KOLMANSKOP: GHOST TOWN About 10km inland from the charmingly frozen-in-time seaside town of Lüderitz is an even more arresting site – the ghost town of Kolmanskop,

Abandoned building being taken over by encroaching sand, Kolmanskop ghost town

which is entirely abandoned and is gradually being engulfed by the desert dunes. The discovery of a diamond in the early 20th century by a railway worker sparked a frantic rush of fortune seekers, and in no time at all, a little German town sprang up in the desert, complete with hospital, ballroom, power station, school, skittle-alley, theatre, casino, ice factory and the first x-ray-station in the southern hemisphere.

Kolmanskop was also home to Africa’s first tram. When the world’s richest diamond deposits were discovered further south near the Orange River in the late 20s, it sparked another rush, and the town was abandoned as quickly as it spring up. You need a permit to visit, but there’s a museum now, and you can wade through the knee-deep sand that has flooded the houses.

THE CAPRIVI STRIP: WETLAND WONDERLAND

rivers, with Zambia and Angola to

THE FISH RIVER CANYON: ROCKY WONDERLAND

the north, Botswana to the south

This is the largest canyon in Africa and second

The storied Caprivi Strip remains

and Zimbabwe to the east, offers

largest in the world, carved out of the hot, dry, stony

one of Namibia’s best-kept secrets,

diverse wetlands, lush tropical

landscape of southern Namibia by the great Fish

and offers the safari experience

vegetation, riverine forest and rich

River. The staggering scale of the canyon – 160km

to end all safari experiences. In

and abundant birdlife. Wildlife

long, at times reaching 27 kilometres wide and up

contrast to the desolate beauty of

here includes elephant, roan

to 550 metres deep – is gobsmacking, but when you

the desert, this 450km panhandle

antelope, kudu, blue wildebeest,

consider that it slices through 1.5 billion years of

surrounded by four perennial

giraffe and Burchell’s zebra.

ancient geology, you cannot help but feel awestruck.

You may appreciate it by heading straight in and striking off on the 85-kilometre Fish River Hiking Trail, or simply view it from the spectacularly scenic viewpoints along its rim. However you do it, immerse yourself afterwards in the hot springs of Ai-Ais – it’s a once-in-a-lifetime destination. •

Above: Elephants drinking from and bathing in Kwando River in Caprivi Strip Right: Fish River canyon - the second largest canyon in the world

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TURKISH

delight

S

ituated at the crossroads of

Hagia Sophia domes and minarets in the old town of Istanbul

Asia and Europe, Turkey is the treasure trove of a dozen

civilisations and a diverse cultural heritage. Here the traveller will find history, antiquity, archaeology, religion, scenery, shopping and delicious cuisine. Without spending a month or more in this incredible country, it would be impossible to visit every place of interest. Here are just a few, which will surely tempt you to include this destination in your future travels: Iconic Istanbul with thousands of years of history, beautiful architecture and exciting bazaars abounding with every kind of product. Be sure to visit Hagia Sophia, the ‘Church of Divine Wisdom’, the Hippodrome, the

chimneys, and the Goreme Open

includes all the main elements

underground cistern of Yerebatan,

Air Museum where you can visit the

of early Anatolian Turkish

the Spice Bazaar, the Grand

churches, chapels and monasteries

architecture and is the largest

Bazaar, Topkapi, and the most

carved into the fairy chimneys

important museum of Turkey,

between the 10th and 13th

columned, roofed mosque

Dolmabahçe Palace.

centuries and decorated

in the Islamic World.

For a traditional night in Istanbul, enjoy ‘Dining Out the

and best preserved wooden

with frescoes.

If you visit the

On the way to

archaeological site of

Turkish Way’ and make sure

Konya, you could

Perge and the Roman

to experience a cruise on the

visit the Sultanhani

theater of Aspendos,

Bosphorus.

Caravanserai, a

you will experience

fortified structure

your first contact

The surrealist landscapes of Cappadocia, a stunning area of

built in 1229 along the

lunar rock formations and amazing

trade route from Konya

archaeological sites, is enjoyed

to Aksaray (the Silk Road

from above in a hot-air balloon

leading to Persia). It is one of

ride. While in this area, try and

the best remaining examples of

visit the Devrent Valley with its

Anatolian Seljuk architecture.

different types of fairy chimneys,

On the way to Antalya, stop

the Pasabaglari (Monk’s Valley) with

en-route to visit the mosque of

multi-stemmed and capped fairy

Esrefoglu in Beysehir, which

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with Greek and Roman culture. Perge was an ancient Greek city and is a large site of ancient ruins on Cappadocia is known around the world as one of the best places to fly with hot-air balloons

the coastal plain with an acropolis dating back to the Bronze Age. Aspendos is renowned for its bestpreserved theatre of antiquity.

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Follow one of the most

I N T E R N AT I O N A L

Kusadasi brings you to Ephesus,

beautiful coastal roads along the

the most famous archaeological

Mediterranean coast to Fethiye,

site in Turkey, epitomising Greek

located on the site of the ancient city

and Roman lifestyle. Visit the

of Telmessos, the ruins of which can

stone house of the Virgin Mary,

be seen near the main quay.

the agora, Odeon, theatre, streets,

The road from Fethiye to

fountains, library and monuments

Pamukkale passes through rural

to the glory of their heroes – even

villages and farms. Pamukkale, the

public toilets!

‘Cotton Castle’, is a white cascade

Those with an interest in

Top left: Telmessos Rock Tombs, Fethiye

The World War I battle on the

Top right: Cotton Castle, natural travertine pools and terraces in Pamukkale

Gallipoli Peninsula was symbolic

Below: Aerial view of ancient Greek city Aphrodisias at sunset

outcome. Both sides in the Battle of

turquoise coastline of Turkey’s for Turks, Australians and New Zealanders, many of whom trace their national identity to its tragic Gallipoli suffered huge losses, and today well-maintained battlefields, cemeteries and memorials dot

of calcite-bearing water, which

World War I may want to include

the peninsula. The battle is

formed stalactites, pools and

a visit to the Gallipoli Peninsula.

commemorated on Anzac Day. •

terraces. The water is renowned for its healing properties.

En-route from Pamukkale to Kusadasi, be sure to stop at the archaeological site of Aphrodisias, where the stadium is the best preserved in Anatolia.

Visit the Temple of Aphrodite, the Tetrapylon, the Theatre and the museum, with its splendid exhibition of the most beautiful artefacts of ancient times.

Originally a quiet garden where farmers harvested thyme, sage, wild roses, figs, grapes and olives, Kusadasi is known as a ‘fishermen’s village’ and is today a popular seaside resort.

A 30-minute drive from

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PORTUGUESE ISLAND

An uninhabited protected paradise with a wealth of breath taking coral reefs and marine life, this quaint island is a wonder of unspoiled beaches, and natural foliage. Quench your thirst at our eco-friendly island bar, while the ship’s chef prepares your island meal. Optional excursions include snorkelling, sea kayaking or a trip to neighbouring Inhaca Island, which offers lively bars, quaint restaurants and souvenir stands.

A walk around the circumference of the island, around 5km in distance, is highly recommended.

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T R AV E L

THORNYBUSH COLLECTION PITCHES THEIR NEW

luxury TENTED CAMP

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he latest addition to the Thornybush Collection is Saseka Tented Camp, situated alongside the Monwana River that sweeps

through Thornybush Nature Reserve. Saseka is the Tsonga word for beautiful, and, if guests are lucky, they might spot a beautiful female leopard that goes by the same name.

A distinct curve in the river was a natural catalyst for the site of the main area. The elevated tented suites give guests a full view of the riverbed and are surrounded by some very large and beautiful trees.

The sandy riverbed presents guests with gameviewing opportunities from the comfort of their private decks.

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Andy Payne, Chairman of Thornybush, explains the motivation for Saseka, “We wanted to offer our guests a completely different experience to what we already have at Thornybush – a luxury tented safari experience with innovative design.”

Bringing this dream into reality, there was only one team for the project: Silvio Rech & Lesley Carstens Architecture + Design, who have been designing bush lodges for over 32 years and are leaders in their field.

With Saseka they wanted to create an archetypal tent for each of the ten 200m² tented suites. These tented suites are spaced around two common areas, the smaller common area acting as a camp-within-a-camp, designed for exclusive small groups and families. Influenced by the romantic narrative of tented camps from yesteryear, the tents have been reimagined with a gentle nod to nostalgia, but with the emphasis very much on the 21st century design. The tented suites allow the sounds of nature and the bush to filter in to give the guests a truly immersed

apple leaf and leadwood. Our

safari experience. Each tented

imaginations were fuelled by

suite has its own private pool,

nature – hues of ivory, dark green,

celebration of nature! Silvio Rech

outdoor shower, sundeck and is

apple, sage and subtle flushes of

explains, “We took a sculptural

air conditioned.

pink, echoing the characteristic

approach that allowed us to create

tones of the flowers found in the

different spaces within the main

bush,” says Lesley Carstens.

area. The use of light was key and

The colour palette is drawn from the natural surroundings.

“We looked at the indigenous

The recycled, environmentally-

to the white sand of the riverbed.

The public space is a

we created our extraordinary

landscape – the flora and fauna.

friendly flooring of both the tented

ceiling that filters light into the

The camp is adjacent to a natural

suites and the public spaces are of

space – imitating the natural

watercourse, the surrounding

a soft off-white colour. This allows

dappled light of a tree canopy. We

vegetation is typical riverine bush,

all the signature furniture pieces

christened it the ‘ceiling for all

featuring excellent examples of

and design elements to make a

seasons’, which is totally apt.”

classic river trees like jackakberry,

statement while linking it directly

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Additional illumination comes from the distinct chandelier, which is constructed from metal, wood

calming flow of water accents the

tracker teams, guests can enjoy the

natural surroundings.

intimate safari experience.

Guests can relax around the

“Saseka Tented Camp has been

and rattan. This reflects the overall

bar area, which has a striking

a year in the making. Ten luxury

design philosophy of mixing the

wall feature made from stones, or

tented suites, each with their

old with the new and repurposing

retreat to a small library space

elements, where appropriate.

that has a fireplace for the

Conically shaped lampshades

winter months.

reminiscent of tree-pod blossoms

Saseka Tented Camp

own pool and outdoor deck overlooking the Monwana River; two main areas, with the smaller of

open up more intimate spaces and

is situated within

the two operating as

reinforce the concept of private

the 14 000-hectare

a camp-within-a-

spaces within the public area.

wilderness of the

camp servicing one,

This allows guests to enjoy private

Thornybush Private

two or three-tented

meals and breakaway time.

