SPRINGBOK CYBER NEWSLETTER
July 2002 edition
The recent visit by Nelson Mandela to Barlinnie Jail in Glasgow in order to see the Libyan inmate Abdel Basset Ali al-Megrahi who is imprisoned there received widescale publicity in the international media.
Al-Megrahi, of course, was convicted of planning and planting the bomb which destroyed the Pan Am Flight 103 airliner over Lockerbie, in which all the passengers were slaughtered, along with dozens of other innocent people on the ground. It was the most heinous case of mass-murder ever to be perpetrated on British soil. Al-Megrahi was tried and convicted at a Court in the Netherlands under Scottish law. His trial and subsequent appeal took place in a blaze of international publicity. There can therefore be no doubt whatsoever about its fairness and the validity of the verdict.
Mandela, however, has now called for a further appeal to be granted to al-Megrahi, and for him to be transferred to a prison in a North African Muslim country. His unwarranted intervention is this case has been condemned by many in authority in Britain, and has been viewed as an insensitive insult by those who lost loved ones in the Lockerbie atrocity.
But should Mandela's callous intervention in this regard come as such a surprise? Mandela himself, after all, is a convicted terrorist criminal, who received a life sentence in 1963 for his part in a terrorism campaign which included the bombing of Johannesburg Railway Station, in which many innocent civilians were killed and badly injured. He was caught red-handed at a house in Rivonia with enough arms and explosives to blow up half of Johannesburg. The death sentence was then still in force in South Africa, and Mandela should have been sentenced to be hanged according to the gravity of the case against him. Only the existence of a liberal judiciary in South Africa at that time prevented this punishment from being imposed. Is it any wonder therefore that he should now be finding common cause with his fellow-terrorist al-Megrahi?
The authorities must stand fast in this case and not allow al-Magrahi to be moved to any other country where his terrorist activities might be viewed with more sympathy. Better still, in view of his apparent admiration for al-Megrahi, perhaps it might be a good idea for Mandela to be accommodated alongside him in Barlinnie Jail - and thereby to serve the rest of the life imprisonment to which he was justly sentenced in 1963, and from which he should never have been released.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB KENT BRANCH SUMMER BRAAI
The Kent Branch of the Springbok Club recently held their annual summer braai, which turned out to be a successful and highly enjoyable event.
Held in the scenic village of Old Wives Lees, it is the same venue used regularly by the Kent Branch of Rhodesians Worldwide, and indeed it was the braai facilities constructed by the local branch of RW which were utilised for this event. The Springbok Club is therefore most grateful both to the Old Wives Lees Village Hall Committee and to the Kent Branch of RW for their help in making this such a splendid occasion.
The guest of honour was Mr. Stuart Millson, the editor of the publication "Kent Writers" and a regular contributor to the magazine "This England", who gave a most interesting key-note speech on the nature of Englishness, and how this was now being threatened - as South Africa and Rhodesia had been destroyed earlier - by the forces of international liberalism. Unfortunately the numbers in attendence were somewhat disappointing, due undoubtedly, as several people observed, to the World Cup Final taking place on the same day. Even so all those who did attend had a marvellous time, and were highly impressed by Mr. Millson's talk.
It is hoped that the Kent Branch of the Springbok Club will be able to use the same picturesque venue in future years for their annual summer braais - but in the meantime will continue to hold their regular informal "pub evening" gatherings.
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JOINT SPRINGBOK CLUB/LONDON SWINTON CIRCLE MEETING
The Springbok Club will shortly be joining forces with the London Swinton Circle to hold an important joint meeting under the banner of the Patriotic Forum. The details are as follows:-
Date : Monday 8th July 2002
Time : 18.45 hrs for 19.00 hrs.
Venue : The House of Lords - Committee Room 3a
Guest Speaker : Mr. MAURICE XIBERRAS
Maurice Xiberras was Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Labour of Gibraltar from 1969 to 1972, serving in the Integration With Britain Government of Mr. (now Sir) Bob Peliza. He subsequently served as the Leader of the Opposition in Gibraltar from 1972 to 1979. He will be speaking on the current situation in Gibraltar, and how the effective and imaginative protest campaigns staged by the Government and people of Gibraltar have been able to thwart recent attempts by the Blair Government to surrender sovereignty of the Rock to Spain.
[This meeting is being hosted by Lord Stoddart of Swindon, in whose name the Committee Room has been booked. For those unfamiliar with attending meetings in the Houses of Parliament the procedure is as follows: Enter by the St.Stephen's entrance, but do not wait in the queue for the Strangers Gallery. Once you pass through security ask to be directed by the police or other officials in Central Lobby. It is possible (though unlikely) that the Committee Room could be changed at the last minute, so ask for the Committee Room which has been booked in the name of Lord Stoddart, rather than its number or the name of any organisation.]
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SPRINGBOK CLUB BRANCH NEWS
The official launch of the London (Capital) Branch of the Springbok Club has now been set for August, and the full particulars of this event will be detailed in next month's edition of the SCN.
The Chilterns Branch of the Springbok Club are also planning to stage a further informal "pub evening" during the autumn.
Plans are now progressing well for the establishment of branches of the Springbok Club in both Lancashire and Durham. If you live in any of these areas and would like to become actively involved - or would like to try to establish a branch in your own region - then please either e-mail us or write to us at: The Springbok Club, BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX.
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LONDON SWINTON CIRCLE MEETING
The London Swinton Circle recently held a well-attended meeting at Portcullis House in London which was addressed by David Burnside, the UUP MP for South Antrim.
Mr. Burnside was forthright in his comments and answered questions robustly. He commented on a wide range of issues, and the key points which he made were: 1) that a united Unionist Party was vital, 2) the current "peace process" was dead, and that attempts should be made to end power-sharing with Sinn Fein/IRA, and 3) any future deal with the Conservative Party would need to involve a commitment to restore the RUC name and symbols.
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S.A.PATRIOT-IN-EXILE
It is now some two-and-a-half-years since the latest edition (No.35) of S.A.Patriot-in-Exile was published, and many subscribers - quite naturally - have been enquiring about what has happened to the magazine which they have already paid for.
There has been more than sufficient material to publish issue No.36 for some time now, but alas the only thing preventing this from happening has been the lack of finance. Magazines such as S.A.Patriot-in-Exile with limited advertising revenue always rely upon contributions from supporters who are in a position to give a little extra to survive. If anyone is in a position to help us with any such donations then we would be most grateful.
All contributions should be made payable to "Patriotic Press" and sent to: S.A.Patriot-in-Exile, BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, U.K.
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UKKASIE KWV ARTS FESTIVAL 2002
In a nutshell:-
19 – 21 July 2002
Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire.
The train journey from London King’s Cross, to Stevenage is only 20 - 30 minutes. The venue is opposite the train station. Stevenage is just north of Hatfield A1(M) J7.
Music: Lochner de Kock and Richard van der Westhuizen, Dozi, Steve Hofmeyer, Theuns Jordaan, Lucas Maree, Laurika Rauch, Mathys Roets, Andrew Roos. Gospelmusic: Louis Britts. Kabaret: Louis Britts, Jannie du Toit & Christa Steyn, Dowwe Dolla. Drama: Gavin van den Berg. Dancing: Ollie Viljoen and his Boereorkes. Music theatre: Pedro Kruger (Lyf). Comedy: Stoepstories, Jammies Jamneck. Children’s theatre: Pedro Kruger, Lochner de Kock (marionets). More shows under negotiation - watch this space!
ATKV-stage - The Fringe Festival Artists from both the main- and the fringe festival will perform. Art and Craft: Interesting stalls selling handmade crafts and SA goodies. An art exhibition will be held in the art gallery. Sokkie/Dancing: Dance the night away with Ollie Viljoen and his boereorkes on Friday and Saturday night. Rugby: The match between SA and the All Blacks will be screened on a large screen in the Beer-tent. We will have 7-a-side rugby by the London Springboks, Stevenage Rugby club and voluntary teams. Food stalls: Stalls selling boerewors rolls, braaivleis, koeksisters, pancakes and all our favourites.
For more information contact: maryna.blomerus@ntlworld.com
KWV UKKASIE ARTS FESTIVAL: UPDATE (http://www.ukkasie.com)
Half the tickets for LAURIKA RAUCH'S Satuday show are sold out, within the first week. The LUCAS MAREE-and-MATHYS ROETS' Saturday-show are beginning to sell out fast.
HURRY UP IF YOU WANT TO SEE THESE SHOWS!
Reserved tickets can only be kept out for a week- If payment is then not received they will be put back on sale.
THERE WERE SOME PROBLEMS WITH THE BOOKING FORM ON THE WEB-SITE - But it has now been repaired.
CREDIT-CARD BOOKINGS CAN ALSO BE MADE BY PHONE: 01480 450838
The office is also open on Saturdays till 13:00.
TOUR FLIGHT FROM SOUTH AFRICA FOR UKKASIE
The flight leaves on 16 July and returns to SA on 23 July.
The tour price is R11,950 and includes the return flight, Bed & Breakfast accomodation, airport tax and entry to the festival area.
For more info phone Annalien on (27-)011-8881234.
The Festival programme is available at: http://www.UKkasie.com, from where bookings can now be made.
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HOME BILTONG MAKERS
The "Biltong Team" have developed and are manufacturing a Home Biltong Maker. It is a wonderous piece of equipment that allows you to make your own fresh biltong in the comfort of your own home. It's easy to use (available in both 110 and 220 volt models), economical, and pays for itself in a couple of batches of biltong. The Home Biltong Maker has been received with much enthusiasm by ex-South Africans around the world in such countries as the UK, the USA, the Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Australia and New Zealand.
To find out more information visit the Home Biltong Maker web-site at:-
http://www.biltongmakers.com
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BOOK OFFERS
COVOS BOOKS of South Africa are specialist publishers of Africana, and offer a wide range of most interesting and illuminating books which will appeal to many of our supporters. Amongst the titles which they stock are:-
MAFEKING! by Malcolm Flower-Smith and Edmund Yorke
Psychologically affected by the fact that it was from Mafeking that the Jameson Raid was launched, the Boers determined to regain this key town. The exceptional military leadership, indomitable spirit and personal charisma of Col. Baden-Powell made him the ideal officer for the British defence - the source of inspiration for the defenders of Mafeking during the epic 7 month seize. By March 1900, the garrison was famished; death and destruction had become daily fare. When, in May, Mafeking was finally relieved, the British nation was swept by a wave of patriotic hysteria, unequalled since. Softback, 222x152mm, 214 pages, 50 b/w illustrations. R100.00.
HOW WE KEPT THE FLAG FLYING, by Donald MacDonald. Hard cover, 213 x 137 mm., 303 pages, with frontispiece and 7 illustrations and various diagrams. This enduring story of the Siege of Ladysmith is the first in a series of Anglo-Boer War reprints. Price R169.95.
COVOS BOOKS can be contacted at : P.O.Box 6996, Weltevredenpark, Transvaal, 1715, South Africa. Tel.: +2711-4769926, fax.: +2711-4769927, e-mail : covos@global.co.za
We are happy to be able to confirm that the Springbok Club can now supply copies of "Mafeking!", price £10.00, and "How We Kept the Flag Flying", price £15.00. All payments should be made payable to "Patriotic Press", and sent to: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK. (Please add 20% for p.& p.).
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OLD ALBION PRODUCTS
The Old Albion company - who retail "British Goods for British People" - offer an increasingly wide range of products bearing various patriotic symbols, including clothing, towels, clocks, mouse-mats, and even a 1924 map of the British Empire!
Their very comprehensive web-site can be accessed at:-
http://www.oldalbiononline.co.uk
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BILTONG SALES IN THE UK
Biltong Brother produces top quality, handcrafted biltong. 100% British beef is used, no artificial flavourings or preservatives.
There are 5 types, Traditional, Garlic, Pepper, Hot & Spicy and Ostrich.
We pride ourselves on our fine quality and friendly and efficient service.
For your 'taste of Africa' visit the Biltong Brother web-site at:-
http://www.biltong-brother.co.uk
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?
No.44 : Mr. ALAN BURGESS of Durban.
Alan Burgess worked as a systems analyst for the Unilever company in Durban, and was last known to be employed at their SAWS (South African Wharehousing Services) subsidiary. He was a sincere and dedicated patriot (though alas his employment position meant that he could not be as active as he would have liked), and was also a keen handgun shooter. He was an excellent host, always full of bonhomie, and the braais which he staged at his various homes were always marvellous events, and provided excellent opportunities for his more active political colleagues to "unwind". It is believed that he has now left South Africa, but we don't know where to. If anyone can help us relocate this good friend and colleague then we would be most grateful.
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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH
The British Club Worldwide is an excellent Internet-based organisation for all Britons and British expats around the world. Their web-site contains an incredible amount of information, with seemingly endless links to other sites of interest to all British patriots and pro-Britons around the globe. For a "taste" of what they have to offer then access their front-page at:-
http://www.thebritishclub.com
Unfortunately only paid-up members of the organisation can progress any further from this page, but in order to join (and their annual subscription rate is very reasonable) then go to their enrolment page at:-
http://www.thebritishclub.com/page8.html
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ROGUES GALLERY
We would like to thank all those supporters who have supplied us with information about the various malcontents who have caused us problems over the Internet during the past few months. It would appear that these trouble-makers are probably simply sick rather than being deliberate agents provocateurs. Happily we can now report that all their infantile attacks and hate-campaigns against us have seemingly ceased.
One individual who caused us considerable problems during the 1980s has been in the news again recently however, and is evidently currently finding himself in very hot water. Renier Schoeman was the Natal Provincial Secretary on the National Party during the P.W.Botha and F.W.de Klerk years, and so great was his influence within the party at the time that he was often referred to as the "sinister grey eminence". Rather than attacking the Left in the form of the PFP, however, Schoeman seemed to reserve his main venom for the parties of the patriotic Right - the HNP and the Conservative Party. In his vindictive antagonism against the forces of patriotism he proved himself to be something of a coward however. He informed the Durban Parliament (a completely neutral debating society where members of all political parties regularly participated) that he would have no further dealings with the organisation - simply because he had seen some other members of the society actively campaigning for the CP during the Umlazi by-election of 1990! (In this action he was weirdly supported by Henry Dawson, who at that time allegedly sat on the CP benches! The turncoat Dawson subsequently defected to Inkatha). There was much speculation at this time that Schoeman was a secret sympathiser of the ANC terrorists - reports which were even passed onto us from sources within the National Party.
Now comes news that this same Renier Scoeman is a keen advocate of the alliance between the so-called "New" National Party and the ANC terrorists. In so doing he has even been unwise enough to call Tony Leon, the leader of the Democratic Alliance, a "political swindler" - a slanderous remark which has evidently left him facing a R1 million lawsuit for defamation. All we can say now is "we told you so".
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EDDIE BARLOW
It has recently been reported that Eddie Barlow, the great South African cricketer, has fallen upon hard times, both medically and financially, and that a dinner will shortly be held in London to raise funds for his well-being. He is now evidently confined to a wheelchair, and has moved with his British wife to her native Wales, so as to be able to take advantage of the first-world health-care services of the UK, which alas are no longer available in South Africa.
"Bunter" Barlow first became famous in the UK during Pieter van der Merwe's tour of 1965, when the whole side were "hero-worshipped" by all British patriots and supporters, mainly because of the disruptive antics of the communist extremists who sought to halt this sporting tour by their kith-and-kin.
Alas, however, in spite of all this adoration from overseas supporters of the South African cause, "Bunter" incredibly agreed to stand as candidate for the anti-White South African PFP in the Simonstown by-election of 1980. What caused this aberration cannot be understood, but it soon became known that he was not ideologically attuned with PFP policy, and rapidly fell out with the PFP hierarchy. Famously he did not even turn up for the count at the by-election! But by even being prepared to stand as a PFP candidate Barlow lost himself many friends. As was stated in "S.A.Patriot" No.3, "Bunter's stand brought much sadness to his many friends and admirers around the world. By identifying himself with a party which has been continuously rejected at the polls, and which advocates an ideology which has proven a disastrous failure in all other equivalent societies where it has been adopted, he brought only misgivings on himself, his Western Province Union, and the game of cricket in South Africa."
All this was far different from his days a few years earlier when "Bunter" played as Derbyshire's overseas player, and when he became a firm favourite of the White working-class miners of the region. Again as reported in "S.A.Patriot" No.3, "By all accounts he was very wont, during these days, to frequent the working-man's clubs of Derby and Chesterfield where he shared in many a raucous 'ethnic' joke."
During these sad times we choose to remember the Eddie Barlow of the 1965 tour and his subsequent days playing for Derbyshire, rather than the aberration of his bizarre 1980 PFP candidature. We wish him well.
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SPRINGBOK CYBER NEWSLETTER
June 2002 edition
One doesn't have to be in Britain for long at the moment to become aware of the overt upsurge in patriotism.
Union Flags and (in England at any rate) English Flags abound everywhere - on homes and in shop windows, and flying from cars, taxis and commercial vehicles. Although on the face of it this is for the double reason of celebrating the Golden Jubilee of H.M. Queen Elizabeth and England's soccer World Cup progress, it even so signifies the fact that far deeper patriotic sentiments have been aroused throughout the United Kingdom.
One group of British citizens who have clearly benefited from this upsurge in patriotism have been the people of Gibraltar, for the Gibraltarian Government has staged an effective and imaginative protest campaign against attempts by the Blair government to sell-out Gibraltar to Spain. A series of full-page advertisements in British newspapers have resulted in a massive response of support from the UK people for their Gibraltarian kith-and-kin - so great has been the response in fact that it has surprised even the Gibraltarian authorities themselves, and they have evidently been hard-pressed to cope with the sheer volume of messages of support.
The Gibraltarians have therefore shown clearly that they recognise the natural support for their kith-and-kin amongst the vast majority of British people in the UK itself. It is just a tragedy that the Rhodesians only vaguely understood this natural support from their kith-and-kin during the years of UDI - and the South Africans barely seemed to comprehend it at all.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB "EMPIRE DAY" BUFFET-LUNCH
Held in a well-known central London club, the Springbok Club's recent celebration of "Empire Day" proved to be one of the most successful events ever staged by the organisation.
Although unfortunately ill-health prevented Springbok Club Chairman Peter Fisher from attending, the gathering was expertly chaired by his deputy Allan Robertson in his absence, and all in attendance were highly impressed by the sumptuous spread of buffet-snacks which were provided.
