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Contents 06 Editor’s letter 08 Why Hola MaCollege?

10 Contributors 11 Holler at us 12 Fikile at University of Technology 18 What do SETAs do for you 22 Graphic design at VUT 26 Jobs in banks: still viable

Contents 28 Ride the Blue Train ... as a job 32 Are exams fair?

34 Let’s go to the movies 38 US federal shutdown 42 We need writers 44 A wonderful conspiracy 46 Next issue

Sybil Otterstrom Editor and CEO

Calling all college students!

Welcome to the launch issue of Hola MaCollege. It is a milestone as this is the follow-on from the magazine ‘Hola MaHigh-School’. I trust it was a great read when you were in grade 10-12.

What is this now all about? It is the carrying ideas from previous: Provide students with a voice in the college world and provide a platform for students to try their hands on writing articles for a serious magazine.

On top of, we intend to have pertinent information for college students. That can be in the form of NSFAS updates, bursary opportunities, jobs and all good things.

PS: The thing about writing? We would like to see at least 50% of the articles written by students. Because you know best and having been active during college life will put something meaningful on the CV. It might make the difference!

All said, it is not going to be too serious. There will be plenty of entertainment, fun and other articles – just like you were used to in Hola MaHigh-School.

The website will be coming and so will the WhatsApp groups and Twitter. I mean, if Trump can do policy on his cell phone, we should have a chance as well.

Only one more thing to say: Good read!

What is the idea? W Why another magazine, even a digital one? Let us try to explain that.

Hola MaCollege is a natural follow-on from Hola MaHigh-School. The carrying ideas are the same which is to support (in this instance) college students.

How do we support college students?

We give YOU a voice. It is your opportunity to comment and to be active in in the debates surrounding college life.

We give you the opportunity to write articles for a serious magazine. It will look good on your CV and it will enhance your chances of getting a job. How? By having been active during your college years you prove that you can.

Is it then only for students doing something journalism? Not at all. Hola MaCollege is designed for all. It does not matter what you study at college, your voice is still important and it is still an idea to have been active.

This new magazine is for all college students. Never mind where you study. That means TVETs, Private colleges, SETAs and universities of technology. That should really be all of it.

Hola MaCollege will also provide you with pertinent information relevant to college life. That can be a lot of different things. NSFAS, jobs, college programmes, fees and everything else.

Why Hola MaCollege?

SETAs? Exactly. SETAs are a part of education after highschool. Although it is linked to a job-situation, it is relevant to all.

Just to recap this: We give you an opportunity to gain job exposure while you study and to get something relevant on the CV before applying for a job.

We provide you with good information relevant to your educational situation.

That is the serious stuff. We will also have entertainment, international news and ‘fun’ articles.

The aim is to have the website running concurrently. That is where the daily updates can be found. All the here-and-now things. Of course the articles will also be found there, but the digizine is sort of the concentrated part of it all.

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Let us then also just recap the offerings: Digizine: Monthly, minimum 48 pages, distributed as a link to all colleges Website: articles, job section, bursary section, comments and debate section, links, WhatsApp groups: Links and here-and-now stuff aligned to different college situations (SETAs, TVETs, etc).

Facebook: collection of all WhatsApp groups Twitter: Links to the news environment

Welcome to something new!

Meet our contributors I am Masiziba Hadebe. I study a BSc in Agricultural Economics at the University of the Free State. I am originally from a small rural town in Mpumalanga, Balfour. My hardworking trait proves that anyone, regardless of the background, can make it. I love plants and animals. During leisure, I read anything readable and interesting. Writing is and will always be my passion, I would starve food just to write!

Pinky Rapoo is a creative writer by nature and not yet by profession.She lives in Vosloorus and is currently in grade 12 at Vosloorus Comprehensive SecondarySchool. Listening to music is her hobby,writing is her passion. Her motto is “Think twice before speaking,think three times before acting and think thoroughly before writing”.

My name is Marcia Ramodike, a 20 year old young lady from Limpopo at Lenyenye. I am doing my second year law degree at the University of the Free State and I am also an author of a book entitled from an empty pride to a full price which is touch based on issues that affect black families such as black tax. I am very passionate about writing. It is actually my first love. I love chilling indoors while reading books and novels; I am a fun, loving person who always smiles and care about other people. My favourite quote is “when the caterpillar thought it was the end of the world it turned into a butterfly “.

