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Contents
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A Song of Hope and Sunshine
How to Stick to Your Guns This Time Around
Your Very Own Bush Hideaway
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Humanity’s Birthplace
Let’s All Scream for No Screens
The Ndlovu Youth Choir
Bakubung Bush Lodge
The Power of Goal Infrastructure
49/ The Secrets to Success
How Winners Become Winners
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Why Everyone Alive Today Can Call Northern Botswana Home
Dealing with Tech Addiction in the Workplace
SURF OR SAFARI? ADVENTURE OR ROMANCE? KZN HAS IT ALL!
SHAKALAND
MICROLIGHTING
ISIMANGALISO WETLAND PARK
Situated just 160km north of the city of Durban is a living monument to Zulu culture. It is from here that people from all over the world come to experience the lifestyles, social systems and rich culture of the Zulu nation. www.aha.co.za/shakaland
About 40 minutes north of Durban, experience the scenic views of the north coast from a birdsview point with regular sightings of Dolphins, Sharks, Whales, Turtles, Stingrays and numerous other marine life, while enjoying the subtropical climate of KwaZulu-Natal’s Dolphin Coast.
This Heritage Site which stretches from Cape St Lucia to the Mozambique border, is home to coastal lakes, subtropical forests, swamps and wetland systems and are a haven for indigenous fauna and flora.
MOSES MABHIDA STADIUM ACTIVITIES
HOT AIR BALLOONING IN THE KZN MIDLANDS
MANDELA CAPTURE SITE
Enjoy scenic activities at the Moses Mabihida stadium. Get to the top of the stadiums 106m high arch on a SkyCar ride or Adventure walk, and experience a rush on the world’s tallest swing.
Gently rising from the ground up to a height of around 10-20 meters and slowly sailing through the air for an hour or so, you will be awestruck by the panoramic view which becomes ever clearer as the sun rises higher in the sky.
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Walk along a place of history, at the Mandela Capture site, signifying Nelson Mandela’s long walk to freedom. www.thecapturesite.co.za
SANI PASS TOURS
USHAKA MARINE WORLD
MOONLIT HORSEBACK BEACH RIDES
The Sani Pass is the gateway to the ‘Roof of Africa’ scenic route that links the spectacular scenery of the Drakensberg with the mountains of northern Lesotho.
uShaka Marine World, situated on Durban’s Golden Mile, and is a 16-hectare theme park which is most loved by South African’s. www.ushakamarineworld.co.za
Watch the sun setting and the moon rising on the beach from horseback. You will enjoy a magical adventure on a 12km horse trail bathed in the light of the moon.
GONDOLA RIDE AT THE POINT WATERFRONT
ELEPHANT COAST, KWAZULU-NATAL
LAKE ELAND ZIPLINING
Home to the world-renowned Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, characterised by untouched wetlands, teeming with birdlife, the Big Five and beautiful beaches.
Experience the longest zipline tour in Africa with 6 ziplines soaring over the 300m high Gorge. www.lakeeland.co.za
INANDA HERITAGE ROUTE AND KWAMUHLE MUSEUM
PHEZULU SAFARI PARK
Experience the magic and romance of a gondola ride, floating through the canals of Durban’s Point Waterfront.
WILD 5 ACTIVITIES AT ORIBI GORGE Experience extreme adventure in a setting of phenomenal natural beauty at the Wild 5 Adventures, at Oribi Gorge. www.wild5adventures.co.za
The Inanda Heritage Route will give you a critical snapshot of South African history.
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Go on a Zulu cultural adventure at this picturesque park with magnificent views of the world-famous Valley of a 1000 Hills. www.phezulusafaripark.co.za
Contents
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/ Regulars
/ Travel
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Need to Know
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The Call of Kruger
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Bits & Pieces
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A Quirky Take on African Hospitality
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Dinner & A Movie
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Rocking All Night - The Western Cape’s Ultimate Houseboats
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Turn it Up!
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Gadgets
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Books
/ Airline Info
/ Motoring
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CEO Letter
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SA Express – Mitigating Risk
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Meet the Crew
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Airline Information
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Flight Schedule
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Passenger Letters
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CEO Letter
SA EXPRESS AIRWAYS Customer Care Department Tel: 0861 729 227 Email: customercare@flyexpress.aero Twitter: @flySAexpress Facebook: SA Express Airways Reservations Support Tel: +27 11 978 9905 Email: groupsales@flyexpress.aero Group Reservations Tel: +27 11 978 5578 Email: reservationslist@flyexpress.aero Sales Office Email: sales@flyexpress.aero Lubumbashi DRC +243 85 425 60 001/+243 99 053 60 37 +243 85 199 31 18 Gaborone +267 390 5740/2397 Walvis Bay +26 647 02 690 +26 464 200 403 TJT MEDIA Cover © Ralf Schmitt Managing Director Pam Komani | pam@tjtmedia.co.za Publishing Director Bernie Hellberg Jr | bernie@tjtmedia.co.za Editor Nicky Furniss | nicky@tcbmedia.co.za
We can all agree that we ended the last year with a mixed bag of events and experiences. In retrospect, the highs were extremely high and the lows were devastatingly low. Together, we trudged through a disorienting power crisis and also navigated unstable economic conditions, which resulted in many large public and private sector businesses downscaling – leaving many individuals jobless. On the flip side, South Africans were euphoric and rallied together when our beloved Springboks won the Rugby World Cup for our country, and celebrated when our stunning Miss South Africa claimed the title of Miss Universe! Now, if these are not shining examples of what we are capable of as individuals and as a nation, I don’t know what is. Now, it’s a brand-new year – and the beginning of a new decade, the 2020s. This is an opportunity to start afresh and build on our wins, while learning from our losses. While we celebrate the start of an era that fully embraces technological modernity with all its conveniences and efficiencies, let us not overlook the importance of being human and forging deeper, more meaningful connections with each other in this information age. The focus for SA Express this year is to continue to work on rebuilding our airline
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to its former glory as the regional carrier of choice in the hearts and minds of all our valued customers. 2020 will see us announce and operate more new routes that will further strengthen our network and provide an optimised flight schedule for improved customer convenience. Re-energised and rejuvenated, we are committed to starting and finishing the year strong, by working towards timeously completing each of our milestones until we achieve our vision. So, as we all list our New Year’s resolutions and make those new goals, let’s also pull together and effectively use our skills and talents, like our rugby heroes have done, to take our country forward and make 2020 a great year! It is, without a doubt, possible! All of us at SA Express thank you for continuing to choose our airline and wish you much joy and prosperity in 2020. Always, Siza
Managing Editor Phindiwe Nkosi / phindiwe@tcbmedia.co.za Design & Layout Leigh-Anne Gardiner | leigh@tcbmedia.co.za Media Traffic Chelsey Stain | chelsey@tcbmedia.co.za ADVERTISING SALES National Sales Manager (Business Development) Chantal Barton | chantal@tcbmedia.co.za +27 79 626 0782 National Sales Manager (Regional & SADC) Bryan Kayavhu | bryan@tcbmedia.co.za +27 83 785 6691 Senior Account Managers Nikki de Lange | nikki@tcbmedia.co.za +27 83 415 0339 Calvin van Vuuren | calvin@tcbmedia.co.za +27 82 582 6873 Gertjie Meintjes | gertjie@tcbmedia.co.za +27 82 757 2622 Printing Business Print Centre, Pretoria DISCLAIMER: All material is strictly copyrighted. All rights are reserved. Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited without prior permission from the publisher. Opinions expressed in Indwe Magazine are not necessarily those of SA Express. Information has been included in good faith by the publisher and is believed to be correct at the time of going to print. No responsibility can be accepted for errors and omissions.
