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Features 29/
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Once Upon a Time
A Quality Quarter-Century The Kitchen Studio
Storyteller Danny Mooka
60/ Charity Begins at the Office Why CSI is Good for Business
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The Beetle You DON’T Want in Your Street
68/ A Mental Hole-in-One
The Neuroscience of the Perfect Putt
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Contents
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/ Regulars
/ Travel
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Need to Know
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All Aboard the Blue Train
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Bits & Pieces
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Destination: Darling
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Dinner & A Movie
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Your Holiday Photos Could Help Save Endangered Species
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Turn it Up!
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A Habourfront Icon
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Gadgets
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A Rip-Roaring Good Time
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Books
/ Airline Info
/ Motoring
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CEO Letter
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SA Express – Safety First
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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 Image © iStockphoto.com Managing Director Pam Komani | pam@tjtmedia.co.za
October is Transport Month, an opportune moment to reflect on progress made in the aviation industry thus far and to strategically realign all our goals for sustained prosperity. It is no secret that the transport sector is critical for the economic growth of any nation, and that sound investment must be made to ensure that both thrive. We know that aviation supports close to half-a-million jobs in South Africa, making it a critical economic enabler. I believe that so much more can be done for an industry that effectively connects people, businesses and economies – and like many other airlines, our job entails finding solutions to ensure that this connectivity is enhanced to support the airline as a business that will prosper for many years to come. So, what would an SA Express of the future look like? Well, IATA (the International Transport Authority) projects some exciting operating dynamics. The South African market is set to double, with “23.8 million additional passenger journeys, over 372,000 more jobs, and a total of $20.2 billion in GDP by 2037”. This means a growth forecast of 102% over the next 20 years and close to 800,000 jobs supported. In order to operate and thrive in the next 20 years while reaping the benefits of IATA’s projections, our airline must take a serious look at overcoming all the legacy challenges that continuously plague our operations. These need to be fixed at the root, as they deter the improvements made over the years.
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Acquiring the best metal going into the future and upskilling our talent to ensure better attunement will enable us to be strategically positioned as the regional airline of choice on the African continent. The biggest investment would be in digital advancements: to keep abreast of the fast-changing technological landscape that will make our business processes even more efficient and make a significant contribution in enhancing the overall customer experience. IATA also mentioned that only 10% of the population in Africa currently uses air transport. This is another opportunity for boundless growth: to create and optimise convenient intra-African connections while simultaneously offering premium services and products. A heartfelt thanks to you, our valued customers, for continuing to support SA Express. Rest assured that we are determined to build an airline that will provide an excellent experience for many generations to come. “We desire to bequeath two things to our children: the first one is roots, the other one is wings,” goes the African proverb. In line with this, what all of us at SA Express wish to leave to our children are strong, healthy, thriving roots and a vision to fly onwards and upwards with the wings we give to them. Always, Siza
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SAFETY FIRST IN CONVERSATION WITH ESSERY HAMILTON As SA Express’ Divisional Manager of Safety, Essery Hamilton is responsible for promoting and maintaining a riskbased safety approach through overseeing the safety-management-system-related activities within the areas of Flight Operations, Cabin Operations, Technical / Maintenance Operations and Ground Operations, Occupational Health and Safety, and Emergency Response Preparedness. Indwe caught up with him recently to find out more. Text & Images © SA Express
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Indwe: Tell us about yourself and what your position entails? Essery Hamilton (EH): I am a highly experienced aviation safety enthusiast with a successful career in various challenging aviation environments. My professional focus is in aviation safety management and I hold a B.Com. Honours degree from the University of the Western Cape with various related technical-specific training completed in aviation. I have had the privilege of working with key players in the aviation sector, and I constantly strive to improve aviation safety in all domains of the aviation industry. I see myself as an organised leader and people motivator with strong communication and interpersonal skills. I am resultorientated, driven by full responsibility and accountability, a strategic thinker and also an excellent problem solver. My expertise includes setting up and managing safety management systems in the aviation industry, like SA Express, and emergency response planning and coordination, as well as crisis management. Indwe: What does Transport Month mean for the aviation industry? EH: Transport Month is used to raise awareness of the important role of transport
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in the economy and for tourism, and to further encourage participation from civil society and business to provide a safe, affordable, accessible and reliable transport system for all South Africans. Indwe: What challenges do you face on a daily basis? EH: There are various hurdles and challenges that every aviation safety manager has to overcome every day. The fact is that every aviation workplace has barriers that an aviation safety manager will have to go through and to throw his weight against every day. But one thing that remains unchanged is the constant challenge of ensuring continuous improvement in aviation safety. What this means is aviation safety management systems are marathons and not sprints. Just because one has a fully implemented aviation SMS does not mean that the safety manager can relax – you always have to keep on striving for improvement.
an enormous amount of information out there to learn and keep abreast of. Last but not least, spending time with my family is extremely important for me around a braai with a good whiskey and a stukkie vleis.
Indwe: What types of hobbies do you enjoy outside of work? EH: Actually, I am very much a couch potato – I like watching a great action, thriller or melodrama. I enjoy reading aviation-related books, journals or magazines, as there is
Indwe: What is your parting message to our passengers? EH: SA Express is committed to our passengers and we aim at all times to provide a safe and secure service that is customer-centric. We fly for you. /
Indwe: What is your favourite destination that SA Express flies to and why? EH: The Mother City, Cape Town, because of the beauty of the city with its white sandy beaches and the view of Table Mountain, and the vibe that the Cape Town provides. Indwe: Do you have any words of encouragement to young people who aspire to pursue a career in the aviation industry? EH: Aviation is an awesome career choice, and there are various career options, such as aviation safety, aeronautical engineering, piloting, aircraft maintenance engineering, air traffic control, aviation law, and aviation medicine. Find your passion in aviation with perseverance and hard work.
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Need to Know
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6TH OCTOBER & 3RD NOVEMBER NGWENYA COUNTRY MARKET, MULDERSDRIFT, GAUTENG
20TH OCTOBER MINDFUL DRINKING FESTIVAL, KIRSTENBOSCH STONE COTTAGES, CAPE TOWN
18TH OCTOBER FRANCOIS VAN COKE & VRIENDE, TIME SQUARE, PRETORIA
The Ngwenya Country Market, held every first Sunday of the month, recently celebrated its third birthday and is easily one of the most successful markets in town. Visitors stream into Ngwenya from all over Gauteng to enjoy a day in the sun and to stock up on fresh produce. They also listen to vibey music, sample the delicious array of food and drinks available, try out go-karting, and view the exciting selection of giftware on show. There is plenty for the entire family to eat, drink and experience. Best of all, you can bring your pets along. This renowned green country village is located a mere 30 minutes from Johannesburg and is the perfect family outing.
Have you ever had to think about whether it’s safe to drive, or paused to ponder about what your alcohol consumption is doing to your body, and your relationships with the people you love? If so, we’ve got great news for you! For the first time in Africa, the public will get a chance to sample an exciting array of new and established alcohol-free beers, wines, spirits and health drinks at the Mindful Drinking Festival. Visitors will get a chance to participate in a blind tasting hosted by comedian Nik Rabinowitz, attend a range of workshops about this booming segment of the drinks industry, listen to live music and enjoy great food. Tickets are available online through Quicket and cost R100.
Buoyed by the sell-out success of Francois van Coke & Vriende at the Sun Arena, Time Square in 2018, Van Coke returns with an even bigger line-up of old and new friends on 18th October. He will also use the concert to introduce his fans to his third solo album, Dagdrome in Suburbia. A few of the performers you can look forward to seeing at this year’s show are Die Heuwels Fantasties, Riky Rick, Jack Parow, Early B, Fokofpolisiekar, Riana Nel, Danie du Toit (Spoegwolf), Laudo Liebenberg (aKING), Van Coke Kartel, Arno Carstens and Coenie de Villiers. The backbone of the show will be Francois and his band, Die Gevaar, performing various old and new jams. Tickets range from R250 to R295 and are available through Computicket.
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Need to Know
Run for Charity
What a Laugh
Vine Divine
2ND NOVEMBER NAPPY RUN, JOHANNESBURG ZOO, PARKVIEW, JOHANNESBURG
11TH OCTOBER DARREN MAULE & FRIENDS, DURBAN ICC, DURBAN
30TH OCTOBER TO 1ST NOVEMBER RMB WINEX 2019, SANDTON CONVENTION CENTRE, JOHANNESBURG
The annual Nappy Run 5 km fun run invites you to run, walk, wheel or stroll at the Johannesburg Zoo on National Children’s Day, 2nd November. The campaign is focused on raising awareness of the conditions children with disabilities live under, the challenges they face, as well as their rights which are violated on multiple levels. The campaign also serves to raise funds to buy nappies for children with disabilities – an essential health item that this already-vulnerable and marginalised group often goes without. The goal for this 2019 event is to raise money for at least 55,000 nappies to distribute around the country. The race starts at 07h30 (registration opens from 06h30), and tickets can be purchased from the Nappy Run website for R60 for children and R100 for adults. Tickets include zoo entry and a goodie bag.
