Springbok Cyber Newsletter

Friday, 25 May 2012

May 2012 Edition.

SPRINGBOK CYBER NEWSLETTER

May 2012 edition

As the Greek economic catastrophe reaches its denouement we look on with bemusement and disbelief.

As anyone with any sense of reality could have predicted, the entire Euro project – a “one size fits all” idea whereby all the great nation-states of Europe surrender their economic independence to the most powerful member – was destined for failure and disaster. How anybody could believe that such an artificial financial union of such disparate cultures and economies could succeed defies all logic. The only surprise is that the Euro currency has lasted for so long.

Greece, of course, was probably the least likely or qualified candidate for Euro membership. The fact that Greece initially prospered within the Euro was due to one factor and one factor alone: the fact that Athens staged the 2004 Olympic Games – an event which inevitably gives a great financial boost and competitive advantage to any host nation (as London will benefit from later this year!). Once the years rolled on however, and the advantages of staging the Games receded, then the inevitable impossibility of Greece being able to exist with a foreign-controlled currency became more and more obvious to all with eyes to see.

Undoubtedly the most unbelievable factor concerning the current Greek economic collapse is that in spite of all logic and common-sense a majority of the Greek people still evidently wish to remain inside the Euro-zone! This stupidity of believing that as something becomes worse and worse the solution is to take yet more of the same failed medicine rather than attempting something radically different reminds us a lot of the White South African electorate during the 1980s, who in spite of the fact that every NP sell-out and surrender to the demands of the ANC and their backers resulted in an ever worsening situation, still continued to vote for the NP government who simply promised even more appeasement! The outcome of the South African electorate’s stupidity in this regard was that they lost their entire country – and likewise if the Greek people continue with the lunacy of believing that somehow they can abandon austerity and the bail-out package without leaving the Euro then their country will rapidly head towards complete bankruptcy, chaos and anarchic lawlessness.

The sooner the Greek people realize this and re-establish the Drachma – a currency which they can control themselves – the better. The longer the inevitable is put off the worse the situation is going to become, and more and more innocent Greeks will die from destitution and suicide. It will not of course be only Greece who will benefit from the re-birth of the Drachma; the prospect of “contagion” throughout southern Europe will probably result in the death of the Euro entirely, with perhaps – just perhaps – the demise of the whole artificial EU structure. When that day comes, and the great European nation-states rise again, then the natural inclination of the European peoples to look towards the big outside world for their destiny rather than looking internally, will surely inspire us!

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SPRINGBOK CLUB KENT BRANCH MAY EVENT

The Kent Branch of the Springbok Club staged a most enjoyable trip to the famous Rochester Sweeps Festival on Saturday 5th May. After watching and enjoying the many Morris dancing and other folkish entertainments in the streets during the afternoon, most of the Springbok Club party adjourned to a beer festival being held at the Gordon Hotel in Rochester High Street for the evening.

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SPRINGBOK CLUB JUNE EVENT

The Springbok Club will be organising a party to view the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Pageant down the Thames on Sunday 3rd June. Rendezvous at approximately 13.00 hrs at "The Antelope", 22 Eaton Terrace, Belgravia, London SW1W 8EZ, or alternatively meet-up on or around Chelsea Bridge at approximately 14.45 hrs just before the river procession is due to pass by. We plan to finish the day at "The Morpeth Arms", 58 Millbank, Westminster. 'Phone 07711188430 if you have any problem rendezvousing.

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FUTURE SPRINGBOK CLUB EVENTS

In July and August the Springbok Club will be organizing parties to view some of the "free" events taking place at the Olympic Games (Marathons, Walks and the Cycling Time Trials). In September it is anticipated that the Hampshire Branch of the Springbok Club will be re-launched, and in October a trip is being planned to see the newly restored Cutty Sark at Greenwich. More precise details will be given in future editions of the SCN.

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SWINTON CIRCLE NEWS

The Swinton Circle held a most successful and informative meeting in early May, which was addressed by Dr. Ruth Dudley Edwards, the acclaimed writer, historian and broadcaster, and author, inter alia, of "The Faithful Tribe: an intimate portrait of the Loyal Institutions". At this well-attended meeting Dr. Edwards told something about her own personal history, and how, in spite of being born a Dublin Catholic with nationalist roots, she had come to sympathise with the position of Ulster Unionists, and to support their struggle to protect their heritage and rights. She also told something about her feelings regarding Anglo-Irish relations, and during a fruitful questions-and-answers session emphasised the great positive impact which last year's visit of H.M.The Queen to the Republic had had upon links across the Irish Sea.

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There will be no specific Swinton Circle meeting in June, as the organization will be heavily involved with the staging of the big Patriotic Forum Conference/Dinner in order to commemorate the 100^th Anniversary of the birth of Enoch Powell. For more details see below.

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Donations to the Swinton Circle can now be made via PayPal by accessing the organisation's web-site at: www.swintoncircle.co.uk [Simply 'click' on the line "PayPal = The safer, easier way to pay online" at the bottom of the site's Home Page. If the error message "This content cannot be displayed in a frame" then appears simply 'click' on the line "Open this content in a new window".]

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The Swinton Circle also now has a presence on Twitter, on which news about the organisation and policy statements are periodically posted. This can be found on Twitter@SwintonCircle.

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BUSH-BASH

David Scobie and Brigitte Rodrigues are organizing a big “Bush-Bash” musical festival featuring not only themselves but also other famous ex-Rhodesian and associated musicians Frazer MacKay, Graham Hall, Kenny Duarte, Guy Halls and Bud Cockcroft. This event, which will be held in aid of the Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force, will take place on Saturday 26^th May at Bisley Pavillion, Queens Road, Brookwood, Surrey GU24 ONY.

Members and supporters of the Springbok Club have been specially invited to attend this festival, and we hope that as many as possible will be able to do so. For more details see the “Bush-Bash” web-site at: http://www.bush-bash.com/home

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PATRIOTIC FORUM’S ENOCH POWELL CENTENARY CONFERENCE/DINNER

In order to commemorate the 100^th anniversary of the birth of that truly great and visionary British patriot, John Enoch Powell, the Patriotic Forum (an umbrella grouping comprising several patriotic organizations, including the Swinton Circle) will be staging a special conference/dinner on the actual anniversary, under the title of :-

WAS ENOCH RIGHT?

Date : Saturday 16^th June 2012

Venue : a prestigious central London club

The conference, which will commence at 14.00 hrs, will consist of four one-hour sections, each dealing with one of the four main facets of Enoch Powell’s core beliefs: 1) full support for the free-market economic system, 2) opposition to mass immigration, 3) EuroScepticism, and 4) firm support for Ulster and the Union. Each section will comprise of a talk by a prominent guest speaker and expert on the aspect in question (most of whom knew Enoch Powell personally), followed by a general discussion under the theme “Was Enoch Right?” about each particular facet.

Following the conference side of proceedings there will be a one-hour break for socializing and networking (a private bar has been arranged, and musical entertainment will be provided by Mr. Robin Willow), after which, at 19.00 hrs, a sumptuous three course dinner will be served, including a main course of roast beef and Yorkshire pudding, which was Enoch Powell’s favourite meal.

This event therefore promises to be a day to savour and to inspire, and at only £55.00 per head will provide an inspirational memory which should live with you for the rest of your life.

[Full details of venue and speakers will be provided on the tickets which will be sent upon payment.]

All cheques etc should be made payable to “Patriotic Press” and sent to: The Patriotic Forum, B.M.SWINTON, London WC1N 3XX.

