January 2011 Edition.

SPRINGBOK CYBER NEWSLETTER

January 2011 edition

The Rugby world was shocked and bemused recently when Brendan Venter, the former Springbok centre three-quarters, and at the time the manager of Saracens RFC, gave a most bizarre and childish interview to Sky TV after his side's 21-24 defeat to Racing Metro in the Heineken Cup.

Venter's infantile performance was most certainly not what one would expect from a leading sporting official - certainly not from someone who is a fully qualified medical doctor, as Venter is. The idea of past South African rugby officials and administrators such as Dr. Danie Craven or Corrie Bornman behaving in such a foolish and embarrassing manner simply can't be imagined.

But was Venter himself to blame for this insult to the Sky viewers? It should not be forgotten that he was one of the first products of the "new" South Africa. He finished his education after the sell-out to the ANC terrorists, when almost overnight South African society changed from adhering to civilised first-world standards to adopting the more uncouth norms of the third world. Furthermore Venter was a member of the South African squad which controversially won the 1995 Rugby World Cup, when team members were prepared to adopt the symbols of the ANC regime and to hob-nob with the unreconstructed terrorist leader Nelson Mandela.

Brendan Venter's woeful interview was therefore simply a classic concrete example of the rapid and radical decline of standards in South Africa and among South Africans (of all races) since the NP's surrender to the ANC during the early 1990s. Alas other "new" South Africans will undoubtedly cause even more embarrassment by imitating third world primeval social practices in future - until civilised rule can be restored to that once beloved country.

        

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SPRINGBOK CLUB 2011 A.G.M.

The Springbok Club's 2011 AGM will be held on Monday 31st January in central London. Only current and valid members of the Springbok Club are eligible to attend this event, and all should have been notified previously about the precise details. If you believe that you are a current and valid member yet haven't so far received the relevant information then please 'phone 07711188430 as soon as possible. After the business side of this meeting has been completed a leading official of the organisation will be giving an illustrated report-back on their recent visit to Kenya. A full report about all proceedings will appear in next month's SCN.

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FUTURE SPRINGBOK CLUB EVENTS

A full itinerary of functions and meetings for early 2011 will be discussed and decided upon at the forthcoming AGM. The following two events have however already been planned.

During early Spring 2011 the Springbok Club will be staging a trip to Hatfield House in Hertfordshire in order to pay respects at the RLI "Troopie" Statue which is now situated there, as well as touring Hatfield House.

In April 2011 the Springbok Club will be holding a full day's events to celebrate Van Riebeeck's Day, which it is hoped will include a braai and a special video presentation by someone closely associated with the "South Africa Sucks" web-site.

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SPRINGBOK CLUB/ELC BRANCH NEWS

The Kent Branch of the Springbok Club is planning to hold an informal pub gathering at Canterbury during February 2011. Full details will be appearing in next month's SCN.

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MAKE A DONATION TO THE SPRINGBOK CLUB

The Springbok Club would like to thank all those who have already made donations via our PayPal facility. These donations are of course the lifeblood of our movement, so don't forget therefore that such PayPal donations can always be made via the organisation's main web-page at www.springbokclub.org.uk

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SWINTON CIRCLE NEWS

Earlier this month the Swinton Circle staged a most successful meeting in the House of Commons which was addressed by Mr. Sammy Wilson MP, MLA (DUP, East Antrim). Mr. Wilson gave a highly informative speech, in which he not only commented about the specific problems currently confronting Northern Ireland, but also upon the situation in the UK as a whole. In spite of all the problems which he identified he still conveyed great optimism for the future, and it was particularly encouraging in this regard to learn that many Conservative backbenchers who he was in contact with evidently shared many of his patriotic viewpoints.

Details of next month's Swinton Circle meeting are as follows :-

Date :  Tuesday 8th February 2011

Time :  18.45 hrs for 19.00 hrs.

Venue :  Committee Room 5 of the House of Commons

Guest speaker :  Mr. GORDON HENDERSON M.P. (Conservative, Sittingbourne and Sheppey)

Gordon Henderson was born in the Medway Towns and is a proud true Man of Kent. He grew up on a council estate and attended local state schools until he was 16 when he left school to work for Woolworths as a stockroom assistant in Chatham. He left Woolworths in 1979 as a senior store manager, after which he undertook a variety of jobs including running his own restaurant in South Africa, being a senior contracts officer for GEC Marconi in Rochester, a director of the Unwins Wine Group and most recently Operations Manager for the largest independent alcohol-based gift wholesalers in the UK. He is a fully qualified Conservative Party political agent and at one time was the constituency agent for Thanet North MP, Roger Gale. At the 2005 General Election Gordon was Conservative Party candidate for Sittingbourne & Sheppey and came within 79 votes of winning the seat. In 2010 his hard work in the community paid off when he won the same seat with a 12,383 majority! He now devotes all of his time and energy to his role as MP. Gordon is married to Louise, with three children and seven grandchildren - all girls! He has lived on the Isle of Sheppey for almost 30 years and considers himself an adopted "Swampie". For relaxation Gordon likes to write (he has written five - so far unpublished - novels and many short stories). He loves music and cooking (his "Steak Winston Churchill" is a dish to die for!) and is also a long standing supporter of Gillingham FC and Partick Thistle FC.

In March 2011 the Swinton Circle will be welcoming a Brussels-based EuroSceptic activist as guest speaker, and in April will be addressed by another current Conservative MP.

We would also like to remind everyone that the Swinton Circle now has a presence on Twitter, on which news about the organisation and policy statements are periodically posted. This can be found on Twitter@SwintonCircle

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REPORT FROM THE ZIMBABWE CONSERVATION TASK FORCE

We have recently received the following report from Johnny Rodrigues of the Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force. Although extremely harrowing in places, this report is even so not without hope, and we believe that the more publicity given to the excellent work of the ZCTF the better:-

"It is now 10 years since the implementation of the Land Reform Programme and the very few game farms we have left, are still being invaded.

"I recently paid a visit to Denlynian and Tamari Wildlife Farm in the Beit Bridge area, after receiving reports that this property was invaded by a group calling themselves 'Zhove Conservancy Co-operative.' The members of this group include Police, Army, Civil Servants, Rural Council Employees, 'War Vets' and ZANU-PF activists.

"The invaders have spent the past 10 years vandalising the properties and slaughtering the wildlife which was previously quite abundant. They have been especially targeting zebra and eland. The eland population has dropped from 973 to 374 - a loss of 560 animals and the zebra population has fallen from 871 to 163 - a loss of 708 animals. The invaders have slaughtered 300 zebra for their skins in the past 2 months alone.

"The owners of the properties checked with the Deeds Registry and found that there is no such organization as the Zhove Conservancy Co-operative registered. They took legal action against the invaders and the courts ruled that the invaders be evicted but this has been ignored and the police are reluctant to assist.

"In addition to the decimation of the wildlife, the invaders have also burnt approximately 200 hectares of trees, most of which have been standing for the past 300 years. No Environmental Impact Assessment was carried out and they are creating an ecological disaster. The game farms are situated in a low rainfall area which is only suitable for wildlife and the ecosystem there is now so fragile that if the land is tilled, the soil will end up in the river.

"7km of 16 strand game fencing has been stolen to make wire snares - making a total of 112 km of wire. All that remains of the game fencing are the bare poles.

"Thanks to the donations we received of M99, a wire snare was removed from a buffalo bull on Dett Vlei recently. Esther van der Meer of Painted Dog Conservation was alerted to the fact that a buffalo bull was wandering around with a copper wire snare around its neck. Esther, with the assistance of her husband and Peter Blinston darted the animal and successfully removed the snare.

