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@ WORK 37 We test the best business gadgets, look at the reverse brain drain, review When China Rules the World, kick back at a superb business hotel This month's best reads for your off time and explore why the JUNE 2012 world has a real appetite for Africa What's On: The best shows and events around the country 12 Food & Drink: An interview with the Young Winemaker of the Year 15 Entertainment: Charlize Theron returns in Prometheus, we SA EXPRESS go upside down with Inversion and listen to some classic Lenny Kravitz 18 Big Splash: As whale- 05 CEO Message 73 SA Express fl eet watching season starts Indwe heads to Hermanus 24 Motoring: The Nissan GT-R and the Mini 74 We fl y for you, Our Roadster 29 Room Rate: Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve 32 Sport: The most exciting visions and values young rugby stars in the country and a look at the rivalry between the Springboks and England 75 Safety and route map 78 Flight schedule 82 Parting Shot: Spectacular lightning over Humewood in Nelson Mandela Bay IN FRENCH 64 Les Paradis des Oiseaux 80 French airline pages

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You go where the deal goes, so fortunately, we fly to 16 destinations around Southern Africa, including all the major destinations and smaller cities too – which means flying with us is convenient. We offer frequent flights, every day, a personal class of service and we’re reliable. Because, we fly for you.

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

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SA ESPRESS PR & Communications Manager Lulu Bam Tel: +27 (0)11 978 2540 lbam@fl yexpress.aero Customer Care Department Tel: 0861 729 227 customercare@fl yexpress.aero CEO LETTER Twitter: @fl ySA express “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” FaceBook: SA Express Airways While some of us were not born or were too young to remember the events of June 16 INDWE 1976, the events that took place signifi cantly shaped and continue to defi ne our country Editor and us as South Africans. That day the Mashinis and the Petersens took steps that began Piet van Niekerk Tel: +44 (0)20 7749 6263 our journey of a thousand miles. We are forever indebted to these brave souls who lead [email protected] each other and showed courage beyond their years. Deputy & Sub-editor As an 18-year-old, youthful airline we are taking bigger steps to employ more youth in Pierre de Villiers [email protected] all areas of the business. Our Graduate Development Programme is now open for Art Director applications in Revenue Management, Customer Service, Technical Maintenance, Rickard Westin Finance and Flight Operations aspects of the business. Our Durban - Lusaka route launch [email protected] Designer plans are underway. Our team, accompanied by Dube TradePort, Trade and Investment Johanna Lundberg KZN and the Durban Chamber of Commerce held very successful meetings with various Picture Editor stakeholders in Lusaka and the enthusiasm from the market is encouraging and we are Julia Holmes [email protected] working hard to meet the 12 July launch target. Deputy Editorial Director SA Express has made some positive strides in improving its reliability and performance Andrew Humphreys over the past three months, despite the high irregular operations that we experienced at the Executive Creative Director Michael Keating end of March and early April, we have also recorded a 7.7 per cent growth in revenue Production Managers year-on-year. As part of our strategy to improve effi ciencies in operations, we are pleased to Antonia Ferraro, Adam Jones inform our customers that we have turned the corner and this has resulted in us receiving Reprographics KFR Pre-press Ltd and international award for our reliability, namely, the Bombardier 2011 annual Airline Publishing Director Reliability Performance Award. SA Express achieved the highest overall dispatch reliability Simon Leslie and was placed fi rst overall in the CRJ 100/200 product category for the Middle East and Chief Executive Jeff rey O’Rourke Africa region. In addition, the Airfi nance Journal recognised the acquisition of the seven Chief Operating Offi cer Q400 in transaction with RMB, as the Africa Deal of the Year 2011. Hugh Godsal We are pleased to announce that our in-fl ight magazine, Indwe, was voted the 5th best ADVERTISING SALES +27 (0)87 550 2320 in-fl ight Magazine in the world by CNN Global Experiences, better known as CNN GO. Stephan Theron The Award is presented annually after a global network evaluates hundreds of magazines [email protected] of airlines from around the world, before naming its top 12. Indwe is the only South SALES ADMINSTRATION Kim Stoner African and African airline to be on this list. This is an excellent achievement which is Tel: +27 (0)76 229 0916 added onto the accolades Indwe has already garnered. In 2010, the magazine - which is [email protected] produced by publishers Ink - collected a silver International Folio Award for best designed INK LONDON | ATLANTA new publication, while it last year picked up the best motoring features award in the NEW YORK | SINGAPORE magazine category from the Guild of South African Motoring Journalists. 141-143 Shoreditch High Street, We are pleasantly surprised by this award but are extremely proud that the magazine London, E1 6JE, United Kingdom www.ink-global.com, meets international design and journalism standards and that the judges’ comments Tel: +44 (0)20 7613 8777, refl ect our objective of creating a distinctive South African publication that is a positive Printed by Paarl Media, Paarl representation of our South African brand. Disclaimer: © INK All material is strictly copyrighted. All rights are I wish all fathers a well deserved and a wonderful Father’s Day. reserved. Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited without prior permission from the publisher. Opinions expressed in Indwe magazine are not necessarily those of SA Express. Inati Ntshanga, CEO SA Express

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5/5,7/5,9/5,14/5–15/5 Jeff Dunham: Live in CAPE TOWN: GRANDWEST GRAND ARENA, DURBAN: ICC, SUN CITY: SUPERBOWL, JOHANNESBURG: CARNIVAL CITY (ARENA) Back by popular demand the "funniest ventriloquist on earth" brings new tricks and characters to four venues in South Africa to show why he's the most in demand comedian in the United States. jeff dunham.com

3/6,5/6,8 /6 Roxette JOHANNESBURG COCA COLA DOME, DURBAN ICC, GRAND ARENA, GRANDWEST, CAPE TOWN Get ready for the Joyride because the 1/6–31/8 Swedish duo of Marie Fredriksson Master of the Trade and Per Gessle with their seductive Routes Culinary Challenge mix of romantic ballads and smart V&A WATERFRONT, CAPE TOWN pop is on their way back to southern More than 20 fi ne dining restaurants will create shores. computicket.com fusion dishes inspired by the diverse fl avours which represent South Africa’s diff erent cultures. waterfront.co.za

A PLACE TO BE Up to 100,000 people visit Cape Town's V&A Waterfront every day during peak season. Set among a natural working harbor with the iconic Table Mountain as its backdrop, it off ers local and international visitors a cosmopolitan mixed-bag of experiences ranging from tourism and leisure, retail shopping and exclusive waterfront.co.za rex entertainment.

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8/6,15/6 Trophy Wine Show SANDTON SUN, SANDTON/ CTICC, CAPE TOWN Since these tastings include an array of the top achievers in both regular and lesser- known grape varieties, these 5/6–10/6 shows off er the best of South Casper de Vries's Vark in Hel African wines. Expect to taste THEATRE OF MARCELLUS AT up to 100 wines which EMPERORS PALACE achieved Trophy, Gold and Not for sensitive or shy individuals as Silver medals at the judging in De Vries tackles any topic under the May, when 1000 wines were sun, or heaven. computicket.com assessed blind by a panel of highly regarded international and local palates. trophywineshow.co.za

22/6–11/8 What a feeling GRANDWEST’S ROXY REVUE BAR, CAPE TOWN The late 70s to the late 80s saw a string of dance movies that would aff ect generations to come. What a Feeling, with a cast of 6 dancers and two vocalists, pays tribute to movies such as Saturday Night Fever, Grease, Flash Dance, Dirty Dancing and Footloose, with energetic dance routines and songs. computicket.com

ADAPT OF FLY 30 years after Pieter-Dirk Uys's iconic satarical political play Adapt or Dye, he proves that history repeats itself by producing a brand new farce: Adapt or Fly. Expect appearances by Mrs. Evita Bezuidenhout, and new character ‘Kidi Amin’. See it at the Baxter in Cape Town from 11 to 30 June. baxter.co.za

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22/6–23/6 Engelbert Humperdinck BIG TOP ARENA, CARNIVAL CITY, BRAKPAN Known for hits such as Release Me, The Last Waltz, A Man Without Love and I’ll Never Fall In Love Again, this old crooner has sold over 150 million records in the last forty or so years. Born Arnold George Dorsey as son of a British soldier in India, he will this year represent the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest. engelbert.com

26/5–1/6,6/6–8/6 Disney on Ice JOHANNESBURG (COCA-COLA DOME), CAPE TOWN (CTICC) This is a fi rst for South Africa as 29/6–1/7 four of your favourite Disney Kirkwood Wildsfees stories come to life with dazzling KIRKWOOD, EASTERN CAPE skating and special eff ects. Now in its eleventh year, the computicket.com Wildsfees attracted 42,000 visitors last year, making it one of the country’s top events – and the only festival to include an auction of premier game. Visitors browse at over 300 speciality stalls, and savour the unusual game and gourmet foods on off er. wildsfees.co.za

IN YOUR SOUL The Karoo is not so much a place as a feeling, it enters through the skin, taking its time to unfold in your bloodstream and when it’s time to leave, you realise the Karoo has taken hold of your soul. source unknown

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MATTHEW VAN HEERDEN feels passion- Message in ately that South African wines have to keep evolving to fl ourish in an increasingly competitive international a Bottle market. His drive and commitment saw the vintner, who is based at Uva Mira in , crowned the South Africa’s reigning Diners Club Young Winemaker of the Year in 2011. Young Winemaker of the Indwe caught up with him to look at the future of the Year, Matthew van Heerden, wine industry in the country. tells Indwe how he has managed to stay ahead of Firstly, Matthew, what is it like to be the reigning the chasing pack Young Winemaker of the Year? You know, as a winemaker it is a great privilege to receive an accolade like that from your industry. These sorts of things only come around once in a lifetime. For me it has always been about making wines that people will enjoy and come back for every year. That is the best satisfaction and if, along the way, you receive an accolade it’s like icing on the cake. What makes a memorable wine? It is about the authenticity. A lot of winemaking these days can become generic. I think one needs to make wines that are authentic and refl ect their vineyard site otherwise it would be like making beer every year. So what is secret behind your success? I think it helps that I come from a very strong viticul- ture background. At the end of the day, wine is made in a vineyard. It is how your farm and how you manage your vineyard and how you interpret the vineyard sites. My background has allowed me to be very successful in my winemaking. I come from a farming background and I think understanding the human factor is also very important in making some of the best wines in the world. You have to have a good team that understand what you are trying to achieve. Why has the Uva Mira wine farm in Stellenbosch been such a good fi t for you? We are right up against the mountain in Helderberg and this is really South Africa’s leading vineyard area with some of the best soils. You also have this great seabreeze because the sea is only a short distance away. It's ideal.

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IND30_012-013_@Play_Foodanddrink.indd 12 17/05/2012 13:07 What do you like most about your job? Well, I like that it varies from day to day. I chose this career so I wouldn’t have an average day. In a winery and a cellar on a farm, no two days are ever the same. During harvest time it’s long hours. To make the wine you want to requires commitment, long hours and no weekends. But then when times are quieter you have time to refl ect. It’s never boring because you work with a lot of elements that can change. I imagine it’s a profession where you are learning all the time. Yes, because you work with a lot of natural elements that are never the same each season. I always look at the previous vintage, what was successful and what we can refl ect on. And then we take on the new season and you deal with weather elements you can’t predict so you have to keep yourself on top of your game to try and control the manageable elements. The weather can change within a half an hour. During harvest you can lose 40 per cent of your production in just one afternoon depending the elements. How important is it that knowledge is passed on to the next generation to keep the industry strong? Transferring of skills is very important. You can be the best captain of a ship but if you haven’t transferred enough skills to your crew it makes it diffi cult. Train- ing people and explaining to them why we go about things in a certain way at a winery is very important. The industry is bigger than an individual. We need to work together. Winemakers do compete quite ag- gressively, but I think we have to change that into a positive by collectively working together and sharing and passing on knowledge. That will only improve the industry going forward. How positive are you about the future of the South African wine industry? Very positive. It’s nice to see this new fl ush of younger guys coming through. The consumers in South Africa are also changing and you have a more dynamic wine Matthew van Heerden among the vineyards at Uva Mira in Stellenbosch drinker emerging across all cultures in the country, which is great to see. The future is bright.

