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FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA
"Participation Builds Unity"
"MADE IN AFRICA - FOR AFRICA"
FDA NEWSLETTER
MASS MAIL
05 DECEMBER 2006
FDA - SEASON GREETINGS.. ON A SAD NOTE
(All)
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The FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA proudly presents you with the following information that may add value to Africa's development. Please direct any correspondence to: info@isupportafrica.com
SEASON GREETINGS.. ON A SAD NOTE
Sadly my contribution to the Financing Local Government for Regeneration and Development conference in Dubai was abruptly cut short due to a burglary at my home/office. Miraculously my dear wife, Rosemary, opted to spend that particular night with friends.
Although we have lost most of our electronic appliances and clothing, the most devastating loss is our (FDA) master computer and more so the content of this computer. I did, as a rule, back-up most of our important files, database, etc., however, years of dedicated research and painstakingly filing of these researched documents and then years of emails sent and received have now been lost.
I will however not relent on my passion for pursuing Africa's sustainable development and would like to thank all my friends and family for their loyal support over the last few days. A special thanks to my daughters, Monique and Michelle and then also Wim DU PLESSIS, the FDA CEO, for being a pillar of strength to Rosemary during my absence.
Wim and I will be attending the OECD/NEPAD Africa Investment Forum in Brazzaville Congo next week - needless to say we will be providing you with a full report on this important event, on our return.
SEASONAL GREETINGS
It is that festive time of the year again and there is no doubt that many of you will soon be taking a well-deserved annual break.
May the Message of Goodwill, associated with the coming festive season, prevail and continue for you throughout the year 2007.
The Africa Trade Centre; the FDA (Foundation for the Development of Africa); the FDA/Africa Supporters; the FDA Trading Partners and all the participants of the 'I SUPPORT AFRICA' campaign wish you, your family, your friends and colleagues a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
We will not be closing (Africa never closes) and will be available to serve Africa diligently throughout this festive period - please feel free to make contact:
peter@foundation-development-africa.org or wim@foundation-development-africa.org
Opportunities are available for businesses to participate in the FDA TRADING PARTNERS - PRODUCTS AND SERVICES SERVING AFRICA, by sponsoring a category page providing for maximum exposure and product or service branding - this category page sponsorship is rather an attractive option.
For more detail on the various options - see:
www.fdapartners.net/products_services/add_your_products_services_options.htm
Take care
Peter
COMMENTS AND SEASONAL GREETINGS RECEIVED
10 January 2007
Dear Peter
A short note to wish you and those dear to you a wonderful 2007.
May the effort you put into creating a permanent mindshift regarding “Africa – Business” be fruitful.
Kind regards,
Johann van Heerden
Juice Synergy
South Africa
10 January 2007
Thanks Peter,
May 2007 be a ground-breaking year for FDA.
Regards
Giel
Giel BEKKER
ProjectWay Consulting & Contracting CC
South Africa
08 January 2007
Hi Peter
Please accept my apologies for not acknowledging this sooner.
What a dreadful thing to happen.
My thoughts and prayers with you all the way.
I know you'll bounce back, stick-at-it-ability being one of your great
talents.
All good wishes and ongoing support, even if it's not always sent to you
promptly,
Jean
Jean McCALLUM
Targeted Information Management Services (TIMS)
South Africa
02 January 2007
WE WISH YOU a PROSPEROUS 2007 WITH BEST ROCK INVESTMENTS
CM THEUNISSEN
Best Rock Investments (Pty) Ltd
South Africa
27 December 2006
Dear Peter
Very sorry to hear of your recent drama. No doubt the culprit sought a more immediate fix to the solving his problems than the longer development of the continent could provide.
Kind regards
Sheka Forna
Regal Exchange & Associates Ltd
United Kingdom
24 December 2006
Hi,
Just a short note to let you know that our prayer is that you have a blessed Christmas and that 2007 will be filled with all the good things of the Lord.
Jim & Phyllida Strickland
South Africa
22 December 2006
Dear friends and colleagues,
It's been a very busy but exciting year. I wish you and your families a peaceful festive season & a happy New Year and look forward to working with you again in 2007!
Best regards,
Denise Spaull
Omega Investment Research (Pty) Ltd
South Africa
22 December 2006
To Special Friend Peter Metcalfe
A very sincere and special greeting for the Festive Season and Xmas and may 2007 be a great year for you and your dear ones.
Zhaun S AMID-AHMED
Zhauns Business Opportunity Company
South Africa
22 December 2006
Thank you for pioneering new delivery models, new friendships and goodwill during 2006 and wishing you peace that surpasses all mortal definitions in 2007
Hawie
Hawie VILJOEN
BPS (Pty) Ltd Business Performance Systems
South Africa
21 December 2006
May this festive season bring peace and joy to you and your family!
Charles BARBER
Globalcom Satellite
South Africa
21 December 2006
Where did the year go?
Suddenly it is December - and we realize that with giant strides we started in January and within a blink of an eye, 2006 is on its back!
A big "Thank You" for the huge impact you have had on our lives this year.
From our side we wish you all a magical Festive Season filled with Loving Wishes and Beautiful Thoughts.
May 2007 be a wounderful year for you all.
Should you be driving during this time.....please take care!
Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!
Ronel EVERTSE
CSR Consultants & Project Management
South Africa
21 December 2006
Dear Peter
All the very best for a reflective festive season and an abundant 2007 and beyond.....