"Ten elephants were burned to death during a bush fire at Derbyshire Ranch in Shangani, Matabeleland South Province. It is alleged that widespread bush fires have engulfed much of Zimbabwe and most of them are started deliberately, mainly by hunters to clear the bushes. In the past few weeks, ten people have also died as a result of the bush fires.

"Three weeks ago, 13 elephants were killed by a gang of poachers in the Hurungwe Safari area. National Parks have recovered 8 of the tuskless carcasses and are still searching for the remaining five.

"On the 10th September, Hurungwe and Guruve Police arrested the gang of 9 poachers after they tried to evade the police at a road block. Upon searching their vehicle, the police found 25 tusks, elephant tails, an unlicensed rifle and machetes. In March, 10 elephant carcasses were found in Gonarezhou National Park and it is believed that international poachers were behind the crime.

"7 suspected rhino poachers were arrested in the Chiredzi area recently and a 303 rifle fitted with a silencer, telescopic sight and a carbine was recovered. The suspects consisted of 3 South Africans and 4 Zimbabweans. The latest poaching activities in the Save Valley Conservancy resulted in the death of a rhino, leaving its calf badly wounded by gunshots. National Parks have deployed a team that is currently on high alert following the heightened poaching activities.

"We are very pleased to announce that Dawie Groenewald and his wife, Sariette of Out of Africa Adventurous Safaris were arrested in South Africa in connection with rhino poaching. They were arrested on Monday along with a professional hunter, Tielman Erasmus, 2 veterinarians, Dr Karel Toet and Dr Manie du Plessis, and Toet's wife, Marisa. Out of Africa Adventurous Safaris have been linked to unethical and illegal hunting for several years and were banned from hunting in Zimbabwe in 2004."

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REPORT FROM THE ZIMBABWE PENSIONER SUPPORT FUND

We have also recently received the following update from Linda Schultz of the Zimbabwe Pensioner Support Fund. It reads as follows, and trust that those who are in a position to help this noble cause will be able to do so :-

"Please find in good order some updates on what is happening with the fund. We supply food parcels to Old Age homes all over Zimbabwe. There are also numerous articles on the Web about our organization. We are an officially registered Non-Profit Organization in South Africa and are registered with SARS as a Public Benefit Organization in terms of section 18A the Income Tax Act. I have attached a short list of homes that we currently support in Zimbabwe. We also support SOAP in Bulawayo and have helped to set up a system similar to SOAP in Gweru [Gwelo], Zvishavane, Masvingo, Red Cliff, Kwe Kwe [Que Que] and Kadoma to cater for pensioners that are not in old age homes as well. By all means contact us, ask your 20 questions, check the references that we give you, then please support our old Rhodesian pensioners who have nowhere to go. Our web page is www.zimpen.co.za, all updates are also loaded directly onto our site.

"We appreciate any and all support received as every little bit helps us to assist the people of Zimbabwe. Please, if you have already supported us could you supply me with the details as we are battling to acknowledge all donations received and believe in acknowledging all support. I would also appreciate it if you could forward this e-mail around as any and all support is welcome."

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KLEINFONTEIN BOEREBELANGE KOöPERATIEF BEPERK

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

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WILLEM RATTE’S THIRD DECLARATION FROM JAIL

"South Africa is supposed to be a signatory to international conventions governing non-violent protest. None of its rules have been followed. One week ago, I handed in a statement to court that I have stopped eating since 1 October 2010 in protest at the unlawful handling off into detention of the five youngsters among us. On Wednesday last, the High Court saw fit to condone the trampling on people’s rights, the storming into houses without warrant, the stealing of money and watches without giving receipts, and the hauling of people off into detention without properly arresting them, typical of the 'Oh-so-democratic' and 'Oh-so-full-of-human-rights'.

"Therefore I will now continue my hunger strike until the state persecutor, whose forces hauled me off into detention on fabricated spurious charges, drops these charges, or the court throws them out. I also want all my confiscated property returned.

"I am sick and tired of the hypocrisy, falseness and injustice of the 'new' South Africa.

"I am sick and tired of arrogant police, Black and White, trampling on decent people's rights, stealing and taking anything they fancy without acknowledgement.

"I am sick and tired of armed police who should be protecting the public against real threats, forcing us into police cells to be robbed instead.

"I am sick and tired of being inside a police cell while a youngster is being raped because the police don't care and are too busy smuggling drugs and making money from the gangsters in charge anyway.

"I am sick and tired of being read my so-called rights by a smug policeman, while everyone knows it is just a farce.

"I am sick and tired of being treated like a dangerous criminal, with huge police escorts, hordes of armed-to-the-teeth task force members, and all the accompanying circus, while killers and rapists and robbers roam free and kill and rape and rob to their hearts content.

"I am also sick and tired of stealing and drug smuggling policemen.

"I am sick and tired of the Boer-hating mass media smearing our people and blowing things out of all proportion, while weapons displayed belonged to several owners and had licenses or did not need any.

"I am sick and tired of state agencies continuing to oppress, persecute and smear us Boers at every opportunity. I thought the presidency of Jacob Zuma would bring an improvement, but it seems the state agencies just make and break as they like, sure in the knowledge that their actions will be condoned by the courts."

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PATRIOTIC POLL

We would like to remind everyone about the very interesting "Patriotic Poll" web-site, on which opinions can be expressed on various issues of the day. It is always worth a visit, and can be accessed at :-

http://www.patrioticpoll.co.uk

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RHODESIAN LIGHT INFANTRY DVD

The Rhodesian Light Infantry Regimental Association in the UK (part of the world-wide RLI Regimental Association) has recently had a series of films on a single DVD created which tell the story of the Rhodesian Bush War, as seen through the eyes of the men who fought in it. This is a new set of films which are not in anyway related to those that have been around for a number of years, and the proceeds are to be used to maintain our Troopie statue, smuggled out of Zimbabwe, as well as the creation and maintenance of an RLI museum.

For more details about how to order this DVD please contact Mark Pilbeam at: mark.pilbeam@dsl.pipex.com

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SEARCH SERVICE FOR THOSE SEEKING LOST CONTACTS

Find any South African, even those who have emigrated. We also search Botswana, Namibia and ex-Rhodesia/Zimbabwe.

http://www.bellemodel.biz/emails/emails.html

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MAKE YOUR OWN BILTONG AT THE FRACTION OF THE COST ....

Biltongmakers.Com has, for over 10 years, put a smile on many a South African face. No longer do they have to pay exorbitant prices for biltong that in most cases is not even to their liking!

Now you can make your own Biltong at a fraction of the price you pay right now and .... you can make it the way YOU like it!

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.

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BOOK OFFERS

"BLOOD LILY" by Mason Cranswick

Gripping novel from the Rhodesian War to current-day Zimbabwe :-

"Cranswick’s epic story of two feuding friends plays out like a Jeffrey Archer drama." Bruce Dennill, the Citizen

Buy on Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blood-Lily-Mason-Cranswick/dp/095848919X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1275414427&sr=8-1

Great cause, great reviews: www.bloodlily.co.za

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

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

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

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

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

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"BLUE WATCH" by Gwyn Fford-Osborne

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

Available from: www.diadembooks.com

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"THE SEVEN WATCHMEN" by David Ruppert

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

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

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

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

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

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?

No.146 :  Mr. RALPH PENTECOST of Cape Town.

