Monday 13 December 2010

December 2010 Edition.

SPRINGBOK CYBER NEWSLETTER


December 2010 edition

For the EU - and for the Euro currency in particular - the chickens certainly seem to be coming home to roost! Those of us who have always opposed the entire single-European project can therefore do nothing other than rejoice at the financial chaos which is currently engulfing the Euro-zone.

Many have for long argued that the entire spectre isn't so much a European Project, but rather a German Project. Ever since 1945 the Germans have been trying to achieve European dominance by peaceful means in a way that they failed to achieve through military aggression twice previously during the 20th Century. Others see the sinister machinations of the Vatican at play behind the whole project - with both theories seeming to coalesce with the advent of the current German Pope. If this latter theory is correct, however, then it seems very strange - or maybe ironic - that it is the Catholic countries of southern Europe which seem to be suffering most through the current economic turmoil.

No country - or should we say region - seems to be suffering more as a result of their stupidity in joining the Euro than the Republic of Ireland however. The Republic of Ireland was born of course through Vatican eagerness to split the British nation - the most powerful Protestant state in Europe. It should never be forgotten also that German clandestine operations were behind the 1916 Easter Rebellion during the height of WWI, which led directly to the partition of Britain and the establishment of the Irish Republic statelet. During WWII, furthermore, the Nazi regime backed IRA terrorist operations against Loyal Ulster and vital British naval and military bases there.

In should be no surprise therefore that successive Republic of Ireland governments - particularly Fianna Fail governments - have been overtly keen to join the European Project and to adopt the Euro as their currency. For several years this policy seemed to be paying huge dividends, with the so-called Keltic Tiger receiving EU largesse to such an extent that it obtained economic prosperity greater than that of the UK itself. Once the inevitable collapse of the Euro began then all these subsidies ended, and the so-called Keltic Tiger quickly became a Keltic Mouse. It should never be forgotten that the Euro is in reality simply the DeutschMark writ large, and regardless of the fact that the whole project was mainly an attempt to spread German hegemony across Europe, once the innate instability and unsuitability of a single currency for all the nation-states of Europe became clear then it was the German national interest which had to come first.

But another perhaps more important development has been taking place in the Republic of Ireland during all this period of the so-called Keltic Tiger economy - namely the rapid secularisation of the state, and perhaps even more surprisingly the growth of charismatic Christian churches around the country. All this of course has been accelerated by the revelations of endemic child abuse by Roman Catholic priests. As a result the Republic of Ireland is no longer the priest-ridden state that it appeared to be for much of the 20th Century, and the power and influence of the Irish Nationalist movement over society has been in rapid decline.
Coupled to this has been the fact that in spite of almost 90 years of alleged independence it it still the British connection rather than the continental European connection which dominates in culture, language and sporting ties, and this indeed has been growing rather than declining during the years of EU entanglement.

It is therefore not really surprising that for the first time since partition a visit by a British reigning monarch to Dublin is being planned for 2011. The interaction between this visit and the economic crisis currently engulfing the Republic was recently commented upon in a most remarkable way by Mr. Michael Ring, the Fine Gael TD for Co.Mayo. Speaking in the Dail he stated: "Now look at the mess we're in and look at the mess this country is in. Next year the Queen is talking about coming to Ireland for a state visit. Maybe we should say to the Queen when she comes 'You know, we have our own independence now, we'll hand you back the country and we'll apologise for the mess that we're after making of it'". Probably Mr. Ring was speaking rather tongue-in-cheek - but many a true word is spoken in jest!

The UK government has already promised massive financial assistance to the Republic to help them overcome the economic crisis caused by their foolish policy of adopting the Euro - but perhaps an act of far more daring is called for. Why not invite the Republic's government to drop the Euro entirely and to re-enter the Sterling-zone? The name of Punt rather than Pound could of course be used in the Republic itself, with their own designs appearing on all currency minted themselves, but the British Isles will then once again form a united - and therefore stronger - economic area, to the mutual benefit of all.

The question therefore must be asked whether this proposed economic unity will lead to eventual full re-unification of the United Kingdom. Only time will tell of course, and it can only come about by a free and democratic vote in a referendum by the people of today's Republic. Our guess, however, is that with the increasing secularisation of the state, the growth of British cultural and sporting influences, and the gradual disintegration of the whole EU project, it will only be a matter of time. Such British re-unification would not only be a precursor for a final withdrawal from the EU, but could also herald a new era of renewed links and co-operation between all our tradition friends and trading partners in the Commonwealth and Empire. The days ahead will inspire us!
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SPRINGBOK CLUB UDI DAY CELEBRATION

In order to celebrate UDI Day this year the London Branch of the Springbok Club staged a visit to the RAF Museum in Hendon - a most appropriate setting in view of the Hon. Ian Douglas Smith's WWII service with the RAF!

Unfortunately a combination of bad weather and transport disruption (both caused by industrial disputes and by track repairs) meant that many would-be attenders at this event were not able to make it, but even so those who were able to take part in this visit enjoyed a most memorable time. Furthermore, in view of the fact that many who wanted to attend were prevented from doing so it is expected that the London Branch will be organising a return trip in the not too distant future.

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SPRINGBOK CLUB DAY OF THE VOW COMMEMORATION

Unfortunately the Springbok Club's planned guest speaker for this year's Day of the Vow commemoration hasn't been able to travel out of South Africa as anticipated. The Springbok Club will however still be staging an event to mark the Day of the Vow this year, hopefully with a new guest of honour being present. Full details will be circulated separately as soon as arrangements have been finalised.

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FUTURE SPRINGBOK CLUB EVENTS

The Springbok Club/Empire Loyalist Club's 2011 AGM will be held during mid-January 2011.
In February 2011 the Springbok Club/ELC will be welcoming a Brussels-based EuroSceptic activist as guest speaker.

During early Spring 2011 the Springbok Club will be making a trip to Hatfield House in Hertfordshire in order to pay our respects at the RLI "Troopie" Statue which is now situated there, as well as touring Hatfield House.

In April 2011 the Springbok Club will be staging a full day's events to celebrate Van Riebeeck's Day, including a braai and a special presentation by someone closely associated with the "South Africa Sucks" web-site.

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SPRINGBOK CLUB/ELC BRANCH NEWS

The Kent Branch of the Springbok Club/ELC is planning to hold an informal pub gathering at Canterbury during late January 2011. Full details will be appearing in next month's SCN.

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MAKE A DONATION TO THE SPRINGBOK CLUB

The Springbok Club would like to thank all those who have made donations to the movement through the PayPal facility. Don't forget that PayPal donations can always be made via the organisation's main web-page at www.springbokclub.org.uk

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SWINTON CIRCLE NEWS

Since the previous edition of the SCN was published the Swinton Circle has staged two very important and significant meetings in the Houses of Parliament complex, both being addressed by sitting Conservative MPs.

The first, held on 23rd November, was addressed by Mr. David Nuttall MP, the newly-elected Conservative MP for Bury North. Mr. Nuttall certainly didn't disappoint, giving a most informative and indeed inspiring address about his own political motivations, his opinions about the initial actions of the Coalition Government and their spending commitments in particular, and about his opposition to any form of voting reform. If Mr. Nuttall is typical of the new-intake of Conservative MPs - and there is no reason to doubt this - then there are certainly great grounds for optimism regarding the future of not only the Conservative Party but also the country as a whole!

The second meeting was held on 7th December and was addressed by Mr. Philip Hollobone MP, the Conservative MP for Kettering, who previously addressed the Swinton Circle in 2007. This proved to be an extremely well-attended meeting, undoubtedly the best attendance since the crisis which engulfed the organisation in 2008, with all seats in the meeting room being taken and late-comers forced to stand! Again Mr. Hollobone didn't disappoint, giving a powerful and inspiring speech in which he was candidly frank about some of the failings of the current Coalition Government, displayed a masterly grasp of statistics regarding crime figures and foreigners currently jailed in the UK, demonstrated how membership of the EU was having a detrimental effect upon the British economy, and listed all the Early Morning Motions which he had so far tabled during the current Parliament. [Worryingly there was an earlier attempt to sabotage this meeting by certain expelled members of the Swinton Circle, which happily was foiled in time. Full details of this are given in the "Rogues Gallery" column.]

The Swinton Circle has also now finalised similar such meetings to be staged in the Houses of Parliament complex to be addressed by other sitting MPs each month from January 2011 until April 2011. Full details about all these events will be included in future editions of the SCN.

We would also like to remind everyone that the Swinton Circle now has a presence on Twitter, on which news about the organisation and policy statements are regularly posted. This can be found on Twitter @SwintonCircle

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MESSAGE FROM THE SANWILD WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Louise Joubert of the SanWild Wildlife Sanctuary writes as follows :-

"For many months since the international financial crisis we have fought against getting deeper and deeper into debt to keep the SanWild lions going. Every time when we reach a point where we seriously have to consider putting the lions down as we fail to raise sufficient funding to continue their care and feeding; a number of donors come to the rescue and the lions once again receive a reprieve. This situation has unfortunately prevailed and despite the support of two other charities we have not yet managed to get out of the back log of debt incurred on behalf of our lions and we are desperate for your financial help.

