SPRINGBOK CYBER NEWSLETTER
August 2004 edition
When we referred to the ANP/NP axis during the 1990s we were often pooh-poohed. Although it was surely crystal clear to all with the slightest knowledge of South African affairs that the NP and the ANC had been working hand-in-glove at least since de Klerk's notorious "Red Tuesday" speech of February 1990, there were still those who were apparently either incapable or unwilling to recognise that this was the case.
All the signs were of course there for everyone to see. De Klerk's unbanning of the terrorist ANC and subsequent hob-nobbing with their convicted criminal leader Mandela. The NP's willingness to forsake the South African national flag and national anthem and to recognise the ANC flag and a bastardised version of the national anthem in their place. More recently, moreover, has been van Schalkwyk's eager desire to get into bed with the ANC at every opportunity - both at national and provincial level - and of course the NP-darling 'Pik' Botha's open defection to the ANC. Surely, therefore, it must have been obvious to all but the most stupid that the NP of Botha, de Klerk and van Schalkwyk was a completely different animal to the NP of Malan, Strydom and Verwoerd!
Now, of course, comes the simple confirmation of this fact through van Schalkwyk's decision to disband the "New" NP completely and to encourage all members to join the terrorist ANC. To us the biggest surprise is that it's taken so long for this logical development to come about - yet incredibly there are STILL people who appear to be shocked by this move!
We of course warned South Africans during general election after general election and during referendum after referendum through the pages of S.A.Patriot/S.A.Patriot-in-Exile throughout the 1980s and 1990s that the NP was not to be trusted and should be rejected at the polls at the earliest opportunity. Regretfully the South African people chose not listen to our warnings, so are now therefore paying a very heavy price for their refusal to take heed of our advice.
At times we feel very much like Cassandra, but our consciences are completely clear. Hopefully, however, South Africans will now start to pay more attention to our advice in the days to come as we continue to lay out plans for the South African resistance struggle in exile!
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KWV UKKASIEFEES
This year's UKkasiefees proved to be a great success. The opening concert at the Royal Albert Hall on 10th July, at which many prominent Afrikaner artists performed, was a huge triumph, and it is anticipated that this will become a regular event in years to come. The festivities the following day at "Zulus Bar" in Leytonstone, which were attended by a large contingent of Springbok Club supporters, were an equal success, and featured many stalls and refreshment outlets retailing traditional South African products. The crowds were entertained by many leading South African artists, most prominently by Dozi, the highly popular Afrikaans singer, and by the Anglo-Gold Mine Choir. Dozi, who performed superbly in concert later during the evening, was moreover very keen to socialise with everyone, and established a good rapport with Springbok Club secretary David Williams. Everyone involved with UKkasie therefore deserves the highest congratulations upon organising such an enjoyable and successful weekend.
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AUGUST SPRINGBOK CLUB MEETING
Details of the next Springbok Club meeting in London have now been finalised, and are as follows :-
Date : Friday 20th August 2004
Time : 19.00 hrs for 19.30 hrs.
Venue : The Clarence (the upstairs Function Room), 4 Dover Street, Mayfair, London W1 (just off Piccadilly, practically opposite the Ritz Hotel - nearest tube station: Green Park).
Guest Speaker : Mr. ALBERT WEIDEMANN
Albert Weidemann was of course the Springbok Club's guest of honour for their 2002 UDI Day Dinner, where he gave a most enthralling and enlightening speech regarding the current situation in Zimbabwe. Since then many significant events have taken place in that beleaguered land, and Mr. Weidemann is in a unique position to give an update about the present situation there and likely future developments. Albert Weidemann was born at Broken Hill (Kabwe) in the then Northern Rhodesia where he spent most of his early life, before moving to Bulawayo and from there to Gwelo. He subsequently moved to South Africa where he founded his own highly successful transport company, before relocating to the UK in 1998. Since arriving in the UK he has risen to prominence as a leading Zimbabwe human rights campaigner, and has served as Deputy Chairman of the Manchester Branch of the Movement for Democratic Change. He has also organised a number of mass demonstrations against the draconian policies of the ZANU-PF government outside the Zimbabwe High Commission in London, and has spoken extensively about the tyrannical nature of the Mugabe regime both on radio and in university debates.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB BRANCH NEWS
The London Branch of the Springbok Club will be staging another river trip along the Thames in September, this time travelling from Westminster to Richmond and back. This will probably take place on Sunday 19th September, assembling at approximately mid-day. Full details will of course be given in next month's SCN.
The Northern Ireland Branch of the Springbok Club have already finalised arrangements for their UDI Day celebrations this year, which will take place on Saturday 6th November, and at which a prominent Unionist MP will be the guest of honour. Again fuller details will be given in future editions of the SCN.
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FUTURE SPRINGBOK CLUB EVENTS
A delegation of Springbok Club members will be visiting Gibraltar in October of this year, in order to help celebrate the 300th anniversary of the Rock becoming British. This will take place during the week of 17th to 24th October, so if any other members or supporters would like to join this trip they should e-mail the Springbok Club in this regard at: springbok@falklands.org
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SPRINGBOK CLUB COMMITTEE DECISION
At a recent meeting of the Executive Committee of the Springbok Club it was decided that in future membership would be accepted from those still living in South Africa itself. In the past it was always felt that there were too many potential dangers involved for members living under the current dispensation in South Africa, but it is now accepted that as long as potential South African-based members are made aware of the possible problems involved under present circumstances then their membership will in future be welcomed. In view of the weakness and decline in the value of the Rand it was furthermore decided that membership rates would be the same as in the UK (i.e. £20 for Full Membership and £10.00 for Associate Membership) at current Rand/Sterling exchange rates.
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ESCAPE TO THE LEGION
Matt Ward of Diverse TV writes as follows :-
"I’m researching for a new historical television programme.
"I’m specifically looking for an ex-military man with a commonwealth connection. If you know of anyone or can suggest a good area to target these individuals then please could you let me know.
"'Escape to the Legion' is Channel 4’s new prime-time history/reality series, giving 12 ordinary men a taste of life in the French Foreign Legion at a desert fort run by ex-Legionnaires in the vast expanse of the Sahara.
"The training will last for one month and will of course be tough - but achievable. It will reflect many of the real training practices of the Legion from fitness to military skills and discipline. Our aim is to make it a demanding experience but one that will be highly rewarding for those taking part. Your aim will be simply to finish the course. There are no prizes, just a sense of pride if you and your brothers in arms successfully complete the challenge.
"We are recruiting now. We are looking for men from all backgrounds and from across the UK. It doesn’t matter why you want to join, whether you are escaping something in your personal life, looking for adventure or just fancy a change and the chance to spend a month in one of the great wildernesses in the world.
"If you are aged between 18 and 40 and can take 4 weeks off you could be running away to join the Foreign Legion.
"To complete a questionnaire log to www.diverse.tv"
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RHODESIAN BRAAI/FUNDAY
A Rhodesian braai/funday will be held at the Burghclere Sports Club, Harts Lane, Burghclere, Newbury, Berkshire on Sunday 29th August.
This is a bring-and-braai, and will take place from 12 noon to approx. 17.00 hrs. The club-room and bar will be open selling Castle Lager, boerewors and biltong, and braai fires will be lit and available for all to use. There are swings and slides and a great play area for kids, and a 20/20 Cricket match will also be staged during the afternoon. All raffle proceeds and donations will go towards the Rhodesians Worldwide Assistance Fund.
For more details please contact John O'Brien on: John@dovetailhrs.co.uk
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HOME BILTONG MAKERS
Biltongmakers.Com! runs a monthly competition which is free for anyone to enter. There are some great prizes to be won each month. Some of the prizes during the last couple of months have included a Skottel Braai, Biltongmakers, Barbecue Utensil sets and Potjies!
To enter please go to: www.biltongmakers.com and follow the competition link!
Biltongmakers.Com! have created a special order page just for readers of the SCN at:-
http://www.biltongmakers.com/biltong09_sc_orderplacing.html
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RHODESIAN ON-LINE STORE
It's our second anniversary sale! Get a Rhodesian Rugby Jersey, land Tenure map, Rhodesia was Super hat, flag bumper sticker, RWS Double memories CD and Surprise DVD all for $139.95 - a saving of over $100.00!
Rhodesian custom apparel, CDs, maps, videos, books and more. The online Rhodie store shipping worldwide: www.Rhodesiawassuper.com
Chris Cocks' best sellers "FireForce and Survival Course" are being re-printed as one book. Chris is currently re-editing them to include new stories, photos and a final chapter. First 500 copies will be available autographed with inscriptions. Don't be disappointed, so add yourself to the want list. E-mail us at Rhodesia@shaw.ca and in the subject line place: ADD TO WANT LIST FOR FIREFORCE, SURVIVAL COURSE. We are shooting at a retail price of $39.95.
New!! Jonty Winch, Rhodesian Rugby and Cricket is also being re-printed as one book and will include updated material! E-mail us at Rhodesia@shaw.ca and in the subject line place: ADD TO WANT LIST FOR RHODESIAN RUGBY/CRICKET. We are shooting at a retail price of $39.95. [Please note we are seeking any Rhodesian Rugby or Cricket Video footage which we will transfer onto DVD to include with the book for free, if you have any please contact Bill at Rhodesia@shaw.ca]
The Rhodesia was Super 'Rhodie Rag' can be read online at www.Rhodesiawassuper.com. Stroll down to the left, under additional info and click on RWS newsletter. Includes info on RW UK and international braai's.
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FLAGS etc.
The Springbok Club is now retailing full-sized real South African and Rhodesian flags. They are priced £6.00 each for Full Members of the Springbok Club, £8.00 each for Associate Members and £10.00 each for non-members (please add £1.00 for p.& p.).
Also now available are copies of an excellent 8-page magazine published by Glenwood Publications in Northern Ireland entitled "The 2004 Twelfth: Celebration - not Provocation" price 50p (please add 25p for p.& p.).
Payments should be made to "The Springbok Club" and sent to: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK.
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BOOK OFFERS
The Springbok Club is now retailing copies of the book "AFRICA PAR ADVENTURE", an anthology of African stories edited by Peter Ward. The book is priced at £14.95 per copy, plus 15% for p.& p. (though copies may be collected at Springbok Club activities for no extra cost.) Payments should be made payable to "The Springbok Club" and forwarded to: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK.
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"WAY OUT OF LINE" by Trisha Jackson is a novel which tells the story of the profound impact that an innocent youthful love affair has on the lives of two young lovers. The plot moves from a cult and a maximum security prison in the US to the savannah grasslands of Mozambique and Zimbabwe - this makes for adventure, suspense and melodrama. Packed with conflict and sexual tension, anyone who loves romance, passion and excitement should enjoy reading this story.
Trisha Jackson was born and grew up in Rhodesia. She immigrated to the USA with her husband and three children in 1990. She and her husband live in a unique, rural community in the Tonto National Forest in the eastern mountains of Arizona.
Copies of WAY OUT OF LINE can be ordered from Amazon.com.
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"GOVERNMENT BY DECEPTION" by Jan Lamprecht details the disasters of Mugabe's Zimbabwe, and illustrates the similarities between Mugabe's rule and that of Mandela/Mbeki in South Africa. It can be ordered on-line at: www.AfricanCrisis.org
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"THE GREAT SOUTH AFRICAN LAND SCANDAL" by Dr. Philip du Toit is a vital piece of work. South Africa can do without many things, but it cannot survive without its farmers. Thirty-five thousand commercial farmers feed 45 million people. Read what has happened to many productive farms which have already been handed over under the government's restitution and redistribution programmes.
It is available priced R150.00 in South Africa from: Jack Loggenberg, TLU/TAU, P.O.Box 91251, Silverton, Pretoria, 0127, Transvaal, South Africa (payments to "TLU/TAU"), or priced £9.95 (+ 15% p.& p.) in the UK from: The Springbok Club, BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX (payments to "The Springbok Club").
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"BETRAYAL IN HIGH PLACES" by James Mackay.
271 pages, some illustrations. Softback £5.00 including p.& p. (r.r.p. £10.00)
The compelling story of what really happened in a defeated Japan following the end of World War II. Merchant seaman James Mackay, whilst travelling in the east, started to hear stories of massacres and other atrocities committed by Japanese forces, not just against enemy troops, but against innocent civilian populations. His subsequent investigations revealed reluctance amongst Allied governments to discuss these incidents that seemed to amount almost to a cover-up. Why would the Allies want to overlook the crimes of a former enemy, especially when the leadership of another former enemy was being liquidated at Nuremburg? Using his own research, as well as material prepared by Australian Army war crimes investigator Capt. J.G. Goodwin, Mackay exposes the cover-up and names the guilty. Not only were the Japanese keen to sweep the past under the carpet, but the US government of the time also had its own reasons for preserving the political and industrial elite in Japan. A provocative book, which calls into question the morality of US policy towards Japan after WWII.
Payment can be made by credit or debit card. To order on line, log onto www.paypal.com and enter postmaster@gcartwright.demon.co.uk as payment destination.
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"THE BLIGHT OF BLAIRISM" by Francis Bennion is a devastating indictment of the "new" Labour administration. For more details about the book visit: www.francisbennion.com
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"KING'S GOLD" by Glenn Macaskill, a former member of the Rhodesian BSA Police, is an adventure novel set in Zimbabwe and South Africa in 1983 and 2000, involving espionage against Mugabe's regime and the exciting quest to unravel the secret of an ancient pricless relic. Considerable historical research makes the work informative and entertaining and current sales show interest by all Southern Africans. Sells at £9.95 plus registered p&p. Contact Glenn at mjmac@mweb.co.za or order on-line at: www.geocities.com/goldking992000/index.html
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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.
To order, just click on: www.biltong-brother.co.uk
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CAN U HELP?
We've recently learnt that Keith Knott's excellent "Crime Busters of South Africa" web-site is no longer accessible, and furthermore that both of Keith's e-mail addresses (wotknott@email.com and crimebustersza@email.com) are no longer recognised. Does anyone know of the new web-site address for this excellent service we therefore wonder, or where Keith can now be contacted?
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BOERWORS AND BILTONG
From deep in the heart of Africa to you...
CAMPBELLS ORIGINAL FARM STYLE BILTONG, BOEREWORS, BOERE BURGER PATTIES & DRY-WORS.
Made from our tried and tested recipes in both Rhodesia and South Africa since 1965. Now made in the UK from 100% pure British meats, with no glutens or ingredients added, just our own secret blend of spices.
We would love to be of service to you too, so please give us a call on: 01803-380712, e-mail us at : ron@biltong-boereforafrica.co.uk, or visit our web-site at: www.biltong-boereforafrica.co.uk
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THE TIMES THEY ARE A'CHANGING
Belgian students have demanded the withdrawal of an honorary degree awarded to Mandela at Antwerp University. Students at Antwerp University published a press release demanding the withdrawal of the university's decision to award an honorary degree to convicted terrorist and subsequent "new" South African president Nelson Mandela on May 26. Student leader Gert Gillis said the NSV (the student society publishing the press release) opposed awarding the honorary degree to the veteran ANC leader - because they see him as being co-responsible for the farm attacks due his "inaction' during his presidency to stop them. The students said Mandela, as the ex-president of South Africa and still a highly influential veteran ANC leader, undertook nothing effectively to stop the killing of White farmers, which started in 1991.
The statement read: “As former president of South Africa, and still an influential veteran leader of the communist ANC, Mandela is and indeed must be seen as co-responsible for this horrendous ethnic-cleansing campaign targeting Afrikaner farmers, and which the international news media remains so silent about."
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?
No.69 : Mr. NEIL SMITH of Johannesburg
Neil Smith was born in the UK, but emigrated to South Africa at an early age. He subsequently returned to live in Harlow during the early 1970s, but couldn't settle, and returned to South Africa round about 1980, living in the Kibler Park area of south Jo'burg. He was an IT expert, being a leading authority on several advanced programming languages in Suth Africa. Although never politically active, he was even so a true and dedicated patriot both in the British and South African contexts. A number of former friends would be very keen to learn where he is living now.
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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH
The International Campaign to Stop South African Genocide is run by Don Pengelly from Texas. They maintain a very informative and praiseworthy web-site detailing what is really happening in South Africa at the moment, which is well worth a visit. It can be accessed at:-
http://groups.msn.com/stopsouthafricangenocide
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
TAXING ISSUE
Sir,
The following farm killings and attacks occurred in South Africa in just 14 days :-
Saturday 15 May 2004: Mrs Tertia Momber (47). Killed with a tent-peg and a rake.
Thursday 20 May 2004: Mr Henk Fourie (29) shot in the back.
Friday 21 May 2004: Mr Eddie Jordaan (71) shot in a maizefield on his farm.
Saturday 22 May 2004: Mrs Rina de Klerk (59) shot and killed. Her husband was shot and suffered a crushed jawbone and knee-wound.
Monday 24 May 2004: Mrs Anne McCondochie (58) killed. Her husband John (63) wounded.
