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NOW FLYING FROM CAPE TOWN MORE THAN 80 YEARS OF CRAFTSMANSHIP

The Browns story began back in 1934 when the talented and highly skilled goldsmith, Jack, opened a boutique jewellery store in downtown Johannesburg.

Jack taught his beloved grandchildren all they needed to know about the jewellery business. He inspired in them a passion for fine jewellery and nurtured their artistic 1934 and creative flair. As they grew older they were taught the fine craftsmanship and goldsmithing techniques of their grandfather, ensuring that the legacy of jewellery making would continue to pass down through the generations. In celebration of our heritage REGISTERED DESIGN A2013/01058

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The Browns story began back in 1934 when the talented and highly skilled goldsmith, Jack, opened a boutique jewellery store in downtown Johannesburg.

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Features 25/ 31/ 43/ Did You Know? Doing Good While You Dine Remember When? Five Things You Never Knew StreetSmart What Your Earliest Memories Say About Mthatha About You 51/ 58/ 60/ Embracing Partnerships for The Ideal Conduit for B-BBEE Spend Bubbling Over with Success Growth in Higher Education Sum of 21 Academy Le coin Français Restaurant Botswana Accountancy 62/ 64/ 66/ Turn Your Waste Into an Asset More Intelligent DTH Surface Drilling I’m in Remission ChemChamp New Sandvik Leopard DI650i Does That Mean My Cancer Is Cured?

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/ Regulars / Travel 12/ Need to Know 22/ Reasons to Visit Walvis Bay Today 16/ Bits & Pieces 34/ Sun-Drenched Lodgings – Antrim Villa 18/ Dinner & A Movie 36/ Jozi’s Serene Spaces 20/ Turn it Up! 40/ Morokolo Safari Lodge

Books Best of the Beach – Blaauwberg 80/ 48/ Beach Hotel 81/ Gadgets 54/ Wild About Africa

/ Airline Info / Motoring

CEO Letter Much Better Than a Coffee Maker - 06/ 71/ Volvo XC60 09/ SA Express – New Routes Launched 82/ Meet the Crew 84/ Airline Information 86/ Flight Schedule 87/ Passenger Letters

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CEO Letter

SA EXPRESS AIRWAYS

Customer Care Department Tel: 0861 729 227 Email: [email protected] Twitter: @flySAexpress Facebook: SA Express Airways Reservations Support Tel: +27 11 978 9905 Email: [email protected] Group Reservations Tel: +27 11 978 5578 Email: [email protected] Sales Office Email: [email protected]

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Cover Image © iStockphoto.com Managing Director Pam Komani | [email protected] Publishing Director Bernie Hellberg Jr | [email protected] Editor Nicky Furniss | [email protected] Managing Editor Phindiwe Nkosi / [email protected] Features Editor Julie Graham | [email protected] Design & Layout LOVE IS ALL AROUND Nicola Vermeulen | [email protected] Media Traffic Cue the teddy bears, bouquets of red roses Our reputation is our most treasured asset Chelsey Stain | [email protected] and boxes of chocolates as everyone around and the foundation on which we built our Accounts Okkie Meintjies | [email protected] the country showers their loved ones with airline. The only way to protect and improve gifts and grand displays of love. The month of our reputation is to exceed our passengers’ ADVERTISING SALES love is upon us! expectations and meet our commitments. National Sales Manager (Business Development) It is hard to believe that we are already in As the renowned poet E.E. Cummings Chantal Barton | [email protected] the month of February and, so far, 2019 has penned: “i carry your heart(i carry it in my +27 79 626 0782 gotten off to a very good start. heart) i am never without it(anywhere i go National Sales Manager (Regional & SADC) The long-awaited relaunch of our second- you go, my dear; and whatever is done by Bryan Kayavhu | [email protected] biggest base of operations in South Africa, Cape only me is your doing . . .” Our mettle has +27 83 785 6691 Senior Account Managers th Town International Airport, on 12 January surely been tested over our 25 years of Nikki de Lange | [email protected] +27 83 415 0339 2019 is an exciting development for us. We existence, but the strides we have made in are extremely excited to be back to offering reaffirming our airline as leading from the Calvin van Vuuren | [email protected] +27 82 582 6873 our services to business and leisure travellers front in the region is written in the stars. Gertjie Meintjes | [email protected] between the Mother City, Bloemfontein and Yes, we at SA Express have been bitten +27 82 757 2622 Walvis Bay, Namibia. Cape Town’s iconic by the love bug. At the risk of sounding Printing Table Mountain offers the most breath-taking cheesy: We commit to carrying you, South Business Print Centre, Pretoria panoramic views of the two oceans, while the Africa, in our hearts, wherever our wheels DISCLAIMER: All material is strictly copyrighted. All rights are city itself makes for the perfect romantic getaway touch down. reserved. Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited without prior permission from the publisher. Opinions expressed in – even for the most chronic philophobic in this Your opinion as a customer means a lot to Indwe Magazine are not necessarily those of SA Express. Information has been included in good faith by the publisher month of love. us. Please share your flying experience with and is believed to be correct at the time of going to print. No The return to the Mother City also confirms us on [email protected] to help us responsibility can be accepted for errors and omissions. the airline’s major strides forward in the enhance your future flying experience. implementation of its renewed business Dare to travel this February – you never strategies to stabilise the airline and achieve know, love might be awaiting you on the commercial sustainability. It also coincides with other side of our cabin doors. the airline’s celebration of its key performance Thank you for flying with us. milestones – including the number of aircraft back in service in our phased-in network Love, restoration, improved on-time performance, Siza and a positive trend in passenger growth. Interim CEO Q1 2018 18,895

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NEW ROUTES LAUNCHED

As SA Express continues to accelerate its phased-in restoration of the network, the airline is proud to resume flights from our second largest base in South Africa, Cape Town International Airport, with the introduction of flights to Walvis Bay and Bloemfontein. The relaunch demonstrates both the importance of the routes, as well as the significant progress that the airline has made in its heightened implementation of its new business strategies aimed at achieving commercial sustainability. To book a flight, visit our website on www.flyexpress.aero, or visit your nearest travel agent.

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/ You know how you sometimes want luminary Kwesta resulted in “Wa Penga She started as Maya The Poet and to say something, but don’t know how to Na?”, an instant hit that commands launched herself as an industry creative say it because it gets lost in translation? listeners’ attention, while the Tsonga song ready to break out of predefined Well, that’s not the case in Sho Madjozi’s “Kona” exemplifies her loud and proud casts. Back then, she was a ghost long-awaited, proudly vernacular debut affirmations that the Tsonga people can writer of lyrics for other rappers, and album Limpopo Champions League. dominate any sphere of life. an encounter with Okmalumkoolkat Released in December 2018, the album Sho Madjozi – whose real name is Maya introduced her to rap. He featured her features the hits that fixed her place as a Wegerif – travelled the African continent on his popular hit single “Gqi”. fashion-forward rapper inspired by her with her father during her formative years. Madjozi personifies growth and the 100% BLACK WOMAN OWNED AND RUN TRAVEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY proud Xitsonga heritage. It includes fan He worked for an NGO in countries that tenacity of the African spirit. It is this favourites such as the Swahili language included Tanzania and Senegal. It is this very essence that fans celebrate when LEVEL 1 BBBEE single, “Huku”, and “Wakanda Forever”, uniquely continental aspect that she she headlines high-profile gigs in Africa featuring Nigerian artist Ycee. Her portrays with her Pan African sound and and abroad, including The Global Citizen AVAILABLE 24/7, 365 DAYS collaboration with South African rap creative outlook. Festival alongside international superstars like Chris Martin, Pharrell Williams, Ed Sheeran, as well as Beyoncé and JAY-Z. Recognition and accolades follow her and characterise her work. Speaking about her prestigious recognition as Apple Music’s first New Artist Spotlight for 2019, Sho Madjozi said: “Wow, what a time to be young, African and living in the time of Gqom! I’m so excited that the Apple Music team is as excited for this movement as we are. It’s an honour to be in their new artist spotlight. I’m so happy, I could cry.” The Apple Music New Artist Spotlight is an artist development platform that features a new South African artist each month, giving them four weeks of editorial support across the Apple Music ecosystem as a Hero artist, inclusion in the Mzansi Hits Room, and essential Apple Music playlists such as The A-List: South Africa, Best of the Week, Gqom Nation and more. Apple Music offers a free three-month trial and is available on iPhone and iPad as well as downloadable from Google Play for Android devices. /

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There is a song that no human being can sing. You could try, but if you’ve heard the melodic chants of the seals at the Namibian port town of Walvis Bay, you’ll know they’re hard to match. With SA Express now flying from Cape Town to Walvis Bay, here are five reasons you’ve got to add Walvis Bay – and those singer seals – to your bucket list without delay!

