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Reach for a DreamText: Jay Marié
Images: © Abrie Swiegers
“We believe in the power of dreams. We encourage children to use their dreams to fight life-threatening illnesses. And we seek as far as possible to make dreams come true.”
Public Holidays And the Significance Thereof
Text: Meleney Tembo
Images: L’Esprit Photo
Public holidays are fabulous. Everyone gets to take time off and enjoy a day of relaxation. It’s time out for all. But many young people don’t have a clue about why the day is a public holiday in the first place or what the day really means. Public holidays are not simply days off to enjoy; they are significant days to be remembered and celebrated.
Busi Ntuli: The Face of Recruitment SolutionsText: Jana du Plessis
Images: © Busi Ntuli
From university drop out to Top Female Entrepreneur of the Year 2005/2006, Busi Ntuli has come a long way. She admits that it has been hard work, but believes that when you do something you love, you always do your best. As owner and Managing Director of Flexi Personnel Recruitment Solutions (Pty) Ltd, she always gives more than her best.
Light in the Darkness: Zane Wilson – Founder of SADAG
Zane Wilson – Founder of SADAG
Imagine that you are walking along in a shopping mall. Imagine that, at once, your senses become overwhelmingly heightened. The colours are too bright. The sounds are too loud. The people are too many and way too close. Your stomach contracts in fear. Your pulse starts to race. You start to tremble violently. In your chest your heart is pounding. Your head is swimming, your palms clammy. You cannot breathe. As adrenalin floods through your system, you have only one concern: survival. The choice, however irrational, is clear: get out now or die.
I Have A Tent In AfricaText: Deidre Theron-Loots
Images: © Hamiltons Tented Camp, Jamie Cooper & L’Esprit Photo
Far from the hustle and bustle of the concrete jungle, lies a little enclave of Africa that combines the elegance and sophistication of a time gone by with the timeless tranquillity of the continent that has seduced explorers since time immemorial.
Kimberley: The Diamond City
Text: Mandi Jordaan
Images: © Kimberley Tourism & L’Esprit Photo
Similar to the diamonds that were feverishly excavated during the 1800s, Kimberley is a modern day multi-faceted city, shining brightly in the centre of South Africa.
Umhlanga Rocks Summer Carnival: 18 to 23 December 2005
Text: Jay Marié
Images: © South African Tourism & Africa Imagery
It’s that time of the year again, and the Umhlanga residents and businesses are preparing for the deluge of tourists who will once again enjoy the goodwill of this beautiful coastal village. This year, visitors can prepare themselves for an even bigger welcome. With the help of all role players, Umhlanga Tourism has put together a week long carnival program, which will ensure that Umhlanga remains the destination of choice for all its visitors.
Swartland Wine Route
Text: Juliette Pool
Images: © Swartland Wine Route
A mere forty minutes from Cape Town lies the Swartland Wine and Olive Route. An area that is as unexplored as it is inviting. The rolling wheat fields and winding vineyards of the Swartland extend from the Paardeberg Mountain in the south to Porterville in the east and Citrusdal in the north, including Piketberg, Malmesbury and the Riebeek Valley. Boasting a total of 12 wineries and four olive boutiques, the route offers something truly unique. From its setting in pristine natural surroundings to its entrée of titillating wines and olives, the Swartland Wine Route is a firm favourite among those who happen to tread this route.
Walvis Bay: Where the Ocean Meets the Desert
Text: Mandi Jordaan
Images: © Walvis Bay Municipality
Set on the west coast of Namibia, Walvis Bay is more than just a harbour town. With its delightful natural lagoon, exceptional bird life and exciting outdoor adventures, this town is definitely worth a visit.
Planning Your Retirement ItineraryText: Brendan Connellan (Director, NFB Financial Services Group)
Image: © L’Esprit Photo
Planning retirement is not much unlike making travel plans - deciding where to go, how to get there and for how long. And the sooner you make the arrangements, the less your flights are likely to cost.
Cape of Good Investment
Text: James Kennedy
Cape Town – one of the most beautiful, vibrant cities on earth. Wine farms; miles of beaches; exquisite summer weather; trendy businesses, restaurants and nightspots, sailing, golfing; and let’s not forget one very distinctive mountain; all ingredients that combine to make up a recipe for a wonderful residential existence. No wonder property prices have soared over the years.
Images: © South African Tourism
The Mint of Norway honours Nelson Mandela
Text & Image: Kunene Lucas Promotions
Skype PhonesText: James Kennedy
Images: © Nanoelf
Skype has been around for a couple of years now with its first beta version released to the public in 2003. Since then, the technology behind the freely downloadable software has improved significantly. So have the products developed to support it, particularly the innovative SkypeBox and the increasing range of Skypephones – of which we managed to test a couple.
Artificial Intelligence GPS
Text & Images: © HandyMap
Powering Up with the Quad
Text: James Kennedy
Images: © Apple Computer
Meet the fastest computer around. The new Power Mac G5 Quad has upped the processing power of its predecessor, making it a standout amidst a flurry of recently released Apple products. At the launch the company churned out statistics about the G5 Quad in a manner befitting the Mac’s incredible performance capabilities.
AUDI Driving Experience: The Advanced Safety Driving CourseText: Jana du Plessis
Images: © Four Rings Driving Academy
So you trust yourself behind the steering wheel of your car. You know how your car will react in certain situations. You feel confident that your car will take you safely from point A to point B. Think again. If you haven’t attended the Advanced Safety Driving Course through the Four Rings Driving Academy, your life and those of your passengers might be in danger.
True TATA Value
Text & Images: © TATA South Africa
Three Tantalising Beauties
Text & Images: © Bernard Hellberg
Lexus • Nissan Murano • Mazda MX-5
De-lush-iousText: Elise Latter
Images: © Ian Fleming
If enlightenment is – as the Zen master said – “waking up to the present moment,” then please may I wake up in Lush, a newly opened restaurant in Thesen Harbour Town in Knysna.
Chef Adrian Buchanan: Mama Mia!
Text: Deidre Theron-Loots
Images: © L’Esprit Photo
In the heart of South Africa’s winelands, in the kitchen of the charming Franschhoek Villas, one finds Chef Adrian Buchanan – a man with a wicked sense of humour and a talent for tantalising the taste buds.
Gary and Kathy Jordan
Text: Dana Lee
Images: © Jordan Winery
Jordan Winery near Stellenbosch has experienced a phenomenally successful year, with its wines earning worldwide acclaim and garnering a host of awards and accolades from leading wine critics, publications and shows. Notably, the Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay have received a number of awards and ratings in recent months.
Simple Touches to Create a Festive Atmosphere
Message from the Chairman – Stavros Nicolaou
Quality Delivery
Letter from the Editor – Siyabonga Memela
Letters from our Passengers
Kgalaletso Moganedi: SAX Financial Reporting & Procurement Manager
Text: Mandi Jordaan
Image: © SA Express
She knows where she comes from, and she knows where she is going. With determination, hard work and a passion for what she does – Kgalaletso Moganedi makes her mark everywhere she goes.
X-Hale
Text: Noeleen Maholwana-Sangqu
Boys and Toys