Tuesday 25 May 2004: Mr Hennie van der Merwe (56) shot and wounded. His son Henk (22) was also wounded.
Tuesday 25 May 2004: Mr Johan van Reenen-Bergman (61) attacked and shot.
For each of these farm attacks the South African Government gained financially. If not through Death Taxes and Estate Duties in the cases where farmers died, then in Valued Added Tax (14%) on all expenses (medical as well as replacement of stolen items or repair of damages to property) as a direct result of these crimes.
I am pleading with the International Community to assist us in motivating the South African Government to forgo this immoral and unconsitutional "income" as a direct result of crime. We need to test this issue before the Consitutional Courts of this country, but are lacking funding to do so. While we have already made provision for legal expenses to the tune of R500 000,00, we need to double that amount before we can proceed with constitutional court action. The moment we have such surities in place we can immediately proceed with a constitutional court action to make crime and criminal activity "non-profitable" to government.
We are of opinion that all expenses towards self-protection and preservation should be tax-deductible, even to the ordinary salaried person in South Africa. Every single expense as a direct result of crime should be VAT zero-rated, and if one dies as a result of a criminal activity one's entire estate should be excluded from any form of Death Taxes or Estate Duties, since the government of this country has failed in protecting the victim's basic right to life, as per the constitution.
Yours etc.,
Johann Marx, Randburg, Transvaal
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BUILDING COLLAPSE
Sir,
A prominent building firm in Cape Town is about to bite the dust as a result of black verneukery.
The contract was for several million, but shortly after the tenders had been opened, the successful tenderer (White) was told that he had to go into partnership with a second (Black) builder, as well as form an association with COSATU, the Black trade union body, as there were two hundred Blacks on his staff. The White builder began to have his doubts, but decided to sign the contract. In due course a certificate was prepared for two milion Rand. This was awarded, not to the White builder but to the Black. The latter saw no necessity to notify his White colleague thereof, but paid the entire amount into his own bank account instead of that of the White builder, who had of course single handedly financed the undertaking. When the White builder advised the Public Works Department that he now had no option but to go into liquidation, he was immediately told he could not do this without the consent of his "partner "and the Trades Union Congress! Such consent was not of course forthcoming. He has given the Public Works Department notice that he is now winding up his business. He was told that he could not do this either, but of course he has no alternative.
This is one of the inevitable results of Mr. MacMillan's 'Winds of Change' speech. He cheerfully consigned South African Whites to wholesale victimisation in order to preserve his "democratic" image. A large amount of the blame must also be laid at the doors of those Whites who put the interests of the Blacks before that of their own White fellow countrymen.
Yours etc.,
Richard Deane, Cape Town, Cape Province
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WHITE KAFFIR
Sir,
Your report on the history of the notorious Arthur Kemp [July's SCN - Ed.] contained one important omission. Kemp turned State's Witness in the trial of that great South African patriot Clive Derby-Lewis in 1993, when his admission that he supplied a "hit-list" of leading ANC politicians led without doubt to the conviction of this clearly innocent man.
Kemp has simply been doing the bidding of his Black masters for many years now. Down with the traitor Kemp!
Yours etc.,
A.G., Durban, Natal
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Sir,
May I thank you so very much for your assistance in sending out our appeal for help for the poor people of the Lochvaal/Vanderbijlpark Transit Camp. Unfortunately these people are victims of mostly affirmative action policies being implemented at the Iscor Works in Vanderbijlpark. They are all blue collar workers and they have little understanding of the greater political picture which is playing itself out here. They don't understand that if you lose your job, you lose your job, period. The rules have changed and this has been having a terrible negative impact on these guys, who just don't understand. If they are lucky enough to land in the transit camp, they at least have a roof over their head, a bed to sleep in and food to eat. After a time, it is understandable that they fear going back into the outside world, a world which they feel, has betrayed them. They have no confidence in themselves. It takes a lot of understanding and discipline to keep everyone in check. The Welfare Officer who is in charge there has her hands full. There are approximately 27 children there together with 60 adults, so a huge group to take care of and feed.
Last night I received an e-mail from a friend who told me of two Afrikaner boys who were 'taken in' by someone in Alexandra Township, because their mother did not look after them anymore. I was incensed by this. On Monday I'll try to track these boys down through some contacts I have in the police. I'm hoping to get them moved to Vanderbijlpark. These things are happening here, and it is a harsh reality that many Afrikaners are unable to take the political pressure because they simply don't understand who or where to turn to. The Dutch Reformed Church, in my eyes, has betrayed its people. They fill me with disgust. If what I hear from the Transvaal Agricultural Union that they are urging farmers to 'give' their farms to Blacks in the spirit of reconciliation is true, they are the arch-hypocrites! But I guess we all knew that much betrayal would be going on during this time, and this has come about. We'll probably hear more of it as time goes on.
Thank you again for keeping the flags flying and for your wonderful work.
Yours etc.,
M.L., Sandton, Transvaal
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FRUITCAKE'S FANTASIES
Most readers will be familiar with all the problems which we have encountered from Mr. Francis "Fruitcake" Andrew, the Jordan-based trouble-making nutcase, for well over a year now.
In his ongoing vendetta campaign against us "Fruitcake" has evidently been making wilder and wilder claims and accusations. Perhaps the most deranged of these, however, is his apparent consistant claim that this present writer, the editor of the SCN, has never been married and does not have a daughter. I would guess that at least 10% of readers of the SCN either knew my late wife or have had contact with my daughter, and so can therefore testify from personal experience that this bizarre claim of "Fruitcake's" is totally bonkers. What else does "Fruitcake" need in order to convince him that he is talking total demented nonsense - copies of all the relevant marriage and birth certificates and wedding pictures?
Readers will probably also recall that "Fruitcake" once threatened to sue us for calling him a "lunatic character", though predictably nothing ever happened as a result of this ridiculous threat. The fact that he is now apparently trying to circulate claims which are not only lies, but easily provable lies, would certainly seem to suggest that he is not only a "lunatic character" but certifiably insane!
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Monday, 16 August 2004
Friday, 9 July 2004
July 2004 Edition.
SPRINGBOK CYBER NEWSLETTER
July 2004 edition
At the time of writing we have good information that Robert Mugabe will very shortly cease to hold power in "Zimbabwe". What happens in that beleaguered land after he departs is open to speculation - but it is very difficult to imagine that the situation will be any worse than it is at present!
Of course in current circumstances it is impossible to imagine that the country will revert to its original name of Rhodesia, but any sensible incoming administration is bound to allow the Rhodesian culture and ideals to be re-established, if only for the economic well-being of all inhabitants. Mugabe and his ZANU-PF regime may have thought that they destroyed the Rhodesian spirit for all time in 1980, but they failed completely. Organisations such as Rhodesians Worldwide, the Rhodesia Christian Group, the Rhodesian Army Association, the BSAP Association, the New Zealand-based Kamina Kawena organisation and the Flame Lily Foundation have constantly managed to keep [ex-]Rhodesians together and to keep the ideals of the country alive. Of special note in this regard is Richard Allport's "Rhodesian Government in Exile", which although only intended tongue-in-cheek has evidently recently caused consternation among the Mugabe regime!
If there seems light at the end of the tunnel as far as the Rhodesian cause is concerned, the same thing alas cannot be said about South Africa. Although the breakdown in law and order in South Africa is already far worse than that in "Zimbabwe", the situation undoubtedly has to become even nmore horrific before we can expect any form of overseas intervention to remove the ANC regime. South Africans must learn from their Rhodesian brothers and sisters however, and organise ever more effectively both internally and "in exile". Already UKkasie and the InterAfrikaanse Trust are doing excellent work among the Afrikaner Diaspora, with the Springbok Club doing likewise among British-southern Africans and their supporters around the world. Special mention should also be made of the Dorset South African Club and the Devon-based "Bottom Half" organisation, which in their own small ways are helping to keep the spirit and ideals of the 1820 Settlers alive. There needs to be more initiative for resistance within South Africa itself however, but here the more aggressive stance of Freedom Front Plus and the formation of the Livingstonians organisation and the English Cultural Front give great reason for hope.
It may still be quite some time before those southern Africans of both Afrikaans and British descent forced into exile or into internal servitude manage to regain their rightful places in the countries to which they belong, but that day WILL eventually come. When it does it will be those organisations and individuals who continued the struggle during the darkest days who will deserve the highest praise.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB JUNE MEETING
The Springbok Club was most privileged to be addressed by Professor David Marsland, the Director of Research in the Department of Health and Social Care at Brunel University, last month. Speaking to a crowded meeting Professor Marsland gave a hard-hitting and inspiring talk under the title of "Fighting for Freedom - fighting tough", which was most warmly received by all in the packed hall. Professor Marsland outlined the main threats currently facing the freedom of the West, specifically emphasising the ongoing dangers posed by expansionist Islam. He demonstrated too that what he termed "home-grown cowardice" was an equally serious threat, and was particularly scathing of all those who opposed the War against Terrorism in Iraq for whatever reason.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB BRANCH NEWS
Alas the recent pub-gathering of the Kent Branch of the Springbok Club to celebrate Waterloo Day did not turn out to be a big success, and the experiment of holding such activities during weekday afternoons will probably not be repeated.
If the latest Kent Branch event proved to be a disappointment, then the latest Northern Ireland Branch meeting proved an outstanding success. This meeting took the form of a "British Empire Commemoration" and was addressed by the Rev. Martyn Smyth BA, BD, MP (UUP, South Belfast). Speaking to a high-quality audience, the Rev. Martin Smyth emphasised the success of the British Empire in bringing Christian civilisation to previously troubled parts of the globe, and demonstrated that in spite of some failings the British Empire was still one of the greatest forces for good which the world has ever seen. Quoting extensively from Niall Ferguson's book "Empire", he ended with Rudyard Kipling's famous injunction "Take Up the White Man's Burden". Special congratulations are due to Pastor Nigel Owens, the Chairman of the Northern Ireland Branch of the Springbok Club, for organising such a magnificent event, and to his charming wife Gail for providing such superb refreshments.
John Beattie, the newly-appointed Canadian co-ordinator of the Springbok Club, has already initiated his own Springbok Canada Newsletter. If you would like to receive copies regularly in future (no matter where you live!) then contact John direct at: agentj@on.aibn.com
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FUTURE SPRINGBOK CLUB EVENTS
The Springbok Club will not be holding any specific event during July, but will be encouraging all members and supporters to support both the forthcoming UKkasiefees and the Dorset South African Club's summer braai (for more details about both these events see below).
In August the London and Kent Branches of the Springbok Club will be joining forces to hold a joint braai on the London/Kent border, and in September the London Branch is planning another river trip along the Thames from Richmond. Later on during the year the Springbok Club anticipates welcoming two further high-profile guest speakers. Fuller details of all these events will of course be included in future editions of the SCN.
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CONSERVATIVE MONDAY CLUB MEETING
The Conservative Monday Club recently staged a most informative meeting addressed by Mr. John Wilkinson MP (Con., Ruislip) who spoke on the subject of Defence. Mr. Wilkinson gave an expert and very detailed account of his own priorities regarding defence spending in the present environment, and during a highly-informed question-and-answer session gave in-depth replies to many of the more important matters raised concerning Britain's current defence capabilities. The leadership of the Conservative Monday Club is to be congratulated upon staging such an important and educative meeting.
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KWV UKKASIEFEES
Arrangements regarding this year's KWV UKkasiefees in London have altered somewhat since the June edition of the SCN was published. Although the special concert will still take place at the Royal Albert Hall on the evening of Saturday 10th July, the main festival itself will now take place at Zulu's Bar in Leytonstone High Road (very close to Leytonstone Underground Station - exit via Church Lane into Leytonstone High Road, and then turn right) from 8th to 11th July 2004, commencing each day at 11.00 hrs and finishing at 17.00 hrs. The Springbok Club is hoping that a large contingent of supporters will attend on Sunday 11th July, rendezvousing at approximately 12.00 hrs. For fuller details visit the UKkasie web-site at:-
http://www.ukkasie.com
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DORSET SOUTH AFRICAN CLUB SUMMER BRAAI
The Dorset South African Club will be holding their Summer Braai on Sunday 25th July, commencing at 10.00 hrs. It will be held at Anderwood near Burley in the New Forest - from either the A31 or A35 take the Burley turn-off, and once in Burley take the left turn past the pub (opposite the "Coven of Witches") and follow that road until the sign for Anderwood is reached, at which point the DSAC will have special boards giving directions to the site. All attendees are asked to bring their own food and utensils, and also any outdoor games which they may like to participate in. Keen cyclists are also asked to bring their bikes, as there will be a cycling expedition after lunch. For more details e-mail: D.S.A.C@btinternet.com
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HOME BILTONG MAKERS
Biltongmakers.Com! runs a monthly competition which is free for anyone to enter. There are some great prizes to be won each month. Some of the prizes during the last couple of months have included a Skottel Braai, Biltongmakers, Barbecue Utensil sets and Potjies!
To enter please go to: www.biltongmakers.com and follow the competition link!
Biltongmakers.Com! have created a special order page just for readers of the SCN at:-
http://www.biltongmakers.com/biltong09_sc_orderplacing.html
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RHODESIAN ON-LINE STORE
Free Wrex Tarr CD with the purchase of a Rhodesian Rugby Jersey or Land Tenure Map!
Limited Time offer :-
We've just received a batch of Wrex CD's which unfortunately contain a small buffer error. The error is only 10 seconds long, that's it! The rest of the CD is in perfect shape. Contains: Exodus, Harvard Mkiia, Jame Bondi, Yeno Lo Golf, Kiri Kick it, Dear Aunty Jane, Terrorists Lament, Red Riding Hood, The Asronauts, Irish Stew, Olympic Games, Casserole, The one Legged Chicken, Cocky Robin, Macbeth and Lo Jet. 16 classic tracks valued at $25.00, and yours for free with the puchase of a Rhodesian Rugby Jersey or Land Tenure map. Order now as this is a one time limited offer. (If you do not see the offer on the front page of the website you missed out.)
http://www.Rhodesiawassuper.com
A new selection of books has also just been added.
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FLAGS etc.
The Springbok Club is now retailing full-sized real South African and Rhodesian flags. They are priced £6.00 each for Full Members of the Springbok Club, £8.00 each for Associate Members and £10.00 each for non-members (please add £1.00 for p.& p.).
Also now available are copies of an excellent 8-page magazine published by Glenwood Publications in Northern Ireland entitled "The 2004 Twelfth: Celebration - not Provocation" price 50p (please add 25p for p.& p.).
Payments should be made to "The Springbok Club" and sent to: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK.
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BOOK OFFERS
The Springbok Club is now retailing copies of the book "AFRICA PAR ADVENTURE", an anthology of African stories edited by Peter Ward. The book is priced at £14.95 per copy, plus 15% for p.& p. (though copies may be collected at Springbok Club activities for no extra cost.) Payments should be made payable to "The Springbok Club" and forwarded to: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK.
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"WAY OUT OF LINE" by Trisha Jackson is a novel which tells the story of the profound impact that an innocent youthful love affair has on the lives of two young lovers. The plot moves from a cult and a maximum security prison in the US to the savannah grasslands of Mozambique and Zimbabwe - this makes for adventure, suspense and melodrama. Packed with conflict and sexual tension, anyone who loves romance, passion and excitement should enjoy reading this story.
Trisha Jackson was born and grew up in Rhodesia. She immigrated to the USA with her husband and three children in 1990. She and her husband live in a unique, rural community in the Tonto National Forest in the eastern mountains of Arizona.
Copies of WAY OUT OF LINE can be ordered from Amazon.com.
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"GOVERNMENT BY DECEPTION" by Jan Lamprecht details the disasters of Mugabe's Zimbabwe, and illustrates the similarities between Mugabe's rule and that of Mandela/Mbeki in South Africa. It can be ordered on-line at: www.AfricanCrisis.org
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"THE GREAT SOUTH AFRICAN LAND SCANDAL" by Dr. Philip du Toit is a vital piece of work. South Africa can do without many things, but it cannot survive without its farmers. Thirty-five thousand commercial farmers feed 45 million people. Read what has happened to many productive farms which have already been handed over under the government's restitution and redistribution programmes.
It is available priced R150.00 in South Africa from: Jack Loggenberg, TLU/TAU, P.O.Box 91251, Silverton, Pretoria, 0127, Transvaal, South Africa (payments to "TLU/TAU"), or priced £9.95 (+ 15% p.& p.) in the UK from: The Springbok Club, BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX (payments to "The Springbok Club").
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"BETRAYAL IN HIGH PLACES" by James Mackay.
