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contentsFEATURE

The Problem with Gypsies... 6-7Pushing through the sound barrier

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GENERALIntroducing David Cameron12

Driving Miss Daisy 17-18

FOODA Traditional Bobotie Recipe 43

Bunny Chow in Wikipedia 44

MUSICBand Review: Metasoma 38

New Release: George Coutsoudis 39

BEAUTYLauren Harley introduces Face of the World 47-49

TRAVELThe Art of Traveling 50-51

Camping Holidays in the UK 52

SPORTRWC 2011 Statistics 55

Currie Cup Table 56

MARKET MATTERS 32

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Travel Section 50-51

The Problem with Gypsies...

Gypsies have been dominating the news headlines in the UK over the last month once again, with specific reference to a group residing at Dale Farm in Essex. But what is it about Gypsies that get a large number (apparently) of the the British public to have a negative view and perception of Gypsies ?.I remember growing up in the South of Johannesburg and always seeing the so-called Gypsies or “Fortune Tellers” as they were more commonly known with their mobile homes parked next to the road. This always fascinated me but I was also weary as the adults always told us that the Gypsies had evil powers etc.The only way to try and get to the bottom of this love-hate-relationship is to delft back into the annals of history and take it way back to when the Gypsies first arrived in the United Kingdom.The historical origins of Travellers as a group have been a subject of academic and popular debate. It was once widely believed that Travellers were descended from landowners or labourers who were made homeless by Oliver Cromwell's military campaign in Ireland and in the 1840s famine; however, their origins may be more complex. This is almost impossible to thoroughly ascertain as throughout their history Travellers have left no written records of their own.Others claim there is evidence of nomadic groups in Ireland in the 5th century, and by the 12th century the name Tynkler and Tynker emerged in reference to a group of nomads who maintained a separate identity, social organization, and dialect Even though all families claim ancient origins, not all families of the Travellers date back to the same point in time; some families adopted Traveller customs centuries ago, while others did so more recently.

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Irish Travellers are recognised in British law as an ethnic group. Ireland, however, does not recognise them as an ethnic group; rather, their legal status is that of a "social group". An ethnic group is defined as one whose members identify with each other, usually on the basis of a presumed common genealogy or ancestry. Ethnic identity is also marked by the recognition from others of a group's distinctiveness and by common cultural, linguistic, religious, behavioural or biological traits.The European Parliament Committee of Enquiry on Racism and Xenophobia found them to be among the most discriminatedagainst ethnic groups in Ireland and yet their status remains insecure in the absence of widespread legal endorsement.Travellers are usually viewed in a negative light, as insular, anti-social, drop-outs, misfits,heavily involved in criminal and mendicant behaviour, and notorious for settling illegally on land not owned by them.In Northern Ireland, such prejudices can take on sectarian and political, rather than class-based overtones as the overwhelmingly Roman Catholic and nationalist Travellers are seen by some in the Unionist/Loyalist community as an "invasion from the south of Ireland" and "milking the Northern Irish economy". Some Travellers have claimed to have experienced difficulties accessing social services. The on-going incidents with Gypsies or “Travellers” based in the United Kingdomare slightly reminiscent of South Africa's past history. When one hears of forced evictions,no sense of recognition and other related issues,questions can be asked about the treatment of Gypsies in this country.

