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Walking in History’s Footsteps
A World of Wax
Exploring Pafuri
Lungelo Gumede
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African Omens, Signs and Warnings
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The Moon Is Still Geologically Active
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06-09 August “Harnessing the power of emerging markets for economic growth” BRACE YOURSELF FOR THE 14TH EDITION OF GLOBAL EXPO BOTSWANA WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO: • International exhibition showcase • 7th International Investment and Trade Conference • Business to Business matchmaking • Investment Battlefield • Workshops / Seminars
FOR MORE INFORMATION: • Tel: +267 363 3300 • Fax: +267 317 0407 • Email: molebatsit@bitc.co.bw / geb@bitc.co.bw • Website: www.globalexpo.co.bw • Facebook: Global Expo Botswana
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Need to Know
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Interesting Wine Spots to Explore in Cape Town
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Bits & Pieces
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A New Way to Do Business Travel – The Capital Melrose
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Dinner & A Movie
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Quirky Things People Do While Travelling
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Turn it Up!
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Namibia’s Finest – Am Weinberg Boutique Hotel
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The Best of Botswana
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CEO Letter
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SA Express – The Youth of SA Express Talk Youth Day
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“To be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela First Democratically Elected President of the Republic of South Africa As South Africans, in July, we commemorate Mandela Month and embrace the opportunity to celebrate the life, the legend and the works of former President Nelson Mandela. The world joins us on 18th July for Mandela Day to remember the giant that taught us that we should recognise our individual power to make an imprint and change the world around us. President Mandela reminds us that a global movement for change begins with small actions. He has passed the baton of leadership to each one of us, and it is now in our hands to make a positive difference. The message behind Mandela Day is that everyone has the ability and the responsibility to change the world for the better. We should all heed his call to do something good every day – each one of us can live his legacy, and help create the South Africa, Africa and the world of our dreams. This month, as we celebrate this lawyer, activist, freedom fighter, statesman and champion of reconciliation, let us all contribute to the social and economic security of Africans, by living the values of our Constitution. We are privileged to live in a country that provides for the rights of all people who live in it and affirms the democratic values of human dignity, equality and freedom for all! One of our key tenets at SA Express, as a strategic asset of the South African Government, is to be a talent pipeline for the aviation industry in this country. To achieve success we need to encourage the youth to explore careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM), and as such the airline’s Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiatives are dedicated to this cause.
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On 14th June 2019, SA Express invited 20 Grade 9 learners, mainly girls, to experience aviation in action on the SAA flight simulators. The learners and educators from Tembisa’s Phomolong Secondary School were able to experience flying in SAA’s flight simulators for the Airbus A340-600 and the Boeing B737800, briefed by a qualified Flight Engineer. They had the option to choose the route – airport to airport or circuits to fly to. On the Boeing B737-800, a future pilot was identified, Nthando Thekiso, who took to the controls like a professional – and we look forward to seeing him taking to the skies in the future! My team and I were able to familiarise the students with the inner workings of an airline, from pilots, technicians, ground crew and cabin crew to corporate support staff of the airline. This was in commemoration of Youth Day to pay homage to fallen and past heroes who made it possible for previously disadvantaged people to pursue careers in aviation. On 1st July, we join Botswana in remembering the birthday of Sir Seretse Khama, on a day now called President’s Day. Botswana is an important route for the airline and we continue to investigate opportunities to best serve the market. SA Express aims to introduce a Cape Town-Gaborone route before the end of the year, if the current projections continue unabated. Until then, our passengers can fly from O.R. Tambo International to Gaborone seven days a week! Pula! A ene! To us at SA Express, you, our passengers, are giants on whose shoulders we stand and we’d like to hear about your experiences with us on talktous@flyexpress.aero.
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YOUTH DAY CAREER EXPO How do we honour the Youth of 1976, 43 years later? At SA Express we continue the legacy of our heroes, by discovering our future ones. Text & Images © SA Express
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SA Express’ Interim CEO, Siza Mzimela. By hosting students in Grade 9, who have to choose the subjects that will determine their future, and exposing them to the multitudes of disciplines found within the aviation industry, SA Express empowers youth from formerly disadvantaged communities, to help build the leaders of tomorrow. According to Phomolong’s Life Orientation teacher, Ms Mochemi, this
type of learning is paramount to the students as it exposes them to real life careers, and the people who excel at them. No amount of classroom time can compare to the impact of face to face interaction, as well as experiences like a flight simulator. To our future aviators, SA Express says: “#Weflyforyou” and we will continue to do just that! /
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Need to Know
Leading Ladies
No Cry Baby
3RD AUGUST SPAR WOMEN’S CHALLENGE TSHWANE, SUPERSPORT PARK STADIUM, CENTURION
23RD TO 27 TH JULY BOYS DON’T CRY IN JULY, AUTO & GENERAL THEATRE, SANDTON
The 2019 SPAR Women’s Challenge Tshwane boasts a new look and a new name to match, and is set to kick-off on 3rd August. The official race theme for 2019 is: “Yes I Am...” This theme asks the women of Tshwane to take a closer look at how they define themselves. As a mother, a sister, a friend – or all of these? Are you strong, kind, bold, humble – or just yourself? Approximately 25,000 women from the Tshwane community are expected to show up on race day. The entry fee is R120 per person for the 10 km or 5 km, and R160 for unlicensed 10 km runners. Entries can be found at participating SPAR stores or online.
Following on from the success of his previous one-man show, Diluted People, and his Comedy Central Africa-aired show, Colour Mine, Ndumiso “The Roosta” Lindi is bringing us another exciting comedic offering this July. His booming laughter, original content and seamless delivery will be bringing the belly laughs with his new comedy show, Boys Don’t Cry in July. Ndumiso opens up to audiences about his personal stories from his childhood, as well as the expectations of not showing your emotions as a man. He uses humour to deal with personal pain, once again proving in true South African style that tragedy and time make for great comedy. Expect infectious feel-good humour from this highly-talented comedian, whose accessible and well-constructed narrative has endeared him to audiences across the country. Tickets cost R150 per person and are available through Computicket. The show carries a PG 14 age restriction.
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Lights, Camera,
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18TH TO 28TH JULY DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, DURBAN
As the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) gears up for its 40th edition, the organisers have been working tirelessly for four months to consolidate a strong programme for this major milestone in the history of film on the continent. DIFF, organised by the University of KwaZuluNatal’s Centre for Creative Arts, takes place from 18th to 28th July in venues around Durban. It takes the record of being one of the oldest and largest festivals in Africa, presenting over 150 films while also offering workshops, industry seminars, discussion forums and outreach activities that include screenings in townships areas where cinemas are non-existent. This year’s featured panellists include Tsitsi Dangarembga (Zimbabwe), Gabrielle Kelly (USA), and Peter Machen (SA/Germany).
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17 TH TO 31 ST AUGUST SLEEPING BEAUTY, ARTSCAPE OPERA HOUSE, CAPE TOWN
14TH JULY GO LARGE LUNCH, URBANOLOGI, JOHANNESBURG
7 TH TO 11TH AUGUST 100% DESIGN SOUTH AFRICA, GALLAGHER CONVENTION CENTRE, MIDRAND
Fairy tales are set to come alive at Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB)’s captivating 2019 Autumn/Winter Season, which features Sleeping Beauty among other world-class performances. For Sleeping Beauty, CTCB will welcome leading international guest artists such as Vadim Muntagirov and Sarah Lamb (The Royal Ballet), Precious Adams (English National Ballet), Andile Ndlovu (Washington Ballet), and Siphe November (National Ballet of Canada). Staged by esteemed South African ballet legend Denise Schultze Godfrey, this timeless production will be performed to Tchaikovsky’s delightful music and tell the story of Princess Aurora’s 100-year sleep and magical awakening. The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra will accompany CTCB at selected performances. Tickets cost R180 to R695 and are available from Computicket.
