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Issue number 029 October/November 2012
Baby rhino orphanagepage 5
Sugar Man Rodriguezpage 16
Inside:Happy 10th Birthday,
Auckland City Dukes
Once again, we have an exciting magazine brimming
with interesting articles for everyone. There are some new
advertisers and SAA are back. We are using the magazine more
and more as a business network tool for all new immigrants
who arrive in New Zealand. Our advertisers are getting very good results which comes
from consistent advertising. This is the only dedicated magazine for South Africans so
please make sure you’re on the electronic mailing list and forward your copy to friends
and family wherever they may be in the world.
Simona and I are in South Africa on business visiting the Cape, Durban and
Johannesburg. The magazine is given to everyone who attends our seminars and their
names are added to our database so that they can receive future issues via email.
I love South Africa as there is so much to enjoy - the weather, the people, the
food, the places and the scenery. SA still happens to be the best country in Africa.
Unfortunately, there are also the bad elements such as crime, the inept government
and the new racism against whites. The word apartheid is used every two seconds. I say
‘get over it’. It was more than 20 years ago but some people still feel the need to blame
someone or something for the plight of South Africa and her people.
In local news in South Africa, Woolworths had a job vacancy advertisement in the
local papers which excluded any white person from applying for a job. This caused a
furore. Added to this, whites are still being excluded from certain tertiary study because
of quotas. Other statistics which I read is from the Health Department who put out
some figures on the cause of death - 30% from Aids, 3% from crime and the rest from
other causes.
We are currently in Plettenberg Bay at the Beacon Isle Resort. With the fantastic
weather, this is one of the most beautiful places in the world. The hotel sits on the rocks
with the waves crashing up against them. From the Coral Reef Restaurant the waves lap
against the window while you have a romantic dinner. The views from the rooms, lounges
and dining rooms have 180 degree views of the sea, beach and the mountains. I highly
recommend this spot and it’s a must-do if you have not been to Beacon Isle before. So
put it on your bucket list!
Happy reading and see you all soon.
Regards
Peter Woodberg
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e-mail: [email protected] of Wales & Duchess of Cornwall’s visit welcomed
Prime Minister John Key announced the first details of the visit to New Zealand by
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.
“It will be a great pleasure to welcome Their Royal Highnesses to New Zealand from
10 until 16 November.
“Their itinerary includes Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, as well as a brief
stop in Manawatu,” says Mr Key
Unjustified dismissal can cost employers dearly!
When can an employer rightly dismiss an employee for
misconduct? The law requires that employers follow
a fair disciplinary process and consider all the facts and
evidence available, before making a decision on balance of
probability or taking any disciplinary action. An employee
is entitled to have an opportunity to defend and rebut the
allegations, which places an onus on the employer to advise
the employee of the allegations, to provide all necessary
supporting detail and information, and to allow sufficient
time before convening a disciplinary meeting to enable
the employee to seek legal advice and to arrange having
representation at the meeting if they so wish.
Where an employee is dismissed for serious misconduct, they have only
90 days to file a personal grievance claim against the employer. If the claim
is not resolved at mediation, the next process is an investigation meeting in
the Employment Relations Authority. Either party can, if not satisfied with the
Authority decision, file a challenge in the Employment Court where a judge
will hear the full case and make a finding. In most instances, the case would
then be at an end, and costs would be awarded against the unsuccessful
party.
Where the Authority or subsequently the Court make a finding that an
employee’s dismissal was unjustified, the employee is entitled to remedies
such as compensation and a minimum of three month’s lost salary, sometimes
more, and legal costs. Such finding can be due either to the employer making
a decision that a fair and treasonable employer would not have made on the
facts available at the time of dismissal, or due to the employer not complying
with procedural fairness requirements in dealing with the matter.
A review of cases decided since April 2012, show an interesting variety of
factual situations where the employee’s dismissal was unjustified, resulting in
reinstatement in one case and awards of compensation and other remedies,
all at some considerable cost to the employers in question.
In April 2012, a Dunedin gym worker was awarded $7,000 compensation
and lost wages. She was dismissed for e-mailing an image of a male
contortionist to other staff members, which she said she had done as a joke
and without having read the company’s internet policy fully. The employer
acted on one staff member’s complaint and claimed the company had been
brought into disrepute because their logo was on the e-mail. It was held
that the decision to dismiss appeared to have been predetermined and made
before the meeting was held with the employee, and thus the dismissal was
unjustified.
In a decision made in June 2012, a cinema worker who was dismissed for
eating a single jellybean from the candy bar was awarded more than $10,000
compensation and lost wages. In her defence she claimed that as a rule,
employees were allowed a couple of drinks and popcorn, but nothing else,
unless they paid for it. On the evidence, the Authority Member decided that
a decision to dismiss was not what a fair and reasonable employer would
have done in the circumstances.
Also in June 2012, a Kiribati worker who had been dismissed was reinstated
to his job. He had been issued with a final written warning in July 2011 for the
“aggressive and threatening” way he allegedly approached another employee
who had spread rumours about a racist text message to create problems
between Pacific Island staff at a capsicum-growing business. In January, after
a dispute with management who wanted to stop the worker from attending a
mediation session with another union member, they dismissed him.
It was held that there was no evidence that the employee had been
aggressive towards the complainant, and that the complainant had told lies
to the company’s management, and that the company’s warning “was not
proportionate or soundly based on evidence. Its action in issuing the warning
… was unjustified” and the employee was awarded 11 weeks’ wages, $4,500
compensation and $3,500 in legal costs.
In August 2012, an Auckland beautician who believed she had been fired,
was awarded more than $8,000 compensation and lost wages. The employer
claimed he had received complaints from customers that the beautician was
“arrogant and unwilling to listen to the customers requirements” and that
there had also been complaints from customers and staff about her bad
breath. On a particular day, she arrived late and had then refused to work on
clients, and had left for lunch. Later the same day, she wanted to leave to go
to the temple and was told “If you don’t attend these clients, don’t come back
tomorrow”. The next day the employee asked for a formal letter of termination
from the employer, which he wrote out for her, supporting her belief that she
had been dismissed.
