the diplomat International Relations Editor’s note INSIDE Welcome to another edition of the Articles diplomat. The month of May was also packed with a number of political International Relations engagements which included President 4 WEF Africa ’s participation in the World Economic Forum for Africa, Opening of 5 SA-Algeria BNC the Pavilion at the Shanghai 6-7 Shanghai Expo Expo by Minister Maite Nkoana- Mashabane, Deputy Minister Ibrahim 8 Deputy Minister Ebrahim’s Ibrahim’s Middle East Tour, hosting of Middle East Tour the NEPAD’s Board meeting by the 9 10th Annual ICRC Seminar Department, IHL Annual Seminar as well as the Human Trafficing Seminar. 10 NEPAD Board Meeting May was also the month to celebrate Worker’s Day and Africa Day. 8 In this edition, we also bring you the following: SA-Algeria’s 5th BNC, Tourism Indaba, feature article on a colleague who started working at DIRCO as a security officer and is now currently completing his diplomatic training, we also bring you the last three host cities’ profiles, (Cape Town, Rustenburg and Polokwane) plus many more......

the diplomat is an internal newsletter of the Department of International Relations 4 and Cooperation published by the departmental issues Branch: Public Diplomacy 12 Human trafficking Editor-in-Chief: 13 From security officer 6 Saul Molobi to diplomat Editor: 14 SA Tourism Paseka Mokhethea Indaba Chief Sub Editor 16 Once upon a time Elion Von Wielligh in Belgium Managing Editor Siphokazi Mgudlwa 20 Profile: Library Services Proofreaders: Elion Von Wielligh & Mahendra 2010 fifa world cup Shunmoogam Polokwane proud 30-35 Cape Town, Head Designer 2010 host cities Pumeza Albert Rustenburg and your health Picture Editor: Jacoline Prinsloo 30 The value of ONYX 13 30-31 Smoking: health risk Photographers: Jacoline Prinsloo, Sanjay Singh & Unathi Ngamntwini mission activities 18 Q & A with The views expressed in this newsletter do not necessarily reflect those of the Dirco the mission staff in or the editors. Canada Moscow, Cairo, The deadline for the next diplomat 28-29 contributions is 18 June 2010. 16 Botswana, Vienna, Contributions may be sent to cbe000 or Athens and Chile [email protected] mission activities All enquiries: Paseka Mokhethea @ 2 the diplomat May 2010 Tel: (012) 351-1569 the diplomat May 2010 3 International International the diplomat the diplomat Relations Relations SA /ALGERIA’S 5th BNC World Economic he 5th Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) between the Government of the People’s Forum on Africa Democratic Republic of Algeria and the Government of the TRepublic of South Africa was held in Algiers, Algeria, from 25 to 26 May 2010. The Algerian delegation was led by His Excellency Mr Abdelaziz Bouteflika, President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria and the South African delegation was led by His Excellency Mr Jacob Zuma, President of the Republic of South Africa.

President Zuma used the occasion of his visit to lay a wreath at the Martyr Memorial Site in honour of the memory of the gallant combatants of the Algerian revolution. He also received in audience the Speaker of the Algerian Council Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane dur- of the Nation, Hon. Mr Abdelkader Bensalah, ing discussions in Algeria as well as the Prime Minister of Algeria, Hon. President Jacob Zuma participating in discussion during the WEF on Africa Mr Ahmed Ouyahia. • Programme of Action on Sports The 5th Session of the BNC was preceded and Recreation; and whose resolution should be based on the right resident Jacob Zuma Africa’s regional economic integration by a Ministerial preparatory meeting in Pretoria • Memorandum of Understanding between of the self-determination for the people of undertook a visit from 05-07 agenda; and held from 30 to 31 March 2010, during which the Petroleum Oil and Gas Corporation of Western Sahara through a referendum. May 2010 to Dar es Salaam, · Emphasise the role of Africa in bilateral consultations were held within the South Africa (PetroSA) and Sonatrach. They further condemned the violation of Tanzania, to attend the 20th transforming international financial context of the BNC’s Technical Working They also witnessed the initialling of the human rights in the occupied territories of meeting of the World Economic architecture to sustain growth post the Groups (TWGs). three Memoranda of Western Sahara and called on the United Forum (WEF) on Africa. The global financial and economic crisis. The two Presidents held private talks, which Understanding which will be Nations to assume its responsibilities regarding PWEF presents an opportunity to engage the were later expanded to include members of signed later: this issue, by setting up a mechanism for the continental political and business leaders in President Jacob Zuma held a number of both delegations. • Memorandum of Understanding on protection of the human rights for the Sahawari partnerships to shape global, regional and bilaterals on the sidelines of the World During their talks, the two Heads of State Labour and Social Security; people. industry agendas. In line with the outcomes Economic Forum on Africa. These included hailed the excellent relations between • Agreement on Cooperation in the Water Regarding the situation in the Middle East, of the 19th WEF on Africa, it is noted that a meeting with the World Trade Organisation Algeria and South Africa and expressed their Sector; and the Heads of State reiterated their support for the transition to a post-crisis world presents (WTO) Director-General, Pascal Lamy. satisfaction with the quality of the relations of • Executive Programme of Tourism the pursuit of a just and lasting settlement of Africa with an opportunity to rethink its growth The meeting discussed how to strengthen friendship, solidarity and co-operation between Cooperation for the period 2010-2012. the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This will include roadmap. Participants exchanged views in the multilateral trade system, both in regard the two countries. They also expressed providing the Palestinian people the right to an attempt to answer the question: “How are to the finalisation of the Doha Development their appreciation for the efforts aimed at The 5th Session of the BNC, which took place establish their own state with El Qods as the leaders rising to the challenge and designing a Round of negotiations, and the challenges of strengthening the political and economic against the background of the 47th Africa capital. new growth strategy for Africa?”. regional integration in Africa. President Zuma relations between the two countries. In this Day, was an opportunity for both sides to The Heads of State reaffirmed their The aforementioned theme is also in line also met with Kenyan Prime Minister Raila regard, they reiterated their commitment reiterate their commitment to join their efforts commitment to combating international with the Africa discussions during the 40th WEF Odinga to discuss issues of mutual interest to further strengthen these links in view of for promoting peace, stability and economic terrorism and pledged their support to AGM in January 2010. and strengthening of political and trade the exemplary levels of cooperation and of development in the African continent. reinforcing African efforts in this regard in Above: Ministers and also relations between Kenya and South Africa. attended WEF on Africa the strategic partnership between the two The Heads of State welcomed the active cooperation with the international community. South Africa’s participation in Below: President Jacob Zuma and Kenyan Prime Minister, countries. role played by both countries in their respective Both Presidents strongly condemned WEF on Africa was to: He also participated in a panel discussion Raila Odinga The willingness for the enhancement of the regions for the promotion of peace, stability terrorism in all its forms and in all parts of the · Promote the national, regional and on “The Future of Africa’s Democracies”. economic relations between the two countries and good neighbourliness. While noting world and reiterated their support for the African continental socio-economic development President Zuma attended the 19th World was consolidated by the Business Forum that the concerted efforts of African leaders to Union and United Nations resolutions which imperatives, as embodied in the New Economic Forum on Africa in Cape Town in was held in Algiers on 25 May 2010. resolve African conflicts, they nevertheless criminalise the payment of ransoms. In view Partnership for Africa’s Development June 2009 and the WEF Annual Meeting in The two Heads of State noted with emphasised the need for the strengthening of the foregoing, President Zuma expressed (NEPAD) principles and objectives; Davos, Switzerland, in January this year. satisfaction that a Ministerial follow-up of the AU’s existing capacity for conflict South Africa’s support for the African Union · Promote the importance of trade, He was accompanied by Minister of Finance mechanism has been institutionalised to prevention, management and resolution. Centre for the Study of Terrorism based in industrialisation, agricultural development, Pravin Gordhan; Minister of Science and meet regularly to evaluate progress and to They also noted with satisfaction the progress Algiers. infrastructure development and Technology ; Minister of plan for the future sessions of the Bi-National made in the enhancement and implementation President Zuma congratulated Algeria for innovation, as key drivers for sustained Water and Environmental Affairs, Buyelwa Commission. of the African Union and the NEPAD objectives, qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, while economic growth; Sonjica; Minister of Trade and Industry, Rob to ensure socio-economic growth of the African President Bouteflika renewed Algeria’s support · Promote the importance of public-private Davies; Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and The two Heads of State countries. to South Africa for the organisation of the 2010 collaboration in maximising opportunities Fisheries, Tina Joemat-Pettersson; Minister witnessed the signing of the The two Heads of State also discussed FIFA World Cup and expressed his conviction on the continent; of Economic Development, ; following agreements: the latest developments with regard to the that this global event will be a great success · Promote and obtaining support for and senior government officials. •The Nuclear Co-operation Agreement on situation in Western Sahara. In this regard, that will uplift South Africa’s prestige as well as the Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy; they considered this as a decolinisation issue that of the African continent.

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Nkoana-Mashabane. She further mentioned are also operating in China. The day’s CG Vika Khumalo, invited companies A NATION ON THE that the South African Pavilion will also event were followed by a cocktail reception, to come to the SA Pavilion in order to project the milestones that South Africa has hosted by Minister Nkoana-Mashabane, learn more about investment and trade achieved as a developing country and this attended by dignitaries that included the opportunities awaiting them. The highlight of MOVE: SHOWCASING will be showcased in alignment with the Free State Premier, Mr Ace Magashule;. the opening of the pavilion was the activation South African Pavilion Theme: “The Rise of Chinese dignitaries who included Mr Li of the Count Down Clock which marks the MZANSI’S BEST a Modern Economy”. Zhaoxing, former Foreign Minister and countdown to the start of the World Cup.The South Africa’s Ambassador to China, currently the Commissioner of the National Diski Dancers as well as the Eastern Cape Ambassador Ndumiso Ntshinga, reiterated People’s Congress Standing Committee of Ensemble dazzled the opening ceremony Minister Nkoana-Mashabane’s words when the People’s Republic of China. through magnificent performances. he mentioned that the Expo will create an Mr Zhaoxing mentioned that mutual The pavilion signifies and portrays South opportunity to further strengthen relations cooperation in all areas are developing fast Africa as a rising modern economy. The among the two countries and, therefore, he between South Africa and China as the two pillars inside the pavilion symbolise a hoped that more Chinese people will visit the developing nations have many things in Nation that went through hardships in the SA Pavilion so that they can learn as to what common. past, a nation that is now developing and South Africa is all about. He further mentioned He also wished South Africa good luck in moving towards Peace, Reconciliation and that more Chinese companies in the fields their opening match of the World Cup on 11 Equality. Part of the design also includes such as IT and Mining are coming to South June. ropes which are in SA Flag colours as this Africa, and that South African companies South Africa’s Consular General to Shanghai, symbolises a Rainbow Nation that consists

he Minister of International Proceedings during the opening of the SA Relations & Cooperation Ms Pavilion started with a media briefing where Maite Nkoana-Mashabane Minister Nkoana-Mashabane presented to officially opened the South the Chinese Media an overview of South African Pavilion at the Africa’s participation at the Expo as well T2010 Shanghai Expo in China on 06 May. as the state of diplomatic bilateral relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane was between South Africa and China.She accompanied by South Africa’s Ambassador extended a warm welcome to visitors at the to China, Ambassador Ndumiso Ntshinga; South African Pavilion and in true African Consular-General in Shanghai, CG Vika Ubuntu style mentioned that it is a great Khumalo; DDG for Asia & Middle East, honour for her to welcome visitors to South Ambassador Sisa Ngombane as well as Africa’s home. She further congratulated the other South African dignitaries. Chinese government for organising one of Themed “Better Cities, Better Life” Shanghai the best and spectacular events, the 2010 Expo is an exhibition where countries from Shanghai Expo. across the world showcase their products South Africa and China go back a long way and services with the aim of positioning to the 11th century when the Chinese traded themselves in the global arena as well as with the people of Mapungubwe Kingdom participation in global economic activities. in southern Africa. Minister Nkoana- hosting one of the greatest ever sporting South Africa’s participation at the Expo will Mashabane alluded to the fact that China events, the FIFA 2010 World Cup, which will From left to right: the South African Pavilion at the Shanghai Expo. The exterior of the SA Pavilion decorated with Mr. Nelson Mandela’s picture Below: Minister during her walkabout at the Expo be marked through showcasing various is one of the largest destination for South take place for the first time on African soil. themes that will be executed during the six Africa’s exports as it is also leading in This Expo will create a platform for South of diverse people who are united. The VIP month duration of the Expo. The themes Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into South Africa to showcase and promote the World area of the pavilion is constructed with a include 2010 FIFA World Cup, Remodeling Africa. Cup and we therefore invite the Chinese wooden structure depicting a world globe of Cities; Economy; Science & Technology; Aimed at strengthening relations between people to come and watch the games inside emphasising South Africa’s participation in Heritage; Tourism; as well as Environment the two countries, South Africa will undertake the pavilion as the world cup matches will world activities. and Climate Change. National Days which a state visit to China this year where the two be broadcast within the pavilion. We are There is no doubt that one of the Brand include, Africa Day, Youth Month, Mandela countries will sign a comprehensive Strategic indeed proud and excited to be hosting this Characteristics that makes BRAND SA to Day and Women’s Month will also be Partnership Agreement. prestigious event and we view the African be one of the leading brands globally is celebrated through various events and “The Shanghai Expo takes place during continent as a theatre and South Africa a the Mandela icon. The exterior of the SA activities during the Expo. a very interesting time for us as we will be stage for this sporting event,” said Minister Pavilion is branded with pictures of Nelson Mandela together with his famous quotations Left: Soweto Gospel Choir and phrases and this is one of the major entertaining attractions to visitors who arrive in droves. guests at the “Ke Nako” It is time to showcase a nation on Shanghai Expo the move. South Africa’s time has come, it’s time to come and trade with us, its time to Far right: Diski dancers show- come and visit the modern infrastructure...... ing guests the This will go a long way in burying African moves pessimism,” said Minister Nkoana- Mashabane in her closing remarks.

