March 2013

The South African Achievers Awards(S.A.A.A) recognise and reward South African excellence in all areas of life - from business to sport, entertainment to public service, the arts to charitable good works. A unique platform from which to showcase the valuable and distinctive contribution made by members of the South African community.

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Contents March 2013

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@ LOCAL FOCUS09 Pamela Nomvete on Life, Love and other unmentionables

12 Same – Sex marriage in the UK

14 Save Our Forests

17 2013 – Year of the Snake

@ AFRIKAANS22 Pretville – 50's Afrikaanse Musiek Rolprent

25 Onthou jy nog ?

@SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY32 Be a Rhino Hero

@KIDS SECTION36 Fun Learning Games

@ENTERTAINMENT42 The 10 best ways to enjoy Britain's waterways

@HEALTH & BEAUTY46 Men's Cosmetics

@TRAVEL47 Meet the Berber People

@MOTORING50 Full Throttle

51 Morgan Aero SuperSports

@SPORTS53 Super Rugby

Back Again !So we got through our first issue, don't know how but we did. Did I just say we, I meant I did. Yes, there is only one person working on this mag and it's me. Between washing the dishes and mopping the floors at my wife's Coffee Shop I still manage to find the time to deliver the mag on time. ( I hope I can keep it up lol )In this month's issue we have brought in a motoring section with the help of a fellow Saffa. It's a girl and she love's motorcycles.I also spend some time with one of South Africa's “crown jewel” soap stars, now a star of stage and television in the UK, Pamela Nomvete.The South African Achievers Awards are coming up so make sure to vote and also to get your tickets for a star studded event.With Easter coming up we hope that you have a good one and remember to stock up on those Easter eggs for the kids.If you would like to contribute to the magazine in any way, please do not hesitate as I can do with a little help from my friends.

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On Life, Love and other unmentionables..........I had the honour of spending time with Pamela Nomvete, star actress not only in South Africa but also in the United Kingdom. Currently starring in the television series Coronation street, she took some time out of her busy schedule to pop down to Wimbledon for a very interesting interview.Born in Ethiopia to parents Bax Lewis Nomvete and Corah Sibongile Kumalo, little did she know how influential her father would be in the pre Apartheid era. Having dedicated his life to the development of Africa as a recognised economic continent , a host of famous and well know people came through their doors, including a certain “Uncle Thabo” who babysat Pamela and her sister on more than one occasion. “Uncle Thabo” went on to become the President of South Africa.After attending school in Britain, due to political reasons, and with encouragement from her school drama teacher, Pamela got involved in acting with her big break coming on stage with the Bristol Express Theatre Company, starring in a play, originally written for two woman by John Matshikiza, son of Todd Matshikiza, the legendary creator of the musical King Kong. This job launched her into a stage career that spanned ten years including The Royal National Theatre.

In April 1994, after a 15 year absence, Pamela decide to return to South Africa. Various reasons added to her decision to return, the main one being able to vote, see her parents vote as they had been life long contributors to the cause and also to discover the country for herself. She landed a job at the Windybrow Theatre in Johannesburg and met up with John Matshikiza who employed her in her first job in South Africa. She found herself a flat in Hillbrow near the theatre still referring to Hillbrow as Sodom and Gomorrah.

She met a leading actor in local soapy Generations who introduced her to life in Soweto. She spend many days here and this was some of the most peaceful times in her life. Living in Soweto brought her back to her roots and she felt privileged and inspired to have been able to spend time with the people of Soweto.It was at this time that she landed a leading role in Generations with life changingresults turning her into a household name on South African soil. But with fame came sacrifice Her privacy was invaded in every possible way resulting in her isolating herself from the rest of the world. However, she met someone that she liked,never saw him again for a long time, bumped into him in a club, got drunk,went home with him, got involved in a car crash on the way to his pad with a police vehicle, ended up in his bed,got woken up by his girlfriend whom he said had left him,and fell pregnant. Needing a break she returned to London,a familiar and unintrusive place where she could find and be herself again. Sadly she had a miscarriage She blamed herself for this and the fact that the father of the child suggested that she had gone to have the baby aborted didn't make her feel any better about it.Pamela eventually returned to the United Kingdom and has gone from strength to strength. As part of her new lease on life, she has just completed a book about her life. She is also in the process of setting up a organisation in South Africa assisting young children wanting to achieve their full potential through the medium of acting. She has also set her sites on making a film , so much more to come from this amazing woman.

