WHAT'S NEW THIS MONTH

05/2019

 

Voting abroad, 'War Horse' ticket discount, Sevens Dinner photos, recipe and partner feature and more.  

 

Remember to cast your vote in Hong Kong tomorrow (27 April) 

Voting abroad is scheduled for Saturday 27 April 2019 from 07:00 to 19:00 at the South African Consulate General located at Suite 1906-08, 19th Floor, Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Road, Wan Chai. 

 

A South African identity document (either green barcoded ID book, smart ID card, or valid temporary ID certificate) AND valid South African passport will be required to vote abroad. Please note that only an original identity document/smart card/TIC, and passport are permitted – and not copies. (Please note that if your maiden / married names differ in your ID book and passport, you need to bring along your original marriage certificate for identity verifiaction.)  

Sevens Dinner 

We had a very successful Sevens Dinner with the BliztBokke on 3 April. The event was attended by 175 guests and we raised HK$95 000 for our deserving charity. We would like to thank all our guests, sponsors and supporters who contributed to the success of the evening. 

 

 
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'War Horse' ticket discount for members

The National Theatre of Great Britain’s Tony Award®-winning production of 'War Horse' is coming to Hong Kong from 10 May to 2 June. This powerfully moving and imaginative drama is a show of phenomenal inventiveness.

 

At its heart are astonishing life-sized puppets created by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage. SAAHK members qualify for a 20% ticket discount (terms and conditions apply). Members can email saahkinfo@gmail.com to get the discount code before purchasing tickets. 

 
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Save the Rhinos Charity Event hosted by H12

H12 is a Hong Kong based Art of Life boutique hotel company that has established the H12 Wildlife and Community Trust to help protect endangered wildlife and support local communities. Join them for a worthy event and contribute towards a brighter future for rhinos. It promises to be a fun evening  and there are some great lucky draw prizes up for grabs including 5 nights stay in a luxury suite of H12 Leshiba situated on top of the Soutpansberg Mountains in South Africa - a truly unique lodge that celebrates luxury and hospitality. 

 
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Joburg Ballet in collaboration with Peel Street Poetry presents its Breaking Ballet series, an exciting array of bite-sized ballets that infuse comedy, drama and social commentary with dynamic choreography. The night's performance is a uniquely elegant blend of poetic verse, South African culture and modern ballet, visually captivating and thematically relevant to the contemporary world.

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Where to find South African wine in Hong Kong

During the Discover South Africa wine month, an array of South African wines were featured at venues and events all over the city. We were again reminded of how extremely lucky we are to have such a wide variety of quality wines from home available in the city. WOSA have compiled a handy list of distributors and wines available in Hong Kong to ensure that your wine fridge will never be empty again!

 
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Babington Wines is a small, independently run importer that carefully select fabulous wines from boutique wineries around the Cape winelands. The award-winning collection is made up of wines that can be enjoyed everyday as well as a premium collection for that special occasion or cellaring. As a special membership benefit to SAAHK members, Babington Wines offers a 20% discount on all wines purchased on their website. Please email saahkinfo@gmail.com for the discount code. 

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Recipe of the Month - Hertzoggies

We asked Dolla Bruce, owner of The Stoep at High Tide restaurant, to share one of her favourite recipes with us. She fondly remembers her childhood home always having a cookie tin full of Hertzoggies in the pantry. This South African teatime staple was named after General J.B.M. Hertzog, Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa in the mid-twentieth century.  

 

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President honours civic virtue with National Orders

Singer Yvonne Chaka Chaka Mhinga, actress Mary Twala Mhlongo, mathematician and teacher William Smith and veteran journalist Mathata Tsedu were among the recipients of this prestigious award on this past Tuesday.

The six National Orders are the Order of Mendi for Bravery, the Order of Ikhamanga, the Order of the Baobab, the Order of Luthuli, the Order of Mapungubwe, and the Order of the Companions of OR Tambo.

 

These orders are the highest awards that the country, through the President, bestows on citizens and eminent foreign nationals who have contributed towards the advancement of democracy and who made a significant impact on improving the lives of South Africans.

 

“A member of society merely exists. A citizen embraces the concept of civic virtue – of dedication to the common welfare of their community and their country.” - President Cyril Ramaphosa

 

Singer Yvonne Chaka Chaka Mhinga, actress Mary Twala Mhlongo, mathematician and teacher William Smith and veteran journalist Mathata Tsedu were among the recipients who attended the ceremony. The family of the late Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa, who received the order of the Baobab in gold, received the award on her behalf.

 

Thapelo Tambani, a selfless nine-year-old boy who lost his life on 28 February 2018 after a successful effort to save the life of his friend Mulalo Sien Muelelwa, received the order Order of Mendi for bravery in silver.

 

Mathata Tsedu, who received the order of the Ikhamanga, which recognises South African citizens who have excelled in the fields of arts, culture, literature, music, journalism and sport, emphasised that the onus is on every citizen to build the country.

 

“This is the only country we have, and this South Africa has to work, and for it to work it means each one of us has to do the best we can in whatever field." - Mathata Tsedu 

 

(Adapted from the original article by Brent Lindque, source: goodthingsguy.com)

 

 

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