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nternational Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim he International Committee undertook an official of the Red Cross (ICRC) Ifive nations (Egypt, Syria, co-hosted its annual Jordan, Palestine and Israel) tour to the FIVE NATIONS regional seminar on Middle East region. Commenting on his the implementation of experience following the Gaza Strip visit, TInternational Humanitarian Law (IHL) from of a better world, we are motivated by the implementation of IHL. They also discussed he said “No amount of words can describe TOUR OF MIDDLE EAST 4 to 7 May 2010. The primary objectives consideration that justice and respect for the status of ratification by respective the suffering I saw during my short visit Palestinian National Authority (PNA), Mr by the United States Government. Prime of this seminar were the promotion and international law should guide relations governments. It was clear from the reports in Gaza. I have seen and interacted with Salam Fayyad as well as other senior Minister Fayyad further mentioned that the implementation of IHL in the sub-region; between nations”. that although progress has been made in communities in Gaza Strip who live in sub- PNA Officials on 29 April 2010. South African resistance against building capacity in the field of IHL and to The seminar also provided an excellent this regard, there is still a lot of work that human conditions as a result of the Israeli In the discussions with Prime Minister policies was a model for the Palestinian discuss the progress made thus far, and, opportunity for those participating to become needs to be done as a lot of countries are invasion of Gaza and the subsequent Fayyad it emerged that the principal struggle for independence and that South the activities envisaged by the participating acquainted with the ICRC’s mandate and still lagging behind in the Ratification of the blockade imposed by them. The concern for the Palestinian people was well Africa should continue to be a beacon of countries in its implementation. The DIRCO to obtain an understanding of how the Cluster Munitions Convention. international community should awaken being and security and for all its nationals. hope for the Palestinian people. has for the past nine years co-hosted the organisation functions in peace-keeping to the gross human rights violations, being Prime Minister Fayyad expressed his annual ICRC Seminar on International missions and other military operations, “Our collective goal should be a Continent inflicted on the ordinary people of Gaza.” determination to follow a non-violent Deputy Minister Ebrahim indicated that Humanitarian Law (IHL) as part of its including how it also monitors respect for free of cluster munitions that are prohibited South Africa therefore added its voice to struggle against the Israeli occupation. South Africa has been consistent in its general commitment promoting IHL in Africa. the rule of law and Geneva Conventions It under the relevant Convention. It is perhaps the international community in calling for The Palestinian Prime Minister made it support for Palestinian people and their The conference was attended by Deputy also created an opportunity for countries noteworthy to mention that South Africa the lifting of the blockade of Gaza to allow clear that the continuation of settlement cause and added that critical in struggle Minister of International Relations and to report on their progress in ratifying has been supporting some countries in the essential humanitarian aid and building activities by Israel constituted a serious for an independent state was the unity Cooperation, Ebrahim Ebrahim; members and implementing the various treaties in African continent such as Mozambique, materials for the reconstruction of Gaza setback for the peace process in the among Palestinian people. Deputy of the diplomatic corps; the Head of ICRC, their countries and examine the content Angola, the Democratic Republic of to enter. Middle East and could further delay the Minister Ebrahim emphasised that the Ms. Catherine Gendre; and representatives of certain treaties and the implementation Congo (DRC), Sudan and Eritrea with the proximity talks being brokered South African Government from: Botswana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, requirements involved. clearance of landmines in their territories. The Deputy Minister also stressed stands ready to assist in forging Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Furthermore, South Africa has also initiated the importance of Palestinian reconciliation among the Namibia, Seychelles, Swaziland, Uganda, The seminar focused on 3 main the process of ratifying the Convention as a unity between Hamas and Fatah. Palestinian factions. Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. themes: further commitment to promote IHL on the He also held discussions with the Deputy Minister Ebrahim said during his • The distinction between refugees and Continent,” said Deputy Minister Ebrahim. Israeli Foreign Minister, Mr. Avigdor Left: Deputy Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim opening remarks “DIRCO is co-hosting internally displaced persons, and the Further inputs contributed by: Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs Chief Directorate Lieberman, at the Israeli Foreign responding to the media questions this Seminar because its theme resonates protection of internally displaced persons during a press conference Ministry in Jerusalem on 30 April with our country’s foreign policy, which under general IHL 2010. In their discussions, he raised Below left: Deputy Minister Ebrahim includes the promotion of development • IHL aspects of the African Union South Africa’s concern at the impasse with the Israeli Foreign Minister, and the contribution to the resolution of Convention on the Protection and in the Middle East Peace process. He Avigdor Lieberman conflict’s on the African continent and Assistance of Internally Displaced used the opportunity to emphasise the building of an environment in which Persons in Africa, and the ICRC position the need for both Israel and Palestine socio-economic development can take • The Cluster Munitions Convention and to find a solution to the stalemate place. It is our view that sustainable socio- the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention: between the countries and to return economic development cannot take place overlaps and implementation to the negotiating table to discuss the without peace and stability. Similarly, creation of a viable Palestinian state. socio-economic development is critical for Throughout the seminar, guests gave On Iran, Deputy Minister Ebrahim addressing the root causes of conflict and feedback on the progress and challenges indicated that South Africa maintains instability. Therefore, in pursuing our vision that they face with regards to the cordial relations with Iran and will continue to urge Iran to cooperate with Above: The Head of ICRC, the International Atomic Energy Agency Ms. Catherine Gendre (IAEA) on its nuclear activities. The South addressing delegates Africa-Israeli meeting was a sequel to during the Seminar discussions between Deputy Minister Left to right: Some of the Ebrahim and the Prime Minister of the delegates listening to presentations during the 8 the diplomat May 2010 the diplomatICRC SeminarMay 2010 9 International Relations the diplomat By Siphokazi Mgudlwa Pictures: Jacoline Schoonees SOUTH AFRICAN

IBSA NATIONAL FOCAL POINT Pictures: Unati Ngamntwini Briefing by Ambassador Sisa Ngombane, South African IBSA National Focal Point to the diplomatic corps on the 4th India, Brazil, South Africa Dialogue Forum (IBSA).

