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As we celebrate and share the fever and excitement of the 2014 Soccer World Cup, we are reminded under the spirit of togetherness and the value that we place in our company that we are are one.

One is reminded of the importance of sharing, giving and kindness and that no good deed goes un-noticed.

“Happiness is not so much in having as sharing. We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” - Norman MacEwan: Senior Commander, Royal Air Force (1881-1953)

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contentsJune | July 2014profusionmag.co.za

On the COver

08 We are one!

20 Tata Mandela

26 Ace that review In preparation of your performance review

32 The Editing Process For the budding author

52 Travelling on a shoestring budget

10 Discovering the deep - part 2

14 Iceland

18 Cultural conflict

34 Seeing is believing

38 Let government subsidize education

40 Preparing for a newcomer

44 Eat Pray Love for the rest of us

46 Reading the signs: Body Language

50 Brazil

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editorAllan Desmet

writersAlison LowryAttie BotesDanette SwanepoelDuane KohlEva SgroiIrina TikhomirovaJess NicolsonKelly MillardKim PotgieterLelanie SlaterMandy SchubachNaseema KhanNatalie SingerNothando SizibaRyette DempseyTracey McDonaldVenezia Fanner

graPhics and layoutRene du Plessis

06 Creative Corner

12 Hobby Feature

16 Cause of the Month

22 Delicious Dishes

23 Month-to-Month

28 Job Seeking 101

29 Know your rights

30 Career Highlight

36 Terrific Tales

42 Read It

48 Corner of Delight

54 Back in Time

55 Twisted Terms

56 Cliques and Crews Quote

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World Blood Donor DayThe 14th of June is World Blood Donor day. The purpose of this campaign is not only to create awareness but also forms part of an approach to prevent maternal deaths. More info: http://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-

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By JessNicolson

i f there is anything that I can remember from the year 2010; aside from prelims, finals and my matric farewell; it would

be the total and overwhelming excitement that the entire country of South Africa was immersed in. whether you were on your couch at home watching a game, at one of the amazing fan parks or whether you were lucky enough to be at the stadium, the vibe that infected everyone to the core was nation-wide.

Brazil is a multi-cultural country that takes up about half of South America. It is famous for its beaches, nightlife, and even had a bikini wax named after it. I can only imagine how the people of Brazil must be feeling to be hosting the world cup this year. I can guarantee that it will be nothing short of a huge party! With Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo as just two of the hosting cities; the

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sights, sounds and culture of the world cup will undoubtedly be unforgettable. (And that’s just the action off the field!)

The opening ceremony boasts to be one of FIFA’s biggest spectaculars yet. It will only run for 25 minutes, but it has been said that for each minute of the show, 20 hours of preparation will go into it, ensuring that it runs smoothly. The show will consist of volunteers doing acrobatic gymnastics, trampoline performers, stilt walkers, as well as Capoeira performers. Capoeira is a Brazilian Martial Art. It is a combination of dancing, acrobatics and music and was developed mainly by African descendants.

Capoeira is a huge symbol that stands against discrimination and one of the main reasons for including it in the opening ceremony is to remind people to steer clear of racism and to rather embrace cultural diversity.

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Embracing cultural diversity is a theme that runs strongly throughout the world cup this year. While staying true to where you are from, to your roots, it is important to remember that we are all one in the grander scheme of things. As Pitbull says in ‘We Are One” which is one of the theme songs for the world cup: “Put your flags up in the sky, and wave them side to side. Show the world where you’re from; show the world we are one.”

I personally cannot wait for the world cup to start. If it is anything like 2010 was, it is sure to be an amazing experience. Regardless of who plays and who wins, nothing beats the indescribable feeling of standing together for something. As we watch from this end of the world, let’s keep our flag in one hand, a cold Caipirinha in the other, and our eye on the ball!

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here is where your underwater adventure begins! Imagine watching the water level move up your mask as you slowly

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Splash H2O offers a range of scuba diving courses from beginner to professional divers, Open Water Diver is the entry level scuba diving certification. Here you will learn the fundamental knowledge and skills required to safely scuba dive in open water. When you complete the class you and your buddy will be free to explore and discover the many wonders of the underwater world…and, you will have earned a NAUI Scuba Diver certification card – the most respected diver certification card in the world!

Come on and dive in…a lifetime of fun, adventure, memories, experiences, and new friends awaits you!

what you will learnYour instructor will teach you about the equipment, the science of diving,

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Hobby Feature

By Venezia Fanner

f ishing has been around for a very long, long time, almost forty thousand years old, to be exact.

When fishing was first discovered, it was used solely as a means to find food. The first ever fishing rods that were used were good old sticks, which later turned into spears. Fishing is also one of the oldest sports. We've definitely come a long way from just using spears and sticks to catch fish for food.

Fishing started to become a leisure activity from 1496. Many articles were written in papers suggesting that fishing was something men should do in their free time.

Fishing is a wonderful hobby, as you can get the entire family involved. It's also a great bonding experience between father and son.

Another reason why fishing is such a popular hobby, is because it allows you to get away from the stresses of everyday life. Some of the most ideal fishing spots are based a

number of kilometres outside of the cities.

It is a really nice way to clear your mind and take a breather.

Fish that you are most likely to come across if you take up the hobby of Fresh Water fishing are Trout, Catfish, Carp and bass to mention a few.

equiPMent you will need to start:- Freshwater Fishing Rod- Freshwater Fishing Reels- Freshwater Fishing Hooks- Freshwater Fishing Rigs- Fishing Tackle- Box- Bait

Freshwater and Deep-Sea fishing are very different, this article is based on freshwater fishing. There are also a variety of size and species regulations, be sure to check them out before you pack the car.

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World of Cats and Dogs Expo (WODAC)Find a variety of different species and breeds of pets as well as valuable

infomation and accessories for taking care of them at the World of Cats and

Dogs Expo. More info: http://www.dogscats.co.za

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10 greenest countries

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By RyetteDempsey

recently ranked one of the most environmentally friendly countries in the world, the north Atlantic nation of Iceland

is “dedicated to preserving this natural wealth through responsible conservation”.

They proudly proclaim nature to be their brand, as their abundance of raw beauty is almost overwhelming. Not only is the conservation of natural resources important for Iceland’s ballooning tourism industry, it is also essential to their survival as they depend greatly on these resources for sustenance.

Iceland has a government that is determined to conserve the country’s environment - and this is their major advantage. Topping the table of the global Environmental Performance Index for 2010, they were announced world leaders in pollution control, natural resource management, environmental and public health, greenhouse gas emissions and reforestation. Iceland is also the cleanest energy consumer in the world.

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Impressively, 71% of all energy used in Iceland is produced from their own resources. Almost half of their energy requirements are acquired through geothermal energy manufacture, while around 20% is obtained through hydroelectric energy production.

The importance placed on sustainable management, along with Iceland’s dependence on natural resources, is putting increasing pressure on the industries they rely on. With the tourist industry flourishing and the economic reliance on seafood export, it is imperative that the sustainability of marine resources remains both economically important and an environmental priority. Iceland has a working ‘quota’ system in their fisheries that limits daily catch quantities to a sustainable level, as calculated by scientists.

This ensures that there is no exploitation of valuable resources, which will provide future generations with an abundance of natural beauty and economic benefits.

While huge emphasis is placed on the importance of conservation and sustainability, the people of Iceland have their fair share of impending problems. One of the most severe environmental difficulties is wind erosion, which results in extreme loss of vegetation. Years of damage have sparked an initiative where

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the Icelandic Soil Conservation Service aims to repopulate areas affected by erosion with vegetation. The issue of desertification has appeared on their list of environmental problems for decades, and although Iceland is actively working on advancing land recovery, this is a problem that will plague them for some time to come.

Iceland is a tremendously beautiful country. Breathtaking views of nature include big, billowing waterfalls and raging rivers. The raw abundance of highlands and glacier cut fjords, beautiful green valleys, active volcanoes and black sand beaches are a few picturesque examples of what makes Icelanders so proud of their environmentally unique gem. The element ice, from which the country derives its name, makes up only around 10% of the total land area and represents some of the largest glaciers still left in Europe. According to the locals, the presence of ice is a testament to the purity of their waters and is something they take great pride in. Icelandic waters are proven to be among the cleanest on earth and the country has been a forerunner in the fight against polluting the oceans. They are also responsible for manufacturing the greenest products and have taken an active role against persistent organic pollutants.

