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| This year's model was unveiled at Kirstenbosch and features a display of ‘Plants South Africa Gave the World’ retrospective of memorable exhibits

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UK comes out top in Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report | South Africa ranked first in Sub-Saharan Africa in the World Economic Forum’s recent report, while the UK came in fifth globally by katy scott South Africa shines bright in the most recent World Economic Forum global rankings, ranking first in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index 2015 (TTCI) measures the travel and tourism competitiveness of 141 economies. Globally, South Africa ranks 48th out of 141 while the United Kingdom comes in fifth. Spain tops the TTCI global rankings followed by France, Germany and the United States. The TTCI comprises four subindexes, 14 pillars and 90 individual indicators in order to benchmark the travel and tourism competitiveness of each economy. According to the report, South Africa is Sub-Saharan Africa’s most competitive economy, followed by Seychelles, Mauritius, Namibia and Kenya. The factors that influenced South Africa’s ranking are, according to the report, South Africa’s rich natural and cultural resources, positive business environment, relatively good infrastructure, abundant wildlife, World Heritage sites, attention to forestry and participation in international treaties. The areas needing further effort included protecting coastlines, biodiversity, security, health, labour market and visa policy. Here’s how South Africa ranked globally for the following pillars: - Business Environment: 15th - Cultural Resources and Business Travel: 20th

- Natural Resources: 22nd - Tourist Service Infrastructure: 40th - Price Competitiveness: 42nd - Prioritization of Travel & Tourism: 46th

- Air Transport Infrastructure: 48th - Environmental Sustainability: 56th - ICT Readiness: 62nd - Ground and Port Infrastructure:

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63rd - International Openness: 102nd - Human Resources and Labour Market: 105th - Health and Hygeine: 114th - Safety and Security: 119th

Global rank 48 54 56 70 78 86 88 93 98 107

The Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index 2015 Ranking 1 Spain 2 France 3 Germany 4 United States 5 United Kingdom 6 Switzerland 7 Australia 8 Italy 9 Japan 10 Canada 11 Singapore 12 Austria 13 Hong Kong SAR 14 Netherlands 15 Portugal 16 New Zealand 17 China 18 Iceland

19 Ireland 20 Norway 21 Belgium 22 Finland 23 Sweden 24 United Arab Emirates 25 Malaysia 26 Luxembourg 27 Denmark 28 Brazil 29 Korea, Rep. 30 Mexico 31 Greece 32 Taiwan, China 33 Croatia 34 Panama 35 Thailand 36 Cyprus

37 Czech Republic 38 Estonia 39 Slovenia 40 Malta 41 Hungary 42 Costa Rica 43 Qatar 44 Turkey 45 Russian Federation 46 Barbados 47 Poland 48 South Africa 49 Bulgaria 50 Indonesia

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Mellon Magic heads for SA Schools

South African man arrested in UK after wife’s parachute fails to open

| The legendary Irish housing philanthropist Niall Mellon, whose Foundation in South Africa built 25 000 housing in 14 years and brought 22 000 British and Irish volunteers to South Africa, launched Mellon Educate UK at the Café Royal in London at the weekend

| A South African man has been arrested and released on bail for the alleged attempted murder of his wife after her parachute failed to open during a skydive

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By John Battersby He inspired tens of thousands of British and Irish citizens to join the house-building campaign and now he intends to embark on a similar project to uplift 100 000 pupils by running mentoring courses for school principals and teachers and upgrading schools. Mellon raised Euros 250-million (R2.5-bn) from volunteers who came each year to South Africa to build houses which he kick-started with a Euro 10-million contribution of his own funds amassed during the Irish property boom in the 1980’s and 1990’s. His education project was launched with a Euro 10-million (R100-million) surplus from his housing project. Mellon said that the first phase of the education project – which was still in a preparatory stage – was launched with Euros 1-million and he planned to raise Euros 10 to 50-million in the

UK before he went to the Irish and South African governments ahead of the expected launch of the project in South Africa in a year or two. He said that his colleagues in the foundation had sought out teachers and principals at the highest-achieving schools in South Africa to participate in the education project. Mellon said that he was particularly proud that he could now move on from the housing campaign to education because the South African government was now building and financing his houses in projects around the country. He said he had been shocked by the conditions in the townships when he arrived in South Africa 15 years ago and added that the conditions in which some school pupils were expected to study was equally shocking. Mellon strenuously resisted any suggestion that he was some kind of charitable messiah providing housing

and education for the poor. “I am just an ordinary guy who wants to make a difference,” he said. Mellon, an inspirational philanthropist who lives and breathes his campaigns, is a firm believer in the power of collective action. Mellon’s efforts have been recognised by the US Congress and several world leaders. He was a personal friend of the late Nelson Mandela who avidly supported and encouraged him with the housing project. Mellon said that Mandela was a constant source of inspiration with the housing project. “Mandela said: ‘Everything is possible through the power of the collective effort of people.’ “ Archbishop Desmond Tutu has also been a keen supporter of the project and President Jacob Zuma recently visited one of the Mellon housing projects following an invitation 24 hours earlier. Mellon told the crowd of invited guests and potential volunteers at the Café Royal that hope was “an incalculable gift” to give to people. He said that the value and reward of volunteering for the cause of helping poor or underprivileged people was not only what it did for their lives but also the profound ways in which it changed the givers lives. “The volunteers come back enriched and more aware of the hardship that people have in their daily lives,” Mellon said. “It is something that everyone should experience at least once in their lives,” he said.