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NEW BRITAIN NEWS

New Britain will be celebrating Canada’s National Day in both London and York this year. On Saturday 30^th June, at 10.00 hrs, New Britain will meet at St.Alfege Church, Greenwich, in order to lay a wreath and hold a short ceremony at the grave of General James Wolfe, before proceeding to St.Sepulchre Church in the City of London for a Canadian Reception starting at 12.00 hrs. Tickets will be ₤5.00 per head. On Sunday 1^st July, Canada’s National Day, New Britain will be holding a Canadian Reception at the ancient Merchant Taylor’s Hall in York, commencing at 15.00 hrs. Again tickets wil be ₤5.00 per head.

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OLYMPIC FEVER

The London Olympic Games Organising Committee are certainly to be congratulated upon the organising such a spectacular Torch Relay around the British Isles - covering not only every part of the United Kingdom, but also the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and even excursion across the Irish border to Dublin (thus emphasing further the natural unity of all the British Isles!). Already the Torch Relay has generated more than anticipated interest with larger than expected crowds flocking to catch a sight of the Olympic Torch wherever it goes – thus giving the lie to all those boring moaning kill-joys who claimed that there wasn’t widescale enthusiasm for the London Games! The Torch Relay still has over two months yet to run, so most of our readers in the British Isles still therefore have a chance to witness this awe-inspiring spectacle for themselves. Full details of the dates and route of the Torch can be found at :-

http://www.london2012.com/torch-relay/

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BUKISA CAMP ACCOMMODATION SPECIAL TO HELP THE SANWILD LIONS

Since 2003 when the first group of confiscated lions arrived at SanWild they have been living a full and secure life in their respective prides. Month after month however it has remained an uphill financial battle to raise the necessary funding to ensure that the lions are well fed and cared for.
For those of you who did not know – an adult lion consumes 5 kilograms (11 lbs) of meat per day and although the lions at SanWild are not fed on a daily basis, we feed the lions 375 kilograms (7.38 cwt) of meat every 4-5 days @ R19.30 per kilogram (R8.75 per lb). Our total budget to feed the lions for the year comes to approximately R589,000.00
I am sure you will agree that this is a massive amount of money to raise and as many peoples’ financial situation deteriorates it is becoming more and more difficult for us to continue to care for our lions. Sadly these animals desperately needed saving and now that they are finally safe in a secure loving home, money once again threaten their lives.
Money was the reason why they were bred out like broiler chickens on lion breeding farms and why they were put up to be killed by trophy hunters. Fortunately fate stepped in and someone cared enough to tip off the authorities that these lions were held without the necessary permits and that indeed some of them were going to be shot by trophy hunters within days. The lions were confiscated in time and were brought to SanWild for safekeeping pending the outcome of criminal procedures against their legal owners. The authorities who brought the lions to us undertook to pay for the monthly feeding of the animals, but after settling only one monthly bill, they simply did not pay the rest and left SanWild out in the cold to find funding to continue to care for the lions.
At the time we did not think so, but maybe this default in paying the monthly bills was a blessing in disguise as this is exactly what we needed to prevent the lions being sold back to the trophy hunters by the conservation departments soon after the finalisation of the criminal proceedings. You can read the full story on the SanWild Lions on our webpage: www.sanwild.org SUCCESS STORY ARCHIVE – SANWILD LION PRIDES.
We are once again offering you a huge discounted rate at our very popular Bukisa Camp to raise the much needed funding for the Lions. If you would rather make a donation, please see details in the right hand column of this mailer.
BUKISA CAMP SPECIAL
Situated in the heart of the SanWild Wildlife Sanctuary and dwarfed by Spitzkop, this luxury tented camp looks out over the vast vista of the Drakensberg Mountains and will ensure you enjoy tranquility and serenity. Come and salve your soul without delay at the Bukisa Camp.

The camp consists of 4 safari-style tents each with an en-suite bathroom and electricity and a central facility consisting of a lounge, dining and pub area with a fireplace, fully equipped kitchen and rock pool. Undercover parking for guests also available.
THE DEAL:
R1950 per night for the entire camp, camp can accommodate up to 8 guests. a Minimum of two nights needs to be booked. Bukisa Camp is a self catering camp and includes a daily game drive and cleaning service. Visits to our wildlife rehab center and large predator facility is included.
TERMS & CONDITIONS:

There are only 10 vouchers available -a voucher consists of two nights (R3900)
This deal is based on a "first come, first served basis”
Bookings can be made from now until March 2013
The special ends as soon as 10 vouchers have been sold out
Subject to availability
Voucher needs to be paid within 3 days after confirmation

To make a reservations on this amazing deal please email: reservations@sanwild.org
Come and meet the lions you will be helping!

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FLAGS etc.

The Springbok Club/ELC now retails Union Flag lapel badges and key-rings, price £2.00 each (plus 20% p&p).

Payments should be made to "The Springbok Club" and sent to: BM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK., or via PayPal on the Springbok Club's web-site at www.springbokclub.org.uk.

Copies of S.A.Patriot-in-Exile (editions 30 to 36) are still available price R5.00 or 50p each, as well as batches of 50 copies (including copies of the original S.A.Patriot) price R80.00 or £8.00 (plus 20% for p&p.)

Payments should be made to "Patriotic Press" and sent to: BM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK.

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BOOK OFFERS

"A POT OF SOUP" by Susan Gordon

This book is ready to order. Included is an A to W on soup and accompaniments. Alongside the recipe guidelines are photographs, illustrations, health tips, plus snippets on the past and London. It is ideally suited for the life styles of students, new cooks, seasoned cooks, those whose time is of the essence, those who do relish time spent in the kitchen and those tending towards a vegetarian diet. There is space to fill in with personal ideas and variations. Please spread the news that this colourful book on enjoyable winter food is now available.

To order please contact Susan direct at sgordon@morpheus.freeserve.co.uk to arrange collection or delivery at £12.00 a copy, or forward a cheque for £14.35 made payable to S.Gordon at: 106 Bittacy Rise, Mill Hill, London, NW7 2HL, UK. Alternatively copies may be obtained via authorhouse.co.uk (click "bookstore", type "Susan Gordon" in the top box then click "search" and the book appears - no need to register) price with postage is £13.32, or via amazon.co.uk (new releases) type "A Pot of Soup by Susan Gordon".

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"REDNECK P.I." a romantic suspense novel by Trish Jackson.

"Twila's a redneck and proud of it. Harland's a P.I. with a target on his back and a twin brother. An explosive situation!"

Available at www.uncialpress.com in electronic format, and from Amazon.com in print and electronic format.

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"LIEUTENANT COLONEL ALFRED JAMES TOMLINSON: MEMOIRS OF AN AFRICAN PIONEER AND BSAP OFFICER" is now available at Amazon.com, and can be shipped to anywhere in the world. This book contains excerpts from Lieut. Tomlinson's writings detailing his experiences as a member of the B.S.A. Police in Southern Rhodesia, where he rose from the rank of an ordinary trooper to retire as the commanding officer. It also includes the personal story of Majaqaba Ncube, a man who was enslaved by Lobengula when his entire village was massacred by the chief's soldiers. After he escaped, Lieut. Tomlinson saved him from certain death and gave him a job. They lost contact and were reunited after 45 years, when Majaqaba presented Lieut. Tomlinson with an earthenware jar.