Text: Phindiwe Nkosi Images © Pelican Point Hotel & iStockphoto.com

/ It is generally accepted that there is an something that often captures the attention within the vicinity. This is also the perfect exception to every rule. If this is true, then of wildlife publications and documentary setting for a Namibian adventure. From Walvis Bay is the exception that dares to filmmakers the world over, not to mention sandboarding to exotic selfie settings, you challenge the deeply-seated stereotypes of drawing a significant number of tourists. can be sure that these dunes will keep you Namibia being a typically dry, desert tourist Yet nothing compares to seeing it with captivated for days. destination. There’s so much more to your own eyes. Seriously, a trip to Namibia Walvis Bay than what meets the eyes. Here during the summer months cannot be BOAT CRUISES are just a few nuggets to get you packing. complete without this pretty pink sight. Walvis Bay offers a number of boat Expect a front row seat that unfolds to one cruises which take you out to sea to FLAMINGO SEASON of those moments when nature shows off look for dolphins. At times the dolphins If you are a birder – or are simply and leaves you speechless. welcome you into the open waters by crazy about pink – then you’d better swimming alongside the boat, while head over to Walvis Bay during the wet SAND DUNES pelicans come along for the ride, season (November to April) for a spectacle With most of the country being a hoping to score some snacks from of flamingos. This influx of flamingos is desert, there is no shortage of sand dunes the passengers.

24/ INDWE If you’re lucky, you could also get This seaside retreat also boasts excep- Walvis Bay is home to a thriving oyster a glimpse of shy Leatherback turtles tional dining and unmatched views. It is the farming enterprise, and the oysters they surfacing to salute you as sunfish and seals perfect getaway for the discerning traveller farm are so good, they are exported all over come closer to reinforce the welcoming who appreciates eco-tourism with a touch the world. While dining in Walvis Bay, be sure party of Walvis Bay’s marine inhabitants. of personalised luxury. For more informa- to try out fresh local oysters with a spritz tion on this breath-taking destination, visit of lemon, ground pepper and a couple of PELICAN POINT LODGE www.pelicanpoint-lodge.com. drops of Tabasco for that extra kick. Imagine being woken up by seals But don’t take my word for it – you’ve bursting into song. This is what you can OYSTERS just got to meet the people and marine expect when visiting Walvis Bay’s Pelican A favourite part of Namibian cuisine inhabitants of Walvis Bay. If you’re friendly Point Lodge. Unlike other tourists who includes oysters and champagne. What to the locals, they may just give you the need to flock to the public beaches to hear makes this extra special is that these untold stories of ghosts wandering the this vocal tourist attraction, the chorus oysters have a story behind them, and not waters, share the indigenous names of here is right there in front of the lodge and just the alleged aphrodisiac perks. playful seals, and show you the town’s does its bit to serenade you. most unforgettable spots. /

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One moment I was still driving for what had seemed like an eternity, and the next I had arrived. This was it. I had ventured off the busier tarred roads in search of something authentic. I don’t know what I expected to see, but after asking a friendly local carrying a speckled chicken, I was reassured that this was indeed the place.

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INDWE /27 From petrol attendants to informal vendors, it seemed normal for people to ask strangers for their names, their origin and their reason for visiting. In Mthatha, everyone belongs.

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/ Instead, StreetSmart is making it easy that support the scheme have leaflets in Centurion and The Fat Fish in Plettenberg to donate by adding R5 to your bill when on their tables, and the waiters will ask Bay, with the money raised in each area you eat at a restaurant that supports its customers if they want to add the voluntary going to a charity in the vicinity. In 2018 work. “The whole premise is that while contribution. Diners can accept, decline or it raised R1.7 million from 100 restaurants, you are out having a good time, you can offer to add more. and it’s now starting to sign up wine farms do some good,” says chairwoman Melanie and guesthouses too. Burke. “You might think R5 is nothing, BIG & SMALL SUPPORTERS Ciro Molinaro, Owner of Ciro du Cucina, but it’s enough for us to keep supporting Some “big name” restaurants support the says he’s amazed that so few restaurants in organisations that create opportunities charity. All the Moyo branches participate, Johannesburg participate. He reckons it’s for children who are at risk of becoming as well as Toni’s on Kloof and the Tobago time that the traditional rivalry between street kids, or who have been on the Bar in Cape Town, where the initiative Johannesburg and Cape Town extends into streets already.” started 13 years ago. In Johannesburg, the a battle to see which city can raise the most So far, these R5 donations have raised upmarket Cucina de Ciro is a long-time for StreetSmart. more than R15 million for charities that champion of the charity, along with the “We regard ourselves as the powerhouse reunite street kids with their families, give three branches of Hello Tomato and The of South Africa – this is where the industry them a place to stay, or train them with Kitchen in Lanseria. is, and we need to get more restaurants skills to redirect their future. Restaurants Other supporters include Hemingway’s on board,” he says. “We tell people about

INDWE /33 What would help the charity to grow is if customers started asking their favourite restaurants to get involved, says Burke, rather than the charity’s limited number SUBWAYBRANDS MULTIMEDIA of volunteers having to urge them to participate.

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StreetSmart, and our waiters are quite active visits to see if they can be reunited with MES runs a centre that gives kids a safe about it, but not enough is said about what’s their families. If not, they can be taken into place to go after school and where they being done. R5 is such a small contribution, its care homes. are given a healthy meal. “You will find that yet in the hands of StreetSmart it can Kids Haven received R150,000 from where parental care is minimal, many kids accumulate and be applied in such a good StreetSmart in November last year to don’t get a meal for the day, so that’s what way. We really need to grow StreetSmart support its bridging school, where 31 we offer them,” Silungwe says. Johannesburg and get more partners previously homeless kids between the age In the Western Cape, where StreetSmart involved to help more children.” of nine and 17 are taught maths, socials is strongest, its beneficiaries include Cape sciences and English, as well as more fun Town Multi Service Centre, Home from SMALL CHANGE = BIG CHANGES things like art, baking and dancing. Home and Thembalitsha School of Hope. What would help the charity to grow “One of the things we are passionate Home from Home runs a network of foster is if customers started asking their about is skills development because it’s homes that offer nurturing and stability favourite restaurants to get involved, okay to give hope, but if you don’t give to the children as well as giving them says Burke, rather than the charity’s them the skills to go with it, you are just individual treatment plans, therapy, tutoring limited number of volunteers having to breaking their hearts,” Burke says. and mentorship. The end goal, as it is for urge them to participate. The latest Johannesburg beneficiary is all of these organisations, is to help street Like most of its staff, Burke works for Mould, Empower and Serve (MES), which kids overcome their rough and traumatic free, keeping the overheads to a minimum received R50,000 for its work with inner- pasts and grow up to be happy and well- THE MOST I so all the cash goes to the 35 organisations city kids. MES is based in Hillbrow, one of balanced citizens. it supports. These include Kids Haven in the most violent communities in Gauteng, For more information, please email ROOMS IN THE FINEST LOCATION Johannesburg, which takes in kids living on if not the country, says Taonga Silungwe, [email protected] or visit the streets. First, it tries to conduct home its Youth Enrichment Programme Manager. www.streetsmartsa.org.za. /

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The way he sat there on the bench overlooking the City of Gold’s vast infrastructure below made me even more determined to press on to the top. By now, I was gasping for air and trying to make myself as comfy as I could sitting on the rocky path. He stood up, folded his arms and stood over an engraved plaque on the floor. I watched. It was still. There were birds in the sky, and if you listened ever so carefully, you could hear the gushing waterfall below.

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/ When I eventually made my way to the top, all that noise was consumed by awe. I sat on the bench and cried. Tears gently trickled down my cheeks. It was silent. Stillness enveloped us and even if only for that moment, we encountered ourselves.

WALTER SISULU NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDEN The Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden in Roodepoort, Johannesburg, makes you feel as if you are somewhere else. It is vast, serene and filled with wide and narrow hiking trails. It is one of those spaces that allow you to wander and lose yourself in nature. When we did eventually get back to the picnic areas where most visitors assemble, I was curious to know from someone else what they thought about this place. Who better to ask than Gavin Clark, the Canadian gentleman I had seen deep in thought at the top of the hiking trail. “The waterfall was nice. It offers you views that are hard to find anywhere else,” Gavin says. “It didn’t feel like we were in Gauteng. It almost felt like I was still somewhere near the Kruger National Park. I like that you can venture out onto several different trails, including the narrow ones that allow you to generate your own experiences. Just being outside and on top of that hiking trail was something else.”

