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Mobilising Global Citizens to Change the World

Painting the Town Red (& Pink & Blue)

Inspiring a Generation of Innovators

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Closing the Gender Gap

The Power of Alumni Networks

A Q&A with Chebet Chikumbu

Your Very Own Bush Hideaway Bakubung Villas

Graffiti Hunting In Joburg

Women in Health, Science and Innovation

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The Emergence of Decentralised Energy Systems

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Road Tripping for All Tastes

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Bits & Pieces

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Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve

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Dinner & A Movie

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Head Above the Clouds – Sky Villas

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Turn it Up!

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Namibia’s Booming Tribal Tourism

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Gadgets

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Books

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CEO Letter

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The Women of SA Express

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Peugeot 308 Allure Auto

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Airline Information

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Flight Schedule

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While every woman certainly deserves to be celebrated daily, in South Africa, the month of August (Women’s Month) is set aside to commemorate the vision, strength and love that keeps nations together and – at a granular level – binds communities and families. Yes, strides have been made since the Women’s March of 9th August 1956 – but much more must be done to support the change that women in societies across our country and the world so desperately need.

We have the power to vastly change the constrictive landscape that we have inherited as women – for our own progress and for the sake of those that will come after us. It is fascinating that South Africa is currently predominantly young and female, as women make up 51% of the total population. Yet in the same breath, it is ironic that women are not fully represented in leadership positions, yet often they are heads of households. It is disconcerting that women constantly strive to find a fair way to win even when the odds are unfavourable. It is heart-wrenching that women can juggle multiple roles such as working woman, mother, partner, sister and friend – compassionately putting others first – many times through disempowering conditions.

It cannot be said enough that we need more women in influential and strategic business and government positions. And South Africa has no shortage of amazing women who can take giant organisations and our country’s economy forward. While I don’t have all the answers, I encourage women to work together and unify to ensure that our efforts are not fragmented, because it is only through clear focus and the spirit of collaboration that the barriers of inequality can be surpassed to lift as we rise and occupy more seats at the table – or in my space, more captains (literally) of industry!

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women’s wellbeing and success is a priority.

Numerous articles have been written about inclusivity and gender inequality in global society as an increasing number of women find their voice and speak up. This inspires us all to make a difference in our own way – no matter how small. My passion for aviation notwithstanding, I am intimately aware of the transformation deficiency within this sector. As a member of Team SA Express, I am proud that we are one of the most transformed airlines in the country, and that SA Express have made an enormous contribution to increasing the number of women in this industry, and will continue to do so.

Changing an ordinary society to an extraordinary one begins with each and every one of us. We all dream of a vibrant world of diversity, inclusivity and equal opportunities where excellence is the norm instead of mediocrity. That world is not too far off because it is in our hands.

Always, Siza Please don’t hesitate to share your SA Express experience with us by emailing: talktous@flyexpress.aero.

We salute great women like: • Fundi Tshazibana, who was recently appointed deputy governor of the South African Reserve Bank at the age of 42.

• The 14 female ministers who make out half of President Ramaphosa’s executive.

• Phuti Mahanyele-Dabengwa, the first black woman executive at the head of Naspers’ operations and the only black woman (for the moment) to run a JSElisted top-40 company.

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PUTTING THE “W” IN POWER THE WOMEN OF SA EXPRESS Led by an extraordinary woman in aviation, SA Express has a team of strong, smart and capable women. In this issue of Indwe, we hear from the women of SA Express, across various disciplines. Let’s discover what sets them apart from others.

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1) What does Women’s Day and the historic march to the Union Buildings in August 1956 mean to you?

The 1956 march is inspirational because it shows us what we can achieve when we are courageous. It is a reminder that: My strength has been passed down through generations, so I should embrace it and not fear; you should never allow your voice to be silenced; and when people focus on what unites them instead of their differences, they can do the seemingly impossible.

2) What challenges do you think women face in this century?

There is a lack of trust – or rather a tendency to undermine what women are capable of – from both men and women. There is an expectation to constantly prove yourself; prove your worth; convince people that choosing you was the right decision. This is why many women feel the pressure to always LERATO CHAPPIE FIRST OFFICER

be perfect. Balancing a successful career and a thriving personal life is also a challenge, and requires us to be fully present in every moment, without feeling like we’re letting the people in the other parts of our lives down.

Lastly, I think it has become challenging to simply be yourself. To stay true to what you believe and not conform, in a world where beauty, strength, and success are defined by other people and by social media.

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3) What is your message to the women of today?

Be kind to yourself and forgive yourself for the mistakes you’ve made. You have enough critics – you don’t need to help them along. Be brave and try your best to stand up for what you believe in. Time is precious. As much as possible, don’t put off doing the things that matter. Work hard to achieve your dreams. Be deliberate with your time. If someone doesn’t deserve it, then don’t give it!

1) Women’s Day reminds me of how powerful women can be when they stand in unity. The women who marched to the Union Buildings in 1956 became activists and demonstrated to us that progress is not linear and women’s rights are hard won, and should always be protected.

2) Without a doubt, women’s status has improved over the years. But I believe there are challenges that women are still faced with. For example, our grandmothers marched for our freedom, but our freedom is still restricted due to violence, rape and abuse. Women in the corporate environment today are strong,

smart and also technically skilled, but their competency is always under scrutiny.

As Nelson Mandela once said: “Freedom cannot be achieved unless women have been emancipated from all forms of oppression.”

3) As women, we need to support one another to unleash the power to propel each other forward to reach our goals.

We need to consciously mentor and groom each other for leadership positions, providing skills training and coaching, ensuring that our voices are heard and we are granted equal opportunities.

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1) The 1956 March shows women of different backgrounds and socioeconomic status coming together to defy the status quo and set a new trajectory for South Africa and women as a whole. They showed that women can lead and be in the forefront of the struggle for any liberation and bring down tyranny. We see the contribution of women in our history – women such as Lillian Ngoyi, Helen Joseph and Fatima Meer, among others – who paved the way for inclusion and participation of women in political spheres.

2) Inclusion and justice are still major challenges today. According to the World Economic Forum 2017, at current rates of progress, it may take another 202 years to close the economic gender gap globally. Although many countries are wellplaced to maximise women’s economic potential, they are failing to reap the returns from their investment in female education. In

1) Women can lead and have a voice.

Women can organise despite the laws, culture and socio-economic status that are set up to keep us subdued and divided.

2) Women continue to be undermined in every area of their lives. Patriarchy, enforced by both men and women, seeks to ensure that women are undermined, and remain subservient to men. This is also true of people’s interpretation of culture and, in some countries, laws. Women were only permitted to drive in Saudi Arabia in 2018, the legal age of consent in Nigeria is 11 for girls, female genital mutilation is seen as a rite of passage in many African countries, and we have ukuthwalwa (abducting girls and forcing them into marriage) in South Africa. We, as women – including those that identify as women – are not seen as human but rather servants to further others’ desires, dreams and aspirations.

3) I want women to forget the idioms below and live free from self-made and cultural prisons: • “Wathint’ abafazi, wathint’ imbokodo” (when you strike a woman, you strike a

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rock): This is a fallacy. I am human. I have feelings, and I am flesh, bone and spirit.

Why would you want to strike me? Do I not deserve respect, love and kindness?

• “Mosadi o tshwara thipa ka bogaleng” (a mother holds a knife by the blade): Who would want to do this? It is not safe. It is sayings such as these that glorify the suffering of women. This is not fair. Just because you went through it does not mean it was ok.

• “Lebitla la mosadi ke bogadi” (a woman’s grave is at the place/home of her husband) is used as a language tool during premarital counselling to instruct African women on the value of marriage, and to encourage married women to stay in their marriages, regardless of abuse and unhappiness.

Women continue to die at the hands of their intimate partners, and some end up in prison when they finally defend themselves.

This cannot be what we want the next generation to aspire to or experience.

• “Black Girl Magic” and “Black Excellence”: These sayings were created to celebrate the accomplishments and general positivity and empowerment of black people and black professionals, but these are often rooted in capitalism, which has never been

addition, too few countries are preparing to meet the challenges and harness the gender parity opportunities posed by the changing nature of work. In South Africa, gender-based violence is the norm. Women’s safety, even in the workplace, should be prioritised and issues of sexual harassment expedited. Our young girls and women face the scourge of sexual violence, domestic violence and human trafficking on a daily basis.

3) My message to the women of today is: We need to fix each other’s crowns; we need to carry each other, hold each other’s hands as we strive to do and be better leaders of the future. Let us teach our daughters not to measure their strength by how much pain they can endure. Gender equality can only be reached if we are able to empower women. There is no force more powerful than a woman who is determined to rise.

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kind to black people as a whole. This is evidenced by the increased number of 30and 40-year-old black women suffering from stress-related illnesses and deaths by strokes and heart attacks.

My advice? Celebrate the true you.

Be kind to yourself. Set boundaries that protect your peace. Be selfish in the pursuit of your goals and selfless in your kindness.

Celebrate your awesomeness, even if today it was just getting out of bed.

1) It means achievement and progress for the hope of creating a better future for the next generation of women. Let’s keep the spirit, play our role, do what we have to do in fighting for gender parity. My salute goes to the remarkable women who paved the path for us. We should honour what they went through in order to fight for the freedom of African women.

2) Relationships nowadays are very complex, and there are many trust and faithfulness issues in the dating world.

This has brought challenges to women – some end up struggling as single parents, struggling to find the right partners or MEGON NORMAN SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR

1) For me, Women’s Day and the historic march it commemorates is a symbol of women’s strength and power. It’s a day when the queens of Africa are celebrated. It is a day that symbolises how important women are and how we can make a difference when we are united for a great cause.

2) Women today wear so many different hats – we are everything to everyone, as well as leaders in our various roles. We play a monumental role in our personal and daily lives, all the while also trying to break through the glass ceiling in the workplace. In the same way the women of 1956 showed

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losing interest in getting married. Some are involved in emotionally abusive and violent relationships. This is real and has brought emptiness and panic to the feminine world.

3) To the single women out there: Be smart, stay focused, love, guard yourself and map your life. We are stronger than what the world thinks. We should always uplift each other and never live under the shadow of other people’s judgements, but learn to make our choices in the light of our own wisdom. To the married women: Let’s love, create peace and respect our husbands and make our homes a better place to live in.

1) These women were so brave! They took a stand and paved the way for us, breaking the stereotypes held against women. We are forever grateful to them for taking the first steps towards opening the doors for women of all races for decades to come.

They demonstrated that if we all stand united together in courage and strength, the sky is the limit! Annually, on 9th August, we are reminded to honour these powerhouses of women, as well as ourselves, our mothers, our sisters, daughters and friends.

2) Although great progress has been made over the years, gender inequality can still be found in parts of society.

Women are less likely to hold high-level,

resilience and strength, we as women today have to show the same, if not more.

3) May the march of 1956 not be in vain. May those women who fought for the freedom we enjoy today never be forgotten. Let us take from their story and make a difference just as they did. Let us be united in fighting and correcting the injustices against women and girls. We are the future of this world. We are the carriers of the legacy left by the women of 1956. Most importantly, we should always remember that we are able to do whatever we put our minds and hearts to. Nothing is impossible. Nothing is beyond our reach. /

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high-paying jobs than men. In some instances, women are still viewed as the weaker sex. This often exposes women to abuse and harassment, particularly in the form of domestic violence. From emotional and psychological abuse to sexual and physical abuse, this remains a huge problem facing our society. A serious shift in mindset is still needed to address these areas.