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MITIGATING RISK Kabelo Nkambule, the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at SA Express, is responsible for the airline’s Enterprise Risk Management, which entails ensuring that effective internal risk and compliance functions are in place. He is also responsible for enabling an efficient and effective governance of significant risks, whether they be reputational, operational, regulatory or compliance-related. Indwe sat down with him recently to find out more. Text & Images © SA Express
Indwe: Please tell us more about yourself and how you came to be in your current position. Kabelo Nkambule (KN): I am from Mamelodi (Gauteng) and completed all my primary- and high-school education there. I am a University of Pretoria alumni and worked at UNISA in the Law Faculty. I also spent a considerable number of years working in the banking industry in various roles, before joining SA Express in July 2019. Indwe: What challenges do you face on a daily basis? KN: The airline business moves rapidly, which means that the operations are also fast-paced – one needs to constantly keep abreast of the day-to-day issues that affect the business. It is, of course, a huge task to accomplish that because every day has its own challenges. As a risk person, you have to understand the
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operational issues and deal with different personalities – which can be challenging. Indwe: What types of hobbies do you enjoy outside of work? KN: I enjoy fixing cars, taking road trips, and I also enjoy seeing wildlife. Indwe: What is your favourite destination that SA Express flies to and why? KN: My favourite destination is Port Elizabeth because of its wildlife, numerous beaches, entertainment options, and the creative, beautiful culture of the people of the Eastern Cape. Indwe: Do you have any words of encouragement to young people, especially those who aspire to pursue a career in the aviation industry? KN: The aviation industry provides a rapid
transportation network, which makes it necessary for global business connection. The industry offers so many career opportunities for technicians, engineers, commercial pilots, flight attendants and so on. Most positions require working as a team, strong attention to detail, and being able to follow the rules and protocols. There are so many opportunities that await young people in the aviation industry – if they are prepared to study hard and work smarter. Indwe: What is your parting message to our passengers? KN: We appreciate our customers for choosing to travel with us. We value them and their safety is crucially important to us, so we shall not compromise on it. We always look forward to welcoming them on our aircraft and, more than anything, they must continue to make great memories from and to their respective destinations. /
Need to Know
Weekend Special
Galloping Hooves & Hearts
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JANUARY & FEBRUARY SUMMER LINE-UP AT JACKSON HALL, GRANDWEST CASINO AND ENTERTAINMENT WORLD, CAPE TOWN
10TH TO 11TH JANUARY 2020 L’ORMARINS QUEEN’S PLATE RACING FESTIVAL, KENILWORTH RACECOURSE, CAPE TOWN
14TH & 15TH FEBRUARY A-HA PLAY HUNTING HIGH AND LOW LIVE TOUR, GREEN POINT A TRACK, CAPE TOWN & MARKS PARK, JOHANNESBURG
Jackson Hall at GrandWest has a fantastic line-up of bands and talented musicians playing at the club on Friday and Saturday nights. In January and February, local musician Amina Juel and boy band Signature SA will be performing. Woodstock-born Amina Juel has been a jazz, funk, pop, rhythm and blues singer for more than 30 years. She has experience performing on stages across the country, as well as for private dignitaries. Signature SA is a local boy band with five members: Joshua America, Lawren Jonas, Craig Jordaan, Royston Samuels and Waylan van der Heever. They share the same passion and drive to contribute to the arts in South Africa and to make great music. They will be performing every Saturday night until February. Jackson Hall is open to the public, so entrance is free.
The L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate is iconic, prestigious, and returns to celebrate its 159th renewal with all the fanfare and high style you have come to expect from this classic horse racing event. For the first day, “Fabulous Friday”, you can expect an unmatched L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate Garden Party, free-flowing bubbles, and a harvest table lunch. The second day, “Scintillating Saturday”, presents The Style Village, where you can enjoy the sunshine and horse racing with a dynamic 10-strong undercard, not to mention superb hospitality, local food vendors and the race for the coveted R1.5 million purse. Upping the ante is the 2020 reinvention of the layout, which means everyone gets a front seat to the action. Style yourself in L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate colours of “blue and white” and secure your tickets through Computicket – before they run out.
Breakout Events is excited to announce the South African tour dates for legendary band A-ha. The band will be visiting South Africa for the first time since 1994 – and you’re invited! Magne Furuholmen, Morten Harket and Paul Waaktaar-Savoy will be performing new and old, familiar and less familiar songs, as well as the 10 songs off their record-breaking 1985 debut album Hunting High and Low in the running order of the original release. By October 2010, A-ha had played the whole of Hunting High and Low just twice, first at the Oslo Concert Hall and then at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Now, from France to Poland and from Germany to South Africa, audiences will have the chance to experience A-ha revisiting their first album while staying faithful to its spirit.
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Need to Know
Fresh Pickings
Pick, Stomp, Drink
Cheers!
1ST FEBRUARY TO 1ST MARCH FRUIT PICKING, DE KRANS WINES, CALITZDORP
25TH JANUARY DELHEIM HARVEST FESTIVAL 2020, DELHEIM ESTATE, STELLENBOSCH
1ST FEBRUARY FRANSCHHOEK SUMMER WINES, LEOPARD’S LEAP FAMILY VINEYARDS, FRANSCHHOEK
Summer brings with it many wonderful things – long, lazy days at the pool, refreshing cocktails, leisurely lunches and, of course, delectably sweet seasonal fruit. Look no further than De Krans Wines in Calitzdorp for two of these summer sensations. De Krans invites visitors to partake in a farm favourite of picking seasonal fruit. Super-sweet hanepoot grapes are expected to be ready for picking from 1st February to 1st March, weather dependent. There will also be wine tasting and leisurely lunches on offer. A day out in the orchards is guaranteed to work up an appetite, and the De Krans Deli & Bistro on the farm offers a selection of delicious country cuisine guaranteed to keep the hunger at bay. //WWW.DEKRANS.CO.ZA
Join Delheim Estate for the annual celebration of Mother Nature’s bounty at the celebrated Stellenbosch winery’s Harvest Festival on 25th January. The occasion is a highlight of the Winelands calendar, allowing families to spend a leisurely day wining, dining and having fun on the lush and historic property. Tickets cost R480 per adult. This price includes four food items, a complimentary bottle of Delheim wine, live music, grapepicking-and-stomping, a tractor ride and a take-home gift. R100 per ticket will go to the Pebbles Project, a non-profit organisation enriching the lives of children and their families in the Winelands farming communities of the Western Cape. Tickets for children under 18 cost R280 per person and kids under three years old enter for free. Tickets are limited and must be purchased online through Quicket.
You are invited to join the Franschhoek vignerons at this year’s Franschhoek Summer Wines for a spectacular garden party at the magnificent Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards. The winemakers will be showcasing their choices for the season, which include white, rosé, Méthode Cap Classique and lighter-styled red wines. Complement your wines with seasonalinspired food freshly prepared by Chef Pieter de Jager and his team. Relax on the sprawling lawn or in the comfort of the enclosed patio. Live music will add the final touches to what promises to be the perfect day out in the Franschhoek Wine Valley. Tickets cost R295 per person. The cost includes entry, a complimentary tasting glass, tastings of the wines on show, as well as a discount voucher to be used for the purchase of any show wines on the day. Pre-booking through Webtickets is essential.
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Heading off site while staying on task Business doesn’t stop just because you’re away from your desk. Xero makes it easy to check in on your business – anytime, from anywhere. So being out of the office doesn’t mean being out of the loop.
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Bits & Pieces
Shape Up Stimulation
Prevention Is Best
The Heart of the Mother City
Electro Muscle Stimulation (EMS) has recently gained traction as a tool to help athletes train harder in less time. Bodytec now offers EMS technology to anyone who wants to tone up and feel their best. The Bodytec EMS device stimulates multiple muscle groups under the guidance of an experienced personal trainer. The stimulation allows for repeated and individual activation of your eight major muscle groups (including the lower back, stomach, biceps and glutes) according to your goals and needs. This can be accomplished with only 20 minutes of training once a week. By working with a professional Bodytec personal trainer, you’re guided through a tailored exercise regime that will result in a visible difference, with increased muscle formation and toning in just six to eight weeks. //WWW.BODYTEC.CO.ZA
HIV prevention is vital in the fight against Aids, requiring a multi-faceted approach that includes education as well as biomedical tools (condoms, antiretrovirals, and voluntary medical male circumcision) to reduce the number of new infections. Combining these prevention tools with comprehensive sexuality education and sexual and reproductive health and rights programmes is the cornerstone of the South Africa national prevention strategy. Despite this, 240,000 South Africans were newly infected with HIV last year. As children across the region begin a new school year, the Aids Healthcare Foundation (AHF), which provides HIV-related care to over 1.3 million patients across 43 countries, proposes that in addition to biomedical prevention tools, parents and schools educate young people about healthy sexuality in order to stay safe from HIV, sexually transmitted infections, and unplanned pregnancies. AHF calls on government to #KeepThePromise of an Aids-free generation by rolling out ageappropriate, comprehensive sexuality education for all learners. For more information, WhatsApp +27 66 319 2045.
The Cape Milner, an oasis in the heart of trendy Tamboerskloof, continues its ongoing metamorphic journey with the most recent upgrade of its luxury rooms and suites. Brandnew bathrooms offer a stylishly modern finish and more luxurious amenities. This is a space that should be dedicated to new beginnings, to starting fresh, and to pampering ourselves as much as possible. These fresh and luxurious suites will give you renewed energy and is the perfect getaway in trendy Cape Town. Enjoy the superb hospitality of The Glass Lounge. The stylish venue is the ideal setting in which to enjoy a quiet coffee or classy cocktail catch-up with friends against the backdrop of majestic Table Mountain. Take a break and escape to The Cape Milner for an unforgettable experience.
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Dinner & A Movie
Bush Dining At its Best Jock Safari Lodge has introduced Riverbed
to drink. Diners may settle into vintage-style
Dining as an exciting new dining option.
canvas safari chairs, or lounge on oversized
Situated at the confluence of two rivers –
Persian cushions to enjoy this unforgettable
the Mitomeni River and Biyamiti River – in the
multi-sensory experience. The chefs dish
south-western corner of the Kruger National
up delicious, wholesome meals, including a
Park, this unique setting provides the perfect
selection of fresh salads and a variety of meat
opportunity for guests to enjoy a traditional,
off the grill. Traditional South African desserts
barbeque-style feast around a campfire. As
are served out of authentic tin mugs so they
the sun sets over the bushveld, a range of
can be enjoyed around the campfire, to end
gins, champagne, cold beer and a variety
the riverbed dining experience on a high note.
