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eDiTOrsnt
Well fOlks, iTs here and in full swing. The
year of our Lord, 2012!
It looks, visually at least, remarkably similar
to 2011. Nevertheless, this year promises to be
one of love, joy, ambition, a revitalised economy,
entrepreneurship and a certain athletics
jamboree. Wow, thats a lot of promise.
Continuing the theme of unbridled optimism,
this months bountiful edition ofTABJ includes
some pleasantly uplifting features. Top of the bill
is a candid chat with The Western Capes Min-
ister of Education, Donald Grant. He enthuses
about the new cutting edge schools which are
providing better prospects to thousands of pupils
in the region.
Weve also got a small business focus, which
includes an interview with Humane Homesasmall company that has emerged from the tur-
bulence of the nancial downturn, while getting
noticed for its innovative approach to housing.
The section also features the rst in a series of
columns from Jen Smit, a young entrepreneur
hoping to start her own company. She will take us
on every tentative step of her courageous journey
through the unpredictable, but endlessly fascinat-
ing terrain of new business.
As the political climate in parts of Africa
reaches volcanic temperatures we also look at
the candidacy of singer Youssou NDour, who is
hell-bent on becoming the next president of his
native Senegal.
In addition to the usual honeypot of news,
TABJs hive of company proles will include buzz-
ing companies from the education, healthcare,
tourism, retail, property and mining sectors.
Having exhausted that analogy, I must y,
Bee cool,
John the sting Pinching
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John Pinching | Editr | johnp@tabj.co.za
Ben Watts | Staff Writer | benwatts@aubj.com.au
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Khayyam Darr | Research Directr | khayyamd@tabj.co.za
Andrew Miskin | Research Directr | andrewm@tabj.co.za
Hugh Braithwaite | Research Directr | hughb@tabj.co.za
Dee Nazer | Research Directr | deen@tabj.co.zaGuy DAngelo | Research Directr | guyd@tabj.co.za
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In the beginning
In April 2009, the Democratic Alliance received
the majority vote to govern the Western Cape
Province. The result has provided the party with
a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate how it
can transform a provincial setting, having already
succeeded at the municipal level.
The party inherited an education system
that was functioning well below optimum levels
and, consequently, modernisation has become
a top priority.
The Grade 12 pass rate had consistently
declined over the previous ve years and the
number of underperforming schools had tripled.
Meanwhile, the infrastructure and maintenance
of buildings was in a desperate state of disre-
pair. This was compounded by an all too often
uncaring and unresponsive approach to deal-
ing with the legitimate concerns of schools and
other players in educational arena.
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Path to promise
The net result of these factors was that the inte
ests of students, and learning in general, often
came a distant third, behind misplaced racial
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provided in the Western Cape, and that only
through a sustained, focused and systematic ap-
proach that would objectives be fully achieved.
The plan focused on ten key priority areas that
aim to improve the life chances of people in the
province, through the provision of quality education.
Key areas in this on-going plan include improv-
ing literacy, numeracy and NSC outcomes, increas-
ing accountability within the system, expanding
the provision of textbooks, building and upgrading
safer schools, enhancing educator training and
improving the responsiveness and efciency of the
Western Cape Education Department (WCED).
Two years later, and the Western Cape
Provincial Government can condently say that
it has made signicant progress in establishing
the foundation necessary to achieve the objec-
tive of improving educational outcomes in the
Western Cape.
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Cape Miister f Educati, Dald Grat
WhAT is yOur OrGAnisATiOns funDAMenTAl eThOs?
The Western Cape Governments philosophy sup-
ports the vision of an open, opportunity-driven so-
ciety for all, in which everyone should be afforded
the opportunity to realise his or her full potential,
through access to a quality education. With every
step taken towards fullling this vision, we are
creating the Western Cape of our dreams, wher
every child will be literate, numerate and able to
compete in an increasingly competitive regional
national and international economic environmen
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hOW iMPOrTAnT is The PrOGressiOn AnD
MODernisinG Of eDucATiOn in sOuTh AfricA?
The advent of democracy in South Africa neces-
sitated a radical transformation in education.
This change was based on the constitutionally
enshrined right to a basic education for all, andthe removal of a raft of racially based legislative
policy. There was also a need for modernisation of
the curriculum, in line with new discoveries, tech-
nological advances and increasing globalisation.
After 17 years we can denitely say that in
the Western Cape these rights are being met.
Every child is afforded the opportunity to attend
school and receive a basic education, but where
we have been failing is in the quality of that
education. The right to a basic education is sim
ply not enough if we are to compete in an ever
competitive global environment.
It is absolutely right, therefore, that every
policy, action and strategy is guided by the desir
to help future generations get the highest stan-
dard of education we can provide.
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WhAT hAs Been The effecT Of The chAnGes On
lOcAl cOMMuniTies?
New schools, in the majority of cases, are built
because the population increases in the area.
New housing developments often pop up in cer-
tain areas of South Africa, due to inward migra-
tion into the province and the creation of newinformal settlements.
To cater for the children that arrive in these
areas, new schools need to be built. In many in-
stances, a school is rapidly created, using mobi
units as classrooms. This is a temporary solu-
tion to meet the demands. We then build a new
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permanent brick and mortar structurecreating
a better learning environment for the children of
that local community.
In other instances, the Department needs
to make alternative arrangements for students,
such as providing transport to schools in otherareas. A new school in the immediate vicinity and
closer to home is always more appropriate for
everyone concerned.
In the past replacement schools have been
built with inappropriate materials such as chip-
board and are a legacy of the apartheid era.
Our plan is to update these schools with brick
and mortar structures. Some of the old struc-
tures are a safety hazard and are prone to bur-
glary and vandalism. The impact of change wil
be a more safe and secure learning environmen
for the children of traditionally poor communitie
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Investing in education is the best move the gov-
ernment can make in this country. While these
schools provide a safe and secure learning envi
ronment, however, they dont necessarily mean
that quality education will exist within the class
rooms of that new school.
This is where we, as a department, andthe school management, educators, governing
bodies and parents, need to work together to
ensure that the best possible learning environ-
ment exists. Our strategic plan for education ad
dresses some of the needs that we face in both
our new and old schools.
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WhAT fAciliTies cAn sTuDenTs exPecT in The
neW schOOls?
The schools new facilities will include new
classrooms, specialist rooms, laboratories, li-braries, media centres, computer rooms, school
halls, sports facilities, storerooms and ofces.