Time and time again, research has proven that not only is laughter the best medicine, but that having friends to share it with helps us live longer and healthier lives, and improves our general mood. This is why Darren Maule, one of Durban’s favourite breakfast presenters, has gathered his favourite stand-up comedians – some of the best in the business – for this top-notch night of entertainment. The friends include Marc Lottering, Schalk Bezuidenhout, Ndumiso Lindi, Mark Banks, Celeste Ntuli, Glen Biderman-Pam, Lindy Johnson, Neil Green and Robby Collins. Tickets for the show start from R200 and are available through Computicket.
RMB WineX turns a proud 20 this year, taking the annual top spot in the diaries of wine lovers across South Africa. Jozi’s favourite wine festival will again bring the best of the Cape – and some gems from the international wine scene – to the palates of SA’s largest wine-loving audience. The organisers are excited about the exhibitor line-up for this year’s event, which includes at least 30 wineries from the inaugural show plus a large contingent of next-generation winemakers showcasing their wares to the vibrant Gauteng market. While there, look out for the RMB Private Bank Tasting Lounge, where winemakers will present half-hour small-group tastings covering a range of fascinating topics. Seats are limited and secured on a firstbooked-first-served basis.
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Bits & Pieces
A Sensory Voyage in a Bottle Maison Berdoues has been creating perfumes for more than 100 years applying French perfumery’s hallowed practices. The yearning to gather the finest ingredients that the world has to offer and bring them together in an exceptional line of eaux de parfum is what spawned the path for their Collection Grands Crus – rare and precious blends, equally defined by their quality as they are by their geographical identity (Cuba, Japan, Brazil and the French Riviera, to name a few). The result is 11 blends, each of which expresses one world region and offers a unique interpretation of its olfactory identity. The very first waft conjures up a voyage and the essence of a country through the evocative power of a perfume that invigorates the imagination. Then, subtle nuances – woody, fruity, floral or spicy – emerge, combining freshness, elegance and refinement for both men and women. Collection Grands Crus by Berdoues, launching this month, will be available exclusively in Foschini stores and will retail for R1,595 each.
Cultural Inspiration Crocs and Wanda Lephoto, whose name is well-known in the South African fashion industry, have outdone themselves with their latest curated Capsule Collection. The local designer finds his inspiration in traditional cultural practice and modern style sub-cultures. His collaboration with Crocs is a long-term fashion partnership, and also focuses on charity, as all proceeds from the Capsule Collection will go to the Reach for a Dream Foundation. The collection of 10 composed looks of minimalistic streetwear can best be described as filled with texture, colour, patterns and monochromatic finishes. Far from subdued, there are stripes, gingham, muted colours and pops of yellow.
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Critical Skills Survey Results Skills are essential to the global economy and to the future prosperity of every country. However, South African employers are finding it increasingly difficult to find the skills they need, and are having to find innovative ways to address the challenge and overcome the negative impact on their organisations. The latest Critical Skills Survey indicates ICT specialists and engineers remain the most difficult to recruit, followed by artisans, senior financial executives, professionals in the health sector, executive managers, specialists and academics, mining executives, risk managers, and foreignlanguage speakers. In order to combat the skills shortage in SA, it is important that policies such as the Skills Development Plan and the Skills Development Act support job creation and economic growth. It is equally vital that organisations contribute to building local skills, through increased training and development of employees and putting in place succession planning at an executive level.
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Dinner & A Movie
Pizza for Good Following 10 successful years and over
Hospital Trust. The campaign will run from
R2 million raised for various charities, the
1 st October to end November and will be
2019 edition of the Col’Cacchio Celebrity
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The Goldfinch The last time 13-year-old Theo Decker saw his mother, she was gliding away from him into another gallery of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Seconds later, a terrorist bomb exploded, destroying priceless pieces of art and shattering Theo’s life forever. The tragedy changes the course of his life, sending him on a stirring
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odyssey of grief and guilt, reinvention and redemption, friendship and even love. As he grows into adulthood, Theo secretly clings to a single, precious object. It is his one tangible connection to the mother he lost on that terrible day – a priceless painting of a tiny bird chained to its perch, The Goldfinch.
2011 Bon Courage Jacques Bruére Blanc de Blancs Cap Classique Bon Courage Wine Estate, situated in the Robertson Wine Valley, was named the top performer at the recently held Novare SA Terroir Awards with no less than three national winners and two trophies (for Top Terrior Producer and Top Terrior Wine Estate). The grapes used for the award-winning 2011 Bon Courage Jacques Bruére Blanc de Blancs Cap Classique come mainly from 30-yearold vineyards situated on the higher slopes of the farm. This delicious MCC is 100% hand-made – the base wine was kept on the lees for eight months during the first fermentation, and 10% of the Chardonnay was barrel-fermented. The second fermentation occurs in the bottle, thereby extending maturation on the lees for 84 months. This elegant Methode Cap Classique has a strong yeasty nose, a faint lemon scent and a creamy complexity on the palate. Bon Courage wines are available at selected retail outlets. Contact Bon Courage on +27 23 626 4178 or email wine@ boncourage.co.za for more information.
Turn it Up! / The brothers of the band Kongos have lived all around the world, from Johannesburg and London to Phoenix and now Los Angeles, in the USA. Because of their years of travel, they have a profound ability to construct music that digs into the heart of human existence. Their music is the needle and their lyrics are the thread. Their new single, “Western Fog”, succeeds in continuing that legacy. With drums and bass that feel straight out of The Breakfast Club, and a guitar/vocal combo that emits refreshing, 90s alternative atmosphere, “Western Fog” bridges two decades together in under four minutes. The Kongos members all contribute to the song-writing process and take turns singing the lead vocals according to who wrote the song. The band’s latest single, written by Dylan Kongos, focuses on internal conflict. “‘Western Fog’ is about the unforgiving heaviness we feel at certain times in our lives,” Dylan explains. “Learning how to truly love and sharing that with someone in need, can lift us out of the mire.” But it’s not all doom and gloom, as “Western Fog” balances the vulnerability in its confessions with a buoyant tempo. The four Kongos had their first official show 16 years ago in 2003, but have been
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playing together longer than they can remember. The brothers learned how to master several instruments at a young age from their father, John Kongos. “Western Fog” is the first single off of the Kongos brothers’ album 1929: Part 2, released on 1 st October.
“Western Fog” is available to stream and download on all digital platforms. Visit www.kongos.com for more information on the band, tour dates and tickets. /
Making Email Safer for Business
Be More Aware of Cyber Threats Brian Pinnock, cybersecurity expert at Mimecast In South Africa, we pay to protect our families, our homes, and our possessions, but what about our digital information? In our increasingly digital world, cybersecurity has become essential to protecting our personal and financial information. October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. It’s an initiative that was created to raise awareness of computer security, and while it started off as a reminder to users to update their antivirus software, it has grown in size and scope - just as cybercrime has. Keeping your ID number and credit card details, along with your company’s logon and security codes safe and secure is step one. But today’s cybercriminals are clever, motivated and have access to sophisticated tools and techniques that can trick the unsuspecting into sharing sensitive information. This information is then exploited – often leading to financial loss. In fact, in our latest research one in three respondents who fell victim to an emailborne cyberattack suffered monetary losses. Cybersecurity starts with your employees Technology is a great tool to prevent and combat cyber threats, but it’s not enough. Regardless of how much a company pays for security software, the people who work there are what ultimately makes or breaks its effectiveness. In fact, some studies estimate that human error contributes to 90% of all data breaches. Even a single person inadvertently sharing an email with a malicious attachment can jeopardize your company’s network. According to our research, 98% of companies offer some form of cybersecurity training, but only 25% offer it on a regular basis. A shocking 10% only offer it once, ad-hoc, or after a security breach has already taken place. That is not enough. In order for your business to protect its information, employees need to be trained on a regular basis, which doesn’t mean some sort of yearly training conference. By actually putting time and money into your staff, the effectiveness of your cybersecurity could increase up to 400%. Cybersecurity training also needs to be engaging and handson. Remember sitting in school and watching some random movie while the substitute teacher had nothing else planned? You might remember that fact that you watched the movie, but there’s a good chance you quickly lost interest in what was going on.
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The same can be said for your employees. If you just have them sitting through a hands-off conference and taking notes – PowerPoint is boring – they’re going to lose interest very quickly. That means they’re not taking in the information, which is a loss of time and money. And it still leaves you vulnerable to attack. Focus on micro-learning that happens at a regular cadence. Make the training memorable by adding a healthy dose of humour. Conduct simulations of real-world phishing and other forms of attack so that your employees experience and understand the threats. Remember this is a journey not a destination. Prevention is the key to protection Your company may be spending hundreds of thousands of Rands on the latest web and security software, but it may be a wasted investment until you equip your employees with the knowledge and awareness to spot cyber threats. Make sure that each and every member of your organisation is up-to-date with phishing techniques, know which email links to ignore, and understand the dangers – and tell-tale signs - of social engineering. Your employees are your first line of defence. Have you given them the tools to protect your most valuable data?
ALL ABOARD THE BLUE TRAIN A trip aboard the Blue Train is an experience I’d only ever heard of, one I know many dream of and fortunately, one that I was recently able to experience for myself. Arriving at Cape Town Station, I was brimming with excitement and a fully packed suitcase, ready to take the route less travelled to Pretoria in utmost luxury.
