Friday, 30 November 2012
On This Day
On This Day - 1934 - The Flying Scotsman becomes the first steam locomotive to officially recorded at 100mph. It was a land speed record for railed vehicles.
Wednesday, 28 November 2012
Thompsons Africa
Springbok Atlas Charter Division CEO, Mr. Craig Drysdale, has resigned and will be the new General Manager of Global Sales for Thompsons Africa as from January 2013.
Craig has been the driving force behind the very successful Springbok Atlas Charter company for the past 3 years as CEO, and his knowledge of tourism will be surely missed by Springbok Atlas.
Thompsons Africa has gained a valuable person with tourism knowledge and believe that Craig will be a great asset to them.
Craig has been the driving force behind the very successful Springbok Atlas Charter company for the past 3 years as CEO, and his knowledge of tourism will be surely missed by Springbok Atlas.
Thompsons Africa has gained a valuable person with tourism knowledge and believe that Craig will be a great asset to them.
On This Day
On This Day - 1944 - The Battle of Peleliu ended. This battle began on 15 September and considering the number of men involved, it had the highest casualty rate of any battle in the Pacific.
Monday, 26 November 2012
On This Day
On This Day - 1936 - The Anti-Comintern Pact, an agreement between Japan and Germany, was signed.
Sunday, 25 November 2012
On This Day
On This Day - 1944 - The first raid against the Japanese capital of Tokyo was made by land-based U.S. bombers.
Saturday, 24 November 2012
On This Day
On This Day - 1943 - U.S. forces seized control of Tarawa and Makin from the Japanese during the Central Pacific offensive in the Gilbert Islands.
Friday, 23 November 2012
On This Day
On This Day - 1943 - U.S. President Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Chinese leader Chiang Kai-shek met in Cairo to discuss the measures for defeating Japan.
Thursday, 22 November 2012
Wednesday, 21 November 2012
On This Day
On This Day - 1943 - U.S. Marines began their landing on Tawawa and Makin atolls in the Gilbert Islands.
Tuesday, 20 November 2012
On This Day
On This Day - 1945 - Twenty-four high-ranking Nazis go on trial in Nuremberg, Germany for atrocities committed during World War II.
They were :
Martin Bormann
Karl Donitz
Hans Frank
Wilhelm Frick
Hans Fritzsche
Walther Funk
Hermann Goring
Rudolf Hess
Alfred Jodl
Ernest Kaltenbrunner
Wilhelm Keitel
Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach
Robert Ley
Konstantin von Neurath
Franz von Papen
Erich Raeder
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Alfred Rosenberg
Fritz Sauckel
Hjalmar Schacht
Baldur von Schirach
Arthur Seyss-Inquart
Albert Speer
Julius Streicher
They were :
Martin Bormann
Karl Donitz
Hans Frank
Wilhelm Frick
Hans Fritzsche
Walther Funk
Hermann Goring
Rudolf Hess
Alfred Jodl
Ernest Kaltenbrunner
Wilhelm Keitel
Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach
Robert Ley
Konstantin von Neurath
Franz von Papen
Erich Raeder
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Alfred Rosenberg
Fritz Sauckel
Hjalmar Schacht
Baldur von Schirach
Arthur Seyss-Inquart
Albert Speer
Julius Streicher
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Monday, 19 November 2012
Greece Repeat History
During October 2012 there were media reports from Athens stating that 30 protesters were hurt (including two with serious head injuries) with two policeman also hurt.
Twelve people have been arrested and 193 detained - the difference being that those arrested are accused of a specific offense, while those detained could simply be taken to a police station to prove their identity.
Strange how history repeats itself because on 19th November 1973, close to 40 years ago, tanks and demonstrators met in the streets of Athens as students of the Athens polytechnic gather to demand an end to the Papadopoulos regime.
Twelve people have been arrested and 193 detained - the difference being that those arrested are accused of a specific offense, while those detained could simply be taken to a police station to prove their identity.
Strange how history repeats itself because on 19th November 1973, close to 40 years ago, tanks and demonstrators met in the streets of Athens as students of the Athens polytechnic gather to demand an end to the Papadopoulos regime.
On This Day
On This Day - 1942 - The Soviet leader Joseph Stalin was determined to liberate the city named after him and in November he ordered massive reinforcements to the area. On 19 November, General Zhuklov launched a Soviet counteroffensive out of the rubble of Stalingrad. German command underestimated the scale of the counterattack and the 6th Army was quickly overwhelmed by the offensive which involved 500,000 Soviet troops, 900 tanks and 1400 aircraft. Within 3 days the entire German force of more than 200,000 men was encircled.
