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12EntertainmentMeet the names behind the voices and find out about upcoming festivals and live inter-national music acts.
22What does your social network-ing say about you?Take our quiz to find out.
30ShoppingA watch for every day, running shoes for every foot and computer lingo for every geek.
14JP Pietersen At home with South Africa’s Springbok super-star as he looks forward to his second Rugby World Cup.
20Sports updateExciting days of rugby with Tri-Nations, Cur-rie Cup and the Rugby World Cup ahead.
34Buy buy babyFrom breakfast to bed-time, we’ve got all the baby gear to welcome your new addition to the family.
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24HealthMeat-free Mondays, going bananas and
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64BackchatOur columnist realises that being a dedicated Spring-bok supporter is a rollercoaster ride of emotions.
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SoUth afriCans arE sPorting mad and there’s nothing like a big international sporting event to bring us together. That’s never
been more true than during the 1995 Rugby World Cup and last year’s Soccer World Cup. Both events inspired us and instilled in us a sense that when we put our minds to it, we can do whatever we want to.
JP Pietersen was the in best position to experience the passion and excitement of a Rugby World Cup when he played with the winning Springbok side in France in 2007. His own story is an inspirational one and you can read more about his life, career and 2011 Rugby World Cup hopes in Back to Back for the Boks, page 14.
But we don’t always need to look to momentous occasions to be inspired. There is so much that can inspire us in our own lives and the little moments that happen around us every day. Sometimes just having a breather from day-to-day life can be the lift you need; the fuel that sparks a new lease on life.
Take a night off from the kids and go out for a romantic dinner with your partner (learn how to choose a trustworthy babysitter in Babysitting Basics, page 46). Or pack up the kids, dogs, bikes and the kitchen sink and head off to your favourite holiday destination. You’ll find all the latest space saving auto accessories in Celebrating space, page 38.
Even just adding a bright scarf to your well-worn winter wardrobe or treating yourself to a new handbag can provide a boost that makes you feel one hundred percent better (Colour Your winter, page 32). These simple changes can be the catalyst you need to feel inspired again.
Personally I’ve been hugely inspired by the letters that we get from our RCS Lifestyle readers. It’s great to hear how our magazine can have a positive effect on people’s lives and we appreciate that you take the time to let us know. So keep the letters coming and tell us what inspires you.
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takE a Bow, rCs groUPAfter reading ’Tis the Season to Give Back, (RCS Lifestyle Issue 9) I’m convinced that The RCS Group is committed to uplifting the communities. It has been a long ride since the government promised to develop poor communities. If the authorities are serious about developing our country, they must prioritise poor communities. Some of our leaders hail from poor and remote villages, but once they get to the top they forget where they come from. Why should some citizens starve when there is more than enough food to feed the whole country? Life is a daily struggle for those isolated from the rest of the
nation due to poor service delivery. Way to go The RCS Group for showing the way!Yours faithfully, James kubu
it’s thE littlE thingsThank you for such an informative magazine. Each and every issue is packed with valuable information that really captures the reader’s attention. My favourite pages in the
RCS Lifestyle magazine are the ones which feature the snippets of information. So much packed into such little space! I turn to these pages first when I receive my magazine, as I’m eager to see what tidbits you’ve crammed into the latest issue. meryl, melkbos
informatiVE and intErEstingI just want to let you know that I thoroughly enjoy reading the RCS
Lifestyle magazine. I find it very informative and interesting. There is so much to learn from it and I am glad to receive it in my post. Thank you for all the good work.kind regards, louis
dElightfUllY dEliCioUsI would like to thank you for the delicious crumpet recipe in Issue 9. I made them this weekend and they came out perfectly! Please can you feature more such fantastic recipes? I love your magazine as I always get something beneficial out of it each time I receive it. RCS Lifestyle is a treat for all us RCS account holders. Keep up the good work. all the best, sharon
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kEEP ’Em ComingReading SA’s Sweetheart, (RCS Lifestyle Issue 9) has taught me some valuable life lessons. Liezel van der Westhuizen’s rise to stardom has taught me that no matter how much you may succeed in life, there is always room for growth. What I like the most about Liezel is that she doesn’t need to be good at something to do it. She seems to be fulfilled by many different experiences. The best way to sustain your success is to keep growing, not to sit on your backside. Being actively involved in sports is a life-saving lesson I’ve learnt from this South African star. RCS Lifestyle, keep on covering such exciting celebs with your profiles. We are eager to know what makes them tick.anonymous
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The RCS GRoup iS committed towards uplifting and positively improving the South African community. As part of RCS’s festive season campaign, they felt that they wanted to give back to the community and to spread joy over the festive season. “For us the festive season is a time for giving, sharing, family and spreading joy,” says programme co-ordinator Colette Solomons.
One of South Africa’s most important challenges is helping children, the future adults of our country, grow up with healthy
minds and healthy bodies. Over Christmas RCS partnered with Foodbank South Africa (FBSA) and their ‘Buy to Give’ programme and fed 2400 kids over the festive season.
Why FBSA?According to the General House Survey (GHS) 2009, 20 percent of South Africans have insufficient access to food, even though technically South Africa is capable of providing enough food for its people. This is because many people in poorer areas can’t afford staples, and because
food programmes and agencies can’t easily get to these people in the rural areas. To try to combat these problems, the FBSA has brought many of these food programmes and agencies together so that all their efforts are co-ordinated and their resources pooled to reach the most people possible. FBSA’s ‘Buy to Give’ programme is dedicated to making sure there is a consistent, reliable supply of staple food getting to the agencies (community-based non-profit organisations). FBSA supplies food to more than 1000 agencies
RCS took advantage of last year’s festive good cheer to give back to children in the community.
The RCS team with some delighted children last christmas.
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MOTHER’S DAY MAGICThanks to this delicious recipe from
popular soapie 7de laan’s Lukas, you can
instantly put a smile on your mom’s face –
and not just on Mother’s Day! PHOTOGRAPH: BERNA COETZEE
RECIPE
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CRUMPETS WITH HONEY,
CREAM, STRAWBERRIES
AND NUTS(serves 6)
INGREDIENTS
CRUMPETS
■ 3 large eggs, separated
■ 250ml (1 cup) cake flour
■ 7ml (1½ tspn) baking powder
■ 200ml milk
■ 1ml (¼ tspn) salt
■ oil for frying
DECORATION
■ Fresh strawberries, sliced
■ Whipped cream
■ A few whole strawberries for
garnishing
■ Macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped
■ Honey
PREPARATION
1. Beat the egg yolks, flour and baking
powder well and gradually add the milk
until a smooth, thick batter is formed.
2. Whip the egg whites and salt
together until stiff points start to form.
3. Fold the egg whites into the batter.
4. Let the batter stand for at least 30
minutes.5. Pour some oil into a pan and let the
pan heat up well.
6. Pour out the excess oil and ladle
spoonfuls of the batter into the pan.
7. Turn the crumpets with an egg lifter
as soon as they are full of air bubbles
on top and firm.
8. Fry until the other side is nice and
brown.9. Place two or three crumpets on top
of each other with slices of strawberries
and some cream in between. Spoon
more cream on top and decorate each
little mound with a whole strawberry.
10. Sprinkle some nuts on top and
drizzle honey over. ■
This recipe is from Cook with 7de laan (Human &
Rousseau). The book contains a mouth-watering line-up
of treats from the soapie’s most-loved characters and
is jampacked with kitchen tales and tidbits from the
cast. From Paula’s perfect stir-fries and cocktails to
Vince’s snacks and salads – not to mention Matrone’s
cakes and pies! – the recipes are easy to make, totally
homegrown and just the ticket for memorable meals.
WIN! Two lucky RCS
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To enter, simply write to us
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There’s more reason to get up early, thanks to Liezel van der Westhuizen brightening up morning TV with her bubbly and inspiring spirit. RCS Lifestyle caught up with the busy go-getter, who’s just moved to Cape Town to refresh her career. By RIEKIE HUMAN
SA’S SweetheArttV preSenter, model, motivational speaker, MC, radio personality, PR manager, voice-over artist and Idols presenter – you name it, she’s done it. And it seems it’s only the start of Liezel van der Westhuizen’s long list of accomplishments. The fresh-faced and feisty celeb recently moved to Cape Town to present SABC’s new breakfast show, Expresso, and there’s
no stopping her when it comes to the plethora of endurance events on offer down south. Running, swimming, cycling – continuity TV’s leading lady is at the forefront of it all.rCS lifestyle: which profession did you dream of when you were still young?
liezel: To be a TV presenter! I
always pretended to be one at home and kept making my family watch me perform for hours.
what did you do after school to pursue this dream?At the time, my father insisted that I study something other than TV presenting, and although I was not a happy camper about that then,
“I always pretended to be a presenter at home and kept makIng my famIly
watch me perform for hours”
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Cook with 7de laan winnersthese lucky readers both won a copy of the Cook with 7de laan cookbook.Desiree Johnson, Mitchells PlainVera Lazenby, Tzaneen
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dECkEd oUt in orangE, black and white, the RCS Gugs AC athletes stand out
from the rest of the running crowd. They’re usually the ones with smiles on their faces, even at the end of a hard race. For Gugs, their club is their community.
Marshall Moiloa is the head coach of RCS Gugs AC and he’s watched the growth and development of the club for a few years now. “RCS came on board about four years back and it’s been a great help. We used to have problems with losing talented kids and other athletes because we didn’t have a proper structure in the club,” he says. When RCS got involved, they taught the club’s leadership team about good financial management and how to run the club properly. Since then, they’ve been able to create an organised structure, which keeps the athletes happy, makes them want to be part of the team and allows the club to offer incentives which other clubs can’t.
The positive effects of the RCS Group involvement are starting to show. “Our athletes love being part of the club and we’re also able to assist them where we can,” says Moiloa. The club hosts braais
RCS has been involved with Gugulethu Running Club (aka RCS Gugs AC) for nearly four years and the club is growing in leaps and bounds with their help.
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after races like the Comrades, and gives out sandwiches, cooldrinks and fruit at other races; and they put up monetary prizes for all league races.
going for goalsThe club’s short term goal is mainly to promote a healthy, active lifestyle in the community. This fits in with their long term goal, which is to encourage everyone who runs for clubs in the townships to see RCS as the best club to run for. “We’re very much there for
the community and we don’t see why our community members should go elsewhere to run,” he explains.
