19th Annual Libertarian Spring Seminar

Breakwater Lodge V&A Waterfront – Cape Town 9th – 12th October 2003 Welcome to the Breakwater Lodge!

nce a Victorian prison, now a world-class conference centre, Ohotel and home to the UCT Graduate School of business, the Breakwater Lodge is ready to welcome you to this year’s Libertarian Spring Seminar.

It is difficult to imagine a more suitable venue to host a Libertarian seminar than one which has been transformed from an instrument of colonial imperialism to an institution of commercial innovation!

Situated in the heart of Cape Town’s Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, the Breakwater Lodge offers you an unmissable opportunity to refuel your spirit and to re-awaken your passion for liberty.

Explore the latest libertarian thinking on the problems facing South Africa and the world. Meet new friends of liberty. Follow the progress of on-going projects to spread libertarian ideas to a wider audience. Enjoy the stimulating company of fellow libertarians amidst the breath- taking beauty of Cape Town!

Seminar Details

Contact Details Seminar Fee Speakers / Topics This year’s seminar organisers are Barry The seminar registration fee is R150 per A preliminary programme follows showing a and Betty Kayton. person. This fee covers the cost of the range of possible topics and times. However, You can reach Betty Kayton at: conference facilities only. It does not include these are merely suggestions. Tel: (021) 488-4167 any breakfasts, lunches or dinners. Fax: (021) 488-4300 If you would like to speak at the seminar, any Or you can email Both Barry and Betty at Please book your seat at the seminar by topic is welcome. [email protected]. 9th September at the latest.

Bookings Accomodation Transport Costs You are welcome to make your own Several accomodation options follow Several transport options follow including: accomodation bookings if you prefer. including: • flights Alternatively, Betty is willing to make • convenient single, double or family rooms • buses accomodation bookings on your behalf. at The Breakwater Lodge. • shared driving • single, double and family rooms at We recommend that you make your own Seminar fees and accomodation costs may Dale Court, a delightful guest house (a transport bookings. be transferred / deposited into the following five minute walk from the Breakwater cheque account: Lodge). B.S.Kayton • dorms, single and double rooms at Big Student Sponsorship FNB Mowbray Blue Backpackers (also a five minute Please consider making a donation towards Branch code: 200309 walk from the Breakwater Lodge). sponsoring university students. This could be Account: 50140046026 Of course there are many other as little as R250 to cover the seminar fee, Please email your online bank transfer accomodation options available should to R2250 to cover accomodation, flights and reference to [email protected] or none of these be to your liking, e.g., meals. fax your deposit slip to Betty at (021) Portswood Lodge, The City Lodge, Victoria 488-4300. Junction, etc.

2 Preliminary Programme

THURSDAY 1730–1900 Drink Tank: Meet at Quay 4 (at the V&A Waterfront) for stimulating conversation 1900–2030 Dinner at Quay 4 restaurant (or any of the 80 inspirational dining destinations at the V&A) 1945–2230 Option: Dinner on the Alabama (Cape Town’s only floating restaurant) R250 per person

Please note Subjects shown below in red are merely suggestions. The themes (“The World” – “South Africa” – “Ideas & Activism”) are also only suggestions. If you would like to speak at the seminar, please feel free to explore any subject and to submit any title. Also note that some sessions can be lengthened if necessary.

FRIDAY Theme: The World Saturday Theme: South Africa Saturday Theme: Ideas & Activism

1000–1045 45 minute session 1000–1045 45 minute session 0900–0945 45 minute session Subject Education and Freedom Subject Spreading Libertarianism Title To be announced Title Liberating Minds Title To be announced Speaker Leon Louw Speaker Barry Kayton Speaker To be announced

1100–1125 Tea 1100–1125 Tea 1000–1020 Tea

1130–1245 45 minute session 1130–1245 45 minute session 1030–1115 45 minute session Debate War on Iraq Subject Spreading Libertarianism Subject Entrepreneurs & Freedom Prop Richard Yelland et al Title To be announced Title To be announced Opp Trevor Watkins et al Speaker To be announced Speaker To be announced

1300–1425 Lunch and free time 1300–1425 Lunch and free time

1430–1450 20 minute session 1430–1450 20 minute session 1130–1150 20 minute session Subject USA & The World Subject Libertarians in the ANC? Subject Libertarianism for kids Title To be announced Title To be announced Title Return to Freoland Speaker To be announced Speaker To be announced Speaker Barry Kayton