3) One of my favourite quotes is: “She believed she could, so she did.” So my message to women today is to never doubt themselves. If we set our minds on something, with hard work and determination, there is no stopping us!

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Feel at Home 29TH AUGUST TO 1ST SEPTEMBER CAPE TOWN HOMEMAKERS EXPO, CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE, CAPE TOWN

The 24th Cape Town Homemakers Expo, themed “Raw Comfort”, is set to awaken visitors’ senses. See, touch and feel the very latest in home décor, design and lifestyle trends, and be treated to a comprehensive display of top brands and local craftsmanship – all under one roof.

Show highlights include interior spaces, d ’vine life, the home theatre, the concrete workshop, The Kitchen, as well the Design, Art and Textile Design ComPETition.

Tickets are available at the door or via Quicket. Adults pay R90, pensioners R70 and kids under 16 enter for free. The Expo will be open Thursday to Saturday from 10h00 to 19h00, and on Sunday from 10h00 to 18h00.

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The Floor Is on Fire 8TH TO 17 TH AUGUST (CAPE TOWN), 22ND AUGUST TO 8TH SEPTEMBER (JOHANNESBURG) AND 12TH TO 29TH SEPTEMBER (DURBAN) BURN THE FLOOR – THE REBEL TOUR

Burn the Floor: The Rebel Tour, also known as “The Rebels of Ballroom”, sees an international cast of dancers showing off their passionate and sexy dance skills on stage, along with Kylee Brown, South African Latin Champion.

South Africans will also be treated to the sweet vocals of sultry songstress, Lelo Ramasimong, who is currently a finalist in the local music reality TV show The Voice SA. Choreographed and directed

by Peta Roby, the show is packed with surprises and promises to blow the roof off the theatre. Audiences can expect great music, including jams from legends such as James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, and Led Zeppelin.

Tickets cost R285 and can be purchased at Computicket or at Checkers and Shoprite stores, countrywide.

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Choc Heaven 31ST AUGUST TO 1ST SEPTEMBER CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL, THE WOODMILL, STELLENBOSCH

Chocolate, chocolate, and even more chocolate! That’s what you are guaranteed to find at this year’s Chocolate Festival. Expect a chocolate line-up of magnificent proportions, including oodles of chocolate, macaroons, chocolate brownies, doughnuts, ice-cream and candyfloss. The young ones will be kept entertained with a movie lounge, face painting and popcorn. There will also be live music, gin, bubbly, wine and craft beer for the adults. Tickets cost R180 per person and include entry and a goodie bag. Admission for children under 18 is R50 each and includes popcorn and a Slush Puppy. Pre-booking via Webtickets is essential as tickets are limited to 2,500 per day and will sell out fast!

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6TH TO 8TH SEPTEMBER THE SOUTH AFRICAN BOOK FAIR, CONSTITUTION HILL, JOHANNESBURG

7 TH SEPTEMBER WATERBLOMMETJIE FESTIVAL, PAARL

22ND TO 25TH AUGUST COMPCARE AFRISKI WINTERFEST, AFRISKI MOUNTAIN RESORT, LESOTHO

The 2019 edition of the South African Book Fair will take place from 6th to 8th September in its new home at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg.

Constitution Hill provides a powerful context for the Fair’s mission to incorporate books and reading in the everyday lives of South Africans. The Fair features a carefully curated literary and activations programme that is designed to facilitate lively and topical discussions around #OurStories. The Fair also includes a dynamic marketplace and vibrant family zone, making it an unmissable event for the whole family, as well as book lovers, engaged citizens, the publishing industry and more. Ample parking is available on-site.

Four local wine producers in Paarl have joined forces to celebrate the 10th annual Waterblommetjie Festival, offering a fun-filled line-up for the whole family.

Explore a taste journey, from traditional waterblommetjie bredie and soups, to gin cocktails and decadent waterblommetjie ice-cream at participating venues – Boland Cellar, Domaine Brahms, Rhebokskloof Wine Estate and Windmeul Cellar. The participating wineries are conveniently located within a 5 km radius of each other so that festival-goers can pop in at all four between 09h00 and 16h00. Great waterblommetjie-and-wine pairings, as well as fabulous entertainment are also on the cards. This is a festival you don’t want to miss. Free entry is secured with the donation of one tin of canned food per vehicle to be given to a local charity. To make reservations for special tastings and demonstrations, contact the individual participants.

Cold? Bored? Longing for some awesome seasonal fun? You’re in luck.

CompCare Afriski Winterfest offers three days of themed events, top-class artists and DJs, multiple music stages and a ton of adventure-packed winter sports and activities. This is one of those events that captivates you throughout the day and night. By day you’ll be treated to activities for adventure lovers, festival junkies, skiers, and snowboarders. By night the music festival comes alive with the hottest tunes to inspire dancing moves to warm you up inside. There will be an assortment of winter activities, winter sports, slides and even a superhero dress-up party for which to unleash your superpowers in an African winter wonderland. Tickets are available online.

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Your App of Adventures Airbnb Adventures is an expansion of Airbnb Experiences and includes a wide number of adventures available to book through hosts on Airbnb, ranging from tracking lions on foot with Sabache Warriors in Kenya, to hunting for UFOs in Arizona, in the US. Airbnb Adventures is a new collection of bucket-list-worthy multiday experiences hosted by local experts that take intimate groups to epic, off-thebeaten-path locations and immerses them in unique cultures and communities. You can now enjoy a six-day Galapagos Slow Food Safari, experience the wonders of Oman, or camp on a cliff in Colorado – all you have to do is show up. There are currently over 200 adventures to choose from that are either entirely exclusive to Airbnb, or provided by small, local operators that are not typically found on any other major booking platform.

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Bubbly in the Mountain Kingdom Mpilo Boutique Hotel in Lesotho is hosting the Lesotho Cap Classique & Gin Festival from 2nd to 3rd November. The festival has been labelled as one of the highlights of the Lesotho social calendar. For two luxurious days, hotel guests and visitors alike will be treated to some of the best gin and bubbles at this stunning Lesotho venue. The dress code of black and white will keep the event classy as guests don their most magnificent monochromatic outfits to toast to a sensational event and a weekend well spent. Both normal and VIP tickets are available, with special weekend passes being available to attend the Mpilo event on both days. For more information, visit Mpilo Boutique Hotel’s Facebook page @MpiloHotel.

Give Your Socks the Scotch Treatment In the world of patterned dress socks, argyle remains king. Your grandfather wore it, your dad wore it, and you should wear it. Unlike some other old-school prints, argyle has stubbornly stood the test of time. The days when sock drawers were filled with nothing but white tube socks are over. Second that for mountains of plain black dress socks.

Whether it’s bold colours or striking patterns, the standard for men’s socks has shifted in a big way. You aren’t fully dressed until your socks tell you so. Make a bold statement with these comfortable and super stylish socks. Falke Argyle socks are available in five colours, in a size 8-12, and retail at R110 a pair.

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50 Flavours of Grei With the launch of their Hibernal menu, the team at Grei restaurant – located at the Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa – continues to bring their unique concept of fine dining to Johannesburg diners. “I love winter and the bold flavours we are using throughout this menu. I feel that if winter had a taste, it has been perfectly emulated in Hibernal,” says Head Chef Candice Philip. Grei’s menu is characterised by the smell and flavour of herbs. Dishes feature unusual pairings and natural, succulent flavours.

The menu consists of six courses, paired with a combination of international and local wines. There is also a non-alcoholic pairing option, as well as vegetarian- and pescatarian-suited menus. Chef Candice brings elements of the unusual to Grei’s dining experience – from the spelling of the restaurant’s name and the menu layout all the way through to the paired ingredients in the dishes. Grei is open for dinner from Tuesday to Saturday. To book, call +27 11 292 6000.

Richard Says Goodbye When Richard (Johnny Depp), a world-weary college professor, is given a life-changing diagnosis, he decides to throw all pretence and convention to the wind and live his life as boldly and freely as possible. With a biting sense of humour, a reckless streak, and a touch of madness, he binges through every vice – drinking, smoking and sex – all the while hurling blunt insults at anyone who annoys him. It gives

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him more pleasure than he’s had in years. His rollicking journey and bravura assault on the status quo as he runs out the clock leads him to come to terms with the truth and embrace the people he loves for a final hurrah. Richard Says Goodbye is a hilarious and devastating comedy drama about how one man decides to live life to the fullest at the very moment he’s faced with the end of his journey.

The Lothian Chardonnay 2017 Elgin Valley’s Lothian Vineyards has scooped the coveted South African Chardonnay Trophy in the 2019 International Wine Challenge (IWC).

The Lothian Chardonnay 2017 scored 95 points and won the IWC’S hallmark of excellence in Chardonnay with the Varietal Trophy in the global competition.

The wine comes from Lothian’s three blocks of Chardonnay and grapes were hand-harvested at optimal ripeness. The wine was crafted by Richard Kershaw, Master of Wine and Chief Winemaker, along with Assistant Winemaker Dudley Wilson at Lothian. The nose of the Lothian Chardonnay 2017 is prominent and complex. It starts with notes of ripe oranges, bananas and tangerine peel, and then moves to a fuller expression of a pineapple tarte tatin. This is complemented by flavours of yellow citrus, pineapple and nectarines, with a woody background. This wine has good length and all the while the flavours change in the mouth, the acid stands guard, ensuring a very clean finish.

Turn it Up! / There have always been two sides to Mike Rosenberg (aka Passenger): the epic, radio-friendly side represented by his international number one single, “Let Her Go”, and his UK number-one album, Young As The Morning, Old As The Sea (2016), on the one side; and the more introverted, singer-songwriter side heard, for example, on Whispers II (2015) and The Boy Who Cried Wolf (2017).

His new album, Runaway, finds Passenger embracing the epic once again: The melodies are unforgettable, the choruses colossal. These are the songs that you will hear on the radio. “Some see pop as a dirty word,” Rosenberg says. “But it just means the melody is catchy. Well, my favourite songs that have ever been written are catchy.”

The album, Rosenberg’s 10th in 11 years, was recorded between the UK and Australia with his co-producer, Chris Vallejo, but its aesthetic is North American. Some of the lyrics refer to specific locations, such as Detroit and Yellowstone. “My dad is American,” Rosenberg explains. “We used to go over every other summer when we were kids.

I always loved it. I guess I was seduced by it a little bit. It was such a culture shock coming from England.”

Sonically, too, Runaway draws on Americana. There is some lap steel, mandolin, and a little banjo – all courtesy

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of guitarist Benjamin Edgar – and Rosenberg is also joined on the album by bassist Rob Calder, drummer Peter Marin and Jon Hansen on keyboard.

Rosenberg recently supported Ed Sheeran on his South African tour. The response was so fantastic that Passenger will be returning to SA to perform his own solo shows in Johannesburg and Cape Town in November. “I had the most incredible time opening up for Ed in South Africa. I couldn’t believe how lovely the crowd was and the response online has been completely insane! I really can’t wait to come back and play my own shows,” he says.

The single “Survivors” was released to South African radio stations in June 2019.

“This song is about a few things – living with climate change and Donald Trump and everything else. But it’s also about life and love, all the big questions. So, it’s about navigating through life. Surviving.”

Passenger also released a new album Sometimes It’s Something, Sometimes It’s Nothing at All in May 2019. All the profits from sales will be donated to Shelter, a UK-based charity for the homeless.

Passenger will be playing at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg on 23rd November and at the Grand Arena, GrandWest in Cape Town on 26th November.