The technical schools will have the above,
but also specialist workshops, for technical
subjects, such as mechanical, electrical and
civil engineering.
Which AGe GrOuPs Will sTAnD TO BenefiT MOsT
frOM The TrAnsfOrMATiOns?
The majority of new facilities are high schools,
which will benet ages 13 -18. Replacementschools are mainly primary schools, benetting
ages 6-13.
There are currently fewer high schools than
primary schools in the province and the main
reason for this is the retention rate of pupils has
historically been low. One of our central prioritie
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southwest of Cameroon, provides workshop
space and nancial support for up and coming
businesses, and has already helped the launchof small business, Zinger Systems.
Weve realised that many enterprising te-
chies work in isolation in Cameroon. Theyre
struggling to solve problems that have been
tackled before. But theyre trying to do this by
themselves in these tiny silos, said Al Banda,
Activspaces community manager.
We think that by bringing people together,
were building a community centred around tec
nology and pushing ideas together with a strong
group spirit.
To apply for the space, companies contact the
Activspaces board with their idea, which will then
reviewed and considered for acceptance.
Banda stressed that Activspaces is not a char
Just giving out grants to Africa is not really the wa
forward, because youre putting in value where no
ing has been given in return.
If one has a project which they feel can really
of impact to the community, they apply...Were bas
cally just a hub where people come together and t
to solve problems and build businesses out of the
problems, he added.
Activspaces is set to launch a super-incubatorthis year that will have entrepreneurs living togeth
in apartments with the intention of creating ve fu
functional businesses by the end of 2012.
GOOGle APOlOGies TO kenyAn cOMPAny
Web-giants Google have apologised to Kenyan
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Some of the Nigerians are going through pains
and hardships because they cant go outside their
house and source money, said spokesperson for
the Association of Senior Staff of Bank, Insurance
and Financial Institution, Tony Ashiedu.
Protestor Abraham Overare admitted that,
given the chance, he would not hesitate to attack
President Goodluck Jonathan.
After Friday, it will turn red. The boys are an-
gry, he said.
full sTeAM AheAD fOr sWAZilink rAilWAy
Swaziland Railways and South African logistics
group Transnet have signed a joint agreement to
develop a 146 kilometre railway line from Lothair in
Mpumalanga to Sidvokodvo Junction in Swaziland.
Plans have also been made to upgrade the exist-
ing adjacent railway networks in the two countries.The main Swazilink railway line will cost R7.3
billion, with a further R8.6 billion to be spent on the
adjacent 600 kilometres of lines, of the investment
amount Swaziland will pay R5 billion.
This is the rst large-scale rail investment
in Southern Africa since the construction of the
Richards Bay line in 1976, said Brian Molefe,
CEO of Transnet.
The new rail line is expected to generate 15 mil-lion tons of additional capacity, predominantly used
for general freight from the current coal export rail lin
We are proud to be part of this revolution,
Molefe said.
As Transnet we have already done a high-
level risk assessment to identify the strategic,
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their graduates because persuasion alone does not
work, Nzimande stated.
However, Neren RauChief Executive of the
South African Chamber of Commerce and Indus-
trycalled it: simply untrue that business was not
willing to invest in education and instead said that it
was a public good.
ruGBy rOunD-uP in AfricA
The foundation created in memory of Scottish
rugby union commentator Bill McLaren is back-
ing a rugby coaching programme in 10 different
countries across the African continent.
The Bhubesi Pride organisation will provide all
terrain vehicles to transport coaches and equip-
ment to various schools in the six month operation
which will visit Botswana, South Africa, Uganda,
Rwanda, Malawi, Zambia, Namibia, Tanzania, Ke-nya and Ethiopia.
The coaching scheme will begin this month and
founder Richard Bennett said he was pleased with
the support received from BMF.
Rugby and its values as highlighted so well
through the BMF is a brilliant way to drive social
change and to change lives for the better through
sports development, he commented.
Through Bhubesi Prides project work, we
can use the sport in a meaningful way, where
children in Africa can enjoy playing the game,
but also learn about other important issues suc
as health and respect of themselves and other
around them, he added.
Linda Lawson, daughter of McLaren, said: I
personally am pleased that were bringing rugby,
and Dads name, to places that have never heard
of him before.
Turkish DeliGhT fOr sA
The South African Ambassador to Turkey, Vika
Khumalo, announced at a conference this week
that he is striving for a stronger relationship be-
tween the two countries.
At the conference organised by the South Afri-
can Turkish Business Association (SATBA), Ambas
sador Khumalo said: Having listened to what you
all do in terms of import and export it sounds very
good, I think the relationship between Turkey and
South Africa will go from strength to strength.
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Khumalo stated that South Africa holds the
largest number of natural resources in the world
with an estimated value of around $1 trillion.
This research was done by the Economist
intelligence and the World Bank. We have not
yet tapped into the wealth of this country and I
think Turkey can assist us in doing that. I would
like Turkey to assist us, not just South Africa, but
Africa, he continued.
Serkan Ergul, the general secretary to SATBA,
said: We really encourage our business members
to partner with local businesses as a local joint ven-
ture, we also encourage Turkish business people
not be an importer in South Africa but rather to
come and invest in the country.
rhinO POAchers POAcheD
Two suspected rhino poachers have been killedby game rangers in the Kruger National Park.
Earlier this week eight dehorned rhino carcass-
es were discovered in the southern section of the
park; the rst of this year after 2011 saw a total of
448 rhinos poached.
As rangers followed up the ndings, they
became involved in a shoot-out with the alleged
poachers who were found in the southern region o
the park near where the rhinos were located.
As a result, two Mozambican men were shot
and a .375 rie and other hunting equipment dis-
covered, but no rhino horns were found.
SANParks regrets the deaths of the sus-
pected poachers but would like to request the
public to assist the police and SANParks with an
information which may lead to the arrest of mor
would be poachers, said Reynold Thakhuli, par
general manager.
An estimated 90 per cent of the worlds
228,800 rhinos reside in South Africa and are
under unprecedented attack due to an increase
in demand for their goods in Vietnam, Thailand
and Laos.
kAMPAlA clOse-DOWn
Shops and businesses in Kampala have closed
and banks are being boycotted after Ugandas
central bank raised its rates last year.
Interest rates of up to 27 per cent are report-
edly devastating businesses in the countrys capit
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and customers travelling through Kampala are un-
able to buy groceries and other necessities.
The strike was called for by the Kampala City
Traders Association (KCTA) and is expected to last
a further three days.
