Best of South Africa

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Welcome to Volume Five
of ‘Best of South Africa’
We all look forward to 2010 as the world focuses their attention on
South Africa. We will be there well in time with copies of “Best of
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What we do
“Best of South Africa” is a celebration of the crème that our country
has to offer, a tangible reminder and visual celebration of what
makes South Africa great, a country people truly fall in love with -
locals and international visitors alike.
Thanks
Our sincere thanks must go to the wonderful participants
showcased in our fifth edition; representing the “Best of” in their
respective fields. We profile these individuals, companies and
organizations with much pride and celebrate their success which
in turn helps us all to promote and showcase South Africa to our
dedicated partners and clients across the world and at home.
Our Belief
The continued growth and sustainability of South Africa is largely
thanks to the patriotic nature in all our blood, which enjoys an
unbreakable optimism ensuring this nation succeeds against any
odds. We are extremely proud to play a part in promoting our
country and will continue to do so.
Celebrating Success!
“Climb high; climb far, Your goal – the sky, Your aim – the stars”
Publisher Giá Bischofberger

Sales Team Emma Nyschens, Allana Smith and Katya Pappalardo
Editor Peta Krost Maunder - Mediak
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ChapterS
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Travel & Tourism Hotels, Lodges & Resorts

44-67
68-87
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Mall Destinations Fashion & Jewellery

106-119
120-133
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Corporate Profiles Medical Healthcare

152-187
188-201
Chapter 10
Chapter 9

Luxury Lifestyles Dining & Nightlife
88-95
96-105
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Décor, Design & Interiors Beauty & Wellness

134-141
142-151
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Conferencing & Exhibitions

202-217
Chapter 11

South Africa at a glance
Nowhere else in the world can you combine business with pleasure as you can in South Africa.
A magnificent climate, a passion for nature and the great outdoors, a menagerie of wildlife, world
class sporting facilities – including superb golf courses – where a rich social, cultural and political
history combine to create a unique experience for the world traveler and a country us South
Africans are proud to call home.

Capitals Health
Cape Town (Legislative), Pretoria Top-quality healthcare is available throughout
(Administrative), Bloemfontein (Judicial) the country, although basic in rural areas.
Inoculations are only required for those
Total Land Area travelling from yellow-fever areas. Malaria
1 219 912 square kilometers, (471 011 square precautions are necessary in some areas.
miles) A comprehensive medical service including
24 hour medical treatment and disaster
Head of State management will be provided by the
President Jacob Zuma department of health in every host city for
2010. An improved infrastructure that will
Population continue to benefit all the residents of South
49 052 489 (July 2009, est.) Africa beyond 2010.
Time Zone Banks & Foreign Exchange

GMT + 2hrs South Africa’s financial institutions are world-
class, with no shortage of banks, bureau de
Currency change and automatic tellers. The banks
Rand. R1= 100 Cents generally open from 9am to 3.30pm Mondays
Coins come in denominations of 5c, 10c, through Fridays and 8.30 to 11am on
20c, 50c, R1, R2 and R5 and notes in Saturdays. Banks at the airports adjust their
denominations of R10, R20, R50, R100 and hours to accommodate international flights.
R200.
Credit Cards and Cash
International Dialing Code All major credit cards can be used in SA.
+ 27
Embassies
Official Languages Most countries are represented in South Africa
Afrikaans, English, isiNdebele, isiXhosa, by embassies. Please refer to the telephone
isiZulu, Sesotho sa Leboa, Sesotho, directory or Yellow pages for up to date details.
MediaClubSouthAfrica.com: City of Durban
Setswana, siSwati, Tshivenda and Xitsonga.

Climate
Religion South Africa is famous for its sunshine.
Almost 80% of South Africa’s population Although SA’s climate varies considerably
is Christian. Other religious groups include across its various regions and environments,
Hindus, Muslims and Jews. A minority of temperatures remain comfortable throughout
South Africa’s population regard themselves the year. Climate can be described as mostly
as traditionalists or of no specific religious semi-arid, subtropical along the east coast,
affiliation. with sunny days and cool nights.

South African Overview
MediaClubSouthAfrica.com: Chris Kirchhoff

The National Anthem
The national anthem is a combined version of
Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika (God Bless Africa) and
Die Stem (The Call of South Africa)
National Flag
South Africa’s national flag was launched
and used for the first time on Freedom Day,
27 April 1994. The design and colours are
a synopsis of the principal elements of the
country’s flag history. It is a powerful symbol
of unity and progress.
National Symbols
National animal: Springbok
MediaClubSouthAfrica.com: Chris Kirchhoff
National bird: Blue Crane

National fish: Galjoen
National flower: King Protea
National tree: Real Yellowwood
South Africa has 12 public holidays

New Year’s Day – 1 January
Human Rights Day – 21 March
Good Friday – Friday before Easter Sunday
Family Day – Monday after Easter Sunday
Freedom Day – 27 April
MediaClubSouthAfrica.com: Government Communications & Information Systems
Workers’ Day – 1 May

Youth Day – 16 June
National Women’s Day – 9 August
Heritage Day – 24 September
Day of Reconciliation – 16 December
Christmas Day – 25 December
Day of Goodwill – 26 December
If any of these days fall on a Sunday, then the

following Monday becomes a public holiday.
Join football enthusiasts from around the

world when they descend on South Africa
for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and you will be
making history. For the first time ever this
legendary tournament will be hosted in Africa
– a land that has spawned many celebrated
football stars. Soak up the glitz, glamour
and raw excitement of the World Cup and

then take time out to explore the untouched Mercy, will be ready in time for the 2010 Fifa
African bush, something no other FIFA World World Cup.
Cup could offer. The project has provided jobs for around
12 000 people and once finished, 8 000
Infrastructure people will take up permanent employment
As your hosts South Africans have been at the airport. This is 3 000 more than
sweating it out under the African sun to build the current staff complement of Durban
and refurbish stadiums designed to impress International to date.
even the toughest guests. By June 2010 In addition the year 2010 has been the
these 10 stadiums will be ready to seat over inspiration to accelerate South Africa’s use
half a million fans. of intelligent transport systems in order to
By 2008, the build up to 2010 FIFA manage congestion, incident response and
World Cup had already created 80 000 job travel demand. In the main cities money is
opportunities in the local hospitality sector. being spent to improve road infrastructure, that will connect all of South Africa’s major
It is estimated that by 2010 this sector will build a rapid transport system and the centres.
employ an additional 116 000 people. While Gautrain (South Africa’s first rapid transport This network, will provide almost
formal employment in the construction train service). Wherever you are visiting from infinite bandwidth capacity to carry more
industry has grown to 100 000, providing you will find a trip on the Gautrain a truly information (voice and data) at higher
valuable skills to the economy beyond 2010. world class experience. speeds over greater distances. Vodacom
In addition low income households earned On completion the Rail Link will transport and Telkom are also investing heavily
over R2 billion in income as a direct result of 100 000 commuters a day, offering seamless in infrastructure in order to satisfy ever
the stadium construction. integration with both Gautrain, Bus Link increasing demand for quality voice and
Infrastructure projects will help to keep services and the new Bus Rapid Transport data services.
the economy buoyant in times that are system. All offering security and modern “This (optic fibre) project once completed
clearly challenging. Government and State comforts. will redefine the telecommunications
owned enterprises will spend a whopping This ambitious project is running to landscape in South Africa and the rest of
R787 billion over the next three years on schedule and has also exceeded a number Africa” says A Jay Pandey , CEO and MD
diverse developments. The funds have been of social economic objectives, including of Neotel.
allocated to projects that will significantly job creation, skills training and SME
advance industrial operations and public development. Securemail
service delivery. They include improving rail Securemail provides a swift and safe
and road infrastructure, an innovative bus Telecommunications delivery method for high-security items
rapid transit system, as well as the building With extensive landline phone networks and such as shares and credit cards. It handles
of clinics, school and housing for the poor. four mobile phone service providers with far more than 2,5 million credit cards a year,
reaching coverage. Public telephones are has significantly reduced credit-card
Transport either coin operated or card operated. The theft and has won an award from the
Work is in progress to upgrade South African once underserviced telecommunications International Association of Financial Crime
airports to cope with the deluge of visitors industry continues to develop at cyber Investigators for its performance.
for 2010. The R5.2 Billion project will see all speed. Neotel, South Africa’s second fixed
international airports offer facilities, comforts line operator made deals worth one billion South African Post Office
and security on a par with the best in the rand in its first year of operation. With even The first post office in South Africa was
world. bigger numbers in the offering. Neotel and opened in the Castle in Cape Town in 1792.
South Africa’s newest airport, King Shaka mobile service provider MTN have joined Today, the South African Post Office (Sapo)
International situated north of Durban at La forces to roll out an optic fibre network delivers almost six million letters per day to

MediaClubSouthAfrica.com: Government Jeffrey Barbee
Health and Beauty
According to the Bill of Rights, as contained

in the Constitution of the Republic of South
Africa, 1996, everyone has the right to
freedom of expression, which includes:
• freedom of the press and other media

• freedom to receive or impart information
or ideas
• freedom of artistic creativity
• academic freedom and freedom of
scientific research.
Several laws, policies and organisations

act to protect and promote press freedom
in South Africa. In 2008, South Africa was
ranked as the 36th most free country in terms
of press freedom in the world.
Broadcasting
South Africa has an extremely diverse
broadcast media sector catering for the
unique demands of the local market.
Television
South Africa has by far the largest television
audience in Africa, with more than four
10 million addresses in South Africa. It has The business centres provide a bureau million licensed television households. The
more than 2 660 outlets covering the length service with facilities such as photocopying, SABC’ national television network comprises
and breadth of the country. The principal faxing and Internet access. South Africans three full-spectrum free-to-air channels
function of Sapo is to provide postal who live in rural areas can now make new and one satellite pay-TV channel aimed at
services inside and outside South Africa. technology part of their everyday lives. audiences in Africa. Combined, the free-to-
air sound-broadcasting stations reach a daily
Business Centres Media diversity adult audience of almost 20 million people
Sapo has established 25 business centres Media diversity in any country is regarded via the terrestrial signal distribution network
that provide a dedicated, specially designed as a measure of the depth of its democracy. and a satellite signal. Between 50% and 60%
one-stop shop inside existing post offices Every citizen should have access to a diverse of all programmes transmitted are produced
in most rural areas. range of media. in South Africa. Locally produced television

programmes are augmented by programmes
purchased abroad, and by co-productions
undertaken with other television programming
organisations. The SABC’s terrestrial television
channels devote between 18% and 20% of
their airtime during prime time to news and
news-related programmes.
M-Net the first private subscription
television service in SA, broadcasts its array of
general entertainment and niche channels to
more than 50 countries across Africa and the
adjacent Indian Ocean islands. Development
of the local film and TV industries is a priority
for M-Net and is supported by various
projects such as EDiT, which gives final-year
film and television students the opportunity to
produce programmes for broadcast on M-Net.
MultiChoice Africa (MCA) was formed to
manage the subscriber services of its sister
company, M-Net. It became the first African
company on the continent to offer digital
satellite broadcasting. Operations include
subscriber-management services and digital
satellite television platforms broadcasting
more than 50 television and 40 audio
MediaClubSouthAfrica.com: Anglogold Ashanti
channels, 24 hours a day.

The country’s first privately owned free-
to-air television channel is e-tv. Independent
TV audience surveys confirm that e.tv is the
second-largest channel in the country. e.tv’s
terrestrial signal reaches 80,5% of the South
African population. It appeals to all races,
all ages and income groups and is the most
viewed English language channel in the
country. e.tv was the first channel in South
Africa to secure the rights to the Union of
European Football Association’s Champions Print Advertising
League Football. Technical handling of the print media in The Loerie Awards are the best-known
South Africa rates among the best in the South African awards recognising
Radio world. This is one reason why newspapers excellence in advertising. The Association
Radio, which plays a large role in the media and magazines have held their own in a of Marketers established these awards
industry is flourishing. The SABC’s national volatile information era, characterised by in 1978 to coincide with the advent
radio network comprising of 15 public the vast development of various new forms of commercial television in South
broadcast-service radio stations, and three of media-delivery platforms via the Internet Africa. The Loerie Awards ceremony
commercial radio stations, broadcasting in through modern ICT. sees excess monies being ploughed
11 languages, as well as an external radio This must be viewed against the general back into the industry in the form of
service in four languages that reaches an trend in the rest of the developed world bursaries for underprivileged advertising
average daily adult audience of 19 million. that saw dropping circulations and the and marketing students via the Loerie
Copy supplied to radio news amounts to cutting back on costs or closing down of Education Trust Fund, and as a donation
almost a million words a day, and is compiled newspapers. to the Advertising Benevolent Fund. The
around the clock into a weekly total of 300 The country’s vibrant economy, the main objective of the Loerie Awards is to
bulletins and 27 current affairs programmes. introduction of regional tabloid newspapers encourage creative advertising.
Programmes are produced weekly in 11 and the glut of new magazine titles
languages on the SABC’s radio services. have helped to feed the popularity of Advertising Standards Authority (ASA)
There is a public broadcasting-service radio newspapers and magazines in Africa’s The ASA is the protector of the ethical
station for each language group. Channel largest economy. High consumer spending standards of advertising in South
Africa broadcasts live on three platforms: has coincided with strong circulation in Africa, and protects consumers against
shortwave, satellite and the Internet. The specific newspaper genres, particularly manipulative advertising and unfair claims.
shortwave broadcast covers south, east, tabloids and free-sheets. Globally The ASA is an independent body
central and west Africa. The satellite competitive IT systems, especially among established and funded by the marketing-
broadcast covers the sub-Saharan region, the large media houses, have helped to communication industry to regulate
although it can be picked up as far as London. improve the overall technical quality of print advertising in the public interest by
The Internet broadcast is accessible from media, and have also positively affected means of self-regulation. The ASA co-
anywhere in the world. As well as a number distribution and circulation reach. There is operates with government, statutory
of private radio stations that have also been a range of general and specialised news bodies, consumer organisations and
granted licences, these stations cater for a websites which, in terms of the speed and industry to ensure that advertising
wide variety of languages, cultures and niche breadth of their coverage, are on a par with content complies with the Code of
markets. the best in the world. Advertising Practice.

and businesspeople. Many lucrative
possibilities, arising from South Africa’s
wealth of natural resources, and almost
unlimited export and import opportunities,
exist in the country.
Costs of doing Business

The cost of doing business in South Africa
compares favourably to other emerging
world markets. According to an annual
World Bank study, titled the Ease of Doing
Business, South Africa ranks 32nd out of
181 of the economies surveyed in 2009 for
ease of doing business. The country boasts
the lowest electricity prices in the world and
despite looming challenges in this sector,
doubling its electricity price will still place
the country as the cheapest provider. South
Africa’s labour costs are significantly lower
than those of other key emerging markets.
It also has a favourable corporate tax rate
compared to other emerging markets.
The costs for labour, land, rental, human
resources, transportation and general living
expenses do, however, vary from province
Why Invest in South Africa? one of the highest ranking developing to province.
The South Africa of today is one of economies and surpasses countries such
the most sophisticated and promising as Hungary, Italy, Brazil and Thailand. The Skills
emerging markets globally. The unique country leads the continent in industrial South Africa possesses a large resource
combination of a highly developed first- output (40% of Africa’s total output) and base of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled
world economic infrastructure and a huge mineral production (45% of total mineral labour. The South African government
emergent market economy has given rise production) and generates most of Africa’s has introduced wide-ranging legislation to
to a strong entrepreneurial and dynamic electricity (over 50%). promote training and skills development
investment environment. and fast-track the building of world-class
South Africa is the economic Macro Economic Stability skills and competences.
powerhouse of the African continent, South Africa has achieved a level of A strong network of universities and
with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of macro-economic stability not seen in the other tertiary education institutions is
R1,9 trillion (US$283bn) - four times that country for many years. Such advances home to a host of leading international
of its Southern African neighbours, and create opportunities for real increases in academics and researchers, with the
comprising 30% of the entire GDP of Africa. expenditure on social services, and reduce majority of research and development in
The World Economic Forum’s Global the costs and risks for all investors, laying South Africa, undertaken at the country’s
Competitiveness Report 2008/09 of the the foundation for increased investment universities.
World Economic Forum, ranked South and growth. By 2009, the economy was
Africa 45th out of 134 global nations. stronger than at any time over the past 20 Financial Infrastructure
South Africa’s GDP grew at a healthy years. South Africa is one of the world’s favourite
5,2 % in 2007 and a lower 3,1% in 2008, emerging markets, offering investors
due to the impact of the global economic Market Opportunity sophisticated financial infrastructures and
crisis. South Africa is one of the most One of the chief reasons for South Africa exceptional investment opportunities.
sophisticated and promising emerging becoming one of the most popular trade The South African Reserve Bank (SARB)
markets, offering a unique combination and investment destinations in the world oversees the banking services industry in
of highly-developed first world economic is due to the country ensuring that it South Africa. The non-banking financial
infrastructure, with a vibrant emerging can meet specific trade and investment services industry is governed by the
market economy. South Africa is also requirements of prospective investors Financial Service Board (FSB).

