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June 2010 issue
WORLDCUP 2010
IN SUPPORT OF
BAFANA BAFANA
SHAKA ZULU
EXTRAORDINARY
CULLINARY
EXPERIENCE
JOHNNY CLEGG
30TH ANNIVERSARY
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d’s Letter
r i b u to r s
Cont
Dear Readers
Welcome to our first Edition of “The SA Expat”. We hope to
bring you a host of interesting topics and issues which you
will find helpful and relevant to life and living in the UK. We Please meet some of our wonderful contributors
are also launching a “Expat Kids Club” for all those parents
with children here in the UK.
Lauren Harley is a 26 year old Health &
In this issue we will be focusing on the World Cup Skincare Professional from South Africa. I
kicking of in South Africa, as well as Wimbledon Tennis have practised beauty therapy for 7 years
Championships taking place from 21 June. On the art and now in South Africa as well as here in
music scene we take a look at the Tate Modern celebrating the UK, having worked in many different
10 years and Johnny Clegg is also being featured with situations and scenarios such as own-
a upcoming performance in London. Johnny is also ing my own business within a health and
celebrating 30 years performing this year. fitness centre and a hair salon, working in
shopping centres, hotels and high street
Launching the end of June is “Shaka Zulu” Restaurant in salons.
Camden Town. This 740 capacity venue will be the most
exciting launch London has experienced in a very long
time.
We have also managed to generate fantastic give aways Roland Gaspar is a sought after
through our sponsors, which include a £800.00 party for 15 Motivational Comedian, Professional
Speaker, Actor, Author and Corporate
people at one of London’s hottest new venues, Bond.
Communicator. His corporate keynotes,
Our aim with this magazine is to inform all South motivational presentations and comedy
Africans,not only the ones based in the UK,but everyone shows have been well received by
based all over the world who are interested in information countless top companies. He has
about the UK. also been seen in comedy themed TV
commercials for brands like General
We want all our readers to participate and become actively
Motors, Spar, Rand Easter Show, Handy
involved in the magazine’s content and would appreciate Andy and even one or two of those
all suggestions with regards to various relevant topics ghastly Insurance infomercials! He has
that you would like us to feature. We are also running a played lead roles in SA Television shorts
on going pic of the month competition so get your pic to and features as well as an International
us and stand a chance of having it published as well as independent feature film. See more on
winning a prize. Any budding journalist out there feel free to www.rolandg.co.za
contribute.
For anyone wanting to advertise in the magazine or on My name is Johan du Toit, I am a
our website,our rates are extremely cost effective and we Wedding and Portrait photographer living
do cater for the new or small business with tailor-made in London for the last 3 years having
advertising packages. Please do not hesitate to contact us moved here from Johannesburg, South
to discuss your requirements. Register on our website to Africa. Digital has revolutionised the
receive your free monthly copy. photography industry with more people
starting to take photos and a huge rise
Well ,what more can I say ? in the amateur / hobbyist category. I will
Enjoy our first issue of “The SA Expat” and happy reading! be sharing some photography tips with
Regards you each month and we will improve
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Stephan Theron different aspects relating to digital
photography.
Editor
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contributors.The SA Expat cannot accept responsibility for unsolicited
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being published.
CONTENTS
09
June 2010
THE London Night Club Guide 08 EDITOR’S NOTE 02
COMPETITIONS 06
We’ll Be Your Guide to London JOHNNY CLEGG
MOTIVATIONAL PIECE
08
09
Night Clubs & Nightlife STUDY AT KINGSTON COLLEGE 11
THE BARCLAYS CYCLE HIRING 13
SCHEME
TATTOO HISTORY 16
EXPAT KIDS CLUB 17
61
PIC OF THE MONTH 23
PHOTOGRAPHY 25
SKYPE THE 21ST 27
16
CENTURY TELEPHONE
TATE MODERN
LETS GET MARRIED
29
33
45
Forbidden London Clubs, 91 Jermyn Street, CLOTHES SHOW LONDON 36
London, SW1Y 6JB
Telephone: 0845 0945 195
33 BEAUTY
UNIQUE PHYSIQUE
37
39
Email: info@forbiddenlondon.com STAR TICKETS WITH 43
CONFIDENCE
NELSON WINES 41
SHAKA ZULU 42
ENTERTAINMENT SECTION 47
TRAVEL SECTION 61
THE WIMBLEDON CHAMPIONSHIP 67
2010
17
2010 FIFA WORLD CUP IN SA 70
37
GROUP STAGE MATCH
Nominated as Best Promoters 2010 SCHEDULE
71
by the London Bar & Club Awards
3 The SA EXpat UK issue / June 2010 The SA EXpat UK issue / June 2010 4
competitions
competitions
competitions
competitions
competitions
competitions
competitions
* Prizes are only valid vir participants that reside in the United Kingdom Use this code as
reference when
Johnny Clegg entering
Double Ticket to his live show at the Forum JC 010610-01
read more on page 8
Polka Theatre
Family Ticket to see Pirates (4 people) PO 010610-02
read more on page 21
Forbidden London
VIP Party for 15 people at Bond worth £800.00 FL 010610-03
read more on page 47
Chilli Biltong
500gr Biltong Hamper CB 010610-04
Barry Louvaine Tattoos
10% Discount Voucher BL 010610-05
read more on page 15
Pic of the Month
SA Hamper worth £50.00 by Foods 4 U PM 010610-06
read more on page 24
Shaka Zulu
5 Double Tickets to the Grand Opening SZ 010610-07
read more on page 47
Clothes Show London
4 double tickets for the Clothes Show London CS 010610-08
read more on page 36
7 6
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Johnny Clegg
In preparation for my telephone interview with Johnny laws such as the law on mixed race performances
Clegg in France, I was pondering with a number of in public places and crackdowns by security police.
thoughts on which way to go with the interview. Yet, having to perform from living rooms to hostels
never deterred them and subsequently the first album
Thirty years on as a world class performer, not only “Universal Men” was released in 1979, followed by a
in South Africa but across the world, where does one second album “African Litany” two years later. Another
begin. Well, the most obvious route to follow would be album followed ”Ubuhle Bemvelo” entirely in Zulu.
to trace it all back to the start, where it all began. Other albums followed and tours through Canada,
USA, Germany and Scandinavia highlighted a fruitful
Johnny was born in Bacup, near Rochdale, England period during 1982-1983. In the six years that they
in 1953,to a Zimbabwean mother and English father. were together they recorded two platinum and five
Johnny grew up in Zimbabwe but moved to South gold albums and was catapulted into international
Africa at the age of 7 when his mother married a success.