Employees will be awarded remedies to compensate them for findings
that a fair and reasonable employer would not have made such a decision
on the facts. Where employers get it wrong, they will have to face the cost,
and pay up!
Reported extracts are from the New Zealand Herald on line.
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Migration ain’t for sissies! by Eve Hemming
I’m one of many ‘Saffa expats’ living in New Zealand, which is teeming with South Africans, and I’m yet to discover just how
many there are… Despite interconnecting with various other cultures and adapting to my new environment, I’ve found that
after four years as a migrant, it’s predominantly Saffas that I communicate with on social networks and at arranged gatherings.
I do have work colleagues and neighbours of various cultures, but haven’t forged any close friendships.
That is the reality of migration for folk who settle in their twilight years!
Family becomes the most pivotal part of one’s life the older one is and for
folk like my husband and me, we are part of that fragmented society with
children and grandchildren in Africa and in NZ.
I’ve become patently aware of why Saffas stick together. The incredible
distance and time difference between Africa and New Zealand, means that
despite the profound severance of the umbilicus from the African continent,
one way to hold onto the history and the amazing spirit of survival as South
African expats is to hold onto traditions. Go onto any social network and
the topics are infused with nostalgia - braaivleis, rugby, sunny skies and
memories. This can be juxtaposed against feelings of deep hurt, anger,
bitterness and loss; the loss of identity, of culture, one’s roots and station in
life; combined with loss of family, friends, familiarity, financial loss and in the
worst cases also loss of loved ones to heinous violence.
It’s hard enough giving up one’s world and having to reinvent oneself,
let alone having to struggle financially, have employment challenges and to
have to go down the employment ladder to eat humble pie at the bottom
of the rung, after having been in a position of empowerment. Furthermore,
one’s family, too, have to adapt to new environments, schools, language and
culture, and in some cases an entire family may suffer depression due to the
loss of identity, leading to poor esteem and even to marital breakdown and
children manifesting challenging behaviour. Migration ‘ain’t for sissies!
I am also discovering that as the situation in Southern Africa continues
to deteriorate, that many Saffas say, ‘ No ways will I go back unless there’s
a miracle…’ Expats have grave concerns about family in SA; folk who
either don’t want to leave or are desperate to ‘get out’ but don’t qualify,
have no finance, may have been retrenched and whose futures seem
dismal. No wonder some expats arrive here with a suitcase, a prayer and a
dream… having in some instances to then return to SA when promises and
opportunities don’t materialise.
Some folk make it, others don’t, but the stats reports that 80% of expats
from SA have made a successful, albeit sometimes slow and bumpy transition.
We’ve made enormous sacrifices to carve out a future in this country that has
opened its arms to us. We’ve had to deal with hindrances and put on a brave
face to the world. Quintessentially we’re stuck between the metaphorical
rock and hard place. It’s a rock back in Africa; the rock of the unknown, of
a myriad uncertainties, threats and rather dismal predictions. In one’s new
land, it’s a hard place- the unfamiliarity, the alien syndrome, the colossal
obstacles to encounter.
I know that we are a resilient people. Many have made amazing
contributions to the NZ community, society and the sports realm. We have
the Irene van Dyks in NZ, who’ve shown their true mettle, and the Oscar
Pretorius’s in SA, who keep spurring us on to manage our challenges with
humility and fortitude. Survival is in our bone marrow! Eve Heming is a psychologist living and working in NZ. Together with a group of
expats, Eve and co. are raising funds through the 2013 Calendar Project to support expats
in distress.
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Baby Rhino Orphanage
Almost 300 adult rhinos have been poached across South Africa since the start of the year leaving baby rhinos to die. A four-
month-old male rhino is the first resident at the orphanage at the Entabeni Safari Conservancy which hopes to nurse rhino
back to health and give other rhino babies a second chance at life. He doesn’t have a name yet — but he sure has a personality.
The youngster is being fed from a coke
cola bottle, making big gulping noises,
at the newest and largest orphanage for
calves whose parents have been killed for
their horns.
Located near the city of Mokopane,
about 150 miles north of Pretoria, the
orphanage is non-profit and once it’s
completed in September, the orphanage
will care for between 25-30 young rhinos
that would otherwise have died.
South Africa is home to about three
quarters of Africa’s 20,000 or so white
rhinos and 4,800 critically endangered
black rhinos. The black market demand for
rhino horn has soared and even though
scientific research has shown they have
no medicinal properties, they are still being
poached and smuggled into Asia. A third of
the slain rhinos are either pregnant cows or
mothers with a calf.
The specialised rhino orphanage can
provide the care these calves need. This
includes four high-care rooms and one
intensive care chamber where the calves receive 24 hour attention and can
be treated in an incubator.
As they are rehabilitated and with as little human contact as possible after
treatment, they will be released into bigger and bigger areas in the reserve
until they are about 3 years old when they will then be released back into
nature. With as little contact with humans as possible, rhinos can successfully
re-adapt in the wild.
In the orphanage the only human contact will be the handlers but when
the rhinos go out into the reserve they will never see that human again.
Instead they will meet up with two adult white rhinos who will act as
surrogates to ‘teach the rhino to be a rhino.’
The projects unofficial motto is ‘No tourism, no commercialism’ so visitors
will not be allowed to see the rhinos during rehabilitation and the project
manager hope one day they will have hundreds of orphanage graduates to
boost the rhino numbers in Africa.
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its declaration that it is an Act to promote and protect individual privacy, it only covers information
privacy. The Privacy Act was created to overcome concerns about technological advances and their
potential to be used to access private information, when this risk had been far less under manual data
systems.