Transport and Logistics Infrastructure net food exporter. Major import products
South Africa boasts one of the most modern include wheat, rice and vegetable oils.
and extensive transport infrastructures in Despite the farming industry’s declining share
Africa. This infrastructure plays a crucial role of GDP, it remains vital to the economy, and
in the country’s economy and is depended development and stability of the Southern
on by many neighbouring states. The African region. Over the past five years,
government recently announced large-scale agricultural exports have contributed on
upgrading of the country’s infrastructure, average about 8% of total South African
as well as investment in new infrastructure. exports.
Transnet, a state-owned enterprise, is South
Africa’s main transport operator and the Taxation
holding company for Spoornet (rail transport), The South African tax system has changed
Autonet (road transport), Petronet (liquid from a source-based to a residence-based Foreign visitors and residents are able to
petroleum), Portnet (port authority) and Fast system with effect from the 1 January 2001, purchase fully serviced properties at a
Forwards (container shipments). The national in keeping with international trends. This significantly lower cost compared to similar
airline carrier, South African Airways (SAA), means that South African residents will be properties in the western world.
is an incorporated public company owned taxed on their world-wide income. Non-South The low cost of living, the availability of
by the South African government. The airline African residents will still be taxed on income first-world health care, education, sporting
serves more than 700 destinations globally from South African sources, subject to the and recreation facilities and other modern
and carries more than 7 million passengers a double taxation agreements with the different conveniences and luxuries, make the South
year. countries. The principle taxes imposed in African lifestyle one of the most attractive in
South Africa are direct and indirect taxes, as the world.
Natural Resources follows:
South Africa produces 14% of the world’s Investor Issues regarding the Quality of Life in
gold, and has 41% of the world’s known • Direct Taxes include income tax, South Africa are:
reserves. It is estimated that 21 000 tonnes secondary tax on companies (STC), capital • Sophisticated cosmopolitan cities, e.g.
of undeveloped resources - about one fifth gains tax (CGT) and donations tax. Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and
of the world’s un-mined gold - still remains. • Indirect Taxes include value-added tax Durban
These ores are increasingly difficult to exploit (VAT), estate, stamp and transfer duties, • Excellent living standards and medical
due to the great depths at which they are the latter on real estate, customs & excise services
situated and their fairly low-grade quality duties, marketable security taxes, skills • English is commonly spoken
produce. Over the past few years, South development levies, municipal taxes on • International schools
African mining houses have transformed owners of real estate, airport taxes and • World class living conditions
into large, focused mining companies that fuel levies. • Superb recreational and cultural
include Anglo Platinum, Anglogold, De possibilities
Beers, Implats and Iscor. South Africa is the Living and Working in SA since 1994, South • Attractive international tourism destination
world’s largest producer of gold (after China) Africa has emerged as a sophisticated and
and platinum. The country is one of the promising investment destination. The unique Education
leading producers of base metals and coal, combination of a highly developed first- The South African education system is seen
accounting for a significant proportion of both world economic infrastructure and a huge as pivotal to contributing quality of life and to
world production and reserves. The country’s emergent market has given rise to a strong building a democratic nation. The aim is to
diamond industry is the third largest by value, entrepreneurial and dynamic investment provide equal access to life-long education.
and the sixth largest by volume in the world, environment, with many global competitive Education is enshrined in the Constitution
with Russia and Botswana leading in both advantages and opportunities. Thus, living as a basic human right. The South African
categories. and working in South Africa presents education system comprises over 12,3
The agricultural sector is well developed, exciting opportunities and challenges for million learners, including 300 000 university
and secondary manufacturing in the agro- the entrepreneurial and energetic business students and 190 000 technikon students.
processing industries is pervasive, evidenced community.
by many locally-produced food items found in
food retail outlets. Quality of Life Sources:
Today, South Africa is not only self- South Africa offers diverse and abundant www.thedti.gov.za;
sufficient in virtually all major agricultural natural splendour and a year-round temperate www.southafrica.info.co.za;
products, but in a normal year, it is also a climate. www.mediaclubsouthafrica.com

Gautrain – Africa’s beauty for
people on the move
A new energy is buzzing in the streets of Gauteng.
The people in the province of gold cannot wait for Gautrain.
Stations and tracks are taking shape near favourite hot
spots and soon Gautrain will take the first commuters to
new places, new dreams, new opportunities and a new
legacy in public transport.

In schools and offices, in hotels and
shopping malls, people are talking
about a new way of life that this
Golden Train will bring. Ambitious
and upwardly mobile, the people
on the move will soon enjoy the
freedom of arriving on time for a lunch
appointment in Rosebank, a quick
movie in Hatfield, binge shopping in
Jozi, sundowners in Sandton and at
home in Centurion a few minutes later.
The people of Gauteng will sit back
and relax in the comfort of a world-
class train that will get them there
safely, conveniently and on time every
time.
All-day traffic jams and stressors
such as parking shortages, escalating
vehicle insurance premiums, regular
maintenance and rising fuel prices
belong the past. Instead, Gautrain
will become the daily mode of choice
for commuters pressed for time and
convenience. What is more, there is
also a fleet of Gautrain feeder buses to
use if walking to and from a Gautrain
station is a little too far away.
Gauteng is the place to be. Gautrain
is the way to get you around province
of gold. An economic powerhouse
of the continent, Gauteng will boast
a population of around 14,6 million
people by 2015. Having the vision
to provide economic mobility for
its people, the Gauteng Provincial
Government is at the forefront of
infrastructure development that
will transform Gauteng into a truly
competitive global city region.
Furthermore, is expected that an
additional two million job opportunities
can be created in Gauteng during
the period 2005 to 2025 should the
economy of the province grow at an
average annual rate of between 4,5%
and 5%.
By attracting new investments and
changing the lifestyle and landscape
of the province of gold, Gautrain will
contribute significantly towards the
provincial government’s economic
growth forecasts. Already, Gautrain
has exceeded initial targets set for job
creation, local skills development and
capacity building with an estimated
total of 92 900 direct, indirect and
induced jobs created to date. It is
estimated that Gautrain will create and/
or retain about 93 000 direct, indirect
and induced jobs during the design,
construction and commissioning
of the project and more than 2 700
jobs per annum during the operation
and maintenance of the project.
Furthermore, it is estimated that an
additional 40 000 jobs will be created
due to developments in the vicinity of
the stations.

Key Features
• Trains every 12 minutes during peak

periods during the first three years;
thereafter, at ten minute intervals during
these peak periods
• Only 15 minutes between OR Tambo
International Airport Station and Sandton
Station
• Only 42 minutes between Johannesburg
Park Station and Hatfield in Tshwane
• A maximum speed of 160 kilometres per
hour
• 24 separate four-car trains
• Tight security on trains and stations
through access control, electronic
surveillance (over 650 CCTV cameras) and
visible policing
• Bus feeder and distributor services for
passengers up to ten kilometres from
stations.
• The bus and train schedules will be
synchronised.

• Smart card electronic ticketing needing
only one ticket for the train, bus and
parking
• Ten stations on an 80 kilometre route,
between five and eight kilometres apart
• The two forward rail cars on the airport
service will comprise special airport cars Project timeline
with fewer but wider and more luxurious
seats and special areas for baggage Construction started at the end of September
storage near the doors. 2006. Gautrain will be completed in two
• Quick 30 to 45 second stops at stations phases:
• Passengers can transfer easily between The first phase will be completed in June
Gautrain and other forms of transport, 2010. It includes the route between the OR
such as the new Bus Rapid Transport Tambo International Airport and Sandton. It
services, planes, taxis, Metrorail trains and also includes the train and bus depot and
cars operations control centre located south of
• Park-and-ride facilities with more than 10 Allandale Road in Midrand.
000 parking bays at stations The second phase is scheduled for
• To increase capacity after the initial completion by the end of March 2011. That 22 Milky Way Ave,
period, an increasing number of train sets includes the remainder of the route and Linbro Business Park
will be operated as eight-car train sets, stations such as Hatfield, Pretoria, Centurion, Marlboro
comprising two four-car units coupled Midrand, Rosebank and Johannesburg Park Call centre: +27 11 891 7108
together. Station. www.gautrain.co.za

Nelson Mandela
President, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and statesman, Nelson Mandela, the world’s
icon of reconciliation, compassion and goodwill, turned 91 on Saturday 18 July 2009.
Those 91 years have been remarkable.
© Courtesy of Nelson Mandela Foundation. Photographer Matthew Willman.
After spending 27 years in apartheid’s Nelson Mandela Institute for Education and started as an HIV awareness campaign
prisons, Mandela became South Africa’s Rural Development. These organisations is now an international fund-raising
first democratically elected president embody the spirit of reconciliation, ubuntu vehicle for the Mandela charities. This
in 1994. He united a fraught and fearful and social justice, working through year, his birthday was commemorated
country, bringing together blacks and whites strategic networks and partnerships to as Mandela Day, celebrated worldwide.
when South Africa was living through violent capture the vision and values of Mandela’s It is hoped that the day will become an
and troubled times. life; they develop programmes and international movement for good in which
His legacy is enormous, and most partnerships to protect and improve the ordinary citizens contribute their time to
tangible in the Nelson Mandela Foundation, lives of children and youth and nurture assisting less advantaged people to always
the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, the African leaders through scholarship remember the sacrifices Mandela made for
Mandela Rhodes Foundation and the programmes. The 46664 initiative, which peace and reconciliation.

Friendships “For all the public exposure and media
Known affectionately by his clan name attention Madiba remains an enigma to all but
of Madiba, Mandela has friends across his most intimate circle,” concludes Kathrada.
the world – Bill Clinton, Bono of U2,
Naomi Campbell among others. But his In his honour
closest friendships were with his political Nelson Mandela has the freedom of 45 cities
comrades such as Walter Sisulu, Oliver around the world, and honorary citizenship
Tambo and Ahmed Kathrada. Kathrada of 11 cities. In Johannesburg, Madiba’s
and Madiba are the only two surviving image is cast in a 6m high bronze statue and
accused from all three of South Africa’s stands preserved in his famous jive in Nelson
main political trials: the 1952 Defiance Mandela Square.
Campaign Trial, the 1956 Treason Trial and Speaking at the statue’s unveiling in April
the 1963 Rivonia Trial. 2004, Ndileka Mandela, Madiba’s eldest
In his autobiography Memoirs, granddaughter, said: “This is a very happy
Kathrada recounts that he and Mandela statue. The dancing stance pays tribute to
affectionately called one another madala, the spirit of joy and celebration inherent in the
isiZulu for old man. people of South Africa.”
“Charming and charismatic, he has The countless tributes to him around
both a magnetic personality and a the world are without precedent. He has 23
commanding presence,” writes Kathrada. schools, universities and institutions named
“An uncommon amalgam of peasant after him; 25 halls, buildings, monuments and
and aristocrat, he is a living paradox: a housing developments; 13 stadiums, squares,
democrat par excellence, with just a touch plazas, parks and gardens; 91 streets,
of the autocrat; at once proud but simple; roads, boulevards and parks; 32 bursaries
soft yet tenacious; obstinate and flexible; and scholarships, foundations and lectures.
vain one moment and humble the next; Thirteen statues, sculptures and artworks
infinitely tolerant but also impatient.” carry his name.
Kathrada and Mandela spent 18 years Madiba had collected dozens of accolades
together on Robben Island and a further from around the world: 18 sports-related
seven in Pollsmoor Prison, along with honours and awards, and 115 other awards.
Sisulu. Madiba was separated from them He has a range of strange items named
in December 1988 when he was moved to after him: a landfill site, a spider, a seaslug, a
Victor Verster Prison from which he was protea, a tea, an orchid, a rescue dog, and a
released on 11 February 1990. racehorse.

South African Icons
South Africa is a nation of heroes who have overcome hardships in so many
spheres, be it on the sports field, in business or the political arena. But true
icons stand head and shoulders above the rest. They stand out because they
have done something remarkable and with great significance.
President Jacob Zuma
Recently, a South African Icon, Miriam their behalf at the United Nations. In 1986, something and you put your mind to it, then
Makeba – known as the greatest songstress the United Nations awarded her the Dag you’ll get it done.”
of our time – died while performing in Italy. Hammarskjöld Peace Prize and she later won Pistorius was named one of Time
She was nicknamed “Mama Africa” because the Gold Otto Hahn Peace Medal. When Magazine’s Most Influential People of 2008.
for many years her songs represented this Nelson Mandela brought her home after 30 When he was selected, it was said that he
continent to the world. years in exile, she became South Africa’s has challenged the perception that living with
In the 1950s and 60s, when few in Europe Goodwill Ambassador to the UN. a disability is a disadvantage.
or the US considered South African talent, But this country is not short of living In the same list of most influential was
Makeba was an international celebrity legends. Paralympic runner Oscar Pistorius , Jacob Zuma who has triumphed against
singing to packed audiences. She even sang known as “Bladerunner” and “the fastest man adversity to become South Africa’s president.
alongside Marilyn Monroe on former US on no legs”, has let nothing get in the way of Born in KwaZulu Natal, Zuma’s father died
President John F Kennedy’s birthday. breaking 26 world records. He is determined when he was five and he could not afford
She used her fame to fight for human to race against able-bodied runners at the any formal education. He joined the ANC
rights and became the one distinguished next Olympics. “You can’t say that you can’t at 17 and was later convicted of conspiring
voice of the African people, speaking on do something,” he says. “If you want to do to overthrow the government and spent 10

Oscar Pistorius
Helen Zille Miriam Makeba
years on Robben Island alongside his mentors was chosen for being a “national role model William Kentridge was also honoured. Veteran
Nelson Mandela and Govan Mbeki. for making a real difference and giving people international rock icon Lou Reed wrote
He worked his way up in the ANC and hope” as the then Cape Town Mayor. Zille is that Kentridge has the “ability to express
was elected Deputy President in 1999 and known to pull no punches and fight to the end that for which there may be no words” and
held that position until he was fired in 2005. for whatever she believes. that he has “an expression for the most
In December 2007, he won a landslide In 1977 Zille, then a political journalist, inexpressible”.
victory and was elected president of the exposed the truth behind black consciousness Kentridge is South Africa’s best known
ANC and in April 2009 he became the fourth leader Steve Biko’s death in police custody. artist whose work is in demand all over the
democratically elected president of South She joined the political fray in 1990, was world. He works mainly in charcoal drawings
Africa. MEC for Education in the Western Cape with touches of pastel colour. He is also
His opposition, Helen Zille – the leader before being elected as mayor and leader a theatre director and documentary film
of the Democratic Alliance (the opposition of her party in 2007. Following the 2009 producer. He has won much acclaim for his
party) and Premier of the Western Cape – was national elections, she became Premier of the multi-media theatre productions using hand
chosen as World Mayor 2008 by the City Western Cape. In the 2009 Time Magazine’s puppets and is best known for his charcoal-
Mayors, an international urban thinktank. She Most Influencial list, South African artist drawn animated films.