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by katy scott Emile Cilliers, a South African born British Army sergeant was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after his wife, Victoria, fell 4,000 feet to the ground when her parachute failed to open during a solo skydive. Victoria suffered broken ribs, a broken collarbone, a broken leg and spinal injuries at Netheravon airfield on Salisbury Plain on 5 April. Emile was arrested after police were alerted that Victoria’s parachute may have been sabotaged, reported Daily Mail. He was questioned by the police last week and released on bail. It was discovered that the slinks (soft links which connect the canopy to the parachute harness) were missing from the parachute, reported the Telegraph. Without the slinks, a parachute cannot function properly. Victoria, an experienced skydiver,

jumped from an aircraft at 4,000 feet and deployed her first parachute at 3,000 feet. According to reports, when sections did not unfold and she began to spin, she pulled her reserve chute, which also malfunctioned. She managed to slow her descent, but still hit a field at approximately 30mph. Police said it was a miracle she survived. The mother of two had borrowed an army parachute from the storeroom at Netheravon, as her personal parachute had not been unpacked and inspected within the last six months, reported Daily Mail. According to sources, Emile signed out the parachute on her behalf the day before the incident. However, police have not yet confirmed this. It has also emerged that Emile had moved out of their family home with the two children, Lily and Ethan. The two married in South Africa in 2011 after Emile split from his previous wife, Carly.

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Air Passenger Duty scrapped: Flying with your kids from the UK just got cheaper | The cost of flying for kiddies has been reduced dramatically as airport departure taxes have now been scrapped in the UK. Find out if your children are eligible and what this means for your travels

by Katy Scott From 1 May 2015, children under 12 no longer have to pay airport departure tax, known as Air Passenger Duty (APD), when flying in economy class. Up until recently, children were paying the same APD rate as adults. What’s more, APD will be scrapped for all children (under 16) by 2016. This means that on trips 2 000 miles or less, families can now save approximately £13 in APD (per child under 12). For longer trips, families can save anything up to £97. Air Passenger Duty has been labelled the ‘poll tax of the skies’. Chancellor George Osborne admitted that the charge, which was

introduced as an environmental measure, has become a pure revenue raiser. Previously the APD rate per passenger for travelling to South Africa was about £85. Who doesn’t benefit? The APD rate for children flying premium economy, business or first class will not be scrapped. However, by 2016, under 16s will not have to pay APD in all classes of travel. From May 2015, if the child turns 12 before departing from the UK, they will still have to pay APD. Children must be between ages 2 to 11 when departing (not when booking flights) in order to be eligible.

Refunding the charges for flights booked before 1 May EasyJet and Virgin Atlantic will automatically refund the APD for overseas journeys. However, EasyJet passengers flying within the UK will have to apply online, reported The Guardian. British Airways will only automatically refund the charges after the flight has left the UK. Ryanair requires customers to apply for a refund after they have flown. Wizz Air has asked customers to email using the complaints form on their website and attach a copy of their child’s passport. Those who have booked flights using a travel agent may have a more difficult task getting refunded as some airlines demand that the agencies deal with the refunds.

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SA Chamber of Commerce connects with Saracens’ rugby club CEO Edward Griffiths | The South African Chamber of Commerce in London will be hosting an evening with Edward Griffiths on 20 May by staff reporter Edward Griffiths has worked for about 30 years in and around the elite professional sport in the UK. His career highlights include working as chief executive of the SA Rugby Football Union during the 1995 Rugby World Cup, sports editor of the Sunday Times, General Manager of SABC TV sport, consultant to the Local Organising Committee of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Most recently, Griffiths became the CEO of Saracens Rugby Club. Hear Griffiths speak about his experiences. Date: 20 May Time: 7 – 9:30 pm Individual Price: £20.00 Place: Deloitte, Stonecutter Court For more info: www. southafricanchamber.co.uk

London’s coolest military style workouts | Summer is here, which means it’s time to get fit. Why not become a summer soldier and get real about fitness? by Rebecca Poyurs There is something special about summertime in London: the mornings are lighter, the rarelyseen sun emerges and the nights are longer. You no longer need to hide underneath a big coat or chunky scarf and a stern face. Your natural instinct kicks in to get moving, to make use of the great outdoors and embrace the change of season. One thing London does well is the outdoor fitness industry. It’s hands down awesome. In a world where we spend the majority of our time in a box, it’s good to get some fresh air, and be outdoors in some of London’s best parks. Military style fitness and boot camps are a fast growing trend and it is easy to see why. They incorporate team work, obstacles, body resistance and fitness drills, and it’s a unique and interactive way to get fit. Drop down and gimme 20! And then have a look at our list of clubs to get involved in this summer:

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British Military Fitness It’s probably the most well-known club in London. They have adopted a ‘civilian friendly’ version of the physical exercise used to improve and maintain the fitness levels of the British Army, Navy and RAF. And these guys are some of the fittest individuals on the planet.

