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pl wc issue 5

West Coast
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Life’s a Picnic
Spring is approaching, the sun is coming out to play and the West
Coast is flourishing with multi-coloured flowers. The luscious
landscape begs for lovers to cuddle together for an intimate moonlit
picnic and for families to gather with their kids running freely through
expansive fields whilst they wine and dine in the heart of nature.
There are many awe-inspiring picnic spots on the West Coast.
Make a day of it and settle down in the petite fishing village
of Paternoster in a secluded spot between boulders, bathing in
the crashing waves. Kick back in the West Coast National Park
where you will be spoiled for choice. You can nestle up next to
the calming lagoon in Church Haven or Kraalbaai, both boasting
balmy water and a tranquil space. The Tsaarbank on the coast of
the Atlantic Ocean will be the ideal spot to sit back and watch
the whales play in the soothing waves.
Picnics have become very popular as it is an affordable way to get
out and soak up the beauty and tranquillity of nature. It also does
not require a lot of planning, except for packing the picnic basket. At
the amazing local Picnic Company they make it even easier for you.
They have a selection of delicious and affordable picnic baskets that
will suit anyone’s taste – from children to the health conscious.
They will also design and style menus to suit any occasion – whether
you are simply having a laid-back picnic with your significant other,
a gala dinner, elaborate corporate function, a party for your kids, a
picnic wedding or an intimate gathering at your home.
Taking the stress out of it and adding a touch of sophistication,
Picnic Company provides an array of mouth-watering snacks made
from only the freshest of local ingredients for a gastronomical feast,
along with crockery, staffing – anything you require and tailored
to fit your needs.
Life’s a picnic. Savour every moment.
www.picnics.co.za
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Editorial
Purely Local
NOTE FROM
THE EDITOR
This month being Women’s Month, we
wanted to celebrate all the qualities
that make women special. Remember
to cherish the women in your life – not
only this month, but every day. Let all
the women in your life know just how
special they are.
A NOTE
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SPICE 4 LIFE
I am so excited to get the opportunity to connect with you through
this Purely Local. Being part of a community and having a voice in it is
an important part of who we are within this world. The exciting thing
about us as South Africans is that our voices can be heard wherever you
go. Ever noticed that? Doesn’t matter where you are in the world, there
will be that one accent that sounds verrry familiar and, whoops, there it
is – a fellow South African being vocal.
We also wanted to bring you closer
to the people you pass on the street
every day but never speak to. We did
this by bringing you the Humans of the
West Coast campaign on Twitter and
Facebook (#humansofthewestcoast).
Meeting new locals every week and
sharing their thoughts, we are aiming
to get to know our readers personally.
You can see some of these photos
taken by us on the Index page.
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Nieuwoudt, with you: “With so much heartache and the continual bombardment
of bad news through every form of media, it is a breath of fresh air to have a
magazine like yours to breathe hope and faith into the lives of your readers.
The pages of the magazine vibrate with the passion of those who pen them.
The beautiful front cover picture of Table Mountain reminds us of the beauty
that surrounds us and we need to look up from where we find ourselves and
enjoy its magnificence and grandeur and then life's problems become somewhat
diminished in size.”
May we keep focussing on the beautiful and inspiring things that surround us
every day!
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August
being
Women’s Month, it
is also about giving
voice isn’t it? Don’t
be
green
boys!
International Men’s
Month is coming up
in November and
we have some great
shoutouts for you
too! You just have to
love the fact that the
girls have claimed
the entire month
and not just the day.
In this edition, my
SPICE4LIFE
team
share some of the
events,
articles,
product reviews and
inspiration that have
brought sparkle and
light to the month, so
please be sure to visit
Celebrating Women’s Day has reminded me of the fact that neither
time nor opportunity nor self-worth stands still for anyone. The
blessings are available all around us – we just have to show up and
find the opportunities or choose to see the light. ‘Choose’ is such a
big word – it involves commitment. Women’s empowerment and our
own tenacity to celebrate our womanhood with or without society’s
permission has come a long way. Let’s be real, there are still many
obstacles, but no great victory came without its efforts and my
contemplation around the celebration of womanhood is filled with
melancholy. I myself celebrate the strong men who support their
women to shine - the women who shouldered, protected and held
each other up, instead of pulling them down. What a wonderful time
to celebrate the most tenacious characters of all time and there is so
much to celebrate!
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Content
Purely Local
I N D E X
Local News
3
Entertainment
4
-Chad Saaiman
-FILTH
-DJ Dean Fuel
-Ivan Botha
-Local Illustrator, Mieke van der Merwe
-Top SA Achievements
-Celebrating Womanhood
-Events
Sport
20
-Fives Futbol
-Ricardo Dance Studio
-Miss Deaf SA, Simoné Botha
-Ryan Botha
-South African Kite surfing Association (SAKA)
-10 min with Geoffrey Gaspard
-Tristan Lev, local surfer
Fitness
23
-Core Restore
-Importance of Good Posture
Inspire
11
Fashion & Beauty
-Inspirational Finds
-What’s Hot or Not
24
-Stefania Morland
-Iconic Fashion Pieces
Explore
12
-Craig Howes: Local Photographer
-Story behind Table Mountain 365
-Trip to New Orleans
Wine & Dine
25
-Baked by Maxime
-Exclusive with Reuben Riffel
-Reuben Riffel’s Braai Recipe
-Super Sleuth Explores Die Damhuis Desserts
-Carlucci’s Kitchen Queen
Community
15
Business & Finance
-Youth Academy
-Home of Hope
-Mrs United Nations SA
-SALT: Finishing Strong
-Heart of Dunoon
28
-Disability Tax
-Personal Liability of Director of Debts of a
Private Company
Education
18
Technology
29
-Gadget reviews
-Twits 101
-Importance of Student Counsellors in
Schools
-Top Apps for Kids
-Local School Activities
Pets
19
-African Tails
-Local Dogs
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LOCAL NEWS
BEACH
CLEAN UP
Every first Saturday of the month, a Beach
Cleanup takes place on Cape Town beaches.
Organised by Gregory Player, anyone can
join and are provided with gloves, bags and
buckets. Although they clean mostly beaches,
township cleanups are also organised,
encouraging the children living there to help
out, which teaches the next generation to
respect the environment.
After the beach has been cleaned, SUP
(standing up paddling) lessons are offered
and everyone can join in and play a beach
soccer game. Sometimes other events such as
the Big Polar Freeze that took place in Small
Bay are also organised.
“I am personally really interested and involved
in the protection of the environment in my
town Diego-Suarez in Madagascar. We used
to do small beach cleanups and we planted
trees, but it wasn’t enough and I desperately
wanted to do more,” says Geoffrey Gaspard, a
windsurfer from Madagascar that has been
residing in Blouberg for the past few months.
“Gregory and I were thinking to set up the
same thing in my region in Madagascar. So,
after discussing the plans and the objectives
with my parents, they were able to set it up
few weeks later. Called Diana Beach Clean Up
(DI : Diego-Suarez, A: Ambilobe, N: Nosy Be, A:
Ambanja, in reference to the four big towns of
the North region of Madagascar), we intend
to organise beach cleanups in all the regions,”
says Geoffrey.
Join the beach cleanup team every first
Saturday of the month at 10am and help
improve the beautiful community we live in.
For more information, contact:
Gregory Player
082 873 1962
gregory_player@hotmail.com
Twitter: @Bloubergbc
www.cleanc.co.za
SAIL AWAY
ISAF Symposium Meets
in Cape Town
On the 14-16th of March, representatives
from various countries attended the ISAF
(International Sailing Federation) Symposium
event at the Lagoon Beach Hotel in Cape Town.
The aim was to meet all of the representatives
from all the countries and to discuss how to
grow sailing around the world by coaching
and training explanations. It was the first time
that many African countries were gathered
to discuss developing sailing in their own
countries.
There were speakers from England, NewZealand, Turkey, France, South Africa, and
many other countries. They discussed national
sailing development, women in sport,
developing disabled sailing programmes, how
to increase participation by linking schools
to sailing venues, and many other interesting
topics. The three-day event allowed everyone
to make contact with other neighbouring
countries.
LEAVE YOUR
PRINT
We were lucky enough to be a part of the
amazing World Design Capital 2014 initiative,
Ukusela eKapa on Friday, 13 June. Ukusela
eKapa (#WDC411), Slurp Kaapstad Op or
Drink Cape Town In, is a joint venture between
ceramic artist, Hennie Meyer, and architect,
Janine de Waal, which aims to raise design
awareness through connecting Capetonians
with an imprinted ‘handshake’ on a ceramic
drinking vessel. We got to make our mark by
making an imprint on soft clay in the shape
of a drinking vessel, an ikomityi, and write
our name and age on the base. As proof of
our participation, each person received a
WDC2014 + Ukusela eKapa keyring.
In November 2014, World Ceramics Month,
Ukusela eKapa will create and host mass public
installations with ikomityi that have been
manufactured. Participants can present their
keyrings at these installations in exchange for
an ikomityi and receive a random vessel either
made by a fellow Capetonian or a tourist.
Check out the Facebook page and website to
keep up to date with Ukusela eKapa.
www.wdccapetown2014.com
Dan Jaspers, the Training and Development
Manager, and Cathy Armstrong were the
organisers of the event, with the help of South
African Sailing (SAS). The vice-president of
ISAF, Nazli Imre from Turkey, attended the
event which was a great honour. Rob Holden
from South Africa, an ISAF nominated expert,
is planning the Sail Africa project, and he
is the person that will develop and advise
many African countries to grow sailing,
encouraging them to compete in the ISAF
World Championships.
www.sailing.org
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Saaiman
Chad
Entertainment
Purely Local caught up with Chad Saaiman, a popular South African
singer who launched his singing career when he took part in Idols
Season One.
Purely Local: How did you get into singing? Do you have other
musical family members?
Chad Saaiman: I started singing when I was in Grade 11
when I started a vocal group with some friends. My dad can
also sing, but he never really pursued it at the time. PL: Tell us about your experience on Idols Season One.
CS: It was incredible – a definite turning point in my life. It
was my first flight ever, my first time in Johannesburg and my
first time on television. I also made many good friends that I
still hang out with today. PL: What is your favourite song on your albums so far?
CS: My favourite song on my new album is a song called
Don’t Let Go. On my previous albums, I’d say it is the song called
Soldier.
PL: In 2011, you were a victim of an attempted hijacking. Has
that changed the way you look at our country?
CS: Not really, I think it could have happened to anyone,
anywhere. Crime is still a huge problem in South Africa, but we
are slowly but surely moving in the right direction. I feel that
the root of the issue is poverty. FILTH
Purely Local: How would you define your sound?
Gareth Vorster: It is hard rock, guitar-driven,
grungy, sludgy ‘Skollierock’ (a term I have coined
to describe our sound and some of the other
bands coming out of Cape Town of late).
PL: How did you guys come up with the name
Filth?
GV: We decided on the name when Zack
modified his bass and sent us a message on
Whatsapp asking if we were “Ready for the
filth?” We were actively looking for a name
at that point and this one stood out for me.
I suggested it and it stuck. Previous names
were Those Heathens and Bleach. Filth was the
simplest, coolest name that we thought most
aptly described our sound.
PL: Your album Dirty Laundry is available online
at no cost. Why did you decide to release it to
the public for free?
PL: You also model. How did that start or did it just coincide
with your singing career?
CS: I never really considered myself to be a model, but I
have done a good amount of advertisements and shoots
throughout my career as I saw it as just another way to get my
face out there. It started in 2007 when I was scouted by Boss
Models after a performance in Cape Town.
PL: Any upcoming gigs or albums?
CS: My new album drops this year and has been my most
exciting project to date. People should stay tuned to my social
media streams for the official release date. Fan of Chad? Follow him on social media.
Facebook: Chad Saaiman
Twitter: @ChadSaaiman www.saaimansays.tumblr.com
Support the new single Mi Amor on iTunes.
Purely Local spoke to Gareth Vorster, the lead singer of the local band Filth. This
rock band has been interviewed by Rolling Stone and they have been rocking
Cape Town, ready to set the whole world alight with their music. With Gareth
Vorster on vocals, Zack Emmanuel on bass, Wesley Currin on guitar and Robin
Harris on drums, they create dynamic music.
GV: We thought, if we give it away for free, we
probably will be able to reach more people;
people will listen if it is free, appreciate the free
music and hopefully share it on their online
networks. Being an independent band, it is
difficult to get people to pay money for your
music – unless you have a major label pushing
your sound into the distribution channels. Going
that route means you sacrifice other important
things like artistic freedom and things that we
were not willing to give up. The more people
that find us online for free, the more they will
hopefully dig it and come to a show, and all we
really want to do is rock out to crowds of people
who are digging the vibe.
would also love to play with the likes of Taxi
Violence, Shadowclub, The Black Cat Bones and
internationals like Foo Fighters, Wolfmother,
Jack White, and Violent Soho – basically any
band that rocks.
PL: Who would be the ideal band you guys
would like to open for?
PL: Upcoming shows?
GV: We have had the pleasure of opening for
local bands like Beast, Goodnight Wembley,
Woodstock Mafia, The Slashdogs, etc. We
PL: What is your favourite song on the album
and why?