Mark Shuttleworth
SA Icon
When Mark Shuttleworth became South Africa’s first internet billionaire at 26, he gave
each of his 16 employees R1-million rand for their loyalty. When he became the first
African in Space in 2002, he used his journey to benefit the world by doing invaluable
science experiments while in outer space.
This business icon lives his life making He also makes it look so easy. “Every time He was 23 when he started his internet
sure that whatever he does helps many I go for a jog I end up huffing and puffing consultancy in his parents’ garage in Cape
other people. He is the consummate and thinking ‘hell, if I was a bit fitter, this Town that he would sell four years later for
unconventional IT (information technology) would be easier’,” he says. “But the reality R3.58-billion ($575-million). With some of
geek who is generous with his substantial is that if I were fitter, I would just want to that money, he spent training for two years
wealth and determined to make a run further or faster, and end up huffing and in Russia to become the world’s second
difference in this world. puffing anyway.” space tourist. “A big part of willpower is

having something to aspire to, something to
live for,” he says.
In April 2002, he fulfilled his dream
of flying in space, as a cosmonaut crew
member of the Soyuz mission to the
International Space Station.
Although he has lived in London since
2001, he is proud of being a South African
entrepreneur and is determined to helping
previously disadvantaged South Africans.
His investment company Here Be Dragons
(HBD) Venture Capital invests only in South
African companies that have potential
to serve a global market. His non-profit
Shuttleworth Foundation funds projects that
improve the quality and reach of maths and
science education in Africa.
In 2004, Shuttleworth made headlines
when he founded the Ubuntu Project to
produce free operating desktop software.
Ubuntu – meaning “humanity to others” - is
the fastest growing and most celebrated
version of the Linux operating system, with
more than 10 million people running it.
Shuttleworth has become a guru in
internet technology, not least of all for
taking on Microsoft’s Windows with Ubuntu.
He claims, though, his only interest is
spreading the use of free technology. He
says: “A computer is not a device anymore.
It is an extension of your mind and your
gateway to other people.”

South Africa - A Hosting Nation
After a sensational Rugby World Cup final in Johannesburg in 1995, Nelson Mandela famously
donned the Springbok’s green-and-gold jersey before handing the winning trophy to their
captain, Francois Pienaar. The Rainbow Nation went wild and tasted the future where South
Africa would be the outstanding host to non-stop giant sporting events.
A year later, Nelson Mandela was on hand

again to present the winning trophy to the
jubilant South African soccer team, Bafana
Bafana, who triumphed at the continent’s
premier football event, the African Cup
of Nations. World-class facilities and
impeccable management has seen
successive tournaments that are electric,
vibrant and well-supported, and has shown
that South Africa is not only capable of
hosting big sporting events, but able to
make really big successes of them.
Over the years, cricket-lovers have
been spoilt with unbridled action –
cricket’s showcase tournament, the ICC
Cricket World Cup was first, and more
recently, the uber-exciting Twenty20
World Championships. Wildly successful,
the event is indelibly imprinted on the
international psyche as the most exciting
cricket event, ever. When the world’s
biggest Twenty20 tournament, the Indian
Premier League (IPL), needed a new arena,
it was the perfect opportunity for South
Africa to proudly show the world how well it
can host a major event – with just 20 days
to prepare – and shine it did, with cricket
fever infecting local and international fans
alike.
Always a rugby-hungry nation, the
country has welcomed numerous bone-
grinding rugby tours, the most recent being
the British Lions tour where the Springboks
came up trumps. Truly set up to facilitate
the very biggest global sporting events,
South Africa has made a bid to host either
the 2015 or 2019 Rugby World Cup again.
A sell-out crowd of close to 105 000
fans lined the especially built street circuit
in Durban for all the thrills and spills of
the esteemed A1 Grand Prix, making it
the one of the biggest sporting events in
Durban’s history. Called South Africa’s
“coastal playground”, the scenic beachfront
circuit was voted the best round of the
season in the World Cup of Motorsport
by the competing nations. The event
Media Club - Photographer Chris Kirchhoff
has now moved to the Kyalami circuit

in Johannesburg which also facilitates
the adrenalin-pumping World Superbike
Championship.
An uncharacteristically rainy
Johannesburg has played host to the
World Cup of Athletics and Durban has
welcomed the Paralympic Swimming World
Championships, and is a regular stop-off on
the Fina Swimming World Cup short-course

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The country recently showcased the Fifa

Confederations Cup which exploded on
an international audience with colour and
energy. Orchestra’s of vuvuzelas pulsated
to packed stadiums – a fantastic dress
rehearsal for the upcoming mother of all
football events, the FIFA 2010 World Cup.
circuit, drawing some of the world’s best Besides the growing list of international The Rainbow Nation is ticking off the days
swimmers and letting local stars like Ryk competitions, a number of homegrown to this highly prestigious, most watched of
Neethling and Natalie du Toit excel. sporting events have become international international sporting events. Believing that
Golf supporters have been wowed events in their own right. From “Africa’s this World Cup does not belong to South
with the World Cup of Golf, President’s Major”, the annual Nedbank Golf Challenge, Africa alone, but to all of Africa, the nation
Cup (rated one of the best-organised and to the world’s greatest ultra-marathon, the is waiting to show the rest of the world that
most exciting golfing events ever), and the Comrades, many consistently attract a Africa is no longer the “dark continent” but
Women’s World Cup of Golf which South world-class field and thoroughly impress a fascinating, vibrant, intoxicating land, alive
Africa has hosted for several years running. with their professionalism and comraderie. with a fusion of cultures.

Tribute to SA sport
After South Africa’s first democratic elections in 1994, the Rainbow Nation
burst into the international sporting arena with enthusiasm and confidence and
has churned out a long list of superstars and incredible winning teams that
have made the country very proud.
The electric 1995 Rugby World Cup heralded Victor Matfield is known for his exceptional
the birth of this new era where a capacity skill at disrupting opposition line-outs
home crowd watched Joel Stransky kick the and was a cornerstone of South Africa’s
drop goal of a lifetime and win the final for 2007 World Cup success where he was
the Springboks against New Zealand 15-12. crowned International Rugby Board (IRB)
The iconic moment where Nelson Mandela player of the tournament. Bryan Habana
presented the Webb Ellis Cup to South was another superstar, scoring eight tries in
African captain Francois Pienaar will be the championship and consequently being
forever etched onto the global memory. named the 2007 IRB Player of the Year. The
Percy Montgomery was the leading point Boks, under the steady captainship of John
scorer in the 2007 Rugby World Cup held Smit – one of South Africa’s most successful
in France, playing a key role in the Boks’ captains ever and the most-capped captain
successful march for the second time to in international rugby history – powered
the Webb Ellis Cup. Montgomery’s 893 Test through the field to beat England 15-6 in
points gives him well over twice as many the final. The Springboks were named 2008
points as the player in second place on the Team of the Year at the prestigious “Sport
all-time Springboks points list, Naas Botha, Oscars” – the Laureus World Sports Awards
who played in only 28 Tests compared to – and are currently ranked number one in the
Montgomery’s 102, as most of Botha’s prime IRB World Rankings.
years were in South Africa’s era of isolation Many of South Africa’s rugby heroes
from world rugby. have been inducted into the International

Rugby Hall of Fame including one of the most
influential South African rugby players ever,
Danie Craven; legendary “The Boot” Naas
Botha; Morné du Plessis; Francois Pienaar
and Joost van der Westhuizen.
Recent South African rugby triumphs
include thumping Australia in Johannesburg
by 45 points, winning in New Zealand for
the first time in 33 years, inflicting the worst
ever defeat on England at Twickenham, and
coming up trumps in the much celebrated
2009 British Lions tour. South Africa is also a
well deserved winner in the 2009 Tri Nations
Series against the southern hemisphere rugby
powerhouses, Australia and New Zealand.
The Boks won an epic victory over New
Zealand to clinch the title and have now won
the Series three times.
South Africa won the IRB Sevens World
Series for the 2008/09 season led by
Mzwandile Stick and thanks to the winning
combination of players like Vuyo Zangqa and
Gio Aplon. This means South Africa now hold
the “World Champions” title in both 15-a-side
and Sevens rugby – the first time the two
cups have been united in a single trophy
cabinet.
South African cricket icons like Alan
Donald, Shaun Pollock and Hansie Cronje
have become household names and no one
will ever forget the flying Jonty Rhodes who
shot to fame in a game against Pakistan
during the 1992 Cricket World Cup when
he dived full length, ball in hand, to break
the stumps and effect a run out. Pakistan’s
innings faltered from then on and South Africa
won by twenty runs.
The current Proteas team is under the
stewardship of captain Graeme Smith and
the team has gone from strength to strength
beating New Zealand, the West Indies,
Pakistan and Bangladesh in test matches, as
well as drawing a series in India and winning
their first test series in England since 1965.
Pace bowling sensation Dale Steyn currently
holds the second best bowling strike rate in
Tests and was awarded the prestigious ICC
2008 Test Cricketer of the Year Award.
The world’s biggest Twenty20 tournament,
the Indian Premier League (IPL), came to
South Africa’s shores in 2009 with much
fanfare and allowing top South African players
like AB de Villiers to shine for all to see at the
‘Challenge of Champions’.
Legendary Gary Player is one of the icons
of golfing worldwide. With his nine major
championship victories, he is generally
regarded as one of the greatest players in the
history of golf and is one of only five players
to win golf’s “career Grand Slam”. In 2000,
Player was voted “Sportsman of the Century”
in South Africa.
Player is succeeded by Ernie Els and Retief
Goosen, both top professional players who
have won major championships including
several U.S. Open titles. Els won the World
Match Play Championship a record seven
times, held the number one spot in the Official

World Golf Rankings and has been ranked in
the top ten for a record 750 weeks. Goosen
started the 2009 season well with two wins
on two major tours.
South African swimming showed that it is
a force to be reckoned with, when the dream
team won the prestigious men’s 4x100 metre
freestyle relay at the 2004 Summer Olympics.
The incredible four consisted of Roland
Schoeman, Lyndon Ferns, Darian Townsend
and Ryk Neethling. Neethling currently holds
several South African and world records, and
Schoeman is the former World Record Holder
in the 50 m Freestyle.
A hero of exceptional courage and
ambition is Natalie du Toit who qualified as
the first female amputee swimmer ever to
qualify for the Olympics, where she placed
16th in a field of 24 at the 2008 Summer
Olympics in the 10,000 metre swim. She is
best known for the gold medals she won at
the 2004 Paralympic Games as well as the
Commonwealth Games.

The 2009 International Association of the FIFA Confederations Cup where they
of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World narrowly lost 1-0 to Brazil. South Africans
Championships in Berlin saw two South rallied behind football in a unified show
African stars shine – Mbulaeni Mulaudzi filled with wonderfully noisy vuvuzelas
powered through to win the men’s 800 and pimped-up construction hats called
metres gold medal and Godfrey Khotso makarapas – the event was celebrated as an
Mokoena jumped to a silver medal in the hotly excellent dress rehearsal for the upcoming
contested men’s Long Jump. FIFA 2010 World Cup.
Soccer is the sport of the masses in South As the first football World Cup to be held
Africa and has churned out icons like Doctor on African soil, the government has invested
Khumalo, Lucas Radebe, Jomo Sono and billions of Rand to ensure that the FIFA 2010
Gary Bailey. The current superheroes, Benni World Cup South Africa will be the best
McCarthy, Shaun Bartlett, Quinton Fortune one ever. Five spectacular uniquely-African
and Steven Pienaar, have all been snapped stadiums have been built – the unforgettable
up by the illustrious European football clubs. Soccer City Stadium has been built to
The continent’s premier footballing event, look like a vast cooking pot simmering
the African Cup of Nations, took place above a ring of fire – and other venues and
on home soil in 1995 and saw a jubilant infrastructure are being massively upgraded.
Bafana Bafana and captain Neil Tovey being As all eyes turn to South Africa, the Rainbow
presented the winning trophy by mighty Nation will be hoping the home crowd
Madiba. More recently, the boys did the advantage will power Bafana Bafana to
nation proud as they powered through some victory and continue to make South African
tough opposition to reach the semi-finals sporting history.

Homecoming Revolution
President Jacob Zuma told the World Economic Forum
2009 how the international financial crisis has provided an
opportunity to reverse the ‘braindrain’.
“Many economic emigrants have for a better life than they had in South But all who return will tell you just how
now discovered that the grass is not Africa and then returning home when they much they missed their strong family
necessarily greener on the other side, and realised what they had was what they networks, old friends, familiarity and the
will hopefully come home soon to assist really wanted. weather, says Martine Shaffer, managing
with planning for our recovery,” he said. Each returning emigrant has their own director of Homecoming Revolution, an
But South Africans overseas were story. Some left home with big career organisation aimed at reversing the South
already coming home in their droves. For dreams after university and others sought African skills shortage. There has been
most of them, it was a matter of searching refuge from crime and a weakening rand. a definite increase in folks returning,

would most like to spend their lives. When have to readjust their expectations and
your income is under threat, you look at take smaller packages.”
where you will feel the most secure and First National Bank sponsors the
generally that is in the place you know, Homecoming Revolution and helps
with the people you love.” expatriates set up bank accounts, secure
The expatriates are returning with loans and start businesses. “We would
international experience and skills that are like to see South Africans returning from
so desperately needed in South Africa, abroad, rolling up their sleeves and
according to Shaffer. “Mostly, despite finding new and relevant ways to make
the economic climate, they don’t have this country even greater,” says FNB CEO
problems finding work” she says. Michael Jordaan.
Paton Personnel – who specialise in top- And the returnees are clearly keen to do
end job placement in the financial sector – just that.
has noticed the influx of expatriates. “There
has been a spike in interest in finding
work here,” says Paton’s chief operating
officer Allison Gillson. “Some people were
affected when working in the big global
according to Brad Barker, joint CEO of banks but others just want to come home
Elliott International. “From January to because there is a sense that we will be
May 2009, 41% of our import shipments more cushioned from the crisis here.”
were returning South Africans,” he says. A few come home with jobs lined up, but
“I believe it has a great deal to do with the most just arrive. “We were asked to quote
deteriorating economic climate.” on 20 families living in Western Australia
Shaffer says, “The crisis has made who were retrenched by one company,”
people reassess their lives and where they says Barker. “They will find work. They may www.homecomingrevolution.co.za

South African Arts & Culture
The arts have exploded in the past decade and audiences both locally
and internationally continue to be thrilled by the unmistakable flavour of
the country that emerges out of such a rich cultural kaleidoscope.

Opera Africa copyright - Chorister - Princess Magogo
In 2008, South African music made a

big impact internationally: dub-rockers
BLK JKS, electronica band Goldfish, Flat
Stanley, and the countries biggest selling
rock group, Just Jinger, all signed major
international record deals.
The much celebrated Ladysmith Black
Mambazo scooped their third Grammy in
2009 in the Best Traditional World Music international festivals and markets. One of
Album category. The group has earned 13 the latest offerings is ‘Jerusalema’, written
Grammy nominations – the most for any and directed by Ralph Ziman and produced
South African band. The renowned Soweto by Tendeka Matatu, the film has been
Gospel Choir were also nominated for a submitted for consideration in the category
Grammy in 2009. of best foreign language film at the 2009
The South African film industry has Oscars.
enjoyed unparalleled growth with top- ‘Jerusalema’ joins a growing list of
quality productions present at all the South African productions at the Oscars.