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ROAD TRIPPING FOR ALL TASTES As clichéd as it may sound, South Africa is a smorgasbord of scenery, adventure and road-trip possibilities that are enough to get even the most seasoned globe trekkers excited. From pristine coastlines to arid desert landscapes, sweeping country roads and hard-core bushwhacking, there is something for any road trip aficionado. We’ve merely scratched the surface to give you five of our favourite self-drives in this magnificent country.

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Pristine Coastline and Beaches: Wild Coast, Eastern Cape As the name suggests, the Wild Coast, one of my absolute favourite places to explore, is an exquisite untamed wilderness. Roadtripping here is definitely suited to the more adventurous spirit. Navigating unfenced dirt roads, unavoidable potholes, goats, Nguni cattle and very little road lighting (best to travel during the day to avoid getting lost) are just some of the elements to be aware of before embarking on a trip here.

The mission, however, is totally worth it.

The Wild Coast has some of the country’s most remarkable and remote shorelines.

Deserted white sand beaches, crashing waves, rolling green hills, deep gorges and river valleys, rich coastal forests and windswept cliffs make up this dramatic landscape. Colourful huts dot the hills, home to the traditional Xhosa people, and also mark the birthplace of some local heroes like Nelson Mandela and Thabo Mbeki.

Stretching from East London in the south to the border of KwaZulu-Natal in the north, this wild paradise is also home to some incredible beach towns and some of

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the country’s most impressive landmarks, including the Hole in the Wall. Need more reasons to hop in your (sturdy) vehicle and experience it for yourself? I didn’t think so.

Game-Viewing: Waterberg, Limpopo The Waterberg region doesn’t get nearly as much attention as it should considering its stark beauty and, though I would actually prefer to keep it that way, I have to share it with you. Just a few hours from the big smoke of Jozi, the Waterberg Meander is a 350-km stretch that weaves its way through the heart of the Waterberg Biosphere Reserve, climbing through mountains and traversing beautiful bushveld – a great delight for eco-tourists.

Soaring mountain peaks, staggering red sandstone rock formations, dense forests and vast savannah add to the drama of this incredible landscape. It is one of the most pristine, scenic and wildlife-rich areas in South Africa. Some spots not to miss include the exclusive Welgevonden Game Reserve and Marakele National Park, as well as the Waterberg Wilderness Reserve, on the eastern side of the range.

A 4x4 or vehicle with good clearance is essential here due to the rugged terrain.

A self-drive through the reserve will afford road-trippers the luxury of viewing an array of flora and fauna, including leopard, hyena, caracal and maybe, if you’re very lucky, the elusive aardvark – a bucket-list spotting for any nature fundi.

Quirky Small Towns: Northern Cape “It’s in those quiet little towns, at the edge of the world, that you will find the salt-ofthe-earth people who make you feel right at home” – Aaron Lauritsen, 100 Days Drive: The Great North American Road Trip.

The Northern Cape always reminds me of that quote, and for very good reason.

Scattered across the vast semi-desert landscape – hot, dry and beautiful – hugging the northern reaches of South Africa, are hundreds of little towns, full of character, separated by vast stretches of road. It is a region made for road trips, with each town an eccentric character of its own, exuding local flavour, quirkiness and warm hospitality.

Take the small town of Loeriesfontein, for example, which lies along a gravel road

from Nieuwoudtville and has the largest collection of wind pumps in the whole country. Or, where else in the world but Calvinia can you play a round of desert golf in the dust, or visit the world’s woolliest sheep? Then there’s Upington, the town that pays homage to the humble donkey and (along with the villages to the west) owes its existence to the mighty Orange River, South Africa’s mother river.

There’s also the town that time forgot, otherwise known as Hondeklipbaai. The town, with its dilapidated crayfish factory and old copper decks down by the jetty, is one of the very few coastal towns of this stark province.

Each town has its own idiosyncratic characters with endless stories to tell, mapping out the history and sometimes peculiar nature of this arid, magnificent region that is like a gift that just keeps on giving.

Mountains, Waterfalls & Rivers: Panorama Route, Graskop, Mpumalanga This route isn’t called the Panorama Route for nothing. With wide, sweeping views, named very specifically for the incredible sights they offer (think God’s Window and Wonder View), this self-drive meander is a must for any avid road tripper. Starting in Lydenburg, at the foot of Long Tom Pass, and ending at the border of Mpumalanga and Limpopo near the Echo Caves – some

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of the oldest caves in the world – this drive follows the natural descent from the Great Escarpment to the Lowveld.

Attractions along the way include the infamous Pilgrim’s Rest, Sabie (a great spot for the more adventurous 4x4 lover or adrenaline junkie) and of course, the highlight of the route: Graskop. Not only is Graskop home to the likes of God’s Window, Lisbon Falls, Berlin Falls and Bourke’s Luck Potholes, it is also home to the world’s third-largest canyon, the Blyde River Canyon. If you think you’ve seen impressive views and haven’t feasted your eyes on this, think again.

The Blyde River Canyon is aweinspiring. Sheer edges dropping 800 m into the riverbed below make you feel as though you are literally standing on the top of the world witnessing Mother Nature at her very finest. And to get to all this beauty?

It’s a breeze. Smooth tar roads enable road trippers, whether in cars or on bikes, to seamlessly enjoy the picturesque views and attractions along the way. Another must for the road-trip bucket list.

Food & Wine: Route 62, Cape Town to Port Elizabeth When one thinks of food and wine in the Western Cape, one normally thinks of the Winelands of Stellenbosch or Franschhoek.

But here’s something you may not have

known: The longest wine route in the world, spanning a whopping 850 km, is the famous Cape Route 62, which starts in Cape Town and ends in Port Elizabeth, in the Eastern Cape. Now, I am not suggesting drinking and driving be a part of any roadtripper’s itinerary, but if you enjoy the finer things in life and want to enjoy some of SA’s most scenic regions connecting the Cape Winelands, Klein Karoo, Garden Route and more, this is it.

Passing through some of the country’s most acclaimed wine regions, like Wellington, Tulbagh, Worcester, Robertson and more, wine aficionados have the chance to visit up to 70 wine farms, all stocking the country’s finest. That, coupled with farm stalls and quaint restaurants dotting the roads at every turn, serving up the freshest, local food, gives a whole new meaning to padkos.

It really is no wonder CNN dubbed this road, “a journey to the unexpected”. It has something for everyone and an exciting new discovery at every turn. And if the food and wine weren’t enough to convince you, why not journey to the centre of the Earth by visiting the world-renowned Cango Caves?

Or pay a visit to Ronnie’s Sex Shop – an obligatory stop on the way, and one which we’ll let you figure out what it’s all about.

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Un littoral et des plages immaculés : la Wild Coast (Côte sauvage), province du Cap Oriental Comme le suggère son nom, la Wild Coast est une étendue sauvage de toute beauté. Les balades en voiture sur la côte conviendront sans aucun doute aux esprits les plus aventureux. Avant d’entreprendre son voyage il faut être conscient de certains aspects tels les routes de terre sans clôture, les inévitables nids-de-poule et la présence de chèvres et de bétail Nguni sur les routes.

La mission en vaut cependant bien la peine. La Wild Coast possède un littoral qui est parmi les plus spectaculaires et isolés du pays. Ces paysages sublimes

sont constitués de plages de sable blanc désertes, de vagues déferlantes, de collines verdoyantes, de gorges profondes et de vallées fluviales, de luxuriantes forets côtières et de falaises balayées par le vent.

Les collines sont parsemées de huttes colorées qui abritent des communautés Xhosa, et sont le berceau de héros locaux tels Nelson Mandela et Thabo Mbeki.

Ce paradis sauvage, qui s’étend d’East London au sud jusqu’à la limite du KwaZulu-Natal au nord, abrite aussi d’incroyables stations balnéaires ainsi que certains des monuments naturels les plus impressionnants du pays comme le Hole in the Wall (Trou dans le mur).

Safaris photo : le Waterberg, province du Limpopo La région du Waterberg n’attire pas l’attention qu’elle mérite considérant sa beauté saisissante. À seulement quelques heures de route de Johannesburg, le Waterberg Meander s’étire sur 350 km et se fraie un chemin au cœur de la Réserve biosphère du Waterberg, escaladant des montagnes et traversant la magnifique savane.

Les pics montagneux vertigineux, d’impressionnantes formations rocheuses de grès rouge, des forêts denses et la vaste savane ne font qu’accentuer l’effet dramatique de ce paysage incroyable.

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Il importe en outre de ne pas négliger la Réserve de gibier de Welgevonden, le Parc national de Marakekle, ainsi que la Réserve faunique du Waterberg qui se trouvent à l’est de la chaîne montagneuse.

Un véhicule 4x4 ou tout-terrain avec haute garde au sol est essentiel en raison du relief accidenté. Une sortie autoguidée en voiture offrira aux visiteurs le luxe d’apprécier une vaste gamme de flore et de faune notamment le léopard, la hyène, le caracal et peut-être si la chance vous sourit, le rare oryctérope du Cap. Petites villes originales : direction le Cap du Nord Des centaines de petites villes pleines de caractère, séparées par de vastes tronçons de routes jonchent le vaste territoire semidésertique qui longe la partie nord de l’Afrique du Sud. Le Cap du Nord est une région qui se prête aux voyages en voiture, chaque ville ayant son propre caractère excentrique exsudant saveurs locales, bizarrerie et hospitalité chaleureuse.

Prenez par exemple la petite ville de Loeriesfontein, située le long d’une route de gravier partant de Nieuwoudtville, et qui abrite le plus grand parc éolien du pays. Y a-t-il au monde une autre ville que celle de Calvinia dans laquelle on peut jouer une partie de golf dans la poussière du désert ou rencontrer le mouton le plus laineux du monde ? Puis il y a la ville d’Upington qui rend hommage à l’humble âne et

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dont l’existence même (ainsi que celle des villages à l’ouest) est intrinsèquement liée à l’imposant fleuve Orange, « bienfaiteur » de l’Afrique du Sud. Montagnes, Cascades & Rivières: Panorama Route (Itinéraire panoramique), Graskop, Mpumalanga Cet itinéraire ne s’appelle pas Panoramique pour rien. Avec de magnifique vues panoramiques, cet itinéraire méandreux est incontournable pour toute personne assoiffée de balades en voiture.

Commençant à Lydenburg au pied du Long Tom Pass (Col de Long Tom), et s’achevant à la limite des provinces du Mpumalanga et du Limpopo à proximité des Echo Caves (Grottes de l’Echo), cet itinéraire suit la pente naturelle du Grand Escarpement en direction de la basse plaine.

En cours de route, les attractions incluent le tristement célèbre Pligrim’s Rest (Repos du pèlerin), Sabie (un endroit idéal pour les amoureux du 4x4 en quête d’aventure et les accros à l’adrénaline) et bien évidemment, le clou de l’itinéraire : la ville de Graskop. Graskop n’abrite pas seulement God’s Window, Lisbon Falls, Berlin Falls (cascades)et Bourke’s Luck Potholes (sculptures cylindriques dans la roche), elle abrite aussi le 3ème plus grand canyon du monde : le Blyde River Canyon.

Réflechissez de nouveau si vous pensez avoir vu d’impressionnants panoramas et que vous n’avez pas admiré ce canyon.

Le Blyde River Canyon est prodigieux.

