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Reg no. 1951/002280/06 [email protected] An authorised financial service provider licence no. 23833. A registered credit provider NCRCP22 and a member of the Sasfin Group. PUBLISHER'S CONTENTS NOTE What a year 2016 has been! PLETT COASTAL LIFESAVERS RELOCATIONS CemAir’s considerable growth continued with new routes - Bloemfontein, Port Elizabeth Now 365 Commuting - Days a Year - as well as more flights on the the new vogue regular routes to Plett, Margate, Johannesburg and Cape Town. Today, our passengers can PAGE 11 PAGE 14 enjoy more of CemAir, to more destinations, more frequently.

Skynews has been there CAPE ROUTE RAMSGATE with you for all journeys 62 CONSERVANCY on those existing and new routes, and will continue to Where nature be accompanying you on Part 2 and people thrive your travels in 2017. Several A very warm welcome aboard! We are delighted to have you with components come together us today and as always, our dedicated team is here to make your together to produce a magazine of this journey enjoyable and comfortable. quality and standard, and that PAGE 22 PAGE 28 is down to a select number of The busy festive season is upon us with many South Africans individuals who always seem travelling to spend time with their favourite people and in their to bring their ‘A’ game to every favourite places. As summer sweeps across our country it brings issue. From our editorial team, with it the holiday mood and excitement. Our coastal service sees ITV CHOICE A FORK IN to our contributors, to our sales a vastly increased schedule with many flights added and larger THE ROAD team, to our design team, to aircraft operated where possible. As an example, our popular our printers, I would like to Plettenberg Bay route from both Cape Town and Johannesburg January 2017 extend my sincerest thanks for sees the greatest number of seats flown daily that has ever been Highlights Restauranteer operated into the airport. all your incredible efforts this and Chef Mark year. Thank you x. 2016 has been a year of solid growth for CemAir in the domestic Oosthuizen from airline market. Our projections have us carrying almost 100 000 Fushin Sushi In this issue, we offer you a passengers and undertaking more than 5000 flights through the PAGE 32 PAGE 34 low down on the benefits of year. Supported by our international operations we have been relocating from a major city to able to, through reliability and consistency, build a permanent coastal life in CemAir-Gration. presence in the restless airline industry. We look forward to You can also find out more building this further in 2017 with additional routes, service SA'S MUSIC SCENE about beautiful venues to visit enhancements and improved convenience. GREATEST on the Garden Route in Route OLYMPICS 62. Travel more with CemAir is proud to introduce a second Bombardier Dash 8-Q300 The Jack to the fleet. Following the arrival of the first of the variant in May Mantis Band South Africa's Greatest this year, the aircraft has proved to be both popular and effective. Congratulations Olympics looks back at the The Q300 gives us 50 seat capacity and near-jet comfort with the are due to all incredible achievements of runway performance required on our Margate and Plettenberg atheletes involved our SA Olympians at the 2016 CemAir and Avis. Bay services. Our fleet of three Dash 8’s have become our Games. in team SA! PAGE 40 PAGE 46 signature aircraft in South Africa’s skies and we look forward to further growth on this type over the coming years. Make Avis your first choice in car rental when you SA’s rock scene is becoming more popular on the local treat your family to a special weekend away with Our IOSA certification nears the end of its final phase with CEMAIR UPDATE 6 and international stages. In IATA quality control being the last process before CemAir is CemAir. Avis provides CemAir customers with car REGULARS ROUTE MAP & SAFETY INFO 8 this edition we speak to Jack added to the register. This will immediately be followed by full CEMAIR NEWS 9 Mantis of The Jack Mantis rental rates that are second to none. Book with IATA membership which will allow us to introduce a myriad of Band. enhanced services. These will include improved connectivity CEMAIR’S FLEET 10 Avis and get away from it all for less! with other airlines, checking bags through to final destinations TECH PAGE 24 BUSINESS & FINANCE 36 All of this as well as our regular and more. IOSA is the world standard in airline safety with 85% features – On a Lighter Note, of global passengers being carried by IOSA registered and IATA COASTAL HOTSPOTS 38 Tech Page - Summer Survival member airlines. EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT 50 JUST FOR FUN 52 Apps and Hotspots. CemAir is honoured to be working with some exceptionally ON A LIGHTER NOTE 54 dedicated animal lovers whose passion and commitment make a Finally, dear reader, we at world of difference to the lives of so many less fortunate 4-legged Skynews would like to wish furry friends. In 2016 alone CemAir assisted in flying more than you an incredible summer 150 rescue animals around the country to be placed with new CEMAIR SKYNEWS TEAM / PUBLISHER & SALES Lorna MacLeod / ART DIRECTOR Alice Freedman holiday, a peaceful and festive families. We do it with love and pride and salute the efforts of all JUNIOR DESIGNER Roxanne Conradie / ADMINISTRATION & SALES Kirsten MacMillan season and all the prosperity those who care so much. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Patty Butterworth, René Connelly, Andy Sullivan, Cathryn Pearman, that you deserve in 2017. We Chris Jordan / CEMAIR SERVICES Nicolene Myburgh / COVER PHOTO AdobeStock.com raise our glasses to you all! Bottoms up! It is our privilege to have you on board and we encourage you Published by Mac Publishing & Consulting on behalf of CemAir. Contact +27 (0)44 533 0715, for to give us feedback by emailing info@cemair.co.za or through advertising enquiries contact [email protected] / +27 (0)78 425 4382. For CemAir bookings Facebook, Twitter or Linkedin. and enquiries contact [email protected] / www.flycemair.co.za / +27 (0)861 CEMAIR (236 247)

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79464 Avis Cemair.indd 1 2016/07/20 1:20 PM CEMAIR UPDATE 2016 reflections Skynews chatted to Cemair CEO, Miles van der Molen for some reflections on 2016.

How would you characterise 2016? captain on our flights. My background is the coming year. as a pilot, I have held a license for more As a year of change. Globally we than 20 years and flew extensively There is photographic evidence that witnessed some unexpected political for many years. Now however I fly your 1-year old son, Parker is nearing shifts with new directions being chosen. because it is one of the pleasures of his Dash-8 type rating. How is this In South Africa we experienced a the job but its also a very useful way of progressing? colourful year with our own elections staying close to our customers and their delivering a new message and daily expectations as well as understanding Frustratingly his progress has been headlines exposing an array of the daily challenges faced by our hampered by some maternal influence. astonishing stories. At CemAir we team and where improvements can be Whilst he is clearly both able and keen continued our path of managed growth implemented. I am often recognised to complete the course, this party has with a larger team, upsized fleet and by our customers when I fly and they introduced distractions such as naps widening market presence. We saw seem to appreciate that the CEO is still and ‘bath time’. We remain focused on changes in our contract operations, involved with the day to day activities of the objective and will not be dissuaded venturing into new countries like the airline. from our goal. Libya, and domestic operations with a substantially increased number of daily The 50-seat turbo-prop Dash-8 Q300 is flights. a 2016 addition to CemAir’s fleet. Why another turbo-prop aircraft after CemAir CemAir was just awarded as the 2016 became the largest operator of CRJ “I fly because it’s Best Performing Airline by ACSA’s regional jets on the African Continent Bram Fischer Airport. How do these in 2011? a useful way of measures align with CemAir’s business model? The Dash 8 turbo prop has unparalleled staying close to our performance in its class from shorter A high level of performance is the airfields. Destinations such as Margate customers and their expectation of our customer and we and Plettenberg Bay have runway are delighted to have outperformed limitations that limit the efficiency of expectations.” our peers and clinched the award. We jet operations in wet weather so in have grown our Bloemfontein service order to provide a service in all weather considerably and we now offer more conditions we rely on the Dash 8’s. The destinations from this regional centre Q300 was built with noise dampening than any other airline. technology (Q designation for quiet) so we have CRJ capacity with near jet Earlier in the year CemAir also received comfort in all weather conditions. Over an award from the Honorable Mayor the coming years we expect to build of the Hibiscus Coast Municipality for the Dash 8 fleet to a similar size of our economic development in the KZN Beech 1900 and CRJ fleets. South Coast region. Margate is one of CemAir’s oldest routes and this must What are the planned highlights for have been a real honour? CemAir for 2017?