‘Yesterday’, by Darrell Roodt, was
nominated for an Oscar for best foreign
language film in 2005. Gavin Hood’s ‘Tsotsi’
won the Oscar in this category in 2006.
Shot in Johannesburg, sci-fi film ‘District
9’, which is directed by South African-born
computer-graphics whiz, Neill Blomkamp,
has taken the US box office by storm,
earning the number-one spot and raking
in US$37-million (R302-million) during its
opening weekend in August 2009.
The influential 2009 Cannes Film Festival
has selected South African filmmaker, John
Barker, as one of the world’s top young
directors for his latest script, ‘The Umbrella
Men’. Barker’s 2006 urban-comedy ‘Bunny
Chow’ was received positively worldwide,
and selected to participate in various
International Film Festivals.
The South African theatre production
– ‘the Magic Flute / Impempe Yomlingo’
– won the 2008 Best Musical Revival at
the prestigious Laurence Olivier Awards
and has been sold-out from Cape Town
to London to New York. The production
features Pauline Malefane, star of
‘U-Carmen eKhayelitsha’ which won the
Frances Kendall
coveted Berlin Film Festival’s Golden Bear.

The internationally acclaimed Zulu opera,
‘Princess Magogo’, has also toured the
world and is recognised as one of the most

exciting and innovative musical events ever.
South African art has been fetching
fabulous prices worldwide. In 2007,
Bonhams of London established their first-
ever auction solely devoted to South African
art and each year artworks fetch record
sales. The top seller at the 2009 auction
was Maggie Laubser and two record bids
were also achieved for Walter Battiss and
Anton van Wouw. In 2005, South African
Marlene Dumas became the world’s most
expensive living female artist for selling
a painting for $3.34-million, a status she
maintained for one year.
South Africa has a rich history of literary
output – two of the most notable being
Nadine Gordimer and JM Coetzee - both
receiving the Nobel Laureate in Literature.
Other well known South African authors
include Alan Paton (Cry, the Beloved
Country); Credo Mutwa; André Brink (A
Dry White Season); and Athol Fugard (My
Children! My Africa!).

Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events
January It includes a 1.9 km sea swim, a 90 km cycle Midmar Mile

and a 21.1 km run. The Midmar Mile is in it’s 37th year and has
Dusi www.ironman703.co.za attracted over 17000 annual entries over
Take to the waters with the legendary Hansa the last few years. Now officially the largest
Powerade “Dusi” canoe marathon that runs Audi Joburg Fashion Week open water swimming event in the world
from Camps Drift near Pietermaritzburg Autumn/Winter 2010 Collections will grace and recognised by the Guinness Book of
through two river systems, the Umsindusi the catwalk as the annual Audi Joburg World Records as the world’s largest open
and the Umgeni, to finish three days later Fashion Week returns for the fourth year water swimming event.
near Durban. at Johannesburg’s Sandton Convention www.midmarmile.co.za
www.dusi.org.za / www.canoesa.org.za Centre. The four day fashion showcase
features the nation’s best designers Up The Creek Festival
J&B Met unveiling their creative forecast of the This Music Festival is a get-together of
The stage is set for a record day in every season’s trends, to a global audience musicians, fans, friends, party-animals,
respect when the gates open at Kenilworth of media, fashion buyers, and fashion upcoming talent, golden oldies, rockers,
Racecourse in Cape Town, for one of South consumers. revelers and generally all other electrifying
Africa’s biggest summer racing, fashion www.africanfashioninternational.com things that you can pack into the intimate
and entertainment occasions, and Africa’s festival spot next to the Breede River in
hottest horseracing event - the R2-million, February Swellendam.
Grade 1 J&B Met. www.upthecreek.co.za
www.jbmet.co.za MTN Sabie Classic Mountain Bike Race
The venue for this breathtakingly beautiful March
Spec-Savers Ironman 70.3 South Africa event is the rolling hills of Mpumalanga,
Triathlon where the splendor of the scenery contrasts The Cape Argus Pick ‘n Pay Cycle Tour
Popular with athletes and great training with the tough and unforgiving nature of the This Cycle Tour, is one of the world’s largest
events for the full distance events, the course. individually timed cycle races - and the first
Spec-Savers Ironman is held in Buffalo City. www.sabieclassic.co.za event outside Europe to be included in the

International Cycling Union’s Golden Bike Spec Savers Ironman South Africa
Series - sees over 35 000 cyclists tackling The punishing Ironman Triathlon, held
a 109km route around Cape Town that is as in the beautiful surrounds of Nelson
spectacular as it is grueling. Mandela Bay, includes a 3.8 km swim, a
www.cycletour.co.za 180 km cycle and a 42.2 km run that tests
the endurance of athletes to their limits.
Cape Town Festival www.ironmansouthafrica.com
As per tradition the Cape Town Festival
is back again, celebrating the diversity of The Swazi Xtreme Adventure Race
the Mother City. By inviting popular artists This race has a proud tradition of
from throughout the continent Cape Town challenging competitors with race
is showcased as a proudly African city. The routes that incorporate awesome natural
Cape Town Festival, born out of the ”One features, friendly rural people and an
City, Many Cultures” campaign, will be atmosphere of risk and reward. The event
reaching out to the continent in line with our has also been consistently innovative
countries hosting of the 2010 Soccer World in its mission to keep the adventure
Cup. in adventure racing and to avoid this
www.capetownfestival.co.za becoming an elitist ultra distance athletic
sport.
Time of the Writer Festival www.ar.co.za/sx
This 12th international writers festival,
hosted by the Centre for Creative Arts, Jomba! Contemporary Dance
will bring together South African, African Experience
and international writers in a week-long This 11th dance experience promises
programme of stimulating literary events. dynamic days of contemporary dance,
www.cca.ukzn.ac.za featuring top South African, African and
International dance groups. Workshops,
April master classes, fringe and youth fringe
performances, and many more activities
Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon will be presented.
This event has earned a reputation as www.cca.ukzn.ac.za
the world’s most beautiful marathon. The
event attracts close to 26 000 participants My Coke Zero Fest
across the ultra, half marathon and the fun Coca-Cola Zero™ brings an
runs and provides them with a mixture of unprecedented international and local
breathtaking scenery, a gruelling test of line-up of the hottest rock bands, with 12
fitness for both the elite and recreational hours of rocking music and unbelievable
runner, and an unrivalled race organization experiences, making it the most
and atmosphere. adrenalin-fuelled festival in South Africa.
www.twooceansmarathon.org.za www.mycokefest.co.za

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ABSA Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees

Kick up some dust and celebrate Afrikaans
Culture in Oudtshoorn. The fun-filled Klein
Karoo Nationale Kunstefees is a merry event
that stages new Afrikaans talent as well as
old favourites and has grown to a gathering
that attracts around 18 000 festival buffs. The
event started as an Afrikaans arts and culture
festival, but has evolved into an inclusive
multi-cultural and multi-lingual arts festival,
celebrating the diversity of South Africa.
www.kknk.co.za
The Cape Town International Jazz Festival

This festival, known as Africa’s Grandest
Gathering, has grown into a hugely successful
international event. The festival will be in its
11th year when it takes place in 2010 at the
Cape Town International Convention Centre.
www.capetownjazzfest.com
May
Comrades Marathon
With over 80 years of history, the Comrades
Marathon is one of the Worlds most famous
ultra-marathons, run over an 89.3 km route
through rolling countryside between Durban
and Pietermaritzburg.
www.comrades.com
Bell’s Fort Nottingham Highland &

Traditional Games
The 4th Bell’s Fort Nottingham Highland and
Traditional Games takes place on Saturday,
May 15 at the Fort Nottingham Fields
near Nottingham Road in KwaZulu Natal’s
midlands. This highly popular celebration of
Scottish and Celtic traditions has become a
firm favourite for the midlands and promises to
be a wonderful, spirited community event once
again, attracting 6000 people on one day!
www.fortnottinghamhighlandgames.com
South African Music Awards

This Awards event is South Africa’s premiere
music awards ceremony, recognizing
accomplishment in the South African recording
industry by celebrating those groups and
individuals who have excelled across the many
genres and various facets of the industry.
www.samusicawards.co.za

June
FIFA World Cup

South Africa regularly hosts major
international sporting events, and since
1994 has successfully managed some of
the biggest - but the Football World Cup,
the world’s biggest sporting event after
the Olympic games - in terms of television
audience, bigger than the Olympics - is
in a class of its own. For four weeks in
2010 (11/06 – 11/07), South Africa will
be the centre of the world. The eyes of
billions of television viewers, an estimated
three million international visitors and the
cream of the world’s sporting media will be
focused on the southern tip of Africa.
Grahamstown National Arts Festival

This Arts Festival is annually held in the
university town of Grahamstown in the
Eastern Cape. The event is Africa’s largest
and most colourful cultural event that
offers a choice of the very best of both
indigenous and imported talent.
www.nafest.co.za
ARISE Cape Town Fashion Week our continent presents an opportunity to where cinemas are non-existent. The festival
AFI has worked alongside the Cape Town stimulate the continent’s creative economy will also offer an extensive seminar and
Fashion Council as they have tirelessly and showcase the rich, deep cultures workshop programme featuring local and
executed a sophisticated curatorship that inform and infuse our existence here. international filmmakers.
programme designed to ensure that fresh Fashion transcends culture and ethnicity. www.cca.ukzn.ac.za
fashion talent is given an opportunity to www.africanfashioninternational.com
shine. Cape Town is also home to many of Stellenbosch Wine Festival
Africa’s most established couturiers and July One of the biggest and oldest food and wine
a significant tranche of its fashion media festivals in the Cape. Join this year’s festival
and models. As such, we draw on what Vodacom Durban July goers as they enjoy a special selection of
the city has to offer us that is unique and This is Africa’s greatest horseracing event. over 500 wines and gourmet delights from
innovative to be presented in this fashion It is held at the Greyville racecourse in 170 top exhibitors all under one roof.
week. Kwazulu-Natal on the first Saturday in July www.wineroute.co.za
www.africanfashioninternational.com each year. The annual outbreak of “July
Fever” makes its regular appearance in August
ARISE Africa Fashion Week mid-April and grows in intensity as the
Africa has long been a muse for the arts days pass, becoming a national epidemic. BMW International Polo Series
throughout the world, most recently in www.vodacomdurbanjuly.co.za This Polo Series, played against a touring
fashion, with the world’s top designers international team, is the highlight of the
choosing to look towards African Durban International Film Festival South African Polo calendar. The first Test
techniques, designs and materials to The festival will present over 200 screenings (always on a Sunday) is played at Shongweni,
ensure that their collections appeal to a of films from around the world, with a near Durban and the second Test, played
wider global audience. The world-class special focus on films from South African a week later, is held at the Inanda Club in
platform that AFI is providing the designers and Africa. Screenings will take place Sandton.
from the north, east, west and south of throughout Durban including township areas www.sapolo.org.za

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September
Darling Wild Flowers Show

The beautiful town of Darling in the Cape has
hosted a wildflower show almost every year
since 1917. The Wildflower Society, organisers
of the show, aim to promote the conservation
of flowers in the region and display this natural
wealth for visitors to enjoy.
www.darlingwildflowers.co.za
Hermanus Whale Festival

This Festival, is the only enviro-Arts festival in
South Africa, it is held annually to celebrate
the return of the Southern Right Whales to
the waters of Walker Bay, our magnificent
environment and the arrival of spring!
www.whalefestival.co.za
Soweto Festival
This festival is the principal event in Soweto
that draws together business, SMMEs, youth,
community organisations, consumers and all
the people of Soweto on an annual basis to
celebrate Soweto’s richness and diversity. The
Festival provides a vehicle for businesses in
Soweto, South Africa’s largest township, to
reclaim their rightful share of this spending by
placing local enterprises and SMMEs side by
side with some of the country’s leading brands.
www.sowetofestival.co.za
October
The Avis South African Derby

The most anticipated event on the equestrian
and social calendar. Besides the thrilling
Show jumping Derby, there is also Dressage,

Equitation, Driving, and Showing, held at the
Kyalami Equestrian Park.
www.ghsinfo.co.za
Joburg Day Music Festival

94.7 Highveld Stereo and Santam invite
all Joburgers to get together for a day of
celebration and quality South African music. It’s
about bringing the city together in the biggest
musical festival of the year!
www.highveld.co.za
Poetry Africa International Festival

The week long program features more than
twenty poets, predominantly from South
Africa and elsewhere on the African continent,
and includes performances, readings, music
and book-launches weekly at the Elizabeth
Sneddon Theatre (University of KwaZulu-
Natal) with a festival finale at BAT Centre. Day
activities include seminars, workshops, open
mic opportunities, and school visits. As well as
a schools poetry competition taking place.
www.cca.ukzn.ac.za
November
94.7 Highveld Cycle Race

Sponsored by 94.7 Highveld Stereo and Pick ‘n
Pay, Gauteng’s premier cycle challenge is now
in its 12th year getting Joburg residents onto
their bikes. Over 30 000 cyclists take part in
“Joburg’s safest race”, which is 94.7 kilometers
in length.
www.cyclechallenge.co.za
December
Nedbank Golf Challenge

The Nedbank Golf Challenge is where the
world’s best golfers battle it out at Sun City’s
Gary Player Country Club. With a total prize
pool of more than $4 million up for grabs.
www.nedbankgolfchallenge.com
Women’s World Cup of Golf

According to the WWCG website, “Officials
from the Women’s World Cup of Golf, the
Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA)
and the Ladies European Tour (LET) have made
a joint decision to pursue moving the date of
the 2010 event to the end of the season instead
of opening the season with it in January, as
has been tradition for the past three years. The
event organizers will look to host the event
towards the end of the season to create the
best possible chance of attracting the world’s
top players to South Africa.”
www.womensworldcupofgolf.com
Lipizzaners Carols By Candlelight

Join our South African Lipizzaners in a
Christmas Performance with Carols By
Candlelight performances. The magnificent
white Lipizzaner stallions will be performing
with singers from the Welsh Male Voice Choir
incorporating Christmas Carols to ring in the
Festive Season. www.lipizzaners.co.za

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Travel & Tourism

Travel & Tourism
Travel & Tourism
South Africa is a place of remarkable contrasts, offering lush subtropical forests, vast and
arid desert plains, high-energy cities, hopelessly hippie beaches, abundant wildlife, a rich
and fascinating history, friendly people and, pretty much everywhere you go, spectacular
natural beauty of all kinds.

Legacy projects • Constitution Hill Project: The Old Fort
Prison in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, was
Monuments, museums, plaques, outdoor developed into a multidimensional and
art, heritage trails and other symbolic multipurpose precinct that houses the
representations create visible reminders of, Constitutional Court and accommodates
and commemorate, the many aspects of various constitutional commissions. The
South Africa’s past. Constitution Hill Project involved the
Government has initiated several national development of the Constitutional Hill
legacy projects to establish commemorative precinct to accommodate the CC, the
symbols of South Africa’s history and to Constitution Museum, the Women’s Jail,
celebrate its heritage. the Old Fort and a commercial precinct.
The legacy projects include the: • The Sarah Baartman National Heritage
Site in Hankey in the Eastern Cape
• Women’s Monument: On 9 August 2000, and the Sarah Baartman Human Rights
former President Thabo Mbeki unveiled a Memorial in the Western Cape.
monument at the Union Buildings in Pretoria
to commemorate the contribution of the
women of South Africa in the struggle for
freedom.
• Chief Albert Luthuli’s house in KwaDukuza,

KwaZulu-Natal: This house has been
restored by the Department of Arts and
Culture as a museum with a visitors’
interpretative centre.
• Battle of Blood River/Ncome Project:

Following the unveiling of the Ncome
Monument and Wall of Remembrance on 16
December 1998, the Ncome Museum was
opened in 1999. The structures honour the
role played by the Zulu nation in the battle.
• Samora Machel Project: The Samora

Machel Monument in Mbuzini,
Mpumalanga, was unveiled on 19 October
1998. The second phase was completed in
2005.
• Nelson Mandela Museum: This museum in

the Eastern Cape was opened 1n 2000. It
is being developed as a single component
comprising three elements, namely a
museum in Mthatha, a youth centre at
Qunu, and a visitors’ centre in Mvezo,
where former President Mandela was born.