Ses parois tombant à pic depuis une hauteur de 800 m dans le lit de la rivière en contrebas vous donnent l’impression que vous vous tenez littéralement au sommet du monde, contemplant Mère nature dans toute sa grandeur.

Nourriture & Vin : La Route 62, du Cap à Port Elizabeth Quand on pense nourriture et vin au Cap Occidental on pense habituellement au Winelands (région des vignobles), principalement à Stellenbosch et Franshhoek.

Mais voici quelque chose que vous ignorez peut-être : la Route des vins la plus longue du monde, d’une longueur incroyable de 850 km, est la Route du Cap 62 qui commence au Cap et se termine à Port Elizabeth, au Cap Oriental.

Elle traverse les régions viticoles les plus réputées comme celles de Wellington, Tulbagh, Worcester, Robertson et bien d’autres, permettant aux passionnés du vin de pouvoir visiter jusqu’à 70 fermes viticoles qui stockent les meilleurs vins du pays. Ceci, associé aux comptoirs fermiers et aux restaurants pittoresques que l’on trouve fréquemment au bord des routes et qui servent de la cuisine locale, donne une dimension nouvelle au concept de padkos (nourriture de voyage).

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CHANGE THE WORLD The month of August welcomes all things to do with female empowerment. In light of August being Women’s Month, Indwe decided to sit down with Chebet Chikumbu, Regional Director of Global Citizen, a registered NGO in South Africa which campaigns around education, women and girls, youth empowerment and much more.

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Anele Mdoda & Pearl Thusi at the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100.

/ Global Citizen – the organisation that brought global superstars such as Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Ed Sheeran and Pharrell Williams to South Africa last year – regularly organises high-profile concerts around the world to spread their inspiring message, and get those from all walks of life involved in making a change.

Global Citizen has a mission which is both inspiring and ambitious. They are aiming to build a movement of 100 million active Global Citizens to help achieve their vision of ending extreme poverty by the year 2030. As part of a global community committed to lasting change, Global Citizens learn about the systemic causes of extreme poverty, take action on those issues, and earn rewards for their actions.

Chikumbu is a remarkable woman.

We chatted to her about her journey to becoming the Regional Director, the significant strides South Africa has made in educational efforts, and what she perceives her greatest achievement to be to date.

Indwe: Please explain what Global Citizen is and what you do?

Chebet Chikumbu (CC): Global Citizen is an international advocacy organisation dedicated to ending extreme poverty by 2030. We do this by encouraging our audience to learn and take action on our platform – from sharing a tweet or signing a petition, to sending an email. These actions apply pressure on world leaders and corporations to make financial or

legislative commitments around the issues associated with extreme poverty, gender equality, food security, education, the environment, global health, citizenship, and sanitation.

By taking action and helping us achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Global Citizens can earn free tickets through our rewards program to our music festivals and other cultural events around the world: spanning sport, theatre, comedy and music. We’re essentially a very unique mix of pop and policy.

Indwe: How did you come to be the Regional Director of the company?

CC: I started working with Global Citizen in the lead-up to the 2018 Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 in Johannesburg,

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Chris Martin & Pharrell performed at the Mandela 100 festival in December last year.

where Global Citizens generated R104 billion in commitments for the world’s poor. Following the festival, I was appointed as the Regional Director of Global Citizen: Africa, to execute on our Africa-based campaigns and partnerships.

Over the next three to five years, we intend to grow our movement in South Africa and throughout the continent by actively pursuing our campaigning efforts region-wide, establishing strategic partnerships within the private and public sector, as well as calling for accountability on commitments that were announced on stage in Johannesburg.

Indwe: Why is the work you do so important to you, and what have been your goals for Global Citizen?

CC: The accountability work involved in actively following up on financial

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commitments made by corporations and government agencies to track impact and lives reached, is vital to our model.

We need to ensure that these funds are distributed through the correct channels, and ultimately reach those that need it most. Ensuring that our implementing partners facilitate societal transformation through financial investments at the grassroots level is really important to me.

Following the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 Festival, and in response to our most recent campaign on menstrual health management, we have seen over 136,000 actions taken by engaged citizens.

Most notably, the South African government increased its funding for providing sanitary pads to learners from low-income households, effectively doubling the existing allocation to this issue by adding R79 million to the previous R78 million spent, for a total

of R157 million. Our job is to ensure that these commitments are fulfilled.

One very inspiring implementation is our Fellowship Program, funded

by BeyoncĂŠ and Tyler Perry through BeyGOOD. The program focuses on providing local youth with a paid, yearlong fellowship opportunity designed to equip them with the skills and tools they need to thrive in any professional environment. The fellows have been immersed in the use of digital technology for social change, storytelling that shifts attitudes, and the role of innovation in a constantly changing world.

Indwe: What has been your biggest achievement to date?

CC: Our local operations involve campaigns, which sit at the heart of Global Citizen, and I’m so excited to see that our local audience

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Tiwa Savage (L) & Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe (R) also attended last year’s Mandela 100 festival in Johannesburg. of millennials are engaged and taking action on issues so rife in South Africa. We recently launched our #RaiseTheGrade campaign, which focuses on quality education. It’s a fact that investing in education is one of the most effective ways to end extreme poverty, empower communities, and boost economic growth. South Africa has made significant improvements in providing access to education, including an increase in the number of children enrolled in school, but the harsh reality is that the quality of education has remained poor.

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government to invest in quality earlygrade education, which means investing in the youth and future leaders of our country. The public can take action on this campaign by visiting our website or downloading the Global Citizen app.

Indwe: What is your favourite part of your job?

CC: The most thrilling part of my role is mobilising a movement to raise awareness on the causes of extreme poverty, both globally and closer to home in SubSaharan Africa. Added to that, we operate from the knowledge that ending cycles of poverty for our next generation by 2030 cannot be done in isolation. Managing key partnerships for development is an

essential and exciting part of my job. I love the opportunities presented within my role, which include building relationships with key supporters and enablers of Global Citizen’s work in Africa – from artists, advocates, NGO and civil society leaders, to government ministries, CEOs and leaders in the corporate sector.

Although the goal to end extreme poverty by 2030 is an ambitious one, both Chikumbu and her team at Global Citizen are showing no signs of slowing until it is achieved. Determined, forwardthinking and empowered, Chikumbu is the perfect example that women truly can do it all.

To learn more about Global Citizen and what they do, visit www.globalcitizen.org. /

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Exceptional Spaces Elevated high up on the hills of Baron’s View Estate, Sky Villa epitomises opulence of the highest order. Matching the beauty of its 360-degree views, the hotel’s design is cutting edge, with exceptional attention to detail. Contemporary artwork adorns its walls, and striking sculptures can be enjoyed throughout the hallways and gardens. The 14 rooms (including a honeymoon and presidential suite) have been lovingly put together by the discerning eye of a local interior designer, Raine Solomons.

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Soft furnishings, cool contemporary colours, and luxury amenities can be found in all of the sea and mountain facing suites. Each room also comes with its own private balcony and sun loungers – ideal for a private morning coffee or afternoon sundowner. Large beds, lush linen, TVs, tea and coffee stations and air-conditioning ensure utmost relaxation.

Impeccable Food A lavish breakfast is included in your stay at Sky Villa and consists of a cold buffet as well as a selection of hot breakfast options which include delicious dishes for those with savoury or sweet preferences.

Light lunches are served at the in-house restaurant and dinners are decadent and highlight local and seasonal ingredients, as well as some international flavours that add a spicy variety to the menu. Desserts are well worth the calories, so save space for a sweet ending to your dining experience above the clouds.

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The menu is laid back with a superb sushi selection as well as pub grub favourites like fish and chips, pizzas and the like. Plettenberg Bay is abuzz with activities, lively nightlife and fun stuff for the kids like Monkey Land and Birds of Eden, which are within a 20-minute drive.

Back at Sky Villa, facilities include two fully stocked bars (don’t miss out on a sundowner and soak in the Jacuzzi at the rooftop bar*), swimming pool, fully equipped fitness centre, and a business centre. Warm hospitality and service with a smile are the cherry on top of the unforgettable experience that awaits you.

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/ Historically, society has a tendency of being unaccepting of art that isn’t practiced “the right way”, as set out by the parameters of fine art. When a painting is in a gallery, it’s worthy of being viewed and admired, but when it’s displayed on public walls, it’s chalked up as signalling the disintegration of neighbourhoods.

However, in Johannesburg, graffiti is increasingly becoming valued as public art. In the non-stop hustling streets of the 011, street art covers walls from inner city Newtown, to the artsy streets of Rosebank.

The city generally endorses these artistic displays, though you may need to look past some repetitive tags and other

Meeting of Styles SA pieces which are less artistic, and more… experimental. Joburg’s street art even attracted Nando’s UK, who sent a team to South Africa to explore and document it.

Art with its Own Rules In the concrete jungle, walls and pillars provide a canvas for the artists, ready to rattle society with the messages in their works. Some artists use paint and brushes, some works are commissioned, and some are legal while others are not.

The art form has a set of unspoken rules that do not allow for certain spaces to be painted, or for one to cover the work of another. In terms of graffiti types, there are tags (essentially a signature),

Back to the City by MHC Crew throw-ups and bombs (lettering), and pieces (commissioned works).

Graffiti in South Africa dates back to the 1980s, when it was a form of protest art, depicting calls for the end of the Apartheid era. Memorable resistance artists include Gogga, Mak1one and Falko. As is the case with cities like New York, graffiti was – and still is – entrenched in hip hop culture. But over time the perception of graffiti as vandalism has begun to change, to the point where it is viewed by many as a form of art.

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In the concrete jungle, walls and pillars provide a canvas for the artists, ready to rattle society with the messages in their works. Some artists use paint and brushes, some works are commissioned, and some are legal while others are not.

Norm Anartig (Germany) spot art, as well as buy what you need to create your own. The City of Gold and Back to the City festivals are annual events which bring artists together to leave their mark on highway pillars in Newtown, signalling that graffiti has become part of mainstream culture as acceptance and appreciation for it continues to grow.

Graffiti has and continues to be an accessible, yet disruptive art form. In Soweto, for example, graffiti took art into spaces where it was otherwise prohibited, providing a medium for engagement and interaction with people in the community.

Art to Look Out For Key works to look out for are Freddy Sam’s 40 m mural of Nelson Mandela

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(spot it on the corner of Staib Street and Beacon Road in Maboneng), Sonny’s elephant mural (Bolton Avenue en route to Jan Smuts), or Faith 47’s elephant mural (near Nelson Mandela Square), which has been celebrated as one of the best in the world.

These larger-than-life works are a means of reclaiming dilapidated buildings and providing an inspirational reminder to all, forming part of the culture and famous city scenes that one can so easily become oblivious to. Other notable works include the “Shakespeare” (which many believed actually depicted Jan van Riebeeck) in Maboneng, which has now been repainted with Vhils’ mural of music icon Yvonne Chaka Chaka, and the commissioned

pieces on walls in Greenside and Parkhurst.

In the CBD, you may spot remnants of splashes of pink paint from neglected buildings. This was the work of American artist Yazmany Arboleda, who threw paint from balconies as a way of bringing attention to these heritage buildings – an act for which he was arrested. You can spot graffiti in the most unexpected places in the city, whether it’s a curious cat as you enter Northgate, or the bright walls of Westdene – a result of the Westdene Graffiti Project.