mbassador Sisa Ngombane Business Forum, the Academic Forum, and earth observation. These satellites addressed the resident the Women’s’ Forum, the CEOs of Small will address common challenges in climate Diplomatic Corps on 10 May Business Agencies, the Parliamentary studies, agriculture and food security. The 2010 on the recent 4th Summit Forum, the Forum on Intergovernmental IBSA micro satellites aim to promote and ofA IBSA leaders that was hosted by Relations and Local Government and the strengthen space programs amongst the President Lula da Silva on 15 April 2010 in Editors’ Forum. three countries. The production of bio-fuels Brasilia. was a shared interest and the strategies Ambassador Ngombane explained that Ambassador Ngombane explained the work were intended to reinforce cooperation to the IBSA Forum spanned three continents that had been undertaken in the context stimulate rural development as well as to Left: Deputy Minister Sue van der Merwe addressing delegates during the - NEPAD Board Meeting Right: NEPAD CEO, Ms. Lynette Chen addressed del and captured the interactions of three of the IBSA Facility Fund on Hunger and address social development issues. Above: Some of the delegates who attended egates during the Board meeting democracies which are at the same time Poverty Alleviation where the IBSA leaders the NEPAD Board meeting at DIRCO also leaders in their respective regions. This decided that they could not be bystanders The Summit also provided for an occasion format was quite distinct from other global whilst other developing countries were to interact with Foreign Minister Malik of interactions. In the context that this was facing critical issues. He explained that a Palestine.The briefing by Minister Malik to the last Summit where one of the founding special unit under the auspices of the UNDP IBSA was eye-opening. There was hope NEPAD BUSINESS FOUNDATION BOARD MEETING leaders, President Lula da Silva participated, coordinated projects in the three continents that talks could resume as soon as possible Ambassador Ngombane emphasised that A project, which was the pride of IBSA, on in order to implement signed agreements. ur engagements as South NPCAs current plans include building at policies that are already in place and the leaders have carved a niche space for waste recycling had miraculously escaped From a South African perspective an extra Africa revolve around a solid management basis and open the road sector investment programme in IBSA in the international arena. the impact of the devastation of the recent shocking development was the process that development and regional more access to the private sector/civil Zambia. In addition this Summit was quite an earthquake and served as a coordination was installed in the West Bank to identify integration. We need to society organisations. Meanwhile, whilst Deputy Minister van der Merwe thanked emotional moment in that Presidents of centre for relief efforts in the aftermath Palestinian refugees and to require them remain committed as addressing the guests, CEO of the NBF, the NBF for striving through difficult times South Africa and India had to bid farewell to of that crisis. He also cited a Youth and to carry special documentation under Ogovernment in promoting NEPAD in order Ms.Lynette Chen said that NBF has made and showing the world what NEPAD President Da Silva. He was assured that the Sports Centre that was under construction threat of deportation if they did not comply. for the Department’s work to have an tremendous progress which includes: means to Africa. She said the SADC Free IBSA process was successfully embedded. in Palestine. He further cited various other Ambassador Ngombane explained that this impact to ordinary South Africans,” said formation of 15 sectoral groups by the Trade Agreement will play a significant IBSA allowed the three developing countries countries where projects were undertaken was for South Africa a chilling reminder of its Deputy Minister of International Relations task team and about 60 members around role and there is a potential for growth in to coordinate activities regarding multilateral and being planned, i.e. Cambodia, Sierra own past where African people had to have and Cooperation, Ms. Sue van der Merwe. Africa who have SMMEs and cooperatives providing services to SADC. fora, on development matters and to Leone, Cape Verde, and Guinea-Bisseau. identification documents to move around. She was addressing the delegates at have signed up and that there has been The Department has had a long standing galvanise a stronger voice for developing Although the IBSA Fund did not have a the NEPAD Business Foundation (NBF) alignment with the African Development relationship with the NBF in strengthening countries that impact on their peoples’ well substantial financial component, the idea Ambassador Ngombane also reflected on meeting which was hosted by the Dirco. Agenda (Spatial Development Initiative). relations with the South African business -being. was to utilise the available human capital the fact that President Lula da Silva hosted This meeting allowed the Deputy Minister Some of the Sector Specific Initiatives that community in advancing investment and best skills among IBSA countries to the IBSA and BRIC Summits back-to-back van der Merwe to share the Department’s were mentioned by Ms. Chen includes opportunities in Africa. The NBF Board At the Summit the leaders of the three “indigenise” such IBSA projects and to moved forward due to President Hu Jintao’s vision with the NBF board members which the following projects: transformative consists of key companies such as Eskom, countries emphasised that their countries replicate the successful projects in other early departure following an earthquake were represented by about 40 CEOs of agriculture, removing barriers along MTN, Transnet, Anglo American and Old shared commonalities as developing countries. in China. South Africa participated in the South African companies and obtain an developmental corridors, also looking Mutual, amongst others. countries and were also vibrant democracies, BRIC-IBSA Business Forum, as well as update on the role played by the private a fact was captured by the various people- Two additional IBSA agreements were a joint dinner for IBSA and BRIC leaders. sector in supporting government’s efforts to-people fora that participated in the summit signed during the Summit. The first was in implementing NEPAD projects. proceedings, i.e. the first-ever BRIC-IBSA another on Cooperation in Science, The Business Forum was held in Rio Technology and Innovation, de Janeiro and the respective Ministers The CEO of NEPAD’s Planning and and in Solar Energy. Two IBSA responsible for Trade and Investment Coordinating Agency (NPCA), Dr. Ibrahim strategies for cooperation in addressed this gathering. This meeting Assane Mayaki, said that it is for the first the fields of Agriculture and allowed for business representatives from time in Africa that a development initiative Social Development were all the IBSA and BRIC countries to interact is institutionalised formally and the South also adopted. Ambassador and to explore future areas of cooperation. African government has played a key Ngombane indicated that South Africa will host the next IBSA role in facilitating it. He further stated that the leaders decided to jointly Summit around October 2011 which would the integration of the NEPAD Secretariat Delegates who attended the NEPAD Board develop satellites in the areas be preceded by a Ministerial meeting to be into the African Union (AU) took 7 years meeting hosted by DIRCO of space, weather, climate hosted in India in early 2011. which was quite a huge challenge. Contributed by the Asia and Middle East Branch Left: Some members of the diplomatic corps who attended 10 the diplomat May 2010 the briefing the diplomat May 2010 11 By Siphokazi Mgudlwa Departmental Pictures: Jacoline Schoonees issues the diplomat uman trafficking is driven by demand and supply, if there is a demand for forced hsexual services, traffickers use all means to meet those demands by targeting vulnerable people who are unaware of the harm and false pretences under which they are recruited, said Ms Pritima Osman, Programme Manager for the International Organisation for Migration HUMAN TRAFFICKING (IOM). She expressed view during the stated that government is doing a lot attributable to poverty, war and political Human Trafficking Seminar which was to eradicate this act. “Task teams in all instability. The Bill, once it becomes an organised by the Dirco’s Gender Chief provinces have been formed, priority has Act on Parliament and is fully operational, Directorate. The purpose of the seminar been given to provinces with borders will be one of the most comprehensive From SECURITY was to have an open dialogue on human and ports (Cape Town , Durban, Limpopo laws in the fight against human trafficking trafficking, educate and alert DIRCO and Mpumalanga) with a total of 76 task in this country. The current law regarding officials about the dangers about it. team members which also includes trafficking in persons in South Africa is to DIPLOMAT According to the IOM, human trafficking representatives from ACSA and Films and fragmented. He got a breakthrough in 2008 when the is the recruitment and transportation of Publications Board, said Ms. Qaba. She department advertised level 5 Human people from one place to another, or one said the task teams have also expanded The Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Resources positions. “The salary was country to another, by using deception or reach to all stakeholders which include Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 less than what I was earning as a security force for the purpose of exploitation. It is labour, business (focusing on forced (Act No. 32 of 2007) (the Sexual Offences guard which included overtime but I took a criminal activity which violates human labour). A rapid response team has been Amendment Act) and the Children’s Act, it because it was permanent, and a step rights. Currently, there are speculations established in each province to respond 2005 (Act No. 38 of 2005) (the Children’s closer to becoming a diplomat. Meanwhile, that this act will increase during the quickly to queries. Act), contain provisional measures relating the strategy about his studies worked as upcoming FIFA 2010 world cup due to The DOJ & CD is also working with Molo to trafficking in persons. The Sexual he completed his degree in 2009 but was the expected increase of sex workers. Songololo to fight child trafficking and Offences Amendment Act criminalizes unable to graduate due to the huge balance Advocate Mkhoza, Programme Manager, the SADC region on a regional approach. an act of trafficking in persons for sexual in his university fees. At the beginning of Human Trafficking at the Department of In March, the DOJ & CD introduced into purposes only, while the Children’s Act he would just watch with envy, as officials this year, he then decided to engage his Justice and Constitutional Development Parliament a Bill aimed at combating addresses more comprehensively the By Siphokazi Mgudlwa came to receive the diplomats at the security Director, Ms. Emsie Naidoo, about his human trafficking in South Africa. The trafficking of children. It is clear that Pictures: Jacoline Schoonees points. Determined to succeed and become passion for diplomacy who recommended Prevention and Combating of Trafficking the two Acts have limited operational a diplomat, Mr Munyai started enquiring that he applies for the cadet training. in Persons Bill (TIP Bill) emanates from scope. The Justice Cluster is also hard at young man from Venda, around on how to become a diplomat. “I was “I was uncomfortable with the idea as an investigation carried out by the South work reviewing bail condition of human Limpopo watched in lucky to meet Ambassador Mathoma who it meant that I was going to lose my African Law Reform Commission (the trafficking offenders. Ms. Ruby Marks, despair when his former became my mentor and guided me on the benefits as the department’s permanent Law Reform Commission) into the causes Chief Director for Gender, encouraged classmates packed their right path. He recommended that I register employee and there was no guarantee of of trafficking in persons. The Law Reform staff members to educate their family bagsa to various tertiary institutions after for a Bachelor’s Degree in International employment after the cadet programme,” Commission identified some of the main members about human trafficking and to they completed their matric in the early 90s. Relations and also assisted me to choose said Mr. Munyai. He decided to also seek causes of trafficking in persons as always be alert about the issue. Mr Tendani Munyai remained behind, as the relevant modules,” said Mr. Munyai. guidance from his mentor Dr. Mathoma his single mother could not afford university Mr. Munyai did not waste any time as in who recommended diplomatic training as fees. “I did not give up my dream of getting December 2004 he registered for a Degree he already had 7 years experience in the a University Degree and therefore through in International Relations through UNISA. department. He then went back to Ms. Africa Day promote the culture of peace and security Africa presents a unique opportunity my elder brother’s assistance I then headed Due to financial constraints and workload he Naidoo who recommended that he speak he South African Government through the participation of African to harness the power of sport for the to Pretoria in search of greener pastures,” only took three modules in the first semester to Talent Management officials who then celebrated the 2010 Africa Day political leaders, sports personalities and promotion of peace and security in diverse said Mr Munyai. where he passed two and supplemented endorsed the recommendation. on Saturday, 29 May 2010, in the people at various sporting and cultural communities, in environments where When he arrived in Pretoria life was not one. In 2005 he then decided to register for He then applied and was accepted for the Johannesburg in cooperation with events in South Africa . personal security is a challenge and in easy so he applied for various temporary six modules per semester“. “The strategy January- June 2010 intake. “I am currently Tthe African Union (AU) under the theme The celebrations are aimed at countries with conflict and post-conflict jobs which varied from waitressing to petrol that I took in 2005 was that immediately enjoying diplomatic training and looking “Building and Maintaining Peace through demonstrating that without peace and situations. attendant just to make ends meet. This after registering I would channel all my forward to completing successfully in June. Sport in Africa”. Africa Day is a celebration security no development and prosperity The 2010 World Cup bid was packaged, went on until a friend recommended that energy on submitting all the assignment due “ said Mr. Munyai. of the founding of the Organisation of can be achieved on the continent and proclaimed and pronounced as an African he must get security training as the industry in that semester within a month and then His next step is to approach the SADC desk African Unity, a predecessor of the AU, on equally that without development and World Cup and it is therefore befitting to had better employment opportunities. channel all my energy on studying,” said for a possible placement as this is where 25 May 1963. prosperity, no peace and security can be celebrate the 2010 Africa Day in South When he started at DIRCO in 2001 he Mr. Munyai. He added that “As I watched his passion is and what he specialised The AU Commission organises Africa accomplished. Africa just two weeks before the kick-off of had bookkeeping, computer literacy and officials arriving in the morning and leaving in whilst completing his degree at Day as an annual event and the South The 2010 FIFA World Cup™ is a major the biggest sporting event in the world. security certificates accompanied by years in afternoon I admired them but I also got UNISA. Mr. Munyai concluded by saying, African Government, host of the 2010 FIFA opportunity for South Africa and the rest The 2010 FIFA World Cup™ will of experience in the security industry. “From more determined to complete my university “Everything starts small, no one was born World Cup™, has accepted to also host of the continent to showcase Africa’s ensure that Africa takes advantage of the 2001-2003 my focus was just on my work as degree.” a President. Aim high and you will shoot this event in this historic year for Africa. progress . opportunity to encourage a developmental I was on contract and decided not to purse Throughout this period he was still on high” Africa Day is also celebrated in AU The celebration of Africa Day 2010 will legacy across the continent, speed up any short term studies but rather try to save contract and therefore did not qualify for member states (in many as a public send a clear message that Africa’s time economic growth and halve poverty and money for registration at University,” said the departmental bursary, still had to work holiday) as it is an important milestone in is now and communicate a welcoming unemployment by 2014. Mr. Munyai. shifts, take care of his wife and children and the history and development of Africa. message to visitors. “Ke Nako: Celebrating Africa’s Part of his responsibilities then was to put more effort on his studies to ensure that Africa Day provides an opportunity to The 2010 FIFA World Cup™ in South Humanity” receive diplomats who came to attend he does not fail. meetings at DIRCO. He says at that time Right: Mr Tendani Munyai with his classmates who are also undergoing diplomatic training at DTRD 12 the diplomat May 2010 the diplomat May 2010 13 Tourism Indaba 2010 FACT SHEET Government preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™