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If someone had told me that in 2018 I would be in my own room at a school residence, anxiously typing school assignments, trust me I would have laughed at them, but 2018 here I am.

My name is Fikile Zulu. All the way from Evaton West; I am 2nd year Graphic Design student at Vaal University of Technology. I am going to be discussing my experience at university, from being the 2nd oldest in class, meeting new people, making friends, trying to balance being a mother and being a student, not forgetting trying to adjust to the course and all that it comes with.

First let us go down memory lane. I remember the last time I wrote an article for Hola MaHigh, I wanted to study Business Management at Flavius Mareka TVET College in Sasolburg,

Fikile at a Vaal University of technology Free State. I got there and I was told all the courses were full and so I decided to apply to Vaal University of Technology in 2016 and fast forward 2017 I was a graphic design student.

The reason why VUT has always been my first choice is that it is closer to home and offers graphic design. When I filled out my application form I thought if I was going to be studying anything I might as well follow my passion and that was the best decision I ever made. I quit the learnership I was doing and took a giant leap of faith and so far it is great.

It is always a scary experience to be a new student at any institution and it is even scarier when you are the 2nd oldest in class, I mean the stares you get from your fellow classmates, the questions as to what have you been doing all the time and lastly my personal favourite act: my age. All of that said, I am happy and content with where I am‌... I am following my passion after all.

Meeting new people and making new friends has never been a daunting task for me. In my first year I met a group of great people. We bonded and we keep a close friendship.

I honestly don’t know where I would be if it weren’t for their constant support and constructive criticism.

I have always heard people saying that at university you will meet and make lifetime friendships and they couldn’t have been further from the truth.

Aside being a student, I am also a mother to a 4 year old boy who keeps me sane and sometimes drives me up the wall but I take my inspiration from him. However it is difficult to balance school and motherhood especially when he gets sick.

I tend to not worry a lot because my mother and his paternal grandmother are always there for him. In a way it takes the burden off of my shoulders so I can focus on my school work and do my best. But it is not easy.

Hardly anyone else in my class is also a mother. Challenging!

Okay, the course on its own comes with a lot of discipline and time management. I look at myself now and I realise I have grown so much in the last few years.

To be quite honest, I am happy and still haven’t gotten over the fact that I am in a student environment surrounded by dreamers and a library. It’s quite a journey and I am enjoying every minute and it won’t be long until I graduate. For now I feel great, I have a strong support system from my family and friends, doing well academically and I still get to do what I love – reading, writing and drawing (designing).

Vaal University of Technology is a good place to be and it’s alive with possibilities and opportunities to grow.

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Lauded for its effortless beauty, Freedom Park is the perfect hidden venue for all events, as people escape the bustle of the city and enjoy the serenity and peace of the surrounding nature. Amidst the enchanting architecture, Freedom Park helps create unforgettable memories.

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What is Freedom Park?

This is all from their website: Freedom Park celebrates South Africa’s heritage. It is a centre of knowledge aimed at deepening the understanding of the nation. It strives to accommodate all of the country’s experiences and symbols to tell one coherent story.

Freedom Park is a national and international site that celebrates the ideals of liberty, diversity and human rights.

Freedom Park is a cultural institution housing a museum and a memorial dedicated to chronicling and honouring the many who contributed to South Africa’s liberation. The museum aims to preserve and narrate the story of the African continent, and specifically South Africa, from the dawn of humanity, through pre-colonial, colonial and apartheid history and heritage, to the post-apartheid nation of today. It is a long walk, spanning some 3.6 billion years.

Vision To be a leading national and international icon of humanity and freedom.

Mission To provide a pioneering and empowering heritage destination in order to mobilise for reconciliation and nation building in our country; To reflect upon our past, improving our present and building our future as a united nation; and To contribute continentally and internationally to the formation of better human understanding among nations and peoples; The Freedom Park cultural precinct: • Advocates for tolerance, inclusivity, transparency, and accountability; • Archives and preserves South Africa’s indigenous knowledge; • Tells the South African story as it unfolds; • Honours those who gave their lives for South Africa’s freedom; • Provides a place where visitors can experience the diversity of our history and remember loved ones who played a role in the country’s history; • Provides a venue where South Africa’s unique heritage and cultures can be remembered, cherished and celebrated; • Fosters a South African community spirit, by being a symbol of unity through diversity; and, • Works with African and other international institutions to tell the story of Africa from an African perspective.

