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The strength of the turbulence is directly pro- A letter from the CEO portional to the temperature of your coffee. Contents — Gunter's Second Law of Air Travel CemAir Info elcome 2015! Well, we 11 hope you have enjoyed 7 Route Map & Important Info your time with CemAir and we welcome you as 8 New Route hank you for W a regular or a new reader to our publi- 9 CemAir diaries - Tertius Myburgh flying with cation, CemAir Skynews. We wish you PHOTO ShowMe Plett South ’s a pleasant journey and hope you enjoy 23 Flying with Pets most personal this issue along the way. T If you had a busy December holiday airline. We are proud to and are planning a chilled and relaxed be of service to you and getaway for the later part of the year, Features I trust our fine team is you may want to check out a few of taking great care of you. Whether your travels are for work SA’s more tranquil destinations featured 5 Plett Boutique Real Estate: or leisure we wish you a comfortable and relaxed journey on in this issue; Sedgefield, Southbroom or Helen Melon Properties board with us today. False Bay may just be what the doctor The year ahead promises to be an exciting one for us at ordered. For some interesting develop- 11 False Bay: ments in the regeneration of our city 17 CemAir. Having established our position in the regional airline ˚ centres, you will enjoy Urban Regn- A 360 panoramic dream sector over the last few years, CemAir will be adding flights eration, Joburg Style. Its World Cup 13 Tech Talk: on existing routes as well as expanding our route network over time… and we have it first hand the coming months. Additional flights are being introduced from Mr himself, enjoy the Watersport App Reviews between beautiful and both and read! 2015: . New destinations under consideration include 15 From the entire CemAir Skynews Team, Grahamstown, the Kruger Park region and we are now able Champions or Chokers have a lovely flight. to confirm the commencement of flights from OR Tambo to 17 Interview: Bloemfontein from the 23rd of February this year. WANT TO TALK TO THE SKYNEWS TEAM? Our new Bombardier Dash 8 was operated extensively on SA Cricket Legend - Pat Symcox Avis - the perfect Reach us at [email protected] our network over the Festive season and the aircraft proved to 18 Cricket World Cup 2015: choice for the perfect be ideal for our customers. The large, quiet cabin and flight Sledges & fixtures attendant offer travellers the comfort of a larger aircraft com- 25 bined with the convenience of flying to a local airport. We ex- The Team 19 Southbroom: pect to add more of these aircraft to our fleet this year so these weekend away. Editor Patty Butterworth Genuine people and fabulous can be seen more frequently at your favourite destinations. Art Director Alice Freedman seafood We will also be introducing our Bombardier CRJ’s to our Publisher & Sales Lorna MacLeod Make Avis your first choice in car rental when you scheduled services this year. Although we have been operating Contributing Writers Andrew Sullivan 25 Maboneng: treat that special someone to a romantic weekend these aircraft for some time they have been used predominant- Mohammed Yaseen Nalla Urban regenertaion - Joburg Style away with CemAir. Avis provides CemAir customers ly for our foreign operations. These 50 seat jet aircraft will be Research Assistant Gillian Hume with car rental rates that are second to none. Book with used on routes where airport facilities are able to accommo- CemAir Services Nicolene Myburgh 27 Sedgefield: Cover Photo Grace Harrison | DCPF Avis and get away from it all for less! date the requirements of a larger format aircraft. Cover Model Boitumelo Pitso Garden Route dream town A frequent flyer program will be introduced shortly so that we can reward our most loyal customers for their support. Published by Mac Publishing & Consulting 31 Your Place in Paradise: Visit flycemair.co.za for more information. on behalf of CemAir Full details will be published in a coming issue of CemAir For advertising and enquiries contact The Estuary Hotel & Spa Skynews. [email protected] | +27 (0)78 425 4382 The Dig on Mining: We hope you enjoy your flight with us today and look 27 33 For CemAir bookings and enquiries contact forward to welcoming you on board again soon. The global economy keeps turning [email protected] | www.flycemair.co.za +27 (0)861 CEMAIR (236 247)

Publishing Regulars Miles van der Molen MAC & Consulting CemAir CEO and owner, Editorial Disclaimer. CemAir and CemAir Skynews consider its sources reliable and verifies 35 Events as much data as possible. However, reporting inaccuracies can occur, consequently readers Miles van der Molen using this information do so at their own risk. While every effort has been made to ensure that information is correct at the time of going to print, Mac Publishing & Consulting cannot Just for Fun be held responsible for the outcome of any action or decision based on the information 37 contained in this publication. The publishers or authors do not give any warranty for the completeness or accuracy for this publication’s content, explanation or opinion. © Mac Publishing & Consulting. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, 39 On a Lighter Note: stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form without prior written permission of the Publisher. Permission is only deemed valid if approval is in writing. CemaAir Skynews buy all rights to contributions, text and images, unless previously agreed to in writing. Resolutely leaping into 2015

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ith its mountains, forests of time, using her broad knowledge of Plett itself is an iconic destination and ocean, Plett is a holi- the local property market and the highly attracting buyers and visitors from around day mecca for locals and professional service she and her team offer the world. Nominated in the 2013 World Wforeigners alike, as well as a to build a solid client base and a sterling Travel Awards as a Top Africa Beach Des- popular home for many. Plett is a haven to reputation. tination, Plett offers four Blue Flag (safe many of South Africa’s rich and famous HMP is a boutique agency that does and clean) beaches, warm Indian Ocean as well as international property owners, not believe in handling each and every waters, a wide range of water sports and and home to an amazing collection of property that comes their way, neither easy access to endless attractions; includ- mid-range properties, offering a wide do they strive for mass listings. They ing golf, lawn bowls, excellent cuisine, variety of houses and apartments to suit prefer to cherry-pick their homes from hiking, cycling, horse riding, bird watch- all tastes and budgets. genuine sellers and work on a quality not ing, angling - and many more attractions Helen Ward, principal of Helen Mel- quantity model. This, together with their that make the Garden Route so desirable. on Properties, not only lives in Plett, she professional approach and high degree of Helen believes Plett offers some of has made it her life’s mission to make sure personal service has worked successfully the best value properties in the country at those who wish to live there find some- for them. the moment, “Despite my obvious bias thing suitable for their needs and budget. HMP believes that knowledge not as a happy resident, I have looked at the “Having lived and worked in the region hype is the key to success. With access numbers, prices and quality of the proper- for many years, I know the area’s ins and to online records and historical property ties for sale and believe you can’t beat the outs, its quirks and attractions and how sales, they can track and strategize with a value on offer. Whether you are buying this little jewel operates. I also understand high degree of accuracy. For a mere R350 a second house as a holiday home or a the property game and what makes a a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) residence for you and your family we have successful agent and agency.” can provide you with all the relevant something to suit everyone.” After many years working in the prop- property information, together with details erty industry Helen decided to start her of the latest twenty sales that have taken Visit Helen at her offices in Main Street, Plet- own business, and Helen Melon Proper- place in close proximity to that property. tenberg Bay. Tel: +27 (0)44 533 1589 or online ties (HMP) was born in November 2013. This allows you to make an informed at www.helenmelonproperties.co.za Helen hit the ground running and has decision, whether you are looking to buy a seen her business grow in a short space property or pricing your own for resale.

5 Feb / Mar 2015 CEMAIR CemAir offers an exclusive airline service with a new route between Johannesburg and Bloemfontein NEW ROUTE to meet client demands

fter a recent survey and of Appeal of South Africa. The route extensive research conducted also offers quick and easy access to the with existing and interested economic hub of Bloemfontein and its NEW CEMAIR ROUTE INFO Aclients, CemAir is excited to various offices and buildings in demand FOR BLOEMFONTEIN: announce the introduction of a new route for corporate travel. Monday – Friday between Johannesburg’s OR Tambo The inaugural flight, scheduled on the Airport and Bram Fischer International 23rd of February, will commence with JHB to Bloemfontein: Airport in Bloemfontein. From Monday a twice daily service (except Saturdays) 06h30 – 07h25, 14h30 – 15h25 23rd of February 2015 CemAir will offer on the company’s spicy new addition, Bloemfontein to JHB: 12 return flights per week between the the stunning 50-seater CRJ Bombadier two destinations. CemAir maintains that jet. This 50 seat jet offers unparalleled 08h00 – 08h55, 16h00 – 16h55 the introduction of this service will go a quietness and comfort in its class. The Sunday long way in enhancing connectivity to the flight will be 50 minutes from gate to gate country’s judicial capital. with a flying time of around 35 minutes. JHB to Bloemfontein: This new route will be the fifth to be CemAir continues to look for new 13h30 – 14h25 operated by CemAir. The choice to fly routes in a bid to expand operations and Bloemfontein to JHB: into Bloemfontein seems to be a prudent enhance customer satisfaction – watch this one as the city currently accounts for space! 15h00 – 15h55 travel demand to the Supreme Court

Safety is our priority Safety features specific to this aircraft can be found in the Passenger Briefing Card in the seat pocket in front of you. Your safety is the crew’s responsibility so please vcomply with their instructions at all times.