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Introducing David CameronDavid Cameron became Prime Minister in May 2010 after a General Election in which the Conservative Party won almost 100 additional seats. He leads a Conservative / Liberal Democrat Coalition Government inspired by the values of freedom, fairness and responsibility.This was the first time in over a half a century that two British parties had come together to put forward a programme for partnership government - to provide Britain with a strong and progressive government, and to put aside party differences to work for the common good and national interest.David Cameron's philosophy has always been making sure people are in control and that politicians are their servants, not their masters. His belief in social responsibility, not state control, as the best way to solve problems is already evident in the decisions he has made since the General Election.In his first few months as Britain's Prime Minister, David Cameron has led a government that has set out bold action to deal with Britain's deficit; established a radical programme of school, health and welfare reform; and set out a vision of building the Big Society by giving individuals, families and communities more power and control over their lives.Prior to becoming Prime Minister, David Cameron was elected Leader of the Conservative Party in December 2005 on a mandate to change and modernise his Party. During his time as Leader of the Opposition he promoted social justice and social action; advanced the green agenda; set protecting the NHS as a top priority; and was proud to see a significant increase in the number of women and ethnic minority candidates standing for the Conservative Party.As a Member of Parliament, David Cameron held a number of positions on the Opposition Front Bench prior to becoming Party Leader. After the 2005 General Election, he was appointed Shadow Secretary of State for Education and Skills. He had previously held the positions of Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Commons (2003), Front Bench Spokesman for Local Government Finance (2004), and Head of Policy Co-ordination in the run-up to the General Election of May 2005. He was also a member of the influential House of Commons Home Affairs Select Committee between 2001 and 2003.Before he became an MP, David Cameron worked in business and government. He was educated at Eton College and Oxford University, studying Philosophy, Politics and Economics and gaining a first class honours degree. After graduating he worked for the Conservative Party Research Department and then as a Special Adviser in government, first to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and then to the Home Secretary. Afterwards, he spent seven years at Carlton Communications, one of the UK's leading media companies, and served on the management board.David, his wife Samantha, and their three young children, Nancy, Elwen, and Florence, live in London and West Oxfordshire, where he has been MP for Witney since 2001. Very sadly their much loved eldest child, Ivan, six, who suffered from cerebral palsy and severe epilepsy, died in February 2009.

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Pushing through the sound barrier By Tim Stones

Hearing loss is a multifaceted reality, which cannot be explained in simple terms. Every person living with hearing loss experiences it in a unique and utterly personal manner. Some Deaf people prefer to communicate through the use of Sign Language, while others, like myself, prefer the use of speech. Some will see hearing loss as a disability, while others will understand the community of persons with hearing loss as belonging to a cultural and linguistic minority. However one chooses to look at hearing loss, the reality is that living with hearing loss inevitably results in several life challenges, almost all related to difficulties with communication. Amongst these challenges would be included difficulties in accessing information and knowledge, and difficulties in accessing appropriate support services. Accommodation in the workplace is also a huge challenge for persons with hearing loss.

My life experience illustrates many of these issues. My story is also one that shows how stereotypes can be extremely dangerous, and that living with severe hearing loss is not a reason not to live life to the full. With the appropriate support, a person with hearing loss can do anything a person without hearing loss can do, except hear, or hear well.

I suffered oxygen deprivation at birth. I had stopped breathing, and it took doctors a few minutes to resuscitate me. I had no muscle tone and, during my first night of life, experienced seizures, each one lasting up to 12 minutes. I was airlifted to another hospital, and placed on life support for a short time. While I recovered my muscle tone, I lost most of my hearing.

Despite the fact that, at the age of two, my mother recognised that I could not hear her, doctors insisted that my parents must accept that I was “retarded”, and would need special care throughout my life. My parents were even told that I should be placed in a home, as they could “always have other children”. After a couple of years, I was finally appropriately evaluated, and was diagnosed with bilateral sensori-neural hearing loss.

Just before my sixth birthday, I was fitted with my first pair of hearing aids, and it was only then that I began to learn to speak properly while simultaneously learning to read.

My parents chose to send me to a “mainstream” hearing school, where I had to learn to cope in a confusing world where sound, although accessible through hearing aids, was not clear, and where both children

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and many adults did not understand what hearing loss actually entails. I refused to allow my hearing loss to be a barrier to experiencing the fullness of life, and chose to participate in domains which the “mainstream” world would normally consider out of reach for people who have a severe hearing loss. I sang in the choir, participated in school plays, won public speaking competitions, and achieved my Grade 8 in piano.

Many people do not realise that deaf people have excellent rhythm. I felt the music from within. I was fortunate in particular to have a mother who believed in me, and pushed me to keep working hard to fulfil my potential. I practised for hours, made many mistakes, but loved the music so much, I stuck it through. Today I compose music. I always battled with the higher frequency sounds of music, but could read music, and learnt to play by memory, using visual cues acquired from reactions to my playing to affirm that my interpretation was correct. I no longer hear many of the higher ranges of music, and some notes are completely lost to me. Still, I will always continue to play, even if it is only by memory of what the pattern of the music in front of me used to sound like. It is no surprise that my favourite composer is Beethoven. His Moonlight Sonata, which was his first composition after becoming stone-deaf, encourages me, and should encourage us all, to realise what the human spirit is capable of. Music, after all, is something that lives within every one of us.