A great honour indeed. We are very We are working on several exciting passionate about our Margate service projects. This will include the addition and making a difference to the of new routes and further development economic fortunes of this remarkable of some of our existing services. Our region has been one of the highlights pending IATA membership will, once of my career. For this contribution to completed, allow for advancement in FAT FISH GEORGE be recognised at a high level was an serval key areas including interline extremely proud moment for all of us at agreements with foreign airlines and Famous for its fish 044 874 7803 CemAir. perhaps even some domestic carriers. 124A York Street, George The recovery of the resource sector Legendary for its seafood and beyond moreish tapas. You are of course a qualified ATP pilot and our IOSA certification should see Renowned for its sumptuous serve ups of steak and chicken. FAT FISH PLETT and on occasion fly as the Captain on us continue to expand our international 044 533 4740 the Dash-8 or 1900 flights. Are you presence and we hope to serve the just filling in for other crew or is there a humanities community increasingly Hopwood Street, Central Beach, deeper reasoning behind your position in 2017 with the UN, its affiliates and @TheFatFishRestaurant Plettenberg Bay in the cockpit? beyond. Finally, we hope to acquire either an additional Dash 8 or add a Yes, I do occasionally fly as a line Bombardier CRJ700/900 to the fleet in Miles and Parker van der Molen. www.thefatfish.co.za 6 | DECEMBER 2016 / JANUARY 2017 CEMAIR SKYNEWS CELEBRATIONS AT THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION SAFETY IS CEMAIR NEWS GRAND OPENING OF THE PLETT AIRPORT ROAD! OUR PRIORITY The pending completion of the R76m project to tar 17kms of the Plett Airport SAFETY FEATURES SPECIFIC TO THIS AIRCRAFT CAN BE FOUND Road between the N2 and Kranshoek was ON THE PASSENGER BRIEFING CARD IN THE SEAT POCKET IN celebrated by locals on Sunday 6 November FRONT OF YOU. YOUR SAFETY IS THE CREW’S RESPONSIBILITY 2016. The 15-month project began in October SO PLEASE COMPLY WITH THEIR INSTRUCTIONS AT ALL TIMES. 2015 and will shorten the travel time from Knysna to Plett Airport.

CARRY-ON BAGGAGE whenever seated. For your is established in the cruise. For safety reasons your safety, we suggest you keep Laptop computers (including cabin baggage must fit into it fastened throughout the CD-ROMS and DVD), hand approved stowage spaces. flight. held calculators, electric SOUTH COAST MTB Light weight hand luggage shavers and portable “My favourite airline!” personal listening devices SERIES WINNERS should be placed under the SMOKING “My favourite airline. Friendly and professional crew and almost always on Civil Aviation Regulations (including compact disk and seat in front of you if you time. (1 late departure in 32 flights since January 2016!)” are flying in our Beech 1900 prohibit smoking on board all mini disk players) may be CemAir flights, including all used during flight. Any item – Jacques Venter (Facebook Review) and if you are traveling in our CemAir supports South Coast MTB Series winners electronic cigarettes. that makes use of a 3G or Dash-8 or Bombardier CRJ Nataschka Mowat and Leeroy Emslie. The awards then stowage is provided other internet connection ceremony took place at the Wild Coast Sun convention under the seat and in the PORTABLE should be disabled or turned centre after the fifth and final race. overhead compartment. ELECTRONIC off. Any baggage that cannot fit EQUIPMENT & LAPTOP under the seat will be tagged COMPUTERS REFRESHMENTS and placed in the cargo-hold. Please switch off all Refreshments are supplied Emergency Exits need to electronic devices as they on board your flight. Please remain free of obstructions may interfere with the aircraft enjoy in moderation bearing at all times. avionics system. Cellphones, in mind that your aircraft may e-readers and electronic not be equipped with a toilet. SEAT BELTS tablets may only be used in Please fasten your seatbelt ‘flight mode’ once the aircraft

CemAir sponsored “The Bitou Municipality Mayoral Golf Day” The Mayoral Golf Day is organised to raise funds for the Bitou Mayoral Education Fund for tertiary funding grants.

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Carry-on baggage christening for CemAir's inaugural flight between Bloemfontein's Bram Fischer Airport and PE Internarional Airport took place on 4 October 2016.