• Freedom Park Project: Construction of
the Freedom Park Project, a memorial to
the anti-apartheid struggle at Salvokop
in Pretoria, began in 2002. The first
phase of the R560-million memorial
site was handed over to government in
2004. This phase, costing R45 million,
involved the design and construction of
the Garden of Remembrance in honour
of the country’s departed freedom
fighters.
• The Khoisan Heritage and Culture

Institution in Hankey, Kouga
Municipality, as part of the Khoisan
Legacy Project. An estimated R5 million
was allocated for the first phase.
Other projects underway are the 1981

Matola Raid Memorial in Maputo,
Mozambique; the rehabilitation and
development of the Lock Street
women’s prison in East London into a
museum; development of the former
apartheid state security Vlakplaas farm
into a heritage memorial site; and the
OR Tambo Memorial Project in Bizana in
the Eastern Cape.

Cultural villages • the Mapoch Ndebele Village in Mbeki, and a place of both extreme poverty,
Winterveld, north-west of Pretoria and extreme beauty.
Most tourists visiting South Africa are eager • the Gaabo Motho Cultural Village in Like the rest of South Africa, the Eastern
to explore the country’s cultural diversity. Mabopane Cape has wildlife-rich national parks and
At the same time, an increasing number of • the Rainbow Cultural Village, west of the other conservation areas - but with a unique
local tourists want to learn more about the Hartbeespoort Dam, North West advantage. In the Eastern Cape, there is
people they were separated from under • Botshabelo in Middelburg, Mpumalanga no risk, as there is in other natural areas, of
apartheid. • Shangana in Hazyview, Mpumalanga. malaria. The province’s attractions include the
Various projects around the country offer Addo Elephant Park, which contains five of
insight into South Africa’s cultural wealth, Provinces South Africa’s seven major vegetation zones,
ranging from traditional dances and rituals in and a unique combination of the Big Seven -
rural areas, to excursions into the urban and South Africa is divided into nine provinces. elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo, leopard, whales
township milieux that give South Africa its The provinces, with their own distinctive and great white sharks, plus a rich heritage
defining features. landscapes, vegetation and climate each rich of archaeological and historical sites. The
in history, culture and diversity that makes reserve also has the largest coastal dune field
These include: South Africa the rewarding destination for the in the southern hemisphere.
• Khaya Lendaba near Port Elizabeth tourist and business traveller alike. It is a land Jeffrey’s Bay is said to be one of the top
• the Basotho Cultural Village situated of opportunity and promise! Today, different three surfing spots in the world. The town’s
in the QwaQwa Nature Reserve near cultures and races live in harmony, weaving other attractions are scuba diving, rock
Harrismith, Free State a colourful tapestry in the busy urban streets fishing, dolphin and whale spotting, and the
• the Makhosini Cultural Village and and the quite rural landscapes. dazzling Gamtoos River valley, noted for its
Tourism Initiative in the Valley of Kings at bird life.
Umgungundlovu in KwaZulu-Natal Eastern Cape Grahamstown, originally a military outpost,
• the Lesedi Cultural Village near with its Georgian and Victorian buildings, is
Johannesburg The Eastern Cape is a study in contrasts: the where the 1820 British settlers came ashore
• Tlholego in Magaliesburg political womb of the country, the birthplace as part of the British colonial government’s
• the KoMjekejeke Cultural Village, north of of the country’s first two democratic efforts to populate the interior with white
Pretoria presidents, Nelson Mandela and Thabo people from England. These days is it best

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known for the annual National Arts Festival, are buried, the result of the disastrous 1857
the largest of its kind in Africa. Grahamstown Nongqawuse prophesy to slaughter their
is also a vibrant university town, home to entire stock of cattle and destroy their crops,
Rhodes University. and in return the ancestors would ensure that
In the interior of the province is Cradock, white settlers would be blown into the sea.
a Karoo town known for resistance politics. It Some 25 000 Xhosas subsequently died of
is also the place where Olive Schreiner lived, starvation.
best known for her novel The Story of an Some 60km west of King William’s Town
African Farm. She is buried in the hills outside is Fort Hare, originally a multiracial college
the town. set up by missionaries, and the place where
Also near the town is the Mountain Zebra Tanzania’s Julius Nyerere, Zimbabwe’s
National Park, a conservation success story, Robert Mugabe and Nelson Mandela were
saving the mountain zebra species from educated.
extinction. On the northern edge of the Eastern
The historic town of Graaff-Reinet, with Cape is Rhodes. San rock paintings can be
a town centre preserved largely intact from explored in the vicinity of the town, while
1786, was the birthplace of Robert Sobukwe, winter skiers make their way through Rhodes
founder of the Pan Africanist Congress. to Tiffindell, the country’s only ski resort,
Graaff-Reinet is in the centre of the 14 500ha set up against the southern Drakensberg
Camdeboo National Park, in the Great Karoo. mountains bordering Lesotho.
Nieu Bethesda is a little dorp north The remote and undeveloped Wild
of Graaff-Reinet, a place that may have Coast, stretching from East London to the
disappeared from the map if it weren’t for beautiful Mkambati Nature Reserve, consists
Helen Martins, a reclusive and obsessive of unspoilt beaches, lush forest, green,
artist generally disliked in the village during undulating hills, complimented by hospitality
her lifetime. For many decades of the early from the local Xhosa community.
20th century, Martins worked tirelessly on The town of Mthatha (previously Umtata)
cramming her small home, today known as is in the middle of the Wild Coast region, and
the Owl House, with visionary sculpture made is home to the Nelson Mandela Museum. The
from the prosaic materials of cement and museum offers guided tours to the nearby
parts of glass bottles. village of Qunu, where Mandela grew up.
King William’s Town marks a significant The remains of his primary school, the rock
element of Xhosa history. A mass grave in he used to play on and the graveyard where
the cemetery is where hundreds of Xhosa family members are buried are highlights.

Free State its stunning mountain views and gorgeous
ravines. Black wildebeest, eland, blesbok,
Bloemfontein, the capital of the province, is oribi, springbok and Burchell’s zebra can be
the home of the Supreme Court of Appeal, seen in the park, as well as the rare bearded
but also the birthplace of JR Tolkien, author vulture (lammergeier) and the bald ibis.
of The Lord of the Rings. Clarens is well known as an arts and crafts
The city is on the route between mecca, popular for its cafes and galleries.
Johannesburg and Cape Town, and has The Witsieshoek Mountain Resort
a number of interesting museums and art gives access into the high Drakensberg
galleries, including the Oliewenhuis Art escarpment, with a hike to the top of the
Gallery, the National Afrikaans Literary grand Amphitheatre and the Mont aux
Museum, and the National Women’s Sources, at 3 278m, the source of the Tugela.
Monument and War Museum. The Basotho Cultural Village is nearby,
Two interesting personalities have showcasing Basotho traditions.
associations with the province. Emily The Free State also has a World Heritage
Hobhouse, who campaigned on behalf of Site - the Vredefort Dome, the result of the
Boer concentration camp internees during two billion-year-old meteorite of 10km in
the 1899-1902 Anglo-Boer (South African) diameter that hit the earth about 100km
War, is buried at the foot of the National southwest of Johannesburg, creating an
Women’s Monument. enormous impact crater.
Laurens van der Post, explorer, writer The world has about 130 crater
and soldier, grew up in Philippolis, a town indentations of possible impact origin. The
160km south of Bloemfontein. Seventy-five Vredefort Dome is among the top three,
of the town’s houses have been declared and is the oldest and largest clearly visible
national heritage sites, consisting of a mix meteorite impact site in the world.
of flat-roofed Karoo and Cape Dutch gabled
houses, and Victorian broekie-lace gems. Gauteng
The Highlands Route, a road along the
Lesotho border for some 280 kilometres, Although South Africa’s smallest province,
runs around the northern tip of Lesotho, from Gauteng is the most industrialised and
Phuthadijhaba (Witsieshoek) to Wepener, densely populated. The name of the province
taking in impressive rock formations. The means “place of gold”, and the metal
route passes through Clarens and the accounts for its concentration of wealth and
Golden Gate Highlands National Park, with its 40% contribution to the country’s GDP.

Gold is the reason for Johannesburg’s was discovered in 1886. It still attracts
establishment, and the city is defined by its immigrants, and the result is a lively mix
exploitation - although fast disappearing, of cultures, languages and cuisines. It can
the southern section of the city is littered be a dangerous city, but has an energetic,
with large mine dumps and scattered vibrant pace that soon becomes addictive.
headgear. An earlier mine, shaft 14, now The city is home to the country’s super
incorporated into the theme park, Gold rich, and the desperately poor. Upmarket
Reef City, offers trips 226m below ground. shopping malls abound, together with 70%
On the same site is the Apartheid Museum, of South Africa’s corporate headquarters,
a powerful place commemorating and the stock exchange, a significant Art Deco
recording the country’s appalling history of collection, casinos, theatres, museums, art
racial discrimination. galleries, flea markets, splashes of water
Further south is the iconic township and some 10 million trees.
Soweto. Here the unravelling of apartheid Residents jive to the sounds of a host of
began in 1976, with schoolchildren rebelling musicians, from Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse,
against apartheid education, and losing Hugh Masekela and Johnny Clegg to
their lives along the way. June 16, 1976 has Sibongile Khumalo and Yvonne Chaka
been memorialised in the Hector Pieterson Chaka. Several orchestras, numerous
Museum and Memorial, remembering the kwaito, rap, jazz, maskanda and mbaqanga
death of Hector Pieterson, who was the artists keep Joburgers’ feet tapping. The
first child to die on the day, becoming the city has several major dance companies,
symbol of repression and police brutality. from ballet to Afro-fusion. Several annual
The township was home to Nelson music and dance festivals - the joy of jazz,
and Winnie Mandela; their home is now arts alive, dance umbrella - keep residents
a museum. Nobel laureate Archbishop on their toes. Internationally recognised
Desmond Tutu has a home in the same artists living in the city include William
street. Winnie Madikizela-Mandela still lives Kentridge, Sam Nthemhetha, Edoardo
in the township. Villa, Penny Siopis, David Koloane, Cecil
Tours of the township take in the Skotnes, Robert Hodgins, Willem Boshoff,
Kliptown Square, where the Freedom and Pat Matlua.
Charter was ratified in 1955, shebeens Joburg has several large soccer
and indigenous restaurants, and the Chris stadiums, and is to host the opening and
Hani Baragwanath Hospital, the biggest in final matches of the 2010 Fifa Football
southern Africa. World Cup.
The Constitutional Court has found a To the north-west of the city is the
home in the city, on the site of a set of jails, Cradle of Humankind, consisting of the
the place of incarceration of two of the Sterkfontein caves and Maropeng, the
20th century’s icons, Mahatma Gandhi and former the source of some of the world’s
Nelson Mandela, and many thousands of most significant hominid fossils, the latter
apartheid petty offenders. visitors’ centre and museum set in a huge
Johannesburg is a cosmopolitan city, structure signifying the historical importance
attracting immigrants from the day gold of the area in the beginnings of humankind.

The Sterkfontein Caves are where Mrs
Ples, dating back 2.5-million years, and
Little Foot, an almost complete ape-man
skeleton just over 4 million years old,
have been found. The 47 000-hectare
Sterkfontein valley consists of around 40
different fossil sites, 13 of which have been
excavated.
Just beyond the Cradle is the KwaZulu-Natal
Magaliesberg mountain range, with the
Crocodile River running towards this This province has a bit of everything:
moderately high range on its way to the beaches washed by the warm Indian
Hartebeespoort Dam , to become the Ocean, plentiful wildlife in well-organised
Limpopo River. game parks, significant battlefields, and
Gauteng’s other major city is Pretoria, two World Heritage Sites: the (Greater St
founded around a Boer farming community Lucia) Wetland Park and the iSimangaliso
in 1855, and the country’s administrative uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park.
capital since 1910. The home of president Durban, the country’s largest harbour,
Paul Kruger, its reputation as the bastion offers the visitor a mix of cultures: Zulu,
of apartheid was exploded when President Indian and English, with temples, Victorian
Nelson Mandela was inaugurated in 1994 at architecture and Zulu crafts, particularly
the iconic Union Buildings. The city’s Church clay pots and beautiful woven baskets,
Square consists of elegant, colonial-style abundant in the city. The weather is
buildings, a meeting place for Afrikaners for subtropical and can be very humid but its Mahatma Gandhi was thrown out
over 100 years. The Palace of Justice and beaches offer swimming all year round. of a first-class train, on his way to
the Raadsaal are the oldest buildings on the Not to be missed is the uShaka Marine Johannesburg.
square, built in grand, neo-classical style World, a new entertainment park near the Another personality linked to the city is
with Joburg’s early gold revenues. Durban harbour. It offers a spectacular Alan Paton, author of the acclaimed novel
South of the city is the University aquarium, thrilling water rides, tubing on Cry the Beloved Country. Paton was born in
of South Africa, the country’s largest a canal that winds through the park and the city in 1903, and his study, documents
correspondence university. Further south under the shark tank, and dolphin and and personal memorabilia are preserved in
is the Voortrekker Monument, perhaps seal shows, where the animals display the Alan Paton Centre on the University of
the most symbolic statement of Afrikaner their remarkable intelligence. There are KwaZulu-Natal campus.
nationalism in the country. also a number of restaurants, bars and The city’s best museum is the Tatham Art
North of the city is the Tswaing Crater, shops. Gallery, with works by Pablo Picasso, Edgar
one of best-preserved meteorite craters KwaZulu-Natal’s Tugela, Umgeni and Degas, Henri Matisse alongside works by
in the world. Some 220 000 years ago a Umkomaas are three of the country’s South Africans.
meteorite hit the earth, creating a crater of great rivers. Heading north from Pietermaritzburg is
just over one kilometre in diameter. It is one Some 80km north of Durban is the Midlands Meander, a route that takes in
of around 170 impact craters in the world Pietermaritzburg, a well-preserved a number of crafts stalls, tea shops, pubs,
and one of four known impact craters in Victorian city, with a lively multicultural trout-fishing farms, country hotels and
South Africa. community. This city is the one where B&Bs.

The N3 road through the midlands roughly
traces the last journey of Nelson Mandela
before he was arrested in 1962, and
sentenced to jail for 27 years in the Rivonia
Trial.
Most visitors head inland, up the north
coast to Zululand and Maputaland, home
of the great Zulu kings Shaka and Dingaan.
There are several of the country’s great
game parks in the area - Ithala, Mkuze and
Hluhluwe-Umfolozi - well stocked with rhino,
as well as the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a 2
700km patchwork of five distinct ecosystems.
This World Heritage Site protects a lake,
dunes, a marine zone, papyrus and reeds,
and dry savannah and thornveld.
The famous Zululand battlefields provide
a graphic reminder of the battles between
Boers and Zulus, British and Zulus, and
Boers and British, either as do-it-yourself
or organised tours. Places such as Rorke’s
Drift, Isandlwana, Gingindlovu, Blood River
and Spioenkop are where many men’s blood
flowed, and where the history of the province
was written.
Alternatively, the uKhahlamba Drakensberg
Park, 243 000 hectares in size, stretching
150 kilometres down the western spine of
the province, offers great hiking, camping,
horse-riding, San rock art, luxury hotels, and
majestic views. Its remarkable geology and
unmatched wealth of San rock art, makes it
a mixed cultural and natural World Heritage
Site. For more than 4 000 years the San lived
in these spectacular mountains and created
a vast body of rock art - the largest and most
concentrated collection in Africa. There are
some 600 sites and 35 000 individual images.
Limpopo
Limpopo province abuts South Africa’s

northern border with Botswana and
Zimbabwe, and was the entry point of the
original Bantu people into the country around
300AD. The province consists of thornbush-
scattered lowveld, lush mountain areas,
clusters of baobabs, wetlands and a lake
district, and a profusion of game farms.
The Limpopo river divides South Africa
from its neighbours; its origins can be traced
to a spring in Johannesburg.
The Drakensberg mountain range rises
in Limpopo, and sweeps down through
Letaba, an area of lush forests, lakes and
waterfalls, into Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-
Natal. But there are two mini mountain
ranges in Limpopo - the Waterberg and the
Soutpansberg. The Waterberg mountains,
in the west of the province, are a Unesco-
proclaimed savannah biosphere with
malaria-free big five game viewing, while the
Soutpansberg mountains in the north are
sub-tropical, and home of the legendary Rain
Queen.