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watching elephants coming down to the river
Dark Waters Corporate environmental defence attorney Rob Bilott (Mark Ruffalo) has just made partner at his prestigious Cincinnati law firm – in large part due to his work defending big chemical companies. He finds himself conflicted after he’s contacted by two West Virginia farmers who believe that the local DuPont plant is dumping toxic waste in the area landfill, destroying their fields and
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killing their cattle. Hoping to learn the truth about just what is happening, Bilott, with help from his supervising partner in the firm, Tom Terp (Tim Robbins), files a complaint that marks the beginning of an epic 15-year fight – one that will not only test his relationship with his wife, Sarah (Anne Hathaway), but also put in peril his reputation, his health and his livelihood.
Martell Chanteloup XXO Maison Martell’s outstanding new Cognac, Martell Chanteloup XXO, is an exceptional blend of 450 very old eaux-de-vie drawn from the four finest terroirs in the French Cognac region. Martell Chanteloup XXO is a supreme demonstration of the Martell art of blending, passed on through 300 years and nine generations of cellar masters. Maison Martell, the oldest of the great cognac houses, was founded in 1715 by Jean Martell. For three centuries, Martell has produced, exported and marketed cognacs which are recognised worldwide for their outstanding quality. The identity of Maison Martell is founded on three key notions: elegance, complexity, and harmony. Maison Martell was established during the golden age of French art de vivre, when gastronomy, oenology and craftsmanship attained great heights of refinement. These became the three pillars of the House and remain intrinsic to its vision 300 years later. Martell Chanteloup XXO has a recommended retail price of R8,488.
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/ In addition to announcing his highlyanticipated second album, Heavy Is the Head, British Musician Stormzy recently unveiled his brand new single “Own It”, featuring musical heavyweights, Ed Sheeran and Burna Boy. Heavy Is the Head marks a hugely exciting return for the multi-awardwinning musical phenomenon. It is an album which has been executively produced entirely by the musician himself, showcasing his world-class lyricism and musicality as well as his celebrated and relatable subject matter. The album also features additional vocals from some of the most exciting musicians of this generation, including Aitch, Headie One, H.E.R., Tiana Major9 and YEBBA with production from Fred Gibson, Fraser T Smith, and T-Minus. In April 2019 he made his remarkable return to the spotlight where he unveiled “Vossi Bop”, his first release since 2017. The single saw a combined sales total of 94,495 and subsequently earned Stormzy his first ever UK #1 single, holding the top position for two consecutive weeks. The album announcement follows on from Stormzy being recently hailed as one of TIME magazine’s 10 Next Generation Leaders, and he was the only leader honoured with a cover for the special issue. A showman like no other, his remarkable ascent is accompanied by his honest and relatable character. Known for evolving the underground musical landscape, as well as being a perennial political agitator, Stormzy is a true spokesman of black empowerment and social activism. He has become one of UK’s most inspiring cultural figures. In July 2018, Stormzy launched The Stormzy Scholarship – a studentship which funds the student fees of two black students each year, at Cambridge University. Building momentum with impassioned support from his devoted fan base,
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Stormzy is now the proud possessor of over 25 awards, including: two Brit Awards, one Ivor Novello Award, six Mobo Awards, one Q Award, one MTV EMA, one BBC Music Award, one Teen Choice Award, three AIM Awards, two BET Awards, two British GQ Awards, and two Global Awards. / Website: www.stormzy.com Facebook: stormzyofficial Twitter: @stormzy1 Instagram: @stormzy
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The Ndlovu Youth Choir is known for its colourful costumes and dynamic performances.
A SONG OF HOPE AND SUNSHINE THE NDLOVU YOUTH CHOIR The Ndlovu Youth Choir caught the world’s attention after their heart-stopping performances on America’s Got Talent propelled them all the way to the show’s final round.
Text: Lisa Witepski Images © America’s Got Talent, Ralf Schmitt & Corinna Tannian
The choir’s energetic performances at America’s Got Talent stunned the world.
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For Schmitt, singing in a choir isn’t simply about creating beautiful music. It’s also about teamwork, discipline and cohesion – and it’s ‘very powerful’.
The performers’ joy is palpable as they do what they do best.
/ There are certain sounds that are intrinsically South African: the crashing rumble of a Highveld thundershower; the rhyming shout of a water seller on Clifton beach in Cape Town; and the irrepressible joy of a youth choir as embodied in the Ndlovu Youth Choir. Just 12 short months ago, few South Africans had heard of the choir. That was before their cover of Ed Sheeran’s smash hit Shape of You and the video that went viral on Facebook, the brightness of the chorister’s outfits holding a mirror to the vibrancy that poured out with their voices. Then came another video, circulated in July 2019, showing the usually impassive face of notoriously dour Simon Cowell visibly moved as he judged the choir’s performance on America’s Got Talent. Few South Africans were able to watch the clip without shedding a tear, particularly as they watched the youngsters who had just taken part on one of the world’s glitziest, most glamorous stages describe their childhoods in the poverty-stricken village of Moutse in Limpopo.
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“I honestly thought that I was being pranked by Darren Simpson when I received the call from America’s Got Talent, asking us to send an audition tape,” choirmaster Ralff Schmitt recalls. He explains that it was that Shape of You video that earned them a spot on the show after it had been seen by talent scouts. That had been in March 2019 – and what followed was a “glorious tsunami”. Schmitt explains that the choir got its start in 2009, initially as an after-school activity that was part of the broader Ndlovu Care Group. The group itself provides medicine, nutrition, infrastructure, childcare and other resources for the village, which has been badly affected by HIV and Aids. In fact, it was because of the orphans that the choir was transformed into a jobcreation project two years ago. “Many of the choristers battled to get jobs once they were ready to leave school, and tertiary studies usually weren’t an option. So, we looked at ways to generate income from their singing,” Schmitt says. That started with making the group more marketable, which is why Schmitt was invited to join the
team. A former member of the Drakensberg Boys Choir, he had worked with many similar groups throughout South Africa. But, although the young peoples’ talent was immediately apparent to him, the rest of the country was less enthusiastic. In fact, bookings were scant for the first six months of the choir’s existence. Then came that ground-breaking video, which sparked international interest. How did the choristers experience the States? “Interestingly, no one was blown away by what they saw overseas – probably because they grew up with so little. That somehow made it easier to take things in our stride, including the performances. We genuinely thought that each would be our last, so we focused on being in the moment and enjoying it as much as we could.” For Schmitt, singing in a choir isn’t simply about creating beautiful music. It’s also about teamwork, discipline and cohesion – and it’s “very powerful”. That’s what he reminded the youngsters of before they took to the stage in the United States. “None of us ever imagined
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) makes a valuable contribution to the socio-economic development and prosperity of the people of South Africa, by regulating the energy industry in accordance with government laws, policies, standards and international best practices in support of sustainable development. NERSA is a regulatory authority established as a juristic person in terms of Section 3 of the National Energy Regulator Act, 2004 (Act No. 40 of 2004). NERSA’s mandate is to regulate the electricity, piped-gas and petroleum pipelines industries in terms of the Electricity Regulation Act, 2006 (Act No. 4 of 2006), Gas Act, 2001 (Act No. 48 of 2001) and Petroleum Pipelines Act, 2003 (Act No. 60 of 2003). NERSA’s mandate is further derived from written government policies as well as regulations issued by the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy. NERSA is expected to perform the necessary regulatory actions in anticipation of and/or in response to the changing circumstances in the energy industry.
Jacob Modise Chairperson
Chris Forlee Full-Time Regulator Member and Chief Executive Officer
Maleho Nkomo Deputy Chairperson
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that we would have an experience like this – myself included. Just before we went on, I advised them to watch everyone involved in the production, because that’s what true excellence looks like. I told them to pursue it, channel it and apply it wherever they could.” When the team reached the semi-finals, he had more advice for them. “I asked them what they believed their worth was, and I reminded them that if they didn’t try that day, they’d never know for sure.” As it turns out, that worth is rather exceptional. They may not have won the competition, but they walked away with a record deal from Simon Cowell’s record label, Syco Music, and a renewed status as icons in their community. Admittedly, this has come with its own challenges. In a poor community, it’s only natural that people look to their role models for assistance, and the choristers are trying to come to terms with this at the same time as dealing with a suddenly frenetic schedule that involves commitments around the globe. In fact, Schmitt reveals that far from enjoying a lengthy recording session, the choir snatched moments between performances to create their album. Not that the end result was anything less than spectacular, as evidenced by the phenomenal success during its first week
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of release. “We debuted at number one on iTunes,” Schmitt enthuses. This is a feat made all the more noteworthy given that Coldplay’s latest album dropped at the same time. What’s next for the choir? “Your guess is as good as mine!” Schmitt says. A primary focus right now is looking after the choristers’ skills and educational needs. “You can’t stay in a youth choir indefinitely. At some point you have to age out,” he points out. And so, the choir is providing skills development programmes for older choir members, while tutoring younger choristers to ensure they don’t fall behind in their schoolwork during their travels. The group is also sifting through their many offers and invitations to find those that fit. Now that they know many more opportunities are coming their way, they’re being canny about which they accept. With the choir members ranging in age between 13 and 27, it’s their best interests, rather than commercial imperatives, that guide Schmitt’s choices as choirmaster. While Schmitt works to balance the challenges of sudden fame and popularity, he’s also developing new material constantly. “We have to keep reinventing ourselves while staying true to our core,” he points out. “We’re just taking each moment as it comes.” /
THE DEBUT ALBUM The Ndlovu Youth Choir’s highly anticipated album Africa is a spectacular representation of the choir from Limpopo that stole the hearts of millions. The 11-track offering delivers the signature songs that took a choir from the village of Moutse to the stage of a talent search show that draws 10 million viewers each season in America alone. It also includes an impeccably chosen repertoire of South African and international tracks, as well as the choir’s first original song – “Believe” – written by their choirmaster, conductor and artistic director, Ralf Schmitt. Follow the Ndlovu Youth Choir on social media at: ndlovuchoir (Facebook), and choirafrica (Twitter and Instagram).