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Ice queen

Charlize Theron tackles one of her toughest roles to date in sci fi blockbuster Prometheus

FILM in her stomach. Director Ridley Scott’s believer, she’s not a scientist, she really is Charlize Theron loves bit of a challenge. In prequel to Alien, the fi lm with which he just there to make sure that you think that fact, if the South African actress does not made his name in 1979, the movie had a everything is going to plan. But then she’s wake up with a knot in her stomach the blizzard of hype surrounding it from the actually there for a very personal reason, of morning before heading to a fi lm set, she’s moment it entered development. Finding which I cannot speak.” not happy. herself in the eye of the storm, Theron In fl eshing out the character Theron “I do have a sense of fear every day plays Meredith Vickers, a seemingly turned to Scott who advised her to be going to work, but I think it’s something cold-hearted employee of the Weyland mysterious and tough as coffi n nails. that I like,” the star confi rms. “I mean I do Corporation who is sent to monitor a “I got the script, I spoke to Ridley and we like the feeling of waking up on my own, scientifi c exhibition to outer space to fi nd were wondering how we could maybe play having this moment of like, 'I hope I can do the origins of humanity. Those who embark more on the mystery, because otherwise this today' because it makes you realise on the voyage soon face extinction when she just kinda becomes like a one-dimen- that you’re working with material or you’re they uncover an evil presence. sional suit,” the actress recalls. “Ridley working with a director or you’re working “I guess what makes Meredith Vickers came up with the idea to put me in a with a cast and they’re keeping you on your the enigma is, in the beginning, she comes physical position where physically I’m toes. Nothing’s kinda like, ‘I can do this with across very quintessentially ‘suity’,” says saying ten times more than I could verbally. my eyes closed’ and I think that is ultimately Theron. “Like detached and cold and that And when he called me with that, I what every actor wants, something that she really is just there for the sole purpose thought, ‘Oh, yeah, that girl, that’s the girl I challenges you to that point.” of, you know, making everybody’s life hell, like; the girl that wakes up early and does Signing up to blockbuster Prometheus as suits tend to wanna do! That she’s just the push ups.” prometheus is in cinemas from 8 june allstar gave Theron butterfl ies the size of seagulls causing a lot of red tape and she’s not a

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BOOKS Life Underwater by Ken Barris Award-winning poet and writer Ken Barris puts life in the 1960s in Port Elizabeth under the microscope in Life Underwater. The novel tells the story of the three Machabeus brothers: Jude, Simon and younger Eli, fi rst as children and teenagers, and then as GAMES grown men upon the Inversion death of their father. In the Inversion is a third-person co-op shooter that turns the gaming world upside down. Literally. Set in skilled hands of Barris the a world where an invasion has left parts of the planet with zero graffi ti, this is a topsy turvy off ering material of family life is that allows you to fl oat like a butterfl y and, big gun in hand, sting like a angry bee. wrought into something Gamers step into the boots of either Davis Russel, a hotheaded policeman, or Leo Delgado, compelling, beautiful and Davis' neighbour, who have to face up to the Lutadore, invaders who are armed to the teeth with visceral. futuristic gravity-controlling weapons. Fortunately, players don’t exactly have a pop-gun to repel life underwater (kwela books) the enemy. Say hello to the Grappler that can be used to manoeuvre massive objects as shields or is out now projectiles. You can also move enemies out of concealed cover so they can be blown away. Inversion introduces revolutionary zero gravity environments and a unique HAVOK destructible cover system, which ensures that you have scenery exploding all around you. inversion (saber interactive) is out on 8 june rex features

MUSIC Mama Said: 21st Anniversary Deluxe Edition Lenny Kravitz’s classic 1991 album Mama Said has never sounded better thanks to the digital remastering on this Deluxe Edition. In addition to favourites like Always On the Run there are several unfi nished songs from the Mama Said album sessions, as well as home demos from late in the Let Love Rule era, which would later be fi nished for inclusion on the record. mama said: 21st anniversary deluxe edition is out on 4 june

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'HVLJQE\ZZZVHVZHEFR]D With whale-watching season kicking off in June, Indwe travels to Hermanus in search of one of the country’s biggest and most loved annual visitors WhaleCity BY PIERRE DE VILLIERS

“ THE GUESTS OF HONOUR HAVE ARRIVED!” bellows a badly sunburnt bather as he clambers up some rocks to get a better vantage point. Such is the speed of his ascent, he leaves a fl i p fl op behind, clearly an acceptable casualty in the dash to experience a magical moment. By the time I reach the top of the rocky outcrop I’m one of many craning my neck and squinting into the sun towards the sea. And then it happens. Just off the coast a southern right whale and her calf pop their heads above water, seemingly aware that, as tiresome as it can be, you have to give the public what they want. This is my fourth sighting of whales and I have only been in Her- manus, on the southern coast of the Western Cape, for two days. The town is known for being the best land-based spot in the world to see these magnifi cent creatures – a reputation enforced by my latest whale encounter at Grotto Beach. The long stretch of white sand overlooks Walker Bay where, every year between June and December, scores of southern right whales congregate, escaping the cold Antarctic waters to mate and calf. While Grotto is a particularly beautiful front row seat to a whale of a show it is by no means the only one in Hermanus. Find the town’s most popular beach too crowded? Put on some comfortable shoes and hit the path that hugs the coastline. Spotting whales in Hermanus is about taking a leisurely stroll along a road that twists and bends for

12 km, studying gentle giants in the coves below along the way. About getty

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The Right Whale The southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) was given its name during the days it was widely hunted. They were referred to as the "right" whales to kill because they would fl oat when dead, which made it easy for the whalers to fi nd them in the ocean and transport them back to the whaling station. The southern right whale is readily distinguished from others of its species by the callosities on its head, a broad back with no dorsal fi n and a long arching mouth that begins above the eye. Its skin is very dark grey or black, some times with some white patches on the belly. Around 10,000 southern right whales are spread throughout the southern hemisphere. The maximum size of a female adult is 15 metres and they can weigh up to 58 tonnes. southern right whales are arguably the least understood of all the world’s great whales. They have the most highly evolved mammalian brains on the planet. It is believed that southern right whales have inhabited the great southern oceans for 60 million years. Behaviour to look out for while whale-watching includes: Blowing: expelling air through the blowhole along with a spout of water vapour; Breaching: jumping out of the water and falling back on their sides with a splash; Lobtailing: slapping their fl ukes and tail on the surface of the water; Spy hopping: lifting the head and body as far as the fl ippers out of the water.

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1km onto the coastal path from Grotto towards the town centre I run into a German couple on their third visit to Hermanus to watch whales. “In some instances you can get as close as 30 metres away from southern rights in the coves,” they tell me. “It’s majestic, especially if you are there alone. The great thing about watching whales from land in Hermanus is that you often have them to yourself. The path is long and takes in lots of nooks and crannies so it’s never really crowded.” For whale lovers, migrating to Hermanus is about more than just watching southern rights in all its glory. The town itself is a heartfelt celebration of the creatures, from a huge, life-size statue of a southern right whale at its centre to whale key chains made out of blue beads for sale at market stalls. Hermanus is also the only place in the world with its own whale crier, who blows his kelp horn when whales are spotted along the central sea route. Then there’s the Hermanus Whale Festival in Sep- tember every year, an enviro-arts get-together which organisers boast: “puts the creatures of the deep on stage and under the spotlight along- side top performers and musicians”. Last year 137,000 people fl ocked Blowing his (kelp) horn... The only whale crier in the world, Masixole Eric Davalala to Hermanus to enjoy concerts, food halls and an endangered species marquee - which educates people about the marine big 5 – all while southern right whales lolled in Walker Bay. Those who visit Hermanus soon fi nd that watching "Breakfast is spent eating eggs and whales is sometimes as easy as opening your hotel window. During my trek up the coastal path I stay at watching Moby Dick's morning swim" the Marine Hotel and the Abalone Guest House, both with incredible vantage points to see southern right whales. Ask for a sea-facing room at either place and breakfast is spent eating scrambled eggs while watching Moby Dick taking a morning swim. During September the Marine Hotel have their own Hermanus Whale Festival experience which includes complimentary whale watch- er’s cocktails and a guided sea kayaking tour that takes you right into the whales' love nest in Walker Bay. If you like a bit more between you and the water, you can join a whale watching boat tour which operates within special concession areas to ensure that the whales are not disturbed too much.

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Marine Life watching throughout South Africa St Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal Experienced operators Advantage Tours (http://www.advantagetours.co.za) will take you as close as 50m from humpback whales throughout the season, while the odd bryde, minke, southern right and sperm whales also put in an appearnce. There are also prolifi c bird life and other marine mammals like whale shark, sea turtles, dolphins, fl ying fi sh, marlin, sailfi sh and shark to be enjoyed. The trip includes educational talks about all the species.

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Raggy Charters (http://www.raggycharters.co.za) off ers whale-watching boat trips in Algoa Bay taking in humpback, southern right and bryde whales. If you are lucky you might also spot Orcas off the coast of Port Elizabeth. The nearby St Croix Island Marine Reserve has the largest breeding colony of the endangered African penguin.

False Bay, Western Cape Simon's Town Boat Company (http://www. boatcompany.co.za) is the sole permit holder for boat-based whale watching for the western half of False Bay - stretching from Strandfontein all the way to Cape Point. The area is well sheltered from the open ocean, is Getting up close on a whale watching boat surrounded by stunning views and provides an ideal winter home for the southern right whales. Sightings of brydes whales, humpback “We are allowed to get within 50 metres of whales and then it is whales, orcas and dolphins are also common. up to them,” explains Jail Alcock, of Southern Right Charters, which operates from the appropriately-named Whale Shack in Hermanus’ Witsand, Western Cape St. Sebastian Bay off Witsand is considered the New Harbour. “Sometimes they are curious and come a bit closer, but “Whale Nursery of South Africa”. In 1999, whale we are very aware that this is their environment and should be treated experts counted an astonishing 233 whales in the with the utmost respect. That is especially the case when you have a bay. On a good day between June and November a whale watcher may observe up to 70 capering mother with a calf. We are there to observe not to disturb.” whales. In spring, calving southern right whales While Southern Right Charters has been operating since 1999, cruise up and down the coastline, close to shore. Alcock says no day out on the water is ever the same. Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape Plettenberg Bay lays claim to the title of the South African Whale Watching Capital. southern right whales can be seen for the "We took out a gentleman who just sat whole season and when they are getting ready to leave in early November, the humpback there and cried his eyes out" whales arrive with their calves, and stay until the end of December or early January.

“These beautiful creatures never fail to amaze, no matter how many times you see them,” she says. “We have staff members who have worked here a long time who still get emotional when they see a south- ern right whale. The reaction on board when you spot a whale is always phenomenal. We took out a gentleman recently who just sat there and cried his eyes out. He said: ‘Now I feel I am ready to go, having seen this’”. As I wrap up my whale-watching expedition on one of the many benches along the coastal path with yet another sighting of a southern right, I know how he feels.

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The Nissan GT-R is so quick off the mark it messes with your understanding of time, speed and distance. Indwe drives the ultimate excitement machine