The Act regulates the way agencies (an ‘agency’ is widely defined as any person or organisation that holds personal information) can collect, store and
use information, and gives us rights of access to it. It also creates a complaints regime.
Generally speaking, agencies that come under the Act should inform you when they’re collecting information about you, keep it secure, ensure it is
accurate and only use or disclose it for the reasons it was collected.
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is publicly available, or the client has given their authority to collect the
information from a third party.
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A client must be told what will happen to their information and what their
rights are.
Principle 4: Manner of collection of personal information.
Client information cannot be collected unlawfully, or in a manner that is unfair
or intrusive.
Principle 5: Storage and Security of personal information.
Client information should be stored safely to protect it against loss or
unauthorised use.
Principle 6: Access to personal information.
If a client requests a copy of their information, it must be provided within 20
working days.
Principle 7: Correction of personal information.
A client is entitled to request correction and/or updating of their information.
Principle 8: Accuracy, etc, of personal information to be checked before use.
Client information should not be used without taking such steps (if any) as are,
in the circumstances, reasonable to ensure that, having regard to the purpose
for which the information is proposed to be used, the information is accurate,
up to date, complete, relevant and not misleading.
Principle 9: Agency not to keep personal information longer than necessary.
Client information should not be kept for longer than required.
Principle 10: Limits on use of personal information.
Client information collected for one purpose may not be used for another
purpose without the client’s authorisation. There are exceptions – e.g. if the
source of the information is publicly available (telephone book, electoral role
etc).
Principle 11: Limits on disclosure of personal information.
Client information may not be disclosed to other parties unless the client has
given authorisation.
Principle 12: Unique identifiers.
Any identifiers must be truly unique to each client (except in some tax related
circumstances), and the identity of clients must be clearly established.
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with more fire and brilliance compared to any other gemstone,
including a diamond.
It is also known as silicon carbide which is one of the hardest and
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Moissanite isn’t a diamond simulant or a synthetic diamond – it is
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Are we becoming too PC?By Gordon Prentice
I HAD to take two aspirin and have a lie down. Shame, I hear you say. He must have man flu.
Either that or ‘Er Indoors is making sexual advances on the poor bloke. Nothing as exciting
as that I am afraid.
The cause of the latest
downturn in my health, was
reading the morning newspaper. In it was a story about a town council in
England which has banned binmen from moving wheelie bins up an alley in
case they suffer a back injury. Health and Safety officials have gone mad.
It’s true. Should a small group of children wish to paddle in the North Sea
there has to be at least a score of lifeguards on duty at the beach with an
entire army of council officials – men and women in hi-viz vests and armed
with clipboards – to ensure the safety of the little mites.
Indeed. If children want to play conkers at school, they must dress in
chainmail suits and wear full-faced motorcycle helmets before the first
chestnut is swung in anger.
Sadly, political correctness is fast becoming a worldwide epidemic and this
has left people thinking two or three times before speaking to one another
for fear of causing offence. No one is advocating a return to the days when
homosexuals and gingers were vilified and people threw racial barbs at one
another. But, as any rational person will agree, much of this has to stop.
But, far from it. If anything, it is getting worse. By the day. Steel toe-
capped boots used to be associated with punks who used to terrorise people
on the streets of Britain. No longer.
There are Health and Safety laws the world over where people have to be
clad in such footwear if there are to enter a warehouse where polystyrene is
stored. They must also ensure they have a hard hat and a hi-viz vest or cop
a huge fine from the authorities.
When council busybodies are not checking up on what people are
wearing, they are feverishly compiling their own dictionary. This is done from
their “designated work stations” – which used to be a desk – using a writing
instrument which used to be known to all and sundry as a pen or a pencil.
For example, men and women who picked up litter and kept the streets
tidy were once known as road sweepers. In this politically-correct New Age,
they have been promoted and renamed “environmental hygienists”. Sadly, all
of this is true. None of it is a lie.
And it is not just confined to officialdom. Political correctness has
infiltrated sport as well. In soccer, linesmen have been replaced by “assistant
referees”. Where is this all going to end?
I will tell you where it ends. In our house. That’s where. When I ask ‘Er
Indoors if she knows the whereabouts of my pen, she knows exactly what
I am talking about. And when my nephew has the television turned up too
loud, you can bet your last dollar/rand/pound I will not use the term “Home
Entertainment Centre”.
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The 16th annual World Championships of Performing Arts 2012 in Hollywood was an eye-opener for 8 year old Imke Koekemoer
and her father, Pieter, of Christchurch. WCOPA is the arts and entertainment version of the Olympics. This is the only event
of its kind and showcases singer, dancers, actors, models, instrumentalists and a variety of artists from 40 countries around the
world. Koekemoer qualified to be part of the New Zealand Black Stars at a competition in Auckland in March this year and in
July found herself winging her way to Los Angeles.
Teaming up with the Australians on arrival, they spent much of the first
week sightseeing around Hollywood. There was never a dull moment as they
experienced Universal Studios, the Walk of Fame and Disneyland. It was
definitely a ‘once in a lifetime’ experience for the youngsters.
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The next few days were filled with the Opening Ceremony, boot camps
and workshops and finally on Monday the competitions started in earnest in
the different performing arts fields and age groups.
Koekemoer made it through to the semi-finals in both the modelling and
dance competitions in the 8 to 10 age group. Once she’d advanced through,
Koekemoer had to then move into the 5 to 15 age group. She managed to
get 6 ‘Go-Sees,’ which is an approved WCOPA yellow slip a talent scout or
agent hands her to set up a meeting. This shows they have an interest in her.
The Awards Ceremony was the highlight for Koekemoer where she
received 3 Silver medals in her dance category, as well as the Industry Award
– a prestigious award which means that the judges, staff and scouts think
that she would be well suited to being an entertainer.