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For the avid twitcher, there are over 500 species of birds to look out for during game drives.
/ Whether you are a first-timer or seasoned regular, here are five reasons to visit the vast wilderness of the Kruger, according to Danny Bryer, area director of sales and marketing for Protea Hotel by Marriott. A Change of Pace A day in the bush begins early and is full of small moments to savour, such as gently waking up to an orchestra of birdsong instead of your alarm, or watching elephants take a long, cool drink at a watering hole. A safari holiday in the Kruger National Park is the perfect place to forget your nine-to-five schedule and reset your clock to Africa’s natural rhythm. Whether it’s savouring a cup of coffee while watching a sunrise over the African bush on an early-morning game drive, or settling down after an adventurous day with a sundowner drink at the stunning infinity pool of the newly redesigned Protea Hotel by Marriott Kruger Gate (which overlooks the park and allows you an up-close view of the wildlife), there is no better place to unwind.
A Family-Friendly Holiday The endless sightings of wildlife offer parents the perfect opportunity to teach little ones about respecting and caring for our country’s natural heritage. A family holiday to Kruger is suitable for all ages, and there is a range of experiences on offer – from bush walks to guided safari tours and night drives. Embrace quality time with your family during a game drive in your own vehicle and at your own pace, with stops at rest camps for refreshments or self-catered snacks. The Kruger National Park is a worldclass holiday destination, conveniently located within driving distance of major cities, such as Nelspruit and Johannesburg. There are also airports in Skukuza, Hoedspruit and Nelspruit, making air travel with kids a breeze. Unrivalled Plant Life The natural wonders of Kruger’s flora abound. There are 16 ecosystems within Kruger’s borders which are home to almost 2,000 different plant species, including over 220 grasses and over 330 indigenous tree species. One of the most well-known of the numerous tree species found in the
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park is the iconic baobab tree. Able to live for as long as 3,000 years, these unique trees are most prolific in the central and northern parts of the park, but you can visit Africa’s southernmost naturally occurring baobab tree 25 km from Satara. All Creatures Great and Small Stretching over 20,000 km² of natural splendour, the Kruger National Park is roughly the same size as Wales in the UK. With over 1,600 lions roaming the bush, 13,000 elephants cooling off at watering holes, 37,000 buffalo grazing and 4,400 crocodiles sunning themselves on riverbanks, no two game drives are ever the same. While Kruger is the renowned home to the Big Five, there are many lesserknown animals that are just as interesting to observe in their natural habitat. Next
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time you’re in the park, keep a careful eye out for the Little Five: leopard tortoise, rhino beetle, elephant shrew, ant lion, and the red-billed buffalo weaver. And for the avid twitcher, there are over 500 species of birds to look out for during game drives. Get to Know Your Heritage The Kruger National Park safeguards over 250 known cultural heritage sites, including ancient Iron Age sites and spectacular rock art. Three of these sites are open to the public and offer a glimpse into the lives of our forefathers: • Masorini is a late Iron Age site which was inhabited by the Sotho-speaking BaPhalaborwa people 200 years ago. The clay furnaces and huts at the site have been reconstructed and house a museum and picnic site.
• T he Albasini Ruins are the remains of a 19th-century trading post, established by Portuguese trader and later viceconsul Joao Albasini. This has long been considered the first European settlement in the Lowveld. • 500-year-old Thulamela is linked to the Zimbabwean culture started at Mapungubwe. The Shona-speaking Lembethu, who lived at Thulamela, believed in a mystical relationship between their leader and the land, and that their leader’s ancestors would intercede on their behalf. Whether it’s your first or 21st trip to the majestic Kruger National Park, the unrivalled natural beauty of one of Africa’s largest reserves is sure to make it a memorable holiday. /
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L’APPEL DU PARC KRUGER Rompre avec la vie moderne et partir en vacances en pleine nature est un excellent moyen d’échapper aux incessantes notifications arrivant sur son téléphone portable et de recharger ses batteries à la bande son de la savane africaine. Il n’y a pas de meilleur endroit pour communier avec la nature que le parc national Kruger, la plus grande et la plus ancienne réserve animalière d’Afrique du Sud.
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/ Que vous soyez un novice ou un visiteur aguerri, voici cinq raisons de visiter les vastes étendues sauvages du parc Kruger selon Danny Bryer, le directeur régional des ventes et du marketing pour Protea Hotel by Marriott. Un changement de rythme Une journée en brousse commence tôt et est remplie de moments délectables comme se réveiller doucement au son d’un orchestre de chants d’oiseaux plutôt qu’à la sonnerie du réveille-matin, ou
observer des éléphants boire longuement l’eau rafraîchissante d’un point d’eau. Le parc national Kruger est l’endroit idéal pour faire un safari, oublier son emploi du temps quotidien et ajuster son horloge biologique au rythme naturel de l’Afrique. Qu’il s’agisse de déguster une tasse de café en regardant le soleil se lever sur la brousse africaine lors d’un safari matinal, ou qu’il s’agisse de se détendre après une journée remplie d’aventures en prenant un apéritif tout en observant le coucher de soleil au bord de la piscine à débordement
du Protea Hotel by Marriott Kruger Gate récemment rénové (qui surplombe le parc et permet d’observer les animaux de près), il n’y a pas de meilleur endroit pour se détendre. Vacances en famille Les occasions innombrables d’observer les animaux sauvages permettent aux parents d’apprendre à leurs jeunes enfants à respecter et à protéger le patrimoine naturel de notre pays. Les vacances en famille au parc Kruger conviennent à tous les âges et l’on y propose une grande
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gamme d’expériences allant de randonnées en brousse, à des safaris guidés et des sorties nocturnes en voiture. Profitez de moments agréables en famille lors de safaris dans votre propre véhicule à votre rythme en vous arrêtant dans des camps de repos pour des rafraîchissements ou des collations (que l’on apporte soi-même). Le parc Kruger est une destination touristique de première classe idéalement située et facilement accessible en voiture depuis de grandes villes telles Nelspruit ou Johannesburg. On trouve aussi des aéroports à Skukuza, Hoedspruit et Nelspruit, ce qui facilite grandement les voyages en avion avec les enfants. Une flore inégalée Les merveilles naturelles de la flore du parc Kruger abondent. Dans les confins du parc Kruger on trouve 16 écosystèmes qui abritent presque 2,000 espèces végétales différentes, dont plus de 220 sortes de graminées et plus de 330 espèces d’arbres indigènes. L’une des espèces d’arbres les plus connues du parc est l’emblématique baobab. Capables de vivre jusqu’à 3,000 ans, ces arbres uniques sont prolifiques dans le centre et dans la partie nord du parc mais on peut aller voir le baobab naturel le plus au sud du continent africain qui se trouve à 25 km de Satara.