"Having to deal with dwindling donor funding, increasing meat prices and the horrible thought of reaching a point of no return in which our lions will have to be euthanized simply because there are not enough people out there to care enough to help us to keep the lions going is heartbreaking and very stressful indeed and I plead with you to please step in immediately and help our lions. They cannot speak for themselves; neither can they ask for your help; that is my task. If you knew these lions like I do you will understand why we need your help to move mountains and ensure their safety. They are truly some of the most magnificent creatures on this planet and I will do what I can to ensure their wellbeing; even if it means standing on my knees begging for their lives.

"All it takes is a small number of dedicated people to make our dream of providing a safe home for 16 lions a reality. It is not that difficult and it is not just large donations that count, it is the co-operation and small donations from a group of dedicated animal lovers that truly do not just pay lip service to animal welfare that will save our lions and keep them healthy and in good condition. We have given them great natural habitat enclosure, the love of their pride members, the dedication of our staff, an area safe from persecution, but we need your financial support to buy their food.

"I hope and pray that you will once again find it in your hearts to send us a little financial support. We are in critical need of your help.

"On-line donations can be done via our interactive website, www.sanwild.com or direct banking transfers can be done to our trust account.  Banking details can be found on our website.

"Kind regards,

"Louise Joubert"

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PATRIOTIC POLL

We would like to remind everyone about the very interesting "Patriotic Poll" web-site, on which opinions can be expressed on various issues of the day. It is always worth a visit, and can be accessed at :-
http://www.patrioticpoll.co.uk

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RHODESIAN LIGHT INFANTRY DVD

The Rhodesian Light Infantry Regimental Association in the UK (part of the world-wide RLI Regimental Association) has recently had a series of films on a single DVD created which tell the story of the Rhodesian Bush War, as seen through the eyes of the men who fought in it. This is a new set of films which are not in anyway related to those that have been around for a number of years, and the proceeds are to be used to maintain our Troopie statue, smuggled out of Zimbabwe, as well as the creation and maintenance of an RLI museum.

For more details about how to order this DVD please contact Mark Pilbeam at:
mark.pilbeam@dsl.pipex.com
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SEARCH SERVICE FOR THOSE SEEKING LOST CONTACTS

Find any South African, even those who have emigrated. We also search Botswana, Namibia and ex-Rhodesia/Zimbabwe.

http://www.bellemodel.biz/emails/emails.html

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MAKE YOUR OWN BILTONG AT THE FRACTION OF THE COST ....

Biltongmakers.Com has, for over 10 years, put a smile on many a South African face. No longer do they have to pay exorbitant prices for biltong that in most cases is not even to their liking!

Now you can make your own Biltong at a fraction of the price you pay right now and .... you can make it the way YOU like it!

Please visit www.biltongmakers.com and see all they have available.
You will never be without some REAL South African Biltong again!

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FLAGS etc.

The Springbok Club/ELC now retails Union Flag lapel badges and key-rings, price £2.00 each (plus 20% p&p).

Payments should be made to "The Springbok Club" and sent to: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK.

Copies of S.A.Patriot-in-Exile (editions 30 to 36) are still available price R5.00 or 50p each, as well as batches of 50 copies (including copies of the original S.A.Patriot) price R80.00 or £8.00 (plus 20% for p&p.)

Payments should be made to "Patriotic Press" and sent to: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK.

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BOOK OFFERS

"BLOOD LILY" by Mason Cranswick

Gripping novel from the Rhodesian War to current-day Zimbabwe :-
"Cranswick’s epic story of two feuding friends plays out like a Jeffrey Archer drama." Bruce Dennill, the Citizen

Buy on Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blood-Lily-Mason-Cranswick/dp/095848919X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1275414427&sr=8-1
Great cause, great reviews: www.bloodlily.co.za

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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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"P.K. VAN DER BYL - AFRICAN STATESMAN" by Hannes Wessels

ISBN: 978-1-920143-49-7 / paperback / illustrated
Retail price: R250.00, Web-site price: R200.00 + postage

The narrative gives the reader an overview of the history of the White man in southern Africa with detailed emphasis on the Rhodesian story through the life and times of PK van der Byl, one of the major players in a political drama that ended in the accession to power of Robert Mugabe under the auspices of the British government. By his very nature PK was controversial and confrontational. This account is likely to give offence to some because it portrays him as bluntly as he was in real life. Much can be contested about PK van der Byl but few will dispute he was an extremely colourful character with a devilish sense of humour.

This memoir covers his life with a full flourish while doing nothing to detract from the seriousness of the international political and military conflict in which he was engaged. The reader will glean new information on a highly controversial subject and emerge with a more sympathetic understanding of what PK van der Byl and his colleagues did and strove for. The human tragedy that has followed the removal from power of Ian Smith and his Rhodesian Front party will almost certainly force the reader to deal with some uncomfortable conclusions, of value to anyone sincere about grappling with the volatile and deeply troubling challenges that confront all Africans today.

This book and others of interest can be purchased from 30 Degrees South via their web-site: www.30degreessouth.co.za

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"WINSTON CHURCHILL BY HIS PERSONAL SECRETARY" recollections of the great man by a woman who worked for him, Elizabeth Nel

Elizabeth Nel served as Winston Churchill’s personal secretary during World War II. The vivid and human details of her experiences, of her impressions and memories of the irascible and loveable war hero, take up the story of Churchill’s life at No. 10 where the BBC’s impressive drama, 'The Gathering Storm', leaves off - when Churchill took over the reins of Government at the outset of the war. Finally, the author, Elizabeth Nel, at 90 years of age and just before she died, looks back across the years.

Available from: www.diadembooks.com/churchill.htm

[You may like to see details with photos regarding the launch of this book, which can be viewed at http://www.diadembooks.com/celiamurray.htm]

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"THE SEVEN WATCHMEN" by David Ruppert

A new fascinating novel titled "The Seven Watchmen" by David Ruppert should appeal to South Africans and ex-Rhodesians. It can be ordered from Crest Publishing in South Africa at www.crestpublishing.co.za - or those abroad can buy it directly from David at rupedf72@comcast.net. It's also available on www.Amazon.com

Glenn MacAskill and Michael Bowery of Crest Publishing have also written three books each. Glenn MacAskill is ex-BSAP Special Branch and still working (as Mugabe has denied him any pension) and Michael Bowery is ex-South African Special Forces. Due to the difficulties confronting White writers in the "new" South Africa they launched Crest Publishing to self-publish their own books, and have been doing this since October 2006. Michael Bowery is author of: "Canham's Run", "The Sligo Piper" and "Kill the President", whilst Glenn MacAskill is author of: "King's Gold", "Crime Lords" and "Of Royal Blood". Special discounts to ex-servicemen, Rhodies and Springboks!

For more information, or to make an order, please contact Crest Publishing at: P.O.Box, 97910, Petervale, Transvaal, 2151, South Africa, e-mail: crestbooks@mweb.co.za, or visit the Crest Publishing web-site at: www.crestpublishing.co.za

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"THE SAINTS" - DVD versions of the book about the history of the RLI
Now available from Msasa Enterprises. Contact: msasasa@iafrica.com or UK tel.: 07732 685400.

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?

No.145 :  Mr. ROBERT BRETT of Durban.

Robert Brett, who lived in the Bellair district of south Durban, ran a highly successful printing and publishing company called "Cut Papers" in Durban during the 1970s and 1980s. A friendly, affable and scrupulously honest businessman, he was also a prominent local Freemason. A number of former friends would be very keen to learn where he is now.

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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH

We have recently been contacted by a newly-established organisation called the Rhodesian Association of Great Britain. Their web-site is well worth a look, and can be accessed at :-

http://www.rhodesianassocgb.co.uk/default.html

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

REALITY CHECK

Sir,

It truly amazes me that Whites in South Africa still cling to the delusional idea that they can change/improve the government there, or that somehow, miraculously, things will get better. I know that for many, the "head in the sand" act is the only way they can cope, and I truly empathize with them. But "holding the government accountable" is like trying to persuade a hungry crocodile not to eat a baby rabbit. Look at what has happened in the rest of Africa. Look at Obama in America. Look at Haiti. How is South Africa different?

Here's the stark reality: South Africa will go the same way as Zimbabwe - it's a matter of time. They will walk into your houses and throw you into the street, if you're lucky. They will take your cars and your houses and daughters and wives, and you will not be able to do anything about it. Ask people from the old Belgian Congo. Ask Rhodesians. Your government doesn't care, it is not held accountable by the civilized West, and there are no consequences to what they do, and they know it. You are being ruled by and overwhelmed by savages.

I strongly urge you to get out of that country at all costs - do whatever it takes. Claim refugee status in civilized countries if you have to. Pull your heads out of the sand and face reality. Money won't stop your wife from being raped. Stop trying to convince yourselves that "alles sal regkom" and know that a suit and spectacles don't change your ex-garden boy into a seasoned, intellectual, civilized politician.