Stoker, another new ‘skollierock’ band. We are
just ironing out the details and then there are a
few other things coming up, so stay tuned.
FI LTH.
DI RTY
L AU N DRY
GV: I love Down, as it is a personal song for me.
It speaks to courage over adversity, has a really
awesome 90’s grunge feel, and it flows really
well from the verse into the massive chorus
which kicks you in the teeth while the verse
kind of comforts you.
GV: We played with Reburn for their Album
launch at Aandklas in Stellenbosch on the
2nd of August and will be playing at Bohemia
in Stellenbosch sometime in September with
Keep in Touch
Get the Album Dirty Laundry on SoundCloud.
Facebook: filthbandsa
Twitter: @FILTHBAND
“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” - Mother Teresa
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Dean Fuel: My first gig was when I was 18
years old and I just played at a house party
for fun. I then bought myself some basic gear
and eventually got my first decks when I was
about 20 years old. I started making mix tapes,
and eventually landed a few gigs. By the time
I finished varsity, I was playing every weekend
and managed to turn my hobby and passion
into my career.
PL: You have played alongside David Guetta,
Armin van Buuren, Tiesto and Above & Beyond.
Tell us about your experience and what it
meant to your career.
DF: It has always been a great privilege to
play alongside the world’s best and biggest
names! You get to play in front of massive
crowds, on huge sound systems, and you get to
travel throughout the country. It really brings
the whole ‘rock star’ element to life. I’ve been
lucky enough to share the stage with my icons
and role models, the guys that made me want
to be a DJ in the first place – which still blows
me away! Having played with the best DJs
across the globe, it was also an opportunity
to showcase just how good South Africa’s
talent is. I know I have done our country
proud by holding my own with the top names
in the industry – and fans even said that they
preferred my sets on the nights!
PL: Who would you say is your favourite DJ who
you would like to play with?
DF: My answer a few years back would have
been Sasha, and I actually did get to tour with
him. At the moment, I’m still a huge fan of Carl
Cox and would love the chance to share the DJ
box with him one day.
PL: How would you describe your music?
DF: My music is really a fusion of styles. I
mix various sounds and genres into my sets
as I’ve never wanted to be pigeonholed into
one category. I play House, Tech, Electro,
Progressive, Trance, Techno, Deep, Minimal –
you name it! The most important thing for me
is to entertain the crowd in front of me, and
that challenge keeps it fun and exciting for me
time and time again.
»
Purely Local: How did you get into Dj’ing and
at what age?
»» »
Purely Local
spoke to dj
dean fuel, a
local dj that has
been firing up
crowds across
the globe.
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and Akon, opening for Armin Van Buuren on
the Godskitchen Boombox tour, closing for
Avicii, and of course playing for over 15,000
people before Swedish House Mafia in Cape
Town. It was truly epic!
PL: What inspires your tracks?
DF: Everything! The music I listen to, the
sounds of other DJs, as well as inspiration
from many of my friends who also happen to
be incredible producers. At the end of the day,
I want to make music that I would enjoy myself
– again not limiting myself to any one style or
genre. I believe there is a time and place for
all music.
PL: You sparked interest overseas. Any plans
for tours on that side of the world?
DF: Of course! Over the next few months I will
be playing some gigs in and around Europe, as
well as a great show at a top club in Dubai – I
can’t wait.
PL: Tell us about your recent album. What has
the response been and what is your favourite
track?
DF: My last album was actually released in
2011 and was called Electro Candi 3 and
it was released through Soul Candi. It did
very well, selling out in most stores where it
was available. I have since been releasing a
number of singles, one of which is called Miss
A Beat which did very well. The music video
has been aired on most channels in South
Africa and received heavy rotation on MTV. It
also got signed to a number of compilations,
one of which was BOOOM!
PL: Any advice for other budding DJs?
DF: Yes. Love what you do, be
passionate and be prepared to work
hard! Dj’ing is not for sissies.
Find DJ Dean Fuel on
Facebook
at
www.
facebook.com/deanfuel
and follow him on
twitter at
@DeanFUEL.
PL: What has been your favourite gig that you
played so far?
DF: That’s a tricky question. A few highlights
would be touring with David Guetta
WIN!
Stand the chance to win 2x tickets to
one of DJ Dean Fuel's upcoming shows!
Simply go to his Facebook page and email one of
his music influences to julie@shoutfactory.co.za
» Photography by Gavin Kleinschmidt
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August:
osage County
This film takes a closer look
at the lives of the iron-willed
women of the Weston family,
whose paths have separated
until a family crisis takes
them back to their childhood
Oklahoma house – back to
the dysfunctional woman who
raised them. With a fantastic
cast including Meryl Streep,
Julia Roberts, Ewan McGregor,
Juliette Lewis and more; it is
bound to impress.
IvAn
pad na jou hart
BOthA
Purely Local chatted to this popular actor about acting in and co-writing the Afrikaans movie Pad Na Jou Hart.
Purely Local: What was your favourite
part about filming this film?
Ivan Botha: The entire filming process
was special, but actually taking the road
and travelling 3000km to film Pad Na
Jou Hart was magical. That would be my
highlight.
PL: Who do you think will enjoy this film?
IB: After the amazing response from
Box Office, we realised that there is
something for everyone. The entire
family could watch the film together and
enjoy it as much as a couple watching it
alone. It was our goal to tell a story that
everyone could relate to.
PL: What was it like to work on this
film with Donnalee and what was your
favourite scene that you had to do?
IB: Donnalee [Roberts, his co-writer and
co-actress in the film] and I have worked
together on 7de Laan and became good
friends there already. However, writing,
producing and playing together in Pad
na Jou Hart was very special. It is a very
big dream that came true for the both
of us. She is an amazing actress and it is
always an honour to play in a series or
movie with her.
PL: Is it difficult to have your fans see you
as a new character after they have become
so accustomed to you in 7de Laan?
IB: I don't think so, I think many people
were expecting the same characters as
the ones in 7de Laan, but it was very
important for us to break away from
that, to dig deeper and show fans we
have much more to give than just those
two characters.
inspired you to create this film?
IB: The inspiration came from lessons
we have learnt in life, and we started
wanting to take on themes that would
inspire people.
PL: Do you think Afrikaans films are
really making it in the market?
IB: Afrikaans films are doing well in the
local market. I think Afrikaans people
are loyal to a language – it makes us
belong. Once you make a film in English
you get compared to Hollywood and
nothing makes you unique.
PL: What was the most difficult part
about playing the lead character Basson?
PL: What are your plans next? Any
upcoming films/series you will be acting in?
IB: Basson was a complex young man;
it was difficult to get the timing and
levels just right. He needed to start off
as the biggest idiot in the world, yet still
likeable enough for the audience to care
for him.
IB: We are busy writing the next film, Vir
Altyd, which is due to be released on the
12th of February 2016. Donnalee and I
will both be acting and also producing
the film with Dane Bester from The Film
Factory.
PL: You wrote the story with Donnalee.
Where did the idea come from and what
Pad Na Jou Hart is available on DVD at
selected stores.
Basson, a spoiled rich guy, has
five days to make it to his father's
funeral in Cape Town, but needs
to complete certain tasks on
this trip if he wants to take over
his father’s company. On the
way, he meets Amory, a freespirited girl and together they
travel across South Africa, meet
interesting characters and share
precious moments together.
Their trip turns sour when a bad
character is after them and they
are faced with disappointment
and heartache. This movie will
make you swoon, laugh, cry – it
has all the elements of a good,
entertaining Afrikaans film.
brooklyn
brothers
A singer-songwriter hits the
road with a self-appointed
music revolutionary. This is a
movie about starting a band
together, going on a selfawareness journey together,
and making sense of life. They
meet a girl on the way that
joins them in this journey. If
you love music, this movie
will move you, inspire you and
make you laugh.
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HAd to DiE To LivE
Purely Local spoke to local motivational speaker,
Jarryd Smith, about his book, 180°.
Jarryd Smith’s life story is a turbulent one. He was addicted to
drugs, pushed away his family, lived on the street, and threw
away all his opportunities. After he came clean, he started
his own organisation called 2nd Chance, helping others who
are struggling with the same drug addictions and destructive
behaviours. “After I became a powerful public speaker, a few
different people said I should write a book,” says Jarryd. “One
day Shannon Pluke, who has written few books already and
was a counsellor at one of the schools I worked at, offered
to write my story. Prevention is better than cure and I wanted
to stop people before they got to where I was. My book was
written for everybody – whether you have never experienced
it or have never known someone that was or is addicted to
substances – this book is about life and choices; it will give
insight and inspire you,” says Jarryd.“My aim with this book is to
prevent kids from making bad choices and by educating them
through my story,” he adds.
GEt thE book:
You can get it at www.amazon.com and it will soon be
available in Exclusive Books.
Email Jarryd: jarryd@2nd-chance.co.za.
“It takes a split second to make a choice. That split
second can change your life forever.”
“What should young people do with their lives today? Many things, obviously. But the most daring thing is to create stable communities in
which the terrible disease of loneliness can be cured.” - Kurt Vonnegut
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Mieke van der Merwe is a local illustrator and graphic designer. She has exhibited her thoughtprovoking art at numerous exhibitions in Cape Town. She has also been featured on many blogs
and online magazines. Purely Local chatted to her about what inspires her drawings, as well as
what her plans for the future are.
Purely Local: Where did you study?
Mieke van der Merwe: I did a BA in Graphic Design at Stellenbosch University
and am currently doing my master’s degree in children book illustration.
PL: What inspires you?
MvdM: Travelling to new places and experiencing different cultures, food, colours
and smells really inspires me to investigate new ways of portraying ordinary things.
Seeing great art, children’s books and old vintage magazines also helps when I feel
like I am stuck in a rut. PL: Do you draw from any specific art movements to inspire you?
MvdM: Impressionistic art is definitely my favourite. The way artists used
unrealistic colours to define form is still something that fascinates me.
PL: Who would you say are your favourite classic and/or contemporary artists?
MvdM: For classic artists I would definitely say Van Gogh, Gregoire Boonzaaijer
and Irma Stern for their wonderful oil paint portraits. In terms of contemporary
artists, I enjoy the work of William Kentridge, Paul Senyol and the British children’s
book illustrator Oliver Jeffers.
PL: Where do you see your art going in the future? Do you see your art form changing?
MvdM: As an artist I try to constantly change and improve my style by
experimenting with different media. I feel the only way to grow is to explore new
things, which might be daunting at first but has a great result in the long run. I
do think art has changed tremendously over the past few decades and is everchanging. Art has moved from the gallery space to the street and is something that
is more accessible to the everyday man. Now people can create art and post it online
to get exposure which is putting power in their own hands and not necessarily in
the gallery owner’s. PL: Are you commercial/a freelancer?
MvdM: I am currently doing freelance and commission work as working full time
will be too time consuming whilst I am doing my master’s degree.
Keep in Touch: www.behance.net/mieke
“What art offers is space - a certain breathing room for the spirit.” - John Updike
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Jan Smuts is the only person in history to be a
foreign substitute prime minister to Great Britain,
if anything would happen to Winston Churchill.
Gary Player wins The Open Championship. He
is arguably the best sportsman to come out of
South Africa.
Albert Luthuli is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
The CAT scan is developed at Tufts University in
the UK by South African physicist Allan Cormack
and Godfrey Hounsfield of EMI Laboratories.
The world's first heart transplant is performed by
Dr Chris Barnard in Cape Town on 3 December.
Pratley Putty, a South African glue, was used on
the Apollo XI’s landing craft, the Eagle. The Only
south African product to reach the moon.
The well-known Kreepy Krauly swimming pool
vacuum cleaner is invented by Ferdinand Chauvier,
who moved from the Congo but lived in South
Africa for years.
Retinal Cryoprobe, a method of cataract surgery,
is developed by Selig Percy Amolis at the
Baragwanath hospital in Soweto.
South Africa pioneered the V-Hull, a military
protection standard in vehicles that is now
internationally recognised and adopted.
The deepest mine in the world, the Mponeng
mine, is shafted. It is currently 4km below the
earth’s surface.
Desmond Tutu is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
The speed gun, which measures the speed and
angles of speeding objects such as cricket and
tennis balls, is developed by Somerset West
inventor Henri Johnson.
Nelson Mandela and FW de Klerk are
awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
South Africa holds its first democratic elections.
The Springboks win the Rugby World Cup for
the first time.
Mark Shuttleworth is the first South African
to enter space.
Charlize Theron’s performance in Monster
earns her an Oscar.
Production of the most technologically advanced
vehicle to come out of Africa commences; the
Rooivalk attack helicopter is born.
South Africa hosts the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
SA athletes bring home gold medals from
the London Olympics.
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#CELEBRATING WOMANHOOD
Being a woman is one of greatest gifts on earth – and celebrating womanhood was our top priority this
National Women’s Day. With all of the amazing events that took place, it was hard to choose our favourite –
but in the end, these were the stellar events that made the cut.