271 pages, some illustrations. Softback £5.00 including p.& p. (r.r.p. £10.00)
The compelling story of what really happened in a defeated Japan following the end of World War II. Merchant seaman James Mackay, whilst travelling in the east, started to hear stories of massacres and other atrocities committed by Japanese forces, not just against enemy troops, but against innocent civilian populations. His subsequent investigations revealed reluctance amongst Allied governments to discuss these incidents that seemed to amount almost to a cover-up. Why would the Allies want to overlook the crimes of a former enemy, especially when the leadership of another former enemy was being liquidated at Nuremburg? Using his own research, as well as material prepared by Australian Army war crimes investigator Capt. J.G. Goodwin, Mackay exposes the cover-up and names the guilty. Not only were the Japanese keen to sweep the past under the carpet, but the US government of the time also had its own reasons for preserving the political and industrial elite in Japan. A provocative book, which calls into question the morality of US policy towards Japan after WWII.
Payment can be made by credit or debit card. To order on line, log onto www.paypal.com and enter postmaster@gcartwright.demon.co.uk as payment destination.
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"THE BLIGHT OF BLAIRISM" by Francis Bennion is a devastating indictment of the "new" Labour administration. For more details about the book visit: www.francisbennion.com
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"KING'S GOLD" by Glenn Macaskill, a former member of the Rhodesian BSA Police, is an adventure novel set in Zimbabwe and South Africa in 1983 and 2000, involving espionage against Mugabe's regime and the exciting quest to unravel the secret of an ancient pricless relic. Considerable historical research makes the work informative and entertaining and current sales show interest by all Southern Africans. Sells at £9.95 plus registered p&p. Contact Glenn at mjmac@mweb.co.za or order on-line at: www.geocities.com/goldking992000/index.html
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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.
To order, just click on: www.biltong-brother.co.uk
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BOERWORS AND BILTONG
From deep in the heart of Africa to you...
CAMPBELLS ORIGINAL FARM STYLE BILTONG, BOEREWORS, BOERE BURGER PATTIES & DRY-WORS.
Made from our tried and tested recipes in both Rhodesia and South Africa since 1965. Now made in the UK from 100% pure British meats, with no glutens or ingredients added, just our own secret blend of spices.
We would love to be of service to you too, so please give us a call on: 01803-380712, e-mail us at : ron@biltong-boereforafrica.co.uk, or visit our web-site at: www.biltong-boereforafrica.co.uk
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VICTORY FOR FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION!
We have just learnt that all charges against members of the Firle Bonfire Society have now been dropped! Readers will probably recall that after the FBS burnt a tableau representing an illegal squatters' caravan at last year's bonfire celebrations complaints were made by various busy-bodies and bleeding-heart liberals who claimed that it was offensive to the "travelling community". Such a claim was of course complete bunkum, as it was simply a manifestation of the best traditions of bonfire - something which even the authorities now seem to accept. You can check the official FBS statment on their website at: http://www.firlebonfire.com and click on messages. Long live bonfire and its traditions!
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?
No.68 : HANNETTE VAN WYK of the Transvaal
Hannette van Wyk (formerly Botha) married during the late 1980s and went to live with her new husband (believed named Johan) on a farm in the Transvaal platteland. A few years ago we heard that she had tragically been seriously injured in a vehicle accident which had left her paralysed. We would be very keen to learn what has happened to her since.
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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH
As well as publishing the excellent magazine "The 2004 Twelfth: Celebration - not Provocation" Glenwood Publications also maintain a superlative web-site on the same theme. It is well worth a visit, and can be accessed at:-
http://www.the-twelfth.org.uk
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
SOUTH AFRICAN VOLUNTEER FORCE
Sir,
When the Irish wanted independence, Britain stood by the Loyalists living there, and built Northern Ireland. For years Britain, Europe and in fact the whole world have stood by the partition of Ireland. So why, oh why, wasn't the same done in Africa? Why isn't there an English state in Africa protected by the Crown? Could it be said that the British rulers haven't done their duty for those who wave the Union Jack down in Africa. We shout God Save the Queen all day and night, but the UK Government doesn't seem to notice we exist.
This isn't justice, this isn't the carrying out of their duty as miniters of Her Majesty's government to protect her people. Why wasn't there a partition of what is now called Zimbabwe? The British government was quick to send troops into the Falkland Islands, which are sparsely populated. Many British troops died to keep the sovereignty and liberty of the British living there. Why is the world's attitude so different when it comes to Africa? So, why isn't the world interested in stopping crazed land reform? Why doesn't it stand for equality? Why won't it listen to requests for English self-determination in South Africa?
We have been, and are being, betrayed?
Yours etc.,
B.C., Cape Town
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ATTACK SIGNS
Sir,
Being attacked is a sign of success. The losers only attack winners, and tall trees catch the wind. So I congratulate you on your success. Don't bother to bark back at the barking dogs. I have learnt to ignore the attackers. Jealousy and nothing else.
Yours etc.,
Robin Elliott, Vancouver, Canada.
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ROGUES GALLERY
Evidently Mr. Francis "Fruitcake" Andrew has been contacting as many people connected to the Springbok Club as possible trying to spread poison about the organisation. Happily, however, most people so contacted have completely ignored his deranged meanderings with the contempt which they deserve. Jordan-based Arabist "Fruitcake" Andrew was originally a member of the Springbok Club, but about a year ago he initiated an irrational hate campaign against the movement, sending a torrent of infantile, abusive and offensive e-mails to the organisation, many of them of a most childish lavatorial nature. As a result "Fruitcake" was expelled from the Springbok Club by a unanimous vote of the Executive Committee. Subsequently, however, he not only objected to this expulsion, but also hypocritically attacked the basic aims and objectives of the movement - thus leading all to wonder why he ever wanted to join in the first place! After an earlier account of "Fruitcake's" childish hate campaign in the SCN he threatened to sue us for libel after we termed him a "lunatic character", but predictably nothing ever resulted from this puerile threat. In view of his subsequent demented antics we therefore have no hesitation in repeating our assertion that he is a lunatic character, and remind everyone that he no longer has any connection to the Springbok Club whatsoever.
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THE PLOT THINKENS (II)
Another somewhat more sinister rogue who has plagued us in the past who long-standing readers may recall is young Mr. Arthur Kemp.
Without going into intricate details, the history of our contact with this sinister figure is as follows. Kemp (in spite of his British surname he is actually German in ancestry - his father having Anglocized the name) was an early supporter of our movement when we were still based in South Africa itself during the early 1980s, and indeed wrote several times for the original S.A.Patriot under the pseudonym of Adrian Kotze. In those days he clearly gave the impression that he was a mainstream conservative like ourselves, and indeed was an active member of the Conservative Party of South Africa. He was also then most scathing against the more paranoid conspiracy-theorists who inhabited the fringes of South African politics, particularly those of an anti-Semitic nature, and like ourselves recognised that Israel was White South Africa's best overseas friend. During the late 1980s, however, we were warned by supporters in the Transvaal to be very wary of him as he was allegedly working for the South African security forces. Initially we dismissed this speculation, but our suspicions were heightened when he wrote a most strange book about the AWB outfit (or allegedly wrote, as we have heard several rumours from South Africa that it was actually written at least in collaboration with Jani Allen, with whom he established close contacts when working for "The Citizen" newspaper) which was published in 1990. This suspicious book gave much credibility to the joke AWB outfit, and exaggerated their size and influence out of all proportion. Subsequently, of course, the "boosted" AWB was used to demonise and discredit the "Vote No" campaign during the 1992 Constitutional Referendum. All contact from Kemp then ceased, but during the mid 1990s we heard that he had moved to the UK together with the well-known South African political commentator Cliff Saunders, though surprisingly he made no attempt to re-contact us. When we managed to contact him, however, he stated that he wanted nothing further to do with us as we had allegedly "changed our political views" - but as it was Kemp who was now spouting out all forms of conspiratorial anti-Semitic nonsense this was quite clearly the antithesis of the truth! In 2000, however, a report appeared in the Afrikaans Sunday newspaper "Rapport" exposing both Jani Allen and Cliff Saunders as being in the pay of the "new" South African security services, and in the March 2000 edition of the SCN we revealed the fact that Kemp was closely connected to both these two individuals. This resulted in a quite hysterical smear e-mail being circulated by Kemp attacking us - though more importantly one of our supporters informed us that this was actually "old news", as a report showing that Kemp was an informant for the National Intelligence Service appeared in the "Mail & Guardian" of February 18, 1997!
Shortly before this year's Euro elections a smear e-mail was circulated attacking the UKIP London mayoral candidate Frank Maloney for speaking to the Springbok Club, which contained 11 vile and easily provable lies about the current Chairman of the organisation. Fortunately this smear was so far "over the top" that nobody took it seriously, but it was positively identified as having originated with a leading member of the neo-fascist British National Party (BNP). More significantly, however, the phraseology of many of the attacks in this smear bore a very close resemblance to Kemp's hysterical smear e-mail of 2000. A report then appeared in "The Guardian" of June 10 revealing that Kemp was back in the UK, and that he was working here - surprise, surprise - for the BNP!
Could it be that just as Kemp was used in South Africa to boost the credibilty of the AWB bunch of clowns and thereby discredit the "Vote No" campaign during the 1992 Referendum, so now he is being used in the UK to boost the BNP fascists in order to damage the progress of the authentic patriotic UKIP? Whatever the case both young Mr. Kemp and the BNP should clearly be avoided like the plague!
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See you again next month!
July 2004 edition
At the time of writing we have good information that Robert Mugabe will very shortly cease to hold power in "Zimbabwe". What happens in that beleaguered land after he departs is open to speculation - but it is very difficult to imagine that the situation will be any worse than it is at present!
Of course in current circumstances it is impossible to imagine that the country will revert to its original name of Rhodesia, but any sensible incoming administration is bound to allow the Rhodesian culture and ideals to be re-established, if only for the economic well-being of all inhabitants. Mugabe and his ZANU-PF regime may have thought that they destroyed the Rhodesian spirit for all time in 1980, but they failed completely. Organisations such as Rhodesians Worldwide, the Rhodesia Christian Group, the Rhodesian Army Association, the BSAP Association, the New Zealand-based Kamina Kawena organisation and the Flame Lily Foundation have constantly managed to keep [ex-]Rhodesians together and to keep the ideals of the country alive. Of special note in this regard is Richard Allport's "Rhodesian Government in Exile", which although only intended tongue-in-cheek has evidently recently caused consternation among the Mugabe regime!
If there seems light at the end of the tunnel as far as the Rhodesian cause is concerned, the same thing alas cannot be said about South Africa. Although the breakdown in law and order in South Africa is already far worse than that in "Zimbabwe", the situation undoubtedly has to become even nmore horrific before we can expect any form of overseas intervention to remove the ANC regime. South Africans must learn from their Rhodesian brothers and sisters however, and organise ever more effectively both internally and "in exile". Already UKkasie and the InterAfrikaanse Trust are doing excellent work among the Afrikaner Diaspora, with the Springbok Club doing likewise among British-southern Africans and their supporters around the world. Special mention should also be made of the Dorset South African Club and the Devon-based "Bottom Half" organisation, which in their own small ways are helping to keep the spirit and ideals of the 1820 Settlers alive. There needs to be more initiative for resistance within South Africa itself however, but here the more aggressive stance of Freedom Front Plus and the formation of the Livingstonians organisation and the English Cultural Front give great reason for hope.
It may still be quite some time before those southern Africans of both Afrikaans and British descent forced into exile or into internal servitude manage to regain their rightful places in the countries to which they belong, but that day WILL eventually come. When it does it will be those organisations and individuals who continued the struggle during the darkest days who will deserve the highest praise.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB JUNE MEETING
The Springbok Club was most privileged to be addressed by Professor David Marsland, the Director of Research in the Department of Health and Social Care at Brunel University, last month. Speaking to a crowded meeting Professor Marsland gave a hard-hitting and inspiring talk under the title of "Fighting for Freedom - fighting tough", which was most warmly received by all in the packed hall. Professor Marsland outlined the main threats currently facing the freedom of the West, specifically emphasising the ongoing dangers posed by expansionist Islam. He demonstrated too that what he termed "home-grown cowardice" was an equally serious threat, and was particularly scathing of all those who opposed the War against Terrorism in Iraq for whatever reason.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB BRANCH NEWS
Alas the recent pub-gathering of the Kent Branch of the Springbok Club to celebrate Waterloo Day did not turn out to be a big success, and the experiment of holding such activities during weekday afternoons will probably not be repeated.
If the latest Kent Branch event proved to be a disappointment, then the latest Northern Ireland Branch meeting proved an outstanding success. This meeting took the form of a "British Empire Commemoration" and was addressed by the Rev. Martyn Smyth BA, BD, MP (UUP, South Belfast). Speaking to a high-quality audience, the Rev. Martin Smyth emphasised the success of the British Empire in bringing Christian civilisation to previously troubled parts of the globe, and demonstrated that in spite of some failings the British Empire was still one of the greatest forces for good which the world has ever seen. Quoting extensively from Niall Ferguson's book "Empire", he ended with Rudyard Kipling's famous injunction "Take Up the White Man's Burden". Special congratulations are due to Pastor Nigel Owens, the Chairman of the Northern Ireland Branch of the Springbok Club, for organising such a magnificent event, and to his charming wife Gail for providing such superb refreshments.
John Beattie, the newly-appointed Canadian co-ordinator of the Springbok Club, has already initiated his own Springbok Canada Newsletter. If you would like to receive copies regularly in future (no matter where you live!) then contact John direct at: agentj@on.aibn.com
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FUTURE SPRINGBOK CLUB EVENTS
The Springbok Club will not be holding any specific event during July, but will be encouraging all members and supporters to support both the forthcoming UKkasiefees and the Dorset South African Club's summer braai (for more details about both these events see below).
In August the London and Kent Branches of the Springbok Club will be joining forces to hold a joint braai on the London/Kent border, and in September the London Branch is planning another river trip along the Thames from Richmond. Later on during the year the Springbok Club anticipates welcoming two further high-profile guest speakers. Fuller details of all these events will of course be included in future editions of the SCN.
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CONSERVATIVE MONDAY CLUB MEETING
The Conservative Monday Club recently staged a most informative meeting addressed by Mr. John Wilkinson MP (Con., Ruislip) who spoke on the subject of Defence. Mr. Wilkinson gave an expert and very detailed account of his own priorities regarding defence spending in the present environment, and during a highly-informed question-and-answer session gave in-depth replies to many of the more important matters raised concerning Britain's current defence capabilities. The leadership of the Conservative Monday Club is to be congratulated upon staging such an important and educative meeting.
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KWV UKKASIEFEES
Arrangements regarding this year's KWV UKkasiefees in London have altered somewhat since the June edition of the SCN was published. Although the special concert will still take place at the Royal Albert Hall on the evening of Saturday 10th July, the main festival itself will now take place at Zulu's Bar in Leytonstone High Road (very close to Leytonstone Underground Station - exit via Church Lane into Leytonstone High Road, and then turn right) from 8th to 11th July 2004, commencing each day at 11.00 hrs and finishing at 17.00 hrs. The Springbok Club is hoping that a large contingent of supporters will attend on Sunday 11th July, rendezvousing at approximately 12.00 hrs. For fuller details visit the UKkasie web-site at:-
http://www.ukkasie.com
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DORSET SOUTH AFRICAN CLUB SUMMER BRAAI
The Dorset South African Club will be holding their Summer Braai on Sunday 25th July, commencing at 10.00 hrs. It will be held at Anderwood near Burley in the New Forest - from either the A31 or A35 take the Burley turn-off, and once in Burley take the left turn past the pub (opposite the "Coven of Witches") and follow that road until the sign for Anderwood is reached, at which point the DSAC will have special boards giving directions to the site. All attendees are asked to bring their own food and utensils, and also any outdoor games which they may like to participate in. Keen cyclists are also asked to bring their bikes, as there will be a cycling expedition after lunch. For more details e-mail: D.S.A.C@btinternet.com
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HOME BILTONG MAKERS
Biltongmakers.Com! runs a monthly competition which is free for anyone to enter. There are some great prizes to be won each month. Some of the prizes during the last couple of months have included a Skottel Braai, Biltongmakers, Barbecue Utensil sets and Potjies!
To enter please go to: www.biltongmakers.com and follow the competition link!
Biltongmakers.Com! have created a special order page just for readers of the SCN at:-
http://www.biltongmakers.com/biltong09_sc_orderplacing.html
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RHODESIAN ON-LINE STORE
Free Wrex Tarr CD with the purchase of a Rhodesian Rugby Jersey or Land Tenure Map!
Limited Time offer :-
We've just received a batch of Wrex CD's which unfortunately contain a small buffer error. The error is only 10 seconds long, that's it! The rest of the CD is in perfect shape. Contains: Exodus, Harvard Mkiia, Jame Bondi, Yeno Lo Golf, Kiri Kick it, Dear Aunty Jane, Terrorists Lament, Red Riding Hood, The Asronauts, Irish Stew, Olympic Games, Casserole, The one Legged Chicken, Cocky Robin, Macbeth and Lo Jet. 16 classic tracks valued at $25.00, and yours for free with the puchase of a Rhodesian Rugby Jersey or Land Tenure map. Order now as this is a one time limited offer. (If you do not see the offer on the front page of the website you missed out.)
http://www.Rhodesiawassuper.com
A new selection of books has also just been added.
