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IND24_001_CoverOK.indd 1 21/11/2011 15:34 THE AGENCY THE AGENCY P15988 Industrialisation, job creation and sustainability are all aboard

The new deepwater Port of Ngqura is regarded We are the backbone of the economy and we will as the catalyst that will unlock the development stop at nothing to keep everything moving. potential of the 12 000 hectares of land at the Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) of Coega by providing the necessary access to international markets. The port is able to handle bulk, liquid bulk and containerised cargo. The Nelson Mandela Bay region is fast becoming the sought after investment area in Africa and one of the fastest growing metropolises in the world. The Port of national ports authority Ngqura is vital to the economic development of the Eastern Cape and South Africa as a whole. delivering freight reliably

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REGULARS 46 Business profi le Green coff ee 48 Business briefs Liquid Telecom expands its fi bre network in South Africa 50 Motoring Our award-winning car writer at the Johannesburg Motor Show 82 Parting Shot By former Proteas star Meyrick Pringle

FEATURES 6 Your Ultimate Guide To The Festive Season 8 Western Cape Penguins and summer parties 14 KwaZulu-Natal Food glorious food 19 Garden Route Life’s a beach 08 25 25 Eastern Cape Frontier Country 29 Heading Inland Find some solitude 33 Neighbouring Countries The dunes of Namibia 36 Shark Spotters Keeping swimmers safe 42 Business Mo Ibrahim’s plan to inspire great leadership in Africa 56 Sport The Volvo Ocean Race in Cape Town

SA EXPRESS 5 Message from our CEO 64 SA Express news 67 SA Express fl eet 68 We fl y for you Our vision & values 69 Safety & Route map 70 Flight schedule 81 French airline pages

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SA EXPRESS PR & Communications Manager Lulu Bam Tel: +27 (0)11 978 2540 lbam@fl yexpress.aero Customer Care Department Tel: 0861 729 227 customercare@fl yexpress.aero INDWE Editor Piet van Niekerk Times to Treasure Tel: +44 (0)20 7749 6263 [email protected] PEOPLE ALWAYS want their holidays to be Being informed: Deputy & Sub-editor happy. But have you ever thought of taking the • Be informed about your fl ight and use Pierre de Villiers [email protected] ‘happy’ out of your holidays? Eric Wilson, an Advance, Online Check-in to obtain your Art Director English professor at Wake Forest University, boarding pass; Rickard Westin [email protected] who doesn’t want to be happy for the holidays, • Confi rm all of your fl ights well before Designer has suggested that “happy” is an unreachable departure day either online or through the Jo Dovey Picture Editor goal “especially around the holidays”. “When airline’s toll-free telephone numbers; Julia Holmes you wish someone a happy holiday, you • Check-in and print boarding passes online at [email protected] don’t know how much pressure you might be least 24 hours before departure; Advertising putting on them,” he said. “The concept of • Confi rm the actual departure time of all of your National sales co-ordinator - Kim Stoner Tel: +27 (0)76 229 0916 constant happiness around the holidays forces fl ights: before leaving for the airport; when you [email protected] people to repress too many other authentic get to the airport; and when you are waiting at the Gauteng & neighbouring territories - Pierre le Roux feelings,” he added. airport. Things change; Tel: +27 (0)79 938 4344 In his book “Against Happiness”, Wilson says • Be informed about your airline’s rules; pierre.fl [email protected] Southern & Eastern Cape - Danni Wallace experiencing emotions, including melancholy • Check the airline’s rules for check-in times and Tel: +27 (0)82 403 9385 and even sadness, could lead to greater joy for boarding times at the gate. When fl ights are [email protected] Cape Town - Bob Blower in the end. But you’ll never get there if you’re full, such as during the holidays, airlines will start Tel: +27 (0)82 572 0779 trying to plaster a smile on your face. boarding even earlier; and [email protected] Johannesburg - Mary King-Arui He sees melancholy, the opposite of • Check the airline’s rules for the number, size, Tel: +27 (0)79 938 4344 happiness, as the incubator of great change and weight of carry-on and checked bags. [email protected] and allows us to recognise joy when it comes Being prepared: Deputy Editorial Director our way. • Be prepared to use self-service, check-in Andrew Humphreys Executive Creative Director Holidays, despite the stress, are times kiosks; Michael Keating meant to be treasured! This is a time to enjoy • Use check-in kiosks to obtain boarding passes, Production Managers Antonia Ferraro, Adam Jones the company of our loved ones and friends, to obtain or change seats, and at some airports to Prepress celebrate the achievements of the year and check bags; Bill Saddler Reprographics enjoy the endless braais and Christmas cheer. • Go directly to the security checkpoint if you KFR Pre-press Ltd Here is my advice for inexpensive and happy have a boarding pass and no bags to check. Publishing Director Simon Leslie holiday travel. For the cheapest holiday airline • Be prepared to check any bags; and Chief Executive tickets, I recommend fl ying on December 26, • Confi rm that all checked bags have bag tags Jeff rey O’Rourke Chief Operating Offi cer 27 or 28. For average-priced fares, try to travel on the outside and inside that contain your Hugh Godsal on December 20, 23, 29, 31 and January 3. name, address, e-mail address, home phone INK Visit www.fl yexpress.aero to make your holiday number, cell phone number, destination phone LONDON | ATLANTA | arrangement. number, and fl ight information. NEW YORK | SINGAPORE 141-143 Shoreditch High Street For a smoother journey, try and follow the 3 Important note: Never pack anything in checked London “Be’s” - be early, be informed and be prepared. bags that are breakable, valuable, irreplaceable, E1 6JE United Kingdom Being early: necessary for your health, required for your www.ink-global.com • Rule #1 - You can never be too early for your identifi cation, or absolutely essential for your trip. Tel: +44 (0)20 7613 8777 fl ight; SA Express wishes you and yours very happy Printed by Paarl Media, Paarl • Rule #2 - Allowing extra time is often the holidays. DISCLAIMER: © INK only thing that gives you the ability to solve Enjoy! All material is strictly copyright and all many airline delay problems; and rights are reserved. Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited without prior • Rule #3 - Provide at least twice the time you permission from the publisher. Opinions normally would allow for each segment of expressed in Indwe magazine are not necessarily those of SA Express. the travel process. Inati Ntshanga, CEO SA Express

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08 Western Cape 25 Eastern Cape 14 KwaZulu-Natal 29 Heading Inland 19 Garden Route 33 Neighbouring Countries

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WESTERN CAPE Popular electronic duo Goldfi sh talk penguins and summer parties

Where is the best place in the Western Bay. It's where we started playing Boulders Beach (above) is pretty Cape to see in the New Year? all those years ago and it's better cool if you go during the week. There are two many amazing than ever. We hang out there all the Penguins, rock pool fun for the kids places...but the party to be at would time still. Club - not to toot our own and sheltered from the south easter defi nitely be the Pacha Ibiza party saxophone but St Yve's on a Sunday happening at the Grand on The night for our Summer Residency Where is the best place to appreciate Beach with Ibiza DJ Andy Baxter. Submerged Sundays is hands The Western Cape's natural beauty? down the best party in Cape Town Anywhere! It's all around us. A Tell us a bit more about your every week fi ve years running. walk up Lions Head springs to favourite restaurant mind. Did that this morning. Anywhere with sushi! Which beach is your favourite? Willoughby's, Codfather, Minato, Noordhoek for it's rugged windswept What are your New Year's Wakame are all winners. beauty and cooking surf. Cape resolutions? Town without the posing. Crack America! And what about your favourite bar and club? Where is the ideal place to spend For more on Goldfi sh visit The club has to be Sapphire in Camps some time with the family? http://goldfi shlive.com/

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ENEMY BEHIND THE GATES AND MICHELLE REID’S GOD’S WAITING ROOM DANCE PERFORMANCES Artscape Theatre, Cape Town Until 11 December Featuring a repertoire of neo classical ballets and premiering a new work by the acclaimed US choreographer, Christopher L Huggins, this season by the Cape Dance Company includes the re-staging of Mr Huggins’s Enemy Behind the Gates and Michelle Reid’s God’s Waiting Room. www.artscape.co.za

THE CAPE TOWN of the Mother City, the minstrels in the late Minstrel Carnival is Kaapse Klopse has a rich 19th century. The as much a part of Cape history that goes back main parade begins on Town as are Table to the mid-19th century, Darling St, and winds its Mountain and Adderley when 2 January was the way torwards the CAPE TOWN FOLK Street. A joyous, load, one day that slaves were Bo-Kaap. It is followed AND ACOUSTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL colourful parade that given off in the year. by competitions at Cape Town International sees thousands of The look of today’s Athlone Stadium. convention centre minstrels dance their carnival, was inspired See www.capetown- 10 December way through the streets by visiting American minstrels.co.za This festival brings together 18 top South African artists into a sophisticated concert style setting. The line up sees the mix of great acoustic guitarists like VOLVO OCEAN RACE ACTION Steve Newman, Gary Thomas and Cape Town is the second stop-over in the Guy Buttery as well as the singer -songwriter stalwarts like Farryl “Mount Everest of sailing,” a 39,000 nautical mile Purkiss, Rory Eliot, Ard Matthews ocean race stopping in ten ports over nine months. and Brian Finch. The look and feel Catch the action as the massive yachts are in- of the festival will be very much like a 70`s Folk concert –all artists will port at the V&A Waterfront with sailing action on perform solo or duo sets completely 9, 10 and 11 December. acoustically. This will be stripped down to the essence of the songs The six team's temporary homes opposite the - guitar and voice – (with the V&A Amphitheatre will provide the public with occasional piano accordion). daily activities and loads of parties. www.realwired.co.za PHOTOLIBRARY, ALAMY, GETTY ALAMY, PHOTOLIBRARY,

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STAND AND DELIVER WITH NIK RABINOWITZ The Baxter Theatre, Cape Town 6 December-7 January Funnyman Nik Rabinowitz emerges from politically infested waters to bring Cape Town his new solo show. www.computicket.co.za

HANDEL'S SAMSON St Andrew's Presbyterian Church en Point, Cape Town 15-16 December Three of the soloists in this performance are amongst SA's most distinguished singers: Sarah-Jane Table-topping treat Brandon; Christopher Ainslie; and William Berger. With Table Mountain winning a 7Wonders www.computicket.com award there is no better time for a visit

SOUTH AFRICANS don't need to be told Table Mountain has around 350 how amazing Table Mountain is but documented paths and trails to enjoy. just in case there were any doubts, The cable car system first opened the majestic landmark has been voted in 1929, and takes around 600,000 as one of the New Sevens Wonders visitors per year to the top of Table of Nature in a pole carried out by Mountain. The car travels at around KLOOVENBERG the New7Wonders Foundation. To 10 meters per second and reaches the CHRISTMAS MARKET Kloovenburg Wine & Olive celebrate the Cape's iconic tourist sight top in about 10 minutes. Estate, Riebeek Kasteel here are some fascinating facts: Table Mountain is one of the few 17 December Table Mountain stands 1,086 meters places on Earth where you will see the The Kloovenburg Christmas at its highest point, and is 3 km long. adorable dassie, whose closest living Market Day is the perfect opportunity to stock up on produce UNESCO has declared the mountain releative is, amazingly, the elephant. and ideas for your Christmas Table a World Heritage Sight and it is home To celebrate St Patrick's Day this as well as allowing you to buy the most delicious stocking fi llers and to 1,470 species of flora (more than year Table Mountain was bathed presents for friends and family. the entire United Kingdom) including in green light. www.kloovenburg.com

very rare species of orchids. www.capetown-http://tablemountain.net/ GETTY PHOTOLIBRARY,

SEE IN THE NEW YEAR WITH THAT 80’S SHOW Legandary Mike McCullagh - yes, the one that braught us the hit song Buccaneer with McCully Workshop - brings his 80's hit show back to GrandWest’s Roxy Revue Bar with a run all the way op to 14 January. But a special show is planned for New Year’s Eve. So see in the New Year while dancing in your seat on a musical, cultural and fashion tour through the good old 80's. Expect music from the likes of U2, Cindy Lauper and Michael Jackson. www.computicket.com

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FIREWORKS AT THE WATERFRONT South Africans like to see in the New Year with EVENTS the bang of fireworks and there is few better places to stand slack-jawed looking up at the sky than the V&A Waterfront. In addition to a huge choice of bars and restaurants Cape Town's most popular tourist spot is also the ideal spot to jump onboard a 50ft sailing catamaran for a cruise to Clifton and back as the sky is lit up at midnight. www.waterfront.co.za

CAPE TOWN BIKE FESTIVAL Cape town stadium 16-18 December Were you born to ride? Then this festival was created for you. But even if you don't have a bike, there will be enough events to keep you occupied; like tattoo contests, supercross races, stunt shows, a few beauty pageants, a biker gear fashion show, a custum built bike competition and good old stand-up comedy. www.capetownbikefestival.com

Turning the page Want to kick back on the beach and read a

ROCK THE RIVER good book? Here are some great options FESTIVAL West Coast Ostrich Ranch, Van THE CAPE WINELANDS (Human & and Mandy Rossouw's Come Schoorsdrif Road, Philadelphia Rousseau) is the fi rst comprehensive Again (Kwela Books), a collection 31 December-2 January cookbook published in South of the year's funniest quotes. This alternative to conventional Africa with historic recipes that are Respected analyst Daniel Silke New Year’s Eve parties allows participants to enjoy live South scientifi cally based. The author Hetta provides a fascinating glimpse African music in an intimate, van Deventer researched the historic into the global trends that will safe and natural environment. Acts include Fokofpolisiekar, recipes of the region and modernised infl uence South African business Hog Hoggidy Hog, Reburn, Half them for the contemporary cook. and politics in the next decade in Price, Stone Collar, The Modes (PE), David de Villiers and Mathilda Tracking the Future (Tafelberg). Junkyard Lipstick, Jackal & Wolf, Thought Police, Witness to Wolves, Slabbert explores the life of Author Karen Watkins puts Cannon, Smugg Juggler, Woodstock one of South Africa's greatest on her hiking boots and explores Mafi a, Signal Hill, Dustland Express, My Flawless Ending, Gritt (PE), musicians in David Kramer: the best hiking routes in the Cape Fingers in the Sky, a DJ line-up A Biography (Tafelberg). Peninsula in Off The Beaten Track. provided by RubaDub and Basscore, as well as the 420 Comedy Troop. Find out which SA personalities Springbok icon Victor Matfi eld www.rocktheriversa.co.za put their foot straight in their mouth talks about his incredible career in

ALAMY this year with Andrew Donaldson Victor - My Journey (Zebra Press).