For safety reasons your cabin Seat Belts Please fasten your seatbelt whenever seated. For your safe- baggage must fit into ap- ty, we suggest you keep it fastened throughout the flight. proved stowage spaces. Light weight hand luggage Smoking Civil Aviation Regulations prohibit smoking on board all Ce- should be placed under the mAir flights, including all electronic cigarettes. seat in front of you if you are flying in our Beech 1900 and if you are traveling in our Please switch off all electronic Bombardier CRJ then stow- devices as they may interfere with age is provided under the the aircraft avionics system. Cell- Important seat and in the overhead phones, e-readers and electronic compartment. Any baggage Carry-on baggage tablets may only be used in ‘flight information that cannot fit under the seat mode’ once the aircraft is estab- will be tagged and placed in lished in the cruise. the cargo-hold. Emergency Laptop computers (including Exits need to remain free of CD-ROMS and DVD), hand held obstructions at all times. calculators, electric shavers and Refreshments portable personal listening devices (including compact disk and mini Refreshments are supplied disk players) may be used during on board your flight. Please flight. Any item that makes use of enjoy in moderation bear- a 3G or other internet connection ing in mind that your air- should be disabled or turned off. craft may not be equipped Portable electronic equip - ment & Laptop computers with a toilet.

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CEMAIR DIARIES Tertius Myburgh, Responsible Person: Flight Operations (RPFO)

When it comes to fallibility of man versus machine, no other method of transportation except flying has ever been so thor- ough. With an accumulation of knowledge about risk convert- ed into practice and the appointment of hand-picked leaders from the aviation safety industry, CemAir continues to ensure operations run as smoothly as possible. Tertius Myburgh plays a crucial role in CemAir as the RPFO.

t was his dream as a young boy and everything he wanted Before joining the CemAir Team, where did you place your in life; to be in control, watching the sunrise and sunset hat? from that altitude, the opportunity to travel, advancing the I have an ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License) issued by SA Ithrottles to full on a fully loaded craft thundering down and the USA with roughly 7 000 hours total flying time and I the runway using every available inch and taking off at the last am licensed on 37 different types of aircraft. I used to be very minute. What made it even more incredible was that he could be involved with major aircraft manufacturers in Aircraft Sales and paid to do it. Demonstration flights, hence to 37 different types of aircraft on my Licence. In 2000 when the Rand/Dollar exchange rate depre- Skynews recently interviewed Tertius about his position with ciated to R15 it created a very uncertain time in aircraft sales, and CemAir and his interest in the industry. so I decided to continue with my career as a professional pilot. I flew in Cameroon for a major international oil company and was What are the key responsibilities for someone in your position then based in North Africa for several years. I accepted a position at CemAir? with SA Express Airways which was a great time for me and I My job requires me to manage the flight operations portfolio and spent five years learning so much because 90% of the crew were I report directly to the CEO. I need to ensure that our aircraft old SA Air Force pilots who had left the SAAF after 1994. They are operated according to the law, safely and reliably and in had amazing stories to tell. accordance with a standard set of quality procedures that are In 2009 I left SA Express to start my own charter and aircraft detailed and continuously maintained in the Company’s Flight sales company with my wife Nicolene. We made a great suc- Operations Manual. The position requires involvement with cess of this, and as a result we met CemAir CEO, Miles van der strategic planning to ensure the CemAir team executes the plan Molen. We left our own company in 2013 to our partners and I from operations to passenger handling. This includes the full and started with CemAir later that same year. First as a contract pilot precise operational control of our aircraft. and then as the CemAir RPFO.

What are the primary functions of your team members? What have you enjoyed most about working with CemAir? Currently we are a team of seven in Operations. This includes This is a very dynamic company with a CEO that has a clear vi- Senior Operations Controllers, Operations Controllers, Ramp sion. When you have that in place, every day is exciting at work. Controllers and the Charter Division. Operation Controllers But unquestionably, my highlight was flying our newly acquired ensure that all flights are organised and dispatched in accordance Dash 8 from Texas in the USA to our facility at OR Tambo In- with the Civil Aviation regulations and specifically that all docu- ternational Airport. I saw so many great things and met so many mentation for the flight is completed and on-board. They act as a wonderful people during this trip that I will never forget it! liaison with our ground handlers to ensure your luggage arrives at the aircraft. To really describe their functions I would need an Why did you choose this line of work? entire magazine just for that, they are the heart of the company. It actually chose me. I started as a line pilot with CemAir but The Ramp Controllers check the daily condition of the somehow always got involved with everything and not just the aircraft, discuss any issues the pilots may have had with the flight. I believe this encouraged Miles to approach me regarding maintenance crew, get the aircraft refuelled and ready on the the RPFO position and I accepted with both hands. I knew it apron before each flight and check that all the required catering is would be demanding and that is exactly the type of environment loaded as per the number of passengers expected. I like. Our Charter Division deals with top companies, high-end individuals and celebrities whom they look after while transport- How would you best describe yourself ? ing them around the continent. They are in the true sense of the Well… I am a fun loving guy by nature, with a very supportive word, ‘specialists in supplying a VIP service when needed’. family. And too many kids to mention, driving me nuts some- times…

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Composite Whilst in False Bay...

South Winds. This is a very special, FALSE BAY luxury self-catering wooden bunga- low perfectly positioned on the rocks of Castle Rock Marine Reserve, a a 360˚ panoramic dream conservation haven and a playground for scuba divers and rock pool enthusi- asts. If it was any closer to False Bay’s lapping waves, they would have called it a house-boat! Castle Rock Marine Reserve, Simon’s Town, +27 (0)21 701 5149, [email protected]

On-The-Rocks @ Dolphin Bay. Enjoy self-catering accommodation in a styl- ish and modern apartment for two with beautiful sea views from the balcony and a private sundeck with breathtaking views of the bay and the perfect spot for whale watching. +27 (0)21 782 6933, [email protected], www.on-the-rocks.co.za

Sostanza. A favourite with locals, the setting is small and intimate. This little gem makes the ‘Cape Town Coffee Route’ list because of the quality of the food and coffee, artisanal breads and robust deli meals. Old Bakery, Lincoln Road, Lakeside, Cape Town, +27 (0)21 788 2415, www.sostanza.co.za

La Vallee Deli. You have to have the signature breakfast ramekin of bacon, redit the mistaken discovery of during the winter months of May to and in some places large cliffs plunge into egg, mozzarella, tomato and basil pes- this area by early navigators who December), this area of just fewer than deep water. The northern shore is char- to, WOW! Stock up at this delicatessen at first mistook it for Cape Point. 36 000 people offers fabulous experi- acteristically different, defined by a very with mouthwatering filled ciabattas, CFalse Bay is the largest true bay ences minutes from beaches with some long, curving, sandy beach. It’s no surprise local wines and to-die-for brownies. in South Africa and one of the great bays of the finest waves and sandy shores in that in 1488 a Portuguese explorer by the Perfect for a lazy day on the beach. of the world. The area was catapulted the region. A strong surfing community name of Bartolomeu Dias referred to the La Vallee Deli, Southern Right Hotel, by the romanticism of the early family has kept the relaxed vibe of the area an bay as “the gulf between the mountains”. settlers who indulged in its senses. They attractive seaside destination. Shopping The name “False Bay” was soon adopted Glencairn, False Bay, saw a location with abundant fishing, a mavens love to scout for antiques and by sailors who confused the bay with Ta- +27 (0)21 782 7005 serene Mediterranean climate, and a view artisans finds along the narrow avenues of ble Bay to the north. There is no reason to that surpassed any other coastline in its connecting seaside villages and hamlets. mistake this area – it is distinctly different Pisces Divers. Get your gear on for grandeur. Even today, this lively area lives Always a centre for fresh seafood, the area and well known for its dramatic beauty cool winter dives between March and up to its reputation. boasts some wonderful dining options. which includes white, sandy beaches, September at one of False Bay’s reefs With rich natural offerings (including The eastern and western shores of the beautiful valleys and sweeping vistas. where visibility can get up to 15m. Top the Southern Right Whale migration bay are very rocky and even mountainous, dive spots include Pie Rock Reef, Ro- man Rock Lighthouse, Caravan Reef, Rambler Reef and Photographer’s Reef. INTERESTING FALSE BAY DISCOVERY… A new tiny shrimp, called the ‘stargazer mysid’, Goods Shed, Main Road, Simon’s the ninth Mysidopsis species found in Southern Africa, was recently discovered in False Bay - November, Town, +27 (0)21 786 3799, 2014 (Information source: www.sabc.co.za) [email protected], www.picesdivers.co.za