Nature Reserve that

suites exclusively as

With the public space sectioned

forms part of the Greater

our Leadwood Tented

using different levels and terraces,

Kruger National Park

a feeling of extraordinary

Conservation Area, now

volume has been created. The

that the fences bordering the

connection to the riverbed is

Timbavati Reserve and Thornybush

to welcome guests and share the

emphasised by the water feature

have been dropped. With the

Saseka experience with them,”

forged from natural rock, and the

expert knowledge of rangers and

concludes Payne. •

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WALK WITH LIONS

The Lion & Safari Park in the Magaliesberg offers close encounters with lion and other rare and exciting predators, just 40 minutes from Johannesburg.

S

ituated only 13km from

interesting facts. Tour options

Lanseria Airport and

include a Lion & Wild Dog Tour,

only 40 minutes from

Mini Safari, Night tours (with

Johannesburg, the Lion & Safari

predator feeding), Private Exclusive

Park is nestled in the beautiful

tours, Alex Tour, and Cheetah and

Magaliesberg mountain range,

Lion Walks. The flagship tour is a

within the Cradle of Humankind, a

three-hour safari, which includes

world UNESCO heritage site.

snacks and drinks on the bank of

The 650-hectare property

animal trainer Alex Larenty

indigenous species such as lion,

promises to provide a fun-filled

cheetah, hyena, leopard, wild dog,

experience as he interacts with

sable antelope, kudu and nyala,

fully grown lions on the Alex Tour.

to mention only a few. The Lion

The Bull ’n’ Buck Grill provides

& Safari Park offers a wealth of

a premier dining experience with a

exciting activities for all ages.

top wine list and a delicious menu.

Guests are guaranteed to get

Venison is the Grill’s speciality.

super-close to some of Africa’s

Alternatively, the Wetlands

favourite animals whether you go

Restaurant is a great choice for a

on an informative guided tour or

quick family meal while enjoying

self-drive.

the view of antelope grazing

Guests can enjoy a variety of

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the Crocodile River. The famous

is home to a vast selection of

just meters away. Take a short

guided tours. The trained guides

walk from the restaurants to

turn every tour into an informative

visit the meerkat, porcupine and

and educational trip as they share

mongoose enclosures. •

Feature …

ADONNA AT

Does Madonna risk indignity by flaunting her sexuality and trying to defy age by releasing a new album at 60? Maybe – but maybe it’s important to risk it.

I

n June this year, Madonna

But the inevitable question is:

interested in dominating the field?

released a new album.

why, then, does she feel the need

And of course, the big difference

The 60-year-old pop icon

to carry on? What could another

is that Madonna is a woman, and

managed something quite

album possibly add to her already

the world is notoriously sexist in its

spectacular – it went to number

legendary status? People have asked

harsher judgments of aging woman

one on the Billboard Charts.

the same of the likes of the Rolling

than men.

The only woman who has more

Stones and Bob Dylan. Even Paul

chart-topping albums is Barbara

McCartney raised some eyebrows

new albums and continuing to

Streisand, but overall Madonna

with his collaboration with Kanye

perform – the album coincides

remains the “highest-charting

West and Rihanna some years back.

with a tour – a brave, feminist

female musician in history as well

But ageing rock musicians are

statement? Is it a radical way

as the world's highest-grossing

starting to seem like the norm. A bit

of breaking down pop music’s

female touring musician. Madonna

like country and blues musicians,

barriers – something Madonna

is a phenomenon – so much more

old rockers are no longer unusual

has always done? Or is it just a by-

than a pop star. She’s a cultural

or remarkable. Pop, however, seems

product of relentless egotism and

force: she has moulded pop culture

to insist on youthfulness. Is pop

an undignified and childish need

in her own image for four decades.

music not synonymous with youth

to be at the centre of attention… an

Her new album, Madam X, is her

culture? And, why would a grown-

addiction to the fame machine?

14th studio album.

up – indeed, a 60-year-old – be

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F E AT U R E In another interview, this

agent traveling around the world.

trying to silence me for one

time with the New York Times, she

Changing identities. Bringing

reason or another, whether it’s

said, “It’s almost like a crime,” in

light to dark places. ... A dancer.

that I’m not pretty enough, I don’t

reference to turning 60. “We are

A professor. A head of state. An

sing well enough, I’m not talented

a marginalised group, women.

equestrian. A prisoner. A student.

enough, I’m not married enough,

And just because it’s hard doesn’t

A mother. A child. A teacher. A

and now it’s that I’m not young

mean you stop fighting against

nun. A singer. A saint. A whore.

enough,” she told British Vogue.

it or defying it or refusing to be

And a spy in the house of love.”

“So they just keep trying to find a

pigeonholed or put in a box or

hook to hang their beef about me

labelled or told you can and can’t

all accounts more sophisticated

being alive on. Now I’m fighting

do things.”

and challenging than her other

ageism; now I’m being punished for turning 60.”

So, what might a global chart-

The music on the album is by

recent work – more risky and

topping pop star look like at 60?

daring in the musical sense.

It’s a shock to consider that the

Stylistically, it gives the pop

two other pop giants of Madonna’s

treatment to a combination of

generation – Michael Jackson and

influences, including dancehall,

Prince – are no longer with us, so

classical strings, reggaeton,

it’s hard to know how her male

Portuguese fado, hip-hop, Latin

counterparts might have dealt

pop, Brazilian funk, and more.

with the dilemmas of turning 60.

(Madonna recently moved to

Madonna certainly hasn’t

Portugal to allow her son, David

dialled down the provocative

Banda, to take a position at a

sexuality of her image. In fact,

football academy there, which

when you consider her image

explains the Latin influence.)

for the album that helped her

But it has never just been

surmount the same dilemma

about the music for Madonna.

facing 40-year-old pop stars, Ray

She rose to fame in the early 80s

of Light, she’s dialled it up! Then,

– the age when video killed the

she embraced a sort of earth-

radio star. Pop icons have always

mother persona – a Kabbala-

been just that – icons – but the

inflected spiritualism. Her new

power of the pop-star’s image was

persona, Madam X, is “a secret

revolutionised by the advent of

ROCKING IT THROUGH THE AGES 1987

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1990

1998

2001

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“People have always been

MADONNA

the music video. Image became

Part of the cultural importance

about herself – self-definition

part of the pop phenomenon

of what she did was the feminist

through creativity; the choice to

on a new level in the 80s. And

slant she put on her over-the-top

be who you want to be.

performance became as much

performances of self. She used her

about the visual spectacle of the

own sexuality as a way to empower

defensive and distant. Of course,

star as the songs themselves.

herself – taking control back

over the years Madonna has

What Madonna did – which

from patriarchy. Many

perhaps cemented her status

feminists didn’t agree

as the greatest artist of her

with her way of flaunting

generation – was to embrace the

female sexuality – her

artificiality of it. She constantly

exaggerated sexiness. At

changed her image, reinventing

60, she’s still embracing

herself over and over again. She

it – not afraid to show it

played provocatively with our

and flaunt it.

idea of who a person was – what

The seed of doubt that seems to creep in

the age of pop. Every time she

has to do with another

reappeared, she was someone

aspect of Madonna’s

different, and yet always

performance of self.

Madonna. She exploded the myth

The younger Madonna

of authenticity.

was putting herself out there.

Madonna performs at the MGM Grand Garden Arena 8 November 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Madonna's Sticky & Sweet Tour was in support of her album, Hard Candy.

“

grown suspicious of the media – the endless

People have always been trying to silence me for one reason or another

makes a person a person – in

2008

Madam X seems more

”

attention from the paparazzi, the internet and social media abuse, and so on. And various commentators have noted that there seems to be less of Madonna personally in this album than in her previous work. Or is there?

Perhaps the great affirmation in this

album is simply the spectacle

Or at least part of the thrill of her

of Madonna making another

personas was the sense that part

album. At 60, she is still

of her real self was disguised in

defiantly creative – inspired

her performances. Or, to put it

and inspiring. She still has

yet another way, Madonna’s work,

faith in art, music, fashion and

because it plays so much with

creativity. She insists on the idea

her own image, was always about

that a 60-year-old woman can be

Madonna first, as a prism for

vital, creative and provocative.

talking about other things. She

Why carry on? Because it is

needs to be in it to give it vitality.

vitally important to show the

Her creativity is all

world that at 60, you can. •

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2014

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3 Money …

STEPS IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION FOR RETIREMENT SAVINGS

T

hree new regulations on

their accumulated savings into a

retirement savings came

sustainable retirement income.

into effect in March this

Wessels says generally retirees hope to achieve two goals when

year that affect three important

easier and cheaper for retirement

retiring from their retirement

areas of retirement saving: how

fund members to buy retirement

funds. The first is to have sufficient

your contributions are invested

income solutions that will help

monthly income to be able to meet

while you are accumulating savings

them achieve a sustainable income

their needs in retirement. The

(Regulation 37 of the Pension

for life. She says the default options

second is to provide for a death

Funds Act), how easy it is to leave

put in place by retirement funds

benefit for beneficiaries.

your savings invested when you

could consist of guaranteed life

change jobs (Regulation 38) and

annuities (including with-profit

retirement fund are allowed to take

the options you have available to

annuities), living annuities, or a

some (if a pension fund) or all (if a

combination of both.

provident fund) of their savings as

convert your retirement savings into a monthly pension for life when you retire (Regulation

Wessels says while this is the first

Individuals retiring from a

a lump sum. However, the reality is

step in what will be a long journey

that the universal need for people

39). More relevant for us is the

to enable a better later life for South

in retirement is not a lump sum

significance of Regulation 39.

Africa’s pensioners, it is certainly a

but rather an inflation-adjusted

step in the right direction.

monthly income. To provide such

Twané Wessels, a member of the Investments Committee

“The introduction of annuity

a monthly income using their

of the Actuarial Society of

strategies will go a long way in

accumulated savings, members

South Africa (ASSA), says in

assisting South Africans with the

have three choices: buy a life

terms of National Treasury’s

biggest financial decision of their

Regulation 39 of the Pension

lives, which is what to do with their

Fund Act, all retirement

hard-earned life savings when they

funds are now required by law to assist retiring members with solutions to enable them to convert

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annuity, a living annuity, or opt for a

leaving a death benefit to beneficiaries,

insurance, while living annuities

combination of the two options.

pensioners become dependent on their

are a form of self-insurance. “You

families or the government.

can self-insure if you have enough

She says while this sounds simple and straightforward, it is not.