BY RAY LEATHERN

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I MUST APOLOGISE in advance The sound of the twin-turbo induction is the most if the following car review resembles a com- compelling aural experience about the GT-R. Be- pletely biased, psychotic, poetic and despotic neath the Darth Vader lungful’s of heavy, power- Edwardian love letter to the Nissan GT-R. Put ful air, you can almost make out a V6 soundtrack. quite simply, I love the thing…, this thing they call The acceleration from standstill is mind blow- the GT-R. Before its arrival in 2007, it was the ing but the in-gear acceleration through the gears fi rst car that prompted me to put pen to paper and up the rev range is just as impressive. It’s so and write about cars. After its arrival in South fast it rips a hole through the space time continu- Africa in 2009, it was the fi rst car I drove that um. It completely messes with your understand- made me put my hand on heart and say it truly Pricelist ing of time, speed and distance, and your sanity performed like a ‘supercar.’ Now, three years Nissan GT-R – Premium for that matter. Nissan should have done a ‘Back later, the more powerful and more hi-tech ‘2012’ Edition: R1, 387, 000 to the Future’ marketing piece on the GT-R. version is here. Hallelujah. Nissan GT-R – Black You approach a slow moving truck at light- Edition: R1, 437, 000 The 2012 GT-R has 397kW & 628Nm from Prices include co2 tax, 3yr ning speed on a single carriage way, making its twin-turbo 3.8-litre V6. That’s up from the / 150,000km warranty & 3yr full use of the GT-R’s stunning brakes you slow 390kW & 612Nm you got in the 2011 model. / 50,000km service plan down comfortably, you fall in behind and realise This extra power, the double clutch gearbox and you’ll only need a 50-metre gap to get in front the launch control mode will get it to 100kph of the behemoth. You explode past, travel for in 2.8-seconds according to Nissan, before top- another 30-seconds and the truck is a whole val- ping out at 315kph. Trust me, it will launch you ley behind you before you look back in your rear faster than any other car you’ve been in that view mirror again. Its mind bending is what it is. has a number plate, unless you’ve been in an The handling, grip and buttocks bashing ride Arial Atom V8 or a Bugatti Veyron. That’s also are also part of it. The GT-R is fast enough from a full second faster than the 2009 model. Who point-to-point to turn quiet, country roads along would’ve thought 3.8-seconds could feel and the Magalies Meander into FIA approved F1 cir- sound positively tortoise-like just 3 years on? cuit corners. In normal cars, even really fast cars What about the drive? Well, I was fl own to like the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe, these Jo’Burg from Cape Town to drive the car for an are nondescript bends you just drive through. hour. That’s four hours fl ying for one hour's driv- But in the Nissan GT-R with its lightning ap- ing. It was worth every second. I returned to the proach speed and colossal grip, all of a sudden plane a blubbering and befuddled man, trying these corners are three dimensional, testoster- to make out what the GT-R had just done to me one fuelled, Rubik’s Cubes with a braking zone in the preceding hour. Everything happened so on entry, a middle zone for turn-in and apex-ing, fast, what I needed was a crime scene investiga- and a fi nal part for accelerating and fi nding the tion unit to help me decipher it all. clipping point on the exit of the corner. How the The Nissan GT-R isn’t mid-engined or hope- GT-R manages to be so fast, so composed, so lessly exotic but it is a ‘supercar’ for nothing else connected, and so encouraging for driver in- than its sheer pace. Cross country pace that sim- volvement at 1,700kg is beyond me. ply obliterates everything in sight, and I mean Like the drive, this GT-R story is over way too SR71 Blackbird, nuclear stealth missile obliter- fast. What I will end with however is my parting ate; let’s be in no doubt on this point. It’s the sole shot, the reason why it’s such a phenomenon in reason for the GT-R’s existence: to be faster, hard- my eyes. We all celebrate an AMG, a Porsche or er, meaner and have more grip than anything else an M-car that gets to 100kph 0.1-seconds faster out there and it achieves this breathtakingly. than it did 4 years ago, or has 5 extra kW than The launch control is activated by slipping before. But it’s all rubbish really, it’s all fl uff , it’s all three toggles on the centre console up to R- all posturing just masquerading as evolution. In mode. Then you build up the revs and in amongst one instant the 2009 Nissan GT-R destroyed the din of what sounds like an industrial strength all of them, and it continues to evolve with the air-conditioning unit at 4,000rpm, the transmis- pace of its engineers, year by year. The Nissan sion goes ‘a-chunk’ when you left off the brake, GT-R is the ultimate because it’s what’s possible like the start boxes at the horse races, and fi res if a car is made with passion and purpose and you down the road at massive speed and g-force. without compromise.

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The Mini Roadster looks fantastic but does a drop top mean it still handles as well as its predecessors? Indwe takes it for a spin to fi nd out

BY RAY LEATHERN

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THE ONCE TINY MINI product portfolio has grown at a substantial pace of late. Last year marked the arrival of both the full fat (and Dakar winning) Countryman, Pricelist the carbuncled Coupe, and locally at least, the long awaited and super light Mini One. Mini Cooper: R296, 859 That’s about as many cars as tsunami ravaged could muster between all its auto- –Auto: R314, 520 makers combined. Now with the Mini Roadster on our showroom fl oors, one really can’t Mini Cooper S: R351, 480 –Auto: R368, 434 imagine where they will fi nd any more future models from. Proof that a great idea (Alec Mini John Cooper Issigonis and his napkin doodled Mini); combined with some German ingenuity (BMW) Works: R401, 189 can really exceed all reasonable expectation. What then of the new Mini Roadster? As the name suggests, it’s strictly a two seater, folding soft top. It’s built in Mini’s Oxford plant after a £500-million investment and it follows to a tee, the cool, modern Mini mantra we’ve become so used to. The Mini Coupe on which the Roadster is based, had most of the strengthening and reinforcing measures built into it from the get go, to make building the Roadster really a case of just: ‘Off with its head.’ This also means the Roadster is not appreciably heavier than the Coupe. The reinforcements like extra strengthening beams in the doors and cross bracing underneath the chassis are all there to maintain the Roadster’s trademark Mini rigidity despite an intrinsic lack of solidity without a roof. You drive a Mini by the seat of your pants. The front grips harder than you’re ever ready for and the back pivots perfectly to each input from behind the steering wheel. The result is a go-kart like experience. Thankfully Mini haven’t performed such sacrilege with the Roadster as to take away its grin factor in favour of drop top good looks, it drives just as a Mini should, thanks to that agile front grip, and a multi-link rear suspension that connects the cars bum with the road. The Mini Roadster comes with a raft of safety features. Dynamic Stability Control, Dynamic Traction Control and Electronic Diff erential Lock Control all keep the Road- ster pointing right side up. A criticism is that these systems, when combined with the synthetic feeling electronic power steering, make for a sanitised driving feel. I drove a Mini One recently with none of these aids (or if there were, they were very unobtrusive) and it was brilliant. Nevertheless, these systems do work well and their impact can be limited by switching to sport mode or turning off the traction control all together. Your only choice really, is how fast you’d like the whole experience to be happening at? The starting of- fering is the 1.6-litre, 90kW Cooper which gets to 100kph in 9.2-seconds and consumes petrol to the tune of 5.7-litres per 100km, but is a bit slow to qualify as a real thrill ride. Next is the pick of the bunch for me, the Cooper S with a turbocharged 135kW, 1.6-litre motor that shunts to 100kph in 7.0-seconds but still only needs 6.0-litres per 100km to do it. And fi nally you get the John Cooper Works version with 155kW which is less economical, slightly over priced and not all that much faster than a Cooper S. That will set you back R401, 189 and only comes with a manual gearbox, while the others can be specifi ed with an automatic transmission. The Roadster comes with extra strengthening beams in the doors

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A long and winding road takes you to the foothills of the Cederberg Mountains where you'll fi nd Bushmans Kloof Wilder- ness Reserve, a pristine piece of paradise by Heléne Ramackers

ROOM RATE outside shower, a loft upstairs and a splash and Werner returns us safely back to Koro. Bushmans Kloof pool on our stoep. Adjacent to the house Apart from dinner, breakfast is by far the Wilderness Reserve is another room, which can either be used best meal of the day. Imagine any cereal Situated 270 kilometres from Cape Town, a as a games room or for more accommoda- you can think of, yoghurt, a spread of leisurely drive takes you through the tion. Koro can sleep up to eight people cheeses, fresh fruit, croissants, muffi ns, Swartland, amongst rocky outcrops and with comfort. pancakes and a full English breakfast before you know it, the picturesque setting With a thought of ‘wow – this can’t get concluded with your beverage of choice. of Bushmans Kloof appears on the blue any better’ we are ushered off to supper in All this food is lovingly prepared in the yonder. Driving through the gates I imagine Werner’s Land Rover. Our location for the kitchen at Koro by what I refer to as ‘The this place makes you want to pack up your evening is Embers, a dining haven Breakfast Team’ – consisting of Terry things and settle here permanently. overlooking the dramatic cliff s, valleys; Kwezi, Daleen Swartz and assisted by Our home for the next two nights is the where stars twinkle and candles and Michel and Werner. Breakfast is served jewel in the Bushmans Kloof crown, Koro lanterns add to the magic that is indescrib- on the veranda overlooking the plains at Lodge. A real home-away-from-home, able. Drinks are followed by starters, a main Bushmans Kloof. On my right is a dassie Koro Lodge is a farmhouse transformed course and an array of desserts. Guests lazily baking in the sun and some ostriches into a secluded villa. are spoilt for choice with a salad buff et, can be spotted in the distance. We are greeted by Koro’s lodge tasty home-baked breads, a choice of grills We decide to indulge in our lavish manager, Michel Bouic and our game which includes Karoo lamb, some fi ve-star home for the next couple of hours fanger, Werner le Roux. Michel shows us traditional sausage and some truly and after high tea at Makana, Werner takes around our luxurious surroundings – two mouth-watering desserts. us on a game drive. Near the watering hole en-suite rooms with four-poster beds, an After this lavish dinner, we are ‘bushed’ we spot some springbok and ostriches.

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Next we see eland, rooi hartebeest and the Werner takes us to see ancient rock art. out of this world. beautiful Cape mountain zebra. The male With more than 130 rock art sites, some Apart from Koro Lodge, Bushmans Kloof zebra watches us closely and as soon as dating back over 10 000 years, Bushmans has 16 rooms and suites for up to 32 his herd crosses the ‘road’ his ears starts Kloof is proudly heralded as one the guests. Bushmans Kloof has a conference twitching to show his annoyance. They world’s largest open-air art galleries. For room, a Heritage Centre, a Fitness Centre, scamper off into the sunset. preservation purposes, getting too close is and a state-of-the-art Spa. For quality and Michel informs us that our dinner is a absolutely forbidden as the human touch serenity, one would have to search far and surprise and everyone’s lips are sealed. will destroy these artworks. wide to beat the feeling you get at What is the best-kept secret turns out to The extinct existence of the Bushman is Bushmans Kloof. So treat yourself. You will be the best surprise ever. We are taken to felt when admiring the artwork. A rich feel like you have arrived in Bushman’s Kadoro, a secret dining location where we cultural history is evident and the presence Paradise. Pity you have to leave again and are treated like royalty. Welcome drinks are of the San is felt when the intricate detail of go back to the real world. followed by starters, which is a choice of eland, antelope and humans shooting with bushmanskloof.co.za salad or shrimp cocktail with cucumber bows showcase the life history of the San. strips. Main course is a choice of rack of It is impossible to get bored at Bush- lamb with vegetables and mash or beef mans Kloof as the activity list is endless, fi llet. Dessert is crème brulee. The ranging from rock art walks, game drives, atmosphere at Kadoro is enigmatic. An old mountain biking, canoeing, fl y fi shing, Shepherd’s cottage, the ambience is archery, picnics, stargazing, bird watching, recreated with simple and elegant dining swimming, and not forgetting socialising and memorabilia displayed from a bygone and unwinding. The only fatality you might era. The following morning, we are treated suff er when visiting Bushmans Kloof is to to a hearty breakfast again, after which eat yourself to death, because the cuisine is

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With several young players making their mark during this year’s Super Rugby tournament, the future of South African rugby seems to be in safe hands BY PIERRE DE VILLIERS

Johan Goosen age: 19 Since readmission South Africa has produced fl yhalves who have been great goalkickers, could get the backline away and who could defend well. They’ve not had one who can do all three equally well – until now. Johan Goosen popped up on the radar when he nailed a 67-metre penalty kick as schoolboy (footage has become a You Tube hit) and has since lived up to the enormous hype surrounding him. When his Super Rugby season was cut short by a shoulder injury the star was the tournament’s top points scorer, was improving his defence game-by-game and was the mastermind WHEN SOUTH AFRICA crashed out behind a hugely potent backline. This kid is so good he could well emulate of the late last year it marked his idol Jonny Wilkinson and become the dominant force in over the end of an era. Not only were the Springboks the next decade. dethroned as world champions but, in one fell swoop, also lost the services of players who Siya Kolisi age: 20 formed the backbone of the team for the best part Former Bok coach once remarked that getting of seven years. Retirement and economic migra- injured is “like losing three players”. You could feel the tension at Newlands, tion meant SA rugby would, in the future, have to then, when the iconic fl anker hobbled off during the ’ very fi rst do without the likes of , Victor Matfi eld, Super Rugby game of the year. Most believed his replacement, young Siya , and . Kolisi, would take some time to get used to a higher level of competition. A The worrying exodus of invaluable experience few minutes later Kolisi crashed over the tryline and has not looked back has been off set, though, by the sterling perform- since, easily holding down a place in the Stormers team with his huge ances of a number of talented youngsters during defensive work and calmness under pressure. this year’s Super Rugby competition. And while it might take a while for the likes of Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth and CJ Stander to fi ll the void of their illustrious predecessors, the future of South African rugby has seldom looked quite so rosey. As the international season kicks off this month, Indwe looks at the rising stars who are well on

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Eben Etzebeth age: 20 Every great team needs an enforcer in the pack and for years Bakkies Botha ensured that falling on the wrong side of a ruck against South Africa was the worst place to be in the world of rugby. With the lock now playing in France it has opened the door for a young Turk to inspire fear and it has been Eben Etzebeth who has emerged as the front-runner for the number 4 Bok jersey. The Stormers star is good in the line-out and a strong ball-carrier but it is the way he hits rucks and intimidates the opposition that makes him worth his considerable weight in gold. Etzebeth has even perfected the menacing, ma- niacal grin that for years made Bakkies the scariest man on a rugby fi eld.

CJ Stander age: 22 In a country that produces so many great loose forwards it takes some do- ing to become the most talked about fl anker in South Africa at just 22 years of age. CJ Stander has been a revelation for the , though, his bone-jar- ring defence, ball pilfering and powerful charges helping the three-times champs to easily cope with the early-season loss of Deon Stegmann and Dewald Potgieter. Take into account that Stander is actually better at number 8 and he could become a fearsome presence in the green and gold for years to come.