Steve, Eugenie and Family
Steve Banhegyi
Steve Banhegyi & Associates
South Africa
21 December 2006
Dear Peter
Happy Christmas and an Inspiring New Year
Franz and Amanda
Franz ROLINCK
Living Golf
South Africa
20 December 2006
Dear Peter
May you have a Magical Christmas filled with Loving Wishes and Beautiful Thoughts.
May the coming year of 2007 also mark the beginning of a Tidal Wave of Love, Happiness, Bright Futures and Warmest Wishes.
Tracey and Jacqui
ACE Event Management
South Africa
20 December 2006
sorry for what happened at your home don't worry more goods things are coming
greetings to your family and xmass
Mauris MUSAMBI
Easi-phones
Zambia/Malawi
20 December 2006
Dear Friends,
The season of good will is once again upon us, I would like therefore to take this opportunity of wishing you and your family everything of the best in the new year and may 2007 bring you joy, happiness, prosperity and most importantly good health.
Dudley
Dudley Gorton
South Africa
19 December 2006
Peter
Sorry to hear of what (happened) to your family , but thanks that no one got hurt.
May you and family have a wonderfull break and all the best for the new year.
Patrick
Patrick NKOLISA
Rollco Group
South Africa
14 December 2006
Peter
I am really sorry to hear that you had a break in, and on the same note really thankful that no one was hurt in the process.
I believe this is just one more challenge we must overcome in this wonderful country of ours.
Please let me know if I can be of any assistance.
Regards
Johan
J.B. de Wachter
J B DE WACHTER Consultants
South Africa
14 December 2006
Dear Peter
I read with great sadness of the burglary at your home/office.
This is quite a common occurrence at this time of the year!
I had a similar experience here in Zimbabwe when I was visiting South Africa and I know the feeling of exasperation!
Please take comfort that you and your wife are both alive! Such incidents have been disastrous.
Thanks for keeping us informed!
I wish you a Merry Christmas and the best of 2007.
Regards,
John D. CHIDZOMBA
Dynamic Management Consultancy
Zimbabwe
14 December 2006
Hi Peter,
I hope things are getting better after the recent catastrophe that befell you.
It is my pleasure to wish you and Mrs Metcalfe all the very best for Xmas and the New Year.
Hope we get a chance of working together next year
Thank you so much for what you are trying to achieve;good luck and success.
Ramanujam
Ramanujam SOORIAMOORTHY
RS Conference Translation Services
Mauritius
12 December 2006
Sorry to hear about your painful experience.
Neville Matjie
Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
11 December 2006
Dear Peter,
We note with sadness the unfortunate event, and we are thankful that your
dear wife is safe.
Of course such things can be very frustrating, but cheer up, at least your
family is well.
You are greatly admired for your resilience and hard work for Africa.
May God reward your untiring efforts this festive season.
Liz
Liz NKONGI
ULGA Secretariat
Uganda
11 December 2006
DEAR PETER,
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR BURGLARY, IT COULD HAVE BEEN WORSE IF ROSEMARY WAS
AT HOME.
REGARDS
ZHAUN
Zhaun S AMID-AHMED
Zhauns Business Opportunity Company
South Africa
11 December 2006
Good morning Peter,
I felt so sorry to read what happened to you and your wife.
Thank goodness that you both weren't home.
I hope you will soon feel safe in your own house again, and can leave what happened behind.
Wish you a happy Christmas, with your family, and all the best for the upcoming year!
Kind regards,
Elisabeth Stavenga
The Business Zone 1073
South Africa
11 December 2006
Dear Peter,
I wish to take part in your sad note, Don't worry we are well connected and I SUPPORT AFRICA!.
I send you my besh wishes for a Merry Xmas 2006.
Regards
Mr Gopal Sanasy
Sunrice International Ltd
Mauritius
11 December 2006
Dear Peter,
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS, I KNOW HOW BAD IT CAN BE.
(THAT NOTHING HAPPENED TO ROSE) A GREAT BLESSING
BLESSINGS OF LIGHT AND LOVE FOR COURAGE AND STRENGTH TO THOSE
THAT HELP AROUND YOU
MY WISHES ARE THE SAME FOR YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES....
Addi LANG
Return to Roots
South Africa
09 December 2006
DEAR SIR
I SINCERELY WISH TO EXPRESS MY SYMPATHY TO YOU OVER WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU.
THOUGH WE ALL ARE SUPPOSED TO HAVE A VERY MEMORABLE AND PLEASANT CHRISTMAS THE DEVIL WHO COMES TO STEAL TO KILL AND TO DESTROY WANTS TO MAKE U UNHAPPY THIS FESTIVE SEASON.
ANYWAY THE LORD SAYS IN EVERYTING WE SHOULD GIVE THANKS TO GOD.
WISH U AND ALL THE FDA MEMBERS A PLEASANT FESTIVE SEASON
BYE
NANA YAA
Nana Yaa ASANTEWAA
Tete Adehyemaa Dance Theatre
Ghana
09 December 2006
Hi Peter
I am real sorry about the burglary.
I am glad to hear your wife was out and look forward to the
Congo Brazzaville report
Yazini Funeka APRIL
Africa Institute of South Africa
South Africa
09 December 2006
Hi Peter,
'So sorry to hear about the burglary.
It must have been such a rude shock and massive disappointment to you. Not to worry. Those faceless beings and enemies of Africa shall never succeed. They can never kill that dream.
Shalom!
Have a wonderful Christmas.