Ralph Pentecost has been a long-standing contact of our movement. Unfortunately the latest correspondence which we sent him was returned as he was evidently no longer at the same address. The latest address which we have for him is 50 Maynard Street, Gardens, Cape Town. Does anyone know where he can now be contacted?

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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH

We have recently been recommended to read a most thought-provoking article on the web-site of a body called "The Trumpet". We know nothing about this organisation, but their comments about the powers behind the EU certainly seem to ring true. The relevant article can be accessed at:-

http://www.thetrumpet.com/print.php?q=5689.4051.0.0

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

MAN-IAC

Sir,

Re. Nick Man (Mann?) ["Rogues Gallery", December 2010 SCN]. His name does not appear on the leaked BNP membership list, but there have been many even more extremist breakaways from the BNP. Perhaps he's a member of one of these?

Yours etc.,

O.V., London, U.K.

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FRIENDS RE-UNITED

Sir,

Thanks for your October SCN and the information on Clive Derby-Lewis. There is a movement collecting funds to take ANC Government to court to give parole to Clive. He is in hospital, chained to his bed at the moment, and there is the possibility that he may loose his leg.

Thank you for what you doing for our Afrikaners in South Africa.

Yours etc.,

K.O., Pretoria, Transvaal

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GERMAN MENACE

Sir,

Re: Smit Murder Mystery Remembered [October 2010 SCN]. My mother told me about rumours that on the day of the murder German mercenaries had been noticed arriving at Jan Smuts airport. They departed later the same day. Rumours had it that John Vorster had them murdered.

Yours etc.,

Heinrich Koch, Pretoria, Transvaal

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DIRTY TRICKS

As many readers and supporters may be aware, our movement has recently been subjected to a number of orchestrated attacks from sources which can only be speculated upon.

Firstly our main computer was hit by a vicious targeted virus attack, and then a leading official of our organisation was arrested on a spurious charge - though thankfully speedily released once the Police ascertained that there was absolutely no evidence. The most serious and worrying facet of this orchestrated onslaught against our movement, however, came when a vile and evil smear campaign was mounted against the editor of the SCN on the Internet.

This despicable smear campaign started when two obscene and defamatory blog-spots were created (happily both removed within hours of them first appearing) featuring outrageous lies about the editor and a number of disgusting pictures of a headless (significantly) naked male body in various perverted poses - which the deranged creator or creators of this sick site claimed were photos of the editor. As the headless male in these obscene photos was quite clearly much thinner than the editor, and as they did not feature a number of tell-tale marks on his lower body, these distasteful pictures can therefore be PROVED to be of a different person (the only "evidence" being that the pornographic pictures were juxtapositioned with a number of genuine head-and-shoulders photos of the editor quite clearly in a different venue, some of which were apparently doctored using - we understand - PhotoShop computer graphics software). As if this wasn't despicable enough the instigator or instigators of this evil smear then managed to "hack" into our computer and sent copies of their lies and degenerate fake pictures to our address list. Happily it would seem that good anti-spam and anti-pornography software prevented most of these disgusting postings reaching their destinations, and those which did were overwhelmingly dismissed with the contempt that they deserved. So far "over the top" indeed was this demented smear campaign that nobody with more than two brain-cells to rub together could surely take all the ridiculous lies and fabricated pictures seriously.

Quite clearly those responsible for constructing these perverted images not only have depraved minds, but indeed diseased minds, and must be put a stop to before they can enact similar libels against other innocent people. The whole distressing matter is now of course in the hands of the Police, who have advised us not to comment any further about our suspicions of who is responsible. We would however like to give our most sincere thanks to all our many supporters from around the world who have shown us complete support and solidarity during this most traumatic episode, and who have clearly realised the diabolical nature of these false claims. We would also like to ask all supporters to alert us immediately if these fake pictures appear anywhere else in future, and also to let us know if they have any evidence or suspicions about who was responsible in concocting these falsehoods, which we will then pass onto the Police.        

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December 2010 Edition.

SPRINGBOK CYBER NEWSLETTER

December 2010 edition

For the EU - and for the Euro currency in particular - the chickens certainly seem to be coming home to roost! Those of us who have always opposed the entire single-European project can therefore do nothing other than rejoice at the financial chaos which is currently engulfing the Euro-zone.

Many have for long argued that the entire spectre isn't so much a European Project, but rather a German Project. Ever since 1945 the Germans have been trying to achieve European dominance by peaceful means in a way that they failed to achieve through military aggression twice previously during the 20th Century. Others see the sinister machinations of the Vatican at play behind the whole project - with both theories seeming to coalesce with the advent of the current German Pope. If this latter theory is correct, however, then it seems very strange - or maybe ironic - that it is the Catholic countries of southern Europe which seem to be suffering most through the current economic turmoil.

No country - or should we say region - seems to be suffering more as a result of their stupidity in joining the Euro than the Republic of Ireland however. The Republic of Ireland was born of course through Vatican eagerness to split the British nation - the most powerful Protestant state in Europe. It should never be forgotten also that German clandestine operations were behind the 1916 Easter Rebellion during the height of WWI, which led directly to the partition of Britain and the establishment of the Irish Republic statelet. During WWII, furthermore, the Nazi regime backed IRA terrorist operations against Loyal Ulster and vital British naval and military bases there.

In should be no surprise therefore that successive Republic of Ireland governments - particularly Fianna Fail governments - have been overtly keen to join the European Project and to adopt the Euro as their currency. For several years this policy seemed to be paying huge dividends, with the so-called Keltic Tiger receiving EU largesse to such an extent that it obtained economic prosperity greater than that of the UK itself. Once the inevitable collapse of the Euro began then all these subsidies ended, and the so-called Keltic Tiger quickly became a Keltic Mouse. It should never be forgotten that the Euro is in reality simply the DeutschMark writ large, and regardless of the fact that the whole project was mainly an attempt to spread German hegemony across Europe, once the innate instability and unsuitability of a single currency for all the nation-states of Europe became clear then it was the German national interest which had to come first.

But another perhaps more important development has been taking place in the Republic of Ireland during all this period of the so-called Keltic Tiger economy - namely the rapid secularisation of the state, and perhaps even more surprisingly the growth of charismatic Christian churches around the country. All this of course has been accelerated by the revelations of endemic child abuse by Roman Catholic priests. As a result the Republic of Ireland is no longer the priest-ridden state that it appeared to be for much of the 20th Century, and the power and influence of the Irish Nationalist movement over society has been in rapid decline.
Coupled to this has been the fact that in spite of almost 90 years of alleged independence it it still the British connection rather than the continental European connection which dominates in culture, language and sporting ties, and this indeed has been growing rather than declining during the years of EU entanglement.

It is therefore not really surprising that for the first time since partition a visit by a British reigning monarch to Dublin is being planned for 2011. The interaction between this visit and the economic crisis currently engulfing the Republic was recently commented upon in a most remarkable way by Mr. Michael Ring, the Fine Gael TD for Co.Mayo. Speaking in the Dail he stated: "Now look at the mess we're in and look at the mess this country is in. Next year the Queen is talking about coming to Ireland for a state visit. Maybe we should say to the Queen when she comes 'You know, we have our own independence now, we'll hand you back the country and we'll apologise for the mess that we're after making of it'". Probably Mr. Ring was speaking rather tongue-in-cheek - but many a true word is spoken in jest!