#CELEBRATING THE DE
HOEK- HIGH TEA
#CELEBRATING TOTALSPORTS
LADIES RACE
#CELEBRATING ARTSCAPE WOMEN’S
HUMANITY ARTS FESTIVAL
A High Tea is a classic celebration that truly emphasizes one of
the most fabulous perks of being a lady – dressing up! The menu
created by leading lady Chef Chaine des Rotisseurs, and Co-owner of
De Hoek Country Hotel Michael Holenstein was worthy of a Duchess
– and so was the company – leaving all attendees feeling utterly
spoiled this Women’s Day.
The Totalsports Ladies Race that took place in
Stellenbosch over the weekend of Womens’ day
proved that we ALL have it in us to run a good 5/10
kms – all that we need is Jimmy Nevis waiting to
serenade us at the finish line! Although some may
have stopped to walk, this race was a major success.
With the goal having been to celebrate and salute women who actively
strive to better their own lives and the lives of countless other women
in our society today – it was bound to have been a success. With stage
productions, workshops, song and poetry, art exhibits, book launches,
a women’s humanity walk, and the launch of a website designed for
disabled women – it paid tribute to the best attributes of being a woman.
#CELEBRATING THE FACTORY
SHOP EXPO
If there is one thing that is engrained into the DNA of a woman – it
is how to shop! The Factory Shop Expo at CTICC brought us a unique
shopping experience, by exhibiting first-rate products at bargain
prices. With everything from designer apparel to arts and crafts
goodies – hours upon hours were spent looking for the perfect buy
– and we were not disappointed!
#CELEBRATING ROBERTSON
SLOW FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
The quaint town of Robertson along the Western Cape countryside
hosted an event created with us ladies in mind – a wine festival
embracing the gentler side of life. Robertson Slow provided two of
our favourite things – top-class wine and food of next-level caliber.
Enjoying the meals at the homes of the wine farmers along the
valley made for a personalised, unforgettable experience.
“Educate a boy, and you educate an individual. Educate a girl, and you educate a community.” - Adelaide Hoodless
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INSPIRATIONAL FINDS FROM SAMANTHA
“It is the duty of the youth to challenge corruption.” – Kurt Cobain
This statement, although carrying much responsibility, holds much truth to the youth of South Africa. Many historical events to date can be attributed to the youth
attempting to bring some sort of justice. Yet, as much as our youth are known to challenge, they are also known to fall prey to the many flaws within our society. Things
like drug and alcohol abuse, domestic violence and rape are just a few of the challenges our youth are faced with on a day-to-day basis.
Who is to challenge this corruption?
The latest South African holiday, held on 16 June, took us back to the start of the Sowetan riots in the year of 1976. In essence, the entire month of June carried the
symbolism of this day and held a focus on the youth and children of South Africa.
While the ever-capable Jesse-Lee takes you through everything you need to know about the next public holiday to be found on the calendar, I’d like to take one last look
at the topic of adolescence. In this issue’s inspirational finds, the common thread is the youth, particularly South Africa’s youth. These articles, which can be found on www.
spice4life.co.za, address issues ranging from anxiety right through to abuse – addressing most of what South African youth are affected by. After all, somebody has to.
INSPIRING PEOPLE:
Jennifer Lawrence
INSPIRATION IN ACTION:
Girlology
SAMANTHA INSPIRED:
Gearing up to protect the Children
Jennifer Lawrence – the latest actress making a remarkable
entrance into Tinsel town – has admitted to struggling through
anxiety during her childhood. “I was a weirdo. I've always just
had this weird anxiety. I hated recess. I didn't like field trips.
Parties really stressed me out. And I had a very different sense of
humour.” This gives hope to the thousands of people struggling
with various levels and types of anxiety worldwide – particularly
the youth. Although victims often feel alone in their battle and
unsure of their sanity, Jennifer’s story proves otherwise.
Kotex® and Code Teen are continuing in their journey to ‘make
over’ the lives of thousands of young women, across South Africa,
through the empowering Girlology workshops. Since 2011, the
workshops have made an impact on the lives of more than 15
000 women in South Africa. Titled ‘Girlology’, which means ‘The
Ultimate Guide to Surviving and Thriving being a GIRL’, these
interactive workshops are raising up a generation of women who
are bound to be a force to be reckoned with.
During Child Protection Week, which took place from 1 – 8 June
2014, various organisations wanted to focus the public’s attention
on child protection and how every citizen has a moral obligation
to fight this evil in our communities. In 2013, more than 13 000
children were saved from abuse, neglect, or ill treatment and given
a new chance in life. How can we expect the youth to challenge
corruption when they themselves are falling victim to it? Let us
work together to make 2014 an even greater success story.
Read the full version online: “Code Teen and Kotex’s Girlology
workshops Empowering Young Women Across the Country”
Read the full version online: “Child protection: communities
working together to keep children safe”
Read the full version online: “A Profile on Jennifer Lawrence”
WHAT’S HOT OR NOT
We take a look at What’s Hot or Not this Season: for him, for her and for winter!
Go to www.spice4life.co.za to find more HOT products!
A STENSTRÖMS SHIRT
EMILIO PUCCI PURSES
CATURRA COFFEE
DOLCE COFFEE MACHINE
PINK PONY GOLFER
PUNCH/LAUNDRY BAG
These shirts are a
combination of top
quality craftsmanship
and exquisite
fabric with fashion
consciousness.
Deep purple
structured shoulder
bags emanate class,
representative of the
characteristic of the
brand that caters for
the modern Pucci
woman.
All Caturra’s Espresso
blends are roasted
to perfection, using
only the finest Arabica
coffees sourced from
sustainable farms.
It’s heating and flow
stop functionality makes
the NESCAFÉ Dolce
Gusto a truly innovative
premium product.
In support of Breast
Cancer, Polo’s Pink Pony
collection offers a limited
range of Pink Pony
signature golfers, dresses,
t-shirts, belts, pens and
journals.
Big enough to hold a
heavyweight load of washing
and tough enough to take a
beating. What better way
to get men motivated to do
their laundry?
“To like many people spontaneously and without effort is perhaps the greatest of all sources of personal happiness.” - Bertrand Russell
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EYES ON THE STREET
Craig Howes is a local photographer residing
in Lagoon Beach. He is not only a professional
photographer, but he takes photos on his iPhone
for his Instagram account, which has attracted a
multitude of followers. Purely Local chatted to him
about what inspires him.
Purely Local: How did you get into photography?
Craig Howes: My grandfather was a
photographer and, for some reason, I have always
been drawn to photography from a young age. For
my 21st birthday, I bought myself my first camera –
a Nikon D50. I started taking photos now and again,
but it wasn’t until I discovered Instagram that I had
a place to put my pictures for the world to see.
PL: Have you always lived in the area?
CH: I was born in Houtspruit and later went to
school and university in Johannesburg. I moved to
Cape Town five years ago.
PL: What inspires your photography?
CH: Emotion and adventure. I want people to
look at my work and feel something – I don’t care
if it is a positive or negative emotion. Some photos
that I take are supposed to give you a sharp feeling
in your gut, whilst others are supposed to make you
feel like going on an adventure. I want to move the
person viewing my photos.
PL: Tell us about the photography services that
you offer.
CH: I do events, portfolio shoots, weddings,
travel photography, but what I mainly do is to
provide creative content, be it for a clothing line, a
restaurant or a car brand.
“One can acquire everything in solitude except character.” - Stendhal
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Contact details
Craig Howes 0825621101
craighowes1@gmail.com
www.instagram.com/craighowes
www.facebook.com/howesphotography
www.twitter.com/mrcraighowes
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TABLE MOUNTAIN 365
Purely Local spoke to Phillip de Blanche, the man behind
www.tablemountian365.com.
A photo of the same thing every day sounds simple
enough, but in reality it is not that easy. Table Mountain
is one of the world’s most iconic landmarks and has
been declared as one of the World’s Seven Wonders.
Phillip De Blanche had the idea to take a photo of this
majestic mountain every day – showing the different
seasons and weather conditions throughout the year
that frames the mountain.
This project has been going for quite some time.
“I started taking pictures of the mountain in February
2009. It was purely a personal project but I thought it
would be nice to share it with others. There were never
any financial considerations,” says Phillip. “The idea for
the project started when was diagnosed very late in
my life with bi-polar disorder, which basically means
that I was always either on top of the world or in a
deep depression. Diagnosing bi-polar was a long road,
but I have now come to the conclusion that everything
revolves around choices. Choices are something
that everybody takes for granted and we make
sub-conscious choices everyday. Many of these subconscious choices really should be done with conscious
thought, however. If you are in a situation where your
choice suddenly gets taken away from you, you realise
and feel it immediately. Using the excuse that one had
no choice in a situation is of course an illusion. We
always have a choice,” he says.
The gift of choice did get taken away from Phillip to
a degree. “As much as I wanted to act on my choices, I
simply could not break through the hold bi-polar had on
me. Because we tend to see the negative in everything,
it was hard to think of myself as anything else but a
failure even if this was far from the truth. As time went
on I clawed back, little by little, the positive things in my
life and I started seeing how making conscious choices
could greatly impact your life and the lives of people
around you. With bi-polar unchecked, it was almost
impossible to take on any long term challenges or
projects,” says Phillip.
The idea for Table Mountain 365 started one day
when Phillip was gazing at Table Mountain and he
realised that it never looks the same. “I decided to take
pictures of the mountain daily as to create a record of
all the many faces the mountain had. I then decided
to document it on a website so people could share in
its beauty and diversity. It took great dedication to take
pictures every day and upload them to the website. I am
thinking of making the photos into a coffee table book
that depicts 365 different images of Table Mountain,”
he says.
One cannot help but to admire Phillip and what he
has created from a difficult situation. If you need even
more inspiration, just take a look at his images.
Check out Phillip’s website at
www.tablemountain365.com
“Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious.” - Ruth Reichl
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By Michelle Korevaar,
CEO, Spice4Life
@michinthecity #Neworleans
Who would have believed that one of my biggest ‘aha’ moments for my
career and self-actualisation would be realised, out of the blue, on a
trip overseas to the Deep South during Mardi Gras season. The annual
Women Presidents Organisation’s conference was held in New Orleans
this year with over 1000 women, members from chapters spanning
from 33 of the United States of America, as well as chapters in Canada,
England, Mena, Mexico, Peru, South Africa and Turkey attending.
Every time I have attended, I have felt like a kid in a candy store! The
workshops are many, powerful, fast and furious with skills development,
leadership, inspirational guest speakers and networking amongst peers
that truly want the best for one another. At the prestigious morning
event bringing us all together for WPO announcements, I almost
choked on my muesli as Marsha Firestone announced her choice for
The Presidents Award.
At the airport
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The zing and wanderlust for travel kicks in while we sit in the
slow lounge watching them fuel our plane. The sadness of leaving
home and my family aches in my heart and burns my throat. Slowly
realisation ebbs into reality and the mad rush of the last couple of
weeks is over…and the adventure begins.
The Deep South
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Trams, The Mississippi River, deep fried chicken – no, what am
I talking about? Deep fried everything and lots of crocodile on
the menu. Cowboy boots, Country blues, southern drawls and
hospitality, Bourbon Street, Mardi Gras, French Quarter – the
most eclectic mix of cultures ever.
The WPO Conference Schedule Inspires
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I am so glad that I got to do the Pre-Harvard
Programme. The stressful application to apply was
well worth it and the professor was just incredible.
I get what the fuss is all about now – Mr Louis Litt!
Workshop favourites; Social Entrepreneurship, Think
Tank and The Marketing Innovation Hub.
‘Aha’ moment and Impromptu speech
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Pavitra K. Mehta speaks on her book
The ‘Infinite Vision’ that this woman’s
grandfather had to give sight to those
who couldn’t afford it and built the world’s
greatest business case for compassion.
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Leaders Eat Last
Simon Sinek, his first TEDxTalk on ‘How Great
Leaders Inspire Action’ is the third most viewed
video on TED.com. I bought all his books and had
to haul every one back in my suitcase via Dubai
– three days of travelling, but it was so worth it.
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Ping Fu – 3D Printer Software Co. Founder
Her speech had my bottom lip wobbling, relaying her tortured
childhood through the Chinese revolution; she relit a fire that I
thought was gone. That evening, I got to chat to her over a glass
of wine – about progress, visionary work and living life’s calling.
I am so blessed.
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Bourbon Street Mardi Gras Style
With our very own police escort and Jazz marching band, the
women of WPO filled the streets and marched from the hotel to
the famous Bourbon Street. Donned with colourful Mardi Gras
Masks and Beads, the famous Tornados in hand, fun was had by all.
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Download the Creative Augmentation App on
your phone for free, scan the page, and take
a trip down the streets of New Orleans with
the Women Presidents Organisation.
To read more, visit www.spice4life.co.za / www.facebook.com/spice4life and like our page!
“For most of history, Anonymous was a woman.”- Virginia Woolf
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I am shaking so badly that I don’t know how my legs
carried me to the stage. Marsha awards me with the
Presidents Award and says a bunch of nice things that
makes me cry. I swallow most of the tears in gaping
fear as she asks me to address the room. I spoke from
the heart; it went down well. Big smile!