Text: Shannon Correia Images © Blue Train SA
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/ After a welcome drink in the lounge, we walked alongside the train, peering into the windows to catch the first glimpses of the inside of the navy-blue carriages, spotting the lounge car we’d soon be unwinding in and the others where we would be wined and dined. We were shown to our cabin and introduced to our very own butler, who is available at any hour of the day or night. Cabin Comforts Looking around our suite, we noted all the comforts of a five-star luxury hotel, from underfloor heating to automated blinds. As you recline in comfort, time seems to slow down, and you can feast your eyes on an ever-changing landscape as you journey on, spotting animals and sunsets along the way. You’ll soon understand why they call the Blue Train “a window to the soul of Africa”. Aboard the Blue Train, train travel is a luxury, and time is savoured. Bliss is a state easily achieved, as you are surrounded by only the finest of everything possible, and your every need is taken care of. Rolling through the countryside, you’ll be able to see parts of South Africa which you may not have otherwise. What could have been a quick flight to reach a destination, becomes a trip, where it is the journey, not
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the destination, that matters most. Sandy soil and grey-green shrubs meeting blue skies transform into hills, mountains and lakes. But while the landscape is worthy of appreciation, it is really the train itself which is the star of your trip. When you leave the suite, you are free to enjoy the lounges at leisure, including the fully stocked open bar and Cuban cigars in the smoking lounge, available 24 hours a day. There is also a roulette table (though playing is just for fun, not money), chess and backgammon. There’s also a TV, where you can tune in to the camera at the front of the train to see things as the driver does, or a map to show you where the train is on the route. A Culinary Journey One of the highlights of travelling aboard the Blue Train is the culinary experience. Each day starts with breakfast, with a delicious selection of options available, including hot and continental options. Next up is lunch, which is a light, yet filling three-course meal. A few hours later, high tea is served, with an array of sweet and savoury treats. Dinner is described as an elegant affair. Guests can opt for one of the two seating times available, and arrive in style after
dressing for the occasion. There is a range of wines available to suit the selections from the menu. Guests are offered two choices of each course, and are also served a filler course of soup. The butler transforms the room into a bedroom during dinner, made of either two single beds or a double (depending on whether you are in a De Luxe or Luxury Suite), topped off with delicious Lindt chocolates. A Precious Gem En route, we made a stop at the Kimberley Station for an excursion to discover the Big Hole. We visited the Kimberley Museum to learn all about the diamond rush and the fortune seekers who dug for these precious gems here. Of course, this includes a look at the Big Hole itself, and the opportunity to purchase a diamond of your own, before wandering around the town with its historic buildings. A trip on the Blue Train is a luxurious escape, where guests enjoy a journey that is set to transport them, physically, emotionally and spiritually, leaving them with lasting memories that won’t run out of steam. For more information, please visit www.bluetrain.co.za. /
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ONCE UPON A TIME WITH DANNY MOOKA It is hard to tell where the interview starts and ends, but perhaps that’s precisely how it should be when interviewing a young visual storyteller. In-between the laughter, jokes and chit-chat, Danny Mooka reveals his storytelling rituals and his take on the greatest story South Africa is yet to tell.
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Danny Mooka understands the importance of telling the African story in a way that is authentic and empowering.
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One of Mooka’s projects is the cooking show Boys & Pots.
/ Through his production company Tsela Tsweu Holdings – which specialises in content development and broadcast production services – Mooka is so used to telling the “authentic stories of others” that at face value, his tale almost seems intertwined with those of the many storytellers he works with. His voice echoes the chants, whispers, shouts and laughter of the voiceless, and converts him into a channel worth listening to. Yet, as I write, I try to still the many voices interlocked with his, to truly hear his essence, to portray the story of the one who shines in telling others’ stories. This is Mooka’s story. Indwe: How are your stories different from the millions of other stories that have been told? Danny Mooka (DM): I think the difference lies in that I don’t tell the story. The storyteller tells it. We are just a platform to
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a wider, global audience for the storyteller to share their experiences. Yes, we guide the storytellers, but we don’t dilute their stories. I think the biggest thing is that these stories are as authentic as they come. You could literally say you heard it from the horse’s mouth. Indwe: What is it about a story that most moves you? DM: It is different from story to story. Every good story will touch you and have a certain connection with you. You will relate to the story in a certain way. Every story should have that uniqueness in how it relates to you. It goes back to the connection, irrespective of what happens to you. Indwe: Stories can transport people into another realm. Why is this important? DM: It is important because that is when you know that a story has made that impact
on another person’s life – if a person can actually see themselves in another’s story. People who are afraid or don’t have the platform to voice their own stories, connect to certain stories and live out their truths through someone else’s story. They are able to face their own demons or happiness or whatever by how the story relates to them. Indwe: Do you have a particular destination that inspires you the most? DM: My car and wherever it leads me. Sitting in my car and taking that long drive, that’s where my inspiration comes from. Indwe: Do you have any unusual habits or rituals you do before engaging in storytelling? DM: Besides the norm of actually preparing for a storytelling session – preparing the guidelines, preparing what you will ask and what you want to know
Mooka is inspired by the stories of ordinary people living extraordinary lives.
– I take my time. I take my time to build a connection with the storyteller to get to know them outside of the story that they are going to tell. Essentially, I get to know their story before they share it. I have some sort of connection with them so that they are comfortable to tell the world their own story. Indwe: What is the greatest story Africans have yet to tell? DM: The greatest stories that Africans have yet to tell are actually being told. These stories are being told by great South Africans who are unknown, but known in their communities. The stories are being told in small villages and being raised in small villages. There are a lot of great African stories, but they don’t have the reach. So, it is very hard to pinpoint. Indwe: What makes a good or a bad story? DM: What makes a bad story is a story that
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lacks substance, does not captivate the audience and does not have an emotive connection with the audience. You get a lot of stories that are essentially meaningless. The way they are portrayed or told by the teller lacks substance or is inconsistent to a certain extent. So what would make a good story is a story that leaves the audience salivating for more, but doesn’t overfeed them. Just give them enough and makes that emotive connection. Indwe: What personal truths and attributes do you bring to your stories? DM: I don’t bring any personal truths or attributes because it is not my truths that are being told. It is the storytellers’ truths. I don’t want to dilute it in any way or form. It is their truths. I [just] bring guidance. Indwe: What is the next big story that you are working on? DM: The next big story I am working on is on the South African music legend, Blondie
Makhene. This is because I feel that he has so much to share with the world on his experiences, from being a renowned musician to his transition into being a traditional healer. His journey through music; his political affiliation through music; his heydays when he was travelling the world and living within million-rand suburban mansions, to residing in Soweto in his later years – and in no way saying anything is wrong with that. I think he has so much to share about that transition and how he has adapted from where he was to where he is. And now, his influence on South African music and South African artists – there’s a lot to be shared by him. Hence, he’s the next big thing. The story will be shared on a platform that I am working on launching. It is called RedLife TV, a streaming platform. All the stories we document will be shared on this platform. We are hoping to share it next year. /
Your hope in community upliftment BACKGROUND Thembalethu Development NPC was established in 2002 as a non-profit company/ non-profit organisation to play a leading role in a collective endeavour to improve the living conditions and livelihoods of mining communities. The main aim of the organisation was to facilitate development in rural communities that provide labour to the mining industry. MANDATE To become a development of agency of choice that lobbies and advocates social partners for integration, mainstreaming and efficient implementation of development work. In particular: • Initiate, conceptualise, design, implement, facilitate and coordinate development programmes; • Monitor and evaluate development interventions and assess impact, and • Report and engage with all stakeholders. PROJECTS COMMUNITY WORK PROGRAMME (CWP). The CWP is an innovative offering from government to provide a job safety net for unemployed people of working age. It provides a bridging opportunity for unemployed youth
and others who are actively looking for employment opportunities.
organis PrOFIlE CWP is funded by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA). Thembalethu Development NPC is implementing CWP in Eastern Cape and Limpopo with over 45 000 participants. Work done by CWP Participants fall within the sectors of Agriculture, Education & Schools support, Health & Social, Infrastructure, Arts and Culture.
SUPPORT TO GOAT FARMING CO-OPERATIVES Thembalethu Development NPC supports a total of 27 Boer goat farming cocooperatives. This is part of the efforts to create employment opportunities through establishment and support of goat farming enterprises in communities. Zenzele Itereleng NPC is funding 10 Boer goat farming co-ops (5 of which are women owned) in Greater Taung Local Municipality in the North West Province, Ditholwana Tsa Rena Trust is funding support to 5 Boer goat farming co-ops in Mogalakwena Local Municipality in Limpopo. Buhwa Bya Rena Trust is funding support to 12 Boer goat farming co-ops in FetakgomoTubatse Local Municipality- Limpopo.