The Springbok Club was most honoured to welcome Mr. Jacques Arnold (the former MP for Gravesham, and junior Home Office minister) as Guest of Honour, and he certainly didn't disappoint. In a brilliant and indeed inspiring speech he outlined the history and development of the British Empire, and illustrated how it was originally based upon trade, and then went on to explain the great benefits which it brought to all its inhabitants. He concluded, however, by emphasising the importance of Gibraltar, and how it was vital that we all give our full support to the citizens of the Rock in their current plight against the attempted sell-out by the Blair government.
The Springbok Club was also most pleased to welcome Mr. Maurice Xiberras (a former Deputy Chief Minister of Gibraltar) to this buffet-lunch, and in a brief address he told the encouraging news of how the current Gibraltarian Government's campaign of action against the attempted sell-out had seemingly obtained success, as not only had the level of support from the UK exceeded all expectations, but it also now appeared that the negotiations with Spain had reached a stalemate, and were therefore to be broken off.
[Mr. Xiberras has agreed to speak to a joint Patriotic Forum meeting in mid-July, and full details of this event will be included in the next edition of the SCN.]
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SPRINGBOK CLUB KENT BRANCH SUMMER BRAAI
The Kent Branch of the Springbok Club will shortly be holding a summer braai, to which all supporters of the movement are invited. Details are as follows:-
Date : Sunday 30th June 2002
Time : Throughout the afternoon - from 12.00 noon onwards
Venue : The Old Wives Lees Village Hall, near Chilham, Kent (Old Wives Lees is a small village situated between Canterbury and Ashford. It is signposted both from the A28 and from the A252. The Village Hall is situated in the centre of the village, and can't be missed).
There will be no charge for this event, but although braai facilities are available everyone is asked to bring their own food, utensils and liquid refreshments. It is also hoped that there will be a special Guest of Honour at this gathering, who will make a few key-note remarks. For more details please e-mail or 'phone: 07711-188430.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB BRANCH NEWS
Plans are now well advanced to launch the London [Capital] Branch of the Springbok Club, and this will probably take place in the early autumn. More details will be appearing in the next edition of the SCN.
Supporters from Durham, Devon and Lancashire have also recently expressed interest in establishing branches in their respective areas, and it is hoped that these will all come to fruition in the near future. If you live in any of these counties and would like to become actively involved then please either e-mail us or write to: The Springbok Club, BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX.
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LONDON SWINTON CIRCLE MEETING
Details of the next London Swinton Circle meeting are as follows:-
Date : Wednesday 12th June 2002
Time : 18.45 hrs for 19.00 hrs
Venue : Committee Room 15 of the House of Commons
Guest Speaker : David Burnside MP (UUP, South Antrim)
For those unfamiliar with the Houses of Parliament the procedure is as follows. Enter by St.Stephen's entrance, but do not wait in the queue for the Strangers Gallery. Once you pass through security ask to be directed by the police or other officials in central lobby. It is possible (though unlikely) that the Committee Room could be changed at the last minute, so ask for the Room of the meeting to be addressed by David Burnside, rather than its number or the name of any organisation.
David Burnside will speak on the themes "Alternatives to the Belfast Agreement; decommissioning; parades; policing and legal reforms; the ongoing attempts to denude Ulster of its British identity".
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UKKASIE KWV ARTS FESTIVAL 2002
In a nutshell:-
19 – 21 July 2002
Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire.
The train journey from London King’s Cross, to Stevenage is only 20 - 30 minutes. The venue is opposite the train station. Stevenage is just north of Hatfield A1(M) J7.
Music: Lochner de Kock and Richard van der Westhuizen, Dozi, Steve Hofmeyer, Theuns Jordaan, Lucas Maree, Laurika Rauch, Mathys Roets, Andrew Roos. Gospelmusic: Louis Britts. Kabaret: Louis Britts, Jannie du Toit & Christa Steyn, Dowwe Dolla. Drama: Gavin van den Berg. Dancing: Ollie Viljoen and his Boereorkes. Music theatre: Pedro Kruger (Lyf). Comedy: Stoepstories, Jammies Jamneck. Children’s theatre: Pedro Kruger, Lochner de Kock (marionets). More shows under negotiation - watch this space!
ATKV-stage - The Fringe Festival Artists from both the main- and the fringe festival will perform. Art and Craft: Interesting stalls selling handmade crafts and SA goodies. An art exhibition will be held in the art gallery. Sokkie/Dancing: Dance the night away with Ollie Viljoen and his boereorkes on Friday and Saturday night. Rugby: The match between SA and the All Blacks will be screened on a large screen in the Beer-tent. We will have 7-a-side rugby by the London Springboks, Stevenage Rugby club and voluntary teams. Food stalls: Stalls selling boerewors rolls, braaivleis, koeksisters, pancakes and all our favourites.
For more information contact: maryna.blomerus@ntlworld.com
KWV UKKASIE ARTS FESTIVAL: UPDATE (http://www.ukkasie.com)
Half the tickets for LAURIKA RAUCH'S Satuday show are sold out, within the first week. The LUCAS MAREE-and-MATHYS ROETS' Saturday-show are beginning to sell out fast.
HURRY UP IF YOU WANT TO SEE THESE SHOWS!
Reserved tickets can only be kept out for a week- If payment is then not received they will be put back on sale.
THERE WERE SOME PROBLEMS WITH THE BOOKING FORM ON THE WEB-SITE - But it has now been repaired.
CREDIT-CARD BOOKINGS CAN ALSO BE MADE BY PHONE: 01480 450838
The office is also open on Saturdays till 13:00.
TOUR FLIGHT FROM SOUTH AFRICA FOR UKKASIE
The flight leaves on 16 July and returns to SA on 23 July.
The tour price is R11,950 and includes the return flight, Bed & Breakfast accomodation, airport tax and entry to the festival area.
For more info phone Annalien on (27-)011-8881234.
The Festival programme is available at: http://www.UKkasie.com, from where bookings can now be made.
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HOME BILTONG MAKERS
The "Biltong Team" have developed and are manufacturing a Home Biltong Maker. It is a wonderous piece of equipment that allows you to make your own fresh biltong in the comfort of your own home. It's easy to use (available in both 110 and 220 volt models), economical, and pays for itself in a couple of batches of biltong. The Home Biltong Maker has been received with much enthusiasm by ex-South Africans around the world in such countries as the UK, the USA, the Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Australia and New Zealand.
To find out more information visit the Home Biltong Maker web-site at:-
http://www.biltongmakers.com
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BOOK OFFERS
COVOS BOOKS of South Africa are specialist publishers of Africana, and offer a wide range of most interesting and illuminating books which will appeal to many of our supporters. Amongst the titles which they stock are:-
MAFEKING! by Malcolm Flower-Smith and Edmund Yorke
Psychologically affected by the fact that it was from Mafeking that the Jameson Raid was launched, the Boers determined to regain this key town. The exceptional military leadership, indomitable spirit and personal charisma of Col. Baden-Powell made him the ideal officer for the British defence - the source of inspiration for the defenders of Mafeking during the epic 7 month seize. By March 1900, the garrison was famished; death and destruction had become daily fare. When, in May, Mafeking was finally relieved, the British nation was swept by a wave of patriotic hysteria, unequalled since. Softback, 222x152mm, 214 pages, 50 b/w illustrations. R100.00.
HOW WE KEPT THE FLAG FLYING, by Donald MacDonald. Hard cover, 213 x 137 mm., 303 pages, with frontispiece and 7 illustrations and various diagrams. This enduring story of the Siege of Ladysmith is the first in a series of Anglo-Boer War reprints. Price R169.95.
COVOS BOOKS can be contacted at : P.O.Box 6996, Weltevredenpark, Transvaal, 1715, South Africa. Tel.: +2711-4769926, fax.: +2711-4769927, e-mail : covos@global.co.za
We are happy to be able to confirm that the Springbok Club can now supply copies of "Mafeking!", price £10.00, and "How We Kept the Flag Flying", price £15.00. All payments should be made payable to "Patriotic Press", and sent to: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK. (Please add 20% for p.& p.).
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BILTONG SALES IN THE UK
Biltong Brother produces top quality, handcrafted biltong. 100% British beef is used, no artificial flavourings or preservatives.
There are 5 types, Traditional, Garlic, Pepper, Hot & Spicy and Ostrich.
We pride ourselves on our fine quality and friendly and efficient service.
For your 'taste of Africa' visit the Biltong Brother web-site at:-
http://www.biltong-brother.co.uk
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?
No.43 : Mr. CURTIS FULTON of Richmond.
Curtis Fulton came from a good "Imperial" family, his father, Stewart, being Canadian and his mother born in the UK - though both he and his brother (who was last known to be living in Walvis Bay) were South African born and bred. All the family were active in patriotic politics in the Durban area, though sadly Stewart died in the late 1980s. Although a fully-qualified civil engineer by profession, Curtis was last known to be running his own bee-farm in the Richmond area of the Natal midlands. We would be very keen to re-make contact with either Curtis or any of his family.
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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH
Although most people are aware of the total breakdown of law and order in the "new" South Africa, one of the most insidious manifestations of this anarchy is often overlooked, namely the escalating violence against women.
The "Rape & Violence Support Web-Site" is an excellent web-site which chronicles the violence against women in the "new" South Africa, and is well worth a visit. It can be accessed at:-
http://www.speakout.org.za
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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GOLLY!
Sir,
Whilst agreeing with some of your sentiments posted in the magazine [sic] I do take exception to one comment in the April edition in which you infer that Mbeki is better than Mandela. Whilst I have no time either for Mandela, who to my mind is the product of a public relations fraud, Mbeki is known by many people as a White hater, and apparently enunciated this in a TV programme in a Middle Eastern country - quite blatantly. I have also spoken to White police who he refuses to shake hands with. This would explain his reluctance to condemn Mugabe, as he I believe, in his heart of hearts, would like to follow Mugabe's example. And let us not forget that he is a Communist like his parents and spent time in the USSR where it would seem he did military training. Please do not try to white wash (unfortunate words) this Communist fraud.
Yours etc.,
Ann Phillips, South Africa
[Alas Ann Phillips completely fails to comprehend what we were trying to say in the editorial of the April issue of the SCN. Most people in the outside world are aware that Mandela is a convicted terrorist who was sentenced to life-imprisonment for his crimes, but far fewer know anything about Mbeki or his history, and indeed we have often heard comments to the effect that "at least Mbeki's an improvement on Mandela". It was our intention in this editorial to alert people to the fact that Mbeki was actually in the same league as Mandela and Mugabe therefore, and indeed what we actually said was "Mbeki MIGHT be an improvement on Mandela, but ONLY A VERY SLIGHT ONE" (emphasis added). The point which we were trying to make about Mbeki was therefore exactly the same point which Ann Phillips criticises us for allegedly not making! - Ed.]
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ROGUES GALLERY
We would like to thank all those who supplied us with further information about Mr. Chas Lotter, the latest person who evidently thinks it "clever" to insult and defame complete strangers on the phoney "Rhodesia Yahoo Group". By all accounts Mr. Lotter has written a book of poetry about the Bush War; he certainly seems to a very odd method of generating publicity and increasing sales for his book therefore!
We have also recently received a number of copies of a very strange and incomprehensible e-mail, which although bearing the name of Robert Strickland has subsequently been discovered to have carried a false e-mail address, with the intention of causing any replies to be automatically transmitted to the "Rhodesia Yahoo Group". We have the suspicion therefore that "Robert Strickland" may be the pseudonym of one of the earlier trouble-makers who have been conducting vendetta campaigns against complete strangers on this phoney forum. Does anybody know whether any such person really exists?
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ZIMBABWE PET RESCUE PROJECT
There was much interest in the reports which we carried about the Zimbabwe Pet Rescue Project in the May edition of the SCN. Anthony LoBaido has contacted us to tell us about an article which he has recently written on this same subject for WorldNetDaily entitled "Mugabe's reign of terror extends to animals", which can be accessed at:-
http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=27551
[Be forewarned however, many of the details in this article make very harrowing reading.]
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June 2002 edition
One doesn't have to be in Britain for long at the moment to become aware of the overt upsurge in patriotism.
Union Flags and (in England at any rate) English Flags abound everywhere - on homes and in shop windows, and flying from cars, taxis and commercial vehicles. Although on the face of it this is for the double reason of celebrating the Golden Jubilee of H.M. Queen Elizabeth and England's soccer World Cup progress, it even so signifies the fact that far deeper patriotic sentiments have been aroused throughout the United Kingdom.
One group of British citizens who have clearly benefited from this upsurge in patriotism have been the people of Gibraltar, for the Gibraltarian Government has staged an effective and imaginative protest campaign against attempts by the Blair government to sell-out Gibraltar to Spain. A series of full-page advertisements in British newspapers have resulted in a massive response of support from the UK people for their Gibraltarian kith-and-kin - so great has been the response in fact that it has surprised even the Gibraltarian authorities themselves, and they have evidently been hard-pressed to cope with the sheer volume of messages of support.
The Gibraltarians have therefore shown clearly that they recognise the natural support for their kith-and-kin amongst the vast majority of British people in the UK itself. It is just a tragedy that the Rhodesians only vaguely understood this natural support from their kith-and-kin during the years of UDI - and the South Africans barely seemed to comprehend it at all.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB "EMPIRE DAY" BUFFET-LUNCH
Held in a well-known central London club, the Springbok Club's recent celebration of "Empire Day" proved to be one of the most successful events ever staged by the organisation.
Although unfortunately ill-health prevented Springbok Club Chairman Peter Fisher from attending, the gathering was expertly chaired by his deputy Allan Robertson in his absence, and all in attendance were highly impressed by the sumptuous spread of buffet-snacks which were provided.
The Springbok Club was most honoured to welcome Mr. Jacques Arnold (the former MP for Gravesham, and junior Home Office minister) as Guest of Honour, and he certainly didn't disappoint. In a brilliant and indeed inspiring speech he outlined the history and development of the British Empire, and illustrated how it was originally based upon trade, and then went on to explain the great benefits which it brought to all its inhabitants. He concluded, however, by emphasising the importance of Gibraltar, and how it was vital that we all give our full support to the citizens of the Rock in their current plight against the attempted sell-out by the Blair government.
The Springbok Club was also most pleased to welcome Mr. Maurice Xiberras (a former Deputy Chief Minister of Gibraltar) to this buffet-lunch, and in a brief address he told the encouraging news of how the current Gibraltarian Government's campaign of action against the attempted sell-out had seemingly obtained success, as not only had the level of support from the UK exceeded all expectations, but it also now appeared that the negotiations with Spain had reached a stalemate, and were therefore to be broken off.
[Mr. Xiberras has agreed to speak to a joint Patriotic Forum meeting in mid-July, and full details of this event will be included in the next edition of the SCN.]
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SPRINGBOK CLUB KENT BRANCH SUMMER BRAAI
The Kent Branch of the Springbok Club will shortly be holding a summer braai, to which all supporters of the movement are invited. Details are as follows:-
Date : Sunday 30th June 2002
Time : Throughout the afternoon - from 12.00 noon onwards
Venue : The Old Wives Lees Village Hall, near Chilham, Kent (Old Wives Lees is a small village situated between Canterbury and Ashford. It is signposted both from the A28 and from the A252. The Village Hall is situated in the centre of the village, and can't be missed).
There will be no charge for this event, but although braai facilities are available everyone is asked to bring their own food, utensils and liquid refreshments. It is also hoped that there will be a special Guest of Honour at this gathering, who will make a few key-note remarks. For more details please e-mail or 'phone: 07711-188430.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB BRANCH NEWS
Plans are now well advanced to launch the London [Capital] Branch of the Springbok Club, and this will probably take place in the early autumn. More details will be appearing in the next edition of the SCN.
Supporters from Durham, Devon and Lancashire have also recently expressed interest in establishing branches in their respective areas, and it is hoped that these will all come to fruition in the near future. If you live in any of these counties and would like to become actively involved then please either e-mail us or write to: The Springbok Club, BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX.
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LONDON SWINTON CIRCLE MEETING
Details of the next London Swinton Circle meeting are as follows:-
Date : Wednesday 12th June 2002
Time : 18.45 hrs for 19.00 hrs
Venue : Committee Room 15 of the House of Commons
Guest Speaker : David Burnside MP (UUP, South Antrim)
For those unfamiliar with the Houses of Parliament the procedure is as follows. Enter by St.Stephen's entrance, but do not wait in the queue for the Strangers Gallery. Once you pass through security ask to be directed by the police or other officials in central lobby. It is possible (though unlikely) that the Committee Room could be changed at the last minute, so ask for the Room of the meeting to be addressed by David Burnside, rather than its number or the name of any organisation.
David Burnside will speak on the themes "Alternatives to the Belfast Agreement; decommissioning; parades; policing and legal reforms; the ongoing attempts to denude Ulster of its British identity".
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UKKASIE KWV ARTS FESTIVAL 2002
In a nutshell:-
19 – 21 July 2002
Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire.
The train journey from London King’s Cross, to Stevenage is only 20 - 30 minutes. The venue is opposite the train station. Stevenage is just north of Hatfield A1(M) J7.
Music: Lochner de Kock and Richard van der Westhuizen, Dozi, Steve Hofmeyer, Theuns Jordaan, Lucas Maree, Laurika Rauch, Mathys Roets, Andrew Roos. Gospelmusic: Louis Britts. Kabaret: Louis Britts, Jannie du Toit & Christa Steyn, Dowwe Dolla. Drama: Gavin van den Berg. Dancing: Ollie Viljoen and his Boereorkes. Music theatre: Pedro Kruger (Lyf). Comedy: Stoepstories, Jammies Jamneck. Children’s theatre: Pedro Kruger, Lochner de Kock (marionets). More shows under negotiation - watch this space!
ATKV-stage - The Fringe Festival Artists from both the main- and the fringe festival will perform. Art and Craft: Interesting stalls selling handmade crafts and SA goodies. An art exhibition will be held in the art gallery. Sokkie/Dancing: Dance the night away with Ollie Viljoen and his boereorkes on Friday and Saturday night. Rugby: The match between SA and the All Blacks will be screened on a large screen in the Beer-tent. We will have 7-a-side rugby by the London Springboks, Stevenage Rugby club and voluntary teams. Food stalls: Stalls selling boerewors rolls, braaivleis, koeksisters, pancakes and all our favourites.