The UK government has already promised massive financial assistance to the Republic to help them overcome the economic crisis caused by their foolish policy of adopting the Euro - but perhaps an act of far more daring is called for. Why not invite the Republic's government to drop the Euro entirely and to re-enter the Sterling-zone? The name of Punt rather than Pound could of course be used in the Republic itself, with their own designs appearing on all currency minted themselves, but the British Isles will then once again form a united - and therefore stronger - economic area, to the mutual benefit of all.

The question therefore must be asked whether this proposed economic unity will lead to eventual full re-unification of the United Kingdom. Only time will tell of course, and it can only come about by a free and democratic vote in a referendum by the people of today's Republic. Our guess, however, is that with the increasing secularisation of the state, the growth of British cultural and sporting influences, and the gradual disintegration of the whole EU project, it will only be a matter of time. Such British re-unification would not only be a precursor for a final withdrawal from the EU, but could also herald a new era of renewed links and co-operation between all our tradition friends and trading partners in the Commonwealth and Empire. The days ahead will inspire us!
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SPRINGBOK CLUB UDI DAY CELEBRATION

In order to celebrate UDI Day this year the London Branch of the Springbok Club staged a visit to the RAF Museum in Hendon - a most appropriate setting in view of the Hon. Ian Douglas Smith's WWII service with the RAF!

Unfortunately a combination of bad weather and transport disruption (both caused by industrial disputes and by track repairs) meant that many would-be attenders at this event were not able to make it, but even so those who were able to take part in this visit enjoyed a most memorable time. Furthermore, in view of the fact that many who wanted to attend were prevented from doing so it is expected that the London Branch will be organising a return trip in the not too distant future.

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SPRINGBOK CLUB DAY OF THE VOW COMMEMORATION

Unfortunately the Springbok Club's planned guest speaker for this year's Day of the Vow commemoration hasn't been able to travel out of South Africa as anticipated. The Springbok Club will however still be staging an event to mark the Day of the Vow this year, hopefully with a new guest of honour being present. Full details will be circulated separately as soon as arrangements have been finalised.

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FUTURE SPRINGBOK CLUB EVENTS

The Springbok Club/Empire Loyalist Club's 2011 AGM will be held during mid-January 2011.
In February 2011 the Springbok Club/ELC will be welcoming a Brussels-based EuroSceptic activist as guest speaker.

During early Spring 2011 the Springbok Club will be making a trip to Hatfield House in Hertfordshire in order to pay our respects at the RLI "Troopie" Statue which is now situated there, as well as touring Hatfield House.

In April 2011 the Springbok Club will be staging a full day's events to celebrate Van Riebeeck's Day, including a braai and a special presentation by someone closely associated with the "South Africa Sucks" web-site.

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SPRINGBOK CLUB/ELC BRANCH NEWS

The Kent Branch of the Springbok Club/ELC is planning to hold an informal pub gathering at Canterbury during late January 2011. Full details will be appearing in next month's SCN.

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MAKE A DONATION TO THE SPRINGBOK CLUB

The Springbok Club would like to thank all those who have made donations to the movement through the PayPal facility. Don't forget that PayPal donations can always be made via the organisation's main web-page at www.springbokclub.org.uk

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SWINTON CIRCLE NEWS

Since the previous edition of the SCN was published the Swinton Circle has staged two very important and significant meetings in the Houses of Parliament complex, both being addressed by sitting Conservative MPs.

The first, held on 23rd November, was addressed by Mr. David Nuttall MP, the newly-elected Conservative MP for Bury North. Mr. Nuttall certainly didn't disappoint, giving a most informative and indeed inspiring address about his own political motivations, his opinions about the initial actions of the Coalition Government and their spending commitments in particular, and about his opposition to any form of voting reform. If Mr. Nuttall is typical of the new-intake of Conservative MPs - and there is no reason to doubt this - then there are certainly great grounds for optimism regarding the future of not only the Conservative Party but also the country as a whole!

The second meeting was held on 7th December and was addressed by Mr. Philip Hollobone MP, the Conservative MP for Kettering, who previously addressed the Swinton Circle in 2007. This proved to be an extremely well-attended meeting, undoubtedly the best attendance since the crisis which engulfed the organisation in 2008, with all seats in the meeting room being taken and late-comers forced to stand! Again Mr. Hollobone didn't disappoint, giving a powerful and inspiring speech in which he was candidly frank about some of the failings of the current Coalition Government, displayed a masterly grasp of statistics regarding crime figures and foreigners currently jailed in the UK, demonstrated how membership of the EU was having a detrimental effect upon the British economy, and listed all the Early Morning Motions which he had so far tabled during the current Parliament. [Worryingly there was an earlier attempt to sabotage this meeting by certain expelled members of the Swinton Circle, which happily was foiled in time. Full details of this are given in the "Rogues Gallery" column.]

The Swinton Circle has also now finalised similar such meetings to be staged in the Houses of Parliament complex to be addressed by other sitting MPs each month from January 2011 until April 2011. Full details about all these events will be included in future editions of the SCN.

We would also like to remind everyone that the Swinton Circle now has a presence on Twitter, on which news about the organisation and policy statements are regularly posted. This can be found on Twitter @SwintonCircle

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MESSAGE FROM THE SANWILD WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Louise Joubert of the SanWild Wildlife Sanctuary writes as follows :-

"For many months since the international financial crisis we have fought against getting deeper and deeper into debt to keep the SanWild lions going. Every time when we reach a point where we seriously have to consider putting the lions down as we fail to raise sufficient funding to continue their care and feeding; a number of donors come to the rescue and the lions once again receive a reprieve. This situation has unfortunately prevailed and despite the support of two other charities we have not yet managed to get out of the back log of debt incurred on behalf of our lions and we are desperate for your financial help.

"Having to deal with dwindling donor funding, increasing meat prices and the horrible thought of reaching a point of no return in which our lions will have to be euthanized simply because there are not enough people out there to care enough to help us to keep the lions going is heartbreaking and very stressful indeed and I plead with you to please step in immediately and help our lions. They cannot speak for themselves; neither can they ask for your help; that is my task. If you knew these lions like I do you will understand why we need your help to move mountains and ensure their safety. They are truly some of the most magnificent creatures on this planet and I will do what I can to ensure their wellbeing; even if it means standing on my knees begging for their lives.

"All it takes is a small number of dedicated people to make our dream of providing a safe home for 16 lions a reality. It is not that difficult and it is not just large donations that count, it is the co-operation and small donations from a group of dedicated animal lovers that truly do not just pay lip service to animal welfare that will save our lions and keep them healthy and in good condition. We have given them great natural habitat enclosure, the love of their pride members, the dedication of our staff, an area safe from persecution, but we need your financial support to buy their food.

"I hope and pray that you will once again find it in your hearts to send us a little financial support. We are in critical need of your help.

"On-line donations can be done via our interactive website, www.sanwild.com or direct banking transfers can be done to our trust account.  Banking details can be found on our website.

"Kind regards,

"Louise Joubert"

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PATRIOTIC POLL

We would like to remind everyone about the very interesting "Patriotic Poll" web-site, on which opinions can be expressed on various issues of the day. It is always worth a visit, and can be accessed at :-
http://www.patrioticpoll.co.uk

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RHODESIAN LIGHT INFANTRY DVD

The Rhodesian Light Infantry Regimental Association in the UK (part of the world-wide RLI Regimental Association) has recently had a series of films on a single DVD created which tell the story of the Rhodesian Bush War, as seen through the eyes of the men who fought in it. This is a new set of films which are not in anyway related to those that have been around for a number of years, and the proceeds are to be used to maintain our Troopie statue, smuggled out of Zimbabwe, as well as the creation and maintenance of an RLI museum.

