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Welcome to JULUKA
JULUKA is a magazine produced in the United States for those interested in South Africa. Every other month, our readership of approximately 20,000 South Africans and interested Americans living in the US and Canada enjoy the wit and wisdom of JULUKA. Readers represent a wide spectrum of professions, interests, and political views.
JULUKA's editorial covers a wide range of topics pertaining to the rainbow cultcha, including; political news, personal experiences, topical news, sport, legal advice, health, finance, recreational activities and events, recipes and travel. The magazine is designed to appeal to a diverse audience, providing both a forum for the exchange of ideas as well as a great resource for useful information and helpful advice.
JULUKA helps South Africans adapt to life in a new country, while it provides a forum for networking and the exchange of ideas, opinions and resources.

Juluka current issue - May 2005
  

Contenders Emerge For The Next President Of South Africa
By Daniel Silke
There are still four years to go, but speculation is already mounting as to who might succeed Thabo Mbeki as South Africa's third democratically elected President. Candidates are already beginning their campaign for the Presidency and the build-up over the next four years is likely to prove both vigorous and potentially damaging to the ruling party. As factions emerge, so do tensions but the rise to prominence of a variety of diverse personalities will make this debate one of the most hotly contested events in South Africa's recent political history.
MADIBA VISITS NYC
By Charlene Avis
Mandela greets a jubilant crowd at the riverside church in harlem.
  
Former South African President and Nobel laureate, Nelson Mandela, is visiting the United States to launch the Nelson Mandela Legacy Trust, which will raise money in the US to support his foundation's charitable activities in Africa.


HIGHS AND LOWS FOR MAMBAZO
By Charlene Avis
Mambazo is joined by the English Chamber Orchestra.
  


South African band, legendary Ladysmith Black Mambazo, will soon be back in the US for another national tour. For tour dates, see JULUKA calender, page 12 & 13.


ASK A LAWYER: Out of Status! Now What? (Part 1 of 2)
By Grant Kaplan
Nowadays being out of status in the United States is no light-hearted matter. After 09/11, the authorities, being the Immigration Service (falls under the Department of Homeland Security), have become hyper cautious in their dealings with 'aliens' (i.e. non US citizens).


Being out of status means...


UPDATE YOUR BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS
By Selwyn Gerber
Are your beneficiary designations up to date? Do you even know which accounts have beneficiaries, and who you've designated? It's easy to lose track. But it's important to keep them current. Here's why.
SA MAN CONQUERS NORTH POLE RECORD AND REACHES THE TOP OF THE WORLD
By Charlene Avis
Andrew Gerber reached the North Pole
  
It was with great excitement and relief that South African Andrew Gerber, reached the North Pole recently, creating a new North Pole record. Within days of arriving "at the top of the world", Juluka tracked down the Port Elizabeth born explorer in London, already back at his management consulting job...


THE STORY OF AN AFRICAN FARM HITS BIG SCREENS IN LA & NYC AS BUSTIN' BONAPARTE
By Charlene Avis
The Story Of An African Farm.
  
I laughed. I cried. I guarantee you, this movie will bring back fond memories of South Africa and its unique landscape. It touched my heart...


Olive Schreiner's acclaimed novel, The Story of an African Farm, has been made into an award winning movie by Bonnie Rodini. It is being released as Bustin' Bonaparte in the US; in both Los Angeles and New York for one week only, June 3-9.


WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Christel Smith
By Drienie Hattingh
Christel Smith.
  


Christel and Quentin Tarantino at African Gothic - his comment? "I don't want it to end!"




DOZI TOURS THE US
By Charlene Avis
Dozi Tours the US.
  


One of South Africa's most loved performers, talented Dozi, wellknown for his second album, Aanvraag, has been invited to perform in the United States for the first time. For tour dates, see Juluka calender pages 12 & 13.

FAMILY CORNER:
FAMILY CROSSWORD COMPETION - submit your entries to The Editor. The first correct entry drawn will win a 3 month membership to Kudu Club, courtesy of KuduClub.com
HOT HAPPENINGS: Were you There?
Cliff Hodson of Cape Foods Fame.
  
  • CALIFORNIA, San Diego - May 15-22. Bi-annual Golden Oldies Rugby Tournament By Kimberley Crowe
  • CALIFORNIA, Los Angeles - SA Business Club celebrates its 2nd Birthday By Kimberley Crowe
  • CALIFORNIA, Los Angeles - Freedom Day Message from Governor Schwarzenegger By Charlene Avis
  • D.C., Washington - Freedom Day celebrated Washington Style
    By Victor Miller.
  • GEORGIA, Atlanta - Atlanta Picnic in the Park
    By Charlene Avis
  • NEW YORK, New York - New York's Taste of Freedom
    By Fiona Soukup
  • NEW YORK, MESAB: Medical Education for SA Blacks Annual Fundraiser in NYC.
    By Saul Levin
PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN:
By Paul Shippey
Blacky Khomani
  
Blacky Khomani: Tourism to Travel Guru

Grant Langston: Flying High








SPORTS:
Deur Blou Willem
Sports
  
Not surprisingly, it was rugby and cricket that caught the sporting limelight in South Africa during the past few weeks; unfortunately, due to infighting amongst the administrators and politicians rather than to the feats of the sportsmen.
FINANCE:
Barclays Bank Back with a Bang: The Biggest Investment Deal in SA History
By Colin Donian
The Minister of Finance, Trevor Manuel, has announced that the bid by Barclays Bank to buy 60% of ABSA Bank may proceed. This transaction will give rise to an inflow of about a R33 billion (about $5.5 billion) to the South African economy. This transaction would be the biggest single acquisition and the largest FDI deal in SA history.
CULTURE SHOCK: Revolutionary Education
By Bruce MacKenzie
Back in those days, I used to wake up really early from Monday to Friday. To this day I still do. I have trouble sleeping in over the weekend too, come to think of it (much to my wife's disgust). The funny part though, is that I have no inkling, whatsoever, to ever wear a pair of Bata Toughies again...
TRAVEL:
Premiere of Groundbreaking IMAX Film ‘Wild Safari 3D: A South African Adventure’
Travel
  
NEW YORK, NY - South African Tourism (SAT) recently celebrated the premiere of the groundbreaking large-screen-format film ‘Wild Safari 3D: A South African Adventure’.


For the movie’s line-up: www.southafrica.net/imax/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.playing
And more...
  • Letter From the Editor
  • Mail bag - Letters from Subscribers.
  • Calender - Details of National South African Events.
  • Recipes - - PA SE POTJIE
    by Fiona Soukup
  • Did you Know? - interesting facts about SA
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