South African journalist. Johnny also spent 2 years
in Zambia with his parents and returned back to Juluka split up in 1985 with Sipho returning back
South Africa when he was 11 years old. His mother to his roots as a cattle farmer and Johnny forming
was a cabaret and jazz singer and his father a crime Savuka (“we have risen”).The concept was to
journalist. Based on the combination of his parents mix African music with a wider music base and
diverse backgrounds, Johnny was exposed to international rock sounds. Savuka toured Europe
different cultures at a very early age. and North America extensively during 1988-1993,
breaking all attendance records in France in 1988 and
In 1967 Johnny first got to hear Zulu street music 1989. Savuku was terminated in 1993 and Jaluka was
being played on guitars strung differently to normal reformed three years later releasing Ya Vuka Inkunzi.
guitars creating a completely different sound. The Since then Johnny has gone on to perform and
Zulu street music sound fascinated Johnny to the record many solo projects all over the world.
extent where he started to study the Zulu language
by using a dictionary and ending up studying Zulu as “Le Zulu Blanc” (the white zulu), a name given to
a 7th subject at school. Johnny by a French reporter visiting a township
inquiring about Johnny, after being referred to as The
After school Johnny studied and became a lecturer of White Zulu by the locals, is still going from strength
Anthropology at the University of the Witwatersrand to strength after 30 years performing. He has no
and it was here that he started to experiment with a plans on settling down and even if he does, a new
combination of English lyrics, Western music and generation is emerging through his very talented son.
Zulu musical structures. Jaluka, meaning “sweat” in
Zulu, was born and between Johnny, Sipho Ncunu Catch Johnny Clegg performing live in London
and their producer Hilton Rosenthal, the road was at the Forum, Kentish Town, Saturday,
paved for success albeit littered with anti apartheid 19th June 2010.
WIN 2 tickets
Johnny Clegg performing live
in London at the Forum, Kentish Town,
Saturday, 19th June 2010.
To enter visit the competition section on our website
5 The SA EXpat UK issue / June 2010 The SA EXpat UK issue / June 2010 8
What Being Homesick
has to do with Pizza!
by Roland Gaspar
Most of us don’t spend every waking hour thinking So how is South Africa like a pizza?
about Pizza. In fact, most of us don’t spend all our
time thinking about any specific food at all. However,
when you’re hungry, it seems food is all you can
Starting with the base: there’s hardly ever enough
dough! With tax levels, high bank charges, fluctuating
WIN
think about! interest rates, runaway electricity costs and so on, 500 gr Bilton Hamper
the other kind of “dough” is pretty thin a lot of the
Feeling homesick is a lot like feeling hungry. time. Pizza’s can feature the most unlikely mix of Please enter on our
ingredients. You can probably order your own custom website
Let’s face it, you need to eat! So your body pizza with weird combinations like sardines, bananas,
automatically reminds you from time to time by way olives and pineapple. SA’s political situation is often
of those familiar pangs of hunger. Feeling homesick full of fruitcakes and more than a little fishy! Then to
is a similar process but in a very different way. You top it off, our unique cultural proclivities and local
have taken a bold step to venture out into the world entertainers can often make things VERY cheesy.
and make your way in a country far away from your
“home”. That makes you brave, adventurous and Does this mean we don’t love South Africa? Of course
willing to take risks for a better life… but just like we do! But it’s good to remember that (like any other
hunger, the pangs of longing for the past will catch country) there is the good, the bad and the ugly.
up with you. Typically this will happen when things It’s not as perfect as our homesick emotions might
are not going so well, and can be accompanied by sometimes make it seem. When things are tough for
some very strong emotion. you, they’re also tough (and possibly even tougher)
back “home”.
You might doubt yourself, your decisions and
sometimes even your whole new life! At these Use the feelings of longing and pleasant
times it is important to remember that you are not memories from the past to root you in the joy
dysfunctional… you’re just “hungry”. Your body gives of who you are and where you’re from. Do
you hunger when you need food. Your emotions NOT let them rob of you the experience
giving you the homesick feeling shouldn’t be a of where you are now and where
negative experience – it’s there to remind us of our you are headed!
roots. It’s tempting in these times to romanticize the
past and think of everything in terms of “the good
old days”. But if all the old days were so good, there
would be no need to venture out into the rest of the
world. They are not ALL good. Remembering the
good things of the past should not serve to make the
present seem bleak – they should serve to give you
a sense of your roots. Remember all the good things
and how they contributed to making you who you
are, but do not let them reduce your resolve toward
building the things you are becoming!