An unforgettable experience, Koekemoer is grateful to have competed on
this world stage with so many talented performers. She made so many new
friends and can’t wait to go back again next year.
Imke Koekemoer has her own fundraising bank account and her own
facebook page.
NZ Black StarsFrom the left: Evanny (Honey) Ibag, Strickland Young, Monique Matthews, Lydia Paxie, Andrew Pappas, Imke Koekemoer, Donna Dobinson, Claudia Peters and Evelyn Chang.
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Stones For My FatherTrilby Kent’s new novel,
Stones for My Father, is
set against the backdrop
of the South African War:
Corlie Roux’s farm life in
South Africa is not easy:
the Transvaal is beautiful,
but it is also a harsh
place where the heat can
be so intense that even
raindrops sizzle. When her beloved father dies, she is left with
a mother who is as devoted to her sons as she is cruel to
her daughter. Despite this, Corlie finds comfort in her friend,
Sipho, and in Africa itself and in the stories she creates for her
brothers.
But Corlie’s world is about to vanish: the British are invading and driving
Boer families like hers from their farms. Some escape into the bush to fight
the enemy. The unlucky ones are rounded up and sent to internment camps.
Will Corlie’s strength and devotion to her country sustain her through the
suffering and misery she finds in the camp at Kroonstad?
Trilby Kent was born in Toronto to
South African parents. After studying
at Oxford University and London School
of Economics, Kent worked first as a
rare book specialist, then as a journalist
before turning her pen to children’s
books. Her first novel, Medina Hill, was
published in 2009.
Trilby Kent
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Vanessa Penman is a South
African artist, inspired by
indigenous people across the globe,
animals and untouched natural
places. Traditional people of our
heritage had a profound wisdom
and intricate knowledge of their
environment. They understood in
entirety the interconnectedness
of all things. Their ways were
entrenched in respect for all sentient beings and the
recognition that all forms of life are intertwined, and when
treated as such, sustain and nourish all things.
Born to a kind mother with Scottish / Dutch and Italian heritage and her
father - a gentleman with colonial Indian roots, she spent her formative years
in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. In 1980, they relocated to South Africa and resided
in Cape Town and Johannesburg where she completed her senior schooling.
Her African heart was revealed early in her childhood via her artworks
created from a young age. Amongst her early works, the genre included
African people and wildlife, particularly lions. Immigrating to Christchurch,
New Zealand in 2009, she was in awe of the extreme colours and textures,
found in “the Land of the long white cloud – Aotearoa.” The kindness of spirit
of the local people and blessings she has experienced in New Zealand has
affected her greatly in her journey as an artist.
She has attended no formal fine art training - her skills are purely intuitive
and inspired by masters such as Van Gogh, Monet and South African artist
Irma Stern. Loving the painterly manner in which they placed colours and
brush strokes so spontaneously and yet with deep contemplation and
emotion. Contemporaries who capture her attention being - Howard Behrens,
Pino Daeni, Alex Perez and New Zealand artists - Randall Froude and John
Badcock. She wishes to keep her own style free and filled with raw emotion,
colour and texture - reminiscent of the wild places remaining in our world.
In her experience, artwork creation and Spirit are intimately interwoven.
Creating from this perspective, her intention is that the viewer of her works
will feel the love with which each piece is created and it will hold a resonance
unique to each collector of her work.
Her desire is for her artworks to also act as a conduit. Currently she has
two Art Initiatives: “Pet Portraits”, whereby the SPCA in Christchurch will
receive a percentage of each portrait created and “Lion-art Initiative”, born
out of Vanessa’s deep connection to Lions. With each lion sketch created,
a Lion sanctuary in South Africa also receives a percentage. Please visit
ww.penmanart.com for further details.
Exhibition“Musings by an intuitive African Artist”
The Bruce Mason centre - cnr Hurstmere and The Promonade, Takapuna.
Dates of exhibition: 4th - 21st of December 2012
Vanessa Penman is inspired by the wisdom of tribal people, plants, nature
and animals from around the World.
View her latest compilation of work, including pencil sketches, paintings
and poetry.
Believing that Art is a powerful medium to relay stories and tribal wisdom,
she is grateful to be a conduit and part of the invisible thread that flows
through all of Life.
A variety of work to choose from - an opportunity to gift a Loved One with
an original artwork for Christmas.
Vanessa Penman
Inspirational Art
A little girl and a Maori elder
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A unique experience
The gentleman Owner of Takapuna Beach Holiday Park,
Marius Rothmann, sits quietly in his office and reflects on
the many guests who have stayed at the park over the years. A
smile comes over his face as he remembers all the wonderful
times he and his guests have enjoyed.
He mentions Robert Gee and his extended family from West Auckland
who have been coming to the park every year since he was four years old.
He’s now in his fifties and just last year brought his ninety-year-old mother
to spend a few days with them. Then there are the Burtons from the UK
who have been enjoying the outdoor experience for the past 16 years for 2
months every summer. They have a standing arrangement every November
and their caravan is waiting for them for this year. Bodo Schulte and his
family who hail from Switzerland visit every February. They spend their whole
holiday on the water, sailing up a storm. This year was no exception and nor
is next year. They too have already booked their caravan. Rothmann has many
more families which he talks about and many memories. He’s wondering now
where they will go on holiday.
Rothmann (54), his daughter Hildy (22) and Gustav Taudian have been
running the holiday park for 4 years. The previous owners, Kevin and Chris
Harvey, owned the park for 16 years. This is one of the oldest businesses in
Takapuna and has been going since 1930. The park has chalets, caravan and
camping facilities. 29 000 guests, on average, stay at the park during the
year. There is a 50% split of local and international quests with the largest
holidaymakers coming from as far afield as the UK and Germany. Other
guests come from Netherlands, Spain, South Africa and Australia.