1. BACKGROUND 6. SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS • South Africa will become the first African country to host the 2010 FIFA • Government is responsible for general security while venue security is World Cup™, starting from 11 June to 11 July 2010. the responsibility of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ OC. • South Africa made its final presentation to host the World Cup to FIFA’s • The South African Police Services is spending R640 million on the Executive Committee at the Trade Centre in Zurich on 14 May 2004. deployment of 41 000 officers specifically for the event. • On 15 May 2004, FIFA President, Sepp Blatter, announced that South • These include 31 000 permanent members and 10 000 police Africa would be the host of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. reservists. • Thirty-two countries have qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. Six • The vast majority of the police deployed for the World Cup will be trained of these are from Africa, namely: South Africa, Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, officers with experience in major events. Nigeria, Cameroon and Algeria. • Each of the 32 qualifying teams is expected to send at least two police • The rest of the qualified countries are Japan, the Netherlands, Korea officers to support the security forces during the tournament. Democratic People’s Republic, Australia, Korea Republic, United States • South Africa had representatives at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, UEFA of America, Brazil, England, Paraguay, Spain, Denmark, Chile, Germany, EURO 2008 and the Beijing Olympics to learn from the host countries’ Italy, Mexico, Serbia, Switzerland, Argentina, Honduras, Slovakia, France, experiences. Portugal, Slovenia, Greece, Uruguay and New Zealand. Above centre: Mission representatives and 7. TOURISM • South Africa is the only country in the world to contain an entire plant Public Diplomacy officials who attended the 2. WHERE THE ACTION WILL BE • The World Cup will take place in eight of South Africa’s nine provinces, kingdom – its glorious indigenous fynbos of the Western Cape. annual SA Tourism Indaba in Durban. using 10 stadiums in nine host cities. • There are 20 national parks in South Africa dedicated to conserving our • Five of the 10 stadiums are new and the rest have been upgraded for wild animals, plants and natural environment.4 Right: Mr. Derec Carstens from LOC’s Market- the event. • The richest concentration of rock art in Africa is found in South Africa, ing Division presenting to guests • Johannesburg, as South Africa’s economic hub, is the only city with two ranking among the finest in the world. venues for the world cup, namely Soccer City and Ellis Park. • South Africa is home to “Mrs Ples”, the nickname of a fossil skull that is From the break-away sessions, delegates • Other host cities are Cape Town, Pretoria, Durban, , believed by many scientists to represent the early ancestors of the human we went off to the official opening of the Polokwane, Nelspruit, Bloemfontein and Rustenburg. race. “Mrs Ples” and her relatives lived on the South African Highveld, in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site area between 2 and 2,5 Tourism Indaba. This was an impressive 3. GOVERNMENT COMMITMENTS million years ago. event where delegates were entertained • Government has made a total of 17 guarantees to FIFA in relation to the • South Africa currently receives just under 10 million visitors annually. It By Zengeziwe Msimang by the likes of the Drankensburg Boys delivery of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. is hoped that the exposure that South Africa enjoys during the World Cup Pictures: Unati Ngamntwini • The guarantees are contained in the Bid Book and are required of any period and the experience visitors will have will boost future tourism. Choir and kwaito artists, TKZee. The country that wishes to host the FIFA World Cup. IFA World Cup 2010 fever has attendees at the Opening were also lucky • Government preparations for the World Cup are coordinated through 8. AFRICAN LEGACY swept over the country and this enough to be addressed by Tourism three main structures: the 2010 Inter-Ministerial Committee, 2010 • The 20 Centres for 2010 is the official campaign of the 2010 FIFA World Technical Coordinating Committee and the Host Cities’ Forum. Cup™. Its goal is to build 20 centres of education, public health and year’s Tourism Indaba was all Minister , Local • Deputy President chairs the 2010 Inter-Ministerial football across Africa. about the upcoming sporting Organising Committee Chief Executive Committee while the Deputy Minister of Finance, , • Five of these centres will be constructed in South Africa and the first spectacular. The Indaba, Officer Dr Danny Jordaan, FIFA Secretary chairs the 2010 Technical Coordinating Committee and the Minister of of the 20 in the township of Khayelitsha in Cape Town was opened on 5 Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, , chairs December. Fwhich is one of the top tourism events General Jérôme Valcke and SA Tourism the Host Cities’ Forum. • Five other centres on the continent are currently in construction in on the African continent , showcases Chief Executive Officer Thandiwe January- Rwanda, Ghana, Mali, Kenya and Namibia. South Africa and Africa’s premier tourism McLean to mention but a few. 4. ECONOMIC INVESTMENT • The centre in Khayelitsha will help to educate young boys and girls • Government is using the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ and related events to from the community about HIV and AIDS and give them knowledge to products and is attended by visitors The highlight of the evening was Above right: Some of the delegates who fasten economic growth and development. live HIV-free. from all over the globe. It was with much undoubtedly the speech given by our attended the annual SA Tourism Indaba in • According to research by Grant Thornton, the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ excitement that the DIRCO team, upon Honourable President Jacob Zuma! Durban will contribute R55,7 billion to the South African economy between 2006 9. HOST CITIES and 2010, generate 415 400 jobs and contribute R19,3 billion in income • Johannesburg, Gauteng the invitation of South African Tourism President Zuma spoke about the far Tourism’s Thandiwe January-McLean who tax to government. • Pretoria, Gauteng (SAT) joined the almost 14,000 visitors to reaching benefits that the infrastructural personally thanked the DIRCO delegation • The firm estimates that some 483 250 tourists will spend around R8, 5 • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal this year’s event. investments made by government will for the contribution that the Mission billion during their stay in South Africa. • Cape Town, Western Cape • Between 2006 and 2010, government will spend approximately R600 • Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape In line with the Fifa 2010 World Cup, have on the people of this country. He representatives make towards promoting billion on infrastructure development, and much of this is for World Cup- • Nelspruit, Mpumalanga the DIRCO delegation consisted of noted that “It is estimated that over 3,6 South Africa internationally. Despite the related projects. • Polokwane, Limpopo F • During the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, between 250 000 and 450 000 • Bloemfontein, Free State representatives from the 31 Qualified million additional job opportunities will packed schedule, delegates still managed international tourists are expected to visit South Africa over a four-week • Rustenburg, North West. Countries. In light of the extensive 2010 be created during the tournament. “Over to walk the halls of the Indaba, see the period. promotions that have taken place in the 10,9 billion dollars have been spent on amazing sights that Durban has to offer • The South African Government invested R170 billion into the transport 10. STADIUMS lead up to the event, Public Diplomacy changing the road infrastructure and the and have a blast. It was an Indaba that will system in the five-year period from 2005/06 to 2009/10. • Soccer City, Johannesburg • This investment comprises a dedicated R13,6-billion allocation for the • Ellis Park, Johannesburg marketing team decided to use the Indaba taxi recapitalisation programme. This is not soon be forgotten by all who 2010 FIFA World Cup™, which has been allocated to host cities (and the • Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria as an opportunity to get feedback from the a welcome boost for the industry and for attended. commuter rail agency and roads agency) to improve public transportation • Moses Mabhida, Durban representatives of these countries on the many South Africans”. systems ahead of the event. • Green Point, Cape Town • The Organising Committee (OC) has committed to using companies • Nelson Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth marketing activities that have taken place The following day the DIRCO Brand compliant with South Africa’s Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) • Mbombela, Nelspruit in the lead up to the first ever FIFA World Director Ms. Grace Khoza, led a workshop legislation and small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs). • Peter Mokaba, Polokwane Cup to be hosted on the African soil! based on the outcomes of the previous • By 30 September 2008, 55% of the organisation’s spend was through • Mangaung, Bloemfontein BEE companies and 26% through SMMEs. • Royal Bafokeng, Rustenburg. The first day of the DIRCO programme day’s breakaway session. Chief Financial consisted of a break-away session whose Officer, Mr. Asoogan Moodley joined the 5. LOGISTICS 11. MAIN PORTS OF ENTRY objective was to allow delegates to critically delegation at the DIRCO workshop to • South Africa will be the first country in the history of the 2010 FIFA World • OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg Cup™ to offer an event visa. • Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town evaluate the 2010 FIFA World Cup Project present an Overview of Budgeting Best • FIFA required 55 000 rooms for the World Cup and, as of September • King Shaka International Airport, Durban and to provide an analytical way-forward Practice. The informative presentation 2009, 40 495 have been contracted, 10 274 of which are non-hotel • Beit Bridge Border Post (link with Zimbabwe), Musina on implementation of Public Diplomacy was preceded by marketing Guru Derrick rooms, 30 221 are hotel rooms and 631through South African National • Lebombo Border Post (link with Mozambique), Nelspruit Parks (SANParks). • Grobler’s Bridge (link with Botswana), Mogalakwena Projects. The session was rigorous, and Carstens who gave us an in depth look • South Africa has hosted more than 140 major international events since • Durban Harbour, Durban the delegates seized the opportunity to into the Marketing Strategy Campaigns Chief 1994. Among them were the Rugby World Cup, Africa Cup of Nations, • Cape Town Harbour, Cape Town Financial engage one another on the challenges, and Event Operation Preparations for Cricket World Cup, World Summit on Sustainable Development and, • Ramatlabana Border Post (link with Botswana), Mafikeng Officer, Mr. recently, the FIFA Confederations Cup. • Kopfontein Border Post (link with Botswana), Zeerust and successes of the promotional drive 2010. Another highlight of the event was Asoogan that they have been implementing. when we were addressed by the SA Moodley Source: GCIS

14 the diplomat May 2010 the diplomat May 2010 15 Departmental the diplomat or stakeholders, with whom I wanted to matches, mainly decorated according to the issues establish areas of cooperation. My belief is colours of one’s favourite soccer club. Speaking Sepedi and English in that it is always easy to get their buy-in, if I Zakumi Parade in Brussels & Luxembourg, I managed to overcome my language challenges. Flemish and French…ka swele or ka present my concepts to them in the language where we rode on an open top bus around the I lived in a Vlaams Brabant (Flemish) dominated nkane (with no choice) and making that they understand better, being it French or streets of Brussels, wearing our makarapas, area called Tervuren, shopped and worked in a sense out of it Flemish. Once again, there was no time to sit blowing our vuvuzelas, spreading a message French dominated area (Brussels), drove on their SOn a personal note for a language course. On that note, I decided to the Belgians that South Africa is ready. We (wrong side) of the road, ate their food, drank It’s 1 March 2006; the time is 8:30am to be exact. to learn from the masses. stopped over at the: European Union (EU); their beers, JA! Ik heb de fritjes and mosselen The cabin crewmember had just announced that Other challenges included, the need for a African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP); geniet, en heel van Kriek gedranken...zeg, dit we have arrived in Belgium and wished us a happy proper marketing strategy to use in promoting The African Union (AU); The Belgian Football was heel smaaklik (yes! I had enjoyed their fries stay. My two little pumpkins, aged between 2 and South Africa in Belgium, who to approach for Association;The African Museum; Mayor’s office and mussels and drank a lot of Kriek beer…gosh! 4 at the time are awakened by the cabin lady’s assistance and how. I felt the need to improve/ in Brussels. That was very nice), and to top it all, represented voice. “Are we here mommy?” They ask. “Yes we review my leadership and communication skills, On all the stopovers, the relevant dignitaries (Mr and promoted my country in their territory, in their are here girls”. I responded. “You need to wake and the marketing skills among other needs. A Louis Michel (EC), Sir John Kaputin (ACP), H.E languages...Within a year, I became a Belgian, up, and get ready. We are about to disembark”. short course in marketing management, and Ambassador Annadif, the Mayor of Brussels, and loved every moment of it. J’ai apprécié vivre They stretch themselves and offer to help me leadership would do the trick I thought. It is responded positively, and signed our Kopanya pleinement en Belgique, comme s’il n’y avait pas carry some of the hand luggage…mainly their when that I approached the Boston University for diski (unity soccer ball). de lendemain (I appreciated life in Belgium, as if teddy bears of course... assistance. Mini Soccer World Cup- just to give people there was no tomorrow). . I was told that French and Flemish (Dutch) are Boston University offered a good programme, a feel of 2010 world cup. About 21 countries, It’s 8 January 2010, 6.30pm to be exact. We are the dominant languages in this country. Moreover, Once upon a time which came out as an answer to my problems. A represented by their Embassies in Belgium and returning back home to Mzansi... mammamia! since I cannot speak any of the languages, I am Masters’ programme in Science Management I look left and I look right, and this time reluctant to ask as to how much longer we do in Belgium (MSM), which included modules like around all I see, is not just the two babies have to walk. Therefore, I decide to rely on the Leadership and Communication, Introduction and me. I am flanked by two young ladies/ “exit” signs to get me to the luggage point. Luckily, By Mantsaye Ngwaila to Web Design, Marketing Management, Barbie princesses, now aged 6 and 8; they my colleague was there to meet me. As we step and international economics, among others speak three languages (Sepedi, English outside, there were remains of the snow, and my me couche (I will go to bed on a hungry stomach). fruit, bituminous coal, other ores; and manganese indeed came to the rescue. I found myself and Flemish), and they can differentiate 2-year old Odirile at the time, refuses to step on As a matter of urgency, there was no time to sit for dioxide. Apart from trade and investment, I am in the capable hands of great professors between a lipstick and a lip gloss nogal. the ground, she immediately clings on me and a French or Flemish course. Two little pumpkins also honoured to be promoting South African like Ms Melissa Rancourt (Leadership and They are pulling their own travelling bags asks me to carry her. “How come they’ve spilt so accompanied me, and worse enough, little Odirile Tourism and Culture in Belgium. Therefore, Communication) and Mr Richard Boyko on our way to the airport.... They can read much foam on the ground mommy? Please carry was still in diapers, they spoke no other language among the mentioned areas of cooperation, it was (Marketing Management). While Melissa their names and seat numbers on their flight me. Or else I’ll slip”. Well, she has never seen apart from Sepedi, our home language. So I had also my responsibility to promote South Africa in introduced leadership models and traits, tickets. Most importantly, they understand the snow before, and the cold breezy weather to learn fast, to ensure that my little Malaikas Belgium as destination of choice and showcase Richard presented marketing strategies the difference between snow and foam, it all comes as a shock to both girls, because “it was (Angels) go to bed with full stomachs, and with South Africa’s cultural assortment in Belgium, by like Holistic Marketing, wherein interesting makes sense now. hot yesterday Mommy, why is it cold today?” clean diapers. My point is: I had to buy diapers presenting to the Belgians, a calabash of South words like benchmarking, internal marketing, private companies such as Didata, responded, I look both sides...wow! J’ai beaucoup de Omphile asks. My explanation that it’s a snow and baby food in FRENCH. So there was no African wine, cuisine and Ubuntu. communication and partnership came to the fore, and the match was a success; soutien maintenant (I have a lot of support and not foam, that we are now in Belgium and not way I could go to Alliance Française (School of Promoting tourism, especially South African and Charles Crouch introduced Web Design. All Township Tourism- bringing township fever to the system)...from the colleagues, and organisations in South Africa made no sense to the pumpkins French) for a week to learn to say “I need to buy Tourism and Culture is not easy, especially these courses enabled me to carry out my role as cities of Belgium, for example in the municipality I have worked with, to the neighbours who have whatsoever, so I gave up and counted on the a pack of pampers” in French. I had to speak as when a country has just been sanctioned and the First Secretary/marketing officer successfully. of Bornem, township fever was presented to the been there to bring my kids to school while I had fact that all this will make sense as they grow in Yesterday! oppressed for 48 years, notwithstanding the fact Belgians, wherein a shack was built, and inside, early mornings at work, and the friends I have up. As I put Odirile on my back (tucked her the My ability to speak Afrikaans (closely related to that the South African Tourism Board did not have The Marketing management course enabled Mzansi cuisine was served. made in the process...Zeg...c’est incroyable (its African way) and held Omphile’s hand, I gained Dutch), made my life much easier when it came a market for Belgium. And suddenly I am about me and my team to review the existing Tourism All these events displayed successful brand unbelievable). this sudden confidence and readiness to discover to speaking Flemish. Therefore, I did not have to present to the Belgians, a nation with many and Culture marketing strategies in line with the awareness and brand equity...the best performance Belgium. I looked left, I looked right, and all I can much difficulty in speaking Flemish. The best way cultures...Eish! Where do I start? required protocol procedures and ensure he marketing ever, let alone a democratic leadership I am grateful to my lecturer Mr Richard Boyko, see was just these two babies and me at the time. to perfect my Flemish was to put little Odirile to the With the FIFA World Cup being hosted in South visibility of 2010 in every tourism or cultural event. trait, which encouraged communication, and team for his continued mentorship and support; he No grandma to help with babysitting, no sisters local (Flemish) crèche and later she went to the Africa, which meant the existing Tourism and Therefore, the year 2009 was themed: Promoting spirit (Integrated marketing). And as we went made it a point to follow-up even after the course, whatsoever, it was true. The support system is no Flemish Pre-school. In that way, I had to read all Culture marketing strategies had to be reviewed, 2010 FIFA World Cup: SA is ready. Through the around, promoting South Africa in the Flemish, the thank you Richard for encouraging me to apply more. I am on my own. the school communication in Flemish and asked to factor in the FIFA 2010 World Cup promotion. holistic marketing dimensions such as Internal French and the German speaking communities of my marketing course into my real job, and not to Upon leaving the airport, I decided to leave a for assistance where I could not understand. Finally, this was the perfect opportunity to show marketing, the buy in of other colleagues was Belgium, one thing that made me feel proud of give up. South African in me who speaks English at the Odirile was beginning to speak fluent Flemish, the Belgians the new South Africa. We had to gained. Proper protocol procedures were myself was that I did all the promotional work, in I have experienced serious office politics as I airport, and replace this South African with a and shopping for food with her was a blessing align all our World Cup activities with the calabash followed (ethics, who to approach and how) Flemish and French. I communicated with them carried out my duties, and for three years, I am South African-cum-Belgian who speaks French as she was able to identify a couple of items in of South African Cuisine, wine and Ubuntu...gosh! through Performance marketing. As a team, we in languages that they understood. proud to say that I have succeeded in turning and Flemish without missing a coma, or a full Flemish, which came as a plus! Dit was heel erg I can just see the Belgians thronging into our were able to build strong brands and created a that adversity, into an opportunity to excel in my stop. I made it a point to speak these languages goed! (That was very good) stadiums greeted by the sounds of our Vuvuzela, long-term awareness. Flashback: duties. as if they were my mother tongues. I set myself to coupled with good food and the spirit of Ubuntu Outcomes: Giving a flashback of both my personal and As I leave my makarapa hat, my vuvuzela, and my achieve the following goals On a professional note: (warm hospitality and vibrancy of the South Through my Supervisor’s democratic leadership professional experience in Belgium, I am proud to two bottles of Mzansi’s best red and white wines, I I came to Belgium, on a diplomatic posting, as Africans)...Amai! dit zal goed wees, heel lekker style and dedication, it was easy working with him, say that my efforts to try by all means to speak am taking their languages fritjes, avec deux botte MATTER OF URGENCY: a First Secretary responsible for the Bilateral ook! (Shoo! That will be good and very nice too!) because many ideas were exchanged, and other French and Flemish, really paid off. Collaboration ils de bier Kriek (Belgian Fries with two bottles of Forget about the warm weather; Section in the Embassy. South Africa maintains Apart from successfully drafting the Tourism members of the team were free to suggest more with the relevant stakeholders became easy, Kriek beer) with me. I am certain that all these Know how to say hello in French and Flemish strong bilateral relations with Belgium, on Political, and Culture Strategic plans, and having a ideas to our marketing strategies and following since wherever I went and with whomever I met, will be ‘exchanged’ back when we meet again in Count at least up to ten in both languages;How Economical and Development cooperation. The dedicated Supervisor, Mr Makatu, as well as the outcomes were achieved: I always expressed myself in either French and Mzansi for the football. My job as a mother and to say I am hungry, thirsty and most importantly: South African trade statistics for 2005 indicate best team (Team Limpopo consisting of uSis Makarapa exhibition: factored in our Tourism Flemish, regardless how bad it was, it all blended as a diplomat speaks for itself. On that note, I am how to say I AM LOST, PLEASE HELP that, South African exports were valued at R8, Phindi, Mme Marijke Maes, Mme Katrien Vernest exhibitions, the Makarapa exhibition was another to perfection as the days went by. Little Odirile pleased to say that my job is done in Belgium...my The South African in me had to forget about the 97 billion and imports from Belgium at R4, 77 and Sistah Jax Balfour), I still found myself being way to educate the Belgians about our unique became fluent in Flemish, and from her, I learnt kingdom calls. cheese’n ham sandwich and adjust to a sandwich billion. Main export products from South Africa challenged by the fact that I could not express cheerleading antics. The Makarapa hats are a lot. Heel erg bedankt (Flemish)...Merci bien (French)... Jambon et Fromage or else, j’airai faim quand je to Belgium include rough diamonds, iron, fresh myself clear enough to the Belgian counterparts decorated working helmets, worn at football Within a short space of eight months to be exact, thank you...ke a leboga.