Marcell Coetzee age: 21 By this stage of the season most supporters were expecting to be waxing lyrical about powerful ball carriers or Jean Deysel. The bruise brothers have both been outplayed by a 21-year-old guppy, though. No backrower has shown a higher work rate this year than Marcell Coetzee – his white headband somewhere near the ball at all times. As a battering ram the fl anker has been more eff ective than most, dragging two or three defenders over the advantage line and making it impossible for new Bok coach Heyneke Meyer to ignore him.

Steven Kitshoff age: 20 It’s hard to miss loosehead prop Steven Kitshoff and not just because of his shock of red hair. While most props grow into a position that requires strength and technique, Kitshoff has looked the business from the start of his Super Rugby career, not taking a backwards step in the scrum against the fi nest front-rowers in the southern hemisphere. Add some stampeding runs with ball in hand and comparisons with the great are not too far fetched.

Lwazi Mvovo age: 25 Despite putting in some solid performances for South Africa, Lwazi Mvovo has had to be content with being a stop-gap measure in the national side rather than a regular starter, cruelly missing out on a World Cup spot in

From Left: Enforcer Eben Etzebeth, powerful flanker 2011. This year has shown that the Mthatha Express is ready to hold down Siya Kolisi and the prodigously-talented Johan Goosen a regular place in the Bok side. The Sharks wing, arguably the quickest man on a rugby fi eld in the world, has improved his defense, positional play and decision-making. An indication of how much he has grown as a player came against the a few months ago. After getting his hands on turnover ball close to the Sharks line, Mvovo picked out a team-mate, ran into a per- fect spot to get the return pass before hitting the turbos and charging to the tryline. Jet. Shoes.

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When South Africa meet England on the rugby fi eld it is seldom a dull aff air. As the Roses arrive in South Africa for a three-Test tour Indwe looks back at the fi ercest of sporting rivalries BY PIERRE DE VILLIERS

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BRUTALITY, BAD SPORTSMANSHIP, record-breaking feats, World Cup glory – over the last 20 years South Africa and England have brought the best and worst out of each other on the rugby fi eld. From the moment the Springboks were allowed back into the in- ternational fold, it was clear the men from Blighty would be a tough nut to crack. The fi rst post-isolation meeting between the teams in 1992 was one-sided with England bashing Naas Botha’s Boks 33-16 at Twickenham. When the Roses visited the Republic two years later they seemed ripe for the picking after crashing to four out of fi ve tour game defeats ahead of the fi rst Test. But a complacent Bok side found themselves 20-0 down within 16 minutes and never recovered, eventually losing 15-32. Lwazi Mvovo powers to the line at Twickenham in 2010 The Boks squared that series and toured England as World Champions in 1995. Ahead of the one-off test at Twickenham, South African-born England player Mike ria in 2000, with captain Andre Vos stopping wing Tim Catt described SA captain as “an aver- Stimpson from gathering a cross-fi eld kick and scoring age player”. The reaction from the Boks was predictably a certain try by clattering into him. TMO Mark Lawrence brutal and the result (24-14) never in doubt. said it was a knock-on. England coach Clive Woodward After another loss at home to the Boks in 1997, Eng- was apoplectic with rage. England bounced back to land exacted revenge in the best possible way by stopping square the series, a result that heralded in a period of Nick Mallet’s side from achieving a record-breaking 18 dominance over South Africa that would last four years. victories in a row the next year, South Africa losing 13-7 If ever there were doubts that England were now in a at Twickenham. The Boks got the chance to put the boot diff erent class to the Boks, it was laid to rest in painful into England at the World Cup the following year thanks style at the end of 2002, Corne Krige’s team losing their to ’s astonishing kicking ability, the number heads and the respect of the rugby community in what 10 nailing fi ve drop goals in a famous 44-21 quarter-fi nal was a disgraceful display at Twickenham. The result (a victory in Paris. record-breaking 53-3 thumping) was bad enough but the The Boks were lucky to beat the Roses 18-13 in Preto- damage done to the reputation of the green and gold by the dirty play of the Boks was worse. England would again give South Africa a hiding at the World Cup (25-6) England in South Africa the next year, pushing them into the path of New Zealand First Test: Sat 9 June, Absa Park, Durban who put the Boks out of their misery in the quarter-fi nals. Second Test: Sat 16 June, Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg It would take three more years and the intervention of Third Test: Sat 23 June, Nelson Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth Jake White to turn the tide conclusively against England. A crucial 25-14 victory at Twickenham in the second of two Tests in 2006 gave the Boks the upper hand and England have not been able to beat South Africa since. South Africa’s recent period dominance has included the dismantling of England in the Republic in 2007 (58- 10 and 55-22) followed by the Fourie du Preez-inspired 36-0 victory in the group stages of the World Cup and subsequent 15-6 triumph in the Final. South Africa also infl icted the worse home defeat ever on England in 2008 (42-6) before proving the underdog status suits the Boks when, up against it after a defeat to Scotland, they out- muscled England 21-11 at Twickenham in 2010. With both South Africa and England in rebuilding phases, the upcoming Test series this month is extreme- ly diffi cult to call. If the past is anything to go by, it won’t

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This month's best reads for your work time IN FRENCH JUNE 2012 62 Les Paradis des Oiseaux 41 What's On: Find out where the best business events are taking place around the country 80 French airline pages 45 Business gadgets: From cubes to wands, gadgets so magical Harry Potter would be jealous 44 Heading Home: Why a lot of young South Africans are returning to the country of their birth to fi n d w o r k 50 Business Focus: Africa's improving prospects has resulted in a new scramble for the continent, says investor Mark Mobius 57 Room Rate: Discover why the African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel is the ideal place to stay if you are on a business trip 71 Youth Matters: SA Express celebrates some of the country's most promising young entrepreneurs

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19/6-21/6 Occupational Safety & Health Expo Africa GALLAGHER CONVENTION CENTRE, JOHANNESBURG This inaugural show will attract health and safety professionals and business operators from a broad range of industries; eager to source new products, hear keynote seminars and take part in exclusive networking events. It will provide a platform for exhibitors to introduce the latest health and safety products, services, training and information. oshexpoafrica.com

18/6-21/6 Hospitality Investment World Africa 2012 CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE 3/6-5/6 SAPICS Conference This conference for hotel SUN CITY owners, hotel managers, SAPICS is a great opportunity for property investors and companies and industry players to fi nanciers is all about the get together and off er astute, opportunities in hospitality world-class solutions to African and hotels in African markets. supply chain challenges. The event provides operators sapics.org and managers with ideas and strategies. terrapinn.com

MOVIE BOOST The Department Trade and Industry has approved amendments to foreign fi lm television production and post-production incentive programme guidelines to help sustain the fi lm industry, enabling post production companies to attract work that is not necessarily fi lmed in South Africa. The revised incentive came into eff ect in April and will be administered for a period of three years up to 2014.

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15/7-17/7 19th Southern African International Trade Exhibition for retail products (SAITEX) GALLAGHER CONVENTION CENTRE, JOHANNESBURG This event has developed a reputation as Africa's 'Clearing Home', facilitating the annual export and import of millions of dollars worth of general retail and light industrial products from every single corner of the globe. exhibitionsafrica.com

8/8-12/8 Decorex Joburg GALLAGHER CONVENTION CENTRE, JOHANNESBURG SA´s largest décor and design exhibition off ers a hotbed of captivating colours, forms, shapes and silhouettes of the moment. The event off ers loads of choices from modern collectibles, signature pieces - and the kitchen sink. decorex.co.za

25/6-29/6 Africa Ports & Harbours Show SANDTON CONVENTION CENTRE, JOHANNESBURG This is Africa’s only ports and harbours conference and exhibition with attendees from all over the continent. terrapinn.com

ADDING SOME SHINE R1,5 billion has been sunk into eight new Protea Hospitality Group hotels, the refurbishment of 17 others to world-class standard and contracts to bring fi ve additional hotels into the portfolio in the past year. The construction projects, management acquisitions and refurbishments are taking place in fi ve countries; South Africa, Nigeria, Uganda, Zambia and Tanzania. proteahotels.com

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Magic Hour

From Magic Cubes to a wand that acts as a remote control, Indwe conjures up gadgets Trekstor i.Gear Lumio that would turn The i.Gear Lumio makes Harry Potter green presentation giving with your with envy. iPhone 4 a true walk in the park. Not only is it powered by 3 LED's which has a lifespan of up to 20,000 hours, but it projects excellent, clear and vibrant colours across any fl at surface, like a wall, table or ceiling. It's a brilliant and entertaining way to show off your photos too! Magic Cube Virtual Trekstor's i.Gear Lumio transforms Keyboard newer iPhones into a mini-projector. The Magic Cube is compact and The 127-millimetre-long device versatile and a projection keyboard works with Apple's 4 and 4S and multi-touch mouse, all in one smartphones. A hard shell attaches easy-to-use product. It connects Kymera Magic Wand Remote to the iPhone and can be powered easily to any Bluetooth HID devices, Control by electricity or run from the unit's including the latest iPhone, iPad and Totally button-free, the Wand can internal rechargeable battery. The Android. You can also plug-n-play ‘learn’ up to 13 infrared codes from projector displays pictures with a with Windows and Mac OS devices your existing remote(s) and fl ing them maximum diagonal of 130 centime- via USB connection. into the ether when you perform one tres at a resolution of 640 by 360 With just a single fl ick of a switch, of 13 predefi ned gestures. It’s a kind pixels. The three LED's provide a the Magic Cube is ready to pair of magic. Simply swish, whirl and fl ick brightness of up to 15 ANSI lumens wirelessly with your mobile device. to change channels, adjust volume and the i.Gear Lumio has a speaker It fi ts easily in your pocket and it is and much more! for videos. perfect for on the go. You’ll be sure Utterly astounding, this beautifully to turn heads the moment you start crafted gizmo looks like the kind of typing on the Magic Cube. thing you might fi nd in Diagon Alley. The diff erence is you use it to control your telly, DSTV, stereo or any other This page sponsored by: infra-red device via various abraca- thegadgetshop.co.za dabra-ish gestures. To change the channel or the volume you'll have to wave it around in the air using some easy-to-remember gestures.

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BY MAIKE CURRIE Having spent a number of years working and living abroad, young South Africans are returning to their homeland in droves. They are skilled and savvy, boasting international experience and a global outlook. Indwe looks at the economic and social factors that have created a push from developed world countries and a pull back to South Africa

CENSUS DATA estimates that in the last decade, from 1991 to 2001, almost a million South Africans moved abroad mostly to Britain, and New Zealand. But many estimate a much larger fi gure saying that it is impos- sible to determine how many South African nationals are living and working overseas, given that many hold dual citizenship and hence are not counted as immigrants in their new countries. Regardless, with almost a quarter of the country’s professionals having left since the early 1990s there’s no disputing that the loss of skills has had a detri- mental impact on the country. But the mass exodus appears to have slowed in recent years – some claim it may be re- versing as many South Africans decide to return home.

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The homecoming "The 2010 Soccer World Cup was a It was on a freezing Tuesday morning in 1999 on London’s Trafalgar Square that the idea behind crucial turning point" the Homecoming Revolution, an independent non-profi t organisation that encourages and as- sists South Africans around the world to return home, was born. Founder Angel Jones recounts: “I remember looking up at Mandela as he waved to thousands of pale-faced South Africans as he stood on the balcony of the SA embassy. 'I love you all,' Madiba urged, 'I want to put you in my pocket and take you home.' The roaring crowd fi lled my ears as a fundamental realisation hit me hard. “What the hell are we all doing so far away? It's time to go home.” In 2003 Jones founded the Homecoming Revo- lution which is today run by like-minded home- comers who recognise that the brain drain has cost the country immensely, leaving skills short- ages in many areas. What started as a small launch quickly spread into a global campaign as it was clear: thousands of South Africans around the world want to come home. Now, almost a decade later, the organisation is experiencing a peak in enquiries from South Africans wanting to pack their bags and head off to the international departures lounge. The 2010 World Cup was a crucial turning point as the country stunned the world with a seamless event of international standards. The homecom- ing revolution witnessed a 137 per cent year-on- year increase in the number of visits to its web- site (homecomingrevolution.co.za) from February 2010 to February 2011, compared to the same period in the previous year. The numbers showed an increase in traffi c from countries such as Aus- tralia, Canada and Ireland. The fi gures tell a story of South Africanexpats considering a return home but how many have actually made the move is harder to assess given the absence of data. “We do not have concrete fi g-

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IND30_044-048_@Work_Business_1.indd 46 17/05/2012 12:08 ures on the number of South Africans who have returned, as the government does not track this information and we only touch a relatively small portion of the diaspora,” say Brigitte Britten-Kelly, managing executive of the Homecoming Revolu- tion. She says her organisation receives about 100 enquiries a month from South Africans want- ing to return home, although their focus has never been on volumes but rather helping scarce skills and high-calibre talent to return.