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TECHNICAL INFO BOMBARDIER CRJ BOMBARDIER DASH-8 Q300 BOMBARDIER DASH-8 100 BEECH 1900D Plett Lifesavers, Now 365 Days a Year Engines Twin Turbofan engine Twin Turboprop engine Twin Turboprop engine Twin Turboprop engine 9220 Lbs. Thrust 1800 SHP per engine 1800 SHP per engine 1279 SHP per engine Plett Lifesavers, in conjunction with CemAir, has a love for the ocean, a passion for school for these lifeguards. On average Pressurised cabin class 3 crew & 50 passengers 3 crew & 50 Passengers 3 crew & 37 passengers 2 crew & 19 passengers are proud to announce that in 2017 there teaching and is inspired by the skills that candidates remain for periods from four to Maximum speed Mach 0.81 / 860 km/h 295 Knots / 545 km/hr 269 knots / 497 km/h 284 knots / 525 km/h will be a minimum of two lifesavers on these young adults acquire in just a few eight years. And with the skills they acquire, duty on at least one of the beaches in years. In 2016 the Lifeguard programme plenty of self-discipline and the sense of Average cruise speed Mach 0.74 / 785 km/h 260 Knots / 480 km/hr 238 knots / 440 km/h 246 knots / 430 km/h Plettenberg Bay every single day of the year. will see a total of 22 new cadets complete self-worth and purpose associated with the Going 365 in 2017. the 50-hour training schedule required yellow and red uniform these candidates Maximum operating 41 000 feet 25 000 feet 25 000 feet 25 000 feet to prepare them for the Internationally- are well positioned to become effective and altitude Currently the Plett Lifeguard programme, accredited Lifesaving S.A. Lifeguard Award sought-after employees in whatever their Max climb rate 3 000 feet per minute 2 500 feet per minute 2 500 feet per minute 3 000 feet per minute a Bitou Municipality initiative, deploys independent examinations. “We are very chosen profession. Of course, no number between 55 and 60 lifeguards to 13 proud to report that our current intake of lifeguards on our beaches will ever be a Fuel capacity 8 583 litres / 14 350 lbs 3 210 litres / 5678 lbs 3 210 litres / 5678 lbs 2 500 litres / 4 484 lbs beaches in High Season and 4 of Plett’s includes the largest number of young substitute for a swimmer’s respect for the Maximum range 1 946 nm / 3 620 km 1107 nm / 2 050 km 1 000 nm / 1 800 km 1 400 nm / 2 500 km most popular beaches for six months of ladies,” says Chas. About 40% of the Plett ocean and the power it yields. For these the year between November and April. Lifesavers come from Plett Surf Lifesaving young ambassadors this message must Wing span 21.2 meters / 69’ 7’’ 27.43 meters / 90’ 00” 25.89 meters / 84’ 11’’ 17.6 meters / 57’ 11’’ During the winter months the beaches Club Nippers where they start learning become a mantra and for all at the coast, a have been unmanned and only strong lifesaving skills from the age of 8. “Any local way of life. Length 26.77 meters / 87’ 10’’ 25.68 meters / 84’ 25” 22.25 meters / 73’ 17.6 meters / 57’ 10’’ swimmers are advised to brave the surf. youth from surrounding local High Schools Height 6.22 meters / 20’ 5” 7.49 meters / 24’ 57” 7.49 meters / 24’ 57” 4.6 meters / 14’ 10’’ CemAir’s sponsorship for the next three are welcome to join. We are encouraging CemAir is a proud sponsor of Going 365 in years focuses on working with Bitou delegates from previously disadvantaged 2017. Cabin height internal 1.85 meters / 6’ 1’’ 1.83 meters / 6’ 01” 1.88 meters / 6’ 16” 1.8 meters / 5’ 11” Municipality to extend the lifeguarding groups and we aim to increase their Seat pitch 31 inches 31 inches 31 inches 30 inches season to 365 days a year across as many numbers by 60-70% of the total group beaches as possible. “We are aiming for a within the next three to four years”. Seat width 17 inches 17 inches 17 inches 17 inches 12 month tourism season,” says Laura van Equipment Overhead luggage stowage Overhead luggage stowage Overhead luggage stowage Underseat luggage stowage der Molen, CFO at CemAir, “Plett’s beaches These targets are perfectly aligned are spectacular and when the sun comes with those of Bitou’s Local Economic "Plett’s beaches are Forward Galley Rear Galley Forward Galley out and everyone wants to enjoy the beauty Development projects which will give these Rear lavatory Forward lavatory Forward lavatory and splendor of our coastline we want them youngsters exposure to the dynamics spectacular and when the to be safe.” The programme will initially of an employer / employee relationship. sun comes out and everyone cater for a permanent lifeguard presence on The job is physically challenging and BOMBARDIER CRJ BOMBARDIER DASH-8 Q300 Central Beach and tourists and locals will requires good aquatic skills as well as wants to enjoy the beauty be encouraged to swim on this beach out of essential traits such as reliability, team season. work, openness and most importantly the and splendor of our coastline ability to communicate effectively. Success The Plett Lifeguard programme is managed in the programme secures an opportunity we want them to be safe." by veteran lifeguard Chas Fraser. Chas of permanent employment beyond high

BOMBARDIER DASH-8 100 BEECH 1900D

2016 Plett Lifesavers in their new CemAir kit enjoy a jump start to the summer season.

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FEATURE / PATTY BUTTERWORTH

walk along a wide coastal villages, says, “Coastal beach, with no sound life means a lifestyle change but the waves crashing from the city’s endless forms of Aand the gulls calling, entertainment. Here, you need to may not be the answer to all your get involved in the village, make COASTAL worries but almost everything a contribution and get to know seems better after you've people with similar interests. skimmed stones or sat on the More often than not, you find dunes scanning the horizon for yourself busier down here making ships. I understand that urgency. a difference than you were in the RELOCATIONS In my previous life, whenever I big city.” * was stressed, I would cry, "I need a beach", jump in the car and Nikky Tilley, Marketing Specialist head for the nearest bit of coast. for UGU South Coast Tourism, Commuting – the new vogue Now I can do it every day and it's lives in Margate with her partner instant therapy. and six dogs, and commutes monthly to Johannesburg for For some families, they spend Business. She says, “Living in a two weeks, year after year, at coastal community has benefits the same rental beach house that suit my lifestyle. One of overlooking the ocean. Others those includes accessibility to invest in second homes or non-stressful commuting and cottages, renting them out travel. My job requires me to in season, and enjoying their travel extensively, it's great not getaways in winter or summer. having to worry about a long And then there are those who commute, expensive parking fees ultimately decide that the coast or running around a large airport is where they want to live, year- due to logistics. Time is money. round. Relocating your family and Having a smaller airport with a commuting is now commonplace, personal airline like CemAir is as an acceptable arrangement in convenient as it gets.” many households. And having access to flights to the big city MAKING THE MOVE from an airport that is close to home on an airline like CemAir The decision to move should not can make such an arrangement be interpreted as something one’s possible. spouse is ‘doing’ to the family but something the family is doing Usually the choice to commute together. This includes looking at is a career decision made for the benefits of moving to a small financial stability, many choosing coastal town. to move the family to live in smaller towns while one partner Andrew Fosbrook, a veteran commutes to a larger city for commuter of 16 years, and a work. Choosing to live in different converted CemAir traveller to and places and commuting seems to from Plettenberg Bay, says, “The be more common these days. We ability to separate my career from have witnessed the emergence my family life has been extremely of a commuting workforce; and beneficial. When I’m away I many families are moving to the immerse myself into my business, coastal areas away from big city there are no distractions and I am life. Areas like Southbroom, Port able to be extremely productive. I Elizabeth, Plettenberg Bay and try to stay away for no more than Knysna seem to be the most three nights, and then when I am popular. home I am home. I spend quality time with my family because I Often, it’s the laid-back lifestyle don’t work weekends.” that has the most attraction. Coastal towns tend to offer Even so, it’s not always a bed of everything the city doesn’t… and roses. Fosbrook also comments that’s the appeal. Life’s pleasures on the negative side, “I have become sunsets, walks on the missed important moments in my beach, fishing, surfing, nature and children’s lives and special events community. As Simon Olivier, that I would have loved to attend. Seeff principal for Eastern Cape My wife and I have always agreed

14 | DECEMBER 2016 / JANUARY 2017 CEMAIR SKYNEWS CEMAIR SKYNEWS DECEMBER 2016 / JANUARY 2017 | 15 to this commuting arrangement, COASTAL it has made our relationship strong and although I have missed TOWNS IN moments, she understands the necessity. Public holidays are also very difficult, if I am away from SA HAVE my family it can be very lonely.” Commuting can be stressful on AMAZING a partnership, Fosbrook says, “I always think it is very important BEAUTY that the partner of the commuter has a passion or interest that THAT WILL keeps them busy, and that they are not waiting patiently at home TAKE YOUR for the commuting partner to return.”

BREATH Other benefits with moving to a smaller town include convenient AWAY location of schools and other daily trips. You may find that they are much closer and thank goodness, you won’t experience gridlock traffic. This means more time to spend with your family, and possibly more time to find yourself.