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Indwe: En quoi vos histoires sont-elles différentes des millions d’autres histoires qui ont été racontées ? Danny Mooka (DM): Je pense que la différence réside dans le fait que je ne raconte pas l’histoire. Le conteur le fait. Nous ne sommes qu’une plateforme pour un auditoire plus étendu, un auditoire mondial, qui existe pour que les conteurs puissent partager leurs expériences. Oui, nous guidons les conteurs, mais nous ne diluons pas leurs histoires. Je pense que le
plus important est que ces histoires sont tout ce qu’il y a de plus authentique. On peut absolument dire que ces histoires sont issues directement de la source ! Indwe: Qu’est-ce-qui vous touche le plus dans une histoire ? DM: Cela diffère d’une histoire à l’autre. Une bonne histoire vous touchera, et un lien sera créé. On s’identifie à l’histoire d’une certaine manière. Chaque histoire devrait avoir ce caractère unique dans
la manière dont elle se rapporte à vous. Cela vous ramène au lien créé, quoi qu’il vous arrive. Indwe: Les histoires peuvent transporter les gens dans un autre univers. Pourquoi est-ce si important ? DM: C’est important parce que c’est comme ça que l’on sait qu’une histoire a eu un impact sur la vie d’une autre personne – quand quelqu’un peut se reconnaître dans l’histoire d’autrui. Les
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personnes qui ont peur ou qui n’ont pas la possibilité de s’exprimer ressentent un lien avec certaines histoires et vivent leurs vérité à travers l’histoire d’un autre. Ils sont capables d’affronter leurs propres démons ou leur bonheur ou quoi que ce soit d’autre en fonction de la manière dont ils s’identifient à l’histoire. Indwe: Avez-vous des habitudes étranges, ou exécutez-vous des rituels inhabituels avant de vous lancer dans la narration ? DM: Outre la façon normale de bien se préparer à une séance de narration – c’est-à-dire préparer les lignes directrices, préparer ce que vous allez demander et ce que vous désirez savoir – je prends mon temps. Je prends le temps d’établir un lien avec les conteurs de manière à apprendre à les connaître en dehors de l’histoire qu’ils vont raconter. En fait cela me permet de connaître leur histoire avant qu’ils ne la partagent. Il y a une sorte de lien qui se crée entre nous de sorte qu’ils se sentent à l’aise pour raconter leur histoire au monde. Indwe: Quelle est la plus grande histoire que les africains n’ont encore pas raconté ? DM: Les plus grande histoires que les africains n’ont pas encore raconté sont
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en fait racontées. Ces histoires sont racontées par de grands sud-africains inconnus du public mais néanmoins renommés dans leurs communautés. Les histoires sont racontées dans de petits villages et façonnées dans de petits villages. Les histoires africaines passionnantes sont nombreuses mais elles ne touchent pas un vaste public. C’est donc très difficile à déterminer. Indwe: Qu’est-ce-qui fait une bonne ou une mauvaise histoire ? DM: Ce qui fait une mauvaise histoire c’est une histoire qui manque de substance, qui ne captive pas l’auditoire et qui n’a pas de lien émotionnel avec le public. De nombreuses histoires sont essentiellement insignifiantes. La manière dont elles sont dépeintes et racontées par le conteur peut, en quelque sorte, manquer de substance ou être incohérente. Donc ce qui fait une bonne histoire est une histoire qui fait que le public en redemande, c’est un récit qui satisfait l’auditoire sans le rassasier. Il faut lui donner juste ce qu’il faut et créer ce lien émotionnel. Indwe: Quelle est la prochaine grande histoire sur laquelle vous travaillez ? DM: La prochaine grande histoire sur
laquelle je travaille est celle de la légende de la musique sud-africaine Blondie Makhene. Étant un musician de renom devenu guérisseur traditionnel, je pense qu’il a un grand nombre d’experiences à partager avec le monde. Son parcours à travers la musique, son affiliation politique à travers la musique, sa période de gloire durant laquelle il parcourait le monde et vivait dans des demeures de millionnaires , pour plus tard finir à Soweto – et je dis ceci sans en aucune façon le critiquer. Je pense qu’il a tellement de choses à partager au sujet de cette transition et sur la manière dont il est passé de son ancienne vie à celle qu’il vit maintenant. Et maintenant, son influence sur la musique sud-africaine et sur les artistes sud-africains – il a tant à partager. D’où son importance. Je travaille au lancement d’une nouvelle plateforme sur laquelle son histoire sera partagée. C’est une plateforme de streaming du nom de RedLife TV. Toutes les histoires que nous documentons s’y trouveront. Nous espérons être en mesure de la partager l’année prochaine. /
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DESTINATION: DARLING I love living in South Africa, and particularly in Cape Town – but not just for the reasons you may think. Venture away from that iconic tabletop and exquisite coastline, and you’ll come across many a quaint country town. Often overflowing in abundance with delicious wines, home-cooked cuisine and quaint boutique getaways, there is so much to explore within an hour or two from Cape Town.
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Live music in the evenings adds to the cosy atmosphere.
/ Montagu beckons with its wild walks and hot springs, Langebaan is reminiscent of some Mediterranean getaway with blue seas and kite-surfers, Stanford offers some of the best cheese and beer tastings in the world, and Darling… Well, let me tell you about Darling. Jewel of the Swartland Region When most people think of Darling, they think of flower shows and wildflowers in spring, and that icon of South African stage and screen, Pieter-Dirk Uys. And while both are good reasons to venture to this quiet country retreat, there is so much more to discover in Darling. For one, its main street is worth a day out from Cape Town just to stock up on some fresh produce. The little butchery here sells out-of-this-world meat for cheaper than chips – bacon-wrapped fillet and fresh Chorizo sausage take your fancy? Then, just around the corner, you’ll find a tiny cheese factory that makes a soft cheese that is simply to die for. A well-stocked wine boutique and a sweet shop serving up home-made toffee are also well worth visiting. But there is one place, and one couple in particular, that is changing the face of Darling. 1910 The Old Forge opens up to create an inviting indoor and outdoor dining space in the heart of Darling.
World-Changing Couple She is Nina Monde, a toughened Capetonian that ran the rat race, working
for over 30 years in public relations, events planning and the wedding industry. And he is Derek Poole, the driving force behind their business and a man that knows how to work with his hands. When Monde and Poole moved to Darling, I am sure they had no idea that they would be making a name for the place all by themselves. But that is exactly what they’ve just done with the opening of the 1910 Old Forge restaurant. To really understand the success of this venture, you have to rewind a few years to when the couple first moved to the area and purchased a dilapidated old building with a tin roof. Some hard graft later, they had magically transformed this derelict shell into a three-roomed guesthouse called Maison de L’amour. From Dot to Destination The couple ran the guesthouse with love, serving some of the best breakfasts in town, and attracting guests to the area with the antique charm and appeal of their lavish accommodation. It’s something the town desperately needed, turning this little dot on the South African map into a destination all on its own. The 1910 Old Forge is their newest dream for Darling. It took Monde and Poole years of searching for the right venue, and then more time to lovingly transform a century-old barn into an indoor-outdoor dining venue.
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Glamour combines with homely touches at Maison de L’amour.
Nina’s collection of antiques extends through the guest house and into the restaurant.
A delicious way to start the day at Nina and Derek’s guest house.
Maison de L’amour boasts opulent bedrooms.
Poole crafted most of the interior himself, including the intricate central wooden staircase, while it was Monde’s vision that pulled the whole idea into focus, decorating it with beautiful things she has collected over the years. Together, they have created a vibe and soul that epitomises this country town. All About the Food But of course, as with any good restaurant, it’s the food that is the star of the show at this Darling destination. While Monde has conceptualised most of the dishes herself (and even cooked them for the first few months of opening), she has a fabulous team to back her up. Behind the scenes her chefs boast a wealth of experience, having cooked in top restaurants around the world. And it
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certainly shows in the quality and finesse of the cuisine. While the restaurant may sit in a quaint country town, you can expect to enjoy the big flavours of farm-style cooking with the flair of gourmet, world-class dining. Their fresh asparagus starter served with a sprinkling of Chorizo is incredibly tasty, while their Saldanha mussel pot will have seafood lovers weak at the knees. However, the real highlight of a meal at the 1910 Old Forge is their meaty mains. It’s hard to pick your favourite between their slow-roasted pork belly with a red wine jus, the Wagyu beef burger with mushrooms and Swiss cheese, or the spicy chicken and prawn curry. If you simply can’t decide, then go for the fillet – it’s bound to trump all other options with its melt-in-themouth deliciousness.
All of this is paired with fine wines from Darling and even a locally made gin or two. In fact, Monde’s a big fan of Ormonde Winery, and their wines are proudly part of her menu. The winery is located just up the road and offers great platters and wine tastings. Darling Brew’s great craft beer is also available at the bar, while the brewery’s tasting room is located a stone’s throw from town. If you can tear yourself away from Monde’s Darling guesthouse and dining on the fine cuisine at the 1910 Old Forge, then you will discover all this, and more, in destination Darling. For more information on the 1910 The Old Forge, please visit www.1910theoldforge.com. To make a booking at Maison de L’amour guesthouse, visit www.maisondelamour.net. /
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THE KITCHEN STUDIO The Kitchen Studio is one of South Africa’s most pervasive interior and furniture manufacturing companies, and yet for 25 years, it has kept a relatively low profile. Its work is so far-reaching that over this period, almost 45,000 South African homes have been fitted with The Kitchen Studio’s kitchens, bedroom cupboards, bathroom vanities and furniture. Its earliest tagline was: “We’ve done a kitchen for someone you know.” Today, that is truer than ever before.