For more information contact: maryna.blomerus@ntlworld.com
KWV UKKASIE ARTS FESTIVAL: UPDATE (http://www.ukkasie.com)
Half the tickets for LAURIKA RAUCH'S Satuday show are sold out, within the first week. The LUCAS MAREE-and-MATHYS ROETS' Saturday-show are beginning to sell out fast.
HURRY UP IF YOU WANT TO SEE THESE SHOWS!
Reserved tickets can only be kept out for a week- If payment is then not received they will be put back on sale.
THERE WERE SOME PROBLEMS WITH THE BOOKING FORM ON THE WEB-SITE - But it has now been repaired.
CREDIT-CARD BOOKINGS CAN ALSO BE MADE BY PHONE: 01480 450838
The office is also open on Saturdays till 13:00.
TOUR FLIGHT FROM SOUTH AFRICA FOR UKKASIE
The flight leaves on 16 July and returns to SA on 23 July.
The tour price is R11,950 and includes the return flight, Bed & Breakfast accomodation, airport tax and entry to the festival area.
For more info phone Annalien on (27-)011-8881234.
The Festival programme is available at: http://www.UKkasie.com, from where bookings can now be made.
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HOME BILTONG MAKERS
The "Biltong Team" have developed and are manufacturing a Home Biltong Maker. It is a wonderous piece of equipment that allows you to make your own fresh biltong in the comfort of your own home. It's easy to use (available in both 110 and 220 volt models), economical, and pays for itself in a couple of batches of biltong. The Home Biltong Maker has been received with much enthusiasm by ex-South Africans around the world in such countries as the UK, the USA, the Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Australia and New Zealand.
To find out more information visit the Home Biltong Maker web-site at:-
http://www.biltongmakers.com
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BOOK OFFERS
COVOS BOOKS of South Africa are specialist publishers of Africana, and offer a wide range of most interesting and illuminating books which will appeal to many of our supporters. Amongst the titles which they stock are:-
MAFEKING! by Malcolm Flower-Smith and Edmund Yorke
Psychologically affected by the fact that it was from Mafeking that the Jameson Raid was launched, the Boers determined to regain this key town. The exceptional military leadership, indomitable spirit and personal charisma of Col. Baden-Powell made him the ideal officer for the British defence - the source of inspiration for the defenders of Mafeking during the epic 7 month seize. By March 1900, the garrison was famished; death and destruction had become daily fare. When, in May, Mafeking was finally relieved, the British nation was swept by a wave of patriotic hysteria, unequalled since. Softback, 222x152mm, 214 pages, 50 b/w illustrations. R100.00.
HOW WE KEPT THE FLAG FLYING, by Donald MacDonald. Hard cover, 213 x 137 mm., 303 pages, with frontispiece and 7 illustrations and various diagrams. This enduring story of the Siege of Ladysmith is the first in a series of Anglo-Boer War reprints. Price R169.95.
COVOS BOOKS can be contacted at : P.O.Box 6996, Weltevredenpark, Transvaal, 1715, South Africa. Tel.: +2711-4769926, fax.: +2711-4769927, e-mail : covos@global.co.za
We are happy to be able to confirm that the Springbok Club can now supply copies of "Mafeking!", price £10.00, and "How We Kept the Flag Flying", price £15.00. All payments should be made payable to "Patriotic Press", and sent to: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK. (Please add 20% for p.& p.).
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BILTONG SALES IN THE UK
Biltong Brother produces top quality, handcrafted biltong. 100% British beef is used, no artificial flavourings or preservatives.
There are 5 types, Traditional, Garlic, Pepper, Hot & Spicy and Ostrich.
We pride ourselves on our fine quality and friendly and efficient service.
For your 'taste of Africa' visit the Biltong Brother web-site at:-
http://www.biltong-brother.co.uk
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?
No.43 : Mr. CURTIS FULTON of Richmond.
Curtis Fulton came from a good "Imperial" family, his father, Stewart, being Canadian and his mother born in the UK - though both he and his brother (who was last known to be living in Walvis Bay) were South African born and bred. All the family were active in patriotic politics in the Durban area, though sadly Stewart died in the late 1980s. Although a fully-qualified civil engineer by profession, Curtis was last known to be running his own bee-farm in the Richmond area of the Natal midlands. We would be very keen to re-make contact with either Curtis or any of his family.
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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH
Although most people are aware of the total breakdown of law and order in the "new" South Africa, one of the most insidious manifestations of this anarchy is often overlooked, namely the escalating violence against women.
The "Rape & Violence Support Web-Site" is an excellent web-site which chronicles the violence against women in the "new" South Africa, and is well worth a visit. It can be accessed at:-
http://www.speakout.org.za
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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GOLLY!
Sir,
Whilst agreeing with some of your sentiments posted in the magazine [sic] I do take exception to one comment in the April edition in which you infer that Mbeki is better than Mandela. Whilst I have no time either for Mandela, who to my mind is the product of a public relations fraud, Mbeki is known by many people as a White hater, and apparently enunciated this in a TV programme in a Middle Eastern country - quite blatantly. I have also spoken to White police who he refuses to shake hands with. This would explain his reluctance to condemn Mugabe, as he I believe, in his heart of hearts, would like to follow Mugabe's example. And let us not forget that he is a Communist like his parents and spent time in the USSR where it would seem he did military training. Please do not try to white wash (unfortunate words) this Communist fraud.
Yours etc.,
Ann Phillips, South Africa
[Alas Ann Phillips completely fails to comprehend what we were trying to say in the editorial of the April issue of the SCN. Most people in the outside world are aware that Mandela is a convicted terrorist who was sentenced to life-imprisonment for his crimes, but far fewer know anything about Mbeki or his history, and indeed we have often heard comments to the effect that "at least Mbeki's an improvement on Mandela". It was our intention in this editorial to alert people to the fact that Mbeki was actually in the same league as Mandela and Mugabe therefore, and indeed what we actually said was "Mbeki MIGHT be an improvement on Mandela, but ONLY A VERY SLIGHT ONE" (emphasis added). The point which we were trying to make about Mbeki was therefore exactly the same point which Ann Phillips criticises us for allegedly not making! - Ed.]
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ROGUES GALLERY
We would like to thank all those who supplied us with further information about Mr. Chas Lotter, the latest person who evidently thinks it "clever" to insult and defame complete strangers on the phoney "Rhodesia Yahoo Group". By all accounts Mr. Lotter has written a book of poetry about the Bush War; he certainly seems to a very odd method of generating publicity and increasing sales for his book therefore!
We have also recently received a number of copies of a very strange and incomprehensible e-mail, which although bearing the name of Robert Strickland has subsequently been discovered to have carried a false e-mail address, with the intention of causing any replies to be automatically transmitted to the "Rhodesia Yahoo Group". We have the suspicion therefore that "Robert Strickland" may be the pseudonym of one of the earlier trouble-makers who have been conducting vendetta campaigns against complete strangers on this phoney forum. Does anybody know whether any such person really exists?
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ZIMBABWE PET RESCUE PROJECT
There was much interest in the reports which we carried about the Zimbabwe Pet Rescue Project in the May edition of the SCN. Anthony LoBaido has contacted us to tell us about an article which he has recently written on this same subject for WorldNetDaily entitled "Mugabe's reign of terror extends to animals", which can be accessed at:-
http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=27551
[Be forewarned however, many of the details in this article make very harrowing reading.]
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Sunday, 19 May 2002
May 2002 Edition.
SPRINGBOK CYBER NEWSLETTER
May 2002 edition
Recent elections results in both the Netherlands and France (and to a lesser degree in Britain), which witnessed significant swings to the Right, have been most encouraging. They have actually been a continuation of a general change in political direction throughout the West since the turn of the Millennium, and follow similar shifts to the Right in the United States, Israel, Italy, Austria and Denmark. It is just a tragedy that such fundamental political changes could not have taken place prior to the falls of South Africa, Rhodesia and SWA to the forces of darkness.
Although there are many aspects of Jean-Marie le Pen's "Front National" in France which we find distasteful, a far more significant result of the French Presidential election was the massive defeat inflicted upon the Socialist Party and the Left in general. This failed and dated political dogma has clearly had its day. In spite of le Pen's surprising success in the first round of the Presidential poll his subsequent showing in the second round, where he obtained less than 19% of the vote in a two-way contest, can only be described as a complete humiliation. It shows clearly that although the French people may have rejected Socialism and wish to withdraw from the Euro and halt third-world immigration, they are not prepared to support any "off the edge" Right-wing party with clear neo-fascist undertones. It was much the same situation during the recent British municipal elections, for in spite of the massive amount of media-hype which the extremist "British National Party" obtained they managed to win only 3 seats throughout the entire country.
In the Netherlands, however, the recent General Election result has been far more dramatic and encouraging, for the party of the late Pim Fortuyn has become the second strongest party in Parliament, and is now about to enter government. Although most will have found Pim Fortuyn's overt homosexuality highly objectionable, the fact remains that in spite of this - perhaps because of this - he was able to position himself in the "real world" of politics, and could not be "demonised" as a neo-fascist or anti-Semite in any way. This was the secret of the success of his party, and was very similar to the success story of the "Forza Italia" party of Silvio Berlusconi in Italy. It was significant in this regard that Fortuyn often stated that Berlusconi was the contemporary European politician who he admired most.
It will be to the likes of "real world" politicians such as Fortuyn and Berlusconi who we must look in order to defeat the twin threats of European federalism and increasing third-world immigration facing us, rather than to the likes of off-the-edge "conspiracy-theory" fantasists such as le Pen and Griffin.
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JOINT LONDON SWINTON CIRCLE/SPRINGBOK CLUB MEETING
The recent joint meeting held by the London Swinton Circle and the Springbok Club at the House of Lords, which was addressed by Philip Benwell of the "Australian Constitutional Monarchist League", turned out to be a great success. There was a massive turnout, and the Committee Room of the House of Lords where the meeting was held was packed.
Philip Benwell gave a brilliant speech in which he illustrated how the natural and traditional ties between Britain and Australia (and indeed the entire Commonwealth, including Southern Africa) were being eroded by Britain's increasing entanglement in the EU, and by Blair's "presidential" style of government. Most Australians still believed in the natural links of blood with Britain and other Commonwealth dominions however, which was well illustrated by the overwhelming vote to retain the Monarchy in the epoch-marking 1999 Referendum. It was now up to Britain to withdraw from the EU and to re-establish her traditional Commonwealth links under the common symbol of the Crown.
A few days after this meeting leading London Swinton Circle and Springbok Club officials held a private audience with Philip Benwell at which plans were discussed to establish an umbrella organisation for those of British stock and origin around the world. Needless to say, as these plans develop full details will be reported in future editions of the SCN.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB "EMPIRE DAY" BUFFET-LUNCH
The Springbok Club will be holding a special buffet-lunch to celebrate Empire Day on Saturday 25th May 2002, from 12.00 noon onwards.
This will be held at a well-known central London club, and our guest of honour will be Mr. Jacques Arnold, the former Conservative MP for Gravesham (Gravesend). Jacques Arnold served as MP from 1987 to 1997, and held the post of PPS at the Home Office. He resigned this position in 1995 however, in order to support John Redwood when he challenged John Major for the Conservative Party leadership (being the only member of the Government so to do). He was a member of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and a supporter of the British-Gibraltar Parliamentary Group. His talk will centre on the plight currently being faced by our kith and kin in Gibraltar.
There are still a number of tickets available for this function, priced £10.00 for Full Members of the Springbok Club, £12.50 for Associate Members and £15.00 for non-members. Payments should be made payable to "Patriotic Press" and sent as soon as possible to: Patriotic Press/The Springbok Club, BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX.
If you wish to obtain any further information about this event then please e-mail us at: springbok@falklands.org, or 'phone us at: 07711-188430.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB BRANCH NEWS
The recent Springbok Club Chilterns Branch gathering turned out to be a happy event, with a fairly encouraging turnout. Unfortunately certain organisational aspects of this function evidently left a bit to be desired, so we are therefore looking for other supporters in the area to help arrange future activities. If you live in the Chilterns area and would like to become more actively involved then please contact us at: springbok@falklands.org
The Kent Branch of the Springbok Club is arranging a summer braai in East Kent on Sunday 30th June, and extends a warm invitation to all supporters everywhere. Further details will be carried in next month's edition of the SCN.
The Springbok Club has also recently obtained a good influx of supporters in London, so it is hoped that we will therefore be able to launch an official Capital [London] Branch shortly. If you are interested in becoming actively involved then again please contact us at: springbok@falklands.org
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IAN SMITH RECEPTION
The Conservative Monday Club held a reception in honour of the Hon. Ian Douglas Smith last month in central London, at the end of great man's latest trip to the UK.
It was good to see a high proportion of Springbok Club members and supporters at this event, and particularly encouraging that a question asked to the great man by Springbok Club supporter Colin Lucas during question time - when he stated that Ian Smith was the greatest world statesman since Sir Winston Churchill - was greeted with raptuous applause!
In his speech Ian Smith stated that in spite of all the problems caused by the Mugabe regime his country still had the potential to become the "jewell of Africa", and that he was encouraged by the growth and organisational abilities of the oppostion forces to ZANU/PF, who clearly sought unity and reconciliation in the country. He also said that Britain was and still is a great country, and that all its people should be proud of its achievements.
There was certain a very "high-octane" attendance at this reception, which included two peers of the realm, one sitting British MP, one former Rhodesian cabinet minister, and one former Rhodesian senator! The Conservative Monday Club is therefore to be highly congratulated upon organising such a successful function.
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KRUGERRANDS FOR SALE
Krugerrands. Limited edition from an issue of 600 Natura Prestige set of 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/10 Kudu 1999, voted the most beautiful coin in the world. Boxed and with papers these cost over 900 pounds. Sell for 600.
Anyone interested please 'phone Peter on : 01258 471234.
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UKKASIE KWV ART FESTIVAL 2002
In a nutshell:-
19 – 21 July 2002
Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire.
The train journey from London King’s Cross, to Stevenage is only 20 - 30 minutes. The venue is opposite the train station. Stevenage is just north of Hatfield A1(M) J7.
Music: Lochner de Kock and Richard van der Westhuizen, Dozi, Steve Hofmeyer, Theuns Jordaan, Lucas Maree, Laurika Rauch, Mathys Roets, Andrew Roos. Gospelmusic: Louis Britts. Kabaret: Louis Britts, Jannie du Toit & Christa Steyn, Dowwe Dolla. Drama: Gavin van den Berg. Dancing: Ollie Viljoen and his Boereorkes. Music theatre: Pedro Kruger (Lyf). Comedy: Stoepstories, Jammies Jamneck. Children’s theatre: Pedro Kruger, Lochner de Kock (marionets). More shows under negotiation - watch this space!
ATKV-stage - The Fringe Festival Artists from both the main- and the fringe festival will perform. Art and Craft: Interesting stalls selling handmade crafts and SA goodies. An art exhibition will be held in the art gallery. Sokkie/Dancing: Dance the night away with Ollie Viljoen and his boereorkes on Friday and Saturday night. Rugby: The match between SA and the All Blacks will be screened on a large screen in the Beer-tent. We will have 7-a-side rugby by the London Springboks, Stevenage Rugby club and voluntary teams. Food stalls: Stalls selling boerewors rolls, braaivleis, koeksisters, pancakes and all our favourites.
The Festival programme will be available on the 15th of April on the web at: www.UKkasie.com. Bookings can be made from the 1st of May.
For more information contact: maryna.blomerus@ntlworld.com
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HOME BILTONG MAKERS
The "Biltong Team" have developed and are manufacturing a Home Biltong Maker. It is a wonderous piece of equipment that allows you to make your own fresh biltong in the comfort of your own home. It's easy to use (available in both 110 and 220 volt models), economical, and pays for itself in a couple of batches of biltong. The Home Biltong Maker has been received with much enthusiasm by ex-South Africans around the world in such countries as the UK, the USA, the Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Australia and New Zealand.
To find out more information visit the Home Biltong Maker web-site at:-
http://www.biltongmakers.com
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BOOK OFFERS
COVOS BOOKS of South Africa are specialist publishers of Africana, and offer a wide range of most interesting and illuminating books which will appeal to many of our supporters. Amongst the new titles which they stock are:-
WE FEAR NAUGHT BUT GOD by Paul Els
The story of the South African Special Forces ("The Recces"), from inception in the 1960s to disbandment in 1993. A unique account of one of South Africa's premier units, masters in the art of reconnaissance and clandestine warfare. Pro rata, the most decorated unit during the wars in Angola and SWA. Includes a free copy of Lourens Fourie's music CD "The Recces". Softback, 222x152mm, 328 pages, 252 b/w photographs plus maps. R140.00.
FIREFORCE - One man's war in the Rhodesian Light Infantry, by Chris Cocks. Hard cover with dust jacket, 228 x 155 mm., 368 pages, 120 black and white and colour photos, plus maps and sketches. Widely acclaimed as the classic account of counter-insurgency warfare in Africa. Includes the RLI roll of honour, citations and operational orders. Price R185.00.
COVOS BOOKS can be contacted at : P.O.Box 6996, Weltevredenpark, Transvaal, 1715, South Africa. Tel.: +2711-4769926, fax.: +2711-4769927, e-mail : covos@global.co.za
We are happy to be able to confirm that the Springbok Club can now supply copies of "We Fear Naught but God", price £15.00, and "Fireforce", price £22.50. All payments should be made payable to "Patriotic Press", and sent to: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK. (Please add 20% for p.& p.).
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BILTONG SALES IN THE UK
Biltong Brother produces top quality, handcrafted biltong. 100% British beef is used, no artificial flavourings or preservatives.
There are 5 types, Traditional, Garlic, Pepper, Hot & Spicy and Ostrich.
We pride ourselves on our fine quality and friendly and efficient service.
For your 'taste of Africa' visit the Biltong Brother web-site at:-
http://www.biltong-brother.co.uk
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?
Report back.
We are pleased to be able to report that we have now successfully managed to make contact with someone previously mentioned in this column, namely Paul Robinson, and as a result he has been re-united with a number of old colleagues. This goes to prove the potential power and effectiveness of this service, so please try your best to help us locate any other people who you might know who may be mentioned in future editions of this column.