Wessels says the majority of retirees

savings to do so. For example, if you

“Circumstances and financial needs

can better meet their financial goals

have a large amount of savings you

differ from individual to individual

in retirement by allocating all or some

don’t have to have car insurance as

and the choices made at and during

of their savings to a life annuity and

you can simply use those savings

retirement will determine whether a

allowing an insurer to manage the

to replace your car in the event of

retirement income lasts for the rest of

various risks associated with providing

something happening to your car.”

a person’s life or whether the capital

a sustainable lifetime income.

is depleted and the pensioner has to

“Where retirees opt to use a portion

In the case of annuities, selfinsurance means having enough

then rely on the government grant or

of their retirement savings to buy a

capital to last as long as the

family support or both.”

life annuity and invest the rest in a

pensioner lives, irrespective of

Unfortunately, according to Wessels, many South Africans who did not save enough for their retirement are opting for living annuities because of the ability to draw a higher income in the early years of retirement and because there is the hope that something could be left for beneficiaries.

Wessels says

“

The majority of pensioners do not have enough savings to self-insure the sustainability of their income

research by actuaries John Anderson and Steven Empedocles explored the question of combining a life annuity with a living annuity.

The two actuaries made the

”

living annuity, the risk

how long that might be or what

of depleting capital is

happens to investment markets.

managed. The retiree

Unfortunately, says Wessels, the

doesn’t have to draw

majority of pensioners do not have

down as much of their

enough savings to self-insure the

capital when markets

sustainability of their income for an

have performed poorly,

uncertain lifespan.

like we have seen over the last few years.”

She adds that the

She says rather than trying to compare and then choose between these two fundamentally

insurer would be

different products, for some

managing the risks in

pensioners there is merit in

the life annuity, and

considering a combination of the

therefore the retiree

two annuity options.

does not have to be so

Wessels says while the lack of

conservative with the

adequate savings for retirement

living annuity assets and

remains a critical problem, default

is able to rather invest in more growth

annuity options are likely to enable

assets that are expected to provide

better decisions for the savings

a higher return. A life annuity can

available to pensioners.

important point that basing

also be structured to suit individual

a retirement strategy on the

circumstances by ensuring the benefit

to use a financial adviser and opt

expectation of a death benefit is a

is paid for a minimum period even

for any of the products available

double-edged sword as the death

if you die (this adds a death benefit

on the broader market, retirement

benefit is a positive feature only as

element to it) and by making sure that

funds will from now on be required

long as there is capital remaining.

a portion of the annuity will continue

to provide quality, easy-to-access

However, the key risk with living

to be paid to a surviving spouse or

solutions supported by simple

annuities is running out of capital.

partner after your death.

communication and guidance.” •

Once this has happened, the death benefit turns negative. Instead of

“While retirees will still be able

Wessels points out that life annuities can be considered true

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INSURING WEIRD AND WONDERFUL HIGH-NET-WORTH ITEMS

G

etting insurance for your

consider this volatility when

household contents and

assessing the value. However,

motor vehicles is pretty

any addition to a collection or

to valuable collectibles and

standard procedure these days.

modification to a bespoke item

memorabilia, the most common

However, how does one go about

will clearly have an impact beyond

pitfalls remain underinsurance or

insuring a Coca-Cola memorabilia

exchange rate fluctuations, and

not insuring the items at all.

collection worth about R750 000,

it is therefore recommended that

or a brand new Rolls Royce that

these valuations are done every two

have no intention to ever replace

was bought for R12m, then sent for

years to ensure your collection is

these items – perhaps because their

bespoke personalisation in Italy,

correctly valued.

for the joy of the collection.”

Vlok says that when it comes

“This is often because people

real value may be more sentimental

resulting in the car arriving

“If there has been no

than financial – or they are

in South Africa worth

addition, the original

completely unaware that such items

about R25m?

Tarina Vlok,

valuator will probably do a desktop re-

aren’t automatically included in a normal home contents policy.

General Manager

valuation based

at Elite Risk

on rarity, supply

these items properly will result in

Acceptances – a

and demand,

substantial financial loss should

subsidiary of Old

exchange rate and

something happen to them.

Mutual Insure that

exclusivity. With

Furthermore, if the items are not

new additions,

specifically excluded from the

provides bespoke short-term insurance solutions to highnet-worth individuals – says they have a panel of specialists that are able to

they prefer to do a new valuation.” These valuable items often carry specific storage and care requirements when being

“Nevertheless, failing to insure

contents sum insured, it may result in underinsurance, which could lead to the reduction of settlement amounts on claims.”

Most importantly, however,

conduct valuations of these weird

insured. “Many valuable collectibles

Vlok highlights the need for

and wonderful items.

and memorabilia – particularly

specialist cover when it comes to

fragile items such as old books

insuring these weird and wonderful

to conduct this type of value

“The benefit of getting experts

or even designer clothing – may

collectibles and memorabilia.

assessment is that they have no

require temperature-controlled

“Given the high values at risk,

emotional connection to the bespoke

storage areas with controlled air-

their complexity, and the need

item or collection, and can therefore

flow and lighting.

for a bespoke service, insurance

assess the items from a purely

“In the case of looking after

for these high-value items is far

replacement-value perspective,” she

custom-made cars, clients will

removed from the high-volume

explains, adding that, often, these

usually have structured and

personal lines market. This is one

collections cannot be replaced, in

regular engagements with the

of the many reasons why specialist

which case the replacement value

vehicle manufacturers and/or

underwriters and brokers are

has to be agreed upon.

distributors to ensure that the

required to effectively service

engines remain in good running

the unique needs of the high-end

of most of these items is usually

condition. It also follows that

market,” she adds. •

closely related to the exchange rate,

these vehicles are not driven that

she says. “Professional valuators

regularly and are collected purely

Over time, the appreciation value

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THE LEGALITIES OF THE DIGITAL SIGNATURE

U

certified and legally binding.”

An electronic signature, paperbased signature, photograph or email signature may have

nderstanding the

efficient and reliable. A digital

legal weight, but proving that

difference between an

signature ensures an auditable,

the person’s intention was to be

electronic signature and

provable trail that can be clearly

bound by that signature is an

a digital signature could have a

linked to a specific person

involved, complex process. A

critical impact on the legalities and

and identity. Usually, a digital

digital signature does not face

security of any document trail.

signature can only be used once

the same challenge. The identity

“The electronic signature is

the individual has undergone a

verification process ensures that

usually defined as an identifying

process of identity verification,

much of this evidence is built into

mark that can be anything

which assures all parties that

the signature. In the event of a

from a photograph or a scan of

the right person has signed the

query, the process is simplified

a signature to a squiggle made

right documentation.

by the digital trail and embedded

on a mobile phone or tablet,”

“When you open a digitally

explains Adv Rian Schoeman,

signed document with a solution

head of Legal, LAWtrust, an Etion

such as Adobe PDF reader,

unnecessary issues that could

company. “It isn’t secure. In fact,

selecting the signature will reveal

occur further down the line but

the electronic signature is at risk

the digital certificate that outlines

will provide all parties with the

of fraud as it is easy to copy, move

the individual’s name, surname,

right levels of assurance from the

and adjust.”

and other specified identifying

outset,” concludes Schoeman. •

To ensure deeper security, digital signatures are more

forensic evidence.

“This will not only alleviate

factors such as an email,” says First published in MoneyMarketing, April 2019

Schoeman. “These signatures are

OVERCOME THE FEARS OF AGEING WITH LIFE RIGHTS

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here is an enormous

in 2017 (that’s 13% of the global

to 90 years. If people retire at 55 or

amount of fear when

population) and the average life

60, there are still too many years

it comes to retiring,

expectancy being 61 for men and

to be covered when it comes to

especially when it comes to how

67 for women, much needs to be

where and how they live in their

you buy your retirement home.

done to ensure that this segment

golden years.

The advent of the life rights model

is taken care of. With this global

within the retirement sector

figure growing by approximately

Evergreen Retirement Holdings,

has certainly helped to alleviate

3% per year, quality living

says life rights addresses this

the fear factor, leaving retirees

conditions are fast becoming a

global phenomenon effectively

with the peace of mind that their

priority in South Africa.

and is viewed as a more cost-

quality of life will not be altered.

With an estimated 962 million people over 60 years old globally

The rapidly changing advances in healthcare and science could see the life expectancy figure jump

Phil Wilson, Sales Director of

effective option to going the traditional ownership route.

Continued …

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MONEY “Simply put, a person who

LIFE RIGHT FEATURES

2

FINANCIAL PEACE OF MIND

purchases a life right in a

There are four key fears of

retirement village purchases

ageing: security, finance, care

the right to occupy that property

and loneliness – but these are

their financial future, thanks to

for the rest of their life,” he says.

overcome when buying into

the Evergreen Life Right, which

“This is done via a once-off

an apartment or free-standing

offers flexible purchase options,

payment with the original capital

home in a retirement village. You

reduced upfront costs and

eventually returned to the life

no longer need to worry about

transparent levies.

right holder’s estate.”

security, unexpected financial

This provides the security of

costs, levies or maintenance fees.

guaranteed lifetime occupation of

Medical care is on-site, there is

a property.

support, and provision is made for

“Taking the life rights option alleviates much of the pressure and many of the risks typically associated with buying a

hobbies and sporting activities.

1

Residents can accurately plan

3

CONTINUOUS CARE High-quality healthcare

delivered by registered, experienced nurses and therapists is available at Evergreen’s on-site

PHYSICAL SECURITY

care centres. Services include

Evergreen villages are secured

regular clinics, occupational

with electric fencing, CCTV

therapy, home-based care, 24-

move from that family house to a

cameras, 24-hour patrols, strict

hour nursing and recuperative

home for your retirement years,”

access control, and emergency

care, frail-care and palliative care.

says Adam Kajee, Chief Financial

Telecare call buttons in houses

Officer of Evergreen Retirement

and apartments. These systems

Holdings. “In addition to this,

are closely monitored and

our villages combat a number of

regularly checked to identify

fears of ageing with the features

where and when upgrades and

spend time socialising, dining,

they offer.”

improvements are required.

or enjoying the many clubs and

property when it comes time to

4

SENSE OF COMMUNITY Village life revolves around a

Lifestyle Centre, where residents

special-interest groups that meet regularly.