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Dan Patlansky breaks the silence | Dan Patlansky launched his album ‘Dear Silence Thieves’ at a sold-out London show by NILS VAN der LINDEN The walls of The Borderline are lined with old performance photos of musicians who’ve gone on to sell out arenas and even stadiums. If his sold-out show is anything to go by, it won’t be long before Dan Patlansky’s picture is up there alongside Pearl Jam’s. The South African uses the launch of his new album, ‘Dear Silence Thieves’, to showcase not only his natural talent as a virtuoso blues guitarist but also his ever-expanding skills as singer and songwriter. Case in point: the fiery funk of set opener ‘Backbite’ is a world away from the 12-bar blues he cut his teeth on – a concise, catchy radio hit-in-waiting. Here in the freedom of the live setting it plays out a little

longer than the version on record, thanks to one of his signature searing solos that show off his chops (and accompanying facial gurning) without a trace of self-indulgence. He successfully repeats this approach throughout the night, creatively embellishing the raft of diverse new songs that range from the grimy Jack White vibes of ‘Pop Collar Jockey’ to the reflective, spine-tingling ‘Hold On’. The slow burning ‘Madison Lane’ finds Patlansky channelling his inner Eddie Vedder, imbuing his grainy voice with newfound sensitivity, while a delicate acoustic reinterpretation of ‘Feels Like Home’ lets the musician share yet another side of himself. A sweeping outing for the epic ‘Bring The World To Its Knees’

from 2012’s ‘20 Stones’ album gives the fingers of his left hand a major workout, while incendiary set closer ‘Voodoo Chile’ has Patlansky wrenching otherworldly sounds from six strings and a piece of wood with the confidence of Hendrix. As the changes keep on coming, what remains constant throughout is the performer’s personal charm. Clearly thrilled to be here, he graciously acknowledges the capacity crowd’s applause and colours his between-song banter with little anecdotes about life back home. Little wonder then that later, en route to the after-show meetand-greet, he’s cornered by an enthusiastic fan insisting he sign her setlist immediately. Of course he obliges, like the superstar he will inevitably become.

The Fitness Explorer Darryl Edwards is becoming extremely famous in the industry with his style of workout called ‘Primal Play’ that uses basic primal movements to get fit. Activities are varied, functional, enjoyable

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and adaptive. He’s all about: play, experiment and explore. Swift Fitness Group These guys are a lot of fun! They mix up every workout so that no two workouts are ever the same. They mix it up between circuits, partner resistance work, interval running, skipping and toning exercises. Keep Fit Bootcamp Each ‘Boot Camp’ class is different and progressive with the aim for everyone to work at their own ability but to be both challenged and motivated. The classes are not your typical health club type workout. They will take you out of your comfort soon and make you work. Yes please! Barry’s Bootcamp If staying indoors is more your thing, but you still want that military style workout, then you have this legendary option. Dark room, loud music, instructors yelling instructions and one helluva workout, Barry’s is the place to be. If you haven’t done so already, get out your takkies and get involved soldier.

Brits take a virtual trip to South Africa using Oculus Rift | Pub-goers in London took part in the first virtual five-minute holiday to South Africa. Here’s a taste of what they experienced by katy scott Last month a number of Brits abseiled down Table Mountain, kite surfed in South African waters and visited the Neighbourgoods Market, without stepping out of their local pub in London. They were able to experience South Africa virtually using the Oculus Rift Virtual Reality headset complete with 360-degree head tracking, high definition visuals and binaural sound. South African Tourism (and

agencies UM London, Visualise, Somethin Else and Tribe) successfully set up their first virtual reality pod using Oculus Rift technology at Corbet Place Bar in Brick Lane on 24 April. And the reason behind all this? To get Brits excited about coming to South Africa through presenting them with an experience so incredibly close to reality. Could this be the way forward for researching where we want to travel to next?

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Will Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden win its 34th gold medal at this year's Chelsea Flower Show? | This year's model was recently unveiled at Kirstenbosch and features a display of ‘Plants South Africa Gave the World’ retrospective of memorable exhibits

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acknowledged Kirstenbosch as one of the most important tourist attractions in South Africa, saying the tourism footprint in conservation areas and botanical gardens is what generates the income to support the sustainability of these assets.

[●] The designer David Davidson and this year's model

by staff rePorter IN a year that has seen Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden win several major awards, it's fitting that the theme for the South African National Biodiversity Institute 40th entry to the Royal horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show celebrates the past four decades of exhibiting at this major event and the awards garnered. A special tribute to the work of British floral designer Pam Simcock, who was responsible for the design and creation of the Kirstenbosch-South Africa exhibits staged at Chelsea on behalf of the South African government for the first 18 years of our participation at the show is also included. Interesting flowers facts Did you know that Pelargoniums (incorrectly called geraniums) originated from South Africa? And that Guernsey Lilies did not originate in the Channel Islands but were originally found growing on table Mountain and a twist of fate brought them to the Islands? of course the Protea is the most recognizable plant from South Africa and these and many other species have contributed to the enormous horticultural industries across the world. the 40th CFS display will unlock many of these mysteries and offer a treasure trove of information and colour.

What’s this year’s design all about? “this year we once more showcase different aspects of our rich and unique biodiversity – which forms the basis of life-giving resources and underlines the conservation that is vital for the continuation of the human race. We see this exhibit as one of the platforms to promote South Africa’s botanical heritage. the 2015 Chelsea Flower Chelsea is our 40th exhibit and we are definitely hoping for a 34th gold medal – success that would be not only for Kirstenbosch and SANBI but for the country as a whole,” says CEo of SANBI, tanya Abrahamse. “this year’s exhibit will show themes and iconic elements from seven earlier gold award exhibits, which have been recreated in a composite pageant to commemorate this special anniversary, highlighting both the botanical and cultural diversity of a range of geographic locations, botanical gardens and biomes of South Africa.” Explains designer David Davidson, “ ‘Plants South Africa Gave the World’ – a fundamental theme underlying many of the Kirstenbosch exhibits shown to the Royal horticultural Society is this year given prominence in a special section of the display that features ornamental plants well-known to gardeners around the world, all of which have been developed from South Africa’s indigenous flora.”