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"P.K. VAN DER BYL - AFRICAN STATESMAN" by Hannes Wessels

ISBN: 978-1-920143-49-7 / paperback / illustrated

Retail price: R250.00, Web-site price: R200.00 + postage

The narrative gives the reader an overview of the history of the White man in southern Africa with detailed emphasis on the Rhodesian story through the life and times of PK van der Byl, one of the major players in a political drama that ended in the accession to power of Robert Mugabe under the auspices of the British government. By his very nature PK was controversial and confrontational. This account is likely to give offence to some because it portrays him as bluntly as he was in real life. Much can be contested about PK van der Byl but few will dispute he was an extremely colourful character with a devilish sense of humour. This memoir covers his life with a full flourish while doing nothing to detract from the seriousness of the international political and military conflict in which he was engaged. The reader will glean new information on a highly controversial subject and emerge with a more sympathetic understanding of what PK van der Byl and his colleagues did and strove for. The human tragedy that has followed the removal from power of Ian Smith and his Rhodesian Front party will almost certainly force the reader to deal with some uncomfortable conclusions, of value to anyone sincere about grappling with the volatile and deeply troubling challenges that confront all Africans today.

This book and others of interest can be purchased from 30 Degrees South via their web-site: www.30degreessouth.co.za

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"BLUE WATCH" by Gwyn Fford-Osborne

Rhodesia, in 1975 and a bloody vicious civil war is at its height. A war between the White minority supported by the Black majority and the ZAPU and ZANU terrorist groups, supported by Zambia and Mozambique. Kensington, a small town in the farming belt has been the subject of several terrorist attacks but with only a small police force for defence, the local T.A. unit having been called up for service on the Zambia border the situation appears grim. Until Iffor Meredith turns up on a pilgrimage to meet up with his wife and son of his old army buddy, recently murdered by terrorists. A deadly ambush on the "Dix" family and his escape from a land mine attack makes Iffor determined to offer resistance of some form or other to the terrorists. His application to join the Rhodesian Army has been accepted and he sets about forming a small militia. With all the fit men already on call up, who can he recruit from. Then he's invited to a darts match at the Moth Club and meets up with the remnants of the town's Fire Brigade, the men considered too old for call up. Blue Watch.

Available from: www.diadembooks.com

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"THE SEVEN WATCHMEN" by David Ruppert

A new fascinating novel titled "The Seven Watchmen" by David Ruppert should appeal to South Africans and ex-Rhodesians. It can be ordered from Crest Publishing in South Africa at www.crestpublishing.co.za - or those abroad can buy it directly from David at rupedf72@comcast.net. It's also available on www.Amazon.com

Glenn MacAskill and Michael Bowery of Crest Publishing have also written three books each. Glenn MacAskill is ex-BSAP Special Branch and still working (as Mugabe has denied him any pension) and Michael Bowery is ex-South African Special Forces. Due to the difficulties confronting White writers in the "new" South Africa they launched Crest Publishing to self-publish their own books, and have been doing this since October 2006. Michael Bowery is author of: "Canham's Run", "The Sligo Piper" and "Kill the President", whilst Glenn MacAskill is author of: "King's Gold", "Crime Lords" and "Of Royal Blood". Special discounts to ex-servicemen, Rhodies and Springboks!

For more information, or to make an order, please contact Crest Publishing at: P.O.Box, 97910, Petervale, Transvaal, 2151, South Africa, e-mail: crestbooks@mweb.co.za, or visit the Crest Publishing web-site at: www.crestpublishing.co.za

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"THE SAINTS" - DVD versions of the book about the history of the RLI

Now available from Msasa Enterprises. Contact: msasasa@iafrica.com or UK tel.: 07732 685400.

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?

No.162: Major N.H. ALERS-HANKEY of Salisbury, Rhodesia

Major Alers-Hankey was an early subscriber to the then S.A.Patriot magazine, and at the time he possessed a P.O.Box in the Highlands area of what had then just been re-named Harare, Zimbabwe. One of our supporters recently tried to contact Maj. Alers-Hankey on a personal basis, but alas it transpired that the P.O.Box address which he had been using was no longer operative. We would therefore be most grateful for any information about where Major Alers-Hankey can now be contacted – or the location of any member of his family for that matter.

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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH

For all those people still trapped in the decaying “new” South Africa who wish to escape to a more civilized First World country, the “Leaving South Africa” FaceBook forum is probably a very good group to join. This page contains frequent advice about emigrating to several Western countries, and also provides the opportunity to ask questions of other group members who have been successful in escaping. It can be accessed at:-

http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/11809479973/

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

BLACK OUT

Sir,

As an ex South African who immigrated to Canada in 1997, and who is interested in the American economy and political situation insofar as it affects Canada and all other first world countries, I wish to say that Obama is a blight on our collective futures, and if he is re-elected we will all reap the whirlwind. He is typical of Black leaders around the world - a socialist, a believer in Liberation Theology, a marginal muslim, and a man who hates White people, hence his being hell-bent on
destroying America, which, for him, represents the White man. He has never placed his hand on his heart during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner, and he makes no secret of his alliances with the Black Panthers, known, outspoken socialists and communists, and the leaders of countries known to be America's sworn enemies.

We need to support the GOP at this time for our own sakes, and use every tool at our disposal to unmask and dethrone this traitor of capitalism, decency, and civilization.

Yours etc.,

Robin J. Elliott, Vancouver, Canada.

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THOSE WITH EYES TO SEE

Sir,

A lot of people should have apologised to Ian Smith. The whole of Africa should have been organised on the lines of [Southern] Rhodesia, with a non-racial qualified franchise. Those who cannot read should not be allowed to vote.

Back in 1964, an old friend's mother stood as a candidate for the League of Empire Loyalists. She claimed that we were handing over Africa to "professional organisers of terrorism and murder … tyrants and megalomaniacs … Left-wing demagogues." She also prophesied that the Common Market and mass immigration would prove disastrous for Britain. Her name was Leslie. Perhaps it should have been Cassandra?

Yours etc.,

M. Taylor, London, U.K.

[ We would be very interested to learn whether there is any structure of the old “League of Empire Loyalists” left in existence. – Ed.]

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BATTEN BITTEN

Sir,

You are to be congratulated upon stating the truth about Clive Derby-Lewis in last month’s SCN. To be sure, it was a grave mistake of his ever to become involved with the controversial Gregory Lauder-Frost – however remotely. He at least had the excuse of living 6000 miles away and therefore not knowing the full details about Mr. Lauder-Frost’s history. Gerard Batten MEP had no such excuse!

Yours etc.,

“Cromwell”, Devon, U.K.

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Monday, 30 April 2012

April 2012 Edition.

SPRINGBOK CYBER NEWSLETTER

April 2012 edition

When the repulsive "anti-elitism" demonstrator Trenton Oldfield sabotaged this year's University Boat Race he not only ruined 8 months of hard training put in by both university squads, but also spoiled the enjoyment of millions of viewers in the UK and around the world.

Oldfield's kill-joy antics, however, were in reality simply a natural extension of the ultra-left's mindset. To the liberal/left it all starts off with a rejection of racial differences, and then goes on to advocate not only racial "equality" but also sexual and all other forms of "equality", until eventually any natural superiority among individuals is condemned as "elitist". All this, of course, runs counter to all natural experience and observation. Not only are all races and ethnic groups unarguably different from one another, but all individual human beings within each group are unique. The entire glory of life and the basic reason for living, surely, is that we ARE all different, and therefore can all develop differently and aspire to unique goals and ambitions. The ultra-left's ultimate aim, as exemplified by Oldfield's disruption, seems to be an obscene extension of the "prizes for all" equalitarian mentality, where all forms of competition are condemned. The end result would be a dull, boring and meaningless existence, where life simply wouldn't be worth living.