11 Feb / Mar 2015 CEMAIR CEMAIR Feb / Mar 2015 12 TECH REPORT WATERSPORT APP REVIEWS Contributing cyberpunk shares water sport app secrets for the remainder of summer

Whether you're a novice diver, advanced surfer or just love going to the beach there is an app to suit all things related to the Big Blue. There are so many to choose from, but we thought these three would come in handy for the remainder of summer.

very same instant. May EXPEDITION iSURFER be a bit limiting for SA WHITE SURF waters… SHARK COACH PURCHASE PURCHASE Available for: Available for: iPhone or iPad only WAVESCAPE iPhone or iPad only AT A GLANCE: FREE AT A GLANCE: How cool is this new Available for: If you need anything app? The world’s first iOS & Android and everything to do app designed to track AT A GLANCE: with surfing – this app adult Great White This is great for water- has you covered. It’s sharks in real time. What sport enthusiasts. The the only one of its kind a relief! The app also perfect app for SA surf available on the App ONPlettenberg MAIN Bay(next to the Grand)] includes really fun facts reports, marine forecasts, Store which makes it a about sharks, videos of weather services and must have for all surfers. tagging and tracking wave predictions. Added There is a larger selec- and maps and info on bonus is news from tion of other iSURFER shark conservation and Spike - the only profes- apps which places most research. A bit of a bum- sional surf forecaster in of them on the wanted mer that it only tracks SA. Super easy to use list. Great Whites that have with some awesome PROS (+): Not only is been tagged… pictures. this a cool app, but a su- PROS (+): This little PROS (+): A true surfer per easy one to navigate gem allows you to has to have this app! with loads of useful info, receive live tracking Up-to-the-minute reports tips and lessons. New data for the tagged and weather forecasts as feature includes shop- Great White sharks, at well as the latest surfing ping for surf gear from the same time as the competition news as it directly in the app from research scientists. happens. anywhere in the world. CONS (-): The shark has CONS (-): You may CONS (-): A great surf- to be swimming at the struggle to translate the ing app for beginners, surface with its dorsal lingo if you’re a nov- but only for iOS users. fin out of the water for ice… very ‘surfer-dude’ Advanced surfers may several minutes, and one at times. want to check out the of the ARGOS satellites other iSURFER apps must be overhead at the rather.

Photo: Justin Klusener

Photos: Plett Tourism, Expedition White Shark, iSURFER & Wavescape

13 Feb / Mar 2015 CEMAIR CEMAIR Feb / Mar 2015 14 The greatest strength lies in the fact that seven. That is where the rubber so often and steadiness under pressure. Angelo they are genuine -takers and are meets the tar. Five down with a run-a- Matthews as an all-rounder is more than able to change the game in the space of an ball needed and the pressure mounting capable. Their spin department often over. The flip-side of that is that at times requires a cool and steady hand to be builds pressure and astute captaincy is part they give away to many runs in the quest able to handle the immense scoreboard of their make-up. However, the big fields for that unplayable . pressure. It goes about holding your nerve. of Australia have often seen them battle to Managing that risk and understanding That skill is not acquired overnight and create the same pressure as they do in the the dynamic is what AB de Villiers cannot be bought or borrowed. It’s a subcontinent. will find tough. The pitches will be good process thing! Who can ever write off the men from for , and the fields of Australia are the Caribbean! Chris Gayle is the name large and difficult to defend once batsmen Who are the other that many bowlers have on their mind get set. contenders? whilst on the bus to a match against them. It brings the next critical aspect in to Naturally Australia and New Zealand In recent times many of them have chosen play. That is . My belief is that the come into the reckoning as possible the shorter version of the game over Test team who delivers in the field will have a winners through the fact that home cricket and ply their trade around the One massive advantage. Opportunities behind conditions and home support will favour Day world. Flair and passion come as a the wicket are always created by the them. guarantee with the West Indies and so Proteas and on the big fields, accuracy and Australia have run hot of late and does inconsistency. I don’t believe they throwing strength often see unexpected with the likes of Warner, Watson and can go all the way due to their not tumbling through poor running Smith in form, their batting is explosive. being as experienced in tough situations. between the wickets. Michael Clarke will return from an injury Somehow the current Indian One- period and whilst he is a top player, will Day team just doesn’t seem the complete Proteas' batting find the going tough. Being under-done product anymore. However, with Virat Many will argue that the Proteas' batting in form and needing to work hard during Kholi in amazing form and with captain is their strength. With the top six all being a massive tournament is never easy. Dhoni now focusing on the short game, experienced and able to cope with varying Mitchell Johnson will be up there with they may yet surprise. The bowling conditions, this could be true. In Hashim the fastest bowler at the tournament and remains a worry on good pitches. Again, Amla, and AB de Villiers is able to blow any top order away on the spin is a very important cog in their attack there is maturity beyond years. Add the day. His form will be absolutely critical to and that isn’t expected to be a huge factor flair of and David the Australian cause. in Australian conditions. Their fielding Miller and it has a solid look about it. Yet New Zealand always need a total team will also come under huge scrutiny. somehow, in recent times, they have not effort to win important games. In Brendon The likes of Pakistan and England quite been able to close out when it was McCullum and they seem very unsettled as teams go and have demanded. No-one doubts that with good have two fine batsmen who can dominate had their own issues of late that hasn’t form and some luck, they will deliver an attack for a period of time. However, made building a team specifically for more often than not. But it is when things their bowling attack will need to really gel the World Cup easy. Of course on their Champions or Chokers? don’t quite go to plan in the early stages for them to chain the other top sides when day they have the players that can make that unravelling occurs. The search for a it counts. The one aspect they seem to life difficult for the top teams but overall replacement will go on for always do better than most is to somehow aren’t in my reckoning as serious title Is this South Africa’s year… the next fifty years. He was one of a kind. contenders. Zimbabwe and Bangladesh hang in when the going is tough and The greatest threat to the batting absorb the pressure. will not compete in the conditions Down SA cricketing legend, Pat Symcox, takes a look at the Proteas' chances at this line-up not winning games when the are always dangerous Under or in the land of the long white month’s ICC Cricket World Cup, and casts his eye over the best of the rest of the pressure is really on is the fact that we opponents and play big moments well. cloud! lack an outright top finisher of matches In Kumar Sangakarra and Mahele teams who will be challenging for the trophy. The million dollar question remains… in the order between number five and Jawardene they have amazing experience can the Proteas win the Cricket World Cup in 2015?

t’s that time and space again when will be finely-tuned in every facet. There fact that it cannot be like that forever. the One Day cricket fanatics are will be no issues with lighting, covers, Somehow those same odds don’t count treated to non-stop action with all the pitches and crowd-control. It is indeed a come the day of reckoning. POOL A Iglitz and glamour that goes with the mouth-watering time for all who adore the modern game. Entertainment seems to game. Proteas Squad have become a bigger by-product than in However, for those who have been On balance, the Proteas seem to have past times. The T20 version of the game selected to represent their respective covered most bases. Back-up players that successfully introduced many new fans countries, the weight of expectation is can step in for the stars seem adequate to the atmosphere found at the cricket always one that keeps the mind ticking enough. However, it is not with them that New Zealand Sri Lanka Australia England Bangladesh Afghanistan Scotland stadiums and their demands are a far-cry long after the bed-side light has been World Cup will be won or lost. from the staid and sterile surroundings switched off. The coveted trophy crowns The onus will lie fairly and squarely found at Test matches. a golden moment in a cricketing life-time on the experienced senior players to have The players are all part of the and fulfills a dream of all players. Only the form at the time and to maintain the POOL B wonderful hype. Constantly on the move those who have walked up to get the momentum of that form for the entire from city to city with supporters travelling medal and hold the trophy aloft will relate. duration of the tournament. along for the ride in the hope of a fleeting The rest live in hope. The bowling attack looks omnipotent. moment with their own hero. South Africa is one such country. With , Morné Morkel and Australia and New Zealand will meet No-one has experienced the joy yet. It has leading the pack and the challenge of hosting the event with been a long time in waiting and whilst the likes of Kyle Abbot and either Imran South Africa India Pakistan West Indies Zimbabwe Ireland United Arab aplomb. They understand the game and the odds are on winning, this seems to get Tahir or Aaron Phangiso to back them up the enormity of the event. Every venue better each time out because of the sheer means teams will work hard for every run.