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KWAZULU-NATAL Comedy star Matthew Ribnick on how to make the most of the Zulu Kingdom

Where is the most romantic in Morningside, Durban. a view over the Valley of a Thousand spot in KwaZulu-Natal? The food is excellent. Hills (above). It's dotted with friendly Under the trees at Freedom Café pubs and tea gardens with sweeping in Greyville. Take your other half And bars and clubs? views over the hills and dams. and you will fi nd out why. The Lighthouse Bar in the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga Where will you celebrate Christmas? And your ideal spot to spend has the most amazing views. Firstly at home with family, but a day with the family? then late afternoon we take a The Botanical gardens – even on How about a beach party? leisurely drive up the North Coast. the most humid of days the lush Tinley Manor Beach on the North surrounds provide ample shade Coast is less crowded, has great And to see in the New Year? and a cool atmosphere. The coffee waves to swim in and there's KwaZulu-Natal offers loads shop run by volunteers is also fun. some great restaurants nearby. of good New Year's parties, but I prefer a house party. Give us an insider’s tip on Where do you go to soak up your favourite restaurant. the area's natural beauty? For more information see www. Try out 9th Avenue Bistro Nothing takes you breath away like matthewribnick.com

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EVENTS Food glorious food Zulu Kingdom cuisine is among the most diverse in the country

LIL WAYNE COMES TO DURBAN The Wave House, Gatehouse, Durban 11 December Given the fact that Lil Wayne is considered to be the best rapper of his generation it's easy to understand why his arrival in South Africa is one of the most anticipated tours of all time. While controversy seems to follow the New-Orleans rapper - who has spent time behind bars on a few occasions - he is a genius in the recording studio with his 2008 album Tha Carter III selling 1 million copies in the United States in the fi rst week of release and winning a Grammy Award. www.online.computicket.com

FROM FIREY CURRIES (Eaton Road, Durban), & Wine Bar (Shop to the most delectable Cake and Satay 22, Sunset Casino), fi sh, Kwa-Zulu Natal House (Willowvale where awesome steaks is every foody's Road, Umbilo) is an are dished up. dream destination. Indonisian eatery that's For the ultimate For something quirky but offers the curry experience travel uniquely local try freshest of tastes. up the north coast some delicious For some good meat to Impulse By The mutton bunny chow and a tug on a cigar Sea (Seaview Drive, at Gouden's Takeway try the Havana Grill Tinley Manor Beach).

HOTTEST TICKET IN TOWN - CINDERELLA Experience the sensation of theatre on a grand scale when Durban’s Playhouse Company presents the fi rst-ever production to be staged anywhere MYSTICAL BOLLYWOOD NIGHTS in Africa of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s magical City Hall, Durban musical, Cinderella. 17 December We love rags-to-riches stories, so why not see it The intoxicating world of on stage with colourful costumes, great songs and Bollywood comes to Durban with this spectacular show dazzling dance sequences. featuring 120 performers. Until 31 December. Book at www.computicket.com www.online.computicket.com REX FEATURES, CORBIS FEATURES, REX

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The Turtle Diaries For nature lovers, an encounter with sea turtles in KwaZulu-Natal is a magical moment

AN ENCOUNTER WITH the quiet and docile turtle should be on everybody's December "to do" list and the magnifi cent Elephant Coast, stretching from St Lucia to Kosi Bay is known as 'turtle country'. Turtles are generally secretive animals and are therefore not regularly sighted. Turtle tours for guests at lodges like the Thonga Beach Lodge and Kosi Forest Lodge should provide this rare opportunity to gain a greater understanding of these fascinating creatures. There are a number of different turtles that are found in the Zululand region of South Africa namely the Leatherback Turtle, Loggerhead, Olive Ridley, Green Turtle and the Hawkbill. However, only the loggerhead and leatherback turtles breed in these waters and lay their eggs on these shores. Female turtles nest at high tide on moonless nights in summer and lay 6 - 9 clutches of eggs. Each clutch contains approximately 100 -120 eggs. During January and February the baby turtles head back to the sea. To actually sight these gorgeous baby turtles is absolutely awe-inspiring.

UMHLANGA SUMMER CARNIVAL Umhlanga Main Beach and Village, 10-23 December This beach Carnival features a line-up with 14 days of fun-fi lled beach events designed to encourage outdoor activities for young and old. www.sa-venues.com/events/kwazulunatal

CHRISTMAS MARKET St Michaels On Sea, Main Beach, 10-30 December EVENTS More than half a million holiday makers descend on this popular destination during the festive season, crowding shopping malls to capacity. The Christmas Market is the ideal place for pleasure-seekers to fi nd unique presents and trinkets thanks to exhibitors' creative and delightful products. www.sa-venues.com/events

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GARDEN ROUTE Platinum-selling singer Elvis Blue on one of the country's most beautiful areas

Where is the best place to see in the on Saturday mornings is a must Herold wine farm. It is New Year on the Garden Route? for everyone. Then there absolutely perfect I have this thing I love doing when is also the Knysna market the clock strikes 12. It might be a bit on Friday evenings. Which shopping district do you strange but I love it. I like running go to if you have to do some last- into the ocean and spending a few Where is your favourite restaurant minute Yuletide shopping? quiet moments alone. Highly on the Garden Route? Knysna (above) has something special recommended...... clothing is optional. De Vette Mossel, near Mossel Bay. to it. Great shops with different things

Where is the most romantic Which is your favourite beach Looking forward to 2012, what spot on the Garden Route? on the Garden Route? are your New Year's resolutions? Sunset at Heralds Bay. Take a drive Victoria Bay all the way. I want to learn how to speak Zulu. to Voelklip - it's just perfect. I think this is the year to give it a go. Where is the best place to appreciate Where is the most ideal spot the Garden Route's natural beauty? To follow Elvis Blue visit http:// to spend with the family? Take a drive up Montagu Pass and web.me.com/ebano/Elvis_Blue/ The Farmers market In George go have a bottle of wine at the Welcome_to_Elvis_Blue.html

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THE KNYSNA GHOST ADVENTURE Crabs Creek 16 December There are people out there who think running, paddling and mountain biking (MTB) is more enjoyable than sitting in the sun with a cocktail. If you are one of them, the 50km Phantom adventure route is for you. If you are up to it, the Ghost consists of a 5km run, 7km paddle, 8km MTB followed by The swing of things more of the same - a 7km beach run, 13km MTB and 3km paddle. You can also enter a Fancourt Golf Resort has a festive relay team if you can fi nd friends to share the pain. season program to suit everyone www.gardenrouteevents.co.za

GEORGE'S FANCOURT Golf Resort lunch buffet in the Ballroom. this year offers an exciting Then start the New Year with festive season program. Fancourt’s glamorous New Year’s Themed ‘Christmas under Celebration under an African an African Sky’ it includes fun- Sky on Saturday 31 December. fi lled family events from Friday Guests will be welcomed 16 December to 2 January. with a ‘Dine through Africa’ On Sunday 18 December top bands journey, followed by a dinner BRAVO MUSIC FESTIVAL Freshlyground (above), Watershed spread and entertainment Garden Route Casino, Mossel Bay and Lost Property hit the rolling provided by The Garden Route 18-23 December lawns of Bramble Hill. Bring or Trio as well as fi re dancers. Bakgat Afrikaans performances purchase picnic baskets or make use Count down to the New Year at by the top South African artists including Kurt Darren, Steve of the food stalls or the beer garden. either the Club Lounge where The Hofmeyr, Bobby van Jaarsveld, On Christmans day the Garden Route Trio will continue Romanz, Ray Dylan, Lianie May, Emo Adams (above), Bobby van Morning Glory restaurant will to play or in the Ballroom to the Jaarsveld and Bok van Blerk. serve an á la carte menu as grooves of a celebrity DJ and disco. www.gardenroutecasino.co.za well as a traditional Christmas www.fancourt.com

KNYSNA ROCKS Celebrate summer with a potent mix of South Africa’s best acts including Prime Circle, Johnny Clegg, Die Heuwels Fantasties (left), Elvis Blue and more at the Knysna Rocks Music Festival on 23 December. The festival opens with a band selected from a nationwide competition designed to discover fresh talent. www.knysnarocks.co.za

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SABRINA OCEAN CHALLENGE Robberg Beach End, Plettenberg Bay 28-29 December This charity event is named after a little girl who died at the age of 7 because of a rare bone disease. Her parents - Tony and Suzy Lubner - created the Sabrina Love Foundation and started the event in 2004 with 24 people swimming from Robberg Beach End to Main Beach (6km). Sabrina loved the colour pink - which resulted in an entire town being branded pink over the days of the event. This year the organisers expect 2600 participants over the two days of the challenge. All the proceeds go the Sabrina Love Foundation, who care for kids with special needs in the Bitou area. www.sabrinalove.co.za Life is a beach With Blue Flag beaches scattered around SA, it is time to reach for the sunblock

SOUTH AFRICA undeniably has some Bay, renowned for its pristine beach, of best beaches in the world, making glamour, glorious sunsets and its it a premier summer hot spot. trendy Pepper Club Hotel and Spa. Santos Beach and Hartenbos Beach Also head to the nearby Clifton are the pride of Mossel Bay on the 4th Beach, Muizenberg Beach, Garden Route, while Plettenberg Strandfontein Beach, Mnandi Bay boasts two prestine beaches; the Beach, Llandudno or Gordon's Bay's OUBAAI NEW YEAR'S EVE COUNTDOWN Robberg 5 beach and Keurboomstrand Bikini Beach for sand-fi lled fun. Hyatt Regency Oubaai just down the road towards George. You will also fi nd Blue Flag beaches golf resort & spa These Blue Flag beaches have near Hermanus at Grotto Beach, 31 December earned international recognition Hawston Beach and Kleinmond Enjoy a New Year's Eve Buff et in the Cucina Internation Restaurant for water quality, environmental Beach, as well as Lappiesbaai Beach or Waterside Grill while the kids management and safety. at Stilbaai and the Witsand Beach spend their evening on jumping castles at the Kids Club. Numerous other beaches on the near the mouth of the Breede River. www. oubaai.regency.hayatt.com South African coast also boast Blue If you fancy colder water, head to the Flag status, like Cape Town's Camps West Coast's Silwerstroomstrand.

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EASTERN CAPE Comedian Ndumiso Lindi gives us his Festive guide to Frontier Country

Where is the best place in the Tell us about your favourite Which shopping district do you Eastern Cape to see in the New Year? beach in the Eastern Cape. go to if you had to buy some Where the big party is. Could be in When I was young, we - when I say last-minute Christmas gifts? Port Elizabeth, East London or Port 'we' I'm talking about my awesome Hemingways...everyone does. Alfred - just make sure you're close family - were like the beach hunters Sorry Oxford Street. enough to smell the salty water. family. When more people invaded the beach we moved...Nahoon And, Ndumiso, looking ahead Where is the most romantic beach got packed...we moved. Bonza to 2012, what are your New spot in Frontier Country? bay to Gulu...we did them all. Year's Resolutions? Find a mountain and be on top of My New Years' resolutions? More the world...Eastern Cape views and Where is the best place to appreciate Spur ribs for me hmmmmm.....and the green landscape will touch your the Eastern Cape's natural beauty? hopefully do an Eastern Cape Tour heart. Amathole Mountains along Any place where you can fi nd doing my One man Comedy Show. Stutterheim is the best place to hit traditional entertainment and learn the one knee and pop the question: more about Xhosa history (above). Visit www.myspace.com/ndumisolindi to " Honey...will you Carry me?" My people are wise and beautiful. fi nd out where Lindi will be performing next

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DIVAS IN CONCERT Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth 15 December Some of Cape Town's hottest vocal talent will be migrating to the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth for what should be the most memorable of concerts over the festive season. Divas in Concert will feature the beautiful voices of two Idols winners Karin Kortje (2005) and Jody Williams (2007) as well as Madelein Abrahams, who was the runner up of the 2011 Sevens Heaven version of SA’s Got Talent. The show also introduces the The helter skelter excitement of Sevens Mother City's newest singing sensation, Miss Vuvu Khumalo. Rugby hits Port Elizabeth in December http://online.computicket.com/web/

IF THE NEW Sevens rugby from George to the Nelson Mandela season is anything like the last Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. minute of the previous one, fans With George having hosted a should start salivating now. great party every year, PE has a With time up on the clock Blitzbok lot to live up to but the welcome star Sibusiso Sithole (above) the Springboks received earlier completed a remarkable comeback this year when they played the for his team when he ran 50 metres to All Blacks underlined why Port GONUBIE score and win the Edinburgh Sevens Elizabeth is called the friendly city. CHRISTMAS FAIR for South Africa. It was a timely On the fi eld, the Blitzbokke have Gonubie Sports Fields, reminder that, for sheer thrills, few been bolstered by the likes of Stephan Main Road, Gonubie 16-18 December sports can hold a candle to Sevens. Dippenaar and Bernado Botha and Get into the Christmas mood With a young Blitzbokke team should be one of the favourites to win, with this off ering of accessories, fi nishing last season strongly, hopes even though their new strip looks a eats, fashion and handcraft. Last year the beer tent was a are high that they might win the bit like they are wearing nappies. sure hit, and will be again in 2011. South African leg of the World The PE Sevens takes place www.eastlondon.co.za/events Sevens Series, with the action moving on 9 and 10 December

TOWNSHIPS JIVE The population of East London usually doubles in December – with the return of its expats, all thirsty for a good year end party. They certainly know how to party, in street parties at the townships, house parties at the suburbs, and the public parties at the beachfront – where complete strangers get together to usher in the New Year. And Man's

ALAMY, GALLO, GETTY GALLO, ALAMY, Mdantsane, a pub and grub in Mdantsane’s NU15, is the prime spot for a township party.