As the Icelandic tourism industry grows, the importance of nature conservation has become a cause for concern. Iceland encompasses some of the few remaining wilderness areas in Europe that boasts a variety of unique natural landscapes. As the need for development increases with the influx of people, so does

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the need for energy consumption. This puts increasing pressure on energy production and environmental conservation, which ensures that the booming tourism industry remains an important issue to resolve. Their future will focus on forming a resolution between environmental conservation and the ongoing development of Iceland’s abundant, unpolluted and renewable energy sources. With harmony maintained between conservation and energy production, Iceland will be a trendsetter and an example for others building a greener future.

Icelanders are dedicated to preserving their natural heritage, as well as sharing their secrets with the global masses determined to win the battle for environmental conservation. They also love to show off their country’s charm and there is no doubt that Iceland has exceptional appeal for the wayward traveller. If you are passionate about raw, unwavering beauty and conserving these remarkable landscapes, then a trip to Iceland is highly recommended. This is an extremely diverse country that should never be overlooked as a travel destination, especially for the eco-friendly wanderers among us.

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drastic decline to accommodate this growing need. The inhumane practice of cutting off a shark’s fins is called ‘shark finning’. Victims are thrown overboard alive, where they most certainly die slowly and gruesomely. Without their fins, sharks starve, drown or are devoured alive by other fish. None of them survive.

With so many environmental threats, including the imminent disappearance of our sharks, it is inevitable that people are overwhelmed and confused about what to do. The South African Shark Conservancy is an organization that devotes day and night to preventing the extinction of endangered shark species in our waters. They are ‘a registered non-profit company working to ensure the long term sustainability of marine resources through research, education and awareness’. So what can we do about an exponentially devastating problem such as this one?

The most effective way to ensure shark conservation is to educate younger generations and eradicate their unreasonable fear of sharks that is instilled from an early age. The South African Shark Conservancy has multiple projects that require people to get involved. We encourage you to have a look at their page and make a difference by joining the fight to save our sharks.

http://www.sharkconservancy.org/support.html

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not many people concern themselves with saving one of the most feared animals on the planet. Incorrect media

representation, and exaggeration in more than one Hollywood blockbuster, has left the masses unsympathetic to a species that needs our help - now more than ever.

The reality is that the world’s marine ecosystem is our most important resource. It produces more oxygen than all of our rainforests combined and removes more than half of our greenhouse gases. It is vital that the balance of this ecosystem is maintained or we will not survive. So not only does the ominous threat that sharks face deprive us of a future with these majestic and misunderstood creatures, it is also detrimental to marine habitats and the ocean’s food chain. Without these apex predators present to preserve the natural balance, we are likely to lose our biggest source of food and oxygen.

The only way to counter this rapid decline is to take immediate action. We need to banish human activities such as cutting off shark fins and the degradation of our habitat.

Fishing nets that tear through tranquil marine environments cause an alarming amount of damage to this fragile ecosystem. In addition to this, millions of sharks are accidentally caught in these nets each year. Almost all fisheries accidentally catch sharks as bycatch. These sharks are severely injured if they are still alive when found and very few actually survive if they are thrown back to fend for themselves.

With the increase in popularity of culinary dishes such as Shark Fin Soup in Asian countries, shark populations are suffering

If we don’t act now, they may not have a future

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18 Cultural Conflict

20 Tata Mandela

22 Delicious dishes

Youth Day SAA day celebrated in South Africa each year on the 16th of June, it is a day to

commemorate all those who were lost in the protests and to celebrate how

much we have changed as a nation since 1976.

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Maybe its not about the happy ending, maybe its about the story.

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By NothandoSiziba

culture is defined as the way of life of a specific group of people, which includes the code of dressing, eating, language and

belief. Culture can also influence a person’s identity; yes identity is made up of a person’s character, however, culture being the person’s social roots contribute to their definition of who they are.

South Africa being the biggest country in the Southern region it has a variety of people who share different cultures, beliefs and religions, thus, it is called ‘The Rainbow Nation.’ South Africa has eleven officially languages; isiZulu, Afrikaans, English, isiXhosa, siSwati, Sesotho, Xitsonga, Sepedi, isiNdebele, Setswana, Tshivenda.

Since the end of apartheid in 1994, democracy has ever been the root of governing the South African Nation. People are always advised to respect the different spiritual and cultural practices. The constitution in South Africa protects freedom of religion, therefore, every South African citizen is free to follow whatever faith or religion or traditional practices they

want to, or not to follow one at all. Thumbs up to ‘Freedom’, South Africa has maintained its dignity of being the Rainbow Nation.

There have been a lot of questions on how the South Africans avoid ‘cultural’ conflicts but rather build strong relationships with one another? Starting from language; most people speak two or three languages in which one of them is usually English or Afrikaans. This allows the flow of communications among one another, making it easy for people to communicate. Taking for instance, in some TV soapies like Generations, Rhythm City and Muvhango different languages are spoken and the actors understand one another. Furthermore, they make it very easy for the viewers by writing the vernacular phrases spoken by the actors in English on screen.

The languages might be different but there are some common words that are shared by these languages. For instance, Sotho and Tswana share some similar words, Zulu and Xhosa also share some words, therefore, one might say that the code of language makes

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South Africa is one of the most multicultural countries in the world. It has come a long way, where citizens have learnt from

its past to better its future

passed down from one generation to the other. This has influenced the lifestyle of many citizens in knowing how to live with the next person without infringing his or her freedom to religion and it has brought the spirit of love in the communities.

The South African society structure of today is shaped by its past, the disparities in the families from one tribe to the other has always existed. Thus, have learnt from the past and have accepted that we are not equal, meaning we can never have the same opportunities in life. Meaning accepting who you are and what you have has made South Africa a true Rainbow Nation.

South Africa is one of the most multicultural countries in the world. Talking about etiquette and customs in South Africa there is a quite number of greeting styles depending on the ethnic group one is coming from. For example, some women do not shake hands but merely nod their heads; therefore, it is best to wait for the woman to extend her hand first before you do something that will offend the other person. As for the foreigners, most South Africans have a common culture to greet them; by firmly shaking their hands whilst maintaining eye contact and smiling.

In order to understand how the cultural conflict is solved it is very important to refer back to history. Culture is the root of our everyday life though it changes from time to time due to technological advancements. But, the fact that culture will always be part of our lives will never change! South Africa is what it is today because culture observance has played a pivotal role in contributing to peace and helping the country mantain its status of being the Rainbow Nation.

South Africa a peaceful country because communication is made easy by these similarities. Another important element is on how English is used as a universal language making it easy for the visitors in this country to communicate with the citizens because not every African knows how to speak Zulu, Venda or Afrikaans.

Intermarriages are a witness of showing that people aim to build strong relationships despite their different cultures. There are a lot of instances whereby a Zulu man marries a Sotho lady; this is a result of one religion that South Africans have…the spirit of ‘Ubuntu.’ Ubuntu sees more of community rather than self determination as the essential aspect of personhood. United we stand divided we fall, is the spirit that kept peace going in South Africa. It has made South Africans realise that it doesn’t matter which tribe you come from but what matters is that we are all Proudly South Africans.

South Africans share a lot in common; history is one of the major common characteristics that South Africans share. Many people that were born after the apartheid era learn South African history from stories told to them. This includes the information on how the parents united to fight during apartheid, which enlightens the spirit of Ubuntu being

t a t a MandelaI am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul …

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By Danette Swanepoel

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i t was 5pm on a warm afternoon. A lean man in a dark suit took his first steps

of freedom in a very long time. This day changed the course of South African history and possibly shaped the future of the world as well. It was the 11th of February 1990. Years of campaigning and planning finally came to fruition. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was released from prison, after completing 27 years of a lifetime sentence.

It has been said that prison took an imperfect man apart and rebuilt him into something remarkable. In the words of Richard Stengel: “prison was the crucible that formed the Mandela we know.” Mandela himself has admitted that he came out of prison more mature - proving that through extreme hardship, something good can come forth.

By now most people have some concept or another

about the life and times of Nelson Mandela. Beginning humbly in the old Transkei, he was linked to a chain of events that altered world history and become engraved in the memories of many. The Soweto uprising, the Rivonia trial and his imprisonment were controversial enough.

Then he was granted freedom in 1990 and become the first democratically elected president in South Africa. He had an immense impact on this country right up until his passing in December 2013, which will continue for some time to come. Nelson Mandela was very well publicized for his humanitarian and political efforts, but there was another side to him. The Great Man was mischievous and he loved a good laugh.

As with all icons, he was not always the man we grew to love. He confessed to being an occasional womanizer, a

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regular hothead and seldom as involved with his family as he would like to have been. These are examples of the pitfalls we face today in our society. The allure of a forbidden relationship… an unexpected thought of discrimination… being too involved in other things to pay attention to what really matters – these are just some of the challenges that we are confronted with in our lives. Mandela overcome his personal obstacles and grew into a man that people looked up to. If a man such as him, with all his charisma and grace, could achieve this, you might ask what you or I are capable of when faced with our personal demons. So what lessons has he taught us that we can apply in our lives today?