38/ INDWE JOHANNESBURG BOTANICAL GARDEN “Something else,” is how Obakeng Koma, Trails Assistant at the Kruger National Park, describes the nature- inspired open hiking spaces in and around Johannesburg, including the Johannesburg Botanical Garden. This 81- ha area in Emmarentia is a favourite for nature lovers who want to retreat to green spaces near the hustle and bustle of Jozi. “Considering that there is a lot of development in the city, the Johannesburg Botanical Garden gives people the feeling that they are somewhere far away, immersed in outdoor nature experiences. It relocates people from their busy city life. One gets the feeling that you are breathing clean air and can enjoy the bird life,” Koma says. He adds that when people are in such places, they should pursue silence and never lose the appreciation for all of nature. He also commends conservation areas that strive to protect green areas, even when located in proximity to the city, and calls for the protection of conservation areas from the threats of development.

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We experience thousands of events during childhood, and yet as adults we recall only a handful. Some might be “firsts” (our first ice cream, our first day at school), or significant life events (the birth of a sibling, moving house). Others are surprisingly trivial. So, what do your earliest childhood memories say about you? Do they reflect your early skill for remembering, your interests, or your individual experiences? The answer to all three questions is yes – but this is not the whole story.

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/ Although we sometimes see memory is language. Research shows that that is continuous across time. The sense as a video camera, recording our lives language is needed not just for sharing that “this happened” develops into a deeper accurately and without bias, this is a myth. our experiences, but for encoding them. understanding that “this happened to me”. Instead, our childhood memories are Priscilla du Preez from Unsplash gives the intricately shaped by our family and culture. example that young children who were FAMILY FACTORS invited to use a fictional “magic shrinking While the development of language and OUR FIRST MEMORIES machine” could only recall this event sense of self enable our earliest childhood If you cannot remember life as an one year later when they developed the memories to form, family factors shape infant, you are not alone. As adults appropriate language skills to verbalise their contents. Within families, parents looking back at childhood, we cannot the event. Vocabulary is an important reminisce with their children multiple typically recall anything before the age of component of memory formation. times a day – reliving family holidays, for three or four. This phenomenon is known We also know that bilingual adults example, or bonding over sibling hijinks, or as infantile amnesia. Although some who immigrated as children recall early reflecting on past transgressions to discuss individuals report very early memories of memories in the language they spoke at the lessons learned. Interestingly, however, being walked in their pram as a baby, or the time the memory was formed. there are strong individual differences in falling asleep in a cot, these memories are In addition to language, children must the way families do so. likely to be fictional. also develop a coherent sense of self, or of Some parents use a highly One of the most important “who I am”. This emerging development elaborative reminiscing style, asking developments for the onset of memory allows them to pin events to a personal story questions and providing event detail

INDWE /45 THE CALL OF THE BERG…

and structure in a way that scaffolds Mother: I am going to ask you about students are typically long, specific, and encourages the children to make your pre-school Christmas concert. and self-focused. Consistent with the their own contributions. Others are Was that good? more “collectivist” values of an Eastern less elaborative. Some parents focus Child: Yeah. culture, the earliest childhood memories particularly on emotional content, for Mother: What happened there? of Chinese students are typically brief, example, reminding the child that a Child: Dad came. and more likely to reference social …OR THE BEACH certain event made her really sad, while Mother: Yes, but what happened? responsibilities. American mothers are others focus more on factual details. Child: I cannot remember. more likely than Chinese mothers to focus These individual differences of recalling Broader family structures and experiences on the personal emotional experiences the past have important implications for the also play a role. In Italy, children growing of their own child when remembering way children build their memories. Children up in intergenerational households tend together, and it is likely that these early eventually come to adopt the personalised to have earlier childhood memories, parent-child conversations serve as a style of their parents, first during shared as well as more childhood memories mechanism for imparting cultural norms. reminiscing conversations, and later in their than children growing up in traditional In New Zealand, where the Māori culture own independent memories. nuclear families. The assumption is that includes a rich oral tradition in which this occurs due to more opportunities to stories are shared across generations, WHAT STYLE OF PARENT ARE YOU? engage in rich and elaborative reminiscing Māori mothers have been found to Here is an example of a conversation conversations within the extended family. reminisce differently compared to Pākehā between a highly elaborative mother and In contrast, parents and children (European New Zealand) mothers about her pre-school-aged child. experiencing depression may show a important life events. When talking with Mother: You and Daddy put the tendency for “over-general memory”, or their children about their own birth stories, Christmas tree up together, and finding it difficult to recall specific memory for example, Māori mothers include more then you put on decorations! What details. Poorer quality parent-child elaborations, more references to emotion, decorations did you put on? reminiscing is also related to over-general and more references to relational time. Child: Um . . . the Christmas balls! memory among three- to six-year-olds. Interestingly, Māori children have the Mother: That’s right! Daddy bought earliest average age of first memory on Christmas balls and stars to hang on CULTURAL FACTORS record. At two-and-a-half years old, these FUN AND RELAXATION IS WITHIN YOUR the tree. What colours were they? Just as our earliest childhood memories earliest memories occur a full year earlier REACH AT THE BERG OR THE BEACH! Child: Red and gold. reflect our reminiscing conversations with than in some other cultures. Mother: Red and gold. Pretty red balls, our parents and our overarching family So the research is clear: Our earliest This is your personal invitation to experience the excitement and and gold stars. experiences, they also appear to reflect childhood memories are intricately rejuvenation of Champagne Sports Resort and Pumula Beach Hotel. Child: And there were paper circles too. broader cultural practices and norms. shaped by our experiences within our Get away from it all and discover paradise! In contrast, below is a conversation Consistent with the more “individualist” own families and cultures. In short, the between a less elaborative mother and her values of a Western culture, the earliest process of memory formation is nothing pre-school-aged child. childhood memories of American college like a video camera. / www.champagnesportsresort.comWhere friends and family meetwww.pumulabeachhotel.com [email protected] [email protected] 46/ INDWE +27 (0)36 468 8000 +27 (0)39 684 6717 THE CALL OF THE BERG…

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Ce que vos souvenirs les plus lointains disent à votre sujet

Nous vivons des milliers d‘évènements dans notre enfance et pourtant en tant qu’adultes, nous ne nous souvenons que de peu d’entre eux. Certains de ces évènements sont des « premières fois » (comme notre premier jour d’école), ou des moments significatifs de la vie (comme un déménagement). Étonnamment, d’autres pourraient être qualifiés de triviaux. Alors que disent vos souvenirs d’enfance les plus lointains à votre sujet ? Reflètent-ils votre mémoire précoce, vos

intérêts, ou bien vos expériences individuelles ? La réponse à ces trois questions est oui – mais l’histoire ne s’arrête pas là.

/ Nous nous imaginons parfois la que ces souvenirs soient fictifs. fil du temps. Ce sentiment de « ceci s’est mémoire somme étant une caméra vidéo L’apprentissage linguistique est l’un produit » se développe en un entendement qui enregistre nos vies fidèlement et sans des développements les plus significatifs plus profond du fait que « ceci m’est arrivé ». préjugé, mais ceci est un mythe. Au lieu pour ce qui est de la création des premiers de cela, nos souvenirs d’enfance sont souvenirs. La recherche montre que FACTEURS FAMILIAUX façonnés de manière complexe par notre l’apprentissage de la langue est nécessaire Le développement du langage et famille et notre culture. non seulement pour ce qui est de partager de la conscience de soi permet à nos nos expériences mais aussi pour les coder. souvenirs d’enfance de se former, alors NOS PREMIERS SOUVENIRS On sait aussi que les adultes bilingues que les facteurs familiaux en façonnent le Si vous n’avez pas de souvenir de qui ont émigré alors qu’ils étaient enfants contenu. Au sein des familles, les parents l’époque où vous étiez un nourrisson, vous se souviennent de leur enfance dans la évoquent des souvenirs avec leurs enfants n’êtes pas seul(e). Quand on revient sur son langue qu’ils parlaient à l’époque où s’est plusieurs fois par jour. Ce qui est intéressant enfance, on ne se souvient en général pas créé le souvenir. cependant, c’est que l’on trouve de grandes de quoi que ce soit s’étant produit avant En plus du langage, les enfants doivent différences individuelles dans la manière l’âge de trois ou quatre ans.Ce phénomène aussi développer un sens du « soi » - ou dont les familles procèdent. porte le nom d’amnésie infantile. Bien que « identité singulière » - cohérent. Ce Certains parents évoquent les certains d’entre nous disent se souvenir développement émergent leur permet de souvenirs de manière très élaborée, en de promenades en landau ou de s’être faire correspondre certains évènements à posant des questions, et en fournissant endormi(e) dans un berceau, il est probable une histoire personnelle qui se prolonge au des détails ainsi qu’une structure qui