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HEADING INLAND Sewende Laan star Melanie du Bois on why Christmas is fun up north

Where is the best place for you wrapping it. The staff are amazing. the Moon at Gold Reef City. With my to spend Christmas this year? sexy hubby, I can dance all night long. This year we'll be spending Christmas Where is the ideal spot to at home in Joburg. It's the only time spend a day with the family? Tell us about your favourite of the year that Joburg is quiet, I love the Kruger National Park restaurant up north. because all the Gautengers are visiting (above). So much for the family to do. I enjoy Catz Pajamas in Melville. Not the coast. And more importantly, only is the food great, the atmosphere it's where my family will be. And where is the most romantic spot? is also chilled - just the way I like it. God’s Window. Which shopping district do you And, looking forward to 2012, what go to if you have to buy some Where's the best place to are your New Year's resolutions? last minute Christmas gifts? see in the New Year? Same as last year, to keep my mind I love the atmosphere of the Magaliesburg has beautiful and body healthy. And spend as Rosebank Mall. There's also a divine scenery and it's so close to home. much time with my family. shop in Lonehill Shopping Centre The simple things in life that sells the best gifts. They always What about your favourite club? make me happy, family being make such a special effort when I love the live entertainment at Back of the most important.

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GERARD SEKOTO YOUTH FESTIVAL Johannesburg Art Gallery, Klein Street, Joubert Park, Johannesburg 16 December Dedicated to the late artist, the Gerard Sekoto Youth Festival encourages young people to explore their creativity. Enjoy an artists' conference at Johannesburg Art Gallery, or join workshops in drama and fi lm. Puppet shows and poetry amuse younger children. www.joburg.org.za/culture/ museums-galleries/jag In search of peace Not everybody heads to the ocean to be merry. Some prefer inland solitude

TO FIND inner peace, head to the loads of these venues which specialises Northern Cape where you can in getting you off the beaten track. NEW YEAR'S FESTIVAL explore the history, culture and Guest Farms in the Karoo are OF LIGHTS Nieu-Bethesda, Eastern Karoo archeology of the Diamond Fields great for family retreats. Enjoy 31 December around Kimberley, the battlefi elds farm-life, warm hospitality, hearty The secluded Karoo town of of Magersfontein or the natural country breakfasts and overnight Nieu-Bethesda, in the Eastern Cape, attractions of the Namaqua region. accommodation ranging from stages the New Year's Festival of Lights, featuring an atmospheric Also head inland for horse riding, comfortable to luxurious. parade that crosses cultural and donkey-cart rides, birding, safaris This type of getaway is particularly religious barriers. Make your own lantern at the Bethesda Arts and mountain biking. The crystal popular with families as it can be Centre before joining the walk. clear Karoo skies are also perfect for city children's fi rst real contact with www.bethesdafoundation.org nightwalks and stargazing. There are animals and farming activities.

HEAD FOR SOWETO DULLSTROOM ARTS FESTIVAL Soweto is the mother of style and sets the trends The Dullstroom Festival of Art & for South African townships. It is a compelling Culture from 16 to 18 December is a place to visit and offers all forms of entertainment means of introducing visitors to the varied – house parties, street parties, bustling clubs and aspects of creativity within this part of modern restaurants. Mpumalange and surrounding areas. Malls like Maponya (left) have a number The festival creates a platform of night spots and restaurants for people to to showcase local talent and to hang, while Vilakazi street in Orlando has create an awareness of the natural restaurants with a strong cultural take. heritage, arts and crafts. www.dullstroomartfestival.co.za

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NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES Namibian-born singer Nianell takes us beyond South Africa's borders

So where is the best place And the most romantic spot? has an amazing beach. The water to spend Christmas and Longbeach/Langstrand in Namibia. is cold, but I love it that way. New Year's in Namibia? It's between Swakopmund and Swakopmund is a very special place Walvisbay. I've got engaged there to Where is the best place to for me and I'll spend Christmas my husband. I love it there and think go in Namibia to do some there anytime. For New Year's it's very romantic. Beautiful Christmas shopping? also Swakop. We camped out on view, quiet and private. In Namibia I'll do shopping the beach there going into 2000 in the capital, Windhoek. and we saw the sunset for the Where in Namibia is the ideal last time. That was amazing. spot to go with the family? What are your New Swakopmund main beach is great Year's resolutions? Tell us about your favourite for the family. We always spend our It's my resolution to continue working restaurant in Namibia holidays there when I was a child. on loving myself unconditionally, that I love the The Tug which is way it can circle out and back in. on the beach next to the jetty in Which beach in Namibia Swakopmund. It's very popular is your favourite? For more on Nianell visit

and you have to book in advance. Hentiesbay (above) in Namibia www.nianell.co.za/site/ GETTY

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EVENTS DRIFT OVER THE NAMIB DESERT Enjoy a feeling of fl oating on a magic carpet, with the endless vista of sand dunes as a backdrop. Hot air ballooning is truly an exclusive and unique experience in the safe hands of a pilot with over 30 years of fl ying experience. After the fl ight you will be treated to a champagne breakfast in the sunshine.

SURF THE SAND Lie face down, dangling over the edge of the slip face, before being pushed off the edge and sent on your way down the curving, rolling, sandy slopes near Swakopmund in Namibia. Or carve up the dune, surfer style, with a snowboard specially adapted for sand. An unsurpassed adrenaline buzz for the conqueror of these constantly shifting and powerful towering beauties, where a heart stopping 80km/h can be reached.

TIME FOR JAZZ In Maputo, try out Kapfuma, a smokey New Orleans style jazz bar at the end of the train station (CFM) which was designed by Gustav Eiff el of Eiff el Tower fame. SHOP UNTIL YOU DROP The best Maputu-style shopping is the central mercado, where you can buy fresh fi sh, fresh fruit and veg and assorted local curios and handicraft. Reserve on 27 and 28 December. Head for Maputo The capital of Mozambique off ers all the right stuff for Christmas and New Year

AFRICA’S FUNKIEST FIRST city is the and grilled frangos (chicken) for an best spot to celebrate Christmas and African Christmas with a difference. see in the New Year, says author "New Year is a very important Bridget Hilton-Barber, who spent and much celebrated occasion in the past two years in and out of Maputo. Countdown to midnight is SWIM WITH DOLPHINS Maputo and southern Mozambique at Coconuts, the biggest and funkiest Go one better than just trekking to write The Travel Guide to Maputo nightclub in the capital, where to the seaside for the holidays. & Southern Mozambique. anyone who's hip and cool hangs Sign up to swim with dolphins. At Ponta do Ouro in Mozambique a Hilton-Barber says Christmas is out. Expect to boogey till dawn." brief course in safety and conduct best celebrated along the Marginal, And if you need to be romantic, precedes each strictly controlled, but wondrous excursion into the main beach road in Maputo. the solution is nearby: The Jardim the waters with these fascinating, "The street life here is lively and Tunduro, the botanical garden in wild creatures. Swims are facilitated by guides, who take into account colourful, there are glorious views of the city centre, built in 1855 and still age and physical condition. the Indian Ocean, and you can buy a shady pleasant spot for lovers,

ALAMY cold Dosh Em (2M the local beer) artists, students and visitors.

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IND24_036-040_SharkSpotters.indd 36 17/11/2011 15:10 ON THE WORDS BY RICHARD HOLMES LOOKOUT As thousands head for Cape Town beaches they can rest assured that Shark Spotters are keeping their eyes peeled for unwanted visitors

OUT AT THE Muizenberg backline we the Shark Spotters come in. This call them the ‘men in grey suits’. Here groundbreaking shark research in the waters of Cape Town’s False Bay, and beach safety program, the to mention the Great White Sharks by fi rst of its kind in the world, has name would – for the superstitious – revolutionised the way Capetonians be inviting an unwelcome visit. – and holidaymakers – use the waters So instead we play mum. As we wait that are home to both Speedo-clad for the next wave to roll in from the swimmers and toothy sharks. deep we talk of swell and wind and Turn back the clock to 2004 and that right-hander we caught last time. local surfer Greg Bertish, founder of But as I sit on my long board waiting adventure travel company True Blue, for the unpredictable Muizies swell, was in the water at Muizenberg during the image of a Carcharadon Carcharias a shark scare. cruising silently beneath my toes is “It was about six months after a never far from my mind. surfer had lost a leg at the river mouth Like many fears, it’s also largely nearby,” recalls Greg. “Back then it irrational. According to the Global took about 10 minutes to clear the Shark Attack File, barely a single beach and get everyone out the water, shark attack per year is recorded in and I thought that there must be some Cape Town waters, and fatal attacks way of doing this better.” are rarer still: just four deaths in the That ‘way’ was the seed for today’s past decade, compared with thousands much-lauded Shark Spotters program, on our roads. But perhaps because which sees binocular-clad spotters on it’s so primal – because today we’re the nearby mountainside watching so unlikely to become part of the food for sharks, and a system of fl ags on chain – the thought of a Great White the beachfront to inform surfers and appearing from the depths strikes a swimmers if the waters are clear, or if A SURFER PREPARES particular chord in most of us. sharks are in the area. When a shark TO PADDLE OUT AT So perhaps the best way to battle has been spotted, a siren sounds to tell MUIZENBERG’S SURFER’S CORNER, an irrational fear is with information, people to clear the water. SPOTTERS KEEPING to use the stick of logic to beat some This basic set-up is little-changed WATCH FROM ABOVE sense into us. And that’s where seven years on, although funding

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from the City of Cape Town and the too. It also depends on how far out the like there is in Durban,” explains Save our Seas Foundation has allowed surfers are in the water. If the backline Sarah. “At the end of the day it’s about for an expanded program of spotters is one kilometer from the beach we people’s own choice, and that’s really across the southern peninsula. need perfect conditions to spot.” what Shark Spotters is about. Yes, “We operate on four beaches year- “We’re lucky with the False Bay we’re trying to prevent shark attacks, round, and two additional beaches coast in that we have the mountain but we can only do it by informing during summer,” explains Sarah right there. You need the height people. So we give people information Titley, project manager for the Shark advantage to see the sharks clearly,” about the shark spotting conditions, so Spotters. “At the moment we have 17 adds Greg. that they can make informed decisions spotters working in shifts every single However, even if spotters see a shark about whether to enter the water.” day of the year.” in the water, there’s not much they can And it pays to listen to the Spotters, Monwabisi Sikweyiya was one of do to keep beachgoers out of the water. as Michael Cohen discovered in the fi rst spotters to join the program, “There’s no legislation in Cape September this year. Entering the and says that there’s more to spotting Town to keep people out of the water, water at Fish Hoek’s Clovelly Corner than admiring the view for a six-hour shift: “You have to know what you’re looking for. Often when you see a FLAG WARNING SYSTEM shark it could easily be mistaken for a shadow.” “If the shark is swimming close to the surface the best thing to look for is the movement of the tail. Dolphins and whales swim by moving their tail up and down, while a shark moves its tail side to side,” explains Monwabisi. GREEN FLAG BLACK FLAGRED FLAG WHITE FLAG “Ideal conditions are when we have • Spotting conditions • Spotting conditions • High shark alert • A shark has been good poor spotted - siren will calm waters with clear skies. We don’t sound. Leave the want too much wind on the water, water immediately. and lots of sun helps with visibility

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IND24_036-040_SharkSpotters.indd 39 17/11/2011 15:10 despite fl ags warning of a shark in the sharks around there really isn’t much this summer. “We expect a spike in bay, Cohen was bitten in the shallows more we can do.” sightings at this time of year. During and lost a leg, but was lucky to escape But the Shark Spotters program is winter the sharks are generally out with his life. about more than keeping swimmers at Seal Island, while in summer they “The swimmer knew what the safe, with daily records on beach come closer inshore,” explains Sarah. situation was, with a shark in the conditions, shark numbers and shark “But this is exactly the same type of water, so unfortunately the only behaviour used by the Save Our Seas shark activity we’ve seen for the last person to blame is the victim,” says Foundation and the University of Cape six or seven years. It’s very typical.” Monwabisi, who was one of the fi rst Town to further shark research and In the end, it comes down to using on the scene and performed initial fi rst conservation. a little common sense. Sharks eat fi sh aid. “We did everything we could to “We’re here to protect people, but and seals, not humans, so if you see keep him safe, but if someone chooses we’re also here to protect sharks. If dolphins, birds and seals hunting fi sh to enter the water when there are it wasn’t for a program like Shark in the breakers, there’s a good chance