15 Feb / Mar 2015 CEMAIR CEMAIR Feb / Mar 2015 16 In the heat of battle, when tensions Quick as a flash, Brandes replied: MERV HUGHES V JAVED MIANDAD and emotions are running high, “Because every time I make love to The inimitable Merv Hughes has forgotten most cricket fans love to see a bit of your wife, she gives me a biscuit.” more about sledging than most people sledging and banter between rivals, it will ever know, so he was more than adds to the spice of the occasion. Here RAVI SHASTRI V MIKE WHITNEY a little miffed to be on the receiving THERE’S NO PLACE FOR are a few of the funniest and best head Its common knowledge that Indians end in the 1991 Adelaide Test against to heads by some of greatest usually don’t resort to sledging, and the Pakistan. Hughes and Javed Miandad players over the years… Aussies swear by it. In this rare occasion almost came to blows after the Pakistani the tables had turned and it was the batsman dared to call big Merv a ‘fat bus CHICKEN CARCASSES IN CRICKET! VIV RICHARDS V GREG THOMAS Aussies who were at the receiving end. conductor’. But revenge was sweet for Glamorgan quickie Greg Thomas had Shastri hits the ball towards Mike Hughes. A few balls later he finally got beaten Viv Richards’ bat a couple of times Whitney (the 12th man in the game) and his man and as Miandad walked past, and informed the legendary West Indian looks for a single, this guy gets the ball he could not resist shouting “Tickets, SA Cricketing Legend Pat in the one day arena, before making your of the worlds’ greatest players at that time. ace: ”It’s red, round and weighs about five in and says Whitney: “If you leave the please!” test debut against Sri Lanka, how did it AS: I understand the Aussie crowds have ounces, in case you were wondering.” crease I’ll break your f***ing head!” The very next ball was given the Shastri didn’t bat an eyelid before V Symcox chats to CemAir’s feel to get the call up to represent this taken a bit of disliking to you, and one King Viv treatment and smashed out of replying: “If you could bat as well as As Cullinan was on his way to the wicket, proud sporting nation? occasion through a whole barbequed the ground, into a river – at which point you can talk you wouldn’t be the Warne told him he had been waiting two Sports Reporting guru PS: It was awesome as we were ground- chicken at you whilst you were fielding in Richards piped up: f***ing 12th man!” years for another chance to humiliate him. (he likes to think) Andy breaking at that stage and no team had the deep – did that really happen, and if “Greg, you know what it looks like. “Looks like you spent it eating,” been there before. Sri Lanka remains a so, what did it taste like? Now go and find it.” ROBIN SMITH V MERV HUGHES Cullinan retorted. Sullivan about isolation, favourite place to play to this day. PS: Na…just had a few chicken carcasses During the 1989 Lords Test, Merv Hughes AS: You played a key role in helping South thrown at me while on the boundary and GLENN MCGRATH V EDDO BRANDES said to Robin Smith after he played and JAMES ORMOND V top teammates, Australian Aussie paceman Glenn McGrath was missed: “You can’t f***ing bat.” James Ormond had just come out to Africa get back to the top table of world I was the player for SA that had to take bowling to Zimbabwe number 11 Eddo Smith replied, both with the bat and bat on an Ashes Tour and was greeted chicken carcasses, real cricket through the 90’s and you were the responsibility of dishing out some Brandes – who was unable to get his with words; he smashed Hughes to the by Mark Waugh…Mark: “F**k me, look part of an exceptional team, who would verbal to the Aussies. Hence the love/hate bat anywhere near the ball. McGrath, boundary and said “Hey Merv, we make who it is. Mate, what are you doing estate and more… you say were the stand out South African relationship that developed. frustrated that Brandes was still at the a fine pair. I can’t f***ing bat and you out here, there’s no way you’re good teammates from that era? AS: I used to enjoy your refreshingly crease, wandered up during one particular can’t f***ing bowl.” enough to play for England.“ PS: There were many but honest views and opinions on SuperSport over and inquired: “Why are you so James: “Maybe not, but at least

THE BEST CRICKET SLEDGES fat?” I’m the best player in my family!” played a key role in starting a culture as during your commentary stints, but by all captain which we followed for many years. accounts the broadcaster wasn’t as keen Hansie carried that on in the next era and – I’m sure the SA public would love to see I was also part of that. Dave Richardson you back in the hotseat at some stage…. | was always solid and then of course on would there ever be a chance of that ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP 2015 FIXTURES the field the likes of Donald, Cullinan, happening again? Rhodes, Kirsten, Kallis, Boucher and PS: My style of commentary is just too POOL A - MATCHES POOL B - MATCHES where amazing to play with. direct for Supersport. Unfortunately I don’t AS: I see that a number of journalists have subscribe to being told what to say and pigeon holed you as a defensive bowler who not to criticize. So no, there is no over the years, who would tie up one chance. I do however enjoy commentary 05:30 00:01 00:01 05:30 05:30 03:00 end while the quickies ran thought the and have worked around the world for opposition at the other end – do you think more than ten years for all the major that’s fair? channels with some great commentators.

PS: It is because that was my role in that Sadly, the situation was never resolved 00:01 00:01 05:30 03:00 05:30 05:30 era. SA produced many fast bowlers in to be able to work in SA. That is life I that time and we used them extensively as suppose. attacking options. Donald, , AS: And now you have turned all your Brett Schultz, Craig Mattews, Steven Jack, attention to running the REMAX franchise 05:30 05:30 08:30 03:00 Richard Snell, Brian McMillan, Shaun in Kwa-Zulu Natal – what made you get 00:01 00:01 ANDY SULLIVAN: At what age and stage Pollock, , Rudi Bryson into the real estate game? of your early life did you realize that you and David Terbrugge all come to mind PS: I started in property development wanted to make a living as a professional in the same era! Getting a game was a but now I just adore being in the property cricketer? challenge. industry. It allows one time to interact 05:30 03:00 05:30 00:01 05:30 03:00 PAT SYMCOX: My family is one of 10 AS: You’ve had some incredible highlights with people and to see them achieve their families that have had 3 generations in your relatively short international career dreams. I like that. play First-Class cricket in SA so it came – only the third cricketer in test history to AS: Selling property in these austere times naturally very early on. Hours of sitting score a ton batting at 10, the best Test must be as challenging as facing Glenn 03:00 00:01 03:00 00:01 05:30 03:00 around a field laid the foundation I guess. match economy rate of any bowler in the McGrath at a packed MCG – how are you AS: Your first class career started at Natal nineties (of bowlers who had bowled 3000 and the team at ReMax finding that, and in 1977, but due to South Africa’s isolation balls or more), Mushtaq Ahmed’s magical what is the outlook? from world sport, you couldn’t test your ball that passed between your middle and PS: The outlook on the South Coast is skills at the highest level until 1993 at off stump without dislodging the bails to really good at the moment with many 05:30 08:30 05:30 05:30 03:00 05:30 the ripe old age of 33, nearly two years name a few – but what were your fondest major developments in the planning stage. after readmission. That must have been memories of playing international cricket? It will be the place to invest in SA over the frustrating? PS: The camaraderie stands out and just next five years. The will by the government PS: It was extremely frustrating for many. being part of an era that laid foundations to ensure it happens is so comforting. 00:01 00:01 05:30 05:30 08:30 00:01 I concentrated on a career as opposed for others to follow. The win over Australia Watch this space! to going to the UK to play like others of in Sydney was amazing, beating India AS: And finally, can South Africa win the my generation did. The up-side of course in Calcutta was special and winning the 2015 World Cup? was that I am able to use the experience Champions Trophy in Bangladesh was PS: Yes most definitely! Of course some gained in the heat of international cricket in special. However, I would say that we luck will be needed but if we can get early business when it comes to team-work and peaked as a team against the West Indies form and confidence and somehow keep discipline. in 1998 and beat them 5 nil in a Test series key players from injury, this could be our AS: You made your international debut and 6-1 in the ODI series. They had some time. Just imagine…

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Southbroom ulous seafood attract newcom- ers and visitors to this small village along the south coast. Quaint, quiet Conferences - Functions - Accommodation o wonder tourism promot- ers call this stretch of the south coast “a quaint hol- Niday village”. Southbroom folk seem to embrace that as a badge of honour. Here you will find beach front holiday cottages nestled amongst the indigenous coastal bush, beaches and glorious walks along the sandy shores. The village is quaint, staying true to its roots without the madness of high-rise hotels and modern apartment blocks. Nature puts on a wonderful display on a daily basis. You may find birds diving into the ocean from lofty heights, wave-jumping and surfing in the translucent waves and you may even spot a whale basking off-shore.