The club has grown impressively since RCS came on board. In previous years they had 50 to 60 members at any point in time, but in the past three years they’ve had between 200 and 300 club members. The club’s most exciting annual event, the RCS Gugs 10km which happens on Reconciliation Day, 16 December, is being joined by a mid-winter cousin, the July RCS Gugs 10km. The July race was only a fun run last year because it fell during the Soccer World Cup, so this is its first
runners line up at the start of the rCs gugs 10km.
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official year as a registered race on the running calendar.
The December race has been strongly supported by RCS in previous years and has seen a huge growth in numbers of runners. In its first year, less than 500 runners took part, two years later there were just over 900 competitors. “With the prizes and incentives from RCS, it really attracts more and more runners and hopefully the same will happen with the July race,” says Moiloa.
“I would really like to thank RCS for their involvement with our running club. Without them, the club wouldn’t be growing as it is and it’s allowing some of our athletes to put food on their tables. We would really like to maintain a long term relationship with RCS, so thank you very much,” Moiloa says with gratitude.
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gamE amalUnChBox ContainEr kitChEns fEEd disadVantagEd sChoolsThanks to RCS and Game, more than 36 000 learners at 40 primary schools across South Africa can look forward to hygienically prepared meals this year. This is due to a R3.7 million donation of fully equipped container kitchens by Game Stores.
Painted in vibrant Game pink and branded ‘AmaLunchbox’, the kitchens - valued at over R92 000 each - form one of Game’s flagship corporate social investment projects. Each kitchen is fitted with a four-plate gas burner, a double bowl sink, stainless steel counters, shelving, four 100 litre cooking pots, serving spoons and enough bright pink tumblers, bowls and spoons for every child.
Game CEO, Jan Potgieter, says that, “Our aim is to help provide a nutritious meal for as many disadvantaged children as we can at school every day. Children cannot concentrate on their lessons if they are hungry. Regular, hygienically prepared meals boost health levels and energy, enabling youngsters to focus on their lessons and make the most of their education. We view this as an investment in the future of these children.”
Since the 2008 launch of the AmaLunchbox Campaign, Game has already donated 45 mobile kitchens to needy schools around South Africa as well as schools in Malawi and Zambia. By the end of this year the total number of kitchens donated will be 85 which will help to provide over 14.5 million meals to roughly 75 000 children in a school year. ■
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Super StarSA couple of exciting highlights so
far this year for RCS Gugs AC…
■ At the Two Oceans marathon RCS Gugs athlete Mthandanzo Qhina was the first Western Province athlete home, in a time of 3.17. He was also 21st in the race, so it was an excellent run by Qhina.
■ An RCS Gugs Junior who competed at the African Championships in Rondebosch earlier in the year was chosen to represent South Africa in the World Cross Country Championships.
Congratulations to these two on their outstanding achievements.
The fast and furious pace of the rCs gugs 10km.
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What’s in a name?Thought you recognised that voice? Here’s a list of famous actors who moonlight as your favourite animated characters…Eddie Murphy: Donkey in ShrekCameron Diaz: Fiona in ShrekJohnny Depp: The pet chameleon RangoEllen DeGeneres: Dory in Finding NemoRussel Brand: Dr Nefario in Despicable Me Brad Pitt: Metro Man in MegamindAngelina Jolie: Tigress in Kung Fu Panda
Can’t wait!Have a look at this tantalising line-up of international stars on their way to rock SA audiences.
■ James Blunt is returning to our shores with concerts at Durban’s ICC Durban Arena on 24 August, on 26 August at the Coca-Cola Dome in Johannesburg and on 30 August at Grand West in Cape Town.
■ Coldplay hits Cape Town Stadium on 5 October and the FNB Sta-dium, Johannesburg, on 8 October.
■ Kings of Leon (right) will be in SA in October after postponing their much-anticipated March concert due to drummer Nathan Followill’s bicep surgery. The Kings will be at the Cape Town Stadium on 26 October and at Joburg’s FNB Stadium on 29 October.
Visit www.bigconcerts.co.za for booking details of the James Blunt, Coldplay and Kings of Leon concerts.
Play onWhen it comes to funky music fests, South Africans are spoilt for choice. This year, the line-up of not-to-be-missed events includes:
■ Standard Bank Joy of Jazz feStival A gathering of world-class international and South African award-winning jazz musicians. This event will be held for the 12th time this year in Joburg, and jazz lovers can look forward to its soothing tunes during the last weekend of August. www.joyofjazz.co.za
■ rocking the daiSieS This eco-friendly music festival on the Cloof Wine Estate in Darling is usually held in early October and apart from the fresh and funky line-up of local talent, festivalgoers are also treated to a tapestry of
indigenous flowers. www.rockingthedaisies.com
Star birthdays
20 JulyGisele Bündchen, Brazilian model DID YOU KNOW?The Brazilian goddess
has topped the Forbes list (showcas-ing the richest people of today) as the highest paid model in the world. She was a professional volleyball player before becoming a full-time model.
22 JulyDanny Glover, actorDID YOU KNOW? Glover is a powerful
advocate for literacy and has spo-ken to grammar and high school students around the US about the joys of reading and education. He was also appointed the first Good-will Ambassador to the United Nations Development Programme.
4 AugustBarack Obama, US presidentDID YOU KNOW?He was born to a
Kenyan father and a white American mother. Every night when he’s at home he reads Harry Potter to his oldest daughter Malia, 13.
25 AugustBlake Lively, actress DID YOU KNOW? In her free time, you
could catch her watching Martha Stewart: “Baking and flower arrang-ing have always been my favourite hobbies. I love Martha Stewart,” she recently told Teen magazine.
2011’S mOST AnTICIPATEd AnImATIOn mOvIES(COmInG THIS SUmmER)
the adventures of tintin: the secret of the unicornJamie Bell, Daniel Craig and Andy Serkis
Tintin is like a rite of passage for kids, and the latest movie version will transport young and old on this quirky character’s adventures. Perfect for family movie nights.
arthur christmas James McAvoy and Jim Broadbent
taking viewers on a journey to the north Pole, you’ll discover
how santa and his friends manage to deliver presents to all the world’s kids – in one single night.
haPPy feet 2 in 3dRobin Williams, Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman
the cute, talented and tap-dancing penguins
are at it again – this time in 3d.
Puss in BootsAntonio Banderas
Shrek’s entertaining kitty is going solo and in this delightful tale, we join him on his
very own adventures. and yes, our favourite cat’s voice will once again
belong to that of antonio Banderas.
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She SAID wHAT?!Who says celebrities lead secretive lives? thanks to social networks like twitter and facebook, we’ve never known so much about them! here are some golden nuggets from the twittersphere:
■ “If Popeye were dating Pink, then people would call them Pinkeye” – Ellen DeGeneres
■ “I love Japan! I think all the tiny cars are so cute!” – Britney Spears
■ “You basically can say anything to someone on email or text as long as you put LOL at the end” – Kanye west
“When I WaS eIght, my palS and I Went up to my bed-room, put on our party frockS and mImed to abba recordS uSIng broom handleS aS mIcrophoneS”Kylie Minogue, who tours SA
in July 2011.
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Back to Back for the BoksAt the age of just 21 JP Pietersen won the World Cup with the Springboks. This year he’ll be back in Green and Gold with the Boks as they aim to become the first team to win consecutive Rugby World Cups. By RoB Houwing
DiD youknow?
JP has played 25 Test matches alongside Bryan
Habana, making them the most capped Bok
wing ‘combination’.
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fewer carbohydrates at night, when protein is more important, and more of my carbs at lunchtime.
You’re an especially strong unit now at 1.90m and just over 100kg, and making some big tackles. Would you say your defence is at the best level it’s ever been?I wouldn’t necessarily say best ever. In Bloemfontein (against the Cheetahs in a Super Rugby match near the end of the ordinary-season programme) I wasn’t that happy with my defensive showing. I missed four tackles and that’s not the sort of standard I set for
rcs Lifestyle: could it be argued that World cup 2011 comes at an ideal time for you, JP? after all, you got a winner’s medal in Paris aged 21, and now enter the next one wiser and fairly close to your prime at 25...JP Pietersen: Definitely, from an experience point of view. I have learnt so much in the four years since 2007. I know more now about my weaknesses and strengths, which ought to help in New Zealand. I feel more mature, and very comfortable with my game. There’s no reason not to be confident, going into our title defence.
Will going there as defending champions aid the springbok challenge, because of the aura that accompanies that status? or is it a drawback due to the pressure of defending the crown?There’s always pressure on defending champions. Teams are especially (keen to) knock you over. Fans here will expect us to do well; it goes without saying. But I don’t believe a majority of people will label us as favourites, which could help a bit... with the All Blacks playing on home soil, they’ll be tipped to win, I’m sure. The real pressure will be on them.
since your return from injury, you’ve looked hungry in super rugby and one of the sharpest
JP Pietersen
Pietersen in action against England; and being congratulated by Nelson Mandela after winning the World Cup.
attacking tools for the sharks... is there anything special you’d attribute that to?Of course I was happy to put my injuries behind me, and just to be on the field again. But also the Sharks introduced us to a dietician who has been of great benefit to me, in conjunction with our conditioning programmes. I’ve gained greater energy and power since getting a better idea of what to eat and, just as importantly, when to do so. I’m eating
JP will be aiming to get his hands back on the William Webb Ellis trophy.
myself. But I’ve been working on the physical aspects of defence, yes. There was a time when I wasn’t making a full go of it in contact. If a wing can genuinely tackle a guy backwards with a big hit you can put the other team under pressure, and keep your own side on the front foot.
Your versatility across the ‘back three’ is well known: if you were fortunate enough to be offered any of jerseys 11, 14 or 15 for a World XV, which would it be?
That’s quite a difficult one. I’ve been playing only as a wing really for the last few years, but I think I’d go for fullback. I’ve always had a soft spot for that position. That’s where I really launched myself in first-class career terms, so it does have a special place in the heart. It’s great to have that extra space if you fancy a burst from the back and you can see the whole field in front of you.
It’s the World cup semi-final against the all Blacks and you’ve made an in-field burst, only to discover that
a certain heavyweight boxer named sonny Bill Williams is lining you up for the hit. Do you flinch?(Laughing) No, I don’t really look at who I’m specifically up against. If you’ve got the drive, the passion and the desire it’s more than half the battle won already. Whether it’s a Bakkies (Botha) or a Sonny Bill, in professional rugby you’ve just got to face up to the tackle; there’s no excuse. I was quite skinny at the start of my career and a bit scared to make tackles, so building up at the gym certainly improved my confidence.
