SPRINGBOK CYBER NEWSLETTER
June 2008 edition
Although the recent rescinding of the honorary Knighthood given to the odious Robert Mugabe was of course to be welcomed, a far more fundamental matter remains unexplained - namely why was this murderous creature ever given this award in the first place?
What makes this obscenity even more unbelievable is that it was bestowed not by a left-wing Labour government, but by the so-called Conservative government of John Major! The more that is revealed about Major's administration the more unsatisfactory it turns out to have been - but surely there can have been no greater grounds for severe criticism than the bestowing of this honour to such a revolting terrorist tyrant. It is not as if Mugabe crimes were unknown at the time (the early 1990s), after all ZANU-PF only came to power via terrorist atrocities committed against the White population of Rhodesia during the 1960s and 70s (who can forget the satanic Elim Mission massacre committed directly by Mugabe's ZANLA terrorist vermin?), and then launched an even more genocidal campaign against the Matabele spearheaded by the notorious 5th Brigade during the early 1980s.
But has Mugabe and his terrorist regime still been universally condemned? The following ominous report has recently been forwarded to us by a supporter still based in ANC-ruled South Africa :-
"Tsvangirai's hopes that leaders might issue a hard-hitting statement and even put pressure on Mugabe to stand down were dealt a blow when
President Thabo Mbeki of regional power South Africa stopped over in Harare on his way to Lusaka. After his first face-to-face talks with Mugabe since the elections, Mbeki seemingly ignored pleas for outside pressure to be levied upon the veteran Zimbabwean strongman and suggested things be allowed to run their course. 'There is no crisis in Zimbabwe,' he told journalists. 'The body authorised to release the results is the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, let's wait for them to announce the results'."
We've said it once and we'll say it again - the ZANU-PF regime in Zimbabwe and the ANC regime in South Africa are like two peas in the same pod. Both regimes only came to power through terrorist intimidation, both have proved to be tyrannical and murderous once ensconced in power - and both support each other on the international arena.
So why does the outside world continue to take a benevolent attitude towards ANC ruled South Africa (most obscenely by continuing to fete the convicted ANC terrorist Mandela) whilst at the same time seemingly waking up to the true horrors of ZANU-PF ruled Zimbabwe? To be candidly frank we haven't got a clue - but perhaps we shouldn't refer to the outside world as a whole in this regard but only to their leaders, for more and more ordinary people seem to be voicing their objections to the continuing fawning over the aforementioned Mandela. Perhaps Gordon Brown's nauseating self-abasement in this regard may be one of the key reasons for his sudden and catastrophic fall in the opinion polls!
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PATRIOTIC FORUM EMPIRE DAY CELEBRATION BUFFET
The Springbok Club/Empire Loyalist Club joined forces with the London Swinton Circle under the banner of the Patriotic Forum in order to stage its annual Empire Day celebrations in May. The guest speaker was Mr. Michael Brufal de Melgarejo, the 11th Marques de Lendinez, who for the past 15 years he has been a Director of the Friends of Gibraltar Heritage Society. His address focused on the political developments in Gibraltar, its huge economic progress and the threats which this progress poses to its traditional character, but he also gave an enthusiastic report on the recent activities of both the Friends of Gibraltar Heritage Society and the Rock-based Gibraltar Heritage Trust. Most importantly, however, he told how the Royal Marines were to be granted the Freedom of Gibraltar in February 2009 when a memorial to the Royal Marines will be erected. The Springbok Club/ELC is provisionally planning to organise a trip to the Rock in February of next year (precise dates are still to be announced) in order to witness these celebrations. If any supporter is keen to join us for this visit then please e-mail us at: springbok@falklands.org or 'phone: 07711-188430.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB/ELC KENT BRANCH TRIP
Earlier during June the Kent Branch of the Springbok Club/ELC staged a trip to the Royal Engineers' Museum in Gillingham where a special "Soldiers of the Queen" event was being staged. The highlight of this visit was being able to see a demonstration of authentic Victorian era military drill and weapons display presented by "The Diehards" military re-enactment society - one of whose prominent members, Graham Gillmore (ex RLI and SADF), is a long-standing member and supporter of the Springbok Club. There was a very encouraging turnout of supporters at this event (including several from outside the county), and a number of potentially good new contacts were also made as a result.
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FUTURE SPRINGBOK CLUB/ELC EVENTS
The London Branch of the Springbok Club/ELC will be staging a trip to see the finish of this year's Doggett's Coat and Badge Race on the Thames on Tuesday 22nd July. This historic race will start at 13.00 hrs, and is anticipated to finish at Chelsea at approximately 13.25 hrs. All those who wish to join the SC/ELC party are therefore asked to assemble on the Thames Embankment in front of the Chelsea Hospital near to Cadogan Pier between 12.30 hrs and 13.00 hrs. As this event will take place on the same day as the next London Swinton Circle meeting (see "London Swinton Circle News" column) this therefore provides an ideal opportunity for a special day out in London for supporters from elsewhere in the country, who will therefore be able to attend both activities in the one day.
The Springbok Club/ELC's annual Rhodes & Founders Day celebration buffet will be held rather belatedly in August this year. The guest speaker is anticipated to be a prominent ex-Rhodesian, and full details will be given in next month's SCN.
In September the Springbok Club/ELC will be staging a trip to Carmarthen in order to lay a wreath at the monument to Sir Thomas Picton ("Wellington's Welsh General") on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of this great man's birth. This will be the first of what is hoped to be an annual SC/ELC event honouring great Imperial heroes who have statues and monuments in their honour around the UK. All those who are interested in participating in this forthcoming event in Carmarthen should e-mail us at: springbok@falklands.org or 'phone: 07711-188430.
In November the Springbok Club/ELC will be holding its annual UDI Day celebrations, at which a prominent Rhodesian soldier who fought in the Bush War against Terrorism is anticipated to be guest speaker. A number of supporters have however requested that we stage a special dinner for this event again, rather than just a buffet format. We abandoned the formal dinner structure a couple of years ago following some unfortunate problems which were basically caused by lower than anticipated patronage. We have therefore decided only to go ahead with a formal dinner again if we are able to guarantee a sufficient number of attendees. If you would be interested in attending a dinner in November in the central London area then please let us know as soon as possible by e-mailing: springbok@falklands.org or 'phoning: 07711-188430.
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SPRINGBBOK CLUB/ELC BRANCH NEWS
A member of the ExCo of the SC/ELC will be visiting Devon in late July when it is hoped to stage an informal get-together of supporters in the county with the view of establishing a branch there. He will also be visiting Belfast during early August, when it is hoped that the Northern Ireland Branch of the organisation can be re-constituted. If anyone is interested in attending either of these events or becoming actively involved in new or existing branches then please 'phone 07711-188430 for more details.
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LONDON SWINTON CIRCLE NEWS
The London Swinton Circle were most privileged to welcome Mr. Douglas Carswell MP (the Conservative MP for Harwich) as guest speaker earlier this month. In a wide-ranging speech Mr. Carswell focused on the EU, law and order, education, reform of the political system, the future of the Union and the future of the BBC. He stated that he favoured withdrawal from the EU, a development which seems far more possible now in the light of the rejection of the Lisbon Treaty by the citizens of the Republic of Ireland. He also emphasised how he believes in more direct involvement in the appointment of chief police officers and judges and the running of schools, and also favours the abolition of the BBC licence fee.
Details of the next most important London Swinton Circle meeting are as follows :-
Date : Tuesday 22nd July 2008
Time : 19.00 hrs
Venue : The Counting House (the upstairs function room), 50 Cornhill, London EC3 (nearest underground station: Bank - leave via Exit 5)
Guest speakers : Commander John Muxworthy RN (Chief Executive Officer of the United Kingdom National Defence Association) and Col. Bob Stewart DSO (of Balkans War fame).
On 3rd September the London Swinton Circle will be welcoming Dr. J. Hazlett Lynch, the Director of the pro-British anti-terrorist organisation the West Tyrone Voice as guest speaker. Further details will be given in future issues of the SCN.
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NEW BRITAIN NEWS
Earlier this month New Britain staged a highly professional "Keep the United Kingdom United Pageant" in the City of London. At this event Gary Griffiths represented Wales by singing a number of traditional Welsh folk ballads, Sir Teddy Taylor represented Scotland by giving a most inspiring cameo talk, Clare Presland represented England by singing a selection of English songs, and Beryl Nesbitt represented Northern Ireland by reciting a number of Ulster poems. The highlight of the event, however, was the entrance of Britannia (played by Jeanette Nathan) whilst the audience sang Rule Britannia - before signing a Loyalty Scroll which was subsequently presented at Buckingham Palace.
On Canada's National Day, Tuesday 1st July, New Britain will be staging a special event in Greenwich in order to celebrate the occasion. All those wishing to attend are asked to assemble at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich at 14.30 hrs, and then to process to St. Alfege Church where a wreath will be laid on the grave of Gen. James Wolfe in the church at 15.00 hrs. The Canadian National Anthem will then we sung, and everyone present will be asked to sign a message of friendship to the Canadian Prime Minister.
On Saturday 12th July the National Chairman of New Britain, Mr. Dennis Delderfield, will be visiting Belfast. He will be laying a wreath in honour of Ulster's dead at the war memorial in front of Belfast City Hall, following which he will witness and support the annual Belfast parade of the Loyal Orange Order in order to commemorate the 318th anniversary of the victory of King William III at the Battle of the Boyne. After this he intends to meet a number of prominent Ulster politicians (Catholic as well as Protestant) who support the Union.
On Saturday 26th July Mr. Delderfield will be visiting Plymouth in order to take part in his now annual challenge bowls match against the Lord Mayor of Plymouth in order to celebrate the anniversary of Sir Francis Drake's defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588.
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WORLD CUP WILLIES
In this new series we report on the chaotic preparations for the 2010 Soccer World Cup Finals which are due to take place in South Africa. This first report has been sent to us by Jan Geelvink :-
"The latest African Response poll reveals that 67% agree that the country will be ready by 2010. That's a 6% drop from the previous month's measurement. This dip was anticipated given the recent negativity related to power cuts experienced throughout the country. It's been an important week for the 2010 Local Organising Committee which has announced a number of new initiatives. This after the Director-General of the 2010 World Cup Government Unit, Joe Phaahla, admitted that some host cities are running out of time to meet deadlines agreed upon with FIFA. Phaahla has singled out Cape Town and Port Elizabeth as problem areas."
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A BLACK AFRICAN'S VIEWPOINT
We have recently obtained this most eye-opening item written by Mukui Waruiru of the African Conservative Forum, which we received from Jan Lamprecht of AfricanCrisis:-
"Reports that I received from two individuals based in Harare indicate that the MDC leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, won the elections in Zimbabwe by such a large margin, that it is proving very difficult for Mugabe to rig himself back to power. Mugabe is already illegally in power, having lost the 2002 election, but by a narrower margin than he lost this time. In 2002, some of Mugabe's more honest supporters in Africa conceded that although he lost the election, he received at least 45% of the vote, which was close enough to allow manipulation of the results to manufacture a narrow victory. But this time, reports I am getting from Harare indicate that Mugabe could not have gotten more than 25% of the vote. Mugabe must not be allowed to steal the election this time.
"Tony Blair failed the Zimbabwean people from 2000 to 2007, by refusing to take real action to help them in their democratic struggle. Those of us opposing Mugabe all over Africa, are hoping that Gordon Brown will prove to be a tougher leader. I have some suggestions for Western statesmen and diplomats, on how to bring about a peaceful transition in Zimbabwe.
"1. The West should now stop delegating responsibility for the Zimbabwean issue solely to the SADC and the African Union. The SADC and the AU have failed to act over the last 8 years, and it is time that the Zimbabwe issue is internationalized. Just as the political crisis in Burma in 2007 was not seen as an East Asian issue, and the Iranian nuclear debate isn't just seen as a Middle Eastern issue, the crisis in Zimbabwe should no longer be seen as simply an African issue. The lives of millions of Zimbabweans are at stake, and the crisis in Zimbabwe endangers more lives than the disputes over Burma and Iran. Britain or the US should initiate discussion on the political crisis in Zimbabwe before the UN Security Council.
"2. The first order of business should be to protect the Zimbabwean people from violence from Mugabe's security forces, should the people decide to protest the theft of the election. The US and the EU should make it absolutely clear, that any commander of the Zimbabwean security forces who gives orders for the shooting of protesters, will be indicted before the international criminal court. Also, every individual policeman or soldier in Zimbabwe who obeys an order to shoot protesters, should be held personally liable for his criminal act, and will be punished in an international court.
"3. The West should seek dialogue with the many people in Africa who want Mugabe out of power, and not just limit their contacts to African Presidents. In such a dialogue, a common approach can be arrived at, that can ensure that Mugabe is eased out of power without bloodshed (if that is possible).
"4. I generally uphold the principle of non-violence, but this time, an exception can be made to that principle. Mugabe has been allowed to hold office illegally over the past 6 years, and he absolutely cannot be allowed to stay in office illegally for another 5 years. The current army commander has said that he will not accept an opposition victory in the election. What should be done about that blatant disregard for the rule of law? It is time to train a new army for Zimbabwe, from among the 4 million Zimbabweans who are living outside the country. The new democratic army can remove Mugabe from the office he is illegally holding, and restore the rule of law in Zimbabwe.
"Are you listening Mr. Gordon Brown, Mr. David Miliband, Mr. Mark Malloch Brown, Ms. Condoleeza Rice, and Ms. Jendayi Frazer?
"Britain and America helped Mugabe to come to power in 1980, when they forced the democratically elected Prime Minister, Abel Muzorewa, to hand over power to a self-described Marxist who never hid his contempt for democracy. Is it too much to ask them to help clean up the mess which they helped to create?"
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RHODESIANS NEVER DIE
In a recent edition of the ORAFs newsletter it has been reported that Paula, the youngest daughter of Keith (a famed former member of the Rhodesian Air Force) and Sue Corrans has been appointed as the British Envoy to Hong Kong. Our hearty congratulations are extended to Paula upon this fantastic appointment.
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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: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, 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: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK.
[We hope to be able to produce the next edition of S.A.Patriot-in-Exile, No.37, very shortly. We would, however, like to clear as much of our existing stock of back-issues as possible prior to publication. Supporters can help us in two ways in this regard, either by making donations which will enable us to distribute more copies, and/or by providing address details of people who might be interesting in receiving copies.]
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?
No.115 : ERIC & MAXIME MULLER and FELICITY BUTTON, all from Rhodesia.
Annette Crossley (nee Cowderoy, then Porteous) has asked whether anyone knows the current whereabouts of her above named friends from Rhodesia. Eric and Maxine Muller were last known of running the Lion and Elephant Motel near the South African/Rhodesian border, and Felicity Button attended Chisipite Senior School in Salisbury. If anyone knows anything about any of these people then please contact us at springbok@falklands.org, and we will forward the information on to Annette.
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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH
We have often carried reports about the excellent work being carried out by the Seal-Alert South Africa organisation in the SCN, both to praise their self-sacrificing efforts in rescuing and protecting seals off the South African coast, and in highlighting the satanic slaughter of innocent seals in the so-called "Namibia" (South-West Africa). We haven't previously mentioned their worthy web-site in this column however, a failure which we now rectify. It can be accessed at :-
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
IMMATURING WITH AGE
Sir,
Yes - it is the same Griffin who wrote to you from "Nationalism Today" in 1982 and who is now leader of the BNP. He's led an interesting life, to say the least!
Yours etc.,
Mike Turner, London U.K.
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THE NEWS SOUTH AFRICA
Sir,
There are a lot of errors on our daily SABC TV News reports in the evenings. They are quite common. I wonder if this is due to all the Affirmative Action at the SABC? The news reports are run by a bunch of clowns.
In a recent news report on Robert Mugabe's first re-appearance the video of Jacob Zuma appears while the voice of someone else is on. Then when Jacob Zuma finally comes on, it loses the sound half way through and then a picture of a cricketer appears.
Even the television news presenter gives up apologising! It's so damned pathetic and comical. These days, hardly a single television programme can run its entire length without even one embarrassing clown-like incident.
Yours etc.,
Jan Lamprecht, Transvaal, South Africa.
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RIGHT ON!
Sir,
I enjoyed reading the editorial of the March 2008 edition of the SCN. All quite right and well said.
Yours etc.,
DMD, Berkshire, U.K.
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KICKING AROUND AN IDEA
Sir,
South Africa, as you all know, are hosting the 2010 Soccer World Cup Finals.
May I suggest that we start now at campaigning and looking at protests, pickets, e-mails, letter writing, slogans etc. in the lead up to the tournament that will be held and hosted in and around South Africa.
Write to governments, to clubs, to sports stars, to organisations that sponsor and support the games etc., highlighting the human rights abuses, the lack of respect for law, no regard for freedom of movement, speech or association, when millions are dying because President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa has no will to support the people of Zimbabwe.