Economic and immigration woes

While euphoria around the Fifa 2010 World Cup has died down, there are two other reasons why the tide may be turning: immigration headwinds and the economic woes of the developed world. “The current economic turbulence in many de- veloped countries and stringent work permit requirements is certainly playing a role in deter- ring young people from moving abroad and is also forcing South Africans in these markets to re-asses their situation,” says Britten-Kelly. A large part of the global economy to where South Africans often emigrate to has been caught up in the worldwide credit crunch – growth rates have fallen substantially and job prospects are not as strong as they once were. In contrast, South Africa’s economy has been growing steadily since the fi rst all-race election in 1994. While it has not been immune to the global slowdown, the country and Africa as a whole has been relatively insulat- ed from the developed world’s economic turmoil. In fact, the prospects for African growth looks strong and international investors are taking note (see our article on veteran emerging markets in- vestor Dr. Mark Mobius on page 50) The state of the global economy has certainly played a role in driving the diaspora back home while the focus on the African continent as a new frontier for economic growth is resulting in more South Africans and Africans wanting to return to their roots. For other expats, returning home is more of a lifestyle choice than a purely economic decision. After being overseas for several years, a large number of South Africans reaching their 30s decide to return to their homeland to start a family, and benefi t from a better quality of life. As Britten-Kelly highlights, the primary reasons for South Africans returning over the years has remained constant: friends and family, a sense of belonging and the lifestyle.

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An expat's journey home

bridgid binnell’s story: “On the 14th of August 2010, we got into our Landy, drove away from London and headed to Dover en route to France on the start of our overland journey home to South Africa. The trip was a culmination of many months of planning, dreaming and saving for what would be the adventure of a lifetime, as well as the end of an era in the UK, and the start of our lives in South Africa. The dream of travelling back to South Africa was hatched on a road trip to France with three friends over a few glasses of wine and a decision to spend some time fi nding out more about the continent where we were all born. We decided to take the route that followed the West coast as much as possible in order to travel the less-travelled route and visit places that we might not ever otherwise get the chance to see. The trip was everything that we had hoped that it would be and more – we drove through desert, rain forest and savannah, on tar, sand and rock; saw houses made from mud, straw, sticks and sand; ate beans in many more forms than we knew were possible; met many, many friendly and welcoming people; saw many more poor and sad people; charmed hundreds of police and border guards, drank beer from calabashes and quarts bottles, shopped and bartered at markets; washed clothes by hand in the sun; drank water from wells; watched exquisite sunsets; saw incredible wildlife; fi shed for supper; chopped wood with machet- es; cooked on open fi res; swam in seas as warm as bath water and lived a life so far removed from what we’d become accustomed to in the UK. Bridgid Binnell's trip down the West Coast of Africa When I arrived back in SA, I experienced a multitude included a wedding ceremony, beautiful beaches and of emotions, but the overarching feeling was one of awe warm, welcoming locals at our very own country – one that gave me some of the organisation and structure of Europe while at the same time allowing me to enjoy a slightly less harsh version of the Africa that I’d experienced during our travels. The trip through Africa has allowed perspective on life in South Africa and so instead of being despondent "I am ecstatic to be part of when things don’t run as smoothly as expected, I’m thankful that they run at all. One of the drivers for shaping the future of this being back in SA was also a need to be involved in something that connected me with South Africans with fabulous country" backgrounds diff erent to mine and so I have started “Thunga”, meaning “sew” in Xhosa and have been working with an income generation group in Nyanga, Cape Town to produce purses, bags and accessories from Shweshwe fabric. I am ecstatic to be a part of shaping the future of this fabulous country and wouldn’t want to be in any other place in the world.”

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IND30_044-048_@Work_Business_1_PROOF.indd 48 17/05/2012 16:11 No.73912 Dollar Thrifty.indd 1 18/05/2012 12:32 @ W O R K INTERNATIONAL APPETITE FOR AFRICA Africa’s improving prospects is whetting the appetite of international investors but only time will tell who will be the winners and the losers of this new scramble for the continent

MAIKE CURRIE

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IND30_050-052_@Work_Business_2.indd 50 17/05/2012 12:21 SAVVY SOUTH AFRICAN INVESTORS have long since woken up to the opportunities presenting themselves in the rest of the continent with asset managers such as Investec, StanLib and Coronation, to name but a few, well versed in the attractive long term growth prospects Africa off ers. Now interna- tional investors are sitting up and taking notice. Veteran emerging markets investor, Dr. Mark Mobius, part of global asset manager Franklin Templeton Investments is the latest in a del- uge of fund managers across the globe setting up international investment vehicles focused on the African growth story. Franklin Temple- ton is not a newcomer to emerging markets, having launched its fi rst mutual fund dedicated registered SICAV range, Franklin Templeton to the region in 1987 with Dr. Mobius (right) at Investment Funds (FTIF) will seek long-term the helm. One of the most respected emerging capital growth by investing in companies based market investors internationally, Dr. Mobius has in African countries or companies based else- written many books on emerging markets and where but who have their principal business investing generally. Now one of the regions he activities in Africa. is most bullish about is Africa. “We believe that Africa’s markets present Africa’s attractions signifi cant opportunities for development due to a combination of strong economic growth, Mobius and his team believe Africa is ideally rising demand for the region’s vast natural re- positioned, not only for the strong growth rates sources, and a growing consumer market,” com- the continent off ers but also for its wealth of ments the investor. “Africa is expected to grow natural resources and the impact of a rising more than 7 per cent annually in the next 20 emerging middle class. “Africa has impressive years, due to an improving investment environ- stores of resources, not only in minerals but also ment, better economic management as well as in agriculture — 60 per cent of the world’s uncul- emerging markets rising demand for the conti- tivated arable land is found in Africa. As global nent’s resources, all of which off ers a compelling demand for hard and soft commodities contin- proposition to global investors.” ues to grow, we believe Africa is in an enviable The new Templeton Africa Fund will off er position with its vast natural resources,” he says. UK-based retail and institutional investors, Another key attraction is Africa’s favourable who reportedly are showing a considerable ap- demographics with more than half of the popu- petite for frontier markets, a way to invest in the lation of the continent’s billion-strong population continent. A sub-fund of the fi rm’s Luxembourg- of working age. “Africa’s growth should benefi t

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from a relatively young population with rising purchasing power. The median age of the Af- rican population is 20, compared to 40 for the developed world, and it is estimated that in 10 years, the number of African households earn- ing more than US$5,000 will jump from 85 to 128 million. This rapid growth in income will result in rising demand for goods, services and products which in turn helps to accelerate eco- nomic development,” says Mobius.

Experience is key

The Templeton Africa Fund isn’t the fi rm’s fi rst venture into the continent. The group fi rst started investing in Africa in 1990 and today with many only off ering investors weekly or manages over US$256 million in African eq- bi-weekly dealing. As the appetite to diversify uities across its emerging markets portfolios. and lock in attractive double-digit returns from The launch of an Africa-centric fund follows a Africa grows, investors are looking for growing trend of international investors from the right partners to invest with and here Sweden to Russia initiating investment proposi- South African based investors with their tions focused specifi cally on the continent. knowledge and experience in the area can But this is one region where experience along benefi t immensely. with an understanding of the political and socio- Many of the smaller international funds economic environment counts. Compared to de- focused on Africa are not well established veloped world standards, Africa’s stock markets enough, lacking the infrastructure and distribu- are tiny and illiquid. Not everyone will get it right tion network required to attract a broader pool - a good example being the now defunct UK as- of investors. “It is diffi cult to understand why a set manager, New Star. During the 2008 fi nan- distribution channel or investor would choose to cial crisis, its New Star Heart of Africa Fund go with a less regulated fund structure such as was forced to suspend its dealings citing diffi cul- Cayman when there are now Africa funds out ties in buying and selling stocks during religious holidays in Nigeria and elections in Ghana. Beyond the obvious risks of liquidity and po- "A key attraction for investors is Africa's litical instability, experts say the growing inter- est in Africa will lead to consolidation among favourable demographics" smaller, pioneer fund managers focusing on the region. Paul Robinson, chief executive of UK- based Alquity Investment Management, says there from the most recognised jurisdictions, with the appetite for Africa funds increasing – such as Luxembourg,” says Mr Robinson. “it is now not just the preserve of sophisticated He sees an opportunity to consolidate some or professional investors”. of the smaller funds in the sector into an es- He says the African funds sector is littered tablished vehicle that already has a 'gold-plated' with funds that either lack the critical mass or infrastructure in place. This is the most eff ective are set up without the necessary regulatory way of rapidly providing the kind of investment approvals to allow them to tap into the rising vehicle that will attract a larger investor base. demand that now includes retail investors. “As These challenges aside, the ongoing volatility the sector moves from the pioneer phase to the in many of the traditional fi nancial markets, is grown-up world, funds must be capable of being increasingly encouraging investors to search for sold through all distribution channels to have a attractive returns in emerging markets. Of these, hope of survival and the chance to thrive,” he Africa holds some of the most exciting long-term says. Most Africa funds suff er from illiquidity, investment opportunities.

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Since Martin Jacques’s When China Rules the World was fi rst published in 2009, the economic landscape has changed. Indwe pages through the updated version of the global bestseller

the rules, on its own terms, with little relationship with India, Europe’s position regard for what came before. with China and how the international He backs this up in an expanded and system will be shaped and transformed by fully updated paperback edition, with China’s rise. nearly three-hundred pages of new Jacques interest in East Asia dates back material packed with the latest statistical to a visit to the region in 1993 when he data, showing how China’s rise will be as also met his wife-to-be, Harinder Veriah, in much political and cultural as economic. Malaysia. Veriah challenged his assump- Jacques argues that we cannot tions about the East and encouraged him understand China in western terms but to deepen his understanding. He fi rst "Jacques makes predictions that many of us may fi nd hard to stomach"

only through its own history and culture. started working on the book in 1996. In To this end, he introduces a powerful set of late 1998 he arrived in Hong Kong with ideas including China as a civilization-state, Veriah and their nine-week old son, Ravi. the tributary system, the Chinese idea of Just 14 months later, she died in the most race, a very diff erent concept of the state, tragic circumstances. It was fi ve years BOOK REVIEW and the principle of contested modernity. before he could resume work on the book When China Rules The World Futurology is a dangerous game and which now stands as a culmination of By Martin Jacques Jacques makes some predictions which almost 20 years of in-depth research and Martin Jacques’s When China Rules many of us may fi nd hard to stomach, not honours the woman who sparked his the World was fi rst published in 2009, least given the question marks surround- reassessment of China. when china rules

and went on to become a global ing China’s growth trajectory. That said, the world is published by penguin books bestseller, translated into eleven the book does off er the reader a greater languages and shortlisted for two understanding and insight of China’s major literary awards. history and economics. Since then the credit crunch has New topics covered in this expanded happened and the world has watched as edition include thoughts on the global shift the West’s grip on economic dominance in power since the Western fi nancial crisis. loosens. The end of the Western World Jacques also looks at the rise of the and the birth of new global order Renminbi, the Chinese currency, and how spearheaded by China, predicted by its role is likely to evolve and replace the Jacques almost four years ago, now seems dollar as the world’s reserve currency. He all the more likely. Admittedly many others discusses how the Chinese economy is have made similar predictions but what moving from being based on cheap labour makes Jacques’s thesis unique is his to engaging increasingly in value-added premise that when China rules the world, production based on rising expenditure on and replaces the US as the world’s research and development. There is also dominant power, it will not become more an examination of China’s ageing ‘Western’ – rather it will make the rest of population, urbanisation, how China’s the world more Chinese. China will make relationship with East Asia is evolving, the

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City Slicker

Infatuated by his proximity to wealth, Ray Leathern swells with African Pride in Melrose Arch

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Le paradis des oiseaux

Il n’y a pas mieux que la réserve de Phinda au Zoulouland pour observer les oiseaux.

PAR RICHARD HOLMES

« POUVEZ- VOUS NOUS TROUVER UN TROGON NARINA ? » Question piège à Sam Mdluli, qui, installé au volant de notre jeep de safari, hausse le sourcil et me donne la réponse entendue maintes fois d’autres guides. Une réponse énigmatique qui ne répond pas à ma question : « On verra ce que le bush a à nous off rir. » Ici, dans la réserve privée &Beyond’s de Phinda, au nord-est luxuriant du Zoulouland, le bush est vierge et abondant. Quelque 23 000 hec- tares, pour être plus précis, avec les cinq grands animaux et sept habitats diff érents, y compris des zones arborées, des prairies, des marécages et des forêts. Ce sont ces dernières que je suis venu voir. À Phinda, &Beyond propose 1 000 hectares de ces rares fo- rêts sablonneuses sèches, parmi les dernières du continent. Racines plantées dans d’anciennes dunes fossilisées, les arbres forment un habitat unique, avec peu de cou- verture de feuilles, emportées par des termites hyperactifs.