Bless you.
Henry.
Henry NDIULO
FM Representative Nigeria BBC World Service
Nigeria
09 December 2006
Hi Peter,
'Sorry to hear the news - but you are OK and that is what counts.
Lou BOGNON
South Africa
08 December 2006
Dear Peter
Sorry to hear the sad news about burglary at your home and loss of valuable information.
The good news is, your family is okay and intact though traumatized by the incident.
All the best for this festive season and a prosperous 2007.
Regards
Eunice Maluleke
Transnet Foundation
South Africa
07 December 2006
I feel sorry that you suffered buglary which resulted in losing some of your most valuable documents.
The trauma to you and the family can only be imagined.
Please take heart and keep on with your good work.
Compliments of the season.
Muhammadu Ibrahim OFR, JP.
First Bank
Nigeria
07 December 2006
Dear Peter,
Sorry to hear about the break-in.
I hope you still have a good Christmas season...
Best regards,
Denise
Denise Spaull
Omega Investment Research (Pty) Ltd
South Africa
07 December 2006
Dear Mr. Peter Metcalfe,
I am indeed sad to read your piece on the BURGLARY AT YOUR HOME/OFFICE.
I REALLY SYMPATHISE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, MAY YOU NEVER SEE SUCH NASTY THINGS AGAIN.
MY SYMPATHY TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY
ALHAJI MOHAMMED LAMBA
Nigerian Meteorological Agency
Nigeria
07 December 2006
Dear Peter,
Sorry about the burglary and thank God for the back up.
Love to your lovely kids, wife and Wim.
Hope you have a safe and fruitful trip to the Congo. Looking forward to being invited to participate in future programs.
Regards,
Valerie Young-Harry
Small & Micro Enterprises Nigeria Ltd
Nigeria
07 December 2006
I am truly sorry on the shocking burglary incident at your residence, though it is gratifying that the family remained out of harm's way.
Your resilience to pursue your most dedicated task with the Foundation for the Development of Africa despite all the odds is gratifying.
I am wishing you, your entire family peace, and the happiest Christmas season.
Best regards,
Gideon Nasari
Twiga Cement
Tanzania
07 December 2006
Dear Peter
Sorry to hear about the break in, what's important is your wife is safe and thank God for that.
All the best
Warmest regards
Mpho Omotola
South African Airways
South Africa
06 December 2006
Hi Peter
I was very sorry to hear of your unfortunate incident and the loss of your goods.
At least, from what you say, nobody was physically hurt although the mental anguish as a result of such an incident can be difficult.
I trust that you will soon be fully recovered and up and running.
In return, my best wishes to you and your family for Christmas and all the very best to you for the coming year.
Regards
Andrew
Andrew Barker Development Consultant
South Africa
06 December 2006
Hello Peter,
I am so sorry for what happened to you and your Family.
Please remember that your determination and faith in God will take you to the next level of your achievements.
Be strong and do not loose focus, remember it is God who creates those sad people for a reason and one day they will all disappear in the wind, and we will all leave in peace.
Let us all walk One more mile and we will get there.
Merry X-mas to you and your family.
Sarah Kiyingi-Kaweesa
Human Capital Consultancy Ltd / SRC Skills Resource Centre
Uganda
06 December 2006
Peter,
Sorry to hear about yr problem. Have a good trip to Congo Brazville.
Rgds
Dev Varyani
PiE
Partners in Education Foundation
South Africa
06 December 2006
Dear Peter,
I'm absolutely horrified upon learning what happened to you. Anyway, luckily
enough neither you nor Mrs Metcalfe were directly harmed.
All the very best dear Peter to you and to Mrs Metcalfe.
I wish FDA all the very best for 2007.
Take care,
Ramanujam
Ramanujam SOORIAMOORTHY
RS Conference Translation Services
Mauritius
06 December 2006
Dear Peter,
Sorry about your burglary. My prayers are with you and your family.
Keep up the excellent work that you are doing for Africa.
DON'T LET THE ENEMY MESS YOU AROUND
Ronnie
Ronnie NAIDOO
ETDP-SETA (Rivonia) Educational Training & Development Practices
South Africa
06 December 2006
Hi Peter
I am sorry to hear all the sad story. I am glad your wife is safe.
Please extend our warmest regards and blessing to her and your family.
Regards,
Jacob
Jacob NGAKANE
PICEC (Pty) Ltd
South Africa
06 December 2006
Dear Peter and family,
My heart goes out to you and your family.
Is there anything my company can assist you with ?
I wish you a peaceful Christmas and a positive eventful New Year.
Kind regards
Gisela
Gisela Albrecht
International Media Representatives (Pty) Ltd
South Africa
06 December 2006
I am sorry to hear about the burglary in your home it is good to hear you and your family are well.
Seasons greetings to you and family.
Lomthunzi MBEWE
Zambia
06 December 2006
Hi Peter,
It's been a long time since contact was made between us.
It's sad to hear of what happened to you and your family but I Thank The Lord that no one was injured or killed.
May The Lord Bless you and your family, give you the strength/vision to further your mission and you will see the fruits of your labour.
Take good care of yourself and Africa appreciates your efforts towards your continent.
Take Care and God Bless.
Regards,
Kevin Idehen
Lexodus Entertainment
United Kingdom
06 December 2006
Peter
I am sorry that you were traumatised by the burglary.
Do see this a temporary setback and one of the challenges in your life.
You are doing a sterling job in keeping us informed all the time and this should not deter you.