A royal wine experience hits the City of Gold on 14th July, when two outstanding boutique Cape wineries put on a once-off showcase of their collection of excellent vintages. Dubbed the Go Large Lunch, the event sees bottles from the famed Bot River region’s King of Shiraz and Queen of Méthode Cap Classique served up alongside the big, bold flavours of Urbanologi restaurant. The featured wineries are Luddite, whose ownerwinemaker Niels Verburg is renowned for his Midas touch with the red cultivar, and Genevieve MCC, crafted by owner Melissa Nelsen. Coming together at Urbanologi – famed for fine, eco-friendly food – the wines meet a formidable partner that has been described as the “clear standout of must-visit inner-city dining spots”. For the Go Large Lunch, Chef Jack Coetzee goes beyond the ordinary, stepping away from the regular menu. Tickets are limited and cost R900 per person. To book, please email info@luddite.co.za, or call +27 28 284 9308.
100% Design South Africa, which takes place alongside Decorex Joburg, is set to deliver a design right hook, with an illustrious line-up of featured designers and curated displays created by the country’s leading product and design brands. Having won the AAXO ROAR Award for Best Trade & Consumer Exhibition (under 6,000 m2) in both 2016 and 2017, 100% Design South Africa continues to demonstrate why it is the number-one platform for sourcing highend contemporary design products and brands on the continent. For 2019, 100% Design South Africa presents a line-up of rising stars placed alongside stalwarts of the South African design landscape – all of whom will exhibit existing ranges and launch new products on show-stopping display stands.
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Riverside Retreat The coastal town of Wilderness, located on the iconic Garden Route, is a highly sought-after holiday destination and a nature-lover’s paradise. The romantic riverside retreat of Moontide Guest Lodge is a haven in Wilderness. It’s situated on the banks of the Touw River lagoon, at the end of a quiet culde-sac. This award-winning boutique lodge is tucked away in an enclave among 400-year-old Milkwood trees overlooking tranquil waters. Moontide emanates magic and charm, while each of the nine accommodation options has its own unique and idyllic style.
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Skin Essentials in the Bag
Where Rest & Rejuvenation Await
Skin Creamery recently launched their Essentials Bag – a gorgeous reusable hemp cosmetics bag filled with your favourite mini Skin Creamery products. Ideal for travelling and keeping your products safe, it makes a lovely gift or a well-deserved treat to yourself. The Essentials Bag consists of an assortment of pampering goodies, including oil-milk cleanser, facial hydrating oil, everyday cream, a roll-up hemp cosmetics bag and a reusable face wipe. All products included in the bag are vegan, hypoallergenic, certified organic, contain 100% natural fragrance, and are free from harmful artificial ingredients.
Awaken to a renewed sense of health and wellness at Camelot Spa The Regent. The spa, in the business hub of Sandton, Johannesburg, is a serene sanctuary. Facilities include a sauna, steam room, manicure and pedicure area, and a double treatment room – perfect for couples. Dedicated therapists are on hand to offer a full range of spa treatments and therapies, including massage therapy, beauty treatments, body therapy, specialised skin treatments and kids’ spa experiences. The wide range of treatments available at Camelot Spa The Regent aim to bring guests’ lives back into balance, heighten the senses and inspire true relaxation. The Regent also houses a gym, indoor and outdoor pools, an outdoor relaxation area and a cafe that serves delicious, healthy cuisine. For more information, contact +27 11 581 0231 or email regent@camelotspa.co.za.
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Dinner & A Movie
Sing it from the Rooftops With its wooden and terracotta-tiled pool deck, emerald green glass-panelled swimming pool, and views of whitewashed heritage buildings, you could be forgiven for thinking you’re in the heart of Marrakesh. But this is downtown Cape Town, on the sixth floor of the new supercool design-led hotel Gorgeous George. The hotel recently opened its indoor/ outdoor rooftop bar and restaurant, Gigi
Rooftop, with its drinks menu designed by South Africa’s very own Jody Rahme, a finalist in several world bartending championships and a former manager at Johannesburg’s popular Sin+Tax. Rahme manages bar operations at Gigi Rooftop, while Executive Chef Guy Bennett serves up his fresh take on modern classics for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Tolkien Tolkien sheds light on the earlier years of JRR Tolkien’s true life story and the struggles that inspired the world’s most beloved fantasy series The Lord Of The Rings and The Hobbit. The movie explores the formative years of the orphaned author (played by Nicholas Hoult) as he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts
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at school. This takes him into the outbreak of World War I, which threatens to tear the “fellowship” apart. All of these experiences would inspire Tolkien to write his famous Middle-Earth novels. The movie also stars Lily Collins, Colm Meaney, Patrick Gibson, Tom Glynn-Carney, and Anthony Boyle, and was directed by Dome Karukoski.
Glenelly Lady May 2013 Glenelly, the Stellenbosch wine estate located on the southern slopes of the Simonsberg, has recently released the 2013 vintage of their flagship Lady May Cabernet Sauvignon. Lady May is crafted predominantly from a single Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard – planted on a cool east-facing slope – combined with a dash of other Bordeaux varieties. The Lady May 2013 is an intense, deeply coloured wine. Elegant and complex with a big but classic structure, it offers an alluring invitation to darkfruited, richly-tannined depths. Fresh blackberry, cassis, dark cherry and spicy plum notes perfectly combine with dense, age-worthy tannins. The 2013 Lady May, as well as the 2011 and 2012 vintages, have all received 95-point ratings in Tim Atkin’s South Africa Special Report. Lady May 2013 has a recommended retail price of R520 and can be purchased online and at specialist wine merchants nationwide.
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Kimberley-born artist, singer and songwriter Keziah Zoë Meyers, known to her fans as Lordkez, has sculpted a unique style of music with gentle beats and down-to-earth lyrics. Her career has flourished with releases including an unofficial EP titled Mentality, featuring the tracks “Faded”, “Mentality” and “Peace of Mind”. The single “Flex” shows her versatility and a smooth rap/hip-hop vocal tone. But her “magnum opus” so far is her first official EP, Revenge Season, available on Apple Music. Its soulful rap-infused instrumentals and a display of strong vocal versatility hold the promise of it being a true work of art. Her music reflects her childhood in South Africa and many years spent in Abu Dhabi. This multicultural upbringing exposed
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her to a mix of musical influences which can be felt in her music. Even at the tender age of 20, her mellow and entrancing vocals speak of life’s great journey, pulling together love, pain, passion, regret and ambition. With fluid instrumental backing – guitar, piano and a dark, deep bass – she adds plenty of soul to every track. The Apple Music New Artist Spotlight is an artist development feature, giving each South African artist four weeks of editorial support in Apple Music, including in the Mzansi Hits section and key Apple Music playlists such as The A-List: South Africa, Best of the Week, Mzansi Soul and more. Apple Music is available on iPhone and iPad and also for download from Google Play for Android devices. /
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Walking in History’s Footsteps In the far northern reaches of what is today the Kruger National Park, sits the confluence of three countries – where South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe touch hands across the Luvuvhu and Limpopo Rivers. Known as Crook’s Corner for over a century, the lure of being able to border-hop with merely a few strides to either side of a demarcation beacon – not to mention the sheer wild remoteness of the area – made it an attractive proposition for many an outlaw of old. Twentieth century poachers, blackbirders (who recruited labour for the mines), men wanted by the law, and others who simply rebelled against the perceived suffocation of “normal” life made their way to Makhuleke. Text: Nicky Furniss Images © ReturnAfrica & Nicky Furniss
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THE LEGEND OF PAFURI As one can imagine, this wild, lawless place – known to us today as Pafuri – bred many a character, but perhaps none more famous than Cecil Barnard, a would-be elephant hunter who found his way to Makhuleke in 1910 with dreams of making his fortune in ivory. This he duly did, shooting over 300 elephants and countless other animals in the next two decades, before ironically becoming an advocate for conservation. In his time as an outlaw he dodged the authorities from all three countries, and became revered as a local legend. “Why have I not heard about this guy before then?” you may be thinking. Well, you probably have, just not as Cecil Barnard, but rather by the far more evocative name of Bvekenya, “the one
who swaggers as he walks” in Shangane. He earned this moniker after surviving a harrowing trek over 300 km from Rhodesia (now known as Zimbabwe) back to Makhuleke wearing only a few scraps of clothing and no shoes. ON THE TRAIL Thankfully, on our trail to follow in the footsteps of this evocative outlaw, and marvel at the sheer diversity of landscapes and wildlife that once made this part of the country such a rich hunting ground, we fared much better in the way of clothes, sunscreen, hats, and padded walking shoes. In fact, we even had a sofa shaded by the canopy of a large tree to come home to. ReturnAfrica runs a beautiful lodge in Pafuri. But for the real magic of experiencing the bush, as Bvekenya
may have, their seasonal trails camp is unrivalled. For us, sleeping in tents (albeit in beds), with no running water or electricity and – blissfully – no cell signal, was almost as wild as it would have been for the great hunter sleeping next to his fire in a makeshift camp. The trails camp even borrows one of Bvekenya’s tricks: bucket showers – although ours were of the canvas variety as opposed to a calabash punctured with holes. Mornings in the bush start early – in Bvekenya’s case probably with some bush coffee straight off the fire and a strip of venison biltong to gnaw on. In our case, it was coffee of a more refined variety and Maltabela porridge. But as we set off in the direction of our first walk, we felt equally intrepid as we headed into the wilderness. Unlike in other parts of the park which