May I suggest that we co-ordinate specific projects, thereby getting greater coverage both locally and internationally. This project can be rolled out city by city, country by country.
For those with expertise in computer technology may I suggest we set up a website to co-ordinate ideas and strategies.
All ideas and suggestions welcome.
Yours etc.,
Albert Weidemann, Yorkshire, U.K.
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THE CURSE OF SPRINGBOK
Many readers may recall the problems which we encountered (alas ongoing) from a character named Michael Keith-Smith, who has apparently been engaging in an irrational vendetta campaign against our movement - something which is even more incomprehensible in view of the fact that the individual in question seems to have no Southern African connections whatsoever!
We have not been alone as this character's target however, as he has also apparently been conducting a vendetta campaign against two strangers who run the "Level 9" web-site. So extreme has been his campaign against these unfortunate people that he even tried to initiate a police action against them for "malicious communication". This attempted action against one of them, a Mr. Ed Chilvers, was evidently dismissed out of hand by his local police force, but the other attempted action, against a Mrs. Tracy Williams, resulted in her being ARRESTED (though not charged) by the Greater Manchester Police. Happily we can report that we have recently heard that the Crown Prosecution Service has now contacted Mrs. Williams to tell her that they do not want to pursue the case.
We therefore congratulate Mrs. Williams upon her famous victory against intimidation in this regard, and wish both her and Mr. Chilvers well for the future. All those who would like to know what all the fuss was about should check out the Level 9 web-site at :-
http://www.lvl9.org
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SPRINGBOK CYBER NEWSLETTER
May 2008 edition
In last month's SCN we observed how the international political climate had changed remarkably for the better during the past few years. Since then there have been several further "straws in the wind" which have confirmed that the tide has well and truly turned - in the UK at least, though we believe this is probably a general manifestation throughout the West.
On Thursday 8th May a "City Salute" to the UK armed forces serving in the War against Terror in Iraq and Afghanistan was staged through the streets of the City of London in front of St.Paul's Cathedral. This event, which was attended by Princes William and Harry of Wales and which drew tens of thousands of spectators to the streets in support, received nationwide BBC television coverage compered by the increasingly popular Jeremy Clarkson. It should be remembered in this regard that just a short while ago it was the leftist treacherous rabble who were marching on these same streets to protest against the military actions of their own country in the War against Terror, yet now just a few years later patriotic forces have reclaimed the streets.
During the "touchy-feely" 1990s a piece of "public art" known as "The Angel of the North" was erected in Northumbria. This monstrosity was completely abstract and had no real meaning, and as a result became a bit of a laughing-stock. A short while ago it was announced that another piece of "public art" was to be commissioned to stand alongside the A2 in Kent, and it was naturally assumed that this would be yet another abstract eyesore - no doubt to be nicknamed "The Angel of the South"! When the shortlist of designs was recently announced, however, the favourite emerged as a statue of a giant white horse. This was not only realistic, but also has genuine resonance - for the white horse is of course the historic and traditional symbol of Kent! Add to this the recent decisive victory of Boris Johnson in the London Mayoral Election and it can be seen how dramatically the national psych has changed for the better in the UK over recent years.
Meanwhile, alas, South Africa seems to be stuck in the politically-correct 1990s - perhaps even harking back to the even more neanderthal 1960s! We have recently been reading through some of the alleged "South African expatriate" freebee newspapers circulated in London. The most obvious repulsive feature of these rags is that they seem to be festooned with images of the ANC "national" flag. Don't these people - and their advertisers - realise just what anathema this design is to all true patriotic South Africans? Read these rags in greater depth and their message becomes even more objectionable however: a favourable report about a proposed "pledge" to be recited by all South African children "recognising the injustices of the past [and to] honour those who suffered and sacrificed for justice and freedom [sic]", publicity for an event celebrating something called "Freedom Day" (in reality the anniversary of an outbreak of lawlessness), and most obscenely of all birthday greetings being sent to the convicted terrorist Mandela! When or when are White South Africans - many of those living in exile as well as those who've chosen to remain in the terrorist-ruled state - going to wake up and realise that they no longer live in the touchy-feely 1990s, but in the 21st Century!
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PATRIOTIC FORUM EMPIRE DAY CELEBRATION BRAAI
The Springbok Club/Empire Loyalist Club will be joining forces with the London Swinton Circle under the banner of the Patriotic Forum, to stage its annual Empire Day celebrations this year. Details of this event are as follows:-
Date : Friday 23rd May 2008
Time : 19.00 hrs for 19.30 hrs.
Venue : THE ANTELOPE (the upstairs function room), 22 Eaton Terrace, Belgravia, London SW1W 8EZ (nearest tube station: Sloane Square - turn right out of the main entrance, then right again into the north side of Sloane Square which then becomes Cliveden Place, and finally left into Eaton Terrace where The Antelope is on the left).
Guest Speaker : Mr. MICHAEL BRUFAL de MELGAREJO - the 11th MARQUES de LENDINEZ
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Mr. Michael Brufal de Melgarejo (better known to his friends simply as Mike Brufal) is the 11th Marques de Lendinez - a hereditary Spanish title of nobility. He was however born in Gibraltar, and has been a lifelong supporter of the Gibraltarian cause and the rights of the people of Gibraltar to self-determination. For the past 15 years he has been a Director of the Friends of Gibraltar Heritage Society, and for the past 45 years has been the UK correspondent of the Gibraltar Chronicle. Educated at Christ College Cambridge (where he gained an MA in Law and Economics) he has worked as a journalist and public relations consultant all his working life, although he did serve for two years in a voluntary capacity with the British Army, serving first with the Royal Sussex Regiment and then on secondment to the Jamaican Regiment. In his talk he will tell something about the ongoing work of the Friends of Gibraltar Heritage Society and the Gibraltar Heritage Trust, as well as about the current situation in Gibraltar.
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There will be a succulent array of buffet snacks served at this gathering, and the price will be £6.00 per head for Full Members of the Springbok Club/ELC, £8.00 per head for Associate Members of the Springbok Club/ELC, and £10.00 per head for non-members. Although payments may be made at the door, it would help us to gauge numbers if all those intending to attend could contact us in advance, either by e-mail or by 'phone on: 07711-188430.
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FUTURE SPRINGBOK CLUB/ELC EVENTS
In July the Springbok Club/ELC will be staging its annual Rhodes & Founders Day celebration buffet, at which it is anticipated welcoming a prominent ex-Rhodesian as guest speaker.
In September the Springbok Club/ELC will be staging a trip to Carmarthen in order to lay a wreath at the monument to Sir Thomas Picton ("Wellington's Welsh General") on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of this great man's birth. This will be the first of what is hoped to be an annual SC/ELC event honouring great Imperial heroes who have statues and monuments in their honour around the UK. All those who are interested in participating in this forthcoming event in Carmarthen should e-mail us at: springbk@netcomuk.co.uk
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SPRINGBBOK CLUB/ELC BRANCH NEWS
It is hoped to stage a re-constitution meeting for the Chilterns Branch of the Springbok Club/ELC during June. More details will be given in next month's SCN.
The London Branch of the SC/ELC plans to stage a trip to see the finish of the Doggett's Coat & Badge race on the Thames in July/August.
A member of the ExCo of the SC/ELC will be visiting Devon in late July when it is hoped to stage an informal get-together of supporters in the county with the view of establishing a branch there. He will also be visiting Belfast during early August, when it is hoped that the Northern Ireland Branch of the organisation can be re-constituted. If anyone is interested in attending either of these events or becoming actively involved in new or existing branches then please 'phone 07711-188430 for more details.
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LONDON SWINTON CIRCLE NEWS
On Thursday 5th June the London Swinton Circle will welcome Mr. Douglas Carswell MP (the Conservative MP for Harwich) as guest speaker. This meeting will take place in the crypt of the Orange Street Congregational Church, Orange Street, London WC2, (the church entrance faces the rear of the National Gallery), commencing at 19.00 hrs.
On 3rd September the London Swinton Circle will be welcoming Dr. J. Hazlett Lynch, the Director of the pro-British anti-terrorist organisation the West Tyrone Voice as guest speaker. Further details will be given in future issues of the SCN.
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NEW BRITAIN NEWS
On Friday 9th May New Britain staged an impressive march down Whitehall and delivered letters both to the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street and to the London HQ of the European Union demanding that the UK should leave the EU.
On Saturday 14th June (Trooping of the Colour Day) New Britain will be staging a special "Keep the United Kingdom United" pageant. This event will commence at 14.00 hrs with a buffet lunch at St.Katherine Cree Church Hall in Leadenhall Street in the City of London (nearest underground stations: Bank, Liverpool Street and Aldgate), after which, at approximately 15.00 hrs, the pageant itself will begin - featuring singers, dancers and bagpipers from all the component parts of the United Kingdom. Tickets for this event are priced at £5.00. For more details write to: New Britain, 10 College East, Gunthorpe Street, London E1 7RL, e-mail: CLDT@btinternet.com, or 'phone: 020-72472524.
Arrangements for New Britain's second annual Goldsmith Lecture are still being finalised, though it is anticipated to take place during July. Full details will be appearing in future editions of the SCN.
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PETITION AGAINST JAPANESE WHALING
If you think the Japanese need a good slapping for hunting whales again (apparently for 'research', however they do not deny the whales end up on dinner plates afterwards) and this year have gone even further stating they will be hunting humpbacks and the Migaloo, the only pure white whale in the world, then go here and sign this petition :-
http://www.whalesrevenge.com/
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SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS URGED TO ARM THEMSELVES
We have recently been forwarded the following most revealing SAPA report :-
"South Africans should arm themselves to ward off criminals, regardless of government’s efforts to disarm citizens, Gun Owners of South Africa (GOSA) said at the weekend.
"GOSA’s National Chairperson, Thomas Eastes, said in a statement: 'We advocate that all citizens of South Africa legally arm themselves regardless of government’s ideological intention to disarm them with the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000, and thereby ensure the freedom, prosperity and future that we owe to our children. The onus to protect yourself and your families resides with you, the legal citizen alone, as the SAPS (SA Police Service) appear not to be trustworthy and caring of the plight of the law-abiding citizens that pay their salaries' he said.
"GOSA said South Africa’s justice system was 'on the verge of collapse' and the police and security forces were 'in a state of total disarray'."
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ZIMBABWE DEBATES
The Zimbabwe Debate organised by Mr. Albert Weidemann, the highly-respected Zimbabwe human rights campaigner, in Ripon last month proved an exceptional success, with a good turnout and a strong and vigorous 5-hour debate ensuing. Many who attended this event stated that they had obtained far greater appreciation of the complexities of the situation in Zimbabwe as a result. There was furthermore good coverage of this debate in both the Ripon Gazette and the Scarborough Evening News.
Mr.Weidemann, who was interviewed on BBC Radio Leeds about the Zimbabwe situation earlier this month, will be speaking further on this subject in the near future both to the Rotary Club of Ripon and to various church groups. He is also planning a further fullscale debate to be staged at the University of Bradford shortly, fuller details of which will be given in future editions of the SCN.
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DISTURBING REPORT REGARDING ACTIONS BY THE HOME SECRETARY
The Anglican Friends of Israel organisation have recently circulated the following most disturbing report. Perhaps the most worrying aspect about it is that this news does not appear to have been carried by the national media :-
"Likud's Feiglin banned from Britain - 6 March 2008 - by Leon Symons
"The deputy leader of Israel's Likud party, Moshe Feiglin, has been excluded from Britain by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith using powers invoked after the July 2005 London bombings - even though he had no plans to visit.
"In a two-page letter sent to Mr Feiglin's office in Ginot Shomron, an unnamed Border and Immigration Agency official, writing on Ms.Smith's behalf, cited articles written by Mr Feiglin and said she had 'personally directed' that he be banned.
"The letter said: 'It is considered that you are seeking to provoke others to serious criminal acts and fostering hatred which might lead to inter-community violence in the UK. In light of these factors, the Home Secretary is satisfied you should be excluded from the UK on the grounds that your exclusion is conducive to the public good.' There is no right of appeal.
"The Home Office would say nothing more about why or how the decision was made, other than to say that Ms.Smith can exclude people whether or not they have applied to come to Britain. But it does take into account relevant information supplied by other government departments and agencies.
"Mr Feiglin said: 'This is a British government problem, not mine. However, if somebody in Britain feels comfortable enough to do something like that, it should turn on some serious red lights in any British citizen who cares about democracy. Britain and America are letting in the real terrorists - remember [Iranian] President Ahmadinejad was allowed to speak at an American university.'
"In a swipe at the government's refusal to exclude Ibrahim Mousawi, the editor of a Hizbollah journal who has been in Britain on a speaking tour, Mr Feiglin went on: 'I almost feel honoured, because of the way that the British government is behaving, to be marked as the bad guy by a government that supports terror. I see it almost as a compliment.'
"He has visited Britain once before, 15 years ago, when he entered and left without hindrance.
"Mr Feiglin said the letter 'came out of the blue'. He considered it might be a clever forgery perpetrated by political opponents. He was not surprised when told by the JC that it was genuine. This is all very strange because I have no plans to visit Britain either in the short or long term. I have never been banned from anywhere else. In fact I am giving a lecture in Canada at the end of this month,' he said."
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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: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, 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: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK.
[We hope to be able to produce the next edition of S.A.Patriot-in-Exile, No.37, very shortly. We would, however, like to clear as much of our existing stock of back-issues as possible prior to publication. Supporters can help us in two ways in this regard, either by making donations which will enable us to distribute more copies, and/or by providing address details of people who might be interesting in receiving copies.]
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Trisha Jackson was born and grew up in Rhodesia. She immigrated to the USA with her husband and three children in 1990. She and her husband live in a unique, rural community in the Tonto National Forest in the eastern mountains of Arizona.
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"GOVERNMENT BY DECEPTION" by Jan Lamprecht
Details the disasters of Mugabe's Zimbabwe, and illustrates the similarities between Mugabe's rule and that of Mandela/Mbeki in South Africa. It can be ordered on-line at: www.AfricanCrisis.org
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"OF RICE AND MEN", by Jimmy Walker
111 pages. Illustrated. With excellent cartoons by Fusilier Norman Lambert, produced whilst in captivity. Soft-back £5.00 (cover price £10.00)
An irreverent, left of centre, look at life as a POW by Jimmy Walker, who was captured by the Japanese following the fall of Singapore in 1942. Jimmy takes us through incarceration at the notorious Changi jail, forced labour on the railroad, and deportation to Japan, where the Japanese exploited the mining skills of the boys from Northumberland. Norman Lambert’s sketches are both amusing and frightening at the same time. Through the bitterness and resentment, and physical trauma of captivity shines the humour and the indomitable spirit of the British soldier. An enjoyable and educational read, with a surprise ending.
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"THE BLIGHT OF BLAIRISM" by Francis Bennion
A devastating indictment of the "new" Labour administration. For more details about the book visit: www.francisbennion.com
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"THE THOUSAND STEPS" by Dr Helen Anderson
Dr Anderson spent what she describes as "26 privileged years in Africa, privileged because life was never dull and medical practice never ceased to be truly exciting and fulfilling." It is a personal account of practice, both in Entebbe, Uganda, and the Sudan, Congo and Botswana. She describes her fascinating experiences. She married in Gulu, Uganda, where she ran the local Hospital, dealing with surgical cases never before described in textbooks. She also describes her time in Serowe, Botswana, and the problems with the resident ghost in the Residency.
The book is copiously and superbly illustrated with numerous colour photographs. Available at £20.00 direct from the author at Lake Hawea, R.D.2., Wanaka, 9382, New Zealand, by cheque or money order.
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"THE RAPE OF ZIMBABWE" by Ricky Wilson - which tells it like it was (and is)!
Rhodesia was once a prosperous and thriving country, and the story of the author's enterprising and entrepreneurial spirit in that land, followed by his desperate escape from the country when, as Zimbabwe, it became ruled by a tyrant, imparts a realistic perspective of the present desperate plight of many exiles from a country that was once a paradise and the breadbasket for so much of Africa.
You can order this book via http://www.diadembooks.com/zimbabwe.htm
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Glenn MacAskill and Michael Bowery of Crest Publishing have 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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"LETTERS FROM AFRICA" by Mandy Retzlaff
A collection of short stories documenting Mandy Retzlaff's extraordinary life in Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Her letters are full of hope, despair, extreme courage and a remarkable sense of humour needed to face the everyday difficulties of living in a politically and economically unstable Africa.
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CAMPBELL'S BILTONG
Campbell's Original Farm Style Biltong, Boerewors, BoereBurgers and Droewors was established in 1969 in Rhodesia. Their age-old family recipes remain unchanged and have undoubtedly "stood the test of time", and to this day remain free of wheat, glutens and added ingredients.
Today Ron and Eileen Campbell still hand-make all their meat products themselves in Devon, and enjoy the regular loyal support of a large following of African ex-pats now living in the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain, with new friends placing orders recently from Iraq, Cyprus and the USA.