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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH
In the April edition of the SCN we reported on the Springbok Club's trip to the Afrikaner Library in Didcot, and mentioned the video-recording of the Orania settlement (a small self-contained community of approximately 1000 Afrikaners who have established their own small town on the banks of the Orange River) which we were shown on that occasion. The Orania Settlement runs its own very interesting Afrikaans-language web-site detailing the history, development and news of the Project, which can be accessed at:-
http://www.orania.co.za
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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PIONEER TRAIL
Sir,
Rob Burnett’s assertion that "Whites, by interfering, actually saved Mugabe and the majority Mashona tribe from certain annihilation at the hands of Matabele warriors" [SCN, April 2002] is not historically accurate. Neither is his view that "If Cecil Rhodes and his Pioneers had not intervened we would still have our homeland intact." Firstly, the Matablele relied on the Mashona for tribute (cattle) and never intended to eliminate them. They had subjugated the Mashona for sixty years before the Pioneers arrived on the scene, and had learnt the benefit of raids to get what they wanted from their vassals. The second view is incomprehensible. If Rhodes hadn’t financed his vision of a British territory north of the Limpopo it would never have become Rhodesia, and the "homeland" the writer refers to might have been more like Mozambique because Portugal claimed the territory before the Pioneers occupied it.
I had the pleasure of visiting the "Orania (Oranje) settlement - a small self-contained community of approximately 1000 Afrikaners who have established their own small town on the banks of the Orange River" a couple of years ago. I was most impressed with what I saw - almost a kibbutz-type existence. But I would not place much hope in it being anything more than a settlement for a few diehard Afrikaners. Their vision is a corridor to the Atlantic Ocean, a pipe dream if ever there was one unfortunately.
Yours etc.,
Johan Geelvink, Pretoria, Transvaal.
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BLACK DEATH
Sir,
I am presently a student in college and am being taught a "Races in America" class by a very light-skinned South African Black man. He is very interesting except that I can do his job much better than he can, but that is life, our decadent idiotic schools in America give degrees to Blacks and Coloreds in an effort to "help". I play the liberal in class, as I don't want to make waves, just get my degree. There is really no freedom of speech on American college campuses today and one must be careful about speaking the truth about the Black race and its lack of intelligence and civilization.
I am seeing that AIDS will take out the Africans, leaving the continent below the Saharan Desert empty most likely. Are people planning on going back to restart civilization after they all die from AIDS? I know that nothing will help them except for a vaccine. Any aid sent or medicine will be hoarded by the Black dictators who will resell it for a vast profit.
Yours etc.,
American spectator, U.S.A.
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ROGUES GALLERY
We would like to thank all those readers who supplied us with further information about Mr. Ron Tuohy, the trouble-making individual who has been waging an irrational hate-campaign against us via the Internet for some time. It would appear that this mysterious character was actually born in Scotland rather than in Northern Rhodesia, and we have also been informed of where he is now based. There is also some speculation that he is or was connected to a number of far-Left organisations, which of course could explain a lot. Happily we have heard nothing further from this wretched individual for some time, so hopefully he now at last realises that you cannot go around insulting and libelling complete strangers with impunity.
Alas, however, there has evidently been a further defamatory message attacking us posted on the phoney "Rhodesia Yahoo Group" by an apparent sidekick of Tuohy's by the name of Chas Lotter - also a complete stranger to us. Once again if anyone could supply us with more information about this shadowy character we would be most grateful. There certainly appears to be something extremely sinister about this entire so-called "Rhodesia Yahoo Group", so once again warn all our readers to be very wary of it.
About a year ago we were contacted by an expatriate South African living in the United States by the name of Gordon Waring, who initially expressed full support for our activities. Mr. Waring subsequently returned to live in South Africa (Somerset West in fact) and surprised us greatly by starting to say how "wonderful" and "peaceful" everything was back these - the complete opposite to ALL other reports which we receive from other supporters still trapped inside the country. Waring's message's then started to become increasingly bizarre and incomprehnsible, and the suggestion was made that he may have been an secret apologist for the ANC-regime all the way along. Again we would be most grateful if any further light which could be shed on this strange individual.
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ZIMBABWE PET RESCUE PROJECT
We have recently been forwarded the following most distressing message by some of our supporters, and hope that those living in South Africa may be able to help.
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Hello from South Africa!
We are fully aware that you must be inundated with requests to print the details of various campaigns and causes, but we pray that our project can enjoy a few moments of your consideration.
Due to the fact that animal mutilations are escalating at a horrific pace in Zimbabwe resulting from the land invasions, we have spearheaded a project to help in the rescue or euthanasia of domestic and farm animals that are dying horrific deaths because the "militants" are using this means to warn farmers not to return to their farms after being evicted. Amongst others, dogs are being hung alive on hooks from farm gates and childrens pet ponies are having one hoof chopped off to serve as proof of what would happen to the farmers themselves.
As we have stated in our following brief (page 2 & 3 of the e-mail) we avoid at all costs any political stand as this would jeopardise our project, so all we can do is ask the media to help publicise what we do in the hope that the community can support us in our endeavour. Please, please consider doing an article on the project, we also have horrifying photos and reports directly from the rescuers themselves that we can pass on to you. We would so appreciate any help from the media of any kind.
Please consider this, Many, many thanks
Yours sincerely Estelle Walters
PERSONAL CONTACT DETAILS:
HOME NUMBER:
South Africa (021) 789 2019
South Africa CELL NO: 072 1947 051
FAX NUMBER: South Africa (021)789 2019
e-MAIL: sjcwalt@global.co.za
ADDRESS: 7 PROTEA ROAD,
NOODHOEK, CAPE TOWN,
SOUTH AFRICA
ANIMAL VICTIMS OF WAR
With global events focusing on the innocent victims of warfare, we are ignorant of another type of victim of an equally vicious war right on our doorstep. When Robert Mugabe "vowed" to cease farm invasions, he announced in the same breath that the "dissidents" were not under his control, thus ensuring that the farm invasions could continue, just under another name.
Farmers have under an hour to leave their properties, thus domestic and farm animals are mostly left on the farms, in the hope that they can be rescued later. Unfortunately this is seldom the case. Domestic animals are locked up in the farmhouses, drinking from the toilets and shower drains, and mostly suffer a slow death from starvation. Livestock are
left without water and food, and the cows remain unmilked, causing a dreadful slow death. When the fields are burnt, animals are left inside the paddocks and horses, cows and sheep die in the flames, or worse suffer, terrible burn wounds.
The latest atrocities, as seen on CNN, are mutilations committed by the dissidents to serve as a warning to farmers not to return. Dogs are hung alive from hooks on farm gates, children's pet ponies are having one of their front hooves chopped off and cows and sheep are being hamstrung.
THE ZIMBABWE PET RESCUE PROJECT has been launched by a group of animal lovers who cannot stand by and see this tragedy unfold. We are raising funds to assist the incredibly brave souls in Zimbabwe who are going from farm to farm in their own vehicles to rescue those animals which are still alive or to put down those beyond help. The funds that are
raised are not given to any government organisation and are extremely carefully monitored and used for the following: (in order of priority) medical drugs and supplies, pet food and funds for fuel and veterinary bills. We are a non-political project and this is not political rhetoric, it is fact!
Our fundraising account is:
ZIMBABWE PET RESCUE PROJECT
ABSA BANK - FISH HOEK BRANCH (SA)
ACCOUNT NO: 908 432 9132
FUND RAISING NO: PVO 38/69
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May 2002 edition
Recent elections results in both the Netherlands and France (and to a lesser degree in Britain), which witnessed significant swings to the Right, have been most encouraging. They have actually been a continuation of a general change in political direction throughout the West since the turn of the Millennium, and follow similar shifts to the Right in the United States, Israel, Italy, Austria and Denmark. It is just a tragedy that such fundamental political changes could not have taken place prior to the falls of South Africa, Rhodesia and SWA to the forces of darkness.
Although there are many aspects of Jean-Marie le Pen's "Front National" in France which we find distasteful, a far more significant result of the French Presidential election was the massive defeat inflicted upon the Socialist Party and the Left in general. This failed and dated political dogma has clearly had its day. In spite of le Pen's surprising success in the first round of the Presidential poll his subsequent showing in the second round, where he obtained less than 19% of the vote in a two-way contest, can only be described as a complete humiliation. It shows clearly that although the French people may have rejected Socialism and wish to withdraw from the Euro and halt third-world immigration, they are not prepared to support any "off the edge" Right-wing party with clear neo-fascist undertones. It was much the same situation during the recent British municipal elections, for in spite of the massive amount of media-hype which the extremist "British National Party" obtained they managed to win only 3 seats throughout the entire country.
In the Netherlands, however, the recent General Election result has been far more dramatic and encouraging, for the party of the late Pim Fortuyn has become the second strongest party in Parliament, and is now about to enter government. Although most will have found Pim Fortuyn's overt homosexuality highly objectionable, the fact remains that in spite of this - perhaps because of this - he was able to position himself in the "real world" of politics, and could not be "demonised" as a neo-fascist or anti-Semite in any way. This was the secret of the success of his party, and was very similar to the success story of the "Forza Italia" party of Silvio Berlusconi in Italy. It was significant in this regard that Fortuyn often stated that Berlusconi was the contemporary European politician who he admired most.
It will be to the likes of "real world" politicians such as Fortuyn and Berlusconi who we must look in order to defeat the twin threats of European federalism and increasing third-world immigration facing us, rather than to the likes of off-the-edge "conspiracy-theory" fantasists such as le Pen and Griffin.
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JOINT LONDON SWINTON CIRCLE/SPRINGBOK CLUB MEETING
The recent joint meeting held by the London Swinton Circle and the Springbok Club at the House of Lords, which was addressed by Philip Benwell of the "Australian Constitutional Monarchist League", turned out to be a great success. There was a massive turnout, and the Committee Room of the House of Lords where the meeting was held was packed.
Philip Benwell gave a brilliant speech in which he illustrated how the natural and traditional ties between Britain and Australia (and indeed the entire Commonwealth, including Southern Africa) were being eroded by Britain's increasing entanglement in the EU, and by Blair's "presidential" style of government. Most Australians still believed in the natural links of blood with Britain and other Commonwealth dominions however, which was well illustrated by the overwhelming vote to retain the Monarchy in the epoch-marking 1999 Referendum. It was now up to Britain to withdraw from the EU and to re-establish her traditional Commonwealth links under the common symbol of the Crown.
A few days after this meeting leading London Swinton Circle and Springbok Club officials held a private audience with Philip Benwell at which plans were discussed to establish an umbrella organisation for those of British stock and origin around the world. Needless to say, as these plans develop full details will be reported in future editions of the SCN.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB "EMPIRE DAY" BUFFET-LUNCH
The Springbok Club will be holding a special buffet-lunch to celebrate Empire Day on Saturday 25th May 2002, from 12.00 noon onwards.
This will be held at a well-known central London club, and our guest of honour will be Mr. Jacques Arnold, the former Conservative MP for Gravesham (Gravesend). Jacques Arnold served as MP from 1987 to 1997, and held the post of PPS at the Home Office. He resigned this position in 1995 however, in order to support John Redwood when he challenged John Major for the Conservative Party leadership (being the only member of the Government so to do). He was a member of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and a supporter of the British-Gibraltar Parliamentary Group. His talk will centre on the plight currently being faced by our kith and kin in Gibraltar.
There are still a number of tickets available for this function, priced £10.00 for Full Members of the Springbok Club, £12.50 for Associate Members and £15.00 for non-members. Payments should be made payable to "Patriotic Press" and sent as soon as possible to: Patriotic Press/The Springbok Club, BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX.
If you wish to obtain any further information about this event then please e-mail us at: springbok@falklands.org, or 'phone us at: 07711-188430.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB BRANCH NEWS
The recent Springbok Club Chilterns Branch gathering turned out to be a happy event, with a fairly encouraging turnout. Unfortunately certain organisational aspects of this function evidently left a bit to be desired, so we are therefore looking for other supporters in the area to help arrange future activities. If you live in the Chilterns area and would like to become more actively involved then please contact us at: springbok@falklands.org
The Kent Branch of the Springbok Club is arranging a summer braai in East Kent on Sunday 30th June, and extends a warm invitation to all supporters everywhere. Further details will be carried in next month's edition of the SCN.
The Springbok Club has also recently obtained a good influx of supporters in London, so it is hoped that we will therefore be able to launch an official Capital [London] Branch shortly. If you are interested in becoming actively involved then again please contact us at: springbok@falklands.org
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IAN SMITH RECEPTION
The Conservative Monday Club held a reception in honour of the Hon. Ian Douglas Smith last month in central London, at the end of great man's latest trip to the UK.
It was good to see a high proportion of Springbok Club members and supporters at this event, and particularly encouraging that a question asked to the great man by Springbok Club supporter Colin Lucas during question time - when he stated that Ian Smith was the greatest world statesman since Sir Winston Churchill - was greeted with raptuous applause!
In his speech Ian Smith stated that in spite of all the problems caused by the Mugabe regime his country still had the potential to become the "jewell of Africa", and that he was encouraged by the growth and organisational abilities of the oppostion forces to ZANU/PF, who clearly sought unity and reconciliation in the country. He also said that Britain was and still is a great country, and that all its people should be proud of its achievements.
There was certain a very "high-octane" attendance at this reception, which included two peers of the realm, one sitting British MP, one former Rhodesian cabinet minister, and one former Rhodesian senator! The Conservative Monday Club is therefore to be highly congratulated upon organising such a successful function.
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KRUGERRANDS FOR SALE
Krugerrands. Limited edition from an issue of 600 Natura Prestige set of 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/10 Kudu 1999, voted the most beautiful coin in the world. Boxed and with papers these cost over 900 pounds. Sell for 600.
Anyone interested please 'phone Peter on : 01258 471234.
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UKKASIE KWV ART FESTIVAL 2002
In a nutshell:-
19 – 21 July 2002
Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire.
The train journey from London King’s Cross, to Stevenage is only 20 - 30 minutes. The venue is opposite the train station. Stevenage is just north of Hatfield A1(M) J7.
Music: Lochner de Kock and Richard van der Westhuizen, Dozi, Steve Hofmeyer, Theuns Jordaan, Lucas Maree, Laurika Rauch, Mathys Roets, Andrew Roos. Gospelmusic: Louis Britts. Kabaret: Louis Britts, Jannie du Toit & Christa Steyn, Dowwe Dolla. Drama: Gavin van den Berg. Dancing: Ollie Viljoen and his Boereorkes. Music theatre: Pedro Kruger (Lyf). Comedy: Stoepstories, Jammies Jamneck. Children’s theatre: Pedro Kruger, Lochner de Kock (marionets). More shows under negotiation - watch this space!
ATKV-stage - The Fringe Festival Artists from both the main- and the fringe festival will perform. Art and Craft: Interesting stalls selling handmade crafts and SA goodies. An art exhibition will be held in the art gallery. Sokkie/Dancing: Dance the night away with Ollie Viljoen and his boereorkes on Friday and Saturday night. Rugby: The match between SA and the All Blacks will be screened on a large screen in the Beer-tent. We will have 7-a-side rugby by the London Springboks, Stevenage Rugby club and voluntary teams. Food stalls: Stalls selling boerewors rolls, braaivleis, koeksisters, pancakes and all our favourites.
The Festival programme will be available on the 15th of April on the web at: www.UKkasie.com. Bookings can be made from the 1st of May.
For more information contact: maryna.blomerus@ntlworld.com
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HOME BILTONG MAKERS
The "Biltong Team" have developed and are manufacturing a Home Biltong Maker. It is a wonderous piece of equipment that allows you to make your own fresh biltong in the comfort of your own home. It's easy to use (available in both 110 and 220 volt models), economical, and pays for itself in a couple of batches of biltong. The Home Biltong Maker has been received with much enthusiasm by ex-South Africans around the world in such countries as the UK, the USA, the Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Australia and New Zealand.
To find out more information visit the Home Biltong Maker web-site at:-
http://www.biltongmakers.com
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BOOK OFFERS
COVOS BOOKS of South Africa are specialist publishers of Africana, and offer a wide range of most interesting and illuminating books which will appeal to many of our supporters. Amongst the new titles which they stock are:-
WE FEAR NAUGHT BUT GOD by Paul Els
The story of the South African Special Forces ("The Recces"), from inception in the 1960s to disbandment in 1993. A unique account of one of South Africa's premier units, masters in the art of reconnaissance and clandestine warfare. Pro rata, the most decorated unit during the wars in Angola and SWA. Includes a free copy of Lourens Fourie's music CD "The Recces". Softback, 222x152mm, 328 pages, 252 b/w photographs plus maps. R140.00.
FIREFORCE - One man's war in the Rhodesian Light Infantry, by Chris Cocks. Hard cover with dust jacket, 228 x 155 mm., 368 pages, 120 black and white and colour photos, plus maps and sketches. Widely acclaimed as the classic account of counter-insurgency warfare in Africa. Includes the RLI roll of honour, citations and operational orders. Price R185.00.
COVOS BOOKS can be contacted at : P.O.Box 6996, Weltevredenpark, Transvaal, 1715, South Africa. Tel.: +2711-4769926, fax.: +2711-4769927, e-mail : covos@global.co.za
We are happy to be able to confirm that the Springbok Club can now supply copies of "We Fear Naught but God", price £15.00, and "Fireforce", price £22.50. All payments should be made payable to "Patriotic Press", and sent to: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK. (Please add 20% for p.& p.).
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BILTONG SALES IN THE UK
Biltong Brother produces top quality, handcrafted biltong. 100% British beef is used, no artificial flavourings or preservatives.
There are 5 types, Traditional, Garlic, Pepper, Hot & Spicy and Ostrich.
We pride ourselves on our fine quality and friendly and efficient service.
For your 'taste of Africa' visit the Biltong Brother web-site at:-
http://www.biltong-brother.co.uk
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?
Report back.
We are pleased to be able to report that we have now successfully managed to make contact with someone previously mentioned in this column, namely Paul Robinson, and as a result he has been re-united with a number of old colleagues. This goes to prove the potential power and effectiveness of this service, so please try your best to help us locate any other people who you might know who may be mentioned in future editions of this column.