9 The SA EXpat UK issue / June 2010 The SA EXpat UK issue / June 2010 10
Study at About Kingston College
Founded more than 100 years ago, Kingston
College offers an excellent range of academic and
We are unable to process application forms from
International Students without all relevant documents
i.e. High School Certificates (including transcript of
grades), an appropriate English Language Certificate
vocational courses and fantastic new facilities, and a character reference.
including a theatre, music studios, a sports complex,
a hairdressing and beauty therapy centre and an For Art and Design courses students are required to
Ever wanted to study abroad? At Kingston College ,based in Kingston upon Thames, engineering training centre. provide samples of their artwork (4/5 pieces) which
can either be emailed or sent on a CD.
a variety of internationally acclaimed courses are being offered to assist you with
Our friendly and supportive staff work with students to
your future. help them succeed on their chosen courses. There For other courses, such as Hairdressing, students
is academic support offered in class and in tutorials may be asked to provide evidence of their work.
and there is also personal support from our team If you would like further information, please contact:
Kingston upon Thames a Historic English Town of counsellors. We have many years’ experience of International Student Advisor
working with international students and our friendly International Office
Kingston upon Thames is one of the safest and most Kingston is only a 30 minute taxi ride from London’s
and expert team is available to help and advise on Kingston College
affluent London boroughs, located in the south west Heathrow Airport and there are easy and fast
issues from accommodation to visas. Kingston Hall Road
of the capital on the banks of the River Thames. As transport links to other areas; the excitement of the
Kingston upon Thames
well as its first class educational institutions, Kingston West End is only 20 minutes away by train. Kingston
Links with Universities KT1 2AQ United Kingdom
has some of the best shopping in London and a makes an ideal base from which to explore London
Tel +44 (0) 20 8268 2925
thriving cultural scene. In Kingston you can enjoy possibly the most vibrant and cultural capital city in
More than 600 of our students go on to university Fax +44 (0) 20 8288 2926
the many riverside cafes and restaurant and visit the the world.
each year and Kingston College is now one of the top Email: international@kingston-college.
theatres, cinemas and night clubs.
ten institutions sending students to universities in the http://www.kingston-college.ac.uk/
For people who like being active, Wimbledon, home
Kingston is also one of the most historic areas of of the Lawn Tennis Association is nearby, as is UK. Kingston College students have gone on to study
London, dating back to Anglo Saxon times (1000 Twickenham Rugby Stadium. Richmond is the next at Kingston University, University of London (Royal
years ago). It is one mile from the magnificent town to Kingston and is the location of the largest Holloway, UCL and Kings), The London College
Hampton Court, once the home of England’s kings Royal Park in London which is popular for walks of Fashion, Edinburgh University and Manchester
and queens including Henry VIII and his six wives! kyk maand cycling. University among many others.
You and Kingston
With a population of more than 12 million people from
all corners of the earth, London is truly diverse and
multi-cultural. Kingston is the same, with the wide
variety of cultures, festivals, music and restaurants
that can be found here.
We look forward to welcoming you to Kingston
College and to helping you to achieve your ambitions
and goals.
International Applications
Certificates and References
You will need to send us certified copies of certificates
you have from the schools/colleges you attended in
your country. You will also need to provide us with a
reference from your last school or college or from your
last employer.
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The Barclays Cycle Hiring Scheme
Images held in the TfL News Centre image library may be used by members of the media for press use only provided such use is accompanied by the words “(c) Transport for London 2005”
The Mayor of London,Boris Johnson, announced costs and other relevant information. In total a number Costs
Access Fee
the implementation of the Cycle Hire Scheme as an of 6000 cycles will make up the scheme. The bicycles
Daily £1
alternative mode of transport to the car or tube within have been well received and the style chosen will be The costs of using the scheme is broken down into two
Central London. Similar schemes are already being comfortable for men and woman alike. sections: Weekly £5
utilised in various countries across the world including An access fee (for using the scheme) Annual £45
Velib in France,with over 20,000 cycles for hire. The How It Works A usage charge (based on the duration of the journey) Usage Charges
believe is that by the implementation of the Cycle Up to 30 minutes Free
Hire Scheme,peoples perception and participation in Bicycles will be available 24 hour a day throughout Up to 1 hour £1
cycling will be changed for the better. The launch date the year. No prior booking will be required so you just Up to 1 hour and 30 minutes £4
has been scheduled for the 30th of June 2010 turn up and hire a bicycle. With 400 docking stations
Up to 2 hours £6
across Central London,cycles can be picked up and
Up to 2 hours and 30 minutes £10
The Concept dropped of at any docking station.
Up to 3 hours £15
A number totalling 400 docking stations are being “Our Cycle Hire scheme is This charging structure ensures that as many people as Up to 6 hours £35
constructed throughout central London. Each of possible can use the scheme,as very few journeys in Up to 24 hours (max.hire charge) £50
these docking stations will have a terminal and a set to be one of the most Central London take more than 30 minutes Late return charge £150
row of docking points. The terminals will feature exciting,affordable and energising Payment will be made by debit or credit card.
Damage charge £300
technology such as touch screen maps to assist with
locations,multiple languages as well as breakdown of ways to get around town.” Either way,the first 30 minutes will be free so get cycling ! Non return charge £300
Boris Johnson,Mayor of London
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Tattoo History
A Brief History of Tattoos and Body Art
Being one with the group or for standing out, the tattoo has always been a
good bet. Here is a brief history of tattoos.
Humankind has always tried to enhance their looks. sexuality in a person. The tattoos of Japan were
Therefore, jewelery, clothes and other accessories prepared by the women of Borneo.
have been present since time incarnate. One of the The women of Borneo were the first to use tattoos to
oldest ways of decorating oneself known to human denote the status and place in life of the owner of the
kind was the tattoo. Here is a brief history of the tattoo.
tattoo.