All their domestic meats are free-range and are supplied fresh daily from the best local sources, with which they have long-standing relationships. Their game meats (Kudu, Impala, Blesbok, Springbok & Ostrich) are delivered frozen from an established free-range game-meat producer in South Africa.
When you visit the Campbell's Biltong web-site the first icon on the top left of the page will take you into the Flame Lily Shop. There you can either select the beef biltong and associated products page or, further down, the game biltong page. The second icon will take you straight into the "Treats from Home" page where you can order a wide range of your old favourites from back home. On the beef biltong page not only can you shop on-line for all your beef and pork products, but you will also find maize meal, potjie pots and skottle braai's at unbeatable prices. On the game biltong page not only can you buy a full range of delicious Campbell's Game Biltong, Boere and Droewors, but you can also place your order for numerous cuts of fresh game meats too, for that special occasion or just a good old home-style Sunday roast.
The Campbell's Biltong web-site can be accessed at: www.campbellsbiltong.com
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SOUTHERN AFRICAN AND OTHER MEMORABILIA FOR SALE
Robert Shipley has many items of memorabilia of special interest to Southern African and other patriots for sale, including :-
An old brochure of Worcester in South Africa for £10.00
and
A State President's Guard Plaque 1980/81, Lt.Grobler, for £15.00
(postage and packaging included).
For more information or to make orders please 'phone 07527277406, or e-mail: robertshipley1729@yahoo.co.uk
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?
No.114 : Ms JENNY PATERSON of Chelsea
Jenny Paterson, who at the time was working for a recruitment bureau in Chelsea, contacted us a few months ago and expressed great interest in the work of the Springbok Club. Alas, when we replied to her e-mail we discovered that she had left the bureau where she was employed, and no-one could inform us of her new contact details. In view of the great interest which she had expressed we are therefore very keen to try to trace her current whereabouts, so wonder whether anyone could help us in this regard?
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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH
2008 of course marks the 60th anniversary of the birth of the State of Israel - probably South Africa's best overseas friend during the days of civilised rule (Dr.D.F.Malan was indeed the first overseas statesman to visit Israel after it declared its independence). To mark this important anniversary big "Salute to Israel" parades are being organised around the Western world, including ones in both London and Manchester on Sunday 29th June. For more details about these events visit the "Salute to Israel" web-site at :-
http://www.salutetoisrael.org
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
HAIN THE PAIN
Sir,
Wonderful summation of the rat-bag Hain's demise in the February edition of the SCN, well done!
Yours etc.,
Philip Lardner, Erskine, Renfrewshire, U.K.
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BLACKOUT HUMOUR
Sir,
Hope you'll have a laugh - but the c.e.o of Eskom has received salary bonus and PRODUCTIVITY BONUS of R3.75 million - how's that???? What a joke!!!
Yours etc.,
RHGE, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa.
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May 2008 edition
In last month's SCN we observed how the international political climate had changed remarkably for the better during the past few years. Since then there have been several further "straws in the wind" which have confirmed that the tide has well and truly turned - in the UK at least, though we believe this is probably a general manifestation throughout the West.
On Thursday 8th May a "City Salute" to the UK armed forces serving in the War against Terror in Iraq and Afghanistan was staged through the streets of the City of London in front of St.Paul's Cathedral. This event, which was attended by Princes William and Harry of Wales and which drew tens of thousands of spectators to the streets in support, received nationwide BBC television coverage compered by the increasingly popular Jeremy Clarkson. It should be remembered in this regard that just a short while ago it was the leftist treacherous rabble who were marching on these same streets to protest against the military actions of their own country in the War against Terror, yet now just a few years later patriotic forces have reclaimed the streets.
During the "touchy-feely" 1990s a piece of "public art" known as "The Angel of the North" was erected in Northumbria. This monstrosity was completely abstract and had no real meaning, and as a result became a bit of a laughing-stock. A short while ago it was announced that another piece of "public art" was to be commissioned to stand alongside the A2 in Kent, and it was naturally assumed that this would be yet another abstract eyesore - no doubt to be nicknamed "The Angel of the South"! When the shortlist of designs was recently announced, however, the favourite emerged as a statue of a giant white horse. This was not only realistic, but also has genuine resonance - for the white horse is of course the historic and traditional symbol of Kent! Add to this the recent decisive victory of Boris Johnson in the London Mayoral Election and it can be seen how dramatically the national psych has changed for the better in the UK over recent years.
Meanwhile, alas, South Africa seems to be stuck in the politically-correct 1990s - perhaps even harking back to the even more neanderthal 1960s! We have recently been reading through some of the alleged "South African expatriate" freebee newspapers circulated in London. The most obvious repulsive feature of these rags is that they seem to be festooned with images of the ANC "national" flag. Don't these people - and their advertisers - realise just what anathema this design is to all true patriotic South Africans? Read these rags in greater depth and their message becomes even more objectionable however: a favourable report about a proposed "pledge" to be recited by all South African children "recognising the injustices of the past [and to] honour those who suffered and sacrificed for justice and freedom [sic]", publicity for an event celebrating something called "Freedom Day" (in reality the anniversary of an outbreak of lawlessness), and most obscenely of all birthday greetings being sent to the convicted terrorist Mandela! When or when are White South Africans - many of those living in exile as well as those who've chosen to remain in the terrorist-ruled state - going to wake up and realise that they no longer live in the touchy-feely 1990s, but in the 21st Century!
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PATRIOTIC FORUM EMPIRE DAY CELEBRATION BRAAI
The Springbok Club/Empire Loyalist Club will be joining forces with the London Swinton Circle under the banner of the Patriotic Forum, to stage its annual Empire Day celebrations this year. Details of this event are as follows:-
Date : Friday 23rd May 2008
Time : 19.00 hrs for 19.30 hrs.
Venue : THE ANTELOPE (the upstairs function room), 22 Eaton Terrace, Belgravia, London SW1W 8EZ (nearest tube station: Sloane Square - turn right out of the main entrance, then right again into the north side of Sloane Square which then becomes Cliveden Place, and finally left into Eaton Terrace where The Antelope is on the left).
Guest Speaker : Mr. MICHAEL BRUFAL de MELGAREJO - the 11th MARQUES de LENDINEZ
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Mr. Michael Brufal de Melgarejo (better known to his friends simply as Mike Brufal) is the 11th Marques de Lendinez - a hereditary Spanish title of nobility. He was however born in Gibraltar, and has been a lifelong supporter of the Gibraltarian cause and the rights of the people of Gibraltar to self-determination. For the past 15 years he has been a Director of the Friends of Gibraltar Heritage Society, and for the past 45 years has been the UK correspondent of the Gibraltar Chronicle. Educated at Christ College Cambridge (where he gained an MA in Law and Economics) he has worked as a journalist and public relations consultant all his working life, although he did serve for two years in a voluntary capacity with the British Army, serving first with the Royal Sussex Regiment and then on secondment to the Jamaican Regiment. In his talk he will tell something about the ongoing work of the Friends of Gibraltar Heritage Society and the Gibraltar Heritage Trust, as well as about the current situation in Gibraltar.
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There will be a succulent array of buffet snacks served at this gathering, and the price will be £6.00 per head for Full Members of the Springbok Club/ELC, £8.00 per head for Associate Members of the Springbok Club/ELC, and £10.00 per head for non-members. Although payments may be made at the door, it would help us to gauge numbers if all those intending to attend could contact us in advance, either by e-mail or by 'phone on: 07711-188430.
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FUTURE SPRINGBOK CLUB/ELC EVENTS
In July the Springbok Club/ELC will be staging its annual Rhodes & Founders Day celebration buffet, at which it is anticipated welcoming a prominent ex-Rhodesian as guest speaker.
In September the Springbok Club/ELC will be staging a trip to Carmarthen in order to lay a wreath at the monument to Sir Thomas Picton ("Wellington's Welsh General") on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of this great man's birth. This will be the first of what is hoped to be an annual SC/ELC event honouring great Imperial heroes who have statues and monuments in their honour around the UK. All those who are interested in participating in this forthcoming event in Carmarthen should e-mail us at: springbk@netcomuk.co.uk
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SPRINGBBOK CLUB/ELC BRANCH NEWS
It is hoped to stage a re-constitution meeting for the Chilterns Branch of the Springbok Club/ELC during June. More details will be given in next month's SCN.
The London Branch of the SC/ELC plans to stage a trip to see the finish of the Doggett's Coat & Badge race on the Thames in July/August.
A member of the ExCo of the SC/ELC will be visiting Devon in late July when it is hoped to stage an informal get-together of supporters in the county with the view of establishing a branch there. He will also be visiting Belfast during early August, when it is hoped that the Northern Ireland Branch of the organisation can be re-constituted. If anyone is interested in attending either of these events or becoming actively involved in new or existing branches then please 'phone 07711-188430 for more details.
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LONDON SWINTON CIRCLE NEWS
On Thursday 5th June the London Swinton Circle will welcome Mr. Douglas Carswell MP (the Conservative MP for Harwich) as guest speaker. This meeting will take place in the crypt of the Orange Street Congregational Church, Orange Street, London WC2, (the church entrance faces the rear of the National Gallery), commencing at 19.00 hrs.
On 3rd September the London Swinton Circle will be welcoming Dr. J. Hazlett Lynch, the Director of the pro-British anti-terrorist organisation the West Tyrone Voice as guest speaker. Further details will be given in future issues of the SCN.
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NEW BRITAIN NEWS
On Friday 9th May New Britain staged an impressive march down Whitehall and delivered letters both to the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street and to the London HQ of the European Union demanding that the UK should leave the EU.
On Saturday 14th June (Trooping of the Colour Day) New Britain will be staging a special "Keep the United Kingdom United" pageant. This event will commence at 14.00 hrs with a buffet lunch at St.Katherine Cree Church Hall in Leadenhall Street in the City of London (nearest underground stations: Bank, Liverpool Street and Aldgate), after which, at approximately 15.00 hrs, the pageant itself will begin - featuring singers, dancers and bagpipers from all the component parts of the United Kingdom. Tickets for this event are priced at £5.00. For more details write to: New Britain, 10 College East, Gunthorpe Street, London E1 7RL, e-mail: CLDT@btinternet.com, or 'phone: 020-72472524.
Arrangements for New Britain's second annual Goldsmith Lecture are still being finalised, though it is anticipated to take place during July. Full details will be appearing in future editions of the SCN.
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PETITION AGAINST JAPANESE WHALING
If you think the Japanese need a good slapping for hunting whales again (apparently for 'research', however they do not deny the whales end up on dinner plates afterwards) and this year have gone even further stating they will be hunting humpbacks and the Migaloo, the only pure white whale in the world, then go here and sign this petition :-
http://www.whalesrevenge.com/
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SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS URGED TO ARM THEMSELVES
We have recently been forwarded the following most revealing SAPA report :-
"South Africans should arm themselves to ward off criminals, regardless of government’s efforts to disarm citizens, Gun Owners of South Africa (GOSA) said at the weekend.
"GOSA’s National Chairperson, Thomas Eastes, said in a statement: 'We advocate that all citizens of South Africa legally arm themselves regardless of government’s ideological intention to disarm them with the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000, and thereby ensure the freedom, prosperity and future that we owe to our children. The onus to protect yourself and your families resides with you, the legal citizen alone, as the SAPS (SA Police Service) appear not to be trustworthy and caring of the plight of the law-abiding citizens that pay their salaries' he said.
"GOSA said South Africa’s justice system was 'on the verge of collapse' and the police and security forces were 'in a state of total disarray'."
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ZIMBABWE DEBATES
The Zimbabwe Debate organised by Mr. Albert Weidemann, the highly-respected Zimbabwe human rights campaigner, in Ripon last month proved an exceptional success, with a good turnout and a strong and vigorous 5-hour debate ensuing. Many who attended this event stated that they had obtained far greater appreciation of the complexities of the situation in Zimbabwe as a result. There was furthermore good coverage of this debate in both the Ripon Gazette and the Scarborough Evening News.
Mr.Weidemann, who was interviewed on BBC Radio Leeds about the Zimbabwe situation earlier this month, will be speaking further on this subject in the near future both to the Rotary Club of Ripon and to various church groups. He is also planning a further fullscale debate to be staged at the University of Bradford shortly, fuller details of which will be given in future editions of the SCN.
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DISTURBING REPORT REGARDING ACTIONS BY THE HOME SECRETARY
The Anglican Friends of Israel organisation have recently circulated the following most disturbing report. Perhaps the most worrying aspect about it is that this news does not appear to have been carried by the national media :-
"Likud's Feiglin banned from Britain - 6 March 2008 - by Leon Symons
"The deputy leader of Israel's Likud party, Moshe Feiglin, has been excluded from Britain by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith using powers invoked after the July 2005 London bombings - even though he had no plans to visit.
"In a two-page letter sent to Mr Feiglin's office in Ginot Shomron, an unnamed Border and Immigration Agency official, writing on Ms.Smith's behalf, cited articles written by Mr Feiglin and said she had 'personally directed' that he be banned.
"The letter said: 'It is considered that you are seeking to provoke others to serious criminal acts and fostering hatred which might lead to inter-community violence in the UK. In light of these factors, the Home Secretary is satisfied you should be excluded from the UK on the grounds that your exclusion is conducive to the public good.' There is no right of appeal.
"The Home Office would say nothing more about why or how the decision was made, other than to say that Ms.Smith can exclude people whether or not they have applied to come to Britain. But it does take into account relevant information supplied by other government departments and agencies.
"Mr Feiglin said: 'This is a British government problem, not mine. However, if somebody in Britain feels comfortable enough to do something like that, it should turn on some serious red lights in any British citizen who cares about democracy. Britain and America are letting in the real terrorists - remember [Iranian] President Ahmadinejad was allowed to speak at an American university.'
"In a swipe at the government's refusal to exclude Ibrahim Mousawi, the editor of a Hizbollah journal who has been in Britain on a speaking tour, Mr Feiglin went on: 'I almost feel honoured, because of the way that the British government is behaving, to be marked as the bad guy by a government that supports terror. I see it almost as a compliment.'
"He has visited Britain once before, 15 years ago, when he entered and left without hindrance.
"Mr Feiglin said the letter 'came out of the blue'. He considered it might be a clever forgery perpetrated by political opponents. He was not surprised when told by the JC that it was genuine. This is all very strange because I have no plans to visit Britain either in the short or long term. I have never been banned from anywhere else. In fact I am giving a lecture in Canada at the end of this month,' he said."
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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: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, 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: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK.
[We hope to be able to produce the next edition of S.A.Patriot-in-Exile, No.37, very shortly. We would, however, like to clear as much of our existing stock of back-issues as possible prior to publication. Supporters can help us in two ways in this regard, either by making donations which will enable us to distribute more copies, and/or by providing address details of people who might be interesting in receiving copies.]
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BOOK OFFERS
"WAY OUT OF LINE" by Trisha Jackson
A novel which tells the story of the profound impact that an innocent youthful love affair has on the lives of two young lovers. The plot moves from a cult and a maximum security prison in the US to the savannah grasslands of Mozambique and Zimbabwe - this makes for adventure, suspense and melodrama. Packed with conflict and sexual tension, anyone who loves romance, passion and excitement should enjoy reading this story.
Trisha Jackson was born and grew up in Rhodesia. She immigrated to the USA with her husband and three children in 1990. She and her husband live in a unique, rural community in the Tonto National Forest in the eastern mountains of Arizona.
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"GOVERNMENT BY DECEPTION" by Jan Lamprecht
Details the disasters of Mugabe's Zimbabwe, and illustrates the similarities between Mugabe's rule and that of Mandela/Mbeki in South Africa. It can be ordered on-line at: www.AfricanCrisis.org
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"OF RICE AND MEN", by Jimmy Walker
111 pages. Illustrated. With excellent cartoons by Fusilier Norman Lambert, produced whilst in captivity. Soft-back £5.00 (cover price £10.00)
An irreverent, left of centre, look at life as a POW by Jimmy Walker, who was captured by the Japanese following the fall of Singapore in 1942. Jimmy takes us through incarceration at the notorious Changi jail, forced labour on the railroad, and deportation to Japan, where the Japanese exploited the mining skills of the boys from Northumberland. Norman Lambert’s sketches are both amusing and frightening at the same time. Through the bitterness and resentment, and physical trauma of captivity shines the humour and the indomitable spirit of the British soldier. An enjoyable and educational read, with a surprise ending.
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"THE BLIGHT OF BLAIRISM" by Francis Bennion
A devastating indictment of the "new" Labour administration. For more details about the book visit: www.francisbennion.com
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"THE THOUSAND STEPS" by Dr Helen Anderson
Dr Anderson spent what she describes as "26 privileged years in Africa, privileged because life was never dull and medical practice never ceased to be truly exciting and fulfilling." It is a personal account of practice, both in Entebbe, Uganda, and the Sudan, Congo and Botswana. She describes her fascinating experiences. She married in Gulu, Uganda, where she ran the local Hospital, dealing with surgical cases never before described in textbooks. She also describes her time in Serowe, Botswana, and the problems with the resident ghost in the Residency.
