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REGIONAL NEWS
SOUTHERN AFRICA
Editorial
Dear readers,
I was lucky enough to attend Roger Federer’s Match in Africa in Cape Town in February as the
media representative of Swiss Review. The match itself was a spectacle, for sure. However, it was
the events before the big show that were even more moving to me. When Roger and Rafael Nadal
played games with local kids to improve their motor skills, both of them showed a very personal
side of themselves, giggling away with dozens of little kids. I also had the opportunity to chat to
Roger during the warm-up session and was impressed how present, sincere and authentic he was.
It was an unforgettable event for Cape Town, and also for me personally.
GISEL A PIERCEY,
■■ Happy reading
EDITOR «SWISS REVIEW
Gisela Piercey SOUTHERN AFRICA»
Before the Match
The Match in Africa: A Match of in Africa Roger
Heroes Federer visited
one of his projects
It isn’t every day that we get to see two in Namibia.
international tennis greats play on
South African soil. But the crowd of
51’945 fans at Cape Town Stadium on
7 February were lucky enough to wit-
ness history in action, when Roger
Federer and Rafael Nadal went head-
to-head in The Match in Africa, raising
approximately R54.6 million for the
charitable Roger Federer Foundation.
I had a chance to chat to Roger Federer
before the match. The Match in Africa was the there’s more to them than their
sixth edition of this event, but the less sporty day jobs and that
first to take place on African soil. they were fully committed to a
And the crowd of more than 51’945 good cause.
people set a new world record for
the largest attendance at a tennis The Match in Africa also
match. The atmosphere in the showcased a host of local talent
capacity stands was electric as in between the matches, which
Bill Gates and Trevor Noah joined kept excitement high, including
the two champions for a curtain- the legendary Ndlovu Youth
raising doubles match, with Fede- Choir and the energetic Zip Zap
rer and Gates facing off against Circus – a Cape Town-based
Nadal and Noah. Fans were ecsta- social circus that was founded to
A short chat with tic to see Trevor Noah back on inspire young people and to help
Roger Federer during home soil as both he and Bill build a new culture of peaceful
the warm up session. Gates convincingly proved that coexistence in South Africa.
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Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal support and for making a difference Over 1.5 million children reached
did not disappoint, launching into an to those who need it most.” For more than 16 years, the Roger Federer Foundation has
exciting rally of world-class tennis been engaging in charitable programs in Africa
that had spectators on the edges of A collaboration between Roger and Trevor? and Switzerland giving children a good start in education.
their seats. After a hard-fought three I had the opportunity to chat to Over 1.5 million children have benefitted from the
Roger emerged as the winner of this Roger Federer for a few minutes interventions. The foundation only works with carefully
round. But the players matched each during the Warm up session before selected local organizations in long-term partnerships
other lobby for lobby and ace for ace the match. I was particularly interes- and seeks to bring about systemic change and have a
throughout. The thundering contest ted to hear whether there could be any sustainable impact. It aims therefore to enable and
was tense to the last minute. future collaboration between his empower the local population to assume responsibility
foundation and the Trevor Noah for finding solutions to problems while also
All the net proceeds generated by Foundation. The foundation of the determining the content, organization and finances of
The Match in Africa will be donated to South African stand up comedian and these solutions. The Foundation is running School
the Roger Federer Foundation, to sup- “Daily Show” host is only a few years Readiness Initiatives in Botswana, Malawi, Namibia,
port education in rural South Africa. old but starting to make an impact. South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Switzerland
The Roger Federer Foundation has The Johannesburg based non-profit and has invested more than 52 million USD in
been supporting education program- organization equips orphans and educational programs in 7000 primary schools and
mes for over 16 years and has invested vulnerable youth with education, preschools since its establishment. GISEL A PIERCEY,
extensively in educational initiatives life skills and social capital necessary
throughout Africa. to pursue further opportunity upon
Trevor Noah showed
off his humour
– and even some
tennis skills.
Over 1.5 million children
have benefitted from
the Roger Federer
Foundation to date.
Cape Town owns a new world record graduating high school or matric.