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restrict walkers to certain designated trails, in Makhuleke Concession, the rangers are free to walk where they will, which adds an extra tinge of excitement at the prospect of covering completely new territory. BAOBABS CALLING After scaling a rocky ridge, we looked down at a landscape dotted with giant baobabs, their tousled limbs reaching haphazardly for the sky. As we passed each behemoth and marvelled at its impressive height – and by implication, its incredible age – our superb guides, Calvin de la Rey and Elizabeth “Biff” Bruce, searched each one’s trunk for signs of manmade uses. On some we found old nails or hammered-in footholds, and inside the hollow trunk of another we found more wooden pegs. “These may have been used for stretching and tanning skins,” Calvin explained, “which Bvekenya would do to make sjamboks and hides to sell.” Both he and Biff looked at the pegs reverently. Having both fallen in love with the area,
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and the legend of Bvekenya, they were initially our most ardent biographers of his adventures, aided largely by esteemed local writer TV Bulpin’s 1954 book The Ivory Trail, which is dedicated to the great hunter’s exploits (and which, incidentally, is a riproaring read). Despite the temptation of checking every single baobab for traces of Bvekenya, our morning’s destination involved a tree of a different kind, and it was worth the trek to walk through fields of white butterflies and collapse in the cool shade of a forest of statuesque Mopane trees. While Biff set about making the coffee and Calvin handed out the rusks, we lay on our backs in a clearing and stared up at the swaying green canopy overhead. AN AMAZING DISCOVERY By now, it was getting hot and it was time to head back, but Calvin had a feeling we were close to a landmark he had only stumbled upon once before. We followed
him back up a small ridge and dodged around thorny shrubs, until suddenly he stopped and pointed. “There!” In front of us – incongruent in the middle of the bush – was a large concrete block, marking the spot for a concrete slab with a name etched informally into it, probably with the use of a stick. “H. Hartman. . . [the date partially obscured] 1918”. “What?” Biff exclaimed, looking at Calvin. “No way!” We looked at him quizzically and he explained that Hendrik Hartman had entered into a joint venture with Bvekenya to raise sheep. However, early in the partnership, Hartman had headed off into the bush to cut thorn tree branches to create a sheep pen, and did not return. When Bvekenya eventually found him, he was stuck up a tree where he had been trapped by all of the thorny branches he had cut down which completely engulfed the trunk of the tree – and in turn, his exit. He had sat perched in the blazing sun all day, and despite
Bvekenya’s best attempts to nurse him, he died of heatstroke the next day. He was buried in a quiet corner of the local cemetery. It is a spot, ironically, which had been offered to Bvekenya himself when he had first arrived in Crook’s Corner, so green with inexperience that the locals had no doubt he would need it sooner rather than later. The proud proprietor of the cemetery – and perhaps one of the most wellknown of Crook’s Corner’s inhabitants at that time – was a jovial Irishman called William Pye, who worked as a blackbirder and spent the rest of his time drinking
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whisky and sleeping in his small hut next to the cemetery. According to Bulpin: “He always delighted in showing visitors around [the cemetery], telling stories of the occupants, and, like a salesman in real estate, extolling the virtues of certain unoccupied corners in case the visitor had any ideas of ‘settling’.” Pye himself died of influenza in 1918 and was buried next to Hartman in his favourite spot in the cemetery. When Calvin told us that, we all looked around but could see no sign of the Irishman’s grave. And then Biff and Calvin started to dig and scrape the soil and grass away and we sacrificed what little
water we had left to wash the last remnants of dust away, and sure enough, there was the inscription “W Pye” looking up at us. We all whooped with excitement and felt the combined joys of archaeological discovery. “Bvekenya would have stood right here,” Calvin said, looking at the twin graves, and we all felt we had experienced something truly special. WALKING WITH GIANTS The spirit of Pye, Hartman, and Bvekenya enveloped us like a nostalgic haze for the rest of our time in Pafuri. When we stood at the top of the magnificent Lanner
Gorge looking down at the twisting river below, we knew they had seen the same view. When we walked past the remnants of old Makhuleke villages, we knew that Bvekenya had known and befriended many of the people who had lived there during his time in Pafuri. When we walked silently through the bush and sat on a giant rock watching intently as game wondered down to drink at the stream below, we knew that Bvekenya may have watched just as intently – but with a rifle in his hand instead of a camera. And when a large bull elephant met us one day coming out of the camp, we were reminded of Dhlulamithi (“the one who is taller than the trees”), the gigantic bull elephant Bvekenya spent his many years in the bush pursuing. Only to finally corner him almost 20 years after he first
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arrived in Crook’s Corner, and deciding to let him live, forever marking the end of his hunting days. Our time walking in the footsteps of Bvekenya was also coming to an end. We had walked for days, seen countless animals, felt history come alive, and made good friends in our shared love of exploration and the sheer wonder and beauty of the Pafuri wilderness. We were loath to go, but after reading Bulpin’s book, I realised that leaving was the only choice. Bvekenya had once saved a Shangane village from starvation, and with the many people a lone, starving dog he named Limbo. When the time came for him to leave, the villagers, in gratitude for the meat he’d provided them, presented the dog to him as a gift. Bvekenya was in a need of a hunting dog and had grown fond
of Limbo, but the dog refused to budge from the cache of bones and meat he had buried over the course of Bvekenya’s visit and was determined never to go hungry again. The “newly-rich” dog (as Bvekenya christened him) sat proudly on his treasure trove – until he was taken by a hyena a few nights later. Unlike Limbo, we realised that we couldn’t hold onto this treasure trove of an experience forever, and not just because of the hyenas. It would be made the more special for having it as a wonderful moment in time, that we could look back on. Plus, if one leaves, there’s always the return to look forward to, knowing that ReturnAfrica and the spirit of the characters of Crook’s Corner would be waiting for us. For more information, please visit www.returnafrica.com. /
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A WORLD OF WAX Sandton is expecting an influx of international celebrities in September. Want to meet them? Then you should head to the Lungelo Wax Museum at Sandton Square, where Lungelo Gumede has created South Africa’s first wax museum. Text: Lisa Witepski Images © Supplied
/ It’s not surprising if Gumede’s museum strikes you as a local take on Madame Tussaud’s – that’s because the artist’s dream of creating a tribute to icons in wax was first sparked by a visit to the global landmark in New York in 2004. Back then, Gumede was enjoying his first taste of international acclaim – something he had never envisaged as a child growing up in the rural KwaZuluNatal village of Ndwedwe. IT ALL STARTED WITH ART Gumede explains that art has always been part of his life, since the long
hours spent watching his uncle, Khaya Ntambo, head out to collect wood, then chip away at logs with a chisel to create his unique sculptures. In the manner of all children eager to emulate their elders, he began to sketch and scribble, too. Though he never attached the label “art” to his doodles, he knew that he was unlikely to give them up any time soon. After matriculating, Gumede moved to Clermont in Durban, where the plan was for him to complete his tertiary studies while living with his mother. Funding was an issue, so he went from pencilling patterns in his school
textbooks to drawing portraits of his neighbours to earn pocket money. ART THAT SPEAKS FOR ITSELF Word of his talent spread – and that’s how he came to the attention of Mandla Gasa, a facilitator at Durban’s Bartel Arts Trust (BAT) Centre. Gasa’s introduction to other artists helped Gumede see, for the first time, that he wasn’t simply whiling away the hours with a pencil in his hand because that’s what he was good at and enjoyed doing. He was actually making art, pieces that other people admired and recognised
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for his museum, which will feature a permanent display of cultural, religious and political leaders and entertainers, as well as temporary exhibitions devoted to current events, such as visits from international performers. Gumede is also planning on creating statues of local celebrities like Bonang and Somizi – icons of popular culture who will hang out alongside the likes of the founders of the Shembe nation, Queen Elizabeth, Patrice Motsepe, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Oprah Winfrey, Richard Branson, Floyd
Mayweather and King Cetshwayo. This mix of global and local stars is intentional, Gumede says, as it allows him to capture the international tourist market along with school visitors and local art lovers. Next on the agenda, he says, is an exhibition of African American stars, including the likes of Laurence Fishburne and Denzel Washington, dressed in South African traditional attire. This exhibit is bound for Los Angeles. And from there – who knows? Absolutely anyone may make an appearance in Gumede’s world of wax. /
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/ Wine is a living, breathing advertisement for the country. After all, you open the bottle and inhale the mysterious fragrance of a place you may never have seen. And for wine enthusiasts, that’s the impetus to book a trip to find out why a deep red is loaded with berry scents, while a playful white might have the twin scents of melon and pear. Cape Town is ideally placed to shape our visitors’ experiences with two of the most important travelling senses: taste and smell.