Keep up the good work.
May and your family have great holidays.
Pat
Pat THEKISHO
Shukuma Entertainment
South Africa
06 December 2006
It may seem that all is lost how ever He who sees all and knows all will
bless and multiply what you have lost.
I pray that your family is strengthened by the experience and that your wife's angels made her to
visit on the very day.
In Christ be blessed.
Manaledi
Manaledi SELE
City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
South Africa
06 December 2006
Dear Peter,
We are very sorry to hear about your loss! Thanks to God that no harm was done to you personally or to your family.
Thank you also for the warm wishes of goodwill.
May you, and all those dear and close to you also experience peace this Christmas and holiday season despite you not stop working and may you be blessed with NEW energy, vision and passion to keep on looking after the wellbeing and sustainable development of business in Africa in 2007 and for years to come.
Dawid DE GREEF
DawidPhotography.com International
United Kingdom
06 December 2006
Dear Peter
I am sorry to hear about the theft, burglary and robbery.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Regards
Meshack
Meshack KHOSA (Dr)
Freshthinking Holdings (Pty) Ltd
South Africa
06 December 2006
Dear Peter
I am so sorry to learn about the burglary at your office.
My heart just goes out to you and your family when I read about it.
I know exactly how it feels to discover that someone out there has invaded ones privacy.
I wish this person could be kind and bring back your master computer, this is really sad.
Keep up the good work
Sizani Ngubane
Rural Women's Movement (RWM)
South Africa
06 December 2006
Dear Mr METCALFE,
Thank you for your Message.
It is very unfortunate that your home has been subjected to burglary. It is unfortunate
that at this time of Christmas people choose to commit crime.
I am very glad to hear that your wife and Children are safe.
I would like to record my appreciation for your incessant correspondence with me. I wish you a good
condition of health in order to enable you continue the work you are doing
for the good of Africa.
Until then,
Merry Chrismas and a Happy New Year 2007.
Faithfully,
Yours
Dr. Ashun
Joseph Attah ASHUN (Dr)
Ghanacoll - Medical Practitioner
Germany Ghana
05 December 2006
Peter,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad your family is okay.
Jim
James P. Finfera
World Wide Federation of Small Businesses
USA
05 December 2006
Sorry to hear of your loss and hope it does not prejudice the future of your organisation
I suspect we all play lip service to backups, as can be seen in this case to our peril
All the very best to you, fondly recalling our game of golf in Harare.
Regards
Colin
Colin GREIG
United Kingdom
05 December 2006
Dear Peter
Please accept our marks of sympathy in these dire circmstances
We are sad and in the same time proud to see that you remain strong and more
than ever ready to fight for Africa
Aziz Dieye
Senegal
05 December 2006
Peter:
Is there anything I can do to help?
I'm very sorry for your loss. How terrible.
Please keep me informed?
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Cheers,
Steve Henthorne (USA)
UNITAR POCI
USA
05 December 2006
Peter
So sad to learn from your lost.
I trust that you will be able to retrieve some information.
It is your life skills that are normally on the laptop and once gone you are without your empowerment base.
I trust that you and Wim will enjoy the trip and wish you well.
Please send my regards to Wim and have a Happy Christmas.
Kind regards
Hein
Hein WIESE (Dr)
City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
South Africa
05 December 2006
Oh no. This is most unfortunate.
I don't know whether you believe in what is written in the Holy Bible, if you do then know that the Lord God will restore to you and Africa what has been taken away.
He will send miracles and take you to a higher dimension.
Remember the goodwill you mentioned in your season's greeting is the restoration that Jesus brought.
Please be strong a of good courage.
Greetings to your beloved wife Rosemary.
I wish you a bountiful new year.
Thank you.
Ishaku.
Ishaku Samaila JILEMSAM
London Metropolitan University
United Kingdom
05 December 2006
I read, with great sadness, of your loss and I'd like to offer you my heartfelt sympathies to you and your wife.
We are all in the fight against crime and perhaps you need to advertise your loss - perhaps someone somewhere will be in a position to return your
material to you. You never know?
With my wholehearted support
Rosemary
Rosemary FOWKES
Outward Bound South Africa
South Africa
05 December 2006
Hello Peter,
I am very sorry you were burglarized, but glad that no harm came to your family.
Best Regards,
Peter
Peter ABORN
South Africa
05 December 2006
Dear Peter
I am so sorry to hear of what has happened to you and your wife. you are both safe, however and that really is the most important thing at this stage.
Great to see that you will just carry on with your work activities.
If it is any comfort, I lost a great deal of information that I had collected for years a while back. Although I really feel the loss of some of it, I have managed quite well without most of it! I hope you may find this helpful and encouraging.
All the very best to you both for just carrying on and moving forward.
Jan Beeton
Jan A BEETON
QED Development Consulting
South Africa
05 December 2006
Hello Peter,
Sad to hear about the burglary you suffered.
Wish you and your family well as you recover from the trauma of such an experience.
Regards,
Ntheye.
Ntheye LUNGU
Standard Bank
South Africa
05 December 2006
Hi Peter - so sorry to hear of your bad fortune....Nonetheless I wish you all the best for Xmas and the New Year.
Kind regards
Tania Bekker
Omega Investment Research
South Africa
05 December 2006
Hi Peter,
Sincerely sorry bout your loss and as well thankful for safety of your beloved. wishing you blessings in all your endevours.
Stay strong.