For more details about how to order this DVD please contact Mark Pilbeam at:
mark.pilbeam@dsl.pipex.com
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SEARCH SERVICE FOR THOSE SEEKING LOST CONTACTS

Find any South African, even those who have emigrated. We also search Botswana, Namibia and ex-Rhodesia/Zimbabwe.

http://www.bellemodel.biz/emails/emails.html

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MAKE YOUR OWN BILTONG AT THE FRACTION OF THE COST ....

Biltongmakers.Com has, for over 10 years, put a smile on many a South African face. No longer do they have to pay exorbitant prices for biltong that in most cases is not even to their liking!

Now you can make your own Biltong at a fraction of the price you pay right now and .... you can make it the way YOU like it!

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.

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BOOK OFFERS

"BLOOD LILY" by Mason Cranswick

Gripping novel from the Rhodesian War to current-day Zimbabwe :-
"Cranswick’s epic story of two feuding friends plays out like a Jeffrey Archer drama." Bruce Dennill, the Citizen

Buy on Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blood-Lily-Mason-Cranswick/dp/095848919X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1275414427&sr=8-1
Great cause, great reviews: www.bloodlily.co.za

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

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

The narrative gives the reader an overview of the history of the White man in southern Africa with detailed emphasis on the Rhodesian story through the life and times of PK van der Byl, one of the major players in a political drama that ended in the accession to power of Robert Mugabe under the auspices of the British government. By his very nature PK was controversial and confrontational. This account is likely to give offence to some because it portrays him as bluntly as he was in real life. Much can be contested about PK van der Byl but few will dispute he was an extremely colourful character with a devilish sense of humour.

This memoir covers his life with a full flourish while doing nothing to detract from the seriousness of the international political and military conflict in which he was engaged. The reader will glean new information on a highly controversial subject and emerge with a more sympathetic understanding of what PK van der Byl and his colleagues did and strove for. The human tragedy that has followed the removal from power of Ian Smith and his Rhodesian Front party will almost certainly force the reader to deal with some uncomfortable conclusions, of value to anyone sincere about grappling with the volatile and deeply troubling challenges that confront all Africans today.

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

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"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

[You may like to see details with photos regarding the launch of this book, which can be viewed at http://www.diadembooks.com/celiamurray.htm]

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"THE SEVEN WATCHMEN" by David Ruppert

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

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

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

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

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?

No.145 :  Mr. ROBERT BRETT of Durban.

Robert Brett, who lived in the Bellair district of south Durban, ran a highly successful printing and publishing company called "Cut Papers" in Durban during the 1970s and 1980s. A friendly, affable and scrupulously honest businessman, he was also a prominent local Freemason. A number of former friends would be very keen to learn where he is now.

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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH

We have recently been contacted by a newly-established organisation called the Rhodesian Association of Great Britain. Their web-site is well worth a look, and can be accessed at :-

http://www.rhodesianassocgb.co.uk/default.html

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

REALITY CHECK

Sir,

It truly amazes me that Whites in South Africa still cling to the delusional idea that they can change/improve the government there, or that somehow, miraculously, things will get better. I know that for many, the "head in the sand" act is the only way they can cope, and I truly empathize with them. But "holding the government accountable" is like trying to persuade a hungry crocodile not to eat a baby rabbit. Look at what has happened in the rest of Africa. Look at Obama in America. Look at Haiti. How is South Africa different?

Here's the stark reality: South Africa will go the same way as Zimbabwe - it's a matter of time. They will walk into your houses and throw you into the street, if you're lucky. They will take your cars and your houses and daughters and wives, and you will not be able to do anything about it. Ask people from the old Belgian Congo. Ask Rhodesians. Your government doesn't care, it is not held accountable by the civilized West, and there are no consequences to what they do, and they know it. You are being ruled by and overwhelmed by savages.

I strongly urge you to get out of that country at all costs - do whatever it takes. Claim refugee status in civilized countries if you have to. Pull your heads out of the sand and face reality. Money won't stop your wife from being raped. Stop trying to convince yourselves that "alles sal regkom" and know that a suit and spectacles don't change your ex-garden boy into a seasoned, intellectual, civilized politician.

Yours etc.,
Robin J. Elliott, Vancouver, Canada (emigrated from South Africa 1997) www.RobinJElliott.com

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WHITE MAN'S BURDEN

Sir,

Your article on Stanley (see September's SCN) proves my point exactly. It's not the Africans who wanted to change African but the terrorists in the Northern Hemisphere who destroyed the African and made the White race, especially White males, to be the villians. Now a White male is finding it increasingly difficult to find a job as the jobs are restricted in this country to people of minority groups. Are people in this country blind to what's happening?

Yours etc.,
Colonist-in-Exile, Sussex, U.K.

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STANLEY MOVIE

Sir,

I found a cool Wikipedia article about Henry Morton Stanley at :-
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki?search=Sir%20Henry%20Morton%20Stanley
They should make a movie about him.

Yours etc.,
Peter Ward, New York, U.S.A.

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A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME

Sir,

Yes - there is such a name as Richenda. Title for a school story once.

Yours etc.,
Mark Taylor, London, U.K.

[We're still very keen to learn where Richenda Littlejohn, as memtioned in September's SCN, is now however! Ed.]

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ROGUES GALLERY

As mentioned in the item about the Swinton Circle's recent meetings above, the latest such meeting of the organisation was subjected to an attempted sabotage attack - indeed an actual hi-jacking attempt took place.

This attack was apparently initiated by two expelled members of the organisation, Messrs. Allan Robertson and Daniel Wilkinson (see February 2009 SCN). The Swinton Circle had advertised the meeting of 7th December to be addressed by Mr. Phlip Hollobone MP quite widely among its members and supporters, but about a fortnight before the meeting was due to take place officials of the organisation were informed by a loyal supporter that they had also received an invitation from a rival organisation established by Mr. Robertson following his expulsion, stating that they would be holding a meeting addressed by the same speaker on the same day and at the same venue and time! Such a ridiculous act of confrontation on Mr. Robertson's part must surely be considered reckless in the extreme!

Mr. Hollobone was then informed about this most worrying development, and he recommended that the security officials at the Houses of Parliament complex (the Sergeant-at-Arms Office) be contacted. This was therefore done, and the Sergeant-at-Arms Office expressed great alarm at the possibility of a disturbance taking place on Parliamentary property, so therefore put Swinton Circle officials into contact with the Police. The Police proved extremely helpful, and plans were consequently put in place to ensure that neither Messrs. Robertson and Wilkinson nor any of their associates would be allowed into the venue where the Swinton Circle meeting was due to take place.

On the day of the meeting itself Swinton Circle officials arrived early on Police advice, but before actual liaison with the Police could begin a certain Mr. Nicholas "Nick" Man (of whom more later) turned up, and immediately started making offensive and untrue remarks towards the Chairman of the Swinton Circle, before being ushered downstairs to the foyer of the building. Almost as soon as this had taken place Messrs. Robertson and Wilkinson arrived with a small group of associates, who included 1) Mr. Sam Swerling (a known and admitted member of the neo-fascist BNP, and indeed a leading BNP platform speaker - see September 2009 SCN), 2) Mr. Andrew Slade (another known BNP member and indeed a former BNP council candidate, who on an Internet forum earlier this year stated openly that he wished to march with Islamic extremists through the streets of Wootton Bassett to protest against his own country's troops - yes, charming company Messrs. Robertson and Wilkinson now keep!), 3) Mr. Gareth "Gary" Gillingham (a known close associate of Mr. Ian Anderson, a former leader of the extremist National Front - see October 2010 SCN), and 4) Mr. Joseph Gould (another known and admitted member of the BNP from Peterborough). It should be noted, furthermore, that the first three of these extremists had all been barred from attending future Swinton Circle meetings in 2007 (when Mr. Robertson still sat on the organisation's Executive Committee) once their extremist connections came to light, and indeed they were three of the five unwelcome and uninvited attendees who gate-crashed the Swinton Circle meeting of 22nd July 2008 which precipitated the entire crisis within the organisation.