48/ INDWE encouragent les enfants à apporter leur L’enfant : Ouais. étudiants chinois sont typiquement brefs propre contribution. D’autres familles La mère : Qu’est-ce qui s’est passé ? et ont plus tendance à faire référence utilisent des méthodes moins élaborées. L’enfant : Papa est venu. aux responsabilités sociales. Les mères Certains parents portent une attention La mère : Oui mais raconte ce qui américaines sont plus susceptibles que particulière au contenu émotionnel, en s’est passé. les mères chinoises de privilégier les rappelant à l’enfant par exemple, que L’enfant : Je me souviens pas. expériences émotionnelles personnelles certains évènement l’on rendu très triste Les cellules familiales élargies et le vécu de leurs enfants quand elles partagent au lieu de privilégier d’avantage des jouent aussi un rôle. En Italie, les enfants des souvenirs avec leurs enfants, et il détails factuels. qui grandissent dans des foyers qui est probable que ces conversations Ces différences individuelles dans comprennent plusieurs générations ont d’enfance entre le parent et l’enfant la façon d’évoquer le passé ont des tendance à avoir plus de souvenirs, ainsi que servent de mécanisme de transmission répercussions importantes sur la manière des souvenirs plus lointains, que les enfants du patrimoine culturel. dont les enfants créent leurs souvenirs. Au grandissant dans des familles nucléaires En Nouvelle-Zélande, la culture maorie fil du temps, les enfants ont tendance à se traditionnelles. On part du principe que inclut de riches traditions orales dans rallier au style personnel de leurs parents, ceci est le cas du fait que ces enfants ont lesquelles les histoires sont partagées tout d’abord lorsqu’ils évoquent des plus d’opportunités de participer à des entre les générations et on a constaté souvenirs partagés, et plus tard lorsqu’ils conversations riches en détails avec la que les mères maori évoquent les évoquent leurs propres souvenirs. famille élargie pour évoquer le passé. souvenirs de manière différente comparé En revanche, les parents et les enfants qui aux Pākehā (mères néo-zélandaises QUEL GENRE DE PARENT ÊTES-VOUS ? souffrent de dépression auront probablement d’origine européenne) pour ce qui est des Voici un exemple de conversation entre plus tendance à avoir des « souvenirs trop évènements importants de la vie. Quand une mère qui rentre beaucoup dans les généraux », ou auront des difficultés à se elles partagent leurs propres histoires détails et son enfant d’âge préscolaire. remémorer des détails spécifiques. Le partage d’enfance avec leurs enfants, les mères La mère : Papa et toi vous avez mis et l’échange de souvenirs de piètre qualité maories incluent par exemple plus de l’arbre de Noël en place et puis vous entre parents et enfants est également lié à détails, plus de références aux sentiments l’avez décoré ! Quelles décorations as- des souvenirs trop généraux chez les enfants et aux moments relationnels. tu mis sur l’arbre ? de trois à six ans. Il est intéressant de noter que les enfants L’enfant : Mmm. . . les boules de Noël ! maoris ont les plus anciens souvenirs La mère : C’est ça ! Papa a apporté FACTEURS CULTURELS de prime enfance jamais enregistrés, des boules de Noël et des étoiles à Nos souvenirs les plus lointains semblent remontant à l’âge de deux ans et demi. mettre dans l’arbre. Elles étaient de aussi refléter des pratiques culturelles et Leurs tous premiers souvenirs remontent quelle couleur ? des normes plus larges. à une année entière avant les souvenirs L’enfant : rouges et dorées. Conformément aux valeurs plus « d’enfances que l’on rencontre dans En revanche, la conversation ci-dessous individualistes » des cultures occidentales, certaines d’autres cultures. est entre une mère qui élabore moins et un les souvenirs d’enfance des étudiants La recherche est donc claire : Les enfant d’âge préscolaire. américains sont typiquement longs, souvenirs de notre plus tendre enfance La mère : Je vais te poser des questions spécifiques et précis. Conformément aux sont façonnés de façon complexe par les sur ton spectacle de Noël de l’école. valeurs plus « collectivistes » des cultures expériences vécues au sein de nos familles C’était bien ? orientales, les souvenirs d’enfance des et de nos cultures. /

INDWE /49 BEST OF THE BEACH

The opening of Blaauwberg Beach Hotel is just another reason for a trip to Blouberg. After years of curiosity about the empty building, the hotel is now ready to welcome guests to Blouberg, providing a great escape on the outskirts of Cape Town, with views to savour and the promise of a restorative time.

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/ Bloubergstrand sits on the edge locals actually swim to it! Eerstesteen, become. Finally, the rumours of a hotel of Table Bay, about a 30-minute drive within the Blaauwberg Nature Reserve, have come to fruition with the launch from Cape Town. This offers the perfect is also just a stone’s throw away and of the highly anticipated Blaauwberg duality of being close to the city centre, boasts access to the beach, outdoor kids’ Beach Hotel. yet far enough removed to enjoy the entertainment and Blaauwberg Hill, where Blaauwberg Beach Hotel aims to serenity of the ocean, setting the tone for you can do a spot of wildlife viewing. provide the perfect escape, with a relaxed a great stay, whether you’re travelling for atmosphere, warm hospitality, iconic views business or leisure. SOLVED MYSTERY and mouth-watering meals. Blaauwberg From Blouberg, you’re spoilt with the The 12-storey building on Blouberg’s Beach Hotel will cater to all your needs, views of two heritage sites: Table Mountain beachfront has stirred the curiosity of giving you a host of reasons to extend your to your left, and Robben Island to your passers-by for years, as many speculated stay. There are 140 light and airy rooms, right. Robben Island is so close that some as to what the property was or would some of which offer panoramic views of

50/ INDWE From Blouberg, you’re spoilt with the views of two heritage sites: Table Mountain to your left, and Robben Island to your right.

Table Bay – the perfect stay just outside of town. Guests who value spaciousness can opt for a one-bedroom suite, which has its own sitting room, kitchenette and guest bathroom. Most of the rooms have extended balconies, allowing guests to soak in the beautiful views and the fresh sea air. There are also family rooms and inter- leading rooms, with baby cots and extra beds available on request. For business travellers, there are seven conference and event spaces spread over two floors, ready to cater to clients’ needs and comfortably seating six to 220 guests.

DEVOUR THE GOODNESS No trip is complete without food. Waves Restaurant, Bar and Terrace is situated on the ground floor of Blaauwberg Beach Hotel. Executive Chef Duncan Pontac offers delicious and creative Italian-inspired cuisine. Patrons can look forward to a wood-fired pizza oven, private dining section, and an open-plan kitchen to see the action in the kitchen unfold. Seating is available on the terrace as well as inside, making Waves Restaurant a great option for any occasion, regardless of the weather. While you’re in Blouberg Strand, it’s an easy hop to Cape Town to see the tourist kite. Speaking of kites, you may be easily sculptures, crafters and jewellery designers. sites, from Bo-Kaap and the top of Table tempted to test the waters with kite- You never knew you needed a trip to Mountain, to the Victoria & Alfred (V&A) surfing, which the area is renowned for. If Blouberg until now. Blaauwberg Beach Waterfront and the Castle of Good Hope. you’d like to enjoy a seaside picnic, head Hotel offers guests the perfect base to You’ve also got to make the most of your to Little Bay where you’ll find covered explore the wonders of the Western Cape proximity to the Winelands, so spend a day lawns for a braai, as well as nearby rock while being on the footsteps of the Cape travelling to some wine estates for tastings pools to explore. West Coast with its homegrown gems. and garden walks. Plus, there are plenty of For your dose of culture, head to This hotel, years in the making, invites you activities worth exploring in Blouberg itself. Studio 46 which provides a venue for the to extend your stay. Big Bay offers a long stretch of beach, exhibition of works created by talented local Visit blaauwbergbeachhotel.co.za for perfect for walks, swimming and flying a artists, including photographers, painters, more information or special offers. /

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WILD ABOUT AFRICA

More than 30 million tourists visit Africa every year. Over half of the international arrivals are for business purposes and may partake in tourist activities as well, while 15 % travel for pure tourism and 30 % visit friends and family.