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Graphic Design from a 2nd Year’s Perspective Okay I have one word to describe this course – challenging.

Yes emotionally, physically, intellectually and financially challenging. I am where I am supposed to be because I am passionate about graphic design. However, for someone who hates it, it is a nightmare and a half.

I remember the first 6 months of my first year were confusing and exciting at the same time. The deadlines and load of work was enough to drive anyone insane, and it did at one point and that was all good since I figured it was part of the journey.

This is my inside story as a graphic design student.

When I first saw my timetable I thought they made a mistake: 12 modules for the whole year from 8:00 am to 17:00 every Monday to Thursday and 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on a Friday and that was besides the deadlines and lots of school work which spans theory and practicals.

This course has taught a few life lessons I would like to tell anyone who wouldd want to study this course or any course in general and they are: • Surround yourself with great friends, you will need them.

• Don’t procrastinate (do it right away no matter how small the task it).

• Always listen to advice but learn to trust your own judgement (I had some serious confidence issues when it came to my work and my lecturers picked that up).

• It is okay to make mistakes and learn from them.

• Don’t take criticism to heart. It hurts but use it to do better next time.

• Be kind and generous (you never know, really know, who will help you with a certain project).

• Read books outside your academics (It keeps me sane).

• And lastly: make the library your best friend.

Graphic design is a fun course that has made me view the world from a different perspective. Now I see beauty in everything and everwhere.

At first I had no idea why we had drawing as a subject but the more I learn, the more I get to understand its relevance as a visual communicator.

Graphic design has a lot of opportunities as well, as the course has photography in it. It spans it all and one can work as a graphic designer, advertising and branding, illustrator, web designer, photographer and animator.

Graphic desing: My Like any other course it has its downside like when you can’t get one creative idea and you have consultations with the lecturer and they want scamps (rough sketches of your idea) and you are the only one left behind and you can feel the roar of the deadline in your ears.

I too have had pretty bad days, of course. I remember one time last year during drawing class I couldn’t get my shading right. I just sat there staring at my drawing and the next thing I knew I had tears in my eyes. Now I laugh about it and how stupid I must have looked to my classmates and friends.

I am not going to lie and say this is easy. It is not! I learned to let myself be teachable and to always practice. I know there is one person who wants to know how this course is and all I can say is unless if you are passionate about it, can withstand the crazy deadlines, sleepless nights and loads of work then don’t do it. It takes a lot of discipline to manage your time and also not forget about your social life.

There are a number of institutions that offer this course and they are as follows:

y story - Fikile Zulu Universities 1.

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University 2.

North West University 3.

University of Johannesburg 4.

University of Pretoria 5.

University of Stellenbosch University of Technologies 1.

Cape Peninsula University of Technology 2.

Central University of Technology 3.

Durban University of Technology 4.

Tshwane University of Technology 5.

Vaal University of Technology Independent Schools and Colleges 1.

AAA School of Advertising 2.

Artshub Institute 3.

Cape Town Creative Academy 4.

City Varsity 5.

CTU Training 6. Dada 7.

Elmi College 8.

Friends of Design 9.

Greenside Design College 10. Inscape Design College 11. Oakfields College 12. Open Window School of Visual Communication 13. Prestige Academy 14. Red and Yellow Graphic Design 15. Rosebank College 16. Ruth Prowse School of Art 17. Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography 18. Vega School of Brand Leadership.

Where do I see myself in 3 years from now especially where graphic design is concerned? I see myself studying towards my Mtech and practicing as a graphic designer

Are there still jobs in It used to be where a job in the bank was it. Set for life and eyes on the pension even as 20 year old.

Is that still so? Banking is indeed changing and is now more than ever reliant on online environments, call centres and self-service, be it ATM or cell phone apps.

So where does it leave new matriculants?

Yes, there are still jobs in the banking sector. Banks still hire new people but it is getting into a more specialised world.

The further specialisation is also to be seen in the way job opportunities are advertised.

First of all, jobs are advertised on the websites of the banks.