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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH
In the April edition of the SCN we reported on the Springbok Club's trip to the Afrikaner Library in Didcot, and mentioned the video-recording of the Orania settlement (a small self-contained community of approximately 1000 Afrikaners who have established their own small town on the banks of the Orange River) which we were shown on that occasion. The Orania Settlement runs its own very interesting Afrikaans-language web-site detailing the history, development and news of the Project, which can be accessed at:-
http://www.orania.co.za
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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PIONEER TRAIL
Sir,
Rob Burnett’s assertion that "Whites, by interfering, actually saved Mugabe and the majority Mashona tribe from certain annihilation at the hands of Matabele warriors" [SCN, April 2002] is not historically accurate. Neither is his view that "If Cecil Rhodes and his Pioneers had not intervened we would still have our homeland intact." Firstly, the Matablele relied on the Mashona for tribute (cattle) and never intended to eliminate them. They had subjugated the Mashona for sixty years before the Pioneers arrived on the scene, and had learnt the benefit of raids to get what they wanted from their vassals. The second view is incomprehensible. If Rhodes hadn’t financed his vision of a British territory north of the Limpopo it would never have become Rhodesia, and the "homeland" the writer refers to might have been more like Mozambique because Portugal claimed the territory before the Pioneers occupied it.
I had the pleasure of visiting the "Orania (Oranje) settlement - a small self-contained community of approximately 1000 Afrikaners who have established their own small town on the banks of the Orange River" a couple of years ago. I was most impressed with what I saw - almost a kibbutz-type existence. But I would not place much hope in it being anything more than a settlement for a few diehard Afrikaners. Their vision is a corridor to the Atlantic Ocean, a pipe dream if ever there was one unfortunately.
Yours etc.,
Johan Geelvink, Pretoria, Transvaal.
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BLACK DEATH
Sir,
I am presently a student in college and am being taught a "Races in America" class by a very light-skinned South African Black man. He is very interesting except that I can do his job much better than he can, but that is life, our decadent idiotic schools in America give degrees to Blacks and Coloreds in an effort to "help". I play the liberal in class, as I don't want to make waves, just get my degree. There is really no freedom of speech on American college campuses today and one must be careful about speaking the truth about the Black race and its lack of intelligence and civilization.
I am seeing that AIDS will take out the Africans, leaving the continent below the Saharan Desert empty most likely. Are people planning on going back to restart civilization after they all die from AIDS? I know that nothing will help them except for a vaccine. Any aid sent or medicine will be hoarded by the Black dictators who will resell it for a vast profit.
Yours etc.,
American spectator, U.S.A.
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ROGUES GALLERY
We would like to thank all those readers who supplied us with further information about Mr. Ron Tuohy, the trouble-making individual who has been waging an irrational hate-campaign against us via the Internet for some time. It would appear that this mysterious character was actually born in Scotland rather than in Northern Rhodesia, and we have also been informed of where he is now based. There is also some speculation that he is or was connected to a number of far-Left organisations, which of course could explain a lot. Happily we have heard nothing further from this wretched individual for some time, so hopefully he now at last realises that you cannot go around insulting and libelling complete strangers with impunity.
Alas, however, there has evidently been a further defamatory message attacking us posted on the phoney "Rhodesia Yahoo Group" by an apparent sidekick of Tuohy's by the name of Chas Lotter - also a complete stranger to us. Once again if anyone could supply us with more information about this shadowy character we would be most grateful. There certainly appears to be something extremely sinister about this entire so-called "Rhodesia Yahoo Group", so once again warn all our readers to be very wary of it.
About a year ago we were contacted by an expatriate South African living in the United States by the name of Gordon Waring, who initially expressed full support for our activities. Mr. Waring subsequently returned to live in South Africa (Somerset West in fact) and surprised us greatly by starting to say how "wonderful" and "peaceful" everything was back these - the complete opposite to ALL other reports which we receive from other supporters still trapped inside the country. Waring's message's then started to become increasingly bizarre and incomprehnsible, and the suggestion was made that he may have been an secret apologist for the ANC-regime all the way along. Again we would be most grateful if any further light which could be shed on this strange individual.
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ZIMBABWE PET RESCUE PROJECT
We have recently been forwarded the following most distressing message by some of our supporters, and hope that those living in South Africa may be able to help.
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Hello from South Africa!
We are fully aware that you must be inundated with requests to print the details of various campaigns and causes, but we pray that our project can enjoy a few moments of your consideration.
Due to the fact that animal mutilations are escalating at a horrific pace in Zimbabwe resulting from the land invasions, we have spearheaded a project to help in the rescue or euthanasia of domestic and farm animals that are dying horrific deaths because the "militants" are using this means to warn farmers not to return to their farms after being evicted. Amongst others, dogs are being hung alive on hooks from farm gates and childrens pet ponies are having one hoof chopped off to serve as proof of what would happen to the farmers themselves.
As we have stated in our following brief (page 2 & 3 of the e-mail) we avoid at all costs any political stand as this would jeopardise our project, so all we can do is ask the media to help publicise what we do in the hope that the community can support us in our endeavour. Please, please consider doing an article on the project, we also have horrifying photos and reports directly from the rescuers themselves that we can pass on to you. We would so appreciate any help from the media of any kind.
Please consider this, Many, many thanks
Yours sincerely Estelle Walters
PERSONAL CONTACT DETAILS:
HOME NUMBER:
South Africa (021) 789 2019
South Africa CELL NO: 072 1947 051
FAX NUMBER: South Africa (021)789 2019
e-MAIL: sjcwalt@global.co.za
ADDRESS: 7 PROTEA ROAD,
NOODHOEK, CAPE TOWN,
SOUTH AFRICA
ANIMAL VICTIMS OF WAR
With global events focusing on the innocent victims of warfare, we are ignorant of another type of victim of an equally vicious war right on our doorstep. When Robert Mugabe "vowed" to cease farm invasions, he announced in the same breath that the "dissidents" were not under his control, thus ensuring that the farm invasions could continue, just under another name.
Farmers have under an hour to leave their properties, thus domestic and farm animals are mostly left on the farms, in the hope that they can be rescued later. Unfortunately this is seldom the case. Domestic animals are locked up in the farmhouses, drinking from the toilets and shower drains, and mostly suffer a slow death from starvation. Livestock are
left without water and food, and the cows remain unmilked, causing a dreadful slow death. When the fields are burnt, animals are left inside the paddocks and horses, cows and sheep die in the flames, or worse suffer, terrible burn wounds.
The latest atrocities, as seen on CNN, are mutilations committed by the dissidents to serve as a warning to farmers not to return. Dogs are hung alive from hooks on farm gates, children's pet ponies are having one of their front hooves chopped off and cows and sheep are being hamstrung.
THE ZIMBABWE PET RESCUE PROJECT has been launched by a group of animal lovers who cannot stand by and see this tragedy unfold. We are raising funds to assist the incredibly brave souls in Zimbabwe who are going from farm to farm in their own vehicles to rescue those animals which are still alive or to put down those beyond help. The funds that are
raised are not given to any government organisation and are extremely carefully monitored and used for the following: (in order of priority) medical drugs and supplies, pet food and funds for fuel and veterinary bills. We are a non-political project and this is not political rhetoric, it is fact!
Our fundraising account is:
ZIMBABWE PET RESCUE PROJECT
ABSA BANK - FISH HOEK BRANCH (SA)
ACCOUNT NO: 908 432 9132
FUND RAISING NO: PVO 38/69
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Wednesday, 10 April 2002
April 2002 Edition.
SPRINGBOK CYBER NEWSLETTER
April 2002 edition
The result of last month's Zimbabwe presidential election was as predictable as it was repugnant.
It would be fruitless to list all the examples of fraud, intimidation and malpractice which proved these elections totally invalid to all but the most corrupt and biased. They were simply the story of Black Africa however, for although the old maxim of "One man, one vote - once" may not be strictly accurate, the fact remains that after the process of de-colonisation began most African states have only witnessed one set of elections which can be considered as being totally free and fair. Those of us who worked tirelessly for the "Save Rhodesia Campaign" during the late 1970s are now completely vindicated, and it is only a tragedy that more didn't heed our advice in 1979.
The reaction of the "New" South African government has been particularly significant in this respect. Mbeki might be an improvement on Mandela, but only a very slight one, and the eager support given by both him and his deputy to the Mugabe regime in spite of all the clear and obvious examples of fraudulent practices during the Zimbabwe presidential election bodes very ill for the future of South Africa. South Africa is clearly going the same way as Zimbabwe, but the size and infrastructure of the state means that the approaching devastation will be even more apocalyptic. Significantly more innocent White farmers and their Black workers are already being slaughtered in South Africa than in Zimbabwe - even in percentage terms.
The only encouraging recent development has been Zimbabwe's suspension from the Commonwealth, and here of course we have Australian Prime Minister John Howard to thank. How he managed to obtain this decision when outnumbered two-to-one by African leaders on the sub-committee is truly a marvel. Mbeki's stoney-faced expression when John Howard announced the decision said more than a thousand words; he was clearly a very unhappy and humiliated person. John Howard would seem to have acted in a strong and ruthless manner similar to that adopted by White men throughout the 19th century - and here at least there is great hope for the future.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB'S MARCH EVENT
In early March the Springbok Club staged a trip to the small but growing Afrikaner Library founded by Mr. Malcolm Wren and his family at Didcot. This proved to be a most pleasant and successful event, and all were highly impressed with what Malcolm and his family have already achieved, and spent a fair amount of time browsing through the books which the library already contains.
After viewing the library itself Malcolm showed everyone a video-recording which he recently brought back from the Orania settlement - a small self-contained community of approximately 1000 Afrikaners who have established their own small town on the banks of the Orange River. This video proved a great eye-opener and indeed inspiration, and showed that there was still a spirit of determined resistance in South Africa. In a short speech after the video-showing, which was greeted with spontaneous applause, it was stated that the people of Orania can't survive on their own, and that they need overseas support and lobbying on their behalf - and that this is where the Springbok Club comes in.
It is anticipated that the Afrikaner Library will be fully operational with a mail-ordering lending department very shortly. Once in operation full details will be given in a future edition of the SCN, including information about the Afrikaner Library's web-site, which is currently being prepared.
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APRIL JOINT MEETING
The London Swinton Circle and the Springbok Club will be staging a joint meeting towards the end of April, the details of which are as follows:-
Date : Wednesday 24th April 2002
Time : 19.30 hrs
Venue : The House of Lords (Committee Room 3)
Guest Speaker : Philip Benwell MBE (Chairman of the Australian Constitutional Monarchy League)
As well as being actively involved in contemporary Australian affairs, Philip Benwell is also a great friend of South Africa and the erstwhile Rhodesia, and advocates a "Core Commonwealth" consisting of only those nations which recognise HM Queen Elizabeth II as head of state. He speech will centre on the current state of patriotic sentiment in Australia, as well as unity moves between our kith and kin around the globe.
As a large attendance is anticipated for this meeting those wishing to attend are advised to arrive early, and also if possible to e-mail Allan Robertson (the Springbok Club Deputy Chairman who will be chairing the meeting) on: allan@robertson22500.freeserve.co.uk to confirm their intention of attending.
Entry to the House of Lords should be made via the St.Stephens entrance of the Houses of Parliament. The meeting in being hosted by Lord Molyneaux of Killead, in whose name the meeting has been booked. As there is a possibility that the Committee Room may have to be altered at the last moment you are advised to confirm with officials at the entrance the precise venue of the meeting being hosted by Lord Molyneaux.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB BRANCH NEWS
The Chilterns Branch of the Springbok Club is planning an informal "pub gathering" at "The Eagle" in Amersham Old Town, Buckinghamshire, on Saturday 4th May 2002. For more details please e-mail us at: springbok@falklands.org.
The Kent Branch of the Springbok Club held a happy and jovial "pub evening" to celebrate St.Patrick's day last month. They are also planning to stage a summer braai in June, full details of which will be given in next month's SCN.
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THE LONDON SWINTON CIRCLE
The London Swinton Circle staged a very well attended and highly informative meeting last month, which was addressed by Mr. Vivian Linacre of the British Weights and Measures Association.
In an upbeat speech Mr. Linacre outlined the position of the so-called "metric martyrs" (those brave retailers who are defying EU-inspired legislation by continuing to sell in Imperial measurement), and emphasised that in spite of recent legal setbacks the most important factor has been how very few retailers had actually been prosecuted, and that the costs incurred by those local authorities who have initiated prosecutions are proving so high that their council tax payers are becoming increasingly angry. He also told of the surprising support which their struggle had obtained from throughout the old White Commonwealth, and how attempts to impose metrication in Canada were currently becoming obsolete by the sheer opposition by the Canadian people.
The British Weights and Measures Association publish a magazine entitled "The Yardstick" which can be obtained for £10 per annum from: 45 Montgomery Street, Edinburgh, EH7 5JX.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
One of our supporters has recently contacted us as follows:-
"I've often e-mailed people who've been listed in the SCN who are about to come to the UK and are looking for work. The details of two useful sites are:-
www.thegumtree.com
and
www.stanza.co.uk
They are free and well used, and we have employed a number of people off them ourselves in the past. Another good one for business development and networking is www.sabusinessclub.com
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UKKASIE KWV ART FESTIVAL 2002
In a nutshell:-
19 – 21 July 2002
Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire.
The train journey from London King’s Cross, to Stevenage is only 20 - 30 minutes. The venue is opposite the train station. Stevenage is just north of Hatfield A1(M) J7.
Music: Lochner de Kock and Richard van der Westhuizen, Dozi, Steve Hofmeyer, Theuns Jordaan, Lucas Maree, Laurika Rauch, Mathys Roets, Andrew Roos. Gospelmusic: Louis Britts. Kabaret: Louis Britts, Jannie du Toit & Christa Steyn, Dowwe Dolla. Drama: Gavin van den Berg. Dancing: Ollie Viljoen and his Boereorkes. Music theatre: Pedro Kruger (Lyf). Comedy: Stoepstories, Jammies Jamneck. Children’s theatre: Pedro Kruger, Lochner de Kock (marionets). More shows under negotiation - watch this space!
ATKV-stage - The Fringe Festival Artists from both the main- and the fringe festival will perform. Art and Craft: Interesting stalls selling handmade crafts and SA goodies. An art exhibition will be held in the art gallery. Sokkie/Dancing: Dance the night away with Ollie Viljoen and his boereorkes on Friday and Saturday night. Rugby: The match between SA and the All Blacks will be screened on a large screen in the Beer-tent. We will have 7-a-side rugby by the London Springboks, Stevenage Rugby club and voluntary teams. Food stalls: Stalls selling boerewors rolls, braaivleis, koeksisters, pancakes and all our favourites.
The Festival programme will be available on the 15th of April on the web at: www.UKkasie.com. Bookings can be made from the 1st of May.
For more information contact: maryna.blomerus@ntlworld.com
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HOME BILTONG MAKERS
The "Biltong Team" have developed and are manufacturing a Home Biltong Maker. It is a wonderous piece of equipment that allows you to make your own fresh biltong in the comfort of your own home. It's easy to use (available in both 110 and 220 volt models), economical, and pays for itself in a couple of batches of biltong. The Home Biltong Maker has been received with much enthusiasm by ex-South Africans around the world in such countries as the UK, the USA, the Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Australia and New Zealand.
To find out more information visit the Home Biltong Maker web-site at:-
http://www.biltongmakers.com
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BOOK OFFERS
COVOS BOOKS of South Africa are specialist publishers of Africana, and offer a wide range of most interesting and illuminating books which will appeal to many of our supporters. Amongst the new titles which they stock are:-
WE FEAR NAUGHT BUT GOD by Paul Els
The story of the South African Special Forces ("The Recces"), from inception in the 1960s to disbandment in 1993. A unique account of one of South Africa's premier units, masters in the art of reconnaissance and clandestine warfare. Pro rata, the most decorated unit during the wars in Angola and SWA. Includes a free copy of Lourens Fourie's music CD "The Recces". Softback, 222x152mm, 328 pages, 252 b/w photographs plus maps. R140.00.
FIREFORCE - One man's war in the Rhodesian Light Infantry, by Chris Cocks. Hard cover with dust jacket, 228 x 155 mm., 368 pages, 120 black and white and colour photos, plus maps and sketches. Widely acclaimed as the classic account of counter-insurgency warfare in Africa. Includes the RLI roll of honour, citations and operational orders. Price R185.00.
COVOS BOOKS can be contacted at : P.O.Box 6996, Weltevredenpark, Transvaal, 1715, South Africa. Tel.: +2711-4769926, fax.: +2711-4769927, e-mail : covos@global.co.za
We are happy to be able to confirm that the Springbok Club can now supply copies of "We Fear Naught but God", price £15.00, and "Fireforce", price £22.50. All payments should be made payable to "Patriotic Press", and sent to: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK. (Please add 20% for p.& p.).
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BILTONG SALES IN THE UK
Biltong Brother produces top quality, handcrafted biltong. 100% British beef is used, no artificial flavourings or preservatives.
There are 5 types, Traditional, Garlic, Pepper, Hot & Spicy and Ostrich.
We pride ourselves on our fine quality and friendly and efficient service.
For your 'taste of Africa' visit the Biltong Brother web-site at:-
http://www.biltong-brother.co.uk
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?
No.42 : Mr. Colin Henderson of Durban.
Colin Henderson lived in the SeaView area of Durban, and worked as an electrician at Hulletts in Rossburgh. He was a keen and active member of the Patriotic Forum and other conservative organisations during the 1980s, but is also well remembered for his friendly and cheerful comradeship. Alas when we last heard from him, several years ago now, he seemed to be seriously ill, so we consequently now fear the worst. If anyone can tell us what happened to this good friend and patriot we would be most grateful.
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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH
We have recently been informed of a fascinating web-site which chronicles the collapse and disintegration of just one facet of South African society under the ANC regime - that of the state airline, S.A.A..
This web-site is well worth a visit just to read through the complete list of disasters which have befallen those who've been naive enough to patronise S.A.A. since the advent of the new dispensation. This web-site can be accessed at:-
http://www.neverflysaa.com
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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HEALTH WARNING
I don't know if you are aware that Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma was the Health Minister before she became the Foreign Minister. She was also the wife of Jacob Zuma, the Deputy President. She made a mess of the Health Department, so I can't see anything good coming out of her post as Foreign Minister. She spent millions on a play about AIDS called "Serafina" and according to reports it did not make any difference to the situation at all.
Yours etc.,
R.Richard, Alberta, Canada (ex Durban).