The land is leased from the Takapuna/Devonport Council and has been
renewed every ten years. Last year before the Rugby World Cup, Rothmann
applied for the lease to be renewed as he wanted to do some renovations
on the property. This is when he learned that the lease of the property and a
few other properties in the area were not going to be renewed but reviewed.
The Council seem to have plans for a Marina. As it stands at the moment,
objections have been submitted with a hearing to be held towards the end
of October and the findings will be known in November. The park’s lease is
valid until March 2013.
The park is fully booked over the Christmas holidays but should you need a
night or two to experience the uniqueness of a holiday park in the middle of the city,
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Special 10th anniversary commemoration events:
Saturday 17 November 2012
Dukes ball – Milford Primary school hall – Band Ardijah in attendance.
Sunday 25 November 2012
Dukes 10th Anniversary – Farmers Santa Parade.
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Rear: left to right – Kurt Murray, Norman Murray, Thomas Field, Sasha Maree,
Lisa Moyo, Wayne Scullard, Melvin Davids, Ruthewaan Waggie
Front: left to right – Miss New Zealand 2011, Minianette Broekman, Tahir Wil-
liams, Deputy mayor, Penny Hulse
The Dukes dressed by Frank Casey Suit Hire,Takapuna and Miss New Zealand by
Aurora Bridal,New Market.
The Auckland City Dukes was first started in Auckland
in 2002 by founding members Ruthewaan (Riedewaan)
Waggie and Faizel Kippi. This made the Dukes the first ever
Klopse group to be officially established anywhere outside the
borders of the Western Cape and South Africa making this
achievement both historical and pioneering. Kippi left for Perth
in 2007 making Waggie the leader and longest serving member.
The Dukes had to endure many obstacles, difficulties and cultural
prejudices from amongst their own expatriate Cape Town community.
Their mission had always been to forge healthy relationships, not only with
the expatriate South African communities, but also to further contribute
towards constituting a new diverse and unified society in New Zealand. The
promotion and validation of their cultural Klopse heritage, acknowledging
their whakapapa and educating their own community about the sanctity
and spirituality of the origins of the Klopse and what it represents are some
of the core objectives of the Dukes. The Dukes’ motto of ‘unity in diversity’ is
testimony to their commitment of forging alliances between diverse religions
as well as cultural expatriate South African communities under the umbrella
of the Dukes. The Dukes stay true to this motto!!
Celebrating 10 years of klopse
The first 10 years:
academy 2004
Springboks / Queen Street- 2007
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Chad’s Gold Gordon Prentice Sports Reporter
SOUTH Africa is celebrating a new sporting icon – and for once it is not a rugby player, cricketer or footballer. Chad le Clos etched
his name into the record books until the end of time after defeating probably the greatest swimmer of all time in Michael Phelps by an astonishing
0.05 secs in the 200m butterfly at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
Le Clos went into the Games as a huge underdog
going into the race and in personal information supplied
to the media stated that Phelps, Olympic champion in
2004 and 2008 in the same event, was his sporting
hero.
The South African, whose has an aunt who lives in
New Zealand, recorded a time of 1min 52.96 to defeat
his idol by 500ths of a second. Le Clos then went on
to win a silver medal in the 100m butterfly, tying with
0.23 sec behind Phelps.
While most people would have expected the
attention to be on Le Clos after defeating Phelps to the big story, it was an
interview his father Bert gave to BBC presenter Clare Balding which had the
British media in a storm.
Another ecstatic member of the Le Clos family is Josik Smith (nee Le Clos)
living on the North Shore in New Zealand. The happy family members are still
grinning from ear to ear and are so very proud of their gold medal winner.
Le Clos’s gold was not South Africa’s only success in the pool. Pretorian
Cameron van der Burgh won the 100m breaststroke. However, after the race
Van der Burgh admitted to breaking the rules by utilising illegal dolphin kicks
during the race which was confirmed by video replays showing Van der Burgh
taking three dolphin kicks.]
Van der Burgh defended his actions, stating “From the heat
to the semis to the finals, there were six different judges that
watched every spot, every turn and every stroke and I was
cleared. Those people are not there for holiday.”[5]
There was further golden glory for the the South African
rowing lightweight rowing fours of James Thompson, Matthew
Brittain, John Smith and Lawrence Ndlovu who won the gold .
There was, however, something of a disappointment on
the athletics track for former world 800m champion, Caster
Semenya. The Limpopo province athlete started the race as one
of the favourites but left it too late to overhaul current world
champion, Mariya Savinova to finish in second place.
Semenya passed six six competitors in the last 150m, but could not pass
Sivanova who took gold in a time of 1:56.19, finishing 1.04 secs ahead of
Semenya.
Former British athlete and former 110m hurdles champion Colin Jackson
caused a huge stir when he suggested Semenya as the time that had been
run was well within her capability, and she did not appear to be struggling at
the end, despite a sprint finish.
Semenya denied Jackson’s claims and insisted she was racing flat out.
In South Africa’s final success at London 2012, canoeist Bridgitte Hartley
won a bronze medal in the K1-500m race to end the Games with six medals
(three gold, two silvers and a bronze).
Northcote College’s Talent Quest is THE event of the school calendar and has evolved into a professional ‘showcase’. This
year there were about 50-70 performers involved in about 25 acts – predominantly musical but some dance and comedy/
drama routines. The whole production, including lighting and sound, is done by the students themselves. They are judged in
different categories and the winners announced at the end of the evening.
One such winner is Joshua Clarke (17) who has been at the school for the
past four years. For the past three years, he has won the Best Instrumentalist
award. Joshua has been playing guitar for five years having been inspired
by his brother Jethro who is also a musician. Listening to various musicians
and different genres such as jazz artists ranging from Herbie Hancock, a
fusion keyboardist, to Charlie Parker, a saxophonist from the bebop era, has
bought Joshua to the point where he knows his heart lies in studying jazz
and classical guitar. He has studied under the direction of amazing teachers
from Massey University, Neil Watson and Alberto Santerelli, and Ms Lin and
Mr Guisinger from the music department at the College.