With support from my parents, who helped me understand what I could not hear in the classroom, I did well enough to be accepted at university. I studied at two universities, and in both cases, despite their international reputation as leading intellectual establishments, the lectures were not accessible for people with hearing loss, and most of my lecturers were not accommodating of my needs, even after I spent time discussing my hearing loss with them. For example, only one lecturer ever responded positively to my request to have subtitles placed on a DVD we had to watch for degree purposes. It is worth noting that South Africa has 21 universities, 15 technicons, and 129 Colleges. That is 165 tertiary institutions, all of which are aimed exclusively at the hearing community. Other than the National Institute for the Deaf’s NID College (based in Worcester, in the Western Cape), there are no tertiary facilities geared exclusively towards the education of the Deaf and hard of hearing in South Africa. Furthermore, only a handful of South African universities provide even minimal support services for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students. I got through university by asking a classmate to help me with note-taking, and by battling through the textbooks on my own, most often with no explanations of the text from lecturers.

Ultimately, I graduated from UCT with a BA with three majors. I also hold an MA from UCT, in Religious Studies. Additionally, I completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism at Rhodes University in Grahamstown, and a year of the postgraduate LLB.

In 2006, I started working at the National Institute for the Deaf, based in the division known as DeafNET Centre of Knowledge. I was employed as a Researcher. I was very fortunate to secure employment as, according to the Integrated National Disability Strategy of 1997, only 0.26% of South Africans with disabilities were employed at that time – and the situation today is much the same.

Given that 20% of persons with a disability had hearing loss, it is disturbing to note that only a small fraction of the 0.26% of persons with disabilities who are employed are Deaf or hard-of-hearing! The Institute strives to support Deaf and hard-of-hearing people in every aspect of our lives, from very early childhood, all the way through to post-retirement. The Institute is an empowering environment in which to work, emphasising the importance of equipping Deaf and hard-of-hearing people with the necessary skills to enable us to thrive in a hearing world. For Deaf adults with multiple disabilities, the Institute provides nurturing and supportive care, again striving to empower such persons with optimum independence and self-sufficiency.

One of my personal highlights has been becoming active within Deaf Sports structures. It has been a huge privilege for me, as someone who, despite a severe hearing loss, grew up outside the Deaf Culture, to have been embraced by the culturally Deaf community. I served as Chairperson of the Boland Deaf Sports Association, and am currently the Athletics Administrator for the Boland, as well as the Western Cape. I also served as a member of the Western Cape Deaf Sports Federation’s executive committee. Previously, I served as Secretary of the Western Cape (South African) Deaf Cycling Association, and served for two years as acting convenor for the SA Deaf Rugby Union. I hold dual citizenship, (South African and British), and have won my national colours in Athletics, representing Great Britain at both the World Deaf Athletics Championships, and the Deaflympics (Olympic Games for the Deaf), both times in the Marathon. I currently hold the British Deaf 30km road running record, and various other regional, provincial and national British and South African Deaf running records.

I remain active in the hearing Athletics world, and have been awarded my provincial Masters Athletics colours, as well as South African Masters national colours. I was afforded the opportunity to represent South Africa t the Africa Masters Athletics Championships, in Algeria, in 2010. Unfortunately, these championships were cancelled. It is no use to me to be achieving in the “mainstream” world, and not use the opportunity to draw awareness to the many challenges that remain before we can say that, whether it be on the sports field, or any other social sphere, Deaf and hard-of-hearing people have full and equal access to all opportunities that those without hearing loss take for granted. To this end, I have spoken regularly on local radio about the challenges and triumphs of Deaf and disability sport, and corresponded with Athletics South Africa and the South African Students’ Sports Union, attempting to explore ways in which athletes with hearing loss can be accommodated in their events and structures. To my amazement, and dismay, the only response I have yet received has been that Deaf and hard-of-hearing athletes can be accommodated in prestigious events such as the SA Students’ Nationals and the ASA Championships, provided we agree to compete in our own events, in other words not alongside hearing athletes – hardly the point, is it? Apparently, our competing with the hearing would place the hearing athletes at a disadvantage, due to different starting systems. But they can still hear the gun, or whistle, which we can’t. They do not need to look up to watch the starting flag, which we must. This illustrates, once again, the ongoing negative stereotyping and discrimination that Deaf and hard-of-hearing people have to endure on a daily basis.