We have looked at some of the websites and although it is hard to find a common trend, I think we can say that it is hard to find a job straight from matric.

That puts a lot of pressure on colleges where relevant courses are to be found. With that in hand, it is then possible to apply for a job according to the job adverts.

Even so, experience from a similar job is a huge factor.

Having had a job (nearly any job) will weigh heavily in your favour.

n the banking sector?

We spoke to Ms Athalia Moneymorathoe from ABSA. She is indeed also pointing to the individual banks websites to look for jobs.

One of the key areas according to Ms. Moneymorathoe is that now all jobs require different skills. Some of the skills can only be learnt in the bank – on the job training – but the recruitment drives are now focused on people with more than a matric.

That is the big difference now.

It used to be where banks in general trained people themselves. Not so anymore.

What we also need to look at is that the way a bank operates is now much more technology-driven. Any employee must be techno-savvy, but that is not all. The banking solutions are getting more complex and for any bank employee to assist a customer will require a lot more knowledge.

Knowledge is not just in the bank’s own systems and products but in general terms as well.

The hard conclusion is: Yes, there are jobs in banking, but it is not so easy to find the ‘job advert’. On top of, experience of any sort is a major plus and additional skills prior to an application might be required.

CAPITAL HOTEL SCHOOL PRACTICAL TRAINING ABOA This is an article we published in 2018. However, it is relevant to anyone who would like a career in hospitality. These opportunities are worth it.

The article has been emailed to us and the opinions and facts are all for the issuer’s account and may not be representative of Romele.

Pretoria, South Africa – 2018: Capital Hotel School , one of the leading training institutions for Hospitality Management and Professional Cookery, recently partnered with The Blue Train , South Africa’s ‘Blue Jewel’ and most well-known tourism icon.

Second year Hospitality Management students and all-round highest performers, Catalina de Sousa and Marli Barnard were recently invited aboard the legendary Blue Train for a unique practical training experience. We chat to them about their experience aboard this legacy train – both as part of the team and as a guest of The Blue Train.

Catalina who has always had a passion for the hospitality industry and one day wants to own and run her own hotel says that, “The Blue Train is without a doubt one of the most pleasant places to do your practical training!” The team aboard The Blue Train were incredibly friendly and helpful and my experience was amazing!”

Amidst learning how to serve guests when the floor is unstable and moving and making beds in the most confined spaces, Catalina was also exposed to beautiful parts of South Africa and managed to explore a bit of Cape Town too.

Marli, who has a passion for working with people and event co-ordination, dreams of one day becoming a Sommelier - a trained and knowledgeable wine professional. She was equally as

L STUDENTS UNDERTAKE ARD THE ICONIC BLUE TRAIN excited by the practical experience she received on The Blue Train and highlights that some of her fondest moments was getting to experience the very best of South Africa with guests from all over the world and working with professional people that know the industry.

The students share some valuable tips that they learnt - for those wishing to take a trip or work aboard The Blue Train • Pack lightly as there is not a lot of space in your room.

• If you have big suitcases, make sure to remove everything that you need for the journey and allow it to be stored in the storage carriage • It gets quite cold during the morning so be prepared and bring extra jackets • Wear comfortable shoes as you could easily walk more than 15,000 steps a day • Get your camera ready and take as many pictures as you can because there is so many amazing and breath-taking views along the way • Always make sure that you are in the observation room when the sun is about to set – it is beautiful!

Capital Hotel School believe that if you have the desire, passion and enthusiasm to excel in this industry, nothing in the world will stop you achieving your goals, and this experience was a stepping stone for these ladies in realising their dreams and ambitions and making it a reality.

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Are exams the only w This piece is inspired by several articles and also on personal experiences in school – some moons back in time.

The dreaded four hours are starting to dawn on us. We get up in the morning. Breakfast, but not too much. Weet-bix and milk. They taste like my desk in class looks. And fruit. The tips said it is good. And now we stand there. As the doors in the hall slowly open, letting us in. sweaty palms, nervous cough. Others coughing. Chairs being pulled out and the sound like the chalk on the blackboard mom told me about. Brain feels like a primordial soup. Full of life, but not exactly ordered.

The whole year crammed in to four hours! Victory or insanity.

Is this really how we should look at it? Is it fair to test a whole year’s learning in four hours? Can it even be done?