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Same - Sex Marriage in the United Kingdom

Same-sex marriage is currently unlawful in the United Kingdom, but there are bills in both the British parliament and the Scottish parliament aiming to make such marriages legal (in England & Wales, and Scotland, respectively). Whilst there are some differences in the laws of marriage in each jurisdiction of the UK, legislation such as the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 expressly prevents same-sex marriage. Since 2005, same-sex couples have been allowed to enter into civil partnerships, a separate union which provides the legal consequences of marriage but not legal recognition as a marriage. In 2006, the High Court rejected a legal action brought by a British lesbian couple who married in Canada, seeking to have their union recognised in the UK, not as a civil partnership, but as a marriage.During the 2010 leadership election of the Labour Party, all candidates said they were in favour of same-sex marriage. The Liberal Democrats, part of the governing coalition, then publicly endorsed same-sex marriage by approving a motion called "Equal Marriage in the United Kingdom" at a conference in Liverpool, which was followed by a public consultation on whether to allow both civil and religious marriage for same-sex couples in 2011.Proposed legislation was brought forward for England and Wales in 2012 which plans to legalise civil and religious same-sex marriage, but does not compel any religious organisation to perform such marriages. Similar legislation for same-sex marriage is currently undergoing public consultation in Scotland, but no plans have been put in place for Northern Ireland.The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill for England and Wales received its first reading on 24 January 2013. On 5 February 2013, the House of Commons debated this bill, and later approved the legislation on second reading in a 400–175 vote.Although supported by some religious groups, such as the Quakers, the policy is controversial with several religious organisations, notably the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of England, the latter of which is concerned that the legalisation of same-sex marriage would undermine its status.

Opinion polls have shown varying, but increasing, levels of support for same-sex marriage among Britons.A poll published by YouGov in March 2012 showed that 43% of people supported same-sex marriage whilst 32% supported civil partnerships. 16% were opposed to the recognition of homosexual relations all together. Support was particularly high amongst women, young people, people in Scotland and supporters of the Liberal Democrats. Support was lower amongst the working class, Conservative voters, men and older people. In the same poll, 62% believed that homosexual relationships had the same value as heterosexual ones, but 47% of people supported the right of the Church of England to defend traditional marriage and 37% disagreed.A June 2012 YouGov survey shows highly accepting attitudes of the British population toward LGBT rights. The report found that 71% are in favour of same-sex marriage.Two YouGov polls in December 2012 found that 55% of the population was in favour of introducing same-sex marriage.

These questions about South Africa were posted on a South African Tourism Website and were answered by the website owner Q: Does it ever get windy in South Africa? I have never seen it rain on TV, so how do the plants grow? (UK) A: We import all plants fully grown and then just sit around watching them die.

Q: Will I be able to see elephants in the street? (USA) A: Depends how much you've been drinking.

Q: I want to walk from Durban to Cape Town - can I follow the railroad tracks? (Sweden) A: Sure, it's only two thousand kilometres take lots of water...

Q: Is it safe to run around in the bushes in South Africa? (Sweden) A: So it's true what they say about Swedes.

Q: Are there any ATMs (cash machines) in South Africa? Can you send me a list of them in JHB, Cape Town, Knysna and Jeffrey's Bay? (UK) A: What did your last slave die of?

Q: Can you give me some information about Koala Bear racing in South Africa? (USA) A: Aus-tra-lia is that big island in the middle of the pacific. A-fri-ca is the big triangle shaped continent south of Europe which does not... oh forget it. Sure, the Koala Bear racing is every Tuesday night in Hillbrow. Come naked.

Q: Which direction is north in South Africa? (USA) A: Face south and then turn 90 degrees. Contact us when you get here and we'll send the rest of the directions.

Q: Can I bring cutlery into South Africa? (UK) A: Why? Just use your fingers like we do.

Q: Can you send me the Vienna Boys' Choir schedule? (USA) A: Aus-tri-a is that quaint little country bordering Ger-man-y, which is...oh forget it. Sure, the Vienna Boys Choir plays every Tuesday night in Hillbrow, straight after the Koala Bear races. Come naked.

Q: Do you have perfume in South Africa? (France) A: No, WE don't stink.

Q: I have developed a new product that is the fountain of youth. Can you tell me where I can sell it in South Africa?(USA) A: Anywhere significant numbers of Americans gather.

Q: Can you tell me the regions in South Africa where the female population is smaller than the male population? (Italy) A: Yes, gay nightclubs.

Q: Do you celebrate Christmas in South Africa? (France) A: Only at Christmas.

Q: Are there killer bees in South Africa? (Germany) A: Not yet, but for you, we'll import them.

Q: Are there supermarkets in Cape Town and is milk available all year round? (Germany) A: No, we are a peaceful civilisation of vegan hunter-gatherers. Milk is illegal.

Q: Please send a list of all doctors in South Africa who can dispense rattlesnake serum. (USA) A: Rattlesnakes live in A-meri-ca, which is where YOU come from. All South African snakes are perfectly harmless, can be safely handled and make good pets.

Q: I was in South Africa in 1969, and I want to contact the girl I dated while I was staying in Hillbrow. Can you help? (USA) A: Yes, and you will still have to pay her by the hour.

Q: Will I be able to speak English most places I go? (USA) A: Yes, but you'll have to learn it first.

The forest sell-off - what's happened so far

The government was planning a massive sell-off of our national forests. We couldn't let that happen. We needed to stop these plans. National treasures like the The Forest of Dean, Sherwood Forest and The New Forest could be sold off. Once they are gone, they will be lost forever.We want our forests to be safe in the hands of the public, managed sustainably, and to last for future generations to enjoy.

