Archive for March, 2011

Dear Friends,

Much has been happening since our last ‘News’ communication!

Hannes Wessel’s work ‘PK Van Der Byl – African Statesman’ has hit the shelves and has proved a great success. As has Clive Wilsworth’s ‘First In Last Out – A History of the South African Artillery’. Hannes Wessel’s will be signing copies of his book at the RLI 50th Anniversary weekend in September and we’ll be advising details of this event in due course.

We’ve also taken delivery of ‘Recce’ and this work has been an amazing sell-out! ‘Recce’ is currently being reprinted and we would hope to have copies in the summer.

We continue to add to our series of commemorative plaques and we will shortly be taking delivery of 1 Parachute Battalion plaques. Our series of limited edition figurines continues to grow with five releases planned for 2011 – the 32 Battalion ‘Incredible One’ was an instant sell out! Thank you to everyone who has supported this initiative.

In the meantime, we look forward to welcoming you to two all new events;

‘In Conversation with Al Venter’ – Thursday 26th May 2011 – The Frontline Club-London W2 1QJ – 6.00pm

Al J. Venter is known as a war correspondent, documentary filmmaker, and author of more than 40 books. He served as an African and Middle East correspondent for various publications in the stable of Britain’s Jane’s Information Group. In a career that has lasted almost half a century, he has reported on a number of Africa’s bloodiest conflicts. In what will be an engaging and informative evening, Al will speak of his experiences and sign copies of his books including his latest title, ‘War Stories’.

The Frontline Club- was set up by Vaughan Smith in 2003 in honour of colleagues at the Frontline Television News agency who died pursuing their work. The Club celebrates this history with a selection of artefacts, memorabilia and changing photographic exhibitions that have included iconic images from some of the world’s finest photographers, including Robert Capa. The Club is the London hub for a diverse group of people united by their passion for the best quality journalism. 30 Degrees South UK look forward to welcoming you to this unique venue and to its evening with Al Venter.

‘Shadows in the Sand’ – Book Signing Event – Wednesday 20th July 2011 – London Club of the Rifles – London W1K 5HR – 6.00pm

Former South African Policeman and military historian Leon Bezuidenhout will reflect on his new work with Sisingi Kamongo. Published by 30 Degrees South, ‘Shadows in the Sands: a Koevoet Tracker’s Story of an Insurgency War’, is the story of a Kavango tracker who served for six years with Koevoet (‘Crowbar’), the elite South African Police anti-terrorist unit. Most white team leaders lasted only two years; the black trackers walked the tracks for years.
Leon tells of the 50 or so firefights Sisingi endured. Gripping and compulsive; this has to be heard. Now a successful businessman and company director, Leon will be hosted at the London Club of the Rifles.

The London Club of the Rifles is the London home of the British Army’s famous Rifles Regiment. It is now the UK home of both the Rhodesian African Rifles and the Rhodesian Light Infantry.

As always, spaces are limited at these events so do please register your interest quickly to Steve Crump

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