Regards
Archie
Archibald DLAMINI
Africa Trade Centre
South Africa
05 December 2006
Peter am sorry for this unfortunate incident
Am sure you will pull thru
Rosemary ADOGO
Kenya Airways
South Africa
05 December 2006
Good Day Peter,
Andre Snyman here, it is always so sad to hear when business our partners
suffer a loss like this, and then especially before the festive season.
I truly hope that this will not set you back too much and that you will never
loose the dedicated spirit you have showed in your work whilst being of
great assistance to guys like us.
André Snyman
Quantum Intellect
South Africa
05 December 2006
Dear Peter,
I am so sorry about this, what you told us. It is a very sad situation.
Please, keep one's chin up.
You are doing a very good job and your information are so important for me and my job here in Germany.
Keep well, lovely wishes to Christmas for you and your family.
Alfred Rosen
AMA 2010
Germany
05 December 2006
Greetings Peter
I was really saddened to read of the burglary at your home, yet one more
which does our country no good.
Thankfully as you note your wife was not at home - 'tis strange that in disappointing/annoying situations such as
this we rejoice and look out for what is positive!
Every good wish over the Christmas season and may 2007 be challenging and rewarding.
Regards
Keith Small
Africon Engineering International (Pty) Ltd
South Africa
05 December 2006
Dear Peter,
I am sorry about the burglary of your home/office.
I thank God that no one was hurt only intellectual properties were lost and I believe that God who prevented your wife from been at home on that day/night will grant your the grace, wisdom and speed to reconstruct, develop and rebuild the data base.
Please do not let the incident discourage you from the enviable work that God is using you do for Africa.
Remained blessed in Jesus Name.
Rgds,
KC Akuma
Nigeria
05 December 2006
Dear Peter
So sorry to learn of your experience, I too was robbed of my handbag a couple of weeks ago.
I just want to wish you and all those you love a peaceful festive season and all your hopes and dreams fulfilled in 2007.
Kind regards
Angela
Angela BROOM
A. J. Broom Road Products (Pty) Ltd
South Africa
05 December 2006
Greetings Peter
Sorry to hear about your loss.
It's never easy and my thoughts are with you and your family, as you work through this violation of your privacy and
belongings.
None the less may you have a joyous celebration of Christmas as you reflect
on the reason for His coming.
Trust that 2007 will be a great year for you.
Regards
Andre ten Krooden
Ababali Quantity Surveyors cc
South Africa
05 December 2006
In this holiday season, I am grateful for all that has blessed me. And I remember to share my blessings with those who need them most.
May this festive season bring you happiness, peace and strength.
Happy Holidays and a pleasant New Year 2007.
Philip Munyasya.
Makueni Youth
Kenya
05 December 2006
Happy seasoned greetings to you too if you are having braai or two during this time may you be merry and your steak nice,very well seasoned and matured and juicy too,keep an eye on those buggers who coverty our belongings cos it may be organised crime by some idle chaps somewhere who have a lazy approach to life and think your is theirs too including your intellectual property.
Hope Congo is not to warm to boil the nuts at this time of the year.
Best Wishes and regards
John RIGGS
Riggs Associates T/A House Of Dijohn
South Africa
05 December 2006
HELLO ROSEMARY AND PETER
I AM REALLY SORRY TO LEARN OF THIS SITUATION BUT GRATEFUL THAT YOU WERE PERSONALLY AGGRAVATED.
HAVE YOU GOT ANY CONSPITACY THEORIES OR HAVE ANY OF YOUR FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES GOT ANY INFLUENCE IN
RECOVERING THE STOLEN INFORMATION.
NEVERTHELESS ENJOY THE FESTIVE CELEBRATIONS..
SAM
Samuel (Sam) HEXT
South Africa
05 December 2006
Hi Peter,
Sad to hear what happen Peter.
I hope that the long hand of the law must finally catch up with those that are responsible.Atleast nobody died.
My best wishes to you ,your family and the FDA with all its associates for the festive and new year.
Keep informing us.
Hopefully , one day we ll cross each other's path.I had certainly enjoy FDA correspondence.
One of this days . In a near future , I hope would finally meet in person.
Enjoy your festive.
Yours Truly
Motlogeloa Lebethe
Itireleng Close Corporation
South Africa
05 December 2006
Hello Peter,
Its with a heavy heart that i write this letter - I was so sad when I logged on this morning and
saw the message.
Thank God Rosemary is okay and also thank God for ur life and the spirit of never giving up.
Any other person would have given up and sit back at home to sort things out but u have not done so
God bless u but for the thieves its a shame that they should even engage in that work and also attack an
organisation that is working so hard to promote and help africans.
THIS IS THE BIGGEST SHAME.
I will call u soon
Nana Yaa BOATENG
Gaskdof Company Limited
Ghana
05 December 2006
Hi Peter,
We have never met, but I read your emails with interest, and was very sorry to read about your burglary.
Having had a similar experience myself - know how you feel, particularly having lost so much research -
and thought I must reply with my sympathy!
Best wishes over the holiday season.
regards
Michelle Watling
Dermatanical (Pty) Ltd
South Africa
05 December 2006
Hi Peter
Just a note to say how sorry I am to hear of your burglary.
Thank God you have the resolve to continue and not to let curve balls like this prohibit the excellent work that you do.
Kind regards
Lionel Grewan
SAFTA (Southern African Fair Trade Access)
South Africa
05 December 2006
Dear Peter,
What happened to your home and office is quite unfortunate.