Admittedly, the evaluation of a student was more than just the exam. It was also taking into account the work done throughout the year. But still!

way to test a student?

As far as I remember, certain schools in Denmark dropped exams and relied 100% on evaluations through the year.

These were done (I think) every month or every two months – and the student was a part of the evaluation!

Did it work? I think the potential employers still liked a final year report.

A bit easier to read after all. The other stuff was very verbal.

What if a teacher and a student did not go along? Could there be a bit of bias sneaking in?

If an exam is there to test a student’s ability to work under pressure, why do we then make the surroundings absolutely terrifying as well? Do I work well if it looks like Dracula’s castle-inside?

An exam, evaluated by someone else entirely, would take care of that.

However, is an evaluation also context-sensitive?

Exams are of course there to standardize evaluations. But if context is important, will all students (and evaluators) read the question the same way?

Schools are different: The example on the next page high-lights the problem: What about schooling in Greenland

Movies in 2019

I picked some info at MSN on the films we are about to encounter in 2019.

This is a direct quote from MSN on the stuff I like: Music!

Cats

“The current trend for popular musical extravaganzas on the big screen shows no sign of abating just yet. Last year, toe-tappers The Greatest Showman and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again proved to be box-office gold, while Bohemian Rhapsody became the highest-grossing music biopic of all time.

Unsurprisingly, there are a trio of films hoping to repeat their success in 2019: Elton John biopic (or “fantasy musical”, as star Taron Egerton prefers to call it) and a big-budget adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats, featuring an A-list line-up of singing and acting talent (Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Swift, Ian McKellen, Idris Elba and Judi Dench, to name a few)” Cats is a winner. It had premiere in London in 1981 and ran for 21 years. The US version – Broadway – ran for 18 years. It is nearly where a full generation has grown up with Cats.

According to Wikipedia, it is getting a new lease on life and being staged in London again.

That is an amazing career.

Mary, Queen of Scots It gotta’ be the film. The topic is made for film.

The plot is great and the characters are headstrong and used to betrayal, murder, conspiracy and feminine rivalry (as the myths will have it).

The background is of course the real-life drama of the two queens in Britain. Elizabeth I did not have a good start in life after all. Her father married her mother (Anne Boleyn) and had her beheaded when Elizabeth was 2 years old.

That can only be character building to climb to the top with this start.

Mary was 6 days old when her father (King James V of Scotland) died. She was brought up in France and duly married the heir to the French throne. Less than a year later, he died.

So, back to Scotland where she married again.

This time to Lord Darnley. But he died after a huge explosion destroyed his palace and he was found killed in the garden.

James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell was a suspect, but nothing could be proved. So Mary got married to him.

These two characters are battling it out for the combined crown of England and Scotland.

The real-life ending is rather gruesome – let us see if the movie dares to depict that!

Tell me if this is going to be boring!

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What is it all about - really?

This is again a most wonderful story from the US. US federal government is closing down, because of Trump.

This is of course a bit simplistic, so let us unpack it a bit. It is very much a matter of how the US is working.

So, into basics.

First of all, US is a federal government. US is not a country, really. It is 50 states (countries, yes!) who have elected to be in a federal government. In essence, forming a super-national body to take care of common duties. These can be foreign policy, taxation, law, and other good things. However, the 50 states are still very much in control of their own budgets and so on.

At a federal level, the budget needs to be agreed upon. Typically it is not a big deal. After all, department of defence, department of home affairs, department of ‌ and so on are rather straightforward. These things are done at a non-partisan level.

There is a dead-line for having the budgets signed off. If the deadline cannot be met, the federal government cannot do expenses. Bills and salaries cannot be paid. It sounds harsh and it is intended to ensure that the deadline is met. Who would like to face the wrath of public servants who have not received salaries?

But then we have Mr. Trump as president. And the wall with Mexico.

Trump promised a wall on the border with Mexico, to be paid by Mexico, to shield USA from illegal immigrants.

First of all, Mexico is not going to pay for any wall. That, however, does not remove the fact that illegal immigrants are there. According to Pew Research Center, there were some 10 million in 2016. That is some 3% of the total US population. However, it might not all be people crossing the border without papers, but actually people arriving in the US on legally obtained visas --- and then just overstaying their time in the US. It is claimed those are the majority of the 10million.