The "Save our Forests" campaign

In just one month nearly 80,000 people signed the Save our forests" petition. Other groups began to sound the alarm As well:"This sale was likely to raise a tiny amount but could do immeasurable damage and cost the nation dearly" - The Woodland Trust"The future ownership and management of land that has high public value should be carefully considered. The proposed land sales are driven by the need to generate quick cash, but they must not be at the expense of protecting our natural capital, which is irreplaceable." - RSPB

The media picked up on the story and started to questioning the government’s plans:‘Given the benefits and Defra’s push to get people planting more trees, it seemed strange the government has announced a sell-off of forest and woodland in England to help reduce the country’s budget deficit.’ - The Metro‘In 1992 John Major's Conservative government – also looking to save money in a recession – drew up plans to privatise the Forestry Commission's giant estate. However it was later abandoned following a study by a group of senior civil servants, amid widespread public opposition.’ - The Daily Telegraph‘Many of England's best-loved forests and woodlands may be sold to large landowners, housing developers and international power companies in what could be the UK's greatest change of land ownership since the second world war.’ - The GuardianEnvironment Minister Caroline Spelman, who is the driving force behind the mass sell-off, had lready been forced to respond to this barrage of criticism by environmental organisations, unions and wildlife groups. Her junior minister Jim Paice is the man who came up with the idea. How we won !* Thousands of 38 Degrees members voted to launch the Save Our Forests campaign in October 2010 when the government first announced their plans* Over 500,000 38 Degrees members signed the “Save Our Forests” petition* Over 100,000 38 Degrees members emailed or called their MPs urging them to stop the forest sell off* Hundreds of 38 Degrees members donated to fund a people-powered YouGov poll which found that 84% of the public wanted the forests kept in public hands* Thousands of 38 Degrees members chipped in nearly £60,000 to pay for ads in national newspapers to highlight that 84% of the British public opposed the forest sale.* Over 30 local groups around the country sprung up to campaign to stop the sell-off* Over 220,000 38 Degrees members shared the campaign on Facebook http://www.38degrees.org.uk/

According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2013 is the Year of the Snake. This zodiac sign symbolizes traits such as gracefulness, materialism and intelligence. People who are born under the Year of the Snake are “deep thinker” individuals. They are very analytical when it comes to results and they do not jump to conclusions. When it comes to achieving goals, Snakes always have their own way . They will plot and create effective solutions just to reach their objectives. With their intelligence and capability to analyse situations deeply, these individuals can achieve many possibilities in their lives. People who belong to the year of the Snake love to surround themselves with the finest of life. They can be pretty materialistic and usually have high standards. Your Chinese Zodiac is a Snake if you were born in the following years; 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917 and 2013.

Meaning of Year of the Snake 2013

If your child is to be born in The Year of the Snake 2013 then you can expect him/her to have a brighter future and life. Snakes are typically the hard working types on where they always put their intelligence and effort to their career, although, they might have inconsistent jobs because they easily get bored. They will jump from one company to another just because they couldn’t be satisfied. Yet, despite of their inconsistency when it comes to work, you can expect these individuals to be one of the top notch company workers. They are great team players and have a strong sense of leadership. They can easily create great solutions even to the most crucial projects.

If your child happens to fall under the Year of the Snake 2013, the great careers for him/her are; astrologer, dietician, sociologist, analyst or investigator. He or she will also fit into any other jobs that involve analytical thinking. Snakes are also the kind of people who always prefer quietness. Whether at home or at working places, they always want to be in a calm environment. They dislike a noisy environment and they don’t like to be in crowded places.

Relationships for Year of the Snake 2013

When it comes to relationships, Snakes easily attract its opposite sex. They are great seducers though Snake always have that insecure side which tends to become jealousy at the end, turning the relationship into a disaster. They are also the prideful type and they can be very possessive. If you are in a relationship with a Snake, it would be wise to stay away from the opposite sex because it might cause problems within the relationship.

Popular people who have Chinese Zodiac and celebrating birthdays during Year of the Snake 2013 are Anne Rice, Sarah Jessica Parker, Oprah Winfrey and Jacqueline Kennedy.

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The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards is the pinnacle of celebration of talent, art, business, expression and achievement in the Zimbabwean community throughout a very broad spectrum of genre. Born out of a simple vision, The Z.A.A is a distinctly special awards ceremony seeking to recognise Zimbabweans who have pushed the limits against all odds to raise the Zimbabwean flag high and do both themselves and their fellow countrymen proud. The ZAA has become one of the most important events in the African community. The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards aim to recognise the commitment to excellence, creativity, innovation and dedication of those Zimbabweans who have continued to expand on their talents and skill-set whilst celebrating their heritage.

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"We are one" is a network of groups of South Africans of different "We are one" is a network of groups of South Africans of different backgrounds based in the UK to encourage others to start various local backgrounds based in the UK to encourage others to start various local and self functioning " We are one " groups across the UKand self functioning " We are one " groups across the UK ObjectivesObjectivesEach "We are one" group member shares a common interest in uplifting Each "We are one" group member shares a common interest in uplifting themselves and others in both UK and South African communities.themselves and others in both UK and South African communities.We are one groups meet on a regular basis in informal settings to network, We are one groups meet on a regular basis in informal settings to network, raise funds, share knowledge, and support individuals with their projects or raise funds, share knowledge, and support individuals with their projects or to create projects both in SA & in the UK.to create projects both in SA & in the UK. VisionVisionWe provide South Africans in the UK with the opportunity to realise their We provide South Africans in the UK with the opportunity to realise their wish to uplift the South African community in the UK and in South Africa wish to uplift the South African community in the UK and in South Africa through networking.through networking.