Those burglars did this to the wrong people. People who are fighting for their cause.
I hope you could have a search for your computer, guess most of the other things will not be in a shape that you could re-use.
You could put a local ad for anyone with a computer with such contents to return it to somewhere neutral. This happens sometimes.
I pray that God strengthens and provides abundantly for your family.
I thank God that your wife and children were spared any agony of facing those criminals.
I hope to receive beforehand your programs for next year hoping to have finances to attend.
Greetings to Rosemary and the children.
Thanks
Niek
Adenike Abiodun ODUNUGA
Food For The Nation Foundation
Nigeria
05 December 2006
Dear Peter
Commiserations so sorry to hear you had this bad experience.
Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and new year with your family and friends in
spite of this setback.
Take care
Regards
Henriette Anderson
Department of Water Affairs
South Africa
05 December 2006
I am so sorry Peter to hear of your misfortune....maddening and I think we
can all identify with the irritation but yours will be so much worse as its
such a lot of 'important' material.
We just have to hold our nerve so to speak and not let it get us down too much.
Best love
Di Ringrose
Ringrose Communications
South Africa
05 December 2006
Hi Peter,
Such a great loss of information.
I am sure that someone was a diligent person and saved all your emails and you can get some of the information
back.
Have a wonderful break.
With lots of love to you and the girls in your life.
Warm regards
Carol
Carol Hayward
Mindover-matter The Wayne Ellis Coaching Academy
South Africa
05 December 2006
hi peter
i m sorry to hear hear that u lost years of hard work on that computer.
just know we are all with u during this tough time.
u are a hard worker and a visionary, evedence of the greatness in you might get stolen or lost, but never the
substance of greatness that brings forth the evidence.
keep up the good work.
regards
felix
Felix CHIDEMBO
Nephilim
Zimbabwe
05 December 2006
Hi Peter
Very sorry for your loss.
Best regrards
Allan Graham
Jack Allan Services Ltd
Tanzania
05 December 2006
Peter
Thanks for your well wishes.
So sorry to hear about the burglary. Never an easy time!
May God Himself help you recover what you have lost.
I hope and pray that, despite this unfortunate incident and the loss, you will still be able to celebrate Christmas.
All the best to you and your family and a very happy new year!
Best regards
George
George MANU (Dr)
Creative Squares Limited
United Kingdom
05 December 2006
Dear Peter,
This is to express my sincere sympathy and support to
you and your entire family, for the misfortune that
struck you.
As I know you, I have no doubt that you shall find
enough spiritual energy to overcome this difficult
moment.
May God bless you together with your entire family and
beloved ones.
Remember: you have no right to falter,
because they need your strength to continue leading
and inspiring them.
Best wishes for this festive season and for the New
Year!
Samba Buri MBOUP (Dr)
University of South Africa
Centre for African Renaissance Studies/CARS
South Africa
05 December 2006
Hi Peter,
So sorry to hear about your bad experience.
Thank you for all your hard work and efforts for always keeping us abreast of the happenings around Africa.
Have a merry Xmas despite your circumstances and God richly bless you and your family abundantly above all you had in your possessions before.
Sonia AMOD
Henson Construction
South Africa
05 December 2006
Hi P
I trust that this communiqué finds you well.
I would also like to use this opportunity to express my son and my support during your time lost.
I trust that you will have a speedy recovery, so you can continue your good work.
Best regards
Tonny Sauls
Gauteng Film Office
South Africa
05 December 2006
Hi Peter.
Sadly such is happening in South Africa so frequently that it is the single most
damaging statistic to investor confidence.
This has also happened with the
demise of the economy most notably in Zimbabwe.
Be strong and tell
your wife it was Gods will that she was not in the house and she should not
stop praying
but pray for us in Africa .
God bless you.
Peter Dubber
Palfridge
Swaziland
05 December 2006
Dear Peter,
Very sorry for the bad news but we have to live with such things.
Wish you and your family all the best.
Regards with my best season greetings.
AbdelGadir
AbdelGadir WARSAMA (Dr)
Dr Abdelgadir Warsama Legal Firm
Sudan
05 December 2006
So sorry to hear your bad news.
The only wish I can send to you is that they find your computer !!
Have you offered a reward?
Once when my bag got stolen in Alexandra, I offered a reward, and lone behold I got it back (minus the money
etc.....but that's not the things I could not replace) and then, I complained because I was still missing things of sentimental value, they
phoned me, and I met a woman who had more of my things .
Can you believe that!!
Hope your Christmas and New Year bring better things.
God Bless
Susan Deerans
Party Design
South Africa
05 December 2006
Dear Peter,
I am sorry to hear about your loss and thank you for being strong.
It is only determined people like you and those who are behind you that make things happen.
As you are not discouraged but hurt, please soldier on for the development of Africa.
I hope you will still have a rest during this festive season.
Kind regards,
Kudzai
Kudzai NHAMO
South Africa
05 December 2006
Dear Sir, (Mr Metcalfe Peter)
Thanks for the email . . .
You are a dedicated man . . . these tests are "tests of faith" and you
surely know -- otherwise you reaction would have been different.
My sincere good wishes and prayers go your way for well-being and protection
to serve Africa . . . you are needed!
Pass on our best wishes to your dear good-lady. She was protected and was not home that night . . .
Sid
Sid SETHI
Botswana
05 December 2006
Peter sorry to hear this.