Sunday, 18 November 2012
Saturday, 17 November 2012
SAP Durban Dog Unit
In 1962 the South African Police Dog unit was established in Durban.
This year we celebrate it's 50 years of existence with a gala function held tonight.
Many of it's members have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The first being Sergeant Chart Rickard who, together with is dog died from a land mine explosion in 1969 in the Caprivi Strip, northern border of South West Africa (now Namibia) whilst fighting insurgents from Angola, associated with the armed wing of the ANC (MK).
The Durban dog unit was first stationed at Cato Manor till the early 1980's and was moved to it's current location at the Durban Head Quarters in Stanger Street, Durban.
I was fortunate to join this prestiges unit in 1974, who was commanded by Capt Hennie Meyer, later retired as a General.
The history and successes of this unit cannot all be mentioned as there is not enough time and space to mention all. It is a unit that it's members are very proud of and regard each present and past member as a family for the purpose of fighting crime.
From a personal point, it was the members of this unit who nicknamed me as "The Flying Dutchman" and has since kept this AKA till now.
Tonight we will all gather together in prayer by it's past and present members giving thanks to our Lord, Jesus Christ for His protecting hand over this unit.
Me bottom right
Our Reunion on 17th November 2012
This year we celebrate it's 50 years of existence with a gala function held tonight.
Many of it's members have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The first being Sergeant Chart Rickard who, together with is dog died from a land mine explosion in 1969 in the Caprivi Strip, northern border of South West Africa (now Namibia) whilst fighting insurgents from Angola, associated with the armed wing of the ANC (MK).
The Durban dog unit was first stationed at Cato Manor till the early 1980's and was moved to it's current location at the Durban Head Quarters in Stanger Street, Durban.
I was fortunate to join this prestiges unit in 1974, who was commanded by Capt Hennie Meyer, later retired as a General.
The history and successes of this unit cannot all be mentioned as there is not enough time and space to mention all. It is a unit that it's members are very proud of and regard each present and past member as a family for the purpose of fighting crime.
From a personal point, it was the members of this unit who nicknamed me as "The Flying Dutchman" and has since kept this AKA till now.
Tonight we will all gather together in prayer by it's past and present members giving thanks to our Lord, Jesus Christ for His protecting hand over this unit.
Me bottom right
Our Reunion on 17th November 2012
On This Day
On This Day - 1939 - A Luftwaffe reconnaissance plane flew over South West Lancs, Cheshire, and North Wales and another flew over Shetlands. No bombs were dropped but ant-aircraft guns were in action.
Thursday, 15 November 2012
Wednesday, 14 November 2012
On This Day
On This Day - 1940 - German Luftwaffe planes destroy most of Coventry, England.
The Nazi published a large number of 32-page booklets in a series titled "War Library of the German Youth". They were intended to persuade the youth of the glories of war and often included a pitch to enlist in the military.
The RAF had bombed Munich during the festivities of 8-9 November 1940, the anniversary of the 1923 Beer Hall Putcsh.
Outraged, Hitler ordered retaliation. The Luftwaffe had formerly focused on London. Now it went after Coventry, a city in the English Midlands.
Heavy anti-aircraft fire kept the bombers high, they bombed indiscriminately. They destroyed a great deal of housing along with a 14th century cathedral.
The Nazi published a large number of 32-page booklets in a series titled "War Library of the German Youth". They were intended to persuade the youth of the glories of war and often included a pitch to enlist in the military.
The RAF had bombed Munich during the festivities of 8-9 November 1940, the anniversary of the 1923 Beer Hall Putcsh.
Outraged, Hitler ordered retaliation. The Luftwaffe had formerly focused on London. Now it went after Coventry, a city in the English Midlands.
Heavy anti-aircraft fire kept the bombers high, they bombed indiscriminately. They destroyed a great deal of housing along with a 14th century cathedral.
Tuesday, 13 November 2012
Lightning Bolt
I was sitting on my veranda in December 1999, playing with my new camera trying to catch a photo of the lightning in a distance.