19 Feb / Mar 2015 CEMAIR The beach area has been protected lenge each day it’s played. Also known as with passion, the greenery provided by the one of South Africa’s ‘Most Fun Courses’ Whilst in well-known Southbroom Golf Club, the (according to recent Golf Digest reports), Frederika Nature Preserve and the nearby the course offers pristine views of surf and Southbroom... land zoned to conservation has enhanced sea. this lush green tropical paradise between The essential character of South- White Shores Guesthouse: Locat- the Mbizane and Kaba Rivers. broom – a hardworking but laid-back ed in the exclusive village of South- The Southbroom Golf Course is a village intimately linked to water - has broom, the headline for this place is short, yet tricky course, generally requir- survived decades of booms and busts. very simple: Breath taking sights and ing the use of every club you may own in Tourists consider it a hidden gem, local sounds of the ocean within metres of your bag. The climate is amazing and the villagers value the lifestyle and pleasures your room! One of the South Coast’s wind unpredictable which makes it a chal- they call home. hidden gems. 380 Outlook Road, Southbroom, +27 (0)39 316 6534, [email protected], www.whiteshores.co.za

Trattoria La Terrazza. Sexy Italian! Enjoy their motto, “Love what you eat and eat what you love.” This is the type of food your mamma warned you about. With a picturesque setting, overlooking the Umkobi Estuary and on the beach, this is innovative cuisine for those who appreciate excellent food and appealing aesthetics. Try the spaghetti gamberini for a taste explosion! Outlook Road, Southbroom, +27 (0)39 316 6162, www.trattoria.co.za

Crocworld Conservation Centre. Get up close and personal with one of Africa’s most fabled creatures. Enjoy an environmental talk or the daily hands-on experience to explore the ATTRACTIONS: Peace and quiet. Terrific fishing, boating and scuba diving. Fresh fascinating and dynamic ecosystem seafood and excellent restaurants. Nature-oriented experiences. that is KwaZulu-Natal’s rocky shore- ARTISANS: There are two craftsman in the village who produce fine knives – Burger line. Knives and Bauchop Knives. Old Marine Road, Ramsgate, +27 (0)39 976 1103, A MUST: Witness the annual Sardine Run, a natural phenomenon which usually oc- [email protected], curs during June and July, when massive schools of sardines migrate from the colder www.crocworld.co.za waters around the Cape to the warmer waters of KwaZulu-Natal. Butterfly Valley. You won’t want to miss this adventure for the en- tire family. Enter the flight dome to experience at-home butterflies flitting about, perching themselves here and there. Witness the entire life cycle of these intriguing insects and enjoy the breeding centre to learn about the but- terflies and the host plants on which they survive. 46 Fascadale Road, Ramsgate, +27 (0)72 235 3688, [email protected], www.butterflyfarm.co.za

21 Feb / Mar 2015 CEMAIR Engel & Voelkers Knysna Cemair 0115 FINAL.pdf 1 2015/01/23 7:14 AM

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CONTAINER DIMENSIONS COSTS - A maximum of 20kg in total including pet, Small (Cats): 48 x 32.5 x 29h cm container, food and food carrier is charged at a flat Medium (Small Dogs): 58 x 37 x 32h cm rate of R250.00 Large (Dogs) 102 x 72 x 76h cm EXAMPLE OF Rental price A CONTAINER Small/Medium: R250.00 per flight Large: R450.00 per flight

Renting of these containers should be arranged at least 24 hours before departure. A full fare will be charged if an adjacent seat has to be withdrawn from use to accommodate the animal.

For bookings, enquiries and additional information, please contact CemAir +27 (0)861 CEMAIR (236 247)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION All domestic animals can be transported on board CemAir flights • Pet Carriers for Dogs and Cats are available for rent from CemAir. Requirements and procedures before flying Arrange the necessary health and vaccination certificates beforehand. Certificates must be presented for carriage • Unaccompanied animals must be delivered/ collected at our head office if travelling from/to Johannesburg • Ensure the container dimensions and specifications are met • Reservations for a particular flight of your choice should be confirmed 24 hours prior to departure with your reservation agent • Larger animals will be carried in the hold of the aircraft. Arrangements should be confirmed at least 48 hours prior to departure. If travelling from/to Johannesburg, these animals need to be dropped off/collected from our head office • Smaller animals may be carried in the cabin only if no objection from fellow passengers has been received. Should the animal be permitted to travel in the cabin, under no circumstances may the animal be removed from the container during flight. Unless the liability rules of the Montreal Convention include the carriage of animals, CemAir will not be held responsible for the loss, sickness, injury or death of the animal unless due to an act of gross negligence by the airline.

Container specifications Each animal must be contained in a rigid, aviation-approved container with a drainage compartment that will retain fluid so that the animal may relieve themselves en-route. The container must be large enough for the animal to stand, sit or lie in a natural position • To determine the correct kennel dimensions: 1) The kennel length is the distance from the root of tail to tip of nose plus half the elbow to ground measurement. 2) The kennel width is twice the width of the widest point. The kennel height is the distance from floor to tip of ears. 3) The ventilation openings must be small enough so that paws and nose cannot protrude outside the container, but big enough that they can get enough oxygen • Ensure the container is lockable.

23 Feb / Mar 2015 CEMAIR CEMAIR Feb / Mar 2015 24 Whilst in URBAN REGENERATION, Maboneng...

The Blackanese Sushi and Wine JOBURG STYLE Bar. Explore an interesting fusion of African flavour with Japanese cuisine. Experience one of Maboneng’s most talked about new restaurants. Bring your own wine, and enjoy the genius of the true sushi king of Joburg. 20 Kruger Street, Maboneng Precinct, +27 (0)11 024 9455, [email protected], www.theblackanese.co.za

Eco Urban Café. This exciting and fresh rooftop venue offers eco urban cuisine, plant art and urban design. It’s a showroom for green design and life- style – a multifunctional visual. A really cool idea with wonderful, fresh meals and an outstanding view! 20 Kruger Street, Main Change Build- ing, Maboneng Precinct, +27 (0)82 370 9284, [email protected]

Anomali Jewellery. True to their namesake – the jewellery is a devi- ation from the common rule, type, arrangement, or form. The pieces are whimsical, curious and contemporary in design. This is jewellery that fun THE EMERGING URBANITE and interesting people want to wear. • Small to medium income: 12% earn Maverick Corner, 300 Commissioner more than R15 000 per month, and Street, Maboneng Precinct, 79% earn more than R1 500 per [email protected], month www.anomalijewelry.com • Many are well educated: 19% have university educations, and 35% have technikon diplomas Chocolate Ink Studio. A creative triking transformations are taking The Maboneng Precinct began de- regeneration locations, there has been a • 90% have cellphones, and 44% use innovation – this is a professional e-mail place in the urban landscape. The velopment in 2007, the same time as the price growth with the residential apart- screen-print studio specialising in regeneration of urban areas in downward cycle of the property market in ments. Some investors have seen a total • 31% own their own cars, 74% use South Africa, particularly Johan- South Africa. It was during a time when annual return of close to 20% which is minibus taxis as their chief form of fine art edition productions. It is also S transport, and 32% use municipal a printmaking space where artists nesburg, has become an important topic the Johannesburg CBD area was consid- extremely unique in the South African since the global economic downturn. The ered a ‘no-go’ zone. Developers of the residential market. In some instances, buses utilise the facilities to create individual • Reasons given for choosing the inner reshaping of Joburg’s inner city has been a precinct saw opportunity where others saw this has resulted in achieving a return on city included affordability (22%), artworks. The studio has an in-house investment without ever having to incur a positive movement and it has transformed immitigable circumstance. proximity to work (11%) and etching press, specialised inks and several business districts who fell victim in The word Maboneng means “Place monthly net cash outflow. A rare find in proximity to schools (11%) the 1990s when the middle class took off of Light”, aptly named as it has become this day and age. technical expertise. Workshops are into the northern suburbs. a successful, privately developed urban Urban regeneration areas are fast also available. Joburg’s urban regeneration has taken neighbourhood with a thriving communi- becoming some of the most exciting resi- 301L Main Change Building, Mabo- over, allowing for higher occupancy rates ty. The area includes independent retails, dential neighbourhoods in South Africa. neng Precinct, in previously un-attended areas. The restaurants and entertainment venues as Offering much more than just a place to [email protected], combination of quality properties with well as loft apartments, offices, hotel, a live, the locations are also offering a quali- low rents and an increase in investment museum and creative factory spaces all ty lifestyle at an affordable price. www. Chocolateinkstudio.co.za, has encouraged large urban areas to be de- within a connected urban environment +27 (0)78 9950 888, veloped and carve out an interesting new framework. (Information source: www.joburg.org.za) [email protected] lifestyle for the emerging middle-class. In this area, as well as other urban (Photos: www.mabonengprecinct.com)