Many of these spectacular plants, grown to perfection in various parts of the world, have been generously donated by Kientzler horticulture in Germany or sourced from specialist growers in England and holland. Kirstenbosch’s role and awards So far, 2015 has certainly been a year full of awards for Kirstenbosch, which has underlined the important role that botanical gardens play in contributing to the country’s tourism statistics. on 1 March, the Kirstenbosch Centenary tree Canopy Walkway was declared the "Most Beautiful object in South Africa" at the Design Indaba Expo 2015 for its “functionally practical design meeting nature to enhance human experience.” the walkway was a main feature of the SANBI exhibit at the 2014 Chelsea Flower Show. hot on the heels of the MBoISA award, Kirstenbosch also scooped the coveted Garden of the Year Award at the 2015 International Garden tourism Awards presented by the International Garden tourism Network in toronto, Canada in March this year. The Kirstenbosch stand at the Chelsea Flower Show the Kirstenbosch stand is always a popular destination and contributes to the many tourists who visit South Africa as a result of seeing our display at Chelsea. the Minister of tourism recently

What are the designers hoping for? Designers David Davidson and Raymond hudson are hoping to achieve a 34th gold medal in their 22nd year of designing the award winning exhibits. the exhibit has won 33 Gold Medals in total as well as numerous other special awards for outstanding contributions. the 2006 exhibit was awarded the Lawrence Medal for the ‘Best Exhibit shown to the Society’ in

that year and in 2008 was the first recipient of the ‘President’s Most Creative Award’. With more than 150 000 people visiting the CFS the ultimate goal of achieving a gold award depends on the enthusiastic team of volunteers who join the designers and SANBI representatives in ensuring that our display is perfect in every way. this year Ada van Reenen (team co-ordinator), Nomama May (Kirstenbosch horticulturist) and Gcina Allen Nene (Curator, KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden) and Lihle Dlamini ( SANBI Communications Director) will be working hard at the show.

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IN 1986, the multinational company Nestlé introduced the Nespresso machine as well as patents prohibiting competitors to produce coffee capsules compatible with their machines. Two South Africans saw an opportunity the Nestlé patents expired in 2011 and South African-born former hedge fund executives Grainger and Hadfield saw a chance to get into the lucrative market with their company CaféPod. Nowadays, their range of products is available from Waitrose to Morrison and small businesses across the uK. Grainger says, “the winner is the 9:38:45 AM consumer. there’s more choice and more flavour. We’ve taken the froth off the premium coffee market by making the pods more accessible,” in a 2013 interview with The Telegraph. What inspired the business idea? Peter Grainger says, “I was on the last day of my 12-month travels and had been staying with a friend in Cape town, so went into a specialist shop to buy some supplies for his home coffee maker. the owner told me he was selling pods that were compatible with Nespresso machines and I suddenly realised there was a gap in the market in the uK,” Grainger says in a 2013-interview with Your Local Guardian. A little bit of history the two men worked as fund managers at GLG Partners – and were following Nestlé’s success and the uK’s increasing taste for coffee. While tea is the Brit’s traditional favourite hot beverage, more and more people are getting a taste for espressos, lattes, flat whites or cappuccinos. “uK coffee tastes have changed. the nation of tea drinkers is now a nation of coffee drinkers, and the Brits like their coffee strong,” Grainger told The Telegraph. they got friends and family to invest in the scheme and decided to – instead of getting someone to make the capsules – invest in a machine that produces them. Marketing strategies Firstly, CaféPod had to tackle the assumption many coffee consumers had that they could only buy the capsules online or in the Nespresso

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shops. Secondly, Nespresso has a massive brand image and uses celebrities – like Matt Damon and George Clooney – for their ads. So, CaféPod started slowly and offered free coffee outside of Waitrose stores in central London. this was successful and led to increased sales. the marketing team decided to rather use this timeintensive route than invest time in social media.

“taking on the crown jewel of Nestlé was not to be taken lightly but we knew it was an opportunity that couldn’t just be ignored,” says Grainger to The Telegraph. Meet the team the four entrepreneurs behind the coffee company are Peter Grainger, Brent Hadfield, Philip Banfield and Kate Peers. they are based in Lower Richmond Road, Putney.

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South Africa: a country of paradoxes | “I don’t regret moving back to South Africa. The country has loads to offer – space, opportunity, complexity… a country where there is incredible warmth, humour and kindness, but also where there is hostility, fear and violence” by ALeXANDER MATTHEWS Returning to a city you once lived in (and loved living in) is a bit like spending time with an erstwhile lover with whom you parted amicably. There is so much that still connects you, that remains or feels familiar; and yet the encounter is fleeting, transient, stirring up old memories and twinges of feeling; nothing solid. And, of course, with both there is scrutiny – what’s changed? What has stayed the same? I spent a year living in London, from mid-2010 to mid-2011. Since then, I’ve returned three times; I’ve just finished my most recent trip there. When I was living there, the city was still dealing with the aftermath of the financial crisis; a new government had just been cobbled together, promising austerity to rein in the budget deficit. Now, an election looms, too close, it seems, to call. The headlines about austerity seem largely to have faded. And, in the capital at least, to the casual observer there is little obvious sign of it — try a swim at the gleaming Clissold leisure centre if you feel like being impressed by the public services offered to Londoners in these straitened times.

