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Seven Votes, how WWll changed South Africa forever, a review by Geoff Olivier…

Seven Votes, how WWll changed South Africa forever, a review by Geoff Olivier...

October 22nd, 2020|Categories: Books, Michael's Writings|Tags: D F Malan, Geoff Olivier, Jan Smuts, JBM Hertzog, Jonathan Ball Publisher, Richard Steyn, Seven Votes, World War 2|
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Churchill and Smuts – the friendship by Richard Steyn. A truly great read, here reviewed by Peter Soal…

Richard Steyn’s fascination with JC Smuts was clearly not satisfied by the publication of “Unafraid of Greatness” as he has produced another substantial volume this dealing with the Churchill and Smuts friendship.

November 8th, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Jan Smuts, Jonathan Ball, Peter Soal, Richard Steyn, Winston Churchill|
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fav-57 As a young aspiring chef, Michael laid a solid foundation for his career at the Cordon Bleu Cooking School in London. Over the next 30 years he had a series of high profile hospitality management posts, was the Public Relations Manager for Boschendal and ran three successful restaurants in the Cape, one of which, Parks, featured in the national top 10 restaurants.

Michael is a family man, author and broadcaster.
A lifetime devoted to the promotion and appreciation of the South African wine and food industry has earned him many accolades, including the Lannice Snyman Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2013 Eat Out Awards.

Michael continues to be prolific, informative and entertaining on his wine and food website, michaelolivier.co.za

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