“A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.” As individuals we are constantly faced with choices, many of which greatly affect the lives of others. It is easy to make the wrong choice and, in all fairness, many times there is no indication that you might be making a bad one. What we should remember is that oftentimes you will have a ‘gut’ feeling about the right thing to do. This does not mean that you should rush into decisions blindly, but there is some value in following your instinct. Always do what

you know to be right in your heart, whether for business or personal endeavours. However, you must also make sure that you are informed enough to back that choice up with educated thought. Having a balance between the head and the heart will ensure the most success.

“It always seems impossible until it is done.” Often the challenges we face seem insurmountable. There is frequently self-doubt biting at our heels during the most important part of the race. Too often we doubt and convince ourselves that what we are attempting is not worth it or that we are unable to achieve it. What we need is motivation and a sound belief in ourselves and our abilities. When you fall down, get up immediately and carry on. If we stay down, we fast lose hope in overcoming the obstacles in our way. In the end, it is the vigour with which we rise after defeat that determines how great the achievement will be. Taking small, certain steps is the surest way to walk a mile and the only way to do that is to take the first one.

“As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give others permission to do the same.” It is no secret that people are their own worst enemies. The amount of criticism we inflict upon ourselves, or the units

that we form part of, has a tremendous impact on our personal welfare and self-perception. An individual or society that believes they are unworthy will contribute to the negative perceptions of those that are in close contact with them. Respecting yourself nurtures self-esteem and it has a positive effect on those around you. When parents behave in a way that reflects their self-respect, it transfers to the self-perception of their children. Living and behaving positively does not only influence those around you to do the same, but it also allows them to respond to you with the same energy and it makes you more approachable to others.

These examples are only three great lessons taught by a great man, but there are many more. What are your favourites? Consider and plan how you will exhibit what you have learnt on this Mandela day - and in days to come. We are all capable of amazing things. We need only take the first step in our personal legacy. In the words of Nelson Mandela himself: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.”

Scary? Indeed. Imagine the possibilities…

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Kashmiri Lamb Rogan Josh

Delicious Dishes

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By NaseemaKhan

INGREDIENTS

750g leg of lamb/mutton pieces

2 tbsp ginger & garlic

3-4 whole black peppercorns, 2-3 green cardamom pods , 3 cloves, 2 cinnamon sticks, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp fennel- grind together

3tsp Aroma One Spice

salt, to taste

3 tomatoes blitzed in a food processor4 tbsp plain yoghurt (I prefer Bulgarian Yoghurt for its rich smoothness)

Marinate meat with the rest of the ingredients for a few hours to infuse best flavours.

1 big onion, finely chopped

125ml oil

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Heat the oil , add onion and marinated meat mixture, stirring regularly, cook for 20 min, cover the pan with a lid, then reduce the heat to a low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the sauce has almost completely dried out.

Add 4-5 tablespoons of boiling water to the sauce stir well and simmer for a further 7-8 minutes, add 1/2 tsp garam masala, stirring continually and adding splashes of water as necessary, until the volume of liquid has reduced and the sauce has thickened.

Garnish with chopped coriander just before serving. Serve with roti, garlic naan /aromatic basmati rice, tomato sambals and cucumber raita.

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26 Ace that review

28 Job Seeking 101

29 Know your rights

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30 Career Highlight

Industrial Workers of the World DayWith the modernisation of the world and its processes, one would think that

industrial manufacturing has been forgotten, however many industries still

use industrial operations to create their products. This day commerates the

workers in these industries

27th June 2014

Successful people are not gifted, they just work hard, then succeed on purpose.

G K Nielson

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By Natalie SingerAPSO COO

i t’s that time of the year when many companies begin their performance review processes and you may be in line for that

meeting when you will have to discuss your current performance and prospects. These tips will help you to ACE that review.

What to ExpectWhilst every company will have their own processes and structures in place, there are some standard things that should happen during your performance review. Knowing what to expect will (a) keep your nerves under control and (b) help you to prepare in advance to make the meeting as productive as possible.

tyPically, the PerforMance review will be a discussion that includes:

Review of your duties, or key performance areas (KPA),

the previously agreed deliverables – and whether you’ve achieved these,

your general performance at work (attitude, timekeeping, etc),

areas that the employer feels you need to work on (includes training/development),

assessment of your prospects for promotion, personal development or in

Performance Review (n) The process by which a manager examines and evaluates an employee’s work behaviour by comparing it with preset standards, documents the results of the comparison, and uses the results to provide feedback to the employee to show where improvements are needed and why. Performance appraisals are employed to determine who needs what training, and who will be promoted, demoted, retained, or fired.

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worst case scenario, what you need to do to avoid being put on performance management or potentially losing your job,

your opportunity to raise any concerns you may have about your employment conditions,

finalisation of an agreed way forward – may include training/development opportunities, re-alignment of duties, or setting new deliverables for the next review period

toP tiPs for acing your review

1. An honest self-assessmentYou need to give yourself a frank review. Be honest, have you been a model employee? Have you delivered at least to the required level, or ideally exceeded these expectations? How do you compare to others in similar roles? This should be a process that incorporates the “Good, the Bad and the Ugly”

2. Review deliverables & find evidence of successRemind yourself of specific targets that were set at your last review. This should ideally not be the only time you look at this – ensure that throughout the year you are constantly reminding yourself of these deliverables and align your activities to achieving these.

Find evidence of success, actual examples of how you achieved (and ideally exceeded) the targets set and how these have positively impacted the company’s bottom line. These are particularly important if you’re hoping to secure an increase or bonus in this review.

3. Consider your futureThis discussion should be a two-way conversation and you must take an active role in it. Consider carefully what you hope to achieve in your personal development and

whether this would be beneficial to the company as well. For example, you may wish to attend a graphic design training course that will help you to create video content that could be used by the company to promote their brand in today’s digital marketing landscape. When you ask your boss to consider paying for you to attend training, you need to show them WIIFM (what’s in it for them) to motivate them to do this.

4. PrepareJust like a job interview you’re going to sabotage yourself if you’re not prepared. Once you’ve done the self-assessment make notes around areas where you believe you’ve excelled so that you’re able to remind yourself during the conversation. If you are aware of areas that you’ve not done as well as you’d have hoped be prepared for some uncomfortable conversations and be open to outcome and improvement.

5. Watch your body languageYou should be confident and your body language should show that. Sit up straight, speak slowly and maintain eye contact. This is especially important if you end up having an uncomfortable conversation about performance. Avoid looking at the floor, crossing your arms or becoming defensive.

6. Be open to constructive criticismConstructive criticism is that which alerts you to areas for improvement but where suggestions are provided to assist you improving. Acknowledge any shortcomings and agree to a “way forward” that is clear and has set deadlines and actions. This will assist you in keeping on track to correct your actions and show your employer that you’re committed to making the necessary changes. If you don’t agree, remain calm, ask clarifying questions and raise any evidence you have that shows the opposite.

PROFESSION

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Go on! Take the first step to talk to people you know and start your journey to effective networking and a better job!

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Job Seeking 101

according to Lou Adler, author of “The Essential Guide to Hiring and

Getting Fired”, all individuals who are actively seeking alternative employment should be investing time in networking. He believes that only 20% of your time should be used in actively applying for jobs and at least 60% should be on building your connections and proactively networking. In his experience, leveraging connections in your network will result in a 5 – 10 times greater chance of being invited for an interview and ultimately securing a new job.

Networking should not be about trying to build a large network of people through approaching people you don’t know. Rather it should be about leveraging the people you already know, especially those who can vouch for you and who know you and your potential. Referrals through a network not only help to bypass the gatekeeper and

By Natalie SingerAPSO COO

other usual application obstacles, but also provide you with a pre-introduction that should give a potential employer the confidence to take the time to meet with your personally.

Dos anD Don’ts of EffEctivE nEtworking for EmploymEnt

networKingan essential job seeking skill

Do’s Dont’sLet your network know that you’re in the market. Explain what you do and what you’d ideally like to do

Keep your network informed, but don’t be a pest. Consider opportunities to keep yourself top of mind without irritating them – pay attention to what they’re up to and touch base, even if it’s to congratulate them on a milestone in their career/life

Ensure that you have an up-to-date CV available and would be ready to act upon an introduction (i.e. attend an interview) with as little delay as possible. They’re doing you a favour so don’t make things difficult by not cooperating.

Beg or plead. Be confident in your abilities and the value you could add.