16 the diplomat May 2010 the diplomat May 2010 17 Departmental issues the diplomat COUNTRY: United States global meeting place of the creative genius from across the of America, Los Angeles globe, had South Africa shining bright with South African crafts from the Ndebele, Zulu, Sotho and other national groups. They REGION: Middle Diamond’. Also enjoy South American writers, current East favourite is Roberto Bolano. Non-fiction: I am currently NAME: Jeanette Ndhlovu earned much-needed dollars to take back to their communities reading the brilliant biography of Oliver Tambo, a leader and South Africa featured prominently in their publications. The most interesting moment was when the Governor and Hollywood COUNTRY: Abu whom I always found an inspiration. TERM ALREADY Dhabi, United Arab SERVED: 5 years actor, Arnold Schwarzenegger of California invited me to his Emirates Because my work requires me to be up to date with office to proudly show me his picture with our icon, former developments in South Africa as well as the Middle East PREVIOUS POSTINGS: president Nelson Mandela. I have come to cherish the picture I - Permanent mission of took with the governor. The mayor of Los Angeles’s visit, Antonio NAME: Yacoob region I have a number of key sources of information on Abba Omar the web as well print editions. In between that I read a South Africa to the United Vellaraigosa, to the Nelson Mandela Foundation and meeting wide variety of journals and magazines such as London Nations, New York, 2000- with Nelson Mandela was also memorable, I have fond memories 2004 of those moments we spent with Madiba. Addressing university TERM ALREADY Book Review and New Yorker. - Deputy Permanent students, young people and religious communities of all faiths on SERVED: Arrived in July 2008 Representative, Consul General, Los Angeles, 2004-2010 South Africa/Africa was also gratifying. In a post-cold war era, the rhetoric must be about building bridges and the benefits of our COMMENTS FROM THE HoM ABOUT THE A CAREER INFORMATION/QUALIFICATIONS:J economic diplomacy engagements must be realised through the PREVIOUS COUNTRY OF ACCREDITATION: BA – Political Science improvement of the quality of lives of our people. POSTINGS: Muscat, Oman. South Africa established diplomatic relations with BSC-Public Administration I have worked with: South African Tourism (Felicia Mabuza-Suttle MA-Counselling Psychology who was a true partner) South African Airways, the Africa Channel CAREER INFORMATION/QUALIFICATIONS: the UAE in April 1994 and opened an Embassy in 1995. Ambassadors Saloojee (currently in Oman) that seeks to reverse the afro-pessimism that continues in many parts of the world, worked with us to promote the continent, I also Qualifications: and Moopeloa (currently in Mozambique) were my GENERAL INTERESTS E.G. HOBBIES: Currently reading for my PhD, comparing African and predecessors. They and all their staff have established Music, movies, reading, writing, travelling, politics, debating and had the honour to work with children at road runner school in Arab Nationalism, through Wits University. a sound basis for our relations with the UAE to deepen fashion Orange county who sold lemonade and raised funds to improve 2000: Graduated with an M Phil in Political Economy even further. the facilities at a school in Khayelitsha. This was true international through NMMU. COMMENTS FROM THE HEAD OF MISSIONM ABOUT THE solidarity. 1995: Completed the 15 month Advanced Executive There is huge potential to enhance our relations on COUNTRY OF ACCREDITATION: Programme through Unisa’s School of Business every possible front: California has been phenomenal for South Africa, especially ANY COMMENTS: in the film industry. During my tour of duty, South Africa/Africa On the eve of my departure from Los Angeles I wrote my Leadership. • In 2002 total trade was $300m reaching a peak of 1983: Graduated BA Honours majoring in History and almost $2b in 2008. South Africa’s exports grew from was able to win its first ever Oscar-a tribute to the talent with autobiography, “no time to mourn”, which was launched in Political Science, through then University of Durban about $200m in 2002 to peak at just under a billion which South Africa is endowed a winning nation that it is known Woodlawn Hills amid a packed audience of diplomats, actors, to be. Movie-makers are flocking to South Africa – thus making politicians and ordinary men and women who made my work, o f MISSIONS Westville. dollars in 2008. the country a desirable and prime destination for film making. through their support so easy. My colleagues and staff at the New Mexico: the international folk and arts festival- the biggest consulate were also phenomenal. Career: We have seen a slight dip in 2009 but I have no doubt Sept 2003 to July 2008: First resident South African that we can go beyond the $1billion dollar mark for 2010. Ambassador to Muscat, Oman. The UAE is the biggest export market in the Middle East March 2002 to August 2003: Director of Meropa and our 23rd largest in the world. Communications Consultancy Child Protection Week April 1998 to Feb 2002: Deputy DG of GCIS. As far as investments are concerned, we are promoting Child Protection Week (26 May will be deployed at public viewing areas with civil society October 1993 to January March 1998: GM: Corporate South Africa as an investment destination which is – 2 June)“Working together we and in all host cities. Activities will include Communications at Armscor marked by political stability and advanced systems can do more to develop caring establishing the joint national and provincial After 1994, South Africa, under then May 1990 to October 1993: Department of Information of corporate governance. We constantly liaise with communities that protect our command centres and ensuring that child President Nelson Mandela, ratified the and Publicity, African National Congress Headquarters the Sovereign Wealth Fund, the various government children” and youth care centres are able to receive United Nations Convention on the Rights of 1985 to 1990: In exile, working for the African National investment vehicles, as well as private and family This is the 13th year of the annual national emergency referrals and placements and the Child. In so doing, the country committed Congress in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Lusaka. conglomerates. CPW campaign to educate and mobilise have 24-hour services available. itself to implementing the principle of “first communities to put children first, led by the call for children”. GENERAL INTERESTS E.G. (HOBBIES): There are 6 flights a day between UAE and South Africa, Department of Social Development. This also includes the deployment of Our Constitution firmly put the rights of with the potential to increase the number of visitors from The concept of CPW stems from the African foreign–language interpreters and stand–by children at the core of government’s work, I love long walks and hiking. I am always proud of the UAE and the GCC region broadly. proverb: “It takes a village to raise a child” professionals who will provide counselling wherein the needs of children are considered the fact that I have done the Otter Trail in the Eastern which emphasises the role of the wider services to victims, should the need arise paramount in government programmes and Cape at least once. Injasuthi and has been a favourite The UAE authorities regularly send their police and community in keeping children safe. The National Child Protection Register services. destination. defence officers for training in South Africa. Citizens, families and communities must online notification system serves as a central ensure that we do not become silent partners repository of exploitation cases monitored The Children’s Act, 2005 (Act 38 of 2005), I am currently trying to get into golf, while also struggling The close relations, and a recognition of South Africa’s of this scourge of child abuse and neglect, and children referred. (as amended), came into operation on 1 April y o ur HEADS to be regular at the gym. I love a game of table-tennis role in Africa and the international community, has led and report such cases to the authorities 2010. The Act sets out principles relating to and tennis, when I can find someone who is as bad a the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs to describe us as promptly. The justice system has dedicated courts and the care and protection of children, defines player as I am. At school I used to enjoy playing soccer a ‘strategic partner’. The Mission is currently occupied is also responsible for prevention campaigns parental responsibilities and rights and and cricket, now I love watching those games. with finalising the agreement which would lead to the Our responsibility is to report such cases regarding children’s matters pertaining to provides for matters such as children’s creation of a Ministerial Joint Commission. without delay and show our support by the law. The South African Police Service courts, adoption, child abduction and My music tastes vary from jazz to classical. I love wearing a Green Ribbon, which is the official ensures the safety and protection of children surrogate motherhood. As the main piece listening to almost all forms of South African music – The UAE is home to a very large number of South logo of the campaign. This symbolises in terms of the legislative framework and of legislation pertaining to the protection of Andile Yenana, Lira, Sibongile Khumalo, Tananas Africans. It is difficult to get exact figure but the Mission protection, life and growth. personnel are also trained to ensure that the children, the Act will be officially launched on are amongst my favourites. My current international believes it is more than ten thousand. They are largely best protection is provided to children. 24 May 2010 to kick start the CPW. favourites include Malian Habib Koite, Cuba’s Omar employed in white collar positions. The Embassy in Abu This year, the CPW will be used to launch Parents and caregivers must ensure A bouquet of programmes and services are Sossa, Tunisian oud player Anouar Brahem, and jazz Dhabi and the Consul General in Dubai work closely the National Action Plan to protect children that proper supervision is provided and required to ensure that we provide a safe