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/ Tourists select the continent as a destination for wildlife viewing and to enjoy the sunny skies. Africa is the world’s number one destination for safaris, which range from the exotic to the very simple. The tourism industry is one of the most important for the continent. It provided 12.8 million people with jobs, directly and indirectly, in 2011. Tourism in 2012 contributed over $36 billion, or 2.8 % of the continent’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The continent’s vast and diverse nature makes it complex and difficult to decide on the best region for a safari. But the east, central and southern parts of the continent are by far the preferred choices. These areas generally have well- developed or fast-developing tourism sectors. There is an abundance of wildlife as well as low to no visa requirements for foreigners. Tourists to these regions mostly come from countries like France, the UK, the USA, Germany and Portugal. Below is a quick guide to some of the safari hotspots on the African continent.

EAST AFRICA East African countries are strongly reliant on the tourism industry for generating income. Strong improvements in marketing and cooperation between these nations will help to ensure the success of this vital tourism sector. Standardised criteria for hotels, restaurants and other services across these countries will make it easier for tourists to find suitable services. These countries possess a variety of natural and cultural resources that make tourism possible. The Serengeti wildebeest migration is the main reason Kenya and Tanzania have become popular safari destinations. This migration sees millions of wildebeest, accompanied by various other animal

56/ INDWE species, move between Tanzania and Africa is an area of immense natural beauty. many tourists want to get up close to these Kenya. The best places to view this The Central African Republic, the animals also drives conservation efforts, migration include Kenya’s Maasai Mara Democratic Republic of the Congo since with tourism comes economic and Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. and Rwanda are great places to view improvement. If you’d prefer to take And while in the area, don’t forget to endangered mountain gorillas. The best part in Africa’s best on-foot chimpanzee visit Africa’s highest mountain – Mount places for viewing them include the encounters, visit Kibale Forest in Uganda. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro Virunga National Park in the eastern National Park. The Ngorongoro Crater Democratic Republic of the Congo, SOUTHERN AFRICA Conservation Area is also a great choice Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in south- South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, as it has an abundance of Big Five and will west Uganda, or Volcanoes National Park Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi offer very not disappoint. in north-west Rwanda. diverse wildlife. This is because of the Various factors have threatened the variety of biomes in the region. CENTRAL AFRICA population of gorillas, including poaching, Chobe National Park is home to the Civil wars and fundamentalist groups habitat loss, diseases, war and unrest biggest concentration of elephants in the have made it dangerous to travel to some and poverty. Today, due to conservation world – 70,000 of them. It lies between countries in this region. Many tourists still efforts, the population of mountain gorillas the Chobe River and the Okavango Delta take their chances, though, as Central is showing steady growth. The fact that in the north-eastern parts of Botswana.

INDWE /57 Also in Botswana, the Moremi Game of water where fresh water from rivers Reserve, in the iconic Okavango Delta, is and streams mix with salt water from the the first reserve in Africa to be established ocean. The park borders Kosi Bay and by local residents. St Lucia Lake, which is the only place The Etosha National Park in the in the world where you can find sharks, northern, arid region of Namibia offers hippopotamus and crocodiles in the same great chances of spotting endangered body of water. black rhinoceros as well as flamingos in Addo Elephant National Park in the the salt pans. The Kruger National Park in Eastern Cape is the only park where you South Africa is in its own league because of can find the Big Seven: elephant, Cape its diversity of animals, as well as advanced buffalo, lion, leopard, and rhino, as well as environmental management techniques whales and Great White sharks. and policies. The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park iSimangaliso Wetland Park in KwaZulu- consists of mostly unspoiled wilderness Natal was the first site in South Africa to be in the north of South Africa, crossing over awarded World Heritage status. It contains into Botswana. This park is largely located most of South Africa’s remaining swamp in a desert area, and is famous for animal forests and is Africa’s largest estuarine species such as the Kalahari black-maned system, which is a partially enclosed body lions and the Gemsbok or Oryx. /

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/ “In return for channelling its B-BBEE communicators who already have a spend through Sum of 21 in the form of tertiary qualification and who want to Skills Development (SD), Enterprise and enter the creative industry. “The fact that Supplier Development (ESD) and Socio- Sum of 21 functions as a fully-fledged Economic Development (SED), Sum of 21 advertising agency and generates real- clients receive ‘creative hours’, during which life projects for learners to work on, marketing and communication briefs and sets it apart from other learnership projects from the client are professionally programmes,” Ras says. executed – without them having to touch “The importance of job creation in South their marketing budgets,” explains Tiaan Africa cannot be over-emphasised, hence Ras, Sum of 21 Principal. Sum of 21 is fully in line with the objective “The reality is that, up to now, the of Government’s Youth Employment progress in terms of B-BBEE spend has Service (YES), namely to create more than been limited. While the B-BBEE spirit and one million paid internships for mainly codes are laudable, the way in which black South Africans, between the ages they are implemented falls short. For of 18 and 35, over the next three years. All companies, it has become a ‘grudge of us have a moral obligation to assist in Tiaan Ras, Sum of 21 Principal spend’, as they feel they cannot track return realising the considerable potential of this on investment because they traditionally important initiative – which is precisely get very little back on their spend.” what Sum of 21 Academy is geared for,” CONNECT WITH SUM OF 21 ON SOCIAL MEDIA Essentially, Sum of 21 Academy Ras concludes. Facebook: Sum of 21 Academy serves as a creative incubator. It offers For more information, please visit Instagram: @Sumof21 a 12-month training platform to young, www.sumof21.co.za, call +27 12 345 5650, previously disadvantaged creatives and or email [email protected]. /

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BUBBLING OVER WITH SUCCESS Le coin Français Restaurant

The small town of Franschhoek in the Cape Winelands is often seen as the culinary capital of South Africa. And it is certainly overflowing with great places to eat. For modern French cuisine that truly stands out from the rest, look no further than Le coin Français, headed by owner and Chef de Cuisine, Darren Badenhorst.

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/ Chef Badenhorst, a born Durbanite, only through the food, but also the your full attention to the art that is plated initially opted to study marketing. wine list, which includes wines from the in front of you. Thankfully (for the lucky diners who Franschhoek Valley, in addition to the As you view the kitchen from your cross his threshold), he soon realised his sommelier’s French selection. table, you can see Chef Badenhorst in mistake and trained in the art of classic action, ensuring that every plate leaving French cuisine instead. He opened Le coin WITNESS THE MAGIC his kitchen has his own personal stamp Français in October 2017 after previously Le coin Français is conveniently situated of approval. He’s always ready to guide heading the kitchen at The Restaurant at in the heart of Franschhoek. It features an patrons through an exploration of flavours, Grande Provence, also in Franschhoek. open kitchen which makes it possible for textures, and interactive creations. His aim was to offer patrons modern, patrons to watch the magic unfold in the Diners have the option of different French-inspired dining while also giving kitchen. The décor in the restaurant is tasting menus. The beauty of a tasting menu a nod to the Franschhoek Valley – not simple and understated, thereby directing is that it gives you a wider variety of flavours

62/ INDWE Le coin Français features an open kitchen which makes it possible for patrons to watch the magic unfold in the kitchen.

and visual art to enjoy in one sitting, ensuring that every bite is a new experience. The tasting menus include a wide array of options, such as porcini-cured springbok tartar, quail, poached West Coast sole, saltwater trout, 18-hour confit Karoo lamb neck, as well as the most amazing desserts, including baked pumpkin galette.

AWARD-WINNING AWE Le coin Français, under the expertise of Chef Badenhorst, has already become an award-winning restaurant in the short period it has been open. Chef Badenhorst was ranked in the Top 350 Best Chefs in the World for 2018/2019 and most recently, the restaurant was ranked as the 14th best restaurant at the Mercedes- Benz Eat Out Awards for 2018/2019. This has Le coin Français rubbing shoulders with heavyweight restaurants in the country, such as The Test Kitchen and The Chefs’ Table. Chef Badenhorst is well-known in the culinary world. Even before launching his own venture, he had made a name for himself. Within a short span of time, Chef Badenhorst has ensured that Le coin Français has reached heights that not many reach so soon, if ever. This is a clear indication of the impeccable level of talent and passion you can experience when dining at Chef Badenhorst’s table. If this is what he can achieve in a year, imagine just what he will create when given more time. We advise you to experience Le coin Français now, while you can still enjoy it without the need to join a lengthy waiting list. For more information, please visit www.lecoinfrancais.co.za. /

INDWE /63 TURN YOUR WASTE INTO AN ASSET

Recycling commercial solvents can be a costly and hazardous exercise, but now ChemChamp Africa – a new-generation solvent recycling company – provides solvent recycling and refining solutions that cut costs, reduce liabilities, conserve resources, and improve sustainability.