No matter our age, life circumstances or opportunities, hearing loss invariably results in enormous challenges and frustrations for those who have to live with it. The responsibility to improve the quality of our lives lies with both us and those who have normal hearing. We need to take responsibility to do whatever we can to minimise our risks in acquiring hearing loss. For example, the younger generation are seemingly obsessed with iPods. Most choose to utilise their iPods at maximum, or near to maximum volume, the consequences of which could be catastrophic. Listening to an iPod at 70% volume, for example, for 4.6 hours per day, would result in permanent, irreversible hearing loss. Once the volume increases to 80% capacity, after 90 minutes one could permanently lose some hearing. At 95% volume, all it will take is 5 minutes, and one could lose hearing.

Consider what is fast becoming a South African heritage: the Vuvuzela. Love it or hate it, one inescapable truth is that the Vuvuzela can cause irreparable hearing loss. A University of Pretoria study tested 11 spectators before and after attending a Soccer match, at a venue with a 30 000 capacity. The researchers found the average sound exposure experienced by the participants was 100.5 decibels, and this went up to about 144.2 decibels. South African standards for occupational noise demands hearing protection for workers exposed to levels of more than 85 decibels (just under the sound of power tools, lawnmowers and motorbikes).

We need to be patient, and explain clearly that we are having difficulty with hearing, and show how we can be most appropriately assisted to optimise our remaining hearing or, particularly in the case of culturally Deaf people, find alternative ways to communicate effectively with those who do not know Sign Language. Hearing people, on the other hand, need to remember that we are all just people, at the end of the day, who happen to experience varying degrees of difficulty with our hearing.

I think that the INDS Strategy of 1997 hits the nail on the head:“One of the greatest hurdles disabled people face when trying to access mainstream programs is negative attitudes. It is these attitudes that lead to the social exclusion and marginalisation of people with disabilities.”

With appropriate support and accommodation, we can enjoy the same benefits and opportunities that hearing people take for granted. For Deaf and hard-of-hearing people can, indeed, accomplish anything we set our minds to. As Winston Churchill said, and I think his words reflect much of what people with hearing loss feel: “Give us the tools, and we will finish the job!”

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Ten Most Common Interview QuestionsBeing a qualified candidate for any job cannot be measured only by your educational attainment. One has to be adept in establishing good impressions. And to be able to stand out among other applicants, get ready ahead of time through knowing the most common interview questions so as to be able to give the best answers. A typical interview will probably consist of the following interview questions and answers: 1. Among all the inquiries, being asked to tell about yourself is the top choice for any employer. Others will claim they are hardworking, loyal and dependable. Remember that you have to be remarkable while not appearing nonchalant or arrogant. Introduce yourself with the use of the Unique Selling Proposition which is a factual brief sentence. This has been used for many years by numerous brand labels. This is effective to generate the recall factor. For example, "I have been an active researcher of (company name) for 3 years now, wherein I spearheaded several fact-finding missions and module drafting under the urban community development program." The conversation will then turn to your favor as you already established different points of interest for your work history. 2. Now that you are selling yourself, be careful in answering the query "why should we hire you". Expand on your achievements, abilities, knowledge and skills. Note that everything you will say has to be correlated to the position in order to make the interviewer see you can be an "asset to this organization." A portfolio of your output can substantiate your claims. 3. When you are asked, "What is your greatest weakness?" do not hesitate to be honest. Sometimes accepting defeat will show people how you balance your professional life. Tell him that through recognizing your flaw, you have developed ways to improve your skills and manner of responding to a particular situation. This then can also become your greatest strength, which is to have foresight and open-mindedness. 4. Another eminent question regards "what work environment do you prefer?" The interviewer will ask this leading question so as he can have an overview whether you are a team player or otherwise. It would be safe to answer that you have worked efficiently both in team efforts or individual tasks. 5. If you are asked how you handle stress, keep in mind to project a positive attitude towards this situation. Just describe how you respond to problems such as taking a breather, practicing meditation exercises or immediately devising solutions rather than delving into depression. 6. "Why did you leave your last job?" is perhaps one of the most intriguing questions. First of all, do not speak negatively of your previous work. Tell him that you left because you want growth in learning new things and experiencing a new environment. However, disclose any legal issues or pertinent problems as this company will probably ask your former employer for an evaluation. 7. Conversely, if you have been unemployed for a few months now, the interviewer will inquire, "What were you busy about since your last job?" Say that you have been working on improving your craft or had to attend personal matters like death or illness. Once again, such claims should be validated through certificates or other documentation files. 8. Towards the end of the interview, you will be asked, "how much salary do you need?" Do over/underestimate your and the company's worth. Research beforehand about the salary per employee level the organization offers. Evaluate your skills, experience and knowledge and analyze as to which tier you belong to. Then you can safely say that you found out this specific amount is the compensation for an employee in their company range. 9. You may also be asked why you want to work for their company. Tell him that you have given in-depth thoughts why you firstly applied for the position. Say that the goals and interests of the company are parallel to the things you are passionate about. Make your past experiences come into play so as to prove this particular position in the line of your field. 10. Lastly, you will also be tested as how long you will see yourself working for them. When you are asked how do you see yourself in five years or so, simply say that a part of your long-term goals is to thrive financially and professionally. And you can only do that with their company. All these questions are a test of your strength of character and sincerity. Thus, it is important that you must truly believe in everything you will say so as to manifest how seriously want to get the job.