Simply send them your CV. Establish a relationship and, only if requested, provide them with your CV or other work-related information

Forget to ask for recommendations, especially if you have a LinkedIn profile and your network connections would be willing to endorse you

Turn down an opportunity, even if it isn’t exactly what you want. Many people secure their first full-time job on the basis of doing a temp/part-time job in an unrelated field. After all, it’s all about who you meet.

Increases and Bonusesa right or a privilege?

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Know your rights

By Attie Botes

APSO

when considering the issue of payment of bonuses and salary increases

employees on the non-receiving end always perceive such action by an employer as an unfair labour practice. The payment of bonuses is not regulated by any statutory provision contained in our law and therefore actually falls outside of the scope of South African labour law. It is rather, a contractual issue (or a company policy issue) between an employee and an employer.

Normally, bonuses can either be paid ex-gratia, or be based on the employee’s performance or achievement of certain targets within the company. The last mentioned two categories are commonly called “performance bonuses” or “production bonuses” and their criteria are normally easy to calculate, i.e. the attaining of certain tasks, sales and goals. An ex-gratia bonus is paid at the sole discretion of the employer whereas performance and production bonuses rely on the performance of the employee and his/her rating during a performance appraisal. It would therefore be foolish for an employee to “bank” on these as being payable each year.

The payment of a guaranteed bonus or “13th cheque” is contractually agreed to at commencement of, or during, employment. The nature of entitlement here relies on the contract and therefore may be “guaranteed” or may contain certain contractual conditions, such as the employee will have to complete one full year of service before he/she qualifies for this bonus, or based on the company’s financial performance etc.

The issue of salary increases may or may not be regulated. In regulated sectors, minimum wages get set on an annual basis, either by the Minister of Labour or through the collective bargaining process, whether at shop-floor level or Bargaining Council/Industry level. Employers are required to comply with at least the agreed and set minimum wages.

If an employer does not fall in the above category there is no obligation to give its employees an increase. Generally though, employers at least try to compensate for inflation. Several factors are taken into consideration, including but not limited to, the performance of the business, the performance

of the employees, the performance of the sector/industry, the local and global economy, inflation, personal circumstances of employees etc.

What is important to note is that although, for a large part, the payment of bonuses and increases are discretionary, this does not exclude the employee’s right to be treated fairly.

The terms and conditions of qualifying for bonuses and increases must be clearly stipulated in employment contracts and/or agreed company policies. An employee’s position should be regularly communicated to him/her so that he/she knows if they are on track for qualifying for such a bonus or increase.

Efficiency and results will almost always realise in reward and an employee would do well if their efforts are focused and aligned to this work ethic.

Dont’s

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career Highlight

hangar8 south africa – A breed of its own.

the aviation industry consists of two categories. The first is commercial aviation – big airlines, smaller charter companies and air freight.

The second, being general aviation, is far more diverse and interesting. It includes private aircraft, overnight package deliveries, scenic flips, crop spraying, traffic monitoring, emergency medical evacuations and several other activities. It is in this category where Hangar8 operates and we have permanent bases in the United Kingdom, Nigeria, Malta and South Africa.

Our head office is located in Oxford, in the UK. Our CEO, Dustin Dryden, has grown the company over the last twelve years from managing one aircraft to being responsible for over fifty. These are private aircraft that are leased out on behalf of their owners and managed by Hangar8. This enables them to earn an income off their aircraft when it is not in use and they do not have to worry about the various requirements of ownership, such as employing crew, scheduling maintenance, insurance, organizing parking or managing and operating the vehicle.

The customer enjoys better rates because of reduced operating costs, the owner profits from their asset and Hangar8 acquires revenue as well. This is a very successful, mutually beneficial business relationship. Here in South Africa, we have other parameters to work with. As a result, we have a very different business.

While the man on the street would never know it, the private charter and VIP transfer market is quite saturated in South Africa and most of these companies have either dissolved or have had to survive by evolving to serve different niches.

Hangar8 South Africa caters to a number of niche markets, including aircraft management for owners, aerial filming, charter flights, scenic flips, light freight and event services such as promotional aircraft branding, grand entrances and VIP transport; but our main focus lies in providing aero-medical services that are in extremely short supply. Here we run a fleet of air ambulances that consist of both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.

Short range medical evacuations and emergencies,

such as an accident on the N1 during peak-hour traffic, we send the helicopter to extract the patient and take them to a hospital. We use our fixed-wing aeroplanes for long range evacuations. A mining accident in a remote area is a good example. In these types of cases, the patient is taken to the nearest medical facility or airstrip. There they are picked up by our air ambulance with a paramedic onboard. The patient is then taken to a medical facility that is better equipped to handle their condition. We frequently evacuate patients from other African countries, as South Africa is lucky to have some of the best medical facilities on the continent.

Our team consists of six departments – being sales and marketing, helicopter division, medical department, fixed-wing division, operations and safety. While each department is headed up by one team member with its own individual aims and tasks, everything we do is integrated and enables us to work together in order to achieve a common goal that we are all personally invested in. The fact that we are a small team is an advantage when striving to manage this complicated operation in unison.

There are only 36 dedicated air ambulances servicing a total landmass of approximately 30, 221, 532 km². This is three times the size of the USA, which has 527 medical aircraft covering a total area of 9, 826, 675 km², as well as fully equipped medical facilities situated roughly every 100km. We would like to make a tangible difference to these statistics and while our team is small, we believe wholeheartedly that it can be achieved.

Fortunately, we are not in the business of competing and our shared vision is to support and develop the existing medical emergency environment in this country and across the continent, providing services for hospital groups, as well as medical assistance and insurance companies. We will reach this goal in the near future.

Pictures and more information on Hangar8 can be found on our website: Click here

by Kelly Millard

34 Seeing is believing

32 The Editing Process

PROLEARN

36 Terrifc Tales

South African Book FairHosted at Cape Town’s Int. Convention Centre, this book fair has been renamed

due to popularity. Join the literary world, filled with book launches, signings

and workshops. More info at: info@southafricanbookfair.co.za

13th to 15th June 2014

Every accomplishment starts with a decision to try.

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By Tracey McDonald & Alison Lowry

PRO LEARN FEATUREseries

one of the most nerve-wracking moments in the process of writing a book – and this applies across every genre, to fiction

and non-fiction, and to novice writers as well as the most seasoned published author – is that moment of self-doubt when you ask yourself what on earth possessed you ever to put finger to keyboard in the first place.

Some writers experience self-doubt all the way through, while others are assailed at regularly unwelcome intervals by that dull nagging feeling that what started out as a brilliant idea might not, ultimately, be as crisp and original and fascinating as they first supposed. It can be especially debilitating and bewildering when self-doubt sets in when you think you’re done. You have drafted and redrafted and scoured and examined your cunning plot line, and dealt with the characters who felt undeveloped,

Editing

but still … is it actually any good? Will anyone want to read it? Will an agent’s pulse quicken when he reads the opening chapter? Will a publisher believe she has a bestseller in front of her?

Whether creeping self-doubt doesn’t apply to you and you have read and re-read your manuscript and you feel satisfied and confident that it’s the best it’s going to be, still you should welcome a last dispassionate, objective read before you send it off from someone who will offer you encouragement, wisdom, sound advice and support at this stage in your writing journey. Even if, as a result of their reading, it’s back to the drawing board for you.

Who should you trust with your manuscript and what can you expect from a good reader?While you may value and trust the opinions of

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your immediate family or friends, these people are seldom the best readers for your book just before you plan to submit it to an agent or publisher. Family and friends generally love you and want you to succeed (or maybe they don’t love you and meanly want you to crash and burn), but frankly, no one cares if your mother loves your romantic saga and your pilates teacher thinks it’s “very good”. These people have different roles to play in your life. The friend who was fabulous at English at school and always picks up spelling mistakes in books may not be the critical, dispassionate, intelligent eye that will be helpful to you now either.

Friends are also often and mystifyingly tempted all of a sudden to become writers themselves, and want to “help” you rewrite your book and question your use of commas. This can have the effect of throwing you back into serious self-doubt or endlessly obsessing over your grasp of punctuation and redrafting five more times. Here’s a tip: don’t worry about the commas. Copy editors are paid to do that.

Is it just a reader you want at this point, or an editor? Probably, if you’re lucky, you’ll get a combination of both in one person. In any event try to pick someone you believe can be objective and honest and will give you a frank opinion. If you don’t have anyone you know who fits this bill, an option is to engage a good professional reader to do this for you for a fee. There are a number of professional readers who offer this service to writers and to publishers, just as there are a number of freelance editors who will give you different

next in this series: After you are comfortable with your final draft, it is time to start Getting your manuscript ready for submission

kinds of editorial help. This kind of expert reader/editor, especially an experienced one, is worth their weight in gold. They can be the difference between getting noticed and published or getting passed over.