Yours etc.,
Robin J. Elliott, Vancouver, Canada (emigrated from South Africa 1997) www.RobinJElliott.com

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WHITE MAN'S BURDEN

Sir,

Your article on Stanley (see September's SCN) proves my point exactly. It's not the Africans who wanted to change African but the terrorists in the Northern Hemisphere who destroyed the African and made the White race, especially White males, to be the villians. Now a White male is finding it increasingly difficult to find a job as the jobs are restricted in this country to people of minority groups. Are people in this country blind to what's happening?

Yours etc.,
Colonist-in-Exile, Sussex, U.K.

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STANLEY MOVIE

Sir,

I found a cool Wikipedia article about Henry Morton Stanley at :-
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki?search=Sir%20Henry%20Morton%20Stanley
They should make a movie about him.

Yours etc.,
Peter Ward, New York, U.S.A.

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A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME

Sir,

Yes - there is such a name as Richenda. Title for a school story once.

Yours etc.,
Mark Taylor, London, U.K.

[We're still very keen to learn where Richenda Littlejohn, as memtioned in September's SCN, is now however! Ed.]

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ROGUES GALLERY

As mentioned in the item about the Swinton Circle's recent meetings above, the latest such meeting of the organisation was subjected to an attempted sabotage attack - indeed an actual hi-jacking attempt took place.

This attack was apparently initiated by two expelled members of the organisation, Messrs. Allan Robertson and Daniel Wilkinson (see February 2009 SCN). The Swinton Circle had advertised the meeting of 7th December to be addressed by Mr. Phlip Hollobone MP quite widely among its members and supporters, but about a fortnight before the meeting was due to take place officials of the organisation were informed by a loyal supporter that they had also received an invitation from a rival organisation established by Mr. Robertson following his expulsion, stating that they would be holding a meeting addressed by the same speaker on the same day and at the same venue and time! Such a ridiculous act of confrontation on Mr. Robertson's part must surely be considered reckless in the extreme!

Mr. Hollobone was then informed about this most worrying development, and he recommended that the security officials at the Houses of Parliament complex (the Sergeant-at-Arms Office) be contacted. This was therefore done, and the Sergeant-at-Arms Office expressed great alarm at the possibility of a disturbance taking place on Parliamentary property, so therefore put Swinton Circle officials into contact with the Police. The Police proved extremely helpful, and plans were consequently put in place to ensure that neither Messrs. Robertson and Wilkinson nor any of their associates would be allowed into the venue where the Swinton Circle meeting was due to take place.

On the day of the meeting itself Swinton Circle officials arrived early on Police advice, but before actual liaison with the Police could begin a certain Mr. Nicholas "Nick" Man (of whom more later) turned up, and immediately started making offensive and untrue remarks towards the Chairman of the Swinton Circle, before being ushered downstairs to the foyer of the building. Almost as soon as this had taken place Messrs. Robertson and Wilkinson arrived with a small group of associates, who included 1) Mr. Sam Swerling (a known and admitted member of the neo-fascist BNP, and indeed a leading BNP platform speaker - see September 2009 SCN), 2) Mr. Andrew Slade (another known BNP member and indeed a former BNP council candidate, who on an Internet forum earlier this year stated openly that he wished to march with Islamic extremists through the streets of Wootton Bassett to protest against his own country's troops - yes, charming company Messrs. Robertson and Wilkinson now keep!), 3) Mr. Gareth "Gary" Gillingham (a known close associate of Mr. Ian Anderson, a former leader of the extremist National Front - see October 2010 SCN), and 4) Mr. Joseph Gould (another known and admitted member of the BNP from Peterborough). It should be noted, furthermore, that the first three of these extremists had all been barred from attending future Swinton Circle meetings in 2007 (when Mr. Robertson still sat on the organisation's Executive Committee) once their extremist connections came to light, and indeed they were three of the five unwelcome and uninvited attendees who gate-crashed the Swinton Circle meeting of 22nd July 2008 which precipitated the entire crisis within the organisation.

Although all the Robertson/Wilkinson would-be hi-jackers of the meeting (who only amounted to nine in total, including all the names mentioned above) were by now effectively "kettled" in the foyer of the building by the Police, this didn't stop Mr. Swerling (nowadays something of a geriatric fascist carrying a walking-stick) from shouting out threats to "thrash the living daylights" out of the Chairman of the Swinton Circle whilst brandishing his stick - a really foolish thing to do in view of the numerous witnesses among the security staff present and the preponderance of closed-circuit television cameras! After some considerable time whilst Mr. Robertson remonstrating with the Police, he and his small group of associates eventually accepted the inevitable and left the building - though with a couple of them miming spitting actions at Swinton Circle members as they walked away. Yes, as we say, charming people Messrs. Robertson and Wilkinson now associate with.

We wonder, however, what the reaction of the rest of their associates is now towards Messrs. Robertson and Wilkinson, after being so ignominiously instructed to leave the building by the Police? Many of them evidently came a long way and went to a lot of effort to take part in the would-be hi-jacking attempt, so therefore can't be too pleased now the've experienced the full effects of Robertson's reckless stupidity. Indeed we wonder whether there will now be some friction between Messrs. Robertson and Wilkinson? Hopefully this most disturbing incident will mark the end of all the trouble emanating from this sickly clique, though somehow we fear that this may not be the case.

But what of Mr. Nicholas "Nick" Man? Mr. Man had been a long-standing member - albeit an infrequent attendee - of the Swinton Circle, and following the crisis of 2008 seemed to remain loyal. Although he had failed to attend any further Swinton Circle meetings since the crisis was resolved in early 2009, he had even so regularly sent excuses and apologies for being unable to attend in a polite and friendly manner. His performance at the meeting of 7th December (which was actually preceded by a very inflamatory and unexpected e-mail) would tend to suggest that he has been a "sleeper" within the organisation acting on behalf of Mr. Robertson's dissident clique for some time now - indeed perhaps he was the source of Mr. Robertson's information regarding details of the December meeting which enabled him to plan his hi-jacking attempt? We wonder therefore whether any reader knows anything further about Mr. Man, particularly regarding his political connections.

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Monday 22 November 2010

November 2010 Edition.

SPRINGBOK CYBER NEWSLETTER


November 2010 edition
There have been few truer South African heroes than Willem Ratte. Born at Paarl in 1948, he saw active service helping to defend Western Civilisation in Rhodesia, SWA and South Africa itself.

Willem Ratte volunteered to serve with the elite Rhodesian SAS in 1973, and after Rhodesia fell six years later he returned to South Africa and enlisted with the famed 32 Battalion of the SADF to fight in the Bush War on the SWA/Angolan border. In this role he helped to train forces of the Angolan anti-communist UNITA resistance army. After de Klerk's National Party betrayed SWA in 1990 he moved back to South Africa, but with the NP's treason and sell-out gathering pace he resigned from the SADF in 1991. He was, however, described by the renowned mercenary commander Eeben Barlow as being "simply the finest, most professional soldier ever trained by the SADF".

Unable to leave South Africa like so many of his comrades, Willem Ratte was thus not able to join the resistance struggle in exile, but even so he established an internal wing of the South African resistance movement under the almost impossible conditions of ANC suppression. In 1993 he delivered "30 pieces of silver" to the traitor FW de Klerk in Parliament, and went on to help establish both the Pretoria Boer Commando and Radio Pretoria. When the ANC regime managed to closedown Radio Pretoria he was furthermore instrumental in establishing Radio Donkerhoek to take its place - transmitting from moving vehicles for as long as possible to escape ANC harassment.

Perhaps his most famous act of internal resistance came in 1995 however, when together with a small band of supporters he seized Fort Schanskop near Pretoria as a symbolic act of resistance. To have initiated such a hopeless act of defiance was indeed an act of supreme courage and dedication, but alas resulted in a draconian sentence of 20 years imprisonment (15 of which were suspended) imposed by the tame judges of the ANC regime. Once imprisoned, however, he immediately went on hunger strike, lasting out for 57 days until too weak to resist being force-fed following requests from his wife and well-meaning friends.

Following his eventual release Willem Ratte disappeared from public view for a decade - but he was not dormant in his endeavours for the well-being of his fellow countrymen. Rather than continuing with the impossible task of confronting the ANC oppressors head-on he decided to work among the White South African grassroots, particularly among the younger generation who had succumbed to the ANC third-world drug culture. The ANC regime never forgave him for his earlier acts of defiance however, and in late September of this year he was again arrested, this time on a trumped up charge of "drug and weapons possession" (drugs having been found hidden away by some of those he was helping to rehabilitate on his farmstead rejuvenation camp). Willem Ratte than immediately once again went on hunger strike - but this time it was the ANC's minions who backed-down first, releasing him on a nominal bail of R2000 on 1st November, with no official charge having been brought against him.

Unlike so many other Whites who have remained in South Africa after the ascendancy of the ANC terrorists and have merely "talked a good fight", Willem Ratte has constantly proved over the past two decades that he has been prepared to do something positive. It is surely obvious to all but the most myopic that South Africa can only be changed through external struggle and lobbying. This fact was recognised by our ANC enemies during the 1960s, 70s and 80s, and is just as true for us today in our quest to restore civilised values as it was for them in their bloodlust to destroy everything decent. Having said this, however, there must still be a place for an internal wing of the resistance movement, if only to increase morale and to provide reasons for why Western intervention to restore civilised rule is essential. There are those alas who are either too stupid or too cowardly to deny this patently obvious fact, and who seem to believe that simply by giving themselves fancy titles such as "Kommandant" and sitting around on their fat backsides drinking brandy and coke and pontificating about whacko conspiracy theories they will somehow be able "magically" to oust the ANC regime. Such pea-brains must be held in even greater contempt than the more overt enemies of the South African nation such as the NP sell-outs and the ANC fellow-travellers.

