Happy New Year, 2010!

As a proud South African I am ready to welcome visitors to the "Mother Land" for the FIFA Soccer World Cup. It is exciting!

I wish everyone a happy, peaceful and prosperous 2010.

Ntombi is a model too!

My wife was invited to partake in a demo make-up makeover session.

See the new Ntombi:-

http://www.realwomenmakeup.com/inspire_makeovers.html


Watch the space for more action!!!!!!!

Happy 2009!

Happy New Year. 2009 looks promising for South Africa & the rest of the world. As RSA is bracing herself for the 4th democratic elections, we all anticipate a good balance in the polical leadership and opposition (as Obama shown us in 2008 that change is possible). 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup in South Africa is just over 500 days away, and 2009 will see us hosting the Confederation Cup. Hopefully Zimbabwe and other neighbours will find political and economical solutions in 2009. We have confidence that Mr President Obama will push to resolve some of the world challenges - economic crunch, peace - lead the renewable energy revolution and contributing positively to climate change resolutions. Happy, peaceful and prosperous 2009!

Airshow in Cape Town

Excellent display of South African military aircrafts including fighter jets...


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A visit to Kagga Kamma Private Game Reserve

On the 5-7 September, my extended family, my family and I visited and lodge at Kagga Kamma, which is located near the Cederberg mountains. The whole trip, the scenary was refreshing. Driving more than 70km's on gravel road reminded me of the former Transkei region with the mountainside roads. Hikes, Snow, Animals - boks, Bushmen's ancient paintings, all was just amazing.

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InWent course on Renewable Energy

On the 14-16 July 2008, I attended a Renewable Energy course, sponsored and facilitated by InWent, a German-based organisation. The course focused on the State of Bavaria - how they are optimising the manufacture and implementation of wind turbines and PV panels.

"Cap your Carbon"! Happy World Environment Day, South Africa!

Happy World Environment Day to all! Today the world is celebrating the WED by encouraging people from all nations and all walks of life to TAKE ACTION against the greatest threat of all, the global Climate Change. The UN theme for 2008 is "Kick the CO2 habit! Towards a low carbon economy!" In that, everyone is encouraged to put a ceiling to their business-as-usual, carbon-intensive lifestyle and pursue a low-carbon lifestyle.

Our organisation is celebrating the day by encouraging the employees to play "Climate Change Quiz" on a Touchscreen Kiosk (that I personally masterminded). The Quiz has ten questions ranging from what the definition of CC to what actions the Provincial Government of the Western Cape is taking, to personal actions that individuals should adopt.

The prize for the winners is a cap (a tight-fitting headdress...see picture below) with the label "CAP YOUR CARBON". The cap was introduced by the Provincial Minister of Environmental Affairs, Ms Tasneen Essop during her Budget Speech in the Legislative House, encouraging the Legislative members to calculate their Carbon Footprints in order to necessary steps in reducing their footprint. The Carbon Foorprint of all the senior managers in my organisation has been calculated.

The Cap...


The employees queueing to participate in the CC Quiz...


I personally want to challenge, YOU (the reader) to calculate your Carbon Footprint, and then examine what small and big changes you may need to make in your everyday lifestyle.

Happy WED!