Dean Allen at Buitenverwachting Restaurant

Buitenverwachting – Thursday 7 September at 12 noon

Guest Speaker Dr Dean Allen - Author/Lecturer/Historian

Exciting news;   the newly re-opened Buitenverwachting Restaurant has had a complete makeover.  It looks absolutely fabulous!  Chef Patron Edgar Osojnik has prepared a special menu for the launch.  He has even invited his favourite speaker, Dr Dean Allen to be the guest speaker at this luncheon.

 Dr Dean Allen

Dean is originally from Somerset in England, he is a Senior Academic at Bournemouth University in the UK and a Research Associate of Stellenbosch University in South Africa.  He has published widely on the history and politics of sport and society throughout the British Empire, most notably South Africa.  Dean is a popular guest lecturer and speaker and has presented motivational talks and keynote papers around the world. His topic for us:

Empire, War and Cricket in South Africa: Logan of Matjiesfontein

It was during research for his Masters Degree (that focused on Sport during the Anglo-Boer War) the Dean first visited Matjiesfontein and a fascination for the history of cricket and this region led to a PhD and later to his book Empire, War and Cricket in South Africa.  It is a truly amazing story that has had many British and South African audiences enthralled. 

Menu

Amuse Bouche

Marinated Calamari Salad with Chermoula

Main Course

Lamb Fillet – Roasted Balsamico Onion Crepinette, own Sauce,

Red pepper potato mousseline, crispy provencal cube

Dessert

Iced Amarula Zabaione

Chocolate tart with an assortment of oranges

Filter Coffee & Friandises

The price per person is R375 fully inclusive of service and the elegant Buitenverwachting wines which will accompany the lunch.  

Contact Sandy on 021 685 8016 or by email for more information or to book. 

More on the Guptas - Pieter-Louis Myburgh

Pieter-Louis Myburgh will be the Guest Speaker

at a Luncheon on Monday 14^th August

The Pavilion – Kelvin Grove

Guest speaker Pieter-Louis Myburgh is up to date on the Guptas and he will be happy to answer questions.

He is an award-winning investigative journalist. His series of exposés on a multibillion-rand contract for new locomotives at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) earned him several accolades, including South Africa’s prestigious Taco Kuiper Award for investigative journalism. After completing his BPhil (honours) in journalism at Stellenbosch University, Myburgh cut his teeth as a general reporter at Beeld newspaper in Johannesburg. He found his feet as an investigative journalist at the Afrikaans weekly newspaper Rapport before moving to News24, where he still exposes the mechanics of dodgy deals and crooked cronies.

The Republic of Gupta investigates what the Gupta brothers were up to during Thabo Mbeki’s presidency and how they got into the inner circle of President Jacob Zuma. It shines new light on their controversial ventures in computers, cricket, newspapers and TV news, and coal and uranium mining. And it explores their exposure by public protector Thuli Madonsela, their conflict with finance minister Pravin Gordhan, and the real reasons behind the cabinet reshuffle of March 2017.

Pieter-Louis Myburgh delves deeper than ever before into the Guptas’ business dealings and their links to prominent South African politicians and explains how one family managed to transform an entire country into the Republic of Gupta.

The venue is the lovely Pavilion room set amongst the trees with a beautiful view of the mountain.  The menu is as follows:

Starter

Butternut and Feta Tartlet

Main

Grilled Fish served with Warm Tomato and Green Olive Salsa

 served with new Potatoes

Vegetarian

Sweet and Sour Stir Fried Vegetables with Pineapple and Cashew nuts.

Filter Coffee/Tea

The price of R300 includes wines and service. For more information or to book please contact Sandy per email or telephone 021 685 8016.