In January 2010 Cape Town businessman ROB TAYLOR gave two Cape Town car guards, Fabrice Munqanga-Mungala and Desiré Shima, a tip….this was no ordinary tip. The tip was his AUDI R8. Yes folks that one…the cool AUDI…

“The man just started talking to us and saw how we were struggling. He was shocked and asked me to go with him in the car so that he could hand the car’s papers to me,” Nahimana said

“The man bought himself a scooter and handed the keys and a receipt for the car to me,” could not believe it. I didn’t want to drive away, but he left there on his scooter. I was scared and confused for about an hour, but he said I should take the keys and drive back to the mountain. He said the car belongs to us all.

“Learn to share with one another. The life of a car guard can also change and he can drive an expensive car,” Taylor told the guards, according to Nahimana.

The police confirmed that all the paperwork was in order. The Cable Car Station car gaurds had just received a R2.03m tip. Not bad. So what did they do? They were inspired to help others.

They decided to use all the hype around the gift to raise funds for charity. They cut a slot in the bonnet (that actually covers the boot as the engine is in the back) and started taking donations.  They have already supplied thousands of rands to homeless people sleeping under highways and in bushes in Cape Town. They have also sent money to HAITI.

Now in a new twist the guys have eventually decided to get rid of the car….Why you ask. Well they plan on selling the car to start a fully fledged NGO. They should realise more than R1 000 000.00 from the sale and say that can help many more people.

“With the money we can help even more people,” Shima said.
“The car did a lot for us, for Future for All and the people we helped but now we’re going to do more,” he added.

A documentary is being filmed about the ” FUTURE FOR ALL” team.

I hope it all stays LEGIT……

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Buttoning down good cheer

Kicked off by advertising agency Draftfcb South Africa, the Keep Flying campaign is aimed at proving the international research, which shows that all host nations suffer from post-event depression, wrong. Keep Flying buttons, designed and produced as part of the campaign are now available for companies wanting to embrace the initiative.

The buttons in production are one example of how companies can demonstrate their commitment to the country and to keep the nation’s collective sense of accomplishment strong. Already, several Draftfcb clients have ordered thousands to hand out to their staff as part of internal communication drives.

Draftfcb’s Group CEO John Dixon added, “We also want to hand out 100 000 of these buttons around the closing festivities, but need sponsors to achieve this goal. When you place your order, doubling it so that we can add those to our tally is a great idea, but so too is committing to a larger production run. Of course, all buttons come attached to a card on which the sponsoring company’s logo will be printed.”

Any company wanting to do so should email the quantity it requires to keepflying@draftfcb.co.za and the agency will respond with a quote and give an undertaking to deliver the buttons within four working days. Go to www.keepflying.co.za for more information on the campaign.

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In an interview with stuff.co.nz he said,

“Yeah, that’s official isn’t it,” he replied. “Am I allowed top say that Joe?” he asked his media man Joe Locke.

“I’ve just said it, haven’t I? It’s been speculated… no, I’m not allowed to say that. No, it’s only speculated we’re playing in a stadium that holds 97,000. Gee, that would be great, wouldn’t it? I can’t wait.”

The SOUTH AFRICAN RUGBY UNION and LIONS RUGBY (Host team of ELLIS PARK) had already sent out invites for a WEDNESDAY press conference late THURSDAY afternoon, announcing something “BIG”. Speculation was rife straight after that with KEVIN McCALLUM tweeting…..

Looks like Ellis Park Tri-nations match will be moved to Soccer City. Saru & Lions having a presser next week for a “major” announcement.

Mind you, that’s just me speculating about the Ellis Park Test, but it seems about right.

So, let’s hope this speculation is all correct, 94 000 VUVZELAS at altitude should put an end to the ALL BLACKS….

Soccer City by night

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