25 Feb / Mar 2015 CEMAIR CEMAIR Feb / Mar 2015 26 DREAM TOWN

biggest & best beach restaurant in SA al fresco dining & the freshest seafood cocktails, local beer & the finest wines SEDGEFIELD GARDEN ROUTE

he drive throughout Sedgefield community of around 8,500. It has the founding organisation, Italy’s Cittaslow. is flanked by beautiful scenic appeal of a small town from the ’50s or Start your day with a new concept in symbols– a mosaic fish, arid sand ’60s. That’s all thanks to quiet streets that mind, ‘conservation without boundaries’. Tdunes, curving tidal areas and snake through the one-trafficlight town, Take a ride on the choo-choo for the farming land still untouched by develop- where family-owned businesses dominate afternoon, this is a three-hour guided out- ment. And once you reach your slow town the chain stores, and grocery shopping ing on the Outeniqua Power Van from the destination, you’ll really catch a glimpse often means hitting the market on the George Railway Museum. Kids of all ages of the area’s diverse visual magic: rolling weekends. will love this one! Wind down for the day lookout beach pastures, surreal views of water, hang-glid- The coastal areas offer up terrific scen- at one of Sedgefield’s landmark farms for plettenberg bay ers above and a peppering of sailboats. ery. If you are planning some serious rest an early supper with down-home, healthy Sedgefield’s off-the-beaten-path vibe and relaxation, this is your town, officially cooking and a taste of the Garden Route - 044 533 1379 is precisely what attracts people to this Africa’s first Slow Town affiliated to the Sedgefield style. [email protected] www.lookout.co.za

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Lookout 0115 Cemair.indd 2 2015/01/24 10:10 AM Whilst in LOCALS KNOW.... • Don’t miss the Wild Oats Community Farmers’ Market. Sedgefield... This spectacular market happens every Saturday This magnificent farm is morning, all year round, with exceptional crafters BEST OF BOTH LIFESTYLES R6 995 000 22.8 ha of level ground, Lake Pleasant Living: Relax in one of displaying their natural talents. covered in fynbos, with the Mantis Collection’s unique five star, manicured paths. Con- • Don’t leave without visiting Gericke’s Point, impressive sisting of 2 shade cloth luxury experiences in an incomparable weathered sandstone cliffs that are actually fossilised enclosed orchards, 2 dams natural environment. A nature lover’s plus a third shared, under dunes – some of the highest dunes in South Africa are and above ground water paradise and a room with a view! located here. Colonies of Cape and White Breasted tanks, 3-phase electricity. N2, between Knysna and Sedgefield, One well maintained 2 Cormorants nest on the cliffs and seagulls, herons and bedroom home and a 1 +27 (0)44 343 1985, oystercatchers can often be seen from the shore. A bedroom cottage, 2 storage [email protected], sheds and a garage. great location for bird watching. SOLE MANDATE Web Ref: 302256189 Stephen 082 890 1236 www.lakepleasantliving.com • The town has its own motto which is, “If it´s Outdoor, it’s Out Here!” With four unspoiled beaches, it’s a great ENORMOUS POTENTIAL R4 200 000 4.7 Hectare, rural property Lakeside Lodge: Spoil a loved one at situated 12km from place to splash around, try your rod at fishing, jet set Plettenberg Bay on the this four star luxury boutique style lodge with your boat or maybe try some outdoor sports with N2, towards Knysna. Two set in the beautiful Wilderness Nation- dwellings on the property a canoe, windsurf or maybe sailing. Try an adrenaline both comprising three bed- al Park on the banks of the Swartvlei rush driving a BloKart – a ‘land yacht’ driven by rooms and two bathrooms. Lagoon in Sedgefield. A more stunning Property has equestrian wind on a sand track. history. Enormous position would be hard to find. 3 Lake- • Don’t forget a leisurely stroll on the beach at sunset and potential. side Drive, Swartvlei, Sedgefield, Photos: Desmond Scholtz & Sedgefield Tourism an up-close-and-personal viewing of Gericke’s Point to +27 (0)44 343 1844, see some of the highest and most spectacular SOLE MANDATE Web Ref: 302103449 Charl 083 266 1551 [email protected], sand dunes in the world, including the highest fossil www.lakesidelodge.co.za dune in South Africa. FNB Building, Main Street, Plettenberg Bay,6600 Bistro on the Lake: The bistro, lounge, Phone: 044 501 4400 | Fax: 044 533 0938 [email protected] | www.remaxplett.co.za bar and terrace at Lake Pleasant Living is set along the banks of the Groenvlei (Green Wetland) creating a relaxed vibe offering a fabulous selection of sea- food and contemporary dishes. With breath-taking views for an awe inspiring experience, indulge the senses with the occasional silence broken by fish eagle. N2, between Knysna and Sedgefield, +27 (0)44 349 2400/2460, [email protected], www.lakepleasantliving.com

Montecello Restaurant: Authentic Italian food and “the best Portuguese Espatadas” you may ever have. Don’t be fooled by the exterior of this local estab- lishment – the food is unbelievable! Off N2, Main Rd, Sedgefield, +27 (0)44 343 1780, [email protected]

Pinella Restaurant: On the banks of the Swartvlei Lake at sunset, you will be spoiled with the exceptional view and the quality steaks, ribs, seafood and service you will find at this cosy restaurant at Pine Lake Marina. Great for the entire family! N2, Swartvlei, Sedgefield, +27 (0)44 349 2200, [email protected]

29 Feb / Mar 2015 CEMAIR Your Place in Paradise The Estuary Hotel & Spa ‘your place in paradise’ is

quite simply all of that. Located on KwaZulu Natal’s lower South Coast overlooking the Idyllic Silver Beach. The Estuary Hotel & Spa is the ideal destination for a romantic couple’s retreat, a fun family holiday, a superb venue here is nowhere else on the South Each table is set with white damask biggest thrill of all could be to go treasure to host your wedding, conference or team building event. or North Coast in Natal where and grey velour underlay table clothes hunting. you can experience the history while a full set of heavy Grecian cutlery The story goes… a Portuguese Tand charm that this authentic and Bormioli Rocco Italian glasses await, galleon, the Sao Joao, was wrecked off Cape Dutch style resort has to offer. fresh flowers are set on each table, and this coastline on 16 June, 1552, during a The main homestead was built in 1941 with a view from heaven the setting is pure violent storm. It is believed that the wreck by Charlotte and Walter James and is an tranquility. is buried at the mouth of the estuary and exact replica of their Sir Herbert Baker The Fish Eagle restaurant, which has from time to time pieces of Ming pottery designed home in the Cape. Originally a won kudos from the South African Food or Carnelian beads wash up for guests to Originally built in 1941 as a Manor House in the Cape Dutch style for a wealthy family, home with ten bedrooms, it became a car- and Wine Association and has had top find. You may be lucky as some guests the manor has been graciously transformed into a beautiful and private hotel. avan park, but today the third generation food reviews, must be experienced. It have been. Its genuine design and harmony of proportions, immediately re ects owners, the Reardons, have turned it into is open 365 days a year for three meals, But anyway this is a truly beautiful the work of a master builder. a four-star epitome of elegance, without it which already makes it one of its kind on beach to explore. A secret is that there having lost any of its history. As you walk the South Coast. are genuinely still starfish in some of the into the foyer of the grand old dame of a Executive chef Brandon Bisset has ponds in the rocks here. home the view of the estuary and Silver created a menu that is exciting, but his beach is your first breath taking sight. passion for using fresh ingredients and What more could any resort offer? Then you walk through to the dining lavish helpings of fresh herbs on all his room surrounded by old- world charm, food makes Fish Eagle dining special. For more information +27 (0)39 311 2675 or genuine sash windows and shutters, rose- Rooms are well appointed with balconies online www.estuaryhotel.co.za wood panels, antique furniture, Burmese and again views to thrill. teak beams and the scene is set for fine Lounge at the pool and watch the dining. cormorants on the estuary log, or the

31 Feb / Mar 2015 CEMAIR THE DIG ON MINING The Global Economy keeps turning… Contributing writer, Mohammed Yaseen Nalla (CFA), Head of Strategic Research and Global Markets at Nedbank Capital shares valuable economic insights for the mining industry.