Willem Ratte has clearly proved that he is a doer and not a waffler however - and for this reason we salute him!

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SPRINGBOK CLUB OCTOBER MEETING

Last month's Springbok Club meeting proved to be one of the movement's most successful and significant functions ever. The guest speaker at this event was Mr. Bert Oosthuizen, who as the "Uhuru Guru" was instrumental in establishing the famed "South Africa Sucks" blog-site which exposes the disasters of ANC terrorist rule. Mr. Oosthuizen, who has now successfully re-located to the UK, and has thus become a powerful addition to the resistance struggle "in exile", gave a highly informative talk about the true conditions which prevail in the "new" South Africa today, how he had established the "South Africa Sucks" blog, and the victimisation campaign which he had endured from the ANC regime as a result of this. As a consequence of this meeting even stronger links have been established between the Springbok Club and those behind "South Africa Sucks", which can only give more impetus to the resistance movement as a whole.

A further indication of the growing power and influence of the Springbok Club and "South Africa Sucks" was that "The South African" freebie newspaper sent along a reporter to cover this event. Alas "The South African" now appears to adopt a very "neutral" stance on South African affairs, apparently seeking to appeal to ANC supporters living in the UK (are there many?) as well as those driven into exile by the collapsing infrastructure of the "new" South Africa. As a result the consequent report that appeared in the newspaper, although reasonably fair and objective, still left a lot to be desired. The most reprehensible aspect of this report, however, was a totally irrelevant and unsubstantiated attack upon a now deceased member of the Springbok Club, Mr. Bill Binding - though of course, as we all know, dead men can't sue! If those behind "The South African" thought that by this ridiculous smear against a dead member of the organisation they could damage the Springbok Club they were wrong, for as a result the movement has gained several new supporters! We welcome all these new supporters to this edition of the SCN!

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SPRINGBOK CLUB UDI DAY CELEBRATIONS

In order to celebrate UDI Day this year the London Branch of the Springbok Club will be staging a visit to the RAF Museum in Hendon. In view of the distinguished service of the Hon. Ian Douglas Smith in the RAF during WWII we thought that this would be a most appropriate venue - as well as proving a "wizard" day out.

This event will take place on Sunday 28th November 2010. The RAF Museum can be reached either by underground at Colindale on the Northern Line (assemble outside Colindale Tube Station between 12.15 hrs and 12.30 hrs), or by the No.303 bus which travels between Mill Hill Broadway mainline railway station and the RAF Museum (assemble there between 12.45 hrs and 13.00 hrs). There will be no charge for admission to the museum, but for more details or if you have any difficulty reaching the rendezvous points please 'phone: 07779691026.

After the visit to the museum itself we will journey on to Hampstead (only four stops away from Colindale on the Northern Line) for a convivial late afternoon and early evening's gathering at "The Flask" pub, which is adjacent to Hampstead underground station. We will try to assemble towards the front of the main bar, and it is hoped that a prominent ex-Rhodesian will be present to say a few words about the Rhodesia struggle in an informal setting.

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FUTURE SPRINGBOK CLUB EVENTS

The Springbok Club will be staging its annual Day of the Vow commemorations in December, at which a most interesting guest of honour will be present. Fuller details about this event will be announced in next month's SCN.

The Springbok Club/Empire Loyalist Club's 2011 AGM will be held next January 2011.

During early Spring 2011 the Springbok Club will be making a trip to Hatfield House in Hertfordshire in order to pay our respects at the RLI "Troopie" Statue which is now situated there, as well as touring Hatfield House.

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SPRINGBOK CLUB/ELC BRANCH NEWS

The Kent Branch of the Springbok Club/ELC is planning to hold an informal pub gathering at Canterbury during January.

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MAKE A DONATION TO THE SPRINGBOK CLUB

The Springbok Club has now installed a PayPal facility to its main web-page at www.springbokclub.org.uk so that all those who wish to help the ongoing work of the organisation may do so easily.

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SWINTON CIRCLE NEWS

The Swinton Circle staged a special event in Greenwich last month to celebrate the anniversaries of both the Battle of Trafalgar and the Battle of El Alamein. At this event the eminent local historian Mr. Gary Vincent gave a superb illustrated talk about "The Fighting Temeraire", the ship which was second in line of Nelson's column of ships at the Battle of Trafalgar.

Details of November's Swinton Circle meeting are as follows :-

Date :  Tuesday 23rd November 2010

Time :  18.45 hrs for 19.00 hrs.

Venue :  Committee Room 19 of the House of Commons (enter the Houses of Parliament via the St.Stephen's Entrance, and pass through security. As it is possible that the actual Committee Room venue could be changed at the last minute enquire at Central Lobby to confirm location. Don't forget, however, that the Committee Room is booked in the name of the speaker, Mr. David Nuttall MP, and not in the name of the Swinton Circle.)

Guest Speaker :  Mr. DAVID NUTTALL M.P. (Conservative, Bury North)

David Nuttall is one of the new breed of young Conservative MPs who were elected to Parliament for the first time in 2010. Born in Sheffield and educated in Rotherham, he joined a Sheffield firm of solicitors upon leaving school, and worked his way up to become a Senior Partner at this same firm after first obtaining a Law Degree from the University of London and becoming a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. He lives at Tottington in his constituency of Bury North with his wife and Dalmatian. He is a church-warden at his local St.Anne's Church, and enjoys watching sport, walking and bird-watching. He is President of Tottington St.John's Cricket Club and a Patron of Ramsbottom Cricket Club. ('Phone: 07711188430 for more details.)

The Swinton Circle has also now finalised similar such meetings to be staged in the Houses of Parliament complex to be addressed by other sitting MPs every month from December 2010 until April 2011. Full details about all these events will be included in future editions of the SCN.

We would also like to remind everyone that the Swinton Circle now has a presence on Twitter, on which news about the organisation and policy statements are regularly posted. This can be found on Twitter @SwintonCircle

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MESSAGE FROM THE SANWILD WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Louise Joubert of the SanWild Wildlife Sanctuary writes as follows :-

"Over the last couple of weeks we have had numerous telephone calls to help injured wildlife; many of them were injured as a result of poaching incidents and snaring, but somehow these unfortunate creatures have managed to survive. During the last couple of months it has been especially rhino poaching that have reached critical levels in South Africa with 162 rhinos poached for their horns since January 2010 this has been covered extensively in the local and international media. However there are many other wild animals that have fallen prey to poachers and their species vary greatly.

"Species that have fallen prey to poachers :-

"Vultures are poisoned so that African muti traders and witch doctors can obtain their body parts for many reasons. Some even believe that having a vulture's head in your possession can help to predict the national lotto numbers. For this stupidity many vultures are poisoned, but there are those that do survive and need extensive treatment and rehabilitation to be able to be returned to the wild.

"Pangolins are trapped with wire snares as they leave their burrows and are kept in the most appalling conditions until they are slaughtered so that their scales may be used in the muti trade. Just such a pangolin was collected and released back to the wild after it was confiscated in Alexandria - a township in Johannesburg.

"Warthogs are hunted down with dogs and are then killed with spears, but many survive these attacks, but are badly injured. SanWild has collected and saved many of these unfortunate creatures and dealing with them has made us realise what an exceptional level of intelligence they have.

"Zebras and other wildlife are caught in snares, but manage to break the cruel traps and walk around for days and weeks while the steel wire bites deeper and deeper into their bodies. If not darted and treated the snares will continue to cause infection until the animal eventually dies a cruel and lingering death. Most of these unfortunate animals can be darted and the snare removed. With some treatment many of these animals can immediately be released back into the wild - as wild animals have an amazing ability to overcome infection, pain and injuries - all they need is a little bit of a helping hand and at SanWild we provide this service free of charge to anybody that phones us - on behalf of any wild animal - irrespective of species importance.

"Of course there are a number of other reasons why wildlife get injured and most of these are as a direct result of man's actions or superstitious beliefs :-

"Owls are injured as they are believed in many instances to be the carriers of bad luck or witch craft, many others are poisoned. There are also some that are hit by motor vehicles at night and survive with bad concussion or broken wings - lying helplessly beside a road until they are either taken by a predator or a kind human being who cares enough to call for help or stop to pick them up.

"Owl chicks that are picked up in gardens, or are removed from buildings that need to be knocked down or renovated.

"The list is endless and SanWild do what we can to help as many wild animals as possible and we will continue to do so.

"However, half way through 2010 we urgently need your financial help as our available veterinary funding has been totally depleted and we urgently need to find funding to continue our work otherwise innocent wildlife will suffer and die. We have had some operations done already the past two weeks and there are some pending procedures which we need to have done within days.   