Living in close-knit communities often throws you into the mix with locals - you may run into your GP at the grocery store, your plumber at a beachside picnic or even your child’s school principal while walking a forest trail. Small-town adventures often include increased opportunity for socialising, more time for exercise and a greater awareness of nature and your natural surroundings.

Coastal towns in SA have amazing beauty that will take your breath away and these areas are often home to nature’s greatest playgrounds. Be prepared, your kids will be spending a lot of time in the outdoors so invest in some amazing outdoor toys and create your own favourite pastimes. With airport location’s less than 30 minutes from home, and CemAir flying to some of SA’s larger coastal towns, you will have plenty of time to enjoy the benefits of small-town living. If you are the commuting partner, we are confident you will soon understand the draw of the great, big blue!

Before entering final discussions about moving the family, do your homework to evaluate your Photo courtesy of Plett Tourism family’s housing requirements that goes beyond determining neighbourhood, price range, and type of home. A complete list should consider details such as a -

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formal dining room, a fenced-in family with school-going children, There are generally several key it may seem a daunting task, take National Number: 086 123 1211 yard, a sea view, or schools within the assurance of a quality holistic ingredients parents require it in your stride. “Academically, walking distance. CemAir makes education is imperative,” says when selecting a school. “When there are very rarely problems Email: [email protected] / [email protected] it easy to travel with their new Karine Trollip, Marketing Manager it comes to selecting a school, a with children who have relocated. Website: www.kncoinc.co.za CemAir Skyrewards programme. of Oakhill School in Knysna. priority for many new families But sometimes there are social is location, tradition, excellent adjustments – but never one we Kirshen Naidoo - Mobile: 083 777 4569 “When I converted to CemAir as How do you pick the best school academic results and a good have found insurmountable,” Rebecca Solomon - Mobile: 082 056 1479 my main transport for weekly for your child? Whether you are sporting record,” says Samantha says Luke Perkins, Headmaster commuting, I was so impressed choosing a public or independent Marriner, PA at Collegiate Girls’ at Greenwood Bay College in with their personal touches. school or considering home High School in Port Elizabeth. Plettenberg Bay. “Most jump From the ground crew to the schooling, careful planning is straight in and don’t need much flight team, I have always felt a must. Don’t forget, you are However, more importantly is to acclimatising. Children are very like a member of the family. looking for a school that will prepare for your child’s emotional resilient. They just need to know They always try their best not to make the educational experience adjustment. She says, “Fitting someone cares.” We make your business inconvenience their customers, for your child and you as in with new friendship groups is which makes leaving home so rewarding as possible. So, weigh always a difficult obstacle, as well Although many relocated our business so you much easier. Finding this type of your options; independent versus as possible levels of work to catch families expect their stress to service smooths the road,” says government and structured up with. At Collegiate, each new end when the moving van pulls Fosbrook. versus non-structured. SA is student is linked with a Matric girl, away empty from a new home, can focus on prosperity fortunate to have many great usually a Prefect who will chat to relocation stress often continues. SCHOOLING schools that fall into all of these her about the school, show her Recognising and accepting the and success. categories, consider what style around and be her ‘go to person’ stress of a settling-in process “Six out of ten of our current and curriculum will work best for for advice. The new student will will help. Moving to a new enrolments are from national and you and your children and then also be given a ‘buddy’ in her class home is also not a quick-fix to international families relocating do your research. who is also there to help her get escape your demons or change Our Offices predominantly from Gauteng, but to know the school.” It’s important your immediate reality. It may also from Kwa-Zulu Natal and Shane Kidwell, Oakhill to understand in advance about be a great time to create new Durban Bloemfontein Johannesburg Delivering exceptional and more recently several families Headmaster says, “Choosing what programmes like these are memories, but make sure you and 19 St Thomas Road Suite 7 Canterbury Park, 67 President 3rd Floor Block B Sandton Close from Cape Town. A surprisingly a school is a really personal in place, to prepare your child for your family are ready for the move outstanding legal services large number of international decision and it should not be his or her move. and doing it for the right reasons. Musgrave Durban Reitz Avenue Westdene Bloemfontein 2 Corner 5th Street And Norwich families have enrolled from taken lightly. There is a lot to Ph: 031 201 9366 Ph: 051 430 0137 Close Sandton Ph: 011 784 1279 since 1998 diverse locations across the world, be taken into account but more We should never underestimate from England, France, Australia, importantly remember that we are our children’s ability to UAE, Thailand, Mauritius and not educating our children for the understand, regardless of their Mozambique. Lifestyle is usually past but for the future and they age. They should be told about Plett's GBC offers a the predominant reason to will need the skills and resilience the move in advance to make the Cambridge International relocate to the area however for a to cope with change.” transition a smooth one. Although School curriculum. Nguni Restaurant & Catering, is situated in the coastal town of Plettenberg Bay. The Nguni lasses only cook with the freshest of ingredients, catering for any party, wedding, function or home meal at the venue of your choice. 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Planning for a move to the coast? Before taking the plunge, be utterly pragmatic about turning your coastal dream into reality. Talk to local real estate agents and scout potential properties to help you put a price on your goal. CemAir makes it easy to deal with the travelling. Speak to an agent about the CemAir Skyrewards programme, or visit www.flycemair.co.za.

