AGOF Year End Dinner

In the near future, a new generation of passionate and innovative individuals will be at the forefront of South Africa's economic and social transformation. Allan Gray Orbis Foundation (AGOF) exists to develop these high impact entrepreneurial leaders to realise this vision.

Having documented this programme for many years, I always leave their events inspired by the positive energy manifested through these youngsters! Thus, with this blog I thank them!

Dan Sleigh

One of South Africa's most renown authors, Dan Sleigh, in his living room. Seen through a window from his porch during an interview with Murray La Vita. Read the article on http://blogs.dieburger.com/Murray24/dan-sleigh-se-persiese-towertapyt

Feel It, It is Gone!

A few immortal Vuvuzelas and odd sized Bafana shirts are still hanging in stalls around the city... Slowly but surely pushed to the side by the ever-popular African arts and crafts, the 2010 Fifa World Cup has had a full live in Cape Town.

As vendors packed up their merchandise on a rainy Sunday afternoon, I found this scene in Burg Street. The end of a magical time in South African history.

The World Cup is dead. Long live the World Cup!

Breakfast with a Malachite Kingfisher

Getting out of bed at 6am on a Sunday morning is not the easiest task for me, but to have witnessed this beautiful Kingfisher have breakfast was a real treat!

Around 8am he was enjoying his fifth catch. The other photographers and I were amazed, wondering how many he could fit into his tiny stomach.

This is an event everyone should have on their 'Bucket List'!

Ian McKellen

Sir Ian McKellen will be performing in 'Waiting for Godot' at The Fugard Theatre, Cape Town, from 13 July - 14 August. To be honest, I didn't know who McKellen was until 'Gandalf' came to greet me in the foyer of the theatre. A man with a passion for his work... Truly inspirational!

Check out http://www.thefugard.com/ for more info!

Cold Water Warriors

A handful of swimmers travelled all the way to Fraserburg in the Northern Cape to make history as the first to do a one mile ice swim. The water temperature at the 'Nuwedam' measured a mere 3'C... It was perfect.

This was not a race. Finishing the swim was the only objective. These professionally trained swimmers spent an average of 20 minutes in the water, resulting in their body temperatures to drop to the high 20'C... Hypothermia was inevitable. A medical team spent up to 45 minutes to get their body temperatures back to the normal 36'C with heaters, hot water bottles and blankets.

I have only one word to describe them... Warriors!

In The Clouds

Looking for a 'weatherpic', I found myself in the clouds on Signal Hill, Cape Town... Not great for my assignment, but I had a great time playing with the elements.

Jack Parow

Jack Parow, the king of 'Zef', is currently giving South African music icon, Steve Hofmeyr, a run for his money on the local music charts. Parow, known for his rude (but honest) lyrics, has the whole of South Africa singing along to his Afrikaans rap tunes.

This photograph was taken at the 'Burger Fair' in Bellville, where the music video for 'Cooler as Ekke' was made. View the video on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRzFqW4Xh2k

Final Touches

Some minor leaks are attended to on the roof of the Cape Town Stadium. With less than a month before the kick-off of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, we can surely feel the 'Gees' in and around the city!

Archbishop Desmond Tutu

I had the privilege to photograph Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu at the 'Desmond Tutu Peace Foundation' in Milnerton (Western Cape). Read more about the interview by Murray La Vita (Die Burger) at http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Weve-lost-our-pride-Tutu-20100504