KNOW musician Jason Moran. with the South African Business Councils of Dubai and during the 2010 FIFA World CupTM and precautionary measures are taken during the and nurturing environment for our children to I love reading fiction and non-fiction, sometimes Abu Dhabi, who play a major role in organising business beyond. Government has embarked on extended closure of schools for the mid–term develop. The dedicated Ministry of Women, concurrently. Currently reading Zakes Mda’s ‘Black events and social functions for the community. a comprehensive action plan to mitigate vacation. Communities should plan together Children and Persons with Disabilities is all risks associated with the World Cup to to assist one another in this regard. mandated to monitor and evaluate the ensure that all children are protected from Government remains committed to protect protection of children’s rights by organs of criminal activities.Social-work professionals and promote children’s rights in partnership state, civil society and the private sector. 18 the diplomat May 2010 the diplomat May 2010 19 Profile: Pictures: Jacoline Schoonees LIBRARY SERVICES

Canada mission officials Living& in Canada You are stationed at the South African the City of Ottawa because of its original architecture. What are the barriers/hurdlesa that make >> Embassy in Canada. Tell us more about life It overlooks the Ottawa River with the Gatineau Hills dayO to day living as a foreigner in Canada Q Q in the city, its people, the food and the culture. of Quebec in the distance and the Rideau Waterfall difficult? , e.g. language, culture? Ottawa is government city much like Pretoria. within a short walking distance. The area is a very Canada is a bilingual country with English and AIt is an ideal city for young families and could popular tourist destination in summer. AFrench as official languages. It is easy to get be considered not ideal for a young person who away with using English in Ottawa as it is a largely wishes to have a social life. Unlike Montreal and There are also a number of major tourist spoken language. Toronto, Ottawa is a city that sleeps. The people are Qattractions including Parliament Hill, a friendly and hospitable. Ottawa offers a wide variety historical building which houses the Parliament of What do you miss most of South Africa? of food items to which South Africans are generally Canada. The Rideau Canal is a UNESCO World Q accustomed. There are a few stores around that Heritage Site also popularly known as the world’s I miss making conversation with people I do not largest naturally frozen skating rink in winter. DIRCO Library staff carry South African food items such as boerewors, Anecessarily know at the bus stop or shopping rooibos tea, maize meal and so forth. South African The ByWard Market is a very popular centre without them thinking I’ve lost my mind or wines, Ceres fruit juice, fresh fruit, etc. are available Adestination for tourists and Canadians alike as would like something in return from them. I miss at large supermarkets. Canadians in general are it offers a range of shops and boutiques, has over the sunny and warm temperatures, and of course a very passionate about winter sports, particularly ice 80 restaurants and cafés, and is Canada’s oldest typical South African home cooked meal. he library and information services resources are also available to students and hockey but also outgoing people who enjoy taking farmers’ market. in the Department of International the public as a reference collection (copies full advantage of amenities offered in the city. What do you do when you get homesick? What were the biggest adjustments you had Relations and Cooperation of the information are provided). The Main Q Describe a few of the major tourist attractions Qto overcome to live in Canada? I make a call home. (DIRCO) are currently provided Library specialises in information on the Qin and around the city and their significance, Walking and driving in the snow piled A Tby two libraries: the Legal Library and the Main United Nations (UN), Africa (multilateral and e.g. historical, architectural, etc A streets of Ottawa in winter that requires Library. bilateral), countries, South African history and To begin with, the official residence and Chancery one to have some sort of “Canadian skill” to How many people work at the South African South African politics. Internet searches to find Ais located across the street from the residence of manoeuvre, something I am yet to acquire. QHigh Commission? the Prime Minister and besides the official Canadian The very cold temperatures in winter (which in 21 people including 7 transferred officials. History the newest information is complemented by Government Guest House. Not too far from the main essence is the longest season in Canada and A Archival records in DIRCO refer to a library in information from hard copy publications from entrance of the Official Residence are the grounds Canadians are candid in admitting that) take 1927 in the East-wing of the Union Building, the collection. of the Governor-General’s residence. The residence some getting used as they can be brutal with What characteristic or attribute of the with the first librarian appointed in 1955. In Examples of information provided by the which belongs to the South African Government is an temperatures rising to -35/-40 degrees at times. QCanadians do you think we as South Africans The summer, although a very short enjoyable 1981 the Departmental library split into two, Main Library include: 1) UN: resolutions and attractive stone building built in 1842 and acquired can learn from? by South Africa in 1944. It is considered a heritage three months, it can be very hot and humid at Canada has a very vibrant civil society. the Main Library and the United Nations decisions; annotated preliminary list of items; structure of particular interest in the Capital and to times. A Library, only to be merged again in 1991 with provisional agenda for the new General the relocation to the “Noord Vaal” building. In Assembly session; votings patterns; 2) Africa: 1990 several “satelite” libraries were created Doha negotiations; arms sales; China in Africa; NEW OFFICIALS PROFILES in the different buildings of the Department to African Union; 3) Other: country profiles; NAME & SURNAME: Motlalepula house information close to the relevant Desks. biographies of South Africans; evolution of Portia Mabele NAME & SURNAME: Lillian NAME & SURNAME: Dr. Matthews In 1992 the Legal Library developed as a diplomacy; women in peacekeeping. BRANCH, DIRECTORATE & H e n d r i e t a M m a t o k i K e k a n a Phale BRANCH, DIRECTORATE & BRANCH, DIRECTORATE & separate library and a librarian was appointed POSITION: Branch: Africa, Decentralised Unit, POSITION: Western Europe POSITION: Branch Human for the management of the Legal library and Services: future Deputy Director: Corporate Directorate: UK, Ireland & Benelux Resources, Director: Organisational Development & Transformation its resources. With the relocation to the OR After careful deliberation and research it was Services countriesPosition: Senior Secretary CAREER INFORMATION/ CAREER INFORMATION/ Tambo building in September 2009 all the decided that the InmagicGenie software that CAREER INFORMATION/ QUALIFICATIONS: B Com - Honours QUALIFICATIONS: QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of satelite libraries with the exception of the Legal has also been used successfully by TIMS and WHERE WERE YOU WORKING PRIOR JOINING National Senior Certificate & Computer Certificates Science Honours in Psychology, Master of Science in Clinical Psychology (MEDUNSA), Management Library merged into the Main Library. other national departmental libraries will be THE DIRCO? Department of Rural Development and WHERE WERE YOU WORKING PRIOR TO JOINING THE DIRCO? Development Programme (University of Pretoria), Doctor used to computerise the information resources Land Reform WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO WORK FOR DIRCO? South African Police Services Of Philosophy in Industrial Psychology (North-West Services: current and administration procedures of the Main Dirco is perceived as one of the best employers WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO WORK FOR DIRCO? University- Potchefstroom Campus) The Legal Library forms part of the Treaty Library. Inmagic will be implemented in two in government, where employee development is I am confident that I will be an asset to the Department WHERE WERE YOU WORKING PRIOR JOINING THE especially with the experience and the skills that I have. DIRCO?South African Post Office as a Senior Manager: and Information Management Section (TIMS) phases: in phase one bibliographic references of paramount importance. I, therefore chose this department to offer my expertise and hope to grow NOW THAT YOU ARE HERE, WHAT ARE YOUR Organisational Development within the Office of the Chief State Law Adviser will be created for all publications, reports in the process and better my skills, to enhance FIRST IMPRESSIONS? ARE THEY IN LINE WITH WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO WORK FOR DIRCO? I was looking to continue my work around Organisational (International Law) and renders a specialised and UN documents, and the loan system managerial skills and offer to administrative support WHAT YOU ENVISAGED WHEN YOU JOINED? The first thing was the hospitality of the building and the Development and Transformation in a different online library and information service on South will be computerised. The second phase to the international relations and cooperation mandate Department on its own organisation and it so happened that DIRCO had the African and International Law. The Treaty will entail adding subjects and summaries NOW THAT YOU ARE HERE, WHAT ARE YOUR WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE PLANS? position for which I then applied. Section is the custodian of the South African to the bibliographic references and (where FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE THEY IN LINE WITH To see myself one day being one of the managers in the NOW THAT YOU ARE HERE, WHAT ARE YOUR FIRST Department. IMPRESSIONS? ARE THEY IN LINE WITH WHAT YOU Treaty collection and is responsible for the relevant) creating links to relevant URLs. The WHAT YOU ENVISAGED WHEN YOU JOINED? My first impression was that the employees in the DO YOU FEEL YOU ARE CORRECTLY PLACED? IF ENVISAGED WHEN YOU JOINED? management of the South African Treaty emphasis will be to make information available department are very professional, disciplined and YES, WHY AND IF NOT, WHY NOT? Every organisation has its own unique ways of doing Register. electronically, and end-users will be able to comply with the code of conduct better than most of Yes I am, with the skills that I have at my disposal things and after a month I am still learning those ways I can build a user friendly environment that would about DIRCO. It is still early to assess any alignment or The Main Library provides information to access or request information from the comfort the other government. WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE PLANS? lead to the delivery of quality service to the misalignment of impressions especially when one is still the Department-wide community. Library of their desktops via the Intranet. My plan is to work hard and bring positive change to Department. adjusting. >> the branch that I am working for and the department ANY OTHER COMMENTS: WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE PLANS? as a whole, to empower myself with new skills and Although I am new in your department but with my To grow within the field of Organisational Development and study further towards my personal development. friendly personality, I would be able to encourage Transformation both within DIRCO and leverage on any DO YOU FEEL YOU ARE CORRECTLY PLACED? colleagues to work as a team for the benefit of the other opportunities that may come my way in advancing IF YES, WHY AND IF NOT, WHY NOT? department moreover I would concentrate on building my knowledge base both internally and externally. Yes I am correctly placed. I have been working in this team spirit and ensure that the principle of batho pele DO YOU FEEL YOU ARE CORRECTLY PLACED? IF 20 the diplomat April 2010 field since inception of my career and I couldn’t be is practised. YES, WHY AND IF NOT, WHY NOT? anywhere else. I feel I have been properly placed because I am suitably qualified and experienced for this role. Host city copy & pictures Sourced from CITY OF CAPE TOWN 2010 website Profiles the diplomat

