Zuma Down but nowhere near Out!
By Daniel Silke
Just a few weeks ago South African politics seemed dull. Although there were rumblings about who would be the contenders for the
presidency in 2009, the debate was more theoretical than practical. Within a few weeks, the controversy surrounding the former Deputy
President, Jacob Zuma, has focused attention on the ANC like never before. And, the ruling party, once slavishly loyal to its Leader,
now is divided like never before.
SA CONNECTION TO LONDON BOMBINGS
Compiled By Devin Tanchum
Farida Patel refused to believe that Mohammed Sadique Khan, her school teaching son-in-law, was the same Mohammed Sadique Khan who
took his own life along with many others in one of the six explosions that rocked London on Saturday July 9th, 2005. Born in Germiston,
South Africa, Farida is the daughter of Ismail Patel, a man whose life’s work was campaigning against apartheid. He spent his last
ten years, dying in 1973, under house arrest for his opposition to the National Party.
PLUGGING THE BRAIN DRAIN
By Devin Tanchum
According to the University of Cape Town, over the last decade South Africa has lost approximately 4,600 professionals per year to
immigration. Although this constitutes only 0.3% of the national stock, this deluge of human resources gives cause for concern when
we learn that a significant portion of the R180 billion budgeted for infrastructure projects will be spent on overseas contractors.
ASK A LAWYER: A Nonimmigrant Visa Update
By Bernard P. Wolfsdorf and Cliff Rosenthal
With many family-based green card petitions taking more than 10 years to process, with old labor certifications languishing at
seemingly ineffective backlog centers, and with new PERM labor certifications facing the tumultuous birth pangs of a totally new and
untested system, most South African immigrants find themselves at some point dabbling in the Wild West of nonimmigrant or temporary
visas, such as the H-1B or L-1.
By far the most popular nonimmigrant visa, the H-1B is designed for professionals holding bachelors degrees. As most South African
potential immigrants fall into this category, the most important issue in recent years has been the reduction of the annual quota
from 195,000 to 65,000 visas.
INVESTING BASICS: Try dollar-cost averaging
By Selwyn Gerber
The secret to success in the stock market is to buy low and sell high. That’s much easier said than done, since an investor’s natural
inclination is to buy a stock when it’s on the way up and sell it when it’s on the way down. For the long-term investor, there’s one
technique that can be used to build a solid portfolio without being battered by the up-and-down swings of the market.
SOUTH AFRICAN WOMEN’S POWER:Women Against Apartheid
By Rev. Dr. Mankekolo Mahlangu Ngcobo-Murobha
One of the draconian laws under Apartheid was the Pass Law, which required all African males over 16 to carry a pass. One could be
arrested for being found in a residential area other than one’s own without good reason.
In 1955, it was announced that African women would also be issued passes. The SA Women’s Federation, under Lillian Ngoyi, Albertina
Sisulu, and Helen Joseph began mobilizing the women. The first protest took place in October 1955, with 2,000 women, mainly Africans,
converging on Pretoria.
BAFANA BAFANA ENTER GREEN BUT LEAVE GOLDEN
By Charlene Avis
South Africa’s national soccer team, BAFANA BAFANA (Zulu for "The Boys"), outshone themselves at the Concacaf Gold Cup tournament in
the US recently, where their performance moved them up one spot in the latest official Fifa world rankings. All this was quite
unexpected, as they arrived in the US with very much a second-string side. They chatted to JULUKA whilst in Los Angeles, where they
beat Mexico in a stunning, against all odds game, and drew with Jamaica - also most unexpectedly, but sadly, in the end, losing to
Panama.
Coach Stuart Baxter explained, "Young blood is given a chance to gain experience at international competitions when experienced
players are unavailable due to injuries or club conflicts."
RECIPIES: Sundowners & Snacks
By Fiona Soukup
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?:Dorianne Berry
By Drienie Hattingh
Dorianne Berry...The Golden Voice who made it on her own...
"If you are watching alone tonight...have a nice evening." The strong voice seems to talk directly to you and the warmth and
sincerity is almost tangible.
Seven years later I ask Dorianne Berry how she came to America.
CALENDER OF EVENTS
By Kimberley Crowe
FAMILY CORNER: Name this well-known South African coastal landmark.
CULINARY DELIGHTS TO TICKLE YOUR FANCY
By Charlene Avis
Juluka has visited several South African restaurants over the last few months, and felt it time to tickle your
tastebuds...our feedback on four restaurants is in no specific order!
HOT HAPPENINGS: Were you There?
- CALIFORNIA, Los Angeles - MATIE MATES GET-TOGETHER IN LOS ANGELES By Charlene Avis
Stellenbosch University is currently on a national road show, connecting with alumni in the USA and Canada. Sharing the latest
University information with them conjures up memories of days gone by.
- CALIFORNIA, Los Angeles - SHAKESPEARE WITH A COWBOY TWIST By Charlene Avis
Being a lover of Shakespearean theatre, sitting on the fence alongside horse paddocks at the Sunset Ranch in Hollywood, at
first really had me wondering...actors dressed in cowboy attire, brawls in the dust, sleeping on bales of hay...huh? Or
Much Ado About Nothing?
- NEW YORK, New York - SOTHEBY’S AUCTION BENEFITS WITS LIBRARY By Diana Phillips and Kristin Gelder
The University of the Witwatersrand Fund, Inc. recently held a reception and auction at Sotheby’s New York to benefit the
University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) Library. The University, which boasts alumni such as Nelson Mandela, and four Nobel
laureates, has over 100,000 graduates in its 82-year history and has made its mark nationally and internationally.
- NEW YORK, New York - A SPECTACULAR BEGINNING FOR SACCA
By Leyland Hazlewood
Business suits and cocktail dresses, seemed to be the order of the day at the South African Chamber of Commerce (SACCA) Annual
Awards Gala at Manhattan’s Bridgewaters Restaurant recently.
The newly arrived Consul-General NY, Fikile Magubane in welcoming remarks said, "South Africa needs investments that create
jobs, enhance skills, introduce competitive technologies that will help us raise per capita income, improve health and the
general well-being of our people".
PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN:
By Paul Shippey
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Philippa Sklaar:
Sensuous Cookies with a Dash of Luck
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Malcolm Elvey:
Confessions of a Serial Entrepreneur
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SPORTS:
Deur Blou Willem
During the run-up to Wimbledon, sports writers made a meal of the fact that for the first time since 1978
(when Amanda Coetzer started playing) South Africa had no representative in the men’s or ladies singles. Our only hopes were lowly
ranked Wesley Moodie, who had to qualify for the men’s doubles event, and Liezel Huber in the ladies doubles.
FINANCE:
By Colin Donian
Aid to AFRICA: Some thoughts...The G8-states have committed to a $50 billion aid package for Africa.
CULTURE SHOCK: The Ground Beneath My Feet
By Bruce MacKenzie
TRAVEL:SOUTH AFRICA WINS ACCOLADES IN TRAVEL + LEISURE’S 10TH ANNUAL WORLD’S BEST AWARDS
Compiled by Devin Tanchum
New York, NY - Cape Town was named for the fifth consecutive year as the best city in Africa and the Middle East at the prestigious Travel + Leisure Magazine’s 10th Annual World’s Best Awards function.
And more...
- Letter From the Editor
- Mail bag - Letters from Readers.
- Calender - Details of National South African Events.
- Did you Know? - interesting facts about SA
- Brief Vannie Hys Af - Deur Blou Willem.