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A FINAL STAND - TOGETHER
I enjoyed reading Jonathan of Pretoria's letter entitled "Positive Aids" published in February's SCN. Some of the statistics proved rather depressing, whilst also enlightening. All's dependent on which side of the fence one's seated, naturally. As a White African who's actively campaigned for rights of Whites born in Africa, I have to pick up one or two points.
Firstly, poverty and starvation as now experienced in Zimbabwe is not nature's fault but of zealots like Mugabe and his extremely wealthy cronies. Nature did not walk in, AK47s to hand, then club farmers and workers into submission. Secondly, I feel the statement "Whites learn to stop interfering all the time" is rather generalised and deserves some response. The trouble was we Whites, by interfering, actually saved Mugabe and the majority Mashona tribe from certain annihilation at the hands of Matabele warriors. If Cecil Rhodes and his Pioneers had not intervened we would still have our homeland intact. Perhaps the problem is not the interfering, but having bothered to enlighten! As for AIDS, well that's also been blamed on us Whites. We just cannot win, even though everything progressive within Africa is down to Whites. Within a short one hundred years those who'd never set eyes on Whites found themselves piloting modern airliners as manufactured by Whites.
Positives of colonialism are there for all to see, if only people would open eyes instead. It's high time we throw off cloaks of guilt and start talking ourselves up. The shame of having enhanced others in Africa is brought about by lily-liberals. We Whites of Africa should stand up and be counted, for there's nothing the likes of Mugabe can teach us about civilisation. Africa's proven a playground for the wider world, as genuine "White Africans" remain pawns or scapegoats. Those genuinely caring for Africa should join hands, and soon. Indeed, not simply to confront Black Africans, but the real enemies of Libya, Communist China, the People's Republic of Korea, Iraq, Iran, Cuba, and we can add to this list. The West needs to look at Southern Africa urgently as a future powder-keg. Yes, they might even yet rue the day when abandoning Whites for political correctness. The only way to progress is through intrinsic commitment of those who dare to care. However the "politically correct" know full well we as a group have been scattered far and wide simply to survive.
Yes, nature might yet do a large proportion of the work. Then it's down to who fills the voids which will really count in the end. I dearly hope it's those of us who've been so badly let down.
Yours etc.,
Rob Burnett, Southampton (ex Rhodesia).
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KIK THEM OUT
I was shocked to hear on BBC this morning that Zimbabwe will be present at the Commonwealth Games. Surely this is an opportunity to show solidarity with the few decent folk left in Zimbabwe by protesting to the Organisers of the games. Perhaps even a peaceful protest at the games might be in order. We need to speak loud and clear for those who's voices are silenced by the Monster Mugabe.
Yours etc.,
Bridget Kik, Manchester (ex Cape Town).
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ROGUES GALLERY
The item in the March edition of the SCN which detailed the suspicious nature of the phoney "Rhodesia Yahoo Group" resulted in an almost instantaneous hysterical response from one of the individuals who we mentioned in this article, a certain Mr. Ron Tuohy. This response (which came less than 12 hours after this edition of the SCN was circulated!) was particularly surprising as Tuohy isn't even on our circulation list - certainly not under his own name!
Tuohy began by making a number of childish postings to our web-site "Guest Book" (full of the inevitable insults, abuse and downright lies) which was then followed by an equally infantile threat against us. Predictably nothing ever came of this threat.
Since then we have been informed of a further particularly offensive posting which Tuohy has made on the "Rhodesia Yahoo Group" abusively attacking a young Zimbabwe Christian woman - who has no connection with the Springbok Club whatsoever - in which his hurtful and sacrilegious comments on her religion have caused great offence to many other people on this list.
Quite obviously, therefore, this man has a serious problem, and it has been suggested that his antagonistic attitude towards complete strangers may be due to the fact that he is seriously psychiatrically disturbed (maybe as a result of an injury or severe shock incurred during the Bush War?) rather than because of any more sinister motivations as we speculated might be the case in the previous edition of the SCN. Certainly the fact that the lies which he has attempted to spread against us are all so easily disproved would tend to suggest that this is probably the case.
Regardless of the reason for his reprehensible behaviour, however, it is quite clear that he must be stopped - and stopped quickly - before he is able to spread any more gratuitous abuse against other sincere and innocent patriots, and before he can desecrate the name of Rhodesia even further. One highly significant fact about Tuohy is that he appears to be totally unknown in any of the active expatriate Zimbabwe/Rhodesian organisations in the UK. We wonder therefore whether any reader can provide us with any further information about him, namely:-
1) What is his precise connection with Rhodesia? He claims to be Northern Rhodesian born, but his association with Rhodesia itself remains unclear.
2) Did he serve in the Rhodesian Armed Forces during the Bush War - and if so did he sustain any injury which may have left him mentally scarred?
3) Does he have any coloured blood in his veins?
4) What is he currently doing in the UK? According to his crude web-site he claims to run his own I.T. business based in - of all places - Royal Tunbridge Wells, but in view of the fact that he seems to spend all his hours awake monitoring the Internet and causing as much trouble as he can it would certainly appear that his alleged business cannot be very active.
Needless to say, all information supplied will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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OBITUARY
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HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER
So much has been written and said about HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother since her recent sad death that it appears almost impossible that we can add anything in praise of this noble and glorious lady. As befitted someone who was the last (up until now!) Empress of India she seemed to personify everything which was great and most forward-looking about the British nation and her peoples and Commonwealth around the globe.
It was her trip with her husband, the late King George VI of glorious memory, and daughters to Southern Africa in 1948 at the behest of Jan Christian Smuts (a great South African if ever there was one) which cemented her love affair with South Africa. It is just a tragedy that lesser people came to power after this magic tour who caused the two great brother nations of Britain and South African catastrophically to drift apart.
She was also a great and constant supporter of the Rhodesian cause, even when it was not "politically correct" to do so. She held both Ian Douglas Smith and General Peter Walls in the highest esteem - and even to her dying day would always insist upon calling Rhodesia "Rhodesia". For her eternal memory which must alays try to do likewise.
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April 2002 edition
The result of last month's Zimbabwe presidential election was as predictable as it was repugnant.
It would be fruitless to list all the examples of fraud, intimidation and malpractice which proved these elections totally invalid to all but the most corrupt and biased. They were simply the story of Black Africa however, for although the old maxim of "One man, one vote - once" may not be strictly accurate, the fact remains that after the process of de-colonisation began most African states have only witnessed one set of elections which can be considered as being totally free and fair. Those of us who worked tirelessly for the "Save Rhodesia Campaign" during the late 1970s are now completely vindicated, and it is only a tragedy that more didn't heed our advice in 1979.
The reaction of the "New" South African government has been particularly significant in this respect. Mbeki might be an improvement on Mandela, but only a very slight one, and the eager support given by both him and his deputy to the Mugabe regime in spite of all the clear and obvious examples of fraudulent practices during the Zimbabwe presidential election bodes very ill for the future of South Africa. South Africa is clearly going the same way as Zimbabwe, but the size and infrastructure of the state means that the approaching devastation will be even more apocalyptic. Significantly more innocent White farmers and their Black workers are already being slaughtered in South Africa than in Zimbabwe - even in percentage terms.
The only encouraging recent development has been Zimbabwe's suspension from the Commonwealth, and here of course we have Australian Prime Minister John Howard to thank. How he managed to obtain this decision when outnumbered two-to-one by African leaders on the sub-committee is truly a marvel. Mbeki's stoney-faced expression when John Howard announced the decision said more than a thousand words; he was clearly a very unhappy and humiliated person. John Howard would seem to have acted in a strong and ruthless manner similar to that adopted by White men throughout the 19th century - and here at least there is great hope for the future.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB'S MARCH EVENT
In early March the Springbok Club staged a trip to the small but growing Afrikaner Library founded by Mr. Malcolm Wren and his family at Didcot. This proved to be a most pleasant and successful event, and all were highly impressed with what Malcolm and his family have already achieved, and spent a fair amount of time browsing through the books which the library already contains.
After viewing the library itself Malcolm showed everyone a video-recording which he recently brought back from the Orania settlement - a small self-contained community of approximately 1000 Afrikaners who have established their own small town on the banks of the Orange River. This video proved a great eye-opener and indeed inspiration, and showed that there was still a spirit of determined resistance in South Africa. In a short speech after the video-showing, which was greeted with spontaneous applause, it was stated that the people of Orania can't survive on their own, and that they need overseas support and lobbying on their behalf - and that this is where the Springbok Club comes in.
It is anticipated that the Afrikaner Library will be fully operational with a mail-ordering lending department very shortly. Once in operation full details will be given in a future edition of the SCN, including information about the Afrikaner Library's web-site, which is currently being prepared.
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APRIL JOINT MEETING
The London Swinton Circle and the Springbok Club will be staging a joint meeting towards the end of April, the details of which are as follows:-
Date : Wednesday 24th April 2002
Time : 19.30 hrs
Venue : The House of Lords (Committee Room 3)
Guest Speaker : Philip Benwell MBE (Chairman of the Australian Constitutional Monarchy League)
As well as being actively involved in contemporary Australian affairs, Philip Benwell is also a great friend of South Africa and the erstwhile Rhodesia, and advocates a "Core Commonwealth" consisting of only those nations which recognise HM Queen Elizabeth II as head of state. He speech will centre on the current state of patriotic sentiment in Australia, as well as unity moves between our kith and kin around the globe.
As a large attendance is anticipated for this meeting those wishing to attend are advised to arrive early, and also if possible to e-mail Allan Robertson (the Springbok Club Deputy Chairman who will be chairing the meeting) on: allan@robertson22500.freeserve.co.uk to confirm their intention of attending.
Entry to the House of Lords should be made via the St.Stephens entrance of the Houses of Parliament. The meeting in being hosted by Lord Molyneaux of Killead, in whose name the meeting has been booked. As there is a possibility that the Committee Room may have to be altered at the last moment you are advised to confirm with officials at the entrance the precise venue of the meeting being hosted by Lord Molyneaux.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB BRANCH NEWS
The Chilterns Branch of the Springbok Club is planning an informal "pub gathering" at "The Eagle" in Amersham Old Town, Buckinghamshire, on Saturday 4th May 2002. For more details please e-mail us at: springbok@falklands.org.
The Kent Branch of the Springbok Club held a happy and jovial "pub evening" to celebrate St.Patrick's day last month. They are also planning to stage a summer braai in June, full details of which will be given in next month's SCN.
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THE LONDON SWINTON CIRCLE
The London Swinton Circle staged a very well attended and highly informative meeting last month, which was addressed by Mr. Vivian Linacre of the British Weights and Measures Association.
In an upbeat speech Mr. Linacre outlined the position of the so-called "metric martyrs" (those brave retailers who are defying EU-inspired legislation by continuing to sell in Imperial measurement), and emphasised that in spite of recent legal setbacks the most important factor has been how very few retailers had actually been prosecuted, and that the costs incurred by those local authorities who have initiated prosecutions are proving so high that their council tax payers are becoming increasingly angry. He also told of the surprising support which their struggle had obtained from throughout the old White Commonwealth, and how attempts to impose metrication in Canada were currently becoming obsolete by the sheer opposition by the Canadian people.
The British Weights and Measures Association publish a magazine entitled "The Yardstick" which can be obtained for £10 per annum from: 45 Montgomery Street, Edinburgh, EH7 5JX.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
One of our supporters has recently contacted us as follows:-
"I've often e-mailed people who've been listed in the SCN who are about to come to the UK and are looking for work. The details of two useful sites are:-
www.thegumtree.com
and
www.stanza.co.uk
They are free and well used, and we have employed a number of people off them ourselves in the past. Another good one for business development and networking is www.sabusinessclub.com
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UKKASIE KWV ART FESTIVAL 2002
In a nutshell:-
19 – 21 July 2002
Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire.
The train journey from London King’s Cross, to Stevenage is only 20 - 30 minutes. The venue is opposite the train station. Stevenage is just north of Hatfield A1(M) J7.
Music: Lochner de Kock and Richard van der Westhuizen, Dozi, Steve Hofmeyer, Theuns Jordaan, Lucas Maree, Laurika Rauch, Mathys Roets, Andrew Roos. Gospelmusic: Louis Britts. Kabaret: Louis Britts, Jannie du Toit & Christa Steyn, Dowwe Dolla. Drama: Gavin van den Berg. Dancing: Ollie Viljoen and his Boereorkes. Music theatre: Pedro Kruger (Lyf). Comedy: Stoepstories, Jammies Jamneck. Children’s theatre: Pedro Kruger, Lochner de Kock (marionets). More shows under negotiation - watch this space!
ATKV-stage - The Fringe Festival Artists from both the main- and the fringe festival will perform. Art and Craft: Interesting stalls selling handmade crafts and SA goodies. An art exhibition will be held in the art gallery. Sokkie/Dancing: Dance the night away with Ollie Viljoen and his boereorkes on Friday and Saturday night. Rugby: The match between SA and the All Blacks will be screened on a large screen in the Beer-tent. We will have 7-a-side rugby by the London Springboks, Stevenage Rugby club and voluntary teams. Food stalls: Stalls selling boerewors rolls, braaivleis, koeksisters, pancakes and all our favourites.
The Festival programme will be available on the 15th of April on the web at: www.UKkasie.com. Bookings can be made from the 1st of May.
For more information contact: maryna.blomerus@ntlworld.com
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HOME BILTONG MAKERS
The "Biltong Team" have developed and are manufacturing a Home Biltong Maker. It is a wonderous piece of equipment that allows you to make your own fresh biltong in the comfort of your own home. It's easy to use (available in both 110 and 220 volt models), economical, and pays for itself in a couple of batches of biltong. The Home Biltong Maker has been received with much enthusiasm by ex-South Africans around the world in such countries as the UK, the USA, the Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Australia and New Zealand.
To find out more information visit the Home Biltong Maker web-site at:-
http://www.biltongmakers.com
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BOOK OFFERS
COVOS BOOKS of South Africa are specialist publishers of Africana, and offer a wide range of most interesting and illuminating books which will appeal to many of our supporters. Amongst the new titles which they stock are:-
WE FEAR NAUGHT BUT GOD by Paul Els
The story of the South African Special Forces ("The Recces"), from inception in the 1960s to disbandment in 1993. A unique account of one of South Africa's premier units, masters in the art of reconnaissance and clandestine warfare. Pro rata, the most decorated unit during the wars in Angola and SWA. Includes a free copy of Lourens Fourie's music CD "The Recces". Softback, 222x152mm, 328 pages, 252 b/w photographs plus maps. R140.00.
FIREFORCE - One man's war in the Rhodesian Light Infantry, by Chris Cocks. Hard cover with dust jacket, 228 x 155 mm., 368 pages, 120 black and white and colour photos, plus maps and sketches. Widely acclaimed as the classic account of counter-insurgency warfare in Africa. Includes the RLI roll of honour, citations and operational orders. Price R185.00.
COVOS BOOKS can be contacted at : P.O.Box 6996, Weltevredenpark, Transvaal, 1715, South Africa. Tel.: +2711-4769926, fax.: +2711-4769927, e-mail : covos@global.co.za
We are happy to be able to confirm that the Springbok Club can now supply copies of "We Fear Naught but God", price £15.00, and "Fireforce", price £22.50. All payments should be made payable to "Patriotic Press", and sent to: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK. (Please add 20% for p.& p.).
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BILTONG SALES IN THE UK
Biltong Brother produces top quality, handcrafted biltong. 100% British beef is used, no artificial flavourings or preservatives.
There are 5 types, Traditional, Garlic, Pepper, Hot & Spicy and Ostrich.
We pride ourselves on our fine quality and friendly and efficient service.
For your 'taste of Africa' visit the Biltong Brother web-site at:-
http://www.biltong-brother.co.uk
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?
No.42 : Mr. Colin Henderson of Durban.
Colin Henderson lived in the SeaView area of Durban, and worked as an electrician at Hulletts in Rossburgh. He was a keen and active member of the Patriotic Forum and other conservative organisations during the 1980s, but is also well remembered for his friendly and cheerful comradeship. Alas when we last heard from him, several years ago now, he seemed to be seriously ill, so we consequently now fear the worst. If anyone can tell us what happened to this good friend and patriot we would be most grateful.
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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH
We have recently been informed of a fascinating web-site which chronicles the collapse and disintegration of just one facet of South African society under the ANC regime - that of the state airline, S.A.A..
This web-site is well worth a visit just to read through the complete list of disasters which have befallen those who've been naive enough to patronise S.A.A. since the advent of the new dispensation. This web-site can be accessed at:-
http://www.neverflysaa.com
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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HEALTH WARNING
I don't know if you are aware that Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma was the Health Minister before she became the Foreign Minister. She was also the wife of Jacob Zuma, the Deputy President. She made a mess of the Health Department, so I can't see anything good coming out of her post as Foreign Minister. She spent millions on a play about AIDS called "Serafina" and according to reports it did not make any difference to the situation at all.
Yours etc.,
R.Richard, Alberta, Canada (ex Durban).
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A FINAL STAND - TOGETHER
I enjoyed reading Jonathan of Pretoria's letter entitled "Positive Aids" published in February's SCN. Some of the statistics proved rather depressing, whilst also enlightening. All's dependent on which side of the fence one's seated, naturally. As a White African who's actively campaigned for rights of Whites born in Africa, I have to pick up one or two points.
Firstly, poverty and starvation as now experienced in Zimbabwe is not nature's fault but of zealots like Mugabe and his extremely wealthy cronies. Nature did not walk in, AK47s to hand, then club farmers and workers into submission. Secondly, I feel the statement "Whites learn to stop interfering all the time" is rather generalised and deserves some response. The trouble was we Whites, by interfering, actually saved Mugabe and the majority Mashona tribe from certain annihilation at the hands of Matabele warriors. If Cecil Rhodes and his Pioneers had not intervened we would still have our homeland intact. Perhaps the problem is not the interfering, but having bothered to enlighten! As for AIDS, well that's also been blamed on us Whites. We just cannot win, even though everything progressive within Africa is down to Whites. Within a short one hundred years those who'd never set eyes on Whites found themselves piloting modern airliners as manufactured by Whites.
