Afrikaner Insecurities Under the Spotlight
By Daniel Silke
Since 1994, the Afrikaner community has been quietly engaging in the new South Africa. Resigned
to their loss of political power, they integrated well, have worked hard and are generally highly successful
within the new socio-political framework of the country. But, there are rumblings of discontent that are beginning
to leave a sense of unease...
FROM THE SOUTHERN DESK
By Daniel Silke
ASK A LAWYER: H-1B TEMPORARY WORK VISAS FOR PROFESSIONALS EXPECTED TO RUN OUT QUICKLY
By Charlene Avis and Theresa Murphy
In consultation with Attorney Theresa Murphy, Esq.
JULUKA spoke with Attorney Theresa Murphy about the H-1B cap and some recent updates to the law.
Read on...
NEW ONLINE AR-11 CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Hurry! Tax Deadlines! April 15!
By Larry M. Schnaid, CPA
If you don’t know why April 15th is important, you probably haven’t been living in the U.S. long
enough and are in for a shock as this is the deadline for personal taxes. (Note: due to a federal holiday, taxes are
due April 17th in 2007). A CPA by qualification, and now practicing as a financial consultant,
many of my clients often ask me to help them organize their pertinent financial information...
Left of What’s Right:VOICE OF THE VOICELESS SILENCED
By Marlan Padayachee
MARLAN PADAYACHEE reports on the disturbing demise of one of the state broadcaster’s
leading commentators, John Perlman, from the SABC amid self-censorship and blacklisting
critics of post-Apartheid excesses-greed, corruption, crime and nepotism...
Culinary Corner: EASTER FAVORITES
By Elsabe Enslin
Hot Cross Buns
Peppermint Crisp Tart
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? PAMELA GIEN
By Drienie Hattingh
Award-winning dramatist and actress-now also a celebrated author...
The beautiful young woman’s long, dark hair fell over her shoulder. Her expressive brown eyes
fixed on her coach. Larry Moss told his class: "Turn to the person beside you, and tell them a story
from your life."
She bit her lower lip-overawed by this well-known coach-well aware that he coached Hilary
Swank and Helen Hunt for their Oscar-winning performances.
A story from my life? she thought. Then an incident popped into her mind, of which she had
not thought for many years. The event on her grandfather’s farm in the Northern Transvaal. She
brushed the thought aside, but Mr. Moss changed her mind with his next words.
"Don’t censor whatever it is that just came into your mind. Tell that story, it chose you."
Pamela Gien wrote that story-The Syringa Tree...
How Ostrich egg shells changed our lives
By Beverley Davimes
How will our S.A Protea Team feature at the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup?
By Charlene Avis
What an unexpected delight meeting the green-and-gold-clad S.A. National Cricket Team, otherwise
known as the Proteas, en route to the West Indies recently for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007. The Joburg–
Washington route included an unexpected stop-Port of Spain, Trinidad! Just before departing from S.A., it was
announced that the Proteas were ranked top in the world.
As Captain Colin Jordaan and his fantastic crew flew us from Joburg to Port of Spain, Trinidad, I managed
to catch up with the boys and get some interesting quotes from them, thanks to their efficient
media mogul, Gordon Templeton.
Special thanks to Coen van den Berg, Head of Aviation Safety for the airline, also aboard the flight,
for a miniature cricket bat for the team’s autographs for Christopher Avis, my 16-year-old nephew (yes,
he’ll now love me forever). Ironically, last year I interviewed both Colin and Coen at a press conference
at Indaba, and now met up with them aboard the sport star-studded flight (I mean, heck, what a small world)!
FAMILY CORNER: Name this well-known South African coastal landmark.
HOME AFFAIRS
By David Furlonger
Hal Feder is the new President/CEO of Ford Southern Africa. After 24 years with Ford in the
U.S., this is his first foreign posting and he recognizes he has plenty to learn.
But he already has a message for S.A. labor and government officials:..
PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN:
By Dorianne Berry
ANTON NEL: Professor and Performer Par Excellence
The defining moment for Anton Nel came when he was twelve years old. He was on stage playing
Beethoven’s C Major Concerto. "That was when I knew this is what I wanted to do for the rest of my
life."
As a teenager...
JOHN VIGOR: Setting Sail for the New World
It takes guts to move to a new country. It takes nerve, courage and fortitude to sail around the
Cape of Storms and across the Atlantic, on a little boat, with your family and a few possessions.
In his book, Small Boat to Freedom, John Vigor writes a gripping account of the journey...
Brief Vannie Hys Af
Deur Blou Willem
Liewe Ouboet,
Ons is almal hierdie kant nog vigs en gesond dankie, en hoe gaan dit daai kant, noudat
Sadam uit die pad is?
Die groot nuus dié kant is dat onse President Thabo mos
sê daadmis is nie ‘n probleem in ons ou landjie nie en dan gaan hy heen en bou ‘n R90
miljoen muur om sy eie plek!
SPORT
By Blou Willem
With a total of 51 matches to be played in the Cricket World Cup from March 13th to April 28th, 2007, a
lot of domestic trouble can be expected, with especially the men folk sitting in front of the TV at all hours
of the night and then watching highlights during working hours. Throw in the Super 14 Rugby Series
ending only on May 19th and a total slump in the economy becomes a very real possibility!
FINANCE: TOURISM IN SOUTH AFRICA: MORE VALUABLE THAN GOLD
By Colin Donian
The contribution of tourism to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), at just about 7.5%,
already exceeds that of gold mining. The potential for growth in tourism is fundamentally
greater than that of gold, especially if one takes into account the numbers, types and localities of jobs
created by tourism.
But what is the status of tourism and will it live up to its latent potential?...
HOT HAPPENINGS: Were you There?
- AMAJUBA: Like Doves We Rise...
By Devin Tanchum
- Protea Travel to the Rescue By Hal
By Hal Hofmeyr
- Jeremy Taylor, Well-Known South African Entertainer in the U.S.A.
By Dianne Stewart
CALENDER OF EVENTS
By Kimberley Crowe
CULTURE SHOCK: TEA, SPOONS AND TIPS
By Drienie Hattingh
Soon after we came to America I met a neighbor, Val, at the mailbox. It became a regular visit-
every afternoon-at the mailbox. One day, instead of just going back to her house, Val invited me to tea!
Memories came flooding back of mornings in Bryanston-sitting around a table with my friends,
Aleta, Jessie and Irma, visiting over a huge, steaming pot of tea, refilling our cups many a
time.
But as I stood watching how my new friend prepared tea, I realized this first cup of tea at a
neighbor’s house in America would be nothing compared to having tea with my old friends
in S.A.
Val took two mugs (no teapot in sight), put a teabag in each, poured cold water over it, and
then put the mugs in the microwave.
TRAVEL: The Fairlawns - Joburg's Hidden Treasure
by Charlene Avis
Enter The Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa and you’d think you’re in the Palace of Versailles.
Set in Johannesburg’s Sandton, the elegant, gracious Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa is an exclusive 19-
suite boutique hotel set in tranquil gardens with massive trees and rolling lawns, teeming with prolific birdlife. The
architectural style is reminiscent of the 18th century European era. This five-star hotel, with
its modern amenities, retains the personal ambience of a stately home. The property,
once owned by the Brenthurst Trust whilst Mary Oppenheimer lived there, has been
owned by current owners, John and Anna Thacker, for the past 19 years.
In 1998, The Fairlawns was borne. Decorated by Anna Thacker, its style is mostly eurocentric
with high ceilings, elaborate cornicing, tall doors and opulent fabrics. All suites have a generous
en-suite marble bathroom, fireplace and most have high 4-poster beds...
And more...
- Letter From the Editor
- Mail bag - It was with anticipation that I picked up the January ‘07 JULUKA. While reading, I came across the article regarding changing of airport names in South Africa.