The next time you’re in Joburg, look at the buildings that surround you. Whether you’re in the suburbs or the inner city, you’re almost guaranteed a glimpse of graffiti on display. /

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INSPIRING A GENERATION OF INNOVATORS Africa Teen Geeks – an NGO which earned founder, Lindiwe Matlali, recognition from Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II at the 86th Commonwealth Point of Light earlier this year – isn’t just about teaching disadvantaged children how to code. It’s about building dreams.

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Lindiwe Matlali at Google Campus in Mountain View, California.

/ Lindiwe Matlali’s voice rises with enthusiasm when she describes what she considers her greatest achievement.

“I asked a child embarking on one of our programmes what she wanted to be when she grows up, and she answered: a server at a fast-food restaurant. When I asked her the same question after she completed the course, her dreams had changed. Now, she told me she was going to become the next Bill Gates – and, judging from her self-confidence, I believe she can do it!”

Matlali has 49,000 similar stories.

That’s because Africa Teen Geeks has touched the lives of 49,000 children from disadvantaged backgrounds, teaching them skills that were previously reserved for those in senior grades at affluent schools.

When Matlali learnt this sad statistic – a fact she unearthed when she googled “coding for children in South Africa” – she was distraught. Her search had

been prompted by a presentation at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she was attending an executive programme hosted by an eight-year-old who had recently developed a ground-breaking app.

“Of course, I wanted my own children (then aged 10, six and four) to have the same abilities,” she recalls – which is why she was devastated to learn that the realm of coding and robotics, such a critical part of any future industry, are off limits to most South African children.

Rectifying Wrongs Armed with research and her burning conviction, she approached Mteto Nyati (then CEO of Microsoft SA) requesting a grant to establish Africa Tech Geeks, and admits to being surprised when Mteto agreed.

“The other players I approached were more reticent. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is now a buzz word, but

back in 2014, it wasn’t on the radar.

Organisations were more eager to support programmes backing maths and science, even though I pointed out that the skills imparted through learning code – skills like critical thinking, logic and creativity – are transferrable,” explains Matlali, who compensated for any financial shortfalls with her own funds.

“I wanted to show what could happen to a child from Diepsloot when she is exposed to new thinking and develops self-confidence,” she states. Maybe even more than this, she wanted to help those children leverage the power of technology.

Breaking Barriers “Initial capital is one of the biggest barriers for any entrepreneur. At the same time, black people and women are significantly underrepresented in the technology industry. But technology is one field that requires very little initial

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Matlali in Vienna, Austria with Marian Salena who works at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in Vienna.

capital – you need to spend hours, rather than money, on developing a Minimum Viable Product.” One of Matlali’s key aims was providing the skills and exposure that would allow children to realise this, and in so doing, set the course for a new reality.

Matlali’s own determination stems from the support she received from her grandfather, Obed Mashinini, as a child. It was Mashinini who raised her and her five siblings after her mother’s death, along with her seven cousins, “in a tiny house in Mpumalanga”.

Matlali remembers asking neighbours to borrow coal and sugar because the family couldn’t afford to buy their own – and she also remembers how determined they were to leave these circumstances far behind them.

Clinging On to Education “My grandfather reminded us, time and time again, that education was our key.

Growing up at the height of apartheid, his own horizons had been limited – but he never let us consider any option besides education. We’d even go to school when we were sick because he’d pray for us and convince us that we’d been healed!”

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Grade One. Later, when her brother became a student at the University of Cape Town, she decided to follow in his footsteps. “He told me that it was the best in the country, so I wouldn’t consider anything else,” she recalls.

She completed her BCom with an eye to becoming a chartered accountant, but lost interest once she saw that the opportunities to crunch numbers weren’t quite what she’d hoped for. “I love numbers,” she says. “I’m fascinated by the possibilities they present; how you’re able to find something new depending on which analytical model you use.”

Given this passion, it’s not surprising that she went on to establish her own research company, Apodytes, while also studying at Colombia University. She describes this as “the job that pays her bills, while my position at Africa Teen Geeks feeds my soul”.

Award-Winning Passion In truth, the organisation does far more than this: It’s also earned her several accolades. In addition to her recognition from Queen Elizabeth, she was named a TechWomen Fellow in 2017, and was one of Innov8ive Magazine’s Top 50 Visionary Women in Tech to Watch in 2018.

But none of those kudos compare to the emotions stirred by the impact of her

organisation, Matlali insists. Coding is now on the agenda for children as young as six, thanks to her foresight in inviting members of the Department of Basic Education to attend its first Festival of Code. She’s now working with the department to integrate coding and robotics into the national curriculum – a change which will be implemented over the next five years.

She’s also helping the nation prepare for the Fourth Industrial Revolution as part of the Presidential Commission. Thousands of children attend Africa Teen Geeks’ weekly Saturday sessions, and many have been doing so since the organisation’s inception.

Many more will be introduced to virtual reality once her latest initiative is launched, enabling them to build programmes in this and other emerging technologies. In June, the first Girl Geek Connect Summit introduced female learners to Minette Norman, one of only five women in Silicon Valley to hold a vice president position.

“I am haunted by the thought of the lost Einsteins; the young people whose potential will never be unlocked because they didn’t meet someone who ignited their ambition. I am where I am because I had a grandfather who wanted more for me, and believed I could achieve it – and I want to be able to do the same for these kids,” Matlali concludes. /

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The name “Namibia” stems from the word namib which translates into “vast place”. And indeed, this country is one of the world’s least populated spaces and offers vast tranquil areas and uncrowded wilderness destinations. With nearly half the country protected under conservation management, it is clear that nature is precious to Namibia. Another travel trend that’s been gaining traction here, is tribal tourism.

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/ Before we get to the people, we must acknowledge the country’s dramatic deserts, awe-inspiring landscapes and salt pans. These landscapes have served as the backdrop for international blockbusters such as 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), Flight of the Phoenix (2006) and Mad Max: Fury Road (2015).

Apart from providing Hollywoodapproved settings, it is also home to the Namib Desert – at around 80 million years old, it is the world’s oldest desert.

Then there are the people, and in Namibia the focus is increasingly on culturally inclined tribal tourism.

Tourists are invited to get front row seats to this often-overlooked industry that is proactively striving to bridge cultural divides and improve the lives of local tribes.

German-Inspired Tribal Wear of the Herero Who said African tribal adventures can’t come with a twist? Namibia is one of those countries with a triumphant story to tell, particularly of how it arose victorious from a bloody past. One way the past is brought into the present is the fact that some Herero tribesmen still wear German colonial attire, as worn during the 19th century.

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Oshivambo Bare-breasted Himba

Guests who visit wild camping bases in Northern Kaokoland and the remote northwest parts of the country should take time out to visit the semi-nomadic Himba people of Namibia. True to the spirit of tribal tourism, guests can participate in the tribe’s daily activities and join in to watch over herds of sheep, goats and cattle. The tribe also makes a living through selling handmade jewellery, inspired by the rugged, majestic mountains around them.

Unlike the Herero people, who cover up from top to bottom with Europeaninspired attire, the Himba people are adorned in clay-caked hairstyles, copper jewellery, cowhide, shells and African beads. Women walk around barebreasted and barefoot. The Himba are characteristically red hued – not because of anger, but rather as a result of the red ochre, butter and ash that they smear all over their bodies for enviably youthful skin.

Retrace the Steps of Hunter-Gatherers Visitors should make a point of visiting the Namib Desert to retrace the steps of San hunter-gatherers. It is believed that the plains are so dry and shifting sands so challenging to navigate, that the ancient San called Namibia’s Skeleton Coast “the

land that God made in anger”. Tours on this bone-crunching terrain will take guests to the skeletons of shipwrecks along the coast, and an informative tour on the history of the hunter-gatherers who called this place home.

When in Namibia, make sure to partake in the life-changing experience of visiting the San people. They are among the last remaining huntergathers in the world and are known for living pretty much as their forefathers did thousands of years ago. Often referred to as “Bushmen”, the San people are masters of the terrain here and enjoy sharing their survival skills with tourists.

Mysterious Damara Tribe If you want to experience isolated, yet authentic tribal tourism, then you are welcome to visit the Damara people.

What makes these people unique is that they form part of a group of huntergatherers of West African Bantu origin, but have somehow ended up speaking a Khoisan dialect in Southern Africa.

Sing Along With the Musically Talented Nama Like the Damara people, the Nama share a language group. They are also classified as a Khoisan group and have

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had their fair share of conflicts in the past.

These light-skinned and petite people are unique, and slightly taller than the San people who also reside in Namibia.

Tourists who get an opportunity to interact with the Nama often rave about the musical talents that they generously share with guests.

Learn From the Proud Basters Basters are a Namibian tribal group.

The name is an Afrikaans derogatory term referring to people of mixed race, and likely derived from the English word “bastard”. It is believed that the light-skinned Basters are descendants of Dutch farmers who lived in the Cape Colony and had children with Nama tribal people. Guests who have an opportunity to visit the mixed-heritage Basters will learn from their independent spirit and culturally proud outlook.

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The Largest Tribe, the Owambo Tribal tourists who get a chance to visit the Owambo people have the satisfaction of interacting with Namibia’s largest population group. While a minority of this tribe currently occupy Angola, about twothirds of these tribal people still thrive in Namibia. Guests who visit these people are welcomed with open arms and can expect an unrestricted exchange of ideas, cultural tours and tasty food.

Tswana

look forward to welcoming guests to their homes.

Tribal tourism in Namibia presents guests with opportunities to get up close and personal with different cultures, rituals, customs and traditional foods. It offers you a chance to learn about the different ways of life while appreciating the innate beauty of a diverse nation.

It offers a unique way to tour the land and to share firsthand experiences with those who call Namibia home. /

The Big-Hearted Tswana People Believed to be the country’s smallest ethnic group, the Tswana people of Namibia reside in the eastern parts of the country. They are the relatives of the Tswana people of Botswana and South Africa who have found a home in the vast terrains of Namibia. The Tswana people are well known for their hospitality and

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The Bakubung Villas project consists of 22 exclusive private stands. Units can be designed as an expression of your personal style, and there is a range of three- and four-bedroom homes on offer. With the exclusive use of the Bakubung Bush Lodge’s facilities at your disposal, you have access to a variety of amenities, including a luxurious day spa, restaurants, bars, children’s playgrounds and more.

These private villas form part of Bakubung and have unrestricted access to all its facilities. The villas have been strategically positioned separately from the rest of the lodge, and are therefore very private, with their own entrance and access road to the private Bakubung Villas site.

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These extraordinary villas are structured on a turnkey, hassle-free basis that’s driven and managed by the Legacy Hotel Group. Therefore, everything from the initial construction of your villa to the day-to-day operations and management thereafter is taken care of by one of Africa’s leading hospitality brands. As an owner, you would also have the option of incorporating your villa into the resorts’ commercial rental pool, where it will be completely serviced, marketed and managed, providing you with an immediate and healthy financial return.

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In 2016, women comprised about 40% of scientists and engineers in the EU-28 – an increase of more than 20% since 2007.

/ They are women whose pioneering work was at the forefront of the fight against cancer, led to ground-breaking discoveries about how brain cells live and die, and contributed to the unveiling of the secrets of human memory. They are leading innovators in mechanical engineering and space exploration. They were among the first women in their classes in medicine, going on to provide health care for the poor and neglected.

These courageous women broke down norms and survived wars, abuse and gender and racial discrimination.

They worked independently from men, in partnership with men and sometimes in rivalry with them. They have left legacies of greatness and other women like them continue their work today.

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promoting women in science throughout my career, including as an elected member of the International Women’s Forum, a global organisation comprising more than 7,000 women leaders and heads of state.