You and Bryan habana were the first-choice wings in the successful 2007 World cup campaign... do you think you may be allies again four years on?Obviously it’s up to Peter (de Villiers) to make up his mind which wings he wants. I know Bryan has had his problems this season, and they are partly because of the great reputation he so rightly has. So people expect him to perform every week to those huge standards. He’ll be the old Bryan Habana, scoring tries again – class is permanent and he’ll be back in full force. I’m always happy playing with Bryan; we help each other and communicate well.
Who are your main sponsors and what do they mean to you?Sponsors mean a great deal to me. Adidas has been one of my longest sponsors of playing gear and off-field casual clothing and have been good to me over the years. Last year Dezzo
“I feel more mature, and very comfortable with my game. There’s
no reason not to be confident, going into our title defence”
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Southern Africa, a construction equipment company in the mining industry came onboard with me and they have been a great support over the last year. At this point they have been my main sponsor. Recently my agent, James Adams, concluded a deal with Vitabiotics South Africa who will now play a big part in my rugby career with regards to supplying me my daily multi-vitamins. I would like to thank all my sponsors - hopefully both on and off the field I can repay them for their trust in me.
What is your advice to any bright young schoolboy star wishing to pursue his pro rugby dream?To achieve your dream you must first of all be as fit as you possibly can, and take in as much advice as you can from your coach and other influences like your conditioning coach. Always leave room for disappointment, and be ready to deal with it... because it will come! You’re never bigger than the game.
JP celebrates with try-scorer Lwazi Mvovo in the Sharks 30-all draw against the Lions earlier this year.
DiD youknow?
JP was the top try scorer in the 2007 Super 14
(12 tries). This season he was the Sharks’ top
scorer with six tries.
I just bought a house in La Lucia and am busy renovating it; it will probably be ready by the end of December. My girlfriend and I have started buying design and home-living books, and we occasionally watch Top Billing for tips on style and so on! We’re getting more and more ideas on how we want
it to look. You have to start taking responsibility; my dad reminds
me that a rugby career doesn’t go on forever. I’m thinking of fitting in an IT course next year, to give me some grounding in a different career in case I
ever need it.
any serious hobbies outside of rugby?
I quite enjoy the sea in Durban, although I’m certainly not a surfer... those shark incidents and spottings always worry me a bit. I’m busy learning golf rather privately; I haven’t told too many people about it yet! My girlfriend introduced me to sushi so another pleasure is going to local restaurants with that theme.
With the 2011 rugby World cup just a few months away, JP Pietersen and his springbok colleagues will have the hopes of the nation resting on their shoulders. at the time this magazine went to print, there were two south african sides in the play-off positions on the super rugby log (the sharks being one of them), so the early season domestic form bodes well for a south african attack of the game’s biggest trophy. We wish JP and the boys all the best on their journey. *Rob Houwing is chief writer for www.Sport24.co.za
has anyone in particular been a special mentor to you in rugby or life in general?I’ve been through a lot of coaches, and the sort of thing I’ll always remember is (Springbok assistant and former Sharks coach) Dick Muir drumming into me when I was a teenaged youngster that you’re never too young to play at the top level; age is just a number. I’m still grateful to him for giving me my (breakthrough) opportunities several years ago. But my mom is a big influence on my life as well. She’s the first person to correct me if I do something wrong on the field, and always reminds me not to take my God-given talent for granted. My folks live in Stellenbosch, where my family roots are, but they enjoy the Durban vibe and the weather so they come up as often as they can.
tell us about your home life in kZN...I’m living in a complex at present, but
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■ �New Zealand has won the Tri-Nations 10 times, South Africa three times and Australia twice.
■ New Zealand’s Christian Cullen is still the tourna-ment’s leading try scorer, with 16 tries to his name. The best placed South Africans on the all-time list are Bryan Habana, Jaque Fourie and Breyton Paulse (seven tries each).
■ During last season’s tournament, John Smit and Vic-tor Matfield both earned their 100th Springbok caps. And, with three tries during the series, prop GurthrÖ Steenkamp finished as the Bok’s top try scorer at the 2010 Tri-Nations.
■ During South Africa’s 39-41 loss to Australia,
Morné Steyn extended his personal streak of successful kicks at goal in Tests to 38. Statistics on success rates of goal kickers were not kept until the late 1980s, but it is likely that Steyn set an all-time record. Steyn sur-passed the previous (recorded) best of Scotland’s Chris Paterson at 36. Steyn’s run eventually ended at 41 successful kicks, when he missed a goal kick against Ireland in November last year.
Rugby: Currie Cup
16 July – 29 October
DiD�you�know?
Don’t�missRugby: Tri-Nations23 JulyAustralia vs South Africa Sydney
30 July New Zealand vs South Africa Wellington
5 August New Zealand vs Australia Auckland
13 August South Africa vs Australia Durban
20 August South Africa vs New Zealand Port Elizabeth
27 August Australia vs New Zealand Brisbane
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CRiCkET■ South Africa’s Gary Kirsten
coaches India to their sec-ond World Cup trophy.
■ South African-born Jonathan Trott is named a Wisden Cricketer of the Year for his achievements while playing for Enlgand.
Running■ George Ntshiliza from the
Eastern Cape wins the 2011 Two Oceans Marathon, becoming the first South African to win the race since 2007.
■ Stephen Muzhingi wins the Comrades Marathon for the third time in a row, the first time this has hap-pened since Bruce Fordyce won eight in a row between 1981 and 1988.
golf■ Vereeniging’s Charl
Schwartzel wins the 2011 Masters, taking South Africa to second on the list of countries with the most tournament wins – we have five in total, while the USA tops the list with 56 wins.
SoCCER■ Orlando
Pirates, by winning the PSL title, the MTN 8 competition and the Nedbank Cup, become the first South African soccer side to win a domestic treble.
■ Barcelona beat Manchester United 3-1 to win their fourth Champions League (European Cup) title.
Tennis: US Open29 August – 11 September
Rugby:�iRb�woRlD�Cup9 September – 23 October
South�Africa’s�2011�pool�games11�September�SA vs Wales
17�September�SA vs Fiji
22�September�SA vs Namibia
30�September�SA vs Samoa
DiD�you�know?■ The Boks and
Australia will be attempting to win the World Cup for a third time. The Boks are defending champions (as well as 1995 winners), while Australia won the event in 1991 and 1999.
■ South Africa, England, France, New Zealand and Australia are the only teams to have appeared in a Rugby World Cup final.
■ Six players have won the World Cup twice: John Eales, Dan Crowley, Phil Kearns, Jason Little, Tim Horan (all for Austra-lia in 1991 and 1999) and Os du Randt (for South Africa in 1995 and 2007).
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2011: the highlights so far
Did�you�know?■ Last year Rafael Nadal swept all before
him. He defeated Novak Djokovic to win his first US Open title. It was his ninth career major and Nadal completed the Career Golden Slam with the win. He became the first player since Rod Laver in 1969 to win the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open all in the same calendar year, and became the first male player in history to win Grand Slams on clay, hard court and grass in the same calendar year.
■��712 976 tennis fans swarmed the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center during the two weeks of tournament in 2010. 2009, though, set a record with 721 059 fans visiting the event.
1 How long are your updates and tweets in general?
a) Very short – my messages are cryptic or to the point.b) The normal amount – never more than three or four lines.c) Too long! They always fill more than one screen and I often have to post additional messages.
2 How much effort do you put into the composition and
grammar of your social networking?a) It depends on my mood!b) A moderate amount – I don’t want to sound stupid.
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Whether or not you mind your Ps and Qs, or dot your Is and cross your Ts, your tweets and Facebook updates can reveal a lot about your personality. Take our quiz to find out what secrets lurk between your lines. By RIEKIE HUMAN
WHAt doEs yoUR socIAl NEtWoRKINg sAy ABoUt yoU?
c) None at all – as long as my friends understand what I’m saying, all’s good.
3 When something exciting happens to you, who do
you tell first?a) My friends on Facebook.b) My Twitter followers.c) All of the above – all my social networks are integrated and I have all the latest apps to update my profiles at the same time.
4 Describe the style of your updates.
a) Quirky and funny.
b) They’re always positive – I love finding uplifting stories and links and sharing them with my networks.c) Serious and informative.
5 Do you connect with your work networks and friend networks
on the same platforms?a) Totally, yes. I have no secrets!b) Absolutely not. I have a different Facebook profile for my work, and I also have a separate Twitter account for anything business related.c) They are, and sometimes I have to delete updates and pics just because I don’t want my boss to see them.
6 How regularly do you update your profiles?
a) All the time. In fact, the first thing I do in the morning is to post something on Facebook and Twitter.b) It varies. If I’m out and about in the real world I tend to forget all about social networking!c) Only when I have something meaningful or important to say.
7 Do you have more followers on Twitter than people you follow?
a) Yes, but that’s thanks to my blog which attracts loads of followers.b) Nope – I pretty much follow anyone!c) It’s about 50/50.
8 Do you use icons and Internet language such as gr8 and CU?
a) All the time – sometimes I even forget what the original word was.b) Never – it’s so unprofessional!c) Not really, but when I’m in a hurry I sometimes shorten words.
9 Are you picky about who you befriend or follow on social
networks?a) Not at all – the more, the merrier.b) Not really, as long as I have a vague idea who they are.c) Very – there are all kinds of weirdos out there.
10 Do you have nicknames on your social networking
platforms?a) No, I use these platforms mainly for work, so it’s crucial to use my real name.b) Yes! Real names are so boring and my nickname is part and parcel of my profiles appeal.c) I used to but I ditched it as it’s easier to find me under my name.
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BETWEEN 0–10At heart you’re a traditionalist and you like to live according to a stern set of rules. On the up side, it means you’re incredibly thorough, and that you always think before you act. You like to consider all available options and at times you tend to overthink decisions – and this often results in updates that are boring and too technical. On the whole, you’re extremely dependable, rational, meticulous and punctual, but it wouldn’t hurt to sometimes venture out of your comfort zone, especially since you tend to be a bit shy. Try letting your hair down once in a blue moon and have some fun on the social networking circuit – you may just like it!
BETWEEN 11–20You usually play it safe, but you actually have a prominent arty
streak and there’s nothing you like more than to get your creative juices flowing. You also love pretty things, and probably like to nest and decorate your home too. Sometimes you tend to be shy and inhibited, and your challenge is to then force yourself to get out and connect with people – even if it’s via social networking. In general, everyone who meets you adores you because you have a kind and caring nature and your idealism gives people a sense of hope.
BETWEEN 21–30You’re a real wild card and not traditional at all. In fact, you seem to be doing absolutely fine despite
not sticking to any rules! Your magnetic
personality means that everyone on
the social networks tends to idolise you,
and nobody cares if you make mistakes or not.