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Community
Win or lose, I will always do my best
“I also have a dream…”
The SPICE4LIFE Youth Academy is a registered non-profit and our mission is to nurture over 300 children in Dunoon that
fall under the Youth Academy. The leader behind the Vision is Mandla Tyobidyasi who approached Michelle Korevaar pre
World Cup 2010, explaining his dream to keep children motivated and off the street through sport.
Together with Mandla’s wife and the support of local sponsors, they were able to get their first togs and equipment
together and four years later the Youth Academy has a formalised mission with several of their teams playing soccer at
league level.
“Now recognised as a community football club, the Youth Academy falls under the Dunoon Football Association and all of
our members are then registered with the South African Football Association. Each child beams with pride when issued
with its official South African Football Association ID card. It makes them not only feel but know beyond a doubt, that
they belong. Even though most never make it onto the field for a full competitive game; they are committed to coming to
practice as often as every day, throughout the year," Michelle explains.
“Today is not about the problems I will face tomorrow… Today
is just about the ball.”
“The time with the children affords us the opportunity to address social issues affecting their lives, and with access to
local social workers’ assistance, we hope to train the seniors in the team to be able to better identify the more serious
issues and refer them. Children deserve to be children – to play, be healthy and belong. We emphasise that their dreams
and aspirations matter – and that their lives truly count. Our limited group of volunteers join the children in activities of
play and fun as often as we can and, even though sometimes language is a barrier, laughing is the name of the game for
those days. At the beginning of this season we had over 40 requests from other football clubs’ members to please join our
'club'. It’s great to be cool but the demand is becoming overwhelming. We desperately need support from local community.
Some of these children don’t even know when their next meal will be.
EVERY CHILD DESERVES TO PLAY
• Over 300 children in Dunoon connect through the Spice4Life Youth Academy where we use sport to keep them connected
and inspired to live their best lives.
• Youth Academy motto: “Win or lose, I will always do my best.”
• We are able to identify social and health issues and general needs of these children which we then rally for.
To sustain the non-profit we are asking community members to register as supporters of the SPICE4LIFE Youth Academy and
choose which way they would like to participate as a member of our family that can champion these Children. The one way
is to become an official ‘Champion of Change’ through a monthly donation of R100 per month.
Immediate items needed urgently are any second hand children’s clothing, food parcels, first aid items and soccer boots.
Read more about the Youth Academy on www.spice4life.co.za and please like our page and see our photos on facebook.com/
spice4lifeyouthacademy
PLEASE JOIN OUR MISSION
Email Championofchange@spice4life.co.za
“It's the children the world almost breaks who can grow up to save it.” - Frank Warren
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Mrs United Nations SA
About Miss Teen International SA:
Purely local spoke to Mrs United Nations South Africa, Ingrid Burger, about
her role in society and about her project Acting Hope.
Purely Local: What exactly is Mrs United Nations?
Ingrid Burger: It is the biggest pageant in
South Africa. Married women who want to
make a difference through projects in their
communities can enter. Some finalists work
on behalf of other charities, but others have
started their own projects like I have.
PL: You are the current title holder. What do
you have to do during the year that you hold
this title?
IB: The Mrs UN South Africa title was a title
given to me after working very hard in founding
my own project, Acting Hope. I don’t believe in
charity, I believe that people should start doing
work in the community that is sustainable and
can become part of their lives – it is the only
way forward. My main focus through Acting
Hope is to make children more aware of what
they can do in their communities through
using their own talents.
years and what do you hope to achieve with this
programme?
IB: My next plan with Acting Hope is to make
sure that all children in South Africa gets the
opportunity to see how small projects and
initiatives can make a huge difference in the
lives of the underprivileged children in SA. I
have therefore been in negotiation together with
HOOPER Productions to compose a TV series based
on the ‘Children of Hope’.
The pageant is a national pageant giving children the opportunity to inspire other
children's lives and to spread hope across South Africa. The children do their own small
projects, overseen by the director of the pageant, Ingrid Burger, using Acting Hope as their
platform. Jonica Blommetjies has been crowned Miss Teen SA International 2013/14 and
represented South Africa in Florida during July 2014.
PL: What does it mean to you to be Mrs United
Nations?
PL: Tell us about Acting Hope.
IB: Acting Hope is a project my husband
and I started in 2012. I teach life lessons to
children through drama, empowering them
for life situations that they might encounter. It
initially started as a small project based at some
local farm schools, but now the project has
transformed into something much bigger and is
practiced nationwide. There were children that
started saying that they have other talents as
well that they wanted to use, and now Acting
Hope consists of Hope in Craft, Hope in Sport,
Hope in Music, Hope in Drama, Green Hope,
etc. There are various children now involved
nationwide in making a difference through
their own small projects. These children, Acting
Hope Drama members, Mr and Miss Acting
Hope finalists and Miss Teen International SA
Finalists, all are referred to as the ‘Children of
Hope’. All of these children are using their own
talents to serve other children in South Africa.
PL: What are your plans for the next few
Jonicia Blommetjies’s Platform for Hope:
IB: Mrs UN South Africa just proved to me that
anyone can make a difference in South Africa if
all of us would just start thinking out of the box
and become actively involved in something we
believe in.
“My platform, To Be Active, refers to having a healthy lifestyle through sports and other
activities which includes ballet and dancing. I believe being active contributes a lot to
leading a positive and healthy lifestyle. I believe that children must start at a young age
to be active through non-competitive sports that focuses on basic sports skills as well as
teamwork and rules. It requires dedication, discipline and the right character. It also brings
out teamwork and a support structure. All of this is also needed to build a prosperous,
healthy and thriving community.”
To be involved doesn’t mean that everyone needs
to participate in the Mrs UN South Africa pageant,
but all of us should start focussing on the gifts we
have received and use it to build a stronger future.
Donate
HOPE pageant
FNB – 250655
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Contact Ingrid
Mobile: 084 590 9088
Email: ingrid@actinghope.co.za
Give Me Hope
Purely Local spoke to Jessica Perrins
(fundraiser) from Home of Hope, a
Designated Child Protection Organisation
located in Table View that provides safety,
well-being and care to all children in
need of it.
A Closer Look at Home of Hope
to buy our own premises and open our
own school – there is a huge need for it.
How can locals help out?
1) Debit orders. The details are on www.
homeofhope.co.za.
2) Buddy system. You can ‘buddy up’
with a child. This involves a 12-month
commitment to take a child out twice a
month as part of your usual family life.
3) There is a wish list on the website of
things we need such as stationary, clothes,
etc. Whatever is not used is redistributed
to other people in need in the community
as part of our redistribution program.
Purely Local: How did you start?
Jessica Perrins: Home of Hope was
started as a safe house by Eleanor and
Richard Brook in 2007. She adopted
a one-year-old boy (now 13 years
old), developed a passion and saw a
need in the community. This led to
the formation of a safety house and
subsequently a Foster Cluster Scheme
and in 2010, the Amathemba special
needs school was launched.
PL: Explain what you do.
JP: We have three programmes: a
donations redistribution programme, a
foster cluster scheme program where
we currently have three cluster homes
that houses 18 children in total and six
children in each home, and a special
needs school program, Amathemba. The
Amathemba School focuses on individual
learning for children with Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disorder, permanent brain
damage due to prenatal exposure to
alcohol, as well as for other children
with neurological delays. As part of this
program, we teach children practical
skills such as baking, jewellery making, gardening,
life skills, etc. which enables them to integrate
into the community and find work after they leave
school. The West Coast Christian School partnered
with Home of Hope to allow us to use two
classrooms while Amathemba continues its search
for permanent premises.
PL: What happens when a child is 18 years old?
JP: We have a long-term goal in mind when it
comes to the children. We want to teach them
skills so that they can integrate seamlessly into the
community at the right age. We also look at what
they are passionate about and try to find a suitable
job. For example, if they are passionate about
animals, we try to get them a job at the SPCA. The
children will always be semi-dependent, but with
our guidance and maybe living in a safe house, they
can thrive. We encourage them to integrate into the
community and start their own lives.
PL: How do you find these kids?
JP: We work with social workers from the Department
of Social Development who refer children to us for
our foster cluster scheme (FCS). Most of the children
in the FCS attend Amathemba. We work with a local
educational psychologist who refers children to us
for Amathemba and sometimes parents come to us
when their children have behavioural problems. At
the moment Amathemba is full with 31 students,
but later in the year we may have space for some
additional children in our preschool. We need to
limit the amount of children we have, however, as
we believe in one-on-one education. We would like
“Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim.” - Nora Ephron
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If a company wanted to become a donor?
Email us at fundraising@homeofhope.
co.za. There are different ways that
your company can get involved – be it
physically or financially. For example,
your company can spend Mandela Day
painting their houses or give financial
support. Financial support of course
allows us to be more sustainable and
continue our work in the community.
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Community
HElp SALT
Finish StrOng
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” – Nelson Mandela.
SALT, a local NGO charity’s, Finishing Strong programme aims to change students’ worlds by giving
them financial and emotional support to help them finish High School. By investing in these
students now, they are investing in their future and in the next generation. SALT offers them the
necessary education equipment and tutor lessons to guide them, motivating them to finish their
Matric year strong.
In 2013, SALT helped 15 students finish strong and there are 99 students in the Finishing Strong
programme this year.
HElp SALT
Download the Creative Augmentation App on your phone for free, scan the page with
the app, and see how SALT's Finishing Strong programme changes students' lives.
• SALT is in need of volunteers to tutor students in the following subjects: English, Maths, Science,
Business, IsiXhosa, Economics, Accounting, Maths Literacy and Life Science.
• You can also be a general volunteer that helps to set up, cook meals, etc.
SpOnsor A Child
• For as little as R100 per month for a year, you can help sponsor a child. Each child is supported by
four sponsors.
• Donations can also be made to help SALT with the purchase of stationery and outings.
Contact SALT
Tel: + 27 (0)21 557 3948
Fax: +27 (0)21 557 3778
Email: info@saltprojects.org.za
www.saltprojects.org.za
The
Heart
of
DuNoon
Purely Local spoke to a local woman who has become
renowned by locals for reaching out to those in need.
Mama Makhosi lives in the heart of Dunoon and
is well known for her big heart. She is originally
from KwaZulu-Natal where she worked for a lady
who eventually moved to Cape Town and Mama
came with her. “I saw great suffering in Cape Town
when I got here, which I did not see in KwaZuluNatal,” says Mama. Her eyes filling with compassion,
she explains how she decided that she had to do
something to help all those people roaming the
streets with nowhere to go. “The lady I worked for
gave me a house and I felt selfish to just have it
all to myself. I decided I had to open my doors to
others. My granddaughter was also living with me
and the lady I worked with spoiled her so I also
wanted to teach her to share,” she says.
“One day the police came to my house with a
baby that was abandoned in a plastic bag on the
taxi rank. He was very hurt so I kept checking up
on him in the hospital and asking Child Welfare
whether I could keep him. They eventually said yes
and, even though I knew it was a risk, I just had to
help him,” Mama says with tears in her eyes.
“A social worker told me about SALT, which was
a blessing from God as I was struggling to help
everyone with my small pensioner salary. SALT
started to buy me monthly groceries to feed the
children with and they are even setting up a wendy
house for the teenagers to stay in! I have two
teenagers and they are doing really well in school!”
she smiles. “I now look after about 40 children,
but they come and go. I always have around 15
children with me, however. I usually keep a child
until a social worker fetches them, but if they are
not collected I will keep them until I die because
where else will they go? I cannot be without the
sound of children around me, I love them,” she says.
“My door is always open for everyone, but people
do take advantage. You cannot plant mielies and
reap potatoes, so I do ask some people to leave if
they do more harm than good,” she says.
Mama has a young toddler, Professor, whom she
has raised from birth. “He was born prematurely
and was only 810 grams. Everyone believed that
he was going to die but I kept telling them that
he was God’s child and he will survive. My son
also kept saying that I cannot look after a baby
as I am too old,” she laughs. “Professor makes me
feel young. He gives me energy and I cannot live
without him,” she says. “If I could just live until
Professor is at least 15 years old, I would be happy.
I do know however that SALT will take him in –
they all love him. My house must not go to my son
when I die as he already has a flat; it must go to
the other children who have no home,” she says.
When you speak to Mama you cannot help but feel
overwhelmed by her generosity and selflessness.
Even when she can barely make do, she will reach
out to give the little bit she has to others. SALT has
been a great support to her and has helped her
reach her goal of helping all those in need of food,
a roof over their head and, most of all, a little bit
of love.
Help Mama:
Contact SALT to find out how you can help Mama.
“Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” - Desmond Tutu
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Education
Purely Local
SCHOOL
COUNSELLORS:
HOW IMPORTANT ARE THEY REALLY?
School counsellors have many roles. Their primary goal is to encourage, support and foster positive academic,
career, social and personal development in schools. Purely Local spoke to Shireen Botha, a school counsellor at
Sunningdale Primary School about the role of a student counsellor at schools.
Many schools these days don’t have qualified guidance
counsellors, but instead they train peer educators to play the role
of the counsellor at the school, thereby missing the point that a
guidance counsellor has to ideally be a master’s level educator
who has coursework in specific areas, as well as at least a 100hour practicum and a 600-hour internship in a school setting and
a state or national certification or license to practice.