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THE TASTE OF TIME The oldest vine in the city is situated in the heart of the CBD at the Heritage Hotel in Heritage Square. It was planted in 1771 and is still capable of producing small, but exclusive amounts of wine. It was recently harvested by Signal Hill vineyard and is said to have provided around 20 litres of wine. Signal Hill is known as the only urban winery in South Africa, sourcing and producing wines just a few hundred metres from where they were first grown in the country.
THE CONSTANTIA-STEENBERG ROUTE The Constantia-Steenberg Wine Route is tucked tastefully between some of the oldest suburbs in the country and the gentle lower slopes of the Table Mountain Range. Here, the oldest continuouslyoperated wine farm in South Africa has its home. Groot Constantia exudes an aura of nobility – as it should, as it has royalty as fans of its produce. Napoleon himself enjoyed the famed Grand Constance wine. The Estate has a large preserved
building as a museum that houses artefacts and treasures of a bygone era. Wine and chocolate pairings are offered there, along with cellar tours, but it’s also pleasant just to stroll around the grounds with the baboons frolicking in the distance. Further afield, there’s the Green Belt, a lush walking spot enjoyed by families with their dogs, horses and riders, as well as joggers. It gives the impression of being deep in the countryside, and yet is
just a few minutes away from Constantia Village, where the local jet-set do their shopping and socialising over tea and cake. It’s a popular suburb for people who enjoy an active lifestyle, from running to mountain biking. ON POINT On Sundays when the weather is pleasant, vintage and sports car fanatics can be seen cruising through the avenues, enjoying the breeze and the views. Sunny
Sundays are also for popping down to the Cape Point Vineyards in Noordhoek for the day. There are shuttle tours, buses and easy access to these. You don’t have to travel for hours to enjoy them, and there’s so much to see and do that it can take a surprising amount of time to explore. EXPLORE THE BOLAND Durbanville is the gateway to the rolling farmlands of the Boland, and it’s a
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Music festivals, food fairs, markets and events entice locals to spend the day at the vineyards. While tasting wines is an obvious priority, there is also plenty for families to do.
multi-faced neighbourhood. As an IT hub, it is home to tech-savvy business people and conference centres, is minutes away from Tygervalley Shopping Centre, and hosts many shops and restaurants of its own. One minute you can be driving through rows of neat houses with colourful gardens, the next you are looking over rolling hills with ranks of vines, the Durbanville Rose Garden or the local golf course. Music festivals, food fairs, markets and events entice locals to spend the day at the vineyards. While tasting the intense, fruitdriven wines are an obvious priority, there is also plenty for families to do. Apart from wine, there are olives, chocolate, toffee, and even craft beer and biltong tastings to enjoy. The area is in close proximity to
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the airport and main routes to the beaches of Bloubergstrand and Melkbosstrand and the CBD of Cape Town. A STONE’S THROW AWAY The distant towns of Somerset West and Gordon’s Bay are unusual in that they’re relatively capable of existing in isolation, and yet they are officially part of Greater Cape Town. There are more than 20 wine farms that make up the Helderberg Wine Route around Somerset West, which is at the bottom of Sir Lowry’s Pass – the gateway to Cape Town. The region is known for its red wines, Chardonnays and sparkling wines. Well-known historical farms such as Vergelegen, Morgenster, Waterkloof and Lourensford are part of this area’s charm, and many of the old
manor houses have been converted into picturesque guest houses and lodges. There are also regular markets, festivals and events at the wine farms along the route, with many restaurants to choose from. The Helderberg Nature Reserve extends from the back gardens of the last houses on the town’s edge all the way up over the Helderberg Mountain that overlooks False Bay. There are multiple walking trails and a variety of picnic spots. The reserve has plenty of visitor information, and is known for the resources it provides to school children for projects and themes. Cape Town is the perfect place to enjoy a wine and dine experience that takes you into history and across many cultures. /
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The Capital Melrose The Capital Melrose brings its edgy, Instagrammable vibe to Jozi’s most exciting district – and its proximity to Melrose Arch means the best location and best rates for execs, families and holidaymakers. Text & Images © Supplied
/ There’s a hot new property alongside the trendy and bustling Melrose Arch. The Capital Melrose is the latest addition to The Capital Hotels and Apartments’ portfolio of properties, designed with the business traveller in mind. The Capital Melrose offers visitors to Johannesburg a contemporary and wellpriced, flexible accommodation option in the heart of the city’s most exciting precinct. Its 109 hotel rooms, studios and apartments ensure there’s a perfect option to meet every traveller’s need. MORE FOR LESS The apartment hotel is within walking distance of premium retail outlets and a variety of restaurants. The apartment hotel’s location on the other side of Athol Oaklands
Road, opposite Melrose Arch, also means that it can offer accommodation at rates far more affordable – typically 25% less – than other hotels within the main precinct. “Melrose and Melrose Arch are hot places to be for their vibe and vitality, and we were drawn to the district’s exciting energy,” explains Marc Wachsberger, MD of The Capital Hotels and Apartments. “However, while people are happy to eat and shop, few can afford to stay there. The Capital Melrose offers the alternative urban-styled, hip hotel, across the road from the main action, allowing you to have all the uses without the extortionate expense.” The hotel’s personality is evident from the time guests arrive, with a striking Instagrammable wall at the entrance, and vibey music that follows visitors as they
make their way through its naturally lit and edgy, but spacious industrial-chic interiors. CUSTOMISABLE COMFORT The Capital Melrose offers accommodation that’s customisable for lone travellers or families, from studio apartments to one- or two-bedroom apartments complete with a lounge area and fully equipped kitchen (with a full oven). These are perfect for long stays. Each bedroom has its own TV, meaning that families don’t need to argue over the remote or which channel of the full DStv bouquet to watch. When it comes to leisure and dining options, The Capital Melrose offers a buffet breakfast and a customisable menu, complete with a build-a-burger
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option to keep kids of all ages engaged. The bar with its range of “Kegtails” on tap is alongside the pool, and other available amenities include a gym, as well as uncapped high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the apartment hotel. Free parking and free laundry are other small details that make a big difference, giving guests what they want and need in an urban home away from home. FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH The Capital Melrose is Wachsberger’s latest project, and he has at least two more properties planned each year – despite the slow economy. Wachsberger started the business in 2008 at the age of 25 by renting apartments in prime locations from landlords who struggled to find tenants. He furnished the apartments as premium accommodation, and then
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rented them out to business travellers, making start-up capital off those deals. Why? Because those same travellers were paying thousands of rands for cramped, impersonal hotel accommodation with no home comforts – when they could have been paying less to stay in a comfortable apartment in a prime location. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Since then, Wachsberger has built the business to include 12 properties in key locations, including Sandton, Melrose, Menlyn, Rosebank, Cape Town and Umhlanga. The Capital is the only hybrid operator in South Africa, with fully serviced luxury apartments – and he is getting the highest profits per room in a hotel industry that’s struggling to keep afloat. He has created a disruptive and dynamic brand anchored in breaking hotel norms and fostering entrepreneurial spirit.