A professional reader could save you from, for example, a fatal timeline flaw in your plot that you simply missed – it’s hard to believe but this happens quite often. Or he will pick up a glaring error or something that is just plain factually wrong, something you’ve unforgivably overlooked even though your research has been meticulous. At the very least these things can jar and, at worst, jeopardise your authority as the writer and call into question the integrity of the whole book.

Professional readers/editors aren’t invested in your book or in you personally and have no interest in pleasing you by saying the right thing. They will give you a written report and a considered, professional opinion because that’s what you’re paying them to do. But do choose your readers carefully. Ask them which authors they have worked with before. Talk to those authors. Phone up publishers and ask them to recommend a good professional reader. Mostly, publishers will be helpful – it’s in their interest as much as yours to find that gem glinting brightly in the slush pile.

Tracey McDonald and Alison Lowrywww.getyourbookpublished.co.za

By DanetteSwanepoel

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the above paragraph gives you an idea of what it can be like when experiencing

the formation and onset of cataracts in one or both eyes. A cataract is basically the clouding of the lens of the eye which can occur over time. As we age the lenses of our eyes go through various changes and they become thicker and less flexible than when we were younger. These changes can cause

tissue and proteins in the lens to break down and then compact or clump together in the lens. These spots then become cloudy and this is the start of the cataract. Cataracts continue to develop and are usually found in both eyes, though they will not be symmetrical.

In 1998 an estimated 20 million people worldwide were blind because of cataracts and

it is no surprise that cataracts have been identified as the leading cause of blindness in the world. Studies have found that cataracts are responsible to 51% of age-related blindness and attributes to 66% of the visually impaired population in our country.

Cataracts mostly occur due to natural aging but are not isolated in the elderly. Many children can be born with

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Vivid colours and beautiful landscapes, this movie is a feast for the senses. Hmm… it seems that something is wrong with the picture…is that a bit blurry? Now there is no picture at all even though the sound is still fine. This is troubling…

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cataracts due to congenital transfer or the mother developing an infection during pregnancy but these occurrences are very rare. Because cataracts are not painful and do not always cause a loss of vision they regularly go undiagnosed.

there are three Main tyPes of cataracts:A subcaPsular cataract which occurs at the back of the lens. This type of cataract usually progresses faster than other cataracts and is more likely to be associated with other health concerns such as extreme nearsightedness.

A cortical cataract which begins in the rim of the lens and from there grows in a spoke like fashion to the central core of the eye. This causes the disruption of near and distance vision. Diabetics are most likely to develop this type of cataract.

A nuclear cataract which is found in the center of the lens. This is the most common type of cataract and is usually age related and usually interferes with

the ability to clearly see objects at a distance.

Signs and symptoms of cataracts are often also found in relation to other eye health issues and vary according to the type of cataract that has developed.

soMe syMPtoMs of cataracts include the following:

Vision that is becoming cloudy, blurry or dim

Light sensitivity and experiencing glare around bright lights

The appearance of ‘halos’ or ‘rings’ around sources of light

Frequently needing to get a new prescription for stronger glasses

Changes in how you see colour, or experiencing all objects as having a yellow tint

Starting to see double

Difficulty seeing at night

Although there is as of yet no research to show how cataracts can be prevented here are some things you can do the following things can be beneficial to your eye health:

- Have regular eye examinations- Quit smoking- Reduce alcohol use- Wear UV protective sunglasses when you are outdoors- Limit the use of steroid based medication and diuretics - Manage other health problems such as diabetes- Maintain a healthy weight- Maintain a healthy diet with enough antioxidants.

Once cataracts have formed they can be treated by prescription medication, prescription eyewear and in extreme cases, surgery. These surgeries prove to usually be very successful with at least 9 out of 10 patients undergoing surgery regaining very good to normal vision.

The important thing is that cataracts and the loss of vision accompanied with it can be treated. Make you pay close attention to your vision and get regular eye examinations and since we are on the topic why not make a contribution to enable someone else the opportunity to see the bright future ahead of them.

Want more information on how you can make a difference?: Click here

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terrific tales

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the Welcome mat was very content, just finding a home and being there in front of the door ready to welcome everyone who

would come to his house to visit.

He had all sorts of feet and shoes walk over him every day. Sometimes little feet and sometimes heavy and big feet, still he would do what he did best, welcoming people into his loving home. One year, as winter came like it did every other year, only this time it was a different experience for the Welcome mat.

It was the season for cold and muddy shoes. The trouble with muddy shoes is that they would persits to block out his welcome sign and he wasn’t expecting a wash any time soon. Yet he persisted over the cold wintery months through the mud and cold to greet his guests with a warm welcome.

When Spring eventually came, he got a nice soak and scrub and once again became the beautiful, clean welcome mat that everyone sees for the first time as they came to his loving home.

Like the Welcome Mat, we all feel at like we are forever welcoming and opening our lives to others, yet there are times where our actions go unseen or unappreciated. What we fail to realize is that it is just a different season and that Spring will come again.

Moral: We shouldn’t let actions or circumstance dictate or change who we are but rather learn from the difficulties and obstacles we face to help shape who we will become going forward.

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40 Preparing for a newcomer

38 Education Subsidies

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World Population DayThis is an annual event that is celebrated in an attempt to create awareness

about global population issues. More information: http://en.wikipedia.org/

wiki/World_Population_Day

11th July 2014

Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do

Bruce Lee

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By Duane KohlCertified Financial PlannerStrategic FinancialConsulting

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let the governMent

subsidize education

FUNDISAfor some or other unfortunate reason, is one of South Africa’s best kept secrets. Yes, our government does in fact have a mechanism, that anybody can access, to assist with saving for your child’s tertiary education.

Too good to be true? Not at all; allow me to introduce you to FUNDISA:

What is FUNDISA?The Fundisa fund is an investment that allows investors to save money for the tertiary education of any South African child. Investors can save for any child, even if the child is not your own! These savings are to be used at an accredited public college or university. (The accumulated funds will be paid directly to the tertiary institute).

How does FUNDISA work?To open a Fundisa account, an investor must have a bank account for a monthly debit order premium. The investor will receive an additional 25% of your total annual contributions paid into the investment, up to a maximum of R600.

How does the bonus work?You will be given a bonus worth 25% of the money you save during a year to a maximum amount of R600. For example: If you save R200 per month for a year, you will receive 25% of R2400 which is R600, and is the maximum bonus you can get in a year (for each child). Your investment will therefore have a value of R3000, plus the interest earned in the year (money market interest rates).

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Who can benefit?All beneficiaries (children) must be South African citizens, and below the age of 35.

How do I start? Simply contact me. duane@strategicfc.co.za

How much is enough?How much capital will you need to save? Currently:Education inflation in SA is 11%!Average cost in the first year of tertiary education is R40 000* (2014 rates).B.’ Degree is 4 years.

PROPLANNING

If your child is currently 7 years old (Grade01), by the time that they go to University, you will need to have saved a lump sum of R812 000 over the next 12 years, which equates to a monthly premium of R1300 (increasing annually at 10%).

*http://www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/11646/undergraduate.html

So unfortunately, the Fundisa incentive will not be enough to provide for a full tertiary education for your child, but the 25 percent is better than nothing.

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PRO PLANNING FEATURE

f inancial planning is an essential part of starting a family, becoming even more important when that family begins to grow, but there are a whole new set of challenges to face when a second, or third (or more) family member has an expected due date. The arrival of a

newcomer requires major household adjustments and the financial, psychological, emotional, physical and routine changes are bound to affect everyone. The way that you approach the situation will make all the difference. If you are all involved in the preparations, everyone will feel important and therefore excited about the looming arrival. Building up to ‘the day’ will allow your other children to understand what is going on, enable them to gradually accept the inevitable and give them a responsible role to play in this fun and exhilarating ‘baby game’. So how exactly does one achieve this?

Breaking the news

Make sure that you introduce the news as an exciting adventure that will result in a lifelong playmate. Toddlers do not have a concept of time, which gives you some flexibility, but your older children do. It is imperative that they do not accidentally learn this information from someone else or they will feel you are keeping secrets from them, forcing you to deal with a whole range of unwelcome, hostile trust issues.

If you have not yet discussed the ‘birds’ and the ‘bees’, prepare yourself for it. Your kids will want to know how the baby got there and you will need to give them a

satisfactory answer. Arm yourself with books on the subject; research the best way to do this and integrate it personally with the way your child understands information.