The re-induction of the tattoo to the west was the
Tattoos have been used for all kind of purposes ever handiwork of William Dapher. He was a traveler of
since the dawn of time. Over the years, they have the South Seas. He introduced a heavily tatooed
served as symbols of rights, symbols of rank and Prince Giolo to the western world, known as the
seniority or being juniors, symbols of spirituality, Painted Prince. His exhibitions later on gave immense
devotion, religion, rewards and awards for bravery, popularity to tattoos.A hundred years later, the tattoo
amulets, talismans and security. Tattoos were also became famous in America. The Chatam Studio in
used as a symbol of punishments, being outcast, New York City is considered to be the birthplace of
slavery and conviction. Tattoos have been one of the the American style tattoo. The first tattoo machine in
most frequently used body arts. America was patented by Samuel O’Reilly. He had
set up shop in the Chatam Studio area, then a haven
The word tattoo is derived from the Polynesian for working class rich people. The first machine was
word, ‘tatao’, which literally means to tap or to mark based on Edison’s electric pen, which punctured
someone. The word was coined by Captain James paper. With the death of Samuel O’Reilly, it was his
Cook in 1769. The original way of creating tattoos was apprentince, Charles Wagner took over the business.
definitely much more brutal than it is today. A sharp Wagner teamed with Lew Alberts.
pointed comb would be dipped into lampblack and
then moved around on the body. The fad then spread Perhaps the most famous tattoo subject has been
from the Polynesian and Tahitians to the Europeans. the Dragon. There are around three kinds of dragons,
which are picked by almost every tattoo artist due to
Proof of tattoos being used as long as five thousand the variety these tattoos give. Furthermore, dragons
years ago has now been uncovered. Modern are universally known and also have a universal
archeology has found proof of tattoos being used in appeal.
Photos supplied by studio the Egypt, Roman, Greek and Japanese regions.
Dragon tattoos also look very good on the skin as
Greeks normally used the tattoos to indicate slavery. compared to others. Dragon tattoos can be prepared
The Mayas, Incans and the Aztecs are known to use in color as well as black and white. Today, tattoos are
tattoos. Tattoos were sometimes also used as a mark used by people of all walks of life. Previously, only
or symbol of belonging to a tribal group or tribe. people from the working class used to get themselves
tattooed. The well heeled crowd would shy away from
Tattoos have had other uses in different regions. tattoos.
Tattoos in Egypt can be found as early as before
the Pyramids were made. The Greeks used the Previously tattoo parlors were less on hygiene and
tattoos primarily to transmit messages between their were one of the major reasons where people could
10% discount on all spies. The Asian world used tattoos to denote a get skin infections or even aids. Today, though,
woman coming of age or her marriage. Japan used tattoos have become more or less hygienic and
tattoo’s over £50 on tattoos for religious purposes and other ceremonial offer their clients sufficient safety from skin and other
purposes. Tattoos were also used to induce the diseases previously attributed to tattoos.
Mondays only with
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17 The SA EXpat UK issue / June 2010 The SA EXpat UK issue / June 2010 1830 Years of World-Class
Theatre for Children
Polka Theatre is one of new writers, dynamic
the few venues in the performers, inventive
UK which is dedicated adaptations of popular
to producing and stories and resonant
subjects. Everything
presenting work for
we do is focused on
young audiences.
providing children with
Since the doors thrilling world-class
opened in 1979, this theatre.
unique venue has
been entertaining At the heart of
children with resonant, Polka’s work is
engaging and exciting a programme of
theatre. learning that encourages children to explore and
develop creatively. Every Polka show is supported by
“A children’s theatre with grown-up ideas... Polka is a learning programme. Schools visiting the theatre
a local and a national treasure.” Lyn Gardner, The can benefit from online free resource and rehearsal Coming soon:
Guardian diaries, show-related workshops and after-show talks.
Polka embraces family learning and encourages it Coming soon:
Over 100,000 children a year come to Polka and are through exciting family days, after-show events and Pirates! (19 June – 7
inspired, stimulated and engaged by theatre, often for show-related activities packs. It also runs a regular August 2010)
the first time. Polka strives to stir the emotions, spark programme of out-of-school clubs and summer A swashbuckling summer
the imagination and, most of all, entertain. Its two schools giving children the freedom to explore their adventure!
theatre spaces, the Main Theatre and the Adventure creativity and learn a wide-range of performance skills For ages 7-11
Theatre are designed especially for children so that from storytelling to puppetry.
their first taste of theatre is welcoming and relevant. Coming soon:
Polka is first and foremost a local theatre, loved by Skitterbang Island (7 July
At Polka children aged 0 to 13 enjoy a wide-range the people of Wimbledon and the wider London - 21 August 2010)
of experiences designed to make theatre a natural community, but enjoys an international reputation, A heart-warming tale of
part of their lives: from the powerful drama Stamping, known the world over as a pioneer of theatre for discovery and friendship.
Shouting and Singing Home; to hilarious family shows children, consistently setting the standard and raising For ages 3-6
like Flat Stanley; fantastic world-premieres of new audience’s expectations.
plays for children like Cloud Pictures; and adaptations Tickets: 020 8543 4888 /
of well-loved stories like We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. When you come and see a show at Polka you won’t www.polkatheatre.com
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Polka Theatre for the very young is a vital part of resource for local people with its friendly cafe, worry- Broadway, Wimbledon,
Polka’s artistic programming. Over the past few free foyer with big toys and a book corner, a charming SW19 1SB
years Polka has developed its Early Years work garden and a playground complete with a Wendy
and established itself as a centre for innovation in House and giant cat! It is playful, fun and interactive -
this field. Children as young as 9 months and their Polka stimulates even the biggest child’s imagination
families are brought into a colourful and stimulating and is a magical place where you can share a special
environment where simple stories are told in a moment with your children.
sensory and visual way. Early Years shows also visit
Polka from across Europe encouraging the telling of a
diverse range of stories in a varied and exciting way. WIN!
Creative programming keeps Polka’s work fresh Family Ticket to see Pirates
and relevant. Audiences can expect imaginative (4 people)
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Birthday CakesPic Right class,today’s
of the month
lesson is all about ...
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Pic of the month
Win a hamper stocked with South African goodies to the value of
£50 if your pic of the month gets published.