Your challenge is to make sure you earn their faith in you – so
brush up on those areas in your life where your performance might be a bit lacklustre. While you need little if any space in your life, and love being around people 24/7, it would be wise to realise that not everyone feels this way – so maybe tone down the non-stop updates about nothing and rather focus on one meaningful topic a day. Your following will always be huge, so you can afford to be a bit less frivolous.
HoW dId yoU scoRE?
HEALTH
DID YOU KNOW?
Rolled oats are rich in minerals including zinc, calcium, magnesium and iron as well as B
vitamins. Oats are also a wonderful source of soluble fibre, good for our
digestive systems and to help reduce cholesterol levels.
Oats have a low glycaemic index for slow release
energy.
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Banana Bonanza We’re not monkeying around – bananas have many health benefits! Perks of this readily available fruit which is packed with potassium and magnesium include:
■ Easing stomach cramps after a workout. According to the US Institute of Health, it’s normal to develop aching muscles after a workout, but persistent cramping after going to the gym could mean you’re low on electrolytes such as potassium or magnesium.
■ Giving you energy – eating only two bananas will give you enough energy to exercise for an hour and a half.
■ Maintaining a regular heartbeat and a proper balance of water in the body.
■ Helping to reduce strokes and regulating blood pressure, because potassium promotes circulatory health.
■ Boosting your mood – thanks to a chemical called tryptophan, which helps the mind
to relax.
Meat-Free Mondays Climate change is hardly a new discussion. Over the past decade, everyone from shop owners to restaurateurs have been making eco-friendly changes. How are you faring in greening your lifestyle? One way to make a difference is to support the Meat-free Mondays movement. By simply cutting meat this one day per week, you can help to reduce carbon emissions, which in turn will slow the rate of climate change, protect the environment, improve your health and exhibit your compassion for the rights and needs of animals. Support the local branch of this worthy cause by purchasing their products online – they offer a useful vegan recipe book, a bag made from recycled plastic bottles and funky MFM bands endorsed by local band The Parlotones. www.supportmfm.co.za
Curb your APPETiTEWhat do these foods have
in common: almonds, ginger, apples, sweet potatoes, oats and cinnamon? Well, they’re all appetite suppressants and can be very useful if you’re aiming to lose a bit of weight. For example, ginger boasts incredible diges-tive powers and apples are packed with soluble fibre and pectin (which help you feel full). So be sure to add these to your shopping lists, and fill your lunchbox with them – it’ll help you resist those tempting, oily take-aways!
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Just dessertsFeeling like something sweet but determined to give healthy living a go? Don’t stress. Nature’s got treats aplenty to quell your crav-ings. Steaming and stewing fruit – just like your gran did – is a healthy way to prepare desserts, and it’s jampacked with good-ness too. Here’s how:
Slice apples, pears or quinces in quarters (keep the skins on) and boil them in water infused with lemon zest, cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon until the flesh is soft and almost transparent. To sweeten it, add some grape juice or honey, and serve it with dollop of plain Bulgar-ian yoghurt. Yum!
■ Wash your hands frequently and try not to touch your nose, eyes or mouth too often.
■ Drink lots of fluids, prevent air from drying out by using humidifiers, and take vitamin A and beta-carotene supplements.
■ To minimise the spread of germs, avoid close contact and prolonged exposure to people with colds. Always sneeze or cough into a facial tissue and immediately throw it away afterwards.
■ Clean surfaces with virus-killing disinfectants.■ Mix drops of eucalyptus or peppermint oil in a bowl filled with boiling
water, put a towel over your head and inhale the steam. This will loosen the phlegm and hydrate the mucosal lining of the airways, while disin-fecting the environment.
■ use medicinal herbs like garlic, echinacea and golden seal, which act as natural antibiotics and combat viruses, bacteria and even fungi.
Healthy livingWe all associate winter with colds and flu, and no self-respecting mother would let her kids out of the house without draping them with scarves, mittens, jerseys and jackets. Why is that? Dr Arien van der Merwe, medical director of Health Stress Management, says people probably tend to get sick during winter, “because of more time spent indoors, increasing the opportunity for viruses to spread.” She adds that the warm, dry air inside a home or office helps viruses to thrive and also dries the lining of the nasal passages, making them more susceptible to infection. “People also tend to eat less salads and fruit, with a resulting decline in intake of antioxidants and other immune-boosting phytonutrients,” she says. To sign up her informative newsletter on healthy living, visit www.healthstresswellness.com
Beat the BugsTake note of these simple bacteria-beating steps from Dr Arien van der Merwe.
DiD you know? A Harvard University study found that replacing saturated fat-rich foods (such as meat and full-
fat dairy) with foods that are rich in polyunsatu-rated fat (such as vegetable oils, nuts and seeds)
reduces the risk of heart disease by 19 percent.
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While it’s impossible to single out only a few medical discoveries that
have changed the course of our lives, these five medicines and treatments have literally changed the course of history – and saved many lives to boot.
From painkillers to insulin, to bug-fighting breakthroughs, there’s no question about it – medical science has grown in leaps and bounds… and we benefit from the advances daily. BY RIEKIE HUMAN
AmAzing AspirinThis humble pill, which experts dubbed as ‘the most amazing drug in the world’ in the Telegraph newspaper, first became a household name as a painkiller 100 years ago. Later, it was found that aspirin was also beneficial in reducing the risk of several life-threatening diseases.
Felix Hoffman developed aspirin in 1897. Its active ingredient – acetyl salicylic acid – is a synthetic derivative of salicin, which can be found in plants such as willow trees. According to health24.com, Hoffmann was actually trying to develop a treatment for his father’s arthritis, so the German
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chemist developed the process of synthesising the acid to produce aspirin almost by accident.
Initial trials showed that it successfully treated pain, fever and inflammation. Since then, it’s been discovered that aspirin has many other uses too, including reducing blood clotting and helping to prevent deep-vein thrombosis. Also, “studies have shown that it can be used to prevent and treat a number of other conditions such as heart disease, stroke and Alzheimer’s,” reports health24.com.
FAst FActPenicillin was
widely used in World War II, and prevented many thousands of
wartime deaths from infections.
the heAling powers of penicillinAccording to www.discoveries inmedicine.com, the discovery of penicillin in the 20th century may be one of the greatest milestones in medical history as it opened the door to a variety of new ‘miracle drugs’ that have saved the lives of millions. Until the discovery of penicillin, the only treatments
available for bacterial infections were quinine, arsenic and sulfa drugs – all of which are highly toxic. So when the Scottish bacteriologist Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928, it was a huge leap for medical science.
Fleming’s discovery was also accidental: while he was doing research
on various bacteria cultures, he mistakenly left one of the
cultures uncovered for a few days. When he found it, it was covered in mould and the mould was dissolving all the bacteria
near it – which let to his discovery that the genus
Penicillium slows the growth of bacteria. About a decade later, the process was completed when two
British researchers, Howard Walter Florey and Ernst Chain, managed to separate
and purify the penicillin, laying the foundation for
modern-day antibiotics.Today, penicillin is used to treat
infections such as meningitis and pneumonia. Because it can treat potentially life-threatening infections, it’s paved the way for various surgical procedures, organ transplants and even open-heart surgery.
insulin – An Antidote to diAbetesBefore the discovery of insulin, diabetics the world over suffered in silence and there wasn’t much doctors could do for those whose bodies stopped producing this vital hormone that lowers blood sugar levels. Various attempts to supply human bodies with
insulin failed until it was successfully extracted from a dog’s pancreas in 1922 by a former Canadian divinity student, Dr Frederick Banting.
According to www.health.howstuffworks.com, Banting was also responsible for the first insulin injections on a human being – which was done successfully on a 14-year-old boy named Leonard Thompson. For many years, insulin was taken from deceased animals, until synthetic insulin was developed in 1978 – and to this day, the latter has been saving lives daily.
diseAse-fighting vAccinesIt wasn’t until 1796, when British scientist Edward Jenner developed the first vaccine, that mankind put up a fight against various epidemics and diseases such as cholera, influenza and measles.
The story of how Jenner discovered a vaccine against smallpox is a delightful one. Jenner once heard a milkmaid boast that she would never contract the often-fatal disease smallpox, because she’d already had cowpox – which has a very mild effect in humans. Jenner then extracted pus from the hand of a milkmaid with cowpox and inoculated an eight-year-old boy with it. He then subjected him to the smallpox virus, and (thankfully), the boy didn’t catch it.
This momentous breakthrough illustrates the inner workings of vaccines: typically, a vaccine contains an agent resembling a disease-causing micro-organism, and it’s often made from weakened or killed forms of the microbe or its toxins. The agent stimulates the body’s immune system to
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“It wasn’t until 1796 that mankind put up a fight against
various epidemics and diseases such as cholera, influenza
and measles”
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vaccines were considered a matter of national
prestige, and compulsory vaccination laws
were passed.
recognise the agent as foreign, to destroy it, and most importantly to ‘remember’ it. The result is that the immune system can more easily recognise and destroy any of these micro-organisms that it
later encounters.So in essence, a vaccine is
a biological preparation that improves your immunity to a specific disease, and Jenner’s work laid the
DID YOU KNOW?The four blood groups were discovered in 1901 by an Austrian biologist, Karl Landsteiner and his group of researchers. They also developed the system of classification we use to this day. This system is pivotal for the performance of safe blood transfusions – which saves thousands of lives. Landsteiner received a Nobel Prize for his discovery. Source: Health24.
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foundation for many more life-saving vaccines to be developed, including those against mumps, rubella and polio.
eAsing operAtions – AnAestheticsThe concept of providing some kind of anaesthesia during surgery is as old as the practice of medicine itself, but in the distant past, patients had to make do with the soothing properties of soporifics such as mandrake, alcohol and belladonna. Some civilisations, such as the Incas, even relied on coca leaves to dull the pain during operations.
Thankfully, this all changed in 1846, when an American dentist, Dr William Morton, removed a tumour from a patient’s jaw. According to www.health.howstuffworks.com, he used a sponge soaked with ether to render his patient unconscious, and after the operation, the patient had
no recollection of the procedure, let alone any pain.
The reactions Morton received from his colleagues varied from criticism to praise. One of their main gripes was that he wasn’t the
first physician to use ether in operations. Various
doctors claimed that their work had influenced Morton, and the matter was even taken to
Congress to decide who should be credited
for the discovery of anaesthesia.
Other contenders included Dr Crawford Long, who said he’d used ether in operations in 1841, as well as Dr Charles Jackson, who claimed that his work had influenced Morton.