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FLAGS etc.
The Springbok Club is now retailing full-sized real South African and Rhodesian flags. They are priced £6.00 each for Full Members of the Springbok Club, £8.00 each for Associate Members and £10.00 each for non-members (please add £1.00 for p.& p.).
Also now available are copies of an excellent 8-page magazine published by Glenwood Publications in Northern Ireland entitled "The 2004 Twelfth: Celebration - not Provocation" price 50p (please add 25p for p.& p.).
Payments should be made to "The Springbok Club" and sent to: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK.
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BOOK OFFERS
The Springbok Club is now retailing copies of the book "AFRICA PAR ADVENTURE", an anthology of African stories edited by Peter Ward. The book is priced at £14.95 per copy, plus 15% for p.& p. (though copies may be collected at Springbok Club activities for no extra cost.) Payments should be made payable to "The Springbok Club" and forwarded to: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK.
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"WAY OUT OF LINE" by Trisha Jackson is a novel which tells the story of the profound impact that an innocent youthful love affair has on the lives of two young lovers. The plot moves from a cult and a maximum security prison in the US to the savannah grasslands of Mozambique and Zimbabwe - this makes for adventure, suspense and melodrama. Packed with conflict and sexual tension, anyone who loves romance, passion and excitement should enjoy reading this story.
Trisha Jackson was born and grew up in Rhodesia. She immigrated to the USA with her husband and three children in 1990. She and her husband live in a unique, rural community in the Tonto National Forest in the eastern mountains of Arizona.
Copies of WAY OUT OF LINE can be ordered from Amazon.com.
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"GOVERNMENT BY DECEPTION" by Jan Lamprecht details the disasters of Mugabe's Zimbabwe, and illustrates the similarities between Mugabe's rule and that of Mandela/Mbeki in South Africa. It can be ordered on-line at: www.AfricanCrisis.org
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"THE GREAT SOUTH AFRICAN LAND SCANDAL" by Dr. Philip du Toit is a vital piece of work. South Africa can do without many things, but it cannot survive without its farmers. Thirty-five thousand commercial farmers feed 45 million people. Read what has happened to many productive farms which have already been handed over under the government's restitution and redistribution programmes.
It is available priced R150.00 in South Africa from: Jack Loggenberg, TLU/TAU, P.O.Box 91251, Silverton, Pretoria, 0127, Transvaal, South Africa (payments to "TLU/TAU"), or priced £9.95 (+ 15% p.& p.) in the UK from: The Springbok Club, BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX (payments to "The Springbok Club").
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"BETRAYAL IN HIGH PLACES" by James Mackay.
271 pages, some illustrations. Softback £5.00 including p.& p. (r.r.p. £10.00)
The compelling story of what really happened in a defeated Japan following the end of World War II. Merchant seaman James Mackay, whilst travelling in the east, started to hear stories of massacres and other atrocities committed by Japanese forces, not just against enemy troops, but against innocent civilian populations. His subsequent investigations revealed reluctance amongst Allied governments to discuss these incidents that seemed to amount almost to a cover-up. Why would the Allies want to overlook the crimes of a former enemy, especially when the leadership of another former enemy was being liquidated at Nuremburg? Using his own research, as well as material prepared by Australian Army war crimes investigator Capt. J.G. Goodwin, Mackay exposes the cover-up and names the guilty. Not only were the Japanese keen to sweep the past under the carpet, but the US government of the time also had its own reasons for preserving the political and industrial elite in Japan. A provocative book, which calls into question the morality of US policy towards Japan after WWII.
Payment can be made by credit or debit card. To order on line, log onto www.paypal.com and enter postmaster@gcartwright.demon.co.uk as payment destination.
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"THE BLIGHT OF BLAIRISM" by Francis Bennion is a devastating indictment of the "new" Labour administration. For more details about the book visit: www.francisbennion.com
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"KING'S GOLD" by Glenn Macaskill, a former member of the Rhodesian BSA Police, is an adventure novel set in Zimbabwe and South Africa in 1983 and 2000, involving espionage against Mugabe's regime and the exciting quest to unravel the secret of an ancient pricless relic. Considerable historical research makes the work informative and entertaining and current sales show interest by all Southern Africans. Sells at £9.95 plus registered p&p. Contact Glenn at mjmac@mweb.co.za or order on-line at: www.geocities.com/goldking992000/index.html
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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.
To order, just click on: www.biltong-brother.co.uk
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BOERWORS AND BILTONG
From deep in the heart of Africa to you...
CAMPBELLS ORIGINAL FARM STYLE BILTONG, BOEREWORS, BOERE BURGER PATTIES & DRY-WORS.
Made from our tried and tested recipes in both Rhodesia and South Africa since 1965. Now made in the UK from 100% pure British meats, with no glutens or ingredients added, just our own secret blend of spices.
We would love to be of service to you too, so please give us a call on: 01803-380712, e-mail us at : ron@biltong-boereforafrica.co.uk, or visit our web-site at: www.biltong-boereforafrica.co.uk
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VICTORY FOR FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION!
We have just learnt that all charges against members of the Firle Bonfire Society have now been dropped! Readers will probably recall that after the FBS burnt a tableau representing an illegal squatters' caravan at last year's bonfire celebrations complaints were made by various busy-bodies and bleeding-heart liberals who claimed that it was offensive to the "travelling community". Such a claim was of course complete bunkum, as it was simply a manifestation of the best traditions of bonfire - something which even the authorities now seem to accept. You can check the official FBS statment on their website at: http://www.firlebonfire.com and click on messages. Long live bonfire and its traditions!
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?
No.68 : HANNETTE VAN WYK of the Transvaal
Hannette van Wyk (formerly Botha) married during the late 1980s and went to live with her new husband (believed named Johan) on a farm in the Transvaal platteland. A few years ago we heard that she had tragically been seriously injured in a vehicle accident which had left her paralysed. We would be very keen to learn what has happened to her since.
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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
SOUTH AFRICAN VOLUNTEER FORCE
Sir,
When the Irish wanted independence, Britain stood by the Loyalists living there, and built Northern Ireland. For years Britain, Europe and in fact the whole world have stood by the partition of Ireland. So why, oh why, wasn't the same done in Africa? Why isn't there an English state in Africa protected by the Crown? Could it be said that the British rulers haven't done their duty for those who wave the Union Jack down in Africa. We shout God Save the Queen all day and night, but the UK Government doesn't seem to notice we exist.
This isn't justice, this isn't the carrying out of their duty as miniters of Her Majesty's government to protect her people. Why wasn't there a partition of what is now called Zimbabwe? The British government was quick to send troops into the Falkland Islands, which are sparsely populated. Many British troops died to keep the sovereignty and liberty of the British living there. Why is the world's attitude so different when it comes to Africa? So, why isn't the world interested in stopping crazed land reform? Why doesn't it stand for equality? Why won't it listen to requests for English self-determination in South Africa?
We have been, and are being, betrayed?
Yours etc.,
B.C., Cape Town
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ATTACK SIGNS
Sir,
Being attacked is a sign of success. The losers only attack winners, and tall trees catch the wind. So I congratulate you on your success. Don't bother to bark back at the barking dogs. I have learnt to ignore the attackers. Jealousy and nothing else.
Yours etc.,
Robin Elliott, Vancouver, Canada.
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ROGUES GALLERY
Evidently Mr. Francis "Fruitcake" Andrew has been contacting as many people connected to the Springbok Club as possible trying to spread poison about the organisation. Happily, however, most people so contacted have completely ignored his deranged meanderings with the contempt which they deserve. Jordan-based Arabist "Fruitcake" Andrew was originally a member of the Springbok Club, but about a year ago he initiated an irrational hate campaign against the movement, sending a torrent of infantile, abusive and offensive e-mails to the organisation, many of them of a most childish lavatorial nature. As a result "Fruitcake" was expelled from the Springbok Club by a unanimous vote of the Executive Committee. Subsequently, however, he not only objected to this expulsion, but also hypocritically attacked the basic aims and objectives of the movement - thus leading all to wonder why he ever wanted to join in the first place! After an earlier account of "Fruitcake's" childish hate campaign in the SCN he threatened to sue us for libel after we termed him a "lunatic character", but predictably nothing ever resulted from this puerile threat. In view of his subsequent demented antics we therefore have no hesitation in repeating our assertion that he is a lunatic character, and remind everyone that he no longer has any connection to the Springbok Club whatsoever.
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THE PLOT THINKENS (II)
Another somewhat more sinister rogue who has plagued us in the past who long-standing readers may recall is young Mr. Arthur Kemp.
Without going into intricate details, the history of our contact with this sinister figure is as follows. Kemp (in spite of his British surname he is actually German in ancestry - his father having Anglocized the name) was an early supporter of our movement when we were still based in South Africa itself during the early 1980s, and indeed wrote several times for the original S.A.Patriot under the pseudonym of Adrian Kotze. In those days he clearly gave the impression that he was a mainstream conservative like ourselves, and indeed was an active member of the Conservative Party of South Africa. He was also then most scathing against the more paranoid conspiracy-theorists who inhabited the fringes of South African politics, particularly those of an anti-Semitic nature, and like ourselves recognised that Israel was White South Africa's best overseas friend. During the late 1980s, however, we were warned by supporters in the Transvaal to be very wary of him as he was allegedly working for the South African security forces. Initially we dismissed this speculation, but our suspicions were heightened when he wrote a most strange book about the AWB outfit (or allegedly wrote, as we have heard several rumours from South Africa that it was actually written at least in collaboration with Jani Allen, with whom he established close contacts when working for "The Citizen" newspaper) which was published in 1990. This suspicious book gave much credibility to the joke AWB outfit, and exaggerated their size and influence out of all proportion. Subsequently, of course, the "boosted" AWB was used to demonise and discredit the "Vote No" campaign during the 1992 Constitutional Referendum. All contact from Kemp then ceased, but during the mid 1990s we heard that he had moved to the UK together with the well-known South African political commentator Cliff Saunders, though surprisingly he made no attempt to re-contact us. When we managed to contact him, however, he stated that he wanted nothing further to do with us as we had allegedly "changed our political views" - but as it was Kemp who was now spouting out all forms of conspiratorial anti-Semitic nonsense this was quite clearly the antithesis of the truth! In 2000, however, a report appeared in the Afrikaans Sunday newspaper "Rapport" exposing both Jani Allen and Cliff Saunders as being in the pay of the "new" South African security services, and in the March 2000 edition of the SCN we revealed the fact that Kemp was closely connected to both these two individuals. This resulted in a quite hysterical smear e-mail being circulated by Kemp attacking us - though more importantly one of our supporters informed us that this was actually "old news", as a report showing that Kemp was an informant for the National Intelligence Service appeared in the "Mail & Guardian" of February 18, 1997!
Shortly before this year's Euro elections a smear e-mail was circulated attacking the UKIP London mayoral candidate Frank Maloney for speaking to the Springbok Club, which contained 11 vile and easily provable lies about the current Chairman of the organisation. Fortunately this smear was so far "over the top" that nobody took it seriously, but it was positively identified as having originated with a leading member of the neo-fascist British National Party (BNP). More significantly, however, the phraseology of many of the attacks in this smear bore a very close resemblance to Kemp's hysterical smear e-mail of 2000. A report then appeared in "The Guardian" of June 10 revealing that Kemp was back in the UK, and that he was working here - surprise, surprise - for the BNP!
Could it be that just as Kemp was used in South Africa to boost the credibilty of the AWB bunch of clowns and thereby discredit the "Vote No" campaign during the 1992 Referendum, so now he is being used in the UK to boost the BNP fascists in order to damage the progress of the authentic patriotic UKIP? Whatever the case both young Mr. Kemp and the BNP should clearly be avoided like the plague!
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Monday, 7 June 2004
June 2004 Edition.
SPRINGBOK CYBER NEWSLETTER
June 2004 edition
Although copies of the SCN are circulated around the world, with a very high proportion going to South Africa itself, we know even so that many of our readers now live in Britain and have the vote in the UK. The forthcoming round of British elections are therefore of great importance to them, and we would encourage all who can to use their vote.
In spite of the fact that we are not by nature an overtly political movement, we have even so traditionally given our support to the respective Conservative parties in both South Africa and the UK (albeit that in South Africa the CP is now part of Freedom Front Plus.) Our natural instincts are of course still to support the British Conservative Party, but next Thursday's round of elections are far more complex than usual, and a more sophisticated view is therefore in order.
On the Euro-Election level we would argue that the most important signal to be sent is that Britain must withdraw from the inward-looking EU and resume her traditional position as a great global nation with strong links to the rest of the English-speaking world - the United States and the countries of the original, plus some newer, Commonwealth. The position of Michael Howard's CP, alas, seems very wishy-washy on this issue. Some have argued that the Labour Party should be supported because of Tony Blair's courageous leadership during the War against Terrorism in Iraq, but although this is true it should also be remembered that many within the Labour Party did not support Blair's patriotic stance on this issue, and furthermore his record on other matters - particularly concerning Europe itself - is lamentable. Others have suggested that UKIP should be supported, particularly in view of their recent rapid growth in support. There is certainly a lot of merit in this argument, as a strong UKIP showing would definitely send a strong "wake up signal" to the CP leadership. Furthermore, there has recently been some most worrying growth in support for the openly neo-fascist "British National Party", and we feel it essential that their poison should be eliminated as soon as possible. A strong showing by an authentic patriotic party such as UKIP would certainly seem to be one means of smashing the fascists. We can therefore sympathise greatly with those who advocate support for UKIP at the Euro-Elections. We shall say no more.
As far as the London Mayoral elections are concerned the position is a lot more straight forward. Mr. Frank Maloney, the UKIP candidate, has addressed both the London Swinton Circle and the Springbok Club, and greatly impressed everyone with the plans for London which he presented, his genuineness and his powerful determination. Furthermore, he showed great understanding of the problems currently plaguing South Africa, which he had encountered firsthand through the various boxing promotions which he has been involved with in the country, and indeed had developed a good friendship with the late, great, Maurice Owen whilst there, who of course was a strong supporter of the Springbok Club. In the London Mayoral Election voters will have both first and second choice votes. Alas Mr. Maloney seems unlikely to win this contest, so his votes could therefore be transferred to the official CP candidate as second choice, without conveying any practical disloyalty to the Party. We therefore have no hesitation in advocating first choice votes for Mr. Maloney, and second choice votes for Mr. Steve Norris.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB EMPIRE DAY BUFFET
The Springbok Club was greatly honoured to be able to welcome Sir Robert "Bob" Peliza, the former Chief Minister of Gibraltar and Speaker of the Gibraltar Parliament, as their guest of honour for their annual Empire Day buffet last month. This turned out to be a highly successful and enjoyable event, which produced a packed function room - a considerable achievement in view of the fact that Sir Bob was a last minute replacement guest of honour, having originally been the planned guest speaker for later during the year.
Sir Bob gave a powerful and enlightening address, in which he detailed Gibraltar's history and how determined and co-ordinated resistance by the Gibraltarian people had managed to prevent attempts by various British governments to appease Spain regarding sovereignty of the Rock - something which proved inspirational to all in attendance. The Springbok Club was certainly most grateful to both Sir Bob and Lady Irma Peliza for the honour which their attendance gave to this event, and wishes them both every happiness for the future.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB JUNE MEETING
The Springbok Club will be holding a most interesting meeting later this month, which will be addressed by Professor David Marsland, the Director of Research in the Department of Health and Social Care at Brunel University. The details are as follows:-
Date : Wednesday 23rd June 2004
Time : 19.00 hrs for 19.30 hrs.
Venue : The MORPETH ARMS (the upstairs Function Room), 58 Millbank, Westminster, London SW1 (close to the Tate Gallery and Vauxhall Bridge - nearest tube station: Pimlico).
Professor Marsland was a Classics Scholar at both Christ's College, Cambridge, and LSE, before moving to Brunel University where he was Senior Tutor in Sociology and Professor of Social Sciences before gaining his present position. He has published many books on social theory, social policy and the history of ideas, including "Neglect and Betrayal" (an exposure of social scientists' prejudice against defence of their own country) and "Welfare or Welfare State?" (an analysis of the debiliating effects of socialist welfare). in 1991 he was the first recipient of the Thatcher Award, presented to him by Margaret Thatcher for contributions to the study of freedom and state oppression. His talk will be entitled "Fighting for Freedom - fighting tough", in which he will explore the spirit and the practical measures required to defeat the enemies of freedom: Islamic terrorism; internationalist utopianism; Euro-treachery; and home-grown cowardice.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB BRANCH NEWS
The Kent Branch of the Springbok Club will be staging an informal social gathering later this month in order to celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. Details are as follows :-
Date : Friday 18 June 2004
Time : From approx. 14.30 hrs onwards
Venue : The King George V pub, Prospect Row, Old Brompton, Gillingham, Kent (Old Brompton is on the 101 bus route from both Gillingham and Chatham railway stations).