It has often been stated that the political Right tends to be sports-orientated, whereas the political Left tends to be arts-orientated. Although there are undoubtedly many exceptions to this observation (and we know of several people who otherwise fully support the aims and objectives of our movement who bizarrely take no interest in any sport!), on the whole this truism tends to hold good. It is not surprising therefore that the wretched Oldfield should choose that most iconic of sporting events - the University Boat Race - to stage his retrograde "anti-elitism" protest, for in reality his ilk oppose ALL competitive sports!

Previous to this we have heard the shrill cries of the liberal/left objecting to the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games being staged in London, citing spurious (and totally inaccurate) grounds of unaffordable costs and the importation of foreign labour for their objections. Many of the more ultra-leftist critics give the game away by then going on to advocate that all competitors should compete in a neutral Olympic strip rather than in their national colours, and that the Games themselves should be moved to a neutral Athens venue. Their opposition to national differences is therefore crystal-clear for all to see, something which would lead to the Games becoming emasculated and the natural competitive spirit withering away.

The Corinthian aura of the University Boat Race has for long been regarded as modern Britain's "Rite of Spring", being rowed along the Thames with a backdrop of buds and blossoms in view heralding a glorious summer soon to come. This year Britain may have been deprived of this event - but the forthcoming Olympics will more than compensate. In future years, however, the "Rite of Spring" will undoubted be resumed in its full glory, whereas the obnoxious memory of the kill-joy Trenton Oldfield will be consigned to the dustbin of history.

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SPRINGBOK CLUB APRIL EVENT

Earlier this month the Springbok Club staged a visit to Eltham Palace in south-east London. This proved to be a most pleasant and enjoyable event, and it was good to be able to welcome back several supporters who alas have been unable to attend Springbok Club functions for the past few years. Eltham Palace was owned by royalty from the reign of King Edward I to that of King Henry VIII - who actually grew up in the Palace. A more specific Southern African connection is that in the early 20th Century Eltham Palace was owned by Stephen and Virginia Courtauld, who subsequently emigrated to become pioneer settlers in Rhodesia.

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SPRINGBOK CLUB KENT BRANCH MAY EVENT

The Kent Branch of the Springbok Club will be staging a trip to the Rochester Sweeps Festival on Saturday 5th May. This event, which takes place throughout the May Day holiday weekend along Rochester High Street, features Morris Dancers, Folk Musicians and several other displays of traditional culture associated with Rochester's rich history. The Kent Branch trip is planned for the entire afternoon and early evening, but as it will be impossible to predict where the party will be at any particular time it will probably be best to 'phone 07711188430 on arrival to discover where to rendezvous. If traveling by train disembark at Rochester Station, then turn right and cross a major intersection into Rochester High Street.

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FUTURE SPRINGBOK CLUB EVENTS

In June the Springbok Club will be staging a trip to view the Queen's Diamond Jubilee barge procession down the Thames, and in July and August will be organizing parties to view some of the "free" road events taking place at the Olympic Games. In September it is hoped to welcome a most interesting South African guest speaker, and in October a trip is being planned to see the newly restored Cutty Sark at Greenwich. More precise details will be given in future editions of the SCN.

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SWINTON CIRCLE NEWS

The Swinton Circle staged a most successful, inspiring and well-attended meeting in March, which was addressed by Mr. Rodney Atkinson, the founder of the FreeNations web-site, who gave a most captivating talk under the theme of "The Obnoxious Origins of the European Union and the Repatriation of Powers". Mr. Atkinson expertly exposed the sinister origins of the entire "European Project", particularly the significant part played in it by German interests immediately post-WWII, but more importantly explained his ideas about how the current worrying EU situation could be remedied. More details about his work and views can be found on the FreeNations web-site at: www.freenations.freeuk.com

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The Swinton Circle will be holding a most interesting meeting in May, the details of which are as follows :-

Date : Wednesday 9th May 2012

Time : assemble from 18.00 hrs onwards, meeting to commence at 19.00 hrs.

Venue: HENNESSY'S (the upstairs function room) 36 Jewry Street, London EC3N 2ET (nearest tube station: Aldgate [on the Circle Line]. Cross over Aldgate High Street in front of Aldgate Station, turn right and then take the second major turning on the left into Jewry Street. Hennessy's is then on the left).

Guest Speaker : Dr. RUTH DUDLEY EDWARDS

Ruth Dudley Edwards was born and brought up in Dublin, educated at University College Dublin and Cambridge University and has lived in London for most of her life. She has been a teacher, postgraduate student, marketing executive, civil servant (a Principal in the Department of Industry), and, since 1979, a biographer, historian and freelance journalist and broadcaster. She has a D.Litt from the National University of Ireland and an honorary D.Litt from Queen's University Belfast. She has been Chairwoman of the British Association for Irish Studies and a member of the Executive Committees of the British Irish Association and the Crime Writers' Association and the Management Committee of the Society of Authors.

Her non-fiction books include, Patrick Pearse: the triumph of failure (winner of the National University of Ireland Prize for Historical Research), James Connolly, Victor Gollancz: a biography (winner of the James Tait Black Memorial Prize), The Pursuit of Reason: The Economist 1943-1993, True Brits: inside the Foreign Office, The Faithful Tribe: an intimate portrait of the loyal institutions (shortlisted for Channel 4/The House Politico's Book of the Year), Newspapermen: Hugh Cudlipp, Cecil King and the glory days of Fleet Street and Aftermath: the Omagh bomb and the families' pursuit of justice (long-listed for the Orwell Prize, winner of the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger for non-fiction).

The targets of her satirical novels include the civil service, gentlemen's clubs, a Cambridge college, the House of Lords, the Church of England, publishing, and literary prizes. Her most recent satirical novel, Murdering Americans (winner of the CrimeFest Last Laugh Award) sent her right-wing bonne viveuse, Baroness Troutbeck, to an Indiana university awash with knee-jerk liberalism, insane political correctness and terrible food. Killing the Emperors, which is about the lunacy surrounding conceptual art, will be published in the autumn.

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Donations to the Swinton Circle can now be made via PayPal by accessing the organisation's web-site at: www.swintoncircle.co.uk [Simply 'click' on the line "PayPal = The safer, easier way to pay online" at the bottom of the site's Home Page. If the error message "This content cannot be displayed in a frame" then appears simply 'click' on the line "Open this content in a new window".]

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The Swinton Circle also now has a presence on Twitter, on which news about the organisation and policy statements are periodically posted. This can be found on Twitter@SwintonCircle.

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NEW BRITAIN'S ST.GEORGE'S DAY EVE PAGEANT

New Britain staged a splendid pageant to celebrate St.George's Day on the eve of the day itself earlier this month. There was a very good attendance at this well-organised event, which featured appropriate songs and readings, as well as a brief address from one of the Aldermen of the City of London. Full congratulations are due to Mr. Dennis Delderfield for organizing such a magnificent triumph.

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ENOCH POWELL 100th ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION EVENT

As Saturday 16th June 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of John Enoch Powell, a number of patriotic organizations have grouped together under the banner of the Patriotic Forum in order to commemorate this great British statesman and visionary, and the Swinton Circle has been most honoured to be asked to join this grouping.

Most of the details for this event have now been finalized. It will be held at a prestigious central London club, and will consist of a conference under the theme "Was Enoch Right?" during the afternoon, followed by a sumptuous three-course dinner during the evening. The conference will feature four distinguished guest speakers (at least two of whom knew Enoch Powell personally) who will speak on the themes of the four basic core beliefs of Enoch Powell - the free market economic system, opposition to mass immigration, EuroScepticism and full support for Ulster and the Union.