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The CTICC (Cape Town International Official match ball: Jabulani Convention Centre) hosted the draw but 3 hours earlier just a short trip down the road all the action was taking place at the Waterfront Studios. Driving down Dock road towards Cape Town’s V&A ape Town is known for its Waterfront, you are greeted with a line- beaches, sports, mountain up of giant soccer balls. Adidas has walks, day-trips, wine-tasting, been providing Fifa with official World sunsets and fine dining. Cape Cup balls since 1970 and you can see Town is the provincial capital each one up close as you drive along Cof the Western Cape and the legislative the island. capital of South Africa. Cape Town is the economic hub of the Western Cape. It an integrated overall security plan for FIFA World Cup™, and include concerns upgrade is the Green point; a sports FAN PARKS close to central city hotels and tourism also has the primary harbour and airport in all host cities. Resources have been for post-event environmental, social and precinct in which 2010 FIFA World Cup™ The Grand Parade in Cape Town, will offices. The Grand Parade is highly the Western Cape. The large government substantially strengthened to cater for economic impacts on the immediate stadium is being built. host the FIFA Fan Fest™, the official accessible to public transport: it is next presence in the city, both as the capital all contingencies during the event. Tight and extended environment. Host City The stadium currently going in viewing area with an authentic stadium to the Cape Town Station and directly of the Western Cape and the seat of the security is provided at the stadium and in Cape Town is not only committed to alliance with the name Green Point is atmosphere in the city centre. Here linked to the network of buses, minibus National Parliament, has led to increased the stadium precinct, at the Fan Fest on being environmentally responsible, capacitated at 70 000 seats which will local soccer fans will rub shoulders with taxis and the new pedestrian routes to revenue and growth in industries that the Grand Parade, along the Fan Walk but must ensure that social concerns be reduced to 55 000 post World Cup visitors from all over the world while the station. serve the government. The city forms part from the City to the stadium, and at all are addressed at the same time, and tournament; this is a record of decision watching the matches and highlights on of the City of Cape Town metropolitan public viewing areas and transport nodes. that the Green Goal 2010 programme taken for environmental impacts. a big screen. Live performances by local municipality which encompasses a large leaves a positive legacy for all the people artists on a huge stage and sound system urban area with a population of 2,9 million GREEN GOAL 2010 of this region. The 2010 FIFA World Some Details of the will entertain fans in between matches. people. The city is blessed with famous CAMPAIGN Cup™ offers the Host City Cape Town Design Concept: The Fan Fest™ will be open every day of landmarks such as Table Mountain Host City Cape Town has proudly a unique opportunity to demonstrate to The design is functional and contains the Competition, from 10:00 to midnight, and Cape Point, and is South Africa’s committed to building the partnerships the world its commitment to responsible only required accommodation. with live broadcasts of all 64 matches. most popular tourism choice. It has an and coordinating the networks of action environmental management, whilst The following design principles Entrance is free. expertly developed social and economic necessary to ensure that Team Cape improving the living environment and relates to the stadium The Grand Parade is Cape Town’s infrastructure, and offers excellent quality Town and the Western Cape Scores livelihoods of its people. It is also an • Adherence to technical and oldest public space and one of its most of life. green in 2010. Branded as ‘Green Goal opportunity to sensitise the local and feasibility standards important heritage sites - where Nelson 2010’, Host City Cape Town’s 2010 international football community and fans • Financial sustainability Mandela first spoke to the world as a free SAFETY AND SECURITY greening programme will contribute to to environmental issues. • Environmental sustainability man 20 years ago. With its superb view The City of Cape Town is confident of its raising awareness, minimising waste, • Social integration of Table Mountain, it is within walking ability to secure the city during the 2010 diversifying and using energy efficiently, GREEN POINT STADIUM • Economic development. distance of the historic Bo-Kaap and FIFA World Cup™ and to provide a safe consuming water sparingly, compensating Lying on the edge of the city centre and District Six revitalisation initiative, the and enjoyable experience for all visitors. for the event’s carbon footprint, practising behind the V&A Waterfront, at the same The location on the Green Point Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, the Castle, Security services will maintain a strong responsible tourism, and constructing main road as the Sea Point but a little Common design approach is sensitive the City Hall, Parliament, St George’s but discreet presence, allowing fans to infrastructure with future generations closer to the city, the precinct hosted many to its environment and addresses Cathedral and, of course – via the Fan celebrate the football in safety. The South in mind. These greening initiatives look athletic and other sporting events, which factors beyond the provisions for a FIFA Walk – the Green Point Urban Park and African Police Service has implemented beyond the actual timeframe of the 2010 include horse racing. Presented and in World Cup compliant stadium. Cape Town Stadium. The site is also

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ustenburg is a vibrant city with a population of 450,000 RUSTENBURG people. It is situated on the Rfoothills of the Magaliesberg Mountain 2010 world CUP Host City the FIFA standards. Range. It is known for its platinum mines

and related industries, which contribute Amongst the changes that have been made copy

generously to the economic growth of to the stadium they include: & pictures S ourced from THE RUSTENBURG 2010 website South Africa. In addition, Rustenburg has (a) Capacity: the original seating capacity of the a beautiful and unspoilt African landscape stadium of 38 000 has been increase to 42 000 that can offer a unique and varied (b) Basic interior changes and upgrades to the experience for any local and international interior of the stadium have been implemented. tourist. The world renowned Sun City (c) The stadium equipment has been upgraded; the Resort that hosts the Golf Challenge lighting, PA system and score boards, in particular, annually and Pilanesberg National Park as the requirements for FIFA are stringent in this are within a leisurely 40 minutes drive regard. from the Host City. It also has Bakubung During the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ matches; the Resort and Kgaswane Resort, where you Bafokeng Plaza is scheduled to operate as a shopping can enjoy the wild life. As the only Host complex but with strict conditions that comply with FIFA City in the North West Province for the and the host city agreements. The management of the FIFA Confederation Cup 2009 and the sporting premise remains under the municipality of Bafokeng people who have kept this stadium in very 2010 FIFA World Cup™, Rustenburg good fix. Post 2010 World Cup the stadium will continue is a sporting destination of to host other sporting activities, events and others. note, with four world-class Rustenburg will host five matches - including matches sporting venues namely: between England and USA on 12 June, New Zealand (i) Olympia Park Stadium which was a and Slovakia on 15 June, Ghana and Australia on venue for the 1995 Rugby World Cup, 19 June, Mexico and Uruguay on 22 June as well as where Bafana Bafana won the Mandela Denmark against Japan on 24 June 2010. North West Challenge Cup against Cameroon and Province will be home to England and Spain during the hosted Spain as a training venue during tournament. England will be based in Rustenburg while the Confederations Cup 2009, Spain will be based in Potchefstroom. (ii) Royal Bafokeng Stadium hosted 3rd and 4th place game, Bafana Bafana vs ROYAL BAFOKENG at the 45 000 capacity Royal Bafokeng access all the places of interest. Next to Spain, STADIUM Stadium, where six World Cup matches the building there is a coffee shop where (iii) Mogwase Stadium where USA The Royal Bafokeng Stadium is ready will be played. you can relax your heart, body, mind trained during the Confederations Cup and fully prepared to host the millions of and soul in the Platinum City. Reflecting and local and international soccer fans that LEGACY PROJECTS natural features with its saddle shape, the (iv) Moruleng Stadium, another will converge in South Africa in June. For On the 2010 legacy projects the Visitors Royal Bafokeng sporting premise is set classical Stadium in a village hosted those soccer fans, who will not be lucky Information Centre was launched on the to play an important role, becoming more New Zealand also as a training venue. enough to get their hands on one of the 21 September 2009, where the Deputy of a soccer stadium after rugby 1995; the sought after match tickets, the Rustenburg Minister of Tourism, Ms Thokozile Xasa, stadium is set to embrace more of this For the 1st time in FIFA history, the FIFA FIFA Fan Park will be the place to be. The was present to witness a beautiful building, legacy by being one of the ten stadiums World Cup™ will be played in a village, Fan Park will be situated at the Fields comprising of world class equipment to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer within the parameters of the Royal College, 12 kilometres from the stadium. like an Information Desk, Reservation tournament. The Royal Bafokeng has Bafokeng Nation in the platinum City. The province will host the tournament Desk and Touch-screens where you can undergone minor refurbishments to meet

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olokwane, which means “a place of copy

safety’”, is situated 60 has also hosted a Group D qualifying provided to transport people with special & pictures S ourced from POLOKWANE 2010 website km south of the Tropic game for the Africa Cup of Nations needs. In addition, wheelchair ramps of Capricorn and is (scheduled for Tunisia in 2004) between will be provided at each transport site to home to just over 800 Bafana Bafana and Ivory Coast. Both assist with the loading and unloading of 000P people. It encompasses the vibrant matches were played at the old Peter wheelchairs. People with special needs communities of Seshego, Mankweng and Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. will be transported directly into the Stadium other surrounding townships. It, previously Precinct and dropped off and picked up at known as Pietersburg, is the capital city of THE PETER MOKABA SPORTS the designated entrance. Limpopo province. It is the largest city in the polokwane COMPLEX north and a major economic centre. Wide 2010 world CUP Host City Polokwane’s dynamic new stadium for the A Mass Transport Overlay system will be streets, Jacaranda trees, colourful parks 2010 FIFA World Cup™ will be situated provided to all spectators / visitors wishing and sparkling fountains characterise the in the Peter Mokaba Sports Complex; to attend events at the Peter Mokaba city. Polokwane falls under the Polokwane approximately 5km from the city centre Stadium and the Fan Fest. Municipality. display of friendliness, warmth and and offers a gross seating capacity of 45 During Match Days, spectators / visitors temperance. The Peter Mokaba Stadium 000. The sporting complex was named not wanting to utilise the Fan Walk will be The municipality’s area accounts for 3% in Polokwane is one of five venues South after the late, Polokwane-born Peter shuttled directly from the Central Transport of Limpopo province’s total surface area Africa is building from scratch for the 2010 Mokaba, who was a political activist during Hub to the Stadium / Fan Fest. and over 10% of the Limpopo’s population FIFA World Cup in South Africa. apartheid and an inspiring leader. resides here. The city of Polokwane is one POLOKWANE MATCH SCHEDULE: of the most ethnically diverse cities where EVENT EXPERIENCE FAN FEST •Sunday 13 June, 13:30 Group C: six official languages are spoken: English, Polokwane frequently hosts top The Fan Fest situated next door to the Algeria vs Slovenia Afrikaans, Sepedi, Xitsonga, TshiVenda international athletes at its world-class Stadium in the Cricket Grounds will be •Thursday 17 June, 13:30 Group A: and IsiNdebele. Filled with a strong sense facilities. Polokwane has played host to operational from 11 June 2010 to 11 July France vs Mexico of civic pride and solidity, the people of the Council of Southern Africa Football 2010. •Tuesday 22 June, 20:30 Group B: Polokwane are very proud and protective Associations Cup semi-final match Greece vs Argentina of their city. Upon arrival, most visitors are between South Africa’s national team TRANSPORT •Thursday 24June, 16:30 Group F: overwhelmed by the people’s hospitable Bafana Bafana, and Swaziland. The city 5 dedicated mini bus taxis will be Paraguay vs New Zealand

26 the diplomat May 2010 the diplomat May 2010 27 MISSION MISSION ACTIVITIES Rainbow nation flies the flag in Moscow Celebrating the Slovakian qualification for >> ACTIVITIES MOSCOW VIENNA on four large screens and Ambassador a group of singers led by First Secretary the FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup Langa’s invitation to the Russian people Shirley Makhaya. Coca Cola brought their he South African Mission in excited that Slovakia has qualified for the to visit South Africa notwithstanding the own terminals which allowed guests to Vienna is celebrated the Slovakian 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa as a small Zakumi and “Jabulani” (celebrate/ disappointing performance of their team, to have their picture taken with a virtual World T qualification for the FIFA 2010 we believe that this moment of shared be happy) ball that has eleven colours share in the fun, was reported by the media Cup Trophy and email it immediately and Soccer World Cup. history will create a vibrant framework for to reflect the eleven offical languages and posted on-line the same evening and also provided gift bags with the special The Mission in Vienna, in conjunction future bilateral initiatives between South that are considered official languages followed up in different illustrated sports World Cup edition Coca Cola bottles with the South African Honorary Consul in Africa and Slovakia”. She added that “with in South Africa. The event was attended and tourism magazines the next day. The and mini-vuvuzelas. Adidas provided the Slovakia, Dr Milan Lopasovsky, hosted all efforts that South Africa has put into the by approximately 2500 members of the Russian government was represented Embassy with four mannequins as well as a successful 2010 FIFA World Cup preparations for the World Cup, the country Slovakian public as well as luminaries. by the Deputy Speaker of the Russian South Africa and Russia football clothing event on 18th March 2010 in Bratislava, is more than ready to host a successful During the open day, many people flocked Ambassador Langa during the mission’s Parliament, Mr Vladimir Zhirinovsky and and shoes, which the Ambassador Slovakia, under the theme: “In honour and memorable World Cup”. The event to the Embassy’s stand and they were Freedom Day Celebrations senior Foreign Ministry officials. The and Embassy staff dressed up before of Slovak Republic’s participation in the was also addressed by the President given World Cup and tourism promotional he fact that the Russian team will Embassy used glass display cabinets to the event. Feedback from guests was FIFA 2010 World Cup in South Africa”. of Slovakian Football Association, Mr materials. They also had the opportunity not compete in the 2010 FIFA’s hold small item memorabilia, including the unanimously favourable regarding the The event was attended by approximately Frantisek Laurinec, who mentioned “that to taste South African wine and Amarula. T World Cup did not put stop to the Jabulani football, other footballs, mugs, organisation of the event, the colourful 250 people, which included invitees he was confidant that South Africa will enthusiasm with which the Embassy in caps, makarapas and vuvuzelas. displays and cultural rainbow “in-house” from the Slovakian Ministries of Foreign host a very successful event”. Based Moscow kicked off Freedom Day in a novel entertainment. As part of National Day Affairs, Culture, Economy, Sport, and on a the special invitation the Mission way. Neither did a limited budget! FIFA Zakumi formed a particularly popular celebrations, the Embassy traditionally Education. The event was also graced participated in the annual Visegrad Open sponsors, Adidas and Coca Cola, and the part of the proceedings. A professional visits the Novodevichy Cemetery, where by invitees from the Slovakian football Day event on 20th March 2010 hosted by embassies of the qualifying countries as photographer took pictures of the guests South African stalwarts of the liberation fraternity, Chamber of Commerce, the Slovakian Minister of Foreign Affairs, well as the Russian Football Union were with the World Cup mascot. A big hit was struggle, Moses Kotane, J B Marks and business community, members of the Mr Miroslav Lajcak. The Foreign Minister, co-opted in a display of national pride and the performance of the Diski Dance by David Ivon Jones are buried. African Diaspora Society in Slovakia, together with the Slovakian national team football memorabilia.Videos were played Embassy officials and a short concert by CONTRIBUTED BY THE MISSION IN MOSCOW tour operators, and Slovakian Media. coach, Mr Vladimir Weiss, participated The event was addressed by the Deputy in the 2010 World Cup kick-off. The Head of Mission, Ms Titi Molaba, who said South African Honorary Consul, Dr Milan “the South African Mission in Vienna was Lopasovky, presented Minister Lajcak with CONTRIBUTED BY THE MISSION IN VIENNA MISSION ACTIVITIES National Day Reception CAIRO National Day Reception hosted MISSION by the Embassy of the Republic >> Summary of the African Festival ACTIVITIES of South Africa in Cairo, the Arab Music and Handicraft Festival which was ATHENS Republic of Egypt on 27 April 2010 to be published in the Diplomat attended by more than 7000 people magazine. The captions of the from all African communities, diplomatic Greek government. The African Festival pictures are as follows as per the corps, Greek government, business, was used as a platform to promote South order of attachment: media and ordinary Greek citizens. The Africa, 2010 FIFA World Cup, Africa’s rich