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MARKET MATTERS with Achumile Majija

Exchange Rate History For Converting Pound Sterling (GBP) to South African Rand (ZAR)

Country: United KingdomRegion: EuropeSub-Unit: 1 Pound = 100 penceSymbol: £The pound is the official currency of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The pound sterling is the fourth most-traded currency in the foreign exchange market. It's known locally as a quid.

Hi ThereI am going to be focusing on the state of the UK economy every month and the significance it can have on South Africans residing here on wanting to.In this month's issue I am addressing the basics of understanding theRand-Pound values since May 2011.

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CECILIA ROSSLEE Fine Art

ARTIST INTRODUCTION

CECILIA ROSSLEE lives in Carmel, California with her husband and three children. Originally from South Africa, where she published her art work on a large range of stationery products, she now focuses mainly on her painting. Cecilia loves to capture the people and settings closest to her. She has done many trompe l'oeil murals for clients like Planet Hollywood and Sun International Hotels. Celia's work is owned privately by many collectors around the world.

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Photography is an expansive art form that includes more than just portraiture, landscape or glamour photography. Both professional and amateur photographers may favour specific types of photography over others. While a professional photographer may work in photojournalism ,an amateur may be particularly interested in macro-photography. Over the coming weeks we will be introducing you to the different types of photography.

Although amateurs may break into this field without formal training, photojournalism is often limited to professionals. One reason photojournalism is generally practised by professionals is that serious photojournalists must be sure that their shots maintain the integrity of the original scene.Photojournalism requires the photographer to shoot only the facts: no alteration or embellishment of the photo is permitted. Photojournalism pictures are often powerful images that engage the viewer with the news story. Knowing how to take such shots to capture the original emotion is often learned only through years of practice and experience.

Photojournalism

Documentary photographs tell stories with images. The main difference between photojournalism and documentary photography is that documentary photography is meant to serve as a historical document of a political or social era while photojournalism documents a particular scene or instance.A documentary photographer may shoot a series of images of the inner city homeless or chronicle the events of international combat. Any topic may be the subject of documentary photography. As with photojournalism, documentary photography seeks to show the truth without manipulating the image.

Documentary Photography

While professionals who take action shots may specialize in a variety of different subjects, sports photography is one of the fastest and most exciting types of photography. As with any action shot, a good sports photographer has to know his or her subject well enough to anticipate when to take pictures. The same rule goes for photographers taking action shots of animals in nature or of a plane taking off.

Action Photography

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BAND REVIEW

South African musos are doing it again. Vaughn Houseman, drummer extraordinaire for hard rock band Metasoma, is currently riding the wave of success with this up and coming multi talented group of metal heads. Originally formed back in 2009 by Wojtek and Misiek (from Polish descend), the band went through the mills of finding the unique combinations of members,sound and performance.Having settled on the current members,a promising career is laying ahead for this band,not limited to the UK stage but on their way to be introduced to a global audience. The signs of this are obvious, having performed at venues such as “Sound” in Leicester Square and the “O2 Empire” at Shepherds Bush, as well as reaching the finals of “Global Battle of the Bands UK” in November, there's only one way this band is going and that is Global.So just what does this mean to a home-grown cousin from Durbs ?I think its every musicians dream to get on stage and be in front of a crowd that actually appreciates your music. It's definitely not the easiest thing to achieve though. I was part of a number of bands back in my home town Durban, and although I had performed live at some local venues, I couldn't really have imagined what it would have been like as it is with Metasoma. Things are moving quite fast right now and I really hope we can keep the momentum or even boost the momentum with our upcoming national and world events but it really is all up to our supporters. I'm definitely looking to promote us back home and hopefully some time in the future we could bring our brutal sound to RSA.All that we can add to that is “keep it pumping” and we will be following this band with interest.