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The Northern Ireland Branch of the Springbok Club have also finalised their next meeting which will take the form of a "British Empire Commemoration". Details are as follows :-
Date : Saturday 26th June 2004
Time : Assemble at 12 noon (when light refreshments will be available). The meeting itself will commence at 13.00 hrs.
Venue : The Burnside Orange Hall, Burnside Road, Burnside, Co.Antrim (exit the M2 at Junction 6, turn left onto Loughanmore Road then second right onto Burnside Road).
Guest speaker : The Rev. Martyn Smyth BA, BD, MP (UUP, South Belfast)
The Rev. Martin Smyth, the MP for South Belfast and Past Grand Master of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland, is immensely well suited to speak on the topic of the British Empire -
given his long service to the nation in public life, his dedication to the British Commonwealth, and his intimate involvement with the loyal orders over many years.
[Non-members wishing to attend this function may do so by purchasing a ticket beforehand - costing £5 (cheques made payable to 'Northern Ireland Branch - Springbok Club'). Tickets can be obtained via post, phone or email at: NI Springbok Club, P.O. Box 35, Ballymoney, Co.Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT53 7YE, UK - 24 Hour Answering Service: 079 808 56105 - email: nispringbokclub@hotmail.com. An information pack showing directions to Burnside Orange Hall will be sent out with all tickets.]
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Mr. John Beattie from Minden in Ontario has recently been appointed the Springbok Club's Canadian Co-ordinator, and is planning to organise a foundation meeting of the Canadian contingent of the Springbok Club in Ontario later during the year. We believe that he has already contacted most Canadian supporters of the Springbok Club directly in this regard, but anyone else who might be interested can contact him at: agentj@on.aibn.com
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LONDON SWINTON CIRCLE EVENTS
The Rev. Martin Smyth was the guest speaker at last month's London Swinton Circle meeting, which proved to be a most interesting and successful event. In his talk he gave an overview of the current Northern Ireland and international situations, and argued that if the same determined action against Islamic terrorism in Afghanistan and Iraq had been taken against SF/IRA terrorism in Northern Ireland then the world would be a far better and safer place than it currently is.
The London Swinton Circle is also in the process of organising its annual summer buffet, at which they anticipate that a famous personality will be their guest speaker. Full details will be circulated as soon as they are finalised.
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KWV UKKASIEFEES
This year's KWV UKkasiefees will be held throughout the week of 5th/11th July, with the main events occurring over the weekend of 10th/11th July. There will be a concert staged at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday 10th July, and stalls and other events at the "By the Bridge" site near Tower Bridge, London SE1. For more detailed information visit the UKkasie web-site at:-
http://www.ukkasie.com
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DORSET SOUTH AFRICAN CLUB SUMMER BRAAI
The Dorset South African Club will be holding their Summer Braai on Sunday 25th July. It will be held at Anderwood near Burley in the New Forest, and will take place from 10.00 hrs onwards. For more details e-mail: D.S.A.C@btinternet.com
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RHODESIAN ON-LINE STORE
In October 2003 THE BATTLE FOR ZIMBABWE was released in South Africa and, within 12 weeks, 70% of the 8000 print run had been sold. Author and journalist Geoff Hill spent three years collecting data from more than a thousand interviews, and assembled more than 4 million words of material which he distilled into a 140,000-word book. Hill, who holds both a Commonwealth Prize and a John Steinbeck award for his writing, is southern Africa correspondent for daily papers in London, Sydney and Washington DC. THE BATTLE FOR ZIMBABWE opens with a short history of the Shona, Ndebele and the Pioneer Column of 1890. It details the history of Rhodesia and carries an extensive biography of Robert Mugabe, including interviews with people who knew him as a child and young adult, but the main research has gone into the post-1980 period, starting with the Gukurahundi massacres by Mugabe's Fifth Brigade and documenting the collapse of Zimbabwe. Hill has spent time with the 2-million Black Zimbabwe exiles in South Africa and the 600,000 in Britain, documenting their harrowing tales of torture and abuse at the hands of the Zimbabwe police, CIO, youth militia and "war vets". The epilogue considers whether the same problems could arise in South Africa and includes interviews with F.W de Klerk and Moeletsi Mbeki (brother of Thabo Mbeki).
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FLAGS
The Springbok Club is now retailing full-sized real South African and Rhodesian flags. They are priced £6.00 each for Full Members of the Springbok Club, £8.00 each for Associate Members and £10.00 each for non-members (please add £1.00 for p.& p.). Payments should be made to "The Springbok Club" and sent to: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK.
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BOOK OFFERS
The Springbok Club is now retailing copies of the book "AFRICA PAR ADVENTURE", an anthology of African stories edited by Peter Ward. The book is priced at £14.95 per copy, plus 15% for p.& p. (though copies may be collected at Springbok Club activities for no extra cost.) Payments should be made payable to "The Springbok Club" and forwarded to: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK.
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"WAY OUT OF LINE" by Trisha Jackson is a novel which tells the story of the profound impact that an innocent youthful love affair has on the lives of two young lovers. The plot moves from a cult and a maximum security prison in the US to the savannah grasslands of Mozambique and Zimbabwe - this makes for adventure, suspense and melodrama. Packed with conflict and sexual tension, anyone who loves romance, passion and excitement should enjoy reading this story.
Trisha Jackson was born and grew up in Rhodesia. She immigrated to the USA with her husband and three children in 1990. She and her husband live in a unique, rural community in the Tonto National Forest in the eastern mountains of Arizona.
Copies of WAY OUT OF LINE can be ordered from Amazon.com.
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"GOVERNMENT BY DECEPTION" by Jan Lamprecht details the disasters of Mugabe's Zimbabwe, and illustrates the similarities between Mugabe's rule and that of Mandela/Mbeki in South Africa. It can be ordered on-line at: www.AfricanCrisis.org
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"THE GREAT SOUTH AFRICAN LAND SCANDAL" by Dr. Philip du Toit is a vital piece of work. South Africa can do without many things, but it cannot survive without its farmers. Thirty-five thousand commercial farmers feed 45 million people. Read what has happened to many productive farms which have already been handed over under the government's restitution and redistribution programmes.
It is available priced R150.00 in South Africa from: Jack Loggenberg, TLU/TAU, P.O.Box 91251, Silverton, Pretoria, 0127, Transvaal, South Africa (payments to "TLU/TAU"), or priced £9.95 (+ 15% p.& p.) in the UK from The Springbok Club, BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX (payments to "The Springbok Club").
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"OF RICE AND MEN", by Jimmy Walker
111 pages. Illustrated. With excellent cartoons by Fusilier Norman Lambert, produced whilst in captivity. Softback £5.00 (cover price £10.00)
An irreverent, left of centre, look at life as a POW by Jimmy Walker, who was captured by the Japanese following the fall of Singapore in 1942. Jimmy takes us through incarceration at the notorious Changi jail, forced labour on the railroad, and deportation to Japan, where the Japanese exploited the mining skills of the boys from Northumberland. Norman Lambert’s sketches are both amusing and frightening at the same time. Through the bitterness and resentment, and physical trauma of captivity shines the humour and the indomitable spirit of the British soldier. An enjoyable and educational read, with a surprise ending.
Prices include p+p. Payment can be made by credit or debit card. To order on line, log on to www.paypal.com and enter postmaster@gcartwright.demon.co.uk as payment destination.
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"THE BLIGHT OF BLAIRISM" by Francis Bennion is a devastating indictment of the "new" Labour administration. For more details about the book visit: www.francisbennion.com
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"KING'S GOLD" by Glenn Macaskill, a former member of the Rhodesian BSA Police, is an adventure novel set in Zimbabwe and South Africa in 1983 and 2000, involving espionage against Mugabe's regime and the exciting quest to unravel the secret of an ancient pricless relic. Considerable historical research makes the work informative and entertaining and current sales show interest by all Southern Africans. Sells at £9.95 plus registered p&p. Contact Glenn at mjmac@mweb.co.za or order on-line at: www.geocities.com/goldking992000/index.html
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MORE JOY OVER ONE SINNER WHO REPENTETH ...
A quite surprising article appeared in the London "Sunday Telegraph" of May 16 concerning Helen Suzman, the erstwhile PFP MP for Houghton. Inter alia, it read as follows :-
"Helen Suzman, for years the lone anti-apartheid voice in the South African parliament, has turned her fire on the country's ANC government for being 'anti-White' and for abandoning the country's poorest Blacks. 'I had hoped for something much better,' said Mrs. Suzman, 86. 'The poor in this country have not benefited at all from the ANC. This government spends "like a drunken sailor". Instead of investing in projects to give people jobs, they spend millions buying weapons and private jets, and sending gifts to Haiti. Even though we didn't have a free press under apartheid, the government of that day seemed to be very much more accountable in Parliament'."
Helen Suzman is and always has been a very complex character. Although by far the most left-wing MP in the South African Parliament during the days of civilised rule, she actually represented one of the most affluent and wealthy South African constituencies. Even more surprising, perhaps, is the fact that although ideologically poles apart she evidently had great respect for Dr. Hendrick Verwoerd's integrity and demeanour - respect which on a personal level was apparently mutual.
Mrs. Suzman may have comprehended reality rather late in the day, but even so her awakening is most welcome. We wish her well.
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?
No.67 : Mr. JAMES SIVES of Pietersburg.
James Sives was a Rhodesian of Scottish ancestry, who subsequently ran a company called "Capricorn Paints" with his brother at Pietersburg in the Far North Transvaal. He was also very active with the "Save Rhodesia Campaign", establishing the Pietersburg Branch of the movement again with his brother. His father is known to have died in his native Scotland a few years ago, but a number of former colleagues from the SRC are very keen to know where he himself is now based.
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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH
In the March edition of the SCN we recommended the web-site of the estimable Livingstonia organisation. A closely related site is that of the "English Cultural Front", and this can be accessed at :-
http://www.freewebs.com/englishafrican
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
WHAT CAN THIS MEAN?
Sir,
Please identify what mysterious group of people you might be referring to with your references to 'whites'. Please tell me what the "white" language consists of for instance and which cultural affinities they might have. I find your jingo-style racism in fact, increasingly unacceptable. The vast majority of people in South Africa aren't "whites" and those people with ethnic affinities to the European continent, do not actually refer to themselves as whites at all. Why do you continue to use this truly denigrating, downright racist generic term which is used in exactly the same way by Mbeki and his cohorts to suppress the Afrikaner minority with?
Yours etc.,
Adriana Stuijt, Holwerd, Netherlands.
[ Eh!!! - Ed.]
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ON THE BALL
Sir,
I must congratulate you on a particularly good edition of the SCN this month, especially regarding your forecast about the FIFA World Cup in 2010. Well done, my friend. Keep up the excellent work.
Yours etc.,
Robin Elliott, Vancouver, Canada.
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OBITUARY
RONALD REAGAN
It was of course with great sadness that we learnt of the recent death of President Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan proved to be a veritable colossus not only on the American, but also on the world stage. A true hero of our times if ever there was one.
Ronald Reagan was elected US President at approximately the same time as S.A.Patriot magazine was initially founded. We immediately gave him our full backing (lampooning his predecessor Jimmy Carter in the process), and he didn't disappoint.
With full justification Ronald Reagan is credited with winning the Cold War and thereby bringing freedom and safety to millions. He also rescued the United States from the catharsis of surrender in Vietnam and a couple of generations of detrimental liberal/leftist administrations. His friendship with Margaret Thatcher was legendary, but what is probably not so widely appreciated is that he was by instinct a strong Anglophile. He had almost exclusively British ancestry, and took great pride in this fact.
When Britain's hour of need occurred in 1982 during the Falklands War he over-rode the "nominal liberal" in his administration, Jeane Kirkpatrick, and provided Britain with essential satellite tracking data and refuelling facilities. If there was one criticism of his actions then it must be his invasion of Grenada (a Commonwealth realm) without obtaining British support beforehand - but knowing the liberal control of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office at the time perhaps this was understandable!
Alas Rhodesia had already fallen before Ronald Reagan (and Margaret Thatcher) came to power, but undoubtedly the NP government of P.W. Botha in South Africa didn't take the fullest advantage of this natural friend in the White House during the 1980s.
A great man who without doubt changed the world for the better has now passed into history, but his legacy and memory lives on - and in the present US President he unquestionably has a worthy successor.
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June 2004 edition
Although copies of the SCN are circulated around the world, with a very high proportion going to South Africa itself, we know even so that many of our readers now live in Britain and have the vote in the UK. The forthcoming round of British elections are therefore of great importance to them, and we would encourage all who can to use their vote.
In spite of the fact that we are not by nature an overtly political movement, we have even so traditionally given our support to the respective Conservative parties in both South Africa and the UK (albeit that in South Africa the CP is now part of Freedom Front Plus.) Our natural instincts are of course still to support the British Conservative Party, but next Thursday's round of elections are far more complex than usual, and a more sophisticated view is therefore in order.
On the Euro-Election level we would argue that the most important signal to be sent is that Britain must withdraw from the inward-looking EU and resume her traditional position as a great global nation with strong links to the rest of the English-speaking world - the United States and the countries of the original, plus some newer, Commonwealth. The position of Michael Howard's CP, alas, seems very wishy-washy on this issue. Some have argued that the Labour Party should be supported because of Tony Blair's courageous leadership during the War against Terrorism in Iraq, but although this is true it should also be remembered that many within the Labour Party did not support Blair's patriotic stance on this issue, and furthermore his record on other matters - particularly concerning Europe itself - is lamentable. Others have suggested that UKIP should be supported, particularly in view of their recent rapid growth in support. There is certainly a lot of merit in this argument, as a strong UKIP showing would definitely send a strong "wake up signal" to the CP leadership. Furthermore, there has recently been some most worrying growth in support for the openly neo-fascist "British National Party", and we feel it essential that their poison should be eliminated as soon as possible. A strong showing by an authentic patriotic party such as UKIP would certainly seem to be one means of smashing the fascists. We can therefore sympathise greatly with those who advocate support for UKIP at the Euro-Elections. We shall say no more.
As far as the London Mayoral elections are concerned the position is a lot more straight forward. Mr. Frank Maloney, the UKIP candidate, has addressed both the London Swinton Circle and the Springbok Club, and greatly impressed everyone with the plans for London which he presented, his genuineness and his powerful determination. Furthermore, he showed great understanding of the problems currently plaguing South Africa, which he had encountered firsthand through the various boxing promotions which he has been involved with in the country, and indeed had developed a good friendship with the late, great, Maurice Owen whilst there, who of course was a strong supporter of the Springbok Club. In the London Mayoral Election voters will have both first and second choice votes. Alas Mr. Maloney seems unlikely to win this contest, so his votes could therefore be transferred to the official CP candidate as second choice, without conveying any practical disloyalty to the Party. We therefore have no hesitation in advocating first choice votes for Mr. Maloney, and second choice votes for Mr. Steve Norris.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB EMPIRE DAY BUFFET
The Springbok Club was greatly honoured to be able to welcome Sir Robert "Bob" Peliza, the former Chief Minister of Gibraltar and Speaker of the Gibraltar Parliament, as their guest of honour for their annual Empire Day buffet last month. This turned out to be a highly successful and enjoyable event, which produced a packed function room - a considerable achievement in view of the fact that Sir Bob was a last minute replacement guest of honour, having originally been the planned guest speaker for later during the year.
Sir Bob gave a powerful and enlightening address, in which he detailed Gibraltar's history and how determined and co-ordinated resistance by the Gibraltarian people had managed to prevent attempts by various British governments to appease Spain regarding sovereignty of the Rock - something which proved inspirational to all in attendance. The Springbok Club was certainly most grateful to both Sir Bob and Lady Irma Peliza for the honour which their attendance gave to this event, and wishes them both every happiness for the future.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB JUNE MEETING
The Springbok Club will be holding a most interesting meeting later this month, which will be addressed by Professor David Marsland, the Director of Research in the Department of Health and Social Care at Brunel University. The details are as follows:-
Date : Wednesday 23rd June 2004
Time : 19.00 hrs for 19.30 hrs.
Venue : The MORPETH ARMS (the upstairs Function Room), 58 Millbank, Westminster, London SW1 (close to the Tate Gallery and Vauxhall Bridge - nearest tube station: Pimlico).
Professor Marsland was a Classics Scholar at both Christ's College, Cambridge, and LSE, before moving to Brunel University where he was Senior Tutor in Sociology and Professor of Social Sciences before gaining his present position. He has published many books on social theory, social policy and the history of ideas, including "Neglect and Betrayal" (an exposure of social scientists' prejudice against defence of their own country) and "Welfare or Welfare State?" (an analysis of the debiliating effects of socialist welfare). in 1991 he was the first recipient of the Thatcher Award, presented to him by Margaret Thatcher for contributions to the study of freedom and state oppression. His talk will be entitled "Fighting for Freedom - fighting tough", in which he will explore the spirit and the practical measures required to defeat the enemies of freedom: Islamic terrorism; internationalist utopianism; Euro-treachery; and home-grown cowardice.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB BRANCH NEWS
The Kent Branch of the Springbok Club will be staging an informal social gathering later this month in order to celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. Details are as follows :-
Date : Friday 18 June 2004
Time : From approx. 14.30 hrs onwards
Venue : The King George V pub, Prospect Row, Old Brompton, Gillingham, Kent (Old Brompton is on the 101 bus route from both Gillingham and Chatham railway stations).