Email your entry to thesaexpat@aol.co.uk
23 The SA EXpat UK issue / June 2010 The SA EXpat UK issue / June 2010 24PHOTOGRAPHY
photo graphy by Johan du Toit
News
I am a Photoshop guy, and my workflow
normally goes like this: download images
from camera to computer via camera maker’s
software and save to a location on the hard
Welcome to the monthly SA EXPAT Photography section. drive. Use Adobe Bridge to go through the files
and select which photos I will be keeping. Then
My name is Johan du Toit, I am a Wedding and Portrait photographer go into Photoshop and make final adjustments
living in London for the last 3 years having moved here from to the photos before I save them to be
Johannesburg, South Africa. published online or to be printed.
But recently I took Adobe up on their offer to
Digital has revolutionised the photography industry with more people “play” with their Lightroom 3 (beta 2) version
starting to take photos and a huge rise in the amateur / hobbyist before the actual release is shipped at the
category. I will be sharing some photography tips with you each end of June. And this programme has opened
month and we will improve our photography together by examining my eyes to the (long) way that I am currently
different aspects relating to digital photography. working.
You see, Lightroom has everything rolled
into one. From file handling to editing and
Food for thought to the final print / publish stages. So I would
strongly recommend you giving Lightroom a
As a photographer I was shocked to see a video try by downloading the free (Mac or Windows)
(http://www.bit.ly/graphi) recently speaking version from Adobe at http://www.bit.ly/bMHqil
about digital photos. With the amount of images
that disappear onto hard drives and never shown
to anyone this might very well be ¬ the century of Homework
forgotten images, it will only be through some physical
representation (by printing!) that people in a 100 or 150 Apart from downloading and trying out Lightroom next issue of SA EXPAT Photography when we delve
years will see something beautiful!! you also should go and read your camera’s manual. into a little more technical side of photography by
Ask yourself, how many of your photos ended up in the Yes that little book that came with your camera has exploring some of the settings.
cold dark corners of your hard drives that never see the a lot of information about your camera and I recently
light of even your screen? learned one more thing about my camera when I took You can read more about what Johan get’s up to by
I still think that there is nothing like a printed photo to my manual on a plane on the way to holiday and it going to his Blog (http://www.bit.ly/jdutoitblog) or see
transport you to a time and place. I have been printing certainly improved my photography! his portfolio by going to his website (http://www.bit.ly/
my photos, albeit at a slow pace, but this is truly Knowing your camera will help you when you read the jdutoit).
something that I would recommend. People stop and
talk about a photo that is hanging on your wall, but they rarely do anything other than “like” your photo if it is
online.
Workflow – Camera to Print (1)
The introduction to Digital has had many benefits to do a direct transfer. This way you save yourself
for photographers but the one thing that no one many
told us is that you will need to get your head around potential
how to manage your digital files so that they can be headaches
accessed and used in a logical way (more on this in with file
a future article). corruption
For now, lets focus on how to get your photos or even in
downloaded onto your computer. the worst
You have a few options, but the one I find the easiest case your
is to let your camera manufacturer’s proprietary camera’s
software take care of that. firmware
You should ideally have an external card reader that failing due to
connects to your computer to transfer your photos a virus.
rather than connecting your camera to your computer
25 The SA EXpat UK issue / June 2010IT SECTION
HP Slate PC
the 21st century telephone
By Romano Plescia
If you are in the market for a tablet computer you will
have no doubt been looking at Apple’s new offering,
the iPad. In fact I’m willing to guarantee that even if
The internet, cell phones, fax machines and many not only to hear a voice at the other end of the line but you were not in the market for a tablet computer you
other tools of communication are a way of life in to see the face as well, it has in many ways changed still want and iPad. Just like every product from Apple
modern society, but how often do we think about what the way we communicate as much as Mr Bell’s the slick design and cool user interface is enough to
made it all possible. When Alexander Graham Bell invention did back in 1876. woo most people. But before you run off to the Apple
spoke those historic words, “Mr. Watson, come here, store in Westfield to splash your hard earned cash on
I want to see you” into his new invention on 10 March For those of us who live abroad one of the most the newest piece of kit Apple has to offer I would like
1876 he changed the world forever. cost effective way and indeed the most effect way to offer you an alternative. This year HP showcased
of catching up with those back home has become their new Slate PC at CES 2010 in Las Vegas and it
For the first time in history it was possible to speak the Skype call. The Sunday night Skype calls with promises to put a fly in Apple’s ointment.
to someone who could be on the other side of the mum and dad or other loved ones and friends have
planet in real-time. With that said it was not till many become an expat institution and for good reason. Design:
years later when the actual infrastructure was put Let’s look at some key factors that have made Skype The Slate’s design is as slick as the iPad’s, in fact
in place that it was possible to speak to someone the preferred form of long distance communication. there is little that sets them apart at first glance. The
Slate is ever so slightly thicker, 1.3mm, than the and GPS. It again trumps the iPad by boasting a USB
on the other side of the planet, but on that day the Free calls! Yes that’s correct, free voice and video
iPad, but if you’re the type of person to be put off by port, it also has a port for your 3.5mm headphone
world changed forever. Mr Bell gave us the tools that calls to anyone who has a Skype account and a half
that I bet you are put off from J-Lo because of her jack, a dock connector that enables you to play HD
would let human beings in different geographical decent internet connection.
generous buttocks! video directly to you HD TV and has a sim card tray
locations communicate with each other in real-time
on all models unlike the iPad which only has it on the
and consequently the world became a much smaller Low cost calls from Skype to any landline or mobile
Interface: 3G models. Battery time is reported to be about 6
place. in virtually any country. All you have to do is load up
The Slate runs Windows 7. Now before you run for hours. The Slate’s piese de resistance is the fact that
your Skype account with some Skype credits and
the hills let me say that the Windows 7 platform is it has both and inward facing VGA camera for Video
Over the next 100 years or so the telephone away you go.