"We would appreciate all donations; no matter how large or small. Any contribution will be greatly appreciated. For easy on-line donations with your credit card, please visit our website: www.sanwild.com  Alternatively, direct internet banking transfers can be made to ABSA, Danie Joubert Street, Tzaneen, South Africa. The account number is 9111221180, Branch Code 334349. The swift code is ABZASAJJ and the IBAN Code is ZA632005.

Please also remember that by simply making a donation of any amount you stand a good chance of winning free accommodation for yourself and a partner to visit SanWild anytime until the end of 2011. This is a great opportunity to experience Sanwild first hand and to become a part of what we do. Please visit our website www.sanwild.com Special Events page to see some of our donors who have already won free accommodation and will soon be visiting our wildlife sanctuary."

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PATRIOTIC POLL

We would like to remind everyone about the very interesting "Patriotic Poll" web-site, on which opinions can be expressed on various issues of the day. It is always worth a visit, and can be accessed at :-
http://www.patrioticpoll.co.uk

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RHODESIAN LIGHT INFANTRY DVD

The Rhodesian Light Infantry Regimental Association in the UK (part of the world-wide RLI Regimental Association) has recently had a series of films on a single DVD created which tell the story of the Rhodesian Bush War, as seen through the eyes of the men who fought in it. This is a new set of films which are not in anyway related to those that have been around for a number of years, and the proceeds are to be used to maintain our Troopie statue, smuggled out of Zimbabwe, as well as the creation and maintenance of an RLI museum.

For more details about how to order this DVD please contact Mark Pilbeam at: mark.pilbeam@dsl.pipex.com
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SEARCH SERVICE FOR THOSE SEEKING LOST CONTACTS

Find any South African, even those who have emigrated. We also search Botswana, Namibia and ex-Rhodesia/Zimbabwe.

http://www.bellemodel.biz/emails/emails.html

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MAKE YOUR OWN BILTONG AT THE FRACTION OF THE COST ....

Biltongmakers.Com has, for over 10 years, put a smile on many a South African face. No longer do they have to pay exorbitant prices for biltong that in most cases is not even to their liking!

Now you can make your own Biltong at a fraction of the price you pay right now and .... you can make it the way YOU like it!

Please visit www.biltongmakers.com and see all they have available.

You will never be without some REAL South African Biltong again!

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FLAGS etc.

The Springbok Club/ELC now retails Union Flag lapel badges and key-rings, price £2.00 each (plus 20% p&p).

Payments should be made to "The Springbok Club" and sent to: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK.

Copies of S.A.Patriot-in-Exile (editions 30 to 36) are still available price R5.00 or 50p each, as well as batches of 50 copies (including copies of the original S.A.Patriot) price R80.00 or £8.00 (plus 20% for p&p.)

Payments should be made to "Patriotic Press" and sent to: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK.

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BOOK OFFERS

"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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"P.K. VAN DER BYL - AFRICAN STATESMAN" by Hannes Wessels

ISBN: 978-1-920143-49-7 / paperback / illustrated
Retail price: R250.00, Web-site price: R200.00 + postage

The narrative gives the reader an overview of the history of the White man in southern Africa with detailed emphasis on the Rhodesian story through the life and times of PK van der Byl, one of the major players in a political drama that ended in the accession to power of Robert Mugabe under the auspices of the British government. By his very nature PK was controversial and confrontational. This account is likely to give offence to some because it portrays him as bluntly as he was in real life. Much can be contested about PK van der Byl but few will dispute he was an extremely colourful character with a devilish sense of humour. This memoir covers his life with a full flourish while doing nothing to detract from the seriousness of the international political and military conflict in which he was engaged. The reader will glean new information on a highly controversial subject and emerge with a more sympathetic understanding of what PK van der Byl and his colleagues did and strove for. The human tragedy that has followed the removal from power of Ian Smith and his Rhodesian Front party will almost certainly force the reader to deal with some uncomfortable conclusions, of value to anyone sincere about grappling with the volatile and deeply troubling challenges that confront all Africans today.

This book and others of interest can be purchased from 30 Degrees South via their web-site: www.30degreessouth.co.za

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"THE RAPE OF ZIMBABWE" by Ricky Wilson - which tells it like it was (and is)!

Rhodesia was once a prosperous and thriving country, and the story of the author's enterprising and entrepreneurial spirit in that land, followed by his desperate escape from the country when, as Zimbabwe, it became ruled by a tyrant, imparts a realistic perspective of the present desperate plight of many exiles from a country that was once a paradise and the breadbasket for so much of Africa.

You can order this book via http://www.diadembooks.com/zimbabwe.htm

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"THE SEVEN WATCHMEN" by David Ruppert

A new fascinating novel titled "The Seven Watchmen" by David Ruppert should appeal to South Africans and ex-Rhodesians. It can be ordered from Crest Publishing in South Africa at www.crestpublishing.co.za - or those abroad can buy it directly from David at rupedf72@comcast.net. It's also available on www.Amazon.com

Glenn MacAskill and Michael Bowery of Crest Publishing have also written three books each. Glenn MacAskill is ex-BSAP Special Branch and still working (as Mugabe has denied him any pension) and Michael Bowery is ex-South African Special Forces. Due to the difficulties confronting White writers in the "new" South Africa they launched Crest Publishing to self-publish their own books, and have been doing this since October 2006. Michael Bowery is author of: "Canham's Run", "The Sligo Piper" and "Kill the President", whilst Glenn MacAskill is author of: "King's Gold", "Crime Lords" and "Of Royal Blood". Special discounts to ex-servicemen, Rhodies and Springboks!

For more information, or to make an order, please contact Crest Publishing at: P.O.Box, 97910, Petervale, Transvaal, 2151, South Africa, e-mail: crestbooks@mweb.co.za, or visit the Crest Publishing web-site at: www.crestpublishing.co.za

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"THE SAINTS" - DVD versions of the book about the history of the RLI
Now available from Msasa Enterprises. Contact: msasasa@iafrica.com or UK tel.: 07732 685400.

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?

No.144 :  Mr. DOUGIE GRAY of Durban.

Dougie Gray was a Scotsman from East Kilbride, who was based in Durban during the 1980s. A skilful soccer player, he was a keen and active member of the Rangers FC Supporters Association Durban Branch, and played regularly for the branch's social team. A very friendly and affable person, a number of old friends would like to know what happened to him.

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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH

The famous MOTHs ex-serviceman's organisation has recently completely re-vamped their web-site so that it now provides most extensive information about the institution. It can be accessed at :-

http://www.moth.org.za

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

SHIRTY OPINION

Sir,

I do miss South Africa and from a distance it just feels very sad as the outcome could have been so much better.

I have three major problems with the Mandela dictatorship. Of course democracy is wonderful but when there is a one-party state it is useless.

Firstly, doing nothing to stop the spread of AIDS.

Secondly, allowing those living and surviving in the countryside to flood into the cities, build shacks illegally and trash the entire centre of Johannesburg. With no work turning to prostitution, drug dealing, violence and crime.

Thirdly, the ANC policy of rewarding poor Black families for having many children through their warped racist welfare policies.

I do not think history will judge him well. Nevertheless he gets full marks for colourful "beach" shirts, smiling and laughing, but I find even his dancing to be poor.

I don't suppose I will ever be able to return.

Yours etc.,
Stuart, ex-Johannesburg, now U.K.

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DIE THE BELOVED COUNTRY

Sir,

I am attaching page 2 of a letter I received this week from South Africa, which may help explain what is going on in the country. Despite the propaganda by the Black racist regime in "Tswane" the situation inside the country is very grave and more so for most Whites.

I have received a message last night from a Luanshya school friend, now living in Pretoria, asking how I can assist him to get back his British passport so that he can leave the country. I think that is an indication how desperate the situation has become for many.

My daughter went to visit people on the Parys Road at the weekend and she described to me last night the poverty that they are living in, simply because of the racist laws that do not allow White people to be employed, it is heartbreaking.

I hope that this will give you a better image than the glossy "Soccer World Cup" pictures presented by the media, on the wonders of the "rainbow" nation.
 
I will send you some more information from real people living in that "hell hole" that was once the "beloved country".

Yours etc.,
Derrick, Transvaal, South Africa

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RUSSIAN MUSIC TO OUR EARS

Sir,

Thanks a lot for sending Springbok Cyber Newsletter. I do like your ["Latest Empire News"] site as well. I like its topics (about Afghanistan etc) photos and design. Of course I cannot write much because of my poor English but I try to express my mind and the present situation in Russia. You must know that a lot of people in Russia support and approve your actions. In fact our society is divided very much. Some communities sympathize with British and European culture and policy, another ones are followers of Muslim terrorists.

That is why we have the "little civil war" in the Caucasus. This war is endless. Our Caucasian (Chechen and other) Muslims are the "auxiliary group" of Afghan guerrillas. I wish you to understand this.

Yours etc.,
Boris Grig, Kaliningrad, Russia

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BLUE SKY VISION

Sir,

Interesting [August] edition! Very nice piece on Arthur Lewis - what a lovely man (and his book 'Too Bright the Vision' should be regarded as a classic account of the horrors of the West's appeasement of terror). Look forward to the obituary on Peter Walls - sad to hear the news, I had the great pleasure and honour to meet him in Bloemfontein in 1990, and even shared the blue South African sky for a few minutes under a Dak's slipstream...