In front of my house is a public park and whilst trying to snap a picture, a huge lightning bolt hit a tree approximately 100m in front of me. To my amazement, I happen to press the camera button and snapped the photo. There was no skill in taking this picture but pure luck and let's not forget the "toilet ministries" I had thereafter !
In front of my house is a public park and whilst trying to snap a picture, a huge lightning bolt hit a tree approximately 100m in front of me. To my amazement, I happen to press the camera button and snapped the photo. There was no skill in taking this picture but pure luck and let's not forget the "toilet ministries" I had thereafter !
Culture Difference
Here is the difference between a South African street vendor and a German street vendor.
South Africa
Germany
South Africa
Germany
On This Day
On This Day - 1941 - The British aircraft carrier Ark Royal is sunk off Gibraltar by a U-boat.
Monday, 12 November 2012
On This Day
On This Day - 1944 - The long battle in the Philippines continued. Within a couple of days the Americans had regained their confidence. They just destroyed an entire Japanese convoy of 6 destroyers and 4 transports. However, the battle in Leyte, Philippines was not over yet.
Sunday, 11 November 2012
On This Day - Armistice Day
On This Day - 1918 - World War 1 ended on the eleventh day eleventh month and eleventh hour. Over 1 million english soldiers died during WW1. It will be remembered as "Armistice Day".
Saturday, 10 November 2012
Is South Africa Sitting on a Time Bomb ?
Is South Africa sitting on a Time Bomb ?
Question I asked myself and I'm sure many have done the same.
In my opinion, there are so many factors that will lead to an unstable South Africa and one needs to be vigilant and take note of similar happenings around the world in the past.
Why were there uprisings in other African countries ? Look what happened in Libya, Egypt, Rwanda, DRC, Ghana, and many more. Look at the current state of Syria !
All because of governments that support or in the process of dictatorships. In my opinion, the current South African Government is showing signs of the same mentality and if the situation is not changed, the people will rise up and civil war and mayhem will be the order of the day.
Look at the signs - The Marikana, strikes at our gold, platinum and coal mines, transport and many others. The people have no respect for the rule of law. Theft and corruption is in the order of the day in government departments, "jobs for pals" even if the person is not qualified, a taxi industry that is completely uncontrollable, fraud in all forms in government, tender processes (mostly given to those connected with the ANC. There are many more evidence to mention all.
We have a government that is riddled with communist. Will they change their views on communism ? The answer is NO otherwise they will distance themselves from any communist movements such as the SACP. What is the definition of communism ? " A theoretical economic system characterized by the collective ownership of property and by the organization of labour for the common advantage of all members."
Does this not look and sound familiar to the happenings in South Africa ?
What can be done ? - The only solution in my opinion is for the Government to change it's views and start serving ALL the people of the country and work for the people and not for the enrichments of themselves. - Let all it's citizens feel part to build a new South Africa, black and white all working for a common cause for the future of our children and their children. - If the situation does not change soon, we as South African citizens needs to change the government. I think it's also time for the world to take note of the situation and start subtle embargoes on South Africa to let the current ANC let Government know how they feel. Unfortunately, you have countries like China, India and Brazil who support South Africa with their communist- and anti-white methodology.
The current education system has failed in South Africa. Who is the Minister of Education ? Mr. Blade Nzimande (SACP and communist member). There are no or little order in our schools, kids bring weapons and drugs to schools. Where are the teachers ? They are too scared to act against the children in fear of their own lives. What type of system is that ? The children of today will be our leaders of tomorrow. Is that how we see the South Africa of the future ?
Please Mr. President, we as South african citizens beg of you, even if it will cost your you favoritism amongst the ANC members, be a man of Values and Integrity and lets build on a South Africa that ALL it's citizens can be proud of.
Question I asked myself and I'm sure many have done the same.
In my opinion, there are so many factors that will lead to an unstable South Africa and one needs to be vigilant and take note of similar happenings around the world in the past.
Why were there uprisings in other African countries ? Look what happened in Libya, Egypt, Rwanda, DRC, Ghana, and many more. Look at the current state of Syria !
All because of governments that support or in the process of dictatorships. In my opinion, the current South African Government is showing signs of the same mentality and if the situation is not changed, the people will rise up and civil war and mayhem will be the order of the day.
Look at the signs - The Marikana, strikes at our gold, platinum and coal mines, transport and many others. The people have no respect for the rule of law. Theft and corruption is in the order of the day in government departments, "jobs for pals" even if the person is not qualified, a taxi industry that is completely uncontrollable, fraud in all forms in government, tender processes (mostly given to those connected with the ANC. There are many more evidence to mention all.