Indeed, the city – which has always been a vibrant place, throbbing with visitors and enterprise – seems buzzier than ever. Foreign languages and accents seem more prevalent than Cockney slang — in cafés, in streets, in busy shops. If there were green shoots of recovery in the summer that I moved, five years later they’ve grown into sturdy blades: soaring new towers, cranes clawing over empty sites, and blocks quickly taking shape. While the rest of the country might be very different (and I would imagine that the mood in Blackpool must be), in London a positive energy crackles overhead — the city has its mojo back. I love living in Cape Town, and I don’t regret moving back to South Africa. The country has loads to offer – space, opportunity, complexity. It’s a country of paradoxes: a country where there is incredible warmth, humour and kindness, but also where there is hostility, fear and violence. Even if you’re not exposed directly to the latter, these qualities foment a tension, an intensity that permeates the fabric of society. It’s a pressure cooker — exhilarating,

compulsively fascinating but exhausting. It’s healthy to step back once in a while — and London is the perfect place in which to do this. I’ve been reminded, drifting anonymously among the multicoloured, multilingual, multicultural crowds in London, just how heavy the burden of history and identity weighs back home, and how liberating it is to escape from this occasionally. Of course identity matters everywhere (and I’m not saying it doesn’t in London); but in South Africa it is particularly fraught and loaded thanks our divisive and violent history. In London, identity seems something more malleable, less sticky. And history here might be ancient, and layered, but it’s not oppressive. Migrants from all over the world are drawn to this city (much to the horror of Ukip, admittedly); many of these are talented and hardworking, committed to building a prosperous future. South Africa, as a relatively prosperous and stable regional power, lures its fair share of migrants too — for sanctuary or opportunity or both. Some have lived in the country for years; others

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are new arrivals. As headlines about attacks on these foreigners appear once again, and as colonial-era monuments around the country are vandalized, I can’t help but feel that South Africa isn’t looking forward to the future: instead, we’re trapped in the stasis of the present, angrily eyeing the past, and threatened by outside influence and ideas. I’m not against engaging with the past; indeed, doing so is essential if we are to avoid repeating its mistakes. I understand there is a lot of dissatisfaction; a lot of anger; a lot of disappointment. The democracy dividend hasn’t been paid to everyone in equal measure. We are still a long way from achieving the inclusivity and equality that our very fine constitution strives for. (It

doesn’t help that we have a president who is more interested in living a lavish lifestyle, staying out of prison and undermining democratic institutions than in governing well.) But we will not attain redress for past wrongs, or generate prosperity by fixating on colonial symbols, or hunting down foreigners like aristocrats chasing a fox. We’re not going to move forward until we discuss instead of shouting down. Until we stop showing contempt for difference, diversity, nuance and plurality. Attacking is the easy part; it’s the building up which is hard work. Alexander Matthews is a freelance writer and the editor of AERODROME.

Are you living abroad and have elderly parents or family living in South Africa? | Does your job take you away from home, so that you cannot be available at short notice when your family needs assistance or support? By staff reporter Would any of your members benefit from knowing that there was someone looking after their family in South Africa? Whether your parents are living in their own home or in a retirement home, they could benefit from the services of a care manager who is available to assess their needs and ensure that when additional care is required, the options are evaluated and an independent professional recommendation is provided. Senior Support South Africa was created to provide the kind of support and care you would give your family, if you could be with them yourself. This is achieved through a dedicated care line which provides a single number inbound contact centre for senior persons to call when they need advice or assistance, as well as an outbound call service where regular contact is made to ensure that needs are being met. Senior Support acts as one of the key numbers for alarm services, which typically require family members within the country to be available. Options for home assessments are also available. Senior Support South Africa does not replace the services of home nursing agencies, assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, or other care providers. Our role is to ensure all of the service providers, including

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Arts & Entertainment

UK artist duo mash up The Holy Bible | Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin's “Divine Violence” exhibiton at The Goodman Gallery in Johannesburg was a success. Their work is a mash up of the Bible, and has made waves in South Africa and the UK German playwright had used his bible as a notebook, pasting in images, underlining phrases and making notes in the columns. This was the inspiration for their own illustrated Holy Bible, which they realised first in book format and published in 2013. It is now on show at Goodman Gallery as a full-scale exhibition. For this project, the artists have combined images taken from The Archive of Modern Conflict – the largest archive in the world dedicated to images of war and conflict – with phrases in the text which they have underlined in red ink. A short essay by the Israeli philosopher Adi Ophir underpins the work. In his writing, Ophir observes that God reveals himself in the bible predominantly through acts of catastrophe, and considers the biblical text as a parable for the growth of modern governance. Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin are artists living and working in London. Together they have had numerous international exhibitions including The Museum of Modern Art, Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool, The Gwagnju Biennale, the Stedelijk Museum, the

by STAFF REPORTER Broomberg and Chanarin aim to trace the intimate relationship between photography, acts of catastrophe and state power in their new exhibition. As recipients of the Deutsche Börse Photography Prize 2013 for their publication “War Primer 2″ and the International Centre for Photography Infinity Award 2014, their work is certainly winning international acclaim. While visiting the Bertolt Brecht archives in Berlin, Broomberg and Chanarin discovered a remarkable artefact: Brecht’s personal bible. The object caught their attention because it had a photograph of a racing car stuck to the cover. Inside the pages they discovered that the 2