The book is copiously and superbly illustrated with numerous colour photographs. Available at £20.00 direct from the author at Lake Hawea, R.D.2., Wanaka, 9382, New Zealand, by cheque or money order.
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"THE RAPE OF ZIMBABWE" by Ricky Wilson - which tells it like it was (and is)!
Rhodesia was once a prosperous and thriving country, and the story of the author's enterprising and entrepreneurial spirit in that land, followed by his desperate escape from the country when, as Zimbabwe, it became ruled by a tyrant, imparts a realistic perspective of the present desperate plight of many exiles from a country that was once a paradise and the breadbasket for so much of Africa.
You can order this book via http://www.diadembooks.com/zimbabwe.htm
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Glenn MacAskill and Michael Bowery of Crest Publishing have 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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"LETTERS FROM AFRICA" by Mandy Retzlaff
A collection of short stories documenting Mandy Retzlaff's extraordinary life in Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Her letters are full of hope, despair, extreme courage and a remarkable sense of humour needed to face the everyday difficulties of living in a politically and economically unstable Africa.
For more details visit Mandy's web-site at: www.mandyretzlaff.com
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Today Ron and Eileen Campbell still hand-make all their meat products themselves in Devon, and enjoy the regular loyal support of a large following of African ex-pats now living in the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain, with new friends placing orders recently from Iraq, Cyprus and the USA.
All their domestic meats are free-range and are supplied fresh daily from the best local sources, with which they have long-standing relationships. Their game meats (Kudu, Impala, Blesbok, Springbok & Ostrich) are delivered frozen from an established free-range game-meat producer in South Africa.
When you visit the Campbell's Biltong web-site the first icon on the top left of the page will take you into the Flame Lily Shop. There you can either select the beef biltong and associated products page or, further down, the game biltong page. The second icon will take you straight into the "Treats from Home" page where you can order a wide range of your old favourites from back home. On the beef biltong page not only can you shop on-line for all your beef and pork products, but you will also find maize meal, potjie pots and skottle braai's at unbeatable prices. On the game biltong page not only can you buy a full range of delicious Campbell's Game Biltong, Boere and Droewors, but you can also place your order for numerous cuts of fresh game meats too, for that special occasion or just a good old home-style Sunday roast.
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SOUTHERN AFRICAN AND OTHER MEMORABILIA FOR SALE
Robert Shipley has many items of memorabilia of special interest to Southern African and other patriots for sale, including :-
An old brochure of Worcester in South Africa for £10.00
and
A State President's Guard Plaque 1980/81, Lt.Grobler, for £15.00
(postage and packaging included).
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?
No.114 : Ms JENNY PATERSON of Chelsea
Jenny Paterson, who at the time was working for a recruitment bureau in Chelsea, contacted us a few months ago and expressed great interest in the work of the Springbok Club. Alas, when we replied to her e-mail we discovered that she had left the bureau where she was employed, and no-one could inform us of her new contact details. In view of the great interest which she had expressed we are therefore very keen to try to trace her current whereabouts, so wonder whether anyone could help us in this regard?
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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH
2008 of course marks the 60th anniversary of the birth of the State of Israel - probably South Africa's best overseas friend during the days of civilised rule (Dr.D.F.Malan was indeed the first overseas statesman to visit Israel after it declared its independence). To mark this important anniversary big "Salute to Israel" parades are being organised around the Western world, including ones in both London and Manchester on Sunday 29th June. For more details about these events visit the "Salute to Israel" web-site at :-
http://www.salutetoisrael.org
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
HAIN THE PAIN
Sir,
Wonderful summation of the rat-bag Hain's demise in the February edition of the SCN, well done!
Yours etc.,
Philip Lardner, Erskine, Renfrewshire, U.K.
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BLACKOUT HUMOUR
Sir,
Hope you'll have a laugh - but the c.e.o of Eskom has received salary bonus and PRODUCTIVITY BONUS of R3.75 million - how's that???? What a joke!!!
Yours etc.,
RHGE, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa.
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Sunday, 20 April 2008
April 2008 Edition.
SPRINGBOK CYBER NEWSLETTER
April 2008 edition
As we've observed in the past, the world of the first decade of the 21st century is rapidly becoming a far different - and far better - place to that which it was during the "politically correct" 1990's.
There have been no better illustrations of this than the rising international condemnations of Mugabe's vile ZANU-PF regime in Zimbabwe, and of the brutal Chinese suppression and attempted elimination of the Tibetan people and culture. The ZANU-PF tyrannical oppression of their own people and blatant rigging of elections is now almost universally condemned, and protests against the staging of the 2008 Olympics in dictatorial Communist China are currently gathering a seemingly unstoppable momentum. Both sets of protests against leftist/terrorist regimes on such massive scales would have been inconceivable even ten years ago.
Perhaps the most astonishing manifestation of these protests, however, has been the identity of some of those leading the chorus of condemnation - characters who in their previous incarnations could only be regarded as repulsive in the extreme, such as the unspeakable Peter Hain, the primate Desmond Tutu and the mincing Peter Tatchell. All three of these individuals were in the forefront of international demonstrations against civilised rule in Rhodesia and South Africa during the latter part of the 20th century, when the only valid criticism which could be levelled against the first-world governments of these countries was that they did not allow total manhood suffrage in national elections. The Rhodesian government never massacred hundreds of thousands of its Matabele citizens nor deliberately eliminated those who did not support its leader like the ZANU-PF terrorist regime has been doing ever since it was handed power in 1980 - nor did the NP South African government try to suppress and eradicate the indigenous peoples and cultures of the various Black tribes living within its borders as the despicable Chinese Communists have been doing against the people of Tibet ever since their illegal invasion of that land in 1950. The system of apartheid (separate development) was after all designed precisely to PROTECT the differing cultures of the various races!
The fact that the likes of Hain, Tutu and Tatchell have at last apparently "seen the light" regarding where the TRUE evil in this world lies is of course to be welcomed. We would however have far more respect for them if they were to have the intellectual courage and honesty to admit that they were totally wrong in their attacks upon well-governed Rhodesia and South Africa in the past.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB VAN RIEBEECK'S DAY BRAAI
Earlier this month the Springbok Club staged the first of what is hoped will be annual braais to celebrate Van Riebeeck's Day - the anniversary of the founding of the South African nation in 1652. This event was inspired by large celebrations which were held in London in January in order to mark Australia Day, which were attended by a number of Springbok Club supporters. Although unfortunately the numbers who attended the Van Riebeeck Day celebrations were far lower than those who attended the Australia Day events (mainly, it is believed, because of delays in advertising the occasion - a situation made far worse by the fact that the so-called "South African" freebee newspaper reprehensibly refused to carry an advert for the event!) it even so turned out to be a most enjoyable day for all those who came along, with excellent facilities, a magnificent braai and superb entertainment - both live and video. Our special thanks are extended to Jon and Julie Morris who organised the braai so splendidly, Robin Willow and Max Somerset who provided such captivating musical entertainment, and to Brian and Tina who ran the bar.
A special ExCo meeting will be held later this week in order to discuss what can be done to advertise such events more effectively in future - but any feedback or advice which readers could give regarding how to increase numbers in future would be most appreciated.
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FUTURE SPRINGBOK CLUB/ELC EVENTS
The Springbok Club/Empire Loyalist Club will be staging a special buffet in central London during late May in order to celebrate Empire Day, at which a prominent Gibraltarian will be guest speaker. Fuller details will be given in next month's SCN.
In June the Springbok Club/ELC will be welcoming an acclaimed Rhodesian author as guest speaker, and in July it is hoped that an important ex-Rhodesian personality will be guest of honour at the Springbok Club's annual Rhodes & Founders Day celebration buffet.
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SPRINGBBOK CLUB/ELC BRANCH NEWS
The Kent Branch of the SC/ELC held a small but most enjoyable pub gathering in Herne Bay last month. A number of officials from both the London and Chilterns branches of the organisation journeyed down for this event - though it would have been nice to see a few more supporters actually from Kent in attendance.
The London Branch of the SC/ELC will be staging a trip to see the finish of the Doggett's Coat & Badge race on the Thames in July/August.
A member of the ExCo of the SC/ELC will be visiting Bath in early May, and hopes to meet as many supporters from Somerset as possible whilst there. He also anticipates being in Belfast during early August, when it is hoped that the Northern Ireland Branch of the organisation can be re-constituted, and also to visit Devon later during the year when a Devon Branch of the movement may be able to be launched. If anyone is interested in attending any of these events or becoming actively involved in new or existing branches then please 'phone 07711-188430 for more details.
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LONDON SWINTON CIRCLE NEWS
The London Swinton Circle was most honoured to welcome Mr. Tom Wise MEP (one of the UKIP MEPs representing the East of England) as guest speaker for their annual Spring Buffet last month. Mr.Wise proved to be a highly popular speaker, attracting a packed audience with standing-room only at the back of the function room where the meeting was held. Although he surprisingly announced that he had started his political life as a member of the Liberal Party, and equally unexpectedly expressed a couple of rather liberal views, on the central and most important matter of the EU and Britain's entanglement in this internationalist structure the opinions which he expressed were faultless, and drew prolonged applause. As a sitting member on the European Parliament's Fisheries Committee the main theme of his talk was to expose the iniquities of the EU's Common Fisheries Policy, a subject which he has written a highly-acclaimed booklet about: "Dead in the Water: How the CFP destroys lives, economies, and environments".
The London Swinton Circle will be welcoming Dr. J.E.Hazlett Lynch as guest speaker at a most important meeting to be staged in September. Dr.Lynch is Director of The West Tyrone Voice - a pro-British organisation which campaigns for the victims of terrorism. Other meetings are however being planned prior to this, and fuller details will be given in future editions of the SCN.
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NEW BRITAIN NEWS
Since the publication of the March edition of the SCN we have learnt that Mr. Dennis Delderfield, the National Chairman of New Britain, has announced the withdrawal of his candidacy from the forthcoming election for Mayor of London. He has stated as his reason for this is that he doesn't wish to split the patriotic vote and thereby risk the re-election of the ultra-leftist Labour Party candidate Ken Livingstone. This would seem to be an act of pure self-sacrifice on the part of Mr. Delderfield, which we can only applaud. Prior to this development it was very difficult to decide whether to recommend first-preference choice in this poll for Mr. Delderfield or for Mr. Gerard Batten, the official UKIP candidate - both men who we admire greatly. Now, through Mr. Delderfield's gallant action, the choice is simple: all true patriots should cast their first-preference vote for Mr. Batten, and their second-preference vote for Mr. Boris Johnson, the official Conservative Party candidate.
New Britain will be marking St.George's Day this year (Wednesday 23rd April) by selling buttonhole English flags in the pubs of the City of London in aid of the Treloar Trust for disabled young people.
On Friday 9th May (officially so-called "Europe Day") New Britain will stage a march down Whitehall - headed by Britannia - to deliver letters to the Prime Minister and to the London HQ of the European Union demanding that the UK should leave the EU. The precise starting time of this march has still to be agreed with the police, but for more information please 'phone: 0207-2472524.
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PETITION IN MEMORY OF TUSKER THE ELEPHANT
Following the recent shooting of Tusker the elephant after the New Year's party at Charara Game Park in Zimbabwe, the Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force has been inundated with e-mails from people who feel that any future New Year's parties at Charara should be banned.
If you are in agreement with the banning of such parties then please go to the following web-site and sign the petition.
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/stopChararaParties
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NEW ZEALANDER SEES THE LIGHT
We have recently received the following most interesting report from a supporter in Wellington, New Zealand:-
"A veteran New Zealand anti-apartheid campaigner has rejected a nomination for a prestigious South African award for foreigners, saying he is dismayed over conditions in the country, local media reported on Monday. John Minto, nominated for a 'Companion of OR Tambo Award' by a South African government official, asked for the nomination to be withdrawn, the Christchurch Press newspaper said.
"'[South Africa] was the democratic country with so much hope and I think for so many people it's been the deepest of disappointments, and certainly it has been for me,' Minto said. 'I'm just deeply dismayed at what's happened,' he told the newspaper.
"The Tambo award is the highest honour granted non-South Africans in recognition of friendship, co-operation and support. Previous recipients include Mahatma Gandhi, Kofi Annan, Salvador Allende and Martin Luther King jnr.
"A [trade] union organiser, Minto was national co-ordinator of the 'Halt All Racist Tours' movement during the controversial 1981 Springbok rugby tour of New Zealand - when an all-White rugby team representing South Africa was strongly opposed by many New Zealanders.
"In an open letter to South African President Thabo Mbeki, Minto blasted the African National Congress government which, he said, had left Black South Africans 'worse off than they were under (White) minority rule'.
"'When we protested and marched into police batons and barbed wire here in the struggle against apartheid, we were not fighting for a small Black elite to become millionaires,' Minto wrote.
"'We were fighting for a better South Africa for all its citizens. The faces at the top have changed from White to Black but the substance of change is an illusion,' he noted."
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ZIMBABWE DEBATE
Following the most successful Zimbabwe Debate staged by Mr. Albert Weidemann, the highly-respected Zimbabwe human rights campaigner, in Scarborough last month, he is now organising a further such debate, the details of which are as follows:-
Date : Saturday 26th April 2008
Times : 12.00 noon until 17.00 hrs.
Venue : Ripon Town Hall, Market Place South, Ripon, West Riding of Yorkshire, HG1 2SG.
Entrance to this event is free, and the hall holds 220. Discussions will feature the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland (1953-1963), independent Rhodesia (1965-1980), ZANU-PF Zimbabwe (1980-2008) and the MDC. The mayors of both Ripon and Harrogate are likely to attend, as well as relatives of some prominent Zimbabwe politicians.
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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION POPPY DROP OVER MOUNT EVEREST
In October 2008 a Mount Everest "first" is going to take place – 24 skydivers are going to free-fall over Everest and enter the record books.
Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world, so it goes to pass that the skydivers will be landing on the highest drop zone in the world - the Syangboche airstrip above the Sherpa capital of Namche in Nepal.
This is an extreme event and the skydivers are having to use specially designed jumpsuits and oxygen for their decent. All conditions surrounding the skydive are extreme and they will be carrying out specific training for the jump. They will be jumping from the aircraft at 29,500ft and will freefall past the face of Everest and (hopefully) will land on the DZ at 13,295ft above mean sea level.
Touched by the plight of soldiers returning with terrible injuries from Iraq and Afghanistan, it has been decided to do the jump to raise money for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. The fund-raising endeavour is being called "Op Poppy Drop". The Royal British Legion has supplied 2500 poppies for the skydivers to release.
A web-site has been set-up to support "Op Poppy Drop" where you can find facts about the skydive as well as other interesting facts and comments. There is also a link to the charity web-site bmycharity.com where you can donate directly to the Royal British Legion.
Please visit the web-site at:-
http://www.oppoppydrop.page.tl
and please donate to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Do something positive to help our brave servicemen and women.
[To raise as much money as we can we need publicity so please pass this web-site on to all your friends and contacts. All donations, no matter how small, are much appreciated and will be used now to help British troops returning injured from tours of duty. Thank you for your help.]
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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: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, 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: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK.
[We hope to be able to produce the next edition of S.A.Patriot-in-Exile, No.37, very shortly. We would, however, like to clear as much of our existing stock of back-issues as possible prior to publication. Supporters can help us in two ways in this regard, either by making donations which will enable us to distribute more copies, and/or by providing address details of people who might be interesting in receiving copies.]
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BOOK OFFERS
"WAY OUT OF LINE" by Trisha Jackson
A novel which tells the story of the profound impact that an innocent youthful love affair has on the lives of two young lovers. The plot moves from a cult and a maximum security prison in the US to the savannah grasslands of Mozambique and Zimbabwe - this makes for adventure, suspense and melodrama. Packed with conflict and sexual tension, anyone who loves romance, passion and excitement should enjoy reading this story.
Trisha Jackson was born and grew up in Rhodesia. She immigrated to the USA with her husband and three children in 1990. She and her husband live in a unique, rural community in the Tonto National Forest in the eastern mountains of Arizona.
Copies of "Way Out of Line" can be ordered from Amazon.com.
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"GOVERNMENT BY DECEPTION" by Jan Lamprecht
Details the disasters of Mugabe's Zimbabwe, and illustrates the similarities between Mugabe's rule and that of Mandela/Mbeki in South Africa. It can be ordered on-line at: www.AfricanCrisis.org
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"BETRAYAL IN HIGH PLACES" by James Mackay.