Apart from ether, Dr Horace Wells was the first physician to use nitrous oxide in 1845, while chloroform was first used as an anaesthetic by Dr James Simpson in the mid-1840s.
Despite its chequered past, anaesthetics have evolved considerably since then. Today, a wide variety of options are on offer – and many of them are safer derivatives of some of those early substances.
it’s inconceivable to imagine a world without these ‘basic’ types of medicine, and we should be grateful for the benefits of living in an age where these are readily available. still, the road of discovery is ongoing and the sky’s the limit to what the world of medical science can still achieve – new discoveries that will influence mankind’s health outlook for the better are constantly being made. ■
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Happy tumsKeep lunchtime interesting with last night’s left-over chicken. With the BBQ chicken and slaw roll, kids will admire your cre-ativity and eat well too:
■ Season the left-over chicken with salt and pepper. In a small skillet on medium high heat, heat oil until shimmers.
■ Cook chicken for about 11 minutes, turning once or until cooked through. ■ Combine chicken with barbecue sauce. ■ In a medium bowl mix coleslaw mixture, mayonnaise, vinegar,
sugar, salt and pepper to combine. ■ Divide chicken and coleslaw between buns.
Head to your nearest Spar for freshly baked buns and other ingredients you need for this lunch delight.
Watch it!It’s so much more than just a timepiece, and these days, watches can make bold fashion statements. We love these trends that are causing a stir this year:
1 Dual-tone watches with embellished details and lots of gemstones.
Perfect for: Adding a bit of bling to any outfit.
2 Skeleton watches – those funky timepieces with all its nuts and bolts visible.
Perfect for: A gothic, edgy look.
3 Ultra-sleek and minimalistic watches with simple, yet striking geometrical shapes.
Perfect for: High fliers who love to power dress.
4 Big, bold watches with lots of gadgetry and indicators – such as dual time zones – are all the rage for the ladies right now.
Perfect for: Fashionistas who like to add one or two unexpected elements to elegant outfits.
Head to your closest American Swiss and shop for a watch that best suits your personality, or visit www.americanswiss.co.za
GOT SOME CRANBERRYWith great health benefits, cranberry should be your go-to juice.■ It helps with urinary infections
caused by a strain of E-coli bac-teria. Some of the compounds in the juice block the bacteria from sticking to the cells in the body, so that the body can more easily
flush the bacteria out.
■ According to WisemensVitamins.com, an important benefit of cranberry juice is in keeping the heart healthy. It contains strong antioxidants that help to prevent or correct the damages caused by free radicals. Cranberry juice helps in the increase of good cholesterol in the body and the decrease of bad (LDL) choles-terol. These advantages can be accredited to the existence of
polyphenols in cranberry juice.
■ Study results in 2002 suggest that cranberry juice may inhibit a type of bacteria that is a com-mon cause of ear and respiratory infections in children. This is according to researchers at the annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America.
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HEAd OvER HEElSHeels are the ultimate classic shoe – and no self-respecting closet should go without a pair or two. From plain black to nude and suede; and with modern touches or embellishments like beading, bows and sequins, heels are here to stay. This winter, the main trend is to wear them in nude colours – just like Victoria Beckham, Angelina Jolie, Rihanna, Kim Kardashian and Mila Kunis – who’ve all been spotted stepping out in neutral-coloured heels.
Run like the wind With running terms like under-prona-tion, neutral gait and rigid arches being par for the course these days, it pays to do some homework before you buy a pair of running shoes. Thanks to these expert tips from Sportsmans Warehouse, you’re bound to get a pair that fits like a glove.
1 Shop for running shoes later in the day when your feet are swollen.
2 Take a pair of proper running socks with when you go shopping for running shoes.
3 Ask the assistant to measure both your feet and consider your weight, any in-juries or problems and where and how much you run.
4 Ask the sales assistant to look at your current running shoes to determine your wear pattern. For example:
n Wear on outside of forefoot indicates under-pronation – an insufficient inward roll of the foot after landing.
n Wear evenly across forefoot indicates neutral gait – when the foot doesn’t tilt inward or outward.
n Wear on the inside of forefoot indicates over-pronation – when there is an excessive roll of the foot after landing.
ReleASe yoUR inneR geek Feeling a bit forlorn when people start talking in techie terms? Here’s a list of commonly used words so you can join the conversation:
ADSl (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber line) This is used to connect to the Internet, allowing faster access to the web. It’s great because family members can share ADSL accounts, with a basic monthly fee covering several mailboxes.Browser A programme used to browse the Internet (for example Firefox).Capped (and uncapped) According to Cyber Connect (www.cyberconnect.co.za) capped ADSL means that once your monthly bandwidth allocation is used up, your connectivity will drop to a speed that essentially makes it unusable for Inter-net use. An uncapped ADSL offering means that once your purchased data bundle has been used up for the month, you can continue to use the Internet, but you’re charged for each megabyte over the allocated bandwidth that you use. JPegs (Joint Photographic experts group) Colour files are compressed to around five percent of their original size, though some details are lost during compression.Megabytes This measures computer information to calculate the computer’s memory. PDF files (Portable Document Format) Share files that will look the same even if the receivers use different platforms such as Mac or Windows.RAM (Random Access Memory) The short-term memory of a computer. Any information stored in RAM will be lost if power goes out, but the computer can read from RAM far more quickly than from a drive.
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Colour your winter
Studded beltR280 @ Billabong
Nike sneakers (extra laces included)R999 @ Studio88
Kanye West loves fashion and is often seen out and about wearing bright jackets
from his designer wardrobe to add some colour to blacks and greys.
Bomber jacketR1199.99 @ Studio88
Black Levi’s jeansR449.95 @ Studio88
Striped vestR270 @ Billabong
Levi’s sunglassesR1024 @ Levi Strauss
This winter, brighten up your wardrobe by taking the lead from the ever-stylish
Claudia Schiffer and Kanye West.
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Converse sunglassesR1594 @ Levi Strauss
Blue jeansR99 @ Ackermans
Tan bootsR500 @ Donna Claire
Red handbagR199 @ Foschini
Plaited beltR130 @ Foschini
Claudia Schiffer breaks her solid navy outfit with a bright scarf, a belted waistline which creates a beautiful silhouette and gold trim handbag, just because it’s fantastic.
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Threads galoreIt’s quite the buzzterm when it comes to linen, and the higher the thread count, the better. Referring to the number of horizontal and vertical threads in one square inch of fabric, the thread count average for sheets ranges from 80 to 700. The reason why higher is bet-ter is because as it goes up, the fabric gets softer and softer – and more luxurious. The gold standard? Egyptian cotton. And like any owner of cotton from Cairo would tell you – the whopping 1000 threads per square inch count of their fine linens is heavenly. Crafted from Long Staple Giza Cotton, which is grown in the fertile Nile River Valley since the time of the Pharaohs, it’s the kind of linen every bride-to-be would want in her trousseau!
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HEy CouCH potato!Remember the days when everyone upgraded black-and-white TV sets for modern colour versions? These days, the options have multiplied for even more viewing pleasure – provided you remember all the terminology when you set out to buy a new home entertainment system! We’ve got the lowdown:
High definition: For the ultimate big screen experience right in the comfort of your own home – high definition is a must.
High definition Blu-ray: You’ve probably wondered about the Blu-ray shelf at your local DVD store. Blu-ray is replacing DVD because the format offers more than five times the storage capacity of traditional DVDs. The format was developed to enable recording, rewriting and playback of high-definition video (HD), as well as storing large amounts of data.
PVR (Programme Video Recording): This is a channel hopper’s dream – because you’ll never again miss any programme or movie thanks to this nifty toy’s ability to record all your favourites.
Back to BasicsWant to play your part in the fight against global warming? Then start recycling plastics, paper and packaging.n Johannesburg: Mama She’s Waste Recyclers
(www.wasterecyclers.co.za; 011 822 7656)
n Cape Town: Mr Recycle (www.mrrecycle.co.za; 079 138 9262)
n Bloemfontein: Rat Race Recyclers (www.ratracewaste.co.za; 051 448 9955)
n Durban: Yes Recycling (www.yesrecycling.co.za; 082 563 8647)
n Port Elizabeth: Greencycle (www.greencycle.co.za; 041 581 2174).
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Feeling toastyEven if you don’t have a fireplace in your home, there’s no reason you should shiver your way through winter. We’ve rounded up some of the hottest heaters for you to pick and choose from.
Gas heaters Gas heaters burn natural gas or liquified petroleum gas to generate heat and can be used both indoors and outdoors. You even get variations with a remote control. A natural gas heater is great for home and office use as it doesn’t require any electricity (but unflued gas heaters are not suitable for bedroom use). Gas heaters cannot be used in confined spaces due to the reduced oxygen and emissions produced.
Electrical heaters Examples of these include oil heaters; they convert electrical energy into heat, they are safe and easy to move around and can be used in the bedrooms unlike gas heaters.
Fan heaters In essence a convection heater, this type includes an electric fan to speed up the airflow – allowing heat to be transferred more quickly.
Underfloor heating This is definitely the top of the range of heating systems, and can be installed under tiled and laminated wooden floors. It boasts self-regulating properties, generating more heat when the room is cold and less heat as the room warms up.
Visit Game for heaters and CTM stores for the best underfloor
heating options.
DID YOU KNOW?
According to the Plastic Federation of South Africa, SA consumed 965 000 tons of plastic materials in 1999.
By 2009, that number had risen to 1.2
million tons.
China has the most self-made women entrepreneurs in the world. top of the list is Zhang Yin (53) head of nine dragons paper holdings.
Snug as bugs they may be popular and famous, but even celebs bear the brunt of winter’s cold snaps. We asked them to tell us how they keep warm…
■ “I wear lots of stockings and scarves in winter, and I love a good beef stew!” – Miss SA 2010 Bokang Montjane
■ “If I must get out of bed in winter, I stack on a lot of layers of clothing. I also have a 15-year-old heater that my dad fixes every year!” – DJ Lulo Café (Sikhululo Maliwa)
■ “Cotton and wool are coming back in a big way, so I’m wearing a lot of scarves and jerseys this winter.” – Musician Loyiso Bala
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Celebrating spaceWith our wide open spaces, it’s no surprise that South Africans love spending time in the great outdoors. Thankfully, there are more than enough auto accessories to help you create space in your car too. BY LANCE BRANQUINHO
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We’d all love more space in our cars to accommodate an outdoor lifestyle. There’s no fun in having to squeeze yourself into a Houdini-shaped ball just to accommodate one more bicycle. Also, due to our vast geogra-phy (Gautengers travelling to Cape Town are roughly covering the same distance as a journey halfway across Western Europe) it’s no wonder that when it comes to trailers, roofboxes and caravans, South Africans can’t get enough of space-saving acces-sories. We’ve rounded up the best options in each category.