Tickets will be very reasonably priced, so if you would like to receive an official application form to attend this event please e-mail: swinton@netcomuk.co.uk. Needless to say, more precise details will be given in next month's SCN.

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BUSH-BASH

David Scobie and Brigitte Rodrigues are organizing a big "Bush-Bash" musical festival featuring not only themselves but also other famous ex-Rhodesian and associated musicians Frazer MacKay, Graham Hall, Kenny Duarte, Guy Halls and Bud Cockcroft. This event, which will be held in aid of the Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force, will take place on Saturday 26th May at Bisley Pavillion, Queens Road, Brookwood, Surrey GU24 ONY.

Members and supporters of the Springbok Club have been specially invited to attend this festival, and we hope that as many as possible will be able to do so. For more details see the "Bush-Bash" web-site at: http://www.bush-bash.com/home

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OLYMPIC FEVER

The dates of the "free" Olympic events which the Springbok Club plans to organize parties to watch are now known, and are as follows :-

Cycling Time Trials : Wednesday 1st August (Hampton Court)
Men's 20km Walk : Saturday 4th August
Women's Marathon : Sunday 5th August
Men's 50km Walk (morning) and Women's 20km Walk (afternoon) Saturday 11th August
Men's Marathon : Sunday 12th August
We hope that as many supporters as possible will be able to join us for these events.

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REPORT FROM THE Z.C.T.F.

We have recently received the following report from the Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force :-

"A baby elephant was found wandering alone down the Kario/Makuti stretch of road recently with no sign of any other elephants in sight. It is believed that his family may have been frightened off by something as their tracks lead far off into the bush. After spending the whole day with him, Andries Scholtz along with Bryce and Lara Clemence and others organised with National Parks to have him taken to Kariba for the night and the following day, he was taken to Mwanga Lodge just outside Harare where he is being cared for by Gordon and Debbie Putterill. The baby elephant has been named Kunda and Gordon and Debbie desperately need financial assistance to pay for his upkeep. Although he is only 3 weeks old, he will need 30 litres of special milk per day. If anyone is in a position to help, please contact us. Yesterday the ZCTF donated 50kg of milk formula to Kunda and I took a trip out to Mwanga Lodge to deliver the donation.

"Zimbabwe lost 23 rhinos to poachers last year which was a slight improvement on the 30 that were killed in 2010. Whilst the improved figures are encouraging, it is still completely unacceptable for even one rhino to be killed in view of the fact that they are an endangered species. 37 poachers and illegal horn dealers were arrested and a total of 100 rhino were immobilized for ear notching and horn implanting to facilitate individual identification and monitoring in the field. In addition to this, a US based animal protection group, the International Rhino Foundation launched "Operation Stop Poaching Now" to raise funds to equip rangers in Zimbabwe and South Africa with kits to help them track rhino poachers. South Africa suffered much higher losses last year. 440 rhino were killed by poachers which is tragic.

"A fly over Hwange National Park has revealed that there are 3 coal mining developments, 2 adjoining the park and one actually inside the park. The associated building of roads and increased human activity is bound to lead to an increase in poaching as the area is opened up, access becomes easier and there are more people in the area to carry out the poaching and to buy the poached meat. Of even greater concern is the total devastation of large tracts of land in what was previously a wilderness area. It may not be possible to restore the wildlife once the habitat has been destroyed. According to the Park and Wildlife Act, nobody may mine within a national park unless they have a written agreement from the Minister of Environment and Tourism and to date, it has not been established whether and of the 3 mines has such an agreement. In addition to this, before any development takes place, an Environmental Impact Assessment is required. The Provincial Environmental Manager for Matabeleland North and Bulawayo Provinces was not aware of the mining activities taking place, nor was she able to find any record of Environmental Impact Assessments being done.

"Further to our September 2011 report, the destruction being caused in Chiredzi River Conservancy by land invaders continues unabated. They are cutting down huge ravine hardwood trees at the junction of the Chitora and Mungwezi Rivers. They are cutting everything right down to the river bed and the damage they are causing is permanent. Piles of wood for sale can be seen along the tar road. Poaching is on the increase in all areas remaining with wildlife and the wild elephants are still being threatened. Livestock and people are putting pressure on the remaining wildlife areas. Game fencing is being stolen to make wire snares and as fast as the fences are replaced, they are stolen again. Game guards and workers employed to try and control the situation are being threatened with violence if the poachers' dogs get shot while they are hunting."

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MESSAGE FROM THE AUSTRALIAN MONARCHIST LEAGUE

The Australian Monarchist League has recently sent us the following interesting circular :-

"Monarchists are beginning to wonder why people bothered to vote in the republic Referendum of 1999 when the Gillard government is treating Australia as though it is a republic and not the constitutional monarchy the people voted for!

"With just a few days to go before the Diamond Jubilee, which is on 6 February 2012, marking the sixtieth Anniversary of the Queen's Accession, Australia is the only country of which the Queen is the monarch not to have announced plans to celebrate what is our first Diamond Jubilee since Federation and only the second Diamond Jubilee in the entire thousand-year history of the monarchy!

"'There are responsibilities to honour one's system of governance', said National Chair of the Australian Monarchist League Philip Benwell. 'People who live in a republic, as in the USA, are expected to honour the office of president. Likewise, those who are under a constitutional monarchy, as in Australia, should honour the monarch, particularly on such an occasion as this.'

"Senator Lundy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, has announced that there will be no Diamond Jubilee Medal. She is quoted as saying that 'medals were not part of the Australian honours system' but then what was the Centenary Medal?

"Mr Benwell added: 'Honouring the Queen of Australia has nothing whatsoever to do with the debate on a republic but everything to do with paying tribute to our sovereign head of state who has sought only to serve at the people's will'"

"The Australian Monarchist League has put forward several ways in which the Jubilee can be celebrated at minimal cost, including the planting of sixty trees in each electorate."

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ZIMERICK CORNER

Mugabe's a tyrant and cruel,
Also an incompetent fool.
Progressives complain,
But the fact will remain -
They wanted majority rule!

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FLAGS etc.

The Springbok Club/ELC now retails Union Flag lapel badges and key-rings, price £2.00 each (plus 20% p&p).

Payments should be made to "The Springbok Club" and sent to: BM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK., or via PayPal on the Springbok Club's web-site at www.springbokclub.org.uk.

Copies of S.A.Patriot-in-Exile (editions 30 to 36) are still available price R5.00 or 50p each, as well as batches of 50 copies (including copies of the original S.A.Patriot) price R80.00 or £8.00 (plus 20% for p&p.)

Payments should be made to "Patriotic Press" and sent to: BM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK.

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BOOK OFFERS

"A POT OF SOUP" by Susan Gordon

This book is ready to order. Included is an A to W on soup and accompaniments. Alongside the recipe guidelines are photographs, illustrations, health tips, plus snippets on the past and London. It is ideally suited for the life styles of students, new cooks, seasoned cooks, those whose time is of the essence, those who do relish time spent in the kitchen and those tending towards a vegetarian diet. There is space to fill in with personal ideas and variations. Please spread the news that this colourful book on enjoyable winter food is now available.

