indwe magazine - africa through the lens
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ReflectionAfrica Through the Lens
Browns
On the CoverReflection represents a lifetime of work by award-winning photographer Heinrich van den Berg, not only behind the camera but as a writer, publisher and thinker. It is a poetic wildlife photography portfolio of staggering reach.
Cover Image: © Heinrich van den Berg, from his book Reflection (HPH Publishing)
Safety and Route Map147
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contents
Turn TV Dinners into Family Dinners Embracing Family Time
Landing on the GreenThe Nedbank Golf Challenge
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What a Joyride!The Gautrain
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A Time for ReflectionPhoto Essay
31Tissue Time!Alleviating Spring Allergies
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Truth Is Stranger Than FictionIn conversation with John van de Ruit
39Socially Savvy or Moody Misfit? Why You Should Raise Your Social IQ
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Features
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CEO Letter06Airline Content
We Fly For You: Our Visions & Values146
SA Express Fleet
Meet the Crew
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145Passenger Letters
Flight Schedule
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Join the Cause16 Days Of Activism Against Violence Against Women & Children
20For a Lustworthy Jewellery BoxThe Five Diamond Essentials
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November 2014
Safety and Route Map
Landing on the GreenThe Nedbank Golf Challenge
Tissue Time!Alleviating Spring Allergies
Passenger Letters
Flight Schedule
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Regulars
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GadgetsMust Haves for Technophiles
Bits & PiecesTravel Tips & Gorgeous Goodies
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Travel
Events North, South, and In Between
BitesRestaurants & Taste Experiences
BooksNew releases and Must Reads
It’s Wine Time!Making Wine in the Midlands
The City Of Freedom Nelson Mandela Bay
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Going Bush Kapama Southern Camp
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Wet and Wild in an African Eden Puddle Hopping in Zambia
In Search of Tranquillity Kloppenheim Country Estate Hotel
Where the Lion Sleeps Shumbalala Game Lodge
Hooves & Hiking Kaapsehoop
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Could That House Be “The One”?Buy Without Remorse
Back to School SavingsThe Importance of Saving for Your Child’s Education
Hacker Attack!The Evolution of Cybercrime
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Business
Making HistoryMercedes-AMG GT
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Motoring
A Powerful PairingMercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
Time to ShineMazda CX-5, Mazda6 & Mazda3
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A Powerful PairingMercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
Time to ShineMazda CX-5, Mazda6 & Mazda3
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DURING the month of November, Government aims to educate and empower communities in South Africa in addressing the often ignored sections of our community – the abused and weary.
As a nation we kick off the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children. The 16 Days of Activism runs from 25th November to 10th December and is a global initiative that aims to create awareness about child- and gender-based violence. During this period, the country comes together with a united voice imploring the end of gender-based violence.
I thank Mimi for allowing me to share her story and to say that we, at SA Express, continue to be inspired by her.
Amidst all the world’s pain and despair, one encounters jewels of strength, forgiveness and perseverance. Meet Mimi, who personifies all of these qualities. She has been with the SA Express family for over 15 years, which is a rare and commendable milestone. She is one of the “ancient” colleagues that we look up to in creating a positive office culture because they had the fortitude to believe in the humble beginnings of this company and soldiered on to make it the organisation that it is today.
13th January 2006 is the day that she refers to as the beginning of her bonus life. As a wife, imagine yourself getting home and being shot three times by the man you married. Imagine lying in your own driveway fighting for your life. Imagine waking up in a hospital and being told that you are paralysed from the incident and that your husband shot himself and died in your driveway. Eight years later, where would you be?
It was on that very same day that Mimi chose to fly without wings, to smell the flowers, to laugh more, and to just live fearlessly. As her colleagues, we have seen that dynamic transformation in her and for many of us she embodies indomitable spirit and the courage within that keeps you from defeat. She says passion fuels the spirit. It’s been eight years since that fateful Friday the 13th, and Mimi is still charting the life of her dreams.
It takes immense fortitude and strength for Mimi to still be living in that fateful
house and enjoying her bonus life.
She says that she learned more about herself after this experience and achieved so much more than she could have imagined. She says that she did not wait for permission or the perfect opportunity to be presented for her to take charge of her life and her fate. Today, she works with organisations like the National Council for Persons with Physical Disabilities, and pushes people living with disabilities to seize the day.
When you are travelling as part of a group, Mimi is the lady that ensures that the group has a seamless travel experience. She takes care of you throughout the value chain of your customer experience, from receiving your initial request, to providing you with a quotation, to making your booking. She is the “go to” lady when it comes to making your group travel experience a memorable one. What satisfies her most about her job is when a customer says to her: “Thank you.” That’s when she knows that she has lived the SA Express value with her customers. She firmly believes that our customers are our most valued investors.
This is the calibre of woman we have at SA Express, ensuring that we fly for you. Next time you are making your group reservation, maybe you will be lucky enough to be served by this powerhouse named Miranda Lephoko.
In conclusion, please do not turn a blind eye to gender-based violence or neglect people living with disabilities. Be the change that you want to see by anchoring those who need you the most. The Ministry of Women in the Presidency and prominent organisations like People Opposing Women Abuse and Sonke Gender Justice support female empowerment, and they are only a phone call away from changing your destiny.
Regards, InatI
ceo Sa EXPRESS Divisional Manager Communications and PRKeitumetse MasikeTel: +27 11 978 2540Email: [email protected]
Customer Care DepartmentTel: 0861 729 227Email: [email protected]: @flySAexpressFacebook: SA Express Airways
Reservations SupportTel: +27 11 978 9905Email: [email protected]
Group ReservationsTel: +27 11 978 5578Email: [email protected]
Sales OfficeEmail: [email protected]
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General Manager and associate PublisherLetlhogonolo Sealetsa | [email protected]
PublisherBernard Hellberg | [email protected]
Marketing and Communications ManagerPam Komani | [email protected]
EditorNicky Furniss | [email protected]
Senior DesignerLindsey Steenkamp | [email protected]
DIRECtORSBernard Hellberg l [email protected] Sealetsa | [email protected] Komani | [email protected]
aDVERtISInG SaLESTel: +27 12 425 5800national Sales ManagerBryan Kayavhu | [email protected]+27 83 785 6691
Manager: national Sales & Business DevelopmentChantal Barton | [email protected]+27 83 459 3086
Senior account ManagersNikki de Lange | [email protected]+27 83 415 0339
Calvin van Vuuren | [email protected]+27 82 5826873
Gertjie Meintjes | [email protected]+27 82 757 2622
André Scharneck | [email protected]+27 72 739 8855
Noel Sands | [email protected]+27 74 428 7604
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