International Center of Photography, KW Institute for Contemporary Art, The Photographers Gallery, Mathaf Arab Museum of Modern Art and Museo Jumex. Broomberg & Chanarin are Visiting Fellows at the University of the Arts

London. Their work is represented in major public and private collections including Tate Modern, The Museum of Modern Art, the Stedelijk Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, Musee de l’Elysee, The International Center of Photography, and the Art Gallery of Ontario. All images courtesy the artists and the Goodman Gallery, Johannesburg 7

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| As more of the continent benefits from economic growth that is the envy of the world, Africa’s need for professional talent to fulfil its potential is a great as ever

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By Alexander Mugan With recent surveys concluding that the availability of skills remains a key concern for CEOs operating in the region, the race is on for employers to source exceptional African talent. Enter into this story Global Career Company, who have spent 13 years recruiting African talent from around the world. Their November 2014 Careers in Africa Summit in Johannesburg was attended by more than 600 professionals from across the SADC looking for opportunities in their home countries with more than 15 recruiting employers. Headline sponsor Citi stood out among the employers, with a delegation headed by Sub-Saharan Africa CEO Ade Ayeyemi. As the Careers in Africa series moves on to London in May 2015, key trends in the sourcing of African talent to meet the needs of businesses can be observed. The Careers in Africa Summit in London was first held in 2002, when Global Career Company was founded on the premise that the best talent for African business was African. This is a theme picked up by EY in their recent ‘Realising Potential’ study, where it was observed that the replacement of expatriates with African talent is a key objective for business leaders. Certainly, expatriate talent has played, and continues to play a valuable role in African business,

particularly when organisations focus on knowledge and skills transfer. Thus what is brought by the expatriate workforce is built on by local talent. But the future of African business lies elsewhere. Where Careers in Africa in London fits into this picture is in the recruitment of the skilled Diaspora for roles in Africa. With more and more employers looking to the Diaspora as a talent pool, the organisations that have supported Global Career Company’s initiative since 2002 are those ahead of the curve. At London, those organisations will include longstanding Careers in Africa participants Nigerian Breweries and Lafarge, who are among the main sponsors in 2015. The participation of both is a perfect example of the diversity of talent available to African business in London, and the range of opportunities presented to that talent. These firms will join up to 30 others, representing a cross section of African regions and industries. Finance, the most prominent sector at Johannesburg in 2014, will again feature heavily in London, given that city’s status as a financial hub, with FMCG, ICT, Professional Services and Agri-Business institutions also looking to recruit from an attendee pool of around 1,000 pre-selected African professionals through arranged and spontaneous interviews.

This format, candidate preselection and interview prescheduling, preferred by Global Career Company since its inception, is one the company believes in very deeply, not just, says Client Services Director Sana Chakir, for the recruiting efficiency it brings supporting clients, “We believe that serious African professionals should be attending our events for serious recruitment opportunities. Of course, this favours our clients, who want to spend their time engaging with the types of professionals they are really looking for, but it is our firm belief that even in an event setting, the talent gap will be closed by a proper recruitment process, and that our candidates deserve nothing less.” This is something Chakir feels is more important than ever, particularly now that increasing numbers of employers are seeing the potential of the Diaspora as a talent source. “While the increased awareness has certainly benefitted Global Career Company, it has also created a few event and recruitment companies trying to do similar things. Increased competition is a good thing when it’s reflective of greater opportunities for our candidates, but not all recruitment agencies holding events for the Diaspora are providing what we feel is a really serious recruitment option, preferring instead to focus on career fairs,

exhibitions and speed dating.” Chakir is adamant that the value of the Diaspora as a talent source will only be realised if the recruitment approach is not mishandled, as both candidates and clients are disappointed when interactions are not of the required standard. Indeed, Global Career Company is taking steps in 2015 to ensure that the quality of Diaspora recruitment processes and propositions continues to increase within its own pool of partners and clients, by hosting its Talent Agenda Series conference in London alongside the Summit. “At the conference,” comments Chakir, “HR leaders come together to discuss best practices and work out how they can successfully bring the best African talent into their organisations. This year differentiation is going to be a key theme.” Differentiation for employers, recruitment agencies and candidates, as in a competitive talent market, the best employers get the best talent, who get the best roles, and all but the best agencies are left behind. Perhaps best is the wrong word here, though, as this differentiation is not only about excellence, but also fit; rightness. “Employers and prospective employees need to differentiate themselves from the other options

out there,” says Chakir. “We are all looking to prove that we can be successful together, and that is not just about our skills and qualifications, but also how we are able to engage one another, to be the right cultural fit, to be interested in working together for the long term.” This process begins long before an employee starts life with an employer. For their part, candidates are seeking to market their skills, their personality and beliefs as effectively as possible from the application stage. The employer too is trying to showcase a proposition, known as an Employer Value Proposition or Talent Brand, which is attractive to the type of talent it is looking for. At the Careers in Africa Summit in London, this engagement will begin in earnest in the pre-Summit branding and application process, before moving into the exhibition room and interviews. Here employers looking to make the most of growth opportunities in Africa will find the people who will do it for them, as the race to recruit the best African talent heats up once again. 15th Careers in Africa Recruitment Summit, London, 15-17th May 2015 Apply online at careersinafrica.com