His future plans include taking the scholarship music exam for University and
enrolling at the New Zealand School of Music either at Massey in Auckland
or he’ll be heading to Victoria University in Wellington. Decisions, decisions!
Competing on the evening Joshua and his band which consist of Luke
Hodgkinson (percussion and drums) and Aram Valesyan (vocals and guitar)
were the winners of the Kytech Best Band with their rendition of ‘Free Fallin’
by John Mayer. Hodgkinson also won the Stebbing Recording Centre Best
Instrumentalist award and Valesyan walked off with the Telecom Business
Hub Waitakere Best Performer award.
Many students have gone on from Northcote to be successful in the
entertainment industry. These include Holly Smith, bass player Chris Tan,
band, Tahuna Breaks.
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The world explained using 2 cowsSOCIALISM
neighbour.
COMMUNISM
The State takes both and gives you some
milk.
FASCISM
The State takes both and sells you some
milk.
BUREAUCRATISM
The State takes both, shoots and eats the
one, milks the other and then throws the
milk away.
TRADITIONAL CAPITALISM
grows.
VENTURE CAPITALISM
listed company, using letters of credit
opened by your brother-in-law at the
bank, then execute a debt/equity swap
with an associated general offer so that
you get all eight cows back, with a tax
exemption for thirteen cows.
The milk rights of the twenty cows are
transferred via an intermediary to a
Cayman Island Company secretly owned
by the majority shareholder who sells the
rights to all thirty-six cows back to your
listed company.
The annual report says the company
owns forty-eight cows, with an option
on twenty more.
AN AMERICAN CORPORATION
at gunpoint to produce the milk of four
cows.
Later, you hire a consultant to analyse
why the cow has died.
A FRENCH CORPORATION
the roads and your cows die of neglect.
AN ITALIAN CORPORATION
where they are.
A SWISS CORPORATION
belong to you.
A CHINESE CORPORATION
and high bovine productivity.
the real situation.
AN INDIAN CORPORATION
A BRITISH CORPORATION
Both are mad.
AN IRAQI CORPORATION
Everyone thinks you have lots of cows.
Nobody believes you, so they bomb the
crap out of you and invade your country.
are now a Democracy.
AN AUSTRALIAN CORPORATION
Business seems pretty good.
beers to celebrate.
A NEW ZEALAND CORPORATION
The one on the left looks rather
A GREEK CORPORATION
French and German banks.
The banks call to collect their milk, but
you cannot deliver so you call the IMF.
The IMF loans you two cows.
The banks and the IMF call to collect
their cows/milk.
AN AFRICAN CORPORATION
remaining whites.
Repeat until cows are gone.
Sixto Rodriguez
CD signed by Rodriguez in Durban in 1998.
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In 1969 the unknown Rodriguez went into the studio in Detroit and recorded ‘Cold Fact’, releasing the album in 1970. With its
outspoken lyrics, unforgettable tunes and trippy vibe, it was way ahead of its time. His second album ‘Coming from Reality’
was released a year later with high hopes but both albums soon disappeared off the US radar due to financial problems with his
label, leaving Rodriguez’ career finished before it had even begun.
Unbeknown to him though, ‘Cold Fact’ and ‘Coming from Reality’ made him
a star in Australia, New Zealand and especially in South Africa, where he was
held in high regard as a musician.
The albums arrived in South Africa and strong followings developed there. But
from the early 70s to the late 90s Rodriguez was mostly invisible, apart from
two successful tours to Australia in 1979 and 1981. The rest of those years
saw Rodriguez working in construction and raising his family in a rundown
house in a poor part of Detroit.
By the 80s, many homes in South Africa that had a turntable and a taste
for quality pop-rock from artists like Bob Dylan and the Beatles, had a copy
of ‘Cold Fact’. Rodriguez first came to his fans attention through the saucy
lyrics that greeted the line in ‘I Wonder’ that asked: “I wonder how many
times you’ve had sex”. That song and that specific lyric were considered very
controversial and provocative in those dark, conservative years in the 70s.
‘Establishment Blues’ inspired the youth to speak out against government
and of not conforming to society. The situation in South Africa ensured that
his songs received no radio play but copies of ‘Cold Fact’ sold extremely well,
hooking new fans to this strange folk singer. Rodriguez’ music and lyrics had
become a guiding light and an inspiration to a generation of South Africans.
Rodriguez toured South Africa in 1998 and in 2001, playing sold-out concerts
all over the country where the crowds went wild for him. And ‘Cold Fact’ went
platinum, selling half a million copies in South Africa.
The new documentary film ‘Searching for Sugar Man’ the story of Sixto
Rodriguez, tells the true life story of an incredible singer/songwriter who
recorded two albums four decades ago that barely sold at all, resigned himself
to a life of poverty and obscurity – and then became a superstar in a faraway
land without even knowing it.
Rodriguez has just turned 70 and is the same vintage as Dylan, McCarthy and
Jagger but without the global fame. Finally his work will be heard widely, with
the film being distributed in 15 countries. Sony is re-releasing the albums
wherever the film is shown.
In Rodriguez’ own words:
So thanks for your time
Then you can thank me for mine
And after that’s said
Forget it
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GLEN Hall won the Mr Price Pro at Ballito after edging out
Nathaniel Curran by 15 points to 13.67 in the final. But
it could have been oh-so-different.
Curran was in the lead with just 45 seconds before Hall unleashed a trio of
sweeping turns to impress the judges and emerge from the surf triumphant.
Curran opened with a 7.50 ride which featured a sweet bottom turn and solid
crack off the top before backing it up with an inside snap off the top and
power hack which earned him an additional 6.17 point.