To order please contact Susan direct at sgordon@morpheus.freeserve.co.uk to arrange collection or delivery at £12.00 a copy, or forward a cheque for £14.35 made payable to S.Gordon at: 106 Bittacy Rise, Mill Hill, London, NW7 2HL, UK. Alternatively copies may be obtained via authorhouse.co.uk (click "bookstore", type "Susan Gordon" in the top box then click "search" and the book appears - no need to register) price with postage is £13.32, or via amazon.co.uk (new releases) type "A Pot of Soup by Susan Gordon".

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"REDNECK P.I." a romantic suspense novel by Trish Jackson.

"Twila's a redneck and proud of it. Harland's a P.I. with a target on his back and a twin brother. An explosive situation!"

Available at www.uncialpress.com in electronic format, and from Amazon.com in print and electronic format.

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"LIEUTENANT COLONEL ALFRED JAMES TOMLINSON: MEMOIRS OF AN AFRICAN PIONEER AND BSAP OFFICER" is now available at Amazon.com, and can be shipped to anywhere in the world. This book contains excerpts from Lieut. Tomlinson's writings detailing his experiences as a member of the B.S.A. Police in Southern Rhodesia, where he rose from the rank of an ordinary trooper to retire as the commanding officer. It also includes the personal story of Majaqaba Ncube, a man who was enslaved by Lobengula when his entire village was massacred by the chief's soldiers. After he escaped, Lieut. Tomlinson saved him from certain death and gave him a job. They lost contact and were reunited after 45 years, when Majaqaba presented Lieut. Tomlinson with an earthenware jar.

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"P.K. VAN DER BYL - AFRICAN STATESMAN" by Hannes Wessels

ISBN: 978-1-920143-49-7 / paperback / illustrated
Retail price: R250.00, Web-site price: R200.00 + postage

The narrative gives the reader an overview of the history of the White man in southern Africa with detailed emphasis on the Rhodesian story through the life and times of PK van der Byl, one of the major players in a political drama that ended in the accession to power of Robert Mugabe under the auspices of the British government. By his very nature PK was controversial and confrontational. This account is likely to give offence to some because it portrays him as bluntly as he was in real life. Much can be contested about PK van der Byl but few will dispute he was an extremely colourful character with a devilish sense of humour. This memoir covers his life with a full flourish while doing nothing to detract from the seriousness of the international political and military conflict in which he was engaged. The reader will glean new information on a highly controversial subject and emerge with a more sympathetic understanding of what PK van der Byl and his colleagues did and strove for. The human tragedy that has followed the removal from power of Ian Smith and his Rhodesian Front party will almost certainly force the reader to deal with some uncomfortable conclusions, of value to anyone sincere about grappling with the volatile and deeply troubling challenges that confront all Africans today.

This book and others of interest can be purchased from 30 Degrees South via their web-site: www.30degreessouth.co.za

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"BLUE WATCH" by Gwyn Fford-Osborne

Rhodesia, in 1975 and a bloody vicious civil war is at its height. A war between the White minority supported by the Black majority and the ZAPU and ZANU terrorist groups, supported by Zambia and Mozambique. Kensington, a small town in the farming belt has been the subject of several terrorist attacks but with only a small police force for defence, the local T.A. unit having been called up for service on the Zambia border the situation appears grim. Until Iffor Meredith turns up on a pilgrimage to meet up with his wife and son of his old army buddy, recently murdered by terrorists. A deadly ambush on the "Dix" family and his escape from a land mine attack makes Iffor determined to offer resistance of some form or other to the terrorists. His application to join the Rhodesian Army has been accepted and he sets about forming a small militia. With all the fit men already on call up, who can he recruit from. Then he's invited to a darts match at the Moth Club and meets up with the remnants of the town's Fire Brigade, the men considered too old for call up. Blue Watch.

Available from: www.diadembooks.com

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"THE SEVEN WATCHMEN" by David Ruppert

A new fascinating novel titled "The Seven Watchmen" by David Ruppert should appeal to South Africans and ex-Rhodesians. It can be ordered from Crest Publishing in South Africa at www.crestpublishing.co.za - or those abroad can buy it directly from David at rupedf72@comcast.net. It's also available on www.Amazon.com

Glenn MacAskill and Michael Bowery of Crest Publishing have also written three books each. Glenn MacAskill is ex-BSAP Special Branch and still working (as Mugabe has denied him any pension) and Michael Bowery is ex-South African Special Forces. Due to the difficulties confronting White writers in the "new" South Africa they launched Crest Publishing to self-publish their own books, and have been doing this since October 2006. Michael Bowery is author of: "Canham's Run", "The Sligo Piper" and "Kill the President", whilst Glenn MacAskill is author of: "King's Gold", "Crime Lords" and "Of Royal Blood". Special discounts to ex-servicemen, Rhodies and Springboks!

For more information, or to make an order, please contact Crest Publishing at: P.O.Box, 97910, Petervale, Transvaal, 2151, South Africa, e-mail: crestbooks@mweb.co.za, or visit the Crest Publishing web-site at: www.crestpublishing.co.za

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"THE SAINTS" - DVD versions of the book about the history of the RLI
Now available from Msasa Enterprises. Contact: msasasa@iafrica.com or UK tel.: 07732 685400.

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?

No.161: Recent returned SCN subscribers

We have recently received a surprisingly high number of copies of the SCNs being returned, as evidently the e-mail addresses concerned are no longer recognized. Although we have managed to trace the new e-mail details for many of these supporters, several have alas proved to be untraceable. We hasten to add that as far as we are aware none of the subscribers involved are in any way connected to each other, but if anyone could help us discover the new e-mail addresses for the following people then we would be most grateful :-

Jan Prinsloo from Australia
Annette "Nettie" Strachan, an ex-Rhodesian
Anne Shaw from Queensland, Australia
Julie Brown, an Australian recently living in London
Terry Thomasset who attended Lord Malvern High School at Waterfalls, Rhodesia
Mike Chaddick from Rhodesia
Craig & Tracy Campbell from Australia

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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH

This is a ten minute extract from the upcoming documentary movie "War of the Flea" which deals with the White genocide in South Africa, in particular with farm murders.

A quote from the president of the ANC Youth League Julius Malema features prominently, in which he admits that the ANC regime is orchestrating genocide. He says: "If farmers immediately give 80% of their land away to Blacks, farm murders will stop."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onSPdJwJJh4&feature=youtu.be

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

RELATIVITY

Sir,

I am an "Empire man" who believes that the fall of the British Empire was, along with the rise of Communism and the fall of monarchy, one of the three great catastrophes of the twentieth century. We British are indeed "not angels" but were a lot more angelic than our predecessors or successors. We are not responsible for our ancestors' misdeeds. What we did in Kenya in the 1950s was in response to Mau Mau atrocities; if they hadn't murdered we wouldn't have retaliated and overreacted. How many Hola Camps have there been in Africa since decolonisation?

Yours etc.,

M. Taylor, London, U.K.

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A SMEAR WHICH MUST BE ANSWERED

We have recently been alerted to an article which keeps on appearing on several sites on the Internet which attacks Gerard Batten MEP (the UKIP MEP for London) for his alleged links with far-Right (i.e. neo-fascist) individuals and organizations. The latest such site where this article appears is at :-

http://gerard-batten.blogspot.co.uk/

We do not know whether these allegations about Mr. Batten are true or not, and neither do we particularly care. What does concern us, however, is a scurrilous and one-sided comment made thereon about that great South African patriot and martyr Clive Derby-Lewis. This section reads as follows :-

"Lauder-Frost [an alleged associate of Batten] has a history of far-right connections, including with Clive Derby-Lewis who was jailed for life for his role in the murder of the ANC leader Chris Hani."