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teytlerville’s uniquely stylish and now is there? Klipdrift Premium is well quirky answer to ‘Priscilla, Queen loved for its aromas of tobacco, cedar and of the Desert’, Karroo Theatrical warm spices and just a hint of apples and SHotel, is one of those absolute walnut undertones. This tasty spirit has won must-visit stops on Route 62, well worth various national and international awards adding to the bucket list. Home to Jacques and the master blenders are continually Cape Route 62, Part 2 and Mark, burlesque meets glitz in what perfecting the art of blending. It’s no secret can only be described as the homeliest that this area of South Africa yields the CemAir Skynews continues the journey along one of South Africa’s most famous Garden Route hotel experience this side of Showtown. finest quality grapes, left to ripen at their On any given day you will find the duo leisure ensuring the perfect start to a quality experiences, the Cape Route 62. In this issue, we continue along the Karoo stretch and start our journey relaxing on the stoep, enjoying a well- brandy. Chenin and Columbar grapes are from the picturesque Karoo town of Steytlerville and end in Oudtshoorn. deserved cup of tea and sharing fascinating essential when it comes to making brandy Karoo stories, surrounded by guests and they are in abundance in the Karoo. hanging on their every word. But who are Good grapes = Good wine = Great Brandy. these creative, talented and thoroughly Now I’ll wager that the last thing you would entertaining hosts? have thought to do with brandy is use it in Mark is a concert pianist and a cabaret a burger sauce or in a boerewors recipe. player and once he slips in behind the However, the clever culinary geniuses at ebony and ivory of his beautiful grand Klipdrift have ways and means to make piano, he transports the audience to far this spirit sing that your average brandy off, eclectic and colourful places. With a connoisseur would be proud of. A definite hunch that the Deep Karoo would be the must-stop this one. But remember, as the place where they would find their theatrical saying goes…”Gooi water by!” wonderland, Mark and Jacques, his life And now for a little Meerkatmagic. partner, singing sensation and Chef par If you’re not careful, these adorable little excellence, bought the old Karroo Hotel and critters will steal your heart and you’ll never the rest as they say is glitzy history. get it back. There are about a thousand From a derelict shell with 13 rooms, reasons to visit Oudtshoorn. It has to be three bars, a promising dining space, a one of the most interesting places on the dance hall and a squash court, the duo continent. Thus, being able to roam free put their fairy godmother powers to use there with wild meerkat, shouldn’t come as and created something quite unique and too much of a surprise. This conservation thoroughly welcoming. Every Saturday and research project is unique in the world evening you’ll find the pair in Grimaldi’s and only works with wild animals using Theatre Hall, presenting an extravaganza ethical techniques to gain their selective of audio, culinary and visual excellence. trust after many years, without ever taming Filled with banter, belting and Boerekos, them! Now that takes a certain degree this experience will keep you coming back of patience. Says research biologist and for more. After the grand performance and conservationist Grant McIlrath, “Since dinner it’s time to relax in Oscar’s Bar and 1993 to present I have been working with try your hand at snooker or billiards. While wild meerkats. Previously with Cambridge reading the visitors book you can help University Britain and the University of but smile and admire these two hosts for Pretoria- Mammal Research Institute. Now sharing their little piece of paradise with so working with an unknown subspecies of many happy visitors. The experience keeps wild meerkat that I discovered here in the them coming back for more and it’s easy to Klein Karoo. Wouldn’t it be great if you see why. Share in a few laughs and enjoy could walk with wildlife, without disturbing, being spoilt rotten because at the Karroo without interfering, but still, interacting? Hotel, nothing is too much trouble and To observe. To learn. To appreciate. Now true Karoo hospitality is alive and well and you can”. Walking and ‘talking’ with the occasionally wears a frock. Fabulous! meerkat, Grant has discovered their 34 STAY TUNED WITH OUR What would a road trip be without calls and experiences their 51 different JOURNEY ALONG THE a little tipple? In the town of Robertson behavioural patterns on a daily basis. He stands the holy grail of Brandy distilleries, is super keen to share this with whomever CAPE ROUTE 62, THE Klipdrift. Say the words “Brandy Tasting” he can and thus has also established an NEXT ISSUE OF CEMAIR and images of finishing off a day’s worth ‘Adopt a Meerkat’ campaign. Visit Meerkat SKYNEWS WILL FEATURE of hard sightseeing by relaxing with a few Mansion in The Meerkat Valley Reserve soothing mouthfuls of fine brandy, leap to and experience this unique offering for A TASTE OF THE mind. With multiple tours daily, these clever yourself. Who knows, you could become UNEXPECTED BETWEEN distillers enjoy nothing more than to share the proud ‘adoptive parent’ to one of its their golden elixir with visitors. “Meticulous furry residents. Bearing in mind of course OUDTSHOORN, DE distillation in vintage copper pot stills that you will have to be satisfied with a few RUST AND UNIONDALE. separates the heads and the tails to leave photos only as these special little creatures only the heart, the purest part of the brandy, are in no rush to leave their fabulous Karoo AND REMEMBER, which is then sealed in the finest French home anytime soon. “TRAVEL IS THE ONLY Oak and left for time and the angels. Our Whether you enjoy the glitz and Master Distiller then artfully blends various glamour of The Karroo Theatrical Hotel, a THING YOU BUY THAT ages to deliver the taste that has come little Klipdrift brandy tasting or a walk and MAKES YOU RICHER.” – to be known simply as Premium.” Well, talk with wild meerkat, there is plenty to do there’s no arguing with that philosophy on Route 62! ANONYMOUS

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Take a chill pill and relax… no need to Simply plug in the details of your trip, Whether you’re a total amateur or a worry that your loved ones may be frying and what’s on the agenda— hiking, a budding astronomer, Sky Guide will in the sun. Wolfram Sun Exposure business meeting and a fancy night knock your socks off. It teaches you how Reference App is a must-have app for out—and BOOM! Packpoint finds out to spot constellations, planets, and even those of you insistent on calculating exactly what you should bring based on satellites simply by pointing your smar- exactly how long you can be outdoors the weather during your trip and your tphone towards the sky. It even makes without burning based on your comple- activities, right down to how many pairs stars more visible in an overcast sky and xion, location, time and the SPF you’re of socks. Better yet, the app saves your works practically anywhere, even if you using. It also provides a UV forecast for list for future trips. Yes men, it practica- don’t have a data signal. wherever you are. lly packs your bag for you!

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Rated by many as the top surfing report Urbanspoon, the brainchild of Zomato, Waze is the world’s largest communi- app, Magic Seaweed provides long-ran- this is one of the newest foodie apps ty-based traffic and navigation app. Join ge surf forecasts for more than 2,500 dedicated to helping you find the best drivers in your area who share real-time beaches worldwide. This includes a food and dining experiences. Their traffic and road info to save time, gas 3 - 10 day forecast to check wind gust signature shake feature can help! Filter money, and improve daily commuting speed, atmospheric pressure, wind by neighbourhood, cuisine and price for for all. Help contribute real-time traffic strength, swell direction and period surf the greatest restaurant recommenda- information to your local community, size – and a lot more! It’s super easy to tions. Discover restaurants nearby, or report accidents, police zones and other use and to understand, even for surfing save them to your wish list for later. Love hazards you see on the road. Plus, you novices like me who have no clue about a restaurant? Mark it as a favourite and can add friends, send locations or keep atmospheric pressure. let them know all about it. others posted on your arrival time.

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WHERE NATURE AND PEOPLE THRIVE TOGETHER THE RAMSGATE CONSERVANCY

Building a world where people and nature On its southern journey, the Conservancy thrive together is a major challenge, and in passes through indigenous gardens, rivers, recent years unexpected alliances have been dunes and beaches and boasts some of created to enable nature to do what it does the area’s most spectacular views. It is here best – sustain life. that Ramsgate nourishes some of the most diverse ecosystems along the South African If you live along the South Coast chances coastline. It is here, too, where you will find are you’ve been touched in some way by one of their earlier projects - the six-kilometre the Ramsgate Conservancy. It is arguably Ramsgate Ramble along the diverse and the busiest viewing area for tourists due beautiful marine front. In 2007, large sections to its stand-out whale and dolphin viewing of this nature trail were washed away deck which showcases the amazing views during heavy storms. The local Ratepayers synonymous with the town’s coastal area. It Association pulled their resources and is also home to the Enviro Centre (established rebuilt the trail with financial assistance from in late 2010), an environmental awareness private donors. Part of the repair included the project and fund raising initiative for the restoring of the natural vegetation – a painful conservancy. undertaking, but well worth it.

