SAFREA Chronicle
Message from the Editor:

All we need is love... but a little chocolate now and then won't hurt!

The Easter weekend is many things: one of the holiest of Christian commemorations; a welcome long weekend; a chance to hunt for eggs and eat chocolate; an opportunity for get-togethers with family and friends; and the last shot at a holiday before winter.

Here at the Chronicle, the theme of rebirth is very strong: we are working to make our newsletter a welcome addition to your day; a thought-provoking collection of facts and opinions, and an eclectic range of information and advice. It was started as a professional development platform for Safreans to play with ideas and creativity, and our rising readership shows that we are getting there.

Enjoy.
Feature:

SPOTLIGHT ON CSOS R80-MILLION DEPOSIT IN LOOTED VBS BANK

By Blake Wilkins Media reports in the last few days that a further seven suspects have been charged over the looting of R2 billion from VBS Bank has put the spotlight on the illegal R80 million deposit made by the Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) in 2018. Among the additional seven facing charges of racketeering, theft, fraud and money laundering …

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SPOTLIGHT ON CSOS R80-MILLION DEPOSIT IN LOOTED VBS BANK
Feature:

The toxic mini-bus taxi industry is the nation's lifeblood

Minibus taxis are a thorn in the flesh for most South Africans, but we all depend on them.

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The toxic mini-bus taxi industry is the nation's lifeblood
From the Attic:

Around the Cape

Sam J Basch

It took a huge container ship stuck in the Suez Canal last month to focus the mind on the sea route around the Cape of Good Hope. This historic route between west and east was opened by Portuguese mariners Bartolomeu Dias and Vasco da Gama more than 500 years ago. In 1988 a similar voyage was recreated in commemoration of that maritime feat.

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Around the Cape
Around the Block:

Healthy Poland economy to continue driving growth in retail spend

A resilient economy, low unemployment and consistently rising wages are expected to continue to drive growth in retail spending, says Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed fund, EPP – Poland’s biggest retail landlord. Denise Mhlanga finds out more.

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Healthy Poland economy to continue driving growth in retail spend
Feature:

roaming >>Dust of war

Arja Salafranca talks to writer Hamilton Wende about his latest novel, Red Air, set on the war fields of Afghanistan

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Hamilton Wende, author of Red Air
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Menopause overview and symptom relief (+ a brief summary on andropause - male menopause)

By Delilah Nosworthy
A natural decline in a women’s reproductive hormones begins to happen as she reaches her 40s and 50s. It can also occur before or after this age range. Male menopause is known as andropause, men experiencing similar symptoms to those of female menopause.

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Menopause overview and symptom relief (+ a brief summary on andropause - male menopause)
Last Word:

Off The Record - My Amazing MTN Story - Episode 3

Written by Niki Moore
In which the plot thickens to a pouring consistency, while the word 'corruption' pops its head out of its burrow.

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Off The Record - My Amazing MTN Story -  Episode 3
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