Pretville is Hartiwoord-films se splinternuwe Afrikaanse musiekrolprent. Die talentvolle rolprentspan wat vir die 2010-treffer Liefling, die Movie verantwoordelik was, vervaardigers Paul Kruger en Emma Kruger en medevervaardiger en regisseur Linda KorstenDie internasionaal bekroonde komponis en liedjieskrywer, Machiel Roets, wat die afgelope 12 jaar in Londen as musiekregisseur vir pantomimes en musiekblyspele opgetree het, het amper 20 nuwe liedjies vir Pretville gekomponeer – liedjies wat tipies van die vyftigerjare is.

"Met Pretville probeer ons om die 50’s vas te vang juis omdat dit ’n era is wat grotendeels by ons verbygegaan het," sê regisseur Linda Korsten. "Hierdie rolprent is kleurvol en propvol pret, mooi musiek en danspassies. Die karakters sal vir jou soos ou bekendes voel, al ken jy hulle nie persoonlik nie. As jy eers in Pretville gaan kuier het, kan jy nie anders as om sielsgeluksalig te voel nie."

Die musiek wissel van rock ’n roll tot doo-wop en roep ’n era op wat deur sjarme en romanse gekenmerk is. Net soos die rolprente Grease en Hairspray is Pretville nie net kleurvol nie, maar ook stylvol. Die asemrowende kostuums en pragtige stelontwerp oortref enigiets wat nog ooit in ’n plaaslike rolprent gesien is. Die stel is in sy geheel uit niks uit by Hartebeespoort gebou en sluit ’n stadsaal, diner, haarsalon, motorhawe, begrafnisonderneming en ’n paar ander tipiese kleindorpse bakens in. Omdat Pretville in die vyftigerjare afspeel, kry die fliekgangers ook die geleentheid om hulle in ’n verskeidenheid antieke motors te verlustig.

"Ons gebruik van die beste akteurs en aktrises, die beste musiek en die mooiste antieke motors in hierdie rolprent," het vervaardiger Paul Kruger gesê. "Daar bestaan by my geen twyfel nie dat Pretville ’n besondere unieke en genotvolle prent gaan wees nie. Die dorpie wat ons gebou het, is regtig iets besonders en ons is vreeslik trots op dit wat ons kunsdepartement vermag het. Die produksiewaardes van die rolprent is net soos die geval was met Liefling, die Movie, van wêreldgehalte."

Die hoofrolle word vertolk deur Marlee van der Merwe (Liefling, die Movie), die nuweling Eugene Jensen en Marno van der Merwe (Longshot). Terence Bridgett speel die flambojante haarkapper en burgemeester van Pretville, Pierre Lukuveer. Ander bekende sterre wat in die rolprent optree, is Annette Engelbrecht, Lizz Meiring, Steve Hofmeyr, Rina Nienaber, Emo Adams, Margit Meyer-Rodenbeck, Willem Botha, Sanet Ackerman, Kevin Leo en Jakkie Louw, maar ’n handvol nuwe, jong talentvolle akteurs en aktrises maak ook hulle verskyning in die prent.

Pretville word deur Indigenous Film Distribution versprei en is volgens Helen Kuun, HUB van die maatskappy, nog ’n topgehalte prent in ’n reeks gehalterolprente wat die afgelope tyd vervaardig is. "Die fokus val op pret en plesier en hierdie opwindende rolprent sal die rolprentgangers inspireer om saam met die akteurs te sing. Dit is wonderlik om die vooruitgang te sien betreffende die gehalte en produksiewaardes van rolprente in Suid-Afrika, terwyl uitstekende Suid-Afrikaanse vermaak terselfdertyd geskep word."

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Agter elke man was n televisie reeks met die eerste program uitgesaai op 5 September 1985. Die reeks het baie gou populariteit ontwikkel met menige families wat vasgenael voor die televisie gesit het om te sien wat Bruce Beyers gaan aanvang of ou Tant Stienie se favourite lyn van “ Ek weet nie hoekom moet ek so suffer nie” te hoor.Die reeks was so suksesvol dat dit opgevolg is met n rolprent op 28 September 1990.

Baie van die karakters het hulself verder bewys in ander rolle en ook in ander mediums van die uitvoerende kunste.Die mees bekendste is natuurlik Steve Hofmeyer.Van die karakters is nie meer met ons soos ou Tant Stienie gespeel deur Dulsie van den Bergh en Andries Barenhoorn gespeel deur Andre Verster.