Hall opened with a huge right hand power gouge into the pocket and a
big jamming re-entry that garnered him 4.83 points. He followed it up by
catching an 8.33 point ride that involved a serious whack off the top, a
variety of turns and a stellar bottom hook.
Hall launched into a gorgeous wave. He managed to unleash a trio of
sweeping turns before it was all over. That last wave garnered Hall 6.67 points.
It was enough to push Curran out of the lead.
Up, Up and Away
Gordon Prentice Sports Reporter
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The South African Tribute Band
The South African Tribute Band is the brain child of Robbie
Wood and Andre van Schalkwyk. The band consists of
five members Robbie - bass, Kobus - keyboard, Ryan – rhythm
guitar, Jayden – lead guitar and Andre - drums. Robbie and his
son Ryan have been a performing duo for 4 years with Jayden
adding a new dimension with his lead guitar skills the past 2
years. They are better known as “Just Us” and they perform
throughout Auckland. Kobus and Andre are a father and son
team that have a rich musical background who enjoy making
music for people to enjoy. All together The South African Tribute
Band promises to be a big hit with all ages. The band is playing
a wide variety of music including Boeremusiek, Lang-arm and
other South African hits, both Afrikaans and English. These guys
are not to be missed.
The Band will be performing throughout the month of October at The Village
Bar, 3/272 Ti Rakau Dr, Pakuranga, Auckland. The shows start at 8:00pm and
entry is FREE. There is a shuttle service available and full menu (Contact: The
Village Bar for more info on 09 274 5656). Dancing permitted all night long.
Dates: 6 October 2012 – 8pm
13 October 2012 – 8pm
20 October 2012 – 8pm
27 October 2012 – 8pm
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Email: [email protected]
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EX SOUTH AFRICAN?Hi Sherelee,
My family and I left Cape Town in 1995 and did not think of completing
all the neccessary paperwork or following the migration process before
coming to New Zealand. Over a period of time we gained citizenship in
New Zealand and settled in our new home not thinking of what was to
come when my Sanlam Policy matured in South Africa.
In 2011 I was notified by Sanlam that my policy had matured and had
two options: One was to leave the policy and reinvest and the second
was to get a lump sum payout. As I had no ties back in South Africa I
contacted Sanlam and decide to take the lump sum option.
Well, this is where my problems started escalating because I had
not followed the correct process in 1995. I tried communicating in
numerous ways with Sanlam and my broker whom I had supported for
a lifetime but I could not get any customer satisfaction or reach any
sort of resolution.
This is when I decided to seek professional help as Sanlam was adamant
to keep my money as I did not have the correct paperwork in place.
I found UPC in The South African Magazine and contacted them via
e-mail with all my details and all the issues I had had in trying to get
my policy payout.
UPC were very helpful in explaining the process step by step and
provided all the relevant documentation which was needed to complete
the process. Their quote was very good considering all the work which
needed to be done to reach a positive outcome.
I found UPC to be very professional and gave quality service throughout
the process. The staff I dealt with in South Africa were fantastic and I
would recommend them to anyone who is in need of professional help.
Once again I would like to thank Julian Haw and his team as without
them I’m sure I would still be in dire straits.
Satisfied Customer
P. Woodbourne
SHE HAS
RHYTHM
While at Marlborough
Primary School last
year, eight year old Laylah
Waggie was spotted by a
North Harbour rhythmic
gymnastics talent scout.
At the beginning of this
year she joined their elite
academy, competing and
winning all her categories
in al l the North Is land
rhythmic gymnastics championships. Her constant scores
of 9.8 and 9.9 out of 10 blew everyone away.
As the champion level 1 rhythmic gymnast for 2012 she will be included in
the academy’s stage 3 International programmes. A unique achievement
for someone so young and so dedicated.
Emigrating from Cape Town, Faranaaz Waggie has raised Laylah as a single
parent with the help of her parents. Waggie, a registered occupational
therapist at North Shore Hospital, is extremely proud of her daughter’s
achievements at such a young age and believes she is an inspiration to
not only the expatriate South African community in New Zealand but to
her family back in Cape Town.
PROPERTY CORNER
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Richard Pearce
This regular feature is written by Richard Pearce of Barfoot & Thompson.
“Is this still the time to buy a home? ”I am often asked whether “NOW“ is the right time to buy a home.Both house prices and rentals have increased over the last few years and both are widely predicted to increase further.
The first figure shows the movement of residential property values over
the last seven years. According to the latest report from qv.co.nz, Auckland
values have risen 2.6% over the past 3 months and 6.8% over the last year.
The second figure shows rentals in three areas in Auckland where many
ex-South Africans are living. Rentals increased significantly from 2009 to
2011, with a slower increase over the last year. But demand for housing will
increase over the longer term, resulting in rents continuing to increase, so
one should be planning to buy when possible, and not to rent long-term.
Interest rates can have a huge affect on housing affordability, with the
third figure showing mortgage interest rates since 1964. Current interest
rates are exceptionally low.
Our personal experience.
As an example, we arrived in New Zealand in mid 2005, seven years ago,
and most advice that we received was “don’t buy now, property prices are too
high.” Since then, Auckland property values increased, dropped and increased
again, and are now approx 33% higher than they were in August 2005.
So the right advice at that stage would have been “buy now, but buy
what you can afford”, as mortgage interest rates increased from 9% in mid
2005 to almost 11% in mid 2008.
The correct approach for first time buyers in the current market is
probably to “buy now if we can, but buy what we can afford in the
longer term”, as interest rates are likely to increase some time in the future.
For home owners who want to move, almost anytime is a good time, as
they will be buying and selling in the same market.
Disclaimer: The comments and opinions expressed above are my personal views and
are NOT those of Barfoot & Thompson. The above is not intended as financial advice,
and all persons should make their own decisions based on their personal circumstances
and on advice from a number of sources.