271 pages, some illustrations. Soft-back £5.00 including p&p. (r.r.p. £10.00)
The compelling story of what really happened in a defeated Japan following the end of World War II. Merchant seaman James Mackay, whilst travelling in the east, started to hear stories of massacres and other atrocities committed by Japanese forces, not just against enemy troops, but against innocent civilian populations. His subsequent investigations revealed reluctance amongst Allied governments to discuss these incidents that seemed to amount almost to a cover-up. Why would the Allies want to overlook the crimes of a former enemy, especially when the leadership of another former enemy was being liquidated at Nuremburg? Using his own research, as well as material prepared by Australian Army war crimes investigator Capt. J.G. Goodwin, Mackay exposes the cover-up and names the guilty. Not only were the Japanese keen to sweep the past under the carpet, but the US government of the time also had its own reasons for preserving the political and industrial elite in Japan. A provocative book, which calls into question the morality of US policy towards Japan after WWII.
Payment can be made by credit or debit card. To order on line, log onto www.paypal.com and enter postmaster@gcartwright.demon.co.uk as payment destination.
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"THE BLIGHT OF BLAIRISM" by Francis Bennion
A devastating indictment of the "new" Labour administration. For more details about the book visit: www.francisbennion.com
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"PALM WINE AND LEOPARD'S WHISKERS" edited by Ronnie Anderson.
Reminiscences of Eastern Nigeria - "The nuts and bolts of African history..." Professor Tony Kirk-Greene CMG, MBE, Emeritus Professor of African Affairs at Oxford University. A unique selection of Nigerian stories, studies/articles on arts, crafts, education riots, oil discovery, court and community development, medical section, Royal visits, Leopard murders, electoral matters, land disputes, an extraordinary spectrum of Nigerian life in post-war era up to Independence. Photographs, sketches and maps.
A small stock of this book, which makes an ideal gift, are still available from : Yesterdays Books, 6 Cecil Avenue, Bournemouth, BH8 9EH, UK at £15.00 - plus £3.50 or £6.50 (airmail) for postage and packing.
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"WINSTON CHURCHILL BY HIS PERSONAL SECRETARY" recollections of the great man by a woman who worked for him, Elizabeth Nel
Elizabeth Nel served as Winston Churchill’s personal secretary during World War II. The vivid and human details of her experiences, of her impressions and memories of the irascible and loveable war hero, take up the story of Churchill’s life at No. 10 where the BBC’s impressive drama, 'The Gathering Storm', leaves off — when Churchill took over the reins of Government at the outset of the war. Finally, the author, Elizabeth Nel, at 90 years of age and just before she died, looks back across the years.
Available from: www.diadembooks.com/churchill.htm
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Glenn MacAskill and Michael Bowery of Crest Publishing have 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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"LETTERS FROM AFRICA" by Mandy Retzlaff
A collection of short stories documenting Mandy Retzlaff's extraordinary life in Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Her letters are full of hope, despair, extreme courage and a remarkable sense of humour needed to face the everyday difficulties of living in a politically and economically unstable Africa.
For more details visit Mandy's web-site at: www.mandyretzlaff.com
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?
No.113 : Miss LORNA BOTHA of Durban
Lorna Botha went to Durban High School for Girls, where she excelled at Hockey. After leaving school she became a cabaret dancer at the Millionaire's Night Club on the Durban beachfront, where her natural beauty and cuddly figure made her a particularly popular performer. She left Durban during the mid-1980s and moved to the Transvaal in order to pursue a career outside dancing, and alas contact was then lost with her. An old friend would very much like to know what has happened to her however.
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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH
The Anglican Friends of Israel organisation maintains an excellent web-site detailing the truth about the State of Israel and its struggle against Islamic terrorism. One doesn't have to be an Anglican to be a staunch supporter of Israel however, so the Anglican Friends of Israel site is always well worth a visit in order to learn the latest news about Israel and its battles against terrorism. It can be accessed at:-
http://www.anglicanfriendsofisrael.com
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
HOME TRUTHS
Sir,
We joined the victims of crime ranks with an armed robbery at home in a 'secure' complex last week. Fortunately unharmed, thank God, but valuable items like laptop computers, mobile 'phones, jewellery and cash etc. were stolen. Young brash Blacks with pistols. We are recovering it seems. It's happening everywhere!
Yours etc.,
Glenn MacAskill, Transvaal, South Africa
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JIM WOULD HAVE FIXED IT
Sir,
As usual your observations on South Africa are spot on.
You get UK people actually buying property there because you "get more bangs for your buck", but who wants to live in a fortress or even a fortress within a gated community for heaven's sake? I'm sure you're aware, but the favourite place for car-jackings is when you are stopped outside your own electronic gates. For God's sake, as these open slowly you are the proverbial sitting duck!
I don't know if it's the winter, but I get more and more melancholy when I think of the legacy we left behind in our ex-colonies which were the best ruled in the whole of the African continent (especially Rhodesia).
I curse the Conservative government of Margaret Thatcher who was persuaded against her own instincts to betray the Rhodesian internal settlement.
I curse B.J.Vorster for his shameful betrayal brought about by false promises that if he engineered a settlement in Rhodesia the outside world would leave South Africa alone.
I curse F.W.de Klerk and the gutless Afrikaners who at one time would have had everyone believe they would have fought to the last man. I am sure a lot would have, especially the wonderful security forces, but being White-officered they obeyed their government, even when that government was committing national and racial suicide. What did these people think when they handed over the power-house of Africa to a bunch of criminals? The new order is and was ever only going to be about self-enrichment, corruption being everywhere and endemic throughout the whole system. The South African Chief of Police has had to resign from Interpol for goodness sake for taking bungs from a master criminal!
I think it was Ernest Bevan (who actually was against independence for African colonies so quickly) who said it was like giving a 12 year old kid a machine gun and a bank account. Truer words were never spoken.
Yours etc.,
P.O., Glasgow, U.K.
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ROGUES GALLERY
In 1982 S.A.Patriot received an extremely strange letter from someone named Nick Griffin in which he started off by praising our magazine in the highest possible terms as being "consistently one of the best Nationalist [sic] publications in the World, both in terms of layout and content", but then went on to imply criticism of the very neo-Imperialist and pro-Capitalist policies which our magazine has always advocated! We subsequently decided to publish this most bizarre letter in edition No.12 of S.A.Patriot, more as a joke than anything.
Although this Griffin character claimed to be connected to the magazine "Nationalism Today" (a patriotic British publication which S.A.Patriot had a reciprocal exchange agreement with) we had never heard from him previously - and neither did we ever hear anything from him ever again (probably because of the sarcastic reply which we made to his silly letter!).
A few years ago, however, we learnt that the leader of the neo-fascist "British National Party" also had the name of Nick Griffin, so have wondered ever since whether this could be one and the same person. After a few enquiries in this regard one of our supporters has informed us that he is indeed the "same one - was connected to 'Nationalism Today', although [he] has changed [a] lot of opinions since". Well if he was able to change his opinions half-way through the bizarre letter which he wrote to us in 1982 we guess that absolutely anything could be possible subsequently!
Our movement is of course firmly opposed to socialism in all its forms - both the national and international varieties - so therefore will have no truck with the likes of the so-called "BNP" whatsoever. It has puzzled and worried us for some time however why this neo-fascist party has been receiving so much media publicity, with no reference being made to its overtly neo-Nazi - and indeed anti-Semitic - nature whatsoever. The only explanation has been that the powers-that-be wish to divert support away from authentic patriotic parties such as New Britain and UKIP into the blind-alley of BNP neo-fascism, which nobody with any knowledge of WWII would wish to touch with a bargepole.
We have, however, recently heard something even more sinister and worrying about this Griffin character - from two completely independent sources we hasten to add - namely that he made a visit to the fundamentalist Islamic state of Libya a few years ago, allegedly at the behest of the Gaddafi regime. Such an allegation would seem to be absolutely unbelievable for the leader of a British political party which "claims" to be patriotic and firmly opposed to non-White immigration - but as it's a known and accepted fact that the so-called "BNP" has opposed their own country in the War against Terror in both Iraq and Afghanistan (in spite of their "claim" to be opposed to the growth of Islam in Britain), practically anything would seem to be possible regarding these phonies! It has for long amazed us and other observers how such an objectionable party as the BNP has been able to maintain such an impressive structure, full-time staff and Internet presence when they seemingly only obtain electoral support from poorly-educated members of the lumpen proletariat living off state benefits. Perhaps this Libyan connection could therefore explain the source of their mysterious income?
We have furthermore been informed that there is photographic evidence of Griffin's visit to Libya, which allegedly appeared in a BNP publication which was subsequently suppressed and "pulped". Needless to say, if anyone could produce a copy of this publication in question then it could prove most useful.
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April 2008 edition
As we've observed in the past, the world of the first decade of the 21st century is rapidly becoming a far different - and far better - place to that which it was during the "politically correct" 1990's.
There have been no better illustrations of this than the rising international condemnations of Mugabe's vile ZANU-PF regime in Zimbabwe, and of the brutal Chinese suppression and attempted elimination of the Tibetan people and culture. The ZANU-PF tyrannical oppression of their own people and blatant rigging of elections is now almost universally condemned, and protests against the staging of the 2008 Olympics in dictatorial Communist China are currently gathering a seemingly unstoppable momentum. Both sets of protests against leftist/terrorist regimes on such massive scales would have been inconceivable even ten years ago.
Perhaps the most astonishing manifestation of these protests, however, has been the identity of some of those leading the chorus of condemnation - characters who in their previous incarnations could only be regarded as repulsive in the extreme, such as the unspeakable Peter Hain, the primate Desmond Tutu and the mincing Peter Tatchell. All three of these individuals were in the forefront of international demonstrations against civilised rule in Rhodesia and South Africa during the latter part of the 20th century, when the only valid criticism which could be levelled against the first-world governments of these countries was that they did not allow total manhood suffrage in national elections. The Rhodesian government never massacred hundreds of thousands of its Matabele citizens nor deliberately eliminated those who did not support its leader like the ZANU-PF terrorist regime has been doing ever since it was handed power in 1980 - nor did the NP South African government try to suppress and eradicate the indigenous peoples and cultures of the various Black tribes living within its borders as the despicable Chinese Communists have been doing against the people of Tibet ever since their illegal invasion of that land in 1950. The system of apartheid (separate development) was after all designed precisely to PROTECT the differing cultures of the various races!
The fact that the likes of Hain, Tutu and Tatchell have at last apparently "seen the light" regarding where the TRUE evil in this world lies is of course to be welcomed. We would however have far more respect for them if they were to have the intellectual courage and honesty to admit that they were totally wrong in their attacks upon well-governed Rhodesia and South Africa in the past.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB VAN RIEBEECK'S DAY BRAAI
Earlier this month the Springbok Club staged the first of what is hoped will be annual braais to celebrate Van Riebeeck's Day - the anniversary of the founding of the South African nation in 1652. This event was inspired by large celebrations which were held in London in January in order to mark Australia Day, which were attended by a number of Springbok Club supporters. Although unfortunately the numbers who attended the Van Riebeeck Day celebrations were far lower than those who attended the Australia Day events (mainly, it is believed, because of delays in advertising the occasion - a situation made far worse by the fact that the so-called "South African" freebee newspaper reprehensibly refused to carry an advert for the event!) it even so turned out to be a most enjoyable day for all those who came along, with excellent facilities, a magnificent braai and superb entertainment - both live and video. Our special thanks are extended to Jon and Julie Morris who organised the braai so splendidly, Robin Willow and Max Somerset who provided such captivating musical entertainment, and to Brian and Tina who ran the bar.
A special ExCo meeting will be held later this week in order to discuss what can be done to advertise such events more effectively in future - but any feedback or advice which readers could give regarding how to increase numbers in future would be most appreciated.
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FUTURE SPRINGBOK CLUB/ELC EVENTS
The Springbok Club/Empire Loyalist Club will be staging a special buffet in central London during late May in order to celebrate Empire Day, at which a prominent Gibraltarian will be guest speaker. Fuller details will be given in next month's SCN.
In June the Springbok Club/ELC will be welcoming an acclaimed Rhodesian author as guest speaker, and in July it is hoped that an important ex-Rhodesian personality will be guest of honour at the Springbok Club's annual Rhodes & Founders Day celebration buffet.
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SPRINGBBOK CLUB/ELC BRANCH NEWS
The Kent Branch of the SC/ELC held a small but most enjoyable pub gathering in Herne Bay last month. A number of officials from both the London and Chilterns branches of the organisation journeyed down for this event - though it would have been nice to see a few more supporters actually from Kent in attendance.
The London Branch of the SC/ELC will be staging a trip to see the finish of the Doggett's Coat & Badge race on the Thames in July/August.
A member of the ExCo of the SC/ELC will be visiting Bath in early May, and hopes to meet as many supporters from Somerset as possible whilst there. He also anticipates being in Belfast during early August, when it is hoped that the Northern Ireland Branch of the organisation can be re-constituted, and also to visit Devon later during the year when a Devon Branch of the movement may be able to be launched. If anyone is interested in attending any of these events or becoming actively involved in new or existing branches then please 'phone 07711-188430 for more details.
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LONDON SWINTON CIRCLE NEWS
The London Swinton Circle was most honoured to welcome Mr. Tom Wise MEP (one of the UKIP MEPs representing the East of England) as guest speaker for their annual Spring Buffet last month. Mr.Wise proved to be a highly popular speaker, attracting a packed audience with standing-room only at the back of the function room where the meeting was held. Although he surprisingly announced that he had started his political life as a member of the Liberal Party, and equally unexpectedly expressed a couple of rather liberal views, on the central and most important matter of the EU and Britain's entanglement in this internationalist structure the opinions which he expressed were faultless, and drew prolonged applause. As a sitting member on the European Parliament's Fisheries Committee the main theme of his talk was to expose the iniquities of the EU's Common Fisheries Policy, a subject which he has written a highly-acclaimed booklet about: "Dead in the Water: How the CFP destroys lives, economies, and environments".
The London Swinton Circle will be welcoming Dr. J.E.Hazlett Lynch as guest speaker at a most important meeting to be staged in September. Dr.Lynch is Director of The West Tyrone Voice - a pro-British organisation which campaigns for the victims of terrorism. Other meetings are however being planned prior to this, and fuller details will be given in future editions of the SCN.
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NEW BRITAIN NEWS
Since the publication of the March edition of the SCN we have learnt that Mr. Dennis Delderfield, the National Chairman of New Britain, has announced the withdrawal of his candidacy from the forthcoming election for Mayor of London. He has stated as his reason for this is that he doesn't wish to split the patriotic vote and thereby risk the re-election of the ultra-leftist Labour Party candidate Ken Livingstone. This would seem to be an act of pure self-sacrifice on the part of Mr. Delderfield, which we can only applaud. Prior to this development it was very difficult to decide whether to recommend first-preference choice in this poll for Mr. Delderfield or for Mr. Gerard Batten, the official UKIP candidate - both men who we admire greatly. Now, through Mr. Delderfield's gallant action, the choice is simple: all true patriots should cast their first-preference vote for Mr. Batten, and their second-preference vote for Mr. Boris Johnson, the official Conservative Party candidate.
New Britain will be marking St.George's Day this year (Wednesday 23rd April) by selling buttonhole English flags in the pubs of the City of London in aid of the Treloar Trust for disabled young people.
On Friday 9th May (officially so-called "Europe Day") New Britain will stage a march down Whitehall - headed by Britannia - to deliver letters to the Prime Minister and to the London HQ of the European Union demanding that the UK should leave the EU. The precise starting time of this march has still to be agreed with the police, but for more information please 'phone: 0207-2472524.
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PETITION IN MEMORY OF TUSKER THE ELEPHANT
Following the recent shooting of Tusker the elephant after the New Year's party at Charara Game Park in Zimbabwe, the Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force has been inundated with e-mails from people who feel that any future New Year's parties at Charara should be banned.
If you are in agreement with the banning of such parties then please go to the following web-site and sign the petition.
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/stopChararaParties
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NEW ZEALANDER SEES THE LIGHT
We have recently received the following most interesting report from a supporter in Wellington, New Zealand:-
"A veteran New Zealand anti-apartheid campaigner has rejected a nomination for a prestigious South African award for foreigners, saying he is dismayed over conditions in the country, local media reported on Monday. John Minto, nominated for a 'Companion of OR Tambo Award' by a South African government official, asked for the nomination to be withdrawn, the Christchurch Press newspaper said.
"'[South Africa] was the democratic country with so much hope and I think for so many people it's been the deepest of disappointments, and certainly it has been for me,' Minto said. 'I'm just deeply dismayed at what's happened,' he told the newspaper.
"The Tambo award is the highest honour granted non-South Africans in recognition of friendship, co-operation and support. Previous recipients include Mahatma Gandhi, Kofi Annan, Salvador Allende and Martin Luther King jnr.
"A [trade] union organiser, Minto was national co-ordinator of the 'Halt All Racist Tours' movement during the controversial 1981 Springbok rugby tour of New Zealand - when an all-White rugby team representing South Africa was strongly opposed by many New Zealanders.