BOxEd BRILLIANCEWhen it comes to roofboxes, the best options are imports. In fact, Europeans are experts when it comes to crafting these carry-alls, mainly because of their alpine hobbies such as skiing and climbing – which require quick and easy overhead stowage.Perfect for > Almost any kind of hobby – from fly-fishing gear to flat-screen monitors for the kids’ PlayStation – particularly for weekend trips. Pros > It’s easy to attach and has little adverse effect on your vehicle’s driving dynamics. Engineers specifically design roofboxes to be as aerodynamic as possible, which is why they look so sleek and space-age. Other perks include not needing a trailer license; not having to replace tyres; no need to attach a towbar and not requiring oodles of spare square metres in your garage or garden for when you’re not using it.Leader of the pack > Swedish stowage specialist Thule’s range of roofboxes are certainly the cream of the crop.
You simply stick the box on the top of your car, fill it with kit, and off you go. Obviously, roofboxes are not massively spacious, but even the smaller 360-litre models, such as Thule’s Pacific, offer an increase in storage space equal to the total luggage capacity of most hatchbacks. Thule’s Atlantis roofbox can accommodate 440-litre and 75kg worth of kit,
while only weighing 17kg itself. For a comprehensive product selection, visit www.thule.co.za.Ease of use? > Thule’s roofboxes feature dual hinges allowing them to be loaded from either the left- or right-hand side of the car and they are surprisingly easy to attach to your car’s roofrails.
TERRIfIC TRAILERsIf you need even greater additional space (and carrying capacity) it’s time to roll some extra wheels behind your vehicle and upgrade from a roofbox to a trailer.Perfect for > Longer trips, especially camping holidays in game parks, as you can store everything you need for your mobile home-away-from-from – from kitchen gear to tents and sleeping bags.
Pros > It’s far more affordable than a caravan, and easier to store and move around to boot.
And when you’re not using it, you can store items such as
gardening tools in it.
beSt FOr biKeSThule also manufactures the world’s most trusted line of bike racks. Varying from a simple ProRide 591 one-bike-on-roof solution to something hugely practical, such as the towbar-mounted rear section four-bike HandOn 9708, you’re guaranteed a good time.
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The leader of the pack > The quintessential South African trailer brand is Venter, and its range starts off with the Elite 5. This entry-level trailer doesn’t have its own brakes, but can carry a substantial 560kg load (as much as a small bakkie is licensed to load in the back) and if you’re going to load two extra suitcases and some kit bags for an out-of-town sports event the kids are participating in, it should do nicely. Then there’s the dual-axle Venter’s Moonbuggy Elite, which is able to carry 800kg (more than most 4x4 station wagons can accommodate on their own). Visit www.ventertrailers.co.za. Ease of use? > Modern trailers are much easier to move around than the first ones that hit the market, and as long as you remember the annual licensing, as well as to check the
tyres and wheel bearings regularly, it’ll transform your holidays for the better. Tyre pressures are crucial for any wheeled vehicle, especially if it’s been immobile for a substantial period of time; so always check your trailer’s tyres before setting off for a long journey. There is also a massive discrepancy in the suspension technology and tyre-speed ratings of most modern vehicles and the trailers they tow, so you’ll need to cut back on your usual speed.
CLAssY CARAvANNINgSouth Africa offers some of the most amazing caravanning destinations in the world, and having the comfort and space – not to mention luxuries – of a modern-day mobile home makes travelling long distances more pleasurable.
“Other perks include not needing a trailer license; not having to replace tyres; (and) no need
to attach a towbar"
ClaSSiC CampS■ For a truly idyllic caravanning
trip, head out to Xai-Xai in Mozambique. With overnight rates equivalent to two burgers, you get an incomparable tropical vacation with the added perks of early morning pao bread fresh from the baker and the kind of beaches that would put paradise postcards to shame. For more info, visit www.mozcon.com/xaixaiinfo.html
■ Locally, Storms River Rest Camp is just the ticket. Located on the coastal belt of the Tsitsikamma forest, it offers a spectacular Garden Route getaway combining world-class surfing, angling, diving, nature walks and hiking. For more info, visit www.sanparks.org/parks/garden_route/camps/storms_river/
Whatever your travel plans are this spring, make sure to stop at your nearest AutoZone Store and save with some great deals on our wide range of travel accessories. Dash off to AutoZone for quality products and expert advice.
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To tow your trailer safely you should remember these points: The overall length of your vehicle increases when towing a trailer so you’ll need to to widen your turns around
corners. A trailer and its load increase the weight of your vehicle and therefore your stopping distance will be longer. Allow more time for braking by driving slower than normal and keeping a greater following distance. Never exceed the maximum towing weight for your towing vehicle.
MIDAS HAnDy HIntS
Do you have a burning motoring question for our motoring expert? Send your query, your name and a photograph of yourself to [email protected] or RCS Lifestyle, 8th Floor Tarquin House, 81 Loop Street, Cape Town, 8001 and your question could feature in the next issue of RCS Lifestyle. Simply title your letter or email ‘motoring’.
TOP TIPIf you don’t want the
hassle of owning a trailer you’ll only use once a year,
rather opt for renting one for the duration of your holiday.
For more info, visit www.trailarent.co.za or
www.natrail.co.za.
or general vehicle instability that would usually be tolerable without a caravan. Rigging a caravan isn’t necessarily difficult, but it does take time – and the best solution is to rope in the whole family and rely on some teamwork. The rewards are worth it. ■
terrain. The Jurgens Safari range has various 4x4-capable
caravans. Be warned though,
impeccable packing is required for such
adventures. Visit www.jurgens.co.za and www.gypsey.co.za.Ease of use? > Make sure you understand the ins and outs of caravanning before you set out to buy one. It’s hugely rewarding, but it can be challenging too. Towing a caravan, even if you have a sufficiently powerful vehicle, can be hard work – any speed beyond 100km/h will severely increase sidewind sway
Perfect for > The truly committed, and those who love caravanning holidays. It’s also great for families with small children as it provides a tad more comfort and convenience than camping.Pros > A comprehensively equipped caravan enables you to camp at exotic destinations for a fraction of the price of nearby hotels – and often you get far better views from your bedroom window.Leader of the pack > The size of your vehicle will determine what caravan you match to it, with a trusted local brand name such as Jurgens offering everything from entry-level models to Exclusive models – the latter featuring a proper bathroom (shower and toilet) and dining facilities (microwave, stainless steel stove and dining table). Although Jurgens is the market leader, Gypsey offers similar products at a slightly lower price. If you’re keen on caravanning in the wilds, there are off-road capable rigs too, which are generally smaller and feature more robust suspension to ensure they bounce along behind your 4x4 over rough
perFeCt paStaThanks to recipes like this mouthwatering dairy-free pasta dish from Tammi Forman’s Cooking for an Allergy-free Lifestyle, having allergies doesn’t mean bland meals anymore. PHOTOgRAPH: MATTHYs vAN LILL
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PASTA WITH OVEN-ROASTED VEGETABLES(serves 4-6)InGREDIEntS ■ 1 large butternut, peeled and cubed ■ 2 large red onions, peeled and cut
into wedges■ 2 tbsp olive oil■ 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper ■ 1 x 500g packet wheat/corn/rice
fusilli or penne pasta■ 2 tbsp water■ salt and ground black pepper to taste■ 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted (optional)■ ½ – 1 cup wild rocket leaves ■ balsamic vinegar for drizzling■ 1 tsp chopped dried rosemary
for sprinkling
PREPARAtIOn1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.2. Place the butternut and onions in a large roasting pan, drizzle with oil and season with pepper. Roast for 40 – 45 minutes or until the vegetables are soft and slightly caramelised.3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. Drain and return to the pot. 4. Add the roast vegetables and water. Mix and heat rapidly until just warm. Season with salt and pepper.5. Serve on warmed plates, topped with the pine nuts (if using) and rocket, drizzled with balsamic vinegar and sprinkled with chopped dried rosemary. ■
This recipe is extracted from Cooking for an Allergy-free Lifestyle (Random House Struik – Struik Lifestyle) by Tammi Forman, who has first-hand knowledge of allergies (she’s sensitive to wheat and sugar) and who devised delicious ways to cook hearty meals that aren’t laden with dairy, wheat or eggs. The book features 146 recipes ranging from breakfasts, breads, salads and dressings, to soups, main meals, cakes and bakes.
WIN! Two lucky RCS Lifestyle readers can each win a copy of this inspiring cookbook. To enter, write to us at [email protected] or RCS Lifestyle, 8th Floor Tarquin House, 81 Loop Street, Cape Town, 8001. Simply title your letter or email ‘allergy-free cookbook’.
TOP TIPSunflower seeds are a great substitute for pine nuts. And they’re
cheaper too. Toast them under the grill to get
the best flavour.
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When it comes to the ins and outs of hiring a babysitter, there’s a
list of things you can do to streamline the process. The good news is that once you’ve established a template
of information and have a good relationship with a reliable sitter, it should be plain sailing ever after.
CHOICES, CHOICESNot everyone is cut out to look after children, and when you look for a
babysitter, it would pay to look out for someone who has a natural ability to care for kids. According to Claire Marketos, a parenting and educational consultant and also the mastermind behind the Inspired Parenting website (www.inspiredparenting.co.za), the
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ideal candidate is someone who connects with your children and interacts with them. “Avoid hiring the person who doesn’t show an interest in your children or pets, is very rigid and talks about rules and consequence,” warns Marketos.
Genevieve Thiers, author of the parenting book Love at First Sit, says that experience is key when you’re looking for the perfect sitter. “Whether you're hiring the teenager across the street or someone with an early-education degree, it's important to make sure a potential babysitter is well prepared for the job. Experience with children who are the same age as yours is a must: the potential sitter should have worked for other families with infants or have younger siblings to take care of.”
Thiers adds that a good way to get a sense of a babysitter’s abilities is to put her to the test. “Have the potential sitter watch your baby while you're home. You can show her your routines and will get an idea of how comfortable she is caring for a child.”
ARmED WITH INfOOf course, even the best of babysitters need a little input from you, and the more information you provide, the better equipped a sitter will be to deal with emergencies, says Marketos. “Your phone list should be updated regularly and have both your and your partner’s numbers – as well as that of a neighbour or a friend who lives close by. Ideally, it should also include the kids’ grandparents’ numbers, especially if they live nearby.” Apart from basic emergency hotlines, other numbers
that should be on the list include the number for the security company that patrols your area, the nearby police station, the closest hospital, the nearest
poison centre and your doctor’s emergency number, she says.