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Le rare trogon Narina est chez lui dans les arbres de la réserve de Phinda.

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john karmali/fl john Phinda Game Reserve, dont l’eurylaime du et le drongo de Ludwig. »

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L’orée du bois disparaît aussi vite qu’elle appa- aux buses dans votre guide ornithologique et raît. En dépit de cet environnement à première observez bien. Que voyez-vous ? » vue peu accueillant, la forêt est fertile et ac- Franchement, je ne vois qu’une tache brune cueille des arbres aux noms aussi évocateurs avec quelques taches plus foncées. Dans un sou- que les bois eux-mêmes : False Tamboti, Mapu- pir, je me tourne vers Mark. taland Ordeal Tree, Zulu Pod-berry et Toad-tree. « Buse de Russie ? », suggère-t-il sans grande Ce pays des merveilles boisé est également conviction. le paradis des oiseaux. C’est l’autre raison qui « Exactement ! », sourit Sam, satisfait des m’a poussé à faire trois heures de route depuis progrès de ses ouailles. Durban. Des 415 espèces d’oiseaux de Phinda, Ou plutôt, des progrès de Mark. Je suis un l’eurylaime du Cap, le drongo de Ludwig et le amateur inculte d’oiseaux, alors qu’il peut repé- tchitrec du Cap résident tous dans cette forêt. rer un souïmanga de Neergaard à des mètres à Sans oublier le trogon narina, bien sûr. la ronde. L’identifi cation des manteaux, plumes La raison du haussement de sourcil de Sam scapulaires, cloaques et barbillons est naturelle est simple. Demander à un guide de nous mon- pour lui quand j’arrive seulement à apercevoir trer ce magnifi que oiseau rouge et vert, c’est vou- deux ailes si j’ai de la chance. loir apercevoir une horde de léopards alanguis Ceci dit, sur les deux jours passés avec Sam, dans un marula : possible, mais peu probable. j’ai appris à bien reconnaître les bateleurs. Leur Mais Sam a grandi dans le bush dense du courte queue trapue est facile à repérer et leur Kwazulku-Natal et les lignes autour de ses yeux vol en balancier dans les thermiques est carac- trahissent de nombreuses années à regarder à téristique. On peut dire que leur... Leur nom de travers des jumelles. Mon ami ornithologue funambule n’est pas usurpé. Mark et moi avons déposé nos sacs dans notre Alors que le soleil réchauff e les prairies en chambre vitrée et nous sommes précipités pour longs rayons après les pluies estivales, l’obser- profi ter au maximum de la lumière de la fi n vation devient plus facile dans la lumière dorée. d’après-midi. Des glaréoles à collier tournoient au-dessus de Nous parcourons la forêt, nous arrêtant nos têtes en vol plané dans les cris impérieux pour observer dans les arbres les orchidées des nombreux vanneaux armés. et les nids de grenouilles. Nous sillonnons les Bien sûr, les oiseaux ne sont pas les seules pistes sablonneuses, à la recherche d’un éclair curiosités du lieu. de plumes dans les branches. Les rhinocéros sont légion à Phinda et, sans Et soudain, tout change. Le paysage sombre doute grâce au travail de conservation, ils n'ont de la forêt sablonneuse de Phinda se transforme. pas jusqu'ici souff ert du braconnage comme L’ombre laisse la place au soleil du Kwazulu-Na- dans de nombreuses réserves plus au nord. En tal et les arbres, aux vastes prairies verdoyantes. toute insouciance, ces pachydermes paissent en Des troupeaux de zèbres, de gnous et de girafes nombre impressionnant les herbes grasses de parsèment les pâturages s’étendant au nord. la fi n de l’été. Pour une fois cependant, je ne suis pas à la re- Nous repérons également leurs cousins plus cherche d’animaux à quatre pattes. Nous n’avons timides, un rhinocéros noir femelle et son petit, d’yeux que pour les bipèdes à plumes et crête. discrètement masqués par les buissons épineux Plus la créature migratoire au ramage d’apparat qui syncopent l’étendue verdoyante. est rare, plus nous sommes intéressés. Dans les buissons également, un énorme Mais Sam est déterminé à ne pas nous servir lion daigne sortir de sa sieste pour nous gra- nos oiseaux sur un plateau d’argent, alliant ainsi tifi er d’un gros plan majestueux. Étirements et l’utile à l’agréable. toilette eff ectués, il gravit une butte voisine pour « Vous voyez, dans le bush willow ? C’est appeler sa troupe dans un rugissement qui m’au- un serin à poitrine citron, une femelle. Ils sont rait glacé le sang si je n’avais pas été bien à l’abri endémiques dans cette région et on rencontre dans la solide jeep de safari. souvent leurs nids dans les palmiers lala. Ou- Avec un grand mâle et sa troupe dans les pa- vrez grand l'œil. » rages, les habituels animaux de sortie au cré- Et un peu plus loin : « OK, cet oiseau au som- puscule se cachent et nous rentrons donc tran- met du tamboti mort ? Allez à la page consacrée quillement à l’hôtel pour le dîner dans la boma.

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Si l’on peut aisément passer la matinée à paresser sur la terrasse privée de sa chambre, l’hôtel principal est tout aussi attirant. On peut déguster ses œufs brouillés sur une large ter- rasse de bois donnant sur un petit étang et une clairière verdoyante, où les oiseaux s’ébattent. Les calaos couronnés sautent de taillis en taillis et des dendrocygnes veufs atterrissent en fanfare sur l’étang. À l’horizon, un vol de pé- licans nous rappelle que les marécages du site classé patrimoine de l'humanité d’iSimangaliso sont tout proches. Sur les banquettes voisines, Mark et moi savourons un deuxième café bio, torréfi é en expresso très serré, les yeux tournés vers les prairies. Au &Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge, le moindre détail est un véritable plaisir, de la décoration subtile au personnel discret mais serviable, en passant par les prairies en appa- rence désertes qui soudain s'animent d’oiseaux à travers nos jumelles. Entre les sorties zoologiques du matin et de l’après-midi, les promenades en forêt permet- tent de se dégourdir les jambes et d’apercevoir les habitants les plus timides de la forêt au sommet des arbres. Le temps est au vent et les oiseaux se font particulièrement discrets mais on respire le parfum lourd du randia moorei qui tapisse les bois. « Le tisserin bicolore fait son nid avec les racines de ces orchidées », explique Sam, en s’arrêtant sous un arbre et pointant vers le ciel. Plus loin, il passe la main sur l’écorce bombée « La vue sur les prairies est aussi bonne d’un tronc blanc comme l’ivoire. « Les antilopes nyalas mangent les graines de la piscine et nous pouvons faire de cet arbre, mais la communauté locale l’utilise bien mieux. Une fois qu’elles sont tombées, elles trempette et déguster une bière. » sont ramassées et bien séchées. En les coupant en deux, on obtient des bougies. C’est pour cela qu’on le surnomme « bois à brûler ». Sur notre chemin, nous croisons des léopards La chaleur est omniprésente à Zoulouland et des galagos miaulant dans les branchages au- et nous nous retirons au bord de la piscine. La dessus de nous. Même lorsqu’on ne s’y attend vue sur les prairies y est aussi bonne et nous pas, il y a de l’action à Phinda. pouvons faire trempette et déguster une bière Le matin suivant, l’aube fi ltre à travers les entre nos livres et nos jumelles. branches de la forêt de sable, dans les suites aux Et avec les touracos à huppe splendide sau- parois de verre du &Beyond Forest Lodge de tant de branche en branche au-dessus de nous, Phinda. Alliant minimalisme asiatique et tons il suffi t de lever la tête. L’observation des oi- organiques de pierre et de bois, les 16 suites seaux, je pourrais bien y prendre goût. éparpillées dans la forêt off rent intimité, paix Nous n’avons fi nalement pas vu ce fameux et calme. trogon narina. La prochaine fois, peut-être.

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IND30_062-066_PhindaFrench.indd 66 17/05/2012 13:00 No.75446 Congo.indd 1 16/12/2011 16:50 @ L O C A T I O N

Resorts such as Xai-Xai are popular excursions Maputo

A grand and vibrant city, the Mozambican capital retains a strong Portuguese fl avour and metropolitan vibe

SPRAWLING MAPUTO was one of ture, and a relaxed pace of life. the most beautiful and chic cities in Africa under Maputo became Mozambique’s capital in 1898, Did you know? the Portuguese in the 18th century, with a boasting the country’s most important harbour. For more than 300 sophisticated multicultural atmosphere, elegant Its economy still relies on the sea, and its port is years, Mozambique’s buildings and wide, shaded avenues. the closest deepwater port in southern Africa to capital was a tiny island of the same The 17-year civil war in the 1970s and 1980s the Asian markets. Most visitors pass through the name located three had a devastating eff ect, reducing the proud city harbour on the way to Inhaca Island just off the kilometres off the to grubby disrepair. It’s worked hard to recreate its coast, a popular spot for diving and snorkelling. coast. In 1898, it was transferred to former grandeur, with the fi ve-star Hotel Polana Maputo is also the gateway to splendid beaches Lourenço Marques once again playing host to the rich and famous and chic resorts to the north and south, such as – named after a 16th- and eateries serving up their famous peri-peri Ponta do Ouro and Xai-Xai, as well as the Maputo century Portuguese explorer – today called prawns. Today, it’s a lively mix of people, with lots Elephant Reserve. mozambiquetourism.co.za, Maputo. of markets and street vendors, a vibey café cul- +27 (0) 11 803 9296

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IND30_068_DestinationGuide.indd 68 18/05/2012 12:03 WELCOME TO EP RECRUIT, YOUR TRUSTED RECRUITMENT PARTNER!

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Located only 10 minutes from the city, guests are guaranteed the privacy, tranquillity and beauty of the African bush while remaining close to the city. With the Mokolodi Nature Reserve on its door step, guests can indulge in a variety of activities including game drives, game walks, horse riding and bush braais. www.mokolodihouse.com

At Mokolodi House , you will wake up each day to the sounds of countless bird species and enjoy your breakfast over-looking the Gaborone Dam while watching the warthogs and small game that roam freely on the grounds.

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p069_SAX_0612.indd 1 22/05/2012 09:44 In the heart of the Free State, just south on the N1, lies a beautifully restored old farmhouse and spa, De Oude Kraal Country Estate and Spa, where Gerhard and Marie have restored the original farmhouse and furnished it with family heirlooms. De Oude Kraal is the perfect overnight stop to and from the Cape, or to spend a few days unwinding. Spacious garden rooms have fi replaces, TV, telephone, patio and stylish suites which off er luxury. Generous breakfasts and gourmet, traditional dinners for which Marie is famous. A superb selection of wines from Gerhard’s in-house wine cellar. A Spa with a diff erence with Sundowner tractor rides, horse riding, hiking trails, pool and terrace and a private airstrip. TGCSA 4-Star Country House.

CONTACT DETAILS: Av. Kim Il Sung 961, Maputo, Moçambique T: (+258) 21 486438/40 F: (+258) 21 486441 Av. Kenneth Kaunda, 592, Maputo, Moçambique | T: (+258) 21 496900 | F: (+258) 21 496802 | E: [email protected] www.cga.co.mz

p070_SAX_0612.indd 1 22/05/2012 09:47 Youth Matters such as the Gauteng Business Leader of the Year Award in 2008, the Jet Community Regional and National Award in The National Youth Development 2009 and the SAB Kick Start Award in 2012. Agency (NYDA) does everything in According to Nqobile the Cornerstone jewellery brand is its power to turn youngsters into doing extremely well in the UK market. However, in order successful business people. SA to ensure growth in the South African market he is keen to Express is proud to highlight the partner with prime South African jewellery retailers. Agency’s latest success stories - “The African continent has an abundance of natural Soweto’s fi rst black-owned jewellery resources which have for so long supplied the needs of the manufacturing business and a green worldwide jewellery market. Our aim is to take advantage of cooperative in the Alexandra these resources by training and employing South Africans from township in Johannesburg. disadvantaged communities so that we can alleviate South Africa’s high unemployment levels,” he concludes.

