I cannot believe 2017 is in the home straight! Apparently, the time is moving even faster (perception of course) due to the fact that we are spending so much time on electronic appliances and social media.
I also think that it is making us less creative and patient seeing as one begins to struggle with silence, standing still or to make time to be alone in order to reflect.
For me personally, the year is ending on a particular high note thanks to three particular reasons:
It has begun to snow here in England! Look, it is a good problem to lie on the beach and sweat during Christmas in South Africa, but to me snow is extra special and romantic. I suspect it is all those Walt Disney/American movies and TV shows that made a contribution to the love I have for a white and cold Christmas.
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ShowMax has just released the first trailer for their debut original series, Tali’s Wedding Diary, a mockumentary starring Julia Anastasopoulos (aka SuzelleDIY). Premiering on 14 December 2017, Tali’s Wedding Diary follows a self-obsessed Sandton princess (Julia) who’s moved to Cape Town and is filming the build-up to her wedding to her property-agent fiancé Darren (Anton Taylor, star of the popular web series Jozi Shore and the award-winning short Money, Keys, Phone). “Tali and Suzelle are very different characters,” says Julia. “Everyone loves Suzelle, but audiences are going to love to hate Tali – she’s definitely a bridezilla, who’s determined to have the perfect wedding, with or without her husband-to-be.” She says while Suzelle would love Tali, Tali would find Suzelle irritating. Tali’s Wedding Diary was inspired by Julia’s own wedding to SuzelleDIY director Ari Kruger. Their shared sense of humour was part of what brought them t Many expat families opt to place their children in one of New Zealand’s excellent public or private schools. There are more than 20 schools in New Zealand, most in the Auckland area, that offer an International Baccalaureate (IB) programme. Some are private and some are state-sponsored. More than a dozen schools offer the Primary Years Programme, one school offers the Middle Years Programme, and 12 schools offer the Diploma Programme. Scots College in Wellington offers all three IB programmes. New Zealand schools have a fine international reputation. They are divided into public and private systems. The vast majority of New Zealand children are educated in the public system. Private-school education is generally regarded as superior to public, but there are many exceptions. Places in private schools can be difficult to secure. Expats may send their children to public schools, private schools, or church schools. Private schools are generally segregated by sex As the end of the academic year in South Africa is approaching, the queries on how to qualify for a UK Student visa increase. Qualifications from British educational institutions are held in high esteem and are highly sought after. As it is relatively easy for young South Africans wanting to study in the UK to adapt culturally and linguistically, it is thus not surprising that there is a large number of South African students in the UK. The process of applying for a UK Student Visa South Africans older than 16 can apply for the Tier 4 Student Visa, to study in the UK. Before, the actual visa application, the student first have to get a place on a study course at a Tier 4 licensed education provider. This offer for a place of study is in the form of the Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS). The CAS is basically an electronic document and a unique reference number from the licensed education provider. After obtaining the CAS, the stu Date: Saturday 04 November 2017 A peaceful united protest – organised by South African expats in London – regarding the farm murders back home in SA, is to go ahead on Saturday 4 November 2017. The organisers say they are responding to numerous calls for the global South African community to help create international awareness on this issue. The peaceful static protest will be held outside the South African High Commission in London’s popular Trafalgar Square, and organisers hope to hand over a memorandum to a representative of the SA High Commission. ‘Black Monday’ protests were held across South Africa on Monday 30 October 2017, highlighting the ongoing violent attacks and murder of local farmers, their families and the workers. In a press release, titled “United for South African Farmers – Stop the Killing!”, the EVENT DETAILS & LOCATION Event Date: 02-Sep-2017 12:00 TIME: 12:00 – 15:00 VENUE: The New Inn. 14 Long Street, DT2 7JF, Dorset PRICE/TICKETS: £10 – pay at bar South African Braai at The New Inn. DATE: 6 August 2017 Bank Holiday Braai and Sokkie Bring and Braai including your own alcohol and mix DATE: 22 July 2017 Hi All For those who would just like to pop around and say HI… i will make sure there will be some food on sale ?? OLIFEST is a South African themed festival where South Africans and all other cultures meet. It is open to the public and an amazing family weekend for all to enjoy. With camping, childrens entertainment, music, food, drinks and stalls with traders. Date: 7 July 2017 – 17:00 till 9 July 2017 – 22:00 To pay go to PayPal – info@olifest.uk and please advise how many nights and how many people. Starting from the 1st of April 2017 South Africans can visit Russia for up to 90 days’ visa free! Plus, thanks to SAFFA you can save big on flights which is a perfect reason to visit the vividly beautiful cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg! Hurry book now these flights are selling fast! T&C’s Apply. As from 1 April 2017 South Africans will be able to visit Russia for up to 90 days visa-free following the exchange of diplomatic notes between Russia and South Africa. It’s always exciting news for us South Africans when a new destination becomes visa-free, and especially so with the vast country of Russia. Ever dreamed of taking the Trans-Siberian Railway from magical Moscow all the way to Vladivostock in the Russia Far East? Now may be the perfect time to go! Onion domes, snowy railway journeys, glittering cities, mighty rivers and layers of history are waiting to be explored. When can I book?: until 15 May 2017- subjecTrailer alert: First look at ‘SuzelleDIY’ starring as a bridezilla in Tali’s Wedding Diary
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ADVERTISINGLondon Peaceful Protest for South African Farmers to Go Ahead
Time: 10h30am to 12h30pm
Location: Pavement outside the South African High Commission, Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DP.South African Braai – DORSET – The New Inn
Location: The New Inn
DATE: 2 September 2017
Everyone is welcome South African or not.
Since we had such a great turn out last time we welcome you all back with a much longer serving time and a wider range of foods.
UK Events: SOUTH AFRICAN BRAAI and SOKKIE at Scout Hall
TIME: 15:00 – 23:59
VENUE: Scout Hall, Carlyle Drive, East Kilbride, G74 3EW
PRICE: Free
If you wish to stay over, bring your tent.
SAFFA EVENT: FAMILY BRING AND BRAAI – WIMBLEDON, UK
TIME: 13:00 – 22:00
VENUE: Wimbledon Common Park SW19 7HX, London, England
CATAGORY: Bring & Braai
Thought this will be a good time to have a lekka kuier. Please bring your family along for bring and braai.
OLIFEST – NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, UK
Entry £3.00 per person children under 3 years – Free
Camping £10.00 per pitch per night – Limited spaces
Campervans and Caravans will be £15 per night this includes entry fee for up to 3 people.
Russia is now Visa Free for 3 months for South Africans! Check Flights Here.