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GEORGE COUTSOUDISSouth African born singer songwriter George Coutsoudis has performed lead roles in the hit musicals ‘Fame’ and 'Saturday Night Fever’, working the West End, UK number one theatre venues, South Africa and the Far east. He produced and released his original debut album ‘Butterflies’ in 2008, as well as his recently released follow up album entitled ‘Self help junkie’.He has a warm baritone style, and his piano led, acoustic melodic pop is inspired by Elton John, David Gray, Neil Diamond, Jack Johnson, The Doors, Depeche Mode and U2, to mention but a few influences.

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Cruising Hotel & Restaurant

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Let us take you on a dream cruise down the beautiful Thames river while you enjoy fine food, scenic views and the best the Thames has to offer. Located on the Mapledurham Estate just outside Reading on the Thames, The African Queen sleeps 12 passengers in cosy, comfortable cabins. We offer a variety of packages from weekend getaways to day/dinner cruises. The African Queen also offers packages for special occasions such as Christmas and New Year.

The African Queen is also able to create customized cruises for parties of 8 or more.

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So I thought, since last month was a home made chutney, what a better recipe to go with it than a “TRUE SA Cape Bobotie”, also as the UK is going into its chilly winter season. This recipe is one of my fav's .... Follow the recipe exactly for a true Cape Favourite.. For sides for the dish use, Chutney ( previous months recipe) and sambals. Sambals is a mixture of chopped tomato, onion, and some chopped coriander with a spoon of honey, some chilli and Salt and pepper.

Bobotie1kg lean beef mince1 large onion, sliced2 Tblsp butter2 slices thick white bread1 cup milk3 eggs1 Tblsp apricot jam4 Tblsp lemon juice75g seedless raisins1 heaped Tblsp. medium curry powder1 tsp. garam marsala1 tsp. tumeric50g chopped almonds10 dried apricotsSalt and freshly cracked black pepper6 lemon or bay leaves

1/ Sauté the onions in the butter until golden, add the meat and brown and then remove from the heat. 2/ soak the bread in ½ of the milk. 3/ Mix together the remaining milk with the eggs, tumeric and seasoning to taste and set aside. 4/ stir the soaked bread into the meat together with the remaining ingredients, except the lemon/bay leaves. 5/ spoon the meat into a casserole dish and press in the lemon/bay leaves. 6/ Pour over the seasoned milk and bake at 180° for 40-45 minutes until the custard is set. 7/ Serve with yellow rice, chutney, and sambals.

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FOOD

Bunny chow, often referred to as a Bunny is a South African fast food dish consisting of a hollowed out loaf of bread filled with curry, that originated in the Durban Indian community. Bunny chow is also called a kota ("quarter") in many parts of South Africa.

The bunny chow was created in Durban, home to a large community of people of Indian origin. The precise origins of the food are disputed, although its creation has been dated to the 1940s.One story (which also provides an etymology for bunny chow) has it that a restaurant run by people known as Banias (an Indian caste) first created the scooped-out bread and curry dish, in Grey Street, Durban. The food was a means to serve take-aways to excluded people. During the apartheid regime, Indians were not allowed in certain shops and cafes and so the shop owners found a way of serving the people through back windows, etc. This was an easy and effective way to serve the workers. They cut out the centre portion of the bread and filled it with curry and capped the filling with the portion that was cut out.An alternative story of the bunny chow's origins (which similarly provides an etymology) is that, as in India, merchants who traditionally sold their wares under the 'bania' tree (also known as the banyan, or Ficus bengalensis) were called 'bania'. The use of this name is known in India going back to antiquity. It is more likely that the name 'bania chow' was adopted to describe the staple meal of Indian merchants than taken from a restaurant run by Banias, although the true origins remain somewhat disputed.Stories of the origin of bunny chow date as far back as the migrant Indian workers arrival in South Africa. One account suggests that Indian migrant workers from India were brought to South Africa to work the sugar cane plantations of Kwazulu-Natal (Port Natal) required a way of carrying their lunches to the field; the hollowed out loaf of bread was a convenient way to transport their vegetarian curries. Meat based fillings came later. The use of a loaf of bread can also be ascribed to the lack of the traditional roti bread, in the absence of which a loaf of bread would be acceptable as an accompaniment to curry.