NYDA supports Soweto’s fi rst black-owned jewellery NYDA supports a green cooperative in Alexandra Township manufacturing business The United Nations has declared 2012 the International Year Nqobile Nkosi is the proud owner of NQ Jewellery Design of Cooperatives (IYC) in order to raise public awareness of the Services, the fi rst black-owned jewellery manufacturing and invaluable contributions of cooperative enterprises to poverty retail business in Soweto. The business uses precious stones reduction, employment generation and social integration. such as silver, gold, platinum and diamonds to manufacture The IYC will also highlight the strengths of the cooperative jewellery. business model as an alternative means of doing business and At the beginning of 2012, Nqobile and UK designer Paul furthering socioeconomic development. Spurgeon launched the Cornerstone Jewellery Brand at the Zoleka Ntshololo (32) from Alexandra township, north United Kingdom Springfair Jewellery Show. “Our collection of Johannesburg, is one of the founding members of Lesedi will be sold in South Africa and the UK. While in the UK I Manufacturing Primary Cooperative, an initiative that recycles also went through a two-week internship programme where glass, paper, aluminium and plastic. I got the opportunity to learn about all aspects of jewellery Lesedi Manufacturing Primary Cooperative is a thirteen production,” he explains. member cooperative enterprise with seven female and six Nqobile’s journey in the jewellery manufacturing industry male members who each have equal shareholding and profi t started in 2007 after he attended an 18 months training share in the business. They have received R1, 141, 297 in course in jewellery manufacturing and design. “I started the funding from the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) business with the seed capital that I made by selling cakes, to be used for the construction of offi ces and company biscuits and soft drinks on the streets of Soweto. However, headquarters, equipment and working capital. due to limited funds and equipment, when the business was Zoleka and her fellow members formed a cooperative established we mainly repaired jewellery and manufactured enterprise ten years ago as an entrepreneurship venture to jewellery on a small scale,” he says. secure employment for members. Initially the members of With the business loan that Nqobile acquired from the Lesedi tried a range of business ideas from the supply of National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), he managed to machinery to hospital consumables to no avail. Last year, they purchase additional equipment and material and also used it noticed an opportunity in the large amounts of waste strewn for working capital. “We also received immense assistance and around Alexandra and decided to focus on recycling. donations from Paul “We currently have eighteen eco-warriors who are Purgeon Designs and community members who collect waste and exchange it the British jewellery for money on a daily basis, additional to this we have also trade members,” employed three full time employees. Our daily work of Nqobile elaborates. weighing and sorting waste is going extremely well, we are a Today the business predominantly women’s enterprise so we are favoured by the has trained and has community,” says Ntshololo. employed four people According to the NYDA Executive Chairperson, Yershen in their Soweto Pillay, the NYDA will celebrate 2012 International Year of workshop. Over the Cooperatives by educating the youth on the ease of forming years the business and registering cooperatives and illustrating the advantages of has received people coming together to produce goods or services or buying numerous accolades stock in bulk as a group.

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Bloemfontein Cape Town Durban East London

Johannesburg Hoedspruit George Gaborone

Kimberley Lubumbashi Maputo Port Elizabeth

Windhoek Walvis Bay Richards Bay

15 Destinations all over Southern Africa, non-stop. You could choose other ways of getting to your holiday spot but flying with us is easy and non-stop. Flying with us is also convenient, because we fly to major destinations and smaller cities all over Southern Africa and the DRC, every day. Taking a break? Then make the most of your time off. Because we fly for you.

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

No.00000 House ad - Routes 1pp.indd 1 15/02/2012 14:52 Airline information SA express fleet

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

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

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

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

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IND30_073-078_SAE.indd 73 17/05/2012 13:02 We fl y for you About us SA Express is a domestic and regional, passenger SPECIAL SERVICES and cargo carrier established on 24 April 1994. SA Express has since become one of the fastest- Special meals Skycheck growing regional airlines in Africa. Passengers with special dietary requirements are pro- This is the airline’s special hand-luggage facility that vided for through the following special meals: kosher, assists with in-fl ight comfort, speedy boarding and As a regional airline with route networks covering halal, Muslim, Hindu, low-fat and vegetarian meals. disembarking. When boarding one of our fl ights, major local and regional cities, SA Express plays a Orders for special meals should be placed at the time simply place any hand luggage that will not be re- signifi cant role in the country’s hospitality, travel of making fl ight reservations. The airline requires a quired during the fl ight on to the Skycheck cart at the and tourism industry and is a vital contributor to minimum of 48 hours’ notice prior to departure in boarding steps of the aircraft. Your hand luggage will the continent’s socio-economic development. order to assist with confi rmation of requests. be waiting for you as you disembark from the aircraft at your destination. The airline’s head offi ce is based at OR Tambo Passengers requiring special attention International Airport in Johannesburg. SA Express Requirements for unaccompanied minors (passengers Baggage liability has a growing fl eet of 23 aircraft and implements under the age of 12 years) or passengers requiring Valuable items such as cameras and accessories, technical maintenance for all its fl eet types there. wheelchairs should be stated at the time of making computers – including laptops and notebooks – the reservation. Owing to the size of the cabins on our mobile telephones, perfumes, aftershaves, colognes, SA Express vision aircraft types, the airline is not in a position to carry legal and company documents and legal tender – SA Express aims to become the most successful stretcher passengers or incubators. including cash, credit cards and cheques – bullion, regional airline, providing the best service to our leather jackets, all types of jewellery and any customers while optimising profi t. Cabin baggage other items with a value in excess of R400 must be SA Express will accept one piece of cabin baggage removed from either checked-in or Skycheck baggage not exceeding a total dimension of 115cm and 7kg as the airline is not liable for loss or damage to these SA Express aims in weight. For safety reasons, cabin baggage must fi t items. into approved stowage spaces: either the overhead to give all luggage bin or under the seat. Owing to limited Verifi ed baggage claims are settled on the basis passengers storage space in the aircraft cabin, cabin baggage adopted by IATA (International Airlines Transport may be placed in the Skycheck at the aircraft for hold Association): payment of US$20 per 1kg of checked-in maximum service stowage. luggage, to a maximum of 20kg ($400). Vision & values SA Express acknowledges that its employees with the symbol and colours of the national fl ag, are its most important asset. To this eff ect, the encouraging national pride. The new brand will CORE VALUES company encourages interaction and sharing be applied to all brand touch-points throughout of company vision, information and goals at all the operation as well as the staff uniform. Safety fi rst Rigorous adherence to national and levels. The airline also prides itself on its commit- international standards to ensure safe and comfortable ment to the creation of a culture of transparency, Awards air travel. integrity and teamwork that celebrates the SA Express has won the AFRAA contributions of its diverse workforce. Regional Airline of the Year Award at the end Service before self Meeting and exceeding of 2009, and the Allied and Aviation Business customer and employee expectations through caring and We Fly For You Corporate Award. Our airline was also the recipi- high standards of service excellence. Both internal and SA Express Airways prides itself on aiming ent of the Annual Airline Reliability Award from external communication need to be in line with service to off er incomparable service standards. In Bombardier at the end of 2007. Other previous delivery in total transparency. addition to building on our motto to express awards include the International Star Quality excellence and consistently striving to provide Award, which indicates our commitment to Performance-driven Implementation of a well- the best service, we know that “you” is the most service excellence, while our prominence as one defi ned strategy and clearly articulated corporate and important word in our airline. SA Express proudly of the top 500 best managed companies is proof individual objectives to meet performance targets and launched its new brand on 2 December 2009 at of our success as a business. ensure our growth. OR Tambo International Airport. The new brand is set to ensure that it’s distinctive and positioned Onboard service Self-development Proactive learning and develop- to build awareness and affi nity in the domestic The airline’s onboard service is unique and off ers ment targeted to meet the challenging demands of our and regional markets. passengers a variety of meals or snacks. The jobs and holistic individual growth, as well as to promote airline pioneered its unique meal-box concept, business performance. The new proposition “We Fly for You” is set to and meal choices are frequently updated and de- position SA Express as a premier intra-regional signed using balanced food criteria: appearance, Accountability and integrity Taking ownership African brand. The main objective of the re-brand taste and nutritional value. Passengers can also of both responsibility and follow-through, with a commit- is to ensure that SA Express is distinctive yet still enjoy a wine and malt service on specifi ed fl ights ment to the highest ethical and professional standards. aligned to the country’s mainline carrier. as well as refreshments on all fl ights. Passion We have a passion for the “SA Express way”. SA Express’s unique positioning as an airline that Our customers can expect a safe, comfortable, Work is delivered with enthusiasm and a desire for excel- provides a bespoke, personalised travel experi- quality air-travel experience, with the added ben- lent performance. Success is rewarded, recognised and ence was the rationale behind the proposition efi ts of frequency, reliability, on-time departures celebrated in a fun and exciting manner in our everyday “We Fly for You”. The new brand mark is in line and unmatched value for money. interaction.

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IND30_073-078_SAE.indd 74 17/05/2012 13:02 Safety information Health regulations avionics system. Heart pacemakers, shavers and portable personal listening Safety pamphlet Health regulations at certain airports hearing aids, clocks, watches, timers devices may not be used on the ground Read the safety pamphlet in the seat require that the aircraft cabin be and medical equipment approved for during taxi but may be used during pocket in front of you and take note sprayed. The spray is harmless, but if use in aircraft, however, may be used the fl ight when the seatbelt signs are of your nearest emergency exit. you think it might aff ect you, please without restrictions. switched off and with permission from cover your nose and mouth with a the captain. Smoking handkerchief. Cellular telephones In accordance with international Cellular telephones may be used on Should circumstances dictate other- trends, smoking is not permitted on Remain seated the ground while passenger doors wise, a public-address announcement board any SA Express fl ights. As a safety precaution, passengers are open. Cellular telephones, smart- cancelling this concession will be made are requested to remain seated with phones or any device with fl ight mode by a crew member. Seat belts seatbelts fastened after the aircraft has must be switched off as soon as the Please fasten your seat belt whenever landed, until the seatbelt sign has been cabin doors are closed and when the Prohibited equipment the seat belt signs are illuminated. switched off by the captain. senior cabin-crew member makes an Portable printers, laser pointers, video For your own safety we suggest that announcement on the public-address equipment, CB/AM/FM/FHF/satellite you keep it fastened throughout the Portable electronic system. receivers, two-way radios, compact fl ight. equipment disc and mini-disc players, scanners, Passengers are requested not to use Laptop computers remote-controlled toys and power Important any electronic equipment on board Laptop computers (excluding CD- converters areDEMOCRATIC prohibited for use at When in doubt, please consult our the aircraft as it may interfere with its Roms), handheld calculators, electric any time.REPUBLIC OF CONGO cabinBURUNDI crew.

UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA For your comfort and security,

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

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

OUDTSHOORN EAST LONDON

CAPE TOWN GEORGE PORT ELIZABETH

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JOHANNESBURG - BLOEMFONTEIN BLOEMFONTEIN - JOHANNESBURG FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1001 06:00 06:55 00:55 CR7 SA 1024 06:35 07:40 01:05 DH4 SA 1003 08:00 09:05 01:05 DH4 SA 1002 07:25 08:20 00:55 CR7 SA 1005 11:20 12:25 01:05 DH4 SA 1024 07:45 08:50 01:05 DH4 SA 1011 13:50 14:55 01:05 DH4 SA 1004 09:35 10:40 01:05 DH4 SA 1011 13:50 14:55 01:05 DH4 SA 1006 12:55 14:00 01:05 DH4 SA 1013 13:40 15:50 00:55 CR7 SA 1012 15:25 16:30 01:05 DH4 SA 1013 14:55 16:00 01:05 DH4 SA 1012 15:25 16:30 01:05 CR7 SA 1017 16:35 17:40 01:05 DH4 SA 1014 16:35 17:35 01:00 CR7 SA 1021 17:55 18:55 01:00 CR2 SA 1014 16:30 17:35 01:05 DH4 SA 1023 18:30 19:35 01:05 DH4 SA 1018 18:15 19:20 01:05 DH4 SA 1022 19:40 20:40 01:00 CR2 JOHANNESBURG - KIMBERLEY KIMBERLEY - JOHANNESBURG FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1101 05:45 07:00 01:15 DH4 SA 1102 07:50 09:05 01:15 DH4 SA 1103 08:50 09:50 01:00 CR7 SA 1104 10:20 11:20 01:00 CR7 SA 1105 13:10 14:25 01:15 DH4 SA 1106 15:00 16:10 01:10 DH4 SA 1107 14:25 15:25 01:00 CR7 SA 1108 16:00 17:00 01:00 CR7 SA 1111 16:00 17:00 01:00 CR7 SA 1112 17:35 18:35 01:00 CR7 SA 1113 17:10 18:15 01:05 DH4 SA 1114 19:00 20:10 01:10 DH4 SA* 1103 08:50 09:50 01:00 CR7 SA* 1104 10:20 11:20 01:00 CR7 JOHANNESBURG - HOEDSPRUIT HOEDSPRUIT - JOHANNESBURG FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1225 10:15 11:20 01:05 DH4 SA 1226 12:00 13:00 01:O0 DH4 SA 1225 10:15 11:10 00:55 CR7 SA 1226 12:00 13:00 01:00 CR7 SA 1227 12:15 13:15 01:00 DH4 SA 1228 13:50 14:55 01:O5 DH4 JOHANNESBURG - EAST LONDON EAST LONDON - JOHANNESBURG FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1403 07:30 09:15 01:45 DH4 SA 1404 09:50 11:30 01:40 DH4 SA 1405 09:30 11:15 01:45 DH4 SA 1406 11:50 13:30 01:40 DH4 SA 1407 14:00 15:45 01:45 DH4 SA 1408 16:20 18:00 01:40 DH4 SA 1409 18:05 19:50 01:45 DH4 SA 1410 20:35 22:15 01:40 DH4 JOHANNESBURG - DURBAN DURBAN - JOHANNESBURG FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1445 20:10 21:20 01:10 CR7 SA 1446 21:35 22:45 01:10 CR2 SA 1445 20:10 21:20 01:10 CR2 SA 1446 21:35 22:45 01:10 CR7 SA 1446 19:20 20:30 01:10 CR7 JOHANNESBURG - PORT ELIZABETH PORT ELIZABETH - JOHANNESBURG FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1453 07:10 09:10 02:00 DH4 SA 1454 09:40 11:30 01:50 DH4 SA 1457 17:50 19:20 01:30 CR7 SA 1458 20:00 21:35 01:35 CR7 JOHANNESBURG - GEORGE GEORGE - JOHANNESBURG FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1501 06:50 08:40 01:50 CR7 SA 1502 09:10 10:50 01:40 CR7 SA 1503 08:55 10:45 01:50 CR7 SA 1504 11:25 13:05 01:40 CR7 SA 1505 12:00 14:15 02:15 DH4 SA 1506 14:40 16:45 02:05 DH4 SA 1505 12:35 14:50 02:15 DH4 SA 1506 15:35 17:40 02:05 DH4 SA 1509 15:25 17:15 01:50 CR7 SA 1510 17:50 19:30 01:40 CR7