“Guidance counsellors may play different roles in each school, but
I believe the main focus will be the individual support of students
as they experience challenges which they do not know how to
handle effectively yet. The guidance counsellor will identify core
issues children face and set up intervention projects in the school
or educate learners, teachers and parents on the topic,” says
Shireen Botha.
“The guidance counsellor, in my opinion, thus tries to understand
the child’s challenges holistically and attempts to guide the child
through the situation. He or she acts as the link between the
school, parents and any other supporting persons needed to guide
the child through the situation faced. The guidance counsellor
forms part of the Institutional Level Support Team which all
schools have in place. Here he or she would be informed of the
challenges a child might face academically. Guidance counsellors
may furthermore refer learners to professional support when
necessary. Parents are encouraged to schedule meetings with
the guidance counsellor as they notice that their children are
struggling,” says Botha.
In most schools, a counsellor is hired by the school through a
governing body position made available by the school. However,
the education department allocates one psychologist or counsellor
per circuit that schools are divided into to help support schools
who may not be able to afford their own counsellor or support
staff. School counsellors are an important part of every school
as their role is not only an academic one but also an emotional
supporting role which is highly needed in a school environment.
Top Five Apps for Kids Local School Activities
Available on Android and Apple devices
Disney Princess: Story Theatre
With this app, kids can create their own animated films
starring their favourite Disney characters. This app is great to
hone conceptual and design skills from a young age.
Endless Alphabet
This is a great educational app with an interactive interface
to teach children words and letters. Each word has a puzzle
that needs to be solved, giving a short animation explaining
its definition.
Elkanah
House
Grade
12
‘Historians’ did presentations to
each other about the origins of
the Cold War. Pictured here is
Head Girl Kayla Struwig.
Parklands College presented the
musical Fame from 31 July- 8
August. They also had a Derby
Day from Thursday 21 August Saturday 23 August.
Sunningdale Primary created
a container vegetable garden.
My Little Work Garage
This app allows children to work in a mechanics workshop. It
teaches skills in money management, and they can buy and
sell racing cars with the profits they make.
Crayola, Lights, Camera, Colour!
Use this app to drain the colour from any image you have taken
on your device, leaving a blank canvas for kids to experiment
with a range of crayons, stickers and texts.
Sunningdale Primary Save the Rhino Art Competition
Grade 1 winners: Zach Sternslow, Lindeleani Barnes
and Connor Schumann.
Sunningdale Primary Save the Rhino Art Competition
Grade 2 winners Tawana Makuvise, Keagan van Blerk
and Murendeni Tsanwani.
Cut the Rope: Experiments
Navigate through 150 levels which will test your puzzle
solving abilities, reaction time and understanding of physics.
“Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.” - Margaret Mead
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Congratulations to the
Van
Riebeeckstrand
learners who achieved
badges or medals for
their excellent culture
achievements. Back row
from left to right: Chelsea
Smyth, Mieke Nel, Gian
Meyer, Gabrielle
de
Lange. Middle from left to
right: Paige Smyth, Liese
Wolmarans, Mari
Fouche, Inken Holm. Front
from left to right: Staci
Swanepoel, Annette Nel,
Renske Strauss.
Purely Local
Pets
Purely local spent the day with african tails,
a local animal welfare organisation
African Tails is an organisation whose goal is to reduce the
neglect and abuse of township animals in South Africa. They are
currently busy with a project in Khayelitsha, which aims to stunt the
overpopulation of animals through sterilisation and education. The
Purely Local team joined them to document the incredible work
they have been doing there.
The project kicks off at their onsite establishment in Mdzananda.
On the day of our visit, the SPCA was also on site, assisting with the
transportation of animals. While organisations like the SPCA hosts
a varying amount of projects, African Tails is the only animal rescue
establishment which focuses purely on the sterilisation of animals.
They believe in looking at the cause, rather than the aftermath;
the cause being overpopulation. The team leader, Veronica Nel,
explained that it is vital for the animal population in the townships
to be managed, as the more animals there are, the more neglect it
generates.
While the theory seems simple and effective, carrying it out is a
whole different story. A day on site starts with the crew, headed
by Veronica and her son Tim, loading cages and other necessities
into pickup trucks. Then it is off to site B, the current focus of the
operation. To get an idea of the immense size of this project, site B
is just one of ten sites in the greater Khayelitsha area, each of which
contains an average of eight subsections or ‘villages’. The crew goes
door to door, looking for unsterilised animals as well as collecting
information for a census. They spend time with each owner, looking
at the living conditions of their animals and advising them on how
they can improve it. The education is as important as the physical
task of sterilising the animals.
Dog fighting is a persistent issue in these areas and the
organisation struggles to convince those owners to sterilise their
animals. The breeders sell their puppies, usually pit bulls, as a
source of income. Sterilising these breeding dogs is not an option
for them. The unfortunate thing is that these animals are born into
a life which will inevitably lead to pain and abuse. While this is a
huge concern for organisations like African Tails, they cannot force
anyone to get their animals sterilised and in these cases the matter
of abuse becomes a legal one. Authorities such as the police and
the SPCA have to step in in order to control this type of abuse, but
in a township, it is hard to regulate where and when it is happening.
Their ultimate goal with this project is to cover the whole of
Khayelitsha, a tedious process, but one that they are definitely not
afraid of. With each trip to the suburbs and back, they can load
between 30 to 40 animals. The animals are kept on site overnight
to ensure they do not eat or drink anything before they undergo
their operations. They are then returned to their owners the next
day, usually with some donated food and blankets. Considering that
the population of unsterilised animals reaches into the hundreds of
thousands, they definitely have their work cut out for them.
The organisation functions purely on the donations they get in,
thus much of their work depends on public support. The evidence
of their work is especially apparent in the Dunoon and Joe Slovo
townships, areas that are, thanks to African Tails, almost 100%
clean (sterilised). It is rare to find a group of people and volunteers
so honestly dedicated to a cause; a cause that is lending a hand to
the voiceless of our society.
Contact African Tails:
Adoptions: 021 510 360/ adoptions@africantails.co.za
Emergencies: 083 326 1604
For more information go to www.africantails.co.za
Download the Creative Augmentation App on your phone for
free, scan the page with the app, and watch the page come
alive into a video. Hit the streets with African Tails and see how
they operate.
“A cause that is lending a hand to the voiceless of our society”
LOcal DOGS
“Bulla is a 6-year-old Boerbull and I have had him since he
was about six or seven months old. He was bred for cattle
protection and is part of the Mastiff Boerbull breed, which is a
larger breed. He actually thinks of himself as human. He is too
big to find a suitable female, which is why he has never been
bred with before” – James Hutton.
Download the Creative Augmentation
App on your phone for free, scan the
page with the app, and see a video of
Bulla playing on the beach.
Brain May with Sam: The two of
us are very well known in the area
as Sam is with me 24/7. Sam is
welcomed in my office and is by my
side on his own chair, and all of my
colleagues love him.
Nachas Stoch: He is energetic, loves the
water, whether swimming in summer
or dancing in the rain, he is always so
happy to see everyone, brings light into
the Stoch family's lives and as his name
suggests he brings them joy.
Pinto is from the UK and loves going
to Carlucci’s.
Harry is a beloved local dog that is
very energetic.
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Sport
Purely Local
FIVES FUTBOL
Fives Futbol is one of the fastest growing sports
in the world and, unlike conventional soccer, Fives
is much more accessible to those of us with less
time and professional training. Purely Local met
up with the founder of Fives Futbol, Adam Fine, to
find out more about the sport and his involvement in
community upliftment.
Purely Local: What is Fives Futbol all about?
Adam Fine: Fives is a sustainable business
that creates job opportunities for locals. We are
a platform for NGO charities; we are credible, and
accountable. As a platform for the community,
anyone can come play Fives. It is also a form of
job creation as up to 5000 underprivileged people
come through our doors each year. We aim to give
out 1000s of free hours to those in need. We have
created 30 full-time jobs, 60-70 part-time jobs
and all of these employees love coming to work
each day.
PL: How did the idea of introducing Fives Futbol
in South Africa come about?
AF: When I was 17, I was living in England and
bored at school, my dad was a teacher in Mitchell’s
Plain and I just saw a gap in the market – I wanted
to try something different. Fives Futbol has turned
the UK concept on its head, and it is more than just
a commercially run sports facility organisation.
PL: What is Fives involvement in uplifting the
community?
AF: Fives is a great platform for non-profit
organisations. It is a credible organisation
that is funded by a lot of influential and big
businesses. We have great staff and we hire from
disadvantaged backgrounds as well. The issue of
unemployment in this country is mostly attributed
to the fact that a person who has no university
degree finds it hard to get hired anywhere. We
take into consideration a person’s passion – if you
enjoy the game and are good at what you do, we
give you an opportunity. Youngsters in Mitchell’s
Plain who have no job and love football can get
a job with us as a part-time referee, for example.
PL: How can locals get involved?
AF: Locals can get involved by playing, assisting
in volunteering and sponsoring. Our business
is growing and courts are doubling, so there is
always a need for assistance.
PL: Can children play the sport?
AF: Yes. We are educating kids about the sport
and they often play with paying customers such
as at the Sunningdale Sports Complex with Marc
Viljoen where we have five TLC teams. TLC is the
NGO that our Sunningdale venue works with, and
the kids that are affiliated with it, are invited to
take part in games at suitable times. This is a way
to integrate them into the community and inspire
them.
PL: Who is allowed to use the facilities?
AF: Anyone can use our facilities. You don’t
have to be a member but you can join a league if a
time slot is open. People in general have less free
time these days, and since Fives Futbol is a short
game, it is ideal. I personally play three times a
week when I am around and we often play as staff
teams too.
PL: Aside from Cape Town, where else can people
find you?
AF: We are opening facilities in Pretoria and
Johannesburg (on Menlyn Park’s roof). We are
also looking at Durban, but we want to do things
properly before we consider opening a facility
there and we are also looking at opening a
couple in Bloemfontein and Port Elizabeth in the
Eastern Cape.
Download
the Creative
Augmentation App
on your phone for
free, scan the page
with the app, and
watch a video of
the Ricardo Dance
Studio children
dancing at Ellerton
Primary School.
Contact Details:
www.fivesfutbol.co.za
021 555 1707
keith@5v5.co.za
DANCE SAVED MY LIFE
Purely Local spoke to Ricardo Koopman, owner and director, choreographer and dance
educator of Ricardo’s Modern Dance Studio.
People find sanctuary in dance for a variety of reasons
– it is an escape from loneliness, hopelessness, poverty
and just one’s reality. One of Ricardo Koopman’s
biggest fears was being forced to follow in his
fisherman father’s footsteps and this led him to pursue
his dream of dancing, despite his tough circumstances.
Ricardo grew up in a poor family. “I used to walk
from Hout Bay Harbour to town for my dance
training – my feet were burning, but as soon as
I entered the dance class it was healed. I took
up some odd jobs and the little cash I earned
contributed to food for the family, as well as to
my ballet shoes,” he says. Despite being ridiculed
by his community, he started offering free dance
and drama classes at the local community centre.
He was only 13 years old at the time. “I had so
little to teach, but I wanted to make a difference.
I also teach in Thailand at the Phuket orphanage
home to help the survivors of Tsunami, as well as
in Switzerland at times,” he says.
Ricardo believes in the power of dancing. “It is
important for children to dance, and the benefits
are clear: it motivates them to attend school,
gives them direction, helps them to develop life
skills, and teaches them about team building,” says
Ricardo. “It also helps with children’s learning
skills at school and dancing just feeds the soul.
When there is nothing else you can rely on, there
is dance,” he adds.
“Dancing also teaches children discipline. They
have to be on time, they must work together with
other dancers in various dance forms and they
must be able to handle their temper when they
deal with disappointments,” he says.
"Sports do not build character. They reveal it." - Heywood Broun
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He used to offer classes in Milnerton but has since
then moved to Sea Point. “I currently teach 400
children at Ellerton Primary School. Our learners,
who mostly travel from the townships, are being
exposed to the art of dance. I teach these classes
voluntarily and I also get the hall twice a week to
run my studio,” he says.
Ricardo cannot stop saying that dance changed
his life, and what better way to give back
than to change another child’s life through
dance?
HELP SAVE CHILDREN WITH DANCE
There is a show on the 13th of September in
Sea Point Civic Centre and Ricardo needs your
support. They are in need of:
•
Professional printers for posters, artwork
designs, banners and programs.
• Help with the building of the stage props.
• He would like sponsors for the banners, posters
and programs.
• Sponsors for the dance group costumes.
• Sponsors for a studio branded dance uniform
for his less fortunate students.
Contact Ricardo
www.ricardosdancestudio.co.za
ricardo.s@lantic.net
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Sport
“I did not
choose dance,
dance chose me”
Photo by
Dewald Kirsten
DANCING DEAF
Photo by
Claire Gunn
Photo by
Lorna Darrol
Miss Deaf SA 2012, Simoné Botha, who has grown up and is currently residing in Melkbosstrand, was the youngest child in
Africa to receive a cochlear implant when she was 22 months old. Purely Local chatted to her about what the Miss Deaf SA title
meant to her and about her career as a professional dancer.
