Magazine Mayhem Hits S.A.!
By Daniel Silke
South Africans are reading! The local consumer publishing industry is booming with new
titles being added monthly. Much of this boom reflects strong growth in retail sales as
advertising and disposable income has meant surges in readership across the media board. And, key changes in
South Africa’s society have also contributed to the boom...
FROM THE SOUTHERN DESK
By Daniel Silke
ASK A LAWYER: CAN AN EMPLOYER MONITOR EMPLOYEES’ E-MAILS AND INTERNET USAGE?
By Charlene Avis and Eric Levinrad
In consultation with Attorney Eric Levinrad, Esq.
When you send an e-mail from your work computer, or browse the Internet using your work computer,
can your employer figuratively peer over your shoulder, reading what you write and monitoring
what websites you visit?
Left of What’s Right: BLEED, THE BELOVED COUNTRY AS ADELAIDE TAMBO AND DAVID RATTRAY HEAD FOR THE GREAT SKIES
By Marlan Padayachee
DATELINE DURBAN: With the ANC’s green, gold and black flag draped on the coffin of Adelaide
Tambo and South Africa’s rainbow flag fluttering halfmast, the nation mourned one of the most distinguished
political matriarchs of the freedom struggle.
A week earlier, hundreds of mourners gathered at Michaelhouse School in Balgowan to pay
their last respects to the famous Anglo-Zulu war historian and tourism ambassador David
Rattray, 49, gunned down in front of his wife at their 24-room Fugitive’s Drift Lodge in KwaZulu-
Natal.
JULUKA’s Foreign Correspondent Live in LA! By Charlene Avis
in LA! By Charlene Avis
JULUKA’s foreign correspondent, Daniel Silke, will appear at the Springbok Bar in Los Angeles, presenting
South Africa 2010, Towards the Next Presidency. A South African evening, loaded with live debate, music from
Rashid Lanie and tasty S.A. food takes place Thursday March 15, at 7pm.
Culinary Corner: BREDIES - TRADITIONAL S.A. DISHES
By Elsabe Enslin
Bredie’ is a slowly cooked stew, rich in meat and vegetables. It has been part of the South African
cooking culture for years. In 1933, C. Louis Leipoldt wrote an essay for Huisgenoot called ‘Bredie.’
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? ERICA ROGERS
By Drienie Hattingh
Who goes there? Is it Tracy Dark, the psychic? Or is it Marilyn Monroe or Margaret Thatcher?
Or could it be the queen in Cinderella?
No! It’s ERICA ROGERS! "I really did it for my kids. I would not have left-if not for that."
ONLINE BAITING: Expats Looking For Love on the Internet
By Jenny de Villiers
It was definitely a warning, issued by the U.S. Consumer Protection Agency no less. Beware of
the "free" dating sites. If you move from online dating to the phone, use a disposable
cell phone or phone card.
Take a look at the websites. South Africans feature strongly...
FAMILY CORNER: Name this well-known South African coastal landmark.
HOME AFFAIRS
By David Furlonger
During Mbeki’s presidency, South Africa has enjoyed an economic miracle. For years, the
economy has been growing. With momentum building toward the 2010 Soccer World Cup, there’s no reason to believe
growth will stop soon. Mbeki has overseen successful social and political changes.
Pity that after he steps down in 2009, his place in history may be defined by what he didn’t do...
PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN:
By Dorianne Berry
RICHARD FORD: Skipper Extraordinaire
When Richard Ford was six years old he and his dad built a dabchick.
What a perfect entrée to a life of international sailing, racing, crewing, chartering and
building boats. At school at Michaelhouse he sailed at Midmar Dam. In the holidays he
sailed off-shore, raced in the Vasco da Gama event, and cruised with his parents up to
Richard’s Bay.
When his call-up papers arrived,
TERESA CAREW: A Flavor of Africa
Ask any South African what they miss the most when living abroad, and most often the
answer will be "biltong and boerewors."
SPORT
By Blou Willem
When lily-white cricketing gear was first discarded and replaced by the red, green,
blue and yellow of the one day game, the lords at Lords felt that it was the end of
the world for the gentleman’s game as they knew it. Since then, the shorter version
of the game has taken the world by storm...
FINANCE: EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS: AN UPDATE
By Colin Donian
Retail investors in South African securities have been well rewarded over the past few years; including those
who have invested in Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs); known as Satrix securities in South Africa. The Satrix funds have
provided from 34% to 55% annual returns over the past three years...
Glitz and Glam at PAFF Opening Night
By Charlene Avis
The Directors Guild of America was alit with the paparazzi as celebrities strolled down the red
carpet, granting interviews with the media.
Boks Clinch the Plate: IN RUGBY SEVENS TOURNAMENT IN SAN DIEGO
By Charlene Avis
It was a weekend of rugby mania at San Diego’s Petco Stadium. I have not seen such a large
gathering of South Africans in the U.S. since last year’s IRB Sevens World Series Tournament.
This season kicked off in Dubai, then S.A., New Zealand, U.S.A., Hong Kong, Australia,
England and Scotland. Last year’s winner was Fiji, a strong candidate this year, while every
previous year’s title has been clinched by New Zealand. So far, Fiji and New Zealand are tie
first with 60 points, with S.A. close behind.
The tournament was a nailbiter;
CALENDER OF EVENTS
By Kimberley Crowe
CULTURE SHOCK: MESHING OF CULTURES…BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S
By Drienie Hattingh
It was the week before Christmas at our apartment on Historic 25th Street, Ogden, Utah. The
apartment sparkled with Christmas lights and decorations. I stood looking at the amazing scene in front of
me. I could hardly think straight with all the laughter and talking echoing through our home. Eight South
Africans (whom I had met two hours before) and ten Americans (who met the South Africans ten minutes before)
were laughing and talking as though they were old friends, having fun at a Christmas party...
CORETTA SCOTT KING
By Jon Houzet
TRAVEL: MalaMala is all about game-viewing! -Mike Rattray
by Charlene Avis
Lions, leopards mating, elephants trumpeting, buffalo rolling in the mud, rhinos...Jackal berry, Acacia, Sausage, Wag ‘n Bietjie Bos, Weeping wattle and
Marula trees...Wild morning glory and Wild hibiscus flowers...Woodlands Kingfisher, Lilac-breasted Rollers,
cheetah...dung beetles...oh my gosh, I saw them all and more! MalaMala, in the Rattray family since 1964, is Africa’s most wellknown
private game reserve, and also the largest piece of privately owned Big Five game reserve in South Africa. It is a sanctuary for
rare and endangered wildlife, where nature lovers see threatened animals such as cheetah and wild dog,
a variety of birdlife and spectacular flora. MalaMala’s worldwide reputation for excellence and incomparable
game-viewing is legendary (and, by the way, spot on!). Its sound conservation management policies are well
documented globally. "It’s all simple-game-viewing and veld management of the highest order. I’ve
always believed in environmental integrity. That’s really what it’s all about," owner Michael Rattray shared.
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.
- Calendar - Details of National South African Events.
- Brief Vannie Hys Af - Deur Blou Willem.