Positives of colonialism are there for all to see, if only people would open eyes instead. It's high time we throw off cloaks of guilt and start talking ourselves up. The shame of having enhanced others in Africa is brought about by lily-liberals. We Whites of Africa should stand up and be counted, for there's nothing the likes of Mugabe can teach us about civilisation. Africa's proven a playground for the wider world, as genuine "White Africans" remain pawns or scapegoats. Those genuinely caring for Africa should join hands, and soon. Indeed, not simply to confront Black Africans, but the real enemies of Libya, Communist China, the People's Republic of Korea, Iraq, Iran, Cuba, and we can add to this list. The West needs to look at Southern Africa urgently as a future powder-keg. Yes, they might even yet rue the day when abandoning Whites for political correctness. The only way to progress is through intrinsic commitment of those who dare to care. However the "politically correct" know full well we as a group have been scattered far and wide simply to survive.
Yes, nature might yet do a large proportion of the work. Then it's down to who fills the voids which will really count in the end. I dearly hope it's those of us who've been so badly let down.
Yours etc.,
Rob Burnett, Southampton (ex Rhodesia).
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KIK THEM OUT
I was shocked to hear on BBC this morning that Zimbabwe will be present at the Commonwealth Games. Surely this is an opportunity to show solidarity with the few decent folk left in Zimbabwe by protesting to the Organisers of the games. Perhaps even a peaceful protest at the games might be in order. We need to speak loud and clear for those who's voices are silenced by the Monster Mugabe.
Yours etc.,
Bridget Kik, Manchester (ex Cape Town).
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ROGUES GALLERY
The item in the March edition of the SCN which detailed the suspicious nature of the phoney "Rhodesia Yahoo Group" resulted in an almost instantaneous hysterical response from one of the individuals who we mentioned in this article, a certain Mr. Ron Tuohy. This response (which came less than 12 hours after this edition of the SCN was circulated!) was particularly surprising as Tuohy isn't even on our circulation list - certainly not under his own name!
Tuohy began by making a number of childish postings to our web-site "Guest Book" (full of the inevitable insults, abuse and downright lies) which was then followed by an equally infantile threat against us. Predictably nothing ever came of this threat.
Since then we have been informed of a further particularly offensive posting which Tuohy has made on the "Rhodesia Yahoo Group" abusively attacking a young Zimbabwe Christian woman - who has no connection with the Springbok Club whatsoever - in which his hurtful and sacrilegious comments on her religion have caused great offence to many other people on this list.
Quite obviously, therefore, this man has a serious problem, and it has been suggested that his antagonistic attitude towards complete strangers may be due to the fact that he is seriously psychiatrically disturbed (maybe as a result of an injury or severe shock incurred during the Bush War?) rather than because of any more sinister motivations as we speculated might be the case in the previous edition of the SCN. Certainly the fact that the lies which he has attempted to spread against us are all so easily disproved would tend to suggest that this is probably the case.
Regardless of the reason for his reprehensible behaviour, however, it is quite clear that he must be stopped - and stopped quickly - before he is able to spread any more gratuitous abuse against other sincere and innocent patriots, and before he can desecrate the name of Rhodesia even further. One highly significant fact about Tuohy is that he appears to be totally unknown in any of the active expatriate Zimbabwe/Rhodesian organisations in the UK. We wonder therefore whether any reader can provide us with any further information about him, namely:-
1) What is his precise connection with Rhodesia? He claims to be Northern Rhodesian born, but his association with Rhodesia itself remains unclear.
2) Did he serve in the Rhodesian Armed Forces during the Bush War - and if so did he sustain any injury which may have left him mentally scarred?
3) Does he have any coloured blood in his veins?
4) What is he currently doing in the UK? According to his crude web-site he claims to run his own I.T. business based in - of all places - Royal Tunbridge Wells, but in view of the fact that he seems to spend all his hours awake monitoring the Internet and causing as much trouble as he can it would certainly appear that his alleged business cannot be very active.
Needless to say, all information supplied will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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OBITUARY
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HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER
So much has been written and said about HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother since her recent sad death that it appears almost impossible that we can add anything in praise of this noble and glorious lady. As befitted someone who was the last (up until now!) Empress of India she seemed to personify everything which was great and most forward-looking about the British nation and her peoples and Commonwealth around the globe.
It was her trip with her husband, the late King George VI of glorious memory, and daughters to Southern Africa in 1948 at the behest of Jan Christian Smuts (a great South African if ever there was one) which cemented her love affair with South Africa. It is just a tragedy that lesser people came to power after this magic tour who caused the two great brother nations of Britain and South African catastrophically to drift apart.
She was also a great and constant supporter of the Rhodesian cause, even when it was not "politically correct" to do so. She held both Ian Douglas Smith and General Peter Walls in the highest esteem - and even to her dying day would always insist upon calling Rhodesia "Rhodesia". For her eternal memory which must alays try to do likewise.
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Thursday, 7 March 2002
March 2002 Edition.
SPRINGBOK CYBER NEWSLETTER
March 2002 edition
Probably one of the greatest successes of the Springbok Club to date has been the way in which we have been able to identify with the real South African flag - and to popularise the term "the REAL flag", rather than the previously common phrase of "the old flag".
There have been those, of course, who claim that it is all just wishful-thinking to believe that the real flag will one day fly again over Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban - but is it so?
One recent happening in a different part of the globe has shown that absolutely nothing can be taken for granted when it comes to the future adoption of national symbols. Last month the new Afghanistan government of President Hamid Karzai unveiled the flag that the newly-installed democratic government was adopting - the black, red and green vertical tricolour which hadn't been used since the days of King Zahir Shah over a quarter of a century ago! Gone was not only the white flag of the hated Taliban regime, but also the green, white and black horizontal tricolour of the crypto-communist regime which replaced King Zahir Shah.
This hasn't been the only case during recent years when "real" national flags have made a comeback. Who can forget the glorious sight at the end of 1991 when the white, blue and red tricolour of Tsarist days replaced the despicable hammer and sickle flag flying over the Kremlin - and of course the previous black, red and gold flag of the German Republic replaced the ridiculous swastika flag after the fall of the Nazi tyrants.
In Africa flags always seem to come and go with changes of government, and it was interesting to note that Laurent Kabila not only reverted to the traditional name of the [Democratic Republic of the] Congo when he deposed the despot Mubutu Sese-Seko of Zaire, but also adopted a "new" flag which was remarkably similar to that of the original colonial Belgian Congo! It is fully expected - and certainly hoped - that Morgan Tsvangirai and the MDC will replace the blood-stained flag of the Mugabe regime when they eventually manage to ascend to government in Zimbabwe.
As ANC-ruled South Africa plunges further and further into chaos and disintegration it seems obvious that one day some form of civilised government will simply have to be restored - and when that day comes the current underpants-flag of the ANC regime must be deposited into the dustbin of history where it belongs. Let us hope that the flag that replaces it will once again be the REAL South African flag.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING
Springbok Club Chairman Peter Fisher gave a most illuminating "report-back" on his recent trip to South Africa during the SC's February national meeting in London. Although he gave vivid illustrations of the collapse of the country and the anarchic conditions which now exist there, his talk was not entirely without hope, for he also told how many individuals were managing to survive by isolating themselves as much as possible from the tentacles of the state.
Unfortunately there proved to be a disappointingly low attendance at this meeting (we believe mainly because of the rival attraction of the Winter Olympics - the Women's Curling Final was being televised that evening!), which was a great tragedy as Peter had put such a lot of effort into preparing such an informative talk.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB MARCH EVENT
The Springbok Club will be staging a trip to Malcolm Wren's small Afrikaner Library in Didcot on Saturday 9th March 2002. We will be rendezvousing at Didcot Parkway railway station at approximately 13.40 hrs, from where transport will be provided to take everyone to the Library. For those who intend travelling from London we will be catching the 13.00 hrs train from Paddington, but will be rendezvousing at the statue of "Paddington Bear" on the station concourse at approximately 12.00 hrs.
As well as showing us round the Library itself, Malcolm Wren will also be showing a video-recording which he obtained during a recent visit to the Orania Community (a self-contained settlement of Afrikaners on the banks of the Orange River).
Although it will not be necessary to "book" to take part in this trip, it would assist us to anticipate numbers if all those intending to attend could inform us in advance. Either e-mail or 'phone on: 07711-188430.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB BRANCH NEWS
Alas the recent Springbok Club Hampshire Branch gathering was also very poorly attended, which in view of the fact that buffet-snacks had been provided and donated by one of our supporters for far more people than who actually turned up was not only extremely disappointing, but also an acute embarrassment. The Springbok Club has very strong support on paper in Hampshire, Dorset and Berkshire, so we would therefore ask all our supporters to make every effort to patronise all future such events staged by the branch, particularly as a number of people put such a lot of effort into making these functions a success.
The Kent Branch of the Springbok Club will be staging their next event during the evening of Sunday 17th March 2002. This will take the form of a "pub evening" at the Saxon Shore on the Herne Bay beach front. It will be a very informal and unofficial gathering, but even so we hope that as many supporters from the county as possible will be able to attend. Just look out for the Springbok rugby jerseys to recognise everybody!
Springbok Club Treasurer Dave Williams is in the process of organising the next Chilterns Branch meeting for the end of April. Full details will appear in next month's SCN.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB APPEAL
The Springbok Club finished 2001 with a small but somewhat worrying debt, and unfortunately the problems encountered at both our February national meeting and the latest Hampshire Branch gathering has meant that this debt has now grown slightly.
The Springbok Club has grown and proved consistantly over the last few years that it is the largest and most effective pro-South African movement of its type, and that it is in the vanguard of the struggle to restore civilised values to the African continent. We have many other campaigns and events planned for the forthcoming months, but unfortunately some of these are currently in jeopardy because of our poor financial standing. We therefore want to clear all our debts and to build up our funds again as soon as possible.
If every recipient of the SCN were to donate only 75p (R12 or $1) then we would be able to clear our current debt completely. Of course we know that not everybody is in a position to give - but if all those who can afford to contribute could cover those who can't then we are still confident that we will be able to achieve our goal.
All donations should be made payable to "Patriotic Press", and sent to: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, U.K.
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THE LONDON SWINTON CIRCLE
Details of the London Swinton Circle's next meeting are as follows:-
Date : Thursday 14th March 2002
Time : 19.00 hrs
Venue : The Morpeth Arms (the upstairs function room), 58 Millbank, London SW1.
(close to Tate Gallery and Vauxhall Bridge - nearest tube station: Pimlico)
Guest Speaker : Mr. Vivian Linacre.
Mr. Linacre is the Chairman of the British Weights and Measures Association and editor of the magazine "The Yardstick", and the subject of his talk will be "Metrication by Stealth".
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HOME BILTONG MAKERS
The "Biltong Team" have developed and are manufacturing a Home Biltong Maker. It is a wonderous piece of equipment that allows you to make your own fresh biltong in the comfort of your own home. It's easy to use (available in both 110 and 220 volt models), economical, and pays for itself in a couple of batches of biltong. The Home Biltong Maker has been received with much enthusiasm by ex-South Africans around the world in such countries as the UK, the USA, the Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Australia and New Zealand.
To find out more information visit the Home Biltong Maker web-site at:-
http://www.biltongmakers.com
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BOOK OFFERS
COVOS BOOKS of South Africa are specialist publishers of Africana, and offer a wide range of most interesting and illuminating books which will appeal to many of our supporters. Amongst the new titles which they stock are:-
WE FEAR NAUGHT BUT GOD by Paul Els
The story of the South African Special Forces ("The Recces"), from inception in the 1960s to disbandment in 1993. A unique account of one of South Africa's premier units, masters in the art of reconnaissance and clandestine warfare. Pro rata, the most decorated unit during the wars in Angola and SWA. Includes a free copy of Lourens Fourie's music CD "The Recces". Softback, 222x152mm, 328 pages, 252 b/w photographs plus maps. R140.00.
FIREFORCE - One man's war in the Rhodesian Light Infantry, by Chris Cocks. Hard cover with dust jacket, 228 x 155 mm., 368 pages, 120 black and white and colour photos, plus maps and sketches. Widely acclaimed as the classic account of counter-insurgency warfare in Africa. Includes the RLI roll of honour, citations and operational orders. Price R185.00.
COVOS BOOKS can be contacted at : P.O.Box 6996, Weltevredenpark, Transvaal, 1715, South Africa. Tel.: +2711-4769926, fax.: +2711-4769927, e-mail : covos@global.co.za
We are happy to be able to confirm that the Springbok Club can now supply copies of "We Fear Naught but God", price £15.00, and "Fireforce", price £22.50. All payments should be made payable to "Patriotic Press", and sent to: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK. (Please add 20% for p.& p.).
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BILTONG SALES IN THE UK
Biltong Brother produces top quality, handcrafted biltong. 100% British beef is used, no artificial flavourings or preservatives.
There are 5 types, Traditional, Garlic, Pepper, Hot & Spicy and Ostrich.
We pride ourselves on our fine quality and friendly and efficient service.
For your 'taste of Africa' visit the Biltong Brother web-site at:-
http://www.biltong-brother.co.uk
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?
No.41 : Mr. Peter Godwin.
Our friends from SCA News are looking for Peter Godwin, author of "Mukiwa, A White boy in Africa".
If anybody knows his e-mail address or can help in any way please contact SCA News direct at: velskoen@mweb.co.za
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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH
Probably one of the best web-sites which has been drawn to our attention for a long time is the "Free Britaannia" site. Describing itself as the "Internet headquarters of grass-roots Conservatism and Unionism", this site was originally known as the "Winston Churchill Division", and takes a broad pro-British stance on a global scale. It gives full support to our kith and kin in Southern Africa, Ulster, and indeed throughout the English-speaking world, and takes a most praiseworthy "neo-Imperialist" attitude towards those remaining British dependent territories. It can be accessed at:-
http://www.freebritannia.co.uk
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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PHONEY TONY
Sir,
Britain's so called "world leader" Blair has up to now been cowered into staying quiet over the illegal regime in Zimbabwe. A regime that freely kills British citizens without so much as a murmur from the British government.
It would seem that the Blair government is worried at being accused by the Mugabe government of "acting as a colonial power". Something Mugabe has been accusing the UK of for the past two years without so much as a warning or angry diplomatic response from the UK government.
Instead the British government has preferred to sit back and watch a country in which it has significant historical, cultural and economic ties fall apart. Far from "leading" international actions British government ministers, such as the former leading ANC activist Peter Hain, have acted as apologists for Robert Mugabe (see BBC Online last summer).
The recent threat of suspension from the Commonwealth comes after over 2 years of widespread violence, intimidation and the fragrant abuse of the rule of law by the government of Zimbabwe. Evidence from the Congo suggests that the Zimbabwe Army is little more that a gang of plundering pirates. The Police have failed to act against widespread acts of violence and intimidation by Mugabe's thugs of unemployed youths and cowards who pose as "war veterans".
The government has continually whipped up racial unrest occupying White land, burning White homes and murdering anyone who gets in their way. The West, "champions of freedom, democracy and the rule of law" have been incredibly quite over this period, preferring to turn the other cheek. Meanwhile the UK government, yet again, appeased the Mugabe's regime by agreeing to pay for his illegal land occupations and "recognising the problem of land reform as being the PRIME issue".
The Zimbabwe Army has hinted at military rule should the wrong side win, Mugabe has taken control of all media, meanwhile rampaging mobs of Mugabe sponsored unemployed youths are kicking old people into the gutter and smashing up the shanty towns of MDC supporters across the country. The picture is one of hatred and destruction.
Despite all this and the election now being near, the only response from "world leader" Blair (coming via his Foreign Secretary) is "we may seek to suspend Zimbabwe from the Commonwealth unless the rule of law is restored". Well Mugabe is brighter than that, he merely changes the law, replaces the judges, abducts his opponents, takes the land by proxy and pays off UN officials to suit himself.
This hint of a "possible suspension" and only "maybe" from the UK and Canada should not worry Mugabe too much. Indeed should this be one of the few small actions the international community is willing to take, it will backfire and play directly into Mugabe's hands.
"World leader" Blair has been exposed as nothing more than a sham, someone who would rather be cowered into no action rather than LEAD and whip up the international support necessary. To date nations with far fewer links in the region than the UK have been most vocal against Mugabe's regime - the Republic of Ireland, Australia, Canada, the United States, even Sweden.
If Mugabe's regime is not stopped the future for Zimbabwe and indeed the whole of Africa will be bleak. This is a problem that could spread and intensify.
Yours etc.,
Dean Smith, Warwickshire.
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STUPID TODD
Sir,
The recent news about Sir Garfield Todd is very moving to say the least. I just wish that I could jump up right now and do something about it. But sadly...you know the answer to that one! I have completed my book, and have had my say about the tyrannical Mugabe. My God, would I like to meet that son of a bitch face to face. But having said that, would I really put myself at risk of being punished by international law!
Once a Rhodie, always a Rhodie.
Yours etc.,
Frank Carver, Lincolnshire.
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ROGUES GALLERY
Long-standing readers will probably remember the problems which a number of supporters experienced from the phoney "Rhodesia List" Internet discussion group a couple of years ago.
In a nutshell, we were recommended to join this discussion group because, on the face of it, certainly judging from its name, it was a forum which fully supported the Rhodesian cause. Almost immediately we joined, however, we were subjected to a constant stream of inexplicable and abusive attacks from two complete strangers by the names of George Parker and Ron Tuohy, who not only opposed our support for the Rhodesian ideals, but moreover even seemed to express some pro-terrorist sentiments. When we objected to the so-called "moderator" of this group however, a certain Penny Willis, we were summarily removed from the list!
As a result we warned all readers of the SCN to be extremely wary of this phoney discussion group, but we have now learnt that one of our newer supporters has recently independently joined this list (now evidently known as the "Rhodesia Yahoo Group") and - surprise, surprise - was subjected to exactly the same inexplicably offensive attacks by this same Parker/Tuohy duo.
As well as the sinister way in which these two trouble-makers seem to go out of their way to attack and insult all those who express support for the cause that the entire list is supposed to be all about, another highly suspicious factor about them is that they always respond to postings IMMEDIATELY they are made, thereby seeming to suggest that they have nothing else to do all day long but to monitor all postings which are made - and it has been suggested that they may be in the pay of the CIO and/or ZANU-PF to upset and demoralise those who actively oppose the Mugabe regime.
Such speculation may not be as far-fetched as it first appears. Another Internet discussion group which has recently witnessed some most strange and worrying postings is that run by the Mail & Guardian newspaper in South Africa. A number of false and derogative postings have been made thereon purporting to come from the Springbok Club, but which by mixing fact with fabrication and smears seeks to try to demonise the organisation. Judging from the knowledge displayed, personal venom and phraseology used, however, it would appear that the person behind this "dirty trick" is Arthur Kemp, an individual who we helped to expose as working for the "new" South African security services a couple of years ago.