Hoof Karakters in “ Agter Elke Man”Marietjie Barnhoorn (Christine Basson)Mercia Meyer (Rika Sennett)Leana Steyn / Jooste / Beyers (Cyrilene Slabbert)Andries Barnhoorn (Andre Verster)Steve Anderson (Deon van Zyl)Kobus Dreyer (Franz Marx)Anna Meyer (Anna Richter-Visser)Stienie Steyn (Dulsie van Den Bergh)Hettie (Hannah Botha)Herman Celliers (Eghard van der Hoven)Suzie Bruwer (Sulette Thompson)Bruce Beyers (Steve Hofmeyr)Anette Malan (Elizabeth Archer)Johan Malan (Andreas Jordaan)Doreen van Langhans (Kim De Beer)Sarie van Langhans (Annelize van der Ryst)Wessel Barnhoorn (Glen Bosman)Tersia Hofmeyer (Riana Wilkens)Willie Snyders (Richard van der Westhuizen)

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In this month's issue we describe the immigration category of business visitor, and explains who can come to the UK as a business visitor.You may be able to come to the UK as a business visitor if you are one of the following:Film crewYou must be an actor, producer, director or technician who is on a location shoot only, and employed or paid by an overseas company or programme.Representative of overseas news mediaYou must be employed or paid by an overseas company and be gathering information for an overseas publication.Academic visitorYou must be:on sabbatical leave from an overseas academic institution, and wanting to use your leave to carry out research in the UK (for example, to do research for a book); oran academic (including a doctor) taking part in formal exchange arrangements with UK counterparts; oran eminent senior doctor or dentist coming to take part in research, teaching or clinical practice.(If you are on sabbatical leave from a private research company, you cannot be an academic visitor. Instead, you should apply for a visa under Tier 2 or Tier 5 of the points-based system.)Additionally, you must not:receive funding for your work from any UK source (except payments of expenses or reasonable honoraria, and payments on an exchange basis); orengage in any work other than the academic activity for which you are being admitted; orfill a normal post or a genuine vacancy in the UK.Visiting professor accompanying students on a study abroad programmeYou must be a professor or teacher from an overseas academic institution. While in the UK, you may undertake a small amount of teaching, limited to the institution hosting the students you are supervising. However, you must be employed and paid by the overseas academic institution, and must not intend to base yourself or seek employment in the UK.Religious workerYou can come to the UK for a business visit (for example, to attend a conference) and undertake some preaching or pastoral work during your visit. You must be based abroad, and you must not intend to take up an office, post or appointment in the UK.If you want to come to the UK to fill a vacancy as a religious worker for a recognised religion, and will be undertaking preaching and pastoral work, you will need to apply for a visa under Tier 2 (Minister of religion) or Tier 5 (Temporary worker - religious worker) of the points-based system.Adviser, consultant, trainer or trouble shooterYou must be employed abroad by the company to which the client firm in the UK belongs, but this must not amount to employment for the UK firm. You must not do paid or unpaid work for the UK firm's clients.Person undertaking specific, one-off trainingThe training must be:provided by your employer (or one of its UK branches); anddelivered in techniques and work practices used in the UK, provided this is not on-the job training.Secondee from an overseas companyThe UK company providing the secondment must have a contract to provide goods or services (but no corporate relationship) with your overseas employer, which must continue to employ and pay you. In some cases, you may need to apply for a visa under Tier 2 or Tier 5 of the points-based system.

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Global network for SA innovatorsGlobal network for SA innovatorsThe SABLE Accelerator, a global network driven by South African expatriates, was launched in California's Silicon Valley last week to help boost the country's competitiveness and realise a better return on its innovation and entrepreneurship, in both the public and private sectors.

The SABLE (South African Business Link to Experts) Accelerator, launched in association with a number of prominent South African private and public sector partners, was formed by three South Africans living in Silicon Valley and London: Donovan Neale-May, Werner Mansfeld and Kurt Pakendorf.

It features a consulting team of South African expatriates holding senior positions at international technology, life science and agri-business companies; consulting and professional service firms; venture capital and private equity funds; as well as research and academic institutions, including the new venture spawning ground of Stanford University in Palo Alto, California.

Assisting South African entrepreneursThe international group is dedicated to helping South African entrepreneurs, new venture start-ups, academic institutions and companies commercialise technology innovations, promote and protect intellectual property, fund new business concepts, finance growth, as well as expand into global markets.

"We are building a trusted knowledge network of well-placed and highly connected global South Africans who can make a meaningful difference to the country's brand image and competitive position in world markets," one of the co-founders and managing partners, Donovan Neale-May, said in a statement.

Neale-May runs a global marketing consultancy and is executive director of the Chief Marketing Officer Council, a worldwide membership group of 6 000 corporate marketers controlling more than US$300-billion in annual marketing spend.

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‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world’ Nelson Mandela

The Facts: 668 Rhinos were poached in South Africa in 2012 compared to 25 in 2002. Rhino horn is currently worth more than gold, platinum and cocaine. The recent increase in rhino poaching is driven by 3 main factors: traditional eastern medicine, political conflict, loss of natural habitat. Rhinos are critically endangered and have been around for about 50 million years and are considered an umbrella species which means that by protecting the rhino we are also protecting numerous other wildlife species such as birds, reptiles, fish, insects, plants and other mammals. Rhinos form part of Southern Africa’s ‘Big Five’, a driving factor behind our tourism which in turn generates income and much needed job creation. It is obvious to see that with such an enormous impact on humans, wildlife and conservation, it is up to US (and that means YOU too) to ensure the survival of this magnificent species.