"In an open letter to South African President Thabo Mbeki, Minto blasted the African National Congress government which, he said, had left Black South Africans 'worse off than they were under (White) minority rule'.
"'When we protested and marched into police batons and barbed wire here in the struggle against apartheid, we were not fighting for a small Black elite to become millionaires,' Minto wrote.
"'We were fighting for a better South Africa for all its citizens. The faces at the top have changed from White to Black but the substance of change is an illusion,' he noted."
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ZIMBABWE DEBATE
Following the most successful Zimbabwe Debate staged by Mr. Albert Weidemann, the highly-respected Zimbabwe human rights campaigner, in Scarborough last month, he is now organising a further such debate, the details of which are as follows:-
Date : Saturday 26th April 2008
Times : 12.00 noon until 17.00 hrs.
Venue : Ripon Town Hall, Market Place South, Ripon, West Riding of Yorkshire, HG1 2SG.
Entrance to this event is free, and the hall holds 220. Discussions will feature the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland (1953-1963), independent Rhodesia (1965-1980), ZANU-PF Zimbabwe (1980-2008) and the MDC. The mayors of both Ripon and Harrogate are likely to attend, as well as relatives of some prominent Zimbabwe politicians.
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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION POPPY DROP OVER MOUNT EVEREST
In October 2008 a Mount Everest "first" is going to take place – 24 skydivers are going to free-fall over Everest and enter the record books.
Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world, so it goes to pass that the skydivers will be landing on the highest drop zone in the world - the Syangboche airstrip above the Sherpa capital of Namche in Nepal.
This is an extreme event and the skydivers are having to use specially designed jumpsuits and oxygen for their decent. All conditions surrounding the skydive are extreme and they will be carrying out specific training for the jump. They will be jumping from the aircraft at 29,500ft and will freefall past the face of Everest and (hopefully) will land on the DZ at 13,295ft above mean sea level.
Touched by the plight of soldiers returning with terrible injuries from Iraq and Afghanistan, it has been decided to do the jump to raise money for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. The fund-raising endeavour is being called "Op Poppy Drop". The Royal British Legion has supplied 2500 poppies for the skydivers to release.
A web-site has been set-up to support "Op Poppy Drop" where you can find facts about the skydive as well as other interesting facts and comments. There is also a link to the charity web-site bmycharity.com where you can donate directly to the Royal British Legion.
Please visit the web-site at:-
http://www.oppoppydrop.page.tl
and please donate to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Do something positive to help our brave servicemen and women.
[To raise as much money as we can we need publicity so please pass this web-site on to all your friends and contacts. All donations, no matter how small, are much appreciated and will be used now to help British troops returning injured from tours of duty. Thank you for your help.]
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Please visit www.biltongmakers.com and see all they have available.
You will never be without some REAL South African Biltong again!
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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: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, 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: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK.
[We hope to be able to produce the next edition of S.A.Patriot-in-Exile, No.37, very shortly. We would, however, like to clear as much of our existing stock of back-issues as possible prior to publication. Supporters can help us in two ways in this regard, either by making donations which will enable us to distribute more copies, and/or by providing address details of people who might be interesting in receiving copies.]
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BOOK OFFERS
"WAY OUT OF LINE" by Trisha Jackson
A novel which tells the story of the profound impact that an innocent youthful love affair has on the lives of two young lovers. The plot moves from a cult and a maximum security prison in the US to the savannah grasslands of Mozambique and Zimbabwe - this makes for adventure, suspense and melodrama. Packed with conflict and sexual tension, anyone who loves romance, passion and excitement should enjoy reading this story.
Trisha Jackson was born and grew up in Rhodesia. She immigrated to the USA with her husband and three children in 1990. She and her husband live in a unique, rural community in the Tonto National Forest in the eastern mountains of Arizona.
Copies of "Way Out of Line" can be ordered from Amazon.com.
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"GOVERNMENT BY DECEPTION" by Jan Lamprecht
Details the disasters of Mugabe's Zimbabwe, and illustrates the similarities between Mugabe's rule and that of Mandela/Mbeki in South Africa. It can be ordered on-line at: www.AfricanCrisis.org
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"BETRAYAL IN HIGH PLACES" by James Mackay.
271 pages, some illustrations. Soft-back £5.00 including p&p. (r.r.p. £10.00)
The compelling story of what really happened in a defeated Japan following the end of World War II. Merchant seaman James Mackay, whilst travelling in the east, started to hear stories of massacres and other atrocities committed by Japanese forces, not just against enemy troops, but against innocent civilian populations. His subsequent investigations revealed reluctance amongst Allied governments to discuss these incidents that seemed to amount almost to a cover-up. Why would the Allies want to overlook the crimes of a former enemy, especially when the leadership of another former enemy was being liquidated at Nuremburg? Using his own research, as well as material prepared by Australian Army war crimes investigator Capt. J.G. Goodwin, Mackay exposes the cover-up and names the guilty. Not only were the Japanese keen to sweep the past under the carpet, but the US government of the time also had its own reasons for preserving the political and industrial elite in Japan. A provocative book, which calls into question the morality of US policy towards Japan after WWII.
Payment can be made by credit or debit card. To order on line, log onto www.paypal.com and enter postmaster@gcartwright.demon.co.uk as payment destination.
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"THE BLIGHT OF BLAIRISM" by Francis Bennion
A devastating indictment of the "new" Labour administration. For more details about the book visit: www.francisbennion.com
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"PALM WINE AND LEOPARD'S WHISKERS" edited by Ronnie Anderson.
Reminiscences of Eastern Nigeria - "The nuts and bolts of African history..." Professor Tony Kirk-Greene CMG, MBE, Emeritus Professor of African Affairs at Oxford University. A unique selection of Nigerian stories, studies/articles on arts, crafts, education riots, oil discovery, court and community development, medical section, Royal visits, Leopard murders, electoral matters, land disputes, an extraordinary spectrum of Nigerian life in post-war era up to Independence. Photographs, sketches and maps.
A small stock of this book, which makes an ideal gift, are still available from : Yesterdays Books, 6 Cecil Avenue, Bournemouth, BH8 9EH, UK at £15.00 - plus £3.50 or £6.50 (airmail) for postage and packing.
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"WINSTON CHURCHILL BY HIS PERSONAL SECRETARY" recollections of the great man by a woman who worked for him, Elizabeth Nel
Elizabeth Nel served as Winston Churchill’s personal secretary during World War II. The vivid and human details of her experiences, of her impressions and memories of the irascible and loveable war hero, take up the story of Churchill’s life at No. 10 where the BBC’s impressive drama, 'The Gathering Storm', leaves off — when Churchill took over the reins of Government at the outset of the war. Finally, the author, Elizabeth Nel, at 90 years of age and just before she died, looks back across the years.
Available from: www.diadembooks.com/churchill.htm
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Glenn MacAskill and Michael Bowery of Crest Publishing have 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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"LETTERS FROM AFRICA" by Mandy Retzlaff
A collection of short stories documenting Mandy Retzlaff's extraordinary life in Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Her letters are full of hope, despair, extreme courage and a remarkable sense of humour needed to face the everyday difficulties of living in a politically and economically unstable Africa.
For more details visit Mandy's web-site at: www.mandyretzlaff.com
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MOVING ABROAD?
PRIDE OF AFRICA WILDLIFE SOLUTIONS (PAWS) - a freight forwarding company specialising in wildlife and pets.
PAWS offers a fully comprehensive service for moving pets and wildlife to and from South Africa and most destinations worldwide.
PAWS facilitates IATA spec. travel boxes, cartage, Customs clearances, permit applications and all air-freight requirements in South Africa.
For more information kindly log onto our web-site at: www.pawssa.co.za or contact Michael/Hilton on tel: + 27 11 4540077 Fax: + 27 11 4540078 email: info@pawssa.co.za
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?
No.113 : Miss LORNA BOTHA of Durban
Lorna Botha went to Durban High School for Girls, where she excelled at Hockey. After leaving school she became a cabaret dancer at the Millionaire's Night Club on the Durban beachfront, where her natural beauty and cuddly figure made her a particularly popular performer. She left Durban during the mid-1980s and moved to the Transvaal in order to pursue a career outside dancing, and alas contact was then lost with her. An old friend would very much like to know what has happened to her however.
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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH
The Anglican Friends of Israel organisation maintains an excellent web-site detailing the truth about the State of Israel and its struggle against Islamic terrorism. One doesn't have to be an Anglican to be a staunch supporter of Israel however, so the Anglican Friends of Israel site is always well worth a visit in order to learn the latest news about Israel and its battles against terrorism. It can be accessed at:-
http://www.anglicanfriendsofisrael.com
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
HOME TRUTHS
Sir,
We joined the victims of crime ranks with an armed robbery at home in a 'secure' complex last week. Fortunately unharmed, thank God, but valuable items like laptop computers, mobile 'phones, jewellery and cash etc. were stolen. Young brash Blacks with pistols. We are recovering it seems. It's happening everywhere!
Yours etc.,
Glenn MacAskill, Transvaal, South Africa
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JIM WOULD HAVE FIXED IT
Sir,
As usual your observations on South Africa are spot on.
You get UK people actually buying property there because you "get more bangs for your buck", but who wants to live in a fortress or even a fortress within a gated community for heaven's sake? I'm sure you're aware, but the favourite place for car-jackings is when you are stopped outside your own electronic gates. For God's sake, as these open slowly you are the proverbial sitting duck!
I don't know if it's the winter, but I get more and more melancholy when I think of the legacy we left behind in our ex-colonies which were the best ruled in the whole of the African continent (especially Rhodesia).
I curse the Conservative government of Margaret Thatcher who was persuaded against her own instincts to betray the Rhodesian internal settlement.
I curse B.J.Vorster for his shameful betrayal brought about by false promises that if he engineered a settlement in Rhodesia the outside world would leave South Africa alone.
I curse F.W.de Klerk and the gutless Afrikaners who at one time would have had everyone believe they would have fought to the last man. I am sure a lot would have, especially the wonderful security forces, but being White-officered they obeyed their government, even when that government was committing national and racial suicide. What did these people think when they handed over the power-house of Africa to a bunch of criminals? The new order is and was ever only going to be about self-enrichment, corruption being everywhere and endemic throughout the whole system. The South African Chief of Police has had to resign from Interpol for goodness sake for taking bungs from a master criminal!
I think it was Ernest Bevan (who actually was against independence for African colonies so quickly) who said it was like giving a 12 year old kid a machine gun and a bank account. Truer words were never spoken.
Yours etc.,
P.O., Glasgow, U.K.
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ROGUES GALLERY
In 1982 S.A.Patriot received an extremely strange letter from someone named Nick Griffin in which he started off by praising our magazine in the highest possible terms as being "consistently one of the best Nationalist [sic] publications in the World, both in terms of layout and content", but then went on to imply criticism of the very neo-Imperialist and pro-Capitalist policies which our magazine has always advocated! We subsequently decided to publish this most bizarre letter in edition No.12 of S.A.Patriot, more as a joke than anything.
Although this Griffin character claimed to be connected to the magazine "Nationalism Today" (a patriotic British publication which S.A.Patriot had a reciprocal exchange agreement with) we had never heard from him previously - and neither did we ever hear anything from him ever again (probably because of the sarcastic reply which we made to his silly letter!).
A few years ago, however, we learnt that the leader of the neo-fascist "British National Party" also had the name of Nick Griffin, so have wondered ever since whether this could be one and the same person. After a few enquiries in this regard one of our supporters has informed us that he is indeed the "same one - was connected to 'Nationalism Today', although [he] has changed [a] lot of opinions since". Well if he was able to change his opinions half-way through the bizarre letter which he wrote to us in 1982 we guess that absolutely anything could be possible subsequently!
Our movement is of course firmly opposed to socialism in all its forms - both the national and international varieties - so therefore will have no truck with the likes of the so-called "BNP" whatsoever. It has puzzled and worried us for some time however why this neo-fascist party has been receiving so much media publicity, with no reference being made to its overtly neo-Nazi - and indeed anti-Semitic - nature whatsoever. The only explanation has been that the powers-that-be wish to divert support away from authentic patriotic parties such as New Britain and UKIP into the blind-alley of BNP neo-fascism, which nobody with any knowledge of WWII would wish to touch with a bargepole.
We have, however, recently heard something even more sinister and worrying about this Griffin character - from two completely independent sources we hasten to add - namely that he made a visit to the fundamentalist Islamic state of Libya a few years ago, allegedly at the behest of the Gaddafi regime. Such an allegation would seem to be absolutely unbelievable for the leader of a British political party which "claims" to be patriotic and firmly opposed to non-White immigration - but as it's a known and accepted fact that the so-called "BNP" has opposed their own country in the War against Terror in both Iraq and Afghanistan (in spite of their "claim" to be opposed to the growth of Islam in Britain), practically anything would seem to be possible regarding these phonies! It has for long amazed us and other observers how such an objectionable party as the BNP has been able to maintain such an impressive structure, full-time staff and Internet presence when they seemingly only obtain electoral support from poorly-educated members of the lumpen proletariat living off state benefits. Perhaps this Libyan connection could therefore explain the source of their mysterious income?
We have furthermore been informed that there is photographic evidence of Griffin's visit to Libya, which allegedly appeared in a BNP publication which was subsequently suppressed and "pulped". Needless to say, if anyone could produce a copy of this publication in question then it could prove most useful.
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Saturday, 15 March 2008
March 2008 Edition.
SPRINGBOK CYBER NEWSLETTER
March 2008 edition
As the 2008 US Presidential Election nears its conclusion this is perhaps an ideal time to look back over the presidency of George W. Bush.
Our movement supported George W. Bush in both the 2000 and 2004 elections, and his record in office as a whole certainly hasn't disappointed. To be sure, we could be critical about some of his domestic policies where he perhaps hasn't delivered on all his promises, but from a non-American standpoint such matters are not really of concern to us - and furthermore it must be born in mind that for the past couple of years he has had to work with an antagonistic Democratic-led Congress.
Of far more concern to those of us elsewhere in the Western World, however, has been his foreign policy, and here his record can only be praised. Following the 9/11 atrocities he showed great courage and guts in confronting Taliban and al-Qa'eda terrorists militarily in both Afghanistan and Iraq, and thereby saved the West from far more frightening Islamic advances and incursions into our historic homelands. It would be very difficult to imagine Clinton, Gore or Kerry possessing the necessary political bravery to take such military action, and by so doing George W. Bush has placed his name alongside such heroes as Charles Martel of France and King Jan III Sobieski of Poland by saving Europe from further invasion by Mohammedan hordes. Of equal importance, furthermore, has been the determination of George W. Bush (a strong admirer of Sir Winston Churchill) to strengthen the Special Relationship between the US and the UK - even though initially Tony Blair seemed a most unlikely ally in this respect! By strengthening the Atlantic Alliance in this way British foreign policy has started to look increasingly west towards its traditional and natural partners, and away from increasingly involvement with the harmful and artificial European Union. If we have any severe criticisms of the foreign policy of the George W. Bush Administration then it has been their recognition of the illegitimate statelet of Kosovo, and - perhaps - their less than robust support for the State of Israel in its frontline battles against expansionist Islam. These failings apart, however, we still believe that everyone in the West must say a big thank-you to President George W. Bush.
But what of the future? For well over a year we have been strongly of the opinion that only one man possesses the necessary experience, talents and determination to become an effective next President of the United States during these troubled times - Senator John McCain of Arizona. It has therefore been a great joy - though not particularly a surprise - to learn that he has now secured the GOP presidential nomination for 2008, and thereby will almost certainly become the 44th President of the United States. Our full support and congratulations are therefore extended to Senator McCain.
Meanwhile the opposition Democratic contest is dire in the extreme. A Hillary Clinton presidency would undoubtedly be catastrophic for the West - but a triumph for Barack Hussein Obama seems too ghastly to contemplate. Our objection to Obama isn't because he's Black (we would have absolutely no qualms if Condi Rice was eventually to have a tilt at the presidency for instance) but because he is not a proper American - not a proper Westerner. How the son of a White atheist miscegenist and a Kenyan Muslim goat-herdsman, schooled at a Madrassa in Indonesia, could ever be contemplated as a candidate for the US presidency (and thereby to become the leader of the Western World) defies all belief! The most astonishing factor about all this is not the support which this hideous figure is unsurprisingly receiving from America's increasingly worrying number of ethnics, but the backing which he is obtaining from seemingly so many self-hating "Whites". Alas there seems to be something very rotten infecting American society at the moment. We wish the true American people well in defeating this poisonous attitude.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB/ELC FEBRUARY MEETING
Last month the Springbok Club/ELC was most privileged to be able to welcome Professor Charles Muller as guest speaker. Prof. Muller, who was formerly professor of English at both the University of the North and at UNISA, now runs his own highly successful publishing company, Diadem Books, in the UK. The latest book which Diadem Books has published has been the biography of Sir Winston Churchill's wartime secretary, Elizabeth Nel. In his speech Prof. Muller told something about the most interesting history of his publishing venture, and specifically recounted the background to Elizabeth Nel's biography, "Winston Churchill by his Personal Secretary". He was then joined by two of the authors of other works which Diadem Books has published, Monika Pavlik and Bryan Marlowe, who read several most interesting extracts from their books.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB/ELC KENT BRANCH GATHERING
The Kent Branch of the Springbok Club/ELC will be holding an informal get-together on Sunday 16th March at The Ship, Central Parade, on the Herne Bay sea-front (towards the eastern end of the town), from approximately 12.30 hrs onwards. This will provide an ideal opportunity to get to know other members and supporters from the county in a convivial informal atmosphere, and to plan future events to assist with the branch's development. For more information please 'phone: 07711-188430.