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FASHION SENSE We have taken a few snapshots of street fashion in London.

I’m really excited about the October issue because I’ve been dying to tell you about a Skincare Brand which is the first of its kind, the world has ever seen!

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Face the World hosts one of the most exclusive facial experiences the world has ever seen. The facial treatment has been developed from scratch using an expert team of beauty specialists and National Advisory Panel. I have personally been involved with Face the World since 2008 when the idea was born and put to action by Liz Badger, the Founder of Face the World Ltd. I was asked to be part of the National Advisory Panel for the development of the facial concept and products. facial massage technique and product range will therefore be truly unique. It is accredited by, The Beauty Guild and Holistic Guild, Trade Mark Registered and Fully Patented. The idea has come a long way, and Liz has made every effort to reach perfection and now ready to launch from the 1st of October 2011.Face the World is a virtual facial experience taking you clients on an amazing sensory journey around the world! The choreographed routine, results-driven products, soulful world music and absolutely gorgeous fragrances make this facial experience different to any other facial you have ever experienced. Unlike other facials, the Face The World treatment is unique in that it will take you on a blissful multi-cultural voyage around the world. Travel to four different countries where the music, aromas, techniques, temperatures and textures represent each country visited – and all within the same facial.

The affordable, quality products are compatible with any existing product range you may have and the treatments are applied uniquely using a believable, holistic and memorable client experience. All the products have been developed especially to create a truly luxurious and result-driven facial experience. Containing natural active ingredients, they are completely free from parabens and have been developed responsibly without animal testing or animal products. Suitable for all skin types, Face The World products have a unique combination of both traditional and cutting edge ingredients.I found that along with choreographed music, gorgeous fragrances and the uniquely believable ‘Journey’ – above all these products demand results! The best thing is that all the products are available for home-care use and are suitable for all skin types.Face the World is launching with 1 of the first 4 Journeys - but as you can imagine, you will be travelling to anywhere you please as the world is your oyster!

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Your journey starts here...

The Rain forest - CLEANSE

You start your journey floating through the lush canopy of a tropical rainforest. Feel all your tensions melt away whilst the beautiful birdsong and haunting pipes carry you to a forest waterfall. Experience the ultimate deep cleanse using soothing fluid hand movements cooling lotions and refreshing aromas as the daily pollutants are lifted from your skin.

Australia - EXFOLIATEThe deep vibrations of the Aboriginal music provide food for the spirit as the rejuvenating aromas of eucalyptus, tonka bean and bergamot clarify and calm your mind. A natural facial scrub is gently smoothed over your skin with the soft, supple receptive to be loaded with nutrients and goodness during the second phase of the journey.

Tibet - MASSAGESoaring over the mountains and monasteries of Tibet, we harness the knowledge of the Eastern ancients in this balancing facial pressure point massage that works on the Chakras throughout your whole body. Move into deeper realms of relaxation whilst your facial lymphatic system is purified and you are treated you to a neck and shoulder massage. Lie back and enjoy the heady aromas of patchouli and nutmeg as your skin is transformed in your therapist’s hands.

Rainfall and Ocean Waves Skin Drench - MASKThere’s little that can be as simple, beautiful and uplifting as the sound of rain and crashing waves. As the rain drops patter onto your skin via the expert finger tips of your therapist, rest assured that each drop is packed with vitamins, minerals and cutting edge nutrients. Then float away on the ocean waves whilst being further indulged with your choice of either a revitalising Thai foot massage, a soothing Tibetan hand massage, or an Indian scalp massage. You’ll not want this paradise to end...

Whilst the mask is on the face you receive COMPLIMENTARY MINI TREATMENT of your choice:

Indian Scalp, Neck and Shoulder Massage – feel tensions simply melt away!

Thai Foot Massage – tired aching feet – sooth and revitalise

Tibetan Hand and Arm Massage – cares for and nourishes your hands, taking away tensions & toxins.

South Africa

You head home over the grand safari plains of South Africa, truly enlightened by the powerful, soul-stirring native choral singing and sweet aromas of local violets and rambling rose. Gentle cosseting sweeps will deliver all the final ingredients and moisture your skin can hold to maintain youthfulness and well-being.

If you have South African blood in your veins, I’m sure you will be truly touched by your visit to South Africa. The music gave me goosebumps and the aromas of the products made me feel like I was back in Africa – a truly amazing experience!