We have a government that is riddled with communist. Will they change their views on communism ? The answer is NO otherwise they will distance themselves from any communist movements such as the SACP. What is the definition of communism ? " A theoretical economic system characterized by the collective ownership of property and by the organization of labour for the common advantage of all members."
Does this not look and sound familiar to the happenings in South Africa ?
What can be done ? - The only solution in my opinion is for the Government to change it's views and start serving ALL the people of the country and work for the people and not for the enrichments of themselves. - Let all it's citizens feel part to build a new South Africa, black and white all working for a common cause for the future of our children and their children. - If the situation does not change soon, we as South African citizens needs to change the government. I think it's also time for the world to take note of the situation and start subtle embargoes on South Africa to let the current ANC let Government know how they feel. Unfortunately, you have countries like China, India and Brazil who support South Africa with their communist- and anti-white methodology.
The current education system has failed in South Africa. Who is the Minister of Education ? Mr. Blade Nzimande (SACP and communist member). There are no or little order in our schools, kids bring weapons and drugs to schools. Where are the teachers ? They are too scared to act against the children in fear of their own lives. What type of system is that ? The children of today will be our leaders of tomorrow. Is that how we see the South Africa of the future ?
Please Mr. President, we as South african citizens beg of you, even if it will cost your you favoritism amongst the ANC members, be a man of Values and Integrity and lets build on a South Africa that ALL it's citizens can be proud of.
South Africa vs Germany
As my viewers will notice, I am a WW2 history fanatic and therefor my "On This Day" daily post what happened during that time.
It may anger the German people because of what took place during WW2, under the leadership of Adolf Hitler, and that is a part of history that they would rather forget.
As a South African, being part of the "Appartheid" era, it's not something that we can wish away as the same for the German people.
I visited Germany during September 2011 and experienced for myself the new Germany and was so amazed with the country, its people and general way of living. I witnessed honesty amongst the people and the manner that the country is being managed by the government.
Unfortunately, I cannot say the same for my country after we in South Africa became a democracy. We, as Germany, have a beautiful country with the best weather in the world, wildlife in abundance, diverse cultures, and many more.
Here is the difference - In Germany, after WW2, the government of the day up to now have rebuilt the country for it's people and all that live in it, Germans, Jews etc. All with the hope and vision of a better Germany irrespective of race and origin.
In South Africa, after the newly elected ANC government took control, all we have noticed for the past 18 years, that a reverse form of "Appartheid" whereby white people (now the minority) is being marginalized and treated in a manner that they (white population) is looking to immigrate to other countries such as UK, Australia and New Zealand.
It is well documented how the current ANC government, is looting the country's people tax money and an example being a palace for the President Jacob Zuma being built at a cost of R 240 million rand, whilst his neighbour is living in a house made of mud and wood.
Everyday you will read in our media about corruption in government departments and I don't even want to think about the total money lost and stolen from the people of South Africa for the past 18 years.
It may anger the German people because of what took place during WW2, under the leadership of Adolf Hitler, and that is a part of history that they would rather forget.
As a South African, being part of the "Appartheid" era, it's not something that we can wish away as the same for the German people.
I visited Germany during September 2011 and experienced for myself the new Germany and was so amazed with the country, its people and general way of living. I witnessed honesty amongst the people and the manner that the country is being managed by the government.
Unfortunately, I cannot say the same for my country after we in South Africa became a democracy. We, as Germany, have a beautiful country with the best weather in the world, wildlife in abundance, diverse cultures, and many more.
Here is the difference - In Germany, after WW2, the government of the day up to now have rebuilt the country for it's people and all that live in it, Germans, Jews etc. All with the hope and vision of a better Germany irrespective of race and origin.
In South Africa, after the newly elected ANC government took control, all we have noticed for the past 18 years, that a reverse form of "Appartheid" whereby white people (now the minority) is being marginalized and treated in a manner that they (white population) is looking to immigrate to other countries such as UK, Australia and New Zealand.
It is well documented how the current ANC government, is looting the country's people tax money and an example being a palace for the President Jacob Zuma being built at a cost of R 240 million rand, whilst his neighbour is living in a house made of mud and wood.
Everyday you will read in our media about corruption in government departments and I don't even want to think about the total money lost and stolen from the people of South Africa for the past 18 years.