“We have found a formula that works, which has seen the group grow exponentially in the last 10 years where other hotel groups have struggled and even closed down,” Wachsberger explains. “Our approach includes buying strategically located properties, building efficiently-sized apartment hotels rather than outsized inefficient monoliths, and empowering each property’s general manager to lead their own team.” It’s this entrepreneurial approach that has seen the group grow to its current reach and influence, with its positive momentum likely to continue after the successful launch of The Capital Melrose. The Capital Melrose is open for reservations, with a discount offered for direct bookings through their app, or www.thecapital.co.za. /
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Quirky Things People Do While Travelling There’s just something about travel that makes peoples’ inhibitions crumble. Whether that’s a good or bad thing largely depends on who’s doing the observing. Text: Supplied Images © Supplied & iStockphoto.com
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/ Take any strait-laced human and put them on a plane. Next thing you know, they’re decked head-to-toe in Hawaiian print, dancing the Hula while smuggling Tabasco sauce into famous buildings, and telling their deepest, darkest secrets to the stranger sitting in seat 10B. “Just one of the benefits of travelling is that it allows you to do things you may not be brave enough to try at home,” says Teresa Richardson, Managing Director of The Travel Corporation in South Africa. “We all have interests or habits that some may find ‘quirky’. Experiential travel,
particularly overseas travel, allows you to experiment, embrace new things and express yourself in a different way.” Here are just a few of the weird and wonderful things travellers have encountered while seeing the world. BRING YOUR OWN... “I once had a passenger who brought her own cutlery on a Trafalgar tour. It was a full set including knife, fork, teaspoon, soup and dessert spoon,” says Toni Orr, an Australian tour manager who runs guided holidays in Europe for The Travel
Corporation. “This passenger definitely had a sense of humour though, and was quite happy laughing at herself about it too!” he says. “I had another passenger who carried a bottle of Tabasco sauce with him wherever he went,” Orr recalls. “Unfortunately, he tried to take it into the Vatican and it was confiscated by security. Another passenger brought a baking spatula to the beach to make it easier to apply sunscreen on themselves. “On a Contiki tour, there was a client who would always voice-record the local
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specialists and guides, so he could fact check afterwards,” Orr says. “It was good to know, but no surprise really, given the quality of our local specialists, that he couldn’t fault any of the information he was given.” An anonymous flight attendant reports that she sees many people touch, tap, greet or even kiss the aircraft when boarding a plane. Hundreds of travellers confirmed on a Facebook group that they do this for luck and to feel safer and more confident when flying. Your quirky habit could even turn into an interesting hobby. HOBBIES & HAMBURGERS Edoardo Flores, a retired United Nations worker from Italy, has a collection of over 15,000 “Do Not Disturb” signs from hotels across the world. This quirky hobby started by chance when he hung up an interesting-looking “Do Not Disturb“ sign in his office after a trip to Pakistan, and colleagues suggested that he start collecting them. One popular quirky habit seems to be embarking on a self-guided McDonald’s
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tasting. Orr and Tarryn Liddell, a South African Travel Corporation tour director in Europe, both agree that they’ve had many passengers try McDonald’s in every country to compare it to what it tastes like back home. INSTAGRAM MODELS Some travel quirks really catch on in popularity. Johannesburg based travel blogger, David Batzofin, travels with two palm-sized clay hare sculptures and photographs them in various settings around the world. Liddell, who’s visited over 42 countries and counting, also travels with furry mascots. “There’s MacAndy, the Scottish hairy cow, Vubu the hippo, and Awkies, the turtle. When I’m on a tour, they sit on the coach dashboard. Passengers love them and they often feature in their Instagram photos.” There are eccentric attractions the world over that cater to every type of quirk too. Dark Tourist, a Netflix documentary looking at the phenomenon of dark tourism, documents everything from a mock illegal border crossing to meeting
real-life vampires and visiting ghost cities. “I have a friend who always visits the local graveyard to read the tombstones. I think it’s kind of freaky, but this is what she loves to do!” says Angie Martin, a South African who now lives in Dublin. “There are really quirky and fun places to visit in Europe,” Richardson says. “The Trick Fountains at Hellbrunn Palace in Salzburg, Austria, spray unsuspecting guests with jets of water. Then there’s the spine-tingling Sedlec Ossuary in the Czech Republic. Aptly known as the Bone Church, the church is decorated with the skeletons of between 40,000 and 70,000 people who died during the Plague [in the Middle Ages].” Even nature has a sense of humour, from Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland, to Lake Hillier in Australia which is a strawberry-milkshake-coloured lake. “Travel forces you to challenge any preconceptions you may have and to view the world with an open mind. There is no ‘normal’, only different,” Richardson says. Encouraging words for every quirky traveller. /
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d’un ensemble complet de couverts consistant d’un couteau, d’une fourchette, d’une petite cuillère, d’une cuillère à soupe et d’une cuillère à dessert, » raconte Toni Orr, une accompagnatrice de voyage australienne qui gère des séjours guidés en Europe pour The Travel Corporation. « Cette passagère avait sans aucun doute le sens de l’humour, et riait volontiers d’ellemême à ce sujet ! » explique-t-il. « J’ai eu un autre passager qui emportait son flacon de Tabasco partout où il allait, » se souvient Orr. « Malheureusement il se l’est fait confisquer par les agents de sécurité à l’entrée du Vatican. Un autre passager avait apporté une spatule à la
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plage pour pouvoir appliquer sa crème solaire facilement tout seul. « Lors d’un voyage Contiki, on a eu un client qui enregistrait tout ce que les spécialistes locaux racontaient pour pouvoir par la suite vérifier leurs histoires, » raconte Orr. « Il est bon de savoir, et sans surprise par ailleurs, qu’étant donné la qualité supérieure de nos spécialistes locaux, aucune bévue ne fut constatée. » Un membre d’équipage anonyme raconte qu’elle voit souvent des passagers toucher, donner un petit coup, saluer, ou même embrasser l’avion lorsqu’ils embarquent. Sur Facebook, des centaines de passagers attestent le faire pour que cela leur porte chance, et parce qu’ils se sentent ainsi plus à l’aise et plus en sécurité lorsqu’ils prennent l’avion. Vos habitudes étranges pourraient même se transformer en un passetemps intéressant. PASSE-TEMPS & HAMBURGERS Edoardo Flores, un ex employé italien des Nations Unies à la retraite a une collection de plus de 15,000 pancartes « Do Not Disturb » (Ne pas déranger) recueillies dans des hôtels du monde entier. Ce passetemps original commença complètement par hasard après avoir accroché dans son bureau une ravissante pancarte « No not disturb » trouvée lors d’un voyage au
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Pakistan ; ses collègues lui suggérèrent alors de commencer à les collectionner. Faire des visites de dégustation nonguidées dans des restaurants McDonald semble aussi être un passe-temps populaire. Orr et Tarryn Liddell, tous deux directeurs de tours guidés en Europe avec South African Travel Corporation , s’accordent pour dire qu’ils ont rencontré de nombreux touristes qui vont chez McDonald dans chaque pays qu’ils visitent pour voir si la nourriture a le même goût que dans leur McDonald local. MANNEQUINS SUR INSTAGRAM Certaines excentricités de voyage gagnent en popularité. David Batzofin, blogger de voyage basé à Johannesburg, voyage toujours avec deux sculptures de lièvres en argile de la taille d’une main qu’il photographie dans divers cadres à travers le monde. Liddell, qui a déjà visité 42 pays, voyage aussi avec des peluches. « Il y a MacAndy, la vache écossaise poilue, Vubu l’hippopotame et Awkies la tortue de mer. Quand je fais des visites elles s’asseyent sur le tableau de bord du car. Les passagers les adorent et on les voit souvent sur Instagram. » Le monde entier est plein d’attractions excentriques qui s’adressent à tous les types d’originalité. Dark Tourist, un documentaire de Netflix qui s’intéresse
au phénomène du tourisme obscure, fait référence à des pratiques allant du franchissement illégal de frontière simulé, à la rencontre de vrais vampires et la visite de villes fantômes. « J’ai un ami qui visite toujours le cimetière local pour lire les épitaphes. Je trouve ça plutôt insolite mais ça lui plaît ! » raconte Angie Martin une sud-africaine qui vit maintenant à Dublin. « Il y a des lieux vraiment bizarres et amusants à visiter en Europe, » dit Richardson. « Les jeux d’eau du Château de Hellbrunn à Salzbourg en Autriche par exemple, aspergent les visiteurs peu méfiants. Et puis il y a l’Ossuaire de Sedlec en République Tchèque… à vous donner des frissons dans le dos. L’Ossuaire, qui porte bien son nom, est décoré des os de 40,000 à 70,000 personnes qui moururent de la peste (à l’époque du Moyen Âge). » Même la nature a le sens de l’humour : pensez à la Chaussée des Géants en Irlande du Nord, ou au Lac Hillier en Australie qui est de la couleur d’un milkshake à la fraise. « Les voyages vous forcent à remettre en cause toutes vos idées préconçues et à ouvrir votre esprit au monde qui vous entoure. Il n’y a pas de « normal », il y a seulement « diffèrent », dit Richardson. Des propos encourageants pour tout voyageur hors de l’ordinaire. /
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AM WEINBERG BOUTIQUE HOTEL Am Weinberg Boutique Hotel – situated in the upmarket suburb of Klein Windhoek, 30 minutes’ drive from Hosea Kutako International Airport –sets a new benchmark for luxury accommodation in Namibia’s capital city.