Although all the Robertson/Wilkinson would-be hi-jackers of the meeting (who only amounted to nine in total, including all the names mentioned above) were by now effectively "kettled" in the foyer of the building by the Police, this didn't stop Mr. Swerling (nowadays something of a geriatric fascist carrying a walking-stick) from shouting out threats to "thrash the living daylights" out of the Chairman of the Swinton Circle whilst brandishing his stick - a really foolish thing to do in view of the numerous witnesses among the security staff present and the preponderance of closed-circuit television cameras! After some considerable time whilst Mr. Robertson remonstrating with the Police, he and his small group of associates eventually accepted the inevitable and left the building - though with a couple of them miming spitting actions at Swinton Circle members as they walked away. Yes, as we say, charming people Messrs. Robertson and Wilkinson now associate with.

We wonder, however, what the reaction of the rest of their associates is now towards Messrs. Robertson and Wilkinson, after being so ignominiously instructed to leave the building by the Police? Many of them evidently came a long way and went to a lot of effort to take part in the would-be hi-jacking attempt, so therefore can't be too pleased now the've experienced the full effects of Robertson's reckless stupidity. Indeed we wonder whether there will now be some friction between Messrs. Robertson and Wilkinson? Hopefully this most disturbing incident will mark the end of all the trouble emanating from this sickly clique, though somehow we fear that this may not be the case.

But what of Mr. Nicholas "Nick" Man? Mr. Man had been a long-standing member - albeit an infrequent attendee - of the Swinton Circle, and following the crisis of 2008 seemed to remain loyal. Although he had failed to attend any further Swinton Circle meetings since the crisis was resolved in early 2009, he had even so regularly sent excuses and apologies for being unable to attend in a polite and friendly manner. His performance at the meeting of 7th December (which was actually preceded by a very inflamatory and unexpected e-mail) would tend to suggest that he has been a "sleeper" within the organisation acting on behalf of Mr. Robertson's dissident clique for some time now - indeed perhaps he was the source of Mr. Robertson's information regarding details of the December meeting which enabled him to plan his hi-jacking attempt? We wonder therefore whether any reader knows anything further about Mr. Man, particularly regarding his political connections.

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November 2010 Edition.

SPRINGBOK CYBER NEWSLETTER

November 2010 edition
There have been few truer South African heroes than Willem Ratte. Born at Paarl in 1948, he saw active service helping to defend Western Civilisation in Rhodesia, SWA and South Africa itself.

Willem Ratte volunteered to serve with the elite Rhodesian SAS in 1973, and after Rhodesia fell six years later he returned to South Africa and enlisted with the famed 32 Battalion of the SADF to fight in the Bush War on the SWA/Angolan border. In this role he helped to train forces of the Angolan anti-communist UNITA resistance army. After de Klerk's National Party betrayed SWA in 1990 he moved back to South Africa, but with the NP's treason and sell-out gathering pace he resigned from the SADF in 1991. He was, however, described by the renowned mercenary commander Eeben Barlow as being "simply the finest, most professional soldier ever trained by the SADF".

Unable to leave South Africa like so many of his comrades, Willem Ratte was thus not able to join the resistance struggle in exile, but even so he established an internal wing of the South African resistance movement under the almost impossible conditions of ANC suppression. In 1993 he delivered "30 pieces of silver" to the traitor FW de Klerk in Parliament, and went on to help establish both the Pretoria Boer Commando and Radio Pretoria. When the ANC regime managed to closedown Radio Pretoria he was furthermore instrumental in establishing Radio Donkerhoek to take its place - transmitting from moving vehicles for as long as possible to escape ANC harassment.

Perhaps his most famous act of internal resistance came in 1995 however, when together with a small band of supporters he seized Fort Schanskop near Pretoria as a symbolic act of resistance. To have initiated such a hopeless act of defiance was indeed an act of supreme courage and dedication, but alas resulted in a draconian sentence of 20 years imprisonment (15 of which were suspended) imposed by the tame judges of the ANC regime. Once imprisoned, however, he immediately went on hunger strike, lasting out for 57 days until too weak to resist being force-fed following requests from his wife and well-meaning friends.

Following his eventual release Willem Ratte disappeared from public view for a decade - but he was not dormant in his endeavours for the well-being of his fellow countrymen. Rather than continuing with the impossible task of confronting the ANC oppressors head-on he decided to work among the White South African grassroots, particularly among the younger generation who had succumbed to the ANC third-world drug culture. The ANC regime never forgave him for his earlier acts of defiance however, and in late September of this year he was again arrested, this time on a trumped up charge of "drug and weapons possession" (drugs having been found hidden away by some of those he was helping to rehabilitate on his farmstead rejuvenation camp). Willem Ratte than immediately once again went on hunger strike - but this time it was the ANC's minions who backed-down first, releasing him on a nominal bail of R2000 on 1st November, with no official charge having been brought against him.

Unlike so many other Whites who have remained in South Africa after the ascendancy of the ANC terrorists and have merely "talked a good fight", Willem Ratte has constantly proved over the past two decades that he has been prepared to do something positive. It is surely obvious to all but the most myopic that South Africa can only be changed through external struggle and lobbying. This fact was recognised by our ANC enemies during the 1960s, 70s and 80s, and is just as true for us today in our quest to restore civilised values as it was for them in their bloodlust to destroy everything decent. Having said this, however, there must still be a place for an internal wing of the resistance movement, if only to increase morale and to provide reasons for why Western intervention to restore civilised rule is essential. There are those alas who are either too stupid or too cowardly to deny this patently obvious fact, and who seem to believe that simply by giving themselves fancy titles such as "Kommandant" and sitting around on their fat backsides drinking brandy and coke and pontificating about whacko conspiracy theories they will somehow be able "magically" to oust the ANC regime. Such pea-brains must be held in even greater contempt than the more overt enemies of the South African nation such as the NP sell-outs and the ANC fellow-travellers.

Willem Ratte has clearly proved that he is a doer and not a waffler however - and for this reason we salute him!

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SPRINGBOK CLUB OCTOBER MEETING

Last month's Springbok Club meeting proved to be one of the movement's most successful and significant functions ever. The guest speaker at this event was Mr. Bert Oosthuizen, who as the "Uhuru Guru" was instrumental in establishing the famed "South Africa Sucks" blog-site which exposes the disasters of ANC terrorist rule. Mr. Oosthuizen, who has now successfully re-located to the UK, and has thus become a powerful addition to the resistance struggle "in exile", gave a highly informative talk about the true conditions which prevail in the "new" South Africa today, how he had established the "South Africa Sucks" blog, and the victimisation campaign which he had endured from the ANC regime as a result of this. As a consequence of this meeting even stronger links have been established between the Springbok Club and those behind "South Africa Sucks", which can only give more impetus to the resistance movement as a whole.