But that’s only a part of the Ramsgate Ramsgate looks very different today. Coastal Conservancy’s story. To really understand farmland is now home to a Blue Flag beach, it, you need to go back to its roots. Ecology, dunes, trails and an assortment of wildlife. superb beaches, the arts, a lively community Actually, Ramsgate’s main beach was the – these are features you could say define second official beach in South Africa to have Ramsgate. Once you have experienced received Blue Flag status. Here you will also these special qualities, one can understand find one of the iconic area meeting spots, the passion locals feel for their community the Waffle House. It’s primly positioned on and environment. “A unique synergy exists the north bank of the Bilanholo Lagoon, just between conservation, community, culture a short walk from the beach and through and commerce, and we have to make the the Tanglewood Garden of Serenity – an most of it with the help of the municipality,” indigenous patch of forest where ancient says Sally Booker, vice chair of Ramsgate coastal red Milkwood trees stretch their Photos by Desmond Scholtz Conservancy and owner of Bellevue Park, colossal, gnarled limbs in unexpected places. Eco Play Zone and Botanical Gardens. The culture element was added last year when In the coming years, the demands of eco- Top: Aerial view of the Eco Centre became home to the annual tourism information will become greater Ramsgate Lagoon. Ramsgate Literary Festival, held on Heritage and more effort and funds will be needed to From left: Browse day. The community element is the monthly continue the conservation work. As plans for Moondeckers event that happens each full development deepen and ever-increasing the beach market. moon when locals gather at the Enviro Centre demands on the environment continue, a Ramsgate back in the to watch the moon rising out of the ocean, pro-active balanced approach to the coastal while sipping on something cold and enjoying community of Ramsgate will be best – and day. The Ramsgate locally made food that is sold to raise funds with the Ramsgate Conservancy as role Whale Deck. for the Conservancy. model, that path has already been paved.

But long before viewpoints and trails dotted Ramsgate Conservancy is a registered PBO; the landscape of this picturesque land, new the flagship project is the Ramsgate Whale arrivals to the area named the land after Deck & Enviro Centre, alien plant removal, Ramsgate in the UK. Although both places are river testing, recycling and environmental on the east coast in their respective country, education. For more information, visit there are no other similarities. The area was www.ramsgatecommunity.co.za. just farmland.

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A FORK IN THE ROAD This student has done well Master – Restauranteer and Chef Mark Oosthuizen from Fushin Sushi Lounge is Port Elizabeth’s foodie favourite

ou almost don’t notice it Realising his dream of bringing re- at first, then suddenly you laxed elegance and outstanding cui- realise you’re living in an sine to happy diners, PE born owner Yartisanal coffee district, or and Chef Mark Oosthuizen, opened you’ve wandered into a Mexican-ta- Fushin’s doors in February 2008. PENNE MARINARA co precinct. Food neighbourhoods With its complement of young and emerge in mysterious waves. Here, talented staff, Fushin has firmly esta- Enjoy this Fushin favourite with family and friends. The dish serves 4 and takes only 30 we showcase one of Port Elizabeth’s blished itself as a go-to destination minutes – so ready… steady… go! more interesting developments over for those diners who not only desire the past ten years. The restaurant is good food but a dining experience INGREDIENTS: called Fushin Sushi Lounge and the that lingers long after the plates have area is called Richmond Hill. An area been cleared. No tired sushi rolls Penne Pasta (500g) Olive Oil that has fast tracked to become part lacking in imagination and substan- Seafood Mix OR fresh seafood add; fresh of the latest wave of South Africa’s ce here, oh no! Mark was fortunate Squid steaks, Mussels, Prawns (optional) Food Districts. It’s edgy, conversatio- enough to learn from the best, inclu- Left: Eastern cuisine at it's best. Peeled Italian Tomatoes OR fresh tomatoes nal and has become ‘the’ place for ding four Japanese and Singaporean Above: The Fushin Street Chef's food truck. Onions younger Millenials to conduct busi- master chefs and the proof is most Thyme ness and for the Generation X crowd definitely in the pudding. He is also Below: Restauranteur and chef, Mark Fresh Garlic Oosthuizen. Chicken Stock (optional) to sit back, relax and enjoy. no stranger to catering to discer- Parmesan Cheese on top (optional) ning celebs such as Nicholas Cage, I find myself at the sharp end ofa Samuel L Jackson, Caprice and Vin METHOD: desperate addiction. One experience Diesel. of Eastern Cuisine excellence was • Cook the pasta al dente, season with a all it took to become hooked. In the Upon our visit to said food heaven, touch of olive oil after straining. heart of hip and happening Stanley we were greeted by friendly and effi- • Add fresh, peeled and finely chopped Street in the up-and-coming nei- cient waitrons. First impressions are onion, garlic and thyme to a gently heated ghbourhood of Richmond Hill, Port always so important and the staff Probably the finest news ever is that and what do you enjoy eating? ten cook together. saucepan. Elizabeth, you will find Fushin Sus- here are eager to please. We were Mark operates a Food Truck called Fus- M: Bay West Mall is definitely my go- • Sauté and add a chicken soup stock or hi Lounge perched alongside other equally impressed with the diversi- hin Street Chefs! I’m slightly put out by to eating experience. They make a CA: What are you never without in water to thin out, add seafood (finishing off trendy food houses. You won’t stru- ty of the menu. It’s pretty difficult to the fact that I live 300 odd kilometres seafood marinara penne there that your kitchen? with the squid last). ggle to find it; at any given time of bring interesting new tastes to diners away but I’m sure my addiction will bring will make your knees weak. M: My larder is never without fresh • Season lightly with sugar and salt to counter the day the verandah is spilling over who have been there and done that, me back to his doorstep sooner rather thyme, wet fish masala, Rigani level of acidity of the tomatoes. with patrons who cannot resist the however, Fushin delivers effortless- than later. CA: By all accounts you are a very (Greek oregano), coriander seeds, • Place prawns skin on, lightly seasoned, on charms and mastery of Mark and his ly. The Robata Grill offers diners the active dad with two very busy young rock salt, soy sauce and mirin. an over tray under a very hot element (leave team. opportunity to try traditional Kobe CemAir had the pleasure of chatting to children. What do you like to cook the door open), Japanese style cooking as well as Mark and “grilling” him a bit. at home for your friends and family CA: As the owner of the very suc- • Grill whilst reducing below… I can honestly say that it’s been a Fushin Style Tempura and Asian Ta- when you have a bit of down time? cessful watering hole, Soho, what • Reduce down and add pasta, toss on a while since I was in such a froth and pas. The unique way in which they CemAir: Mark, I know it’s a hard question M: Because I’m surrounded by Asian would you say is your favourite so completely swept up in gastro- prepare a selection of exotic dishes but if you had to choose your favourite cuisine all day long, I enjoy trying my drink? nice high heat to sear seafood and get a nomical delight. The perfect venue such as Norwegian Salmon, Aus- dish, what would it be? hand at different things at home. I M: That would definitely be an Old remaining liquid down (sauce level, viscosity to greedily anticipate course upon tralian Eel, Soft Shell Crab, Peruvian Mark: Hmmm, that’s a tough one! If I ab- enjoy one-pot creations, and lamb Fashioned cocktail and I’m just gaga is a preference). “I love to serve the finished course of seriously good nosh. Au- Scallops and Alaskan Snow Crab, to solutely had to choose, it would probably shanks are one of my favourites. over Nigroni. sauce over the pasta”. thentic, packed with flavour and name a few, is food wizardry at its fi- be the Spicy Blue Crab or the Clam dish. I’m mindful that whatever I prepare • Place grilled prawns on finishing and quickly presented with flair to boot, I can un- nest. What’s more, their collection of should be something my kids will There you have it. Straight from the grate fresh parmesan or sprinkle with a nice derstand why Fushin has a dedica- fine wines, cocktails and other satisf- CA: When you are weary from a long enjoy eating too. In fact, they love mouth of the Asian Food wunder- handful of parmesan dust. ted following and is on most visitor’s ying alcoholic drinks is a far cry from “Wok and Roll” in the kitchen and in des- nothing more than rolling up their kind! Sayōnara, until we meet again. • Last, garnish with fresh Thyme stalks. check list. the bog standard insipid plonk. perate need of cuisine therapy, where little sleeves and jumping in. We of- • Et Voilà! Enjoy.