We are not saying they should not increase in-terest rates, what we are saying is that they should
not increase rates on old loans, said Isa Ssekito,
spokesperson for KCTA.
During the strike period, shop and busi-
ness owners will withdraw all savings from
commercial banks, and refrain from depositing
money into their accounts.
The Bank of Uganda increased its base rate
last year due to soaring ination, but Prime Minist
Amama Mbabazi says the government is looking a
ways to help those struggling with loan repayment
I dont think striking will save property, hecomments. I dont think striking will save your bu
ness, in fact, striking will hurt you and hurt all of us
as a country.
GrABBinG A ByTe in AfricA
JSE-listed company, BYTES Technology Group,
PHOTO CREDIT: PICHUGIN DMITRY / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
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has announced intentions to buy the business of
technology rm Unisys Africa from Unisys Corpo-
ration and CyberKnowledge Systems Investmentsfor an undisclosed amount.
Unisys Africas longstanding relationship with
public sector agencies will enhance the efforts of
Bytes newly established government solutions divi-
sion and will broaden Bytes client scope, said Rob
Abraham, CEO of Bytes Technology Group.
With a presence in both the public and pri-
vate sectors in South Africa, Unisys Africa offers IT
services and technology to customers across thesub-Saharan African region.
The deal is yet to be nalised but Abraham
convinced that the transaction will compliment
both companies.
Initial plans state that Unisys Africa will begin
by carrying on operations as a separate entity and
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cally said : what would you attempt to do if you
knew you couldnt fail?
Okaynow that youve heard about my mo-
ment of inspiration. Who am I, what is this busi-
ness and whats it to you? Well, my name is Jen
and I am a South African currently living in Lon-
don, where, in order to pay the bills, I work in the
arena of corporate communications.
I fully intend to use these skills in my new
career, but it is time for a complete change andIm very excited. My new venture is still in the
embryonic, brainstorming phase but it is essen-
tially an online retail business involving trade
between the UK and South AfricaIll tell you
more as I go. Whats in it for you? Well, this is
simply an invitation to join me for what is sure
to be an enlightening, hugely rewarding and,
occasionally bumpy ride.Youll get all the mile-
stonesgood, bad and ugly.
Im certain that having an audience will play
an important role and may even keep me on
track. With a bit of luck and hard graft, I am hop
ing that before long, my new business will have
been born. Whatever happens youll be getting
an honest account of what it takes to start a
business from scratch.See you next monthheres hoping I won
be bankrupt. TAB
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How was the company created?
huMAne hOMes WAs inspired by the housing di-
lemmas facing South Africans. The idea emerged
to deliver a modular home at entry level to the
subsidised accommodation sector. The simple
and high quality home would include pre-manu-
factured components and designed to be erected
on a pre-cast oor at the site.
The prototypes were rst tested early in 2010,
which provided a better understanding of the wide
range of potential target markets, while allowing
renement. Response to the delivery concept and
nished product was overwhelmingly positive.
We recognised that prospective home own-
ers face many challenges in obtaining nanc-ing for a home which meets its budget and
the needs of inhabitants, but also allows for
extension and improvement in the future. It
was essential to provide a product that delivers
quality and durability, while meeting aesthetic,
power and technology requirements.
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It soon became apparent that the design ap
proach, technologies and processes employed f
the entry level homes, could be extended to the
whole spectrum of domestic homes, including
luxury bespoke structures, as well as a range of
commercial, industrial and institutional building
How have you managed to nance the
venture?
Apart from largely self-serving contributions of
companies such as MiTek, Saint-Gobain, and even
Cashbuild, Humane Homes neither approached,
nor received any assistance what so ever from a
government agency. Only private loans have been
utilised in sustaining the development of the com-pany. The buy-in by Jim Morgan in 2011 allowed u
to complete our rst show house, and hence pro-
mote our company to trading status.
How long has the company been trading
The close corporation formed in 2009 was
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converted to a full company at the start of
2010. On account of a very long and com-
plicated development process, we only truly
announced our presence in the market during
October 2011.
Who are your typical customers?
They mainly comprise of clients requiring domestichomes, and businesses within the commercial,
industrial and education sectors. Our delivery
mechanism and routes to market are unusual, in
an SA context, as we are seeking to reach some
segments of the domestic market through compa-
nies and institutions that are committed to help
alleviate the housing shortage.
In addition, we are targeting non-domestic
companies that demand high quality and short
turnaround times, and to which the designs, tech-
nologies and delivery mechanism is attractive.
How many people do you employ?
Currently our company employs around 20 peo-ple directly. The number varies according to the
various projects on hand. Most works are out-
sourced and will remain so for the foreseeable
future in non-critical areas and where there is a
nancial benet to continue to do so.
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Is there an extra incentive to change the
world and attitudes as well as making a
buck or two?
There is no greater global challenge than nding
a way to provide secure housing for roughly half
the worlds population and, if the solution was
straightforward, it would have been solved long
ago. This problem is much more than a housingproduct - it is also about land, nance, design,
material delivery and building methods.
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These issues must all be solved simultane-
ously, and solved within very powerful cultural con
straints. It is also about insuring long term succes
with owner education, and affordability of utilitiesand maintenance. As there are many easier ways
to make money, one can only be engaged in this
business if one is primarily motivated by meeting
an absolutely vital world challenge.
The approach and technology is new in the
SA context and therefore have to be positioned
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visiOn:
To employ a turnkey approach by offering a
range of high quality structures to landowners
and developers, utilising pre-manufactured
and enhanced components, erected and
finished on-site by specialist teams, to ensure
speed, quality and precision.
MissiOn:To exploit the best technologies and delivery
processes available for the product ranges,
achieve cost-effective delivery, provide the
mechanism for future enhancement and extend
the structures in future.
PrODucT:
Ranges rely on continuous development of
ground-breaking design, technologies and
processes at the frontier of market needs and
demands. The product range extends from basi
single entry-level units to high-end bespoke
structures, finding application in domestic
housing, as well as commercial, industrial and
institutional structures.
Survival and growth in a global economic
downturn: The main challenge for the company
during the poor global economic climate has
always been to grow and develop the reputation
of Human Homes, while continuing to capture
imagination and inspire enthusiasm. The key to
survival is positivity.
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fOr MAny he will always be the voice behind one
of the most haunting and dening pop anthems
of the 1990s. Now Youssou NDour is determined
to top the political charts, after declaring himself
a candidate in the ercely competitive race to
become Senegals next president.