1. Charge D’Affaires Ms. Selaelo Ramokgopa African Festival was held at the South heritage and vibrant cultural diversity. The delivering the National Day Message African Ambassador’s official residence event was boosted by the attendance of Charge D’Affaires Ms. Selaelo Ramokgopa , on 15-16 May 2010. In total there were 20 the former South African President, Mr F. Economic Embassies and African communities who W De Klerk, who was accompanied by participated in the event. The South Africa his wife and stepdaughter. Mr De Klerk 2. Counsellor Ms.Sara Dien, Dean of African Former President FW de Klerk with some of the Diplomatic Corps Ambassador Aaron M guests who attended the festival Ambassador to Greek and Dean of the delivered a brief message to all who Ncube, Ambassador of Zimbabwe and Dean of Africa Group, Ms Mandisa Dona Marasha attended and emphasised that “Africa Diplomatic Corps in Egypt Ambassador Victor s part of the consolidation of the officially opened the Festival. The keynote has a great and bright future adding that Ramon Carazo, Embassy of Venezuela, Cutting the Cake African Agenda the South Africa address was delivered by Ambassador Afro-pessimism must be discouraged

CONTRIBUTED BY THE MISSION IN CAIRO Embassy in Athens, Greece, co- Ioannis Zepos (Secretary-General in the throughout the world”. th A CONTRIBUTED BY THE MISSION IN ATHENS organised and hosted the 8 African Food, Greek Foreign Ministry) representing the MISSION >> ACTIVITIES FIFA 2010 World Cup Roadshow >> South African National Day BOTSWANA announcements and interviews) that successful Press conference. Other MISSION took place from 22 April to 24 April. Over activities that were hosted by the mission he South African Embassy in ACTIVITIES 300 children from different schools and during the roadshow included music by the Santiago, Chile, on 27 April 2010 CHILE institutions were invited, dignitaries from Police brass band and SA choir, dance by T celebrated the South African National various stakeholders, e.g. the diplomatic the Botswana Traditional group, reading of day. The event was blessed by the presence corps, football associations, business and SA High Commissioner’s 2010 message, of Mr. Pops Ismail Mahomed who played various media institutions. giving out of promotional material to guests South African National Anthem on a Kora Some of the guests who attended the World Cup Even before the Road Show took place by IMC, DIRCO and FNB, a procession/ African instrument. Adidas, official 2010 parade there was growing excitement and march led by the Police, Traditional FIFA World Cup sponsor also participate he High Commission kicked off interest around it due to the marketing groups, High Commission’s officials and displaying all previous world cup soccer balls 2010 by welcoming Counsellor and promotional strategies the mission dignitaries and children, a soccer match and the South African National team T-shirt, T Mashaba who will be focusing on put in place to promote 2010. The mission and a braai. The mission also participated Buin Zoo, and the South African Business SADC: Customs and Stella Sigcau. The partnered with President’s Hotel with a in a food carnival at the President Hotel, in Chile were amongst other dignitaries and event kicked off with various activities special focus on the promotion of the 2010 and there was a ruffle where by one guest government authorities who attended. which focused on popularising 2010 FIFA World Cup through a food carnival. won a big screen Sony TV. CONTRIBUTED BY THE MISSION IN CHILE and the Road Show (including media Over 40 media houses attended the CONTRIBUTED BY THE MISSION IN BOTSWANA the diplomat May 2010 29 Your Your the diplomat Health Health the diplomat Smoking is a health risk ow often do we hear that A single cigarette contains as many as turkey” or, in other words, stop smoking smoking is bad for our health? 4000 separate, highly toxic chemicals. without extra help or first cutting down. Not that this has stopped Benzene is a toxic industrial solvent Some people are not as addicted to people from smoking! When linked to leukaemia in some smokers. nicotine as others and they often enjoy oneH considers the harm that it does to Cadmium is found in batteries and more success with this approach. your body; smoking is not that smart. damages the kidneys and arteries. Another approach is to cut down smoking Doctors give many reasons why people Cigarette smoke also contains toxins slowly over time. This involves gradually should not smoke. This includes the fact found in rat poison, varnish and nail polish smoking fewer cigarettes each day until that it can greatly increase the chances of remover. one is entirely free of the habit. It is best to having a heart attack, developing diabetes Inhaled smoke from a single cigarette make a plan regarding how you are going 2010 Netball as well as a range of cancers. Smoking to do this and then stick to it. can also lower the body’s resistance to You may decide, for instance, to smoke diseases like TB and can impact negatively one cigarette fewer every day or every Tournament on the sexual performance of a man. week until you have stopped completely, or you may rather follow an approach such he DIRCO netball team was in- The DIRCO Netball team obtained As part of an ongoing effort by GEMS to as having a cigarette an hour later every vited to participate in the 2010 second place and was awarded with a educate existing and future members on a day until you are eventually having none. Netball Tournament hosted by trophy and small trophies that were given range of healthcare topics, we would like Whatever approach you choose, this can the South African Post Office at to to all the team members. to provide you with some information on be an effective way to reduce the nicotine the beginning of May. The tour- Furthermore, they received medals for smoking and advice on how to go about in your body over time. tnament took place at the Trans-Orange being the most well behaved team of the giving it up. Sports Ground in Pretoria West. tournament.This included medals for dis- Given that smoking is so bad why do so Nicotine substitutes in the form of gum, The participating teams were cipline, dress code and the most organ- many people still smoke you may priyanka.aparajit.co.in/wp-content patches or sprays can be useful for those from: ized team. Ms Ntsako Ndobe received a wonder? And, why do they find it so contains as many as 43 carcinogenic, or requiring a little help in kicking the smoking • Department of International trophy for being the best defender during difficult to give it up? Many people and cancer causing, substances. habit. Relations and Cooperation the tournament. especially youngsters take up smoking Experts believe that 90% of lung cancers They contain nicotine and are used to • South African Bureau of Standards We congratulate the netball for the because their friends do it and they and 30% of all cancer fatalities are caused reduce the craving for nicotine and take • Department of Agriculture outstanding results and encourage them want to fit in and are simply hoping that as a result of smoking. away much of the desire to smoke. They • Financial Services Board to keep it up. The DIRCO is behind you it would make them look ‘cool’. One of can be very useful aids in the battle to give • Department of Labour all the way. the problems associated with smoking is Nicotine causes blood vessels to constrict up smoking. Drug treatments are now also • The SA Post Office Contributed by the DIRCO Sports Council that tobacco contains nicotine, a highly thereby increasing blood pressure resulting available and can be very effective. These addictive drug. While most smokers do in the heart having to work harder. This help reduce withdrawal symptoms and are not consider themselves to be addicted increases the risk of heart disease with only available through a doctor. they find it hard to do without cigarettes smokers being twice as likely to die from How to get the most from and often find it impossible to stop. a heart attack than non-smokers. The Smoking is dangerous and is not That is because when puffing on a narrowing of blood vessels, which occurs recommended for anyone. While it is cigarette smoke is drawn into the lungs over a period of time, has other negative best not to start smoking in the first place, your GEMS benefit option and the nicotine enters the bloodstream. effects on health as well. there are many benefits to giving up. You cific benefit limits were increased across Nicotine affects the brain within seconds may need a little willpower to get through More about the Onyx Option from GEMS the board on Ruby, Emerald and Onyx by causing it to release ‘feel-good’ hormones. For example it results in decreased those first days, but you will find yourself f extensive healthcare cover is impor- freedom of choice is the order of the day 2.5 percent each a number of The minute smoking is stopped withdrawal blood flow to the tissues of the body and growing increasingly stronger and less tant to you look no further. when it comes to selecting your health- additional improvements in terms of prod- from the nicotine makes the smoker feel negatively affects the ability of the body dependent on this drug with each passing Onyx literally offers “it all and more”. It care service provider. Dentistry benefits uct options were added. The new in-hospi- agitated that is because the body and to heal. It is also often an important factor day. If you need help in order to give up has a block benefit for certain out-of- are particularly generous on the Onyx op- tal non-PMB day admissions are no longer brain have come to rely on nicotine to feel in causing male impotence, ruining some do not hesitate to find it. It is best to get all Ihospital expenses and a day-to-day block tion with per beneficiary cover of R10 418 pro-rated while the limit was increased to good. people’s sex lives. In women it has been the support you need in order to overcome benefit for consultations over a period of two calendar years. R10 760. This option now also funds a ba- linked to infertility. this unhealthy habit. with general practitioners. There are also Mental health cover is also substantially sic pathology benefit that includes a While people mistakenly believe that separate benefits on offer for acute and higher on this option with the scheme liquid based cytology Pap smear at cigarettes make them “feel good” they Besides lung cancer smoking has been Want to know more about becoming chronic medicine, contraceptive medicine, funding as much as R23 152 per family. scheme-negotiated rates while the com- really only provide a temporary “pickup” associated with throat, mouth, kidney, a GEMS member? as well as optical and dentistry benefits. Oncology benefits are close to R300 000 prehensive chronic formulary now applies while actually sapping one’s energy. Being stomach and prostate cancers to name Please visit our website at www.gems.gov. per family while the specialised medicine within and above limits. On the subject of addicted to tobacco would not be such a just a few. It can harm other people too za. For members who have any questions All the bells and whistles that are offered sub-limit is R200 000 per family. While optometry, the sub-limit for frames was in- problem if smoking were not so unhealthy. and second hand smoke has been shown on smoking, please phone the GEMS call on the Emerald option are yours when you Onyx is undoubtedly the most expensive creased to R1 500. The benefit for medi- Apart from the wide range of health to increase the risk of illnesses such centre on 0860 00 4367 or send a SMS join the Onyx option from GEMS. These option in the GEMS stable it offers ben- cal and surgical appliances on the other problems incurred as a result of smoking asthma and cancer in children. to 083 450 4367. GEMS will assist you in include breast reductions, maxillo facial efits that are well above the norm. The old hand has been doubled. it generally reduces a person’s lifespan by every way possible to ensure your health surgery and specialised dentistry to men- saying that you get what you pay for really Without doubt, if extensive healthcare cov- a good 15 to 20 years. Want to kick the habit? Here are a and wellbeing as well as that of your family tion but a few. As in the case of the Emer- applies when it comes to the Onyx option. er is what you are looking for you will be few helpful ideas and loved ones. Sources:The Dangers of Smoking and Quit Smoking Methods, www. ald option the Onyx option from GEMS is a The Onyx option also saw some attractive hard pressed to find anything more ideal Still want to smoke, then look at the Those who have a lot of willpower and quittersguide.com.The Dangers of Tobacco, www.tobacco-facts.info/ traditional medical scheme option where benefit enhancements in 2010. While spe- than the Onyx Option from GEMS. following facts: strong desire to give up can go “cold dangers_of_tobacco.htm.

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