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Only therapists trained in the Face The World method are able to provide the treatment to their clients. Training options start from just £84 per student and are accredited by both The Guild of Beauty Therapists and The Guild of Holistic Therapists. Full details can be found on the official Face the World website: www.face-the-world.co.uk You can also sample the on-line virtual facial and read about the excellent start-up options available. FTW will also be offering all their registered therapists a 1-mile exclusivity zoneFREE of charge for the first year of practising FTW.  

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CAMPING HOLIDAYS IN THE UKWe all know that South Africans enjoy the outdoors. With this guide we will be introducing our readers to fantastic campsites throughout the UK. In this issue we will be focusing on Cornwall as a camping destination.

Beacon Cottage Farm Holidays : St. Agnes

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A real favourite, this really is the creme de la creme of Cornish beach camp-sites Gorgeous vistas left, right and centre! Beacon Cottage Farm Touring Park is part of a traditional working Cornish family farm set in beautiful countryside, a few hundred yards from the sea. The 60 individually numbered pitches are set out in six small landscaped paddocks enjoying spectacular sea and coastal views while others are surrounded by trees, offering shelter for those who prefer it.

Pentewan Sands Holiday Park : Pentewan

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Certainly not a site for those seeking peace and quiet, as this holiday park has a lot going on, but a stunning beach location nonetheless. This 32-acre family holiday park is nestled in a sheltered bay with its own private sandy beach, over 1/2 mile long. The sea, sand and facilities are all on your doorstep. There are a wide variety of pitches for caravans, tents and motor-homes plus self-catering holiday homes - all within close reach of the large heated outdoor pool, water sports centre, shops, restaurant, takeaway, clubhouse and entertainment.

The Stork is a delightful traditional English Country Inn and B and B, situated in the picturesque hamlet of Conder Green. 3½ miles from Lancaster with its castles & museums and located on the estuary of the River Lune where it meets the River Conder. This traditional beamed coaching inn dates back to 1660.In winter, you will find roaring log fires and a warm & friendly welcome from the cold. In summer you will find beautiful gardens, a large children’s play area and a BBQ with a South African influence.Traditional hand pulled real ales officially accredited by “Cask Marque”, quality wine & excellent coffee from J. Atkinson & Co of Lancaster are included in the modern day Stork offering.We are open daily from 10am serving morning & afternoon tea, coffee & cakes. Breakfast is available to non-residents on Saturday & Sunday from 08.30 to 10.30am. We are now serving food all day 12 noon to 9pm.

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Pool DTeam P W D L PF PA TF TA BP PTSSouth Africa 4 4 0 0 166 24 21 2 2 18

Wales 4 3 0 1 180 34 23 4 3 15

Samoa 4 2 0 2 91 49 10 5 2 10

Fiji 4 1 0 3 59 167 7 19 1 5

Namibia 4 0 0 4 44 266 5 36 0 0

P=Played; W=Won; D=Draw; L=Lost; PF=Points For; PA=Points Against; TF=Tries For; TA=Tries Against; BP=Bonus Points; PTS=Points

RWC 2011 STATISTICS

RWC All-time StatsMost AppearancesOs du Randt 16John Smit 16

Top points scorersPercy Montgomery111

Top try scorersBryan Habana10

Fixtures & Results11/09 – 20:30 South Africa 17 - 16 Wales Wellington

More17/09 – 18:00 South Africa 49 - 3 Fiji Wellington

More22/09 – 20:00 South Africa 87 - 0 Namibia Auckland

30/09 – 20:30 South Africa 13 - 5 Samoa Auckland

IRB World RankingsTeam Pos. (Prev.) Rtg.New Zealand 1 (1) 90.62South Africa 2 (2) 86.71Australia 3 (3) 84.84England 4 (4) 83.99France 5 (5) 83.72

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Team P W D L PF PA Bp Ttl

1.Lions 12 9 1 2 401 272 7 45

2.Sharks 12 8 0 4 329 298 6 38

3. Cheetahs 12 6 2 4 440 282 9 37

4. W.Province 12 7 1 4 346 258 6 36

5. Blue Bulls 12 7 1 4 316 299 3 33

6. Griquas 12 5 1 6 342 380 8 30

7. Pumas 12 2 0 10 256 405 6 14

8. Leopards 12 1 0 11 228 464 1 5

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