In addition to the global success he gained
with 7 Secondsthe huge 1994 hit on which he
collaborated with the British female vocalist Ne-
nah CherryNDour has enjoyed sustained suc-
cess and huge popularity in his native Senegal.
He has been credited with bringing the countrys
unique mbalax drumming and singing styles to
the mainstream, while also gaining recognition
for the creative fusion of salsa, jazz and hip-hop.
Getting Wade
Next months elections will see the musicianalong
with a dozen other contendersbid to oust Abdou-
laye Wade, the African states current leader.
In a tense lead up to the showdown on Febru-
ary 26 there has been a volatile constitutional row,
which threatens to boil over. It concerns whether
Wadewho is almost 86should be allowed to
increase his 11 year tenure by a third term.
The revised Senegalese constitution limits
presidential terms to two, but Wadein a cheeky
attempt to blur the rulesclaims that this should
not apply to his rst, as it started in 2000, thereby
pre-dating the amendment. Many believe that age
and arrogance have combined to create a monste
The revised Senegalese constitution limits
presidential terms to two, but Wadein a cheek
attempt to blur the rulesclaims that this shoul
not apply to his rst, as it started in 2000, there
by pre-dating the amendment
Resentment over Wades leadership reache
a crescendo in June last year when Wade pro-
posed new electoral rules, which would have
made it easier for him to win the poll, and even-
tually hand power over to his son.
Pressure on the President also increased
whenenraged by chronic power cutsprotest-
ers clashed with riot police in the capital, Dakar
leaving more than 100 wounded; forcing thepresident to back down.
Singing hope
NDour has been one of the loudest and most
frequent critics of Wades premiership, ever
since their bitter feud began in 2005. Before
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then they were close allies and the singer even
sang for him a number of times.
Some critics say NDoura successful entre-
preneurstopped backing President Wade when
he realised his businesses would not benet from
the relationship any more. This hasnt, however,
stopped thousands of voters seeing the singer as
something of a savioura man of the people.
The singer has been especially scathing
about what he calls the proigate spending of
the Wade leadership, in a country where formal
employment is scarce and average income per
head is $3 (1.90) a day.
Meanwhile, NDour has even cancelled anumber of gigs to ensure he is fully prepared for
a robust leadership battle and pulled no punches
in his early leadership contest declaration. I am
a candidate and I will engage in the presidential
race, he told national radio and television.
Somewhat appropriately, the lyrics in 7 Sec-
onds refer to the constant social, nancial and
emotional burdens that many human beings face
from the moment they are born. In a satisfying twi
NDour will now try and improve the lives of some
the most disenfranchised people in the world.
The lyrics in 7 Seconds refer to the con-
stant social, nancial and emotional battles tha
many human beings face from the moment they
are born. In a satisfying twist NDour will now try
and improve thousands of lives
For a long time, men and women have
demonstrated their optimism, dreaming of a ne
Senegal, NDour said, as he began to step up
the campaign. They have, in various ways, calle
for my candidacy in the February presidential
race. I listened. I heard.
In response to questions about his lack of a
university education, he was deant.
It is true that I do not have a university edu
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Youssour NDour is by no means the only show
biz patron to have swaggered, tambourine-in-
hand, onto the political stage. John Pinching
takes a look at other entertainers who have
gambled their reputations.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Possessing all the
acting range of a house brick this daft Austrian
ex-body builder became one of Hollywoods
biggest box office pulls throughout the 1980s
and 90s. When revisiting Predator, Twins and
The Terminator its impossible to understand
why he was in such demand. This, however,
didnt stop him becoming Governor of
California in 2003, consequently producing h
least convincing performance to date.
Ronald Reagan After his career as a B-Movie
actorpredominantly in low budget
WesternsReagan reinvented himself at as a
representative of his beloved Republican par
His wholesome, all-American image seduced
the electorate and he gradually rose up the
ranks, eventually getting the key to the White
House in 1980. He remained there for nine
years, flogging arms and gradually becoming
rather untrustworthy.
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they teach at school.
It is a supreme patriotic duty. I have proved
my competence, commitment, rigour and ef-
ciency time and time again. I have studied at the
school of the world. Travel teaches as much as
books, he added.
It is true lyrics that I do not have a university
education but being a president is not some-
thing they teach at school. I have studied at the
school of the world
Natural harmonies
Youssou NDours candidacy has not come as a
great surprise to his countrymen. For years his lyr-ics have indicated, not only an appreciation of the
human condition, but an acute political awareness.
Last year he engaged in domestic politics on
a number of occasions, denouncing Wades at-
tempt to suppress a run-off vote in the presiden-
tial elections in the process.
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There is no doubt that NDour is extremely
popular in Senegal, however, the key to tran-
scending his chosen craft and succeeding in th
unforgiving political theatre will be whether he
can articulate messages as well as he does in
his music. Potential voters will also want to see
new, well-structured policies and an appetite fo
cultural change throughput Senegal.
Can he now turn hundreds of thousands of
fans into voters? His radio and TV networks will
be of great help, but the transition from stadium
to the corridors of power will not be straight for-
ward. If he does reach the summit it will be the
greatest performance of his life.
His most famous song stressed the impor-
tance of seconds, but this time NDour wants
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The lAsT sixmonths have not been cricket.
Well, they have been cricketbut not as a gen-
tleman would like to witness it. In November
2011 a trio of hopelessly misguided Pakistani
cricketers were packed off to the clink after Lon-
dons Southwark Crown court found them guilty
of spot-xing.
Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Moham-
mad Amirwhose guilt had been written across
their conspicuously sheepish faces ever since they
sent the game spiralling into the mire, during a
test match against England at Lords in 2010willwonder why they, literally, threw everything away.
It had already been a disastrous tour for
the visitors when the two fast bowlers, Amir and
Asifurged on by their captain, Buttproceeded
to bowl no-balls of such mind-boggling obvious-
ness, it was almost laughable.
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As the game reeled from this embarrass-
ment another young bowler from Essex, Mervy
Westeld, was in the dock after inexplicably giv
ing into the whims of an Asian betting syndicatAnother life ruined.
What makes these cases especially inex-
plicable, is how the players in questioneven
within the often bafing nuances of cricketare
so blatent. In the nal analysis, these cases wer
not difcult to prove. During the passage of play
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in which the players cheat when, one presumes,
a certain amount of subtly is required these tal-
ented sportmen go from devastatingly accurate
professionals to elderly clergyman heaving their
ancient limbs across the village green.
Its all so depressing familiar to cricket fans.