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Toutes les créatures, grandes et petites S’étendant sur une zone de plus de 20,000 km² de splendeur naturelle, le parc national Kruger fait à peu près la même superficie que le Pays de Galles au Royaume Uni. Avec plus de 1,600 lions rodant dans la brousse, 13,000 éléphants se rafraîchissant à des points d’eau, 37,000 buffles broutant et 4,400 crocodiles prenant le soleil au bord des rivières, il n’y a jamais deux safaris identiques. Bien que le parc Kruger soit réputé comme étant la résidence des « Cinq grands » (Big Five), on y trouve aussi de nombreux animaux moins connus qui sont tout aussi intéressants à observer dans leur habitat naturel. La prochaine fois que vous serez dans le parc, soyez attentifs aux « Cinq petits » (Little Five) : la tortue-léopard, le rhinocéros, la musaraigne à trompe, le fourmilion et l’alecto à bec rouge. Et pour les ornithologues amateurs, il y a plus de 500 espèces d’oiseaux à observer pendant les safaris en voiture. Apprenez à connaître votre patrimoine Le parc Kruger protège plus de 250 sites connus du patrimoine culturel, y compris des sites anciens de l’âge de fer ainsi que de l’art rupestre spectaculaire. Trois de ces
sites sont ouverts au public et offrent un aperçu de la vie de nos ancêtres : • Masorini est un site de la fin de l’âge de fer qui était habité par le peuple BaPhalaborwa parlant la langue sotho il y a 200 ans. Les fours en terre cuite et les huttes se trouvant sur le site ont été reconstruits et abritent un musée ainsi qu’une aire de pique-nique. • Les ruines d’Albasini sont les restes d’un comptoir d’échange du 19ème siècle qui fut établi par João Albasini, un marchand portugais qui devint plus tard vice-consul. Ce lieu est depuis longtemps considéré comme étant la première colonie européenne dans le « Bas Veld » (Lowveld). • Thulamela, qui a plus de 500 ans, est liée à la culture zimbabwéenne née à Mapungubwe. Les Lembethu, qui parlaient le shona et vivaient à Thulamela, croyaient en une relation mystique entre leur chef et la terre, et au fait que les ancêtres de leur chef intercèderaient en leur faveur. Qu’il s’agisse de votre premier ou de votre 21ème voyage dans le majestueux parc national Kruger, la beauté naturelle inégalée de l’une des plus grandes réserves d’Afrique en fera à coup sûr des vacances mémorables. /
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A QUIRKY TAKE ON AFRICAN HOSPITALITY Carefully designed and crafted to fit among the indigenous trees and orchids atop Makindye Hill, 6 km south-east of the Ugandan city of Kampala, Latitude 0° is an urban oasis surrounded by natural beauty, with stunning views of Lake Victoria and the entire city bowl.
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/ More than just a hotel and including 47 guest rooms and suites, it offers three restaurants and bars with culinary delights and a wide variety of drinks from all corners of the world. The hotel is a haven for relaxation and fitness thanks to its spa, gym and swimming pools. It also serves as a socialising and networking hub with lounges, a rooftop bar, private dining and entertaining spaces, as well as a calendar filled with music, art, fashion and business events. Not to forget its unique, highly creative coworking hub with private workspaces, meeting and conference rooms, and hot-desking facilities.
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Latitude 0° offers African hospitality at its best, with a modern and contemporary twist which is evident in its interior design, which plays a huge role in the hotel’s sustainability and social impact programmes. Forging real connections and commitments allows Latitude 0° to create statement interiors produced by local communities using recycled, upcycled and sustainable materials. Curated original artworks form huge centrepieces in lobbies, ornate handbeaded textiles adorn the stylish bedrooms, and the funky recycled and upcycled furniture pushes the boundaries of local artisans’ talent, and the materials they
have at hand. The hotel is proud to serve as an ambassador for emerging African talent, and its ethical attitude towards their existence helps to create a unique vibe that is unlike any formulaic hotel. You would be forgiven for wondering if you were in an art gallery, rather than a hotel! With properties in Lilongwe, Lusaka and Kampala, and plans afoot for further hotels in Addis Ababa, Mauritius and Dares-Salaam, the Latitude Hotels Group is certainly a brand to look out for when you’re planning your business or holiday adventures around the continent. Please visit thelatitudehotels.com for more information. /
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HOW TO STICK TO YOUR GUNS THIS TIME AROUND THE POWER OF GOAL INFRASTRUCTURE Every year, most of us make New Year’s resolutions. Eat healthier. Exercise regularly. Invest more in valued relationships. Learn a language. And so on. Often, they are the same resolutions as last year. Why do our resolutions often so swiftly wither away? A prime culprit in this annual rollercoaster of optimism and disappointment is overconfidence in the power of our intentions.
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/ The excitement of a new year – and perhaps the result of celebrating a little too hard – clouds a hard fact of life: Good intentions readily evaporate without a trace in the face of everyday experiences such as exhaustion, temptation and longstanding habits. Fortunately, academic research on goal-setting can help. Studies over several decades have identified some effective ways to overcome these common obstacles to realising your plans. Beyond SMART Goals It’s well known (and also true) that New Year’s resolutions are more likely to be attained if they are “SMART”:
• Specific (about exactly what you want to achieve) • Measurable (with clear indicators of progress) • Achievable (given your available resources, constraints and other priorities) • Relevant (to what you most value) • Time-bound (with a specific date by when you aim for the mission to be accomplished) Crafting SMART goals is a good start. But the odds of realising your resolutions will be improved by building what I call “goal infrastructure” – that is, resources that enable goal attainment. Below are three powerful ways to build goal infrastructure.
1. L ink Your Goals to Your Cherished Values Useful insights about how to do this may be drawn from a study of how a goalsetting programme could help struggling students improve their academic performance. The research involved 85 students at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Participants given the goal-setting intervention answered questions about their ideal future, qualities they admired in others, things they would like to do better, things they would like to learn more about, and habits they would like to develop. They then developed and prioritised the goals they were excited to pursue, before writing about the specific positive impacts
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The odds of realising your resolutions will be improved by building “goal infrastructure” – that is, resources that enable goal attainment.
they thought achieving each goal would have on their lives and the lives of those they cared about. Compared to students in the control group, those who participated in this goal-setting intervention succeeded in significantly improving their academic results four months later. Why not brainstorm your own responses to the questions addressed by the study participants? Then develop a compelling rationale for working persistently to achieve your highest priority goal(s), by answering the following questions: • What benefits do I expect to flow from reaching my goal? • How might achieving my goal enhance my life and/or the lives of those I care about? Write down your answers and put them where you will see them often. 2. Create Implementation Intentions Implementation intentions supplement SMART goals with details of when and how you will act to attain your goals. Two types of implementation intentions are: • If-then plans (“If situation X arises, then I will Y.”) • When-then plans (“When situation X arises, then I will Y.”)
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For example, “If I feel upset by an email, when possible, I will wait until the following day before sending my response.” Or, “When it is 17h27, then I will have left the office for the gym within the next three minutes.” Several hundred studies have shown that deciding ahead of time when and how you will act in accordance with your goals helps you get started and avoid being derailed by tiredness or other distractions. As a result, goals are far more likely to be reached when paired with implementation intentions. 3. Establish Peer Accountability What gets measured, gets managed! This maxim is particularly valid when you feel accountable for acting in accordance with your goals. The Agile software development methodology features mandatory morning stand-up meetings where team members publicly answer the following two questions: • What did you do yesterday? • What will you do today? Knowing that tomorrow you will answer the first question, helps brings focus to what you do today. Why not try this for a week to see if it works for
you? Another way to harness the power of peer accountability is to partner with someone else (ideally other than a life partner) who is also serious about adhering to their resolutions. Text or email each other what you commit to do each day for a month (for example, swim 1 km, not open emails after 20h00, no screens after 22h00, call a friend, do 50 push-ups, meditate for 10 minutes). Then, in a brief phone chat at the same time each week, ask each other whether you adhered to each of your daily commitments during the past week. Make no excuses and provide no explanations. Simply answer “yes” or “no” regarding whether you kept each commitment. The anticipated satisfaction in saying “yes” to those scheduled questions, as well as the powerful drive to avoid having to admit failure, can be a powerful motivator to keep yourself on track. Of course, there’s no magic wand to materialise your New Year’s resolutions. But if you are serious about making a change, play with the possibilities to discover what “goal infrastructure” works for you. /
ROCKING ALL NIGHT THE WESTERN CAPE’S ULTIMATE HOUSEBOATS
Houseboats offer the best of land and water. They allow guests to explore tourist attractions across various spheres, and serve as catalysts for intimate experiences on open waters. It is only in such dwellings that you can drift away from your cares into new realms of relaxation. For incredible scenes, utter freedom and tourism experiences, check out our top Western Cape houseboat picks below.
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Houseboat Myrtle Often, one thinks of houseboats as “squashed caravans”. The Houseboat Myrtle, on the other hand, is a spacious self-catering unit. Its close proximity to the Knysna Waterfront also makes it a highly soughtafter gem. The views from this beauty, with its internal and external wood finishes, are nothing short of breath-taking. From the deck, you can catch awe-inspiring sights of the lagoon, the quays and the Knysna Heads. The houseboat caters for four guests, includes a kitchenette with a fridge and stove, and also has a hot shower, as well as a toilet. As an extra perk, there’s even an inside fireplace! If you’re up for a chilled time floating about in the Knysna Lagoon, then this may just be the ideal houseboat for you. For more information, please visit www.knysnahouseboat.co.za. Kraalbaai Luxury House Boats You can find Kraalbaai Luxury House Boats in the West Coast National Park, a
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few hour’s drive away from the bustling Cape Town. These houseboats are not just ideal for families, but are also popular among couples who long for a romantic breakaway in nature. One is spoilt for choice with options such as the Nirvana Houseboat, Larus Houseboat, and Serenity Houseboat, which each serve the needs of a diverse range of guests. These floating havens also double up as ideal locations for corporate groups, honeymoon destinations, and the perfect family getaways for people who want to drift away and get away from it all. For more information, please visit www.kraalbaailuxuryhouseboats.com. Baby Blue Too Baby Blue Too houseboat is also located in the West Coast National Park. What makes this cosy houseboat unique is that it is modelled after a Norwegian lifeboat hull, and is perfect for navigating the pristine waters of the serene Langebaan Lagoon.