Dealing with regressive behaviour

Once the news has been broken, you are likely to experience some regression in behaviour. It may range in severity and take a myriad of forms. It is critical that you understand it for what it is. Your child is not being difficult and is not angry with you. They are simply feeling insecure and are attempting to create stability in their environment again,

while seeking additional reassurance. You may find your toddler regresses in their toilet training. Perhaps your preschooler suddenly demands a bottle again or wants to be rocked to sleep. It might be that your teenager reverts to clinginess or slams doors for time alone. However the regression manifests itself, the answer is the same. Your child is attempting to recreate what made them feel secure before the ‘threat’ entered their lives. This is normal and should be handled with kindness. Their behaviour will stabilize again.

Providing stability

Stability is the foundation on which children thrive.

PreParing your faMily for a

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A child that is secure in their environment, and confident about their role in the household dynamic, is a happy child. This includes the relationships they share with their parents and other siblings. It is essential that you provide this in generous doses. It will also diminish regressive behaviour and any impending hierarchy displacement. Make sure that you concentrate on keeping their routine as normal as possible. If you are anxious, worried and insecure, your child will be too.

Involving your children

It is scientifically proven that relationships are nurtured through shared activity. Involve your children as much as possible. It will make them feel included and important, as well as strengthen their bond with both you and the unborn child. Let them accompany you to the next ultrasound and watch their new sibling grow. Allow them to choose clothes, accessories, toiletries and other baby products you will need. Give them a role of responsibility, as the big brother or sister, but keep it within reason. Spend time with them while busy with the preparations.

Introducing routine changes

With the imminent arrival come major routine changes.

This is bound to cause some displacement, or regressive, behaviour in your children. When there are dramatic changes in routine, children immediately become insecure about the familiarity of their environment. The only way to deal with impending routine changes is to introduce them gradually. Think ahead to what the routine will be after the baby is born. Begin changing wakeup times, meal times, bath times – and do it gradually. Regardless of what needs to change, ensure that it is already a familiar routine by the time the baby arrives. Be creative.

Cutting back on non-essentials

Finances suffer greatly when children are in the vicinity. From pocket money to unnecessary ‘must-haves’, they are downright expensive. In addition to this, they have long lists dedicated to basic essentials. The measures you take to cut back will be determined by your current monetary situation. Toddlers and preschoolers will adapt very quickly. Teenagers may prove more trying. This age group has already learnt how to manipulate a situation to get what they want. The only way to help them adjust to material cutbacks are to talk openly and honestly with them, about everything - the importance of true friends, the

value of small things in life, the insignificance of material possessions in the greater scheme of things; these type of talks will stimulate thinking, passion and spiritual growth.

Planning financially

Financial preparation should include more than material cutbacks. While your child may not be privy to such information, they will pick up on your worry and anxiety. It is extremely important for you to make provisions that will alleviate any stress from your life (usually caused by money). Claim any benefits as early as possible if you are planning on taking maternity leave. These things take time to process and you’ll need the money when baby arrives. Open a savings account in advance so that you have a nest egg for emergencies. Also speak to a financial consultant who will give you good options for your particular situation.

If you are optimistic, excited, happy, content and unwilling to allow anything to interfere with that, then your family will follow suit. Remember that children are sensitive to the energy of those around them, which triggers their mood and behaviour. Keeping your energy calm and positive will ensure they respond in kind.

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read it

By Kim Potgieter, CFP®

FINANCIAL PLANNERS (AND THEIR CLIENTS) SHOULD READ

Within all of us there is an innate desire to constantly improve ourselves. South African financial planners are legally obligated to maintain and improve their technical knowledge on a regular basis. Don’t forget however a large portion of your work as a financial planner involves dealing with people.

In the same way you undergo the Financial Services Industry’s continuing education programmes to improve technical knowledge, you should also be working on improving the other, equally important, part of your business – the way you communicate with your clients. After all the way in which you are able to communicate and truly understand your clients’ motivations is often the key to your success as a financial planner. To this end books can be an invaluable resource. As a voracious reader and qualified financial planner, my top five recommendations for financial planners are:

everyone coMMunicates few connect – J c Maxwell: Maxwell shares his Five Principles and Five Practices to develop the crucial skill of connecting, including: Finding common ground, Keeping your communication simple, Capturing people’s interest, Inspiring people and Staying authentic in all your relationships. The lessons learnt from Maxwell will also help you in your personal relationships and everyday interactions with people.

your clients for life – Mitch anthony This is a must-read for any financial planner who is passionate about helping their clients improve the quality of their lives. When I

became a financial planner I realised that to be truly relevant to our clients, and to be viewed as trusted advisor, we need to adopt a holistic approach that connects a clients finances with their lives. Mitch Anthony defines this as ‘financial life planning’ and this book is THE ‘how-to-manual’.

In his book he outlines his innovative, lifestyle-centrered approach to the revolutionary trend that is dominating the global financial services industry.

financial Planning: the next steP - roy dilibertoDiliberto’s booked is an invaluable guide on how to structure your practice in such a way that you are concentrating on your client’s needs. A specialist in financial life planning Diliberto challenges the notion of asset centred financial planning in favour of a client centered approach. He uses stories, personal examples and wisdom gained from his career to discuss how to plan holistically, asking the questions who is your client and what are their personal goals and needs?

the ultiMate financial Plan – JiM stovall and tiM MaurerAimed at the investor this book nevertheless offers financial planners key insights into our often complex relationship with money. He examines the connection between actions, thoughts and feelings when it comes to all things financial. The authors argue that the key to getting the most out of your wealth is not only found in the wise utilisation of tools such as budgets, bank accounts, education savings plans and real estate etc but even more so in the contentment found in balancing money’s influence in our lives as regards to our personal values and goals.

Manage your Money, live your dreaM – sunel veldtManSunel Veldtman is a South Africa financial advisor. Her book is concise and practical, and while not aimed specifically at woman, much of the information contained within relates to woman and their unique financial needs and considerations. I often refer my clients to this book as it is written in such a way that they do not need a financial background to understand it.

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44 Eat pray love for the rest of us

46 Reading the signs

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48 Corner of Delight

Disney on IceCelebrating 100 years of magic, this edition is not to be missed.

More info: http://www.disney.co.za/disney-on-ice/100-years-of-magic/

11th - 20th July - JHB Coca Cola Dome23rd - 27th July - CT Grand Arena

If you’re brave to say “goodbye”life will reward you with a new “hello”

Paulo Coelho

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By

Danette

Swanepoel

“Tis’ better to live your own life imperfectly than to imitate someone else’s perfectly.” These are the words of Elizabeth Gilbert that come from her book “Eat, Pray, Love”. This quote tugged at me specifically as it is such a true representation of the situation in which most of us find ourselves. There are times when life seems too pressing and you wish you were someone else and there are times when you wish to just hide. But what is wrong with being proudly imperfect, being nothing more and nothing less than yourself in it’s entirety? We need to find peace and balance in our lives and in ourselves.

“Stop wearing your wishbone where your backbone ought to be.”

Eat Pray Lovefor the rest of us

as human beings we tend to wish and hope for something to come to pass and feel that we will remain wishing and hoping

until it will be so, and although there is always hope, hope without action can lead to nothing more than what you started with in the first place. We have to take action and take responsibility for that which we want to achieve in our lives. When you have a dream do not only dream it, write it down, research

what you can, plan it out and make a list of all that you need to do to make that dream come to realization. When you have a clear visual step by step plan of how to achieve your goals it is much easier to start working on reaching them. Many small victories can amount to one large success story.

“you are, after all, what you thinK. your eMotions are the slaves to your thoughts, and you are the slave to your eMotions.”

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We speak to ourselves constantly and oftentimes the things we say, we would not even dare say to our enemy. People have an uncanny ability to put themselves down that can get so bad that we hardly even recognize it anymore. This mind sound cliché but start thinking positive about your goals (positive yet realistic) and yourself. Remind yourself about all the good things about you at least twice a day, in the beginning it might be hard but practice overcomes this obstacle. Ensure that there are more negative things that come from your mind and your mouth.

One of the most important things you can do is to keep your sense of humour about yourself, you might not always succeed but laughing and getting back on the horse that threw you is sometimes the best you can do.

“i aM a better Person when i have less on My Plate.” Sometimes in life we get so busy that we forget to really live, we work, we eat, we go to sleep and we work again. Then because we are good people we often “help out” those who need an extra hand on any given day. It is good to keep busy as after all they say “idleness has poverty for wages”, but we should not be so busy that we forget to appreciate the small things and take proper care of ourselves. We are allowed to sometimes say no to others and to ourselves when we have too much on our plates. Everything has a time and there is a time for everything, ensure that you are diligent enough when at work so you can be diligent in relaxing as well. Allocate time for work, relaxation, spirituality and rest and you will soon reap the rewards of a more balanced lifestyle.