Abhay
Ultratec
Uganda
05 December 2006
Dear Peter,
So, so sorry to hear of the sad incident. My thoughts and prayers are
with you and your family at this period.
I pray that the Almighty God will show Himself strong on your behalf at
such a time like this and beyond.
Regards,
'Toye Abioye
IIR South Africa BV
South Africa
05 December 2006
I am terribly sorry about your experience with the rough and the rugged.
I hope you find peace and joy this Christmas, even under such strained circumstances.
Thank you for a good year.
Wanja Kimani
Kenya
05 December 2006
Hi
I just want to thank you for all the e-mails you have been sending to me with all the information.
I don't know what the world is coming to with all the criminal doing all kinds of bad things daily.
I just feel they have to be locked up no see the outside world even on a single day.
Have yourself a wonder wonderful Christmas
Warm regards
Blanche Molefe
GEDA
South Africa
05 December 2006
Hi Peter
Sorry to hear what happened.
We thank God that nobody got hurt.
Yes, it sad to lose all the work but, losing a life which is irreplaceable - is more sadder than imaginable.
Have strength because this is a temporary inconvenience and knowing you - you will overcome Peter!
Aaron Ngema
GEDA
South Africa
05 December 2006
Hallo Peter
I want to convey my sincere simpathy to what took place at your home office.
May the Lord make you strong and overcome the temptation to stop you to serve Africa.
Keep up the good work, which you are doing.
May the good Lord bless you abountantly.
Have a a blessed day
Warm regards
Patience
Patience Fadzai CHITUKU
Bells Car Hire
Zimbabwe
05 December 2006
Peter,
While we lament over the loss of valuable data and equipment, we thank God that no lives were lost.
Please accept my sympathy for the trauma and devastation such an intrusion would have caused you and your organization.
Sincerely yours
Prof. Francis Nwonwu
Africa Institute of South Africa
South Africa
05 December 2006
Dear Peter:
I'm very sorry to hear this!
Thank God nothing happened to you and your wife.
Akwasi
Akwasi AIDOO
The Ford Foundation
USA
05 December 2006
Dear Peter,
Sorry for the loss and the trauma.
However, I like your spirit and urge you to keep on.
The Lord will replenish your loss.
Stay Blessed
Joe
Joe ASAMOAH (Dr)
South Africa
05 December 2006
Dear Peter,
Good to hear from you, I have been awfully quiet.
So sorry to hear re your burglary, fortunately your family was unharmed and that is very positive, computers, etc can be replaced.
Wishing you a fabulous festive season.
Kind regards
Lindiwe O.K Mabuza
CSIR: Natural Resources and the Environment (NRE)
South Africa
05 December 2006
Thank you Peter.
May you and your family be blessed!
Kind regards,
Carina Fourie
Embassy of Switzerland in Pretoria
South Africa
05 December 2006
Dear Peter,
Regrets on your negative experience and I hope it will be well with you and family going forward.
Have a good season.
God bless
Sade Fasedemi
Industrial Development Corporation
South Africa
05 December 2006
Dear Peter,
Thank you for your continued dedication to this very important work.
I am sad to hear about your loss, but thank God your family is safe.
“Sterkte” and everything of the best during the festive season.
Manana Makhanya
SEDA
South Africa
05 December 2006
Hi Peter,
I am very sorry to hear about what happened to your offices.
I am certain that with your kind of positive spirit you will recover soon.
The scourge of crime in our country has become an irreversible threat due to the inaction of our authorities and in the process it is the law abiding citizens like you and more concerning a treasured community development activist who suffers a great deal of harm.
May God be with you and your family during this difficult time.
Best Wishes,
Vincent
Vincent M MAGWENYA
Magna Carta
South Africa
05 December 2006
sorry to hear of your loss - been down this road so many times already
just do not be a victim only way, and have some trauma counceling discuss it
with people as it has a habit of strangling you subconsciously
you feel raped and violated that someone has been in your home like this
reagrds
GT
Gavin TONKS
Elective Investments (Pty) Ltd
South Africa
05 December 2006
Dear Peter,
What a rubbish and horrid thing to happen.....thank God that you are all safe.
Although I have never lost the personal side of things, I have had three computers burgled, over the last three years and it is an awful awful feeling.
Things grow back, however, and you will get over it.
With best wishes to you and your wife.
Fiona
Fiona C DARROCH
United Kingdom
05 December 2006
Dear Peter
Thank God your family is still okay.
I am sorry for the loss of your appliance, clothing, and researches you
have done but I think as long as you live you can do that again.
Right now let us be grateful that you will enjoy festive season with all your
family.
Have a good Christmas and New Year.
Sarah MALEFO
City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
South Africa
05 December 2006
Dear Mr. Peter,
The Season' Greetings is not a Sad one but a Glorious one.
I thought l should not respond to this email but l later
deduced that no matter how brilliant and successful you are
in this programme, you are still a human being, hence you
need encouragement!
Thank God that no one died, secondly, you were witty enough
to have a back up; then all that happened was a challenge,
it could as well come from natural disaster like Fire,
Water etc.
I want to believe you are called for this job, the
emancipation of African in the economic terms, business
orientation, building trust and doing things right, these
you have been able to capture in a modicum way that has
affected the lives of those of us reading your briefs.
You can't give up and nothing can frustrate you, the
incident is just another lesson that you should beef up the
security around you and to know that Africans are hungry
and we should intensify in our drive.
God will continue to sustain you.