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to a powerful engine and compressor, by up to 20 %, compared with conventional the Sandvik Leopard DI650i incorporates DTH rigs at a similar technology level. a highly ergonomic iCAB cabin, excellent Intelligent control technology applied serviceability, mobility and fuel economy, in both the compressor and the hydraulic along with scalable automation packages, system’s cooler fan can reduce fuel offering excellent overall productivity. consumption by up to 15 % compared The Leopard DI650i comes with a with conventional DTH rigs. The Leopard range of new or re-designed components DI650i’s fuel efficiency is further boosted to boost its productivity. The standard by the flow-controlled drilling control rotary head option HTRH6, has a proven system that eliminates fluctuations in track record on current Sandvik DTH rigs. airflow, instead allowing the pressure They also offer a new heavy-duty option level to fluctuate in response to more MRH6, which is designed to perform in the difficult ground conditions and increased most robust environments and larger hole back pressure (for example, due to sizes. It is a perfect fit for Sandvik’s new groundwater or collapsing holes). This powerful RH560-series DTH hammers. makes maximum flushing pressure and Pipe sizes range from 89 to 140 mm penetration rates available in even the (3.5-5 in), depending on the size of the most challenging rock conditions, while hammer. The maximum hole depth is 53.6 still retaining the low fuel consumption of m (175 ft 10 in) when utilizing the carousel the traditional pressure control approach option with pipe sizes from 89 to 114 mm. in easy ground conditions. The capacity range of the 403 kW Tier 3 CAT The Leopard DI650i joins Sandvik’s other / With this in mind, Sandvik Mining C15 diesel engine and reliable compressor i-series drilling rigs in its compatibility with and Rock Technology has expanded its is adequate for high-pressure drilling with the newest scalable automation solutions. high-pressure DTH drill rig offering with a 4-6.5-inch DTH hammer sizes. The latest onboard options include TIM3D new model, the Sandvik Leopard DI650i, Thanks to excellent visibility of the drill navigation with wireless data transfer, which is designed for larger hole sizes. drilling area and a single, integrated My Sandvik fleet-monitoring system and Balancing proven engineering solutions touchscreen for all monitoring, diagnostics full-cycle drilling automatics, which merge and innovative new components, the new and mining automation displays, the functionalities such as uncoupling, feed DTH drill rig offers excellent fuel efficiency, Leopard DI650i’s silent, ergonomic iCAB auto aligning and feed auto positioning improved safety, and higher productivity in cabin provides the rig operator with a into a single efficient sequence. These challenging rock conditions. safer, productive working environment. capabilities can be further upgraded with Sandvik’s Leopard DI650i down-the-hole The maintenance crew can carry out all more advanced modules such as single- (DTH) drill rig is designed for demanding daily servicing tasks at ground level on rig or fleet remote-control systems by high-capacity production drilling both sides of the machine. The advanced AutoMine® Surface Drilling. applications in surface mining, as well as serviceability and reliability features can For more information, please visit large-scale quarry applications. In addition increase the Leopard DI650i’s availability www.rocktechnology.sandvik. /

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ROCKTECHNOL OGY.SANDVIK DOES REMISSION MEAN MY CANCER IS CURED?

So, you’ve been through cancer treatment, and your doctor has called you in for “some good news”. Satisfied, she tells you your cancer is “in remission”. What does this mean? Are you cured? Is the cancer gone forever? And what about all those stories you’ve heard of someone who thought they’d “won the battle” – but then their cancer came back?

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DETECTING CANCER has not returned (or relapsed), it is said to has killed every cancer cell. But it’s difficult Your cancer is in complete remission have been cured. However, a secondary to know if that’s the case due to our when, after treatment, no cancer can be cancer could occur if the same conditions inability to detect small amounts of cancer. detected. The term “cure” can only be that triggered the first are present. A skilled specialist may be able to feel a used in hindsight. Commonly, years after When a cancer can no longer be breast lump that is 0.5 cm wide. A plain chest the cancer has gone into remission, if it detected, it’s cured only if the treatment X-ray can be expected to detect cancers from

68/ INDWE 1 cm, and a CT scan will detect smaller cancers to a few millimetres. But a cancer one centimetre across on a scan has about 100 million cancer cells – even a 0.5 cm cancer has about 10 million cells. A 1 mm cancer, which would not show up on scans, has 100,000 cancer cells. So, even when a cancer can no longer be seen and is no longer causing symptoms, there can still be millions of cells remaining. They can keep growing and eventually the cancer will be large enough to be detected again. That’s when the cancer is said to have relapsed. Some cancers, like testicular cancer, produce proteins (alpha FP and Beta HCG) that can be measured in blood. Measuring these is more accurate than scans in detecting small amounts of cancer. Better still, chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) – a rare form of leukaemia – has a characteristic genetic abnormality, which a very sensitive blood test can detect. This is helpful in determining whether a treatment has eradicated a microscopic disease. The Holy Grail would be to develop such sensitive blood tests for every type of cancer.

ADDITIONAL THERAPIES Because we can’t tell whether remission means a cure for most cancers, treatment strategies have been devised to increase the likelihood of cure. If a cancer is being treated with chemotherapy and becomes undetectable, further courses

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MUCH BETTER THAN A COFFEE MAKER Volvo XC60

We have a saying in our house when something is expensive: “Wow! For that price it better make you a cup of coffee in the morning!” The latest Volvo XC60, which launched in South Africa last year, certainly isn’t cheap (it starts at around the R700,000 mark), and it won’t make you coffee either. But it will make your life easier in so many other ways that it will be worth the extra mileage it’ll add to your car repayments.

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IT WILL GIVE YOU PEACE OF MIND ones when they’re getting too close to of fresh air to occupants. But what does Getting out of the driveway in the the car. It also makes reversing out of that have to do with the chiropractor, morning can be a bit of hassle if pets and parking spaces a breeze. you ask. It’s all about the seats – as you’re kids are involved – our pug, Ramona, unlikely to find comfier seats in any is just small enough to always be in my NO MORE TRIPS TO THE other vehicle. These were ergonomically blindspot, yet dedicated enough to want CHIROPRACTOR designed with the assistance of medical to hug the side of the car as closely as The interior of the XC60 is professionals, and as well as having a possible when I am turning. This results characterised by the clean lines and heating and cooling system, they also in a lot of craning of necks and shouts of: minimal sophistication we have come have a massage function! “Where is she?! to love from Volvo. The instrument This is where the XC60’s 3D-view cluster is attractive, the infotainment IT’LL SAVE YOU CASH reverse camera is a lifesaver! It’s got one centre with its intuitive controls is easy Locally, the aXC60 is available with of the best quality displays I have seen, to navigate, and the finishes are luxe. two diesel engines (D4 and D5) and two yet thanks to its nifty ability to show a The new CleanZone air-quality climate petrol (T5 and T6), all mated to an eight- simulated bird’s eye view of the car (and system also removes harmful pollutants speed Automatic AWD gearbox. These everything immediately surrounding it), and particles from the air coming into are the same engines as the ones you’ll you’ll always be able to spot your little the cabin to deliver – literally – a breath find in the XC60’s older sibling, the XC90,

INDWE /73 which means that the smaller SUV gets the benefit of that added kick of power due to its lighter overall weight. The drive is smooth, and the gearbox responsive, so it’s easy to get carried away and not even notice the speedometer climbing perilously close to speeding fine territory. But thanks to a heads-up display (which still works pretty well when wearing polarised sunglasses, unlike many others I’ve tested), you are not only constantly reminded of your current speed, but also of the speed limit of the patch of road you’re on. So there’s no way you’ll get caught out by not spotting the street sign indicating a decreased speed limit. It’s also pretty economical at the pumps – the diesel versions obviously more so.