The first point which must be emphasized here is that Hani wasn't merely an "ANC leader" - he was the leader of the ANC's paramilitary (i.e. terrorist) wing MK, who was therefore directly involved in the terrorist murders of thousands of innocent people of all races in South Africa.

More importantly, however, Clive Derby-Lewis (a former Conservative Party MP - hardly "far" Right therefore!) was only "convicted" at a Stalinist-like show trial conducted by the ANC regime at which no evidence which would stand up in any first-world court was presented. Indeed the seemingly only "evidence" against Clive was that a traitor originally arrested with him turned State's Witness and testified that he had handed him a list of the names and addresses of ANC terrorist leaders. Clive Derby-Lewis was therefore patently innocent of any involvement in Hani's assassination, and his continuing improper imprisonment is therefore one of the more hideous crimes committed by the ANC regime. If the person who wrote this article by any chance ever reads this item then we would ask them to correct this cruel smear against a great and good man.

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Wednesday, 21 March 2012

March 2012 Edition.

SPRINGBOK CYBER NEWSLETTER

March 2012 edition

The severe financial problems which have engulfed Rangers Football Club and have forced it to go into administration have ramifications way beyond the world of Association Football. Rangers F.C. is after more far more than just a Football club. It embodies the Loyalist and Protestant spirit not only in Scotland, but around the English-speaking world.

We are not by nature believers in conspiracy theories, but there seems something highly suspicious about the timing of the exposure of alleged financial malpractices conducted by the Club’s board, and the degree of venom leveled at the Club as a result. Could this by any chance be connected to the proposals for a referendum on Scottish independence by the SNP Scottish administration we wonder? Rangers F.C., or more specifically their masses of well-organised supporters around Scotland – overwhelmingly pro-Unionist to the core – should certainly provide the best vehicle for organised opposition to the SNP’s reprehensible pro-independence agenda. The Scottish F.A. and the Scottish League have more or less admitted that Rangers have not been alone in practicing improper financial schemes – so why therefore haven’t other clubs been investigated? Particularly why haven’t the books of Hearts of Midlothian F.C. – the club which Alex Salmond is closely associated with – been subject to similar minute scrutiny?

In spite of the unprecedented crisis which has overwhelmed Rangers, their myriads of loyal supporters – as could have been expected – have steadfastly remained true. To them loyalty is not to any transient owners, but to the ethos and traditions which the Club represents. At the time of writing there seem to be several potential consortiums interested in rescuing the Club. We hope and pray that the administrators select the consortium which best understands this ethos and tradition, rather than the one offering the most money. The staunch Loyalism and Protestantism of the vast bulk of the Club’s supporters is the “unique selling point” for the Club – and this is something which money simply can’t buy.

The root cause for Rangers’ financial woes has undoubtedly been the acquiring of massively expensive international star players in a quest for European silverware – a problem which is also confronting several top English clubs who don’t enjoy the same higher off-field ideals and meaning. During the late 1970s and 1980s this present writer founded and helped run the Durban Branch of the Rangers F.C. Supporters Association. This Branch ran its own very successful team who competed in the Natal Amateur Soccer League. It was noticeable, however, that the players in this side played their hearts out – to a far higher standard than they did for any other teams which they represented – whenever they put the blue shirt on. This is a factor which future owners of Rangers should remember. The best players the Club can possess are those who understand and support its true ethos and culture, and thus give their all, and not necessarily those with the highest international reputation. To the average Rangers supporter it is not European glory which is the most important thing; it is beating Celtic four times a year!

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SPRINGBOK KENT BRANCH GET-TOGETHER

The Kent Branch of the Springbok Club staged a most enjoyable pub gathering in Canterbury last month, to which a number of members from London came down to support. The Branch will also be co-ordinating a planned Springbok Club trip to the Rochester Sweeps Festival in May (as detailed later).

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SPRINGBOK CLUB MARCH EVENT

In preparation for this Summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Springbok Club will be staging a conducted walking tour to view some of the venues for the Games in east London from a distance later this month. This event will take place on Saturday 31^st March, and will be centred around Stratford. Full details about rendezvous arrangements will be circulated in a few days time.

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FUTURE SPRINGBOK CLUB EVENTS

In April it is anticipated that a prominent personality will be addressing the Springbok Club, and in May the Kent Branch will be organizing a trip to the Rochester Sweeps Festival (either on Saturday 5^th May or Monday 7^th May). In subsequent months trips are planned to a race meeting and to the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations in London, as well as trips to see some of the “free” road events taking place at the Olympic Games. More precise details will be given in future editions of the SCN.

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SWINTON CIRCLE NEWS

Details of the next Swinton Circle meeting are as follows :-

Date : Friday 23^rd March 2012

Time : assemble from 18.00 hrs onwards, meeting to commence at 19.00 hrs.

Venue: HENNESSY’S (the upstairs function room) 36 Jewry Street, London EC3N 2ET (nearest tube station: Aldgate [on the Circle Line]. Cross over Aldgate High Street in front of Aldgate Station, turn right and then take the second major turning on the left into Jewry Street. Hennessy’s is then on the left).

Guest Speaker : Mr. RODNEY ATKINSON

Who will speak on the subject :-

“The Obnoxious Origins of the European Union and the Repatriation of Powers”.

Rodney Atkinson was a lecturer at the University of Mainz in Germany and a merchant banker in the City of London before setting up his own business conferences and commercial property organisations. He has been an occasional adviser to Ministers, the author of over 100 articles and policy papers, three books on political economy and three books on the UK and Europe. Together with the late Norris McWhirter he laid the 1993 Treason charges against Government Ministers for signing the Maastricht Treaty. He stood for the Referendum Party in 1997 when he advised Sir James Goldsmith, and for the UK Independence Party in 1999. He came within 15 votes of becoming leader of UKIP in 2000. In 1999 he launched the British Declaration of Independence - initially called the South Molton Declaration. He is a Visiting Fellow at the University of Buckingham, and in 1997 he founded the FreeNations web-site.

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The Swinton Circle has been asked to participate in and to help organise a planned convention to take place on or near 16th June in order to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of John Enoch Powell. It is hoped that this event will consist of a conference/rally during the day, followed by a dinner in the evening, under the theme of "Was Enoch Right?". Further information about this event will be announced in future editions of the SCN.

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Donations to the Swinton Circle can now be made via PayPal by accessing the organisation's web-site at: www.swintoncircle.co.uk [Simply ‘click’ on the line “PayPal = The safer, easier way to pay online” at the bottom of the site’s Home Page. If the error message “This content cannot be displayed in a frame” then appears simply ‘click’ on the line “Open this content in a new window”.]

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The Swinton Circle also now has a presence on Twitter, on which news about the organisation and policy statements are periodically posted. This can be found on Twitter@SwintonCircle.

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THE RHINO

The following most poignant poem about the threat of extinction being faced by the Rhino has recently been sent to us by Mr. Alf Hutchison of Obadiah Outreach Ministries. It is well worth reading and pondering upon :-

Pre-historic throw back; majestic, proud, aloof,

This Ceratomorpha; giant beast on cloven hoof,

Extinct now, like the Dodo, because of human sin,

A hunger for filthy lucre; no ‘fear of God’ within.

Men void of fear of recompense…murderers and thieves.

Robbed now of the Rhino and the gapping hole it leaves;

Mankind’s will to rape the land, to farm and till the sod,

His gifts long forgotten, placed in the Ark by God,

Land for God’s creation grows smaller by the day,

Hunters, trappers, poachers simply scythe away,

No conscience to kill a Rhino, for just a single horn,

Leaving its young dead, mere weeks since it was born.

