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Thursday, 19 November 2009

Johannesburg Mozart Festival Programme

Mozart Festival

Mozart Festival

Lovers of classical music will be glad to know that the programme line up for the Johannesburg International Mozart Festival has been announced. So here is just a little taste of what you can expect from 23 January to 9 February 2010.

Originally organised in 2006 in celebration of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s 250th birthday anniversary this year’s festival will see almost 20 performances in various venues around Johannesburg … Continued

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Wednesday, 23 September 2009

CSIR International Convention Centre brings happy smiles to abandoned children

The CSIR International Convention Centre (ICC) has donated chair covers, notepads, pens, 1 000m2 of carpets (with underfelt), shirts, jackets, bags and more than 200 tablecloths to the Mohau Children’s Home in Atteridgeville.

“The children have been very cold lately as a result of cable theft, and the carpets could not have come at a better time,” says centre manager Ester Jaca. According to Jaca, the facility has also been in need of tablecloths for some time as their dining tables were bare. “Our dining room and boardroom will look very bright and welcoming with these smart new tablecloths,” she smiles … Continued

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Wednesday, 16 September 2009
South African Hiking Trails

Take a hike … in Gauteng!

When you say the word ‘Gauteng’, people invariably think of Jo’burg or Pretoria, of a bustling metropolis, of bumper-to-bumper highway traffic, even of coalmines, dust and crowded, inner-city informal settlements. It’s not pretty maybe, but it’s part of the deal. What we all tend to forget, is that Gauteng is not just another shakily outlined shape on the South African map, but a vast province – and one with far more to offer in terms of aesthetics than one thinks. Visitors to the country often head to scenic Cape Town, the picturesque Garden Route or panoramic Mpumalanga, but a meander around Gauteng is well worth the detour … Continued

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Tuesday, 8 September 2009

Upcoming Festivals in Soweto

Soweto Festivals

Soweto Festivals

South Western Township or Soweto as it is more commonly known is a melting pot of South African cultures as well as a popular tourist destination. Orlando West in Soweto is the only street in the world to house two Nobel Peace Prize winners, both Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu have houses in Vilakazi Street.

The Chris Hani-Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto is the biggest hospital in the world. And if you are not yet convinced you need to pay Soweto a visit let us give you a few more reasons as Soweto will be a hub of activity in September and October 2009 … Continued

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Friday, 21 August 2009
Adventures in South Africa

Adrenalin Junkie Activities in Gauteng

Gauteng Adventure

Gauteng Adventure

Addicted to adrenaline and you find yourself in the place of gold? Then you haven’t far to look for activities that will keep you out of doors under a wide sky and push you to the limit. The gateway to Africa, Gauteng might be the smallest province, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in dazzle and action, particularly when you consider that the young Johannesburg is the powerhouse of Africa.

Not everyone is working and networking all the time, however, and there is plenty of action activity available if you but look.

One is seldom short of something to do in Johannesburg, Pretoria and the surrounds. The Cradle of Humankind, the Magalies Meander, lion and nature reserves, beautiful gardens, an elephant sanctuary and two major cities make for a pretty powerful collection of exciting alternatives … Continued

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Article by: South Africa Editor
Tuesday, 11 August 2009

Mandela Square

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Mandela Square

Mandela Square

Situated in the heart of Sandton Central, in Johannesburg, the Nelson Mandela Square is surrounded by world-class hotels and restaurants. The popular Sandton City Shopping Centre is adjacent to the Square and is a shopper’s paradise.

Sandton Square made headlines in 2004 when, as commemorating South Africa’s first decade of democracy, a specially donated six metre bronze statue of Nelson Mandela was unveiled, and the square aptly renamed Nelson Mandela Square at Sandton City. The statue was sculpted by Kobus Hattingh and Jacob Maponyane and weighs over 2.5 tons measuring 2.3 metres from elbow to elbow. The shoulders of the statue are 1.7 metres in width and the shoes are 1 metre in length. Continued

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Monday, 13 July 2009

Township Tourism in South Africa

Soweto

Soweto

It could only be the can-do spirit of South Africans that took what most people consider to be one of our country’s failings, and turned it into something positive. Township tourism, which took off after our first post-Apartheid elections in 1994, is becoming increasingly more popular, as visitors to the country look for a more ‘authentic’ experience, away from game reserves, Table Mountain, and the usual breathtaking scenery.

The idea is pretty much self-explanatory; visitors are taken on guided tours through South Africa’s townships - historically marginalised communities where non-whites were forced to live during the separatist Apartheid regime. The sprawling, densely overpopulated and poverty-stricken settlements are still home to the majority of South Africa’s people, and are a far cry from the usual shiny commercial tourist hubs such as the V&A Waterfront … Continued

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Article by: SA Travel News Editor
Monday, 19 January 2009

Discovering Gauteng

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Hector Pieterson Memorial

Hector Pieterson Memorial

South Africa’s smallest province, Gauteng, is its richest and is home to most large corporations head offices and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. The city of Johannesburg was founded because of the gold mining industry and all of the large mining houses have their headquarters in Gauteng.

Gauteng is the country’s busiest province by far – it seems that no one rests in Gauteng, and the culture is one of urban indulgence and a work hard, play hard mentality. In Johannesburg the nightlife is excellent, with many of the countries hottest bars, restaurants and clubs located here. It is also a shopping haven, with malls offering international designer wares alongside locally produced fashions – an ideal destination to pick up some proudly South African haute couture! Continued

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Wednesday, 7 February 2007

Winter Wedding Special at Glenburn Lodge

Please note that this promotion has ended!

Glenburn Lodge

Glenburn Lodge

Book your wedding at Glenburn Lodge during the months of June, July and August 2007 and you can benefit from special discounts from a host of service providers. Host your wedding at one of Gautengs most popular wedding venues and your wedding could cost you considerably less than you’ve budgeted for.

Celebrate your wedding in style at this beautiful riverside setting only 30 minutes from Johannesburg or Pretoria. Glenburn Lodge’s open-sided Gazebo-style Chapel, lovely landscaped gardens and thatched reception area, Glencove, seating up to 120 guests with dancing, provides everything you need for your perfect day. (Glenburn Lodge cater for Weddings from smaller weddings of 40 guests up to 300 guests). Continued

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