Spotters there could be nets in these there are sharks around too. waters like they have in Durban,” “People don’t need to panic, they says Sarah. “But even those nets just need to be sensible,” says Sarah. aren’t completely effective: shark nets “The risk of being bitten by a shark SHARK SPOTTERS ON DUTY aren’t solid barriers so sharks can is so small, but you do have to be swim through them. Apparently in aware of what’s going on. We can help PERMANENT BEACHES Australia over 60 per cent of shark you make an informed choice about 365 DAYS A YEAR attacks happen on netted beaches.” using the ocean, but in the end the MUIZENBERG 8am-6pm ST. JAMES/KALK BAY 8am-6pm Beautiful, yet deadly, the Great individual has to make the decision FISH HOEK 7am-6.45pm White Shark is – largely – the victim and accept any risks.” THE HOEK, NOORDHOEK 9am-5pm of bad PR. Although involved in just a “There’s certainly no need for people TEMPORARY BEACHES handful of deadly attacks, it’s been cast to stay out of the water and, honestly, OCT-APRIL; WEEKENDS, PUBLIC as the big bad bully of the oceans, ever if you look at the cold hard facts you’re HOLIDAYS AND SCHOOL HOLIDAYS on the prowl for unlucky swimmers far more likely to drown at the beach CLOVELLY 10.30am – 5pm and unwary surfers. Yet the occasional or get hit by a car on your way here!” GLENCAIRN 8am-6pm headline certainly doesn’t mean we Find out more about the Shark need to panic, or stay out of the water Spotters at www.sharkspotters.org.za

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MO IBRAHIM WITH FORMER PRESIDENT NELSON MANDELA, WHO WAS MADE AN HONORARY INAUGURAL LAUREATE BY THE BILLIONAIRE'S FOUNDATION

TRANSPARENT AND ACCOUNTABLE democracies. But Africa still falls billionaire, Mo Ibrahim. His Mo governance remains the Achilles short when it comes to the issues of Ibrahim Foundation, established in heal of Africa. Admittedly the leadership, governance and ethics – October 2006, seeks to support good continent has come a long way since from government to business level. governance and great leadership in the dark days of 1980’s - a decade Corruption, as it has been put, is Africa. Key to the foundation’s efforts marred by civil war, genocide and problem number one, two and is the Ibrahim prize – the largest autocratic governments. At the time three on the continent. annually awarded prize in the world. more than 80 per cent of African Only Africans can change Africa The foundation seeks to award the countries belonged to one party and rid the continent of its corrupt prize annually to a democratically states/dictatorships while today more leaders. One African who has stepped elected, former African head of state than 90 per cent are multi-party up to the challenge is self-made who demonstrated excellence while in

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IND24_042-045_Business_jo2.indd 42 18/11/2011 12:22 offi ce and cedes power peacefully. University of Birmingham in 1981 he the problem – it is endemic and very Critics of the award, argue worked for British Telecom. bad for Africa, perhaps even worse that while lucrative (the winner In 1989, in his dining room, than colonialism in a certain aspect. gets US$5million over 10 years Ibrahim set out founding his own The buck stops here. Fortunately I am and US$200,000 annually for consultancy and software company, in a position to do something. “ life thereafter) it is not enough to Mobile Systems International (MSI). convince Africa's leaders to become In 2000, Ibrahim sold MSI giving the The prize moral and selfl ess. Others question company’s 800 employees around 30 Ibrahim is certainly doing something. the logic (and the ethics) of rewarding per cent of stock at the point of sale. “When we set up the foundation we individuals for doing essentially what His focus then shifted to Celtel, thought of two main projects – the they were elected to do. If Ibrahim is a spin-off of MSA. Celtel, a mobile index and prize to the president. We fundamentally against bribery and phone operator in Africa, was wanted to draw attention to the top corruption, why is he paying political the start of the mobile telephony of the pyramid and focus attention leaders for doing their job? revolution to sweep the continent. on accountability and the role of the Ibrahim argues that he is providing According to the Forbes 2011 president. The issue of leadership and the quality of leadership is key to taking people forward. Getting this right is a much better achievement WE NEED TO LOOK AT than writing a book.” Each laureate is selected by OURSELVES IN AFRICA AND a prize committee comprising seven individuals. This committee ASK - WHY ARE WE POOR? assesses democratically elected former executive heads of state or government from sub-Saharan a practical way in which leaders Billionaire List, Ibrahim is worth $1.8 African countries who have served can build positive legacies on the billion, making him the 692nd richest their term in offi ce within the limits continent once they have left national person in the world. Ibrahim was also set by their country’s constitution offi ce – he is also providing an option selected for the TIME ‘Top 100’ list and have left offi ce within the last that was never there before. While in 2008. Resident in London, he has three years. The committee currently ex-leaders in the West enjoy lucrative previously been named as Britain’s includes the likes of Graca Machel, book deals and are well paid public most infl uential black person. former minister of education in speakers, these options are not readily Speaking at a recent Economist Mozambique and wife of Nelson offered to ex-African leaders. conference, Ibrahim is forthright on Mandela and Mary Robinson, former Either way, there is no doubt the question of what motivates him: prime minister of Ireland and UN that Ibrahim’s efforts are placing a “I am an African and I was lucky. I high commissioner for human rights. spotlight on governance. Ventures have done well but I really owe my “I don’t decide who gets the such as the Ibrahim prize, and the people something. I travel extensively award,” explains Ibrahim. “The Ibrahim Index of African governance, in Africa. It is such a rich continent – prize committee was set-up to decide a numerical ranking of Africa’s an amazing place. It is not populous who is worthy of it – the prize is not fi fty-three governments aimed at and it is the second largest continent awarded if nobody is deemed worthy. measuring the effective delivery of in the world. We have more than our The committee consists mainly public goods and services to citizens, fair share of resources yet we are poor of Africans and women are well create a much needed platform for – why? This really affects me deeply. presented. But we also have non- individuals to assess progress in The solution is not to go ask for more Africans - we are not xenophobic.” governance and accordingly put aid. We need to look at ourselves in He adds that this is an African pressure on their leaders. Africa – and ask: why are we poor?” foundation funded by African money. Ibrahim’s answer to this emotive This year marked the fi fth So who is Mo? question is simple: governance. “It anniversary of the Mo Ibrahim Prize Mo Ibrahim was born in Northern remains the elephant in the room. We and in October President Pedro Sudan and attended Alexandria received independence 50 years ago - Verona Pires was announced the University. After moving to the we can not keep blaming colonialism, winner, lauded for transforming Cape UK, and getting his Ph.D. from the slavery or the cold war. Corruption is Verde into a model of democracy,

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IND24_042-045_Business_jo2.indd 43 18/11/2011 12:22 044_Ads.indd 1 18/11/2011 14:38 stability and increased prosperity. Announcing the 2011 Ibrahim Laureate, Salim Ahmed Salim, the THE IBRAHIM INDEX Chair of the Prize Committee, said: “It is wonderful to see an African leader The Mo Ibrahim Foundation recently who has served his country from launched the fi fth Ibrahim the time of colonial rule through to Index of African Governance. multiparty democracy, all the time Mo Ibrahim explains the thinking behind the index: retaining the interests of his people “It is very diffi cult to get as his guiding principle. The fact that accurate, reliable data on Africa. Like anything in Cape Verde with few natural resources life it must be measured. can become a middle income country This index provides a scientifi c way of addressing is an example not just to the continent countries.” but to the world. President Pires The index compiles 86 embodies the type of leadership the indicators grouped into 14 sub-categories and four prize is designed to recognise.” overarching categories President Pires follows Joaquim to measure the eff ective delivery of public goods and Chissano (2007) and Festus Mogae, services to African citizens. (2008) as Ibrahim Laureates. Nelson It uses indicators from 23 Mandela was made the honorary data providers and made up of over 40,000 raw data inaugural laureate in 2007. In 2009 points. This is challenging, and 2010 the Prize Committee, after not least given that the statistical offi ces in Africa in-depth review, did not select a has collapsed in many winner. countries. According to the index latest fi ndings, the most Last word striking improvements have So what is Ibrahim’s overall sense/ been achieved by Liberia and Sierra Leone, two trend of governance in Africa? “We are countries emerging from getting mixed messages,” he recently lengthy civil wars. Both have improved evenly across the pointed out at The High-Growth four governance categories Markets Summit in London. “Yes, we of the Index: Safety & Rule notice wonderful development in the of Law, Participation & Human Rights, Sustainable area of economics – and it’s not only Economic Opportunity and commodities. Unfortunately we are Human Development. During the same period, worried about the retreat in the area of the countries that have human rights - economic development consistently ranked in the top fi ve for overall is no excuse to abuse democracy and governance performance human rights.” (Mauritius, Cape Verde, One of the biggest challenge Botswana, Seychelles and South Africa) have, up to according to Ibrahim remains “the now, also performed highly revolving door between politicians in all four categories. and businesses.” Here, he says the developed world is as much to blame Top fi ve in the 2011 Ibrahim as corruption requires western Index Rank collusion. “Business plays as big a 1st Mauritius 82 part in corruption yet most manage 2nd Cape Verde 79 to get off scot-free. We need to put the spotlight on this area – politicians do 3rd Botswana 76 not corrupt themselves – they need 4th Seychelles 73 a willing partner. For every corrupt 5th South Africa 71 politician there are 20 to 30 corrupt business people.”

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A Coff ee Renaissance An innovative local company is responsible for placing South Africa at the forefront of ethical sourcing and sustainability in the coffee market, writes Maike Currie

EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT biodegradability sales and marketing arm of NatureFlex compastable materials, its high seal aids the recycling process. We have fi lms in southern Africa approached quality ensure packs don’t leak. It witnessed in recent years how Caturra Coff ee. Together they came up keeps oxygen and moisture out and plastics, tins, glass and packaging are with the idea of off ering clients home aroma in - keeping the coff ee fresh. recycled away from home by local compostable packaging enabling South Caturra’s latest innovation is just municipalities. Home compostability, Africans to take responsibility for the one example of why this business on the other hand, has never been packaging from buying the product to fi nds itself at the forefront of southen considered for packaging. disposing of it by merely placing used Africa’s coff ee industry growing locally Enter Klaus Becker, CEO of Caturra packaging in their garden compost and across South Africa’s borders. Coff ees (below right). He recently bins. The fi lms are both biodegradable launched the fi rst range of compostable and home-compostable since the materials in southern Africa under the primary raw material, wood pulp, is name Africa Renaissance Coff ee – a used to produce cellulose acetate, and new-to-market premium 100 per cent is sourced from managed forests. indigenous African origin espresso “While many consumables claim to be beans and ground coff ee export green, biodegradable and sustainable, brand. While jargon like “innovate”, the Achilles’ heel is usually the “indigenous”, and “ingenious” have all packaging,” says Becker. “Even though been heard before, it is the packaging most packaging materials are actually that can be added directly to compost recyclable, not all of it is actually being that makes this product unique. recycled on a day-to-day basis. This By quite literally dumping the concept makes it possible to recycle at packaging in your garden you will be home to the benefi t of you garden.” helping to fertilise your garden’s foliage - Becker says although cellulose it will even keep the earthworms happy. acetate degrades at high speed The concept was born when Laskas, a once placed in soil or with other

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Brazilian goodwill BRAZIL WANTS to invest strategically in Mozambique to ensure sustainable development with reciprocal benefi ts for the two countries. Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said her country is willing to invest strategically in Mozambique to forge a strong partnership between the government and the Brazilian companies which are operating in the Mozambican market. Rousseff was quoted by allAfrica.com shortly after a meeting in Maputo where she met her Mozambican counterpart, Armando Guebuza. She said that more scholarships could be made available for Mozambican students to study in Brazilian universities. "We don't want to bring engineers or workers from Brazil but to guarantee that it is Mozambicans who develop their country." A better connection In the area of healthcare, Rousseff INDEPENDENT DATA, voice and IP Lubumbashi. Part of their next said Brazil wanted to see concrete steps provider Liquid Telecom has expanded expansion phase includes links into so that a pharmaceutical plant fi nanced its southern African fi bre network Botswana’s Gaberone and Francistown by Brazil, which will make anti-retroviral which promises to reach 8,500 with connections already set up into drugs, begins to operate in Mozambique kms at a cost of US$170 million Namibia via Neotel. In South Africa, by the fi rst quarter of next year. Access (R1,356million). Its network is now it has its own network north of to cheap anti-retrovirals is key to the meeting the fi bre networks of East Johannesburg but uses other people's treatment of Mozambicans with HIV. Africa and it wants to expand into network for the onward journey south. the Democratic Republic of Congo The customers of the network (DRC) from Zambia. are the mobile operators and Export opportunities According to a statement by corporate customers operating across THE NAMIBIAN government is developing Liquid Telecom the company has now Southern Africa including regional a trade facility in the Democratic secured a fi bre route from branches of particularly banks who are Republic of the Congo (DRC) to help Johannesburg up to the Zambian seeing the benefi t in the diff erence local exporters take advantage of export border with the DRC with plans to the new fi bre network has made to opportunities to the country. create a cross-border link to bandwidth volumes. Trade ministry offi cial, Nicky Iitula, said at a recent workshop hosted by the Namibia Manufacturers Association China builds bridge in Maputo there is potential for additional export of CHINA WILL fi nance a new bridge over the Bay of manufactured food products to the Maputo, linking the centre of the Mozambican capital Southern African Development to the district of Catembe. Community (SADC) and specifi cally to In a move that sees the project initiated by the DRC. To be export ready, products Portugal taken over by China, the general director of should be of good quality and the the Mozambican government's Investment companies producing them should be Promotion Centre (CPI), Lourenco Sambo, says the able to produce the volumes required. Portuguese government found itself unable to There should also be greater corporation honour its promises because of the serious fi nancial between the government and the private crisis that Portugal is currently suff ering. sector where policies aff ecting private sector growth are being developed.