Marketos adds that it’s also beneficial to provide the sitter
with a list of your kids’ common ailments. “Although I would urge a babysitter to phone you before administering any
medication,” she adds.
GREAT ExPECTATIONSEven with the best checklist in the world, you still need to have a proper discussion with the babysitter about what’s expected of her, and what she can expect. It’s a good idea to do this a few days before her first appointment and not on the first night.According to Marketos, points worth raising include:■ Spending limited time on the
phone with personal calls.■ Not allowing personal visitors.■ Not opening the property’s gates
and keeping all doors locked.■ Making sure that your children are
only exposed to age-appropriate TV programmes.
■ Only using the backburners on the stove, so little fingers can’t reach the front.
Bear in mind that many babysitters are students and not yet mothers, so you’ll need to communicate basic child-safety measures to them.Thiers advises discussing the following safety measures with the sitter:■ Not leaving children unattended
near water.■ Not feeding kids younger than
four years popcorn, nuts, hard
EAsy doEs it!Top tips for moms who enlist the help of a babysitter:
■ There’s an excellent downloadable checklist on www.parenting.com/article/babysitter-info – simply print it out, fill in your details and numbers and stick it on the fridge.
■ If your children have specific medical insurance numbers, put those on your checklist too. Also, leave a healthcare authorisation form allowing your babysitter to get emergency medical attention for your child, in case you can’t be reached.
■ Do a quick tour of the house with the sitter on her first visit and be sure she knows where to find the fire extinguisher, the first-aid kit, the electricity mains, the stop valve for the water supply as well as torches and candles.
■ A good way to help your kids and their sitter to start off on the right foot is to not linger when you’re leaving. Rather kiss them goodbye cheerfully, avoid teary goodbyes and give them the space to start connecting.
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candy, raw carrots, or any hard, smooth foods that can block their windpipes and cause choking.
■ Not allowing kids to play with plastic bags, latex balloons, coins, or other small objects they could choke on.
■ Not letting them play near stairs, windows, stoves, or electrical outlets.
It’s a lot to take in, but in the end, says Marketos, the most important thing is that your children must be safe and happy, so reassure your sitter that she doesn’t have to sweat the small stuff. “Cleaning up and tidiness isn’t that important. Also, while it’s necessary that children go to sleep when they are tired, the sitter can be flexible with where the children sleep and
what time they go to bed, as well as whether they bath or not.”
yOuR RESPONSIBILITIESThere are a number of things you can do to simplify things for both the sitter and your children. According to Susan Turner (38), Cape Town mother of two-year-old Lara, it’s important that the sitter knows exactly where you’ll be. “Give her contact details of the restaurant or friend where you’ll be, and remember that her time is precious too – just like you wouldn’t want her to be late for a babysitting appointment, you shouldn’t stay out later than agreed. If you do run late, call her and tell her when you’ll be back, and offer to pay
her more for the extra time.”In terms of safety, it’s crucial that you
calmly walk the sitter through every aspect of your home’s security, says Petra de Lange (42), a Johannesburg mom of two – André (8) and Lynette (3). “Ensure that the alarm system, panic buttons and electric fences are in working order, and can be controlled from within the house,” she says.
If it’s at all possible, prepare meals (and bottles) before the sitter arrives, advises Marketos, so she only needs to reheat it in the microwave. Similarly, bathing your children before the babysitter arrives can help to alleviate stress. “Otherwise, set out all the necessary bath stuff and clothing for the babysitter, and remind her to check the temperature of the bath water before letting the children get in,” she adds.
When it comes to babysitters, the best-case scenario is to find someone who connects with your children and enjoys
looking after them. And nothing sums it up better than the words of one mom, who wrote about her experiences on www.parent24.com: “sure, we’ve had a few sticky situations. We’ve had babysitters
who’ve put nappies on backwards, and who’ve allowed non-bathtime toys into the tub (poor teddy will never be the same). We’ve found peanut-butter paw-prints on the cot sheets and the pages of storybooks stuck together. But we also have a little boy whose face lights up with joy when his sitter walks in. And that, for me, is the best testimony that he is loved and well looked after while i am away.” ■
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a Currently in our law, a supplier does not need your permission to contact you directly for the purpose
of marketing goods and/or services to you. However, if you do not wish to receive any direct mar-
keting from a particular supplier, you have the right in terms of the Consumer Protection Act, to inform the supplier hereof. This can be done either dur-ing or within a reasonable time after receiving communication from that supplier and is done free of charge. That supplier is then prohibited from marketing directly to you in the future.
The Act also envisages a national register of pre- emptive direct marketing blocks. When this register is established*, you may record your details thereon and block suppliers
before they contact you.If the supplier is a credit provider, the National Credit Act
states that it must, at the time of entering into a credit agreement, give you the opportunity to be excluded from telemarketing cam-paigns, marketing or customer list sales or distributions and any mass distribution of e-mail or SMS messages. If you do not opt-out of these marketing practices, your credit
provider may include you in its direct market-ing initiatives, such as informing you about
products that might be of interest to you.*The government national register was not established as at the time of going to press.
Credit buzzIf you have any legal questions or problems that you need answered, contact Credit Buzz.
Please note: The information provided in this article is not, nor is it intended to be, legal or other advice, and merely conveys general information related to legal issues commonly encountered. RCS, its employees or affiliates do not accept any liability for damage or loss sustained by any person as a result of reliance on the information. Always consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
“Currently in our law, a supplier does not need your permission to contact you
directly for the purpose of marketing goods and/or services to you”
“The biggest dangers on the Internet are unrelated to payment security – it’s about phishing schemes, viruses and other malware
that you might pick up on your computer”
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The World Wide Worx online Retail in South Africa study, published in May 2011, shows that the total spent on online retail goods in South Africa for the first time passed the R2 billion mark last year – more
than 30 percent higher than the previous year. According to the study, industry experts are expecting an even bigger increase in the coming year, probably about 40 percent. “This dramatic rise in online retail comes in the wake of an ongoing
increase in the number of experienced Internet users in South Africa,” says Arthur Goldstuck, managing director of World Wide Worx and principal analyst for the survey. “Last year there were 3.6 million people who had been online for five years or more. By 2015, that figure will be 6.8 million.”
Even so, for many of us, the prospect of Internet shopping is still a bit daunting. It’s a big world wide web out there, but if you keep these top tips for safe online shopping in mind, you’ll soon get the hang of it.
Internet shopping in South Africa is still in its infancy compared to other countries, but it’s a rapidly growing industry and many South Africans are starting to appreciate the benefits of shopping on the net. By JACQUI LUND
Use a secUre PcAlthough the term secure sounds like computer jargon, all it means is that your computer needs the right protection while you’re surfing or shopping on the Net. “The biggest dangers on the Internet are unrelated to payment security – it’s about phishing
schemes, viruses and other malware that you might pick up on your computer,” says Liz Hillock, head of marketing for Kalahari.net.
Installing security software to pro-tect your computer, most importantly
a good antivirus and a personal firewall,
will help protect your computer
from those dread-ed computer lurgies.
“There are many commer-cial antivirus products like McAfee or Norton and also very good free
options like Zone Alarm, PC Tools and others,” suggests Ramon Thomas, an expert in online behaviour. He recommends www.tucows.com for reliable free software tools.
It’s also advisable to never do online banking or shopping when you’re using a public computer – such as a PC in an internet café, hotel, cof-fee shop or university computer lab. According to ABSA’s security centre, hackers could have installed keylog-ging software on these, which will send all your personal information through to the fraudster.
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“It’s best to stick with reputable websites that are tried and trusted”
Use yoUr credIT card here…SoMe of SA’S top online Shopping SiteS:■ bidorbuy.co.zA > in essence, bidorbuy is South Africa’s answer to ebay and you can buy and sell goods – from
cameras to gemstones to boats – at a fixed price or on auction. bidorbuy has more than 80 000 sales and 50 000 successful auctions every month, according to google Analytics.
■ KAlAhAri.net > boasting more than six million products on the site, from books to movie tickets and electronic equipment, they deliver directly to your doorstep – you even get free delivery on orders over r250.
■ coMputicKet.co.zA > As South Africa’s biggest online ticketing company, computicket sells tickets to just about every event in the country.
■ netfloriSt.co.zA > this top-notch gifting site offers a same-day delivery service for orders placed before noon.
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Use tried and trUstedAs a newbie to the Internet shop-ping game, it might seem like there are millions of different websites to choose from and it’s hard to know which are to be trusted. In this regard, digital fraud is one of the hazards of online shopping. “You think you’re purchasing from a legitimate website and it turns out to be fake. So you must ensure that you take precautions by learning as much as possible about the company,” says Thomas. It’s best to stick with reputable websites that are tried and trusted. There are many established, reliable South African websites, which have appropriate protective security settings in place. (See side-bar below for some of South Africa’s favourite shopping sites).
research the comPanyDo your research on the website before you buy anything from it. Start by using a search engine such as Google to investigate the company and see what other people have said about them. Also ask your friends on social network sites such as Facebook if they’ve heard about the company. “Read the ‘About’ page on the website
carefully to see whether a physical address and landline is provided. Websites with no contact details are a much higher risk to be fraudulent than those who do. Call them up to confirm that it’s a real phone number,” suggests Thomas. Hillock points out that the old rule remains true: “If the
price seems way too good to be true, you may want to think twice.”
make sUre the credit card Page is secUreCredit card fraud is one of the major reasons many people are hesitant to shop online. However, Hillock explains
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“Be aware that phishing scams have also been received through instant
messaging systems such as Google-Talk or skype, as well as Facebook”
phiShing involves receiving email messages that are designed to steal your identity. typically, they’d ask for personal data, or direct you to websites or phone numbers to call where they ask you to provide personal data. they might even appear to come from your bank or financial institution, a company you regularly do busi-ness with, or a friend.
ViruSeS are computer programmes or scripts that attempt to spread from one file to another on a single computer and/or from one computer to another, using a variety of methods, without the knowledge and consent of the computer user. Although not all viruses are harmful, many are designed to cause damage to your computer.