JOHANNESBURG - RICHARDS BAY RICHARDS BAY - JOHANNESBURG FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA** 1201 06:10 07:25 01:15 DH4 SA** 1202 08:15 09:30 01:15 DH4 SA 1203 08:30 09:45 01:15 DH4 SA 1204 10:30 11:45 01:15 DH4 SA 1207 12:45 14:00 01:15 DH4 SA 1208 14:40 15:55 01:15 DH4 SA 1213 16:40 17:55 01:15 DH4 SA 1214 18:40 20:00 01:20 DH4 DURBAN - EAST LONDON EAST LONDON - DURBAN FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1301 06:00 07:15 01:15 CR2 SA 1302 07:50 09:05 01:15 CR2 SA 1309 09:00 10:15 01:15 CR2 SA 1310 11:00 12:15 01:15 CR2 SA 1303 09:35 10:50 01:15 CR2 SA 1304 11:25 12:40 01:15 CR2 SA 1305 13:10 14:25 01:15 CR2 SA 1306 15:05 16:20 01:15 CR2 SA 1307 16:45 18:00 01:15 CR2 SA 1308 18:45 20:00 01:15 CR2

*From 5 May - 28 October 2012, **Until 27 October 2012

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

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

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IND30_073-078_SAE.indd 77 17/05/2012 13:03 FLIGHT SCHEDULE Regional fl ights

JOHANNESBURG - WALVIS BAY WALVIS BAY - JOHANNESBURG FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1701 11:55 14:10 02:15 CR7 SA 1702 14:45 16:55 02:10 CR7 JOHANNESBURG - WINDHOEK WINDHOEK - JOHANNESBURG FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1731 06:10 08:10 02:00 CR2 SA 1732 08:40 10:35 01:55 CR2 JOHANNESBURG - GABORONE GABORONE - JOHANNESBURG FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1761 06:10 07:00 00:50 CR7 SA 1762 07:40 08:30 00:50 CR7 SA 1763 07:55 08:50 00:55 DH4 SA 1764 09:25 10:20 00:55 DH4 SA 1765 09:55 10:50 00:55 DH4 SA 1766 11:25 12:20 00:55 DH4 SA 1767 11:55 12:45 00:50 CR2 SA 1768 13:15 14:05 00:50 CR2 SA 1775 15:05 15:55 00:50 CR2 SA 1776 16:20 17:10 00:50 CR2 SA 1779 17:45 18:35 00:50 CR7 SA 1780 19:20 20:10 00:50 CR7 SA 1781 18:10 19:00 00:50 CR7 SA 1782 19:30 20:20 00:50 CR7 JOHANNESBURG - LUBUMBASHI LUBUMBASHI - JOHANNESBURG FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1797 09:05 11:25 02:20 CR7 SA 1798 12:15 14:45 02:30 CR7 CAPE TOWN - WALVIS BAY WALVIS BAY - CAPE TOWN FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1721 10:25 12:35 02:10 CR2 SA 1722 13:10 15:10 02:00 CR2 SA 1723 13:00 15:10 02:10 CR2 SA 1724 15:45 17:45 02:00 CR2 CAPE TOWN - WINDHOEK WINDHOEK - CAPE TOWN FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1753 11:00 13:00 02:00 CR2 SA 1754 13:55 15:55 02:00 CR2 SA 1751 15:45 17:50 02:05 CR2 SA 1752 18:30 20:35 02:05 CR2 SA 1751 16:15 18:15 02:00 CR2 SA 1752 19:05 21:05 02:00 CR2 CAPE TOWN - MAPUTO MAPUTO - CAPE TOWN FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR FLT TIME A/C M T W T F S S SA 1785 09:30 11:55 02:25 CR2 SA 1786 12:45 15:20 02:35 CR2

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

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From the largest man made forest to the biggest coal export facility in the world.

With several flights a day every weekday and on the weekend between Johannesburg and Richards Bay, when you fly is up to you. SA Express is about convenience, reliability and a personal quality of service because that is what business professionals expect. Fly in, do the deal and fly out. Simply, quickly and cost effectively with SA Express – because we fly for you.

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

No.00000 House ad - Richards Bay 1pp.indd 1 15/02/2012 14:51 For our french speaking travellers L’excellence du service

Notre vision Congo Express ambitionne de devenir la meilleure NOS VALEURS FONDAMENTALES compagnie aérienne régionale, en off rant un service de qualité supérieure à nos passagers tout en veillant Priorité à la sécurité individuelle au sein du groupe. à optimiser nos profi ts. Adhésion rigoureuse aux standards Promotion également de la réussite nationaux et internationaux de sécurité comme partie intégrante de notre Un service d’exception pour assurer un transport aérien à la entreprise. Notre fi erté est de pouvoir off rir un service incompa- fois sûr et confortable. rable. Grâce au niveau élevé de la formation de nos Responsabilité et intégrité équipes de cabine et de notre personnel au sol, nous Le service individuel La pérennité de notre activité nous engageons à fournir un service d’excellence. Répondre – aller au-delà même – des repose sur la prise de responsabilité attentes des clients et des employés sociétale à tous les stades, avec un À bord, nous off rons un concept exclusif de repas, avec par la mise en place de standards engagement sans réserve vis-à-vis des des menus variés de grande qualité, respectant un élevés de services attentionnés, standards professionnels et éthiques équilibre alimentaire, sans oublier la présentation, privilégiant l’excellence. Notre les plus stricts. le goût et l’apport nutritionnel. Sur certains vols et sans communication interne et externe supplément de prix, les passagers peuvent aussi savou- doit refl éter notre off re de service Passion rer un verre de vin ou une boisson de notre service bar. dans une totale transparence. Le travail est eff ectué avec enthousiasme et le désir d’accomplir Un souci constant de ses tâches de façon performante, en Pour votre sécurité performance privilégiant l’action. La passion se Mise en place d’une stratégie bien dé- manifeste par un vif intérêt voire un et voler en toute fi nie et d’objectifs distincts clairement sens de l’admiration pour l’esprit de énoncés, en accord avec nos prévisions la compagnie « Express way ». La tranquillité, il est réussite, un principe central dans la conseillé de respecter Développement en interne gestion de nos rapports professionnels, Formation proactive et développement est récompensée, reconnue et glorifi ée ces consignes de base. ciblé sur les exigences et les défi s de dans une atmosphère où priment la nos métiers ainsi que sur la progression joie et la satisfaction. Informations relatives à la sécurité

Santé l’extinction du témoin lumineux Téléphones portables sol, mais ils sont autorisés pendant Dans certains aéroports, les par le commandant de bord. L’utilisation des téléphones la totalité du vol dès l’extinction du régulations en matière de santé portables est autorisée lorsque signal de la ceinture de sécurité. publique exigent que la cabine Équipements l’avion est au sol et que les portes Dans certaines circonstances de l’avion soit désinfectée par électroniques de l’appareil sont ouvertes. Mais toutefois, le personnel de bord peut pulvérisation. Celle-ci ne comporte Les passagers sont priés de dès la fermeture des portes et à la suspendre cette autorisation. aucun danger, mais si vous êtes ne pas utiliser d’équipements demande du personnel de cabine, susceptible d’être aff ecté par la électroniques à bord de l’appareil les téléphones mobiles doivent Équipements interdits vaporisation, couvrez votre nez et afi n d’éviter toute interférence être éteints. Les appareils suivants sont interdits votre bouche avec un mouchoir. avec les systèmes de navigation à bord : imprimantes portables, de l’avion. Les stimulateurs Ordinateurs portables pointeurs laser, magnétoscopes, Restez assis cardiaques, les appareils auditifs, Les ordinateurs portables récepteurs satellite CB/AM/FM/ Pour leur sécurité, il est demandé les horloges, les montres (à l’exception des lecteurs de CD- FHF, récepteurs-émetteurs radios, aux passagers de bien vouloir digitales, les minuteries et les ROM), les calculettes électroniques, lecteurs de disques compact et rester assis en gardant leur équipements médicaux agréés les rasoirs électriques et les de mini disques, scanners, ceinture de sécurité attachée après pour le transport aérien sont appareils d’écoute portables sont jouets avec télécommande et l’atterrissage de l’avion, jusqu’à toutefois autorisés. prohibés lorsque l’avion roule au convertisseurs d’énergie.

Grâce à un personnel bien formé et au programme de fi délité, nous faisons tout pour vous satisfaire.

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IND30_080_SAE_FR.indd 80 17/05/2012 12:22 Lansmore Masa Square is a 5 star business-fi rst luxury hotel the Provencale cuisine and given a local twist using the freshest that will redefi ne the hospitality experience of business travellers local and regional ingredients. in Africa. As part of Lonrho Hotels, Lansmore Masa Square is sEspretto - Nothing beats a great cup of coffee. From the hot uniquely positioned to ensure our guests have a wonderful beverages we serve at breakfast to the espresso we serve in the experience each and every time they stay. Our knowledge of lounge to the take-away cappuccino served in the Espretto Africa enables us to exceed expectations - from having the Coffee Shop, you can be confi dent that every cup is prepared freshest fruit and mueslis at breakfast through to freshly ground with the same dedication and commitment . African coffee, an uninterrupted power supply and internet access via our own designated satellite connection. sPoolside Terrace - Completely unique to Gaborone is the magnifi cent roof-top swimming pool. Guests are invited to Located in one of the two towers in the iconic Masa Square in escape from the heat and enjoy a refreshing poolside drink or Gaborone, Botswana the Lansmore has 153 rooms, a restaurant, light bite to eat, several stories above the madding crowd. conference centre and a non-affi liated casino. In the middle of the complex is a beautifully designed piazza with 3 restaurants. Business-fi rst luxury All rooms boast a Private bathroom Air conditioning, Satellite Lansmore Masa Square offers fi rst-class business facilities TV, International direct-dial telephone, Hairdryer, 24 hour room that will make doing business in and from the hotel, easy and service, Wireless Internet Access and guest laundry and dry productive. We offer laptops to clients, a dedicated customer cleaning facilities, which are available with same day delivery printer and super fast Wifi . This coupled with extensive conference and anqueting space for meetings for 2 to 200 in Dining at The Lansmore purpose built surroundings makes doing business in Gaborone sLa Touche de Provence - As the name suggests, guests can a pleasure. savour a taste of Provence in the heart of Gaborone. Inspired by

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COMPETITION! Parting shot

Congratulations to Carlie Norval of Port Elizabeth who won our Tudortech Parting Shot competition for June. He receives a SanDisk Sansa Clip+ MP3 player with a microSD card, FM tuner and built in microphone. To stand a chance to win more Tudortech prizes, send your Parting Shot to [email protected]

Carlie wrote in to say he shot this image during a storm over Port Elizabeth from his fl at in Humewood on the beachfront with his trusty old Canon.

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[email protected] 82 18/05/2012 11:47 No.79088 Tudortech.indd 1 15/05/2012 14:25 The BrownsProtea ring

Inspired by one of South Africa's most unique and beautiful national treasures

In the family since 1934 RSA Registered Patent A2010/01027 Patent RSA Registered

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