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The Northern Ireland Branch of the Springbok Club have also finalised their next meeting which will take the form of a "British Empire Commemoration". Details are as follows :-
Date : Saturday 26th June 2004
Time : Assemble at 12 noon (when light refreshments will be available). The meeting itself will commence at 13.00 hrs.
Venue : The Burnside Orange Hall, Burnside Road, Burnside, Co.Antrim (exit the M2 at Junction 6, turn left onto Loughanmore Road then second right onto Burnside Road).
Guest speaker : The Rev. Martyn Smyth BA, BD, MP (UUP, South Belfast)
The Rev. Martin Smyth, the MP for South Belfast and Past Grand Master of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland, is immensely well suited to speak on the topic of the British Empire -
given his long service to the nation in public life, his dedication to the British Commonwealth, and his intimate involvement with the loyal orders over many years.
[Non-members wishing to attend this function may do so by purchasing a ticket beforehand - costing £5 (cheques made payable to 'Northern Ireland Branch - Springbok Club'). Tickets can be obtained via post, phone or email at: NI Springbok Club, P.O. Box 35, Ballymoney, Co.Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT53 7YE, UK - 24 Hour Answering Service: 079 808 56105 - email: nispringbokclub@hotmail.com. An information pack showing directions to Burnside Orange Hall will be sent out with all tickets.]
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Mr. John Beattie from Minden in Ontario has recently been appointed the Springbok Club's Canadian Co-ordinator, and is planning to organise a foundation meeting of the Canadian contingent of the Springbok Club in Ontario later during the year. We believe that he has already contacted most Canadian supporters of the Springbok Club directly in this regard, but anyone else who might be interested can contact him at: agentj@on.aibn.com
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LONDON SWINTON CIRCLE EVENTS
The Rev. Martin Smyth was the guest speaker at last month's London Swinton Circle meeting, which proved to be a most interesting and successful event. In his talk he gave an overview of the current Northern Ireland and international situations, and argued that if the same determined action against Islamic terrorism in Afghanistan and Iraq had been taken against SF/IRA terrorism in Northern Ireland then the world would be a far better and safer place than it currently is.
The London Swinton Circle is also in the process of organising its annual summer buffet, at which they anticipate that a famous personality will be their guest speaker. Full details will be circulated as soon as they are finalised.
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KWV UKKASIEFEES
This year's KWV UKkasiefees will be held throughout the week of 5th/11th July, with the main events occurring over the weekend of 10th/11th July. There will be a concert staged at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday 10th July, and stalls and other events at the "By the Bridge" site near Tower Bridge, London SE1. For more detailed information visit the UKkasie web-site at:-
http://www.ukkasie.com
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DORSET SOUTH AFRICAN CLUB SUMMER BRAAI
The Dorset South African Club will be holding their Summer Braai on Sunday 25th July. It will be held at Anderwood near Burley in the New Forest, and will take place from 10.00 hrs onwards. For more details e-mail: D.S.A.C@btinternet.com
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RHODESIAN ON-LINE STORE
In October 2003 THE BATTLE FOR ZIMBABWE was released in South Africa and, within 12 weeks, 70% of the 8000 print run had been sold. Author and journalist Geoff Hill spent three years collecting data from more than a thousand interviews, and assembled more than 4 million words of material which he distilled into a 140,000-word book. Hill, who holds both a Commonwealth Prize and a John Steinbeck award for his writing, is southern Africa correspondent for daily papers in London, Sydney and Washington DC. THE BATTLE FOR ZIMBABWE opens with a short history of the Shona, Ndebele and the Pioneer Column of 1890. It details the history of Rhodesia and carries an extensive biography of Robert Mugabe, including interviews with people who knew him as a child and young adult, but the main research has gone into the post-1980 period, starting with the Gukurahundi massacres by Mugabe's Fifth Brigade and documenting the collapse of Zimbabwe. Hill has spent time with the 2-million Black Zimbabwe exiles in South Africa and the 600,000 in Britain, documenting their harrowing tales of torture and abuse at the hands of the Zimbabwe police, CIO, youth militia and "war vets". The epilogue considers whether the same problems could arise in South Africa and includes interviews with F.W de Klerk and Moeletsi Mbeki (brother of Thabo Mbeki).
Order online at www.Rhodesiawassuper.com
Also custom Rhodesian apparel, flags, CD's (Wrex Tarr, John Edmonds, Four Jacks and a Jill etc), Rhodesian Rugby jerseys, books and so much more. Shipping Worldwide from Canada.
We are also in the process of re-printing Chris Cock's best sellers "Fireforce" and "Survival Course", both as one book! The book is currently being re-edited by Chris. Watch the "Rhodesia Was Super" site for more info and how to get a personalized copy!
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FLAGS
The Springbok Club is now retailing full-sized real South African and Rhodesian flags. They are priced £6.00 each for Full Members of the Springbok Club, £8.00 each for Associate Members and £10.00 each for non-members (please add £1.00 for p.& p.). Payments should be made to "The Springbok Club" and sent to: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK.
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BOOK OFFERS
The Springbok Club is now retailing copies of the book "AFRICA PAR ADVENTURE", an anthology of African stories edited by Peter Ward. The book is priced at £14.95 per copy, plus 15% for p.& p. (though copies may be collected at Springbok Club activities for no extra cost.) Payments should be made payable to "The Springbok Club" and forwarded to: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK.
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"WAY OUT OF LINE" by Trisha Jackson is a novel which tells the story of the profound impact that an innocent youthful love affair has on the lives of two young lovers. The plot moves from a cult and a maximum security prison in the US to the savannah grasslands of Mozambique and Zimbabwe - this makes for adventure, suspense and melodrama. Packed with conflict and sexual tension, anyone who loves romance, passion and excitement should enjoy reading this story.
Trisha Jackson was born and grew up in Rhodesia. She immigrated to the USA with her husband and three children in 1990. She and her husband live in a unique, rural community in the Tonto National Forest in the eastern mountains of Arizona.
Copies of WAY OUT OF LINE can be ordered from Amazon.com.
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"GOVERNMENT BY DECEPTION" by Jan Lamprecht details the disasters of Mugabe's Zimbabwe, and illustrates the similarities between Mugabe's rule and that of Mandela/Mbeki in South Africa. It can be ordered on-line at: www.AfricanCrisis.org
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"THE GREAT SOUTH AFRICAN LAND SCANDAL" by Dr. Philip du Toit is a vital piece of work. South Africa can do without many things, but it cannot survive without its farmers. Thirty-five thousand commercial farmers feed 45 million people. Read what has happened to many productive farms which have already been handed over under the government's restitution and redistribution programmes.
It is available priced R150.00 in South Africa from: Jack Loggenberg, TLU/TAU, P.O.Box 91251, Silverton, Pretoria, 0127, Transvaal, South Africa (payments to "TLU/TAU"), or priced £9.95 (+ 15% p.& p.) in the UK from The Springbok Club, BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX (payments to "The Springbok Club").
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"OF RICE AND MEN", by Jimmy Walker
111 pages. Illustrated. With excellent cartoons by Fusilier Norman Lambert, produced whilst in captivity. Softback £5.00 (cover price £10.00)
An irreverent, left of centre, look at life as a POW by Jimmy Walker, who was captured by the Japanese following the fall of Singapore in 1942. Jimmy takes us through incarceration at the notorious Changi jail, forced labour on the railroad, and deportation to Japan, where the Japanese exploited the mining skills of the boys from Northumberland. Norman Lambert’s sketches are both amusing and frightening at the same time. Through the bitterness and resentment, and physical trauma of captivity shines the humour and the indomitable spirit of the British soldier. An enjoyable and educational read, with a surprise ending.
Prices include p+p. Payment can be made by credit or debit card. To order on line, log on to www.paypal.com and enter postmaster@gcartwright.demon.co.uk as payment destination.
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"THE BLIGHT OF BLAIRISM" by Francis Bennion is a devastating indictment of the "new" Labour administration. For more details about the book visit: www.francisbennion.com
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"KING'S GOLD" by Glenn Macaskill, a former member of the Rhodesian BSA Police, is an adventure novel set in Zimbabwe and South Africa in 1983 and 2000, involving espionage against Mugabe's regime and the exciting quest to unravel the secret of an ancient pricless relic. Considerable historical research makes the work informative and entertaining and current sales show interest by all Southern Africans. Sells at £9.95 plus registered p&p. Contact Glenn at mjmac@mweb.co.za or order on-line at: www.geocities.com/goldking992000/index.html
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MORE JOY OVER ONE SINNER WHO REPENTETH ...
A quite surprising article appeared in the London "Sunday Telegraph" of May 16 concerning Helen Suzman, the erstwhile PFP MP for Houghton. Inter alia, it read as follows :-
"Helen Suzman, for years the lone anti-apartheid voice in the South African parliament, has turned her fire on the country's ANC government for being 'anti-White' and for abandoning the country's poorest Blacks. 'I had hoped for something much better,' said Mrs. Suzman, 86. 'The poor in this country have not benefited at all from the ANC. This government spends "like a drunken sailor". Instead of investing in projects to give people jobs, they spend millions buying weapons and private jets, and sending gifts to Haiti. Even though we didn't have a free press under apartheid, the government of that day seemed to be very much more accountable in Parliament'."
Helen Suzman is and always has been a very complex character. Although by far the most left-wing MP in the South African Parliament during the days of civilised rule, she actually represented one of the most affluent and wealthy South African constituencies. Even more surprising, perhaps, is the fact that although ideologically poles apart she evidently had great respect for Dr. Hendrick Verwoerd's integrity and demeanour - respect which on a personal level was apparently mutual.
Mrs. Suzman may have comprehended reality rather late in the day, but even so her awakening is most welcome. We wish her well.
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?
No.67 : Mr. JAMES SIVES of Pietersburg.
James Sives was a Rhodesian of Scottish ancestry, who subsequently ran a company called "Capricorn Paints" with his brother at Pietersburg in the Far North Transvaal. He was also very active with the "Save Rhodesia Campaign", establishing the Pietersburg Branch of the movement again with his brother. His father is known to have died in his native Scotland a few years ago, but a number of former colleagues from the SRC are very keen to know where he himself is now based.
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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH
In the March edition of the SCN we recommended the web-site of the estimable Livingstonia organisation. A closely related site is that of the "English Cultural Front", and this can be accessed at :-
http://www.freewebs.com/englishafrican
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
WHAT CAN THIS MEAN?
Sir,
Please identify what mysterious group of people you might be referring to with your references to 'whites'. Please tell me what the "white" language consists of for instance and which cultural affinities they might have. I find your jingo-style racism in fact, increasingly unacceptable. The vast majority of people in South Africa aren't "whites" and those people with ethnic affinities to the European continent, do not actually refer to themselves as whites at all. Why do you continue to use this truly denigrating, downright racist generic term which is used in exactly the same way by Mbeki and his cohorts to suppress the Afrikaner minority with?
Yours etc.,
Adriana Stuijt, Holwerd, Netherlands.
[ Eh!!! - Ed.]
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ON THE BALL
Sir,
I must congratulate you on a particularly good edition of the SCN this month, especially regarding your forecast about the FIFA World Cup in 2010. Well done, my friend. Keep up the excellent work.
Yours etc.,
Robin Elliott, Vancouver, Canada.
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OBITUARY
RONALD REAGAN
It was of course with great sadness that we learnt of the recent death of President Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan proved to be a veritable colossus not only on the American, but also on the world stage. A true hero of our times if ever there was one.
Ronald Reagan was elected US President at approximately the same time as S.A.Patriot magazine was initially founded. We immediately gave him our full backing (lampooning his predecessor Jimmy Carter in the process), and he didn't disappoint.
With full justification Ronald Reagan is credited with winning the Cold War and thereby bringing freedom and safety to millions. He also rescued the United States from the catharsis of surrender in Vietnam and a couple of generations of detrimental liberal/leftist administrations. His friendship with Margaret Thatcher was legendary, but what is probably not so widely appreciated is that he was by instinct a strong Anglophile. He had almost exclusively British ancestry, and took great pride in this fact.
When Britain's hour of need occurred in 1982 during the Falklands War he over-rode the "nominal liberal" in his administration, Jeane Kirkpatrick, and provided Britain with essential satellite tracking data and refuelling facilities. If there was one criticism of his actions then it must be his invasion of Grenada (a Commonwealth realm) without obtaining British support beforehand - but knowing the liberal control of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office at the time perhaps this was understandable!
Alas Rhodesia had already fallen before Ronald Reagan (and Margaret Thatcher) came to power, but undoubtedly the NP government of P.W. Botha in South Africa didn't take the fullest advantage of this natural friend in the White House during the 1980s.
A great man who without doubt changed the world for the better has now passed into history, but his legacy and memory lives on - and in the present US President he unquestionably has a worthy successor.
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Monday, 17 May 2004
May 2004 Edition.
SPRINGBOK CYBER NEWSLETTER
May 2004 edition
At the time of the 1992 South African constitutional referendum the main argument (indeed seemingly the only argument) advanced in favour of voting for the sell-out of the country was that it would mean South Africa could return to international sport. We warned at the time that this would be a very short-term advantage as within a few years White South African sportsmen and sportswomen would have no country to play for.
This prediction has come true quicker than perhaps we thought. Draconian "quota" systems have meant that fewer and fewer qualified White sportsmen have been able to play in traditional White sports. Now comes news that the Springbok badge will shortly be banned from use by the South African rugby team, who were earlier given "special dispensation" to continue using this traditional South African symbol, but who must in future simply use the poofdish protea emblem. Those who voted "Yes" in 1992 simply for sporting reasons are therefore starting to look very very foolish. As far as we are concerned this should be regarded as good news however, for the Springbok badge can now become the sole property of the South African resistance movement.
Meanwhile in Zimbabwe practically all of the White players in the national cricket team have been suspended following a dispute over the political composition of the selection panel. These same players had previously been prepared to prostitute themselves by playing under the Marxist red star symbol of the ZANU-PF regime, yet once their own careers are threatened they suddenly try to make a principled stand. Once again therefore those who placed personal glory in front of principle have ended up with the worst of both worlds.
Now, in spite of all these problems effecting southern African sport, FIFA have decided to choose South Africa as the venue for the 2010 World Cup. Such a decision is surely foolhardy to the point of criminality. South Africa is now universally recognised as the crime capital of the world, HIV/AIDS is rampant, and the very infrastructure of the state collapses on a daily basis. By 2010 South Africa will undoubtedly be a third-world basket-case on the scale of all other sub-Saharan African countries. With 36 nations, mainly from the developed world, competing in the World Cup, all of them bringing large supporter-bases of fans with them, the prospect for 2010 can only be described as apocalyptic. Without doubt crime and mayhem will be beyond the control of the emasculated South African security forces, and will quickly grow out of control. There will be muggings, hotel robberies and even mass riots, and many visiting supporters are bound to die. FIFA should quickly reconsider their idiotic decision therefore. Morocco should not give up hope that the 2010 World Cup will eventually be theirs.
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JOINT MEETING ADDRESSED BY PHILIP BENWELL MBE
The meeting addressed by Mr. Philip Benwell MBE of the Australian Monarchist League last month proved a great success. The committee room of the House of Lords where it was held overflowed with those who wished to hear him speak, and all were suitably impressed with what he had to say.
In his speech Mr. Benwell stated that the Crown of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland belongs not just to Britain, but to all the 15 Commonwealth realms. The Australian states are united "in one indissoluble Federal Commonwealth under the Crown of the United Kingdom", and Mr. Benwell believes that to subject the Queen and the Crown to an authority, such as the European Constitution, which is totally alien to the other realms, goes against the spirit and the intent of the Statute of Westminster of 1931. The Statute of Westminster specifies that the "British Commonwealth of Nations" is united by a common allegiance to the Crown, and in formally recognising the sovereignty and independence of those nations prohibits the British Parliament from legislating on any matter which will subject the Crown to any authority, save that of the people of the Commonwealth realms in their repective jurisdictions. In 1999 the people of Australia opted to retain their Constitutional Monarchy by an overwhelming majority. It would be totally unjust if, through actions of the British government in relation to the proposed European Constitution, the Crown we all share was undermined and the Australian Constitution accordingly weakened.
Copies of Mr. Benwell's address are available from: The Australian Monarchist League, P.O.Box 1068, Double Bay, New South Wales, 1360, Australia.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB EMPIRE DAY BUFFET
The Springbok Club will be most privileged to welcome Sir Robert Peliza, the former Chief Minister of Gibraltar, as Guest of Honour at their annual Empire Day buffet this year. The details of this gathering are as follows :-
Date : Thursday 27th May 2004
Time : 19.00 hrs for 19.30 hrs
Venue : The RED LION (the Upstairs Function Room), 48 Parliament Street, Westminster, London SW1. (This venue is one block away from the Houses of Parliament and Westminster underground station).