Background:On having his first child, Chris Daniel was delighted to have the opportunity to teach the next generation all that was so special to him - nature and it's animals. In the search for bed-time stories to start this process, it very quickly became evident that the market is quite sparse in this department. Yes, there are children’s story books featuring animals, but in general, these animals are not behaving like the ones in the wild do...lions don't dance, hippos don't swan dive and antelope don't frolic through the fields! With a lack of any help then from authors and authorities, Chris resumed to read "Hand Stories", a little something he was exposed to as a child from his mother, when for lack of a book, hands were simply joined together to represent the two halves of a book. He longed to give other children the opportunity to learn as his own children continue to. Now with many years of experience behind him in the African bush as a ranger, freelance writing and telling many a story, the skills have been acquired for this process to begin. Bongi's Quest is the first in the series and is an "awareness creator" of the ridiculous slaughter of Rhinos in Africa and with this, the series has begun! For more information on Bongi’s Quest please visit www.africaneducationalstories.co.za or find them on Facebook! In October 2011, Chris and ‘Spoon’ (Sboniso, translator for Bongi’s Quest) cycled for 4 days around the boarders of Kruger National Park, delivering Bongi’s Quest books and awareness workshops to the children living in rural communities on the outskirts of the KNP fences. The reason behind this is because these children are being approached by poachers and bribed for information regarding the activity and whereabouts of rhinos along the KNP fences in exchange for as little as a can of Coke or packet of crisps. Bongi’s Quest has been translated into numerous African and other languages in order to reach children across South Africa and the world. An order of 1000 books written in Chinese has been sent to China encourage children there to care for our rhinos. China is one of the main countries where they have strong traditional beliefs in the medicinal properties of rhino horn which has led to the surge of rhino poaching. This, despite the fact that western science has proven that rhino horn is made up of keratin, the same substance which forms human hair and nails.

Bongi in the UK:After realising the severity of rhino poaching, Hayley Short (a passionate South African living in London) started reading up on the complexities of the issues surrounding the poaching crisis and came across Chris’ project. She liked the project’s long term solution of education, creating awareness and including our planet’s ‘next generation’… our children! Bongi’s Quest is a creative tool which can be used in dynamic ways to bring about change and can be used in conjunction with many other current projects and fundraising efforts to save our rhino. Hayley gave up going to her best friend’s wedding in March this year and instead donated prize money from a competition held by well-known South African personality Darren Scott’s www.ballz.co.za online radio to Bongi’s Quest and also to the Mark Boucher and South African Breweries initiative ‘Our Rhino In Safe Hands’. Hayley recently returned from South Africa with 400 Bongi’s Quest books as well as caps and bracelets. Her aim is to educate children, their families, friends and schools in the UK in the hopes that they will take on their own fundraisers to help the plight of our rhino.

Ubunye-Unity Trust:Ubunye-Unity Trust was set up by a committed group of South Africans in the UK who want to give something back to South Africa. Apart from raising money for new desks and chairs for Muzomuhle school in Diepsloot, Johannesburg in 2011, they have also agreed to support Hayley and Chris with the Bongi’s Quest project. All funds will be directed through the Trusts account (HMRC registration number: XT33757). Within the next 6 months, the Trust will have reached the necessary requirements and will become a registered charity with the UK Charity Commission. The website is www.ubunye-unity.com.

How Can You Get Involved?If you would like to purchase copies of Bongi’s Quest, a Bongi bracelet or cap then please contact Hayley on 07771622570, email hayley.short@ubunye-unity.com or Twitter @SaffaHayley. Perhaps you have a child of school-going age who can show the book to his/her teacher or who belongs to a Scouts/Brownies group? Perhaps you may have a few spare hours in the week that you’d like to use in a constructive way? If you are able to volunteer your time by helping create awareness, approaching schools or other youth organisations then please get in touch!

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The 10 best ways to enjoy Britain's waterwaysThe 10 best ways to enjoy Britain's waterways1. Punting, Oxford and Cambridge1. Punting, Oxford and CambridgePunting along the wandering rivers of Britain’s most ancient and good-looking university towns is one of the finest ways to spend a sultry summer’s day. Soak up the architectural splendours of Cambridge’s college backs or float down the River Cherwell at Oxford.

2. London Rib Voyages, London2. London Rib Voyages, LondonSee London from the Thames at blistering speeds with London Rib Voyages, the Thames tour with a difference. Small, highly manoeuvrable boats whisk you by London landmarks at speeds of up to 35 knots and stand-up comedians make for humorous and knowledgeable guides.

3. Coasteering, Wales3. Coasteering, WalesBritain has given the world many sports, but none use the natural beauty of Britain quite like coasteering. Here's how it works: pick a stretch of British coastline, preferably one with craggy cliffs, foaming swells and sea caves. Next, don a wetsuit and, with the help of an expert guide, climb, swim, jump and abseil your way along. Often you'll have seals for company.

4. Surfing, UK-wide4. Surfing, UK-wideWhile Britain may not have the largest waves, we do have great surf for all abilities. Try Croyde in Devon, Newquay in Cornwall and Freshwater West in Wales. Bournemouth has leapt onto the surfing radar with the construction of Europe’s first artificial surf reef opened in 2009.

