Pieter de Villiers and Gavin Rich in Conversation at Buitenverwachting

Random House Struik have published the autobiography of controversial ex Springbok coach Pieter de Villiers; Politically Incorrect was written with popular Rugby journalist Gavin Rich; they will be in conversation at our next luncheon…

DATE:                                    Tuesday 26 June 2012

TIME:                                    12H00 for 12h30

VENUE:                                Buitenverwachting Restaurant

SPEAKER:                            Gavin Rich in conversation with Pieter de Villiers

Please note this luncheon takes place on a Tuesday instead of a Thursday.

Throughout his tenure as the first black Springbok coach, Peter de Villiers was in the news, and not always for the right reasons.  His battle to be accepted and respected by the rugby fraternity started from the moment his appointment was announced. In his four years as Bok coach, de Villiers experienced huge successes but he also suffered the ignominy of coming last in the Tri Nations and seeing his World Cup dream shattered by the controversial officiating of referee Bryce Lawrence.

A personal account of his life and career that is as candid, honest and forthright as the man himself, in the nature of the man, this is both a rugby and political book.

Politically Incorrect was written with highly regarded rugby writer Gavin Rich who won the Sasol Springbok Rugby writer of the Year award in 2010.  Gavin was for many years one of Pieter de Villiers’ harshest critics.

They will be in conversation and will take questions.  This promises to be one of our most fascinating luncheons for many years.

Edgar will be spoiling us with a very special menu which I will send out in the next few days.  As always Lars will be spoiling us with a glass or two of Buitenverwachting’s award winning wines. The fully inclusive cost of the luncheon is R225 per person.  Menu available on request.

To book or for more information, please phone me on 021 685 8016 or email per return to sandybailey@telkomsa.net .

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WHAT IS THE THURSDAY CLUB?

Not really a club, but a group of people who get together on average once per month, usually on a Thursday and run by me.

We meet at a top restaurant in the Constantia Valley where we have a good lunch with some superb wine from the Valley and an interesting and topical speaker.

There is no joining fee; people are either referred or hear about it and go on the mailing list.  A monthly newsletter tells members who the speaker is and where we will be meeting.  To join contact sandybailey@telkomsa.net

Twice a year we do a fundraiser one for the Darling Trust and one for St Lukes Hospice.

Some past speakers; Clem Sunter, Pieter-Dirk Uys, David Klatzow, Tim Noakes, Ina Paarman; we do repeat speakers that have something new to tell us.

Thursday Luncheon Club                                                                                                                                           

Up to the minute; Informative; Enjoyable.
Relax with a delicious luncheon at a top restaurant.
An interesting speaker is ‘the cherry on top’

Where             Buitenverwachting Restaurant

When              Thursday 14 June 2012

Time               12 noon for 12h30 (prompt start)

Author, actor and activist our beloved Pieter-Dirk Uys is the guest speaker at the June luncheon.  A prolific South African writer, philanthropist and entertainer he will be with us as himself!

Currently on his mind ~ the Protection of State Information Bill, the freedom of the press, the contentious issue of corruption, the limits of the Constitution, the independence of the judiciary and the preservation of the dignity of our politicians from obscene, racist, rude and confusing paintings.

He will be presenting his newest personal political comedy-trek Adapt or Fly at the Baxter from    11 – 30 June with appearances by Mrs Evita Bezuidenhout who is rumoured to have joined the ANC and Malema as ‘Kidi Amin’ you can book at Computicket.

His self funded work in South African schools on HIV/AIDS is legendary.

We will be raising funds for The Darling Trust which was established in August 2003 by founding member, former trustee and present patron, Pieter-Dirk Uys.

The Darling Trust was set up to assist the previously disadvantaged communities of Darling.  The aim is to empower the individual to help themselves, mainly through participation in the sectors of education, skills development and health, its motto “making the dream of a better life a reality”.

A raffle with some fabulous prizes will be held to raise funds for the Trust, prizes listed below.  Booking is expected to be brisk so please call me on 021 685 8016 to reserve your seat or email

sandybailey@telkomsa.net .

The price for a delicious two course luncheon including a glass of Buitenverwachting wine is R225 per person.

Some of the raffle prizes:

One night at Le Franschhoek

 R1000 Voucher from Pick n Pay (logo)

 One night at a Whale Cottage of your choice. 

 Magnum of Groot Constantia Shiraz 2007

 Buitenverwachting Restaurant Gift Vouchers

 Buitenverwachting’s Superb Wines