The northern section of the province has The Soutpansberg mountains, named by the
significant history - the Mapungubwe site Voortrekker pioneers, previously salt pans
is now a World Heritage Site. The recently but now enjoying a sub-tropical climate,
formed Mapungubwe National Park is rich produces exotic crops like macadamia nuts,
in biodiversity, great scenic beauty and the avocados, mangoes and bananas. Other
cultural importance of the archaeological parts of the range offer unspoilt mountain
treasures of Mapungubwe. retreats with around 250 different tree
The park is the site where an African species.
civilisation prospered between 1000 and The Waterberg, once an area of lakes and
1290 AD. The area was already inhabited by swamps, now hosts a diversity of vegetation,
a growing Iron Age community from 900 AD supporting cattle farming, hunting, and
and became rich through trade with Egypt, various conservation projects. It is now a
India and China. This is the place where Unesco Savannah Biosphere Reserve and is
archaeologists excavated the famous golden malaria-free.
rhino and other evidence of a wealthy African The Marakele National Park lies within the
kingdom. Waterberg mountains, and contains an
Sandstone formations, mopane impressive variety of wildlife, yellowwood
woodlands and unique riverine forest and and cedar trees, five-metre high cycads and
baobab trees can be seen in the park, while tree ferns. Probably the largest colony of
impressive Khoi/San rock art shelters have endangered Cape vultures (more than 800
also been uncovered. breeding pairs) in the world, can be found
The province has several other game here.
parks and nature reserves offering good The Lapalala Wilderness Area has the
game viewing opportunities. Bela-Bela in the world’s only rhino museum. Lapalala also has
south offers tourists a chance to relax in hot rhino orphans, in particular Bwana, who lives
springs, pumping 20 000 litres at 50°C every in the owners’ back garden.
hour. The VhaVenda people, a culturally and
Wetlands can be found at Nylsvlei, a linguistically distinct African group, are
160km² nature reserve which attracts some known for their mystical legends and their
150 bird species, among them some of the arts and crafts. They have traditionally lived
country rarest indigenous water birds. in the abundant north-eastern corner of the
Although now deceased, the Rain Queen province, a place of lakes, lush forests and
Modjadji, the hereditary female monarch of waterfalls. Not surprisingly their legends are
the Lobedu people with the power to make linked to water and water creatures.
rain, lived in the misty mountains of the Venda chiefs are buried near Lake
Modjadji Cycad Reserve. The province is Fundudzi and the Sacred Forest, an area
scattered with baobab trees, one of which of dense indigenous forest north of the
contains a pub, close to this reserve. Soutpansberg mountains. The nearby

Dzata ruins contain the remains of the royal kilometres, over 400km from north to the Drakensberg that falls down into the
kraal of the kings of VhaVenda, dating from south, with up to 150 species of mammals lowveld, a tropical fruit growing area. Along
1400. and over 500 bird species, and 14 well- the tip of the escarpment are three famous
Venda arts and crafts are well known, run rest camps from which to observe this viewpoints - God’s Window, Bourke’s
particularly clay pots with distinctive wildlife. A number of private parks abutting Luck Potholes and Three Rondavels.
angular designs in graphite silver and the western border of Kruger provide a Nearby is the Blyde River Canyon, with
ochre. Woodcarver Jackson Thugwane is more exclusive game-watching experience. stunning views and great hiking and river
famous for his wood sculptures while Noria Summer temperatures (between rafting. A five-day hiking trail through the
Mabasa does clay and wood sculptures. December and February) can hover around Blyderivierspoort Nature Reserve starts at
The north-eastern corner of the province 30ºC to 40ºC, with winter temperatures God’s Window, and takes in the views and
offers entry to the Kruger National Park, at a more tolerable mid-20ºC. In winter the flora and fauna of the reserve.
which borders Limpopo for 70 kilometres. there are virtually no mosquitoes, and the Further north is Pilgrim’s Rest, a
Punda Maria and Pafuri are the most vegetation is thinner, making game easier restored gold-mining town. The town is
northernly gates to the famous park. to spot. the site of South Africa’s first gold rush,
The park is divided into three sections: the in 1873, and although on a small scale, it
Mpumalanga southern, with the greatest concentration lasted for around 100 years. Gold is still
of game, the central section offers good mined in the hills south west of the town.
Mpumalanga, on the far eastern edge of game viewing, while the northern section Further south is Barberton, another
the country, is the home of the southern offers less game but more of a sense of gold-mining town. In the 1880s gold was
section of the Kruger National Park, wilderness. discovered and is still mined in the town,
arguably the best game park in South Mpumalanga has spectacular scenery where mining tours, including trying some
Africa. Kruger covers over 20 000 square around the escarpment, a section of gold panning, can be taken.

Walter Boermeester
Northern Cape By 1914 when the mine closed, over huge granite gorge in the landscape. The
14,5 million carats of diamonds had been Augrabies Falls National Park consists of 55
The vast Northern Cape is the largest removed from the earth, from the hole 383ha of semi-desert terrain bordering the
province of South Africa, stretching from the which descends into the earth 800 metres. Orange River.
Atlantic Ocean in the west to Kimberley in The Kimberley Mine Museum consists of Another attraction of the Northern Cape
the east. Covering one third of the country, the old diamond-rush town, with shops, is the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, a
it is dominated by heat, aridity, large empty bars, banks and churches. combination of two parks: South Africa’s
spaces and long travelling distances. Diamonds are still mined from two Kalahari-Gemsbok National Park, and
The long Orange River separates the mines on the outskirts of the city, and tours Botswana’s Gemsbok National Park. It’s a
Kalahari and the Great Karoo, two semi- underground are available. vast desert sanctuary abundant in game,
desert regions that make up the interior Kimberley is the site of the country’s first set against a landscape of red dunes and
of the province. It was this landscape township, Galeshewe, a tour of which takes hardy vegetation, and stretching for some
that led in the 1870s to the discovery of in the grave of Sol Plaatje, the country’s first 38 00 square kilometres, nearly twice the
diamonds in Kimberley, and each year, to black writer and a founder member of the size of the Kruger National Park.
the blooming of the Namaqualand flowers ANC, as well as the house where Robert On the north-eastern border of the
in the western section of the province. Sobukwe, founder of the Pan African Northern Cape and North West is Kuruman,
The province’s capital, Kimberley, dates Congress, lived after his release from famous because of Robert and Mary
back to the early 1870s when diamonds Robben Island. Moffat. This intrepid couple built a mission
were discovered between the Vaal and Upington is in the central northern station, and although not successful
Orange rivers. Dug in the rush frenzy, the section of the province, on the banks missionaries, Robert Moffat translated the
500m wide Big Hole is now the biggest of the Orange River, which flows over bible into Tswana in the 50 years that they
attraction of the otherwise ordinary town. the spectacular 56m Augrabies Falls, a lived in these harsh conditions. Their eldest

daughter, Mary, married explorer David Namibia and most of the present-day
Livingstone. Western and Northern Cape provinces.
The land of the Nama people, Khoikhoi
herders, who gave their name to North West
Namaqualand, is the place of an annual
display of multi-coloured daisies in August Most well known for the Sun City gambling
and September. Some 4 000 species and casino resort and its neighbouring
come to life after the winter rains and big-five Pilanesberg Game Reserve,
only in temperatures higher than 16ºC, in North West’s first inhabitants were hunter-
spectacular displays. gatherers. They were displaced by Iron
The Namaqua National Park is home to 3 Age peoples from the north around 1 000
500 plant species, 1 000 of which are found years ago, who settled in the far northern
nowhere else in the world. The park is home corner of the province.
to the world’s only arid biodiversity hotspot. The province is mostly flat terrain
Port Nolloth on the Atlantic Coast, at the broken by the rocky kloofs and streams of
mouth of the Orange River, is a diamond the Magaliesberg mountain range, dotted
town. Rich bird life and a lichen forest are with holiday resorts and hiking trails.
attractions of the town. Sun City consists of four hotels, a
North of Port Nolloth is the Richtersveld golf course, a water park, and assorted
National Park, an area of 1 600 square entertainment venues. Built in the 1970s
kilometres, a fierce and rugged landscape, apartheid era, it offered white South
the country’s only mountain desert, and Africans a place to gamble legally in
now, South Africa’s latest World Heritage Bophutatswana, a spurious independent
Site. “homeland”. In 1994 gambling was
The Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical legalised and the resort’s fortunes
Landscape covers 160 000 hectares of dwindled but these days it offers visitors
dramatic mountainous desert. A unique a decadent oddity in a vast, natural
feature of the site - both in South African landscape that contrasts sharply with its
and international terms - is that it is owned glitzy attractions.
and managed by a community that until The 55 000ha adjoining Pilanesberg
recently had very little to call its own. Game Reserve offers excellent game
Characterised by extreme temperatures, viewing, with the big five visible along with
the landscape affords a semi-nomadic hippo, giraffe and cheetah, and a large
pastoral livelihood for the Nama people, range of bird life.
descendants of the Khoi-Khoi people who The tiny but quaint dorp of Groot Marico
once occupied lands across southern is on the way to the capital of the province,

Mafikeng. Groot Marico is now a landmark Used for centuries as a place to house
after well-known writer Herman Charles unwanted people - prisoners of war,
Bosman based his delightful short stories criminals, leprosy sufferers, mentally
on his short experience as a teacher in the ill patients, a military base, apartheid
town. An annual literary weekend in his prisoners, among them Nelson Mandela
name is attended by his fans. and Walter Sisulu - for many the island’s
The capital Mafikeng, with a smattering associations are of isolation and inhumane
of graceful buildings, was made famous treatment. Paradoxically, it’s also a place
during the South African War of 1899- of sanctuary for around 132 bird species,
1902. The Siege of Mafikeng happened in some of which are endangered. The African
1900, when Colonel Robert Baden-Powell penguin, once close to extinction, breeds
(of Boy Scouts fame) defended the town prolifically on the island. Around 23 species
against the Boers for 217 days, along with of mammals, including many types of
hundreds of local Barolong. buck, ostrich, lizards, geckos, snakes and
The cruel tragedy of the siege was that tortoises, also live on the island.
British regiments were given armfuls of Cape Town itself has much to offer:
medals while those Barolong who survived 150km of beaches, hikes and walks,
despite meagre rations, were never windsurfing, paragliding, cycling, great
recognised for their role in the battle. restaurants, unique flora, and the
One of the country’s first black writers winelands.
and a founder member of the ANC, Sol Settled by the Dutch in 1652, the city
Plaatje, recorded his poignant observations is a reflection of the different cultures
of the siege in a diary. that established themselves below the
mountain: European, Dutch and Malay. An
Western Cape active slave trade, with some 63 000 slaves
imported from East Africa, Madagascar,
Cape Town is undoubtedly one of the India and Indonesia, has resulted in Cape
world’s most beautiful cities. Its striking Town having a unique flavour.
Table Mountain overlooks the city and The Western Cape was originally
one of the country’s World Heritage Sites, occupied by San hunter-gatherers, then the
Robben Island, lies about 12 kilometres off pastoral Khoikhoi, before Europeans made
the mainland. it their home.

Cape Town has many significant old
buildings: the Castle of Good Hope, the
country’s oldest building, as well as the Old
Town House, Palm Tree Mosque, Long Street
Baths, the South African Mission Meeting
House Museum, St George’s Cathedral,
the South African Museum, Koopmans-De
Wet House, De Tuynhuys, the South African
National Gallery, the Great Synagogue, and
the Houses of Parliament. The suburb of
Bo-Kaap houses the Muslim community,
in brightly coloured 19th century Dutch
and Georgian terraces. It’s a distinctive
community, with its own Afrikaans dialect.
The District Six Museum tells of the lively
coloured community that lived in the suburb,
dismantled in the name of apartheid in the
1970s.
Other places of interest are the Victoria
and Alfred Waterfront, the Gold of Africa
Museum, and the Two Oceans Aquarium.
The Kirstenbosch National Botanical
Gardens in Newlands is the oldest and
largest botanical garden in South Africa with
over 22 000 indigenous plants. It attracts
botanists and researchers from around the
world.
The dramatic Table Mountain has been
a beacon to ships for centuries. The Table
Mountain National Park stretches from Signal
Hill to Cape Point and includes the seas
and coastline of the peninsula. There are 1
400 species of flora on the mountain, and
fauna includes baboons, dassies or hyraxes,
Himalayan tahrs and porcupines. The
mountain is crisscrossed with hiking trails. It
is one of the country’s natural World Heritage
Sites.
Constantia was Cape Town’s oldest
wine farm, started by Simon van der Stel in
1685. These days it consists of four wine
estates: Groot Constantia, Klein Constantia,
Steenberg and Buitenverwachting.
Muizenberg, St James, Kalk Bay, Fish
Hoek and Simon’s Town are quaint villages
dotted along False Bay, south of the city.
Chapman’s Peak Drive hugs the
spectacular coastline until Cape Point and
the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve,
around 60km from the city centre. Some 2
256 species of fynbos are to be found in the
reserve. Cape Point is not the most southerly
point of Africa - Cape Agulhas, some 300km
south of Cape Town, is where the Indian and
the Atlantic oceans meet.
One of the Western Cape’s biggest
attractions is the winelands, with over a
dozen wine routes, and hundreds of estates,
extending to the Karoo and into the Northern
Cape. The wine regions closest to Cape
Town are those surrounding Stellenbosch,
Paarl, Franschhoek and Somerset West.
Sweeping mountains, Cape Dutch
architecture and green valleys characterise
the towns and their surrounds.
Other great Western Cape attractions
include the hot springs in Montagu, the
ostriches in Oudtshoorn, the nearby Cango

Caves, Prince Albert and the Swartberg On the eastern edge of the Garden Route
Pass, the extremely isolated valley of is the Tsitsikamma National Park, a place of
The Hell, the Karoo National Park, whale forest, fynbos, rivers and the Storms River
watching at Hermanus, the fishing village of Mouth, a five-kilometre estuary stretching
Arniston, and the many charming towns of into spectacularly wild ocean. The park
the Little Karoo. conserves inter-tidal life, reef and deep-sea
The Garden Route, billed as “South fish, including dolphins and porpoises, and
Africa’s paradise”, stretches 200km from a red data species of bird, the African black
Mossel Bay to the Storms River Mouth. The oystercatcher.
area was once a vast African forest, the The Storm’s River Mouth is also the
remnants of which can be found around starting point for South Africa’s most popular
Knysna and in the Tsitsikamma National Park hiking route, the Otter Trail.
at the Storms River Mouth. For adrenalin freaks, a highlight of the
It was at Mossel Bay in 1488 that the first region is the Bloukrans River bridge, which
Portuguese sailors, captained by Bartolomeu offers the highest professionally supervised
Dias, first set foot on South African soil. The bungee jump in the world - a long and fast
ancient Post Office Tree, where for centuries 216-metre drop.
mariners left messages for passing ships, The west coast of the Cape contains
can still be seen in the town. the West Coast National Park, just inland
Knysna has a unique beauty. Although the from the secluded harbour of Saldanha
coastal town lacks beaches it is a beautiful Bay. Thousands of seabirds roost on
place, with a vast lagoon gated to the sheltered islands, pristine beaches stretch
ocean by steep promontories known as the endlessly and salt marshes are home to vast
Heads, a surrounding natural forest and local concentrations of migrant waders. Up to 4
game reserve. It’s a charming and trendy 000 wild flowers can be seen in the park and
town, offering coffee shops, craft galleries, surrounding areas.
street traders and oyster restaurants - and Other small harbour towns are
host to a spectacularly indulgent annual Langebaan, Lambert’s Bay, Paternoster and
oyster festival. The town’s forest, formerly St Helena Bay. Vasco da Gama first set foot
a magnificent woodland and home to Khoi on South African soil at St Helena Bay.
clans and herds of elephants, is still lovely,
with tall indigenous trees and set among
streams flowing to the sea. Source: www.mediaclubsouthafrica.com