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all aspects of the business, from product design to manufacturing. What has truly allowed The Kitchen Studio to stand out over its quarter-century is its high level of quality, craftsmanship and innovation. It was the first kitchen company in South Africa to use Niemann acrylics; the first to use MelaWood in carcasses instead of chipboard; they introduced wild African grain veneers to the local markets; introduced Rehau Crystal and Acrylic to South Africa; and it has acquired its own supply-only business, The Studio Collection. The company combines the skills of real artisans with high-tech automated machinery to create unique, high-quality interiors.
Today you can order truly bespoke, fully customised interiors that include finishes like solid wood, engineered veneers, semi-tempered glass, acrylics, natural and engineered stones, wraps and more. This year The Kitchen Studio celebrates its 25th birthday, and through its mission to continually improve, grow and offer increasingly unique and high-quality interiors, it has cemented itself as a cornerstone of the local industry over this period. It will undoubtedly continue to build the most personalised kitchens imaginable for generations to come. For more information, please visit www.kitchenstudio.com. /
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ECO-FRIENDLY HAPPY SNAPPING YOUR HOLIDAY PHOTOS COULD HELP SAVE ENDANGERED SPECIES Wild animal populations have declined on average by 60% since 1970, and it’s predicted that around a million species are at risk of extinction. As more of Earth’s biodiversity disappears and the human population grows, protected landscapes that are set aside to conserve biodiversity are increasingly important. Sadly, many are underfunded – some of Africa’s most treasured wildlife reserves operate in funding deficits of hundreds of millions of dollars.
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/ In unfenced wildernesses, scientists rarely have an inventory on the exact numbers of species in an area at a particular time. Instead, they make inferences using one of many different survey approaches, including camera traps, track surveys, and drones. These methods can estimate how much and what kind of wildlife is present, but often require a great deal of effort, time and money. Camera traps are placed in remote locations and activated by movement. They can collect vast quantities of data by taking photographs and videos of passing animals. But this can cost tens of thousands of dollars to run, and once in the wild, cameras are at the mercy of curious wildlife and weather conditions. Track surveys rely on specialist trackers, who aren’t always available, and drones, while promising, have only restricted access to many tourism areas in Africa. All of this makes wildlife monitoring difficult to carry out and repeat over large areas. Without knowing what’s out there, making conservation decisions based on evidence becomes almost impossible. Citizen Science on Safari Tourism is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world – 42 million people visited Sub-Saharan Africa in 2018 alone. Many come for the unique wildlife and unknowingly collect valuable conservation data with their phones and cameras. Photographs on social media
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are already being used to help track the illegal wildlife trade, as well as how often areas of wilderness are visited by tourists. Despite this, tourists and their guides are still an overlooked source of information. Could your holidays snaps help monitor endangered wildlife? In a recent study, we tested exactly this. Partnering with a tour operator in Botswana, we approached all guests passing through a safari lodge over three months in the Okavango Delta, and asked them if they were interested in contributing their photographs to help with conservation. We provided those interested with a small GPS logger – the type commonly used for tracking pet cats – so that we could see where the images were being taken. We then collected, processed, and passed the images through computer models to estimate the densities of five large African carnivore species – lions, spotted hyaenas, leopards, African wild dogs, and cheetahs. We compared these densities to those from three of the most popular carnivore survey approaches in Africa: camera trapping, track surveys, and call-in stations, which play sounds through a loudspeaker to attract wildlife so they can be counted. The tourist photographs provided similar estimates to the other approaches and were, in total, cheaper to collect and process. Relying on tourists to help survey wildlife saved up to $840 (about R12,755) per survey season. Even better, it was the only method to detect cheetahs in the
area – though so few were sighted that their total density couldn’t be confirmed. Thousands of wildlife photographs are taken every day, and the study showed that we can use statistical models to cut through the noise and get valuable data for conservation. Still, relying on researchers to visit tourist groups and coordinate their photograph collection would be difficult to replicate across many areas. Luckily, that’s where wildlife tour operators could come in. If We All Work Together Tour operators could help collect tourist images to share with researchers. If the efforts of tourists were paired with artificial intelligence that could process millions of images quickly, conservationists could have a simple and low-cost method for monitoring wildlife. Tourist photographs are best suited for monitoring large species that live in areas often visited by tourists – species that tend to have high economic and ecological value. While this method perhaps isn’t as well-suited to smaller species, it can still indirectly support their conservation by helping protect the habitat they live in. The line between true wilderness and landscapes modified by humans is becoming increasingly blurred, and more people are visiting wildlife in their natural habitats. This isn’t always a good thing, but maybe conservationists can use these travels to their advantage and help conserve some of the most iconic species on our planet. /
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HELP! I NEED SOMEBODY! THE BEETLE YOU DON’T WANT IN YOUR STREET
Johannesburg loves its reputation as one of the greenest cities in the world. Durban makes the list too, according to researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Boston, in the US. But our urban forests are being destroyed at an alarming rate by a tiny beetle with a big name: the polyphagous shot hole borer (PSHB). The beetle probably arrived from Vietnam in a wooden pallet and it has happily adapted, colonising more than 200 tree species. The beetles infest the host tree until it dies, then they fly off to a new home.
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Joburg’s famous urban forest is under threat.
Tree surgeon, Julian Ortlepp, looks for the tell-tale bore hole entry points.
A log shows the tunnels bored out by the beetle.
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A tiny beetle entry point, surrounded by tell-tale staining caused by its fungus.
Chippings from two infected trees, ready to be sealed in bags and solarised to kill the beetles.
/ So far, there’s no known prevention or cure, and it’s causing devastation. Whole avenues of street trees have died or been infested, and it’s taken hold in our famous manmade forests, parks, and orchards of avocado, pecan and fruit trees. The bug has also infested California and Israel, and even Israel’s acclaimed scientists haven’t yet devised a cure. Tree surgeon Julian Ortlepp of TreeWorks, and a member of Johannesburg Urban Forest Alliance (JUFA), predicts that up to 30% of Joburg’s trees could be lost. With the City Parks Department estimating that there are 10 million trees in Joburg, that’s an astonishing three million trees. “It’s scary, and the economic impact is going to be massive,” Ortlepp says. “National and local government haven’t acknowledged the seriousness of it and haven’t reacted properly, and that’s allowed it to spread.” The PSHB burrows into trees and carries a fungus on its body that feeds the beetles and their larvae. The fungus grows inside the tree and blocks its vascular system so it can no longer deliver water and nutrients to its branches. Some, including London plane, English oak and coral trees, are “reproductive host trees”, where the PSHB
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successfully breeds. They can be riddled with hundreds of thousands of beetles, but death can take a long time, depending on the size and variety of the tree and its overall health. “Every reproductive host tree will be gone. That’s ultimately where we are heading,” Ortlepp warns. Other trees are “non-reproductive hosts”, including wild olive, jacaranda and pin oak trees, where the beetles can take up residence but won’t breed. The damage is less extensive, although the fungus may still kill the tree. Andrea Rosen, the co-chair of JUFA, has several infested trees in her garden and is experimenting with treatments and safe disposal methods. “There are numerous cures being touted, but none have yet been scientifically proven effective,” she says. Chemical treatments also have to be repeated often, which can harm the tree and the surrounding ecosystem. In the absence of a cure, JUFA believes dead or heavily-infested reproductive host trees should be felled to remove the beetles and their habitat. JUFA says the council should have set up designated depots where people can take trees to be disposed of safely, but that hasn’t happened. Instead, some casual tree
THE VOICE OF SCIENCE These aggressive tree killers are a major concern to farmers, foresters, landscapers, homeowners and ecologists, says the Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI), a research institute at the University of Pretoria. FABI first identified the beetle in South Africa in 2017 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. Now the death toll is mounting in Johannesburg, George, Knysna, Sedgefield, Somerset West, Bloemfontein, Ekurhuleni, Jankempdorp, Hartbeesfontein and Durban. It has infested pecan orchards in the Northern Cape and Nelspruit, and “it is inevitable that the famous oaks of Stellenbosch and the surrounding wine farms will be dramatically impacted”, FABI warns. Its researchers believe that municipalities should create dedicated disposal sites and train staff to recognise and remove heavily infested reproductive host trees. Homeowners should cut down heavily infested reproductive host trees or infested branches, and dump the wood at a dedicated site. Since Joburg residents still don’t have that option, they should chip it, seal it in clear bin bags and leave it in the sun for several weeks to solarise the beetles.
Look up, because branches can be infested even if the trunk looks healthy.
fellers have sold infected logs as firewood, spreading the beetle to new suburbs. JUFA is helping residents’ associations to identify infected trees and mark them with posters. “We want to map the number of infested trees so City Parks can see the extent of the problem,” Rosen says. But the beetle issue is proving divisive, which leaves residents receiving conflicting advice. While JUFA accuses local authorities and the government of criminal negligence, City Parks accuses JUFA of scaremongering and causing panic. Many infected trees are still putting out new shoots and leaves, suggesting that they are not dying, says Johannesburg City Parks spokesperson Jenny Moodley. “London planes, as much as they are reproductive host trees, are thriving. We are erring on the side of caution. Winters in Joburg are harsh so the trees are barren and dry, so these
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communities assume they’re dead, and we are saying it’s too early to do that – wait for the rains.” Besides, chopping down infected trees would just disturb the beetles and cause them to move on even faster, she argues. “Let’s contain it in a particular tree instead of taking away their habitat. It’s not rocket science. We urge residents to retain their trees even if they are infested.” There are already too many infected trees for the council to remove, and it would have a serious impact on our environmental health, because the trees are still absorbing carbon dioxide and creating oxygen, Moodley adds. Only eight of Joburg’s 135 wards are affected so far, she says, describing it as “a wonderful opportunity” to refresh Joburg’s ageing street canopy by nurturing species that are immune and planting them in unaffected areas. So far, the only advice that JUFA and City Parks agree on is to keep your trees
healthy with compost, mulch and water to make them more resistant to the beetle. /
ARE YOUR TREES BUGGED? The beetle itself is rarely seen, but it leaves tell-tale clues. Look for holes the size of a pen tip, often with brown staining around them, gum oozing out, or little mounds of white sawdust. Sometimes the trunk looks fine, but look up, because the branches may be infested. To report infestations: Johannesburg: +27 11 375 5555 or trees@jhbcityparks.com for public trees. W Cape: www.capetowninvasives.co.za. Rest of SA and private trees in Joburg: pshb@fabi.up.ac.za. For more information and a list of trees at risk, see www.jufa.org.za/pshb.