Sir Robert "Bob" Peliza was born and bred in Gibraltar, and served as a Major in the Royal Gibraltar Regiment. He was a founding member of the "Integration With Britain Party" which campaigned vigorously to strengthen Gibraltar's British connections and which gained power in 1969. Sir Robert held office as Chief Minister of Gibraltar from 1969 to 1972, and was subsequently elected Speaker of the Gibraltar Parliament. He was knighted for his services to Gibraltar during the 1980s.
A sumptuous array of buffet snacks will be provided at this event, and the cost will be £6.00 per head for Full Members of the Springbok Club, £8.00 per head for Associate Members, and £10.00 per head for non-members. All payments should be made as soon as possible, and sent to: The Springbok Club, BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX. (Payments should be made to "The Springbok Club".)
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SPRINGBOK CLUB BRANCH NEWS
The Chilterns Branch of the Springbok Club held a get-together last month which was attended by a small but enthusiastic group of supporters. The day finished off with a visit to the famous Hellfire Caves in West Wycombe, where the legendary 18th century "Hellfire Club" held some of their meetings.
The river trip along the Thames by the London (Capital) Branch of the Springbok Club was a far better attended event, and proved to be a most memorable experience. Departing from Richmond the journey took the party all the way to Westminster, where they then visited the famous Sherlock Holmes Pub near Charing Cross. Later on during the evening a group of members moved on to the Springbok Bar in Covent Garden where both the real South African and Rhodesian flags were proudly unfurled - much to the dismay of certain pro-ANC elements present!
The Kent Branch of the Springbok Club will be staging an informal pub-gathering to celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo at the King George V pub in Old Brompton, Gillingham, during the evening of Friday 18th June. Fuller details will be given in next month's SCN.
The Northern Ireland Branch of the Springbok Club have also finalised their next meeting for Saturday 26th June. It will be held at the Burnside Orange Hall in Co. Antrim, and the guest speaker will be the Rev. Martin Smyth MP (UUP, Belfast South). Again fuller details will be given in next month's SCN.
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LONDON SWINTON CIRCLE EVENTS
Details of the next London Swinton Circle meeting are as follows:-
Date : Tuesday 18th May 2004
Time : 18.45 hrs for 19.00 hrs
Venue : The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House, Westminster, London SW1 (nearest tube station: Westminster.)
Guest Speaker : The Rev. Martin Smyth MP (UUP, Belfast South.)
Although still a member of the Ulster Unionist Party, Martin Smyth is a firm opponent of the party's current appeasement policy towards SF/IRA, and indeed stood against David Trimble for the leadership of the party in 2000. He will be talking not only about the ongoing battle to prevent the annihilation of the British identity in Ulster, but also about the similar battle against terrorism in Iraq.
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IAN SMITH VISIT
The Hon. Ian Douglas Smith, the former Rhodesian Prime Minister, made a trip to the UK earlier this month, when he visited both the Rhodesians Worldwide Kent Branch monthly braai at Chilham, and a special reception arranged in his honour by the Rhodesia Christian Group at the RAF Club in Piccadilly. Members of the Springbok Club were able to attend both these two events and managed to have good personal conversations with the great man. Mr. Smith's remarks, both in these personal conversations and when he addressed the full gatherings were inspirational, particularly his emphasis upon the enduring greatness of the British people, and how they should never lose faith in themselves. Our congratulations are extended both to the Kent Branch of Rhodesians Worldwide and to the Rhodesia Christian Group for organising two such magnificent events.
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HOME BILTONG MAKERS
Biltongmakers.Com! runs a monthly competition which is free for anyone to enter. There are some great prizes to be won each month. Some of the prizes during the last couple of months have included a Skottel Braai, Biltongmakers, Barbecue Utensil sets and Potjies!
To enter please go to: www.biltongmakers.com and follow the competition link!
Biltongmakers.Com! have created a special order page just for readers of the SCN at:-
http://www.biltongmakers.com/biltong09_sc_orderplacing.html
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RHODESIAN ON-LINE STORE
In October 2003 THE BATTLE FOR ZIMBABWE was released in South Africa and, within 12 weeks, 70% of the 8000 print run had been sold. Author and journalist Geoff Hill spent three years collecting data from more than a thousand interviews, and assembled more than 4 million words of material which he distilled into a 140,000-word book. Hill, who holds both a Commonwealth Prize and a John Steinbeck award for his writing, is southern Africa correspondent for daily papers in London, Sydney and Washington DC. THE BATTLE FOR ZIMBABWE opens with a short history of the Shona, Ndebele and the Pioneer Column of 1890. It details the history of Rhodesia and carries an extensive biography of Robert Mugabe, including interviews with people who knew him as a child and young adult, but the main research has gone into the post-1980 period, starting with the Gukurahundi massacres by Mugabe's Fifth Brigade and documenting the collapse of Zimbabwe. Hill has spent time with the 2-million Black Zimbabwe exiles in South Africa and the 600,000 in Britain, documenting their harrowing tales of torture and abuse at the hands of the Zimbabwe police, CIO, youth militia and "war vets". The epilogue considers whether the same problems could arise in South Africa and includes interviews with F.W de Klerk and Moeletsi Mbeki (brother of Thabo Mbeki).
Order online at www.Rhodesiawassuper.com
Also custom Rhodesian apparel, flags, CD's (Wrex Tarr, John Edmonds, Four Jacks and a Jill etc), Rhodesian Rugby jerseys, books and so much more. Shipping Worldwide from Canada.
We are also in the process of re-printing Chris Cock's best sellers "Fireforce" and "Survival Course", both as one book! The book is currently being re-edited by Chris. Watch the "Rhodesia Was Super" site for more info and how to get a personalized copy!
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FLAGS
The Springbok Club is now retailing full-sized real South African and Rhodesian flags. They are priced £6.00 each for Full Members of the Springbok Club, £8.00 each for Associate Members and £10.00 each for non-members (please add £1.00 for p.& p.). Payments should be made to "The Springbok Club" and sent to: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK.
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BOOK OFFERS
The Springbok Club is now retailing copies of the book "AFRICA PAR ADVENTURE", an anthology of African stories edited by Peter Ward. The book is priced at £14.95 per copy, plus 15% for p.& p. (though copies may be collected at Springbok Club activities for no extra cost.) Payments should be made payable to "The Springbok Club" and forwarded to: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK.
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"WAY OUT OF LINE" by Trisha Jackson is a novel which tells the story of the profound impact that an innocent youthful love affair has on the lives of two young lovers. The plot moves from a cult and a maximum security prison in the US to the savannah grasslands of Mozambique and Zimbabwe - this makes for adventure, suspense and melodrama. Packed with conflict and sexual tension, anyone who loves romance, passion and excitement should enjoy reading this story.
Trisha Jackson was born and grew up in Rhodesia. She immigrated to the USA with her husband and three children in 1990. She and her husband live in a unique, rural community in the Tonto National Forest in the eastern mountains of Arizona.
Copies of WAY OUT OF LINE can be ordered from Amazon.com.
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"GOVERNMENT BY DECEPTION" by Jan Lamprecht details the disasters of Mugabe's Zimbabwe, and illustrates the similarities between Mugabe's rule and that of Mandela/Mbeki in South Africa. It can be ordered on-line at: www.AfricanCrisis.org
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"THE GREAT SOUTH AFRICAN LAND SCANDAL" by Dr. Philip du Toit is a vital piece of work. South Africa can do without many things, but it cannot survive without its farmers. Thirty-five thousand commercial farmers feed 45 million people. Read what has happened to many productive farms which have already been handed over under the government's restitution and redistribution programmes.
It is available priced R150.00 in South Africa from: Jack Loggenberg, TLU/TAU, P.O.Box 91251, Silverton, Pretoria, 0127, Transvaal, South Africa (payments to "TLU/TAU"), or priced £9.95 (+ 15% p.& p.) in the UK from The Springbok Club, BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX (payments to "The Springbok Club").
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"BETRAYAL IN HIGH PLACES" by James Mackay.
271 pages, some illustrations. Softback £5.00 including p.& p. (r.r.p. £10.00)
The compelling story of what really happened in a defeated Japan following the end of World War II. Merchant seaman James Mackay, whilst travelling in the east, started to hear stories of massacres and other atrocities committed by Japanese forces, not just against enemy troops, but against innocent civilian populations. His subsequent investigations revealed reluctance amongst Allied governments to discuss these incidents that seemed to amount almost to a cover-up. Why would the Allies want to overlook the crimes of a former enemy, especially when the leadership of another former enemy was being liquidated at Nuremburg? Using his own research, as well as material prepared by Australian Army war crimes investigator Capt. J.G. Goodwin, Mackay exposes the cover-up and names the guilty. Not only were the Japanese keen to sweep the past under the carpet, but the US government of the time also had its own reasons for preserving the political and industrial elite in Japan. A provocative book, which calls into question the morality of US policy towards Japan after WWII.
Payment can be made by credit or debit card. To order on line, log onto www.paypal.com and enter postmaster@gcartwright.demon.co.uk as payment destination.
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"THE BLIGHT OF BLAIRISM" by Francis Bennion is a devastating indictment of the "new" Labour administration. For more details about the book visit: www.francisbennion.com
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"KING'S GOLD" by Glenn Macaskill, a former member of the Rhodesian BSA Police, is an adventure novel set in Zimbabwe and South Africa in 1983 and 2000, involving espionage against Mugabe's regime and the exciting quest to unravel the secret of an ancient pricless relic. Considerable historical research makes the work informative and entertaining and current sales show interest by all Southern Africans. Sells at £9.95 plus registered p&p. Contact Glenn at mjmac@mweb.co.za or order on-line at: www.geocities.com/goldking992000/index.html
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RHODESIAN SPIRIT
The Ocean Rowing Society arranged the Atlantic Rowing Regatta 2004, with 13 official teams rowing from Spain to Barbados. The key word here is official.
Two ex-Rhodesian rowers, Brett Sparrow and Scott Wonenberg, now living in the Canary Islands, got word of the regatta and decided they would participate. For that, they needed a boat for £25,000 and a permit from the regatta, another £8,000. For various reasons they didn't have the money, but to their great delight they were granted a sponsorship from Zimbabwe. They applied to the regatta and ordered the boat - but then things changed in Zimbabwe. Mugabe put a ban on foreign money and the government passed a law saying they could arrest anyone they even suspected of dealing in foreign currency. Only Zimbabwe dollars were to leave Zimbabwe, yet outside of Zimbabwe nobody wanted them. The rowing sponsorship therefore fell through and the boys had no boat.
The regatta started without our guys, but just as they were contemplating the recent turn of events an unbelievable sight unfolded before their eyes. A truck came by the house and unloaded a brand new ocean rowing boat right at their front yard! By some mistake, the order had been delivered without proper payment. Well, Brett and Scott didn't think twice. The regatta had already lasted for two days, but the guys ran to the shore, dropped the boat in the water, and off they were. Their boat "Against All Odds" took off with the speed of light as her highly-motivated crew rowed like hell.
Soon the poor Regatta organizers started to receive annoyed satellite phone calls from the "legal" rowers. Who were these guys, why didn't they have to pay the fee and - worse - they now had the nerve to row past everyone else! Yes, at the time of writing they are in fact targeting the official leading boat!
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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.
To order, just click on: www.biltong-brother.co.uk
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S.A.PATRIOT-IN-EXILE
We are happy to announce that a supporter has recently made a generous donation which will enable edition No.36 of S.A.PATRIOT-IN-EXILE to be published shortly. Hopefully this will be appearing by the end of June. More details in next month's SCN.
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BOERWORS AND BILTONG
From deep in the heart of Africa to you...
CAMPBELLS ORIGINAL FARM STYLE BILTONG, BOEREWORS, BOERE BURGER PATTIES & DRY-WORS.
Made from our tried and tested recipes in both Rhodesia and South Africa since 1965. Now made in the UK from 100% pure British meats, with no glutens or ingredients added, just our own secret blend of spices.
We would love to be of service to you too, so please give us a call on: 01803-380712, e-mail us at : ron@biltong-boereforafrica.co.uk, or visit our web-site at: www.biltong-boereforafrica.co.uk
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WILDLIFE ART
Limited edition prints available for the first time in the UK.
Set of 5 prints, A4 size, "The Big 5" - Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Leopard & Buffalo. Comes in a beautiful dust cover. £32 for the complete set (inc. p.& p.)
Set of 3 prints, A4 size, "Diverse Beauty" - Giraffe, Zebra & Kudu. Comes in a beautiful dust cover. £22 for the complete set (inc. p.& p.)
Each picture has been individually signed by the Zimbabwe Artist.
For more information or a scanned picture of the prints contact Alan Dongworth on games@dongworth.freeserve.co.uk or call 01224 780347.
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?
No.66 : Miss CHRISTINE CLEMENTS of Durban
Christine Clements was the sister of Jean Clements who was featured in the July 2003 SCN. She may now be married, but a former friend is still keen to contact either her or Jean.
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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH
The Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force's excellent web-site is a "must view" site for all those who care about the plight of wildlife in today's Zimbabwe. It can be accessed at :-
http://www.zctf.mweb.co.zw
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CAN YOU HELP ?
Jan Lamprecht writes :-
I am desperately looking for a copy of Robert Mugabe's book "Inside the Third Chimurenga". I am battling to find a copy - I've seen photos of the cover, but I want
an actual copy. I don't mind paying for it, but I want the book.
If anyone can help Jan in this quest please e-mail him at : pbs@iafrica.com
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
GORILLA WARFARE
Sir,
South African rugby has been a disgrace, not only at player level but more so at management level. The gorilla-like Minister of Sport has done perhaps as much harm as anyone to South African rugby, with his prejudiced views and attitude towards some of the sport's best (White) players.
Yours etc.,
Johan Geelvink, Pretoria, Transvaal
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WINDS OF CHANGE
Sir,
I am now staying permanent here in OZ after it took many months of deciding where I would like to settle. The area where I stay is very safe and I can sleep at night with open windows and no alarms needed. Big difference to Jo'burg isn't it!
Just shocking every time I visit South Africa and see how the local infrastructure is not maintained. The roads are a mess, the town centre looks like an African market with tons of vendors selling stuff next to the road. Hmmm, Africa to the Africans now!
Yours etc.,
FB, Sydney, Australia
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THE CURSE OF SPRINGBOK
Readers will probably recall the name of Tommy Ryden, the "Planet Pluto"-type character from Sweden who was a close confident of the notorious ANC-aligned Arthur Kemp from South Africa. Both Ryden and young Mr. Kemp were instrumental in circulating a number of wicked lies and smears about the Chairman of the Springbok Club a few years ago, the most offensive of which was to claim that he was divorced (he is actually a widower, which makes this lie even more hurtful).
We have recently heard, however, that Mr. Ryden is himself now being sued for divorce by his wife, who has evidently become exasperated by his "Planet Pluto" antics. Now what is it that is said about those who live in glass houses?
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May 2004 edition
At the time of the 1992 South African constitutional referendum the main argument (indeed seemingly the only argument) advanced in favour of voting for the sell-out of the country was that it would mean South Africa could return to international sport. We warned at the time that this would be a very short-term advantage as within a few years White South African sportsmen and sportswomen would have no country to play for.
This prediction has come true quicker than perhaps we thought. Draconian "quota" systems have meant that fewer and fewer qualified White sportsmen have been able to play in traditional White sports. Now comes news that the Springbok badge will shortly be banned from use by the South African rugby team, who were earlier given "special dispensation" to continue using this traditional South African symbol, but who must in future simply use the poofdish protea emblem. Those who voted "Yes" in 1992 simply for sporting reasons are therefore starting to look very very foolish. As far as we are concerned this should be regarded as good news however, for the Springbok badge can now become the sole property of the South African resistance movement.
Meanwhile in Zimbabwe practically all of the White players in the national cricket team have been suspended following a dispute over the political composition of the selection panel. These same players had previously been prepared to prostitute themselves by playing under the Marxist red star symbol of the ZANU-PF regime, yet once their own careers are threatened they suddenly try to make a principled stand. Once again therefore those who placed personal glory in front of principle have ended up with the worst of both worlds.
Now, in spite of all these problems effecting southern African sport, FIFA have decided to choose South Africa as the venue for the 2010 World Cup. Such a decision is surely foolhardy to the point of criminality. South Africa is now universally recognised as the crime capital of the world, HIV/AIDS is rampant, and the very infrastructure of the state collapses on a daily basis. By 2010 South Africa will undoubtedly be a third-world basket-case on the scale of all other sub-Saharan African countries. With 36 nations, mainly from the developed world, competing in the World Cup, all of them bringing large supporter-bases of fans with them, the prospect for 2010 can only be described as apocalyptic. Without doubt crime and mayhem will be beyond the control of the emasculated South African security forces, and will quickly grow out of control. There will be muggings, hotel robberies and even mass riots, and many visiting supporters are bound to die. FIFA should quickly reconsider their idiotic decision therefore. Morocco should not give up hope that the 2010 World Cup will eventually be theirs.