one of the best they have ever released and just to calling and an outward facing 3MP camera, the iPad
continued to revolutionise the world. It changed
show how serious they are about this product the has no camera.
the way people kept in touch with loved ones, do Skype on your mobile. Does everything Skype on
business and fight wars. It changed they way the your PC does but just from your mobile phone. HP Slate was demoed at CES by none other than
Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer. It’s a full touch screen HP Plan to launch the Slate in July, Prices in the US
world worked in so many ways that it is impossible Massive community. At peak times more than 20
interface that operates pretty much the same as the will be $549 for the 32GB and $599 for the 64GB. I
for someone of our generation to imagine a world million people use Skype concurrently.
iPhone and iPad. Has everything you would expect suspect we will get the Slate in the UK around mid
without it. About 40 years ago or so people started
like Internet Explorer, Outlook etc. and because it runs August and prices will probably be in the £350 - £400
doing more and more with telephone technology. In just 7 short years since Skype was founded in
on Windows 7 you can download and run all your range.
They started sending data via telephone lines Estonia by just three programmers it has come to
which brought about the things like fax machines dominate the modern age of communication just like favourite apps.
and the internet and later with the invention of laser the telephone did after its invention. With over 500
technology came pagers and cell phones. million registered users it has become the largest The techie stuff:
international voice carrier. It’s responsible for 8% of This is where the Slate comes into its own. The Slate
Over the years many technologies have been built global international calls and in the third quarter of features a 1.6Ghz Intel Atom Menlow Z530 processor
on the backbone of the telephone, the internet 2009 Skype users made 3.1 billion minutes of calls compared with the iPad’s 1Ghz A4 processor and
being the most revolutionary. Today everything to landlines and mobiles and 27.7 billion minutes of has Intel UMA graphics that supports 1080p full HD
we do can virtually be done on the internet. Today skype-to-skype calls. video playback. It comes with 1GB RAM and there
we communicate to loved ones and friends will be choices of 32GB or 64GB flash storage with
mostly through the internet. We email, chat online, Just like the telephone before it, Skype has changed a SD card slot to extend the storage. In terms of
send messages on facebook or Skype call each the way people communicate and do business and connectivity it has all the usual suspects, Wi-Fi,
other. To me the Skype call was one of the major possible in a generation from now people will not be Bluetooth, 3G (optional, as with the iPad), WWAN
developments of the internet because it allowed us to able to imagine a world without Skype.
27 The SA EXpat UK issue / June 2010 The SA EXpat UK issue / June 2010 28The Tate Modern in London is Britain’s national museum of international modern art and is, with Tate
Britain, Tate Liverpool, Tate St Ives, and Tate Online, part of the group now known simply as Tate.
Tate Modern turned 10 on 12 May 2010.Over 45 million visitors have passed through the gallery’s
doors since it first opened to the public 10 years ago. Tate Modern is the world’s most visited gallery
International Modern and Contemporary Art of modern art and is one of the UK’s top three free tourists attractions.
Monet, Anish Kapoor, Barnett Newman,Mark Rothko,
Henri Matisse and Tacita Dean.
The galleries are housed in the former Bankside Level 3 - Poetry and Dream
Power Station, which was originally designed by Sir The sexually explicit section on this level features
Giles Gilbert Scott, the architect of Battersea Power a drawing by the pseudo-anonymous French artist
Station, and built in two stages between 1947 and “Proper Man” entitled le cock et le balls which is his
1963. The power station closed in 1981. The building attempt to explore the tension between old and new
was converted by architects Herzog & de Meuron and attitudes to sexuality within an urban environment.
contractors Carillion, after which it stood at 99m tall.
The history of the site as well as information about
Level 5 - Energy and Process
the conversion was the basis for a 2008 documentary
This focuses on Arte Povera, with work by artists such
Architects Herzog and de Meuron: Alchemy of
as Alighiero Boetti, Jannis Kounellis,Kasimir Malevich,
Building & Tate Modern. The southern third of the
Ana Mendieta, Mario Merz[ and Jenny Holzer.
building was retained by the French power company
EDF Energy as an electrical substation (in 2006, the
company released half of this holding).
Level 5 - States of Flux
This focuses on Cubism, Futurism, Vorticism and Pop
Art,containing work by artists such as Pablo Picasso,
Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol[ and the photographer
Eugène Atget,
The collections in Tate Modern consist of works of
international modern and contemporary art dating
from 1900 onwards.
The Tate Collection is on display on levels three and
five of the building, while level four houses large Level 1 - The Turbine Hall
temporary exhibitions and a small exhibition space on The Turbine Hall, which once housed the electricity
level two houses work by contemporary artists. generators of the old power station, is five storeys
tall with 3,400 square metres of floorspace. It is used
to display large specially-commissioned works by
contemporary artists, between October and March
each year in a series sponsored by Unilever. This
When the gallery opened in 2000, the collections series was planned to last the gallery’s first five years,
were not displayed in chronological order but were but the popularity of the series has led to its extension
rather arranged thematically into four broad groups: until at least 2012.
‘History/Memory/Society’; ‘Nude/Action/Body’;
‘Landscape/Matter/Environment’; and ‘Still Life/ Level 2 - The Level 2 Gallery
Object/Real Life’. This was ostensibly because a The Level 2 Gallery is a smaller gallery located on the
chronological survey of the story of modern art along north side of the building which houses exhibitions
the lines of the Museum of Modern Art in New York of cutting edge contemporary art. Its exhibitions
would expose the large gaps in the collections, the normally run for 2 – 3 months.
result of the Tate’s conservative acquisitions policy
for the first half of the 20th century. The first rehang Level 4 - Major temporary exhibitions
at Tate Modern opened in May 2006. It eschewed the As with levels 3 and 5, level 4 is broken into two
thematic groupings in favour of focusing on pivotal large exhibition areas. This is used to stage the
moments of twentieth-century art, with further spaces major temporary exhibitions for which an entry fee
allocated on levels 3 and 5 for shorter exhibitions. is charged. These exhibitions normally run for three
The layout is: or four months. The two exhibition areas can be
combined to host a single exhibition. This was done
Level 3 - Material Gestures for the Gilbert and George retrospective due to the
This focuses on abstraction, expressionism and size and number of the works.
abstract expressionism, featuring work by Claude
29 The SA EXpat UK issue / June 2010 The SA EXpat UK issue / June 2010 30dedicated to photography, video, exhibitions and the
community.