from primary activities toward greater and largely unable to fully capitalise on any beneficiation and value added industries material uptick in global demand. Need space in a hurry? in order to establish and exploit new trade The wildcard in the mix remains the linkages. oil price. At the time of writing, Brent he beginning of a new year always It is in this context that we assume remains around $46/bbl, having fallen by arrives with some trepidation that the outlook for metals and for SA around 60% from its June 2014 level of accompanied by a need to take mining more broadly will largely be around $115/bbl. This is largely due to stock and assess the way forward. dependent on what happens in China over massive overcapacity in supply but is also T the coming year. Slowing Chinese growth a reflection on the outlook for lower global More so, in financial markets, geared toward shorter reporting periods and financial year remains a concern although of greater demand and growth. While declining oil ends, this tends to dominate the horizon consequence will be a change in the nature prices will hurt producers, it can be seen as the toughest year in business is always of the Chinese economy, away from an as a reprieve for energy importers. SA oil the one ahead of us. This will resonate investment and property led boom toward imports are currently around 5% of GDP especially with those in the commodity a more consumption based model. This and SA consumers currently spend the markets as the precipitous decline in would impact structurally on demand for highest proportion of their income on petrol resource prices over the last year has posed base metals in the long term. Most metals compared to our global peers. As such, the ever increasing challenges to an industry ended marginally positive for the year with decline will not only be welcome but will which, while in decline in South Africa the exception of Copper but recent (and likely increase disposable incomes in the (now less than 10% of GDP) is still a continued) downgrades of the World Bank’s near term. However, the lower oil price will material contributor to our export earnings global growth outlook have started to weigh not singlehandedly presage a rebound in base. on prices in 2015. global growth. Despite recent developments that Furthermore, given that commodities For now, given the early sharp decline in have seen the prominence of the resource are priced in US dollars and traded commodities in 2015, the outlook remains sector on the JSE wither down to around internationally, SA remains a price taker relatively benign if not marginally negative 20% of market capitalisation from above despite being a producer of scale in some in the short term. There has not been an 50% in 2003, South Africa’s moniker as of these markets. A stronger US dollar adequate supply side response globally and a ‘resource economy’ still sticks as mining correlates with weaker commodity prices even where operations have been curtailed, and associated industries remain material and given the current upside surprises these should take some time before working employers and a significant contributor in the US economy, is likely to remain through to the market. As such, some to the country’s export earnings. While a structurally stronger, acting as a headwind further downside in metals prices are likely boon during the commodity super cycle, to commodity prices. Lower investment in the near term before stability is found, this has become the proverbial albatross in flows into commodity based ETFs perhaps later in the year. The scenario the context of sluggish Chinese demand (exchange traded funds) globally will also would suggest that hunkering down and and as the US economy attempts to be the constrain investment demand in the near focussing on core operations and cost sole locomotive pulling the global economy term. Superimpose on these global factors containment may well dictate strategy in the along. A global supply glut and bloated the rising domestic cost pressures primarily near term. And remember that should global from labour, energy and environmental inventory levels in China mean that SA growth eventually rear its head, it is always We’ll Accommodate You! Whether it’s in Cape Town or Cradock - Mozambique or Morocco, we have a speedy cannot solely rely on primary resource regulation as well as considerable energy darkest before the dawn, but only those that extraction but will need to diversify the supply constraints; and we see the SA survive the night will see it. solution for your company’s accommodation needs and with over 40 years experience supplying Offices, building blocks of our economy away mining sector likely to remain pressured Accommodation Camps, Classrooms, Schools, Dormitories, Clinics and Kitchens you can count on our expertise. Rented or Purchased - Mobile or Panelised, Kwikspace is your dependable choice when you need it fast!

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Greenwood_Cemair_1114.indd 1 2014/11/17 11:16 AM Just for Fun Kids Quiz Cricket World Cup Letters to 1. What food makes up have slimy skin. Flag Quiz nearly all (around 99%) 18. What is the only con- Cemair of a Giant Panda’s diet? tinent on earth where 2. True or false? Mice live Giraffes live in the wild? 1. 8. Cricket Quiz for up to 10 years. 19. How many pairs of Dear Mark Andrews, Denise and the wonderful CemAir 3. What is the name of wings does a bee have? ground staff and crew the phobia that involves 20. What type of animal is 1. Who famously said, duced from 60 to 50 overs an abnormal fear of the largest primate in the I wanted to thank you for the privilege to have CemAir ‘Looks like you just per match? spiders? world? operating from Plett, making travel to Johannesburg and dropped the World Cup 11. Who has scored the 4. What is the largest type 21. Is a shark a fish or a 2. 9. Cape Town so gentle and convenient. We have been lucky mate’ in the semi-final of fastest 100 in World Cup of ‘big cat’ in the world? mammal? to use your flights and each trip has been wonderful. From the 1999 tournament in tournaments? 5. True or false? Crocodiles 22. What is the most the friendly and easy check-in through to arrival, travelling on England? 12. And who has scored the have no sweat glands so recognizable feature of your beautiful and comfortable planes is an absolute joy. It 2. And who did he say it to? fastest 50? they use their mouths to a hedgehog’s appear- is amazing to have the convenience of leaving from our local 3. Which team won the first 13. What two significant release heat. ance? Plett Airport, saving us hours of driving to alternative airports. World Cup in 1975? changes were made to 6. Are butterflies insects? 23. True or false? Owls are 3. 10. The flights have been filled with nostalgia too, many years 4. Which player holds the change the look and feel 7. 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Cats called? safe and secure. Your team ensured she had a stress-free the most World Cup tour- ed the highest total in a spend an average of 26. What is the tallest animal and very enjoyable trip to Plett, and again back to Johan- naments? CWC? 13 to 14 hours a day in the world? nesburg travelling on her own. I wanted to acknowledge our 7. Who are the only two 17. And which team has post- sleeping. 27. True or false? Rabbits gratitude to CemAir for being so thoughtful and caring in captains to have won the ed the lowest? 11. What is the fastest land are born blind. 5. 12. providing this personal service to the elderly like my mum. World Cup twice? 18. Who famously (and stu- animal in the world? 28. What is the most recog- In so doing you take away such anxiety of travelling alone 8. Which bowler has claimed pidly) walked out to bat 12. A ‘doe’ is what kind of nizable physical feature which in turn now allows us to have grandparents visit more the most wickets in World without a helmet to face animal? of the male lion? frequently. Cup history? Alan Donald? 13. True or false? Cougar’s 29. How many legs does a 9. Which player has the 19. In which World Cup tour- are herbivores. spider have? We are super grateful passengers and loyal supporters and unique record of taking nament did we see the 14. Groups of lions are 30. The crocodile species is 6. 13. hope that we will be flying with you until we too will be grand- four wickets or more in introduction of the third known as what? believed to have been parents and needing the special care that is offered to not a match, in four different umpire? 15. Is a dolphin a mammal? around for how long? only people travelling with CemAir, but animals too coming to World Cup tournaments? 20. Which stadium will host 16. What is the largest land 2 million years or 200 spend holidays here in our wonderful town of Plett. 10. At which World Cup were the 2015 Cricket World animal in the world? million years? the number of overs re- Cup final? 17. True of false? Snakes Wishing you a 2015 blessed with health, happiness and all 7. 14. things good – looking forward to many more miles travelled together. ANSWERS: CRICKET: (1) Steve Waugh (2) Herchelle Gibbs (3) West Indies (4) - 188* vs UAE (5) - 2278 (6) England - 4 (7) Clive Lloyd - 1975 & 1979 & The Lubner/Reunert families - 2003 & 2007 (8) Glenn McGrath - 72 (9) Shahid Afridi - Pakistan (10) 1987 (11) Mathew Hayden - 66 balls (12) Brendan McCullum - 20 balls (13) Coloured clothing and white ball (14) Sri Lanka - 1996 (15) Shoaib Ahktar - 100.2 mph (16) India - 413/5 vs Bermuda (17) Well done to Miles, Laura and the CemAir Team! Canada - 36 vs Sri Lanka (18) Sultan Zarawani UAE (19) 1996 BONUS QUESTION: (20) MCG - . KIDS: (1) Bamboo (2) False Linking the South Coast to the world via OR Tambo Airport Where will you find this cricket stadium? - Captive mice live for up to 2 and a half years while wild mice only has allowed me to spend a fantastic holiday soaking up the live for an average of around 4 months (3) Arachnophobia (4) The sun and waves and now jump on a CemAir flight as the first tiger, weighing up to 300 kilograms (660 pounds) (5) True - They often sleep with their mouth open to cool down (6) Yes (7) Cows (8) leg on my way to Philadelphia where it is now -10 degrees True (9) Antarctica (10) True (11) The cheetah (it can reach speeds Celsius! I might need to change the shorts? of up to 120kph – 75mph) (12) A female deer (13) False - They are carnivores (14) Prides (15) Yes (16) The elephant - The largest on Ben Samways record weighed around 12 000 kilograms! (17) False - Snakeskin is Ecosave, New South Wales smooth and dry (18) Africa (19) 2 (20) The Gorilla (21) A fish (22) Their spines of spiky hair (23) True (24) A mare (25) Kids (26) The giraffe - The average height is around 5 metres and the tallest on record stood nearly 6 metres tall (27) True (28) Its mane (29) 8 (30) 200 mil- lion years. FLAGS: (1) New Zealand (2) Australia (3) Bangladesh (4) Scotland (5) India (6) West Indies (7) Ireland (8) Sri Lanka (9) England (10) Afganistan (11) South Africa (12) Pakistan (13) Zimbabwe (14) Sudoku (easy) United Arab Emirates. BONUS QUESTION: Melbourne