MAlwAre is short for malicious software and is typically used as a catchall term to refer to any software designed to cause dam-age to a single computer, server, or computer network, such as a virus or spyware.
messages at some stage informing them they’ve won the lottery, or telling them about a new banking product – the catch is that you have to give them all your personal bank details to get the process started. This is phishing, one of the methods un-savoury types use to try to get personal information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details from you by pretending to be a trustwor-thy individual or company. The most important thing to remember is not to provide any of your details to anyone unless you’ve made sure the source is authentic. Also, never open a link or an attachment on an email from a bank, because you might link to a fraudulent website; or download a virus or keylog-ging software. “Be aware that phishing scams have also been received through instant messaging systems such as GoogleTalk or Skype, as well as through Social Networking websites such as Facebook,” warns ABSA.
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that using a shopping site with proper security features is very safe. “The actual process of using your credit card online is incredibly secure – certainly more secure than giving
your card to a waiter in a restaurant,” she says. When it comes to payment security, the biggest danger sign would be an insecure payment page. You can check whether the page where you enter your credit card details is secure by inspecting the address in the top of your web browser. Instead of http:// the address should start with https://. This indicates that the page is encrypted and that your credit card details protected.
“The easiest way to tell whether you can trust a website is to look for a lock at the bottom of your web browser. Also check for e-Trust and other certification logos on the front page or home page,” says Thomas. Trustworthy sites that put security measures for payment in place are given security certificates such as Thawte and Veri-sign. They’ll usually put the security certificate logo on the payment page. “Most sites now make it even easier to tell if they’re secure by turning some part of the address bar green, and allowing you to click on that section to ensure that the security certificates of the sites are valid,” explains Hillock.
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What are the key ingredients of successful business ventures? Well, looking at the accomplishments of these local entrepreneurs, dedication and doing what makes you happiest are surefire ways to reach the top. By KOLOSA VUSO
sUccess is a mindset
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your career
It takes a lot of gUts to transform your passions and hobbies into moneymak-ing opportunities – not to mention stepping out of your
comfort zone. RCS Lifestyle meets three South Africans who did just that, and their inspirational stories show that dreaming big can really pay off.
aLaN dawsoN (41) LANDSCAPINGWhen Alan started Alan Dawson Gardens in 1994, just after he com-pleted a National Diploma in Horti-culture at the then Cape Technikon, he probably never dreamed that his business would grow so much in such a short space of time. But, looking back over the past 17 years, it’s just been one big success story. Alan was previously a professional cricketer, and he says that’s what inspired him to start his own business – “because after your cricket career is over you become unemployable!”
The company, which Alan runs with his brother Marc (43), is one of the principal members of the South African Landscaping Institute, and the duo has won a slew of awards for gardens they’ve landscaped – including the National Efekto Trophy for the Best Landscaped Garden with In House Design in 2009.
These awards were the result of hard work and tough competi-tion. According to Alan, it’s a very competitive industry. “There’s a lot of competition as there are many new landscape businesses emerging.
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Our business has grown considerably thanks to awesome staff, a passion for our work and our dedication to keep raising the bar. Our clients are vital
to us and we jealously protect that relationship.”
He says his com-pany has shown immense growth over the years –
especially considering that they started out with very little equipment.
Alan adds that he’s extremely fortunate,
because landscaping is his hobby, his passion and his work. “I get great satisfaction in transforming a garden and making people happy by
beautifying their surroundings.”
For a glimpse of the scope of Alan’s busi-ness, visit www.alandawsongardens.co.za.
ALAN’S TOP TIP FOR FUTURE ENTREPRENEURS: “In order to run a successful business, you must have a passion for your work – and wake up eagerly every morning wanting to do it.”
KaTe GeorGe (33) FOOD GURUFor Kate, who’s got a three-year Grande Diploma from Silwood Kitchens (argu-
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ably the Rolls Royce of local cooking schools) under her belt, food has always been a calling. In fact, she cannot remember a time when whipping up delicious treats for friends and family wasn’t part of her life.
Kicking off her career at five-star game reserves, followed by stints in the British and US Virgin Islands cooking on a private charter catamaran, this dedicated foodie got some early hands-on experience in the industry.
When she returned to Cape Town she wanted to learn more about com-bining your passion with business. “I came back home to study in 2003 and went to varsity because I felt that I needed more of an education and wanted to be able to have a different approach to food than just the cook-ing of it. I’ve always wanted to start a business of my own, but wasn’t ready at that stage in my life,” she says.
Since September last year her new-est operation, The Food Room, has been cooking up a storm, and its services include everything from catering gigs to cooking demonstrations, classes and consulting. Kate says being your own boss is hugely satisfying but comes with fears and worries that are very different from those associ-ated with being an employee. “The most obvious career challenge is saying goodbye to the security of a monthly salary and getting people to use my services. The start-up costs of The Food Room, even though it’s still in its infancy, were quite high and I used up all my savings. I also had to take out a loan to cover the excess costs,” she adds.
With so much energy and dedica-tion, it’s no surprise that this young
“The most obvious career challenge is saying goodbye to the security of a monthly salary and getting
people to use my services”
your career
foodie has even bigger plans for the future. A big priority is to grow The Food Room so that she can base it on larger premises (she currently holds her lessons in her extended kitchen), expand her services and even create a food emporium.
Visit Kate’s website at www.food-room.co.za
KATE’S TOP TIP FOR FUTURE ENTREPRENEURS: “Plan and under-stand the market you’re about to launch into. It’s really important to have a busi-ness plan and understand the set costs that are involved – as well as the day-to-day costs of running a business.”
MIcK (65) aNd BryaN (37) LIFE TRAININGIt’s probably one of the most impor-tant professions that one can choose, yet not everyone’s cut out to be a bril-liant educator. But for Bryan Bissell, it’s a passion, and there’s nothing else he’d rather do. It makes sense, as he grew up with the amazing example his dad Mick set…
Mick used to be the deputy head-master of Kearsney College and was also the director of the post-Matric
programme at the school in 2003. If that wasn’t enough, this tireless teacher wanted to do even more and that year, he contacted the Dale Carnegie SA Franchise holder, Kat de Beer Training (Pty) Ltd, and together they decided to import the ‘Generation.Next’ version of the well-known Dale Carnegie Course from the US. These courses have been around for 99 years.
In 2009 Mick retired and was ready to start his own training company. By then, his vision was clear – he wanted Bryan to be his business partner. Bryan had been liv-ing in the US for a number of years and he jumped at the opportunity to return to SA and work with his dad. In essence, they present the ‘Genera-tion.Next’ courses to learners all over KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng – and are changing hundreds of lives in the process. The course – which focuses on life skills and EQ – has a tremen-dous following worldwide. Schools and academies with which Bryan and Mick are involved include King Edward VII School, Pretoria Boys High and the Sharks Rugby Academy.
Bissell Training functions as an agency of Dale Carnegie and as such they’re responsible for their own marketing, for initiating contact with potential schools and endorsing the programme. “Since it’s an optional course at every school and academy we partner with, we need to generate
interest among the students themselves and then sell the merits and benefits of the course to students’ parents.”
For Bryan, it’s a work of love. And his goal is tw-ofold – to impact on more youngsters and for his dad to enjoy his retirement properly. “My dad is working pretty hard for a sup-posedly ‘retired’ man, but we’re nearly at a level where he can take his retire-ment more seriously – and only focus on key clients and not the day-to-day running of the business.”
Schools and parents who want to learn more about Bissell Training can contact Bryan on: [email protected] or 032 946 0729.
BRYAN’S TOP TIP FOR FUTURE ENTREPRENEURS: “Find something you enjoy doing and buckle down! There’s no ‘magic formula’ or shortcut to success. Do what’s required and throw the 9-to-5 clock-in, clock-out frame of mind out of the window… And find a committed mentor.”
There seems to be a lot of truth in the saying that if you can dream it, you can do it – and as these entrepre-neurs have proved, the sky is the limit when you do something you really believe in.
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SUPPORTING THE Springboks is a nightmare. Not because the team itself is nightmarish. But rather the emotional
rollercoaster they take you on is the most terrifying ride you’ll ever step onto. Forget the Cobra at Cape Town’s Ratanga Junction, pay no heed to the jaw-dropping water-slides inside Sun City or even the mind-blowing batting of some the Proteas’ more explosive batsmen; because the most stomach-churning amusement ride in this country is the act of signing up as a green-blooded Springbok rugby fan. They take fans to the very edge of the excitement cliff; leaving you exalted or exasperated, depending on what damage they’ve done on the field. And this year the terror, excitement and anxiety is tenfold, all thanks to the looming Rugby World Cup.
South African rugby fans around the country will have their hearts in their mouths for the duration of the Boks’ stay in the tournament. Because that’s what happens when you back the Boks; you go all in. There are no half-Springbok supporters, or people who are ‘slightly interested’ in the re-sults of the team. There are only those who live and breathe to see the boys in Green and Gold in action.
When the team returned home after
Backing the BoksWith the Rugby World Cup on the horizon, David Moseley prepares for an emotional month of Bok watching.
their victorious 2007 Rugby World Cup campaign and embarked on an open-top bus tour, the streets of South Africa were flooded with deliri-ous fans. You only need to be in the neighbourhood of Newlands, Loftus or King’s Park when the Boks are play-ing to feel the emotions of a noisily expectant, Springbok-batty crowd.
I’ve been lucky enough to watch the Springboks play Test matches against the likes of England, Ireland, Wales, Australia and New Zealand; in Cape Town, Durban and Joburg. Each stadium has it’s own atmosphere: Durban polite, Cape Town constantly rises and falls like a wave building and breaking, but my most memorable match by far was at Soweto’s FNB Stadium last year.
The Boks were not at their best during the 2010 Tri-Nations. But whether it was because over 90 000 people packed into the brand new stadium, or the vibe was still linger-ing after a smashing Soccer World Cup, or simply because John Smit was earning his 100th Test cap and the crowd anticipated something special
to go along with the occasion, never before have I been nearly deafened by a roaring rugby stadium.
The passion of the Boks matched the effort of the crowd from the first whistle. There was tension in the air, and lingering national pride
after just having hosted an against-all-odds
Soccer World Cup. Or maybe when
90 000 people (give or take
the odd 10 or 20 who dared support
the All Blacks) belt out the national anthem at jet-
engine levels, you can’t help but get carried away with emotion.
For 40 minutes the powerful noise of the home support carried the Boks. This was Springbok passion; this is what it felt like to drive your team towards victory. But the All Blacks were too strong, and as they raised their game to meet the chal-lenge, the noise of the crowd drifted away. In those first 40 minutes though, I was giddy at the prospect of a famous win over the old enemy. Come September this year, I’ll have a month on the edge of my (lounge) seat supporting my boys – and I can’t wait. Rain or shine, win or lose, at the stadium or on TV - I’ll always back the Boks.
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