Facilities at the Lifestyle Centre would typically include a dining room and bistro, TV lounge, games room, bar, library, outdoor deck with braai facilities, heated indoor pool, gym, salon and laundry. This is also where lasting friendships are formed.

“When it comes to retirement, the life rights approach fundamentally revolves around giving the assurances necessary for comfortable living at a time when people deserve it. At Evergreen, we have been following this model since 2008 and understand it better than anybody. With us as a trusted partner, our residents will never be alone,” concludes Wilson. •

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MONEY

MAURITIUS ROLLS OUT RED CARPET FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS, RESIDENTS

M

auritius has thrown open its doors to prospective investors and residents,

with increasing numbers of South Africans being attracted by an idyllic lifestyle and a liberal approach to regulation and taxation that makes it easy to start and run a business.

Vidish Jugurnauth, an administration manager at Sovereign Trust (Mauritius) Limited, told a recent investment seminar in Johannesburg that there are numerous channels open to foreign nationals looking to work, live and acquire property in Mauritius.

“To maintain its economic

the World Bank in 2018.

“There are various options open to prospective investors,

said Rone Silke, a consultant at Sovereign Trust (SA) Limited.

“The fact that a company has

depending on your needs and

been incorporated in a foreign

expansion of recent years, the

circumstances, but the required

jurisdiction doesn’t mean that it

Mauritian Government is reaching

investment levels are extremely

will not be subject to tax in South

out to foreign talent from overseas

reasonable. You can also get

Africa. A vital consideration

and encouraging them to bring

permanent residency if you

when determining tax residency

their expertise, know-how and

buy property through certain

of a company, apart from where

investment into the country,”

channels,” said Jugurnauth.

a company is incorporated,

said Jugurnauth. “It also offers

While Mauritius is reluctant to

is where the place of effective

professional expatriates and

be seen as a tax haven, there’s no

management (POEM) is. Should a

retirees the ability to work or settle

doubt that its liberal tax regime

Mauritian company’s commercial

in a pleasant environment with a

is attractive to investors and

decisions be made in South

range of fiscal incentives.”

residents alike. Corporation tax is

Africa, the company would be

a flat 15%, but companies carrying

regarded as SA tax resident,” Silke

account for more than 25% of

out global business can pay 3%

told the seminar.

the country’s GDP, Mauritius

tax or even zero tax under certain

is making a major play to

circumstances. There is no Capital

structures its ownership through a

establish itself as a regional

Gains Tax or tax on profits on the

foreign trust, it will open up a range

and global finance destination,

sale of shares in Mauritius.

of other non-tax-related benefits

including banking and business

However, it is vital for

through a presence in Mauritius

While tourism continues to

Also, if the Mauritian company

outsourcing. Jugurnauth added,

businesses looking to establish

including, but not limited to,

the financial services sector now

themselves in Mauritius to ensure

political stability, an effective rand-

represents more than 10% of GDP,

that their company and trust

hedge and wealth protection. •

and the country was rated No 1 for

structuring is done correctly from

Ease of Doing Business in Africa by

a South African tax perspective,

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Health …

WHAT IS MINDFULNESS AND HOW CAN I USE IT?

BY DR ADAM MARTIN (PHARMD, ACSM-CPT)

S

imply put, mindfulness is paying attention. The act of mindfulness is literally

making an effort to focus on only one thing. You read me right, monotasking. You might think, “Oh, that’s so simple it’s stupid.”

At face value perhaps, but the data points to real-life benefits that this practice can afford your life

Dr Martin is a licensed pharmacist and founder of TheFitPharmacist movement. “If we’re functioning at 100%, our relationships improve, we become energised in our career and live a fulfilled life.” www. thefitpharmacist. com

the brain’s amygdala, that classic

build from there. Research from

“fight or flight” response centre,

a 2014 study at Carnegie Mellon

based on research conducted

found three 25-minute meditation

at the University of Pittsburgh

sessions could alleviate stress.

and Carnegie Mellon University.

New to the art of meditation?

Practicing mindfulness will help

There are plenty of free apps that

you not to excessively stress out

will guide you through the process.

over not-so-life-threatening events,

My top four would be Headspace,

like choosing where to eat dinner.

Calm, While and Insight. In my opinion, Headspace is the best

METHODS TO MINDFULNESS

place to start.

Ok, so we’ve set the record straight

– even when you’re not actively

that mindfulness has evidence-

DEEP RHYTHMIC BREATHING

practicing mindfulness – if you

based benefits that we can use

This might seem super simple, but

commit to making this a habit in

and desperately need. How can we

don’t underestimate this amazing

your regular repertoire.

become more “mindful”?

tool. There are many methods out there, but the basic concept is:

Proof? The American Psychological Association cites

MEDITATION

mindfulness as “a hopeful strategy

You don’t have to spend hours a day

in through your nose, with

for alleviating depression, anxiety

to get the benefit of this activity,

the purpose and mindset of

and pain”. It doesn’t stop there. This

you can start with just 10 minutes a

completely filling your lungs

mental movement can moderate

day. Get a feel for the exercise and

• Inhale deeply and slowly

with air.

• Pause for a moment holding your breath.

• Exhale deeply and slowly through your mouth, with the purpose and mindset of emptying all the air from your lungs.

• If you’re able to (i.e. not in the midst of a stressful scenario), count the breaths to give focus to what you are doing, making this your only objective (monotasking). Count 1 with the inhale, 2 with the exhale, 3 with the inhale, up to a count of 10, then repeat as needed.

Continued …

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H E A LT H

“

The act of mindfulness is literally making an effort to focus on only one thing

”

GRATITUDE

You can even start with 10-minute

Focusing on what you are thankful

intervals if you’re super crunched

for is the easiest, fastest and

for time. Keep it going and build

always the answer, and that’s

cheapest way to kickstart your

from there. Research from the

coming from a pharmacist. There

positivity. Start your day off by

University of California has shown

is a whole host of tips and tricks

physically writing down all that you

that 42 minutes of vigorous activity

for this all-too-common issue

are thankful for in your life. For

over a three-day period can reduce

like avoiding coffee before bed,

added benefit do this with a loved

stress on your telomeres – that’s

going to bed at the same time

one. You’ll both benefit and they’ll

right, preventing aging at the

every night, and ensuring your

likely point out blessings you have

cellular level.

bedroom is quiet and dark.

SLEEP

importance that mindfulness can

EXERCISE: YOGA AND TAI CHI ESPECIALLY

According to the Dalai Lama, sleep

play in your mental mojo and how

is the best meditation. Having

you can improve yours. •

You don’t have to be a bodybuilder

some trouble hitting the hay? The

to get the benefits from exercise.

root cause may be in your sleep

hygiene – yes, there is such a thing. Sleep medications aren’t

that you may have overlooked.

Hopefully you now can see the

First published in Pharmacy Magazine, April 2019

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rectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to get or

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The VACURECT works by

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years, and recent studies have

creating a vacuum inside a tube,

devices play an

shown that it can also be used for

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QuatroFlora KEEPS THE COLON HEALTHY

Gastro-intestinal problems affect all of us at some time or another. Diarrhea, constipation, bloating and the like are often caused by over-indulgence or eating something that doesn’t agree with us, and quickly clear up of their own accord.

Distressing and unpleasant conditions such as these can however become chronic – and that can be caused by a bacterial imbalance in the intestines.

Some groups of bacteria can cause acute or chronic illness, but another group of bacteria offers protective and nutritive properties. Imbalances between the two can lead to a number of unpleasant conditions such as diarrhea, constipation, bloating, IBS, allergies, poor digestion and poor nutrient absorption. In laboratory investigations, some strains of of LAB (Lactobacillus bulgaricus) have demonstrated anti-mutagenic effects thought to be due to their ability to bind with heterocyclic amines, which are carcinogenic substances formed in burnt red meat.

The two most important groups of friendly intestinal flora, or probiotics, are Lactobacilli – found mainly in the small intestine, and Bifidobacteria – found mainly in the colon.

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NEW HOPE FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS SUFFERERS Studies have shown that undenatured type II collagen (UC-II) is effective in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, and preliminary human and animal trials have shown it to be effective in treating osteoarthritis (OA).

T

soup prevented the mobilisation of immune system cells to sites of inflammation. Upon further

here are several types of

appears to reduce autoimmunity

analysis, they found it was not

collagen. The main ones,

to the body’s own CII, resulting in

vegetables, but a component of the

however, are designated

less inflammation in instances of

chicken broth itself that exerted

type I, type II and type III. While

osteoarthritis and rheumatism

this anti-inflammatory activity.

type II collagen (CII) is found

and benefits to joint health.

only in cartilage, collagen types ligaments, bones and joints. CII

UNDENATURED TYPE-II COLLAGEN

is sold in dietary supplements

Scientists have discovered that

as collagen-II (denatured or

undenatured type II collagen

hydrolysed collagen type II

(UC-II) retrains killer T-cells

protein) or as undenatured

(that destroy target cells) so they

collagen type II (also known as

recognise collagen as a harmless

native). Oral administration of CII

substance, preventing the joint

is used to reduce clinical signs

damage seen in osteoarthritis.

I and III are found together in

of osteoarthritis.

CII is a peptide and component of joint cartilage. Its oral ingestion

UC-II was discovered when a

Undenatured type II collagen administered orally works with a healthy immune system to promote healthy joints by a process called oral tolerisation.

Chicken-derived CII was found to regulate the immune system and prevent the attack of proteins and healthy joint cartilage. UC-II has been proven to activate a pathway known as induced oral tolerance, which teaches the immune system to correctly recognise cartilage proteins as the body’s own tissues instead of as foreign microbes.

Oral-induced tolerance thus prevents an inflammatory

team of scientists at the University

attack, a newly recognised cause

of Nebraska found that chicken

of osteoarthritis.

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How can Immunadue help with Arthritis, Osteoporosis and Gout?

How can Immunadue help me with stress and the treatment of depression?

Immunadue contains Ginko Biloba. Studies have proven that Ginko Biloba, helps with concentration, refreshes memory and enables you to study better. It enhances the productivity of day-to-day tasks. Ginko Biloba helps relieve the effect and symptoms of depression, therefore, enhancing social interaction.

Further studies have shown that Ginko Biloba helps lessen anxiety and reduces stress levels. Immunadue contains the B-Complex group of vitamins as well as omega 3 & 6 thus helping to relieve stress and depression.