Back to the wall!

US senate) agreed on a budget also encompassing Homeland Security. But Trump put in some $5 billion for the wall and sent it back. Then it died as Democrats now had the majority in the House.

They said no thanks to the wall and so there wasn’t a budget in time.

That was 22 December 2018!

Since 22 December, some 800,000 public servants have either not been paid or have been on forced leave.

But surely it cannot carry on?

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A partial shutdown is not just that government can’t pay a bill here and there. People are not getting paid their salaries. They default on cars and bonds and the pressure is mounting to get back to normal.

The trade unions are starting to tell the politicians that it cannot go on for much longer.

Insofar as the wall was a key election item for Trump it is difficult to see how he can back down now. If he capitulates to congress and peels the wall-funding out of the budget, it is seen as a defeat for him. Can he afford that?

Democrats in congress will have to show that they are actually the majority so they can hardly accept the wall now. They campaigned against the wall.

Trump is declaring that he intends to carry on without a budget for months and years if need be, because he wants the wall.

Trump is also claiming that he can get the funding for the wall by declaring a national emergency. That will then leave it to the President (Trump) to act without the congress. Meaning: build the wall!

Is this legal? Maybe. It will surely be challenged in

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court very fast and if declared illegal? Back to the very beginning again.

Latest is that the democrats have suggested partial budgets so at least people can get paid and some agencies can be re-opened.

That, however, seems to be rather difficult as well.

It must involve compromises and Mr. Trump is not so good with any compromise, it seems.

If the re-opening of agencies cannot be achieved, the US economy (people!) will get badly hurt. Banks may not extend credits to government employees. Then there is a crisis of epic proportions.

If banks do extend credit, for how long can they do that? 1 month? 2 months? Then we have a banking crisis like 1930’s.

Predictions: I haven’t got a clue! I think the partial opening will take place and the border wall funding will go out of the budget with some very nice words that Trump can claim to be a victory for him. ‌ but maybe not!

We need writers!

Hola MaCollege is YOUR magazine. That is why we would love to see students writing for students about student life and everything of importance to a student in any collge across the country.

What is required? That is easy: You have to be in college (TVET, SETA, University of Technology or private college) Impeccable in your preferred language-and that might not be English. We try to be more than just English.

Passionate about your topic of choice - no dull articles here.

Do you get anything out of it?

Well, not money, sorrry. BUT if we publish your articles you will have: Your bio in a commercial magazine A photo of yourself You can put it all on your CV you can use us as a reference

Is it important?

YES it is.

Look what Rofhiwa said: My name is Rofhiwa and I love to write. I have used my skills to express my thoughts on international dealings of the world which have been published in Hola MaHigh-School.

It has paid off, not only is my work printed for young people in the country to read, but it also contributed to me gettng a bursary from CNBC-Africa to do my post-graduate studies.

Would be a lot harder to get by if I didn’t have a platform like Hola MaHigh-School.

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The Tsar’s Gold

Here is a good one: At the heights of the Russian revolution in 1917 and 1918, the Russian treasure got emptied by the anti-Bolshevik forces (Admiral Kolchak). It got stashed on a train and puff – gone! OK, those days were a bit confused as Kolchak was sitting in Siberia (around Omsk) and Lenin was in yes, Leningrad (as it became, ok).

But trains need railways? So why was it so hard to find out where it went? There were railway protocols and train numbers and departure times and routes? Yes, but … it was gone. That is: if it ever was there! Maybe it was a myth?

This I found at: http://siberiantimes.com/other/others/news/ secret-stash-of-tsars-gold-worth-billions-found-in-old-railtunnel-near-lake-baikal/ from 1 April 2017.

The location of the gold was discovered after a secret code giving the coordinates of the location in Irkutsk region - originally found deep in the Stalin era - was cracked by a 21 year old mathematics protege who studies in Tomsk.

The document was seized from a Kolchak aide in 1919 and has lain for years in a Russian national archive in Moscow.

There have been claims the value of tsarist gold could be as much as $80 billion.

Provisional estimates from the site in Irkutsk region suggest the stash is worth ‘a little less than $30 billion’.

There is only one thing about all of this: I have never heard more of it! Clue: Note the date!

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