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/ The hotel forms part of the newly developed Am Weinberg Estate. With its striking architecture, landscaped gardens, and tranquil water features, it is a place where perfection meets simplicity. Am Weinberg Estate is a first in its class for Namibia, and stands out as one of Namibia’s most attractive and soughtafter business and leisure destinations. The intimate Am Weinberg Boutique Hotel consists of 41 beautifully appointed rooms catering to different tastes and accommodation needs. As a guest, you will enjoy tailored, attentive and personal service at all times. The iconic styling seamlessly blends old-world splendour with modern lines, accompanied by stateof-the-art amenities throughout, ensuring an unparalleled guest experience.
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The hotel’s elegant architecture wraps around a heritage building, creating an inviting courtyard. Guests may choose from four accommodation types, ranging from the fountain courtyard and upper-level rooms with views of the mountain or city, to spacious luxury lofts with lounges and kitchenettes. The views over the Klein Windhoek valley are absolutely magnificent, and not to be missed. You can experience this in the hotel’s Sky Lounge, while enjoying a thirst-quenching cocktail with a Namibian twist. Four of Windhoek’s top restaurants bring fine dining to your doorstep, giving you a choice of fish, meat or Tapas-style dining, with some of the finest wines and cocktails to pair. The
estate is also home to a delicatessen, offering freshly baked bread daily, and offering some of Namibia’s best locally sourced ingredients. If this is not enough, you can nurture your body, mind and soul at the fivestar spa, or alternatively treat yourself to a new look at the hair salon located on site. This all adds to the hotel’s upmarket stature – every detail leaves a lasting impression of quality. This dynamic development also offers onsite offices and high-tech conference facilities. Be sure to visit Am Weinberg Boutique Hotel – a pleasantly fresh approach to mixing old style with a modern lifestyle. For more information, please visit www.amweinberghotel.africa. /
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THE BEST OF BOTSWANA Wild, unspoiled and with almost 70% of its territory being taken up by the Kalahari Desert, Botswana is one of Africa’s most popular safari destinations. Home to world-famous landmarks such as the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park, our neighbour to the north is a wilderness destination par excellence. Text: Maxine Volker Images Š iStockphoto.com
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The local San people who live in this area have long referred to Tsodili Hills as magical, and it is a resting place for the spirits of their ancestors.
/ The fascinating country offers a near endless list of nature-related activities. Although there are many things you ought to try squeeze into your trip through Botswana, here are the three bucket-list things to experience when visiting this intriguing country. THE OKAVANGO DELTA The Okavango Delta is the largest inland delta in the world. This massive inland expanse of swamp and water is formed by the waters from the Okavango River and it is one of the few interior delta systems on the planet that does not flow into an ocean. Another unique characteristic of this delta is the annual migration that takes place during the dry season when roughly 200,000 animals make their way to the delta each year from July to September. This migration is one of the greatest shows Mother Nature has to offer, and the reason why many tourists flock to Botswana. Visiting
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the Okavango Delta during this time is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But a visit to the delta at any time of the year is an experience you are unlikely to forget. TSODILI HILLS The Tsodili Hills are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an absolute must-see when visiting Botswana. These hills are located in an isolated area of Botswana to the west of the Okavango Delta. The rock art, rock shelters and caves here are of unique spiritual significance. Tsodili is separated into three hills and it is said that the three hills respectively represent the mother, father and child. The local San people who live in this area have long referred to Tsodili Hills as magical, and it is a resting place for the spirits of their ancestors. The hills are one of the most historically significant rock art sites in the world, and some of the paintings date back to 800 AD. Visit Tsodili Hills on a day tour or even an overnight camping trip.
THE CHOBE NATIONAL PARK Chobe, Botswana’s first national park, is home to one of the largest concentrations of game in Africa. Known for its enormous elephant populations, the dazzling Chobe River (from which it takes its name), and an abundance of wildlife, the Chobe National Park is undoubtedly one of the best safari destinations in the world. The park comprises more than 10,000 km2 of diverse landscapes and rich ecosystems, making it the ultimate choice for anyone wanting to explore what Africa has to offer. Bordered by South Africa, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe, Botswana is home to just over 1.5 million people. The Okavango Delta, Tsodili Hills and Chobe National Park are the three sites which no one travelling through this country should miss out on. Truly unique to Africa, each tells their own story and are a reminder of why Botswana is indeed such a special place. /
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SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL The Moon Is Still Geologically Active
We tend to think of the moon as the archetypal “dead” world. Not only is there no life, almost all its volcanic activity died out billions of years ago. Even the youngest lunar lava is old enough to have become scarred by numerous impact craters that have been collected over the aeons as cosmic debris crashed into the ground. Text: David Rothery: Professor of Planetary Geosciences, The Open University / www.theconversation.com Images © iStockphoto.com
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Hints that the moon is not quite geologically dead have been around since the Apollo era, 50 years ago.
/ However, hints that the moon is not quite geologically dead have been around since the Apollo era, 50 years ago. Apollo missions 12, 14, 15 and 16 left working “moonquake detectors” (seismometres) on the lunar surface. These transmitted recorded data to Earth until 1977, showing vibrations caused by internal “moonquakes”. But no one was sure whether any of these were associated with actual moving faults breaking the surface of the moon, or purely internal movements that could also cause tremors. Now a new study, published in Nature Geoscience, suggests that the moon may indeed have active faults today.
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Another clue that something is still going on with the moon came in 1972 when Apollo 17 astronauts Gene Cernan and Jack Schmitt inspected a step in the terrain, a few tens of metres high, that they called “the Lee-Lincoln scarp”. They, and their team of advisers back on Earth, thought it might be a geological fault (where one tract of crustal rock has moved relative to another), but they weren’t sure. A handful of similar examples were noted in photographs taken from Apollo craft as they orbited near the moon’s equator, but it was not until 2010 that the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera, capable of recording details
less than a metre across, revealed that such scarps can be found scattered across the whole globe. It is now widely agreed that these are thrust faults, caused as the moon cools down from its hot birth. As it does, “thermal contraction” causes its volume to shrink and compresses the surface. That means that the moon is shrinking slightly. However, thrust faults don’t necessarily have to be active and moving to cause further tremors. The same thing has been happening on Mercury on a far grander scale, where the planetary radius has shrunk by seven kilometres during the past three million years. There, the biggest scarps are nearly 100 times larger than those on the moon.