Float near white-sand beaches, spend time sunbathing on the sturdy flat roof, and then retreat inside to sleep as you drift on the waters of the wind-sheltered West Coast bay. If you have a valid skipper’s license, you can drift away into the lagoon on your own. Don’t fret if you don’t, because you will still be accommodated and transported to Kraalbaai for your overnight stay. Enjoy the amenities of a flushing toilet, double bed and long bench that converts into an additional single berth, integrated cooler-box space, gas stove, and steering console that provides additional seating. Remember to bring along your swimwear and to pack lightly as space is limited in this overnight experience of a lifetime. For more information, please visit www.gravity.co.za. /
Northern Cape - South Africa EXTRAORDINARY HOLIDAY EXPERIENCES FOR ALL!
AN AGELESS LAND, where countless generations of desert people have left their collective footprint. Endless skies, amber dune-scapes, and a Great River, all set within a landscape brimming with dramatic beauty. And people so real, you will feel the vibration of Mother Nature when they shake your hand. This is the Northern Cape – REAL CULTURE, REAL PEOPLE AND REAL NATURE. Now come and experience it for yourselves and make memories to last a lifetime. FIVE MUST DO REASONS TO CHOOSE THE NORTHERN CAPE AS YOUR NEXT SOUTHERN AFRICAN HOLIDAY DESTINATION: 1. REWARDING CULTURAL ADVENTURES The distinct cultural groups that make up the Northern Cape are as rich as the country’s history. Unlock the secrets of the African bush in the company of the oldest human inhabitants of the region, the ‡Khomani San near the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Swim in the hot pools of Riemvasmaak, discover the ancient wisdom of the Nama of the Richtersveld, a world heritage site. Explore living villages, shop at craft markets, indulge in regional authentic cuisine at local eateries and be transported to the world of our ancestors through campfire storytelling and dancing. It’s the best way to experience the heartbeat of the province and to take some of the soul of the Northern Cape with you on your return journey home. 2. ADVENTURE EXPERIENCES OFF THE BEATEN TRACK For the active, it’s an ideal environment for exploration and adventure. We have an awe-inspiring setting for any enthusiast. Whether you are stargazing in Sutherland, hunting for fossils in the Karoo or searching for San rock art deep in the caves of the Diamond Fields, experiencing the world’s richest floral offering in Namakwa, camping deep in the bush surrounded by wildlife and the famed black-maned lion of the Green Kalahari, or Kayaking down the mighty Orange River, the Northern Cape is more than an adventure, it’s an enriching life experience. 3. FAMILY ADVENTURE EXPERIENCES The Northern Cape has always been a family- friendly destination. Its mix of culture, adventure, wildlife and wide
accommodation choices, offers family fun that is both entertaining and educational. The province is home to six national parks and two of the country’s largest rivers, which makes it perfect for fun activities the entire family can enjoy. These include game safaris, bird watching and leisure hikes and walks to safaris, museum visits and archaeological discoveries to disconnect reconnect and rediscover! 4. NATURAL BEAUTY AND WILDLIFE ADVENTURE EXPERIENCES The Northern Cape is arguably South Africa’s most beautiful and naturally real province. Visitors are hard-pressed to choose between our UNESCO Richtersveld World Heritage Site and two Transfrontier Parks, the Kgalagadi and the |Ai|Ais Richtersveld with its red and golden sand dunes. Share the intimate bush knowledge of a Nama or San Bushmen guide/tracker. The Northern Cape’s natural beauty is enhanced by it’s an iconic wildlife. From the small five to the big five, watching wild animals at dose range is something truly unforgettable. There are walking, horseback, 4x4, little five and many more safaris to incorporate in your trip in one of the 6 provincial reserves or any of the other four national parks and transfrontier parks. 5. A FLORAL EXPERIENCE Each spring, the dormant and arid winter plains of the Northern Cape’s Namakwa region are transformed into a kaleidoscope of color with the arrival of the flower season. The wild flowers of the Namakwa are definitely a natural phenomenon and best discovered on foot, which makes it ultimately appealing to hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
As the only arid hotspot in the world this region contains more than 6 000 plant species, 250 species of birds, 78 species of mammals, 132 species of reptiles and amphibians and an unknown number of insects, making it the world’s most diverse, arid environment. This floral diversity has also made the Namakwa the richest bulb flora arid region in the world. Best times to visit is end July to early October. A dedicated hotline in operation from 1 August to 30 September will provide insights to flower hotspots and flower sighting updates, call the flower hotline on +27 (0)79 294 7260 FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT www.experiencenortherncape.com or E. marketing@experiencenortherncape.com E. dianna@experiencenortherncape.com NorthernCapeTourism
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YOUR VERY OWN BUSH HIDEAWAY Nestled in the Pilanesberg National Park, a mere two hours’ drive from Johannesburg, you will find the exquisite Bakubung Bush Lodge, a resort with an impressive reputation for quality. As an extension of this legacy landmark, Bakubung Villas is a breakthrough luxury project that allows investors to acquire their very own piece of this iconic resort making it an investor’s dream.
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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-today 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. The year-on-year annual tourism rate is on the increase in the park. The launch of the new Pilanesberg Airport means guests and owners will be able to fly from both O.R. Tambo International Airport and
Cape Town International Airport directly to Pilanesberg and back. When you own one of these sensational villas, you’ll have access to all the park’s incredible amenities. You’ll have the opportunity to have face-toface interaction with the Big Five roaming virtually on your doorstep, and be able to enjoy every moment that the African bush lifestyle has to offer. There are various villa styles on offer, all of which offer you a unique opportunity of investing in property, while also tapping into the tourism market. Contact Ewan Dykes on +27 083 755 8944 or visit www.bakabungvillas.co.za or www.legacyhotels.co.za for more information. /
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Is it hard work? Consistency? Passion? We’ve all pondered the secret to success at some time or another. The truth is, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. From business leaders to sportsmen, musicians and scientists, when it comes to being successful, there is no single way of getting things done. That being said, there are a few principles that apply to all facets of life when it comes to being successful. Spoiler alert: It takes a lot of hard work and it’s not always easy.
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Maintain Discipline Success is a marathon, not a sprint. You can have the most brilliant mind, concept or team behind you, but if you don’t have discipline, you won’t get very far. One of the easiest patterns to slip into while climbing the ladder of success is complacency. Whether this stems from having a job that allows too much freedom, or from reaching a goal early on and believing you can sit back and relax, a
lack of discipline to keep working towards bigger goals is fatal and will catch up with you in the end. Get Used to Rejection and Don’t Take It Personally Repetitive rejection applies to more than just those looking to make a name for themselves in Hollywood. Many wellknown figures such as Jerry Seinfeld, Oprah Winfrey and Madonna took a lot of
rejection before someone finally took a chance on them. JK Rowling was actually fired from her job at the London office of Amnesty International because she would write stories on her work computer all day long. It is in our human nature to take rejection personally, but the truth is that most of the time it wasn’t intended as a personal attack. The bottom line is you will get rejected at some point and it will sting. The good news? When you get rejected,
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Commit to lifelong learning and realise that this goal, unlike most others, does not have an endpoint.