What further low can man sink to, on this ever sinful earth,

We seldom see God’s beauty, but only see it’s worth.

A day of reckoning is coming, mankind please be warned,

Judged on how we loved, and God’s great gifts we spawned.

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KLEINFONTEIN BOEREBELANGE KOöPERATIEF BEPERK

Kleinfontein is a community of approximately 1000 members of the Afrikaner people. We have established a settlement on property owned, controlled and managed by its members with a view to promote their identity in a safe and economically viable environment. This settlement was established in accordance with certain clauses in the South African constitution which makes provision for a form of territorial self-determination for people who share the same religious, linguistic and cultural values. The development is structured within a non-profit co-operative, is managed by mainly unpaid volunteers, is financed by its own members and consequently receives no financial assistance from the government. In view of the struggle of our people to retain our right to live in a dignified way, and government actions to impoverish our people legally by barring White persons from meaningful access to economic participation, any form of support, especially financial, will be appreciated. More than seventy White squatter camps (mainly Afrikaners) in our vicinity (Pretoria) are waging a battle to survive. The funds will be used for community upliftment programmes such as the upgrading of facilities at our home for the aged who need medical support, and our Christian primary school. Further information can be acquired at our website: www.kleinfontein.net

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OLYMPIC FEVER

The RAF Red Arrows display team were originally due to participate in the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, but alas certain “politically correct” kill-joys are evidently trying to stop this because they deem the Red Arrows to be “too British”! A FaceBook “Causes” campaign has now however been created in order to ensure that the Red Arrows do still participate. To sign-up to give your support to this campaign go to :-

http://www.causes.com/causes/27364-let-the-red-arrows-open-the-2012-games

Another more encouraging Olympic development where the “politically correct brigade” are definitely on the back foot, however, relates to mounting opposition to those termed “Plastic Brits”. These are competitors (mainly athletes) who although having no real connection to Britain look like being selected for the GB squad at the Games. They include Mo Farah (Somali born, where he lived his early years), Tiffany Porter (American born and bred, but of Nigerian origin) and Yamile Aldama (Cuban born, but who formerly lived in and represented the Sudan). Even the Minister for Sport and the Olympics, Hugh Robertson, has stated to his great credit that all competitors representing GB should know the words of the British National Anthem.

Nobody can surely object to those with clear ancestral roots who just happened to be born overseas, such as Cricketers Jonathan Trott and Matt Prior etc., and Rugby players Dan Parks and Dylan Hartley etc., representing British national sides, but those with no ancestral ties whatsoever are nothing more than sporting mercenaries. Most British patriots would of course prefer not to win medals rather than have them won by these “plastic Brits” – but there is another even more immoral aspect to this situation. By selecting the likes of Farah and Aldama to run in British colours we are depriving their own war-torn and impoverished countries, Somalia and the Sudan, the chance to gain some Olympic glory, which would undoubtedly bring a little joy into their the lives of their destitute fellow-countrymen and women.

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FLAGS etc.

The Springbok Club/ELC now retails Union Flag lapel badges and key-rings, price £2.00 each (plus 20% p&p).

Payments should be made to "The Springbok Club" and sent to: BM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK., or via PayPal on the Springbok Club's web-site at www.springbokclub.org.uk.

Payments should be made to "Patriotic Press" and sent to: BM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK.

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?

No.160 : Ms. JOCELYN HOWE and Mr. JAMES MUNRO

We have recently had copies of SCNs sent to two long-standing people on our circulation list (who are not connected to each other we hasten to add!) returned to us as their e-mail addresses are evidently no longer recognized – and in spite of much effort we haven’t been able to discover their new contact details. They are Ms. Jocelyn Howe (who wrote the Rhodesian-based thrilled novel “Crest of Eagles”), and Mr. James Munro (who formerly ran the Expose-it.tv web-site). If anyone knows how either of these people can now be contacted please let us know.

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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH

In view of the planned convention to commemorate the 100^th anniversary of the birth of Enoch Powell (see “Swinton Circle News” column) we thought that readers might be keen to learn more details about the great man. A very good and easily navigable web-site dedicated to his memory can be found at :-

http://www.enochpowell.net

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

VAUX’S PA

Sir,

A friend passed on a copy of your newsletter [the June 2011 SCN – Ed.] talking about Mr Tim Vaux a few days ago.

It was my misfortune to know Mr Vaux a few years back, and also his father Martin Vaux, and I believe that Vaux junior was badly influenced by his father.

What came to light soon after I met them was that they were both connected to fascist organizations. Martin Vaux had apparently chaired the National Front’s AGM in either 1974 or 1975 (there is dispute over the year), so he must have been quite high up in the party. The National Front at that time was still a democratic political party, but a fascist group managed to usurp power soon afterwards. Mr Vaux supported this fascist group, and when they were expelled a few years later and formed the BNP he joined them. Some years later he left London and moved to north Devon where he took over “The Black Cock” pub in the village of Molland near South Molton. Here he surprisingly joined the local LibDems, who apparently never checked his past. His son Tim meanwhile remained in the BNP. His period running “The Black Cock” was very controversial. He erected a huge signpost pointing to the pub on the main road without any planning permission, and then had to take it down. In the pub both he and Tim would engage in fascist banter with their patrons, with each trying to out-do each other in extremism, and Tim making no bones about his BNP membership. He also placed controversial press-cuttings on what he called the “rant pole” in the pub. Several of the pub’s regulars became annoyed by all their fascist comments and displays, and trade declined. A Torquay local newspaper was alerted to what was happening and sent an undercover reporter who wrote an exposé. As a result Vaux senior was forced to resign from the LibDems and leave the pub.

That was all years ago. The last I heard was that Martin was helping his son with his scrap metal business in Westward Ho!

Yours etc.,

“Cromwell”, Devon, U.K.

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WIKILIES

Sir,

Yesterday the Toronto Sun News had a section where one could send a response to Wikipedia shutting down for one day. I sent in a clear response that one could only pray that they are shut down forever!

Yours etc.,

John Beattie, British People’s League, Ontario, Canada.

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OBITUARY

MERVYN “MERV THE SWERVE” DAVIES

Mervyn Davies, who sadly died last week, was one of the greatest Rugby players ever to don a Welsh and British Lions jersey.

He played both for London Welsh and for Swansea, and was capped 38 times at No.8 by Wales and 8 times by the British Lions. Unmistakable on the field by his thick white headband and heavy moustache, his ability to evade opposing scrum-halves and flankers at the base of the scrum gave him the endearing nickname of “Merve the Swerve”.

For South Africans, however, Mervyn Davies is best remembered as a key member of Willie-John McBride’s all-conquering 1974 British Lions – “The Invincibles”. It should never be forgotten that all those selected for this tour were subjected to the most intense and threatening intimidation campaign to withdraw by the leftist media and violent anti-South African militants. Not one of those selected gave in to these threats however. They proved not only courageous but indeed heroic. Mervyn Davies was one of those heroes.

In March 1976 however, having earlier that year captained Wales to a Grand Slam triumph, he collapsed on the pitch during Swansea’s match against Pontypool in the Welsh Cup semi-final. He was diagnosed to have suffered a massive brain haemorrhage, but through determination resilience, which had typified his Rugby career, he managed to pull through and survive. He defied death for a further 36 years, an achievement which should be as much an inspiration to us as all his accomplishments on the Rugby field.

Our sincere condolences are extended to his wife Jeni and to his son and daughter.

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See you again next month!