IT’LL KEEP YOU ALIVE The word Volvo has become synonymous with safety, and the XC60 is no exception. In fact, it’s got so many safety bells and whistles, it makes you feel almost unsafe driving in anything other than a Volvo. And if you think I’m exaggerating, just consider the fact that when it was initially tested by Euro NCAP in 2017, it avoid a potential collision. Oncoming FINAL SAY received the highest score of all of the Lane Mitigation with Steer Assist helps The XC60 was voted as the 2018 World new vehicles tested, with a near-perfect mitigate head-on collision, and Blind Spot Car of the Year, and is Volvo’s best-selling 98 % in the Adult Occupant category. This Information System (BLIS) with Steer Assist model in SA – and it’s not hard to see why. makes the XC60 easily one of the safest functionality has been added to reduce It’s packed with tech, comfort and safety cars on our roads, and you simply can’t the risk of lane-changing collisions. features – even the entry level models are put a price on your wellbeing and that of For added safety, you also have the well specced. It’s a joy to drive and with your loved ones. option of Pilot Assist, an advanced semi- three trim levels to choose from, it has a Keeping you safe are Volvo’s City autonomous driver assistance system range of options to suit plenty of tastes. Safety Autonomous Emergency Braking which takes care of steering, acceleration Can it make you coffee in the morning? system with steering support – for when and braking on well-marked roads up to No, but with all of this, why are we even automatic braking alone may not help 130 km/h. still talking about coffee?/

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The newest addition to the Franschhoek scene is a restaurant truly designed for Franschhoek. Both in concept and in name, the aptly named Le coin Français, the French derivative of Franschhoek, embodies the essence of the valley in heritage, cuisine, art, and wine. Featuring cutting edge methods that meet time-tested French elegance in cuisine, Le coin Français offers two structures of fine dining tasting menus for dinner – both with excellent pairing options – as well as an a la carte menu for lunch which enables people that are less adventurous (in mind and in pocket) to experience the same caliber and sophistication of cuisine in a more casual and approachable setting. Bookings are essential, and can be made online at www.lecoinfrancais.co.za

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Indwe_LeCoinFrancais.indd 1 2018/11/16 10:01 AM INDWE /81 Books Must Black Twitter, Blitz and a Read Boerie as Long as Your Leg By Hagen Engler Everybody – and every country – has a story to tell. Black Twitter, Blitz and a Boerie as Long as Your Leg is a tongue-in-cheek page-turner that dares to tell distinctively South African tales. This book celebrates, exposes and interrogates that which makes us a Rainbow Nation. South Africans’ undying love for Oros, Zodwa Wabantu’s vosho (dance), perfecting your vuvuzela blast, and the perils of proof of address (not more than three months old) are just some of the topics this book tackles. The book is written with plenty of humour and an uncommon touch of honesty that’s bound to leave readers exclaiming: “Yoh! That’s so true!”

The Future of Mining in South Africa By Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA) Published at a time characterised by robust debates around the Mining Charter, this book dares to interrogate the sacred cows in South Africa’s mining industry. The potential of platinum to spur industrialisation, land and dispossession on the platinum belt, a historical survey of women and mining from the late 19th century to present, and post-mine rehabilitation are among the many topical issues discussed in this book. The manner in which The Future of Mining in South Africa brings together captains of industry and leading minds gives it an international appeal that is most relevant for all mineral-rich countries. Not only does it raise critical questions, but it offers a methodology to investigate them and apply them to any country.

The Sentinels By Daniel Dolpire and David Allan It is said that a picture tells a thousand words, and yet a thousand words are not enough to describe The Sentinels, a book by acclaimed wildlife photographer, Daniel Dolpire, and ornithologist, David Allan. The book stems from Dolpire’s five-year passion-driven odyssey spent finding South Africa’s cranes and their entrancing homes. It is a visual spectacle that offers the reader front-row seats into the very pulse of the three crane species South Africa supports: the Wattled crane, the Grey Crowned crane, and the Blue crane (the national bird of South Africa, called Indwe in Xhosa). Allan, a seasoned bird-book author, swoops in to ensure that the volume is underpinned by scientifically rigorous, yet heart-wrenching text.

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INDWE /83 Meet the Ntebaleng Mohoje Cabin Crew Length of Service With SA Express: 10 Years

Crew Tell us more about yourself. I’m a Christian, and a loving, ambitious, straight-forward person who loves working with people. I am enthusiastic, Have you ever wondered who is flying the plane when you travel on hardworking and adapt very easily to new situations. I always SA Express? Or wanted to know more about what a job as a cabin have a smile on my face and my laughter is contagious. crew member is like? Well, now’s your chance! Every month we I choose to be happy in life and never let anything get me down – yes, life has its potholes, but I take life as it comes will introduce a few members of our SA Express family, because by and make the best of it. getting to know them, you become part of the SA Express family too.

Text & Image © Supplied What is your favourite part of your job? I like the flexibility of our schedules, which means that we can do a lot with our time if we utilise it wisely. We are also able to fly to different destinations and meet different people every day, so our days are never the same.

What do you find most challenging about your job? I struggle waking up at 03h00 for a 05h00 sign-on. It’s also hard when flights are delayed, because it upsets the passengers.

What do you like about working for SA Express? SA Express feels like my second home. We all work well together because we understand each other’s characters. I love it here and I couldn’t see myself working for any other airline.

What would people find surprising about your job? We receive discounted tickets to fly around the world, but most of us hardly use them. We also undergo different types of training every year to keep us current to fly – and the pass mark is 90 %. So we are not just pretty faces, we have brains as well!

Have you ever had any funny incidents or encounters on board? I once had a passenger who kept fanning himself with the inflight magazine because it was hot during the flight. He then pressed the call bell and when I answered, he said: “Ma’am, I’m trying to open this window but I don’t see where to open it.” I replied with a smile: “Sir, if you want to die, keep on trying.” He looked confused and when I explained why the windows can’t be opened, we both had a good laugh! /

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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.

Remain seated As a safety precaution, passengers are requested to remain seated with Canadair Regional Jet 200 BER seatbelts fastened after the aircraft has landed, until the seatbelt sign has been switched off by the captain. Manufacturer: Bombardier Crew: Two pilots, two cabin crew Maximum cruising speed: Wing span: 69ft 7in/21.21m Portable electronic equipment 474 knots/545mph/879kmph Overall length: 87ft 10in/26.77m The use of personal electronic devices (PED’s) will apply to all Engines: Two General Overall height: 20ft 5in/6.22m domestic and regional flights on the CRJ700/200 and DH8 Electric CF34-3B1 Maximum take-off weight: Q400. Passengers will be permitted to use PED’s such as Range: 1,662miles/3,080km 51,000lb/23,134kg cell phones, e-readers and electronic tablets in flight-mode. Maximum altitude: 41,000ft/12,496m Minimum runway length: Seating capacity: 50 6,295ft/1,919m 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 public- address 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 De Havilland Dash 8 Series Q400 Turboprop ground during taxi but may be used during the flight when the seatbelt signs are switched off and with permission from the captain. Should Manufacturer: Bombardier Crew: Two pilots, two cabin crew circumstances dictate otherwise, a public-address announcement Maximum cruising speed: Wing span: 93ft 3in/28.42m cancelling this concession will be made by a crew member. 360knots/414mph/667kmph Overall length: 107ft 9in/32.83m Engines: Two Pratt & Whitney Overall height: 27ft 5in/8.34m Prohibited equipment Canada PW150A Maximum take-off weight: Portable printers, laser pointers, video equipment, CB/AM/FM/FHF/ Range: 1,565 miles/2,519km 64,500lb/29,257kg satellite receivers, two-way radios, compact disc and mini-disc players, Maximum altitude: 25,000ft/7,620m Minimum runway length: scanners, remote-controlled toys and power converters are prohibited Seating capacity: 74 4,580ft/1,396m 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. Canadair Regional Jet 700 Important Manufacturer: Bombardier Crew: Two pilots, two cabin crew When in doubt, please consult our cabin crew. Maximum cruising speed: Wing span: 76ft 3in/23.2m 473 knots/544mph/875kmph Overall length: 106ft 8in/32.51m For your comfort and security, Engines: Two General Overall height: 24ft 10in/7.57m Electric CF34-8C5B Maximum take-off weight: please comply with the above Range: 1,477m/2,794km 72,750lb/32,999kg Maximum altitude: 41,000ft/12,496m Minimum runway length: Seating capacity: 70 4,580ft/1,396m safety regulations at all times