Weve been here before and, as history will wit-
ness, these things always, always end badly.
In the beginning
While South African rugbys Springbok-guided mis-
sile has blazed a euphoric trail and often dominant
rise since throwing away the shackles of apartheid,
the countrys cricketers have swayed between awe-
inspiring brilliance and inexplicable stupidity.
Back in 1994 a young, smart and raven-
headed batsmen emerged from the ruins of South
African cricket to lead his team into a brave new
era in which they would, once again, be permit-
ted to perform on the international stage, pitting
their wits against the best test cricket teams in the
world (and England).
Inspirational, well-educated and maturebeyond his years Hansie Cronje was the perfect
poster-boy for this brave new generation of South
African cricket. Indeed, in 1994 it was impos-
siblepreposterous even to considerthat only a
few years later he would be throwing matches in
exchange for as little as an item of clothing.
Hansie solo
Seventeen years ago, when South Africa tenta-
tively took their rst steps back onto the inter-
national stage Hansie was there to guide them
and what a shining uorescent torch he was too
The English crowd, in front of whom South Africa
would play their rst comeback test, are ever-
respectful of a talented overseas visitor and, in
Hansie, they saw a player who, over a balmy sum
mer they could warm to, even if his sweater did
have a green trim.
They had applauded many a conqueror of
their team before (god knows, theres been a
few), but this time each individual clap con-
tained just that little more resonance. Hansie
was a ne cricketer, but that was not the only
reason for the extra frisson in the English ova-
tion. It was also a recognition that here was
cavalier, not only leading a test XI, but also the
hopeseven the future prosperityof an entire
nation. It was one of the biggest responsibilitie
in the history of sport and yet Cronje carried it
with charm, grace and dignity.Hansie was thoroughly professional, kind,
rm, generous, hard-working and his team
would have walked up Table Mountain for him,
said his former international manager Bob
Woolmer (who also died in the midst of a gam
bling conspiracy).
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Yet, behind the charm Cronje was slipping into
the murky world of gamblingspread betting to
be more precise. We may never know how many
times he accepted bribes in exchange for delibe
ately changing the course of a game or throwing
matches, but the most notable occasions were
against India in 1996 and England in 1999.
From supplying team selection details, he
started to meddle with the outcome of events
within games and, as he became increasingly
submissive to the syndicates the once-proud
captain started to manipulate players with in th
team. These included Herschelle Gibbs*, Henry
Williams, Nicky Boje and Pieter Strydom.
*Hansie, if youre listening, please dont
waste too much time feeling guilty about leading
Herschelle Gibbs astray, he is quite capable of
being an idiot without your help.
One of the most puzzling aspects of the
Cronje affair was his compliance with the requir
ments of his gambling associates. Although the
nancial rewards were often extravagant, equal
there were times when his fee would be as little
as a leather jacketand a womans leather
jacket at that.
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WhAT is sPOT fixinG?
Spot fixing is a derivative of spread betting.
Rather than betting on the outcome of a
small event within a sport such as a game
(tennis), half (football), frame (snooker) or
over (cricket), a spot-fixing gambler can
predict the outcome of an individual unit,
within a small eventfor instance a single
delivery in an over of cricket. The person
betting may wish to combine predictions
by guessing several occurrences within a
chapter of play. In the case of the convicted
Pakistan cricketers it had been agreed
prior to the match that in two specific overs,
one no-ball and two no-balls would be
bowled respectively.
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After an emotional confession, the drama un
folded in a courtroom and a broken Cronje had t
be helped out of the dock by his brother, capture
by the worlds cameras. The tragedy was made
complete when Cronje died in a plane crash in
2002. Not even the sight of that wreckageno
just the plane, but the manhas been enough
to persuade players that their fortune lies, not
in corruption, but in honest sportsmanship.
Although, exposure can change attitudes, it
cannot rid the world completely of fraudulent ac
tivity in even the most sacred past times. We hav
to accept that what we are witnessing is an incu
able curiosity that inhabits the darkest aspects
the human condition.
Cronje was unquestionably greedy; clearly
in the grip of an inveterate and curious addic-
tion, which went way beyond nancial recom-
pense. He was a national hero and an inspira
tion to millions and yet it was the chancethe
thrill if you willof gambling with his own repu
tation and legacy that appeared so oddly and
devastatingly irresistible. TAB
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A very cOMMOn philosophical observation of
those viewing our extraordinary planet from outer
space is that there are no visible national, provin-
cial or class boundaries.
I can only imagine that a distinctly 1960s
frisson penetrates their soul, as they are tempo-
rarily divorced from the racial, nationalistic and
bigoted tendencies they exhibit on terra rma.
We hardened beings are, however, keenly
aware of the negative impact of differences in
religion, skin colour, language and educational
levels in our daily lives, while some seriously con-
servative freaks have contemplated the blissfulstate that would be enjoyed if we all spoke the
same language, ate the same food, believed the
same things.
The reality is, divisions are here to stay, and
peace will be eetingly achieved at best. There is
an upside, however, when tapping into our deep-
est feelings of partialityit makes sport endless
fascinating and incredibly exciting. When sport
is consumed, we can legitimately deny our good
upbringings, our private education, dare I say it,
our better judgement.
My goodness, it feels amazing to despise
the team from across town, across the country,
across the continent and across the world. The
opposition, for 80 minutes of raw rugby, or even
ve days of cricket, are not as good as us, not a
worthy as us. They are pure, unadulterated scum
Whats more, the other 50,000 in the stadium
agree with you!
Universal language
This understanding of sportand its unique lan-
guageis held in many disciplines and in most
parts of the world. If further proof was needed,
the supporters memorabilia, team kits, ags
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always sell like hot cakes. Recently, however,
seasoned sports watchers have noticed a sinister
and pervasive spirit entering our beloved teams,
dirtying our pure, bigoted joy. This enemy is the
so-called professionalism employed by previouslypatriotic sports people. Furthermore, players
and coaches try to justify gross acts of disloyalty
with the increasingly popular open-mindedness
excuse.
Take for example a certain Mickey Arthur,
the ex-Protea cricket coach. Why do I single him
out? Surely Allan Donald and Gary Kirstenboth
involved in the current Protea set-upare just as
guilty, having coached cricket in New Zealand
and India respectively? Gary led India to victory
in a World Cup, our achilles heel tournament,while Allan Donald assisted the New Zealand at
tack in overcoming the formidable Protea battin
line-up in the quarter nals. Allans obvious glee
at the result left a lot of loyal South African sup-
porters feeling a little bit let down, even betraye
yet, Inexplicably, we nd it in our great hearts to
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forgive these two men, who were welcomed back
with open arms.