LONDON, 15-17 MAY 2015 CAREERS IN AFRICA RECRUITMENT SUMMIT Apply by 30th April at careersinafrica.com for the best opportunities in South Africa THE BRIGHTEST SOUTH AFRICAN TALENT MEETS THE BIGGEST BRANDS FOR THREE DAYS OF NETWORKING, INTERVIEWS AND HIRING. FOLLOW US @CareersinAfrica

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| Whitebait are small silver sprats or herrings, eaten whole and usually deep fried. Eating an entire fish may seem odd, but I can assure you, they are delicious. I like to coat them with a light and crispy tempura batter, using a special flour which is now widely available in supermarkets by Petrus Madutlela

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Get a taste of bunny chow in Soho London | Bunnychow in Soho offers a fusion of the original South African bunny chow flavours with healthy and UK-adapted options too by John Cole-Morgan Every South African can say that every once in a while they crave a little bit of home. A little taste of home cooking certainly makes me remember the fun and sun of Africa. Bunnychow in Wardour street, Soho, has brought a little bit of South Africa to the heart of London. I had a craving and went to check it out… Offering a selection of four main

“bunnys”, the restaurant takes the original South African bunny and put a twist on it. There are four flavours – or types of bunnys – available, namely the Durban mutton, the Durban Veg, Piri Piri Pork and the Chakalaka Chicken. For those who love a UK breakfast, there’s also a morning breakfast bunny with sausage, bacon, mushroom, beans, tomato, black pudding and a fried egg on offer. It seems to be a fusion of cultural sorts.

I think they are missing one thing though. A fresh saucy Bolognese sauce would make this hungry South African come every week, but that is not to say I won’t be returning. The location is awesome, and people watching is definitely on the cards. The internal space is wonderful and the staff is charming. There is nothing major to criticise… Well, maybe a cream soda would have made that experience utter perfection for me.

Tempura has a very light, delicate crunch thanks to the use of iced water and minimal mixing. This ensures that the gluten in the flour isn’t over worked. Tempura batter is also great as a coating for vegetables and prawns. Ideally, whitebait should be eaten straight away while still hot, but the lime and chilli mayo can be made a couple of days in advance. There are concerns about the sustainability of whitebait as they are young fish. If you have concerns, please ask your fishmonger for advice. Tempura battered whitebait with lime & chilli dip Ingredients (serves 4) 100g tempura flour 160 ml iced water 1 tbsp smoked paprika Salt and pepper to taste 400g washed and gutted whitebait 2 limes cut in half Approx. 750 ml oil for deep frying Lime & chilli dip 2 egg yolks Juice & zest of 1 lime 250ml light & mild olive oil 1 red chilli, chopped 2 teaspoons chopped coriander Seasoning to taste

To serve: 2 limes, halved Method To make the mayonnaise, place the egg yolks, lime juice, zest, and seasoning in a food processor. Blitz until foaming. With the machine still running, gradually add the olive oil, drop by drop initially, until the mixture begins to thicken, then add the oil in a steady stream until it has been incorporated. Stir in the chilli and coriander. Check the flavour of the mayo and add more seasoning if required. Rinse the whitebait and pat dry. Set aside on paper towels. Whisk together the tempura flour, iced water and paprika, but just for a few seconds, enough to incorporate the ingredients. The batter should still be lumpy. Add oil to a pan to a level of approx one third full. Heat the oil to 180°. Dip the whitebait in the batter a few at a time and carefully drop into the hot oil. Deep fry for approx one minute. The batter should be crisp with a light golden colour. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with the mayo and lime wedges.

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Along their way the two are ticking off their ‘wanderlist’ — a list of things that drove them to travel in the first place. Their wanderlist includes sleeping in an igloo, seeing the midnight sun and taking a selfie with an Alpaca. "Thinking back to the last time my life hit a little wall, the ‘Yes Man’ theory had risen its shiny head again, except this time, there was two of us saying ‘yes’ to the world, and all it has to offer,” Cartell explained on their blog. “We’re looking at a journey that allows us to live outside of the shuddering comfort zone, and gives us the opportunity to say ‘yes’ to a whole bunch of crazy cool experiences whilst fueling our creative needs,” she said.

Their main form of transport is two bicycles, one of which they call the maroon baboon. But they’re not just two rich kids with time on their hands. In investigating ways to travel without money, the couple came across Workaway, which allows people to work for four to five hours a day on a number of tasks in a foreign country in exchange for food and accommodation. They’re only two months in to their travels but they’ve already decided on their final destination. “I think our favorite – or the one we’ll save for last – is to make it to Hawaii, quite literally the furthest point from home,” said Cartell.

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Professional Circumcision Service PCC’s aim is to provide you with the best possible service with peace of mind that you are in safe hands. An initial consultation is offered, where detailed explanation of the procedure is given. If seen fit for surgery this will be done at the same visit. there is no charge if the patient is deemed unfit for surgery. Group Bookings Available PCC also do group sessions, and if required, they can come to you and arrange group bookings. PCC’s Lead Clinician is Dr Ruhin Karim who is a fully qualified GP, specialist Family Physician and Circumcision Expert registered to practice in the uK, Canada, Dubai, Dr Karim has been performing circumcision procedures since 2002. he attends circumcision training and meetings around the world, and obtains knowledge and experience, incorporating the latest developments and offers his patients the most advanced procedures that are available. Dr Rubin Karim is a specialist circumcision provider for religious and cultural reasons. this is a male only service. Who are the people mainly looking to use this? Males whose religious background requires circumcision, as many cultures perceive this to be a cultural norm. What makes this service unique? Karim is the National trainer at the Centre of Excellence for the AlisKlamp, which was developed in turkey, and the only doctor in the uK using this technique. he uses the latest developments in the world of circumcision. he provides a full package of care with routine review at one week and three months for check-ups and peace of mind. To find out more about fees, visit www.portsmouthcircumcisioncentre. co.uk Contact Middle Park Medical Centre, 15 Middle Park Way, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 4AB Tel: 023 9216 2200 Mob: 0779 37 52746 Email: info@pcc.co.uk