Yours etc.,
Philip Lardner, Renfrewshire, U.K.

[The obituary to Gen. Peter Walls appeared in September's SCN. Ed.]

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OBITUARY

STEVE KOK

Although we never had any direct connection with Steve Kok, we have recently received the following most distressing news about his death from the Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force. He seemed a great man but an unsung hero. All the time that our nations can continue to produce such dedicated men as Steve Kok then we have nothing to worry about for the long-term future.

"It is with profound sadness and regret that we announce that Steve Kok was killed by a buffalo near Charara on Thursday, 12th August 2010.

"Steve drove off into the bush late on Thursday afternoon to try and locate a wounded buffalo. According to reports, the buffalo had lost one of its legs due to a snare wound. When Steve didn't return, a search party went out and found his vehicle on the power-line road near Charara. They found his body about 160 metres from the vehicle and it is thought that he was killed by the wounded buffalo he was trying to locate.

"Steve is going to be missed very badly by humans and animals alike. For the past few years, he woke up at 5 o'clock every morning of the year and scoured the bush for wire snares. Thanks to him, hundreds of animals were saved from an agonizing death. Steve never received any payment and very little recognition for his selfless efforts to preserve the wildlife. He did it because he was desperately concerned about the dwindling numbers of animals in Kariba and his only reward was just knowing he had made a difference.

"I will always remember Steve as a quiet, humble, unassuming person, never looking for credit and his death is a huge blow for the wildlife in Kariba.

"Our sincere condolences to his wife, Trish and his whole family on the loss of a very special man."

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See you again next month!

Sunday 10 October 2010

October 2010 Edition.

SPRINGBOK CYBER NEWSLETTER


October 2010 edition
We have probably been at fault - though we have not been alone in this - in forgetting the plight of Mr. Clive Derby-Lewis over the past few years.

For those who are not aware, Clive Derby-Lewis was a renowned South African soldier, businessman, Conservative Party politician, MP and President's Councillor. He was popular, charismatic and a highly articulate orator - indeed he proved the CP's most effective English-speaking spokesman, and was respected even by many of his political opponents for his charm and winning personality. It was because of his growing popularity and persuasive skills in alerting South African Whites to the realities of surrender to the ANC terrorists that he became "public enemy No.1" as far as the sellout NP administration and the incoming ANC regime were concerned during the early 1990s; they could cope with opposition from Afrikaner spokesmen, but if effective opposition spread to the British-South African community - as Clive was increasingly successful in initiating - then their surrender plans could be stymied by united White resistance. It was for this reason that the enemies of South Africa came to the conclusion that Clive had to be silenced.

Their method of doing this was cunning and sinister. In 1993 the known ANC terrorist leader Chris Hani was assassinated by a Polish immigrant named Janusz Walus. Walus was quickly identified and arrested - but astonishingly Clive Derby-Lewis, one of the most high-profile political figures in the country, was arrested as well, together with his wife, the charge against him being that he allegedly supplied Walus with the assassination weapon. The only "evidence" laid against him in this regard was that Walus (who he barely knew) had left a message on his answering machine "boasting" that he had shot Hani. In spite of the complete lack of evidence Clive (though eventually not his wife) was still charged with the murder of Hani, and after what can only be described as a Stalinist show trial was found guilty of murder and, together with Walus, sentenced to death. [It is not the purpose of this article to debate whether or not it is morally justifiable to eliminate a known terrorist leader - the matter in focus here is that although Janusz Walus indisputably pulled the trigger which despatched Hani, there was no evidence which would have stood up in any Western court of law to implicate Clive in any way.] Central to his conviction was the evidence of a certain Arthur Kemp who had turned State's Witness (an article in the "Mail & Guardian" of February 18th 1997 exposed "that Kemp, a former police security branch member, has been an informant for the NIS [National Intelligence Service]").

The death sentences against both Clive and Janusz Walus were eventually commuted to life imprisonments, but even so such a sentence imposed against a clearly innocent man can only be described as an obscenity. Our movement set out to alert the powers-that-be in the West to the injustice perpetrated against such a famous and honourable man by organising a "Release Clive Derby-Lewis Campaign" shortly after his imprisonment in the mid-1990s - even bringing out a special edition No.32 of "S.A.Patriot-in-Exile" to highlight his plight. Unfortunately, however, we were asked to abandon this campaign by Clive's family who feared that it might damage his chances of being released by appealing to the so-called "Truth and Reconciliation Committee". Although we feared that such an appeal would be futile, there was no way that we could go against the wishes of his family, so the campaign was therefore regrettably closed down. As we predicted, however, this appeal to the "Truth & Reconciliation Committee" ended in total failure, as did several other similar actions over subsequent years - with even an appeal for parole when Clive became eligible last year being turned down by the ANC regime.

Today therefore, some 16 years after his original imprisonment, Clive Derby-Lewis still languishes in Pretoria Central Prison. We have recently learnt, furthermore, that Clive is now seriously ill, having been diagnosed with skin cancer and gangrene in the left leg. It must surely be a stain on everyone's conscience - particularly among Western leaders - that there has been no sustained protest against his prolonged and unjustified imprisonment. Our sincere best wishes are of course extended to him even more intensely at this time, and we hope that all our readers will remember this true South African hero and martyr in their ongoing thoughts and prayers.
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SPRINGBOK CLUB/EMPIRE LOYALIST CLUB SEPTEMBER ACTIVITY

The Springbok Club/ELC was most honoured to receive a special invitation to attend the official book-launch of Mr. Graham Gillmore's new book "The Philistines" about the Pathfinder Company of 44 Parachute Brigade of the SADF at "The Rifles Club" in London last month. This proved a most spectacular and inspiring event, with a packed audience including scores of former Pathfinder Company members from around the globe, and a mesmerizing speech from Graham Gillmore himself. Many old friends were met at this event, as well as several good new contacts being made. Our sincerest thanks are extended to the 30 Degrees South UK publishing company for organising such a memorable evening, and especially for making members of the Springbok Club so welcome.

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SPRINGBOK CLUB/ELC OCTOBER MEETING

Details of this month's Springbok Club/ELC meeting are as follows :-

Date :  Thursday 14th October 2010

Time :  19.00 hrs (assemble in the downstairs bar from 18.00 hrs onwards)

Venue :  The ANTELOPE (the upstairs Function Room), 22 Eaton Terrace, Belgravia, London SW1W 8EZ (nearest station: Sloane Square)

Guest Speaker :  Mr. BERT OOSTHUIZEN

Mr.Oosthuizen is South African born and an IT specialist and businessman who was driven by seeing the injustices and true conditions prevailing in the "new" South Africa to start his own Internet blog-site which became known as "South Africa Sucks", and rose to prominence thereon as the "Uhuru Guru" blogger. As a result of this Mr. Oosthuizen was victimized and terrorized by the ANC regime, subsequently being forced into exile in the UK. In his illustrated talk he will be telling something about his own personal experiences at the hands of the ANC regime, and will also be illustrating many of the reports regarding the current situation in the "new" South Africa which initially appeared on the "South Africa Sucks" web-site.

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FUTURE SPRINGBOK CLUB/EMPIRE LOYALIST CLUB EVENTS

The Springbok Club/ELC will be staging its annual UDI Day celebration in November, and its annual Day of the Vow commemoration in December. On both occasions special guest speakers are anticipated, with fuller details to be announced in next month's SCN.

During early Spring 2011 the Springbok Club/ELC will be making a trip to Hatfield House in Hertfordshire in order to pay our respects at the RLI "Troopie" Statue which is now situated there, as well as touring Hatfield House.

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SPRINGBOK CLUB/ELC BRANCH NEWS

The Kent Branch of the Springbok Club/ELC staged a most successful and enjoyable get-together in Canterbury last month, with a small but significant increase in attendees from the previous such event. It was also provisionally agreed to hold a similar gathering at the same venue next January.

The London Branch of the Springbok Club/ELC will be making a trip to the RAF Museum in Hendon in the near future. Full details will be given as soon as they are finalised.

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MAKE A DONATION TO THE SPRINGBOK CLUB

The Springbok Club has now installed a PayPal facility to its main web-page at www.springbokclub.org.uk so that all those who wish to help the ongoing work of the organisation may do so easily.

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SWINTON CIRCLE NEWS

Unfortunately the Deputy Chairman of the Swinton Circle, Mr. Gary Cartwright, was prevented from attending last month's meeting which he was due to address because of urgent and unexpected commitments in Brussels. Happily, however, that very good friend of our movement, Mr. Bob Vinnicombe from Sydney, Australia, who was visiting the UK at the time, stepped into the breach at short notice and gave a most enlightening talk about the result of the recent Australian General Election, and his predictions about probable future developments following this outcome. Our sincere thanks are of course extended to Mr. Vinnicombe for being prepared to give such a last minute presentation.

The Swinton Circle, will be staging a special event to celebrate Trafalgar Day towards the end of the month (probably on Saturday 23rd October) at "The Yacht" public house in Greenwich (nearest station: The Cutty Sark on the DLR), at which it is anticipated that a special guest of honour will be present. Precise details will be decided upon at the October 14th Springbok Club meeting, and can be discovered by 'phoning 07711188430 after that date.