The oddest thing about these false postings, however, is that they claim Tony Leon, the Leader of the Democratic Alliance in South Africa, has spoken for the Springbok Club. Tony Leon has never spoken for us of course, and we have had no contact with him whatsoever - so why should such a bizarre claim be made? The Democratic Alliance is one of the biggest thorns in the side of the ANC regime of course, so the speculation is that Kemp and the ANC are trying to smear him by first demonising the Springbok Club, and then by falsely trying to associate him with us.
The most sinister aspect of all, however, is that we know there is a link between Kemp and the Parker/Tuohy trouble-makers.
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OBITUARIES
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WENTZEL COETZER
Wentzel Coetzer, who died after a long illness last month, was one of the mainstays of the Rhodesians Worldwide Kent Branch, whose enthusiasm and humour added greatly to the success of the branch.
Born in 1939 in Northern Rhodesia, he was educated at Gilbert Rennie School in Lusaka. He served as a patrol officer in the BSAP for 3 years, before joining the Police Reserve and working for Rhodesian Railways. He moved to Natal in 1978 when he foresaw terrorist rule in Rhodesia, and moved on to the UK in 1990 when he realised the same fate was in store for South Africa. Here he ran a highly successful garage just outside Faversham with his second wife Anita, before ill health forced him to retire a few years ago.
His support for RW was total, and together with Anita he supplied and retailed the much-acclaimed boerewors at all branch braais. Sadly Anita died suddenly last year, but just before his death Wentzel re-married his first wife Joan. He cheated death for several years, and his determination in adversity was an inspiration to all who knew him.
He is survived by 4 children and 8 grandchildren, and our condolences go out to all of them now.
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SPIKE MILLIGAN
Spike Milligan, who died last week, was not only one of the greatest comedians of his age, but was also a man of strong will who was always his own boss.
A rugby fanatic, he fully supported the 1969/70 Springbok tour to the British Isles at a time when most others in his profession succumbed to trendy left-wing anti-South African opposition. This present writer saw him at the Wales v. South Africa game in 1970 when he defiantly told protestors where to get off when they shouted at him not to attend the match.
He was also prepared to tour South Africa during the 1980s at the height of the international "boycott" campaign, and as a result was placed on the United Nations "blacklist".
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March 2002 edition
Probably one of the greatest successes of the Springbok Club to date has been the way in which we have been able to identify with the real South African flag - and to popularise the term "the REAL flag", rather than the previously common phrase of "the old flag".
There have been those, of course, who claim that it is all just wishful-thinking to believe that the real flag will one day fly again over Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban - but is it so?
One recent happening in a different part of the globe has shown that absolutely nothing can be taken for granted when it comes to the future adoption of national symbols. Last month the new Afghanistan government of President Hamid Karzai unveiled the flag that the newly-installed democratic government was adopting - the black, red and green vertical tricolour which hadn't been used since the days of King Zahir Shah over a quarter of a century ago! Gone was not only the white flag of the hated Taliban regime, but also the green, white and black horizontal tricolour of the crypto-communist regime which replaced King Zahir Shah.
This hasn't been the only case during recent years when "real" national flags have made a comeback. Who can forget the glorious sight at the end of 1991 when the white, blue and red tricolour of Tsarist days replaced the despicable hammer and sickle flag flying over the Kremlin - and of course the previous black, red and gold flag of the German Republic replaced the ridiculous swastika flag after the fall of the Nazi tyrants.
In Africa flags always seem to come and go with changes of government, and it was interesting to note that Laurent Kabila not only reverted to the traditional name of the [Democratic Republic of the] Congo when he deposed the despot Mubutu Sese-Seko of Zaire, but also adopted a "new" flag which was remarkably similar to that of the original colonial Belgian Congo! It is fully expected - and certainly hoped - that Morgan Tsvangirai and the MDC will replace the blood-stained flag of the Mugabe regime when they eventually manage to ascend to government in Zimbabwe.
As ANC-ruled South Africa plunges further and further into chaos and disintegration it seems obvious that one day some form of civilised government will simply have to be restored - and when that day comes the current underpants-flag of the ANC regime must be deposited into the dustbin of history where it belongs. Let us hope that the flag that replaces it will once again be the REAL South African flag.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING
Springbok Club Chairman Peter Fisher gave a most illuminating "report-back" on his recent trip to South Africa during the SC's February national meeting in London. Although he gave vivid illustrations of the collapse of the country and the anarchic conditions which now exist there, his talk was not entirely without hope, for he also told how many individuals were managing to survive by isolating themselves as much as possible from the tentacles of the state.
Unfortunately there proved to be a disappointingly low attendance at this meeting (we believe mainly because of the rival attraction of the Winter Olympics - the Women's Curling Final was being televised that evening!), which was a great tragedy as Peter had put such a lot of effort into preparing such an informative talk.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB MARCH EVENT
The Springbok Club will be staging a trip to Malcolm Wren's small Afrikaner Library in Didcot on Saturday 9th March 2002. We will be rendezvousing at Didcot Parkway railway station at approximately 13.40 hrs, from where transport will be provided to take everyone to the Library. For those who intend travelling from London we will be catching the 13.00 hrs train from Paddington, but will be rendezvousing at the statue of "Paddington Bear" on the station concourse at approximately 12.00 hrs.
As well as showing us round the Library itself, Malcolm Wren will also be showing a video-recording which he obtained during a recent visit to the Orania Community (a self-contained settlement of Afrikaners on the banks of the Orange River).
Although it will not be necessary to "book" to take part in this trip, it would assist us to anticipate numbers if all those intending to attend could inform us in advance. Either e-mail or 'phone on: 07711-188430.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB BRANCH NEWS
Alas the recent Springbok Club Hampshire Branch gathering was also very poorly attended, which in view of the fact that buffet-snacks had been provided and donated by one of our supporters for far more people than who actually turned up was not only extremely disappointing, but also an acute embarrassment. The Springbok Club has very strong support on paper in Hampshire, Dorset and Berkshire, so we would therefore ask all our supporters to make every effort to patronise all future such events staged by the branch, particularly as a number of people put such a lot of effort into making these functions a success.
The Kent Branch of the Springbok Club will be staging their next event during the evening of Sunday 17th March 2002. This will take the form of a "pub evening" at the Saxon Shore on the Herne Bay beach front. It will be a very informal and unofficial gathering, but even so we hope that as many supporters from the county as possible will be able to attend. Just look out for the Springbok rugby jerseys to recognise everybody!
Springbok Club Treasurer Dave Williams is in the process of organising the next Chilterns Branch meeting for the end of April. Full details will appear in next month's SCN.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB APPEAL
The Springbok Club finished 2001 with a small but somewhat worrying debt, and unfortunately the problems encountered at both our February national meeting and the latest Hampshire Branch gathering has meant that this debt has now grown slightly.
The Springbok Club has grown and proved consistantly over the last few years that it is the largest and most effective pro-South African movement of its type, and that it is in the vanguard of the struggle to restore civilised values to the African continent. We have many other campaigns and events planned for the forthcoming months, but unfortunately some of these are currently in jeopardy because of our poor financial standing. We therefore want to clear all our debts and to build up our funds again as soon as possible.
If every recipient of the SCN were to donate only 75p (R12 or $1) then we would be able to clear our current debt completely. Of course we know that not everybody is in a position to give - but if all those who can afford to contribute could cover those who can't then we are still confident that we will be able to achieve our goal.
All donations should be made payable to "Patriotic Press", and sent to: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, U.K.
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THE LONDON SWINTON CIRCLE
Details of the London Swinton Circle's next meeting are as follows:-
Date : Thursday 14th March 2002
Time : 19.00 hrs
Venue : The Morpeth Arms (the upstairs function room), 58 Millbank, London SW1.
(close to Tate Gallery and Vauxhall Bridge - nearest tube station: Pimlico)
Guest Speaker : Mr. Vivian Linacre.
Mr. Linacre is the Chairman of the British Weights and Measures Association and editor of the magazine "The Yardstick", and the subject of his talk will be "Metrication by Stealth".
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HOME BILTONG MAKERS
The "Biltong Team" have developed and are manufacturing a Home Biltong Maker. It is a wonderous piece of equipment that allows you to make your own fresh biltong in the comfort of your own home. It's easy to use (available in both 110 and 220 volt models), economical, and pays for itself in a couple of batches of biltong. The Home Biltong Maker has been received with much enthusiasm by ex-South Africans around the world in such countries as the UK, the USA, the Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Australia and New Zealand.
To find out more information visit the Home Biltong Maker web-site at:-
http://www.biltongmakers.com
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BOOK OFFERS
COVOS BOOKS of South Africa are specialist publishers of Africana, and offer a wide range of most interesting and illuminating books which will appeal to many of our supporters. Amongst the new titles which they stock are:-
WE FEAR NAUGHT BUT GOD by Paul Els
The story of the South African Special Forces ("The Recces"), from inception in the 1960s to disbandment in 1993. A unique account of one of South Africa's premier units, masters in the art of reconnaissance and clandestine warfare. Pro rata, the most decorated unit during the wars in Angola and SWA. Includes a free copy of Lourens Fourie's music CD "The Recces". Softback, 222x152mm, 328 pages, 252 b/w photographs plus maps. R140.00.
FIREFORCE - One man's war in the Rhodesian Light Infantry, by Chris Cocks. Hard cover with dust jacket, 228 x 155 mm., 368 pages, 120 black and white and colour photos, plus maps and sketches. Widely acclaimed as the classic account of counter-insurgency warfare in Africa. Includes the RLI roll of honour, citations and operational orders. Price R185.00.
COVOS BOOKS can be contacted at : P.O.Box 6996, Weltevredenpark, Transvaal, 1715, South Africa. Tel.: +2711-4769926, fax.: +2711-4769927, e-mail : covos@global.co.za
We are happy to be able to confirm that the Springbok Club can now supply copies of "We Fear Naught but God", price £15.00, and "Fireforce", price £22.50. All payments should be made payable to "Patriotic Press", and sent to: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK. (Please add 20% for p.& p.).
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BILTONG SALES IN THE UK
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There are 5 types, Traditional, Garlic, Pepper, Hot & Spicy and Ostrich.
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?
No.41 : Mr. Peter Godwin.
Our friends from SCA News are looking for Peter Godwin, author of "Mukiwa, A White boy in Africa".
If anybody knows his e-mail address or can help in any way please contact SCA News direct at: velskoen@mweb.co.za
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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH
Probably one of the best web-sites which has been drawn to our attention for a long time is the "Free Britaannia" site. Describing itself as the "Internet headquarters of grass-roots Conservatism and Unionism", this site was originally known as the "Winston Churchill Division", and takes a broad pro-British stance on a global scale. It gives full support to our kith and kin in Southern Africa, Ulster, and indeed throughout the English-speaking world, and takes a most praiseworthy "neo-Imperialist" attitude towards those remaining British dependent territories. It can be accessed at:-
http://www.freebritannia.co.uk
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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PHONEY TONY
Sir,
Britain's so called "world leader" Blair has up to now been cowered into staying quiet over the illegal regime in Zimbabwe. A regime that freely kills British citizens without so much as a murmur from the British government.
It would seem that the Blair government is worried at being accused by the Mugabe government of "acting as a colonial power". Something Mugabe has been accusing the UK of for the past two years without so much as a warning or angry diplomatic response from the UK government.
Instead the British government has preferred to sit back and watch a country in which it has significant historical, cultural and economic ties fall apart. Far from "leading" international actions British government ministers, such as the former leading ANC activist Peter Hain, have acted as apologists for Robert Mugabe (see BBC Online last summer).
The recent threat of suspension from the Commonwealth comes after over 2 years of widespread violence, intimidation and the fragrant abuse of the rule of law by the government of Zimbabwe. Evidence from the Congo suggests that the Zimbabwe Army is little more that a gang of plundering pirates. The Police have failed to act against widespread acts of violence and intimidation by Mugabe's thugs of unemployed youths and cowards who pose as "war veterans".
The government has continually whipped up racial unrest occupying White land, burning White homes and murdering anyone who gets in their way. The West, "champions of freedom, democracy and the rule of law" have been incredibly quite over this period, preferring to turn the other cheek. Meanwhile the UK government, yet again, appeased the Mugabe's regime by agreeing to pay for his illegal land occupations and "recognising the problem of land reform as being the PRIME issue".
The Zimbabwe Army has hinted at military rule should the wrong side win, Mugabe has taken control of all media, meanwhile rampaging mobs of Mugabe sponsored unemployed youths are kicking old people into the gutter and smashing up the shanty towns of MDC supporters across the country. The picture is one of hatred and destruction.
Despite all this and the election now being near, the only response from "world leader" Blair (coming via his Foreign Secretary) is "we may seek to suspend Zimbabwe from the Commonwealth unless the rule of law is restored". Well Mugabe is brighter than that, he merely changes the law, replaces the judges, abducts his opponents, takes the land by proxy and pays off UN officials to suit himself.
This hint of a "possible suspension" and only "maybe" from the UK and Canada should not worry Mugabe too much. Indeed should this be one of the few small actions the international community is willing to take, it will backfire and play directly into Mugabe's hands.
"World leader" Blair has been exposed as nothing more than a sham, someone who would rather be cowered into no action rather than LEAD and whip up the international support necessary. To date nations with far fewer links in the region than the UK have been most vocal against Mugabe's regime - the Republic of Ireland, Australia, Canada, the United States, even Sweden.
If Mugabe's regime is not stopped the future for Zimbabwe and indeed the whole of Africa will be bleak. This is a problem that could spread and intensify.
Yours etc.,
Dean Smith, Warwickshire.
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STUPID TODD
Sir,
The recent news about Sir Garfield Todd is very moving to say the least. I just wish that I could jump up right now and do something about it. But sadly...you know the answer to that one! I have completed my book, and have had my say about the tyrannical Mugabe. My God, would I like to meet that son of a bitch face to face. But having said that, would I really put myself at risk of being punished by international law!
Once a Rhodie, always a Rhodie.
Yours etc.,
Frank Carver, Lincolnshire.
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ROGUES GALLERY
Long-standing readers will probably remember the problems which a number of supporters experienced from the phoney "Rhodesia List" Internet discussion group a couple of years ago.
In a nutshell, we were recommended to join this discussion group because, on the face of it, certainly judging from its name, it was a forum which fully supported the Rhodesian cause. Almost immediately we joined, however, we were subjected to a constant stream of inexplicable and abusive attacks from two complete strangers by the names of George Parker and Ron Tuohy, who not only opposed our support for the Rhodesian ideals, but moreover even seemed to express some pro-terrorist sentiments. When we objected to the so-called "moderator" of this group however, a certain Penny Willis, we were summarily removed from the list!
As a result we warned all readers of the SCN to be extremely wary of this phoney discussion group, but we have now learnt that one of our newer supporters has recently independently joined this list (now evidently known as the "Rhodesia Yahoo Group") and - surprise, surprise - was subjected to exactly the same inexplicably offensive attacks by this same Parker/Tuohy duo.
As well as the sinister way in which these two trouble-makers seem to go out of their way to attack and insult all those who express support for the cause that the entire list is supposed to be all about, another highly suspicious factor about them is that they always respond to postings IMMEDIATELY they are made, thereby seeming to suggest that they have nothing else to do all day long but to monitor all postings which are made - and it has been suggested that they may be in the pay of the CIO and/or ZANU-PF to upset and demoralise those who actively oppose the Mugabe regime.
Such speculation may not be as far-fetched as it first appears. Another Internet discussion group which has recently witnessed some most strange and worrying postings is that run by the Mail & Guardian newspaper in South Africa. A number of false and derogative postings have been made thereon purporting to come from the Springbok Club, but which by mixing fact with fabrication and smears seeks to try to demonise the organisation. Judging from the knowledge displayed, personal venom and phraseology used, however, it would appear that the person behind this "dirty trick" is Arthur Kemp, an individual who we helped to expose as working for the "new" South African security services a couple of years ago.
The oddest thing about these false postings, however, is that they claim Tony Leon, the Leader of the Democratic Alliance in South Africa, has spoken for the Springbok Club. Tony Leon has never spoken for us of course, and we have had no contact with him whatsoever - so why should such a bizarre claim be made? The Democratic Alliance is one of the biggest thorns in the side of the ANC regime of course, so the speculation is that Kemp and the ANC are trying to smear him by first demonising the Springbok Club, and then by falsely trying to associate him with us.
The most sinister aspect of all, however, is that we know there is a link between Kemp and the Parker/Tuohy trouble-makers.
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OBITUARIES
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WENTZEL COETZER
Wentzel Coetzer, who died after a long illness last month, was one of the mainstays of the Rhodesians Worldwide Kent Branch, whose enthusiasm and humour added greatly to the success of the branch.
Born in 1939 in Northern Rhodesia, he was educated at Gilbert Rennie School in Lusaka. He served as a patrol officer in the BSAP for 3 years, before joining the Police Reserve and working for Rhodesian Railways. He moved to Natal in 1978 when he foresaw terrorist rule in Rhodesia, and moved on to the UK in 1990 when he realised the same fate was in store for South Africa. Here he ran a highly successful garage just outside Faversham with his second wife Anita, before ill health forced him to retire a few years ago.
His support for RW was total, and together with Anita he supplied and retailed the much-acclaimed boerewors at all branch braais. Sadly Anita died suddenly last year, but just before his death Wentzel re-married his first wife Joan. He cheated death for several years, and his determination in adversity was an inspiration to all who knew him.
He is survived by 4 children and 8 grandchildren, and our condolences go out to all of them now.
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SPIKE MILLIGAN
Spike Milligan, who died last week, was not only one of the greatest comedians of his age, but was also a man of strong will who was always his own boss.
A rugby fanatic, he fully supported the 1969/70 Springbok tour to the British Isles at a time when most others in his profession succumbed to trendy left-wing anti-South African opposition. This present writer saw him at the Wales v. South Africa game in 1970 when he defiantly told protestors where to get off when they shouted at him not to attend the match.
He was also prepared to tour South Africa during the 1980s at the height of the international "boycott" campaign, and as a result was placed on the United Nations "blacklist".
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