Purely Local: You were crowned Miss Deaf SA in 2012. Tell us
about your experience.
Simoné Botha: I never imagined that I would one day receive
a title to represent my country. I realised that I was given a
golden opportunity to become part of an important change that
I want to see in the future when it comes to people with hearing
disabilities. It is not just any beauty title, but one with a very
specific purpose and message to carry out.
PL: When did you start dancing and decide to make it your career?
SB: Children can usually start ballet dancing at the age of
four, but as I had an older sister who danced, I could not wait to
start dancing until the required age. The ballet teacher allowed
me to join even though I was only two and a half years old at
the time. I wouldn’t say that I chose dance as a career, but rather
that dance chose me. At first I thought that I would only be a
ballerina, but after my introduction to contemporary and other
dance forms, I completely fell in love with them as well.
PL: Did the fact that you were born deaf affect your rhythm at all?
SB: I would say that being deaf does not mean that you
cannot have a sense of rhythm. As I cannot hear the finer detail
that music offers, I rely on my body rhythm to guide me. On the
dance floor, my body becomes my ears. After rehearsing a piece
numerous times, my body knows the pace at which I need to
execute a certain movement. In a group number I am very aware
of the other dancers on the floor and in a ‘pax de deux’ number I
rely on my dance partner for timing.
PL: There are many misconceptions about deafness. What would
you like people to be more aware of?
SB: A hearing disability is a silent disability. It is not obvious
that I have a hearing disability when you look at me, but it
tends to separate you from other people if you do not work at
it. When I or another hearing impaired individual therefore ask
you to repeat yourself even up to four times it does not refer to
ignorance on our part.
PL: There have been many people who resist cochlear implants
and believe that you must communicate with sign language if
you are deaf. What has your experience of this debate been?
SB: In a pre-technological age, sign language was the
only way and means of communication for us. As technology
developed over the years, cochlear implants (CI) have proven to
be ideal. As a CI user myself, I never had the need to learn sign
language. During the MDSA pageant, however, I found it handy
in communicating to some of the other contestants. It is truly a
beautiful expressive language and I have many sign language
friends. I love my CI and wouldn’t want to exchange it for anything
in the world. It has provided me with life-changing opportunities
such as attending a mainstream school, performing at dance and
drama Eisteddfods and, most importantly, the opportunity to
pursue a career I love.
PL: You also do a bit of modelling. At what age did you start and
why did you start?
SB: I started modelling at the age of nine for two reasons: to
build up confidence and to practice my command of the English
language. As an Afrikaans-speaking hearing impaired child it was
already a great challenge learning my mother tongue.
PL: Tell us a bit about the shows you have danced in and what
you are currently working on/have coming up?
SB: I dance for Bovim Ballet and I am honoured to have been
asked to be a part of ‘The Motion Project’, a photo exhibition
that showcases success stories in the dancing industry, which
is an official project of the World Design Capital 2014. I have
also been asked to become part of a photo exhibition of the
Artscape Women’s Festival on 7 August, depicting various
successful women with disabilities. I worked with wellknown international opera diva, Aviva Pelham, at the 'Circle
of Support' performance for the Perinatal Mental Health
organisation on 16 August. I’m also busy establishing my
new Christian dance company called ‘341 Dance Company’,
which will focus on carrying God’s message across through
movement executed by highly classically professionally
trained dancers. The company will be seen performing at the
Baxter Dance Festival in October.
CONTACT SIMONE:
You can contact her as a dancer as well as a motivational speaker
for events through: bothasimone@hotmail.com
If you would like the 341 Dance Company to perform at your
event, email:
34l-dance-company@mail.com
Facebook page: Simone Botha- Miss Deaf South Africa 2012.
Download the Creative Augmentation
App on your phone for free, scan
the page with the app, and watch a
video of Simoné Botha dancing in a
variety of her shows.
Video By: Devon Marshbank
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Sport
Purely Local
EXCLUSIVE WITH
RYAN BOTHA
Purely Local chatted to Ryan Botha, an international ex-soccer star
and model, about his former career and best moments.
Download the Creative Augmentation App on your phone
for free, scan the page with the app, and watch a video of
Ryan Botha speaking about his career as a soccer player.
Purely Local: You were an international soccer star.
Tell us a bit about your experience and what teams
you played for.
Ryan Botha: I've been lucky enough to play all
over the world. I played in the South Premier league
for Supersport, Wits, Moroka Swallow and Platinum
Stars. I also played in the Finnish Premier League for
Mypa and FC Inter. Cypriot Greek Premier League for
ENP and Turkish Premier League for Denizlispor. I've
played UEFA cup games in Denmark, Switzerland and
France, and camped in America with Mypa for Pre
season. Travelling all over the world helps you learn
more about so many different cultures, about yourself
and what you want from life.
PL: How did you get into soccer, at what age did you
start playing and at what point did you realise that
you could do it as a professional career?
RB: My dad started kicking a ball around with me
at the age of two years old and I joined my first club
at the age of five years old. I think I decided to go
pro around the age of 14. When I went to Manchester
United when I was 17 years old, I knew it was my
dream job to be a pro footballer.
PL: You are also a model. When and how did you start
modelling? What was your favourite shoot?
RB: I had just moved to Johannesburg at the
age of 18 for football. I was walking around Sandton
and a guy named Ivan approached me and gave me
his card saying I should give hitm a call and get into
modelling. My favourite shoot was with elephants for
two days.
PL: What was your favourite moment as a professional
soccer player?
RB: Scoring two goals on debut for South Africa
U23 Olympic squad against Algeria in the first four
minutes.
PL: What is your training programme like?
RB: I gym four times a week and work on strength,
explosive power and flexibility. I also do boxing twice
a week.
PL: Who is your favourite soccer player and why? Also,
what team do you support?
RB: Hard to pick just one. David Beckham, Ryan
Giggs, Messi and Ronaldo are amazing players. I love
watching them for many different reasons. Two out of
the four have retired so it's like the end of an era. I
support Liverpool.
PL: When and why did you retire from soccer?
RB: At the age of 32, because I got tired of the
politics in the game that I love so much.
Keep Up with Ryan
www.ryanbotha.com
SURF'S UP
Purely Local chatted to Tristan Lev, a local surfer.
10 MINUTES WITH
GEOFFREY GASPARD
Purely Local caught up with Geoffrey Gaspard, a Malagasy (from
Madagascar) windsurfer that is currently residing in Sunningdale.
Purely Local: For how long have you been in SA?
Geoffrey Gaspard: Seven months. I am actually
here to study Event Management but I am also a
sponsored windsurfer. Espace Windsuf, a French
company, is my main sponsor at the moment with
Shakaloha Guest House, a Malagasy Guest House
PL: What do you have planned next?
GG: I will be going to Spain in September to
compete in the ISAF World Championships.
PL: What do you love most about South Africa and
what makes it different from Madagascar?
GG: South Africa is a lot less expensive and also
more open-minded. I do have a soft spot for my
home town, Diego Suarez, although I would also
love to live in South Africa. I love history and South
Africa has such a rich history. I can also really see
how it is moving towards an even brighter future.
It was very expensive to get here and it took three
flights, but it was worth it!
PL: For how long have you been windsurfing?
KITE
SURFING
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GG: Eight years now. We live close to the sea,
so my parents encouraged me to try windsurfing.
My friends later joined in and we challenged each
other. I organised a kite contest in my home town
called RCM Kite Contest: Dirty Habits Battles of
the Bays, the first kite contest ever to be held in
Madagascar. The event was a great success and
I intent to bring a lot more South African people
to my country for the event and maybe tighten
the relationships between our countries. At the
moment, I have the help of many Capetonians that
help me organise the event and even SAKA (South
African Kitesurfing Association) is helping out. It is
not easy to launch something new, but I hope that,
with the help of the South African and Malagasy
people, we will be able to make it a great event.
Contact Geoffrey:
madapowerevents@yahoo.com
Fabian coetzer photography
Purely Local: How did you get into surfing?
Tristan Lev: I have been living in Cape Town all my life and
started surfing with my dad at the age of seven years old.
Since I started, we have been surfing as often as we could.
PL: Which spots are your top local surf spots?
TL: My local surf spots are: Horse Trails, Big Bay, Derde
Steen and Long Beach, although my favourite surf spot
is Elands Bay which is the ideal spot on the West Coast.
PL: You were recently injured. What happened and when
will you be ready to hit the waves again?
TL: I tore my meniscus in my left knee while I was
surfing at Elands Bay a few weeks ago. I was pulled out
of the water by some helpful surfers nearby and rushed
to hospital. I am currently in healing process but will be
back in the water by September – just in time as I have to
AKA (South African Kite Surfing Association) is the official governing body for
kite surfing in South Africa. Kite surfers are urged to join the association as
they will gain a multitude of benefits. SAKA aims to represent kite surfing
as a growing sport, to ensure that beaches remain open for kite surfers,
to create awareness of the sport at large and to regulate and apply safety
standards to approved kite-schools, events and competitions. By joining, you
will support the growth of kite surfing in South Africa. You will also receive third party
liability insurance for when you are kite surfing. SAKA often hosts events through MOBE
and you can only enter competitions if you are a SAKA member.
SAKA has given MOBE the mandate to host a 5-stop competitive tour. Only valid SAKA
members can enter and will be ranked provincially and nationally. This ranking will be
displayed on the SAKA website (www.saka.co.za). SAKA is 90% away from being able to
fly overseas for a huge Long Boarding Surf Tournament.
PL: Tell us a bit about your recent achievements.
TL: I am a three time South African long boarding
champion and am starting to post good results in short
boarding too. This year, I will be going to Brazil to compete
in the ISA World Longboard Championships to represent
South Africa, as well as to get my Springbok colours. I
am the only U18 representing South Africa. Right now I
am just taking it easy and focussing on strengthening my
knee. I am working hard to pursue my dream of becoming
a more well-known professional surfer and to compete
in most of the contests in Cape Town and up the Coast,
as well as in Durban, depending on which contests are
taking place.
award provincial and national colours, which will be handed out to the winners by the
Minister of Sport at the annual South African award ceremony.
SAKA will be hosting a series of night races from the end of October 2014 to February
2015. Keep an eye on the website for details.
Keen?
It will cost adults R300 per year and registered
students R200 a year.
Contact Details
ruari@bluemountainlogistics.com
Purely Local
Fitness
Restore Your Core
Denise Louw gives us insight on restoring your core with Pilates and specialised exercises.
Focussing mostly on restoring women’s bodies after they have given birth, she aims to raise
awareness of the problems that women experience when they have had children.
Denise Louw recently opened her studio Core Restore in Table View. The idea
came about when she was studying Pilates and she had to help a post natal
client to recover and restore the pelvic floor after birth.
“Between myself and two daughters I went through eight pregnancies, one
of which was twins. This made me realise that there isn't any real support
for women to regain pelvic floor strength after having babies. In the UK it is
routine practice to have a diastasis recti check after delivery that is to check
if the midline has separated during the pregnancy, but I found out that this is
not done in South Africa. The issue with not checking is that, if women return
to exercise with the gap still open, it can lead to hernias or a weakened core
that presents with, among other symptoms, lower backache. Women who have
exercised during pregnancy with unqualified trainers are at risk of getting
a diastasis recti as many exercises are not suitable for them, which causes
unnecessary problems. I am keen to ensure that women really check and screen
where they go to attend pre-and post natal classes and make sure that the
person they go to is qualified and registered,” says Denise.
Contact Denise for your free consultation today.
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my studying I now know that this isn't the case and that the pelvic floor can
be strengthened through the right exercises and education programme –
regardless of age as menopause can also affect the pelvic floor. We have just
had world incontinence week and recent research has found that high impact
exercise and bootcamps can be detrimental for women and the pelvic floor and
increase incontinence,” she says.
“I really cater for the female client and want to focus on giving them the right
programme – whether it is for beginners, improvers or advanced Pilates or the
FooFoo programme. As I am trained in vertical and chair-based Pilates, I can
work with the older or less mobile clients too,” says Denise.
“Many women feel that it is ‘normal’ to not be able to perform star jumps,
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Posture sits right at the top of the hierarchy of the movement
system. This is how our bodies relate to the constant pull of
gravity. Good posture is where we achieve a perfect balance
between the internal opposing forces in our bodies and the
external stimuli of the world. Good posture is best described
as an effortless feeling of floating.
If you want to see what this looks like, watch a couple of
toddlers in action and the great ease with which they change
body positions (standing, sitting or getting up from the
floor). A good posture can make you look years younger and
kilograms lighter!
According to the great Moshe Feldenkrais, good posture
should be the privilege of every person born without gross
defects. In modern society this is a very rare occurrence
and almost unheard of. How did our bodies get so
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•
Stress and anxiety. Picture someone
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Sitting for long periods.
Sitting puts a lot of strain on
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do at work and what you like to
do for entertainment.
• Slumping and slouching.