“haPPiness is the consequence of Personal effort.”Too often we look to materialistic things and other people around us to make us happy, whether it be by their affection, gifts or grand displays. When your finances dry up or when the people around us are just not

that into us anymore - we can control our own happiness by focusing on what we need as individuals and by working to achieve peace in ourselves. One of the best things we can do is to share happiness and pay it forward. Start by doing something nice for someone in need or helping out at a shelter or event for the less fortunate. Not only will you be working to enrich the lives of those who need it most, you will also be enriching your own life. Make time for the things that you want to do on a regular basis. It is the small ingredients in the recipe of life that will make pudding worth eating. “destiny, i feel, is also a relationshiP - a Play between divine grace and willful self-effort.” We each have our own destiny and yet so many people speak of it as something that just happens to you and other believe that one can create your own destiny. As a child I was always dreaming big but soon realized that it is very easy to keep dreaming and eventually dream your whole life away. I do believe that there is a destiny, purpose or goal for each of us to reach but that we can reach it by putting in some effort from our side. You won’t win the race by forever dreaming of the medal. We should take responsibility for what we can achieve and actively participate in our own success stories. Your destiny might not seem to be something big, but start looking at your strengths and how they can be applied to enrich the world around you, whether it be intellectual in the form of making a life-changing discovery or whether it be kindness shown to someone who goes unnoticed…if that is what you are here to achieve then act on it. An easy way to remember the concept is this: Potential with nothing added to it will always only remain potential, but potential with the necessary effort can achieve greatness.

these quotes are Just soMe that have truly touched Me and altered My view on things and i hoPe that they can contribute the saMe insPiration and eMotion to you.

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By

Eva

Sgroi

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the signs

Many people go through their entire lives wondering why people react to them in the way that they do, but what if there was a way to prevent or change the way people perceive you, wouldn’t you want to know how?

Being able to read, and accurately interpret body language has the power to drastically transform one’s experience of social encounters, whether it be with family, friends or even in the business environment. It isn’t as complicated as one might imagine, but it’s a skill that must be learned, practiced and harnessed.

It takes dedication and time to accurately apply body language reading skills to your everyday life but is certainly well worth the effort. Initially it will require the development of observation and acute concentration, while some people are more observant than others naturally, it is a skill that can be learned and can be acquired by anyone who is willing to make the effort to practice it. One can become more observant by taking the extra time to notice the things around you and the simple behaviours of people that you surround yourself with on a more frequent basis.

The most important thing about body language to remember is that outward nonverbal cues are physical expressions of the inner psyche and they often reflect truths which the mind

Basic introduction to reading and interpreting body language.

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tries so hard to hide. These non-verbal expressions give us extra insight into how a person may be feeling this provides us with a head start as to how to approach them and can save us from making irrevocable mistakes, bring us closer to people, gain ,recognise deceit or in the extreme foresee a series of events. One can easily disguise their true feelings with words, to the average person, cleverly concocted words is all you need to deceive, but being able to read the signs that the body is never able to conceal gives you an advantage in any situation you might find yourself in.

Remember to always observe in context.

When reading body language in real life situations understanding the context of the situation will make it easier to understand the nonverbal communication. No matter who you are, the bodies expression of shock can be seen in behaviour such as: shaky hands, fast pacing, poor judgement, trembling, disorientation, nervousness, and terrible discomfort. These are all signs of uneasiness in a person and mostly indicate something negative.

Although the event of death or a terrible accident may be an extreme, similar

behaviour can be observed in other situations such as job interviews where the decline or increase in nervousness can be seen in the severity of the question or what that triggers in the person being interviewed. The most basic guideline to body language interpretation is learning to recognise non-verbal behaviours which are universal because they are predominantly exhibited by the majority of people. Lip compression is a commonly noticed behaviour which is when people press their lips tightly together in a manner that they curl in and are no longer visible, this is a clear indication that the person is troubled and something is wrong. This kind of sign can benefit people who deal with big business transactions, while the proposal is being discussed, use the time to carefully observe the person presenting the proposal, noticing this behaviour can save you millions.

Eye blocking which consists of closing the eyes, covering the face with the hands, or avoiding direct eye contact is also another sign that usually expresses; disagreement, consternation, disbelief or simply the inability to face the person, this is usually always a cause for concern and once noticed can be properly dealt with.

Depending on a person’s unique character, he/she will react differently although there are three very common instinctive behaviours which humans have resorted to for centuries. The first is the freeze response, the body immediately freezes when anticipating danger or a possible threat, this gives the mind time to think of a possible solution in a quicker period of time. The second is flight response, because we live in a modern age where we are normally not faced with dangerous animals that we need to run from, but our beasts come in the form of people or situations. In this instance, the body distances itself from the person, as a means of blocking off the threat, they may do this by turning to the side or shifting the eyes away, closing or rubbing the eyes or leaning away.

The last behavioural response is the fight response which consists of arguing, threatening, raising the voice or even more physically violent actions. All of these behaviours indicate that there is a slightly bigger problem being hidden in order to accurately decode these behaviours you need to contextualise it and take steps to further determine possible solutions, do not remain ignorant use the observation to uncover the truth.

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corner of delight

By Venezia Fanner

nestled on Gleneagles road in Greenside, Duke’s Burgers is probably the best burger joint I’ve been to yet and here’s

a few reasons why.

Firstly, the décor of the place is just great. It has an inside area, and an outside area. Which is always nice. Secondly - and probably what I love most about this fine restaurant – would definitely have to be their “Rock Wednesdays”. Every Wednesday Duke’s Burgers and MK serve burgers inspired and named after some of South Africa’s finest musicians. You can get any of the following musician’s burgers at Duke’s Burgers on Wednesdays: Shortstraw, Ashtray Electric, Wrestlerish, Fokofpolisiekar, Desmond and the Tutus, Flash Republic, Taxi Violence, Double Adapter, The Parlotones, Shadow Club, Lark, Isochronous, Pestroy, Zebra & Giraffe, Bittereinder, Tasha Baxter, and last but not least Knave.

And if you’re a vegetarian and think Duke’s Burgers isn’t for you, think again, because they cater for vegetarians too. Pretty great, am I right?

All of their meals are quite inexpensive if you think about how much food you’re getting. The burgers are really well-sized, and the side portions of food (fries/wedges/salads) are really big too. In conclusion, if you love burgers, or food for that matter, give Duke’s Burgers a visit. You won’t regret it. I guarantee it!

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50 Brazil

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Coffee and Cholocate ExpoChocolate and coffee lovers, this one is for you. With a variety of brands,

amazing aroma and decadent tasting that will satisfy any sweet tooth

Venue: Monte Casino, Johannesburg

17th - 20th July 2014

Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.

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By

Lelanie

Slater

PRO TRAVEL FEATURE

brazil

residents refer to Brazil as a continent rather than a country. It might be an exaggeration, but the country is bigger

than the United States. The journey from Recife in the east to the western border with Peru is longer than that from London to Moscow, and the distance between the northern and southern borders is about the same as that between New York and Los Angeles.

Despite this immense expanse, the population is not as dispersed as you would imagine. The majority live near the coast and well over half live in cities – even in the Amazon.

Despite a conflicted history, violence rarely affects tourists. Brazil is known as one of the party capitals of the world, as is evident in the annual Carnaval, and in the lively nightlife. This party culture manifests itself in Brazil’s beach culture, popular music and dancing, rich regional cuisines and its tolerant attitude to sexuality.

The Southern region encompasses the three largest cities and is the most popular tourist area. With picturesque Rio being the one essential destination.

Top ten places not to miss:

1. sao PauloThe largest city in Brazil, but also one of the largest in the world according to population is located in southeastern Brazil. It is known for its skyscrapers, gastronomy and robust culture scene. Despite being known for its concrete jungle, it is also home to a large number of public parks and even portions of the Atlantic rainforest.

2. brasiliaLocated in the Brazilian Highlands, it was installed in 1960 as Brazil’s capital. The former President, Juscelino Kubitschek, ordered the city to be planned and developed into what some refer to as a utopia. Brasilia’s modern day infrastructure is designed in the shape of an airplane in which each of its sections serve as different districts such as government, commercial, residential and cultural.

3. fortalezaAmazing beaches, around-the-clock shopping and a vibrant culture makes Fortaleza one of Brazil’s popular places to visit. Fortaleza serves as the jumping-off point for many visitors to truly spectacular beaches, rolling dunes and idyllic fishing villages up and down the Ceará coast.

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4. ParatiA paradise of tropical forests, waterfalls, emerald sea and coastal mountains, Parati is a popular tourist attraction located along Brazil’s Green Coast in the Rio de Janeiro state. Also spelled Paraty, this beautiful city is a former Portuguese colony established on the shores of the Bay of Ilha Grande.