you also get a brand-new opportunity to try again. Take advantage of it. Hold Yourself Accountable At the end of the day, there really is only one person you can hold accountable for your shortcomings: yourself. It’s extremely easy to praise yourself when you secure an important client or successfully pitch an idea to colleagues. But when things don’t go as planned, or you don’t reach that deadline, the onus still needs to be on you. Holding yourself accountable for your own mistakes will arm you with the motivation you need to get where you need to be. It is human to make mistakes – the trick is to learn from them. Never Stop Learning When it comes to knowledge, there’s only one rule: You can never know too much. You could read every book or
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article imaginable and there would still be things you don’t know. Commit to lifelong learning and realise that this goal, unlike most others, does not have an endpoint. When you’ve exhausted all the available materials, speak to people in your field. When you’ve run out of people to speak to, find new ones. The great thing about learning is that there really is no downside, and nothing to lose. Whether the commitment to learning is in a professional capacity or it is more about self-exploration, teach yourself until you feel like your brain is going to implode − and then keep going. Back Yourself They say it’s a dog-eat-dog world, and it’s true. You can have the most reliable family and friends, but at the end of the day, the buck stops with you. For this reason, it’s important to always put
yourself first. Although this may sound selfish and egotistical, the sooner you realise that everyone has the same idea, the better. If you have a goal, be it a professional or personal one, strategise on how you can achieve it and believe you’ll get there. You may encounter people who will doubt your intentions and you may even doubt them yourself, but the key is to back yourself. When you fail, and it’s highly likely that at some point you will, you’ll feel discouraged. There are very few instances when achieving a goal is linear. You will likely fall off the wagon a few times and be plagued by thoughts like, “is it really worth it?” and “do I actually want it that badly?” It’s during these times, more than ever, that you need to be firm with yourself. Remind yourself why you started − a little tough love never hurt anybody. /
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/ Headquartered in Pinetown, KwaZuluNatal, the specialist company has local offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town, with international offices in Ghana, Kenya, and the United States. SBS has built more than 1,800 tanks in South Africa and around the world. “We would like to expand our customer base. With this in mind, we would like to broaden our capabilities through regional market development and global alliances,” says Delayne Gray, entrepreneur and Group CEO. SBS goes way beyond simple storage. It prides itself on being involved at every stage of a project, from brief and design to installation and that all-important after-sales service. The close to 200 staff
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members, who have a hands-on work ethic, receive additional training and are encouraged to adopt a mindset of continual improvement. “The company was built to service the community around them and has remained true to that vision since the very beginning,” Gray says. SBS Tanks are ISO 9001 and OHSAS 18001-accredited. The wall panels and roof sheets of all SBS Tanks are made of zincalume (a combination of zinc and aluminium), which renders the tanks resistant to corrosion. All tanks are fitted with an approved liner, tested for use in contact with drinking water that prevents water from getting to the wall panels. The company supplies tanks with capacities from 12 KL right up to 3.3 ML, and the
tanks are versatile, with a wide range of standard and special fittings available. SBS Agri, another division of the company, boasts a combined 40 years’ experience in the agricultural sector. It offers bespoke wet and dry storage solutions, including a complete range of silos, and conveying and drying equipment for the storage and processing of grain. Inefficient grain storage has been a problem in South Africa, and SBS Agri has developed a range of grain storage hoppers that do not require electricity to operate. They can, therefore, be used by rural farming communities that are “off the grid”. For more information, please visit www.sbstanks.com. /
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/ BMW’s Gran Coupè suffix alludes to its four-door coupé design that dates back to the 6 Series Gran Coupè, which was based on the then 5 Series’ underpinnings but skinned in the sleeker lines of the 6 Series Coupè. It is a practical solution to a market that finds a two-door coupé impractical, but a conventional sedan staid. Since then, the Gran Coupè plate has adorned the 4 Series Gran Coupè and, most recently, the 2 Series Gran Coupè. Innovative Style The front-end of the 8 Series Gran Coupè takes on the visage of its coupé
sibling, but has a slightly taller windscreen and roof, which equates to a roomier cabin for both front and rear passengers. In an effort to keep the weight of the Gran Coupè down – thereby ensuring that, for the most part, it steers as well as the coupé variant – the bonnet is made from aluminium, while the boot lid is moulded from composite plastic. You can even specify a carbon-fibre roof, should you so wish. As a result, the Gran Coupè weighs only 70 kg more than the coupé. The cabin, meanwhile, features a 2+2 seating configuration with the rear offering surprisingly good legroom –
allowing even the lankiest of individuals to lounge in relative comfort. The rest of the cabin appointments are identical to that of the coupé, including the 10” touchscreen infotainment screen and 12.3” digital instrument cluster. You also get the voiceactivated command system for various vehicle functions. Choose Your Flavour There are three engine derivatives available from launch: the 3.0-litre turbo inline-six with 250 kW and 500 Nm (840i); a 3.0-litre turbo diesel with 235 kW and 680 Nm (840d); and a 4.4-litre twin-
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turbo V8 petrol with 390 kW and 750 Nm (M850i). For those with an even higher penchant for performance, the M8 Gran Coupè will be offered at a later stage. All models come standard with an eightspeed automatic gearbox and, save for the 840i, xDrive all-wheel-drive traction. There’s also rear-wheel steer on offer to make the vehicle more agile.
corners in Sport+ mode, and decidedly comfortable when pottering about town in its softest Comfort setting. There weren’t any tangible dynamic drawbacks compared to the coupé’s sporty disposition, and I reckon this is the 8 Series to buy if you are looking for something practical with a sporty temperament. How Does It Stack Up?
On the Road At launch, only the 840i was available for us to sample and, while it offered enough get up and go and a glorious straight-six howl, I’m of the view that the turbodiesel 840d would be better suited for this application. That said, the Gran Coupè feels surefooted when hurled into
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The 8 Series Gran Coupè plays in a very elite segment, occupied by the Porsche Panamera, Mercedes-Benz GT 4 Door and the Maserati Quattroporte. These all pander to the niche buyer who appreciates style without sacrificing on performance and practicality. Having driven all but the Mercedes-Benz, the 8 Series feels right
up there with the best of them – it looks the part, is well appointed, and has a drive polish to back it up. Final Say In a segment that is decidedly niche, there’s a premium price to pay when it comes to that and, with a starting price of just over R1,3 million for the 840i and rising to R1,8 million odd for the M850i, it will remain a relatively rare sight on the roads – much like the 6 Series Gran Coupè that went before it. Exclusivity, then, seems to be one of the four-door coupé genre’s biggest selling points and for those shopping in this luxury pond, the 8 Series Gran Coupé makes for a fetching catch. /
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Where was the evolutionary birthplace of modern humans? The East African Great Rift Valley has long been the favoured contender – until today.
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It is now clear our ancestors must have dispersed from a region south of the Zambezi River. / Our new research has used DNA to trace humanity’s earliest footsteps to a prehistoric wetland called MakgadikgadiOkavango, south of the Great Zambezi River. Our analysis, published in Nature, shows that the earliest population of modern humans (Homo sapiens) arose 200,000 years ago in an area that covers parts of modern-day Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe. A Global Family Tree We pinpointed this region by studying mitochondrial DNA, known as the “mitogenome”. Unlike nuclear DNA, which is passed on by both mother and father, mitochondrial DNA is passed on only by the mother, which means it is not jumbled up in each generation. If we think of all modern humans as occupying a particular place on a huge family tree, logically we should find the most diverse mitogenomes at the very
base of the tree, because it is the ultimate source of all the various branches. We already know that genetic data points to Southern Africa as the cradle of humanity (unlike fossil evidence, most of which has been found in East Africa). But we wanted to refine our search still further, to pinpoint the exact location where humans first evolved. To do this, we turned our attention to a group of people known as the Khoisan. The Khoisan have the most diverse mitogenomes of anyone on Earth, which suggests their DNA most closely resembles that of our shared common ancestors. If we all sit on branches of the human family tree, then the Khoisan are the tree’s trunk. Linguistically, the Khoisan people are click speakers, while culturally Khoisan are foragers, with groups of San people still practising the old ways of life – hunting and gathering for subsistence. Members of our research team have spent a decade working
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with Khoisan communities, as well as people from other ethnicities and language groups, in Namibia and South Africa. By generating mitogenome data for around 200 rare or newly discovered sub-branches of Khoisan lineages, and merging them with all available data, we were able to zoom in on the very base of our evolutionary tree. It is now clear our ancestors must have dispersed from a region south of the Zambezi River. This is consistent with geographical, archaeological and climate data, including the fact that this area would have been a fertile wetland at the time the first modern humans emerged. Lush Landscapes Geological evidence suggests that at this time, the prehistoric Lake Makgadikgadi that had dominated the region for millions of years had begun to break up through the shifting of the land. This would have created a vast wetland region, ideal for sustaining life. But if it was so ideal, why
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did our ancestors begin to explore other places between 130,000 and 110,000 years ago, first heading northeast and later southwest from the ancestral home? Climate data suggests that at around that time, the region experienced a wideranging and severe drought. Notably, about 130,000 years ago humidity increased to the northeast of the homeland, and 110,000 years ago the same happened to the southwest. We speculate that this created passages of lush vegetation for our ancestors to leave the homeland, most likely following the game animals that were also forging into new regions. What’s more, our genetic data suggests the southerly migrants went on to inhabit the entire southern coast of Africa, with multiple sub-populations and huge population growth. Archaeological findings from the Blombos Cave in South Africa have shown this region to be rich in evidence for human cognitive behaviour as early as 100,000 years ago.