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No.71013 Audio and Engineering.indd 1 22/11/2011 10:49 SHOW STOPPERS RAY LEATHERN LOOKED AROUND THE JOHANNESBURG INTER NATIONAL MOTOR SHOW TO SEE WHAT YOU’LL BE ABLE TO DRIVE SOON. CARLIE NORVAL TOOK THE PHOTOGRAPHS

MOTOR SHOWS are a bizarre thing. You get tens of promotional bags for all your free brochures, as much fi nger food as you can eat, a surprising lack of seating so there’s nowhere to ever stop and rest your weary limbs, but more importantly you get to see the car industry blow the rest of its year’s marketing budget in one fi nal hooray. The stands put up by the manufacturers are mostly imported from overseas under strict guidelines from HQ and rumour mills say some cost as much as R30-million to ship and assemble. The manufacturers want you, the buying public, to leave the show with their brand image held highest in your mind. But with all the brands fi ghting for your attention, hosted under one roof of course, this can be a diffi cult act to pull off. Here are the manufacturers, concept cars and soon to be launched new cars that made the biggest splash.

Toyota The best stand and widest array of new concept and production cars must go to Toyota this year. The Subaru co-developed, FT-86 G Sports Coupe concept must be one of the most hankered after Toyota’s in recent, and not so recent, memory in fact. Rear wheel drive with a high power boxer engine, set to fi nally continue the linage of sporty Toyota Supra’s, Celica’s and MR2’s. Then Toyota showed off the Auris TRD which will be supercharged to take on the VW GTI, an Auris Hybrid HSD, the new Yaris, and a cheap, Indian built sedan called the CARLIE NORVAL CARLIE Etios which will compete in the entry

PHOTO level price range. And they brought us news of South Africa’s fi rst home grown entry into the 2012 Dakar Rally with Giniel DeVilliers and Duncan Vos racing in Toyota Hilux’s next year.

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IND24_050-054_Motoring_r.indd 50 17/11/2011 15:11 Mercedes Benz MERCEDEZ STOLE THE Mercedes Benz stole the show from the other two, premium, German SHOW FROM THE OTHER manufacturers by showing off the TWO PREMIUM GERMAN fi rst right-hand drive SLS Roadster in the world, the much anticipated MANUFACTURERS C63 AMG Coupe, and they also had a guest appearance by Gareth Cliff to unveil the new A-Class Concept, which, while still being a year or so away from production, shows off a sporty hatchback more in the mould of a 1-Series BMW than the A-Class mommies runabout of old. BMW In BMW’s treasure chest we found the new, V8 powered M5 super saloon, the newly revised 1-Series hatchback, the new MINI Coupe, and a long deliberation over the future of ‘sustainable mobility’ with the fi rst showing of its Vision Effi cientDynamics concept car in Africa. The car is a plug-in hybrid sports coupe and is relevant in its showcasing of BMW’s cutting edge, effi ciency measures that you’ll fi nd ahead of the roll out of BMW’s ‘i sub-brand’ models in 2014.

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IND24_050-054_Motoring_r.indd 51 17/11/2011 15:11 052_Ads.indd 1 18/11/2011 12:55 Audi Audi went all out with its celebrity wish list by wheeling out several Top Billing presenters, 5FM’s Anele, and a couple of local supermodels. But they thankfully also wheeled out some shiny metal with their E-Tron concept, an electric/hybrid sports car in this guise but one that is more notable in being a forerunner to the Audi Volkswagen R4 that, like the big daddy Rather sensibly, Volkswagen, being the makers of people’s cars had a wide array of metal R8, is all about breakneck on show that will actually be available relatively soon to local buyers. The Polo Vivo GT, Audi, all-wheel-drive based on South Africa’s bestselling car at the moment, is one such vehicle that gets some performance. An R8 GT car alloy wheels and new tailpipes. The return of the Golf Cabriolet was another and the fi rst was also on show, only nine showing of the new, love it or hate it, 21st century Beetle also took place to the assembled are coming to South Africa media. The Polo R Rally Car, touted to compete from as early as next year in the World Rally and surprise, surprise, Championship added some hi-octane clout as well. they’re all sold.

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IND24_050-054_Motoring_r.indd 53 17/11/2011 15:11 Good to see you Manufacturers who could’ve done a whole lot more with their impressive products. Range Rover and the Evoque lifestyle, off roader. Jaguar and the XKR-S super grand tourer. Ford and its Ranger bakkie. Nissan and the Juke crossover hatchback, as well as the fully electric Leaf. General Motors Chevrolet, who these days exclusively do budget, Korean built cars, showed off its new Sonic hatchback that will take on the venerable Volkswagen Polo and then proceeded to show a very eye-catching Miray concept two seater sports car, who’s relevance to Chevrolet is still a mystery to most. The svelte, Opel Astra GTC shows much promise going forward.

RANGE ROVER AND JAGUAR COULD HAVE DONE A LOT BETTER Thanks for coming Honda And the manufacturers most notable in their absence – Optimal Honda showed off its smart looking, new Civic Energy, South Africa’s electric car maker, who jetted off which we can expect in the middle of 2012, and internationally with the Joule last year, but were nowhere to be a fantastic show by Honda’s resident robot, found in 2011. Jeep, Chrysler and Dodge – poof, and they’re gone; ASIMO. I can’t help but feel if they spent as much and Porsche, the perennial none attenders of South Africa’s local time on their cars as they do their robots, we motor shows. would see a return to glory for Honda.

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IND24_056-061_Volvo_new1.indd 56 18/11/2011 13:43 Against the Wind As Cape Town hosts the start of the second leg of the Volvo Ocean race this month, Indwe went on board with team New Zealand to fi nd out more about the world's most competitive yacht race

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IT’S LESS THAN one week after the miles through four oceans over seven Kiwis “stole” the Rugby World Cup months it’s undoubtedly these teams from South Africa and I’m still not the of professional sailors. happiest of sailors. And now, to add Team New Zealand won the insult to injury, I have to put my not- America’s Cup in 1995 and 2000 to so-sea-legs on one of the fastest and become the only team outside America most sophisticated yachts in the world to win and defend the title. They are THE BARE NECESSITIES and my life into the hands of the New up against the American Puma Ocean When the fi rst Volvo Round the World (then called the Whitbread) Zealand sailing team. As I clamber on Racing team who boast the experience Race was conceived 40 years ago in a Portsmouth pub by Colonel Bill Whitbread and Admiral Otto Steiner, it was not only the start of a great THE LIGHTWIGHT VOLVO sailing tradition, but also of a race that initiated the development of 70S CAN REACH 40 KNOTS life saving sailing gear. After initial fatalities with men overboard dying of hypothermia, race organisers approached board the 70-foot boat CAMPER in of over 20 Volvo races between the Olympic sailor Keith Musto, who Alicante, Spain, I console myself with crew-members as well as the United manufactured sailing jackets, the thought that bowman, Michael Arabian Emirates team with a British to design a dry suit that would increase the survival time of sailors Pammenter, is a South African. But skipper Ian Walker who in August in icy water from 15 minutes to two then the skipper, Chris Nicholson, is smashed record after record during hours. That would give rescuers a greater chance to save fellow an Aussie. You can never win. the tactically challenging Rolex sailors. In 1992 the fi rst survival The third generation ultra Fastnet Race off the Isle of Wight. suite was tested and redeveloped lightweight Volvo 70s are capable Take into account that double over the years. Musto now supply a range of sailing gear across the of reaching 40 knots. That’s the Olympic medalist Iker Martinez will globe to sailors who rely on it equivalent of doing 75 km/h on a skipper Spain’s Telefonica team, that to not only improve their sailing experience by keeping them dry, but carbon fi ber skateboard in a quarry. the 2005-06 Volvo winner Mike to survive the coldest oceans. But if anybody can sail the six Sanderson of New Zealand will www.musto.com competing yachts over 39,270 nautical skipper Japan’s team Sanya and that

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IND24_056-061_Volvo_new1.indd 59 18/11/2011 13:44 No.00000 Kidja.indd 1 18/11/2011 12:30 TEAM PUMA HAD A GOOD START TO SECURE SECOND PLACE AS THEY PASSED TO THE NORTH OF MADEIRA THREE DAYS INTO THE RACE

the holder of the Jules Verne record So for the fi rst time I experience – in for the fastest circumnavigation of the the form of aching muscles and heavy globbe, Frank Cammas, will skipper breathing – what the expression all the almost all French Groupama hands on deck really means. And it team, and the scene is set for the most doesn’t stop there. After every tack competitive Volvo race ever. and in every changing wind condition CHANGING SAILS IS LIKE LOOKING AFTER A BABY

No wonder then that it’s all work we need to change and trim sails. It’s a day and enduring temperature and no play on board CAMPER as like looking after a baby who needs a fl uctuations from heats of 40 degrees we get ready to sail in one of the few nappy change every fi ve minutes. to freezing conditions of -5 degrees practice races before the start of the I’m only on board for four hours, Celsius. No wonder the team’s focus fi rst leg from Alicante to Cape Town. but it’s enough time to win oceans is on reaching Cape Town well ahead No dead weight is allowed on board, of respect for the 11 sailors who will of schedule to enjoy the Mother City’s so even the journo on board needs to do this day and night over the next hospitality, loads of Cap Classique, pull his weight. In this case it’s the seven months. On the fi rst leg to Cape one braai after the other and two exhausting task of helping to raise a Town alone they will sail non-stop super competitive in-port races before 350 square meter headsail. It’s larger for at least 20 days suffering sleep they head off to Abu Dhabi on 11 than a tennis court and dead heavy. deprivation, burning 5,000 calories December.

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deck crew are told of your satisfaction It would have been very easy to throw before I disembarked. Thank You. with their eff orts today. We hope to the ID book in the dustbin and we would Joseph Nekongo have the pleasure of your company on have been none the wiser. We all know Dear Joseph, board again soon.Yours sincerely how diffi cult it is to get a new ID book We have not had anything handed in yet Dayle Littlefi eld Manager: Customer and drivers licence and Craig would but I have asked the cabin services staff Care have had a real problem getting back to check with the appropriate crew. If home on 29 October. your Tab comes to light, I will contact So to all those concerned/ THANK you immediately. Lending A Helping Hand YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU Yours sincerely Dear SA Express, SA Express can really be proud to Dayle Littlefi eld, Thank you so much for sponsoring have such dedicated staff . Manager: Customer Care me & my manager with fl ight tickets Good Day Dayle recently. Thank you for the eff ort. Thanks. We had a wonderful time. Please fi nd Dear Sir/Madam Joseph attached an offi cial letter of thanks I am writing to complement your Dear Joseph, from me as former Miss Deaf SA. staff members, who in an unusual I will have your phone in my hands at Thank you. circumstance responded with around 1700 today! Please let me know Vicki Fourie professionalism and empathy. On 31 when you can come and collect it. Miss Deaf SA & Miss Deaf International October 2001, on alighting from East Regards 1st Princess London-Cape Town fl ight ( SA 1368) in Dayle a gusty wind, despite being fairly agile Good Day Dayle and fi t, I lost my balance on the steep I am currently in Namibia, is it possible Dear Sir/Madam and narrow steps and fell onto the that I collect it at the Walvis Bay Beautiful young people like your staff tarmac. I was dazed, shaken and quite airport or the phone be couriered to make me proud to be South African. badly cut and bruised. The ground staff my address? Please let me know of any Your energy make me excited and willing immediately came to my assistance, extra costs and how I can pay it. Thanks to build a better country. I salute you and with great caring took me aside and a lot for your eff ort. and thank you. gathered my bags. They immediately Joseph Nekongo Thea Castles (writing after being served called the medics, helped me into one of Dear Joseph, by Tati Lukhanyiso and Dikgale Tebogo the ground vehicles and took me to the The phone is with Ashley in Walvis Bay. on fl ight SA 1407 from Johannesburg to terminal to be thoroughly checked. The Captain on today’s fl ight is supposed East London). I want to especially complement a to bring it back to me this afternoon. young lady called Glen, who stayed with I'll try and get hold of Ashley to let him me the entire time, carried my bags, know to keep it. Will come back to you Dear Sir/Madam and off ered any support I required. asap. My son Craig fl ew from Durban to Please place this complement on her Good Day Dayle Johannesburg and then Johannesburg performance record, as I experienced I received the phone from Ashley. to George on Sundry 16 October 2011. her calm professionalism as impressive Thank you very much for your superb On Monday he needed his ID book and in a young staff member, and worthy of work. Thanks. it was missing. On Monday night Kim reward. Joseph from SA Express Jhb phoned us on my Thank you to all concerned husband's cell phone and told us that C. H. Wyley they had found Craig's ID book and Dear Sir/Madam licence. I have no idea how he managed This fl ight to East London is the last leg to track us down. We arranged to send Good Day of our journey from Tel Aviv. We have the ID book and licence to George Will you please follow up with the crew spent the past 31 hours in airports or on with the next fl ight which was Tuesday if they did not fi nd a Samsung Galaxy fl ights. morning and although Kim was not S I9000 cellphone on or beneath seat On all our fl ights we did not once on duty he managed to arrange it. On 3A on fl ight SA1701 on 22 October 2011 meet fl ight attendants with your joy Tuesday morning my husband received approx 13h15. and energy. Your smiles are genuine, a call from somebody at SA Express I think that perhaps the cellphone your service excellent and of unequal in George to say that the ID book had fell out of my bag when I took out my standard. arrrived and that Craig could collect it. passport, while I was seated on seat 3A Aloma Stevens

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IND24_064-065_SaeNews2.indd 65 18/11/2011 13:46 You’re particular about the small details. So are we. We know you have particular tastes and when it comes to flying, you have particular needs, so tell us what they are. We listen – so that we can give you the travel experience you want, the way you want it.