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JOINT MEETING ADDRESSED BY PHILIP BENWELL MBE
The meeting addressed by Mr. Philip Benwell MBE of the Australian Monarchist League last month proved a great success. The committee room of the House of Lords where it was held overflowed with those who wished to hear him speak, and all were suitably impressed with what he had to say.
In his speech Mr. Benwell stated that the Crown of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland belongs not just to Britain, but to all the 15 Commonwealth realms. The Australian states are united "in one indissoluble Federal Commonwealth under the Crown of the United Kingdom", and Mr. Benwell believes that to subject the Queen and the Crown to an authority, such as the European Constitution, which is totally alien to the other realms, goes against the spirit and the intent of the Statute of Westminster of 1931. The Statute of Westminster specifies that the "British Commonwealth of Nations" is united by a common allegiance to the Crown, and in formally recognising the sovereignty and independence of those nations prohibits the British Parliament from legislating on any matter which will subject the Crown to any authority, save that of the people of the Commonwealth realms in their repective jurisdictions. In 1999 the people of Australia opted to retain their Constitutional Monarchy by an overwhelming majority. It would be totally unjust if, through actions of the British government in relation to the proposed European Constitution, the Crown we all share was undermined and the Australian Constitution accordingly weakened.
Copies of Mr. Benwell's address are available from: The Australian Monarchist League, P.O.Box 1068, Double Bay, New South Wales, 1360, Australia.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB EMPIRE DAY BUFFET
The Springbok Club will be most privileged to welcome Sir Robert Peliza, the former Chief Minister of Gibraltar, as Guest of Honour at their annual Empire Day buffet this year. The details of this gathering are as follows :-
Date : Thursday 27th May 2004
Time : 19.00 hrs for 19.30 hrs
Venue : The RED LION (the Upstairs Function Room), 48 Parliament Street, Westminster, London SW1. (This venue is one block away from the Houses of Parliament and Westminster underground station).
Sir Robert "Bob" Peliza was born and bred in Gibraltar, and served as a Major in the Royal Gibraltar Regiment. He was a founding member of the "Integration With Britain Party" which campaigned vigorously to strengthen Gibraltar's British connections and which gained power in 1969. Sir Robert held office as Chief Minister of Gibraltar from 1969 to 1972, and was subsequently elected Speaker of the Gibraltar Parliament. He was knighted for his services to Gibraltar during the 1980s.
A sumptuous array of buffet snacks will be provided at this event, and the cost will be £6.00 per head for Full Members of the Springbok Club, £8.00 per head for Associate Members, and £10.00 per head for non-members. All payments should be made as soon as possible, and sent to: The Springbok Club, BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX. (Payments should be made to "The Springbok Club".)
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SPRINGBOK CLUB BRANCH NEWS
The Chilterns Branch of the Springbok Club held a get-together last month which was attended by a small but enthusiastic group of supporters. The day finished off with a visit to the famous Hellfire Caves in West Wycombe, where the legendary 18th century "Hellfire Club" held some of their meetings.
The river trip along the Thames by the London (Capital) Branch of the Springbok Club was a far better attended event, and proved to be a most memorable experience. Departing from Richmond the journey took the party all the way to Westminster, where they then visited the famous Sherlock Holmes Pub near Charing Cross. Later on during the evening a group of members moved on to the Springbok Bar in Covent Garden where both the real South African and Rhodesian flags were proudly unfurled - much to the dismay of certain pro-ANC elements present!
The Kent Branch of the Springbok Club will be staging an informal pub-gathering to celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo at the King George V pub in Old Brompton, Gillingham, during the evening of Friday 18th June. Fuller details will be given in next month's SCN.
The Northern Ireland Branch of the Springbok Club have also finalised their next meeting for Saturday 26th June. It will be held at the Burnside Orange Hall in Co. Antrim, and the guest speaker will be the Rev. Martin Smyth MP (UUP, Belfast South). Again fuller details will be given in next month's SCN.
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LONDON SWINTON CIRCLE EVENTS
Details of the next London Swinton Circle meeting are as follows:-
Date : Tuesday 18th May 2004
Time : 18.45 hrs for 19.00 hrs
Venue : The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House, Westminster, London SW1 (nearest tube station: Westminster.)
Guest Speaker : The Rev. Martin Smyth MP (UUP, Belfast South.)
Although still a member of the Ulster Unionist Party, Martin Smyth is a firm opponent of the party's current appeasement policy towards SF/IRA, and indeed stood against David Trimble for the leadership of the party in 2000. He will be talking not only about the ongoing battle to prevent the annihilation of the British identity in Ulster, but also about the similar battle against terrorism in Iraq.
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IAN SMITH VISIT
The Hon. Ian Douglas Smith, the former Rhodesian Prime Minister, made a trip to the UK earlier this month, when he visited both the Rhodesians Worldwide Kent Branch monthly braai at Chilham, and a special reception arranged in his honour by the Rhodesia Christian Group at the RAF Club in Piccadilly. Members of the Springbok Club were able to attend both these two events and managed to have good personal conversations with the great man. Mr. Smith's remarks, both in these personal conversations and when he addressed the full gatherings were inspirational, particularly his emphasis upon the enduring greatness of the British people, and how they should never lose faith in themselves. Our congratulations are extended both to the Kent Branch of Rhodesians Worldwide and to the Rhodesia Christian Group for organising two such magnificent events.
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HOME BILTONG MAKERS
Biltongmakers.Com! runs a monthly competition which is free for anyone to enter. There are some great prizes to be won each month. Some of the prizes during the last couple of months have included a Skottel Braai, Biltongmakers, Barbecue Utensil sets and Potjies!
To enter please go to: www.biltongmakers.com and follow the competition link!
Biltongmakers.Com! have created a special order page just for readers of the SCN at:-
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RHODESIAN ON-LINE STORE
In October 2003 THE BATTLE FOR ZIMBABWE was released in South Africa and, within 12 weeks, 70% of the 8000 print run had been sold. Author and journalist Geoff Hill spent three years collecting data from more than a thousand interviews, and assembled more than 4 million words of material which he distilled into a 140,000-word book. Hill, who holds both a Commonwealth Prize and a John Steinbeck award for his writing, is southern Africa correspondent for daily papers in London, Sydney and Washington DC. THE BATTLE FOR ZIMBABWE opens with a short history of the Shona, Ndebele and the Pioneer Column of 1890. It details the history of Rhodesia and carries an extensive biography of Robert Mugabe, including interviews with people who knew him as a child and young adult, but the main research has gone into the post-1980 period, starting with the Gukurahundi massacres by Mugabe's Fifth Brigade and documenting the collapse of Zimbabwe. Hill has spent time with the 2-million Black Zimbabwe exiles in South Africa and the 600,000 in Britain, documenting their harrowing tales of torture and abuse at the hands of the Zimbabwe police, CIO, youth militia and "war vets". The epilogue considers whether the same problems could arise in South Africa and includes interviews with F.W de Klerk and Moeletsi Mbeki (brother of Thabo Mbeki).
Order online at www.Rhodesiawassuper.com
Also custom Rhodesian apparel, flags, CD's (Wrex Tarr, John Edmonds, Four Jacks and a Jill etc), Rhodesian Rugby jerseys, books and so much more. Shipping Worldwide from Canada.
We are also in the process of re-printing Chris Cock's best sellers "Fireforce" and "Survival Course", both as one book! The book is currently being re-edited by Chris. Watch the "Rhodesia Was Super" site for more info and how to get a personalized copy!
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FLAGS
The Springbok Club is now retailing full-sized real South African and Rhodesian flags. They are priced £6.00 each for Full Members of the Springbok Club, £8.00 each for Associate Members and £10.00 each for non-members (please add £1.00 for p.& p.). Payments should be made to "The Springbok Club" and sent to: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK.
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BOOK OFFERS
The Springbok Club is now retailing copies of the book "AFRICA PAR ADVENTURE", an anthology of African stories edited by Peter Ward. The book is priced at £14.95 per copy, plus 15% for p.& p. (though copies may be collected at Springbok Club activities for no extra cost.) Payments should be made payable to "The Springbok Club" and forwarded to: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK.
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"WAY OUT OF LINE" by Trisha Jackson is a novel which tells the story of the profound impact that an innocent youthful love affair has on the lives of two young lovers. The plot moves from a cult and a maximum security prison in the US to the savannah grasslands of Mozambique and Zimbabwe - this makes for adventure, suspense and melodrama. Packed with conflict and sexual tension, anyone who loves romance, passion and excitement should enjoy reading this story.
Trisha Jackson was born and grew up in Rhodesia. She immigrated to the USA with her husband and three children in 1990. She and her husband live in a unique, rural community in the Tonto National Forest in the eastern mountains of Arizona.
Copies of WAY OUT OF LINE can be ordered from Amazon.com.
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"GOVERNMENT BY DECEPTION" by Jan Lamprecht details the disasters of Mugabe's Zimbabwe, and illustrates the similarities between Mugabe's rule and that of Mandela/Mbeki in South Africa. It can be ordered on-line at: www.AfricanCrisis.org
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"THE GREAT SOUTH AFRICAN LAND SCANDAL" by Dr. Philip du Toit is a vital piece of work. South Africa can do without many things, but it cannot survive without its farmers. Thirty-five thousand commercial farmers feed 45 million people. Read what has happened to many productive farms which have already been handed over under the government's restitution and redistribution programmes.
It is available priced R150.00 in South Africa from: Jack Loggenberg, TLU/TAU, P.O.Box 91251, Silverton, Pretoria, 0127, Transvaal, South Africa (payments to "TLU/TAU"), or priced £9.95 (+ 15% p.& p.) in the UK from The Springbok Club, BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX (payments to "The Springbok Club").
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"BETRAYAL IN HIGH PLACES" by James Mackay.
271 pages, some illustrations. Softback £5.00 including p.& p. (r.r.p. £10.00)
The compelling story of what really happened in a defeated Japan following the end of World War II. Merchant seaman James Mackay, whilst travelling in the east, started to hear stories of massacres and other atrocities committed by Japanese forces, not just against enemy troops, but against innocent civilian populations. His subsequent investigations revealed reluctance amongst Allied governments to discuss these incidents that seemed to amount almost to a cover-up. Why would the Allies want to overlook the crimes of a former enemy, especially when the leadership of another former enemy was being liquidated at Nuremburg? Using his own research, as well as material prepared by Australian Army war crimes investigator Capt. J.G. Goodwin, Mackay exposes the cover-up and names the guilty. Not only were the Japanese keen to sweep the past under the carpet, but the US government of the time also had its own reasons for preserving the political and industrial elite in Japan. A provocative book, which calls into question the morality of US policy towards Japan after WWII.
Payment can be made by credit or debit card. To order on line, log onto www.paypal.com and enter postmaster@gcartwright.demon.co.uk as payment destination.
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"THE BLIGHT OF BLAIRISM" by Francis Bennion is a devastating indictment of the "new" Labour administration. For more details about the book visit: www.francisbennion.com
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"KING'S GOLD" by Glenn Macaskill, a former member of the Rhodesian BSA Police, is an adventure novel set in Zimbabwe and South Africa in 1983 and 2000, involving espionage against Mugabe's regime and the exciting quest to unravel the secret of an ancient pricless relic. Considerable historical research makes the work informative and entertaining and current sales show interest by all Southern Africans. Sells at £9.95 plus registered p&p. Contact Glenn at mjmac@mweb.co.za or order on-line at: www.geocities.com/goldking992000/index.html
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RHODESIAN SPIRIT
The Ocean Rowing Society arranged the Atlantic Rowing Regatta 2004, with 13 official teams rowing from Spain to Barbados. The key word here is official.
Two ex-Rhodesian rowers, Brett Sparrow and Scott Wonenberg, now living in the Canary Islands, got word of the regatta and decided they would participate. For that, they needed a boat for £25,000 and a permit from the regatta, another £8,000. For various reasons they didn't have the money, but to their great delight they were granted a sponsorship from Zimbabwe. They applied to the regatta and ordered the boat - but then things changed in Zimbabwe. Mugabe put a ban on foreign money and the government passed a law saying they could arrest anyone they even suspected of dealing in foreign currency. Only Zimbabwe dollars were to leave Zimbabwe, yet outside of Zimbabwe nobody wanted them. The rowing sponsorship therefore fell through and the boys had no boat.
The regatta started without our guys, but just as they were contemplating the recent turn of events an unbelievable sight unfolded before their eyes. A truck came by the house and unloaded a brand new ocean rowing boat right at their front yard! By some mistake, the order had been delivered without proper payment. Well, Brett and Scott didn't think twice. The regatta had already lasted for two days, but the guys ran to the shore, dropped the boat in the water, and off they were. Their boat "Against All Odds" took off with the speed of light as her highly-motivated crew rowed like hell.
Soon the poor Regatta organizers started to receive annoyed satellite phone calls from the "legal" rowers. Who were these guys, why didn't they have to pay the fee and - worse - they now had the nerve to row past everyone else! Yes, at the time of writing they are in fact targeting the official leading boat!
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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.
To order, just click on: www.biltong-brother.co.uk
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S.A.PATRIOT-IN-EXILE
We are happy to announce that a supporter has recently made a generous donation which will enable edition No.36 of S.A.PATRIOT-IN-EXILE to be published shortly. Hopefully this will be appearing by the end of June. More details in next month's SCN.
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BOERWORS AND BILTONG
From deep in the heart of Africa to you...
CAMPBELLS ORIGINAL FARM STYLE BILTONG, BOEREWORS, BOERE BURGER PATTIES & DRY-WORS.
Made from our tried and tested recipes in both Rhodesia and South Africa since 1965. Now made in the UK from 100% pure British meats, with no glutens or ingredients added, just our own secret blend of spices.
We would love to be of service to you too, so please give us a call on: 01803-380712, e-mail us at : ron@biltong-boereforafrica.co.uk, or visit our web-site at: www.biltong-boereforafrica.co.uk
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WILDLIFE ART
Limited edition prints available for the first time in the UK.
Set of 5 prints, A4 size, "The Big 5" - Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Leopard & Buffalo. Comes in a beautiful dust cover. £32 for the complete set (inc. p.& p.)
Set of 3 prints, A4 size, "Diverse Beauty" - Giraffe, Zebra & Kudu. Comes in a beautiful dust cover. £22 for the complete set (inc. p.& p.)
Each picture has been individually signed by the Zimbabwe Artist.
For more information or a scanned picture of the prints contact Alan Dongworth on games@dongworth.freeserve.co.uk or call 01224 780347.
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?
No.66 : Miss CHRISTINE CLEMENTS of Durban
Christine Clements was the sister of Jean Clements who was featured in the July 2003 SCN. She may now be married, but a former friend is still keen to contact either her or Jean.
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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH
The Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force's excellent web-site is a "must view" site for all those who care about the plight of wildlife in today's Zimbabwe. It can be accessed at :-
http://www.zctf.mweb.co.zw
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CAN YOU HELP ?
Jan Lamprecht writes :-
I am desperately looking for a copy of Robert Mugabe's book "Inside the Third Chimurenga". I am battling to find a copy - I've seen photos of the cover, but I want
an actual copy. I don't mind paying for it, but I want the book.
If anyone can help Jan in this quest please e-mail him at : pbs@iafrica.com
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
GORILLA WARFARE
Sir,
South African rugby has been a disgrace, not only at player level but more so at management level. The gorilla-like Minister of Sport has done perhaps as much harm as anyone to South African rugby, with his prejudiced views and attitude towards some of the sport's best (White) players.
Yours etc.,
Johan Geelvink, Pretoria, Transvaal
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WINDS OF CHANGE
Sir,
I am now staying permanent here in OZ after it took many months of deciding where I would like to settle. The area where I stay is very safe and I can sleep at night with open windows and no alarms needed. Big difference to Jo'burg isn't it!
Just shocking every time I visit South Africa and see how the local infrastructure is not maintained. The roads are a mess, the town centre looks like an African market with tons of vendors selling stuff next to the road. Hmmm, Africa to the Africans now!
Yours etc.,
FB, Sydney, Australia
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THE CURSE OF SPRINGBOK
Readers will probably recall the name of Tommy Ryden, the "Planet Pluto"-type character from Sweden who was a close confident of the notorious ANC-aligned Arthur Kemp from South Africa. Both Ryden and young Mr. Kemp were instrumental in circulating a number of wicked lies and smears about the Chairman of the Springbok Club a few years ago, the most offensive of which was to claim that he was divorced (he is actually a widower, which makes this lie even more hurtful).
We have recently heard, however, that Mr. Ryden is himself now being sued for divorce by his wife, who has evidently become exasperated by his "Planet Pluto" antics. Now what is it that is said about those who live in glass houses?
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