A further indication of the growing power and influence of the Springbok Club and "South Africa Sucks" was that "The South African" freebie newspaper sent along a reporter to cover this event. Alas "The South African" now appears to adopt a very "neutral" stance on South African affairs, apparently seeking to appeal to ANC supporters living in the UK (are there many?) as well as those driven into exile by the collapsing infrastructure of the "new" South Africa. As a result the consequent report that appeared in the newspaper, although reasonably fair and objective, still left a lot to be desired. The most reprehensible aspect of this report, however, was a totally irrelevant and unsubstantiated attack upon a now deceased member of the Springbok Club, Mr. Bill Binding - though of course, as we all know, dead men can't sue! If those behind "The South African" thought that by this ridiculous smear against a dead member of the organisation they could damage the Springbok Club they were wrong, for as a result the movement has gained several new supporters! We welcome all these new supporters to this edition of the SCN!

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SPRINGBOK CLUB UDI DAY CELEBRATIONS

In order to celebrate UDI Day this year the London Branch of the Springbok Club will be staging a visit to the RAF Museum in Hendon. In view of the distinguished service of the Hon. Ian Douglas Smith in the RAF during WWII we thought that this would be a most appropriate venue - as well as proving a "wizard" day out.

This event will take place on Sunday 28th November 2010. The RAF Museum can be reached either by underground at Colindale on the Northern Line (assemble outside Colindale Tube Station between 12.15 hrs and 12.30 hrs), or by the No.303 bus which travels between Mill Hill Broadway mainline railway station and the RAF Museum (assemble there between 12.45 hrs and 13.00 hrs). There will be no charge for admission to the museum, but for more details or if you have any difficulty reaching the rendezvous points please 'phone: 07779691026.

After the visit to the museum itself we will journey on to Hampstead (only four stops away from Colindale on the Northern Line) for a convivial late afternoon and early evening's gathering at "The Flask" pub, which is adjacent to Hampstead underground station. We will try to assemble towards the front of the main bar, and it is hoped that a prominent ex-Rhodesian will be present to say a few words about the Rhodesia struggle in an informal setting.

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FUTURE SPRINGBOK CLUB EVENTS

The Springbok Club will be staging its annual Day of the Vow commemorations in December, at which a most interesting guest of honour will be present. Fuller details about this event will be announced in next month's SCN.

The Springbok Club/Empire Loyalist Club's 2011 AGM will be held next January 2011.

During early Spring 2011 the Springbok Club will be making a trip to Hatfield House in Hertfordshire in order to pay our respects at the RLI "Troopie" Statue which is now situated there, as well as touring Hatfield House.

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SPRINGBOK CLUB/ELC BRANCH NEWS

The Kent Branch of the Springbok Club/ELC is planning to hold an informal pub gathering at Canterbury during January.

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MAKE A DONATION TO THE SPRINGBOK CLUB

The Springbok Club has now installed a PayPal facility to its main web-page at www.springbokclub.org.uk so that all those who wish to help the ongoing work of the organisation may do so easily.

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SWINTON CIRCLE NEWS

The Swinton Circle staged a special event in Greenwich last month to celebrate the anniversaries of both the Battle of Trafalgar and the Battle of El Alamein. At this event the eminent local historian Mr. Gary Vincent gave a superb illustrated talk about "The Fighting Temeraire", the ship which was second in line of Nelson's column of ships at the Battle of Trafalgar.

Details of November's Swinton Circle meeting are as follows :-

Date :  Tuesday 23rd November 2010

Time :  18.45 hrs for 19.00 hrs.

Venue :  Committee Room 19 of the House of Commons (enter the Houses of Parliament via the St.Stephen's Entrance, and pass through security. As it is possible that the actual Committee Room venue could be changed at the last minute enquire at Central Lobby to confirm location. Don't forget, however, that the Committee Room is booked in the name of the speaker, Mr. David Nuttall MP, and not in the name of the Swinton Circle.)

Guest Speaker :  Mr. DAVID NUTTALL M.P. (Conservative, Bury North)

David Nuttall is one of the new breed of young Conservative MPs who were elected to Parliament for the first time in 2010. Born in Sheffield and educated in Rotherham, he joined a Sheffield firm of solicitors upon leaving school, and worked his way up to become a Senior Partner at this same firm after first obtaining a Law Degree from the University of London and becoming a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. He lives at Tottington in his constituency of Bury North with his wife and Dalmatian. He is a church-warden at his local St.Anne's Church, and enjoys watching sport, walking and bird-watching. He is President of Tottington St.John's Cricket Club and a Patron of Ramsbottom Cricket Club. ('Phone: 07711188430 for more details.)

The Swinton Circle has also now finalised similar such meetings to be staged in the Houses of Parliament complex to be addressed by other sitting MPs every month from December 2010 until April 2011. Full details about all these events will be included in future editions of the SCN.

We would also like to remind everyone that the Swinton Circle now has a presence on Twitter, on which news about the organisation and policy statements are regularly posted. This can be found on Twitter @SwintonCircle

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MESSAGE FROM THE SANWILD WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Louise Joubert of the SanWild Wildlife Sanctuary writes as follows :-

"Over the last couple of weeks we have had numerous telephone calls to help injured wildlife; many of them were injured as a result of poaching incidents and snaring, but somehow these unfortunate creatures have managed to survive. During the last couple of months it has been especially rhino poaching that have reached critical levels in South Africa with 162 rhinos poached for their horns since January 2010 this has been covered extensively in the local and international media. However there are many other wild animals that have fallen prey to poachers and their species vary greatly.

"Species that have fallen prey to poachers :-

"Vultures are poisoned so that African muti traders and witch doctors can obtain their body parts for many reasons. Some even believe that having a vulture's head in your possession can help to predict the national lotto numbers. For this stupidity many vultures are poisoned, but there are those that do survive and need extensive treatment and rehabilitation to be able to be returned to the wild.

"Pangolins are trapped with wire snares as they leave their burrows and are kept in the most appalling conditions until they are slaughtered so that their scales may be used in the muti trade. Just such a pangolin was collected and released back to the wild after it was confiscated in Alexandria - a township in Johannesburg.

"Warthogs are hunted down with dogs and are then killed with spears, but many survive these attacks, but are badly injured. SanWild has collected and saved many of these unfortunate creatures and dealing with them has made us realise what an exceptional level of intelligence they have.

"Zebras and other wildlife are caught in snares, but manage to break the cruel traps and walk around for days and weeks while the steel wire bites deeper and deeper into their bodies. If not darted and treated the snares will continue to cause infection until the animal eventually dies a cruel and lingering death. Most of these unfortunate animals can be darted and the snare removed. With some treatment many of these animals can immediately be released back into the wild - as wild animals have an amazing ability to overcome infection, pain and injuries - all they need is a little bit of a helping hand and at SanWild we provide this service free of charge to anybody that phones us - on behalf of any wild animal - irrespective of species importance.

"Of course there are a number of other reasons why wildlife get injured and most of these are as a direct result of man's actions or superstitious beliefs :-

"Owls are injured as they are believed in many instances to be the carriers of bad luck or witch craft, many others are poisoned. There are also some that are hit by motor vehicles at night and survive with bad concussion or broken wings - lying helplessly beside a road until they are either taken by a predator or a kind human being who cares enough to call for help or stop to pick them up.

"Owl chicks that are picked up in gardens, or are removed from buildings that need to be knocked down or renovated.

"The list is endless and SanWild do what we can to help as many wild animals as possible and we will continue to do so.