1500–1520 20 minute session 1500–1520 20 minute session 1200–1215 15 minute session Subject Libertarianism & Islam Subject Libertarians in the DA/ID? Subject Seminar Conclusion Title To be announced Title To be announced Speaker Trevor Watkins Speaker To be announced Speaker To be announced

1530–1550 Tea 1530–1550 Tea 1245 Libertarian Lunch Either: 1600–1620 20 minute session 1600–1620 20 minute session Boschendal Subject Zimbabwe Post Mugabe Subject Libertarians in SA Media? (Franschoek Wine Farm) Title To be announced Title To be announced Or: Speaker To be announced Speaker To be announced Cape Point Or: 1630–1650 20 minute session 1630–1650 20 minute session Greek Fisherman (V&A) Subject Libertarianism & NEPAD Subject SA Libertarian Magazine? Title To be announced Title To be announced Speaker To be announced Speaker To be announced

1700–1725 Free time 1700–1725 Free time

1730 Libertarian Excursion 1730 Libertarian Excursion Sundowners / Picnic Sundowners / Picnic Table Mountain Camps Bay Beach

2000 Dinner 2000 Dinner Choice of 80 restaurants Choice of 80 restaurants

2100 Drink Tank 2100 Drink Tank Venue Den Anker (V&A) Venue Green Dolphin (V&A)

3 Accomodation Options

1 2 3 Number Breakwater Lodge Dale Court Guest House Big Blue Backpackers of Room Type www.breakwater.co.za www.dalecourt.co.za www.bigblue.za.net People Breakfast: R58/person Full breakfast included Breakfast extra 1 Backpacker’s Dorm R70 per person/night A (8–10 people/room) A3 1 Single Bed R290 per room/night B Shared shower B1 1 Single R475 per room/night R395 per room/night C With en-suite C1 C2 2 Double / Twin Bed R375 per room/night D Shared shower D1 2 Double / Twin Bed R590 per room/night R495 per room/night E With en-suite E1 E2 2 Shared (common) R170 per room/night F bathroom F3 2 Shared room R200 per room/night G With en-suite G3 3 Triple unit R665 per room/night R300 per room/night H With shower H1 H3 4 Shared room R400 per room/night I With en-suite I3 4 Family room R595 per room/night J With en-suite J2 4 Family room R750 per room/night K With shower K1

The Breakwater Lodge will be your most convenient accomodation option. Dale Court Guest House and Big Blue Backpackers are a five minute walk from the Breakwater Lodge. There is also a City Lodge (a ten to fifteen minute walk from the Breakwater Lodge).

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Transport Options

Flights Grey Hound Bus Lifts Kulula.com: ±R1190 ret. Johanesburg to Cape Town: ±R410 ret. (±18 hour trip) From Gauteng www.kulula.com Durban to Cape Town: ±R470 ret. (±18 hour trip) Contact Trevor Watkins to discuss lift options Nationwide: ±R1180 ret. We recommend you make your own bookings as you will from Gauteng: www.flynationwide.co.za need to collect tickets (and present your credit card) prior Email: [email protected] Please make your own bookings. to departure: www.greyhound.co.za Cell: 083-441-1721 Can you offer a lift? If you are planning to drive to Cape Town and How to Work Out Your Costs (Excluding Transport) are willing to offer a lift to one or more people, please let Betty know. Room Rate / Number Sub-total Seminar Seminar Sub-total Line Do you need a lift? Code Room of Nights Room Fee/Person Attendees Fees Sub-total Contact Betty who will try to match you to an appropriate ride. E2 R495 x 3 = R1485 R150 x 2 = R300 R1785

4 Fax Registration Form

To: Betty Kayton Smart tips Please fill in your details and fax this form to Betty by 9th September. At: 021-488-4300 Please note that we can only make accomodation bookings after receiving your online bank transfer Subject: 19th Annual Libertarian reference or your faxed deposit slip. Spring Seminar Many thanks Breakwater Lodge Barry and Betty Kayton V&A Waterfront – Cape Town 9th – 12th October 2003 Booking Details Room First name and surname Email Fax Code

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Please Book the Following Accomodation and/or Transport Sub-total Room Rate / Number Sub-total Seminar Seminar Line Seminar Notes to Betty Code Room of Nights Room Rate/Person Attendees sub-total Fees

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Student R When are you arriving/departing? Sponsorship

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Would you like to speak at the seminar?

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Preferred date and time slot: Signature

Equipment required:

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