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This becomes habitual and the effect
becomes ingrained in your posture over
time. The muscles of the upper back
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bows and the shoulders collapse forward.
Incorrect footwear. When you wear highheeled shoes your center of gravity
shifts forward to the ball of your foot.
To maintain balance you automatically
hollow your back to prevent yourself from
falling forward. This can cause a variety of
problems.
Other factors that can play a role include
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example breast augmentation. One-sided
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can also contribute to poor posture.
Some of the common problems associated with
poor posture include:
• Tension headaches
• Diminished breathing
• Fatigue
• Back and other joint pains
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STEFANIA MORLAND
To celebrate Cape Town Fashion Week, Purely Local
spoke to local mother and daughter fashion designers,
Stefania and Shana Morland, who are both designing
clothes under the label Stefania Morland.
Purely Local: Stefania, when did you start your own
design line? How did you start it and what was the
most difficult part about it?
Stefania: I had been a stylist for TV commercials
for about 15 years when I moved down to Cape Town.
Starting my own label was something that I did not
think about too much, until one day I was driving up
Kloof Street and spotted a building that was to let.
I was very fortunate that the public responded with
such enthusiasm from the first day that I opened
the shop doors in November 2006. Along the way, I
have learnt so much, made mistakes and have been
given some great opportunities, all of which have
shaped the business into the brand it is today.
PL: Shana, did you always know that you would
follow in your mother's footsteps and that you
would join the fashion label Stefania Morland?
Shana: Fashion has definitely always been in
my blood. When my mother was styling for TV
commercials I would often go sourcing with her as
well as helping in making costumes. At one stage,
styling was the direction in which I wanted to go,
but that quickly changed once my mother opened
her shop. Designing clothing is such a big passion
for both of us, and it's great that we can work so
well with each other.
PL: What is the most rewarding part about your jobs
as designers?
Stefania: Going from having an idea in your head
to seeing it in its finished state is something that
never gets old for us. It's extremely rewarding to see
customers walk out of the shop, knowing that they
love the garments that they have just purchased.
PL: What are your winter trend tips for this year?
Shana: Winter is a great time for layering. In our
upcoming winter fashion show, you will see lots of
this, where we combine different textures, shapes
and colours to create beautiful and interesting
outfits.
PL: Where and when can we see/buy your clothes?
Stefania: In Cape Town, you can find us at 153a
Kloof Street, where our workshop is attached
to the showroom. Alternatively, customers can
visit our shop in the Blubird Centre in Melrose,
Johannesburg. We also have an online store: www.
shop.stefaniamorland.com.
PL: What is your biggest struggle as a South African
fashion designer and have you ever thought about
taking it overseas?
Stefania: The market in South Africa is quite
small compared to international markets. One of
our long-term goals is definitely to take the brand
overseas!
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Baked by
Maxime
Purely Local spoke to local pastry chef and ex-model,
Maxime Lomey, who recently started her own baking
business ‘Baked by Maxime’, about how she developed
her passion for the sweeter side of things and how she
has ended up where she is today.
Purely Local: When did you start your bakery?
Maxime Lomey: I started it this year, in January.
PL: What did you study or do before and what
prompted you to start a baking business?
ML: I studied at the South African Chefs Academy
and realised that I was good at pastry because I was
getting top marks for most of my cakes in pastry.
I always thought I would become a hot kitchen
chef, but pastry became my area of expertise. I
got my first job at The Roundhouse in Camps Bay
and I really enjoyed working in pastry. I was given
the opportunity to run the pastry section of the
restaurant for a while – in other words, I was really
dropped in the deep end! Through this opportunity,
I became aware that I had the skill and the passion
for pastry. I started modelling after school to make
some money and to get to see the world. Travelling
broadened my love for food, and seeing all the
different types of food and cooking styles really got
me interested in the industry
PL: How does your business work? Do people place
orders and you deliver?
ML: At the moment, my only advertisement is via
my Facebook page ‘Baked by Maxime’ and word of
mouth. People usually contact me and tell me what
kind of cake they want and if there is a theme, and
we then come up with ideas together. I do need two
full days notice in order to plan, bake, and decorate.
I do deliver at an additional charge or the customer
can also collect the cake. When I get big orders, a
deposit is required.
PL: What is your most popular baked good so far?
ML: My marshmallow cupcakes are a top seller
– made in chocolate or vanilla. The frosting is like
eating marshmallow fluff! I like to do things that
are a bit different and combine interesting tastes. I
also have my Queen’s cupcake, which is a meringue
baked in the form of a cupcake with a homemade
berry jam and Chantilly cream. I also make a
delicious cheesecake that is made from only the
best Philadelphia cheese!
PL: Do you cater for weddings?
ML: I have not yet done a wedding and right
now I would not be able to. Delivery is the biggest
problem as most weddings are far away. I would be
able to make wedding cakes if it is collected from
my home, however.
PL: What makes your products different from other
bakeries’?
ML: Other bakeries might also make beautiful
baked goods for a cheaper price, but I use all the
finest ingredients and try to put as much love
into my baked goods as possible. Taste is just as
important as aesthetics to me. I also offer a glutenfree or sugar-free option in some products such as
cheesecake.
PL: What baking trends have you seen emerging or
do you predict for 2014?
ML: Unusual flavours, which is great since that
is exactly what I love to do. Chefs are going back
to organic, higher quality ingredients. I also think
that mini cupcakes – actually mini anything – is very
popular all over the world and is a trend that will
probably catch on here soon.
Contact her:
Maxime Lomey
0825719427
maxime@bakedbymaxime
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Ninja Wings
Chef Reuben Riffel
[Chicken wings and nam
jim sauce]
From Robertsons Spices to Masterchef judge to
managing his four restaurants, Chef Reuben Riffel is a
very well-known chef. The Purely Local team met with
Reuben to discuss his passions and how he balances
work, family and fame.
Purely Local: What ignited your love for food and more
importantly your passion to bring food to others?
Reuben Riffel: I grew up in a family that has a lot
of family members who cooked exceptionally well.
My grandfather grew veggies and we used these to
cook. My family lived in Franschoek and we worked
in the hotels and restaurants for extra money during
school holidays, which gave me insight into how these
businesses operated.
PL: You are the new judge on the latest season of
Masterchef South Africa. How has this experience
been so far?
RR: It has been nothing short of interesting – what
an experience! The other two judges are friends of
mine so it has been easy having them around. I enjoyed
the contestants and meeting guest chefs while building
this family of cast and crew. The professionalism was
excellent and I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of it. I
am very glad that I decided to be a part of it.
PL: How do you balance the long, hard hours of
being a chef (for multiple restaurants) while still
having a family?
RR: I have great people around me and it is great
that people think I do everything but I really do not. You
need to trust people with your brand and I am good at
that. I can listen to people and know when they speak if
they are truthful and know what they are talking about.
I’m surrounded by good people and lucky to be.
Keep an eye on masterchefsa.dstv.com for details on
when the show will air.
Try this delicious recipe by
Chef Reuben Riffel:
Ingredients
8 chicken wings
Salt
Minty green sauce
8 fresh mint leaves
8 fresh basil leaves
Cup coriander leaves
Juice of 1 lime
3 spring onions
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp water
½ teaspoon sea salt
For the nam jim sauce
2 fresh garlic cloves
½ cup fresh coriander
2 red chillis, deseeded
1 small red onion
3 cherry tomatoes
¼ cup castor sugar
¼ cup fish sauce
Juice of 2 limes
Directions
1. For the minty green sauce, add the salt to a mortar and pestle, topped by all the herbs. Pound until a
paste forms, add the rest of the ingredients, stir and spoon into little jars.
2. To make the nam jim, blend all the ingredients until chunky. Add half the marinade to the chicken wings
and leave to marinate for two hours. Place the rest in a jar to serve on the side.
3. Braai the wings over medium-high heat for eight to 10 minutes until fully cooked. Season with salt.
4. Serve the braaied wings with two sauces on the side.
Photo credit: Craig Fraser
Publisher: Quivertree Publications
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Wine & Dine
Purely Local
SUPER SLEUTH EXPLORES
D I E
D A M H U I S
The Purely Local Super Sleuth went to explore Die Damhuis, located in
Melkbosstrand, and took a closer look at their dessert menu. We were
blown away by the beauty of the dishes’ presentation and savoured every
bite of these mouth-watering desserts.
About the Head Chef
Stèfan Meintjes, the head chef at Die Damhuis, is a certified chef with over
ten years of experience in the culinary field. Trained at the International
Hotel School, he later gained experience in the renowned five-star
Sheraton Hotel. He trained alongside some of our country’s top chefs, of
which Trevor Boyd and Rudi Liebenberg were the main contributors on his
professional culinary career. He worked with international as well as local
cuisine and was in charge of 40 chefs and 30 stewarding staff. He also
competed in international competitions which broadened his horizons in
the culinary field.
He is result-driven and a self-motivator. “Working in kitchens with
diverse cultures made me a better person and manager of people. I
believe in a life of learning,” says Meintjes. “Working with the freshest of
ingredients is also of utmost importance in any kitchen. My philosophy
when it comes to food is that 'simplicity is the art of perfection'. One can
have the best recipe but if your ingredients are not of the best of quality,
you are set to fail,” he says.
Die Damhuis Restaurant was a giant leap into darkness, but as he
always says: it is all about calculated risks. Being a Shareholder of Die
Damhuis he gained a tremendous amount in information from his fellow
Shareholders.
D E S S E R T S
but the presentation as well. My Sous Chefs and I did numerous
tastings and plating exercises until we were satisfied with the
outcome of each and every plate. I drew up recipe cards so that I
know that every single plate leaving my kitchen will look and taste
the same. As a chef, I love coming up with new ideas and being
inspired by fresh local produce. We are also working on a new
cookbook at Die Damhuis.
PL: What do you think makes Die Damhuis such a popular
restaurant?
SM: At Die Damhuis we pride ourselves in our food, service and
ambience. We value every customer walking through our doors
and we do our best to exceed their expectations. We also value
our employees as we do our customers. We believe that, if we
invest in our staff (our greatest asset), it will shine through in the
product we sell to the valued customers.
Closed on Mondays.
Bookings recommended.
Phone: +27 21 553 0093
Fax: +27 21 553 0093
Email:info@diedamhuis.co.za
We asked Stèfan Meintjes some questions about their dessert menu.
Purely Local: What is your most popular dessert?
Stèfan Meintjes: Our most popular dessert is the cheesecake and the
runner-up is the Crème Brûlée.
PL: Who is your pastry chef?
SM: Our Pastry Chef is Charles Olesen. He started working at our
restaurant as a waiter and bar assistant. He impressed me so much
that I started using him in the kitchen. We then paid for him to study
Professional Culinary Arts and he has since completed his diploma.
PL: As the Head Chef, what inspires you when it comes to food and when
and what made you decide to ‘spice’ up the look of the desserts?
SM: As shareholders we discussed the desserts and came to the
conclusion that it needed attention, not only when it comes to the taste
HERE IS A TASTE OF WHAT YOU WILL GET TO FEAST ON AT DIE DAMHUIS
TRUFFLE
CAKE
MILK
TART
CRÈME
BRÛLÉE
MALVA
PUDDING
CHEESECAKE
LEMON
MERINGUE
CHOCOLATE
TORTE
Three layers of multiple
flavours and textures,
topped with a soft truffle.
Beautifully soft middle,
perfect consistency, not
too sweet and the texture
melts in your mouth.
The sweetness of the crispy,
golden top balances out
the creaminess of the rest
of the dessert.
A generous portion of
malva pudding with a
touch of marmalade that
balances out the sweetness.
The lemon cheesecake
with a fluffy texture and a
soft, buttery crust makes it
a firm favourite amongst
customers.
Three layers: a frothy top,
zesty lemon middle and a
buttery biscuit crust.
Rich, indulgent and smooth
– this chocolate torte will
melt in your mouth and will
haunt you long after you
finished it.
Stand the chance to win 2x desserts
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julie@shoutfactory.co.za
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KITCHEN QUEEN
The main lady in the Carlucci’s kitchen tells her story of how she ended up being the
kitchen manager.
Veronica Sonca was working at a garage deli shop when her cousin told her that
Brendan Payze is looking for someone to work in his restaurant’s kitchen. She took
the chance and pitched for a job interview. She was hired and, at the time, there
were five ladies working in the kitchen. It has since increased and there is now a
team of about ten ladies whom she manages.
“I am ‘purely local’ born and bred,” says Veronica. “I really appreciate my job at
Carlucci’s. The money is better than at my previous job and I really enjoy it. I also
really respect Richard and Brendan, my bosses. When I have a problem, I just sit
down and chat to them about it. They are very understanding and nice – and I am
not just saying that!” she laughs.
She is now responsible for all the food leaving the kitchen, as well as the readyto-eat food that they sell as takeaways. “When I first started, Brendan and Richard
showed me how to make the food on the menu. I now make all the takeaway salads,
pastas, etc. that we sell. They want to send me on a management course to help me
cope with the stress in the kitchen, which will help a lot. I must say that the ladies
in the kitchen have become very close friends and it is such a pleasure to come to
work every day,” she says. “I started here when Carlucci’s was still new. We now have
so many regular customers and they love the staff, the food and the atmosphere. We
especially have a lot of regular breakfast customers!” she says.