Women Become the Majority Women around the world have tried to build on these pioneers’ legacies. In some ways, they are succeeding. For example, women represent the majority of young university graduates. Yet they are still underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and computer science in many respects. Despite advances made in recent years, reports still suggest that women remain less likely to choose a career in science and technology than men.

Regional averages around the world show that women accounted for less than a third of those employed in scientific research and development in 2014. Among Canadians aged 25 to 34 years holding bachelor’s degrees, men were almost twice as likely to work in science and technology jobs as women in 2016.

The share of science and engineering degrees is even smaller for women of colour: in 2014-2015, women of colour earned three to five percent of related bachelor’s degrees. Globally, women made up about 12% of board members in the information technology industry in 2015.

Leaky Pipelines and Other Factors Labour markets, family and work balance, interest, social class, cultural

capital and social class are all factors reported to affect career choice and, by extension, career progress and satisfaction.

Motivation is sometimes said to play a role when women decline to enter a field, but this is a highly contested assertion.

What’s more likely is that women aren’t offered the same incentives as their male counterparts. In 2015, for example, women who graduated with bachelor’s degrees in science and technology earned just 82% of what their male counterparts earned.

Compounding these phenomena is the leaky pipeline: women disproportionately decide to leave a career trajectory due to isolation, ineffective feedback, insensitive interactions, and a lack of role models, mentors and sponsors. But let’s be clear: good mentors and role models for women need not be only women. In my own life, some of the very best were men.

Yet the news is not all bad. In 2016, women comprised about 40% of scientists and engineers in the EU-28 – an increase of more than 20% since 2007. In Central Asia, Latin American and the Caribbean, Central and

Eastern Europe and the Arab States, women represent over a third of the innovation workforce.

Equity, diversity and inclusivity of women have been topics of keen interest to the academic and corporate worlds that increasingly seek balance and justice among its educational systems and workforces, and to media that covers them. The Athena Program recognises and rewards institutions for leadership in promoting women.

Canada has recently launched its own version of the Scientific Women’s Academic Network (SWAN) Athena program. The Canada Research Chairs Program has taken significant steps to recalibrate for gender balance – albeit imperfectly under certain circumstances for senior women whose appointments have already been renewed once in this prestigious system.

Future Collaborations It takes a global effort. In a visionary and bold initiative, women leaders from different countries came together to identify priorities and opportunities for international collaboration.

“Women

in Science, Health and Innovation: Leadership Looking to The Future” was held in Vancouver on 7th March. In this event, that tied to International Women’s Day, researchers and speakers from Canada, France, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Germany and the United States came together to address important questions: • What have been the greatest changes in North America and Europe and over time for women in health, science and innovation?

• What have been some of the historical and incentive barriers to women entering engineering and physical sciences?

• What is on the agenda for coming years in gender, medical research and innovation?

• How have women in the past set the path for women in academic medicine and entrepreneurship of the future?

We will have to see what those collaborations will be and where the conversations will go, but there is much to look forward to when regional silos of strength and determination expand into full-blown global efforts. /

THE POWER OF ALUMNI NETWORKS Alumni networks, whether direct friendships or associations with a common alma mater, are powerful. In an analysis of investment trends, The Harvard Business Review found that investors show little interest in companies to which they share no alumni ties. It turns out that who you shared lectures and tutorials with really does have an impact on your career prospects.

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“From access to cutting-edge research hubs and internship programmes to postgraduate associations, top universities offer very powerful advantages,” says Rebecca Pretorius, Country Manager of Crimson Education South Africa.

Crimson Education is a global mentoring company, specialising in building the candidacy of students for acceptance to universities in the United States and the United Kingdom. The company’s driving motivation is to support students from around the world to dream

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big about their education, acknowledging that an international degree is an investment in powerful social networks.

As the top university destination in the world, the US offers institutional resources, quality of staff and strong academic research outputs to over one million international students. In the UK, the Russell Group leads the pack in terms of graduate success – offering an average starting salary 9.4% higher than other UK universities, while costing the same to attend.

A team of Crimson strategists who are alumni from top universities such as Harvard, Stanford, and Oxford provide the strategy and motivation to guide students through their senior years of high school and into their first years at university.

Mentors and tutors based on key

campuses across both countries support students in all areas of the application process, including academics, entrance exams, essay-writing and extracurriculars.

“University culture is beneficial for socialising and networking. Students typically live on campus for their undergraduate degrees and meet peers from around the world, join a range of extracurricular activities and sports, and take thought-provoking classes. The missing link for many South Africans is the support and know-how to get them there – that’s why we are here,” Pretorius concludes.

Email southafrica@crimsoneducation. org or visit www.crimsoneducation.org for more information. Also be sure to join the Crimson Education Facebook community. /

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DRC’S COFFEE COMEBACK Few people know the story behind a cup of coffee from Kivu, the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is one of violent conflict, treacherous trips across borders, and the struggle to revive a local economy. The region has rich volcanic soil, perfect elevation and a good supply of water to produce quality coffee – but years of conflict have cut farmers off from markets. Now, DRC coffee is re-emerging as a viable export and a vital source of income for the people who grow it.

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Jonathan Robinson, founder of Bean There Coffee, hand-sorting coffee with the women of Virunga Coffee Company.

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The red coffee cherries produced in North and South Kivu.

Naturally processed coffee being sundried on drying tables.

New hand sorting tables for The Virunga Coffee Company provided by Bean There.

It Was the Worst of Times “For decades, coffee growers risked their lives to sell their produce – facing militias and roadblocks on washed-out tracks, or dangerous canoe trips across Lake Kivu to the Rwandan border. In the last few years, things have started to look up for the region,” says Jonathan Robinson, founder of Bean There Coffee Company and the first roasters of DRC coffee in South Africa.

Kivu was the site to which more than one million Rwandan refugees fled to during the genocide in 1994, shortly before the nation’s own civil wars from 1996 to 2002 destroyed the local

economy. The region was producing 130,000 metric tons of coffee in the 1980s. Thirty years later it is producing just 11,000 metric tons, making it a rare-origin coffee. During the war years, many DRC farmers sold their beans to neighbouring countries, where they were blended with Rwandan and Ugandan coffees and sold as originating from those countries.

And the Best of Times In 2011, a company called Virunga Coffee committed to helping DRC coffee growers regain access to international markets under their own brand. It started purchasing directly from farmers

at prices significantly higher than the standard in the region, and bringing the beans to markets around the world.

Virunga brought DRC coffee to a trade show, where it was placed second in the extremely competitive Taste of Harvest competition, beating both Ethiopia and Kenya in the process.

Bean There bought in, introducing a DRC range to their selection of singleorigin African fair trade coffees. Beyond their DRC branded beans, the company’s current micro-lot limited-edition roast, which they call Olga’s Reserve, is a sundried premium coffee from Kivu. It is worth mentioning that R40 a kilogram

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Jonathan Robinson at the Bean There Coffee Shop and roastery.

Speciality coffee is hand sorted to ensure that only the best quality beans are roasted. goes straight back to the community, which to date, along with the other Direct Fair Trade premiums paid, has been used by farmers to invest in farming tools, install solar panels and transform a local school.

Both companies saw the great potential that coffee from the region held, but they also recognised the need to invest in farmers in order to help them realise it.

“We pay good prices with a premium that can be re-invested in the community.

As our trade partner, Virunga has done an exceptional job of building washing stations and employing agronomists, who help farmers get organic certification, improve yields and combat diseases,” Robinson says. The region’s increasing sophistication to process coffee is helping it to produce some of the best coffees in the world, now purchased by leading international brands.

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Bean There customers are also able to tip the farmers who produce their coffee directly, through an initiative called “Tip the Farmer”, launched in collaboration with Motherland, ELAN RDC and Olam Coffee.

Tips will help to increase 185 farmers’ revenue by 16% – funding better education, agronomy and household improvements.

“Long-term fair trade is the best way to grow economies, especially those devasted by war. As appreciators of African coffees, it’s in our interest to grow the people who grow our coffee, ensuring that quality continues to soar in the region,” Robinson says.

About Bean There With three locations in two cities, Joburg and Cape Town, and a network of proud coffee producers across Africa,

Bean There Coffee Company works hard to keep their business on the right side of the environment and the fair side of trade. They follow the Direct Fair Trade model, which makes fair payment for coffee a priority, and protects small producers from exploitation. Their products also get the Fair Trade stamp of approval.

As the first roaster of DRC coffee in South Africa, their DRC coffees are 100% Ecocert Organic Certified, along with their Ethiopia Sidamo. Their Tanzania Mbinga coffee is Rainforest Alliance Certified. This ethos filters down into every detail. They use 100% compostable takeaway cups, sell or donate their coffee sacks to various recycling projects, and see education and training as a vital part of their business. /

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The range-topping Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDI EX Plus recently joined our long-term fleet – and for its inaugural journey, Bernie Hellberg Jr travelled to the Waterberg to put it to the ultimate road trip test.

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/ There’s no better way to get to know a car than simply to spend time behind the wheel. Checking it out in a showroom, even taking it for a short test drive, has nothing on living with the car for a couple of days. You’ll soon discover precisely what you love, and probably a few things that you don’t care for.

Ultimately, that is the point of reading any car review – get under the skin of a new car as profoundly as you can, without actually driving it yourself.

I’m always happy to take one for the team when it comes to long-distance reviews. But in the case of our new long-term arrival – a luscious Blue Flame Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDI EX Plus – I had to fight the clamouring hordes for the keys.

It’s no secret that I have huge respect for the Kia brand. (Well, for Korean car brands in general, if not for certain Korean smartphones, but that’s another matter entirely.) Good, solid, easily driveable, and properly designed, Kia vehicles generally have few equals in their respective segments, and the Sportage in particular stands out as one of the brand’s best.

Checking Out the Specs Emboldened after successfully dispensing with all challengers to the Sportage throne, first on my get-to-know-your-Kia to-do list

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was familiarising myself with what’s new after the Sportage range received a nip-and-tuck in late 2018. Keeping up with the Joneses – or in this case, the VWs, Toyotas, and Hyundais of the world – is a never-ending process for all manufacturers, so the question is whether Kia has done enough to keep the middleaged Sportage ahead of its rivals.

Build quality is excellent inside the Sportage, with overall design, attention to ergonomic detail, and lovely leatherclad seats being the first features you notice. At R562,995, the EX Plus is not the cheapest SUV around, but with high levels of standard specification and virtually guaranteed return on investment, it makes a lot of sense in this segment.

The upgraded 8” touchpad infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality is a highlight in the cabin. Integrated navigation is standard to the system (not that one needs it when your smartphone is around), and access is available through either the front or rear USB port. No cable? No problem, as the EX Plus is also fitted with a wireless charging pad that’s big enough for plus-size phones. But be aware that the system doesn’t yet allow for Apple CarPlay to function without a cable.

Being the range-topper, other standard

features include electronically adjustable front seats, a panoramic sunroof, climate control with sync functionality, and front and rear park-distance control with a reverseview camera that’s great during the day, but struggles with grainy resolution in the dark.

In terms of safety, six airbags are standard, as is ABS with EBD, brake assist, stability control with traction control, hill start and hill hold, and ISOFIX child seat mounts.

Room to Spare Though strictly classified as a compact SUV, there’s nothing compact about the available cabin space, both in the front and in the rear. Achieving a comfortable driving position is easy with the electrically adjustable seats, and set even for my 1.84 m-tall frame, there is enough rear legroom for another ample-sized adult.