Following the match, Roger Fede- It is no secret that Trevor Noah and
rer said, “What an unforgettable night. Bill Gates are friends (and so are Roger
We raised more than three-and-a-half Federer and Gates) and Microsoft is
million US dollars for vulnerable one of the partners of Trevor’s found-
children in the region, achieved a ation. When I asked Roger whether
world record with more than 51’945 the two foundations could work
spectators at a tennis match and had together to make an even bigger
so much fun on the court. Thanks, impact he said that it would be
Rafa for a great match, to Bill and Tre- something to look into and that he
vor for stepping out of their comfort would be open to it. Let’s keep an eye
zones, and most of all, thank you, on the triangle of relationships
South Africa, and thank you Cape Federer – Gates – Noah.
Town, for all your overwhelming
Swiss Review / March 2020 / No.2
Regional News Southern Africa III
ASO MEETING T/F 011 805 3040, C 082 561 0063, our AGM will have taken place on
CANCELLED www.dining-out.co.za «The Courier».
Please visit our website for informa-
6th March. Looking forward to
welcoming many new members to
tion and updates on events at the club. our club during the course of this year.
The ASO council meeting of Hans-Georg Bosch – President
14th March in Bern was cancelled ■■ Our Clubs of Society
due to the COVID-19 impact. Afro Gugge, Amicale Suisse Romande, SWISS CLUB IN CAPE TOWN
Boccia, Skittling Club. Swiss Social&Sports Club,
Our normal channel of communica- Associated Groups: Swiss Choir, Green Point Common,
tion to Swiss Expats is via the various Swiss Rifle Club, Swiss Golf, G.S.N.A. Off Bill Peters Road, Green Point.
Swiss Clubs in our region. As happe- Senior Swiss Circle meets every P.O. Box 2279, Cape Town 8000,
ned in 2017, we are currently looking 2nd Saturday of the month for Lunch.
at holding another round of informa- Swiss Ladies meet every 4th Thursday T 021 434 8405 www.swissclub.co.za
tion sessions in the major centres in of the month for lunch. President: Christian Schiess,
collaboration with the Swiss Embassy Swiss Rifle Club Johannesburg: president@swissclub.co.za
and the Regional Consular Centre. We shoot every 4th Sat of the month, C 079 088 8233
Information about where and when from 9am. We normally shoot two dif- Vice President/Treasurer: Andreas
these events will take place will be ferent programs, with Swiss rifles, Reichmuth, treasurer@swissclub.co.za
communicated in due course. provided by the club. Visit our Face- C 083 297 3803
book site or call Daniel: 082 569 9146. Secretary: Chayenne Rusi,
Hans-Georg Bosch secretary@swissclub.co.za
Delegate of Council for Southern Africa SWISS CLUB IN PRETORIA C 082 569 8446
Swiss Society Alpina, To receive the “newsflash” contact the
President: Hans-Georg Bosch, club at catering@swissclub.co.za or on
T 012 347 8310, C 082 551 0222, 021 434 8405.
SWISS CLUB INFO swissclub.pta@hbosch.com,
Secretary: Biffy van Rooyen, The Swiss club Cape Town is open for
SWISS CLUB IN JOHANNESBURG bvrooyen@gmail.com dinner every Thursday evening.
Swiss Society Helvetia, Every 1st Thursday of the month is
31 Moerdyk Ave, Vorna Valley, Midrand. Facebook group: Swiss Club Alpina Pensioner's Lunch. Join the Swiss Jass
Chairman: Mario Valli, 082 451 8040; After a very successful 2019 we can players every LAST thursday of the
office: Max Waspe 083 412 0161, now look forward to our new calendar month. There is much more happe-
011 805 3039, office@swissclubjhb. of events. Our traditional Fondue Eve- ning at our club, meeting friends,
co.za, www.swissclubjhb.co.za, ning will take place on 6 June 2020, as host a party, club events etc. For more
Swiss Country Club Rest. The Courier: always in the Church Hall of the Jo- information, please send an email to:
Wolfgang Wollauz, T/F 011 805 3040, hannesgemeinde, next to the DSP. info@swissclub.co.za
C 082 561 0063, Tue-Sat 11-21h30 National Day will be celebrated on The independent Swiss Rifle Club can
Rest./kitchen, 11-24h Bar, Sun 10-17h, 1 August this year. When you read this, be found on the Swiss Club Cape Town
IMPRESSUM
DELEGATES OF THE ORGANISATION OF THE SWISS ABROAD FOR SOUTHERN AFRICA NEXT REGIONAL ISSUE DEADLINES
Marcie Bischof, Cape Town Editor of Swiss Review Southern Africa Issue Next Deadline Distribution
mwbischof@telkomsa.net / Gisela Piercey, P.O. Box 848,
mwbischof@bluewin.ch, Sun Valley 7875, Phone +27(0) 21 7820878, 03/20 23/04/2020 03/06/2020
Hans-Georg Bosch, Cape Town gisela@africantwisttravel.com 04/20 20/08/2020 23/09/2020
info@hbosch.com /swissoffice.hbosch@bluewin.ch
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THANK YOU.