SA Express’ aircraft are made by Bombardier Aerospace while on board

86/ INDWE flights, simply place any hand luggage that will not aligned to the country’s mainline carrier. be required during the flight on to the Skycheck SA Express’s unique positioning as an airline that Special services cart at the boarding steps of the aircraft. Your provides a bespoke, personalised travel experience hand luggage will be waiting for you as you was the rationale behind the proposition “We Fly for Special Meals disembark from the aircraft at your destination. You”. The new brand mark is in line with the symbol Passengers with special dietary requirements are and colours of the national flag, encouraging provided for through the following special meals: Baggage liability national pride. The new brand will be applied to all kosher, halal, Muslim, Hindu, low-fat and vegetarian Valuable items such as cameras and accessories, brand touch-points throughout the operation as meals. Orders for special meals should be placed computers – including laptops and notebooks well as the staff uniform. at the time of making flight reservations. The airline – mobile telephones, perfumes, aftershaves, requires a minimum of 48 hours’ notice prior to colognes, legal and company documents and legal Awards departure in order to assist with confirmation tender – including cash, credit cards and cheques SA Express has won the AFRAA Regional Airline of requests. Only available on selected flights. – bullion, leather jackets, all types of jewellery and of the Year Award at the end of 2009, and the any other items with a value in excess of R400 Allied and Aviation Business Corporate Award. Passengers requiring special attention must be removed from either checked-in or Our airline was also the recipient of the Annual Requirements for unaccompanied minors Skycheck baggage as the airline is not liable for loss Airline Reliability Award from Bombardier at the (passengers under the age of 12 years) or passengers or damage to these items. end of 2007. Other previous awards include the requiring wheelchairs should be stated at the time Verified baggage claims are settled on the basis International Star Quality Award, which indicates of making the reservation. Owing to the size of the adopted by IATA (International Airlines Transport our commitment to service excellence, while our cabins on our aircraft types, the airline is not in a Association): payment of US$20 per 1kg of checked- prominence as one of the top 500 best managed position to carry stretcher passengers or incubators. in luggage, to a maximum of 20kg ($400) companies is proof of our success as a business.

Cabin baggage We Fly For You Onboard service SA Express will accept one piece of cabin SA Express Airways prides itself on aiming to offer The airline’s onboard service is unique and offers baggage not exceeding a total dimension of incomparable service standards. In addition to passengers a variety of meals or snacks. The airline 115cm and 7kg in weight. For safety reasons, building on our motto to express excellence and pioneered its unique meal-box concept, and meal cabin baggage must fit into approved stowage consistently striving to provide the best service, we choices are frequently updated and designed spaces: either the overhead luggage bin or under know that “you” is the most important word in our using balanced food criteria: appearance, taste the seat. Owing to limited storage space in the airline. SA Express proudly launched its new brand and nutritional value. Passengers can also enjoy a aircraft cabin, cabin baggage may be placed in on 2 December 2009 at OR Tambo International wine and malt service on specified flights as well the Skycheck at the aircraft for hold stowage. Airport. The new brand is set to ensure that it’s as refreshments on all flights. Light snacks will be distinctive and positioned to build awareness and served on selected flights. Skycheck affinity in the domestic and regional markets. Our customers can expect a safe, comfortable, This is the airline’s special hand-luggage facility The new proposition “We Fly for You” is set to quality air-travel experience, with the added that assists with in-flight comfort, speedy boarding position SA Express as a premier intra-regional benefits of frequency, reliability, on-time departures and disembarking. When boarding one of our African brand. The main objective of the re-brand and unmatched value for money. is to ensure that SA Express is distinctive yet still

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 socio- economic 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.

INDWE /87 Flight schedule

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

JOHANNESBURG - BLOEMFONTEIN BLOEMFONTEIN - JOHANNESBURG FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S SA 1001 06:10 07:15 DH4 SA 1002 07:40 08:40 DH4 SA 1003 08:00 09:05 DH4 SA 1004 09:40 10:40 DH4 SA 1005 09:25 10:30 DH4 SA 1006 11:55 13:00 DH4 SA 1011 13:50 14:55 DH4 SA 1012 15:25 16:30 DH4 SA 1013 15:30 16:30 DH4 SA 1014 17:00 18:00 DH4

JOHANNESBURG - HOEDSPRUIT HOEDSPRUIT - JOHANNESBURG FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S SA 1225 10:15 11:15 DH4 SA 1226 12:00 13:00 DH4 SA 1227 12:15 13:15 DH4 SA 1228 13:55 14:55 DH4

JOHANNESBURG - KIMBERLEY KIMBERLEY - JOHANNESBURG FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S SA 1101 06:10 07:15 DH4 SA 1102 07:35 08:45 DH4 SA 1103 09:20 10:35 DH4 SA 1104 11:05 12:15 DH4 SA 1107 13:35 14:50 DH4 SA 1108 15:20 16:30 DH4 SA 1113 17:20 18:30 DH4 SA 1114 19:00 20:10 DH4

JOHANNESBURG - PORT ELIZABETH PORT ELIZABETH - JOHANNESBURG FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S SA 1453 07:30 09:15 CR2 SA 1454 17:40 19:20 CR2

JOHANNESBURG - DURBAN DURBAN - JOHANNESBURG FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S SA 1271 14:00 15:10 CR2 SA 1272 12:00 13:10 CR2

DURBAN - PORT ELIZABETH PORT ELIZABETH - DURBAN FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S SA 1334 15:40 17:05 CR2 SA 1333 10:00 11:20 CR2

JOHANNESBURG - MTHATHA MTHATHA - JOHANNESBURG FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S SA 1421 13:00 14:30 CR2 SA 1422 15:10 16:40 CR2

CAPE TOWN - BLOEMFONTEIN BLOEMFONTEIN - CAPE TOWN FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S SA 1081 06:00 07:30 CR2 SA 1082 08:15 10:00 CR2 SA 1057 16:30 18:00 CR2 SA 1058 18:40 20:25 CR2

JOHANNESBURG - LUBUMBASHI LUBUMBASHI - JOHANNESBURG FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S SA 1797 09:20 11:45 CR8 SA 1798 12:30 15:00 CR8

JOHANNESBURG - GABORONE GABORONE - JOHANNESBURG FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S SA 1761 06:40 07:35 DH4 SA 1762 08:10 09:05 DH4 SA 1763 07:25 08:20 DH4 SA 1764 08:50 09:45 DH4 SA 1765 09:55 10:50 DH4 SA 1766 11:25 12:20 DH4 SA 1775 15:45 16:40 DH4 SA 1776 17:15 18:10 DH4 SA 1779 18:45 19:40 DH4 SA 1780 20:10 21:05 DH4

JOHANNESBURG - WALVIS BAY WALVIS BAY - JOHANNESBURG FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S SA 1701 11:55 14:10 CR8 SA 1702 14:45 17:00 CR8

CAPE TOWN - WALVIS BAY WALVIS BAY - CAPE TOWN FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S SA 1721 10:55 13:05 CR2 SA 1722 13:35 15:35 CR2

88/ INDWE Passenger Letters

To whom it may concern,

My sincere appreciation goes out to the cabin crew members on board SA Express flights, in particular to those on SA1003 jet-setting to Bloemfontein from Johannesburg.

The 08h00 flight to Bloem isn’t always the most eagerly anticipated, simply because a full day of business and subsequent return flight awaits during the day ahead. However, the cabin crew members on these flights always offer a smile, polite chit-chat and quality service that deserves nothing less than the highest praise.

I am not the most comfortable flyer but the frequent nature of business forces me to be so, and – to my advantage – the SA express staff members make the journey that much more pleasant and delightful.

Thanking you for selecting the best of the best to look after your passengers on board.

Kind regards, Casandra Govender

Congratulations to Casandra Govender who wrote our winning letter this month, and walks away with a Samsonite S’Cure ECO 55 cm spinner valued at R3,499.

Dear SA Express

I would like to express my sincere thanks for the great service that I received from SA Express yesterday.

I left my driver’s licence on the plane after I got off in Joburg from Hoedspruit. I received a call within minutes of getting off the plane from a gentleman in your office (unfortunately, I didn’t get his name) to let me know that my licence had been found. He arranged for it to be delivered to the door of the arrivals hall where I was able to get it back.

I was impressed by the great service that I received and would like you to pass on my thanks to him and to everyone else who made this possible.

Kind regards Mark Robertson

Do You Have Something to Say? Let us know what is on your mind by sending an email to [email protected]. Letters may be edited, shortened or translated from their original language. The writer of the winning letter in the March edition of Indwe will receive a Samsonite S’Cure ECO 55 cm spinner valued at R3,499. The new S’Cure ECO is the embodiment of Samsonite’s philosophy of reducing and recycling waste while creating first-rate products. S’Cure ECO has been constructed out of a minimum of 85 % recycled polypropylene. All of the polypropylene comes from Samsonite’s own production process. With this range, you are preventing post- industrial waste from ending up in a landfill. The core outside components are also enriched with recycled wood waste, which gives a bespoke look to the carry handle of the 69 cm and 81 cm spinner suitcases as well as their ID tags. For stockists and more information, visit www.samsonite.co.za, follow @samsonitesa on Instagram, or call +27 31 266 0620.

INDWE /89 Africa’s Talent Revealed

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