The Blue Train
The Blue Train has been synonymous with luxury hospitality,
tourism and leisure since 1946. It offers a unique way of
experiencing some of Southern Africa’s magnificent landscapes
and landmarks.
On board the train, guests indulge with definition of everything your heart desires. All suites on board The Blue Train come
fine cuisine accompanied by some of You’ll feel it from the moment you step equipped with a writing desk, ideally
the best wines South Africa has to offer. into your suite, transformed from an positioned next to the window, where
Around-the-clock personal Butlers see to elegant, spacious lounge by day, into you can note the view in style. Each
the guests’ every need for the duration a sanctuary of comfort and slumber by suite is a world on its own, with an
of their experience; be it in the comfort night. individually controlled air-conditioning
of their private suites or at any one of our system and a private entertainment
exquisite lounges. The De Luxe suite offers you a choice centre with a choice of movie channels
between twin beds (with shower) or and radio stations. The Luxury Suite
On Board Amenities double beds (with bath). takes the choice even further, with an
inviting selection of compact disks and
On The Blue Train luxury assumes a Luxury suites are more spacious and offer movies on video and DVD. You can also
new dimension, becoming the working twin or double beds with bath facilities. tune into the driver’s eye view camera,

and watch the world ahead as you
swiftly glide along.
The Blue Train is synonymous with the

luxury of personal service that comes
as standard with a dedicated Butler at
your beck and call to ensure the ultimate
definition of luxury in motion.
Description of routes and off-the train

excursions
Pretoria – Cape Town – Pretoria
The route between Pretoria and Cape

Town is a 27-hour journey through some
of the most diverse and spectacular
scenery the sub-continent has to offer.
Southbound, off-the train excursions
include the diamond town of Kimberley
where one can explore the Big Hole and
the Diamond Museum. Northbound,
visit the historical town of Matjiesfontein
where the Victoria buildings and original
nineteenth century London lampposts
impart to the traveller, the uncanny sense
of entering a colonial time warp – an
oasis suspended in a different age.
Tailor-made charters
Why not charter The Blue Train for

strategic meetings, product launches,
VIP breakfasts, lunches, dinner and
cocktail parties, weddings and more.
You can also book a charter with a
difference such as a Golfing or Safari
charter through the unique beauty of the
“Valley of the Olifants” along the Kruger The Blue Train,
National Park, or to other attractions
of the Mpumalanga or Kwazulu-Natal
A Window To The Soul
Provinces. Charters are not limited to the
charter options or the routes mentioned
Of South Africa.
above. Charters are dependant on rail
network’s compatibility with The Blue
Train’s technology. For more info, visit us on:
Internet: www.bluetrain.co.za
So take a journey into a timeless world E-mail: info@bluetrain.co.za
of grace, elegance and romance, Pretoria: Tel: + 27 12 334 8459
where spectacular scenery stirs your Fax: + 27 12 334 8464
imagination and luxurious comfort Cape Town: Tel: + 27 21 449 2672
soothes your body and soul. Fax: + 27 21 449 3338

ExecExpress – Love getting there!
Travel & Tourism
ExecExpress was founded in 2004 and has grown from

strength to strength in a very competitive market.
We attribute this to our unwavering

passion to provide excellent service,
with a focus on exclusivity and
personalisation. This is key to our
business and is something we monitor
very closely through client surveys, to
ensure that we consistently offer our
clients the service they have come to
expect.
ExecExpress offers a range of services
with tailor-made packages to suit
everyone’s needs. Irrespective of the
package chosen, you can be assured that
every journey will be comfortable and
memorable. Our tours are very popular –
we offer a range of packages to popular
destinations, but we’re always up to
the challenge of new destinations if you
have something else in mind. Whether
you are an adventurous tourist, or a local

that would simply like to experience diamonds – our tours to the Cullinan
more of our beautiful country, put us up Diamond Mine are very popular.
to the challenge of creating the perfect, Our range of tours is certainly not
memorable tour for you. Our guides limited to the above. As mentioned, we
are pleasant, well presented individuals are always keen for a challenge if you
with experience in a number of parts had something more unique in mind.
in our country. They take each tour As part of our commitment to personal
seriously and will make it their personal service, we offer a 24 hour call centre
undertaking to make each experience service which allows clients to book that
interactive and insightful. last minute transfer, when needed. We
The most popular tours range from also pride ourselves in a state of the art
guided game drives in the beautiful booking system that allows appropriate,
Kruger National Park or the Lion and timeous communication between
Rhino Park, through to the rich cultural ExecExpress and the client.
experience of Soweto or the Lesedi Make ExecExpress your preferred
Cultural Village. For the individual transfer’s operator and enjoy peace of Tel: +27 11 791 4097
that prefers the dazzle of lights, we mind knowing you and your family are in Fax: +27 11 792 4305
offer tours to the capital city Pretoria good hands. A/H assistance: 083 445 0459
and adventurous tours to Sun City. Email: reservations@execexpress.co.za
Don’t forget the allure of the sparkle of Love getting there! Web: www.execexpress.co.za

Visit the Elephant Sanctuary …
Just an hour from Johannesburg and Pretoria,
wrinkly grey giants walk the earth.
The Sanctuary offers guests exhilarating

elephant driven programmes, with the focus
of their operations on happy elephants
and satisfied guests. As the Elephant
Sanctuary’s focus is on education through
interaction, guests will not only learn a lot
about elephants, but also get to touch,
brush and walk trunk-in-hand with these
magnificent pachyderms.
The Sanctuary is open seven days a
week and offers several programmes during
the day. Guests can also book an intimate
overnight stay in one of the two lodges.
Booking is essential.
Tel: +27 12 258  0423
or +27 12 258  0332
www.elephantsanctuary.co.za

Protea Hotel The Ranch PROTEA HOTEL
Walk with the Lions! THE RANCH
Walking with lions is an experience that will

be treasured by all those who want to fully
understand the world of the African lion.
The Lion Kingdom is part of the 1 000 ha
conservancy that surrounds Protea Hotel
The Ranch in Limpopo Province, a hotel that
has been under the personal management of
the Shearer family for fifty years. By special
arrangement, this one and a half hour walk
across the savannah with expert guides, will
allow each guest the unique opportunity to
personally experience a special bond with
the proud and magnificent King of Africa.
For further information and reservations

Protea Hotel The Ranch
POLOKWANE ~ Limpopo Province
South Africa
Tel: +27 15 290 5000
Fax: +27 15 290 5050
E-mail: reservations@theranch.co.za
www.theranch.co.za

Chapter 2
Hotels, Lodges & Resorts

Emperors Palace Hotel, Casino
and Convention Resort
Conveniently situated alongside OR. Tambo International
Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, Emperors Palace
combines timeless classical elegance and sheer excitement.
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Emperors Palace is also the home are equally cared for. For conference
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Mondazur Resort Hotel
at San Lameer
The ultimate beach and golf destination!
The modern 4-star Peermont Mondazur Deluxe Rooms, two Superior Rooms, two
Resort Hotel is situated on a lagoon within Executive Rooms and two Suites.
the most sought-after and secure beach
and golf coastal reserve estate in South Be enveloped by effortless beauty, luxury
Africa, namely San Lameer. Located on and tranquillity
the beautiful South Coast of the KwaZulu- Mondazur also manages the rental of more
Natal Province, Mondazur is just off the N2 than 20 selected private villas cocooned
highway, 140km or 90 minutes south from in luxurious vegetation. These villas were
Durban International Airport. designed in a simple, rustic, Mediterranean
style. Care and effort was taken in the
The art of harmonious living layout of the area, ensuring perfect
With decorations greatly influenced by sub- blending with the surrounding natural
tropical flowers, colours and silky materials, environment, as well as quick and easy
each room envelopes you in an Indian access to all available facilities.
Ocean dream. The fresh minimalist style of
décor provides a harmonious and relaxing Manicured greens, rolling fairways and
ambiance. The emphasis has been firmly winding waterways
placed on providing maximum in-room The centrepiece of the Estate’s magnificent
comfort and space. The hotel offers eight domain is the 18-hole Championship Golf
elegantly appointed Classic Rooms, 26 Course. The layout winds through pristine

coastal flora and the tastefully constructed cold exotic cocktail and the magnificent
villas. Besides the impenetrable bush, view of the lagoon.
there is an abundance of water on the
course, but conservative bail-outs are Immerse yourself in tropical tranquillity
always available. It has often been said A sanctuary for the senses – set on 16
that no finer collection of par threes exists hectares, the estate has something for
anywhere, and the fourth hole, interestingly, everyone. For the sporty: tennis and squash
is almost a carbon copy of Augusta courts, open air action cricket and volley
National’s famous twelfth. ball, a bowling green, mashie golf, canoes Peermont Central Resevrations:
and paddle boats. For the nature lover, San Tel: 0860 777 900 (SA only)
Cuisine that reflects the sun Lameer, including the one kilometre Blue +27 (0) 11 557 0777
At Mondazur, each meal is an inspired Flag beach, adjacent tidal pool and sand Fax: +27 (0) 11 557 0888
celebration, presented by attentive waiters. dunes, is a proclaimed nature reserve, so Email: reservations@peermont.com
The Lagoon Grill is open for breakfast, wildlife is abundant, a maze of nature trails, www.peermont.com
lunch and dinner, and serves the freshest indigenous flora, and with more than 195 bird
and the most exquisite local product species it is a birdwatcher’s paradise, with Mondazur
seafood and á la carte cuisine. The pool a pair of breeding crowned eagles nesting Tel: +27 (0) 39 313 0011
deck or the Lagoon Bar are perfect places high in the palms. The Indian Ocean’s warm Fax: +27 (0) 39 313 0157
to spend a lazy afternoon, whilst enjoying Mozambique current also guarantees year Email: info@sl.mondazur.com
a delicious lunch on the promenade, an ice round pleasant sea bathing conditions. www.mondazur.com

Graceland Hotel Casino
Country Club
Discover Graceland and experience the
charm of grand old southern style.
Graceland, an astonishing mansion built in facilities perfect for banquets, product

tribute style to the grand old age of Colonial launches, conferences, seminars, weddings,
southern America, is located in Secunda, teambuilding and other special events.
Mpumalanga, approximately 1 ½ hours from
Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Graceland presents absolute
entertainment for the whole family,
conferencing, superb relaxation and
recreation experiences. The graceful 4-star
Peermont Walmont hotel offers 98 rooms
and suites, all featuring panoramic views Peermont Central Resevrations:
over the golf course or pool terrace. The Tel: 0860 777 900 (SA only)
Graceland Country Club features a Gary +27 (0) 11 557 0777
Player designed, 18-hole championship Fax: +27 (0) 11 557 0888
inland links-style golf course. Email: reservations@peermont.com
Wine and dine at the elegant Blue Bayou www.peermont.com
serving a la carte meals while American
Café serves a choice of light meals. Graceland
Entertainment includes the spectacular Tel: +27 (0) 17 620 1000
Graceland Casino and the delightful Buffalo Fax: +27 (0) 17 620 1567
Bill’s Showbar. Graceland also features Email: info@graceland.co.za
a convention centre with state-of-the-art www.graceland.co.za

Mmabatho Palms
Hotel, Casino and Convention Resort
Rising out of Mafikeng, the capital of the North West Province, is Peermont’s
Mmabatho Palms Hotel Casino Convention Resort, fresh from a R20-million
revamp that represents everything you’d expect from a luxury resort.
With sky high palm trees, lush green grass exquisite meals from the buffet spread or a
and an azure blue swimming pool, all public la carte menu. The tennis court, full-sized
ares of the resort have been completely soccer field and two sparkling pools are
upgraded, offering business and leisure bound to keep any family entertained.
travelers a haven of entertainment, relaxation Parents can relax as children have fun
and business facilities. The upgrade has under the watchful eye of trained caregivers at
transformed the Mmabatho Palms into an the Jolly Giraffe kiddies corner. The gaming
oasis of entertainment. experience at Mmabatho Palms is second to Peermont Central Reservations:
The 4-star Peermont Walmont hotel, none in the North West Province with a variety Tel: 0860 777 900 (SA only)
with its welcoming and warm ambiance, of slot machines and table games including +27 (0) 11 557 0777
boasts 150 rooms that combine modern Roulette, Blackjack and Poker. Visitors to the Fax: +27 (0) 11 557 0888
contemporary design with superior style, casino can take advantage of the resort’s Email: reservations@peermont.com
quality and comfort. convenient card system which eliminates www.peermont.com
Mmabatho Palms offers non-gaming the need to carry cash. Food festivals, side-
entertainment alternatives suitable for the splitting shows by leading South African Mmabatho Palms
whole family. A pianist entertains guests in comedians and other entertainment highlights Tel: +27 (0) 18 389 1111
the resort lobby with soothing contemporary are on the cards, placing Mmabatho Palms Fax: +27 (0) 18 389 1661
music three days a week, while the new firmly on the “must-do” list for locals, business Email: info@mmabathopalms.co.za
Motswedi Terrace Restaurant and Bar offers and leisure travelers. www.mmabathopalms.co.za