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Dr William Philpot became famous for his discovery of polarity of my fat cells. He found that when pH- levels drop the polarity of fat cells changes. Usually, fat cells and veins have the same polarity causing that they push in separate directions. When pH-levelsdecline fat cells change in polarity from a negative to a positivetherefore causing fat cells to be attracted to veins. This is the beginning of Cholesterol and one of its many side effects is heart disease later on.

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How can Immunadue help me with blood sugar levels and Type II Diabetes?

My pancreas has beta cells that provide insulin.

Immunadue protects the beta cells from viruses, bacteria and fungus infections. Sutherlandia has an active ingredient called L-Carnitine which has antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties.

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BENEFITS OF CII SUPPLEMENTS FOR JOINT AND CARTILAGE HEALTH Studies conducted with UC-II have shown that the undenatured type II chicken collagen effectively reprograms the immune system to promote healthy joints and increase joint mobility and flexibility.

Science and nature have

The highest quality and concentrated source of CII comes from chicken sternum, and can offer the following benefits for joint and cartilage health:

provided us with CII

• May redirect the immune response that targets cartilage breakdown • Is specific to cartilage tissue reproduction, function and maintenance

stimulate new and abundant

COLLAGEN CII FROM CHICKEN STERNUM:

collagen production and

• Has peptides that act as

supplements that can

improve joint and cartilage health. The most effective method for taking CII is in an oral supplement.

building blocks, which trigger natural collagen production

• Has virtually no side-effects and is highly tolerable by most individuals • Is gluten-free, dairy free, non-GMO.

• Contains chondroitin that inflammation response, which

COLLAGEN CII SUPPLEMENTS MAY:

blocks the enzyme that breaks

• Assist in the recovery

may promote a healthy

down cartilage • Contains hyaluronic acid which makes up the synovial fluid necessary to lubricate joints

of sports injuries • Speed up healing of cartilage after a broken nose • Promote meniscus injury recovery (indicated by painful clicking or popping of the knee) • Target the cause of a bulging disk • Benefit those with autoimmune-related joint issues such as arthritis • May support back, jaw, and joint health PM. • First published in Pharmacy Magazine, December 2018/January 2019

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our collagen stores start to decline after your 30s, accelerating ageing. By supplementing with SONTAL collagen,

you can slow down signs of ageing. SONTAL Collagen will help to improve skin health, bone health and joint health. The earlier you start with collagen supplementation, the better for your health. SONTAL Collagen contains highquality collagen with excellent absorption by the human body of more than 90%. •

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OSTEOPOROSIS:

BONE HEALTH FOLLOWING MENOPAUSE

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ypically strong and resilient

embolism), heart attacks and

TREATMENT

in childhood, bones have

strokes. 20-35% of sufferers aged

The available treatments

a dense, ivory-like outer

75 to 90 years die within 12 months

to reduce risk of fracture

casing or cortex, enclosing an

of fracturing their hip joint, around

act in different ways, either

inner core (also known as medulla)

80% of whom are women.

of soft marrow filling up the gaps

to reduce resorption or to increase formation of bone.

and spaces of the spongy interior.

DIAGNOSIS

Like all living tissue, bone is able

A dual-energy X-ray

to absorb and utilise a range of

absorptiometry (DEXA) scan

reduce the resorption of bone as it

proteins and mineral salts from

provides the gold standard means

normally occurs. The best-known,

the bloodstream for renewal

of diagnosing osteoporosis. It

sodium alendronate, is known to be

and repair. Bones generally stop

expresses bone mineral density

very effective at preventing bone

growing in length after the age of

in terms of standard deviations

loss but tends to irritate the food

16 to 18 years, but their density and

(a statistical unit) below that

pipe (oesophagus). It is given once

strength increase until the late 20s.

of a young adult reference

a week on an empty stomach, and

population. The unit used is

the patient is advised to remain

onwards, however, bones become

presented as a T-score, and the

upright for an hour after taking it.

weaker and more fragile due to

World Health Organisation (WHO)

It often causes heartburn, however,

a loss of mineral salts. This loss

has established the following

and many patients cease to take

intensifies in women as their

guidelines:

it for this reason. Other types of

oestrogen levels fall, peaking at

• T-score of 1 or greater = normal

bisphosphonates are available.

menopause when the production

• T-score between -1.0 and -2.5 =

From the age of around 35

of this hormone from the ovaries ceases altogether.

Thinned-down bones are

low bone mass • T-score of -2.5 or less = osteoporosis

weaker and more fragile, and the full-blown disease of osteoporosis

The commonest medications used are bisphosphonates, which

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), has been shown to reduce the risk of fracture and can be used to prevent or treat osteoporosis in women under the age of 60 who

X-rays are helpful for

have no contraindications to the

is responsible for approximately

confirming fragility fractures e.g.

230 000 fractures yearly in the

of the ribs or vertebrae. However,

Calcium compounds such as

UK. The most serious of these

they are relatively insensitive to

carbonate and citrate, and calcium

is a fractured neck or femur

the identification of early disease,

and vitamin D combinations are

(thigh bone) because the long

requiring a bone mass loss of

also widely prescribed to help

period of immobility during

at least 30% before picking up

improve bones. These are the

recovery increases the risks of

diagnostic changes.

building blocks of bone and their

life-threatening conditions such as pneumonia, DVT (deep vein thrombosis) with subsequent blood clot on the lungs (pulmonary

use of HRT.

effect is best when they are given More than one-third of women over the age of 50 and nearly half of those over age 70 are affected by this disease

alongside other treatments such as bisphosphonates and HRT. • First published in Pharmacy Magazine, March 2019

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H E A LT H

THE BENEFITS OF AN ADJUSTABLE

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Leisure …

LEISURE

THE LARGEST WILLIAM KENTRIDGE EXHIBITION IN AFRICA The largest exhibition to be held in Africa in over a decade, by internationally acclaimed artist William Kentridge, is set to open in Cape Town in August, hosted simultaneously in two parts by the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) and Norval Foundation.

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ocal art enthusiasts and international visitors to Cape Town – a fast-

growing cultural capital – will gain access to many different works, executed over decades, by William Kentridge in two of the city’s leading art institutions at the same time, with the artist’s Why Should I Hesitate? Putting Drawings To Work on display at Zeitz MOCAA and Why Should I Hesitate? Sculpture on view at Norval Foundation.

Why Should I Hesitate? Putting Drawings To Work will be staged at Zeitz MOCAA and will offer a wide survey of Kentridge’s work, including early works, as well as newer pieces on view for the first time in South Africa. It will cover over 40 years of artistic production (1976 - 2019) in drawing, stop-

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ART

frame animation, video, prints, sculpture, tapestry and large-scale installation. The title references Kentridge’s primary practice of drawing, and how this core activity informs and enables his studio practice. It also references the impact of individual action on history and the reverse – how history shapes the contemporary and the future – and works as a commentary on various shifting hegemonies of power politics, economies, language and the authority to narrate history.

“This large-scale survey exhibition prompts us to consider how various artistic media, initiated from two-dimensional works on paper, can be seeds through which Kentridge has developed his concerns for history, particularly in relation to his home continent, Africa, and its historical ties further afield. By mapping these histories, we consider the artist’s relationship to the world and ideas of self-actualisation, and the illusions of power and progress through a violent history. Kentridge’s work, while ambiguous, does not hide from its inherent traumatic history. It is an honour for me to work with one of the living masters of our time,” says Azu Nwagbogu, curator of the exhibition at Zeitz MOCAA. Continued …

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ART

“As I begin my tenure, it is an intense joy to host an unprecedented survey show of one of the great masters of contemporary visual political poetry,” says Koyo Kouoh, Executive Director and Chief Curator at Zeitz MOCAA. Why Should I Hesitate? Sculpture will be on view at Norval Foundation, and will present three-dimensional works of William Kentridge from the past 19 years. This will be the first exhibition internationally to address Kentridge’s output as a sculptor. Covering several bodies of work, and testifying to his longstanding and spontaneous improvisation when handling three-dimensional form, Why Should I Hesitate? Sculpture sees the origins of these works, in props from his operas and images from his animations, stepping off the stage and out of the screen, confronting us directly at ground level. Why Should I Hesitate?

Sculpture will also premiere new works commissioned for the occasion of this special exhibition.

“Norval Foundation is presenting, for the first time, an exhibition focused solely on William Kentridge’s sculptural practice, working in conjunction with the artist and his studio.

Kentridge’s sculptures embrace a spontaneous approach and have recently evolved towards the massive and the monumental.

Simultaneously, and in tension to the monumental aspects of his practice, he is revealed to

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OPENING EVENTS A series of member events and public programmes will be held across both venues over the opening weekend, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 August 2019.

Exhibition title: Why Should I Hesitate? Putting Drawings To Work Venue: Level 3 Galleries and throughout, Zeitz MOCAA; Silo District, V&A Waterfront Run dates: 25 August 2019 - 23 March 2020 Exhibition curators: Azu Nwagbogu, assisted

by Tammy Langtry Exhibition title: Why Should I Hesitate? Sculpture Venue: Atrium and Galleries 2-8, Norval Foundation, 4 Steenberg Road, Tokai Run dates: 24 August 2019 - 23 March 2020 Exhibition curators: Karel Nel, Owen Martin, Talia Naicker, Vicky Lekone

“Norval Foundation is proud to be hosting Why Should I Hesitate? Sculpture. A key aspect of the Foundation is our commitment to exhibiting the sculptural and installationbased practices of a variety of artists, which is facilitated by our purpose-designed building. In particular, we invite artists and curators to respond to gallery eight, our largest gallery, with William Kentridge’s exhibition exemplifying this. The gallery has reinforced floors to support works that weigh as much as eight tons, and reach as high as nine metres. The monumental size of this gallery sits in an ideal contrast to the anti-monumental, spontaneous and theatrical sculptures that form part of this exhibition,” says Elana Brundyn, CEO, Norval Foundation.

Both exhibitions will include major works from Kentridge’s extensive oeuvre, and will be accompanied by two new publications, conceived in collaboration between Zeitz MOCAA, Norval Foundation and the artist. The exhibitions will

be a choreographer as much

be accompanied by a series of

as a sculptor,” says Karel Nel,

talks and performances with the

Senior Advising Curator at

artist, and leading voices in the

Norval Foundation.

cultural sector. •

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T H E AT R E

WHERE RHYTHM SPEAKS EVERY LANGUAGE International smash hit Stomp bashes and crashes its way back to SA.