Luggage capacity is a substantial 466 litres, which can be extended to 1,455 litres by folding the rear split seatback down.

Although the rear seat folds neatly flat for easy loading, the Sportage is not quite as cavernous as its rivals in this segment.

Stepping Out Knowing precisely what your car offers in terms of its equipment and how it all

works is great, but getting out on the road is what it’s all about.

To better acquaint myself with our long-termer, I headed towards the always beautiful (and almost always green) Waterberg mountains in Limpopo for a weekend of pampering at the exquisite Tintswalo Lapalala Reserve, around 75 km beyond the sleepy hollow of Vaalwater.

While it’s not quite Route 66, I love heading out to this part of the country. It’s quiet here, easily accessible from Gauteng, and the roads are pretty decent too – that’s important when one’s trying hard to preserve the longevity of the 245/45 R19 Hankook tyres fitted to the EX. The drive to Tintswalo Lapalala will take about three hours from Pretoria, not counting potential traffic on the N1 north. So if you’re travelling at a busy time, say on a Friday afternoon, you’d best head out as soon as possible to arrive in time for the two-o’-clock pick-up at Tintswalo.

A road trip not only highlights a car’s strengths, it also tends to bring any niggles to the fore. The Sportage, however, had few of the latter, keeping it in my good books since taking delivery of it with barely 300 km on the clock. Considering that the engine was barely run in at the time, the car delivered inspiring performance throughout the trip.

Official performance figures put the EX Plus on par with – or better than –

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its direct market competitors. These are (based on relative price and in no particular order): the Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI 4Motion Comfortline; Hyundai Tucson 2.0D Executive; and the petrol-powered Toyota RAV4 2.5 AWD. It’s somewhat of a toss-up between these very close rivals when comparing performance figures. While the Sportage trumps all but the Tucson on maximum torque (both figure at 400 Nm) at 6.3 l/100 km, it beats the Hyundai hands down in the fuel-consumption stakes, while the Tiguan pips it at the pumps by a marginal 0.2 l/100 km. Being the only petrol-powered rival in our comparison, the Toyota RAV4 has the most power at 152 kW versus the Kia’s 131 kW, while the VW only manages 105 kW from its four-pot powerplant.

Mated as it is to a brand-new eightspeed automatic transmission – that keeps doing a superb job in varied circumstances – long-distance high-speed cruising is an exercise in smoothness and precision.

Cruise control adds another layer of comfort to the experience.

I continue to be impressed with the Sportage’s responsiveness when overtaking, especially when sport mode is engaged, although I spend most of my driving time in eco mode in a so far fruitless attempt to achieve the Kia’s stated average fuel consumption. The best sustained average I could achieve during the trip was

7.4 l/100 km, with city driving returning in the region of 8.1 l/100 km.

Plain Sailing The holy grail of suspension set-ups is to achieve a balance between supple ride quality for comfort, and firm ride for handling stability and better performance. The Sportage strikes a decent balance between the two, with the ride proving to be both capable and comfortable. On gravel roads, the experience is never jittery or hard, and the excellent build quality means that road noise and wind noise intrusion is almost non-existent.

The Sportage also receives a gold star from me for steering responsiveness and feel. SUVs are many good things, but they’re very rarely lively handlers that provide the driver with positive steering feedback. The Sportage, though, provides just enough of the stuff to keep you engaged and alert.

Final Say The Sportage 2.0 CRDI EX Plus proved to be a worthy companion during our Limpopo excursion, offering enviable performance in a comfortable and well-equipped cabin. But road trips aside, the Sportage is an easy car to live with every day, and is a worthy challenger in a hotly contested market segment.

The Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDI EX Plus is sold with a five-year/unlimited km warranty, a five-year/90,000 km service plan, and fiveyears’ worth of roadside assistance. /

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TURN SUNSHINE INTO INCOME The way energy is produced and distributed is changing rapidly as the industry moves away from carbon-based energy form. Technological development in the production of alternative energy has also sped up the emergence of decentralised systems – these build on large numbers of suppliers who each generate small quantities of energy.

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But for a decentralised system to be sustainable, a flexible grid is required to accommodate variable renewable energy sources. A flexible grid also enables operators of the electricity system to balance demand and supply.

A decentralised energy system also requires an exchange mechanism to link buyers and sellers. In South Africa, the state utility Eskom currently fulfils this role. It effectively acts as a central clearing house. It does this by buying electricity from renewable power projects, adding it to its own generated energy, and selling it on to consumers.

But there are technologies being developed that could do away with the need for a clearing house like this. One is a distributed ledger technology, of which

blockchain is an example. The use of this technology would allow small-scale transactions between buyers and sellers to be captured and recorded. In this way, it could facilitate the development of smallscale electricity trading markets.

Blockchain has been identified as one of the pivotal technologies alongside artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data. Interest in applying the blockchain technology to energy markets is slowly picking up.

Decentralised Grid In South Africa, 15.6% of households are not connected to an electricity supply.

If centralised power production remains the way it is, this is unlikely to change in

the near future because it requires major investment to extend power lines to remote communities. For these communities, having their own decentralised grid solutions holds tremendous economic potential.

The good news is that South Africa is one of the most suitable places to harness the energy of the sun and convert it to electricity through photovoltaics (PV). The prices for panels have reduced significantly and can be mounted anywhere. Individual storage solutions, in contrast, are currently unaffordable. So, the ability to sell excess electricity would be ideal.

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Countries, including South Africa, which have sections of their populations not connected to the electricity grid, could make the transition to decentralised electricity markets much quicker.

this way, households producing electricity through photovoltaic panels on their rooftops can trade their excess electricity and buy electricity when needed.

These trades can be recorded by the blockchain. The exchange mechanism would not be based on the South African Rand.

Instead, the traded electricity units would be converted directly into a blockchain-based crypto-currency. The blockchain currency could then be converted into vouchers to pay for government services, or to repay the loans taken to install the photovoltaic panels.

In this way, blockchain would replace both the current billing and the trading systems. If households see the economic benefit and start installing more capacity than needed by the immediate community, aggregators might bundle up the power generation to respond to demand, and sell it again directly to other consumers. These consumers could include nearby factories.

considerable progress, these required systems are still under development.

If South Africa positions itself well, it could become a test bed for these technologies. This would ensure the country benefits from investments in research and development by major international corporations that have an interest in driving these trial runs.

The integration of distributed ledger technologies into energy trading would be a logical next step for South Africa. Back in 2011 the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) allowed municipalities to connect to their networks small-scale embedded generation of under 100 kW. Two years later, the updated integrated resource plan stressed the need for adaptive energy investments. In particular, rooftop solar PV was identified as a source of energy.

A Flexible Electricity Grid Is Key

The move to a decentralised electricity market with distributed ledger blockchain technology at its core will take much longer in the West – by some estimates, as long as 25 years. This is because of their deeply integrated electricity markets and legal systems that can’t be changed easily to create

For photovoltaic to contribute to the grid security, PV plants must be run by operating systems that allow for better interaction with the electricity grid. They must be able to interact with other renewable energy sources and storage systems. Despite

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the necessary environment. Nevertheless, interest in attractive reward systems for individual producers is also rising in Europe.

On the other hand, developing countries might have an advantage.

Countries, including South Africa, which have sections of their populations not connected to the electricity grid, could make the transition to decentralised electricity markets much quicker.

This points to the possibility that the distributed ledger technologies might follow the same path as the diffusion of cellphones across the African continent.

This would enable ways for alternative energy technologies to leapfrog the expensive centralised grid systems.

But the transition to decentralised electricity production and trading markets won’t necessarily be smooth. One of the biggest challenges in getting blockchain applications up and running is trust. In most countries, consumers have already built trust in centralised institutions. Not so in South Africa where trust in Eskom is in negative territory. Given this state of affairs, the country could take advantage of the power utility’s challenge by increasing the use of technology in the rural areas, and so turning sunshine into income. /

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The Peugeot 308, in its current guise, has been around since 2013, and while it might be considered a bit long in the tooth by some, it still offers excellent value for money.

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Despite this, however, when compared to the sales of the evergreen Volkswagen Golf, it hardly leaves a chink in the armour of the C-segment champion.

Let me give you some perspective: In May, VW recorded nearly 400 sales of the Golf nameplate. Toyota, with its new Corolla hatchback, netted 149. And the Peugeot 308? Seven.

This is confusing, especially considering the penny pinching kind of times we live in where, from a consumer point of view, value is supposed to be king and image-consciousness, well, not even a buying consideration.

Neck & Neck I’m not saying that the 308’s rival doesn’t have competitively-priced qualities, but when you look at the facts, the Peugeot is not only more affordable than the Golf 1.4TSI Comfortline Auto, it also boasts better performance figures.

But that’s just on paper. How about something more tangible? Safety perhaps?

Well, the Golf trumps the lion with one extra airbag, while the 308 features front and rear Park Distance Control as standard

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fare. On the niceties front, the Peugeot has dual-zone climate control, while the Volksie has voice control functionality – making it a neck and neck comparison.

Ticked Boxes It doesn’t mean there’s anything fundamentally wrong with the 308, though. To the contrary, the Peugeot does a lot of things right. For one, it’s relatively stylish inside and out.

While tasteful, the interior that I once considered to be at the cuttingedge is getting a bit on. This becomes especially evident when you compare it to that of the Golf that looks and feels marginally less dated, even with the mainstay Peugeot i-Cockpit layout that has become known for its modern minimalism.

Luckily, then, it is feature-rich with the highlight being the 9.7” infotainment system that can cleverly mirror smartphone displays, keeping the 308 bang-up to date with modern customer demands, while also boasting both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.

Worth a Drive On the exterior, I maintain that Peugeot’s styling department held back on dramatic lines and crests when penning the 308. This, however, has paid off since it’s still an attractive-looking car that has aged quite well.

The 1.2-litre turbo engine, mated to a reasonably smooth-shifting six-speed automatic gearbox, also offers eager performance with the added capacity offering considerably more smoothness than some more enthusiastic threecylinder small-capacity turbo engines I have driven in the past.

Final Say Brand perception, as it turns out, is king. Especially in a segment where buyers have the financial freedom to be selective, image-consciousness happens to be the choice motivator. The fact of the matter, though, is that Peugeot builds some of the most stylish, well priced and wellequipped vehicles on the market that are definitely deserving of more sales. But, is the 308 an overall better car to steer than a Golf? Not quite, I’m afraid. /

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Books Must Read

Ask Again, Yes

By Mary Beth Keane Gillam, upstate New York, is a town of ordinary, big-lawned suburban houses. The Gleesons have recently moved there and soon welcome the Stanhopes as their new neighbours. Lonely Lena Gleeson wants a friend but Anne Stanhope – cold, elegant, unstable – wants to be left alone. It’s left to their children – Lena’s youngest, Kate, and Anne’s only child, Peter – to find their way to one another. To form a friendship whose resilience and love will be almost broken by the fault line dividing both families, and by the terrible tragedy that will engulf them all. A tragedy whose true origins only become clear many years later.

Poverty Proof

By Douglas Kruger Why is it that some people work hard, yet remain poor? How is it that others seem to rise out of poverty and become affluent in a short span of time? The answers are in this little book, which everyone should read at some point in their life. The answers to escaping poverty and becoming wealthy are actually well known. They have been tested by time and replicated in different countries, by families and by individuals who have become astonishingly rich. And when you simply follow the principles, they work.