The Swinton Circle has also now finalised meetings to be addressed by sitting MPs every month from November 2010 until March 2011; full details of all these events will be included in future editions of the SCN.

We would also like to remind everyone that the Swinton Circle now has a presence on Twitter, on which news about the organisation and policy statements are regularly posted. This can be found on Twitter @SwintonCircle

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REPORT FROM THE ZIMBABWE CONSERVATION TASK FORCE         

We have recently received the following report from the Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force :-

"Following our May report about the animals being captured in Hwange National Park for the purpose of being sold to Pyonyang Zoo in North Korea [DPRK], we are now delighted to announce that the shipment has been cancelled.

"We would like to thank everybody who participated in protesting against the removal of these animals from Zimbabwe. We do not yet have accurate information on what will now become of the animals that have already been captured but we have an unconfirmed report that the 2 young elephants will be sent to Wild Horizons in Victoria Falls for rehabilitation before being released back into the wild.

"Although we are very grateful that the shipment was cancelled, we are still concerned because at a National Parks press conference last month, the Director General of National Parks stated that there were a further 5 countries who had placed orders to buy animals from Zimbabwe. We do not know whether or not National Parks are planning to fulfil those orders."

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WHITE SOUTH AFRICANS PLAN RETURN TO THE NETHERLANDS

Lara Johnston from George has informed us about a new scheme which advocates a return of South African refugees to the Netherlands. A report about this scheme can be found at :-

http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Africa/2010/0517/White-South-Africans-use-Facebook-in-campaign-to-return-to-Holland

with its FaceBook page being accessible at :-

http://www.facebook.com/African.White.Refugees

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SMIT MURDER MYSTERY REMEMBERED

A supporter recently forwarded us an interesting article about the mysterious murder of Dr. Robert Smit in 1977, which alas is far too long for inclusion in the SCN. Dr. Smit was a young intellectual Afrikaner who served as South African representative to both the World Bank and the IMF, before being nominated as National Party candidate for Springs at the 1977 General Election. He was believed to be on the verkrampte wing of the NP (certainly on economic matters) before he was murdered in a most bizarre and sinister manner along with his wife on the eve of the General Election - murders which still remain unsolved. This reminded us of another mysterious death of a Right-of-Centre NP politician a few years later, namely the "suicide" (few people believed that it was suicide) of John Wiley. Does any reader have any further information or theories about these mysterious deaths we wonder, and any clues about whether they may have been connected?

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RHODESIAN LIGHT INFANTRY DVD

The Rhodesian Light Infantry Regimental Association in the UK (part of the world-wide RLI Regimental Association) has recently had a series of films on a single DVD created which tell the story of the Rhodesian Bush War, as seen through the eyes of the men who fought in it. This is a new set of films which are not in anyway related to those that have been around for a number of years, and the proceeds are to be used to maintain our Troopie statue, smuggled out of Zimbabwe, as well as the creation and maintenance of an RLI museum.

For more details about how to order this DVD please contact Mark Pilbeam at: mark.pilbeam@dsl.pipex.com
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SEARCH SERVICE FOR THOSE SEEKING LOST CONTACTS

Find any South African, even those who have emigrated. We also search Botswana, Namibia and ex-Rhodesia/Zimbabwe.

http://www.bellemodel.biz/emails/emails.html

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MAKE YOUR OWN BILTONG AT THE FRACTION OF THE COST ....

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FLAGS etc.

The Springbok Club/ELC now retails Union Flag lapel badges and key-rings, price £2.00 each (plus 20% p&p).

Payments should be made to "The Springbok Club" and sent to: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK.

Copies of S.A.Patriot-in-Exile (editions 30 to 36) are still available price R5.00 or 50p each, as well as batches of 50 copies (including copies of the original S.A.Patriot) price R80.00 or £8.00 (plus 20% for p&p.)

Payments should be made to "Patriotic Press" and sent to: BCM SAPAT, London WC1N 3XX, UK.

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BOOK OFFERS

"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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"P.K. VAN DER BYL - AFRICAN STATESMAN" by Hannes Wessels
ISBN: 978-1-920143-49-7 / paperback / illustrated
Retail price: R250.00, Web-site price: R200.00 + postage

The narrative gives the reader an overview of the history of the White man in southern Africa with detailed emphasis on the Rhodesian story through the life and times of PK van der Byl, one of the major players in a political drama that ended in the accession to power of Robert Mugabe under the auspices of the British government. By his very nature PK was controversial and confrontational. This account is likely to give offence to some because it portrays him as bluntly as he was in real life. Much can be contested about PK van der Byl but few will dispute he was an extremely colourful character with a devilish sense of humour. This memoir covers his life with a full flourish while doing nothing to detract from the seriousness of the international political and military conflict in which he was engaged. The reader will glean new information on a highly controversial subject and emerge with a more sympathetic understanding of what PK van der Byl and his colleagues did and strove for. The human tragedy that has followed the removal from power of Ian Smith and his Rhodesian Front party will almost certainly force the reader to deal with some uncomfortable conclusions, of value to anyone sincere about grappling with the volatile and deeply troubling challenges that confront all Africans today.

This book and others of interest can be purchased from 30 Degrees South via their web-site: www.30degreessouth.co.za

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"WINSTON CHURCHILL BY HIS PERSONAL SECRETARY" recollections of the great man by a woman who worked for him, Elizabeth Nel

Elizabeth Nel served as Winston Churchill’s personal secretary during World War II. The vivid and human details of her experiences, of her impressions and memories of the irascible and loveable war hero, take up the story of Churchill’s life at No. 10 where the BBC’s impressive drama, 'The Gathering Storm', leaves off - when Churchill took over the reins of Government at the outset of the war. Finally, the author, Elizabeth Nel, at 90 years of age and just before she died, looks back across the years.
Available from: www.diadembooks.com/churchill.htm

[You may like to see details with photos regarding the launch of this book, which can be viewed at http://www.diadembooks.com/celiamurray.htm]

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"THE SEVEN WATCHMEN" by David Ruppert

A new fascinating novel titled "The Seven Watchmen" by David Ruppert should appeal to South Africans and ex-Rhodesians. It can be ordered from Crest Publishing in South Africa at www.crestpublishing.co.za - or those abroad can buy it directly from David at rupedf72@comcast.net. It's also available on www.Amazon.com

Glenn MacAskill and Michael Bowery of Crest Publishing have also written three books each. Glenn MacAskill is ex-BSAP Special Branch and still working (as Mugabe has denied him any pension) and Michael Bowery is ex-South African Special Forces. Due to the difficulties confronting White writers in the "new" South Africa they launched Crest Publishing to self-publish their own books, and have been doing this since October 2006. Michael Bowery is author of: "Canham's Run", "The Sligo Piper" and "Kill the President", whilst Glenn MacAskill is author of: "King's Gold", "Crime Lords" and "Of Royal Blood". Special discounts to ex-servicemen, Rhodies and Springboks!

For more information, or to make an order, please contact Crest Publishing at: P.O.Box, 97910, Petervale, Transvaal, 2151, South Africa, e-mail: crestbooks@mweb.co.za, or visit the Crest Publishing web-site at: www.crestpublishing.co.za

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"THE SAINTS" - DVD versions of the book about the history of the RLI
Now available from Msasa Enterprises. Contact: msasasa@iafrica.com or UK tel.: 07732 685400.

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?

No.143 :  Mnr. T.J. FERREIRA of Boksburg.

T.J. Ferreira was the leader of the Conservative Party caucus on Boksburg Municipal Council during the late 1980s, when the CP-dominated council was one of the biggest thorns in the side of the sellout NP government, and spearheaded national resistance to the NP's appeasement policies. He subsequently became Mayor of Boksburg, and gave an inspirational speech to the Patriotic Forum in Durban at the time. It would be very interesting to learn where he is now, and whether he managed to escape from the "new" South Africa.

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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH

As is usual at this time of the year we this month recommend a web-site of one of the Sussex bonfire societies. Although we recommended an early site relating to the Cliffe Bonfire Society a decade ago, their official site has subsequently been considerably upgraded, and can be accessed at :-

http://www.cliffebonfire.com

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

MINORITY OPINION

Sir,

Yes we in Africa lost all we held dear, because we only wanted peace and quiet, and to be left to get on with our lives.

This was destroyed not by the terrorists that invaded our countries, but by the extremist and fanatical western governments, who made the White rulers of Africa out to be the murderers and butchers of the peaceful Black majority who wanted nothing more than to be left alone to live their lives.

Throughout history the minority have always oppressed the majority, even in this country we the majority are subjected to the will of the minority, and we are like sheep led by the Judas goat to slaughter.

Yours etc.,
Mike, Crawley, Sussex, U.K.

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NUMBERS GAME

Sir,

One of the reasons why the Soccer World Cup seems to be a "huge success" is the undeniable fact that only 25% of the expected international visitors actually arrived. That means this country is now flooded with "empty" hotel rooms, guest houses and beds. People that have prepared to cater for 500,000 visitors are now giving their foods away to prevent if from rotting. All the airports are reported to be "coping" with the "increase demand for seats" - surely they do, there's no visitors here! There are no traffic jams, there are no power cuts, there are no spectator mess-ups, for one simple reasons: Nobody arrived to watch this joke - and the perception is created that South Africa was "prepared" and could actually host such an event. Even the prostitutes are complaining about the lack of business!