F

rom London and Paris

critical acclaim and sold-out

to Las Vegas and New

performances, and is back later

York, Stomp makes music

this year, opening at Montecasino’s

with brooms, matchboxes,

Teatro on 13 August for a four-

sound as they beat truck inner

hands and feet, poles, chairs,

week season, and then moving to

tubes, rubber hosing, Zippo

sinks, basketballs, newspapers

Cape Town’s Artscape from 11 to

lighters, plastic bags, metal

and more, climaxing with the

22 September 2019.

dustbins, bin lids, tubs, water butts

exhilarating trademark bins

Stomp is a unique combination

and, yes, even the kitchen sink!

routine, where metal trashcans

of percussion, dance and physical

And then there are the brooms

become drums and dustbin lids

comedy, finding beauty and music

that are turned into soft shoe

become combat shields.

in the mundane. Eight brilliantly

partners. Stomp turns brooms into

synchronised performers take the

instruments and handclapping into

audience on a journey through

a conversation; the junk and clutter

The wildly entertaining show toured South Africa in 2010 to

of urban life becomes the source of infectious rhythm and wonder.

Created in Brighton, UK, in the summer of 1991, Stomp was the result of a 10-year collaboration between its creators, Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas.

The popularity of Stomp continually grew, resulting in the cast performing live at the 1996 Academy Awards (the Oscars) to an estimated audience of almost a billion people worldwide, and at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

This inventive and invigorating stage show is guaranteed to make your heart pound as the infectious rhythms, dance, music and theatrical performance blend together in one electrifying universal language. • Tickets are available from Computicket.

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OF THE

BEST

NEW LOCAL BOOKS This issue, we bring you the best local non-fiction, looking at local character, events and advice.

2

THE LOVE SONG OF ANDRÉ P BRINK

BY LEON DE KOCK The Love Song of André P Brink is the first biography of this major South African novelist who, during his lifetime, was published in

1

over 30 languages and ranked with the likes of Gabriel García Márquez, Peter Carey and

CHRISTO WIESE: RISK AND RICHES

BY TJ STRYDOM

awaited account of Brink’s life is richly informed

Christo Wiese has never shied away from

by a previously unavailable literary treasure: the

a risky business deal. Since acquiring Pep

dissident Afrikaner’s hoard of journal-writing,

Stores, he has built an impressive business

a veritable chronicle that was 54 years in the

empire that includes Shoprite and a number

making. In this massive new biographical source

of other companies. He has tried his hand

– running to a million words – Brink does not

at politics and has bought diamond mines,

spare himself, or anyone else for that matter,

banks and wine

as he narrates the ups and downs of his five

farms. Fifty years

marriages and his compulsive affairs with a great

of risk-taking in the business

Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. Leon de Kock’s eagerly

number of women. These are precisely the topics that the rebel in both politics and

world paid off and

sex skated over in his memoir, A Fork in

made him the

the Road. De Kock’s biographical study of

richest man in the

the author, who came close to winning the

country – until

Nobel Prize for Literature, not only synthesises

he overplayed

the journals but also subjects them to searching

his hand with

critical analysis. In addition, the biographer

Steinhoff and lost

measures the journals against additional

a huge part of his

sources, both scholarly and otherwise, among

fortune.

them the testimony of Brink’s friends, family, wives and lovers. The Love Song of André P Brink subjects Brink’s literary legacy to a bracing scholarly re-evaluation, making this major new biography a crucial addition to scholarship on Brink.

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BOOKS

3 THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO RETIREMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA BY BRUCE CAMERON AND WOUTER FOURIE Most people are rich for a single day in their lives: the day they retire and receive their retirement savings. This moment is more critical than many people realise – it marks the change from saving for retirement to drawing an income from savings that will ideally sustain them until they die.

All too often, pensioners end up destitute because they make the wrong decisions once they retire. It is crucial for retirees to apply themselves to securing a sustainable income. This book, co-written by well-known semi-retired journalist Bruce Cameron

4 THE FIRST SAFARI: SEARCHING FOR FRANÇOIS LEVAILLANT

BY IAN GLENN François Levaillant was the first and

and respected financial planner Wouter

greatest South African birder, noted

Fourie, provides a straightforward and

ornithologist, explorer, naturalist,

comprehensive overview of the vital issues that impact on retirement, such as taxation,

zoological collector and anthropologist of the Cape. He collected thousands of

investments, healthcare, estate planning and

specimens of birds and subsequently

where to live when retired. It also identifies

published the six-volume Histoire Naturelle

warning signs to look out for in order to avoid

des Oiseaux d’Afrique between 1799 and

financial troubles. This is the ultimate guide

1808. His contribution to ornithology in

to help you achieve a secure and successful

Africa was immeasurable, and some of

retirement. This new edition is based on the

his specimens still exist in museums

2019 Budget figures.

in Europe. Through his travels, he also shaped a range of media genres: the hunting narrative, the safari, the anthropological field record, the illustrated and mapped first-person account of travel we associate with National Geographic stories, the colonial adventure story with a wellarmed hero, the erotic exotic, and the investigative report on colonial brutality. The First Safari tells how, for a quarter of a century, Ian Glenn searched for François Levaillant’s notebooks and the fate of his collection and tried to solve puzzles and mysteries of Levaillant’s life and times. This book will be a great companion to all natural history lovers and anyone interested in the bush or birding who wants to know more about this fascinating character. • WWW.SILVERDIGEST.CO.ZA

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RECIPES FROM THE CAPE MEDITERRANEAN COOKBOOK

I

n contemporary South Africa,

cuisines in the world. It has developed

especially in the Western Cape,

naturally within the Western Cape due

so many of us love long lunches

to its Mediterranean climate and the

that start with breads and spreads,

abundance of classic Mediterranean-

going into smaller bites or tapas, onto

style local produce.

generous salads and vegetable dishes

This book features more than

served alongside beautiful roasts or

75 delectable recipes, from breads,

freshly grilled seafood. We savour the

dips and tapas, to lavish salads,

process of coming together around

succulent roasts, freshly made pastas

a table, many times next to a fire,

and heavenly desserts. The recipes

sharing conversations and creating

bring seasonal produce to the fore

new memories.

and the balance of dishes and ease

Cape Mediterranean focuses on these

of preparation will have you inviting

gatherings, not heritage food nor

friends and family over in no time to

nostalgia. Cape Mediterranean cooking

share in this veritable bounty.

is a South African style of cooking and

We bring you a sample of four

entertaining influenced by one of the

delectable recipes from Cape

oldest and arguably also the healthiest

Mediterranean by Ilse van der Merwe.

Cape Mediterranean is available from good book stores and online at Loot.co.za, www.exclusivebooks.co.za, www.readerswarehouse.co.za and Takealot.com

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RECIPES

Leek & potato soup with mature Gouda cheese A few years ago, I was asked to cook

SERVES 6

and serve tasters at a Cape Town food

• 125 g butter

festival for Potatoes South Africa. One

• 2 bunches leeks, white parts only,

of the tasters was a fantastic creamy

finely sliced (4 - 5 cups)

potato soup with buttery leeks (the other was spicy curried potatoes – also

• 1 onion, finely chopped

a hit). Over the course of three days, we

• 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed

served almost a hundred litres of that

(about 1 cm)

soup in small tasting portions, and the

• 1 litre (4 cups) vegetable stock

people at the festival absolutely loved

• 250 ml (1 cup) fresh cream

it. It has since become a firm favourite

• at least 100 g mature Gouda (about

in my soup repertoire, and makes an

250ml/1 cup grated)

elegant starter for a dinner party.

A local mature Gouda and a drizzle of

• salt and freshly ground black pepper

brown butter add a deep nuttiness to

• brown butter, to serve (page 100)

the soup. It’s a crowd pleaser every

• bread, for dipping (optional)

single time, made with relatively few, simple ingredients.

In a large stock pot or heavy-bottomed pot,

use a stick blender to process the soup

melt the butter over medium heat and add

to a smooth purée (or transfer to

the leeks and onion. Fry, stirring, until very

a blender).

soft but not brown – don’t rush, it might

Put the pot back on the heat and add the

take up to 15 minutes.

cream and Gouda. Stir until the cheese has

Add the potatoes and stock and bring to a

melted and the soup is warmed through (do not

simmer. Cook for about 30 minutes or until

boil again). Season with salt and pepper, then

the potato cubes are very tender and start

serve hot in bowls with a drizzle of warm brown

to fall apart. Remove from the heat, then

butter and a light grinding of black pepper.

No-knead Cape seed loaf When serving terrines,

MAKES 1 LOAF

I usually serve two types of

• 750 ml (3 cups) wholewheat flour (nutty wheat)

bread along with them – a white loaf, and a textured seed loaf. My mother used to make the coolest seed loaves in recycled round

canola/olive oil.

Mix the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.

Add the water and oil and stir with a wooden spoon

• 250 ml (1 cup) mixed seeds (sunflower, poppy,

until well mixed – it will be a sticky dough. Transfer to

linseeds, sesame, pumpkin etc), plus more for

the tin using a rubber spatula, then edge the dough

sprinkling

into the corners and smooth the top slightly (if using

• 10 ml (2 teaspoons) instant dry yeast

young, and the round

• 7.5 ml (1½ teaspoons) fine salt

us as kids.

cans) with non-stick spray or oil it thoroughly with

• 125 ml (1/2 cup) bran

tins when we were slices used to fascinate

Spray a 30 cm narrow loaf tin (or a few clean empty

• 10 ml (2 teaspoons) sugar • 500 ml (2 cups) warm tap water • 15 ml (1 tablespoon) olive oil

round tins, fill halfway). Cover loosely with plastic and leave to rise in a warm place until almost at the top of the tin (20 to 40 minutes).

Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Bake for 50 minutes or until fully cooked and brown.

Turn out to cool on a wire rack.