Small temporary exhibition spaces are also located This project will cost approx. £215 million and is
in the space between the two galleries on levels 3 scheduled to open in 2012, in time for the 2012
and 5. These are sometimes used to display recent Olympic Games being held in the city. Additionally,
acquisitions. Works are also sometimes shown in the the Tate Britain will be undergoing refurbishment.
restaurants and members’ room. Other locations that
have been used in the past include the mezzanine on Tate Modern has been a catalyst both, for
Level 2 and the north facing exterior of the building. transformation of public attitudes to the visual arts
in the UK and for regeneration of North Southwark.
It has become synonymous with ground breaking
artists projects,such as the celebrated Unilever
Series, innovative Collection displays,a critically
Tate Modern has attracted more visitors than originally
acclaimed exhibition programme and a highly
expected and plans to expand it have been in
renowned film and live performance programme.
preparation for some time. These plans have focused
Over the last ten years,Tate Modern has presented
on three areas for expansion all to the south of the
52 exhibitions,staged over 135 performances,held
building:
over 400 film screenings,mounted ten Unilever
1. The area no longer required by EDF Energy.
Commissions and hosted one million school
2. Three large, disused, underground oil tanks
visits. Almost 3.5 million people have taken part
originally used by the power station.
in the gallery’s learning programme. Tate Modern
3. A major new extension building to be built
contributes over £100 million in economic benefits to
above the oil drums.
London annually.
Tate is transforming Tate Modern with a major building
The design of the new extension building, also
project to increase the gallery and learning spaces.
designed by Herzog & de Meuron, has been
This is essential development of the gallery which
controversial. It was originally designed as a
is visited each year by around 5 million people in a
glass stepped pyramid, or zigurat, but this has
building that was designed for 2 million. Tate also
recently been amended to incorporate a sloping
needs more varied spaces to show the ever-growing
façade in brick (to match the original power-station
Collection. There will be 60% more display space in
building) after feedback on the original design was
the new Tate Modern.
unfavourable. The extension will include galleries
DESIGNS
Liechen
Liechen van den Bergh is a talented and gifted
Wildlife artist that creates work in various medi-
ums in either pencil, acrylics or gouache. Specia-
lised commissioned work is available on request
and will be priced accordingly.
Contact her on info@liechendesigns.co.za
The SA EXpat UK issue / June 2010 36Let
s Get Married
Getting married is probably for many people the single most important decision that unnecessary stress and worry. How can of your guests and family while you are
they will ever make. Deciding to spend the rest of your life with another person is not a you be late for the most important away with the photographer, easy
appointment with your best Friend, informal memories, while they are waiting
decision that one should take lightly. As part of our guidelines to assist you in making Lover and Life partner!! upon your arrival for the reception.
that special day even more special,we have decided to provide you with a few hints I realize that for you, the wedding couple, the
and tips that could assist you on the day. whole day is an event, but remember that the • Garter & Bouquet: Be different; let the
professionals, who attempt to make your day men play musical Chairs’ and the winner
PRACTICAL TIPS for the BIG day. unforgettable, are running on a very tight
schedule. As your Pastor and marriage officer,
I sometimes do 4 weddings per day. I can not
gets the garter. The girls, if you don’t want
to throw the flower, let each woman come
and collect a single flower from you
• Eat a BIG breakfast, with substance, new traditions !! It will Help you to be afford to run late. How do I explain me being late marked with a colored ribbon. Mark
proteins are essential for stamina. more relaxed for the ceremony. You as a to the next couple getting married!! Please be one flower with a different color and give
couple can really enjoy each other considerate not only to me, but also to every your Bouquet to that lady.
• Remember to arrange in advance with in front of the camera, without your service provider at your wedding and most of all
the driver of your wedding car to only guests waiting for you. It will also shorten be considerate to your Groom. Enjoy the journey of arranging your BIG DAY
wash the wheels and NOT POLISH it. the time – and if small things go wrong on the day, let
Your dress (and mood) will be spoilt if between the ceremony and the Consider making the time on your wedding it be, no one will know, only you!!!! Those little
this gives off when photos are taken at reception. invitations 15to 30 minutes earlier than the exact mistakes will be laughing memories in the future.
the car. time of the start of the ceremony.
• TIP: Spend some time with the Greetings
• Drink enough water or have sufficient photographer while you are viewing You have been dreaming about this day ever
ENERGY drinks available to keep you portfolios well in advance to booking him since you were a very little girl, and planned it Pastor Jaco Venter
hydrated especially during your photo or her – if you do not feel a special with The Man in your life, maybe for months !! www.wedbyjaco.com
session. The moment you dehydrate, connection between you and the Please show your love and respect to him by
you become tired and it will be reflected photographer, stay clear and search for being on time.
on your photos. another photographer. Get a
photographer with excellent people skills Ps: You cannot expect anyone to wait for guests
• Have a white linen sheet or towel handy and who also knows how to identify that are late. I am not talking about very extreme
during your photo shoot – to keep your that special “Kodak moment” ! YOUR unforeseen circumstances. It has become the
dressclean from dirt, you never know PHOTOS ARE YOUR INVESTMENT!!! rule and not the exception that guest pitch up
when that special photo will be taken late, 10-20 minutes, as if they are still early!!
and in what position – kneeling or flat on • Have a flower bouquet that is as light as People just do not have respect for others time
your stomach, etc. a feather 20 – 30 minutes is long and today. Personally I am battling with this. For me
mother earth specializes in gravity. it is very rude and disrespectful. If you are a
• It might be a good idea to take a pair guest at a wedding, you are not allowed, under
of comfortable shoes with you for use • Smile as you walk slowly down the isle - any circumstances to arrive after the bride, or
during your photo shoot and change it is your day. even expect her to wait for you!!
them on your way to the chapel or
church for very high heels. • Dear Bride - Please be on time for • Most important enjoy every moment
your Wedding Ceremony – It is not of your day and remember to tell your
• Consider the possibility to have a photo your right to be late, it is an insult and bride / groom that they look lovely and
session before the Ceremony JA JA – embarrassment to your Groom. You put that you love them.