Arthur man he used to beI would venture to suggest, Mickey Arthurs indis-
cretion is an offence of far greater magnitude. He
left the South African cricket coaching role under
a bit of a cloud, and then proceeded to sell us
all down the river by taking up a coaching role
a head coaching role with our arch enemies,
whose very name we choke on! Can he ever be
forgiven? Every time I hear the traitor being in-
terviewed, it takes every ounce of strength not to
throw the television out of the window. He wants
the Aussies to be, number one in the world
again, in all three disciplines of the game! Thats
not only offensive, but completely unforgivable.
But it is the professional age, isnt it? I hear
you argue. If you were offered that kind of career
opportunity and undoubtedly oodles of dosh,
wouldnt you do the same? I hear you add, con-
descendingly. The truth is I dont think I wouldnt
even entertain the thought, let alone the reality.Where is the line between professionalism and
treachery? Its the line Arthur crosses every time
he shouts encouragement at a gold shirt.
Some fairly loud whispers from the rugby
world suggest a similar South African Judas may
be emerging, as his treacherous heart leads him
cart-wheeling toward a decision that will place
him so far beyond the aforementioned line that
no upstanding Springbok supporter could ever
utter his name again.
Propping up the Boer
Social mediathe modern day gospelhas
revealed that Nick Mallett (current coach of Italy
may well betray his roots and accept a role as th
next head coach of the unkempt and disorderly
English Roses of Twickenhamthe very same
bullies that resorted to such unspeakable tactic
during the Anglo-Boer wars.
It is the knowledge of military history and
pain that our ancestors endured, which courses
through the veins of every respectable Spring-
bok, fuelling each and every full-blooded tackle
The June three-test series between the Pom
and Boks in South Africa will take on even more
epic proportions should Mallett be at the helm,
especially he has the unenviable task of staring
down Gert Smal.
Whatever the outcome, my allegiances willremain intact, which is more than I can say for
my countrymen. Mickey, you are a traitor, and
Nick Mallett, consider yourself put on notice. 30
pieces of silver for your soul. TAB
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Peruse The shelves, smile at the familiar titles,
and stare inquisitively at the array of more unfa-
miliar spines. Think of the possibilities. My word, is
there anything more therapeutic than oating down
the mysterious isles of a library? No, there is not.
Shel lie
The National Library of South Africa was formed
back in 1999. This new and inspirational insti-
tution was formed by amalgamating the State
Library in Pretoria and the South African Library
in Cape Town, while also incorporating a special-
ist unitthe Centre for the Book.
The library is the proud custodian and pro-
vider of the nations key educational resources.
It collects and preserves published documents,making them accessible to thousands of people
every year.
This astonishingly versatile institution con-
tains a wealth of fascinating items, including rare
manuscripts, books published in South Africa,
periodicals, government papers, ofcial foreign
publications, maps, technical reports, Africana
and newspapers. Many of these priceless docu-
ments are available on CD or microlm, in digita
format or online.
Head of Communications Andrew Malotle
believes that the librarys passion for sharing its
impressive collections have been pivotal to its suc
cess. We ensure that knowledge is not lost to pos
terity, and that information is available to research
for everyone, he enthuses. The library still has a
essential role to play in the community.
On the books
Skilled and dedicated staff in the Reference an
text retrieval departments of the Pretoria Cam-
pus, are there to offer information services with
dedicated manifesto of service.
Their responsibilities include promoting opt
mal access to published and unpublished docu-
ments, providing references to specic subjects
and delivering services to clients in the languag
of their choice.
Reference librarians assist patrons in idenfying and nding information they need. In addi-
tion, they provide research assistance to clients
advising them of search strategies and showing
them how to use online resources and the huge
impressive Online Public Access Catalogue
(OPAC).
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The reference librarians also correspond with
clients via e-mail, letters, telephone, fax, and
the Ask a Reference Librarian function on the
librarys webpage.
Meanwhile, text retrieval staff collate identied
material from the collections and make photocop-
ies and microlm printouts for client projects.
Carry on CampusThe facilities for clients at Pretoria campus have
proved immensely popular, attracting students,
business people, kids, older folk and archive
enthusiasts from all over the country.
Among its facilities is the majestic reading
room. This inspiring area provides tranquillity and
plentiful space for reading and study. It has refer-
ence collections kept on the open shelves, assist-
ing clients in their search for information sources
and government publications. The Reading room
is also equipped with state-of-the-art computers to
access online resources and databases.
The Map Library, as its title suggests, contains
a vast array of maps which visitors request and
make use of in the aforementioned Reading RoomThe Microlm Room provide microche and
microlm readers for clients to make view exten
sive materials. Text retrieval staff assist people
on the use of this equipment.
Another very useful facilitythe Discussion
Roomcaters for clients who wish to work as
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study groups and need to discuss and exchange
ideas for their research projects.
Shel-preservation society
The National Library of South Africa acts as na-
tional preservation library and provides a leader-
ship role in the South African library and informa-
tion profession.
The task of the Preservation Services Pro-gramme is to ensure that the Library maintains
and develops world-class policies and practices,
capable of providing vital conservation services on
a national basis. This mandate includes preserva-
tion awareness, care of collections, guidelines for
conservation and disaster planning and recovery.
Conservation activities including bookbind-
ing, book repairs and sophisticated conservatio
treatment are also signicant priorities. Dam-
aged materials, in need of repair, are treated in
the dedicated conservation department. Specia
ist conservation staffall passionate about the
maintenance and longevity of precious docu-
mentsare poised to assist with salvage opera-
tions. Most conservation functions are applied t
the librarys collections, although advice is regu
larly imparted regarding private collections
The new digitisation service is a very excitin
initiative, which creates digital records of mater
als for both preservation and access. It involves
a variety of technical approaches or strategies
for ensuring that publications in digital form are
retrievable, readable and consistently usable
over time, for as long as they are needed. This
venture endorses a long-standing institutional
commitment to developing appropriate standard
for these cutting edge systems.
The South African National Library has used a
its expertise to modernise the library experience,while also maintaining all the traditions which give
visitors such an unforgettable experience. Indeed,
you could say the last 13 years have been a maste
class in shelf condence.TAB
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maximum support to the local communities and
employing the best technologies available. Its
strength lies in its entrepreneurial abilities, un-
derstanding of the African culture, experience of
working conditions and ability to cross the bor-
ders into neighbouring countries.