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ACTIVE FAULTS Analysis shows that these faults are relatively young, not older than about 50 million years. But are they active and still moving today? In a new study, Tom Watters of the Smithsonian Institution in the US and colleagues employed a new way to pinpoint the locations of the near-surface moonquakes in the Apollo data more precisely than was previously possible. The team discovered that of the 28 detected shallow quakes, eight are close to (within 30 km of) fault scarps,
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suggesting these faults may indeed be active. Six of them happened when the moon was almost at the greatest distance from Earth in its orbit. At this point, the contraction stress across the surface would be expected to peak, and quakes most likely to be triggered. The team also investigated freshlooking tracks left by boulders that have been dislodged. This was presumably a result of the ground shaking, because they are also seen close to fault scarps – and have rolled or bounced down a slope. There are also traces of landslide
deposits. This, they say, all adds up to a strong case that fault movements are still occurring on the moon. So does this mean that the moon is unsafe for human exploration? The US recently announced plans to go there in the next five years, with the aim of setting up a lunar base. Luckily, none of the new findings mean that the moon is a hotbed of ground tremors. Moonquakes are rarer and weaker than on Earth, but there are definitely a few places close to the faults where it might be best to avoid when it comes to planning moon bases. /
AFRICAN OMENS, SIGNS AND WARNINGS So much can happen when you put strangers together and leave them to mellow. This was the case when I recently found myself in two long queues – one to dish up at a wedding, and another to pay at a store’s grand opening. Casual chats with strangers made me aware of omens, signs and warnings that many Africans swear are true. Text: Phindiwe Nkosi Images © iStockPhoto.com
/ A cat, dog, salt, mirror, and tea – these were some of the seemingly ordinary things that people believed could be used to warn human beings of bad things to come. For the most part, I was told that what you believe doesn’t really matter as it would happen either way. Here are often overlooked, yet supposedly serious signs that are considered warnings from the
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supernatural world’s inhabitants who are desperately trying to spare you pain and hardship. A BLACK CAT CROSSING YOUR PATH “Do you know that I had to change my route to get here? Better still, it took me two days. I could have come yesterday, but then I saw it. I knew it was a sign. My tummy was in a knot, and I instinctively
turned back,” said a lady with a baby wrapped around her back with a towel, as we pushed and heaved our grand opening discounted merchandise along to the cashiers. We had already waited so long in the line, we started forging a camaraderie, helping each other watch over merchandise, push and pull stuff along slowly towards the cashiers. Every now and then she would
leave to go and look for more specials and then return. Then I would leave her to push my trolley forward as the queue progressed. In-between trolley dashes, I asked her what made her disregard the sale, turn back and only come on the last day of the grand opening specials. Her answer surprised me. Apparently, she had seen a black cat cross the road. She says she instinctively knew that this was a bad omen and turned around to go back home. Then she returned a day later using another route. She reassured me that she had in no way tried to harm the animal or bother it, but just silently thanked it for warning her of danger and returned home at once.
depart. The women in the queue reassured me that even though one could not see all things with the naked eye, when you got to their age, you started to question if all we see is all that there is. A HOWLING DOG Not just black cats are considered the messengers of the supernatural. I have been told that a howling dog can also be a bad sign. This is specifically for dogs that howl non-stop at night. African legend has it that they are seeing spirits or lamenting because of ghostly apparitions, visible only to them. It is said that when your dog howls at night and is restless, you should interrupt it by calling it or ordering the unseen to
SPILLAGE AND BREAKAGES You know how the idiom says that you should not cry over spilt milk? This is not the case with spilt salt. It has long been a superstition worldwide that spilled salt is a bad omen. If you accidentally spill salt it can be considered a warning or a sign of bad luck to come. Likewise, accidentally spilling tea or breaking a mirror is something that I am told one should not take lightly.
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TWITCHING EYES Eyes are believed to be a mysterious part of the body. A conversation at a traditional wedding turned awkward when one of those “drunk uncles” started causing a scene over meat. When the community caterer told him that they had unfortunately run out of beef, but they would give him more chicken, he said that he could see that there was more red meat, but that it was hidden. While it is “normal” to put aside meat and serve it in batches as the line progresses, the drunk guest started a slightly weird conversation while in line to get food. The talk moved from the drunk man’s funny premonition of more meat on his plate, to third eyes, intuition and twitching eyes. It is believed that if your eye twitches on the upper lid, you will see someone
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that you have not seen in a long time. If, however, your bottom eyelid gets itchy or begins to twitch, that is a sign that you will soon have reason to cry. Often, we can only guess the origin of such omens, signs and warnings. But what is clear is they have been passed down from one generation to the other – and widely believed. I was told that, like religion, hope, courage and resilience, not everything can be seen or can be scientifically explained – and yet, its presence can certainly not be denied. /
A LITTLE OUT OF THE ORDINARY LEXUS UX 250H SE
As a motoring journalist, it’s not unusual to have a brand-new car sitting in your driveway – something shiny that usually upstages your older ride (which benefits from the comparison solely by virtue of the fact that it’s actually in your name). You get used to it – which is why it’s a little odd when a car gets delivered that simply doesn’t quite fit into that usual spot. The Lexus UX Hybrid 250h SE is just such a car. Text: Nicky Furniss Images © Lexus SA
/ Maybe it’s because everyone who spotted me driving this model commented on it, from petrol attendants to groceryshopping octogenarians. Even my dogs seemed to pay it more deference than other press cars that had passed through our gates. Maybe because it’s a Lexus, and simply put that means that it oozes style, sophistication and class. Driving a Lexus is like putting on a brand-new, limited-edition, designer perfume, when you’re used to wearing no-name-brand eau de toilette. Or maybe it’s because the UX fits into a slightly unusual market segment. The name says it all: U for urban and X for crossover. This effectively makes the UX a compact, luxury SUV that has been designed for the
young, hip, upwardly mobile car buyers. “The UX was designed to appeal to young buyers who seek not only what is new and exciting, but what’s also relevant to their lifestyles,” explains Glenn Crompton, Vice President of Lexus Sales and Marketing. Now, I can’t claim to be young, hip or upwardly mobile, but I certainly found driving the UX an exciting proposition – not least of all because of its aforementioned “comment-worthy” good looks. ON TREND It’s undeniably a Lexus – its characteristic front spindle grill assures you of that. But, as with many elements on this model, even that has been tweaked to give
it a unique (in this case, 3D) look. Its body contours are fluid, and its stance sporty, with flared front and rear fenders and large wheels with black wheel-arch mouldings. (As well as looking quite “badass”, these also protect the body of the car from stones flipped up by the wheels and help to reduce turbulence and lift, contributing to the vehicle’s stability.) Every hip badass needs a statement colour, and Lexus has ensured that there is a cool colour in the range to appeal to every cool young owner. Colours include Blazing Carnelian, Terrane Khaki and Celestial Blue. INSIDE INDULGENCES While trendy on the outside, the UX
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maintains its marque’s characteristic sophisticated, high-quality feel in the cabin, with leather seats and pleasantly tactile surfaces. Though, if I must point a finger at one thing, it’s that the touchpad for the infotainment system isn’t tactile enough, as it can be a bit of a fiddly procedure trying to drive those controls. But then maybe the UX’s younger target demographic have naturally more adept fingers – and may enjoy the rather bright graphic displays on the dash, which I found a tad distracting. Easier to navigate are the wonderfully comfy electronic seats, push-button start (though they should consider making a slot for the key so you don’t lose it somewhere under the seat while driving), and auto-open boot. And those aren’t the only electronic components in this car because, of course, the 250h model is also a hybrid –
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which pushes down the fuel bill, reduces its emissions, and gives you extra ecokarmic points. It’s also eerily quiet on ignition, but don’t let that fool you into thinking that it doesn’t roar with power. UNDER THE HOOD The 250h combines a 2.0litre, fourcylinder petrol engine with two electric motor-generators in a new-generation hybrid transaxle. This makes it more powerful, yet 20% smaller and 10% lighter to other similarly-sized Lexus hybrids. The Hybrid delivers 107 kW of power at 6,000 rpm, with an impressive 0-100km/h sprint time of just 8.5 seconds, and a maximum speed of 177 km/h (governed), proving that you can be eco-conscious and exciting at the same time. And the UX certainly is exciting to drive.