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Arancini with smoked mozzarella & aïoli

SERVES 6 as a snack/canapé Aïoli (garlic mayonnaise) • 2 egg yolks • 1 clove garlic, peeled • 5 ml (1 teaspoon) Dijon mustard • 30 ml (2 tablespoons) freshly squeezed lemon juice or apple cider vinegar • salt and freshly ground black pepper • 180 - 250 ml (2⁄3 - 1 cup) canola oil Arancini • about 500 ml (2 cups) prepared leftover risotto, chilled (any flavour will do) • 100 g smoked mozzarella, cut into 1 cm cubes • 125 ml (1/2 cup) flour • salt and freshly ground black pepper • 3 eggs, lightly whisked • 500 ml (2 cups) fresh breadcrumbs •

750 ml (3 cups) canola oil

For the aïoli, place the yolks, garlic, mustard and lemon juice in a blender or food processor. Season with salt and pepper, then blend well. With the motor running, add the oil in a thin stream until fully incorporated and thick and creamy. Transfer to a glass jar and refrigerate until ready to use.

For the arancini, take a small tablespoon of cold risotto and insert a cube of mozzarella. Shape the risotto to cover the cheese and roll it into a neat ball (cold risotto is easier to shape). Continue until all the risotto is used.

In a shallow bowl, mix the flour with some salt and pepper. Place the breadcrumbs in another shallow bowl, and the eggs in yet another.

Of all the canapés that I’ve made

garlic mayo. You can never get

Dip each risotto ball into the seasoned flour, then into

and served in my lifetime, these

enough of it!

the egg and then into the breadcrumbs, covering it all

little golden balls of delight are always scooped up first. They

Note: Chilled risotto handles more

originated in Italy as a way to use

easily than room temperature, so

up leftover risotto – the cold rice

use the leftover risotto straight

mixture is rolled into balls, stuffed

from the fridge. Assemble and

with smoky cheese, crumbed

re-refrigerate the balls in advance

and deep-fried. To add to the

(with crumbs galore), then deep-

decadence, I serve it with a tangy

fry just before serving.

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over. Place on a clean plate and repeat.

Heat the oil to about 180 °C, then fry batches of arancini until golden all over – about 3 minutes. Serve with the aïoli.

For a more formal way of serving, use a small plastic bag to pipe blobs of aïoli in neat rows onto a serving board, then ‘stick’ the arancini onto each piped blob to keep them from rolling around.

RECIPES

Italian-style white bean soup with Karoo lamb & white wine I wrote this recipe for my friends

They are very smooth in texture

colour and just looks ‘fresher’.

at Lamb and Mutton South Africa

and do not fall apart as easily

A dollop of punchy green salsa

as part of a ‘Fresh take on Winter’

as their red speckled cousins,

verde adds just the right kick.

series, and they’ve agreed to

resulting in a non-stodgy, slightly

A single lamb knuckle, sliced

share it in my book. This recipe

thickened brothy soup with

by your butcher, is enough to add the

uses white haricot beans (almost

chunks of deliciously tender meat.

meatiness that this soup needs. It’s an

like Italian cannellini beans)

Made with chicken stock and

economical way of serving a stylish

available in most supermarkets in

white wine instead of mutton/beef

soup in a fresh way. Serve with crusty

bags labelled ‘small white beans’.

stock, the soup is also lighter in

bread, if you like.

SERVES 6

To make the soup, heat the oil over

Soup

high heat in a large pot (at least 6 litres

• 30 ml (2 tablespoons) extra virgin olive oil • about 600 g lamb knuckle, sliced horizontally by your butcher

capacity), then fry the lamb (cut larger chunks in half) in batches until browned on both sides. Remove the meat from the pot and set aside, then turn down the heat to medium. Don’t season the meat yet,

• 1 large onion, finely chopped

otherwise the beans will not soften.

• 1 - 2 stalks celery, finely chopped

Add the onion, celery and carrots to the

• 1 large (or 2 medium-size) carrots,

same pot and fry until soft, stirring often

peeled and finely chopped • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped • 3 sprigs fresh rosemary

(add a little more oil if needed). Add the garlic and rosemary (add the sprigs whole, you can remove the woody stems later) and fry for another minute. The bottom

• 250 ml (1 cup) dry white wine

of the pot should be coated with sticky

• 2 litres (8 cups) chicken stock

brown bits by now. Add the wine and

• 500 g small white (haricot) beans

stir to deglaze.

• salt and freshly ground black

Return the fried meat with all the

pepper • bread, for serving (optional) Salsa verde • handful each of fresh parsley, basil and mint

juices to the pot, then add the stock and beans and stir. Cover with a lid, bring to a simmer, then turn the heat down to low and cook for 2½ to 3 hours until the meat is falling from the bones and the beans are really tender.

• 1 clove garlic, peeled

Season well with salt and pepper. Remove

• 10 ml (2 teaspoons) capers

from the heat and rest for about 15 minutes

• 15 - 30 ml (1 - 2 tablespoons) freshly squeezed lemon juice • 45 - 60 ml (3 - 4 tablespoons) extra virgin olive oil • a pinch fine salt • 10 ml (2 teaspoons) Dijon mustard

before serving.

To make the salsa verde, chop all the ingredients together by hand or in a food processor. Taste and adjust with more salt or lemon juice if needed. Serve the soup in bowls with a dollop of salsa verde (and some crusty bread for dipping, optionally).

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JAN COMES HOME B

orn and raised on a farm, first South African Michelin-star chef Jan

Hendrik van der Westhuizen always knew he would one day return to the bush; to the campfires and the open skies of his beloved South Africa.

A global partnership with the Oppenheimer family, which was born of a shared passion and vision for all things South African – including the country’s food, people, and shared culture and arts – has led to an incredible

Tarentaal

project that celebrates the unexplored culinary territory of the vast Kalahari.

KLEIN JAN will open its doors on one of South Africa’s leading Salmon, cauliflower, pumpkin, buchu

Carrot cake with roasted banana sorbet

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private game reserves, Tswalu Kalahari. Tswalu is a refuge –

DINING

untamed, untouched, unspoiled

in Cape

– that celebrates the simple,

Town,

authentic splendours of this

where a

magical land.

team of

KLEIN JAN – driven by the

chefs and

values of local authenticity,

students

heritage and sustainability of

will

the environment – will become

continually

the place where the region's vast

develop and

culinary offering will be translated

innovate South African

into world-class cuisine, and

cuisine. The Cape Town team

where Jan Hendrik and his team

will share their findings with

collector's book is available in

will also design the Tswalu dining

their colleagues at Michelin-star

both South Africa and in Europe.

experience. Discovering this

restaurant JAN in Nice, France,

unexplored culinary territory with

which will remain one of the

Westhuizen, in partnership with

its unlimited potential has been

premier gateways for sharing

Nicky and Jonathan Oppenheimer,

a dream of Jan Hendrik's for years.

South African cuisine with

has launched two exciting new

the world.

projects that, together, return this

In addition, JAN Innovation Studio, a new development kitchen, will be opening its doors

JAN Innovation Studio will also be home to JAN the JOURNAL, a

biannual publication that shares Jan Hendrik's ideas, passion and curiosity about the culinary world. This

Jan Hendrik van der

proud South African to his roots and to the stars of the African sky. •

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HOW DO YOU

DOWNSIZE FOR RETIREMENT? retirement, one of the

W

moving from a home, owned

IS DOWNSIZING RIGHT FOR YOU?

most dreaded phases

through freehold, to one under

The very thought of moving

is that of downsizing. Instead of

sectional-title ownership. But

out of the home where one

spending time planning on living

there is a new concept regarding

has lived 20, 30 or 40 years

a stress-free life, retirees often

the acquisition of a roof over one’s

involves a massive

struggle to cope with the decision

head that is particularly suited to

mind shift.

hen it comes to

to sell a home they have spent a lifetime in.

But that does not have to be the case. Downsizing

Typically, downsizing involves

the retired market – the life rights model.

A life right’s purchase offers a sense of community, top levels of security, continuous healthcare,

can be something

an endless array of activities

exciting, if it is

and amenities – all without

approached with

the maintenance issues and

the right frame of mind.

financial worries.

A retiree essentially buys the right to occupy a property for the rest of their lives.

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Going this route is not easy. Getting rid of a lifetime’s worth

DECOR

of things, as a way of downscaling

nursing care,”

for more comfortable living in the

says Garry

future, might not sound ideal.

Reed, Managing Director of

BENEFITS OF DOWNSIZING

Evergreen

One of the most significant

Lifestyle Villages.

benefits of downsizing is

But how much nicer would

financial. Not only does one rid

it be to spend time in a new

oneself of countless possessions,

environment together? So many

gaining financial rewards,

residents wish they had made the

but going the life rights route

move years earlier.

certainly sees you saving on monthly maintenance expenses.

This can almost immediately

WHAT TO GET RID OF? Questions around downsizing

translate to a better quality of life,

generally turn to what to get rid

as one makes the transition to

of. Never assume your children

a retirement village that have a

would want to keep your stuff. This

wealth of facilities, activities and

doesn’t necessarily mean selling

physical security benefits.

it, but you can make donations to

“Of course, it is imperative to do your homework when looking

charities, should you want to.

While it’s best to start the

for the right retirement village.

process as quickly as possible, a

Many retirees register with several

general rule of thumb is to start

villages years prior to being ‘ready’

the downsizing process three

for the move. But when it happens,

months before the big move.

it is usually a step after the loss of

Get your children and even

a loved one, or a partner needing

friends involved to make it a communal experience.

Some retirement villages, like Evergreen, have experienced staff to assist by helping prepare the home for sale (from garden maintenance or modernising kitchen countertops/ cupboards, to a fresh

Wilson, a representative of

coat of paint).

Evergreen Lifestyle.

“We can also assist by fitting existing furniture into a new apartment, suggest items to sell and give advice as to where to buy new furniture to suit apartment living,” says Astra

“On occasion, Evergreen has even gone as far as furnishing the apartments from scratch for a new resident,” she says.

Downsizing need not be viewed in a negative light, but rather as a necessary step to a happier next chapter. •

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AFROPOLITAN CHIC

Laduma Ngxokolo of MaXhosa is headlining this year’s line-up as Feature Designer for 100% Design South Africa 2019.

The much-lauded multifaceted designer has branched out from the iconic graphic garments that have cemented him as a star on the local fashion scene, into equally dynamic homeware. For 100% Design South Africa 2019, he will be presenting his collection of rugs, cushions and throws, as well as his new tradefriendly offering of upholstery, wallpaper and curtaining, along with a few surprises.