On This Day - Night of Broken Glass
On This Day - 1939 - A massive, coordinated attack on Jews throughout the German Reich on the night of November 9 to November 10, came to be known as Kristallnacht or The Night of Broken Glass.
The attack came after Herschel Grynszpan, a 17 year old Jew living in Paris, shot and killed a member of the German Embassy staff there in retaliation for the poor treatment his father and his family suffered at the hands of Nazis in Germany.
On October 27, Grynszpan's family and over 15 000 other Jews, originally from Poland, had been expelled from Germany without any warning. They were forcibly transported by train in boxcars then dumped at the Polish border.
For Adolf Hitler and Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels, the shooting in Paris provided an opportunity to incite Germans to "rise in bloody vengeance against the Jews."
The attack came after Herschel Grynszpan, a 17 year old Jew living in Paris, shot and killed a member of the German Embassy staff there in retaliation for the poor treatment his father and his family suffered at the hands of Nazis in Germany.
On October 27, Grynszpan's family and over 15 000 other Jews, originally from Poland, had been expelled from Germany without any warning. They were forcibly transported by train in boxcars then dumped at the Polish border.
For Adolf Hitler and Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels, the shooting in Paris provided an opportunity to incite Germans to "rise in bloody vengeance against the Jews."
Friday, 9 November 2012
On This Day
On This Day - 1938 - German Nazis launch a campaign of terror against Jewish people their homes and business in Germany and Austria leaving at least 100 dead and over 30 000 arrested and sent to concentration camps. This provided the prelude to the Holocaust in Germany. Over 100 000 German Jews left Germany realizing that they would not be safe. The world powers were outraged by what the Nazis had done but the strongest they did was to break off diplomatic relations which allowed Nazis to commit the mass murder of 6 million European Jews during the Holocaust.
Thursday, 8 November 2012
Wednesday, 7 November 2012
On This Day
On This Day - 1941 - Nazi German SS troops rounded up 13 000 Jews from the Minsk ghetto and killed them execution style.
Tuesday, 6 November 2012
On This Day
On This Day - 1935 - The Prototype Hawker Hurricane made it's maiden flight. It was the first RAF monoplane with enclosed cockpit, eight guns and retractable landing gear and the first to exceed 300mph.
Monday, 5 November 2012
Sunday, 4 November 2012
On This Day
On This Day - 1942 - Rommel goes on the run at El Alamein. The German army in North Africa was in full retreat, after suffering a comprehensive defeat in Egypt at the hands of the 8th Army under General Bernard Montgomery.
Saturday, 3 November 2012
On This Day
On This Day - 1939 - Adolf Hitler's Minister of Propaganda, Josef Goebbels, visited Lodz, Poland.
Friday, 2 November 2012
On This Day
On This Day - 1936 - Benito Mussolini made a speech in Milan, Italy, in which he described the alliance between Italy and Nazi Germany as an "axis" running between Berlin and Rome.
Thursday, 1 November 2012
Braking News - Tourism (South Africa)
Braking Tourist News
Springbok Atlas Charter is proud to announce that it has been voted onto in Lisbon, Portugal (as South Africa's exclusive representative) the prestigious International Global Passenger Network (GPN). GPN's objective is to be the leading international organization in the field of surface passenger transportation, assuring it's clients elevated benchmarks of safety, quality and service in all it's member countries around the world. Through it's high standards, GPN strives to promote the motor coach industry as a viable and ecological alternative to private car use.
The CEO of Springbok Atlas Charter (South Africa) Mr. Craig Drysdale being the representative at the function in Lisbon.
Springbok Atlas Charter is proud to announce that it has been voted onto in Lisbon, Portugal (as South Africa's exclusive representative) the prestigious International Global Passenger Network (GPN). GPN's objective is to be the leading international organization in the field of surface passenger transportation, assuring it's clients elevated benchmarks of safety, quality and service in all it's member countries around the world. Through it's high standards, GPN strives to promote the motor coach industry as a viable and ecological alternative to private car use.
The CEO of Springbok Atlas Charter (South Africa) Mr. Craig Drysdale being the representative at the function in Lisbon.
Associated links : www.gpn.travel and www.springbokatlas.co.za
On This Day
On This Day - 1945 - The British Intelligence reports that Hitler probably committed suicide on 30th April in Berlin after marrying his mistress, Eva Braun.
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