As the energy resource landscape changesand attitudes towards alternative sources alters,
the company has relished the opportunity to
move with the times and has sought to expand
into new, and forward-thinking areas. In doing
so the group has created an abundance of new
options for its clients.
Over the last few years we have become
passionately involved in the geotechnical studie
for wind and solar farms in this country, Rossit
explains. These techniques are the future for
much of the business; its something which will
affect the entire industry in South Africa and we
want to be at the forefront of the revolution.The green initiatives are sure to give a
boost to the companys trading platform and,
with the government likely to listen to propos-
als for power purchase agreements soon, the
company is in a prime position to take on pub
sector contracts.
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For Geomechanics its a particularly exciting
time to be involved in the alternative energy mar-ket. Unlike many other companies it has care-
fully done its homework, enthusiastically getting
involved in green ventures from the beginning,
building up knowledge and experience, and pre-
paring the business for the increasing demand
for alternative sources.
We commit to continual improvement in ou
performance, efcient use of natural resources
and aspire to a zero harm to people and the env
ronment policy, says Rossiter, reassuringly.
In a changing world, companies need to be
able to change too. Refreshingly, GeoGroup is
all about diversication, technology and ex-ibility. Above all, however, its about choice and
the company has made a few that havequite
literallychanged the landscape and peoples
lives forever. TAB
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knowing that they will be prepared for any even-
tuality. Decades of technological wizardry and
knowledge have gone into the mighty machines
on their sites. Indeed, all across South Africa,
Manitou gear is making hard work much easie
Miner mission
Although mining masters, Manitou South Afri-
ca, were established on the continent in 1997
the parent company can boast half a centuryofliterallyground breaking ideas, innovation
and workmanship.
The South African adventure has been
hugely successful and now the company can
boast three bases in Johannesburg, Cape Town
and Durban.
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Special efects
Manitous impressive stock is brought in from
its manufacturing base in France. By virtue of
being built across the water, all the machines
meet the new international rules relating to
noise and emission levels.
Once in South Africa the workforcewhichhas risen to almost 60offer a modication ser-
vice for the very specic needs of its local clients.
The adaptation of machines has been hugely
popular with mining operations in South Africa,
many of which are working in unusually dense or
inhospitable terrain.
It is also very important to the company tha
it brings cost-effective mechanisation to local
and overseas mining operations, with a variety
of material handling equipment and specialised
attachments, such as the custom-designed roof
bolter or drill rig. These machines offer increase
productivity, versatility, low fuel consumption anmaintenance costs. The equipment also has a
considerably longer lifeessential when clients
intent to use facilities on a daily basis.
While Manitou has an illustrious and un-
paralleled history of providing equipment to the
mining industry, it has also become increasingly
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diverse over the years. In South Africa, mining
and construction were originally about 65 per
cent of our business, explains Shankland. Min-
ing is still the biggest portion of our business;
thats where we built our reputation, but we also
supply machines right across various business
platforms, especially where they require a roughterrain or semi-rough terrain machine.
The companys versatility can also be seen
in its extracurricular activities. It recently co-
sponsored Mozambiques Guinjata Sport Fishing
Clubs brilliantly-titled, Z-Craft/Mercury Spe-
cies Bonanza and even exed its muscles at a
SA Strongman Union competition held in Nigel,
where it provided sponsorship and the services
of a Manitou forklift to set up some of the ex-
traordinary competition segments.
Foothold on the uture
Manitou are constantly looking for new ways toevolve, new opportunities and new markets in
which to sell its machines. In recent times the
company has worked on the development of un
derground mining machines.
During 2011 we displayed our rst ame-
proof soft rock and hard rock underground utility
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BOTsWAnA Ash (BOTAsh), the leading supplier of
salt and soda ash in southern Africa, has been at
the forefront of its industry for twenty years.
With world consumption of soda ash closetotalling around the 50 million tonnes mark per
annum, the company has been helping business-
es across Africa meet their own demands.
All of the companys activities, from produc-
tion through to marketing and sales to adminis-
tration, take place at its mine near Sowa.
Botash has a production capacity of more
than 700,000 tonnes per annum and its mine
is located on the east side of the Makgadikgadi
pan, one of the largest and most famous saltats on the planet.
The company produces a range of salts,
which are sold across the African continent, and
has a core focus on South Africa, its key market
for soda ash where its products are most often
used in the countrys glass industry.
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Other uses of soda ash include various met
allurgical applications and paper manufacture.
In order to obtain the minerals, Botash has
drills wells into underground aquifers below the
surface of the dry and saline sands of the pan
from where it collects and pumps brine into sola
evaporation ponds. It is in these ponds that the
extraction process begins.
The seeds of the company were planted in
November 1988, when the Botswana Govern-
ment, AECI, Anglo American Corporation and De
Beers signed an agreement to build a multi-mil-
lion dollar soda ash and salt plant at Sua.
By April 1991 the plant was in operation as
the organisation began to exploit the natural
deposits of the pan.
In 1995 the company was restructured as
Botswana Ash (Pty) Ltd, with the Botswana Gov-
ernment as the major shareholder with a 50
per cent share in the company. Anglo American
Corporation, AECI and De Beers each hold 14 p
cent, while the remaining eight per cent is held
by a bank consortium.
Regional employer
Botash is one of the regions largest employees
with a workforce totalling more than 450. The
company offers ongoing training opportunities f
its staff and has in place a localisation programm
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aimed at reducing reliance on expatriate em-
ployees in favour of local workers.
Sowa Town was constructed 20 kilometres
from the plant to accommodate and support
Botashs employees.
The settlement was built on behalf of the
government by the Botswana Housing Corpora-
tion and comprises more than 800 houses.
Set among a pristine natural environment in
remote Botswana, Sowa has become a haven for
wildlife and bird enthusiasts, and the town features
medical and educational facilities for residents.
Much of the Sowas social life centres on
the homely Country Club and the towns own
unique golf course features sand fairways while
the purpose-built Botash stadium is home to
various football teams.
Botash operates a free bus service for the
towns residents to and from its plant, and other
facilities in the town include shops, a bank,
library, gymnasium, and swimming, tennis and
squash facilities.
Environmentally sound
Botash has taken a proactive stance towards
the environment since its very early days and, as
well as having in place a full-time environmental
ofcer, the rm has aligned itself with the ISO
14000 international environmental standard.