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FUTURE SPRINGBOK CLUB EVENT
The Springbok Club will be holding a special day-long celebration to mark Van Riebeeck's Day early next month. This promises to be the biggest event ever staged by the SC - and we hope will prove to be the best! Details are as follows:-
Date : Saturday 5th April 2008
Time : 13.00 hrs until late
Venue : Stepney, east London - near to Limehouse DRL station (precise location will be given upon purchase of tickets)
Price : £10.00 per head - which includes braai-pack, bread-rolls and salads etc. (discount prices for members of the SC/ELC)
There will be braai-facilities, a bar and South African-orientated videos on show throughout the day - as well as live musical entertainment provided by Robin Willow and Max Somerset. It is also hoped that a number of prominent personalities will be present for everyone to meet.
Tickets can be ordered by writing to: The Springbok Club, BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK (cheques etc. should be made payable to "The Springbok Club").
Please do you best not only to attend this most important event yourselves, but also to bring along as many of your friends and relations as possible. For more information please 'phone: 07711-188430.
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SPRINGBBOK CLUB/ELC BRANCH NEWS
The London Branch of the SC/ELC will be staging a trip to see the finish of the Doggett's Coat & Badge race on the Thames in July/August.
A member of the ExCo of the SC/ELC anticipates being in Belfast during August, when it is hoped that the Northern Ireland Branch of the organisation will be re-constituted. He will also be visiting Devon during April and Somerset in early May when informal get-togethers are planned with a view to forming official branches in these two counties.
In addition it is hoped that the Chilterns Branch will be re-constituted, and that a new branch in Sussex/Surrey will be founded very shortly.
Anyone interested in attending any of these events or becoming involved in new branches should 'phone 07711-188430 for more details.
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LONDON SWINTON CIRCLE NEWS
The London Swinton Circle had the very great pleasure of welcoming Lord Stoddart of Swindon, an Independent Labour Life Peer and former Chairman of the Campaign for an Independent Britain, as guest speaker last month. This proved to be a highly successful and well-attended event, in which Lord Stoddart outlined the dangers posed to Britain by the EU's Lisbon Treaty, but then went on to inform everyone about how the House of Lords could still prevent ratification. In this regard he emphasised how important it was for people to write to sitting members of the House of Lords - particularly cross-benchers - asking them to vote against ratification.
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Details of the next London Swinton Circle meeting are as follows :-
Date : Thursday 27th March 2008
Time : 19.00 hrs
Venue: The Counting House, 50 Cornhill, London EC3. (Nearest tube station: Bank. Leave via Exit 5).
Guest speaker : Mr. Tom Wise MEP (one of the UKIP-elected MEPs representing the East of England).
Mr. Wise, a former police officer, was first elected an MEP in 2004, and has served as UKIP's spokesman on Culture, Media, Education and Sport. He has taken a special interest in the iniquitous EU Common Fisheries Policy and currently sits on the European Parliament's Fisheries Committee, and will be presenting his new publication "Dead in the Water: How the CFP destroys lives, economies, and environments" at this meeting.
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NEW BRITAIN NEWS
New Britain held a special event to celebrate St. David's Day in Cardiff this year, during which the National Chairman of New Britain, Mr. Dennis Delderfield, laid a wreath at the Welsh National War Memorial. This event was part of an ongoing series of activities being staged by New Britain throughout the year to emphasise their "Keep the United Kingdom united" campaign.
Mr. Delderfield is also planning to stand for election as Mayor of London this year under the slogan of "Stop the Waste of Public Money". If elected Mr. Delderfield vows not to accept any salary and to do his best to abolish both the post of Mayor of London and the Greater London Authority itself. At the London Mayoral election all voters will be allowed to cast first and second choice votes, with the second choices from all lower-ranked candidates being re-distributed between the two leading first-choice candidates (who almost certainly will prove to be the official Conservative and Labour Party candidates). We therefore have no hesitation in advocating that Mr. Delderfield should receive first choice votes and that Mr. Boris Johnson (the official Conservative Party candidate) the second choices. We know that such advocation may not please supporters of UKIP, whose candidate Mr. Gerard Batten is certainly a most fine and able man. We sincerely believe, however, that Mr. Delderfield's campaign centred around the slogan of "Stop the Waste of Public Money" makes him the more preferable candidate.
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SAD NEWS FROM THE ZIMBABWE CONSERVATION TASK FORCE
It is with deep regret and sadness that we announce that Tusker the elephant was shot at around 11:30 on the morning of 6th January 2008.
We received well over 4000 signatures from people all over the world in a desperate plea for his life to be spared. The shooting was scheduled for Monday, the 7th January so it came as a great shock to hear that he was shot a day early.
Tusker's life had been on the line for some time, but the New Year's party that was held at Charara this year was the straw that broke the camel's back. We have had reports of drugs and alcohol being abused at the party by some of the youngsters who attended. It has been confirmed that they were pulling hairs out of Tusker's tail and slapping him on the rump and running away laughing. They were driving around the camp at high speeds, flashing headlights in Tusker's eyes and hooting at him and we have also had reports of fireworks and beer bottles being thrown at him. Despite all this senseless abuse, we have had no reports of Tusker hurting anyone which is testament to his basic good nature.
His "crime", which led to his death penalty, is that he damaged some cars in his search for food. It is not clear how many cars were damaged. We have had reports that the number was between 2 and 7.
The authorities will probably argue that they have a responsibility to protect the humans and that it would only have been a matter of time before somebody was killed by Tusker. Our argument is that a party of this magnitude, which is attended every year by thousands of youngsters should not be held in a National Park. This is why it is called a "game reserve" and not a "people reserve". There is a sign near the entrance of Charara camp that states "No loud music after 9pm" and "no fireworks". The proprietors of Charara camp hire the biggest music system in Zimbabwe and the music is so loud, it can be heard from one and a half miles away. Where were the organizers of the party when the youngsters started throwing fireworks at Tusker? How do people bring their children up so that they behave in such a despicable manner?
We would like thank all the wonderful people who tried to help us to save Tusker from the bottom of our hearts. We had no idea he was loved so much by so many people all over the world. Zimbabwe, and indeed the world, has suffered a very great loss.
Goodbye my big friend!
Best wishes
Johnny Rodrigues, Chairman of the Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force
e-mail: galorand@mweb.co.zw - web-site: www.zctf.mweb.co.zw
(see also "Letters to the Editor")
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CLARIFICATION REGARDING BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE TO THE HON. IAN SMITH
In the "Recommended Web-Site of the Month" section of the January 2008 edition of the SCN we recommended two Rhodesian-orientated web-sites who had established special on-line Book of Remembrances in tribute to the Hon. Ian Douglas Smith. We stated that one of these had been initiated by the Flame Lily Foundation, but we have subsequently been informed that although the Flame Lily Foundation did indeed provide a link to this on-line Book of Remembrance, it was actually provided by Chris Whitehead of the Rhodesians Worldwide organisation (www.rhodesia.org) and can be accessed directly at:-
http://pub7.bravenet.com/guestbook/519410396
Our apologies to all concerned for this inadvertent mistake.
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ZIMBABWE DEBATE
A most interesting debate is to be staged on the future of Zimbabwe prior to the forthcoming elections in that country on Saturday 22nd March 2008 at the Scarborough Library, Scarborough in the North Riding of Yorkshire, commencing at 14.00 hrs. This debate is being orchestrated by Mr. Albert Weidemann, the highly respected Zimbabwe human rights campaigner, and will feature representatives from both ZANU-PF and the MDC. Members of the public and the media are keenly invited to attend this most important event.
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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: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, 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: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK.
[We hope to be able to produce the next edition of S.A.Patriot-in-Exile, No.37, very shortly. We would, however, like to clear as much of our existing stock of back-issues as possible prior to publication. Supporters can help us in two ways in this regard, either by making donations which will enable us to distribute more copies, and/or by providing address details of people who might be interesting in receiving copies.]
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Rhodesia was once a prosperous and thriving country, and the story of the author's enterprising and entrepreneurial spirit in that land, followed by his desperate escape from the country when, as Zimbabwe, it became ruled by a tyrant, imparts a realistic perspective of the present desperate plight of many exiles from a country that was once a paradise and the breadbasket for so much of Africa.
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As many of you know our core business is domestic and game meat products, so after much consideration we have decided to remove the biscuits and sweets pages from our range. We feel that as we don't have the proper infrastructure to be able to do justice to a select range of "Treats from Home" that we would rather not offer such a small selection of these products at all. So what we have decided to do is offer you every possible "Treat from Home" available in the UK, that's approximately 900 imported South African products, from booze to books. We can get it all.
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?
No.112 : Mrs. TIMMS of Salisbury
Mrs. Timms (alas we never knew her christian name) was a most remarkable woman who ran a chain of guest houses orientated mainly towards the younger generation in central Salisbury during the 1970s - all catered for by one central dining area which provided a magnificent range of food for all meals throughout the day. This present writer first patronised this establishment whilst still a very young man during his first visit to the Rhodesian capital in 1974, and subsequently recommended it to the famous party of (then) young British patriots who toured Rhodesia in order to express their solidarity with their kith and kin in the country two years later. This proved to be a great inspiration, and indeed the colonial architecture of the particular guest house where the party stayed in 1976 prompted much enthusiastic comment, and the environment for much hopeful planning for the future - plans which alas never really came to fruition. We wonder whether anyone could provide us with any further information about the background of this quite remarkable woman and her establishment, and could also let us know what eventually became of her?
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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH
For some time now our movement has enjoyed very close fraternal links with the Canadian-based United Commonwealth Society, but for some unknown reason we have never previously made their excellent web-site our "Recommended Web-Site of the Month". This site has however recently been greatly enhanced and upgraded, so that it now contains a fully comprehensive array of sections about the main Commonwealth nations - including a most encouraging page concerning South Africa. It can be accessed at:-
http://www.unitedcommonwealth.org
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
NOT WITH A BANG BUT A WHIMPER
Sir,
Living in South Africa, I come in contact with a variety of citizens. Many of my friends are conservative Afrikaners, but I have also come across Blacks who are unhappy with the situation in South Africa. Last night I listened on Radio 702 talk radio to a Black listener who said "our culture is not ready for European conditions". He was referring to someone who wanted the speed limit on our motorways increased above 120 km/h. His feeling was that, although they can now afford cars that can comfortably exceed 200 km/h, most African road users are culturally unsuited for this. Many of those who 'phoned in were Whites who advocated raising the speed limit. (The programme was discussing whether our Minister of Defence, who was trapped by police doing 189 km/h, should be treated differently than any other road user.)
The selection of Peter de Villiers to replace Jake White as Springbok coach was ultimately made on racial grounds. He might turn out to be very good, but he starts with a huge handicap - and he acknowledges it. If the 'Boks don't shape within two years, everyone will blame it on a bad choice of coach. On the other hand, if he can hold South African rugby at the top of the log, South Africa Rugby management will be vindicated.
As for Zuma, there is no certainty that he will become President, although he is set to do so. The widening split within the ANC and its partners may be one outcome that will benefit other parties, but I believe the ANC will close ranks to protect their own interests when it comes to elections, as ZANU-PF has done with Mugabe.
Yours etc.,
Jan Geelvink, Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa
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BLACK AND WHITE AND RED ALL OVER
Sir,
Hello, and thanks for a great newsletter.
I was sent the following newspaper article by a friend in Durban. The attitude and opinions of the demented writer cannot go unanswered. I was wondering if you might include the article in a forthcoming SCN and let your readers write to this offensive idiot telling him what a misguided 'turd world' White-hating commie he is. Nobody answers this type of blatant propaganda in South Africa because they are too scared of the communist authorities powers.
It's in your trusted hands now. I hope you can do something to let this person know how many people in the world find his opinion truly offensive:-
"De Villiers must just stay focused.
"Take a bow, South African Rugby and all the non-racial campaigners who refused to scrum with apartheid rugby in the past.
"The appointment of Peter de Villiers as the Springbok coach will spell new hope for sports transformation in a country in which only the privileged class had benefited from the sports economy.
"This breakthrough will not go down well with all the die-hard and rabid White rugby fans, but sometimes we have to swallow a bitter pill to enjoy the sweetness of the future when we can be truly proud of the sports ambassadors who fly our flag. Let's dispel what Adam Small once said: 'The new South Africa is all about black and white.' This is our country now, we will decide not the oppressors.
"De Villiers will find himself in the rough and up against politicking and a tough media, but he must stay the course, and focus on what he is good at - motivating, mentoring, inspiring and coaching our future rugby stars from the poor socio-economic belts from Langa, Soweto to Wentworth. Let the colours of our flag speak for itself.
"Marlan Padayache, 1 Hillside Road, Westville, 3629"
Yours etc.,
Mike, Natal, South Africa
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NEVER FORGET TUSKER
Sir,
Johnny Rodrigues, and probably everyone who loved Tusker, would like to have a memorial in some form erected at the gate to the park where Tusker lived and died.
We are brainstorming just what the memorial should be and if we can accomplish this with donated talent and funds:-
How should it look?
What should it be made of?
Who will design it?
Who will be the artist that creates it?
Will it be made in Zimbabwe, or will it be made elsewhere and moved to the site?
What will it cost?
Will someone donate their skills in design and/or artistry?
Can we get a team to work together to do it?
Can we raise the funds if we cannot get a donor?
How about everyone who has an idea for a design submit it so that everyone can see them. What if we have a friendly contest to see who can come up with the best design?
These are all things that must be considered, and hopefully, can be accomplished.
Here is one idea that I sent to Johnny:-
"I am wondering if we can't find someone to volunteer to make a big bronze plaque or statue of Tusker with the poem from Elise Matthes and the farewell letter you wrote to Tusker and the three pictures of him. Then it could be placed at the wildlife park entrance, and everyone could read about the terrible deed and the terrible loss of a magnificent animal that they will NEVER get to see because of human ignorance and cruelty."
Yours etc.,
Gayle Hoenig, Colorado, U.S.A.
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March 2008 edition
As the 2008 US Presidential Election nears its conclusion this is perhaps an ideal time to look back over the presidency of George W. Bush.
Our movement supported George W. Bush in both the 2000 and 2004 elections, and his record in office as a whole certainly hasn't disappointed. To be sure, we could be critical about some of his domestic policies where he perhaps hasn't delivered on all his promises, but from a non-American standpoint such matters are not really of concern to us - and furthermore it must be born in mind that for the past couple of years he has had to work with an antagonistic Democratic-led Congress.
Of far more concern to those of us elsewhere in the Western World, however, has been his foreign policy, and here his record can only be praised. Following the 9/11 atrocities he showed great courage and guts in confronting Taliban and al-Qa'eda terrorists militarily in both Afghanistan and Iraq, and thereby saved the West from far more frightening Islamic advances and incursions into our historic homelands. It would be very difficult to imagine Clinton, Gore or Kerry possessing the necessary political bravery to take such military action, and by so doing George W. Bush has placed his name alongside such heroes as Charles Martel of France and King Jan III Sobieski of Poland by saving Europe from further invasion by Mohammedan hordes. Of equal importance, furthermore, has been the determination of George W. Bush (a strong admirer of Sir Winston Churchill) to strengthen the Special Relationship between the US and the UK - even though initially Tony Blair seemed a most unlikely ally in this respect! By strengthening the Atlantic Alliance in this way British foreign policy has started to look increasingly west towards its traditional and natural partners, and away from increasingly involvement with the harmful and artificial European Union. If we have any severe criticisms of the foreign policy of the George W. Bush Administration then it has been their recognition of the illegitimate statelet of Kosovo, and - perhaps - their less than robust support for the State of Israel in its frontline battles against expansionist Islam. These failings apart, however, we still believe that everyone in the West must say a big thank-you to President George W. Bush.
But what of the future? For well over a year we have been strongly of the opinion that only one man possesses the necessary experience, talents and determination to become an effective next President of the United States during these troubled times - Senator John McCain of Arizona. It has therefore been a great joy - though not particularly a surprise - to learn that he has now secured the GOP presidential nomination for 2008, and thereby will almost certainly become the 44th President of the United States. Our full support and congratulations are therefore extended to Senator McCain.