Warm regards
A Olumuyiwa LATUNDE (Prince)
Emilaug Energy Limited
Nigeria
05 December 2006
HI Peter
This a very sad incident. I am happy the family is safe.
Wish you courage and success in your endeavour.
Regards
Dev
Dev CHAMROO
Mauritius
05 December 2006
Hi Peter
I'm really sorry to hear about your recent experience.
I wish you and your family a happy and peaceful (and crime free) festive season.
Regards
Joan Bloch
Johnnic Communications
South Africa
05 December 2006
Dear Peter,
Please have my sy mpathy for the misfortune.
These robberies seem to become a constant challenge to all of us our region and that is not good for
business. But as they continue taking place, we must not give up.
I wish to send our sincere season's greetings and best wishes for Xmas and
the New year-2007.
We hope it will bring us peace and prosperity.
Best regards.
Simon
Simon K PHAFANE
Khalapa Development Agency
Lesotho
05 December 2006
Dear Peter,
It is disappointing to hear about your unfortunate break in, but I am glad you and your wife are safe and sound.
Crime affects us all and we hope the Government is taking the solution to a new level.
We have been watching developments with the FDA and congratulate you and Wim on all the hard work, we look forward to involvement in the near future.
Seasons Greetings and Kind regards
Regards
Keith FREEL
N.A.P.S (JLG Distributor SA)
South Africa
05 December 2006
Dear Peter,
I am truely sorry to hear this.
Please send myself your personal banking details and we will contribute something towards helping the cause.
Best Wishes
Lindsay Couve
Freefall Trading / Phuza Health
South Africa
05 December 2006
Dear Peter,
Sorry about your misfortune and hope someone has conscious to return what
was stolen.
God is in control.
Hope you do have a blessed season.
Kind Regards
Agnes
Agnes DAVIDS
IIR South Africa
South Africa
05 December 2006
Hi Peter
I'm terribly sorry to hear about your ordeal.
I'm happy to hear that your family is safe as it is the one thing in this world that can't be replaced.
Have a wonderful festive season :)
We look forward to a prosperous relationship in 2007.
Kind regards
Lémay
Lémay DRIESSEL
Terrapinn South Africa
South Africa
05 December 2006
Hello - sorry to hear you bad news but the good news is that you are still
keeping your spirits high and that no one was hurt.
Melanie ANTHONY
Compass Exports
South Africa
05 December 2006
Morning Peter
I'm sorry to hear about the brake in and the files being lost but keep up
the good work and hope that your family have a wonderful Christmas and New
Year.
Samy
Adlerac
South Africa
05 December 2006
Peter
It is so sad to think that you have to become part of the statistics in this country!
My wish to you and your wife, Rosemary is to have a prosporous New Year and that all your bad experiences will also fade with the old year.
Best Regards
Marianna
Marianna DU PLESSIS
Agrifica
South Africa
05 December 2006
Hi Peter,
Sorry to hear about the buglary.
Long as they did not harm any of your family as it is always the case.
Everything is in the hands and grace of God.
A happy festive season for you and yours too.
Regards
Godfrey Khuvutlu
GEDA
South Africa
05 December 2006
Dear Peter:
Thanks for the update, especially in light of the "sad note".
Your dedication to the advance of Africa through promotion of African SME
business will be rewarded!!
Blessings.
Alex
(Prof) Alex Dely
TTT Inc Holding Group (USA)
USA
05 December 2006
Dear Peter
Only the warmest wishes to you and your family for this festive season
and may your business go from strength to strength in 2007.
I am sorry about the loss with your equipment, but on the other hand
glad that your family is safe.
Kind regards
Jacques van Niekerk
Decipher Consulting (Pty) Ltd
South Africa
05 December 2006
Dear Peter,
I am shocked at your loss and will be praying for you.
It is so difficult sometimes not to put a sticker on the whole Africa but to realise that it is
just a minority that is doing this to our beautiful continent.
Be strong and courageous o mighty man of God.
In the end this wonderful work for God is all that will remain of your life forever Peter and what a reward in
heaven awaits you my broer, so rise up and know that what was stolen can actually be replaced but your salvation as well as your legacy never Peter.
In Jesus Name be encouraged, rise up!!!! and get on with it Peter.
Africa needs what you are doing my brother, don't you ever quit no matter how tough things are.
Is there anything I can do to help???
Blessings
Anton Scheepers
Agricultural and Industrial Marketing Company
South Africa
05 December 2006
Hi Peter - sorry to year about this unfortunate incidence - and good for you
for not letting a few silly individuals unsettle you!
Good luck for Brazzaville.
Ben R
Ben ROOTMAN
Junxion Communications Consultants
South Africa
05 December 2006
Peter
That was the saddest thing ever to happen.
I am sincerely sorry and wish you a quick recovery especially with lots of research that you dedicated
your life to.
Needless to say, I thank God that your dear wife Rosemary was not there.
It can be Traumatizing.
Let me take this opportunity to wish you and your family a merry Xmas and a
happy new year.
Kind Regards
Lornah
Lornah A OKUMU
High Commission of the Republic of Kenya to South Africa
South Africa
05 December 2006
Sorry to hear about your loss.
Best wishes
Elmarie
Elmarie MEYER
City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
South Africa
05 December 2006
Dear Peter,
I am very sorry to hear about your burglary.
Your loss will be a big loss for all us working on Africa's economic development.
Jonathan
Jonathan COPPEL
OECD
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
France
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