Call SA Express Customer Care between 08h00-16h30 weekdays on 0861 SAX CARES (0861 729 227), email us on [email protected] or visit www.flyexpress.aero and click on the Customer Care tab. After all, we fly for you.

SA Express is a proud member of the SAA Voyager programme. Visit www.flyexpress.aero for domestic flights to Bloemfontein, Port Elizabeth, East London, Kimberley, Hoedspruit, George, Johannesburg, Richards Bay, Cape Town, Durban, and regional flights to Lubumbashi, Gaborone, Windhoek, Walvis Bay and Maputo.

No.00000 Youre Particular.indd 1 16/11/2011 14:54 Airline information SA express fleet

Canadair Regional Jet 200 BER Manufacturer: Bombardier Crew: Two pilots, two crew Maximum cruising speed: Wing span: 69ft 7in/21.21m 474 knots/545mph/879kmph Overall length: Engines: Two General 87ft 10in/26.77m Electric CF34-3B1 Overall height: 20ft 5in/6.22m Range: 1,662miles/3,080km Maximum take-off weight: Maximum altitude: 51,000lb/23,134kg 41,000ft/12,496m Minimum runway length: Seating capacity: 50 6,295ft/1,919m

De Havilland Dash 8 Series 300 Turboprop Manufacturer: Bombardier Crew: Two pilots, Maximum cruising speed: two crew 285 knots/328mph/528kmph Wing span: 90ft/27.4m Engines: Two Pratt & Overall length: 84ft 3in/25.7m Whitney PW123E Overall height: 24ft 7in/7.49m Range: 1,250 miles/2,000km Maximum take-off weight: Maximum altitude: 43,000lb/19,505kg 25,000ft/7,620m Minimum runway length: Seating capacity: 50 3,775ft/1,150m

De Havilland Dash 8 Series Q400 Turboprop Manufacturer: Bombardier Crew: Two pilots, Maximum cruising speed: two crew 360knots/414mph/667kmph Wing span: 93ft 3in/28.42m Engines: Two Pratt & Whitney Overall length: 107ft 9in/32.83m Canada PW150A Overall height: 27ft 5in/8.34m Range: 1,565 miles/2,519km Maximum take-off weight: Maximum altitude: 64,500lb/29,257kg 25,000ft/7,620m Minimum runway length: Seating capacity: 74 4,580ft/1,396m

Canadair Regional Jet 700 Manufacturer: Bombardier Crew: Two pilots, two crew Maximum cruising speed: Wing span: 76ft 3in/23.2m 473 knots/544mph/875kmph Overall length: Engines: Two General 106ft 8in/32.51m Electric CF34-8C5B Overall height: 24ft 10in/7.57m Range: 1,477m/2,794km Maximum take-off weight: Maximum altitude: 72,750lb/32,999kg 41,000ft/12,496m Minimum runway length: Seating capacity: 70 4,580ft/1,396m SA Express’ 25 aircraft, made by Bombardier Aerospace

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IND24_067-072_SAE.indd 67 18/11/2011 11:47 We fl y for you About us SA Express is a domestic and regional, passenger SPECIAL SERVICES and cargo carrier established on 24 April 1994. SA Express has since become one of the fastest- Special meals Skycheck growing regional airlines in Africa. Passengers with special dietary requirements are pro- This is the airline’s special hand-luggage facility that vided for through the following special meals: kosher, assists with in-fl ight comfort, speedy boarding and As a regional airline with route networks covering halal, Muslim, Hindu, low-fat and vegetarian meals. disembarking. When boarding one of our fl ights, major local and regional cities, SA Express plays a Orders for special meals should be placed at the time simply place any hand luggage that will not be re- signifi cant role in the country’s hospitality, travel of making fl ight reservations. The airline requires a quired during the fl ight on to the Skycheck cart at the and tourism industry and is a vital contributor to minimum of 48 hours’ notice prior to departure in boarding steps of the aircraft. Your hand luggage will the continent’s socio-economic development. order to assist with confi rmation of requests. be waiting for you as you disembark from the aircraft at your destination. The airline’s head offi ce is based at OR Tambo Passengers requiring special attention International Airport in Johannesburg. SA Express Requirements for unaccompanied minors (passengers Baggage liability has a growing fl eet of 23 aircraft and implements under the age of 12 years) or passengers requiring Valuable items such as cameras and accessories, technical maintenance for all its fl eet types there. wheelchairs should be stated at the time of making computers – including laptops and notebooks – the reservation. Owing to the size of the cabins on our mobile telephones, perfumes, aftershaves, colognes, SA Express vision aircraft types, the airline is not in a position to carry legal and company documents and legal tender – SA Express aims to become the most successful stretcher passengers or incubators. including cash, credit cards and cheques – bullion, regional airline, providing the best service to our leather jackets, all types of jewellery and any customers while optimising profi t. Cabin baggage other items with a value in excess of R400 must be SA Express will accept one piece of cabin baggage removed from either checked-in or Skycheck baggage not exceeding a total dimension of 115cm and 7kg as the airline is not liable for loss or damage to these SA Express aims in weight. For safety reasons, cabin baggage must fi t items. into approved stowage spaces: either the overhead to give all luggage bin or under the seat. Owing to limited Verifi ed baggage claims are settled on the basis passengers storage space in the aircraft cabin, cabin baggage adopted by IATA (International Airlines Transport may be placed in the Skycheck at the aircraft for hold Association): payment of US$20 per 1kg of checked-in maximum service stowage. luggage, to a maximum of 20kg ($400). Vision & values SA Express acknowledges that its employees with the symbol and colours of the national fl ag, are its most important asset. To this eff ect, the encouraging national pride. The new brand will CORE VALUES company encourages interaction and sharing be applied to all brand touch-points throughout of company vision, information and goals at all the operation as well as the staff uniform. Safety fi rst Rigorous adherence to national and levels. The airline also prides itself on its commit- international standards to ensure safe and comfortable ment to the creation of a culture of transparency, Awards air travel. integrity and teamwork that celebrates the SA Express has won the AFRAA contributions of its diverse workforce. Regional Airline of the Year Award at the end Service before self Meeting and exceeding of 2009, and the Allied and Aviation Business customer and employee expectations through caring and We Fly For You Corporate Award. Our airline was also the recipi- high standards of service excellence. Both internal and SA Express Airways prides itself on aiming ent of the Annual Airline Reliability Award from external communication need to be in line with service to off er incomparable service standards. In Bombardier at the end of 2007. Other previous delivery in total transparency. addition to building on our motto to express awards include the International Star Quality excellence and consistently striving to provide Award, which indicates our commitment to Performance-driven Implementation of a well- the best service, we know that “you” is the most service excellence, while our prominence as one defi ned strategy and clearly articulated corporate and important word in our airline. SA Express proudly of the top 500 best managed companies is proof individual objectives to meet performance targets and launched its new brand on 2 December 2009 at of our success as a business. ensure our growth. OR Tambo International Airport. The new brand is set to ensure that it’s distinctive and positioned Onboard service Self-development Proactive learning and develop- to build awareness and affi nity in the domestic The airline’s onboard service is unique and off ers ment targeted to meet the challenging demands of our and regional markets. passengers a variety of meals or snacks. The jobs and holistic individual growth, as well as to promote airline pioneered its unique meal-box concept, business performance. The new proposition “We Fly for You” is set to and meal choices are frequently updated and de- position SA Express as a premier intra-regional signed using balanced food criteria: appearance, Accountability and integrity Taking ownership African brand. The main objective of the re-brand taste and nutritional value. Passengers can also of both responsibility and follow-through, with a commit- is to ensure that SA Express is distinctive yet still enjoy a wine and malt service on specifi ed fl ights ment to the highest ethical and professional standards. aligned to the country’s mainline carrier. as well as refreshments on all fl ights. Passion We have a passion for the “SA Express way”. SA Express’s unique positioning as an airline that Our customers can expect a safe, comfortable, Work is delivered with enthusiasm and a desire for excel- provides a bespoke, personalised travel experi- quality air-travel experience, with the added ben- lent performance. Success is rewarded, recognised and ence was the rationale behind the proposition efi ts of frequency, reliability, on-time departures celebrated in a fun and exciting manner in our everyday “We Fly for You”. The new brand mark is in line and unmatched value for money. interaction.

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IND24_067-072_SAE.indd 68 18/11/2011 11:47 Safety information Health regulations avionics system. Heart pacemakers, shavers and portable personal listening Safety pamphlet Health regulations at certain airports hearing aids, clocks, watches, timers devices may not be used on the ground Read the safety pamphlet in the seat require that the aircraft cabin be and medical equipment approved for during taxi but may be used during pocket in front of you and take note sprayed. The spray is harmless, but if use in aircraft, however, may be used the fl ight when the seatbelt signs are of your nearest emergency exit. you think it might aff ect you, please without restrictions. switched off and with permission from cover your nose and mouth with a the captain. Smoking handkerchief. Cellular telephones In accordance with international Cellular telephones may be used on Should circumstances dictate other- trends, smoking is not permitted on Remain seated the ground while passenger doors wise, a public-address announcement board any SA Express or Congo Express As a safety precaution, passengers are open. Cellular telephones, smart- cancelling this concession will be made fl ights. are requested to remain seated with phones or any device with fl ight mode by a crew member. seatbelts fastened after the aircraft has must be switched off as soon as the Seat belts landed, until the seatbelt sign has been cabin doors are closed and when the Prohibited equipment Please fasten your seat belt whenever switched off by the captain. senior cabin-crew member makes an Portable printers, laser pointers, video the seat belt signs are illuminated. For announcement on the public-address equipment, CB/AM/FM/FHF/satellite your own safety we suggest that you Portable electronic system. receivers, two-way radios, compact keep it fastened throughout the fl ight. equipment disc and mini-disc players, scanners, Passengers are requested not to use Laptop computers remote-controlled toys and power Important any electronic equipment on board Laptop computers (excluding CD- converters areDEMOCRATIC prohibited for use at When in doubt, please consult our the aircraft as it may interfere with its Roms), handheld calculators, electric any time.REPUBLIC OF CONGO cabinBURUNDI crew.

UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA For your comfort and security,

please comply LUBUMBASHI with the above ANGOLA safety regulations MALAWI at all times while ZAMBIA on board

MOZAMBIQUE

ZIMBABWE

NAMIBIA

SWAKOPMUND Route map WINDHOEK BOTSWANA SA Express: HOEDSPRUIT WALVIS Johannesburg BAY GABORONE Bloemfontein Cape Town Durban RUSTENBURG East London JOHANNESBURG SWAZILAND MAPUTO Gaborone George ST LUCIA Hoedspruit KIMBERLEY Kimberley Lubumbashi BLOEMFONTEIN RICHARDS BAY Maputo SOUTH AFRICA LESOTHO Port Elizabeth DURBAN Richards Bay Walvis Bay Windhoek

OUDTSHOORN EAST LONDON

CAPE TOWN GEORGE PORT ELIZABETH

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IND24_067-072_SAE.indd 69 18/11/2011 11:47 FLIGHT SCHEDULE

JOHANNESBURG - BLOEMFONTEIN BLOEMFONTEIN - JOHANNESBURG FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1001 06:10 07:15 01:05 DH4 SA 1016 06:25 07:30 01:05 DH4 SA 1003 08:00 09:05 01:05 DH4 SA 1002 07:45 08:50 01:05 DH4 SA 1021 10:15 11:20 01:05 DH4 SA 1004 09:45 11:00 01:15 DH4 SA 1019 11:35 12:40 01:05 DH4 SA 1022 11:55 13:00 01:05 DH4 SA 1007 12:35 13:40 01:05 DH4 SA 1020 13:20 14:24 01:05 DH4 SA 1017 13:40 14:40 01:00 CR2 SA 1008 15:00 16:00 01:00 DH4 SA 1023 14:40 15:45 01:05 DH4 SA 1024 16:10 17:15 01:05 DH4 SA 1009 14:55 16:00 01:05 DH4 SA 1012 16:30 17:35 01:05 DH4 SA 1013 16:25 17:25 01:00 DH4 SA 1014 18:25 19:25 01:00 DH4 SA 1025 18:20 19:25 01:05 DH4 SA 1026 19:40 20:40 01:00 CR2 JOHANNESBURG - KIMBERLEY KIMBERLEY - JOHANNESBURG FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1101 05:55 07:10 01:15 CR2 SA 1102 08:05 09:15 01:10 CR2 SA 1103 08:00 09:15 01:15 DH4 SA 1104 10:10 11:20 01:10 DH4 SA 1115 12:15 13:30 01:15 CR2 SA 1110 15:20 16:30 01:10 DH4 SA 1109 13:10 14:25 01:15 DH4 SA 1106 17:30 18:40 01:10 DH4 SA 1105 15:40 16:55 01:15 DH4 SA 1116 18:45 19:30 00:45 CR2 SA 1107 17:00 18:15 01:15 DH4 SA 1108 19:35 20:45 01:10 DH4 SA 1107 17:45 19:00 01:15 DH4 SA 1108 19:40 20:50 01:10 DH4 SA 1108 19:40 20:50 01:10 CR2 JOHANNESBURG - HOEDSPRUIT HOEDSPRUIT - JOHANNESBURG FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1225 10:30 11:30 01:00 DH4 SA 1226 12:10 13:15 01:O5 DH4 SA 1221 12:20 13:20 01:00 DH4 SA 1222 13:50 14:55 01:05 DH4