Again, we were amazed at how well we could match timeline data, crossing different, yet complementary disciplines that have historically not worked together. This also allowed us to further speculate about the success of the southerly migrants being attributed to adapting their skills to the abundance of life in the oceans. These earliest explorers left behind a homeland population – one that still remains within the ancestral lands today, having adapted to the much drier landscape. It has been a pleasure to spend the past decade engaging with the last descendants of humanity’s homeland, including the Ju/’hoansi people of the Kalahari in Namibia. The Ju/’hoansi, who still practise their traditional way of life, are excited about our findings. They believe our study captures a history that they have told for generations by word of mouth alone. This is not only their story, but all of ours. /
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/ Hand-in-hand with these technological advances comes a new workforce. It is an ever-expanding pool of digital nomads who are used to plugging in anywhere, at any time – a dynamic bunch who eschew the constraints of working from one set place and doing the standard nine-to-five. So far, so good. But let’s remove the blinkers: While mobile technology may have allowed us to move beyond the four walls of the traditional office, allowing us to work on the go, this digital revolution does not come without its downsides. Taking It Too Far There’s a thin line between utilising technology to our benefit and taking it too far. Sadly, a growing number of people are overstepping it – so much so, that some of us are always looking at emails, chatting on WhatsApp and communicating via social media. Indeed, a 2017 study from the Office of Communications, commonly known as Ofcom (the UK’s communications regulator), found that 34% of people surveyed had checked Facebook in the past 10 minutes. In short, we’re addicted to tech – and it’s eroding our time and attention, particularly in the workplace. Every time our smartphone buzzes or our laptop pings, we get distracted. If our line of thought is
interrupted, it takes a while to get back on track. Precious time (and productivity) is lost. The misuse of tech can do more than compromise productivity; it can impact our mental wellbeing. The new “always on” culture is blurring the distinction between work and life. According to an Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) report (www.adweek.com/digital/ smartphones/), 80% of smartphone users say that checking their phone is the first thing they do in the morning. We don’t give ourselves a digital break and this can, according to Deloitte, lead to stress and anxiety, depression, poor sleep, and feelings of disconnection. So, while technology in the workplace is a blessing, it can also be a curse. After all, what business wants a preoccupied, ineffective, stressed-out employee? Luckily, there are ways to a more balanced approach to technology. Global flexible workspace provider International Workplace Group’s (IWG) brand, Spaces, shares a few steps to make this possible. Get Cultured Having the right company culture when it comes to technology goes a long way toward moderating usage. A healthy tech policy, with clear communication guidelines, is vital. Ensure, for example,
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that team members are aware of when remote workers are online and when it is and isn’t okay to contact them. Create awareness through talks and workshops on how the overuse of devices can have detrimental effects. Establish Boundaries Help employees understand what is expected of them, especially when it comes to working hours. Make sure there’s a clear endpoint to their day and that you don’t overstep it. Just because someone can be contacted when they’re not in the office, doesn’t mean they have to be. Likewise, as an employee, if you’re working remotely, set your hours and stick to them. Make Productivity Count If you want your workforce to understand that disconnecting is okay, put emphasis on productivity rather than availability. Staff should not be rewarded for being at the end of a smartphone to answer the boss’ email
at silly o’clock. Rather, they should be given credit for completing a great piece of work on schedule. Get “Appy” It sounds counter-intuitive, but tech can be used as a means of avoiding tech. Give employees access to screen-time apps – like Space, Freedom or Moment which can remind them to take a break if they’ve been emailing or texting for long periods, curb social media use and create blocklists. Take a Break For the office-based, introduce a daily tech-free break when all devices are unplugged. Encourage employees to use the time to gather thoughts over a coffee, catch up with a colleague, or go for a distraction-free stroll. Some companies also limit or forbid staff from sending business emails after hours, even going so far as deleting any messages employees might receive on holiday.
Stick to the Plan Once you have policies in place, make sure everyone sticks to them. If managers and team leaders are constantly checking their phones 24/7, it sends out the wrong message. Those at the top should be inspiring the team to use their smartphones as a means of efficiency, not as a distraction. Keep It Real Encourage face-to-face meetings and social interaction with colleagues. There’s nothing like a group lunch or a brainstorm to foster team spirit and get the creative juices flowing. When a get-together takes place, ensure that it’s a screen-free zone. If seeing people in person isn’t possible, encourage employees to stay connected in real time by picking up the phone instead of sending texts or emails. Sometimes, it’s good to talk. For more information, please visit www.iwgplc.com. /
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Books Must Read
My Life and Rugby By Eddie Jones Eddie Jones is one of the most experienced and decorated coaches in world rugby. His career has spanned four World Cups – from the 2003 final, working with South Africa when they won in 2007, and causing the greatest upset in the history of the game in 2015 when he masterminded the Japanese victory over South Africa. Most recently, he led England on their incredible run at the 2019 World Cup, culminating in a stunning victory against the All Blacks before falling to South Africa in the final. Learning from the extreme highs and lows of his own playing career, he shows what it takes to be the best in the world. Told with unflinching honesty, this is the ultimate rugby book for all fans of the sport.
The Confession By Jessie Burton One winter afternoon on Hampstead Heath in 1980, Elise Morceau meets Constance Holden, and quickly falls under her spell. Connie is bold and alluring, a successful writer whose novel is being turned into a major Hollywood film. Elise follows Connie to Los Angeles. But while Connie thrives on the heat and electricity of this new world where everyone is reaching for the stars and no one is telling the truth, Elise finds herself floundering. When she overhears a conversation at a party that turns everything on its head, Elise makes an impulsive decision that will change her life forever. Three decades later, Rose Simmons is seeking answers about her mother. She is drawn to the door of Connie’s imposing house in search of a confession.
The Flexitarian Cookbook By Ryland Peters & Small Today, many of us are looking to eat less dairy, meat and fish, as the list of environmental, ethical and health-related reasons for doing so stack up. The concept of not centring every meal around an animal-based protein is well on its way to settling into mainstream society. But out there is a whole middle-ground of home-cooks, somewhere between carnivore and vegan, who are doing their best to reduce meat and fish consumption, but enjoying it on occasion when the urge strikes. For these so-called flexitarians, choices are less about adopting a rigid regime, and more about an organic attempt to eat a mainly plant-based diet. This timely cookbook is a collection of modern recipes and comfort-food classics, all of which feature simple adaptations that can make them suitable for vegans, vegetarians, pescatarians and meat-eaters.
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Meet the Crew
Carol Fry Senior Cabin Crew Member
Have you ever wondered who is flying the plane when you travel on SA Express? Or wanted to know more about what a job as a cabin crew member is like? Well, now’s your chance! Every month we will introduce a member of our SA Express family – because by getting to know them, you become part of the SA Express family too. Text & Images © Supplied
What was your very first flight like? It was in 1995, and I was afraid but curious. I soon got over my fears and anxiety when we were on board and had begun our initial safety checks. Since then, it’s been amazing. Where are your favourite destinations to travel to? I love Brazil – the place, the people, and just their manner of living life to the full. What do you love most about your job? It’s the various people you encounter on board, from VIPs and celebrities to just average people. The conversations you strike up with people are interesting and you are afforded an opportunity to network – not for business but to expand your circle of acquaintances. What’s your favourite passenger memory? A person who was travelling with her family from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi, in the DRC, had left her expensive bag on board. It was too late to send it with the ground staff as they had left the tarmac area, so we had to return to Johannesburg with the bag. For two weeks we searched for the bag without any trace of it, but eventually, I found the bag in the DM: OCC office where it had been kept for safekeeping. I made contact with the passenger and re-united her with her bag. She was so happy and relieved because it contained expensive shoes she had bought on her travels to South Africa. What’s one tip you would like to give passengers for a better flying experience? Respect the crew and be patient when we have delays. SA Express will never compromise on safety. What do you love most about flying? No day is ever the same. You are guaranteed to experience something different on almost every flight. /
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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: 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
JOHANNESBURG - BLOEMFONTEIN FLT SA SA SA SA SA
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DEP 08:10 17:50
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Passenger Letters Good afternoon, During the early days of the recent SAA strike, I arrived at O.R. Tambo Airport from Durban at about 12h30 to connect with the SA Express flight to Bloemfontein, when I discovered that the flight (SA1011) was delayed. Naturally, I assumed at first that it was due to the SAA strike. However, upon enquiry at the passenger services desk, I was politely told that it was a technical problem. Despite this, from that point onwards, the ground staff were nothing short of faultless in every respect. When we eventually departed, the pilot and cabin crew were equally apologetic and extremely efficient and friendly. What is significant is that one may naturally assume – given SA Express’ recent challenges – that employee morale would be low. Yet, to the contrary: Every SA Express employee with whom I engaged on the day, displayed attitudes of highly engaged staff and the attributes of a high-performance culture. I am duly impressed with Express! Kind regards, Peter Streng Congratulations to Peter Streng who wrote our winning letter this month, and walks away with a Samsonite PopSoda 55 cm spinner suitcase valued at R2,799.
Good morning, I was pleasantly surprised with my recent flight to Lubumbashi, from the ease of check-in to the quick boarding. One of the benefits of a smaller plane is definitely the easy on and off. But what really made my day and gives SA Express the 10/10 I will rate you, were the hot meals you offer. This was a huge treat and I was happy not to get the kind of cold snack option which your competitors serve on their flights. I also want to give a big shout out to your friendly cabin crew! Keep up the great service. You guys are the best. Kind regards, David Topper
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 February edition of Indwe will receive a Gregory Tetrad 40 travel pack valued at R2,899. A three-in-one travel cover and a built-in ActiveShield compartment make the Gregory Tetrad 40 the one-stop jet-setting carry-on sized travel pack. The cover offers three travel uses – protection against rough handling, wet weather, and theft – designed into one packable, seam-taped travel cover. The ActiveShield Compartment offers vapour, dirt, and odour resistant protection, while the lightweight alloy internal frame has an adjustable torso to provide that comfort you need for your adventure. Other features include lockable zippers for added security, full surround gear guard padded protection and a dedicated padded laptop sleeve. The Gregory Tetrad 40 retails for R2,899 and is available from www.gregorypacks.co.za.
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