The Sky’s the Limit
By Daniel Silke
So you thought South Africa was just braaivleis, rugby and sunny skies? Well, think again. After a
long slumber in the scientific wilderness, a new energy is engulfing the country. For the first time;
time, money and effort is being directed at scientific endeavors, set to catapult the country into
the world of discovery and innovation.
FROM THE SOUTHERN DESK
By Daniel Silke
LA RESIDENT HONORED: MERKEL'S DEVOTION TO OUR PARENTS HOME
By Charlene Avis
Herman Merkel, a resident of Los Angeles for 26 years and a former chairman of Our Parents Home in
Johannesburg, South Africa, was recently honored for his many years of devoted service to the Jewish
aged home...
ASK A LAWYER: SEXUAL HARASSMENT - NOW WHAT?
By Charlene Avis and Lee Seham
Charlene Avis: Sexual harassment is a topic that many employers wish to avoid at all costs in our
extremely litigious society. JULUKA spoke with attorney Lee Seham from Seham, Seham, Meltz & Petersen,
LLP, based in White Plains, NY about this scintillating but scary, and oftentimes offensive, topic.
LEFT OF WHAT'S RIGHT: DATELINE DURBAN
By Marlan Padayachee
South Africa may be perceived as a third-world country with firstworld technology, but when
it comes to reconciliation this multicultural democracy may teach the world about nation building.
RECIPES: TRICK OR TREAT Way to go!
By Elsabe Enslin
Although ‘trick or treating’ during Halloween celebrations is not a well-known custom in
South Africa, most people love this fun event.
Chocolate Coconut Cookies
‘Outydse Soetkoekies’
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? GREG ALBERTYN
By Drienie Hattingh
The motocross champion who conquered three continents...
HOW THOSE FROM DOWN SOUTH SURVIVED UP NORTH
By Michelle Borinstein
WELCOME HOME, SOUTH AFRICANS!
By Alana Bailey
In the global world of the 21st century, people migrate more often and more easily than ever
before. South Africans are no exception to the rule, with factors such as unemployment
and crime contributing to their decision to emigrate...
BRINGING THE PAST ALIVE
By Nicole Diederiks
"In search of the ultimate markings that best describe the human spirit, the environment and our
responsibility to one another...I make art/support art." These are the words of talented artist
Jackie Nach.
CALENDER OF EVENTS
By Kimberley Crowe
CHRONOLOGY OF SOUTH AFRICA a mini series
FAMILY CORNER: Name this location where a miner struck it lucky.
HOME AFFAIRS
By David Furlonger
At his recent inauguration, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Johannesburg (formerly
RAU), Prof. Ihron Rensburg, spelled out his priorities for the institution...
PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN:
ST. CLAIRE ADRIAAN:is Top Of His Class:
By Dorianne Berry
LISA FUGARD: Making a Name for Herself as a Novelist
By Jon Houzet
SPORT:
By Blou Willem
FINANCE:
By Colin Donian
Bill Lynch was recently announced winner of the 2005/6 Ernst and Young World Entrepreneur Award in
Monte Carlo.
Rock Star: Supernova. DILANA ROCKS AMERICAN TV SCREENS
By Charlene Avis and Nicole Diederiks
Television’s singing competition, Rock Star: Supernova, was blown away when gutsy, tattooed
South African, Dilana Robichaux, took stage. The talented singer-songwriter came second in the
competition and has accumulated an enormous fan base. Dilana received the most consistent praise for
her performances out of all the contestants.
HOT HAPPENINGS: POTJIEKOS, POTJIEKOS, LEKKER LEKKER LEKKER LEKKER POTJIEKOS!
By Charlene Avis
Ooo-there are no better words to describe the Texas Potjie Festival (founded in 2000 with 40
attendees), which took place over Labor Day weekend.
The organizers; Fred, Yvonne and Hugh Reinhardt, were flanked by a great support team-Deon
and Janine Rae, Rhys Els, Leon and Ebith Wagenaar, Syla van Zyl, Jakes Steynberg, Francois and
Kim Louw and Esme Els. Together they organized another fantastic weeked of fun, competition,
dancing and kuiering.
JEWISH GENEALOGY AND GENES: CONSTRUCTING OUR FAMILY TREE
Compiled by Victor Miller
Why bother? That is the question that comes to mind when we think of constructing our family tree.
For the Jewish community, with it’s troubled and tumultuous past, as well as the unsettled times in
which we live, new computer technology gives us all the more reason to pass on to our children
tangible evidence of our personal history.
CULTURE SHOCK: THE DAY TOILET PAPER MADE ME CRY...
By Drienie Hattingh
A CLOWN RETURNS HOME
By Jamie Lachman
Jamie Lachman squints at the crowd of 200 sitting in a semi-circle outside Baphumelele Orphan Care
in Khayelitsha.
SAFARIS AND SCALPELS: SUN AND SURGERY
by Charlene Avis
If your friend goes on holiday to S.A., comes back looking like a supermodel and tells you she has
been on the most awesome safari ever-start to wonder!
And more...
- Letter From the Editor
- Mail bag - Letters from Readers.
- Calendar - Details of National South African Events.
- Brief Vannie Hys Af - Deur Blou Willem.