A HABOURFRONT ICON MARINER’S WHARF, HOUT BAY
Rich in history and pulsating with character, Mariner’s Wharf must be Hout Bay’s greatest asset. As the pioneer of habourfront developments in the Southern Hemisphere, Mariner’s Wharf is now almost 35 years old and continues to captivate visitors with its unique array of history, delicacies, curios and collectables.
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/ There is an air of excitement as seagulls proudly parade along the pier and fishermen offload their morning’s catch. Lobster trawlers bob gently in the water, their cargo of crates and nets piled high, while in the distance a group of minstrels begin their morning song and dance. It is a mix of all that a hot South African summer’s day encapsulates, while Mariner’s Wharf, situated at the entrance to Hout Bay harbour, offers visitors a truly eclectic experience.
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Stanley Dorman conceptualised, created and developed Mariner’s Wharf after visiting the USA in 1974 where he was inspired by the hustle and bustle of the San Francisco habourfront. He decided to use his knowledge of several decades in the fishing industry to create something similar in South Africa. Having grown up in Hout Bay, this seemed the obvious location for his masterpiece. He started assessing waterfronts around the globe and his
vision began taking shape. He wanted something very different, that was typically South African, and authentic to the Cape. After ten years, his thoughts evolved into Mariner’s Wharf, Africa’s very first habourfront emporium. Mariner’s Wharf is now worldrenowned and made up of an impressive complex of outlets specialising in seafood and maritime products. The Wharf as a whole serves as a sort of working museum, with the antique shop crammed
full of most things maritime, including a remarkable array of items ranging from old carved whale’s teeth, maps and bells to shipwreck artefacts, menus and postcards. The Wharf is also home to a seafood factory, as well as the Fisherman’s Wharf Fishmarket, where the remarkable hull of the original 1940s trawler, the Kingfisher, welcomes one inside. The Fishmarket is stocked with delicious delicacies, including internationally renowned Cape Coast smoked snoek, which is produced at the factory’s smokery. Adjacent to the Fishmarket is Ye Olde Wine & Liquor Locker, the first bottle store in South Africa to be licensed for Sunday trading. Stocking an extraordinary range of local wines, beers, liquor and imported liqueurs, one can even buy special bottles of wine made exclusively for Mariner’s Wharf, presented in fishshaped bottles. Through extensive visits to waterfront harbours in places like Tokyo, Seattle, Sydney and Reykjavik, Dorman acquired an unrivalled collection of maritime memorabilia, much of which he used as décor in the Wharfside Grill restaurant.
The Wharfside Grill has a distinct historic maritime theme and a walk through the restaurant is an absolute must, as memorabilia from days gone by dangle, decorate and delight visitors plucky enough to dodge the busy tables to look around. The Grill, which is divided into precincts – namely Foredeck, Captain’s Quarters, Midships and Long Room, plus six private dining cabins – also boasts a sundeck for al fresco dining, and the Crayclub Bar where speciality drinks are served. Each of the six themed dining cabins is individually decorated with artefacts from famous liners, or with pieces of maritime history. The Grill’s menu is extensive and extravagant, stocking a “cargo of goods” ranging from Hout Bay chowder and fresh oysters, through to succulent fish and exquisite desserts. The food is indulgent and utterly delicious, and Dorman takes pride in the well-developed menu, using the slower winter months to experiment with new dishes. With the Winter Value Menu Dorman gives his chefs the opportunity to try new things. Should these prove popular, they may become permanent features on the summer menu.
In season, as many as 10,000 visitors a day pass through Hout Bay, and the 350-seater restaurant hosts up to 1,800 customers a day. That’s a right cargo-load of meals! The Wharfette Seafood Bistro is where it’s at for tasty take-outs. But be warned, because the Bistro’s reputation also stretches as far as the horizon, so does the queue on busy days. Mariner’s Chest is the official stockist of Republic of Hout Bay Passports and overflows with ocean treasures, shells, and souvenirs. And in the Pearl Factory, visitors can harvest their own pearls by picking an oyster and cracking it open. If they so desire, the shop manager will set the shimmering sparkler in gold or silver, as a dazzling reminder of their treasure hunt. Recent developments include freshlymade sushi direct from the Fishmarket, the launch of Olde Seadog Draught Beer, and an on-site bakery producing the Wharf’s famous seed loaves and biscuits. Given the ongoing popularity and achievements of Mariner’s Wharf, it is certainly well worth a visit, besides being situated in one of the most beautiful bays in the world. /
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A RIP-ROARING GOOD TIME Situated only 13 km from Lanseria Airport and only 40 minutes from Johannesburg, Lion & Safari Park is a must-see tourist destination. It is nestled in the beautiful Magaliesberg mountain range and also within the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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/ The 600 ha property is home to a vast selection of indigenous species, including lion, cheetah, hyena, leopard, wild dog, sable antelope, and nyala. The Lion & Safari Park offers a wealth of exciting activities for all ages, and guests are guaranteed to get close to some of Africa’s favourite animals, whether on an informative guided tour or a self-drive. Guests can enjoy a variety of different guided tours. The trained guides turn every tour into an informative and educational trip as they share interesting facts along the way. Tour options include the Predator Tour, Mini Safari, Night Tours (with predator feeding), Private Exclusive tours, Alex Tour, and a three-hour-flagship Safari Tour. The park is a paradise for children. The beautifully designed playground next to
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the restaurants will keep the young ones entertained. This makes the perfect venue for kiddies’ birthday parties. A day visit to the park also provides a great opportunity for schoolchildren to learn about the animals and various research programmes that the Lion & Safari Park are involved in. The Bull ’n Buck grill provides a premier dining experience with a top wine list and a delicious menu – venison, of course, being the Grill’s speciality dish. Alternatively, the Wetlands Restaurant is a great family choice to enjoy a quick meal while enjoying the view of antelope grazing just metres away. Take a short walk from the restaurants to visit the meerkat, porcupine and mongoose enclosures. The park’s photographic centre will capture your memories with a great range
of printing options such as photobooks, mugs, keyrings, puzzles and more. The “five dome shopping experience” offers a vast selection of unique hand-crafted curios, jewellery and clothing, which make great gifts for those back home. Entrance to the restaurants, curio shops and kiddies’ playground is free, and guests only pay for activities. The cost of a visit to the Lion & Safari Park is well priced for both local and international guests (no extra charge for foreign visitors). The park is open 365 days a year and is certainly an experience not to be missed. For more information, please visit www.lionandsafaripark.com. /
CHARITY BEGINS AT THE OFFICE WHY CSI IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS
In South Africa’s challenging economic climate, one would think that revenue drivers are the only important pillars for business growth. However, as counterintuitive as it may seem, investing in social responsibility is now more important than ever before. Doing good while doing good business is a vital cornerstone of the longevity of a brand and a company, no matter its size.
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/ Corporate Social Investment (CSI) is a key component in business strategy, and is central in helping brands to be perceived as leaders in their industries. Now, more than ever, consumers are affiliating themselves with and buying into brands and products that are making a positive difference – to communities, individuals and the environment. For Delayne Gray, CEO and founder of SBS Tanks, CSI is about building for better. SBS Tanks is a proudly South African company that supplies liquid and dry storage solutions to the mining, municipal, agricultural, fire protection and water conservation industries. “Business grows as a result of well-intentioned, well thought out and well-implemented CSI,” Gray says. He firmly believes that South African companies should not just do well – they should do good. SBS is passionately concerned with community upliftment. It recently launched The Build for Better Initiative, a nation-building movement for change that spreads stories of hope from across the country, while asking people to share their own stories of overcoming challenges and going on to thrive. These stories of hope are heart-warming accounts of inspiration and success that are meant as a counterpoint to the bad news we read every day.
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Today’s consumer wants to know how a brand is helping and will make a purchasing decision based on that.
“There is an endless narrative of bad news in our country and we need to change this,” Gray says. “Everyone needs a dose of good news, of hope, of something to believe in, and it is up to business and the people of South Africa to make this happen. Together, we can build a better future for all involved. “We hope these stories bring hope, and inspire you to live your own Build for Better story,” Gray asserts. “With our Build for Better initiative partnerships and activities, we aim to foster real change in our communities, our country and ultimately the continent.” CSI affects all of us. It isn’t a case of ticking the right boxes or a “nice-to-have”. It has great and far-reaching implications. If done properly, it has a ripple effect that breeds positivity, builds lives, fortifies communities, and creates a platform for the next generation of entrepreneurs and businesspeople. It is also extremely good for business. How CSI Is Good for Business Growth What is not always immediately obvious is how CSI programmes positively affect sales.