Swiss Review / March 2020 / No.2
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SWISS CLUB IN NAMIBIA
club's website www.swissclub.co.za ■■ 67th AGM, President, Rudolf Imhof,
under rifle club and on Facebook. Augusta Estate – 7th March. T+26461240598, C+264814427217,
President: Dierk Lüthi, hdluthi@gmail. e-mail : er.imhof@iway.na,
com & dierk@telkomsa.net; IMPORTANT NOTICE Vice President, Yvonne Vorster,
C 083 441 4626. Shooting takes place *For more up-to-date information T +264818527957,
mostly at the SA Navy 'Klawer Valley' regarding times/venues/directions, yvonne.mantle@hotmail.com
range off Red Hill road above Simon's please visit our most informative
Town. Shooting dates and times are website www.swissclubnatal.org.za HONORARY CONSUL GENERAL OF SWITZERLAND
listed on the website and on the Urs Gamma
2 Facebook pages. SWISS CLUB PORT ELIZABETH Restaurant NICE, Namibian Institute
President: Anne Diener, C 079 089 of Culinary Education,
SWISS CLUB NATAL 4428, Comm.member: Urs Leuenberger, 2 Mozart Street.
President: Philippe Lanz C 074 355 2182, Windhoek, Namibia
C 082 493 2673, T 031 765 1625, Secretary: Heidi Schultes, C 076 376 T +264 61 300 710
p.lanz@absamail.co.za 1441 e-mail: Windhoek@honrep.ch
■■ JASS EVENTS SWISS CLUB EAST LONDON: SWISS CLUB IN SWAZILAND
This is held on the second Friday C/O Christine and Paul Stiffler, Ruedi Hofer, Calabash Rest,
of each month and will commence at T 043 748 3542, C 083 700 8846, T (h) +2684161095, T (w) +2684161187,
2 p.m. and is held at Rolf Klein Jass C 083 287 4324, C +2686028545, calabash@swazi.net
Stube, 3 Bona Terra Road, Assagay christinestiffler@telkomsa.net
(directions on our website). SWISS CLUB IN MAURITIUS
■■ SPORT TARGET SHOOTING SWISS CLUB FAR NORTH Club Suisse de Maurice,
Held on the 4th Saturday of each Michael Holford President: Pierre-Yves Roten,
month (weather permitting) commen- Cell: +27 83 229 3787 +23058441915, pyroten@mac.com,
cing at 0830 a.m. - Nottingham Road Postal Address: Private bag X2465, www.swiss-club-mu.com
(calendar available on our website). Louis Trichardt 0920,
■■ SHARKS BOARD Secretary: Suzanne Holford-Salchli
Possible braai - 12th April. Suzanne.holford@gmail.com
■■ BEACH CHAMPAGNE BREAK-
FAST
Amanzimtoti, 17th May.
■■ CHEESE FONDUE Augusta Estate.
Details to be finalised, either 27th June
in the evening or 28th June, lunch.
■■ SWISS NATIONAL DAY
2nd August, Sunshine Farm,
Drummond.
■■ CUMBERLAND GAME FARM
Pietermaritzburg: 27th September -
braai/lunch.
■■ BAYNSFIELD GAME FARM
Richmond: 25th October – Braai.
■■ YEAR END BRAAI,
Karkloof: 6th December.
■■ PRIZE JASSEN,
13th December – held at Rolf Klein Jass
Stube, 3 Bona Terra Road, Assagay.
■■ 2021 – CULINARY EVENING,
Augusta Estate: 7th February.
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