If this country was flooded with 400,000 visitors like most other countries had when they hosted such an event the infrastructure and the existing facilities would have collapsed long ago. Now it looks absolutely grand and spectacular and fantastic - with about 175,000 visitors, if that many, who have actually arrived.

Would there be any government department willing to give us the exact figure of how many visitors this country had for the 2010 World Cup? I guess not, and the press, once again, keeps mum - under instruction from the powers that be.

Yours etc.,
Johann Marx, Roodepoort, Transvaal

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WHAT THE TOURISTS DIDN'T SEE

Sir,

I would like to thank your publication for the assistance and exposure coverage you have given to the on going genocide of Whites which is taking place in South Africa.

Since the Black ANC Government has taken over in 1994 there has been more than 45,000 Whites brutally murdered by Blacks in South Africa. 3,142 White Farmers have been brutally murdered by Blacks. Most were elderly Whites and many were horribly tortured and raped before being murdered. 50 to 160 Murders per day, 1 rape every 17 seconds, many of which are children and babies.
Black racist Julias Sello Malema and his rebellious, juvenile delinquent youth continue singing their ethnic cleansing song "Kill the Boer, Kill the White Farmer". Julias is promoting hatred, promoting Crime, soliciting murder and promoting GENOCIDE. Julias + ANCYL + ANC are an Accessory before the Act. Julias is in violation of the International Genocide Convention of the United Nations and is guilty of this crime and should be prosecuted, convicted and jailed for promoting genocide.

There is a massive blackout on crime statistics, and all statistics which are released are fraudulently altered by the ANC Police. Newspaper Journalists are threatened that if they report crime their press accreditation to the FIFA World Cup will be cancelled and they will be cut out the loop. 2010 crime is hidden from overseas tourists; there is a TV blackout on crime. Only 20% of 2010 FIFA soccer tickets were sold to overseas tourists, therefore under 200,000 actually arrived. The ANC government spent R23 Million of tax payer's money buying tickets for their family and friends to fill the stadiums. The ANC government spent more than R40 BILLION of tax-payer's money on stadiums and facilities for 2010; we will be in debt for the next 30 years!

98.5% of all convicted criminals in jail are Black. Only 5% of criminals are convicted, therefore 95% of Black criminals are walking free. On average a Black criminal commits more than 120 crimes before he is arrested for the first time. The ongoing genocide of Whites continues. South African Black criminal thugs are the most violent in the world, confirmed by Interpol and the Chief of ANC Police, Cele. Whites are definitely being targeted. Genocide of Whites continues.

Once again the "Begging Bowl" is out in the West to bail out the totally incompetent corrupt Black ANC. South Africa is always begging for money. Mandela is always begging for money. It is not the responsibility of the West to look after Africa. The Blacks broke it they must fix it. Donated money is mostly stolen by ANC government thieves. Socialism has failed because the ANC have run out of other people's money. African National Corruption has bankrupt South Africa. Don't be misled with sweet talking LIES!

Yours etc.,
Snowy Smith, Durban, Natal

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THE CURSE OF SPRINGBOK

In our report in the August edition of the SCN about the suicide of the late and unlamented Michael "Scruffy" Keith-Smith at Portchester Castle we ended by stating that we hoped that "the remaining members of the 'sickly clique' make a collective visit to Portchester Castle." By 'sickly clique' we were referring to those associated with Keith-Smith's defunct so-called 'Conservative Democratic Alliance', an outfit which had been waging a vicious, irrational and totally inexplicable hate campaign against our movement.

One member of this 'sickly clique' was a certain Ian Anderson (aka Anderscum) who was exposed in previous editions of the SCN as being the Deputy Chairman and then Chairman of the extremist National Front during the 1980s, before being chucked out of that party for being so obnoxious (no mean achievement!). He then tried to found his own rival "National Democratic Party" (named after the German neo-Nazi party) but this only lasted for about five minutes, and a couple of single-issue groups which he subsequently tried to establish didn't last much longer. Somehow, however, Anderscum managed to keep his hands on several of the NF's assets, including their broadsheet known as "The Flag" (no connection to the Flame Lily Foundation's far more professionally written publication of the same name), which he continued producing as a personal publication.

The circulation of "The Flag" was clearly very small, and it was full of 'moan and groan' articles - with apparently no action carried out by any government of any colour meeting with Mr. Anderscum's approval! Anderscum astonishingly attended a number of Swinton Circle meetings during the mid-2000s, but was eventually barred from attending not only because of his notorious political past but also because of his antagonistic and aggressive questioning of guest speakers - indeed Mr. Anderscum was one of the five uninvited and unwelcome trouble-makers who gate-crashed the problematic Swinton Circle meeting of 22nd July 2008 before he was asked to leave. Probably as a result of being asked to leave Anderscum carried a very nasty and indeed libellous smear article attacking the Chairman of the Swinton Circle in a subsequent edition of "The Flag" (such smear articles seem to have been Anderscum's stock-in-trade, for a similar smear attacking UKIP Leader Nigel Farage appeared in the same edition!). After being alerted to this article we ensured that one of our supporters was on Anderscum's circulation list. He reported, however, that issues of "The Flag" ceased arriving after the end of last year - but in early August he received a circular from Anderscum stating that he had been hospitalised for an unspecified "serious illness" for several months, but that the next "The Flag" would be appearing before the end of August. In spite of the fact that we are now well into October no further copy of "The Flag" smear-sheet has so far been received, and furthermore Anderscum's very primitive web-site for the publication has now disappeared.

Let us hope therefore that this means that Anderscum's smear-sheet has now followed "Scruffy" Keith-Smith into oblivion!

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OBITUARIES

ANDY RIPLEY O.B.E.

Andy Ripley, who sadly died in June aged only 62, was one of the greatest all-round talents that Britain has ever produced. A phenomenally successful sportsman, academic and businessman, it was said of him that he had "a brain like Einstein, a pen like Shakespeare - and could have doubled as Steve McQueen". Andy Ripley somehow managed to cram more into his action-packed life than most people would be able to do if they lived ten times his age!

Although best remembered as an outstanding No.8 forward playing for Rosslyn Park, England and the British Lions, Andy Ripley was actually a superb all-round sportsman. He took up rowing whilst studying as a mature student at Cambridge University, almost making the Varsity Eight for the Boat Race, though still proving good enough to be selected to row for Goldie whilst in his late 40s. He also excelled at athletics (reaching the semi-finals of the 400 metres at the 1978 AAA Championships), canoeing, basketball, lawn tennis and water-skiing. Not surprisingly he was also a champion triathlete, and won the BBC Superstars contest in 1980.

He studied initially at the University of East Anglia where he qualified as a chartered accountant, but returned to academia later in life to gain a MPhil at Cambridge aged 50. A skilled linguist, his French was good enough for him to become a Rugby commentator with French Television. As well as running his own accountancy training company and a company marketing Rugby equipment, he was also at various times deputy general manager of the United Bank of Kuwait and a director of a chain of London health clubs. Somehow he also found time to undertake voluntary work for a number of sports charities for the disabled, and never forsook his beloved Rosslyn Park, who he played for until he was 41 and subsequently became Club President.

He was tragically diagnosed with prostrate cancer in 2005, but devoted the rest of his life to alerting people about the disease through the Prostrate Cancer Charity and preaching total defiance - and hope and determination to overcome.

Andy Ripley is best remembered to us as a member of the British Lions squad who toured South Africa in 1974 however. All members of this squad had to make a conscious decision to tour the country in order to express their solidarity with their South African kith and kin in the face of fierce left-wing intimidation. Like almost all other players selected Andy Ripley would not be intimidated however. This present writer met him briefly at Kimberley during this tour, when he was incongruously dressed in jeans and official tour blazer! Even then he radiated an air of true greatness to a degree which few other tour members possessed.

All the time that Britain can continue to produce people like Andy Ripley then the country has nothing, NOTHING, to worry about for the future.

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JOHN GOURIET

It was with great sadness that we recently learnt of the death of John Gouriet. After retiring from the British Army with the rank of Major in 1973 John Gouriet devoted much of his life to opposing crypto-communism. He was a Director of the National Association for Freedom, and in this position he inter alia successfully stopped the Post Office unions from blocking 'phone calls and mail to South Africa, and consistently opposed sanctions against South Africa in general. He is best remembered, however, for the decisive role which he played in defeating trade union attempts to stop the lawful operations of the Grunwick photo-processing company.

John Gouriet was also a strong supporter of the Swinton Circle. He knew about the crisis which engulfed the organisation in mid-2008 - and knew which side he was on! He had provisionally agreed to speak for the organisation, particularly about the Grunwick dispute, though he warned us that his poor health would probably prevent this. Alas this prediction sadly proved correct, and as a result we will now never have the honour of hearing this truly great man tell of his fine achievements. Our sincere sympathies are extended to his widow Sarah and to his three sons.

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