It is responsive, nippy and nimble, while feeling solid and safe on the road (with a raft of both active and passive safety features to back it up), and is uber-comfortable to boot. FINAL SAY I may not be the UX’s designated target market, but that doesn’t mean I was any less wowed by this sporty crossover – which just goes to show that it may be a crossover in more ways than one. It certainly made a lasting impression for the week it graced my driveway, so I can only imagine just how much of an impact it will make on those young urban warriors who get to put their names on it. The Lexus UX 250h SE retails from R699,000 and comes with a sevenyear/105,000 km warranty and full maintenance plan. /
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CRYPTO CONS
HOW CRYPTOCURRENCY SCAMS WORK Millions of cryptocurrency investors have been scammed out of massive sums of real money. In 2018, losses from cryptocurrency-related crimes amounted to $1.7 billion (about R25 billion). The criminals use both old-fashioned and new-technology tactics to swindle their marks in schemes based on digital currencies exchanged through online databases called blockchains. Text: Nir Kshetri: Professor of Management, University of North Carolina – Greensboro / www.theconversation.com Images © iStockphoto.com
/ From researching blockchain, cryptocurrency and cybercrime, I can see that some cryptocurrency fraudsters rely on tried-and-true Ponzi schemes, which use the income from new participants to pay out returns to earlier investors. Others use highly automated and sophisticated processes, including automated software that interacts with Telegram, an internet-based instantmessaging system popular among people interested in cryptocurrencies. Even when a cryptocurrency plan is legitimate, fraudsters can still manipulate its price in the marketplace. An even more basic question arises, though: How are unsuspecting investors
attracted to cryptocurrency frauds in the first place? FAST-TALKING SWINDLERS Some cryptocurrency fraudsters appeal to people’s greed, promising big, fast returns. For example, an unknown group of “entrepreneurs” run the scam bot iCenter, which is a Ponzi scheme for Bitcoin and Litecoin. It doesn’t provide information on investment strategies, but somehow promises investors 1.2% daily returns. The iCenter scheme operates through a group chat on Telegram. It starts with a small group of scammers who are in on the racket. They get a referral code that they share with others, in blogs and on
social media, hoping to get them to join the chat. Once there, the newcomers see encouraging and exciting messages from the original scammers. Some newcomers decide to invest, at which point they are assigned an individual Bitcoin wallet, into which they can deposit Bitcoins. They agree to wait some period of time – 99 or 120 days – to receive a significant return. During that time, the newcomers often use social media to share their own referral codes with friends and contacts, bringing more people into the group chat and the investment scheme. There’s no actual investment of the funds in any legitimate business. Instead, when new people join, the person who recruited
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In an environment like the current cryptocurrency market, potential investors should be very careful to research what they’re putting their money into.
them gets a percentage of the new funds, and the cycle continues, paying out to earlier participants from each round of newer investors. Some members work especially hard to bring in new funds, posting tutorial videos and pictures of themselves holding large amounts of money as enticements to join the scam. LIES AND MORE LIES Some scammers go for straightup deception. The founders of scam cryptocurrency OneCoin defrauded investors of $3.8 billion (about R55 billion) by convincing people their non-existent cryptocurrency was real. Other scams are based on impressing potential victims with jargon or claims of specialised knowledge. The Global Trading scammers claimed they took advantage of price differences on various cryptocurrency exchanges to profit from what is called arbitrage – simply buying cheaply and selling at higher prices. Really, they just took investors’ money. Global Trading used a bot on Telegram. Investors could send a balance inquiry message and get a response with false information about how much was in their account, sometimes even seeing balances climb by 1% in an hour. With returns looking like that, who could blame people for sharing the scheme with their friends and family on social media?
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EXPLOITING FRIENDS AND FAMILY Once a scheme has started, it stays alive – at least for a while – through social media. A person gets taken in by the promise of big returns on cryptocurrency investments, and spreads the word to friends and family members. Sometimes big names get involved. For instance, the kingpin behind GainBitcoin and other alleged scams in India convinced a number of Bollywood celebrities to promote his book, Cryptocurrency for Beginners. He even tried to make himself a bit of a celebrity, proclaiming himself a “cryptocurrency guru”, as he led efforts that cost investors between $769 million (about R11 trillion) and $2 billion (about R29 billion). Not all the celebrities even know they’re involved. In one blog post, iCenter featured a video that purported to be an endorsement by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, holding a sign featuring iCenter’s logo. Videos of Justin Timberlake and Christopher Walken were deceptively edited so they appeared to praise iCenter too. FRAUDULENT INITIAL COIN OFFERINGS Another popular scam technique is called an “initial coin offering”. A potentially legitimate investment opportunity, an initial coin offering essentially is a way for a startup cryptocurrency company to raise
money from its future users. In exchange for sending active cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, customers are promised a discount on the new cryptocoins. Many initial coin offerings have turned out to be scams, with organisers engaging in cunning plots, even renting fake offices and creating fancy-looking marketing materials. In 2017, a lot of hype and media coverage about cryptocurrencies fed a huge wave of initial-coin-offering fraud. In 2018, about 1,000 initialcoin-offering efforts collapsed, costing backers at least $100 million (about R1.4 trillion). Many of these projects had no original ideas – more than 15% of them had copied ideas from other cryptocurrency efforts, or even plagiarised supporting documentation. Investors looking for returns in a new technology sector are still interested in blockchains and cryptocurrencies – but should be aware that they are complex systems that are new even to those who are selling them. Newcomers and relative experts alike have fallen prey to scams. In an environment like the current cryptocurrency market, potential investors should be very careful to research what they’re putting their money into. They should be sure to find out who is involved, as well as what the actual plan is for making real money – without defrauding others. /
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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 I am a regular traveller on your flights from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg for work purposes. My last trip was the weekend of 15 th February, and I wish to extend my sincere appreciation to your stewardess whose name I cannot remember but who has this amazing smile and cheerful voice! (Perhaps you can identify her with this description: tall and fair-skinned.) She exuded warmth and hospitality and brought a smile to every person on that flight, despite the two-hour delay and the passengers’ obvious frustration. It is people like her who restore faith in humanity and remind us to be grateful for all that life offers. I also wish to extend my appreciation in general to your pilots, who take the time to welcome passengers, chat about the area over which we are flying, and just make the passengers feel like people and not just passengers! It is fantastic to look down and visualise the town that you are flying over, and this can only happen when the pilot provides that sort of information. Many thanks to those who make the time and keep us posted. It is truly appreciated. Best wishes and kind regards Nimmi Singh Congratulations to Nimmi Singh who wrote our winning letter this month, and walks away with a Samsonite Spark SNG Upright Underseater 45 cm, valued at R2,599.
Dear SA Express I had the privilege of flying with you recently from Durban to Port Elizabeth. The hospitality of your cabin crew – led by Boitumelo – was great. The aircraft was also very neat and tidy. While we were flying, I read your inflight magazine, Indwe, and was so inspired by the proudly South African stories I read – from Bongani Tshabalala and Prof Phakeng to the subsistence farmers. It was truly an uplifting read. Thank you to your team for putting together such a good inflight magazine. Keep up the good work. Sachin Naidoo
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The writer of the winning letter in the August edition of Indwe will receive a Samsonite Varro 55 cm suitcase, valued at R2,699.
This new revolutionary suitcase by Samsonite offers dual spinner wheels, recessed TSA locks and an expandable section for extra packing space. Varro sets the new benchmark in meeting the demands of the modern traveller while still offering a striking design along with quality and value. Each bag comes with a built-in TSA lock for security. The Samsonite Varro collection is available in black and peacock blue. 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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