5. Loch Ness cruises, Scotland5. Loch Ness cruises, ScotlandMonster or no, Loch Ness remains one of Britain’s most beguiling spots. Over 20 miles long, a mile wide and 700ft at its deepest, its murky waters, surrounded by lush countryside, are an undeniable Highland highlight. Take a trip with Jacobite Cruises to explore the ruins of Urquhart Castle, the shining expanse of the loch itself and learn about the mysteries of Nessie.

6. Canal boating, UK-wide6. Canal boating, UK-wideChugging down one of Britain’s inland waterways is a relaxing way to see the country and Britain has hundreds of miles of canals to explore. Embrace the slower pace of life, stop at canal-side pubs, negotiate locks and soak yourself in the serene atmosphere.

7. Kayaking and canoeing, River Wye7. Kayaking and canoeing, River WyeCarving its way between the English and Welsh borders, the Wye is truly picturesque. It’s also one of the best places for kayaking and canoeing in the UK. You can paddle all the way downstream from Glasbury-on-Wye, through the book town of Hay-on-Wye, down to Hereford, Monmouth and the Severn Estuary.

8. Waverly steamship cruises, UK-wide8. Waverly steamship cruises, UK-wideThe Waverly is the last seagoing paddle steamer in the world. She’s a beautiful ship, with chuffing funnels, slick varnish and gleaming brass. Take a cruise on the Waverly or her sister ship, the Balmoral, through Scotland’s lochs and islands, the Bristol Channel, the Thames or along the South Coast.

9. Gorge walking, Lake District and the Brecon Beacons9. Gorge walking, Lake District and the Brecon BeaconsPick your way up river over boulders, wade through fast-flowing streams and clamber up waterfalls. Throw in a bit of caving, some rock climbing and a good soaking and you’ve got gorge walking. Black Mountain Activities offers gorge walking packages in the Brecon Beacons and River Deep Mountain High have a similar set-up in the Lake District.

10. White water rafting, UK-wide10. White water rafting, UK-wideSurging down boiling rivers at high speeds is a real adventure and England, Scotland and Wales all have either natural or manmade courses to test all levels of experience. White water hotspots include the National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham, the National White Water Centre in Snowdonia and the rivers Tay, Tummel, Braan, Orchy and Ericht in Scotland. You can also try out the purpose-built Olympic course at the Lee Valley White Water Centre.

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Our exclusive Cellar Table is situated inside the red wine cellar, and seats 10 people. Surrounded by fine wines from all over the world and completely private, this is an ideal table for celebrations, business deals or for those that just want to be alone.Our private dining room seats 18 people and is situated between the red wine and white wine cellars. Suitable for cocktail functions for up to 35 people.With notice, High Timber is available to hire for private events where groups can hire just one of the downstairs dining rooms or the whole restaurant for company gatherings, private parties or launches. The main dining room overlooking the Thames can seat up to 80 people and up to 150 people for canapés and cocktails.

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It is one of those questions that always come up in pub quizzes.

Q:‘What is the single largest organ in the human body?’

A: Skin!

Skin? I know, it comes as something of a surprise particularly as half the population probably doesn’t even think about the stuff most of the time. (Yes, guys, that’s you)But maybe you understand now why it makes sense to keep an eye on how it’s doing.But, do real men use cosmetics? Isn’t it a bit girly to apply face creams, anti-aging serums and fragrant body lotions – let alone mascara and lipstick! Well, more of that later.The once female-centred grooming-product industry is now being targeted at males - and it’s making millions.Once upon a time the only way men could get their hands on hand-cream or their foot into the foot spa would be by hanging around the women’s make-up counter pretending to be buying for ‘er indoors.Now everything you might need to keep a body clean, healthy and looking its best around the clock is available for him too.Testosterone-fuelled and with a greater pH level than that of a woman’s, a man’s skin is tougher and thicker and the hair that grows from it has a different chemical composition. As a result, he needs stronger lotions and cleansers to reach deeper into his pores.Yet, many inexpensive brands and items have simply changed the base formulations of their women’s line, added a musk scent and splashed the word ‘Men’ across a masculine-looking bottle.The truth is there are numerous well-designed, formulated and produced men’s cosmetics out there to take care of your skin, give you a better shave and keep your hair looking great.As for 'guyliner' and 'manscara', it's no longer just for stag nights and drag queens.For many 'metrosexual' men, eye-liner, fake tan and spot or blemish concealer is now as much a part of getting ready to go out as having a shower and a shave.We've all got used to seeing Eddie Izzard wearing nail varnish and Russell Brand fluttering his kohl pencil outlined eyelids but curiously, according to research, Welsh men are most likely to wear make-up with 16 per cent in the region confessing to a cosmetics crush.Of those that do wear make-up, one quarter (26 per cent) do so at least once a week and one in eight (13 per cent) do daily.However, they take an average of just 21 minutes to prepare for a night out, half the time it takes the average woman who spends 41 minutes getting ready.The research also showed that men have used budget make-up replacements in order to achieve their desired look. One in 12 (8 per cent) uses toothpaste to dry out their spots, one in 20 (5 per cent) places cucumber over their eyes, and a small number (4 per cent) use sea salt as a body scrub. Ouch!