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CSI programmes that are in the public eye have a direct effect on brand awareness and product recall, and this translates to better business relations, enhanced sharing of values and the solidification of customer loyalty. Where in the past, brands shied away from shouting out about their CSI and how they were doing good, today’s consumer wants to know how a brand is helping and will make a purchasing decision based on that. “Align your CSI with your company values and goals. Approach it like you would a business project. In this way, all stakeholders are clear on the process, platforms, objectives and outcomes, to the benefit of all,” Gray says. According to the 2018 Edelman Earned Brand survey, companies that are seen by the public to adopt more sociallyresponsible business practices and ethics are more likely to perform well financially, compared to those that do not. Companies that consistently and effectively engage in CSI experience an enhanced brand image which translates into customer loyalty
and increasing revenue, which together form a formidable duo for an improved bottom line. /
FIVE TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE CSI CAMPAIGNS 1. Ensure that your CSI reflects or showcases what your business is and what it does. 2. Design your CSI strategy to spark systemic change across various interrelated areas, for example education, entrepreneurship and business growth. 3. Ensure that there is quality and depth of information. How are you going to communicate your project to your staff, to the public, to clients, as well as to potential customers? 4. Concentrate your efforts and focus on one CSI objective or project at a time. 5. Partner with experts or have an internal team dedicated to implementing and sustaining the project. For more, go to www.sbstanks.com or www.buildforbetter.co.za.
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/ I suppose with a premium car like the 3 Series, I shouldn’t really be surprised by any positive characteristics it displays – and there are a lot of them. But considering its size, its sheer power and the current fuel price, it was a very welcome surprise. The 3 Series Sedan, with a pedigree spanning four decades, has been lusted over by generations of Beemer drivers looking for the sophistication and practicality of a sedan, but with the kind of sporty driving dynamics that take the school run from mundane to marvellous. The seventh-generation 3 Series Sedan continues to impress, while cramming in even more innovation and driving pleasure. Face Value What can I say? With its sculpted side profile and wide, muscular stance, the 3 Series certainly exudes an aura of class and dynamism, which is punctuated with eyecatching design features such as darkened headlights in the rear and a distinctive notch in the front apron. The new generation is also longer, wider and taller than its predecessor, adding to its dominating presence while also translating into more interior space for driver and passengers. This spaciousness is accentuated by the arrangement of the dashboard, and the new driver-focused arrangement of the controls and instrument cluster is easy to read and intuitive to use. The infotainment unit still takes a bit of fiddling to figure out, but once you have it, operating it is a lot less distracting than some of the infotainment systems you’ll find in other premium models. Electrically adjusted seats, automatic boot opening, improved legroom and a clear head-up display (even
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with polarised sunglasses on) add to the driving comfort, as do a host of innovative assistance systems. These include Lane Departure Warning, Collision and Pedestrian Warning with City Braking function, and Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function. Arguably the most instantly noticeable feature of the new “Driving Assistant Professional” is the steering and lane-control assistant which helps to keep the car within its detected lane. By “helps” it literally jerks the car to the side when it detects the wheel heading over the line (without indicators on). The first time it happened, it gave me such a fright, as it felt similar to a strong cross wind, but you soon get used to it and it is useful on long car journeys when your concentration may lapse on occasion. Basil Will Keep You Company Should you get lonely on that same long drive, you can now also chat to your very own BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. As with Apple’s Siri, it/he responds to the prompt “Hey ~”. Initially, “Hey BMW” will activate the assistant, but you also have the option of giving it a name. Before you know it, Basil could be warning you when your oil
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level is low, explaining different functions of the vehicle, and changing your radio station for you. Though Basil won’t be able to park the car for you, the available Parking Assistant can take over steering, acceleration, braking and gear changes with the Steptronic transmission when driving into and out of a space. This chap doesn’t respond to voice commands, but there’s no reason you can’t name him too. On the Road While Basil (and possibly Bob) take care of a host of the driver’s needs, a line-up of powerful and efficient engines work effortlessly to power the 3 Series on the road. There are four petrol engines to choose from, but I am naturally biased towards the two diesel variants, which marry oomph (140 kW in the 320d and 195 kW in the 330d) with exceptional fuel consumption figures (4.7 – 4.4 l/100 km for the 320 and 5.2 – 4.8 l/100 km in the 330). It’s those same figures that had me raising my eyebrows in surprise at the end of my trans-provincial journey. The 3 Series Sedan is also just fun to drive. It’s responsive and powerful, and feels solid and stable on the road, while
still displaying that sporty feel we have come to love in this model. You can up the sportiness by selecting the sport driving mode, and likewise improve your fuel consumption by selecting the eco mode. I did find it somewhat disconcerting that the system automatically goes back to the standard mode option after the car has been switched off and on again, so that I had to keep remembering (and often didn’t) to pop it back into eco mode again. But this is a minor gripe for an otherwise exceptional car. Make It Your Own As with any BMW, the 3 Series Sedan can be pimped out with a host of additional bells and whistles – from the individualisation of the Sport Line and M Sport equipment options, to optional Vernasca and BMW Individual Merino leather trim, to a glass roof, ambient lighting and a Harman Kardon surround-sound system. These are just the cherry on the top though, and based on the quality and comprehensiveness of the standard options, I would argue that the original sundae is delicious enough. Especially when you discover the hidden chocolate surprise in the middle! /
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A MENTAL HOLE-IN-ONE THE NEUROSCIENCE OF THE PERFECT PUTT Tiger Woods, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus – just what makes a successful golfer? My research explores the neuroscience of golf putting, as well as ways that the brain can be trained to increase putting success.
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/ Golfers carry 14 clubs, but the putter is by far the most used, and is used in around 41% of shots. Successfully striking the 1.68”-diameter golf ball into the 4.25” golf hole requires precision programming of force and direction. You have to take into account factors such as slope, the direction of the blades of grass, and weather effects, including temperature, wind and rain. My research has identified a type of “brainwave”, produced by electrical pulses resulting from brain cells communicating with each other, that can predict golfing success. They can easily be recorded by simply putting sensors on the scalp. In a brain-imaging study where 20 expert and
novice golfers each hit 120 putts, I found that the intensity of activity of a brainwave at the frequency of 10-12 Hz, recorded before the backswing, could clearly distinguish putts that went in the hole from those that missed. More specifically, intense activity at sensors placed on frontal parts of the scalp, over the premotor cortex, was key for putting success. This finding has since been supported by other research, which also found that reduced activity at sensors placed on the left-temporal parts of the scalp (close to the left ear) can further contribute to the recipe for proficient putting. This makes sense, as the premotor cortex is implicated in movement planning, and
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My research has identified a type of ‘brainwave’, produced by electrical pulses resulting from brain cells communicating with each other, that can predict golfing success.
the left-temporal region is associated with verbal-analytic processing. So, it looks as if the brain intently focuses on accurately planning force and direction, while blocking out verbal intrusions immediately before successful putts. Training the Brain to Putt Having identified neural signatures associated with putting success, scientists are now exploring whether you can train golfers to produce this pattern of brain activity and recognise what it feels like. The trick is to only hit putts when the appropriate activation-level is produced (when they are “in the zone”). Such brain training can be achieved using a technique called “neurofeedback”. This involves measuring brain activity and displaying it back in real time (in the form of auditory tones, or graphs on a computer screen) so that recipients can develop ways of consciously controlling their brain activity levels. It may seem far-fetched, but
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the technology and equipment are readily available, portable and relatively cheap – starting at less than £300 (about R5,560) for a wireless electroencephalographic (EEG) neurofeedback headset. In a 2015 study, I used wireless neurofeedback technology to train 12 amateur golfers to produce the pattern of brainwaves that I’d previously associated with success before they hit putts. This took place during three separate onehour training sessions. On their return to the laboratory a few days later, the golfers were able to reliably produce the pattern of 10-12 Hz brain activity that I had prescribed. What’s more, their putting had improved – on average, eight feet putts finished 21% closer to the hole after the training. Admittedly, this was not to a sufficient extent to exclude the possibility of a placebo effect. Notwithstanding, the results are encouraging, and have been bolstered by similar findings from researchers in other parts of the world.
From the Lab to the Golf Course While scientists are still experimenting before making firm and unequivocal statements about neurofeedback’s effectiveness, there are some members of the golfing elite who are already convinced of the benefits of brain training. Australian Jason Day, currently ranked number 23 in the world, has used neurofeedback for a number of years and said that it has yielded “a 110% improvement” in his mental game. So it may be no coincidence that he was ranked as the best putter on the 2018 PGA Tour. Meanwhile, a more recent convert is American Bryson DeChambeau. The current world number 10 revealed details of his brain-training regime in August 2018, before winning two out of the four season-ending FedEx Cup playoff events. With more than 20 professional victories between them, Day and DeChambeau are certainly doing something right. /
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Bassie: My Journey of Hope By Basetsana Kumalo Basetsana Kumalo (née Makgalemele) shot to fame as a fresh-faced Miss South Africa in 1994, and soon became the face of South Africa’s new democracy. As the first black presenter of the glamorous lifestyle TV show Top Billing, she travelled the world and interviewed superstars like Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jackson, Gloria Estefan and Luther Vandross. After a successful career in television, Bassie’s drive and ambition took her into the world of business. The street-savvy she had inherited from her entrepreneurial mother stood her in good stead as she built a media empire. When she married the handsome businessman Romeo Kumalo in a fairytale wedding, they became South Africa’s sweethearts and “it” couple. Bassie – My Journey of Hope recounts the stories of Bassie’s life as a celebrity, including her relationships with mentors like Nelson Mandela and Graça Machel. She also shares the secrets of her success and all the lessons she’s learnt along the way.