TRADITIONS, TRADITIONS, your husband to be under tremendous
TRADITIONS !! Its your day, lets make pressure and through a lot of • Ask dedicated friends to take photos
33 The SA EXpat UK issue / June 2010 The SA EXpat UK issue / June 2010 34All the world’s
a catwalk at
Clothes Show
London
Clothes Show London is back! Returning to an
all-new location of Earls Court from 25-27 June.
Bringing together more than 200 of your favourite
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Clothes Show London is giving 4 lucky winners a pair of
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45 The SA EXpat UK issue / June 2010 The SA EXpat UK issue / June 2010 36Beaut
y by Lauren Harley
Product of the Month
My favourite product this month is Daily
Microfoliant by Dermalogica. Exfoliation is a
VERY important step in your skin care routine and
should not be left out.
Daily exfoliation speeds up blood circulation
ITEC & SAAHSP Qualified and body removing all the dead skin cells and uncovering
Worked in both, South Africa and England gaining 7 conditions. the fresh new plump skin cells, making you look
years experience The growing younger, which is why exfoliation is important in
An Advisory Panel member of the launch of a new interest in preventing premature ageing. I suggest Daily
skincare product range in London. feeling fit and Microfoliant to my all clients and use it myself at
I am a 26 year old Health & Skincare Professional looking good home.
from South Africa. I have practised beauty therapy has created
for 7 years now in South Africa as well as here in the a growth in This exfoliator is gentle enough to use daily.
UK, having worked in many different situations and opportunities Its unique rice grain powder gives it its soft velvety
scenarios such as owning my own business within a for aestheticians in the UK. On almost every street texture, which feels
health and fitness centre and a hair salon, working in in the UK you will find a number of salons offering amazing on the skin.
shopping centres, hotels and high street salons. a wide range of treatments – Some being essential Mix ½ tsp of powder
monthly “up keep” treatments and some for indulgent into very wet hands and
Beauty Therapy in the UK relaxation purposes, which I would argue that in such Since threading only targets individual hairs, skin massage over cleansed
Also known as a Beauty Therapist, an Aesthetician a big busy city, are a quite a necessity rather than a irritation is kept to a minimum. Waxing of the face skin for 1 min. Daily
Threading
is qualified to carry out a wide range of treatments luxury these days, as stress levels are so much higher causes unnecessary stretching and removal of the Microfoliant also has a
to the face and body. A beauty therapist, is in fact a than in the past. These treatments range in price from skin’s delicate top layers. The pulling, stretching very brightening effect on
beautician, body therapist and electrolysist all in one. as little as £3 to £300. and removal of the the skin’s delicate top layers the skin which you can
All Treatments are designed to help improve facial which comes from waxing can eventually, in the see after just one use!
long run, facilitate in the development of wrinkles. This is a product that
Dermatologists recommend threading instead of shows results you can
waxing to individuals using medications like Accutane really see! Try it!
Beaut
y TIPS
and Retin-A. These are very strong medicines that are
prescribed to individuals suffering from Acne.
The cheapest treatment or service is Threading is very precise and allows the therapist to
generally threading. Threading has recently have greater control than waxing - resulting in a better
been discovered by the western world brow shape. Threading is also 100% natural with no
and is fast becoming a huge craze. It is artificial waxes, chemicals, or invasive techniques
a widespread and very old technique for Dry Mascara -
used. Even short stubbly hairs can be removed - which
hair removal, attributed most commonly to If your mascara has gone dry or clumpy, pour a
means you can avoid the growing-out period that
Indian origins, but also used for centuries couple pf drops of cola into the tube. The syrup in the
everyone hates. Threading is best for facial hair and I
throughout the Middle East and parts of cola adds moisture without making it go watery.
would discourage you from using it on other areas of
East Asia. Girls there are taught this form the body – it would take too long and possibly be very
of hair removal at a young age. The use Very dry skin
painful as the hair elsewhere is much thicker.
of threading in South Africa has gradually If your skin is dry, mix natural yogurt with grated
become more prevalent and readily cucumber, smooth on and leave for 10 min. It
Minimal redness occurs after threading, and any
accessible too, but has hit the UK by storm! soothes and calms the skin.
redness that does appear usually subsides within an
hour. With so little skin irritation, threading lets your
What is threading? Dry flacky cuticles
beauty secrets stay secret!
Threading is a hair removal process which Keeping cuticles moisturised is the key to healthy
Threading is also growing increasingly popular
involves a cotton thread that is twisted and nails. If youhavent got any cutilces oil, olive oiland
amoungst men these days.
pulled along areas of unwanted hair. Like butter are just as effective, so there are no excuses!!
The best thing of all is that threading is SO much
a mini-lasso, the thread wraps around the cheaper than waxing. Don’t be cheated though – there
hair, lifting the root from the hair follicle. Let me know what you think - via text please
are places that completely over charge for threading.
07515430992
You can get both eyebrows done for as little as £3 in
Hope you have a fab day!!
most places. Try it – you won’t look back!
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