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These photographs were taken over a period of two weeks- Christmas and New Year These photographs were taken over a period of two weeks- Christmas and New Year 2011 to 2012 when South African Narelle Jacobs and British born Jerrard Lockett 2011 to 2012 when South African Narelle Jacobs and British born Jerrard Lockett embarked on a volunteer trip to Morrocco.embarked on a volunteer trip to Morrocco.

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Morgan Aero SuperSports

The processes used to make a Morgan Aero SuperSports are environmentally sustainable, as are the materials and construction methods.Twin solid alloy roofs can be removed and stored in the boot, which allows the occupants to appreciate to the full the beauty of their natural environment.The fuel tank has been positioned to maintain integrity in a collision and further improve the good weight distribution the Morgan Aero cars boast. A by-product of this is that Morgan Aero customers will enjoy an ample boot compartment capable of carrying a great deal of luggage.The aluminium bodywork of the Morgan Aero SuperSports is Superformed. The whole car is effectively blown into shape, the passenger compartment has a layer of ash hardwood sandwiched between the alloy outer body panels and the rigid aluminium chassis. This wood will absorb energy and will help maintain the longevity of the alloy body over the life of the car. Morgan calls this process 21st Century Coach building.Fine leathers, detailed instrumentation and real materials adorn the luxury cockpit. Individually personalised to your taste from a comprehensive options list, exclusivity is guaranteed as standard.

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ABOUT SUPER RUGBYABOUT SUPER RUGBYHISTORYHISTORY

In 1986 NSW and Queensland played against Auckland, Canterbury and Wellington from New Zealand, as well as a composite Fiji side.

For five years the tournament was played, a South Pacific Championship or Super Six, which led to ‘expansion’ when South Africa re-entered the rugby world and it was reborn into the Super 10 in 1993, where it ran until 1995, prior to the game becoming professional.

In 1996 as SANZAR was formed, the Super 12 was created, a professional competition and the first official ‘international domestic’ tournament featuring the strongest teams – which would become franchises – across New Zealand, South Africa and Australia.

Five franchises were created in New Zealand, merging the 26 domestic unions. The Kiwi sides are representative of their 'catchment areas' (the collection of unions that make up the franchise). The three Australian teams were the traditional rugby states of New South Wales and Queensland and a new team from the ACT called the Brumbies. For the first three years of the competition, South Africa determined its sides via qualification in the Currie Cup, with the four semi-finalists from the previous season taking part, before they loosely followed the Kiwi model and created franchises from combined Currie Cup unions.

In 2006 Super 14 came into fruition, with the Western Force and Cheetahs joining the fold, naturally extending the round-robin regular season competition, while the Super Rugby Final’s Series format of the top four playing semi-finals continued.

Effective in 2011, Super Rugby expanded to 15 teams – with the Melbourne Rebels the new franchise - and split into three conferences, each with five teams and based in one of the three nations. At the same time, the regular season expands to 16 matches (8 home, 8 away). Each team will play a double round-robin within its home conference, and play single matches against four teams from each of the other conferences.The change from the inaugural Super Rugby season last year is that the World Cup prevented what is now a formal break of the competition - three weeks off in June for the mid-year Tests.The Super Rugby Final’s Series will expand to six teams, with the conference winners joined by the three non-winners with the most competition points without regard to conference affiliation. The two conference winners with the most competition points receive a first-round bye.In 2011 the Reds became the first Australian team outside the Brumbies to win a title, winning Super Rugby with a victory over the Crusaders in what was dubbed the battle of the hardship teams - with Queensland hit by floods and Christchurch rocked by a earthquake which disrupted both team's season.The following year the Chiefs claimed the crown with a win over the Sharks in Waikato, the third New Zealand Conference team to win Super Rugby.

ROUND 3FixturesFriday 1 March06:30Blues v.. Crusaders 08:20Waratahsv. Rebels 10:20Red v. Hurricanes Saturday 2 March06:35Chiefs v. Cheetahs 15:05Bulls v. Force 17:10Sharks v. Stormers

ROUND 4FixturesFriday 8 March06:35Hurricanesv. Crusaders 08:40Rebels v. Reds Saturday 9 March06:35Highlanders v. Cheetahs 08:40Brumbies v. Waratahs 15:05Stormers v. Chiefs 17:10Kings v. Sharks Sunday 10 March03:05Blues v. Bulls

ROUND 5FixturesFriday 15 March06:35Highlanders v. Hurricanes 08:40Waratahs v. Cheetahs 17:10Kings v. Chiefs Saturday 16 March06:35Crusaders v. Bulls 08:40Redsv. Force 15:05Sharks v. Brumbies

ROUND 6FixturesFriday 22 March06:35Chiefs v. Highlanders Saturday 23 March06:35Crusaders v. Kings 08:40Reds v. Bulls 10:40Force v. Cheetahs 15:05Sharks v. Rebels 17:10Stormers v. Brumbies Sunday 24 March05:05Waratahs v. Blues

ROUND 7FixturesFriday 29 March06:35Highlanders v. Reds Saturday 30 March03:35Hurricanes v. Kings 06:35Chiefs v. Blues 08:40Brumbies v. Bulls 15:05Cheetahsv. Rebels 17:10Stormers v. Crusaders Sunday 31 March07:05Waratahs v. Force

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