Share: A Century of South African Community Recipes By Errieda du Toit Champion of South African home-cooking, Errieda du Toit, set out to write a cookbook about the food we most love to eat, and the culture of sharing these recipes in community cookbooks. Intrigued by our strong attachment to these dog-eared, food-stained recipe collections, she pored over 150 titles spanning a century. Share is her tribute to this humble culinary source and a celebration of its collaborative spirit. It’s the first to deal specifically with the genre, and the result is a delightful, quirky and thoroughly modern homage that taps into our food memories in a unique way. Share features a wide selection of recipes: the keepers (recipes known for their longevity), the never-fails (those epic recipes that never let you down), communal food for come-on-overs, retro classics, and those defining dishes and bakes treasured as heritage food.
The Longest March By Fred Khumalo It is 1899 and Philippa’s fiancé Nduku has just broken off their engagement. She is heartbroken – after all, she has followed him from Kimberley, where they first met, to the goldfields of Johannesburg. In this bustling new city, tensions are mounting between the South African Republic and the goldhungry British Empire. When war is declared, the mines are shut down and migrant workers ordered to leave town. But how do you get home and out of harm’s way when there are no running trains and home is hundreds of kilometres away? You walk. Over perilous terrain – sleeping in the open, being attacked by wild animals and harassed by armed white farmers – Nduku and Philippa and 7,000 others walk. Set during an incredible event in South African history, Fred Khumalo’s new novel is a tale of heady determination, and a tribute to the perseverance and courage of ordinary men and women when faced with extraordinary circumstances.
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Meet the Crew 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 & Image © Supplied
Gaynor Jantjes Cabin Crew Instructor What was your very first flight like? I was 17 years old, flying to George on a Boeing. Back in the day, George had a tiny airport that closed for lunch time. I was so extremely excited by the fantastic view during our approach into George. I still appreciate that view and get a little nostalgic each time I land there. Where are your favourite destinations to travel to? Cape Town is my favourite because the view is epic. It is a privilege and a blessing to have a bird’s-eye view of one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It takes my breath away every time. What do you love most about your job? I love getting to share my passion and love of aviation in a way that can enrich someone else in a practical and knowledgeable way. What’s your favourite passenger memory? I would have to say it was kind of a reversal of roles – a passenger made my day. One morning, I was boarding a flight to Richards Bay and a passenger I hadn’t seen in a while stepped on board. He was a frequent flyer but had been missing from the skies for a few months. He proceeded to tell me that he had been diagnosed with cancer and had been receiving treatment for months, but that his cancer was in remission, which was why he was flying again. I was so happy to have him back on board and healthy! What’s one tip you would like to give passengers for a better flying experience? Always have a pen, moisturiser, lip balm, a good book and a power bank – okay not one tip, but these little items cover a multitude of bases. What do you love most about flying? My eccentric, amusing and totally loveable colleagues. They make coming to work a pleasure! And without a doubt being in a position to interact with passengers from all walks of life – the little conversations, pieces of advice, compliments, shared problems or excitement. They are gems to me. /
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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
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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
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A/C DH4 DH4 DH4 DH4 DH4
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W
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F
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W
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JOHANNESBURG - HOEDSPRUIT FLT SA SA SA
NO 1225 1227 1227
DEP 10:15 12:40 12:15
ARR 11:20 13:45 13:15
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JOHANNESBURG - KIMBERLEY FLT SA SA SA SA
NO 1101 1103 1107 1113
DEP 06:10 09:20 13:35 17:20
ARR 07:15 10:35 14:50 18:30
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JOHANNESBURG - LUBUMBASHI FLT SA
NO 1797
DEP 09:20
ARR 11:45
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JOHANNESBURG - GABORONE FLT SA SA SA SA SA SA
NO 1761 1763 1765 1769 1775 1779
DEP 06:40 07:25 09:55 12:40 15:45 18:45
ARR 07:35 08:20 10:50 13:35 16:40 19:40
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JOHANNESBURG - PORT ELIZABETH FLT SA
NO 1453
DEP 07:30
ARR 09:15
A/C CR2
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NO 1701
DEP 11:55
ARR 14:10
A/C CR8
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JOHANNESBURG - MTHATHA FLT SA SA
NO 1445 1447
DEP 6:00 15:30
ARR 7:30 17:00
A/C CR2 CR2
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CAPE TOWN - BLOEMFONTEIN FLT SA SA
NO 1081 1057
DEP 06:00 16:30
ARR 07:30 18:00
A/C CR2 CR2
CAPE TOWN - WALVIS BAY FLT SA
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DEP 10:55
ARR 13:05
A/C CR2
BLOEMFONTEIN - JOHANNESBURG FLT SA SA SA SA SA
NO 1002 1004 1006 1012 1014
DEP 07:40 09:40 11:55 15:25 17:00
ARR 08:40 10:40 13:00 16:30 18:00
A/C DH4 DH4 DH4 DH4 DH4
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HOEDSPRUIT - JOHANNESBURG FLT SA SA SA
NO 1226 1228 1228
DEP 12:00 14:20 13:55
ARR 13:05 15:25 14:55
A/C CR2 DH4 DH4
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KIMBERLEY - JOHANNESBURG FLT SA SA SA SA
NO 1102 1104 1108 1114
DEP 07:35 11:05 15:20 19:00
ARR 08:45 12:15 16:30 20:10
A/C DH4 DH4 DH4 DH4
M
LUBUMBASHI - JOHANNESBURG FLT SA
NO 1798
DEP 12:30
ARR 15:00
A/C CR8
M
GABORONE - JOHANNESBURG FLT SA SA SA SA SA SA
NO 1762 1764 1766 1770 1776 1780
DEP 08:10 08:50 11:25 14:00 17:15 20:10
ARR 09:05 09:45 12:20 14:55 18:10 21:05
A/C DH4 DH4 DH4 DH4 DH4 DH4
M
PORT ELIZABETH - JOHANNESBURG FLT SA
NO 1454
DEP 17:40
ARR 19:20
A/C CR2
M
T
WALVIS BAY - JOHANNESBURG FLT SA
NO 1702
DEP 14:45
ARR 17:00
A/C CR2
M
MTHATHA - JOHANNESBURG FLT SA SA
NO 1446 1448
DEP 8:10 17:40
ARR 9:40 19:10
A/C CR2 CR2
M
BLOEMFONTEIN - CAPE TOWN FLT SA SA
NO 1082 1058
DEP 08:15 18:40
ARR 10:00 20:25
A/C CR2 CR2
WALVIS BAY - CAPE TOWN FLT SA
NO 1722
DEP 13:35
ARR 15:35
A/C CR2
Passenger Letters Dear SA Express May I express my heart-felt gratitude towards the professional assistance I received recently from Penny Mafate? She is not in the department where my enquiry was directed, but she passionately went the extra mile to help me by receiving my email and liaising with the relevant department. This is uncommon in fast-paced environments like that of SA Express. After I had been sent from pillar to post, this phenomenal lady assisted me seamlessly. Her pro-active approach and love for her job is indeed humbling. Thank you, Penny – I hope your amazing attitude rubs off on your peers. Regards Sphiwe Ncube Congratulations to Sphiwe Ncube who wrote our winning letter this month, and walks away with a Samsonite PopSoda 55 cm spinner suitcase valued at R2,799.
Good afternoon I do not fly frequently but I was lucky enough to be able to do so in August, during Women’s Month. I was inspired by the articles about women in Indwe. In particular, the CEO, Siza Mzimela, inspired me with her letter, in which she writes that change begins with each and every one of us, and that, as women, it is time we unify and work together. I would love to see more women piloting SA Express planes in the near future. I was also inspired to go and inspire women in my own line of work, and I hope one day I can get a chance to have coffee with the CEO and the amazing women of SA Express. Regards Tiisetso Sekgobela
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The writer of the winning letter in the November edition of Indwe will receive a Samsonite PopSoda 55 cm spinner suitcase valued at R2,799.
The Samsonite PopSoda Spinner combines a trendy, dynamic design with maximum functionality. The soft outer material and a practical front pocket offer flexibility, while the sturdy frame ensures protection and strength. Two additional handles complement the telescopic handle and, together with the multidirectional double wheels, make for convenient handling. Thanks to the expansion function, inner divider and packing straps, everything is kept in its place. PopSoda is available in a variety of colours from Samsonite stores and online from www.samsonite.co.za. For stockists and more information, visit www.samsonite.co.za, follow @Samsonite_SA on Twitter and @samsonitesa on Instagram, or call +27 31 266 0620.
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