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elastic band keeping me from crashing into the rocks below. The towards our destination, and maybe a new destiny. The Sullivan problem with making such a decision in early December is that family were in convoy which included my Dad, my step mum, you have a full month to play out every possible outcome in your sister and brother-in-law. Upon asking my Dad the night before mind, over and over again. This wasn’t as bad in previous years whether he would like to come and witness this ground breaking Resolutely Leaping Into 2015 as the resolutions were not as suicidal as this – in fact, resolutions event, his response was a resounding “Bloody hell Andrew, I of years gone by would actually help with the enjoyment of holiday wouldn’t miss this for the world” which was said with an almost Think before you jump….and then jump anyway! season as I could offset the guilt, safe in the knowledge that come sadistic excitement. A tad unsettling, I must say. the 1st of Jan all would change. During the journey my unusual calmness had been replaced by Countdown commencing the expected nerves and butterflies which were being kept in check, just, by my in-built emotional defence mechanisms which I was able to park the feelings of abject fear during the yuletide were operating on overdrive. The scene at the venue is stunning, celebrations and enjoy the time with my family who had come to truly stunning, not that I could actually enjoy it as my body and visit from the UK. But as is the way with Christmas, it came and mind had retreated into a kind of surreal numbness that was only went with its usual hastiness. The weeks from my first announce- focused on completing the job I had come to do. Let’s get on with ment had turned into days in what seemed like minutes, and it……. before I knew it, my day of reckoning had arrived. I allowed myself a peak at the bridge from the great vantage point I live in gloriously beautiful Plettenberg Bay, which amongst its of the restaurant, as people flung themselves off and the realisa- many benefits is only 40km’s down the N2 from the famous tion hit me; that would be me in 45 minutes time. The admin and Bloukrans Bungy – the highest bridge jump in the world! So the attachment of harnesses went by in a quick blur, I wasn’t actually morning of January 1st 2015 arrived, and I was surprised to feel there – I don’t know where I was, but it definitely wasn’t there. relatively calm while waiting to be collected by my ex-wife Lorna and two beautiful daughters, Tilly and Molly. In fact, when I got in I will be back, promise! the car it was their fear that was palpable, not mine – which did worry me somewhat. Especially Lorna, she had done the jump I said my farewells to loved ones, which felt akin to a death row before and knew exactly what I was about to go through, good inmate saying his final goodbyes. There were a few tears before and bad, whereas I was blissfully ignorant. I was led away by Leon, our awesome jump guide, along with 17 equally petrified first- timers. Well 16 first timers and Roger. Everything was going swimmingly as we cruised along the N2 Roger (not sure if that was his name, but he looked like a Roger).

ew Year’s resolutions, by nature, come around but once If I continued to attempt to better my life using the same old tried a year. The 40 years that I have been on this planet has and tested methods, then the same old tired and soul destroying given me 40 opportunities (well 26 if you count from outcomes would be the end result. Albert Einstein defined insanity my first resolution) to ‘resolute’; to make myself a better as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting Nman by improving one or more areas of my life on the stroke different results – so if change was needed to release me from of midnight (and only then!) at the turn of one year to another. my own shackles of insanity, then change is what was required. A You name it; I’ve resolved to change it. Losing weight, stopping new, deeper, extreme action was needed. Something that would smoking, going to the gym, cutting down on drinking, being more encourage a reconnection with the primal ‘me’, the inner ‘me’, the patient with people, not getting angry with people when they don’t ‘me’ that if contacted would respond by supplying a new zeal for say “thank you” when you stop at a zebra crossing for them to life and with it the motivation and determination to tackle my previ- cross the road (you know who you are – staring straight ahead, ously unsuccessful attempts at fulfilment – whatever that might be. walking with an apparent and misguided contempt for me, as if to acknowledge my generous but required action would break some So with this new found enthusiasm, I set about discovering how kind of Pedestrian Commandment that the motorist doesn’t know I could reach this inner utopia with, preferably, as little effort as about). The annual objective would vary, but the outcome would possible. Only one word and one action would assist me in invariably remain the same – failure. having this spiritual awakening that would change my life forever – BUNGY!!!! New Revelations That’s right, at the beginning of December I proudly announced However, 2014 has been a year of revelations for me, and one to a few nearest and dearests that I was to jump from a structur- thing I have picked up is that if nothing changes, nothing changes. ally sound road bridge into a 216 meter deep valley with only an

39 Feb / Mar 2015 CEMAIR Roger was one of these uber keen, unnecessarily over confident, are just left there in complete silence, terrified that your feet are go- annoying individuals who would invariably have done anything you ing to slip out of the ankle straps, for what seems like an eternity. had done but ten times bigger and ten times better. We’ve all had a Roger in our lives, and I had one standing next to me eager- And then, out of the silence, came the most comforting words ly jumping up and down with his hand in the air like an excited I had ever heard “How’s it hanging big man”. It was my rescuer, schoolboy who had the answer in class – in this instance the Wayne, who was as calm and collected as they came. I think I question from the teacher was “Has anyone one done a bungy told him I loved him. And in that moment I did. Hell, in that moment jump before?” even Roger was going to get a hug if we made it back up safely.

“This is my 7th jump sir,” came the immediate reply accompanied And we did… and Roger got his hug. I was on top of my world. by instant stares from the others in the group looking for some Truly euphoric. Unbeatable. Brilliant. I’m trying but words cannot kind of acknowledgement. No such luck Roger, we are in our own describe that feeling. The sense of personal accomplishment, that worlds here china. I had done something so far out of my comfort zone, that I had committed and delivered on a promise to myself, all these things We had our briefing from Leon, and made our way down the long and more, at that moment, were passing through me at once to walk way under the bridge. Now, that is enough of an extreme create another new feeling that I hadn’t reached before – extreme adventure in itself as the owners of this ‘experience’ had kindly pride. Maybe, dare I say, a true connection to the inner ‘me’. And used a synthetic, almost plastic material to walk on which gives a I loved it. little as you take each step, and has enough small holes in it for an amazing view to the bottom of the ravine, the one you are about to The returning heroes leap into. I stayed focused and kept my composure, chatting with Leon about this 100% safety record the website proudly announc- The buzz continued all the way back to the rendezvous site where es – I just wanted to make sure that this hadn’t been rounded my family were waiting. It’s funny how you can do the same walk up, and that it was truly 100%. His reassurances didn’t quell my twice in the space of 45 minutes and have a polar different feeling nerves nor doubt, but we were here now, at the platform, music each time. As I turned the corner, my girls running to me for a hug, pumping and adrenaline permeating. You could smell, see and I felt like a retuning war hero. The warmth, pride and relief I got feel it. from each cuddle was incredible. In that moment, everything was incredible. I even thought about exchanging phone numbers with We lined up whilst our names were called out to enter the jumping my new best mate Roger. area, I saw Roger doing various stretches and warm ups out of the corner of my eye. Obviously a perquisite ritual for the Pro On the drive back to Plett, that adrenaline that had been my Jumper, I thought. companion for so long started to flow out of my system and by the time we reached home, I was exhausted. Finished, but very Mine was jump 14 out of 17, so I had the opportunity to dwell on fulfilled. That’s what fulfilment is! my nerves and terror whilst the majority of my companions were able to get their jumps done and dusted. I was feeling everyone’s A few weeks after the event and as I write this, not a huge amount nerves as they hopped the plank to the edge of the jump, helped of noticeable change has occurred around me; everything still by Leon who, in my mind, had now taken on the role of execution- looks and sounds the same, life’s problems are still there, but er. 5-4-3-2-1 BUNGY and then they were gone…. something has definitely stirred inside of me, something important that wasn’t there before. My turn was fast approaching, and I knew it. I am no dancer, I’ll be the first to admit. In fact my self-consciousness about dancing at And to anyone out there who feels stuck, doing the same things functions would ensure that I would stay well away from the dance over and over again, in a rut - do something different, do some- floor. But for some inexplicable reason, as my date with destiny thing insane – it’s the only way you can break the shackles of came forth, I found myself having a little boogie to the sounds that insanity!! were blaring out of the onsite DJ box. Surreal.

‘Andy Sullivan, you’re next’ – oh bugger (although the language was a bit stronger). Here we go big fella. The moment that I had played over and over in my mind for an entire month had arrived, and it was nothing like I had projected. This was a feeling that I hadn’t ever come across as Leon strapped my ankles. This was a combined, extreme fear and excitement that I never knew existed. Leon was trying to offer me some calming words, but I wasn’t listening. With each hop that extreme fear and excitement became even more intense. And then the countdown. And then off.

It’s a three to five second freefall, where you reach a speed of 120km/h and during that time you really don’t see anything at all such is the velocity of the drop. After a few yo-yo’s on the bungy, you eventually settle, hung upside down, waiting for the little man to come down and rescue you. That was probably the most un- pleasant part of this whole incredible experience because after all the noise and comfort of others around you on the platform, you Pre-jump giggle with Leon...

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