Township Girls Compiled by Nomsa Mwamuka, Farai Mpisanga Mpofu & Wadzanai Garwe Township Girls is a collection of stories of by 30 Southern African women relating their experiences of growing up in the turbulent transition years just prior to and post-independence in Zimbabwe in 1980. It provides insight into a time in history not fully explored in Southern Africa. The contributors reflect on their pasts with candour, with many of their memories retaining the crystalline clarity of childhood. Behind these women stood dedicated parents, and often teachers, nurses and business people, determined that their children succeed through education.

Though Township Girls reflects a dark time, we are given glimpses into a time when communities were steadfast in their values, and families offered stability and security.

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Airline information SA Express fleet

Safety Information Health regulations Health regulations at certain airports require that the aircraft cabin be sprayed. The spray is harmless, but if you think it might affect you, please cover your nose and mouth with a handkerchief.

Canadair Regional Jet 200 BER Manufacturer: Bombardier Maximum cruising speed: 474 knots/545mph/879kmph Engines: Two General Electric CF34-3B1 Range: 1,662miles/3,080km Maximum altitude: 41,000ft/12,496m Seating capacity: 50

Crew: Two pilots, two cabin crew Wing span: 69ft 7in/21.21m Overall length: 87ft 10in/26.77m Overall height: 20ft 5in/6.22m Maximum take-off weight: 51,000lb/23,134kg Minimum runway length: 6,295ft/1,919m

De Havilland Dash 8 Series Q400 Turboprop Manufacturer: Bombardier Maximum cruising speed: 360knots/414mph/667kmph Engines: Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A Range: 1,565 miles/2,519km Maximum altitude: 25,000ft/7,620m Seating capacity: 74

Crew: Two pilots, two cabin crew Wing span: 93ft 3in/28.42m Overall length: 107ft 9in/32.83m Overall height: 27ft 5in/8.34m Maximum take-off weight: 64,500lb/29,257kg Minimum runway length: 4,580ft/1,396m

Canadair Regional Jet 700 Manufacturer: Bombardier Maximum cruising speed: 473 knots/544mph/875kmph Engines: Two General Electric CF34-8C5B Range: 1,477m/2,794km Maximum altitude: 41,000ft/12,496m Seating capacity: 70

Crew: Two pilots, two cabin crew Wing span: 76ft 3in/23.2m Overall length: 106ft 8in/32.51m Overall height: 24ft 10in/7.57m Maximum take-off weight: 72,750lb/32,999kg Minimum runway length: 4,580ft/1,396m

SA Express’ aircraft are made by Bombardier Aerospace

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Remain seated As a safety precaution, passengers are requested to remain seated with seatbelts fastened after the aircraft has landed, until the seatbelt sign has been switched off by the captain.

Portable electronic equipment The use of personal electronic devices domestic and regional flights on the Q400.

Passengers will be permitted cell phones, e-readers and electronic

(PED’s) will apply to all CRJ700/200 and DH8 to use PED’s such as tablets in flight-mode.

Cellular telephones Cellular telephones may be used on the ground while passenger doors are open. Cellular telephones, smartphones or any device with flight mode must be switched off as soon as the cabin doors are closed and when the senior cabin-crew member makes an announcement on the publicaddress system.

Laptop computers Laptops with CD ROM and DVD drive, handheld calculators, electric shavers and portable personal listening devices may not be used on the ground during taxi but may be used during the flight when the seatbelt signs are switched off and with permission from the captain. Should circumstances dictate otherwise, a public-address announcement cancelling this concession will be made by a crew member.

Prohibited equipment Portable printers, laser pointers, video equipment, CB/AM/FM/FHF/ satellite receivers, two-way radios, compact disc and mini-disc players, scanners, remote-controlled toys and power converters are prohibited for use at any time.

Safety pamphlet Read the safety pamphlet in the seat pocket in front of you and take note of your nearest emergency exit.

Smoking In accordance with international trends, smoking is not permitted on board any SA Express flights.

Seat belts Please fasten your seat belt whenever the seat belt signs are illuminated. For your own safety we suggest that you keep it fastened throughout the flight.

Important When in doubt, please consult our cabin crew.

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

Special services Special Meals Passengers with special dietary requirements are provided for through the following special meals: kosher, halal, Muslim, Hindu, low-fat and vegetarian meals. Orders for special meals should be placed at the time of making flight reservations. The airline requires a minimum of 48 hours’ notice prior to departure in order to assist with confirmation of requests. Only available on selected flights.

Passengers requiring special attention Requirements for unaccompanied minors (passengers under the age of 12 years) or passengers requiring wheelchairs should be stated at the time of making the reservation.

Owing to the size of the cabins on our aircraft types, the airline is not in a position to carry stretcher passengers or incubators.

Cabin baggage SA Express will accept one piece of cabin baggage not exceeding a total dimension of 115cm and 7kg in weight. For safety reasons, cabin baggage must fit into approved stowage spaces: either the overhead luggage bin or under the seat. Owing to limited storage space in the aircraft cabin, cabin baggage may be placed in the Skycheck at the aircraft for hold stowage.

Skycheck This is the airline’s special hand-luggage facility that assists with in-flight comfort, speedy boarding and disembarking. When boarding one of our flights, simply place any hand luggage that will not

be required during the flight on to the Skycheck cart at the boarding steps of the aircraft. Your hand luggage will be waiting for you as you disembark from the aircraft at your destination.

Baggage liability Valuable items such as cameras and accessories, computers – including laptops and notebooks – mobile telephones, perfumes, aftershaves, colognes, legal and company documents and legal tender – including cash, credit cards and cheques – bullion, leather jackets, all types of jewellery and any other items with a value in excess of R400 must be removed from either checked-in or Skycheck baggage as the airline is not liable for loss or damage to these items.

Verified baggage claims are settled on the basis adopted by IATA (International Airlines Transport Association): payment of US$20 per 1kg of checked-in luggage, to a maximum of 20kg ($400) We Fly For You SA Express Airways prides itself on aiming to offer incomparable service standards. In addition to building on our motto to express excellence and consistently striving to provide the best service, we know that “you” is the most important word in our airline. SA Express proudly launched its new brand on 2 December 2009 at OR Tambo International Airport. The new brand is set to ensure that it’s distinctive and positioned to build awareness and affinity in the domestic and regional markets.

The new proposition “We Fly for You” is set to position SA Express as a premier intra-regional African brand. The main objective of the re-brand is to ensure that SA Express is distinctive yet still aligned to the country’s mainline carrier.

SA Express’s unique positioning as an airline that provides a bespoke, personalised travel experience was the rationale behind the proposition “We Fly for You”. The new brand mark is in line with the symbol and colours of the national flag, encouraging national pride. The new brand will be applied to all brand touch-points throughout the operation as well as the staff uniform.

Awards SA Express has won the AFRAA Regional Airline of the Year Award at the end of 2009, and the Allied and Aviation Business Corporate Award.

Our airline was also the recipient of the Annual Airline Reliability Award from Bombardier at the end of 2007. Other previous awards include the International Star Quality Award, which indicates our commitment to service excellence, while our prominence as one of the top 500 best managed companies is proof of our success as a business.

Onboard service The airline’s onboard service is unique and offers passengers a variety of meals or snacks. The airline pioneered its unique meal-box concept, and meal choices are frequently updated and designed using balanced food criteria: appearance, taste and nutritional value. Passengers can also enjoy a wine and malt service on specified flights as well as refreshments on all flights. Light snacks will be served on selected flights.

Our customers can expect a safe, comfortable, quality air-travel experience, with the added benefits of frequency, reliability, on-time departures and unmatched value for money.

We fly for you About us SA Express is a domestic and regional, passenger and cargo carrier which was established on 24th April 1994. The airline has since become one of the fastest growing regional airlines in Africa with route networks covering major local and regional cities.

SA Express plays a significant role in the country’s hospitality, travel and tourism industry and is a vital contributor to the country’s socioeconomic development.

SA Express prides itself in aiming to offer incomparable service standards. In addition to building on our motto to express excellence and consistently striving to provide the best service, we know that “you” is the most important word in our airline. With our consistent and seamless service, our customers can be assured of stellar customer service that will exceed their expectations.

Vision To be a sustainable world-class regional airline with an extensive footprint in Africa.

Purpose A sustainable, integrated regional airline connecting secondary and main airports.

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Flight schedule PLEASE NOTE: THE SA EXPRESS OPERATES AN ACTIVE FLIGHT SCHEDULE THAT CHANGES AS AND WHEN CAPACITY IS ADDED TO A ROUTE OR WHEN A PARTICULAR ROUTE IS RETURNED TO SERVICE. THIS PRINTED SCHEDULE IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO REGULAR DAILY REVIEWS AND MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME. FOR UP-TO-DATE CHANGES TO THE FLIGHT SCHEDULE VISIT WWW.FLYEXPRESS.AERO

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Passenger Letters Dear SA Express This is an email of appreciation for the excellent service delivered on the 14th June 2019 by Abida Parker.

She displayed a high level of efficiency and professionalism. With her guidance and wealth of knowledge in her field, she made it possible for my client to reach his destination with ease. My client and I were elated when he finally got onto the Cape Town to Walvis Bay flight at 10h55.

I would like to thank Ms Parker once again for her amazing and outstanding assistance in a very pressurised situation.

She managed to calm both my client and me, in turn.

It was a great pleasure working with Ms Parker.

Warm regards, Mujahida Holmes Congratulations to Mujahida Holmes who wrote our winning letter this month, and walks away with a Samsonite Varro 55 cm suitcase, valued at R2,699.

Dear Customer Care Team I’m emailing you to compliment two SA Express employees (Emma Sekhoto and Nita Vardervyver) working at Bloemfontein Airport.

On my flight SA1003 from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein, I mistakenly left my laptop on the aircraft, which I realised only after I arrived at my accommodation.

When I rushed back to the airport, both Ms Sekhoto and Ms Vardervyver were on duty, and they immediately started calling various departments in Bloemfontein as well as the Johannesburg office. After making rounds of calls, they were apologetic about the fact that they couldn’t locate my laptop.

I was walking to the parking lot when Ms Sekhoto came looking for me.

Enthusiastically, she said: “I was worried that you had left the premises. I think we might have located your laptop”. With those words, I started to have some hope.

Thankfully, the laptop had been found by a custodian who put it in a secure cabinet.

I couldn’t get the name of the custodian, but I would like to thank that person as well.

Once again, thanks to your staff members, the beginning of my business trip to South Africa ended successfully. Since then, I’ve been double- and triplechecking my laptop so that I won’t leave it out of sight, again!

I am sending this with great appreciation to the staff members at Bloemfontein Airport.

Best regards Seunghun Lee

Do You Have Something to Say? Let us know what is on your mind by sending an email to customercare@flyexpress.aero.

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

The writer of the winning letter in the September edition of Indwe will receive a Samsonite PopSoda 55 cm spinner suitcase valued at R2,799.

The Samsonite PopSoda Spinner combines a trendy, dynamic design with maximum functionality. The soft outer material and a practical front pocket offer flexibility, while the sturdy frame ensures protection and strength. Two additional handles complement the telescopic handle and, together with the multidirectional double wheels, make for convenient handling. Thanks to the expansion function, inner divider and packing straps, everything is kept in its place. PopSoda is available in black, red, dark blue, yellow and teal from Samsonite stores and online from www.samsonite.co.za. For stockists and more information, visit www.samsonite.co.za, follow @Samsonite_SA on Twitter and @samsonitesa on Instagram, or call +27 31 266 0620.

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