5. recifeNicknamed the “Venice of Brazil” because of its numerous waterways and bridges, Recife is the capital of the Pernambuco state and one of the largest and most important cities on Brazil’s northeastern coast. Situated amid tropical forests with many islands and rivers, Recife is popular because of its scenery, historic old town, beaches and vibrant culture.

6. olindaOne of Brazil’s best-preserved colonial cities, Olinda is located on Atlantic Coast in the northeastern state of Pernambuco. Perched on a picturesque hilltop surrounded by trees, Olinda’s historic downtown is a treasure trove of colonial churches, colorful old houses, restaurants, museums and numerous artisan studios.

7. ManausThe capital of the Amazonas state in northwestern Brazil, Manaus is an important tourist destination because it serves as a gateway to the Amazon rainforest. Manaus is one of Brazil’s largest cities, featuring distinguished landmarks like the Amazonas

Opera House, and the Rio Negro Palace.

8. salvadorA historic Old City, beautiful beaches, lively culture and one of the world’s biggest Carnival celebrations all fashion Salvador into one of the best places to visit in Brazil. One of the oldest cities in the Americas, Salvador is Brazil’s third largest city and the capital of the Bahia state.

9. iguazu fallsOne of the world’s most stunning natural wonders, Iguazu Falls is a series of magnificent waterfalls located on the Iguazu River, straddling the border between Brazil and Argentina. The falls in and of themselves are a breathtaking spectacle, but their beauty is all the more enhanced by the surrounding lush forest teeming in exotic wildlife. The gateway to the falls on the Brazilian side is Foz do Iguaçu, a big and reasonably safe city by Brazilian standards.

10. rio de JaneiroThere is no destination on earth more animated and exciting than Rio de Janeiro. Located in southeastern Brazil, Rio de Janeiro is the most visited city of South America due to its famous mountains, landmarks, beaches and Carnival festival. It is situated on one of the world’s largest harbours surrounded by natural attractions and famous beaches including the iconic landmark is the enormous Christ the Redeemer statue sitting atop Corcovado mountain.

traveling on a shoe-string budget

Tips on how to travel on a small budget without missing out on the fun

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immersing yourself in a world away from home has always been a top favourite,

but nowadays, because of the high costs involved in travel, it has become more of a long distant dream than a long distance trip. There are many more things included in the pricing besides the flight ticket which already places much strain on an average income.

There is accommodation to consider, meals, trips which all together can be so overwhelming that it causes you to stop dreaming. Despite the countless objections there are alternatives that open doors to a whole new world of opportunities. Travelling on a tight budget might seem like more of a disadvantage but may just as well be a chance to explore the world from a

vantage point that very few can experience from the balconies of their 5- star suits.

The first thing you need to determine before travelling on a tight budget is your destination, this will give you more or less an idea of what the costs will be like. Europe is always one of your more expensive destinations, with cities like Paris, London and Amsterdam that will send you running for your money. Eastern Europe is a hidden gem, which few have ventured to explore with places like Bulgaria, Romania or Montenegro which offer an array of wonders which are sure to astonish.

Do extensive research before choosing your

destination, this will allow you to be flexible and make a choice which best suits you.

Accommodation usually forms the bulk of the trip financially, hotels are increasingly expensive all over the world, not to mention that not many offer included meals to alleviate the cost. Consider staying in hostels which tend to include meals, and occasional trips. Another option which is also worth the while is finding host homes.

There are people who rent out their holiday homes for vacationers over a period of time. This may very well be the best option considering that you have all the utilities at your disposal allowing you to cook meals which will extensively lower the cost of eating. This is a great prospect for young couples or friends

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looking for adventure, to find more information about this you can visit craiglist.org or workandtravel.com.

Another important aspect to consider is transportation. Most European, Asian and American countries have forms of public transportation which are very affordable, safe and clean. Eastern European countries make use of a taxi service, tram way lines and buses which make frequent stops at popular or even less familiar destinations.

European infrastructure makes it easy to access museums, shops and city centres within walking distance and sometimes it is better to use your feet and well stored up energy to just walk to where you want to be instead of wasting money on taxi fair to nearby places. Food is one of the biggest money eaters yet. The consumption of meals and various other snacks and

delicacies can become a means of wasting money, and restaurateurs across the globe are making millions off of peoples’ curious appetites for unexplored foreign cuisine. If you want to try something different there will be enough opportunity to snack on a

Spanish churo for breakfast or a light evening Shuawarma (middle eastern meat wrap), it is Important that you experience the different tastes that the country has to offer but don’t make it a 3 time daily affair. Make a habit of visiting your local food market or supermarket that usually sells the freshest ingredients for you to cook delicious home-made meals at a reduced price.

There are several ways to alleviate the cost of travel, but it does come at the expense of sacrificing the absolute luxury hotel holiday perception that most have become accustomed to and

requires one to think ‘outside-the-box’ and to creatively and wisely make decisions that cuts down on the price but still ensures a getaway to remember.

In the extreme case you could buy yourself a backpack, pack lightly, buy yourself a cheap ticket to a random destination you’ve never visited before and venture the land on foot sleeping in hostels along the way, experiencing the world as it truly is and not from the balcony of a 5-star hotel, where the only view is the pool and possibly a few palm trees. It comes at the cost of comfort, and security that comes from knowing exactly where you are headed, but it’s the thrill of adventure that makes the experience all the more memorable, and all the more precious. The lessons learnt will be that of independence and a deeply rooted appreciation for the world we live in and the people that share it with us.

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Most of us probably use them every day. They allow us to share whatever we see with the rest of the world. Some of our

careers are based solely on knowing how to use them, and some of us learn how to use them properly just for fun. I’m talking about the amazing invention that is: a camera.

Cameras have been around for a very, very long time. The very first were derived from the camera obscura, a device that dated back to Ancient Greek and Chinese times, turning into the devices we know and love today. I’m going to go into more detail into the history of cameras and where exactly it all started.

Early fixed images became possible in 1816 by Nicephore Niepce, by using a self-made camera with a silver chloride-coated piece of paper. This paper was believed to have darkened when exposed to light. There was however no possible way to remove the excess silver chloride from the image and therefore the solution was not a permanent and viable option.

The first camera ever to be patented was made by Alexander Wolcott. He patented his camera design in the year 1840 on the 8th of May.

Then came the invention of Daguerreotypes and calotypes, which were copper plates with silver that were treated with iodine capor to create light sensitivity. Dry plates came around in 1855 and were used until 1871 before Richard Leach Maddox devised a method that rivaled wet plates in speed and quality...

It was only in 1885 that George Eastman pioneered photographic film and as a result - Kodak was born. The manufacturing paper film was then switched to celluloid in 1889

here is a tiMeline of caMeras throughout history and who invented theM:

1500 – The first ever pinhole camera

was made by Alhazen. This camera was also

known as the Camera Obscura.

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1839 – The Daguerreotype Camera

was announced by the French Academy of

Sciences. Up to date this is one of the most

expensive types of cameras.

1840 – The first American patent was

issued to Alexander Wolcott for his camera

1859 – The panoramic camera was

patented by Thomas Sutton

1861 – The stereoscope viewer was

invented by Oliver Wendell Holmes

1888 – The Kodak roll-film camera was

patented by George Eastman

1900 – A camera called the Brownie was presented by George Eastman and put on sale. Also, the raisecamera (also known as the travel camera) was introduced

1913/1914 – The first 35mm still

camera was made by Oskar barnack

1948 – The first ever Polaroid camera was

invented by Edwin Land

1960 – The first point-and-shoot autofocus

camera was introduced by Konica

1981 – Sony introduces the first ever

digital electronic still camera

1986 – Fuji brought out the disposable

camera

1991 – Kodak released the first professional

digital camera

2000 – Japan released the first ever

camera phones

As I mentioned before, camera have definitely come a long way. And, I, for one, love having them around.

(adj.) derived from Latin and english, the word originated in religious usage but can be applied to natural experiences as well as supernatural.

Meaning: describing an experience that makes you fearful yet fascinated, awed yet attracted - the powerful, personal feeling of being overwhelmed and inspired at the same time.

Also has the meaning of “suggesting the presence of something holy or divine”.

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Too often, we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.leo buscaglia

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cliques and crews

By Rene du Plessis

The Photography Society of South Africa or PSSA is a non-profit organisation that was founded in 1954 with the specific aim to:- bring all people interested in photography together- promote high standards of photography- promote interests in photography in all its members as well as,- represent members, fostering their interests at every level.

This society co-ordinates and communicates a number of events, galleries and competitions that are worth investigating whether you simply have a love for photography or are a freelancing or permanent professional.

For more information, visit PSSA

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