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SA social First Friday Social
Two great socials were held at Browns Bay Bowling Club during the past two months. We
welcomed newbies Allan Nelson, Jaco Maree and Steve Engelbrecht who had literally stepped off the
plane that day. Another couple who joined our meet and greet and are also very new to New Zealand
are Russell Taylor and Terri-Morris Taylor. Good luck on your journeys and we hope to see you all at
the next social. Thanks to our sponsors: Bushman’s Grill, Ageless Beauty, Barry Hilton, The Murray
Family, The Cross Family, HWP Financial Services, Eve’s Pantry, North Shore Immigration Services and
Richard Pearce, Barfoot and Thompson. Big thanks to Jethro Clarke, a brilliant acoustic guitarist who
entertained us all with his beautiful music throughout the evening.
The next FFS will be held on the 5th of October and the 2nd of November. See you there!
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Shereen Murray, winner of the Bushman’s Grill meal voucher, and Peter Woodberg.
Tracey Smit, winner of the
Barry Hilton tickets.
Russell Taylor, Terri Morris-Taylor, Steve Adamson, Del Wagner with
Lyall Adamson-Wagner (2).
Peter Woodberg and Brad Joseph, winner of the NSIS wine.
Debbie Kruger, winner of the
Ageless Beauty voucher.DebbieNewbies fresh in NZ -
Allan Nelson, Jaco Maree and
Steve Engelbrecht.
Wendy Cross, winner of the HWP wine and
the Warehouse voucher, and Peter Woodberg.
Jethro Clarke, Acoustic Blue Guitarist, entertained us.
rg Josik Smith, Angela Silberstein and
Beulah Barber.
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New Arrivals Social We understand that starting a new life in a new country can be a little
daunting.
We therefore invite you to join us for a drink and the opportunity to
meet with other likeminded people who have recently arrived or have now
settled in New Zealand.
From time to time we will also be
joined by a guest speaker, who will give
a brief presentation on a relevant topic.
When: 6.00pm, Tuesday 30 October
2012
Where: Level 1, Building 2, 100 Bush
Road, Albany, North Shore
We look forward to meeting you.
RSVP
Please confirm your attendance to
Vicki Scott by 25 October 2012.
P. 09 915 0100.
Eugene Van Heerden:
Ph: 09 915 0100 :
Mobile: 022 276 0082
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South African Social North Shore: First Friday Social of the month
at Browns Bay Bowling Club. 6pm – 10pm: Cash Bar, a braai or a light
meal is available.
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and the Third Wednesday of every month. Please join us and meet like-
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Contact John to arrange a complmentary chat.
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Contact John at 09 927 9545 or [email protected] can also reach him through 0800 737 738.
Bread and butter pudding for the braai
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas, peels removed
2 tsp bourbon or brandy
2 tsp demerara or light brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 handful walnuts (or pecan nuts), roughly chopped
Double thick cream, for serving
2 oven-proof ramekins
1 baking tray
1 sheet tinfoil, doubled over, to fit the baking tray
Method Pre-heat your braai to the highest setting and line the baking tray with
the tinfoil.
Slice the bananas and put the equivalent of 1 banana into each ramekin.
Then divide the remaining ingredients between the ramekins, place on
your lined baking tray and then onto your braai grill and cook for about 10
minutes, until golden and bubbling.
Serve as soon as possible with the double thick cream (or vanilla ice
cream).
*If you would prefer not to use brandy, substitute this with about 1 Tbsp
of fresh orange juice and a drizzle of honey. http://www.food24.com/Recipes: Sarah Graham
Braai Bourbon Bananas
Roasted brandied Clemengolds on the braai
I’m going to remind you that this summer, our braais will reach a
whole new world of gastronomical delights. There can be so much more
to our precious braais than slapping on a big fat steak or lekker lamb chop
on the grill. I have three braai-worthy puds that will set your tongues
dancing and put your boerie rolls’ noses out of joint.
Ingredients
4 Clemengolds, halved with peel intact
4 tsp brandy
8 tsp muscovado sugar
Vanilla bean ice cream, to serve
Method Pre-heat your braai grill to med-high. When it’s hot, place each
clemengold half cut-side down and grill for about 45seconds - 1 minute.
Remove and place the clemengold halves in an ovenproof baking dish,
cut side facing up.
Sprinkle each half with a little brandy and muscovado sugar. Place the
baking dish on your lined baking sheet and cook for 7-10 minutes until
the sugar has melted and the clemengolds are just starting to bubble.
Chef’s tip: Using a sharp paring knife, slice around the inside of each clemengold
skin so that the segments are loose before you cook them, this will make
them easier to remove, which means you’ll be able to get to them faster.
Believe me, they’re so delicious that things could get messy.
3 puddings on the braai
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Ingredients
8 croissants
3 Tbs butter
150g dark chocolate chips or just dark chocolate, roughly chopped
150g roughly chopped pecan nuts
2 Tbs light brown sugar
4 eggs
2 ½ cups milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Generous pinch each of nutmeg and cinnamon
Double thick cream / custard for serving
1 baking sheet lined with a double layer of tinfoil
Method
Pre-heat your braai to medium-high heat. Slice the croissants into about
4 parts each on the diagonal and butter each of the cut sides. (Alternatively,
just melt the butter and pour over the croissant slices). Layer the slices in
a medium-sized ovenproof dish, or individual ramekins. Scatter with the
chocolate chips, pecan nuts and then finally the sugar.
In a mixing bowl or measuring jug, lightly whisk the eggs and then add
the milk, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon. Pour the liquid over the bread
slices. Sprinkle with the sugar, place the baking dish on the lined baking tray
and braai with the lid on for 25-30 minutes (or about 20 minutes if using
individual ramekins).
Remove from the oven and serve as soon as possible with the cream/
custard.
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