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O2Touch players return from a gruelling Touch World Cup in Australia | Seven England teams headed over to Australia to take part in the 8th Touch World Cup with many different divisions by In2touch thESE teams included Women’s, Mens and Mixed open, Women’s 27’s, Mens 30’s, Senior Mixed, Mens 40’s and many more. England had 4 teams play in the bronze medal matches where the Women’s 27’s and Mens 40’s both won Bronze Medals (which is a very big achievement) and the Mixed open and Senior Mixed narrowly missing out. “I started playing o2touch rugby in London 4 years ago. Mainly to keep up my fitness in the summer months, meet a few new people in London and also play a sport where the pressure to preform is not as high as playing at a structured Rugby union club. What has come from playing 2 nights a week in the summer o2touch social leagues is something I never expected. I have met and made many friends from all over the world, many who I consider to be close friends for life as well as being selected in the England Mens open team and I got to play in my first Touch World Cup in Australia.” Gareth McRae, England Men’s open and o2touch player in London. O2 Touch League Selfie Competition All 02 touch League Players, Referee and supporters win a Samsung s6 smartphone.

With so many of our players taking team photos of themselves, we thought that it would be a great idea to reward you for taking some great team shots during the year! So, for the months of May, June, July and August o2touch will be choosing one lucky winner per month who will win a brand new Samsung 6 Smartphone just for sending in the best team selfie! Teams can send in as many selfies per week as they like and we will put the best ones up on the main pages of the In2touch Facebook Page and @In2touch twitter account and these will all be in with a chance of winning. All you have do is the following: 1. Make sure you are listed on the In2touch team Management System 2. Like the In2touch Facebook Page and follow @In2touch and @ o2touch on twitter. 3. Upload your team selfie to the In2touch Facebook page or @ In2touch twitter page and tag your team mates in it, or send it into info@ in2touch.com 4. that is all! the o2touch staff will choose the winner at the end of each month of May, June, July and August. So get team selfie-ing! Don’t forget you can register your teams on our website, www.in2touch. com or you can send an email to London@in2touch.com for more information as well as to sign up as an individual.

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Springbok Sevens lose World Series Lead, win Plate in Scotland

| The Springbok Sevens team lost their overall HSBC Sevens World Series lead to Fiji in Glasgow on Sunday after only managing in winning the Plate Final of the Scotland Sevens at Scotstoun Stadium.

[●] Colin Gregor of Scotland offloads the ball during the Emirates Airlines Rugby 7s Plate Final match between Scotland and South Africa at Scotstoun Stadium on 10 May in Glasgow, Scotland. Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images

by sa rugby unIon South Africa, who had a four point lead on Fiji coming into the penultimate tournament of the series, suffered a 15-0 defeat against the Pacific Islanders team in the Cup quarter-finals in their first match on 10 May.

the defeat pushed them into the Plate section, where wins over Australia

(21-12) and Scotland (12-10) resulted in them winning that competition and 13 tournament points. Fiji went on to win the final and overhauled South Africa and now lead them by five with the last tournament of the 2014/15 series being played at twickenham in London next weekend. New Zealand, who started the tournament nine points adrift of the Springbok Sevens also clawed back that

lead and will be going to England three points behind the Blitzboks. Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell expressed disappointed on the Fiji result, but was happy in the way the team responded by beating Australia and Scotland to claim the maximum points available and win the Plate. “It was a massive game for us against Fiji and the result did not go our way and that was disappointing. there was a

lot in that match and we could not pull it through. We needed to beat them to stay top of the log and unfortunately we could not do that. the guys came back well though and we did well in the remaining two matches,” Powell said. “We managed to beat Australia and also played well against Scotland, especially in that second half of the final, where we had to defend for a long time.” the coach admitted on the team not

having the best of weekends in Scotland. “It felt like we could not get out of the blocks on day one. It did not help that we suffered early injuries like losing Philip (Snyman) the day before the tournament and then Cecil (Afrika) yesterday. Against Fiji we could not keep the ball and although we defended well, paid the price.” Powell warns all is not lost. “We are still in it and nothing has changed in our aim to win the overall series. We will have a look where we can improve and work on before London. our goal here was to stretch the lead against Fiji and we could not do that. Going to London we will have it all to do. We need to get the confidence of the players up so that they can go out and play.” Powell will have an injury assessment of the squad on Monday and will then make a call on any injury replacements if needed. the coach congratulated the squad who have qualified for the Olympic Games in Rio with a guaranteed top four finish. “It is great to qualify, that was our first and foremost goal for the year and it is a tremendous achievement for us.” the pools for London has been announced. South Africa will play in pool D against the uSA, France and Portugal. Fiji will play in pool A with Canada, Argentina and Samoa; New Zealand in pool B with Australia, Wales and Japan and England will compete in pool C with Scotland, Kenya and Brazil. The top five teams after eight tournaments are: 1. Fiji 147 2. South Africa 142 3. New Zealand 139 4. England 117 5. Australia 101

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