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38 | DECEMBER 2016 / JANUARY 2017 CEMAIR SKYNEWS CEMAIR SKYNEWS DECEMBER 2016 / JANUARY 2017 | 39 SPORT / ANDY SULLIVAN “Congratulations are due to everyone involved with SOUTH AFRICA’S Team South Africa for a GREATEST OLYMPICS wonderful and memorable

hile discussing the sporting theme for this Phelps) at the London 2012 Games. This time, Phelps Olympic Games, 2016.” edition of CemAir Skynews, the consensus walked away with gold and le Clos failed to medal. was towards a ‘South African Sporting Year But, showing true South African grit, the swimmer W in Review’, with a reflection across some of recovered from the loss with a silver in the 100m but- our most treasured national sports. Rugby was consid- terfly. In a situation never seen before at the Games, le ered, but to be honest it all got a bit too depressing, and Clos finished in a three-way tie with Phelps (in the last we didn’t want you, the passenger, to reach your destina- individual race of his career) and Hungary’s Laslo Sleh. tion and disembark with anything other than a smile on The swimmers clocked in at 51.14 seconds. Singapore’s your face – so we canned it. The Proteas have performed Joseph Schooling took home the gold with a time of a lot more admirably, and it is very clear that the manage- 50.39. ment, the captains and the team are starting to perform consistently together, whilst also giving youth a chance. AHEAD ON THE RIVER This resulted in a 5-0 hammering of the Aussies in a Whilst our swimmers were performing admirably in one day series played in October. So whilst the cricket is the pool, there was something quite remarkable taking starting to look good, it’s still at the stage of ‘promise’ and place on the rowing course. And it involved one of South we look forward with hope to reviewing an all-conquering Africa’s own. season in 2017. For Bafana- Bafana see reviews of 2015, Rowers Lawrence Brittain and Shaun Keeling picked 2014, & 2013 – same problems, same failures, so nothing up South Africa’s third medal of the Games with silver in new to report. the men’s pairs. Clocking in at 7:02.51, they beat the third- And then we looked at the biggest event of the year, place Italians by just over two seconds. New Zealand the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, and remembered just how pulled away in first with a time of 6:59.71. well we did as a nation. And it wasn’t just a record-break- ‘That is all impressive, and another medal which is ing Games for SA, but many of our sporting heroes’ great, but hardly breathtaking!’ – I hear you cry. Well, this triumphs were achieved in the face some of the most feat takes on gigantic proportions when you factor in that amazing personal stories of illness, addiction and preju- Brittain, now 25, was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lympho- dice. So, relive with us the achievements of South Africa’s ma, in October 2014. He’d been living with the condition 2016 Olympians! for two years before undergoing six three-week cycles of chemotherapy. In February 2015, he completed his final GREATER EXPECTATIONS chemo session. From then on, his focus was back to row- The South African Olympic Committee set the expec- ing. Less than 18 months later, he headed back to South tations high when the team left for the Games at the Africa with an Olympic medal. Incredible. beginning of August. A double digit medal count was the call – anything less would be considered a failure. This IRON MEN was a tall task as the nation had never achieved this in Heading into Rio, triathlete Henri Schoeman’s chances of the previous attempts at the Games since readmission. medalling seemed slim. Even within Team South Africa, Not only did they get 10 medals, but some of the ath- Schoeman’s teammate, Richard Murray, seemed like the letes performed well beyond their own, and the nations, safer bet. What’s more, a chest infection a week before wildest dreams. the race came dangerously close to crippling his Olympic dreams. Schoeman received medical clearance to com- ANY LENGTHS pete on the day before the race. Swimmer Cameron van der Burgh brought home South Yet the 24-year-old South African swam, biked and Africa’s first medal of the Games with a second-place fin- ran the race of a lifetime. He finished in third, behind ish in the men’s 100m breaststroke. He lost out to Great British brothers Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, with a time Britain’s brilliant young swimmer, Adam Peaty, who set a of 1:45:43, creating history with SA’s first ever medal in world record with a time of 57.13. the event. Murray finished in a very creditable fourth. In winning this precious silver, van der Burgh became But few would disagree that where SA’s Olympians just the seventh South African to medal at more than one stole the show, where they made the world sit up and set of Games, and just the second men’s 100m breast- take notice, was in the Rio Olympic Stadium and with stroke gold medallist to make it back to the podium four certain members of our track and field team. years later. Joining him in that feat was national treasure, Chad le IN THE FIELD Clos, who had much to live up to following his 2012 Olym- First to make the headlines in the field was veteran jave- pic heroics. And he didn’t disappoint. The 24-year-old lin thrower, Sunette Viljoen. It was ‘fourth- games lucky’ from Durban began by earning South Africa their second as she earned her first-career Olympic medal with a silver medal of the Games and the third of his career with a in the women’s javelin, the same event she placed fourth silver in the men’s 200m freestyle, breaking the African in four years ago at the London 2012 Games. record in the process. The 32-year-old from Rustenburg was South Africa’s The Durban swimmer had a bit of a hiccup when it first female medallist of the Rio Games, as well as the first came to the 200m butterfly, the same event he famous- South African javelin thrower to medal in Olympic history. ly won gold for (and beat his childhood hero, Michael

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ON THE TRACK To fight back to the pinnacle of his sport guessed who takes the number one spot Before going on to our top three performers from a position of abject adversity and rock for ‘The Performance of the Olympics by a at Rio, a special mention needs to me made bottom makes this an amazing story. If he South African’ - Wayde van Nierkerk of the performance of Akani Simbine. The can keep the demons at bay, and he can But be honest – how many of you had even sprinter didn’t medal, but his performance continue along the right path, we have no heard of him before this year’s games? in the men’s 100m deserves respect. The doubts Mr. Manyonga will provide many Wayde van Niekerk’s performance on 22-year-old from Kempton Park, Johannes- more memorable moments in the future. the night of Sunday, 14 August 2016 will go burg, ran a phenomenal race and proved down as one of the all-time greatest Olym- he could hold his own against the world’s FIRST LADY pic performances. fastest men, Usain Bolt and Justin Gatlin. He Speaking of success in the face of adversity, Running in the eighth lane of the men’s eventually had to settle for 5th in a photo none come more courageous than our pick 400m event, the underdog from Cape Town finish for third, but merely lining up to the for 2nd on the South African Olympians took home South Africa’s first gold of the final was a historic feat. In doing so, Simbine podium - Caster Semenya. Even though she Rio Games and picked up a world record became the first South African to qualify for has cleared her name over and over through in the process. Clocking in at an unimag- C the men’s 100m final since Danie Joubert in test after test, there still remains a cloud inable 43.03-seconds, the 8th-ranked South 1932. Look out for him at next year’s World of doubt about her legitimacy to compete, African outran two former Olympians and M Championships in London. based on the disproportionate amount of smashed American track-and-field great Mi- Y Third on our list of supreme performers testosterone that her body naturally produc- chael Johnson’s 17-year 400m world record must go to Luvo Manyonga. He leapt into es. Some have even, cruelly, questioned her by .15 of a second. CM South African folklore with a second-place sex. She has been cleared, cleared and then He returned to SA a legend, with a legion MY finish in the men’s long jump. He was .01m cleared again, so give the chick a break! I, of fans queuing up for his autograph upon off from picking up Team SA’s first gold of for one, was delighted when the 25-year- his arrival at OR Tambo Airport. The modest CY 2016. American Jeff Henderson eclipsed the old middle-distance star from Polokwane athlete has taken it all in his stride and is South African jumper’s personal best on his brought home the gold with a first-place fin- targeting even bigger and better things in CMY sixth and final attempt. ish in the women’s 800m event, making his- 2017. K Manyonga’s story is one of the most tory in the process as the first black South One thing is for sure, you’ll certainly inspiring to come out of Rio. The South African woman to win at the Olympics. know his name the next time he runs. African track-and-field star battled years of In the aftermath of her success one drug addiction to stake his place in Olympic thing is clear: standing by Semenya’s side is Congratulations are due to everyone in- history. an entire nation of supporters. volved with Team South Africa for a wonder- “The demons have been trying to pull ful and memorable Olympic Games, 2016. me down but look at my face … look at me FIRST PLACE standing here,” Manyonga was quoted as Most of you Olympian experts and fans saying after the medal ceremony. of the Games will probably have already