Meanwhile the opposition Democratic contest is dire in the extreme. A Hillary Clinton presidency would undoubtedly be catastrophic for the West - but a triumph for Barack Hussein Obama seems too ghastly to contemplate. Our objection to Obama isn't because he's Black (we would have absolutely no qualms if Condi Rice was eventually to have a tilt at the presidency for instance) but because he is not a proper American - not a proper Westerner. How the son of a White atheist miscegenist and a Kenyan Muslim goat-herdsman, schooled at a Madrassa in Indonesia, could ever be contemplated as a candidate for the US presidency (and thereby to become the leader of the Western World) defies all belief! The most astonishing factor about all this is not the support which this hideous figure is unsurprisingly receiving from America's increasingly worrying number of ethnics, but the backing which he is obtaining from seemingly so many self-hating "Whites". Alas there seems to be something very rotten infecting American society at the moment. We wish the true American people well in defeating this poisonous attitude.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB/ELC FEBRUARY MEETING
Last month the Springbok Club/ELC was most privileged to be able to welcome Professor Charles Muller as guest speaker. Prof. Muller, who was formerly professor of English at both the University of the North and at UNISA, now runs his own highly successful publishing company, Diadem Books, in the UK. The latest book which Diadem Books has published has been the biography of Sir Winston Churchill's wartime secretary, Elizabeth Nel. In his speech Prof. Muller told something about the most interesting history of his publishing venture, and specifically recounted the background to Elizabeth Nel's biography, "Winston Churchill by his Personal Secretary". He was then joined by two of the authors of other works which Diadem Books has published, Monika Pavlik and Bryan Marlowe, who read several most interesting extracts from their books.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB/ELC KENT BRANCH GATHERING
The Kent Branch of the Springbok Club/ELC will be holding an informal get-together on Sunday 16th March at The Ship, Central Parade, on the Herne Bay sea-front (towards the eastern end of the town), from approximately 12.30 hrs onwards. This will provide an ideal opportunity to get to know other members and supporters from the county in a convivial informal atmosphere, and to plan future events to assist with the branch's development. For more information please 'phone: 07711-188430.
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FUTURE SPRINGBOK CLUB EVENT
The Springbok Club will be holding a special day-long celebration to mark Van Riebeeck's Day early next month. This promises to be the biggest event ever staged by the SC - and we hope will prove to be the best! Details are as follows:-
Date : Saturday 5th April 2008
Time : 13.00 hrs until late
Venue : Stepney, east London - near to Limehouse DRL station (precise location will be given upon purchase of tickets)
Price : £10.00 per head - which includes braai-pack, bread-rolls and salads etc. (discount prices for members of the SC/ELC)
There will be braai-facilities, a bar and South African-orientated videos on show throughout the day - as well as live musical entertainment provided by Robin Willow and Max Somerset. It is also hoped that a number of prominent personalities will be present for everyone to meet.
Tickets can be ordered by writing to: The Springbok Club, BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK (cheques etc. should be made payable to "The Springbok Club").
Please do you best not only to attend this most important event yourselves, but also to bring along as many of your friends and relations as possible. For more information please 'phone: 07711-188430.
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SPRINGBBOK CLUB/ELC BRANCH NEWS
The London Branch of the SC/ELC will be staging a trip to see the finish of the Doggett's Coat & Badge race on the Thames in July/August.
A member of the ExCo of the SC/ELC anticipates being in Belfast during August, when it is hoped that the Northern Ireland Branch of the organisation will be re-constituted. He will also be visiting Devon during April and Somerset in early May when informal get-togethers are planned with a view to forming official branches in these two counties.
In addition it is hoped that the Chilterns Branch will be re-constituted, and that a new branch in Sussex/Surrey will be founded very shortly.
Anyone interested in attending any of these events or becoming involved in new branches should 'phone 07711-188430 for more details.
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LONDON SWINTON CIRCLE NEWS
The London Swinton Circle had the very great pleasure of welcoming Lord Stoddart of Swindon, an Independent Labour Life Peer and former Chairman of the Campaign for an Independent Britain, as guest speaker last month. This proved to be a highly successful and well-attended event, in which Lord Stoddart outlined the dangers posed to Britain by the EU's Lisbon Treaty, but then went on to inform everyone about how the House of Lords could still prevent ratification. In this regard he emphasised how important it was for people to write to sitting members of the House of Lords - particularly cross-benchers - asking them to vote against ratification.
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Details of the next London Swinton Circle meeting are as follows :-
Date : Thursday 27th March 2008
Time : 19.00 hrs
Venue: The Counting House, 50 Cornhill, London EC3. (Nearest tube station: Bank. Leave via Exit 5).
Guest speaker : Mr. Tom Wise MEP (one of the UKIP-elected MEPs representing the East of England).
Mr. Wise, a former police officer, was first elected an MEP in 2004, and has served as UKIP's spokesman on Culture, Media, Education and Sport. He has taken a special interest in the iniquitous EU Common Fisheries Policy and currently sits on the European Parliament's Fisheries Committee, and will be presenting his new publication "Dead in the Water: How the CFP destroys lives, economies, and environments" at this meeting.
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SOUTHERN AFRICAN AND OTHER MEMORABILIA FOR SALE
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NEW BRITAIN NEWS
New Britain held a special event to celebrate St. David's Day in Cardiff this year, during which the National Chairman of New Britain, Mr. Dennis Delderfield, laid a wreath at the Welsh National War Memorial. This event was part of an ongoing series of activities being staged by New Britain throughout the year to emphasise their "Keep the United Kingdom united" campaign.
Mr. Delderfield is also planning to stand for election as Mayor of London this year under the slogan of "Stop the Waste of Public Money". If elected Mr. Delderfield vows not to accept any salary and to do his best to abolish both the post of Mayor of London and the Greater London Authority itself. At the London Mayoral election all voters will be allowed to cast first and second choice votes, with the second choices from all lower-ranked candidates being re-distributed between the two leading first-choice candidates (who almost certainly will prove to be the official Conservative and Labour Party candidates). We therefore have no hesitation in advocating that Mr. Delderfield should receive first choice votes and that Mr. Boris Johnson (the official Conservative Party candidate) the second choices. We know that such advocation may not please supporters of UKIP, whose candidate Mr. Gerard Batten is certainly a most fine and able man. We sincerely believe, however, that Mr. Delderfield's campaign centred around the slogan of "Stop the Waste of Public Money" makes him the more preferable candidate.
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SAD NEWS FROM THE ZIMBABWE CONSERVATION TASK FORCE
It is with deep regret and sadness that we announce that Tusker the elephant was shot at around 11:30 on the morning of 6th January 2008.
We received well over 4000 signatures from people all over the world in a desperate plea for his life to be spared. The shooting was scheduled for Monday, the 7th January so it came as a great shock to hear that he was shot a day early.
Tusker's life had been on the line for some time, but the New Year's party that was held at Charara this year was the straw that broke the camel's back. We have had reports of drugs and alcohol being abused at the party by some of the youngsters who attended. It has been confirmed that they were pulling hairs out of Tusker's tail and slapping him on the rump and running away laughing. They were driving around the camp at high speeds, flashing headlights in Tusker's eyes and hooting at him and we have also had reports of fireworks and beer bottles being thrown at him. Despite all this senseless abuse, we have had no reports of Tusker hurting anyone which is testament to his basic good nature.
His "crime", which led to his death penalty, is that he damaged some cars in his search for food. It is not clear how many cars were damaged. We have had reports that the number was between 2 and 7.
The authorities will probably argue that they have a responsibility to protect the humans and that it would only have been a matter of time before somebody was killed by Tusker. Our argument is that a party of this magnitude, which is attended every year by thousands of youngsters should not be held in a National Park. This is why it is called a "game reserve" and not a "people reserve". There is a sign near the entrance of Charara camp that states "No loud music after 9pm" and "no fireworks". The proprietors of Charara camp hire the biggest music system in Zimbabwe and the music is so loud, it can be heard from one and a half miles away. Where were the organizers of the party when the youngsters started throwing fireworks at Tusker? How do people bring their children up so that they behave in such a despicable manner?
We would like thank all the wonderful people who tried to help us to save Tusker from the bottom of our hearts. We had no idea he was loved so much by so many people all over the world. Zimbabwe, and indeed the world, has suffered a very great loss.
Goodbye my big friend!
Best wishes
Johnny Rodrigues, Chairman of the Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force
e-mail: galorand@mweb.co.zw - web-site: www.zctf.mweb.co.zw
(see also "Letters to the Editor")
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CLARIFICATION REGARDING BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE TO THE HON. IAN SMITH
In the "Recommended Web-Site of the Month" section of the January 2008 edition of the SCN we recommended two Rhodesian-orientated web-sites who had established special on-line Book of Remembrances in tribute to the Hon. Ian Douglas Smith. We stated that one of these had been initiated by the Flame Lily Foundation, but we have subsequently been informed that although the Flame Lily Foundation did indeed provide a link to this on-line Book of Remembrance, it was actually provided by Chris Whitehead of the Rhodesians Worldwide organisation (www.rhodesia.org) and can be accessed directly at:-
http://pub7.bravenet.com/guestbook/519410396
Our apologies to all concerned for this inadvertent mistake.
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ZIMBABWE DEBATE
A most interesting debate is to be staged on the future of Zimbabwe prior to the forthcoming elections in that country on Saturday 22nd March 2008 at the Scarborough Library, Scarborough in the North Riding of Yorkshire, commencing at 14.00 hrs. This debate is being orchestrated by Mr. Albert Weidemann, the highly respected Zimbabwe human rights campaigner, and will feature representatives from both ZANU-PF and the MDC. Members of the public and the media are keenly invited to attend this most important event.
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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: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, 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: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK.
[We hope to be able to produce the next edition of S.A.Patriot-in-Exile, No.37, very shortly. We would, however, like to clear as much of our existing stock of back-issues as possible prior to publication. Supporters can help us in two ways in this regard, either by making donations which will enable us to distribute more copies, and/or by providing address details of people who might be interesting in receiving copies.]
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Rhodesia was once a prosperous and thriving country, and the story of the author's enterprising and entrepreneurial spirit in that land, followed by his desperate escape from the country when, as Zimbabwe, it became ruled by a tyrant, imparts a realistic perspective of the present desperate plight of many exiles from a country that was once a paradise and the breadbasket for so much of Africa.
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"THE SAINTS" - DVD versions of the book about the history of the RLI
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A collection of short stories documenting Mandy Retzlaff's extraordinary life in Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Her letters are full of hope, despair, extreme courage and a remarkable sense of humour needed to face the everyday difficulties of living in a politically and economically unstable Africa.
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As many of you know our core business is domestic and game meat products, so after much consideration we have decided to remove the biscuits and sweets pages from our range. We feel that as we don't have the proper infrastructure to be able to do justice to a select range of "Treats from Home" that we would rather not offer such a small selection of these products at all. So what we have decided to do is offer you every possible "Treat from Home" available in the UK, that's approximately 900 imported South African products, from booze to books. We can get it all.
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We have temporarily removed our Events Page and are busy working on a really exciting replacement. We do basically the same shows each year, and so end up taking the same old boring pic's each year. So this year we would like to invite everyone who is attending or hosting an event to drop us a line and give us all the info' on their event. This can be ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, BIG OR SMALL, we don't care! Send us your info' and we will advertise it FREE. So come on folks if it's happening we want to know about it!
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?
No.112 : Mrs. TIMMS of Salisbury
Mrs. Timms (alas we never knew her christian name) was a most remarkable woman who ran a chain of guest houses orientated mainly towards the younger generation in central Salisbury during the 1970s - all catered for by one central dining area which provided a magnificent range of food for all meals throughout the day. This present writer first patronised this establishment whilst still a very young man during his first visit to the Rhodesian capital in 1974, and subsequently recommended it to the famous party of (then) young British patriots who toured Rhodesia in order to express their solidarity with their kith and kin in the country two years later. This proved to be a great inspiration, and indeed the colonial architecture of the particular guest house where the party stayed in 1976 prompted much enthusiastic comment, and the environment for much hopeful planning for the future - plans which alas never really came to fruition. We wonder whether anyone could provide us with any further information about the background of this quite remarkable woman and her establishment, and could also let us know what eventually became of her?
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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH
For some time now our movement has enjoyed very close fraternal links with the Canadian-based United Commonwealth Society, but for some unknown reason we have never previously made their excellent web-site our "Recommended Web-Site of the Month". This site has however recently been greatly enhanced and upgraded, so that it now contains a fully comprehensive array of sections about the main Commonwealth nations - including a most encouraging page concerning South Africa. It can be accessed at:-
http://www.unitedcommonwealth.org
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
NOT WITH A BANG BUT A WHIMPER
Sir,
Living in South Africa, I come in contact with a variety of citizens. Many of my friends are conservative Afrikaners, but I have also come across Blacks who are unhappy with the situation in South Africa. Last night I listened on Radio 702 talk radio to a Black listener who said "our culture is not ready for European conditions". He was referring to someone who wanted the speed limit on our motorways increased above 120 km/h. His feeling was that, although they can now afford cars that can comfortably exceed 200 km/h, most African road users are culturally unsuited for this. Many of those who 'phoned in were Whites who advocated raising the speed limit. (The programme was discussing whether our Minister of Defence, who was trapped by police doing 189 km/h, should be treated differently than any other road user.)
The selection of Peter de Villiers to replace Jake White as Springbok coach was ultimately made on racial grounds. He might turn out to be very good, but he starts with a huge handicap - and he acknowledges it. If the 'Boks don't shape within two years, everyone will blame it on a bad choice of coach. On the other hand, if he can hold South African rugby at the top of the log, South Africa Rugby management will be vindicated.
As for Zuma, there is no certainty that he will become President, although he is set to do so. The widening split within the ANC and its partners may be one outcome that will benefit other parties, but I believe the ANC will close ranks to protect their own interests when it comes to elections, as ZANU-PF has done with Mugabe.
Yours etc.,
Jan Geelvink, Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa
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BLACK AND WHITE AND RED ALL OVER
Sir,
Hello, and thanks for a great newsletter.
I was sent the following newspaper article by a friend in Durban. The attitude and opinions of the demented writer cannot go unanswered. I was wondering if you might include the article in a forthcoming SCN and let your readers write to this offensive idiot telling him what a misguided 'turd world' White-hating commie he is. Nobody answers this type of blatant propaganda in South Africa because they are too scared of the communist authorities powers.
It's in your trusted hands now. I hope you can do something to let this person know how many people in the world find his opinion truly offensive:-
"De Villiers must just stay focused.
"Take a bow, South African Rugby and all the non-racial campaigners who refused to scrum with apartheid rugby in the past.
"The appointment of Peter de Villiers as the Springbok coach will spell new hope for sports transformation in a country in which only the privileged class had benefited from the sports economy.
"This breakthrough will not go down well with all the die-hard and rabid White rugby fans, but sometimes we have to swallow a bitter pill to enjoy the sweetness of the future when we can be truly proud of the sports ambassadors who fly our flag. Let's dispel what Adam Small once said: 'The new South Africa is all about black and white.' This is our country now, we will decide not the oppressors.
"De Villiers will find himself in the rough and up against politicking and a tough media, but he must stay the course, and focus on what he is good at - motivating, mentoring, inspiring and coaching our future rugby stars from the poor socio-economic belts from Langa, Soweto to Wentworth. Let the colours of our flag speak for itself.
"Marlan Padayache, 1 Hillside Road, Westville, 3629"
Yours etc.,
Mike, Natal, South Africa
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NEVER FORGET TUSKER
Sir,
Johnny Rodrigues, and probably everyone who loved Tusker, would like to have a memorial in some form erected at the gate to the park where Tusker lived and died.
We are brainstorming just what the memorial should be and if we can accomplish this with donated talent and funds:-
How should it look?
What should it be made of?
Who will design it?
Who will be the artist that creates it?
Will it be made in Zimbabwe, or will it be made elsewhere and moved to the site?
What will it cost?
Will someone donate their skills in design and/or artistry?
Can we get a team to work together to do it?
Can we raise the funds if we cannot get a donor?
How about everyone who has an idea for a design submit it so that everyone can see them. What if we have a friendly contest to see who can come up with the best design?
These are all things that must be considered, and hopefully, can be accomplished.
Here is one idea that I sent to Johnny:-
"I am wondering if we can't find someone to volunteer to make a big bronze plaque or statue of Tusker with the poem from Elise Matthes and the farewell letter you wrote to Tusker and the three pictures of him. Then it could be placed at the wildlife park entrance, and everyone could read about the terrible deed and the terrible loss of a magnificent animal that they will NEVER get to see because of human ignorance and cruelty."
Yours etc.,
Gayle Hoenig, Colorado, U.S.A.
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