JOHANNESBURG - EAST LONDON EAST LONDON - JOHANNESBURG FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1401 07:30 09:00 01:30 CR7 SA 1404 09:50 11:30 01:40 DH4 SA 1403 07:30 09:15 01:45 DH4 SA 1404 10:45 12:20 01:35 CR2 SA 1403 08:45 10:20 01:35 CR2 SA 1406 13:55 15:30 01:35 CR7 SA 1407 13:00 14:30 01:30 CR2 SA 1408 15:00 16:35 01:35 CR2 SA 1409 18:05 19:50 01:45 DH4 SA 1410 20:20 22:00 01:40 DH4 JOHANNESBURG - DURBAN DURBAN - JOHANNESBURG FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1445 20:10 21:20 01:10 CR7 SA 1446 21:35 22:45 01:10 CR2 SA 1445 20:10 21:20 01:10 CR2 SA 1446 21:35 22:45 01:10 CR7 SA 1446 19:20 20:30 01:10 CR7 JOHANNESBURG - PORT ELIZABETH PORT ELIZABETH - JOHANNESBURG FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1453 07:55 09:30 01:35 CR7 SA 1454 10:20 11:55 01:35 CR7 SA 1457 17:35 19:10 01:35 CR7 SA 1458 19:05 20:40 01:35 CR7 SA 1458 19:40 21:15 01:35 CR7 JOHANNESBURG - GEORGE GEORGE - JOHANNESBURG FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1501 06:50 08:40 01:50 CR7 SA 1518 06:15 07:55 01:40 CR7 SA 1503 07:45 10:00 02:15 DH4 SA 1518 06:20 08:00 01:40 CR7 SA 1503 09:15 11:05 01:50 CR7 SA 1520 08:30 10:10 01:40 CR7 SA 1515 11:20 13:10 01:50 CR7 SA 1502 09:10 10:50 01:40 CR7 SA 1505 12:35 14:25 01:50 CR7 SA 1504 10:30 12:40 02:10 DH4 SA 1507 13:25 15:15 01:50 CR2 SA 1504 11:40 13:20 01:40 CR7 SA 1513 14:30 16:20 01:50 CR7 SA 1516 14:00 15:40 01:40 CR7 SA 1509 15:15 17:05 01:50 CR7 SA 1506 14:55 16:35 01:40 CR7 SA 1517 16:00 17:50 01:50 CR7 SA 1508 16:00 17:50 01:50 CR2 SA 1511 17:10 19:00 01:50 CR7 SA 1514 17:00 18:40 01:40 CR7 SA 1510 17:45 19:25 01:40 CR7

JOHANNESBURG - RICHARDS BAY RICHARDS BAY - JOHANNESBURG FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1601 05:55 07:20 01:25 DH3 SA 1616 06:50 08:20 01:30 DH3 SA 1601 06:55 07:30 01:25 DH3 SA 1602 08:00 09:30 01:30 DH3 SA 1613 07:55 09:20 01:25 DH3 SA 1620 09:40 11:10 01:30 DH3 SA 1613 08:35 10:00 01:25 DH3 SA 1614 10:10 11:40 01:30 DH3 SA 1613 09:00 10:20 01:25 DH3 SA 1614 10:40 12:10 01:30 DH3 SA 1603 09:55 11:20 01:25 DH3 SA 1614 10:55 12:25 01:30 DH3 SA 1605 13:50 15:15 01:25 DH3 SA 1604 11:50 13:20 01:30 DH3 SA 1607 16:40 18:05 01:25 DH3 SA 1606 15:45 17:15 01:30 DH3 SA 1611 17:20 18:45 01:25 DH3 SA 1608 18:35 20:05 01:30 DH3 SA 1611 17:50 19:15 01:25 DH3

SA EXPRESS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE, SUSPEND OR AMEND THIS PUBLISHED SCHEDULE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO OPERATE AS PER THE PLANNED SCHEDULE

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DURBAN - EAST LONDON EAST LONDON - DURBAN FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1301 06:00 07:15 01:15 CR2 SA 1302 07:50 09:05 01:15 CR2 SA 1309 09:00 10:15 01:15 CR2 SA 1310 11:00 12:15 01:15 CR2 SA 1303 09:35 10:50 01:15 CR2 SA 1304 11:25 12:40 01:15 CR2 SA 1305 13:10 14:25 01:15 CR2 SA 1306 15:05 16:20 01:15 CR2 SA 1307 16:45 18:00 01:15 CR2 SA 1308 18:45 20:00 01:15 CR2

DURBAN - PORT ELIZABETH PORT ELIZABETH - DURBAN FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1330 06:00 07:20 01:20 CR7 SA 1343 06:20 07:40 01:20 CR2 SA 1344 08:05 09:25 01:20 CR2 SA 1331 07:55 09:15 01:20 CR7 SA 1334 09:45 11:05 01:20 CR7 SA 1333 09:55 11:15 01:20 CR2 SA 1334 09:45 11:05 01:20 CR2 SA 1335 11:40 13:00 01:20 CR2 SA 1346 10:15 11:35 01:20 CR2 SA 1345 11:55 13:15 01:20 CR2 SA 1336 12:00 13:20 01:20 CR2 SA 1337 14:05 15:25 01:20 CR7 SA 1338 13:30 14:50 01:20 CR2 SA 1339 15:10 16:30 01:20 CR7 SA 1350 14:00 15:20 01:20 CR2 SA 1339 15:10 16:30 01:20 CR2 SA 1340 17:00 18:20 01:20 CR7 SA 1351 15:50 17:10 01:20 CR2 SA 1342 17:40 19:00 01:20 CR2 SA 1347 17:50 19:10 01:20 CR2 SA 1348 19:50 21:10 01:20 CR2 SA 1341 20:15 21:35 01:20 CR7 SA 1341 20:15 21:35 01:20 CR2 DURBAN - CAPE TOWN CAPE TOWN - DURBAN FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1850 06:10 08:20 02:10 CR2 SA 1853 08:50 10:50 02:00 CR2 SA 1854 11:20 13:25 02:05 CR2 SA 1857 14:00 16:00 02:00 CR2 SA 1858 16:30 18:40 02:10 CR2 SA 1859 19:10 21:10 02:00 CR2 SA 1850 06:10 08:20 02:10 CR7 SA 1853 08:50 10:50 02:00 CR7 SA 1854 11:20 13:25 02:05 CR7 SA 1857 14:00 16:00 02:00 CR7 SA 1858 16:30 18:40 02:10 CR7 SA 1859 19:10 21:10 02:00 CR7 SA 1862 07:30 09:40 02:10 CR7 SA 1863 10:20 12:20 02:00 CR7 SA 1868 13:40 15:45 02:05 CR7 SA 1869 16:20 18:20 02:00 CR7 SA 1864 08:30 10:40 02:10 CR7 SA 1865 11:10 13:10 02:00 CR7 CAPE TOWN - BLOEMFONTEIN BLOEMFONTEIN - CAPE TOWN FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1081 06:00 07:30 01:30 CR2 SA 1082 08:05 09:50 01:45 CR2 SA 1091 08:00 09:30 01:30 CR7 SA 1092 10:15 12:00 01:45 CR2 SA 1091 08:00 09:30 01:30 CR2 SA 1092 10:15 12:00 01:45 CR7 SA 1073 10:20 11:50 01:30 CR7 SA 1074 12:30 14:15 01:45 CR7 SA 1093 12:00 13:30 01:30 CR2 SA 1094 14:00 15:45 01:45 CR7 SA 1093 12:00 13:30 01:30 CR2 SA 1094 14:00 15:45 01:45 CR2 SA 1085 16:15 17:45 01:30 CR2 SA 1017 15:10 16:55 01:45 CR2 SA 1095 17:05 18:35 01:30 CR2 SA 1086 18:25 20:10 01:45 CR2 SA 1083 17:30 19:00 01:30 CR2 SA 1096 19:05 20:50 01:45 CR2 CAPE TOWN - EAST LONDON EAST LONDON - CAPE TOWN FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1371 06:00 07:25 01:25 CR2 SA 1372 08:05 09:45 01:40 CR2 SA 1361 08:45 10:10 01:25 CR2 SA 1360 09:35 11:15 01:40 CR7 SA 1365 10:10 11:35 01:25 CR2 SA 1362 10:50 12:25 01:40 CR2 SA 1377 12:00 13:25 01:25 CR2 SA 1366 12:05 13:45 01:40 CR2 SA 1363 13:00 14:25 01:25 CR2 SA 1378 14:00 15:40 01:40 CR2 SA 1367 14:15 15:40 01:25 CR2 SA 1364 15:00 16:45 01:45 CR2 SA 1375 17:20 18:45 01:25 CR2 SA 1368 16:10 17:50 01:40 CR2 SA 1369 18:25 19:50 01:25 CR2 SA 1376 19:40 21:00 01:20 CR2 SA 1370 20:25 22:05 01:40 CR2 CAPE TOWN - PORT ELIZABETH PORT ELIZABETH - CAPE TOWN FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1801 06:00 07:10 01:10 CR2 SA 1802 07:45 09:05 01:20 CR2 SA 1805 06:30 07:40 01:10 CR7 SA 1806 08:20 09:40 01:20 CR7 SA 1805 06:30 07:40 01:10 CR2 SA 1806 08:20 09:40 01:20 CR2 SA 1807 08:10 09:20 01:10 CR7 SA 1808 10:10 11:30 01:20 CR2 SA 1807 08:10 09:20 01:10 CR2 SA 1808 10:10 11:30 01:20 CR7 SA 1813 09:55 11:05 01:10 CR2 SA 1814 11:40 13:00 01:20 CR7 SA 1813 09:55 11:05 01:10 CR2 SA 1814 11:40 13:00 01:20 CR2 SA 1809 12:30 13:40 01:10 CR7 SA 1812 12:05 13:30 01:25 CR2 SA 1811 13:30 14:40 01:10 CR7 SA 1816 14:15 15:35 01:20 CR2 SA 1811 13:30 14:40 01:10 CR2 SA 1824 15:15 16:35 01:20 CR2 SA 1833 14:00 15:10 01:10 CR2 SA 1826 16:40 18:00 01:20 CR7 SA 1823 14:45 15:55 01:10 CR7 SA 1826 16:40 18:00 01:20 CR2 SA 1823 14:45 15:55 01:10 CR2 SA 1832 18:00 19:20 01:20 CR2 SA 1827 16:05 17:15 01:10 CR2 SA 1834 19:05 20:25 01:20 CR7 SA 1829 17:45 18:55 01:10 CR2 SA 1830 19:35 20:55 01:20 CR2 SA 1831 18:30 19:40 01:10 CR7 SA 1834 19:55 21:15 01:20 CR7 SA 1831 18:30 19:40 01:10 CR2 CAPE TOWN - HOEDSPRUIT HOEDSPRUIT - CAPE TOWN FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1241 09:30 12:10 02:40 CR2 SA 1242 12:45 15:25 02:40 CR2 CAPE TOWN - KIMBERLEY KIMBERLEY - CAPE TOWN FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1151 05:50 07:20 01:30 CR2 SA 1152 07:45 09:30 01:45 CR2 SA 1155 17: 30 19:00 01:30 CR2 SA 1156 14: 00 15:45 01:45 CR2

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IND24_067-072_SAE.indd 71 18/11/2011 11:48 FLIGHT SCHEDULE Regional fl ights

JOHANNESBURG - WALVIS BAY WALVIS BAY - JOHANNESBURG FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1701 11:30 13:45 02:15 CR7 SA 1702 14:15 16:25 02:10 CR7 SA 1702 14:30 16:20 02:10 CR7 SA 1702 16:00 18:05 02:05 CR7 JOHANNESBURG - WINDHOEK WINDHOEK - JOHANNESBURG FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1731 06:15 08:15 02:00 CR2 SA 1732 09:30 11:30 02:00 CR2 SA 1735 17:00 19:00 02:00 CR2 SA 1736 19:35 21:35 02:00 CR2 JOHANNESBURG - GABORONE GABORONE - JOHANNESBURG FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1761 06:10 07:05 00:55 DH4 SA 1762 07:50 08:45 00:55 DH4 SA 1771 08:35 09:30 00:55 DH4 SA 1772 10:20 11:15 00:55 DH4 SA 1763 09:25 10:20 00:55 DH4 SA 1764 11:25 12:20 00:55 DH4 SA 1775 12:00 12:55 00:55 DH4 SA 1776 13:30 14:25 00:55 DH4 SA 1765 14:15 15:10 00:55 DH4 SA 1766 15:55 16:50 00:55 DH4 SA 1783 15:20 16:15 00:55 DH4 SA 1784 16:50 17:45 00:55 DH4 SA 1783 15:30 16:25 00:55 DH4 SA 1768 19:00 19:55 00:55 DH4 SA 1767 17:25 18:20 00:55 DH4 SA 1769 19:30 20:25 00:55 DH4 JOHANNESBURG - LUBUMBASHI LUBUMBASHI - JOHANNESBURG FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1797 08:55 11:15 02:20 CR7 SA 1798 12:15 14:45 02:30 CR7 CAPE TOWN - WALVIS BAY WALVIS BAY - CAPE TOWN FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1721 10:25 12:35 02:10 CR2 SA 1722 13:10 15:10 02:00 CR2 SA 1723 13:00 15:10 02:10 CR2 SA 1724 15:45 17:45 02:00 CR2 CAPE TOWN - WINDHOEK WINDHOEK - CAPE TOWN FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1753 11:00 13:00 02:00 CR2 SA 1754 13:55 15:55 02:00 CR2 SA 1751 15:45 17:50 02:05 CR2 SA 1752 18:30 20:35 02:05 CR2 SA 1751 16:15 18:15 02:00 CR2 SA 1752 19:05 21:05 02:00 CR2 CAPE TOWN - MAPUTO MAPUTO - CAPE TOWN FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1785 09:30 11:55 02:25 CR2 SA 1786 12:45 15:20 02:35 CR2

SA EXPRESS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE, SUSPEND OR AMEND THIS PUBLISHED SCHEDULE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO OPERATE AS PER THE PLANNED SCHEDULE

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We’ve filled a hole in our schedule. From the 17th of October SA Express will be flying between Cape Town and Kimberley every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. A Thursday flight will be introduced from November 1st. Cape Town and Kimberley, one more route to add to the extensive SA Express domestic network.