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Do you follow a specific process of writing music and songs?

That’s always an interesting question, ‘cause you never really know when a wave of songwriting is going to hit. I write from experiences and being on the road most of the time there is no shortage of content. Sometimes it will just come from a jam from a new melody or idea thrown into the alphabet soup…some songs take an hour, some a decade.

You have been on a pretty tough touring schedule in Europe and SA. Is life on the road tough or beautiful?

It’s everything. It’s fulfilling, exhausting, emotional, enlightening and testing at times. But it doesn’t take long before the team gets into a groove and starts to stockpile a long list of life long memories. I guess the hardest part is constantly having to let go. Not being long enough in one place to truly connect with people that you know you could spend a lifetime with.

We meet so many amazing humans, and unfortunately, you never know when you’ll pass though their town again. It’s difficult to keep connected to so many connections, if that makes any sense? The band members are family - the only constant.

How different is touring in Europe to SA?

Completely…as hard as it is to say, South Africa is not a thriving industry - if anything,

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THE STRANGEST RACE EVER RUN?

IN 1904, ST. LOUIS HOSTED THE OLYMPIC GAMES AS PART OF THE WORLD’S FAIR. ORIGINALLY PLANNED TO BE HELD IN CHICAGO, U.S. PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT DECIDED IT SHOULD BE SWITCHED, GOING AGAINST THE WISHES OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE IOC, PIERRE DE COUBERTIN.

These Olympics were different for other reasons Félix Carbajal, who had lost all his money on a he lay down and had a nap. too: dice game and had walked and hitchhiked to St. Louis. He turned up at the start line in a white, At the nine-mile mark cramps plagued Lorz, who • The Games were to take place over six long-sleeved shirt, long trousers, a beret and a decided to hitch a ride in one of the accompan- weeks, yet lasted four months. pair of street shoes. ying automobiles. He cheerfully waved at specta- • Of the 651 athletes on show, 526 were tors and fellow runners as he rode past. American. Pierre de Coubertin didn’t attend. The Course • Gymnast George Eyser won six medals, The day of the race was a scorcher, with humidi- Hicks, one of the early favourites, came under the including three golds, in one day. He had a ty soaring into the 90’s. At 3:00 p.m, the starter care of a two-man support crew at the 10-mile wooden leg. gun sounded and the race began. Ahead of the mark. They refused to let him have a drink, ins- • Sports at the Games included croquet, the runners was a challenge of enormous difficulty – tead sponging out his mouth with warm distilled rope climb, art and poetry, speedboat racing, 24.85 miles, two water stops, seven hills, cracked water. Seven miles from the finish, his handlers hot air ballooning, the horse long jump, roads, ankle deep dust, traffic, wagons, trains and fed him a concoction of strychnine and egg whi- pigeon shooting, duelling pistols, something people walking their dogs. tes—the first recorded instance of drug use in called korf ball and tug-o-war. the modern Olympics. Strychnine, in small doses, Fun Run was a commonly used a stimulant, and at the The St. Louis Olympic Marathon, 1904 Lorz led the 32 starters from the gun, but by the time there were no rules about performance-en- SAWO Golf tournament lake eland enduro Being a relatively new athletic event, there were first mile Hicks edged ahead. Then the fun began. hancing drugs. Hicks’ team also carried a flask san lameer country club oribi gorge few recognised ‘marathon’ runners, and most the of French brandy but decided to withhold it until field was composed of middle distance runners William Garcia of California nearly became the they could gauge the runner’s condition. who had never run more than 10 miles in their first fatality of an Olympic marathon when he 26 - 28 JAnuAry 2017 25 FebruAry 2017 lives. collapsed and was hospitalised with haemorr- And the Winner is? Lesley Copeman 083 628 6378 Klint Mills 071 524 9652 haging; the dust had coated his oesophagus and Meanwhile, Lorz disembarked from his 11-mile The Runners ripped his stomach lining. John Lordon suffered a car ride. Believing that he hadn’t been seen, Lorz Americans Sam Mellor, A.L. Newton, John Lordon, bout of vomiting and gave up. kept running, waving and celebrating with ado- Michael Spring and Thomas Hicks, all experienced ring American fans as he crossed the line. Alice marathon runners, were among the favourites. Len Tau, one of the South African participants, Roosevelt, daughter of the President, was about Another American, Fred Lorz, had earned his spot was chased a mile off course by wild dogs. to award the gold medal when word started to by placing in a “special five-mile race”. spread amongst the officials and spectators Félix Carvajal, the gambling Cuban, was making about Lorz’s antics during the race. Cheers tur- Among the leading ‘outsiders’ were ten Greeks good time even though he paused to chat with ned to boos, as Lorz tried to make out that it was who had never run a marathon, two men of the spectators in broken English. Not that long into all a practical joke. Tsuana tribe who were in America as part of the the race he got a bit peckish and stopped at an South African World’s Fair exhibit and who arri- orchard to snack on some apples, which turned Hicks, was starting to hallucinate, when word ved at the starting line barefoot, and a Cuban, out to be rotten. Suffering from stomach pains, reached him that he could still win the race. Be- lieving he had miles to go, he pleaded to lie down. So his trainers dosed him with strychnine, egg whites and brandy. {tm) And he made it, collapsing over the line to win. south coast bike fest New Years Eve Southbroom MAIN BEACH Of the 32 participants only nine finished; two mARGATE bEACH contestants reached the stadium after the crowds had left and the doors had been locked. 27 - 30 April 2017 31 December 2017 www.southcoastbikefest.co.za www.wozaniafrica.co.za Today’s marathons are not considered to be spectator sports; but if the races were anything like this, I would watch them all.

Strychnine, egg whites and brandy for the win.

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