Veronica’s mind is always at Carlucci’s and so is her heart. She took the chance,
Carlucci’s gave her a chance, and now she is happily creating dishes that makes
people flock to Carlucci’s.
Get Juicy
Carlucci’s has a raw juice bar that offers a range of fresh juices that you can
mix and match however you like. Grab a refreshing juice to start your day off
right at only R30 a mixed juice and only R28 for a freshly squeezed orange
juice. The most popular juice at the moment is the pineapple/apple juice and
the ginger/orange juice. The beetroot juice is also beloved by locals. Drink up!
Download the Creative Augmentation App on your
phone for free, scan the page with the app, and watch a
video of Carlucci's, showcasing the relaxed atmosphere.
favourite spot
Reason why Carlucci’s is our top spot
“When every
staff member
knows your
name and
your coffee
of choice is
waiting for
you before
you sit
down.”
“When surrounded by the framework of an operation with one of the most beautiful views in the world is an indulgence in its own right.”
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Disability Tax
DIRECTORS BEWARE
Purely Local spoke to local Disability Tax
Consultant, Tana Russon, about when you
have the right to claim disability tax.
If you, your partner or child has a
disability, you have the right to certain
tax deductions. Up until recently, the
amount depended on the tax bracket
you fell into. The law has now been
changed to state that on your medical
aid contributions you are entitled to the
medical tax credits x 4 and this year
will see the introduction of the medical
out-of-pocket expenses being capped at
33.3%. This will certainly assist those
tax payers that fall into the lower tax
brackets – the majority of tax payers.
Since disability tax is such a speciality
niche, many parents or people with
disabilities are not aware of their right
to claim back on allowable deductions. Nor are they aware of just what these
allowable deductions are. Some obvious examples of these deductions are the
expense of a caregiver’s salary, therapies attended as a direct result of the disability,
a portion of special needs school fees, and in situations where there is a physical
disability and modifications have to be made to the vehicle that transports the
disabled person, a driver and wheelchair costs and services. These expenses are
all tax deductible. The law also states that in ‘exceptional circumstances’ the tax
payer may go back, re-open prior tax years and claim for expenses that were not
previously claimed for.
“I hold presentations at special needs schools, chat to parents and, due to the fact
that each case comes with its own set of medical expenses, parents then usually
contact me directly. I can never guarantee anything, but we meet, then go through
and discuss each case, the family’s expenses, and we take it from there,” says Russon.
But how does one know that you qualify for disability tax deductions? “SARS requires
that you complete a form in the applicable tax payer portion and a registered doctor
is to complete and sign off another part. Basically, to qualify, your disability must
have been prohibiting you from living a ‘normal’ life for 12 months or more,” says
Russon.
The term disability is defined in Section 18(3) of the Act as follows:
Disability means a moderate to severe limitation of a person’s ability to function or
perform daily activities as a result of a physical , sensory, communication, intellectual
or mental impairment, if the limitation:
a. Has lasted or has a prognosis of lasting more than a year; and
b. Is diagnosed by a duly registered medical practitioner in accordance with
criteria prescribed by the commissioner.
“I mostly deal with clients or their children who are on the autism spectrum. There
are various levels of autism, and one of the problems is that you only pick it up by
the time that the child is over the age of three years old, and by then the mother
might have had another baby, which can be completely overwhelming to deal with,”
says Russon.
“The best part about my job is that I not only work with the tax numbers, but I
actually grow with my clients and see their progress – it is quite a journey. I also
love pushing boundaries and at times challenge the law or how it is defined, which
is exactly what I do,” says Russon.
Personal Liability of Director Of Debts Of
A Private Company
By Lucas Crouse, an admitted attorney and director of Lucas Dysel Crouse Inc.
It is important for persons that are currently Directors of a Private Company or contemplating taking up a position of Directorship, to
establish the circumstances in which such a Director would be liable for the debt of the Company.
The Following Grounds Have Been Identified
Suretyship
In the normal course of business, the Company would require credit facilities with either suppliers or financial institutions
or both. It is standard operation procedure for a supplier or financial institution to require the Director to sign surety for the
Companies due to performance of all its obligations.
This immediately leaves the Director in a quandary. A decision will have to be made to establish a clear guideline for a
Director, when he/she would sign such surety. On signature of such surety, the Director would be personally liable for the due
performance of the obligations (payments) of the debt on behalf of the Company.
This is a matter to be carefully considered and should not be blindly or recklessly entered into. In South African Law, the
Courts’ attitude in respect of sureties, are very strict. In any event, by signing surety for the Company, the Director accepts
personal liability and it could result in the Directors’ personal assets being attached in execution for the debt of the Company.
In the event that the Director should decide to sign surety, it is advisable that the Director places clear limits on the amount
for which he/she accepts. This can be done by limiting the amount of the suretyship or alternatively, limit the time of the
suretyship, eg. for a period of six or 12 months, thereafter to be renewed in writing.
Sureties form a very large and important part of the Directors’ liabilities and it should therefore be strictly controlled.
Fraudulent, Reckless and Insolvent Trading
All Directors have a fiduciary duty in respect of the Company. All prudent and consensus Directors should also note that
personal liability may also follow in cases mentioned namely, fraudulent, reckless and insolvent trading. The Director should
note the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Fraudulent trading
The Director would become personally liable to the 3rd party and or the Company if he/she should breach his/her
fiduciary duty by engaging in behaviour transactions that are calculated to defraud a creditor, employee or shareholder;
The Director would also be personally liable if he/she should fail to exercise due care and skill in the execution of his/
her duties. The loss suffered by the Company, would be recoverable from the Director.
The Director would also attract personal liability in circumstances where the Director allows or consents to trading in
insolvent circumstances. If the Company’s liabilities exceed assets or alternatively increases where the Director realizes
or ought to have realized that it would be impossible for the Company or unlikely that the Company would be able to
repay the newly acquired or existing debts or trade creditors.
The Director incurs personal liability if he knowingly signs, consents or authorize the publication of financial statements
that are false or misleading.
Section 77 of the Company Act of 2008, also enumerates various other circumstances, in which Directors would be personally
liable for the debt of the Company
In conclusion, the Company, although it is a separate legal entity, it has to function
via Directors and any party that wishes to act as a Director, needs to be aware of
the duties that is being placed on the Director to avoid the personal liability in
consequence of the provisions of Section 77 of the Companies Act 2008.
It is recommended that all parties that contemplate in acting as a Director or
is already acting as such, obtains professional advice to avoid unforeseen and
unwanted consequences.
Did you know?
SA ranked 1st
in Platinum
output, 2nd
in Palladium
output, 3rd in
Gold output,
6th in Coal
output and 9th
in wool output.
(Economist)
South Africa
exported
277,844
vehicles in
2012, the
second highest
annual export
figure on record
(Naamsa).
South Africa’s
debt to GDP
ratio is 42%
(USA 100%,
Japan 200%,
UK 90%). The
World Bank
recommends a
ratio of 60%.
South Africa
ranks 24th
out of 192
countries in
the Economist’s
“Largest Gold
Reserves” Index.
South African
Tax Revenue has
increased from
R100 billion
in 1994 to R1
trillion in 2014.
South Africa
ranks in the top
20 countries
for agricultural
output.
Contact Tana:
tana@trconsulting.co.za
www.trconsulting.co.za
Source: www.sagoodnews.co.za
“Effort only fully releases its reward after a person refuses to quit” - Napoleon Hill
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Technology
Purely Local
TECHNOLOGY REVIEWS
By Jason du Toit, Shout Factory Media and Advertising's Digital Specialist
Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition
There can be few things that get a guy excited
like a remotely-controlled flying machine does. It
actually gets a few ladies excited too. The Parrot
Drone is no exception: from the moment it leaves
the ground, you feel a rush of exhilaration as you
send it whizzing this way and that way, pointing
its HD camera at everything. After you’ve spent a
little time mastering the controls of course!
Control is by means of an app installed on your
Android or Apple device, which connects via Wi-Fi
to the drone. After a little bit of practice, left and
right thumbs coordinate to move the drone where
you want, the screen of your device becomes a
viewfinder for the camera, and a push of a button
takes a picture or starts the video recording.
Flying indoors is risky, as the drone auto-adjusts
its height – leaving the controls alone results in
the drone hovering in position, but this means
that flying over a table causes the drone to jump
vertically to maintain its distance from the surface
Parrot Zik Wireless Headphones
There is something special about this set of
headphones. At over five grand, one would expect
there to be. The unpacking experience is a joy
– beautifully braided cables (for charging, and
an audio cable for when Wi-Fi is unavailable), a
gorgeous carry pouch, and exceptional packaging
all give off an air of quality. Then there is the
active noise cancellation that all but removes the
background drone of traffic, air conditioners and the
like. On top of all that is the fact that skipping a track
or adjusting volume is merely a science fiction-like
hand gesture away. But it’s when the music pauses
all by itself when you take them off, only to turn back
on once the headphones have been put back on, that
truly amazes. These headphones breathe high-tech.
They utilise technology in a way that unobtrusively
improves something as simple as using headphones
to listen to music.
immediately beneath it. The polystyrene safety
frame is a must when flying indoors if you wish
to prevent damage to the drone from the many
inevitable crash landings. Outdoor flying is great
fun – on a wind-free day. Even moderate wind
(by Capetonian standards) is enough to whisk the
drone away at an alarming speed.
The battery life is disappointing, however –
roughly fifteen minutes of flying is what you can
expect before having to charge the battery for a
bit over an hour.
All in all, the drone is a whole lot of fun. How long
the novelty lasts will differ from person to person,
however, and at over four grand, you might want
to ask yourself just how badly you really want a
novelty toy.
It is hard to explain just how intuitive it is to skip a
track merely by passing your hand forward across the
right speaker, or how simple lowering the volume is
Ever wanted to watch a video on your laptop? Or maybe
you’ve wanted to play a few tunes from your phone? It
can be rather infuriating when the tiny little speakers
on your device are just not up to the task. This is where
the Logitech Z50 comes in.
Logitech Z50
Multimedia Speaker
Review
by swiping your hand down. Play/pause is handled
with a tap, or simply by taking off the headphones.
And with a seven-hour battery life, recharging is
never a problem.
The Zik connects effortlessly to a wide range of
smartphones using Wi-Fi, and the downloadable
Android and Apple apps provided a range of
equalising and noise cancellation options.
But they do fall slightly short on sound quality.
Several of us found the sound to be slightly woolly.
No matter how we adjusted the sound settings, we
couldn’t get the sound quite as crisp as we would
have liked. Sure, they deliver volume and good
quality, and the listening experience is especially
immersive with the noise cancellation turned on, but
I was a trifle disappointed nevertheless.
If you like the idea of having the future now, then
these are for you – if you can afford them. If you
are a true audiophile, there are cheaper and better
sounding options out there. But… wow, just… wow.
angled top edge are pleasing to the eye, and it will not
look out of place on an office desk or bedside table.
There are however, two drawbacks. Firstly, this is a
powered speaker: it needs to be plugged in to a wall
socket. It is most definitely not going to help up the
romantic mood on a picnic, or bring some volume to
the poolside in summer. Secondly, this is not a stereo
speaker set. For a little background music, that isn’t
really a problem, but when watching a movie the sound
does seem slightly less dynamic than what stereo
speakers provide.
So, if you’re looking to make a work presentation
audible, or add some volume to your bedtime series
watching, this speaker is going to be perfect. But if
you’re looking for a party boom box, or won’t be near a
wall socket, you may need to consider something else.
This fantastic little speaker has surprisingly large
sound. Rated at 10W PMPO, the upper range is crisp
and clear and while (as expected from a speaker this
size) the bass isn’t deep and heavy, it is adequate. We
tested it out in a few situations: it was loud enough
for a group of ten people around a YouTube clip in a
classroom, it provided reasonably loud background
music in the office without sounding tinny, and made
watching a movie on a laptop feasible.
The speaker also looks lovely – the curved shape and
11.
2.
1.
By 2014, 90% of all
web traffic will be
video-based
Online video users
are expected to
double to 1.5 billion
in 2016
43% of all
marketers found a
customer on LinkedIn
in 2013
9.
6.
5.
Globally, online video
traffic will be 55% of
all consumer internet
traffic in 2016
3.
52% of
consumers say
that watching product
4.
videos makes them
55%
of
marketers
more confident in
who use video in
online purchase
their email campaigns
decisions
reported increased
click-through rates
Twits101
Real-time video
sharing will increase in
2014 with micro video
apps like Vine and
Instagram video
More than 1 billion
unique users visit
YouTube each month,
spending more than 4
billion hours
8.
12.
10.
Facebook will turn
10 in 2014
52% of all marketers
found a customer on
Facebook in 2013
Videos on landing
pages increased
conversions by 86%
7.
76% of marketers plan
to add video to their sites,
making it a higher priority
than Facebook, Twitter
and Blog integration
13.
Average number of
tweets sent per day:
500 million
FOR MORE INFORATION, GO TO
www.spice4life.co.za
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