"However, half way through 2010 we urgently need your financial help as our available veterinary funding has been totally depleted and we urgently need to find funding to continue our work otherwise innocent wildlife will suffer and die. We have had some operations done already the past two weeks and there are some pending procedures which we need to have done within days.   

"We would appreciate all donations; no matter how large or small. Any contribution will be greatly appreciated. For easy on-line donations with your credit card, please visit our website: www.sanwild.com  Alternatively, direct internet banking transfers can be made to ABSA, Danie Joubert Street, Tzaneen, South Africa. The account number is 9111221180, Branch Code 334349. The swift code is ABZASAJJ and the IBAN Code is ZA632005.

Please also remember that by simply making a donation of any amount you stand a good chance of winning free accommodation for yourself and a partner to visit SanWild anytime until the end of 2011. This is a great opportunity to experience Sanwild first hand and to become a part of what we do. Please visit our website www.sanwild.com Special Events page to see some of our donors who have already won free accommodation and will soon be visiting our wildlife sanctuary."

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PATRIOTIC POLL

We would like to remind everyone about the very interesting "Patriotic Poll" web-site, on which opinions can be expressed on various issues of the day. It is always worth a visit, and can be accessed at :-
http://www.patrioticpoll.co.uk

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RHODESIAN LIGHT INFANTRY DVD

The Rhodesian Light Infantry Regimental Association in the UK (part of the world-wide RLI Regimental Association) has recently had a series of films on a single DVD created which tell the story of the Rhodesian Bush War, as seen through the eyes of the men who fought in it. This is a new set of films which are not in anyway related to those that have been around for a number of years, and the proceeds are to be used to maintain our Troopie statue, smuggled out of Zimbabwe, as well as the creation and maintenance of an RLI museum.

For more details about how to order this DVD please contact Mark Pilbeam at: mark.pilbeam@dsl.pipex.com
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SEARCH SERVICE FOR THOSE SEEKING LOST CONTACTS

Find any South African, even those who have emigrated. We also search Botswana, Namibia and ex-Rhodesia/Zimbabwe.

http://www.bellemodel.biz/emails/emails.html

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MAKE YOUR OWN BILTONG AT THE FRACTION OF THE COST ....

Biltongmakers.Com has, for over 10 years, put a smile on many a South African face. No longer do they have to pay exorbitant prices for biltong that in most cases is not even to their liking!

Now you can make your own Biltong at a fraction of the price you pay right now and .... you can make it the way YOU like it!

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.

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BOOK OFFERS

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

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

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

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

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"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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"THE SEVEN WATCHMEN" by David Ruppert

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

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

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

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

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?

No.144 :  Mr. DOUGIE GRAY of Durban.

Dougie Gray was a Scotsman from East Kilbride, who was based in Durban during the 1980s. A skilful soccer player, he was a keen and active member of the Rangers FC Supporters Association Durban Branch, and played regularly for the branch's social team. A very friendly and affable person, a number of old friends would like to know what happened to him.

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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH

The famous MOTHs ex-serviceman's organisation has recently completely re-vamped their web-site so that it now provides most extensive information about the institution. It can be accessed at :-

http://www.moth.org.za

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

SHIRTY OPINION

Sir,

I do miss South Africa and from a distance it just feels very sad as the outcome could have been so much better.

I have three major problems with the Mandela dictatorship. Of course democracy is wonderful but when there is a one-party state it is useless.

Firstly, doing nothing to stop the spread of AIDS.

Secondly, allowing those living and surviving in the countryside to flood into the cities, build shacks illegally and trash the entire centre of Johannesburg. With no work turning to prostitution, drug dealing, violence and crime.

Thirdly, the ANC policy of rewarding poor Black families for having many children through their warped racist welfare policies.

I do not think history will judge him well. Nevertheless he gets full marks for colourful "beach" shirts, smiling and laughing, but I find even his dancing to be poor.

I don't suppose I will ever be able to return.

Yours etc.,
Stuart, ex-Johannesburg, now U.K.

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DIE THE BELOVED COUNTRY

Sir,

I am attaching page 2 of a letter I received this week from South Africa, which may help explain what is going on in the country. Despite the propaganda by the Black racist regime in "Tswane" the situation inside the country is very grave and more so for most Whites.

I have received a message last night from a Luanshya school friend, now living in Pretoria, asking how I can assist him to get back his British passport so that he can leave the country. I think that is an indication how desperate the situation has become for many.

My daughter went to visit people on the Parys Road at the weekend and she described to me last night the poverty that they are living in, simply because of the racist laws that do not allow White people to be employed, it is heartbreaking.

I hope that this will give you a better image than the glossy "Soccer World Cup" pictures presented by the media, on the wonders of the "rainbow" nation.
 
I will send you some more information from real people living in that "hell hole" that was once the "beloved country".

Yours etc.,
Derrick, Transvaal, South Africa

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RUSSIAN MUSIC TO OUR EARS

Sir,

Thanks a lot for sending Springbok Cyber Newsletter. I do like your ["Latest Empire News"] site as well. I like its topics (about Afghanistan etc) photos and design. Of course I cannot write much because of my poor English but I try to express my mind and the present situation in Russia. You must know that a lot of people in Russia support and approve your actions. In fact our society is divided very much. Some communities sympathize with British and European culture and policy, another ones are followers of Muslim terrorists.

That is why we have the "little civil war" in the Caucasus. This war is endless. Our Caucasian (Chechen and other) Muslims are the "auxiliary group" of Afghan guerrillas. I wish you to understand this.

Yours etc.,
Boris Grig, Kaliningrad, Russia

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BLUE SKY VISION

Sir,

Interesting [August] edition! Very nice piece on Arthur Lewis - what a lovely man (and his book 'Too Bright the Vision' should be regarded as a classic account of the horrors of the West's appeasement of terror). Look forward to the obituary on Peter Walls - sad to hear the news, I had the great pleasure and honour to meet him in Bloemfontein in 1990, and even shared the blue South African sky for a few minutes under a Dak's slipstream...

Yours etc.,
Philip Lardner, Renfrewshire, U.K.

[The obituary to Gen. Peter Walls appeared in September's SCN. Ed.]

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OBITUARY

STEVE KOK

Although we never had any direct connection with Steve Kok, we have recently received the following most distressing news about his death from the Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force. He seemed a great man but an unsung hero. All the time that our nations can continue to produce such dedicated men as Steve Kok then we have nothing to worry about for the long-term future.

"It is with profound sadness and regret that we announce that Steve Kok was killed by a buffalo near Charara on Thursday, 12th August 2010.

"Steve drove off into the bush late on Thursday afternoon to try and locate a wounded buffalo. According to reports, the buffalo had lost one of its legs due to a snare wound. When Steve didn't return, a search party went out and found his vehicle on the power-line road near Charara. They found his body about 160 metres from the vehicle and it is thought that he was killed by the wounded buffalo he was trying to locate.

"Steve is going to be missed very badly by humans and animals alike. For the past few years, he woke up at 5 o'clock every morning of the year and scoured the bush for wire snares. Thanks to him, hundreds of animals were saved from an agonizing death. Steve never received any payment and very little recognition for his selfless efforts to preserve the wildlife. He did it because he was desperately concerned about the dwindling numbers of animals in Kariba and his only reward was just knowing he had made a difference.

"I will always remember Steve as a quiet, humble, unassuming person, never looking for credit and his death is a huge blow for the wildlife in Kariba.

"Our sincere condolences to his wife, Trish and his whole family on the loss of a very special man."

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