“We invited Laduma to take part as this year’s Feature Designer for a number of reasons. His strong crossover capability from fashion to home makes him incredibly versatile. And his designs draw on personal heritage and a sense of culture, which we feel is an important narrative to champion,” says Laurence Brick, creative director of Platform Creative, curators of 100% Design South Africa. “Additionally, he has an ability to interpret tradition in a very

As with his signature fashion

contemporary way, which makes him

ranges that recast traditional visual

really exciting as a designer.”

language in a more contemporary

In addition to an exciting new

light, Ngxokolo’s homeware is a tribute

product range, he brings a fresh

to the richness of South African

viewpoint. “I want to add something to

culture, and the show is perfectly

the show that may not have been seen

placed to showcase this. “I think 100%

before. The idea is to bring an African

Design South Africa is curating a new

utopian feel with my designs – shake

aesthetic for a modern homeowner

up people’s preconceptions. My aim is

who wants to explore a living space

to offer a new way of living within our

that celebrates and acknowledges

surroundings as a new generation

South Africa and Africa in general,”

of Africans.”

he comments. •

Essential information for 100% Design South Africa 2019 Dates: 7-11 August 2019 | Opening times: 10am - 6pm | Venue: Hall 1, Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Gauteng | www.100percentdesign.co.za

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M O TO R I N G Ford Mustang GT 500

VALUE IN THE CLASSIC CAR MARKET (VCCM) CONFERENCE 2019 The 2019 Value in the Classic Car Market (VCCM) Conference was held earlier this year at the stunning Villa Castollini Conference Centre overlooking a breath-taking panorama of the Knysna Lagoon.

A

ttended by classic car

appreciating collectables such as

experts and enthusiasts

art and whiskey.

from all over South

“It’s all about passion,” was

conference delegates, Price charted the history of his

Africa, and by delegates from

Roes’s chief message in his

company – which started with just

Knight Frank of London, which

introduction to the 2019 event.

nine employees in 1989 and grew

launched its Wealth Report 2019

to comprise a staff complement of over 600 employees – building

diverse number of speakers

A STORY OF UNPARALLELED SUCCESS, SETBACKS AND THE WILL TO SURVIVE

with topics that covered wide-

The keynote speaker at the

their build quality and exacting

ranging subjects within the

2019 VCCM was Jimmy Price,

attention to detail.

classic car field, as well as in

Managing Director and founder

associated fields such as finance,

of Hi-Tech Automotive, the

Cobra replicas (marketed under

insurance and other prominent

world-famous small-volume

the name Superformance in

sports car manufacturer based

America), and they are the only

in Port Elizabeth.

replica company that is licensed

at the conference, organiser Tommy Roes assembled a

Shelby Cobra

In a moving address to

low-volume sports cars for export that are globally renowned for

Hi-Tech has built close to 4 000

to use the Shelby name. Another hugely successful project was the construction of over 700 midengined Noble sports cars, as well as the Ford GT40 continuation series cars, the Daytona Coupe sports car, and later the 378 GT Zagato. More recently, Hi-Tech has begun building very exclusive limited number continuation cars.

Continued …

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“We have also looked to the future and realised that modern enthusiasts want a classic that looks cool, but drives like the latest BMW or Mercedes. So we are now building, under license, continuation cars of the 1965 to 1967 Ford Shelby Mustang, using brand new original-spec body panels and interiors, but with modern engine and drivetrain and modern suspension After the company’s production

Hi-Tech thus re-invented

and brakes.”

peak in the early 2000s, export-

itself as the builder of much

orientated Hi-Tech Automotive was

more exacting, limited-edition

his career in sports car building

In attempting to define whether

hit first by the strengthening of the

continuation cars, selling at

has been a success or failure,

rand and then the global recession

much higher prices, to discerning

Price admits that as a business

of 2008, and this double-whammy

collectors of famous editions of

venture Hi-Tech has seen many

led to the business going into

the Cobra, the Chevrolet Corvette

successes and some spectacular

Business Rescue.

Grand Sport and the extremely

failures. Now well out of Business

After a long battle Hi-Tech

limited Ford GT40, known as

Rescue and re-established as

managed to rehabilitate itself

the famous 1075 car (it’s race

a limited edition continuation

from Business Rescue, but Price

number) that won both the 1968

series manufacturer, Price and

also realised he had to redefine

and 1969 Le Mans 24 Hour. To

Hi-Tech Automotive (assisted by

his business.

replicate the details of this car,

his sons Justin and Nicholas) are

“What was also happening to our business was that the biggest competition to our Cobra cars were our own customers who were now selling their cars on the used market, as they became older, and perhaps less impassioned by a legend that was spawned in the 1960s.

“To survive, we needed to come up with some different ideas. One of the ideas that we came up with were low-volume, limited-edition continuation cars.”

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M O TO R I N G looking to the future of the “cool

pay an annual dividend,” said

car business”.

Strümpher. “And I would advise

In closing his address, Price

my clients, from an investment

summed up his journey in the

point of view, that one needs to be

automotive business as “much

patient. In many cases you would

success, much disappointment,

need to hold onto a car for four to

much pain, but no failure. The

five years to realise a significant

saying that comes to mind is that

return on your investment.”

quitting is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.”

Strümpher predicts that the 1960s Mini Cooper S

more expensive cars out there will continue to increase in value at a

PASSION VERSUS INVESTMENT

the new Hi-Tech Mustang project,

Knysna-based Brian Bruce sees

he feels there is a place for

himself as “the custodian” of

original cars to co-exist with

his collection of classic and

modernised classics. That

vintage cars as well as automotive

the ideal would be to have

bought a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO

artefacts, housed under the name

both the modernised version

for ₤35 000 in 1978. Today

of the Parnell Bruce Collection.

and a reliable original car that

that car is worth in the region of

can also be driven regularly.

GBP30m, and working that figure

Bruce has assembled a small team of car restorers sourced

significant rate, more so than the

“In this sense, I am all for

so-called affordable classics.

The investment adviser cited the example of rock music drummer Nick Mason who

back to 1978 values, Strümpher

from the Knysna area and works

upgrading original classics

closely with small businesses in

so that they can be reliably

prices for one of the 39 GTOs

the Garden Route community to

driven and enjoyed regularly.

built would equate to a figure of

encourage skills development.

A typical example would be

At the 2019 VCCM Conference,

replacing unreliable ignition

Bruce explored the concept of

or electrical systems with

an excellent investment decision

“value being greater than just a

reliable modern ones, which

with his proceeds from the best-

monetary definition”.

doesn’t hurt the value, as long

selling album Dark Side of the Moon.

“We have to ask ourselves

told the conference that 2019

₤1,5m some 41 years ago.

So Nick Mason did indeed make

as the original parts are

whether we want a classic car

retained and stored away for

because we are passionate

possible later replacement.”

about the car, or because it is a

LOOKING AFTER YOUR INVESTMENT – THE EFFECTS OF RESTORATION ON A CLASSIC CAR’S VALUE

“There is nothing wrong with

A ROCK STAR OF AN INVESTMENT

Bryan Webb, Managing Director

buying a car as an investment,

Turning to the investment side

of Webb & Sons, the Cape Town-

but the minute the monetary

of the collectable asset question

based classic car restoration

value becomes an obsession, we

was Leon Strümpher, a portfolio

specialists, stressed the

lose the integrity that should be

manager at Sanlam Private

importance of research before

present in the whole process. And

Wealth, who is heading up a

embarking on a restoration,

because of the increasing focus

classic car investment initiative

especially with an expensive

on investment values, I have seen

within the company, and is a

classic car. Webb is an avowed

a lot of the passion leak out of our

classic car owner himself.

Aston Martin fan, having grown

great investment,” says Bruce.

old car movement. ” Bruce also pointed out that

“When thinking about

up near Newport Pagnell, the

investing in a classic car, my

traditional home of Aston Martin,

while he is all for creating modern

advice would be to buy one that

and he took delegates through a

driving renditions of classics in

you love and enjoy, because this

number of restoration case studies

the way Jimmy Price is doing with

is an investment that doesn’t

on these fantastic rare motorcars.

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tasks that don’t require such

get all the documentation in place

alarmingly poor quality so-called

specialised skills.”

and lodged with the authorities

restorations. One case study

One of the features of Webb’s

before shipping the car to South

revealed a DB4 that had extensive

address to VCCM was the fact

amount of metal damage covered

that despite extensive corrective

by body filler, to the point where,

restoration sometimes needed for

passionate and often the car is

when Bryan and his team took the

a car, with something as valuable

bought and shipped to South

car down to bare metal, they were

as an Aston Martin, restoration is

Africa and only then does the

left with some 45kg of body filler

nearly always viable in terms of

buyer start applying for the

that had been chipped off the car.

return on investment.

various documentation. We

“I was very encouraged to hear Brian Bruce’s plans to introduce

Africa.

“I understand collectors are

advise people to keep the car

IMPORTATION OF CLASSIC CARS

in its country of origin and let

James Xulu is the Business

documentation in place before

Development Manager for

shipping it to South Africa. There

Transglobal Cargo, a Durban-

is no sense in paying storage here

based company specialising

in South Africa before it is cleared

in the import and export of

by customs.”

a specialist company get all the

collectable and valuable assets. delegates briefly through many of

A FINAL WORD ON CLASSIC CARS: MARQUE TO MARKET

the processes required to legally

Tommy Roes, Managing

import classic or collectable cars

Director of TCF South Africa

to South Africa. He stressed the

and chief organiser of the VCCM

different customs duties, luxury

Conference, closed out the 2019

tax and import tax structures

event with a tantalising teaser of

applicable to cars of different

his new project. Along with Paul

ages. For instance, if a car is

Kennard of Concours South Africa

younger than 20 years it is liable

fame, they will be soon launching

for import duty of 25 percent. But

a market value guide for South

if a car is 40 years old or more, it

African classic cars, something

is not liable for import tax, but a

that has not been available

substantial luxury goods duty is

until now. •

In his presentation, Xulu took

payable, as well as VAT. Left-hand drive cars built

For more information on this new

a skills development programme

before 2000 can be imported,

guide, and future VCCM events, visit

in our field because there is a

and cars intended for road use

www.vccm.co.za or contact Tommy

shortage of specialised metal-

here (not to simply sit in a private

Roes on 082 929 2227 or tommy@

forming and welding skills in this

collection or a museum) need to

thecarfinders.co.za

country. My advice would be (in

have a valid roadworthy certificate.

restoring a rare valuable car like a classic Aston Martin) to send the

Xulu strongly advises people wanting to import a classic car to

parts that need specialised work to reputable firms overseas that have the skills resources. Then ship the parts back and do the assembly here in South Africa, where we can take advantage of our cheaper labour rates, for

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