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PMi GOlDs OBOTAn project, in Ghana, is the
near-term production opportunity capturing mar-
ket attention and the rst of three emerging min-
ing centres the company is developing as it goes
about becoming a signicant West African gold
producer. PMI Gold shares rocketed more than
67 per cent when Obotans gold resource raised
270 per cent in October. In summary, the project
is now home to:
An NI43-101/JORC compliant measured re-
source estimate of 14.67 million tonnes at 2.66
grams per tonne gold for 1.22 million contained
gold ounces; Indicated resources of 27.5 million
tonnes at 2.32 grams per tonne gold for 2.00
million gold ounces; and 17.54 million tonnes of
inferred resources grading 2.35 grams per tonne
gold for 1.29 million contained ounces.
The highlights from intersections returned
bolstered this surge of investor interest (35 dia-
mond drill holes for 7,614 metres revealing 3.47
grams per tonne gold over 30 metres, and 51.17
grams per tonne gold over eight metres) and the
release of the pre-feasibility study will wrap upwhat continues to be an outstanding develop-
ment project; now in the hands of the right team
to realise its full potential.
Add in PMI Golds other assetsincluding
additional near-term production opportunities at
the Kubi project, 65 kilometres east of Obotan in
the Ashanti gold belt, and the large ground hold-
ing along strike at the Asankrangwa beltand th
company is sitting on 3.45 million measured and
indicated ounces and 1.4 million inferred ounce
Seven years spent acquiring land and explorin
in one of the worlds most prolic gold producing
regions is about to pay off, and as Managing Dire
tor Collin Ellison says, to have PMI Golds ground
holding in this region is unusual (530 square kilo
metres in the Golden Triangle) and having the fun
ing and expertise to develop it to production place
PMI Gold in an excellent position for growth.
Outstanding results on track at Obotan
Recent results from Obotan continue to suppo
project robustness in line with PMI Golds plan
for a pre-feasibility model of approximately
200,000 ounces per annum. The projects his-
tory offers equally good encouragement, and
PMI Gold has expanded upon data provided by
previous owners, Resolute Mining, who focuse
on the upper portion of Obotans Nkran depos
and smaller satellite deposits Abore and Adu-biaso. Without mining the projects other satel
lite, the Asuadai deposit, Resolute produced
730,000 ounces at an average grade of 2.2
grams per tonne gold during prices of less than
US$350 per ounce. Approximately 590,000
ounces came from Nkran; where over three-
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estimate (ahead of the bankable feasibility study).
This work has enabled PMI Gold to identify further
targets in the same multiple parallel gold bearing
shear zones which house Obotans four known
deposits, and the company states that they now
offer an interpreted combined strike length of over
30 kilometres for the project.As is the case for other exploration targets
found in both the Kubi project and Asankrangwa
project (covering the southern 45 kilometre
strike extension at Obotan), the PMI Gold team
also plans to carry out sustained drill testing on
new areas of encouragement during the 2011
year-end. Activity will begin when two PMI Gold
rigs arrive onsitean RC/Diamond and an Air
Core/RABand in early 2012 (well-timed for the
new resource estimate ahead of the BFS) an-
other RC/Diamond will also make its way over to
Obotan.
Some 7 kilometres northwest of Obotan othe same north-northeast trending shear zone
as Nkran, the un-mined Asuadai deposit of-
fers more strong potential for future discovery
and adding to the resource statement. To date
the 17 holes drilled in shallow dipping stacked
quartz veins outcropping on a small rise have
Why PMi?
PMI Gold is focused on rapidly progressing the Obotan gold project to development,
targeting production commencement in late 2013
There it a significant 4.51 million ounce resource at Obotan in place, and thecompany is targeting further upgrade for feasibility
At the Kubi Project, which has an existing resource of 0.35 million ounces, significant
upside remains
Previous gold mining at Obotan and Kubi provides a major advantage to assist in
feasibility studies
Three diamond rigs are currently drilling, and the team is expanding its fleet to 5
drill rigs next month
Recent drilling has focussed on resource expansion at existing deposits. The focus
will now shift to exploration drilling for new discoveries
PMI Gold is undervalued relative to its West African gold company peer group
The company has a strong balance sheet (US$21.08million circa 30 September 2011)
and no debt
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turned up a urry of good results (including
24 metres at 2.32 grams per tonne from 108
metres, 7 metres at 3.38 grams per tonne from
71 metres, and 11 metres at 4.33 grams per
tonne from 90 metres).
Even during tough times for capital rais-
ing, PMI Gold has dedicated funds to a signi-
cant drill programmea clear sign that this is
the company to pick up where Resolute leftoff (building on a period of mining success for
Obotan despite substantially lower gold prices).
In addition to taking Obotan to fruition and be-
coming a gold producer in the process, drilling
is ongoing at the Kubi Project where the PMI
Gold team intends to commence a pre-feasibil-
ity study during 2012 and swiftly follow Obota
with another potentially company-making asse
Exploration upside at Kubi
Located 65 kilometres east of Obotan is Kubi,
where PMI Gold reports advanced exploration an
development potential. It is 15 kilometres south o
the AngloGold Ashantis 60 million ounce Obuasi
Gold Minethe largest underground mine in WesAfrica which has been up and in operation for a f
113 yearsand Ashanti previously mined approx
mately 59,000 ounces of gold at 3.65 grams per
tonne from two shallow pits at Kubi 1998 to 2005
Now home to a JORC compliant resource of
0.35 million gold ounces (112,000 ounces mea-
incOMinG uPDATes in 2012
Obotan
2011 Q4, Pre-feasibility study report
Feasibility study work program
2011 Q4 and beyond, Environment and sociological impact studies
2011 Q4-2012 Q2, Database QA/QC & resources estimation
2011 Q4-2012 Q2, Mine & process design
2012 Q1-2012 Q2, Capex, Opex cost estimates & economics
2012 Q2-end, Feasibility Study Report
Kubi
2011 Q4, Review and re-estimation resources
2011 Q4 and beyond, Exploration drilling continues at Dunkwa-Gyimigya, Gyimigya 2012 Q1 and beyond, Exploration drilling at the Kubi & Kubi Forest Reserve (Mining Lease)
2012 Q2, Review & re-estimation resources at the Kubi & Kubi Forest Reserve (Mining Lease)
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sured; 121,000 ounces indicated; 115,000 ounc-
es inferred), a granted mining lease and plenty of
blue sky potential to increase the resource, Kubi
has undergone a detailed exploration pr