SA Express is a proud member of the SAA Voyager programme.

Visit www.flyexpress.aero for domestic flights to Bloemfontein, Port Elizabeth, East London, Kimberley, Hoedspruit, George, Johannesburg, Richards Bay, Cape Town, Durban, and regional flights to Lubumbashi, Gaborone, Windhoek, Walvis Bay and Maputo.

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Not your average Sunday drive. Introducing another convenient SA Express flight between Cape Town and Hoedspruit every Sunday. This third flight adds to the existing Cape Town-Hoedspruit schedule of two flights per week. SA Express now flies every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. So what are you doing this weekend?

SA Express is a proud member of the SAA Voyager programme.

Visit www.flyexpress.aero for domestic flights to Bloemfontein, Port Elizabeth, East London, Kimberley, Hoedspruit, George, Johannesburg, Richards Bay, Cape Town, Durban, and regional flights to Lubumbashi, Gaborone, Windhoek, Walvis Bay and Maputo.

No.00000 House ad - Hoedspruit 1pp.indd 1 17/10/2011 10:56 Étoile montante « L’Afrique, étoile montante » est le titre d’un débat récemment organisé lors d’une conférence du magazine The Economist à Londres. Indwe était là pour prendre note des perspectives du continent vues par l’élite.

LES ACTEURS les plus infl uents du « marchés à forte croissance » est le général d’Econet Wireless Holdings, monde des affaires se sont réunis terme politiquement correct actuel Frank Braeken, vice-president(é) au Grand Connaught Rooms de pour « marchés émergents ». Entre exécutif d’Unilever pour l’Afrique Londres pour une conférence de débats animés et avis partagés, du Nord, le Moyen-Orient et l’Afrique The Economist intitulée The High- l’Afrique fi gurait en bonne place à centrale, et Ncube Mthuli, de la Growth Markets Summit – The l’ordre du jour. Plusieurs dirigeants Banque africaine de développement, World of Opportunity. Pour ceux d’entreprise en vue comme Strive ont débattu des perspectives du qui ne connaissent pas l’expression, Masiyiwa, fondateur et directeur continent.

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IND24_075-078_RisingStar_FR_jo.indd 75 17/11/2011 16:17 succès des élections nigérianes, largement saluées comme les plus justes depuis plusieurs décennies. « Quand Mandela est sorti de prison, seuls 7 pays africains sur 54 organisaient des élections démocratiques, a rappelé Strive Masiyiwa, d’Econet Wireless Holdings. En 2006, 7 seulement n’en organisaient pas, pour la plupart des pays nord-africains et le printemps arabe est depuis passé par là. » Le Nigeria, qui représente une large part du continent, n’a pas connu un seul coup d’État depuis 15 ans, a-t-il ajouté.

URBANISATION ET DÉMOGRAPHIE L’Afrique est aujourd’hui presque aussi Plusieurs thèmes clés ont été opportunités de croissance… que le urbanisée que la Chine et ses villes identifi és concernant la place de monde remarque de plus en plus. grossissent plus vite que celles d’Asie. l’Afrique au sein des marchés à L’urbanisation favorise l’accessibilité. forte croissance de la planète : AMÉLIORER LA DÉMOCRATIE Un bon point, pour les analystes, même L’Afrique a assisté ces 25 dernières si pour Frank Braeken le facteur décisif AU-DELÀ DES RESSOURCES années à un bouleversement reste le prix des biens de consommation. NATURELLES politique. En 1985, 84 % du « Les entreprises exigent des Fini le temps de l’Afrique terre de continent appartenaient à des États rendements beaucoup plus élevés pour ressources. Les revenus en hausse à parti unique ou des dictatures. compenser les risques de leur présence poussent vers le haut le potentiel Aujourd’hui, plus de 90 % sont des en Afrique, mais ce n’est pas tenable à de consommation africain, avec démocraties pluralistes, ce qui signifi e long terme », a-t-il déploré. l’émergence dans toute l’Afrique d’une des gouvernements plus responsables Au-delà de l’urbanisation, un autre vaste clientèle, d’où selon les experts et une diminution notable des guerres facteur en faveur de l’Afrique est le des opportunités d’investissement fort et des troubles civils. dynamisme de sa démographie. Environ intéressantes sur des marchés sous- L’Afrique du Nord a bien sûr la moitié du milliard d’Africains est en étudiés et globalement mal compris. récemment connu plusieurs âge de travailler, contraste saisissant Frank Braeken, d’Unilever, a salué soulèvements, mais ceux-ci avec l’Europe, le Japon et même la la « prise de conscience que l’avenir de l’Afrique repose non plus sur l’exploitation minière mais sur le L'AV E N I R D E L'A F R I Q U E consommateur. Un consommateur jusqu’à présent sous-servi et REPOSE NON PLUS SUR surfacturé. Il est paradoxal que le L'EXPLOITATION MINIÈRE MAIS consommateur africain paie ses produits plus cher que les autres. SUR LE CONSOMMATEUR. Dentifrice et lessive sont deux fois plus chers qu’en Asie, les consommateurs provenaient essentiellement de Chine, dont la politique de l’enfant de télécoms sont surfacturés et citoyens en quête de démocratie unique est une bombe démographique construire une maison en Afrique et d’un avenir libre. Les transferts à retardement. La population active coûte plus cher qu’en Chine. » de pouvoir démocratiques et sans africaine devrait plus que doubler d’ici Mais avec la hausse ininterrompue heurts deviennent la norme, même 2040. Le taux de dépendance devrait des revenus, les classes moyennes si la violence est plus vendeuse : donc rester bas et l’Afrique échapper émergentes du continent offrent pendant que les journaux titraient sur des années encore aux problèmes posés aux entreprises nationales et l’affrontement postélectoral sanglant par le vieillissement de la population internationales de nouvelles en Côte-d’Ivoire, peu relayaient le occidentale.

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IND24_075-078_RisingStar_FR_jo.indd 76 17/11/2011 16:17 077_Ads.indd 1 18/11/2011 13:01 LE POUVOIR DE LA DIASPORA peut avoir une bonne gouvernance. dans le pays. Trop de dirigeants de Malgré sa pauvreté toujours Une question clé se pose: les société s’appuient sur les leaders endémique, le continent jouit dirigeants africains sauront-ils politiques pour entrer en Afrique. Il d’immenses fl ux de capitaux privés entretenir la croissance actuelle du faut s’intéresser au cadre politique et reçus des nombreux expatriés continent ? Plusieurs problématiques plaider pour les bonnes politiques et africains travaillant à l’étranger. Fini les attendent, notamment celle non chercher l’aval de personnalités le temps de l’Afrique exportatrice des déplacements de personnes politiques. » de capitaux et d’intellectuels. en Afrique, avec pour corollaire Aujourd’hui ils sont nombreux à l’épineux problème de la xénophobie. EN RÉSUMÉ projeter de rentrer en Afrique, où ils « Nous devons être plus ouverts aux Autre point positif évoqué, l’absence améliorent les équipes dirigeantes. déplacements de personnes sur le de dettes de l’Afrique, contrairement Beaucoup d’entreprises ont à leur tête continent, a déclaré Strive Masiyiwa. à la plupart des pays développés. des PDG formés à Harvard ou Oxford, Ceci va de pair avec une dérégulation « Il y a 50 ans, l’Afrique n’avait pas un d’où une meilleure gouvernance. du commerce intra-africain et sou. Sa dette publique atteignait les « Nous ne devons pas sous-estimer l’impact de la diaspora », a estimé Ncube Mthuli, de la Banque africaine IL FAUT S'INTÉRESSER AU de développement, soulignant que les sommes injectées en Afrique par les CADRE POLITIQUE ET PLAIDER expatriés équivalent au montant de POUR LES BONNES POLITIQUES. l’aide au développement (environ 45 millions$) mais que, contrairement l’ouverture des frontières. » 80 à 100 %. Aujourd’hui seuls la RDC à l’aide qui peut être « dispersée un Les experts ont unanimement et le Zimbabwe sont dans ce cas. Le peu partout », cet argent est ciblé. salué l’évolution du continent, passé continent bénéfi cie d’une formidable Mais Strive Masiyiwa reconnaît : de préoccupations politiques à des liberté fi scale et fi nancière », s’est « J’adore l’argent de la diaspora, mais préoccupations économiques. félicité Frank Braeken. je préfèrerais qu’ils reviennent. » Pour Ncube Mthuli, « la L’esprit d’entreprenariat du gouvernance économique est continent est un autre aspect favorable. UNE MEILLEURE GOUVERNANCE importante. Le continent a besoin Comme le dit Strive Masiyiwa, « en La diaspora entraîne sur le continent d’institutions qui vous introduisent Europe, les gens s’inquiètent de la ce que les experts du panel ont appelé sécurité de leur emploi. En Afrique, ils une « gouvernance d’un nouveau se préoccupent de créer quelque chose, genre » : « le retour d’Africains une entreprise. » apportant une nouvelle qualité de La technologie joue un rôle clé. Nos gouvernance », pour Ncube Mthuli. experts ont souligné le développement Pour Frank Braeken, le Rwanda est un massif de la téléphonie mobile sur le bon exemple de l’impact rapide que continent. Gouvernance et éducation sont les deux principaux écueils auxquels l’Afrique devra prendre garde. Son modèle éducatif dépassé ne produit pas les compétences indispensables pour créer les leaders de demain. Les intervenants ont conclu sur la nécessité pour les investisseurs de considérer l’Afrique non comme un collectif, mais comme 54 pays distincts. Pour décider où investir, l’expertise est nécessaire, mais les bourgeons de croissance, ces opportunités uniques offertes par les marchés à forte croissance, ont de quoi interpeller.

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IND24_081_SAE_FR.indd 81 18/11/2011 12:02 PARTING SHOT BY Meyrick Pringle The former Proteas star on his passion to help disadvantaged children and why South African cricket has a bright future

I HAVE ALWAYS had the goal of starting many academies looking after its the inspirational Makhaya Ntini. He up a foundation to help underprivileged young cricketing talent. That is not just has to look after himself and keep kids and help children who are less the case in India, where I work as fi t. You don’t want a repeat of what advantaged get a good education. the coaching director for the Jaipur happened to Mfuneko Ngam who had When I retired from cricket my cousin Cricket Academy. South Africa has such promise but had so many injuries. Grant came to me and said why some of the best academies in the A question I’ve been asked a lot is why don’t you start a foundation similar world. There are enough talented South Africa has not won a World Cup to what Jacques Kallis is doing. individuals to follow in the footsteps yet and you can’t really put your fi nger So, in 2009, the Pringle Sports & of Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel. on it. I suppose South Africa’s World Education Foundation was born. Of course, the present is quite Cup disappointment started in 1992 The funds we raise go towards rosey as well. It has been great to when the team I was in lost because of spotting youngsters with cricketing see how much South African cricket the rain. Since then teams seemed to talent, putting them through a teaching has grown since readmission when I have underperformed. Will the Proteas program before placing them at played. It’s a blessing that Gary Kirsten ever get past that mental barrier? Well, schools, which then take over their and Allan Donald are involved with just look at New Zealand. They were the education. To raise funds we have the team now because you can’t get big chokers in rugby and they managed

golf days to make people aware of better coaches than those two guys. to win so maybe South Africa will get LAMPRECHT BARRY what we are trying to achieve. It’s also wonderful to see Lonwabo their hands on the next World Cup. South Africa is blessed to have so Tsotsobe following in the footsteps of www.pringlefoundation.org.za PHOTO

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