Moloko Strathavon Hotel
The Moloko Strathavon is Johannesburg’s conveniently just minutes away from two of need of the modern traveller, with high-speed
latest upmarket boutique hotel, catering Southern Africa’s most elite shopping malls, internet access, telephones, fax machines,
for the discerning business and leisure Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square. coffee machines and mini bars.
traveller. In a class of its own, this 5-star Easy freeway access allows guests Each superbly appointed bedroom has its
hotel combines international elegance and to travel to OR Tambo International, own private terrace, overlooking the stream
sophistication with South African hospitality Johannesburg or Pretoria city centres within or the internal pond. Standard suites also
to offer guests a unique and memorable 30 minutes. The nearest Gautrain station, have a lounge area and a small screened-off
experience. South Africa’s first rail subway servicing kitchenette. Executive and presidential suites
The hotel is part of the Moloko Investment the Johannesburg and Pretoria areas and are located separately, allowing for additional
Group’s portfolio of hotels and resorts. Says scheduled to open mid-2010, is only minutes privacy and private access.
Group Chairman Advocate Richard Moloko away from the hotel. Décor and furnishings are warm and
“Our vision is to provide an unprecedented The hotel is divided into smaller structures inviting and of the highest quality. Materials
level of comfort and service that goes beyond connected by a single storey walkway which flow seamlessly from interior to exterior,
the conventional 5-star offering. All our winds its way through the garden. Natural thoughtfully designed to reflect the colours
guests can expect red carpet treatment 24 landscaping using indigenous plants, water of the indigenous garden. “Green building”
hours a day. For those seeking comfort and features and ponds provide the tranquillity principles have been applied throughout the
luxury, the hotel offers a stress-free business of a country retreat. Large trees give restful building process.
trip or an extraordinary holiday experience.” views and allow natural light into buildings, The hotel’s business centre, restaurant
This exclusive luxury hotel, situated in providing a sanctuary for the senses. and lounge bar, where highly trained staff
a secluded residential area, is also within The 24 standard bedrooms, 20 standard provide attentive service around the clock,
close proximity of the Sandton business suites, six executive suites and three are separated by a landscaped courtyard. At
district – the economic hub of South Africa, presidential suites provide a home away from the restaurant guests can enjoy the ultimate
the Sandton Convention Centre, and home. Each suite is equipped to meet every gourmet experience with à la carte meals

inspired by international cuisine, sumptuous The latest addition to Moloko Hotels & The large suites offer a choice of extra-
buffets at breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Resorts portfolio, AtholPlace which is within length king-size or twin beds with crisp white
delicious snacks and light meals throughout a very close proximity to Sandton Central. percale Frette bed linen imported from Italy
the day. World class shopping and restaurants are and duck-down duvets; all have en-suite
A swimming pool and terrace are on the plentiful with something on offer to suit bathrooms with bath, shower, double vanity
same level as the spa, which nestles below everyone’s needs. Sandton City, Nelson and under-floor heating; large doors opening
a high stone wall with a waterfall flowing Mandela Square and Village Walk are all out onto a private balcony overlooking the
from the restaurant terrace into the pool. within minutes from the hotel. The soon tranquil gardens and pool; air conditioning;
The award winning Camelot spa provides to be completed Sandton station of the 42-inch LCD flat-screen television set with
an exceptional selection of treatments with Gautrain Metro is less than a kilometre from DSTV; complimentary wireless ADSL internet,
steam rooms and saunas that overlook water the hotel, with a direct link to and from OR telephone and docking station; electronic safe
features and have external timber decks for Tambo International Airport. Airport transfers that can house a laptop; writing desk, lounge
relaxation surrounded by a Zen garden. are also available directly from AtholPlace. chairs and sofa; minibar fridge; luxurious linen
The hotel’s unique concierge service Decorated in shades of warm greys bathrobes and slippers; and 24-hour security.
not only coordinates airport transfers and and cool whites, the overall style of the The hotel has a comfortably furnished and
excursions, but can arrange virtually anything hotel is understatedly elegant. With only well-stocked library with built-in fireplace,
a guest might desire. ten spacious suites (no room is smaller open plan lounge and dining room and large
The Moloko Strathavon is opening early than 50 square metres in size) the setting pool set in beautifully landscaped gardens;
2010. is personal and private whilst warm guests can also choose to dine outside under
and comfortable. Each suite has been the trees.
individually designed with contemporary
Reservations: +27 861 MOLOKO (66 56 56) and antique furnishings and hand-selected Reservations: +27 861 MOLOKO (66 56 56)
www.strathavonhotel.co.za artefacts. www.atholplace.co.za

One&Only Cape Town
Set to become Africa’s most Luxurious Resort
One&Only Cape Town is a destination unto

itself — an urban chic waterfront resort
providing an unprecedented level of luxury
in South Africa. In the heart of the Victoria
& Alfred Waterfront with captivating views
of Table Mountain, this contemporary
resort features the largest accommodation
in all of Cape Town, with a stylish island
design and African flair accentuating the
131 spacious guest rooms and suites.
Forty of the resort’s spacious suites are
set on an adjacent lush green landscaped
island in the marina itself, giving these
rooms a distinctive resort feel and
convenient access to Spa Island. The
resort’s rooms and suites, the largest in
Cape Town with a minimum size of 63
square metres, all have a private terrace
or balcony. The rooms at the 91-key
Marina Rise have panoramic views of Table
Mountain.

The exclusive Spa Island features the One&Only Cape Town also offers a
most comprehensive and expansive spa second restaurant by Gordon Ramsay
in Cape Town. An oasis of serenity and called maze, showcasing the best in local
privacy surrounded by water and dense seafood, game and produce with flavours
vegetation, the 1,200-square metre inspired by the many cultural influences in
One&Only Spa offers 12 treatment suites Cape Town.
of which two have private wet areas for A spectacular tri-level wall of glass
couples treatments. Two vitality pools and steel commands the entrance of
complement the relaxation spaces, sauna maze’s impressive Wine Loft. Here,
and steam rooms, and a hair salon and guests can discover a magnificent
the celebrated Bastien Gonzalez pedicure collection of 5,000 bottles. Fine vintages
and manicure studios provide additional of Cape Pinotage or Shiraz are on offer
facilities. alongside undiscovered South African
One&Only Cape Town also has a gems, with particular emphasis given to
specially-designed KidsOnly Club for both acclaimed and undiscovered South
younger guests of 11 and under, which African vintages. In the mezzanine tasting
offers daily complimentary supervised room, 80 wines are available by the glass,
activities including full and half-day served with suggested food pairings to
programmes. For guests with business in create a truly new culinary experience
mind, there is an extensive meeting and with each tasting.
banqueting room measuring 260 square A third restaurant, Isola Pool
metres, able to host up to 200 people for Restaurant, located outdoors on Villa Reservations: +27 21 431 5800
cocktails and 112 guests for a sit down Island is available for more casual dining. reservations@oneandonlycapetown.com
dinner. The space can also be divided into Vista, the lobby bar, has a magnificent
two separate rooms for a more intimate three-storey clear glass wall highlighting maze: + 27 21 431 5222
setting. An adjacent boardroom seats the scenic Table Mountain views. maze.reservations@oneandonlycapetown.com
20 and in the business centre there is a One&Only Cape Town displays the
second boardroom seating 12 people. hallmarks of excellence found in all Nobu: + 27 21 431 5111
On the dining front, innovative chef One&Only resorts around the world. nobu.reservations@oneandonlycapetown.com
Nobu Matsuhisa brings one of the most It offers an unparalleled commitment
celebrated global restaurant brands to the finest experiences, luxurious One&Only Spa: + 27 21 431 5810
featuring his signature Japanese-inspired accommodation, lively entertainment, a spa@oneandonlycapetown.com
menu, with a few South African twists, wealth of activities, warm service, a state-
to Cape Town – the first Nobu in Africa. of-the art spa and unforgettable cuisine. www.oneandonlycapetown.com

A unique portfolio
The Orion Group consists of four divisions - Orion Real
Estate Ltd listed on the JSE, Orion Business Solutions,
Orion Hotels and Resorts and Orion Facilities Management.
Over the years, the hotel group has

developed into an innovative and highly
respected collection of quality properties.
The group’s medium to long-term strategy
is to grow its footprint in Africa and
internationally.
Gmeiner places great emphasis on each
hotel being able to offer high standards
of service combined with a style that
reflects the individuality of the hotel and its
location.
All the hotels in the group offer
flexible but professional conference and
function facilities in peaceful and unique
surroundings, which are organized by
dedicated and experienced conference
co-ordinators. The facilities are relaxed,
comfortable, well managed and well
equipped with an emphasis on value,
quality and service. Standard or custom
made conference packages, and theme
evenings and teambuilding activities are
available on request at all the venues.
Orion Mont-Aux-Sources Hotel,

Drakensberg, KwaZulu Natal
Just a 3 hours drive from Johannesburg
& Durban, lies the romantic Mont-Aux-
Sources Hotel, nestling in the warm
foothills of the majestic Ampitheatre of the
Orion Devonshire Hotel
Northern Drakensberg. Perfectly positioned
with every aspect facing the dramatic
Amphitheatre with its cascading waterfalls,
panoramic green hills and bordering the
Royal Natal National Park.
Most hotel rooms offer unsurpassed
views of the Drakensberg. Self catering
chalets that sleep six are ideal for family
getaways. You can be sure of a superb
meal and friendly service in the dining
room or on the Terrace overlooking the
mountains.
Orion Hotel Devonshire, Braamfontein,

Johannesburg
Sited on the Braamfontein ridge, this
elegant Johannesburg landmark dates
back to the 1930’s when it was a well-
known watering hole for beer lovers. Whilst
the Hotel Devonshire has been totally
rebuilt on the original site, it still retains
its original character and charm. It is
close to public transport, the University of
Johannesburg and Wits, the Constitutional
Court, Newtown, the Market and Alexander
theatres, shopping centres and is only 20
minutes from the Oliver Tambo International
airport. The hotel offers six fully air-
Orion Safari Lodge Orion Safari Lodge
conditioned conference or function venues.

Orion Mont-Aux-Sources Hotel Orion Mont-Aux-Sources Hotel
Orion Piggs Peak Hotel & Casino, Swaziland - the friendly and inviting atmosphere and sub-
Set in a beautiful pine forest atop the lofty tropical climate make it the perfect place for a
peaks of Swaziland, the Orion Piggs Peak relaxing getaway.
Hotel & Casino is the ideal place from which to
visit the many scenic sites, explore ancient rock Orion Mohale lodge, Lesotho
formations, cascading waterfalls and discover Lesotho, also known as the “Kingdom
a rich diversity of fauna and flora. in the Sky” is the highest country in the
 Every room and suite has a balcony with world. Excellent roads leading to Orion Mohale
spectacular views of the surrounding hills and Lodge make it perfectly positioned for guests
valley. wanting to enjoy the beauty of the magnificent
Lounge at the poolside or engage in one of landscapes and skyscapes of the surrounding
our exciting activities like swimming, tennis, Maluti Mountains and Mohale Dam.
bowls, squash, mini golf, mountain biking and This friendly lodge with three conference
volleyball. rooms is an ideal destination for those wanting
After an active day, relax over a sundowner to escape the stresses of city life. For the
Orion Hotel Wartburg
before challenging lady lack at the Casino. more adventurous, Orion Mohale Lodge is the
Orion Piggs Peak Hotel has a range of perfect base from which to explore Lesotho’s
conference facilities to choose from. mountains, valleys, dams, rivers and rich
cultural heritage. Whether by road, water or
Orion Hotel Promenade, Nelspruit, horse / pony trail, sites of staggering natural
Mpumalanga splendour await guests at Orion Mohale
The Hotel Promenade, with its stately clock Lodge.
tower overlooking the business centre of the
region’s capital city Nelspruit, offers guests a Orion Katse Lodge, Lesotho
warm, country welcome and hospitality in the The Lesotho experience embraces the
heart of the Lowveld. cultures and customs of this mountainous
Part of the Promenade Shopping Centre, kingdom and nowhere is this more evident
the hotel is ideally located to take advantage of than at Orion Katse Lodge. The comfortable
the city’s amenities, or as a base from which to accommodation at Orion Katse Lodge, 216
explore the spectacular surrounding attractions km from Maseru, serves as the gateway to
like the Kruger Park, Gods Window, Pilgrims a pristine, unspoiled area just waiting to be
Rest and many other attractions. discovered.
Orion Piggs Peak Hotel and Casino
Activities include fishing, walking, riding,
Orion Safari Lodge, Rustenburg, NorthWest hiking, pony trekking, swimming and a not to
Province be missed informative and spectacular tour its huge fireplace and warmth in winter and
Located in the foothills of the picturesque of the award-winning 185m high dam wall. its high ceilings and cool breezes in summer,
Rustenburg Kloof in the Magaliesberg Conference facilities include two venues and promises a relaxing environment for tourists,
Mountains, the Orion Safari Lodge is less multiple breakaway rooms. holidaymakers or conference delegates.
than two hours away from Johannesburg and The unique alpine, chalet-style Orion Hotel
Pretoria. Orion Hotel Wartburg Wartburg with its Bavarian style and ambience
The hotel is an ideal base from which to Wartburg, KwaZulu Natal Midlands is well known for its hospitality. The hotel
explore the Magaliesberg region with its 2,5 Orion Hotel Wartburg is situated in the village provides the perfect setting for an intimate
billion year old mountains - one of the oldest of Wartburg in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands, conference, family getaway or as a base from
mountain ranges in the world. a peaceful area surrounded by green rolling which to explore the surrounding area.
The newly refurbished modern look of the hills and plantations of sugar cane, maize and
Safari Kagiso Conference Centre and Entrance timber. The village of Wartburg was established
Lobby has given the hotel Lodge a whole new in 1881 by German missionaries and three- For further information contact:
atmosphere. quarters of the community still speak German. Jayne Govender
Versatile and well positioned, the Orion Beautiful park-like gardens and window boxes Tel: +27 11 718 6410
Safari Lodge is not only an ideal venue for filled with flowers create an exceptionally Email: jayneg@oriongroup.co.za
conferences, weddings and other functions inviting atmosphere. The ‘Lofty Lounge’ with www.oriongroup.co.za

Springbok Lodge
The Springbok Lodge; as featured on “Top Billing” –
Springbok icons, John Smit and Percy Montgomery
present to you their Private Big Five Game Lodge...
The Springbok Lodge.
Escape to the pristine wilderness, wake to The Springbok Lodge is situated on rare bird species and an enviable array of
the roar of the wild. Picture perfect moments Nambiti, a Private Game Reserve raptors and vultures.
under the glorious African sky. All of this comprising of 20 000 acres of untouched, The Springbok Lodge is the first
nestled within the heart of KZN’s historical Malaria Free bushveld. The Big Five, choice of Springbok supporters and team
Battlefields. along with Cheetah and thirty species players.
The Springbok Lodge epitomizes the perfect of game roam freely on a reserve
safari getaway experience, with luxury tented of incredible biodiversity. Extensive
suites, beautifully appointed for indulgence and grasslands mirror the plains of Central
comfort. Service excellence and superb cuisine Africa. Thornveld and majestic Acacia
keep our guests returning time and again. trees enhance the carrying capacity of
Springbok Lodge is perfectly positioned, the reserve.
just 3 1/2 hours by road from Jhb, 3 hours The abundant natural water system,
from the coast of Durban and a mere hour with perennial rivers and the beautiful
from the breath taking mountains of the waterfalls on the Sundays River make
Drakensberg. for a unique sanctuary, attracting several www.thespringboklodge.co.za

Elephant Rock Private Safari Lodge
‘Charming, luxury boutique lodge, nestled in the pristine
wilderness of the Nambiti - Big 5 - Private Game Reserve’.
Elephant Rock - is the romance of the wild’.
Superbly sited overlooking a waterhole, veranda, outdoor shower and all have great rhino, elephant and leopard, as well as
Elephant Rock is a charming boutique views of the waterhole or the bushveld. cheetah, hyena and many other species.
lodge offering luxury accommodation for Enjoy the magnificent viewing deck to Bird life abounds with over 250 recorded
up to 10 people. Experience the home relax whilst viewing the many species of species. Nambiti is ideally situated 2 1/2
from home true bush lodge experience for game and birdlife or just cool off in the hours from Durban and 3 1/2 hours from
the entire family including extraordinary pool. Delicious meals are prepared by the Johannesburg, in the heart of battlefield
game viewing, exquisite cuisine and high in-house chef and can be enjoyed in the country, including Rorkes Drift, Isandlwana
standards of service all at exceptional value open boma, under the stars on the viewing and Ladysmith.
for money. deck or in the comfort of the main lodge.
Elephant Rock Private Safari Lodge Big Game is plentiful and roams freely
boasts five well appointed luxurious two- over the Nambiti Private Game Reserve on
sleeper thatched chalets, including one which Elephant Rock is situated. Nambiti is
family unit. All chalets are well spaced a 10000 hectare Reserve of diverse habitat
for total privacy, and include a bathroom, and includes the Big 5 – lion, buffalo, www.elephantrocklodge.co.za

The Grand Palm Hotel,
Casino and Convention Resort
Botswana’s premier business and entertainment address
Hailed as the gem of the African continent,

Botswana is a fascinating country of
extraordinary natural beauty. Just a few
minutes from the city centre of Gaborone and
12 kilometres from the Sir Seretse Khama
International Airport lies The Grand Palm Hotel,
Casino and Convention Centre, which, in the
grand tradition of Botswana hospitality, offers
luxury accommodation, dazzling entertainment
and world-class conference facilities in the
form of the Gaborone International Convention
Centre (GICC).
Guests can enjoy the exhilaration of the
newly refurbished casino with its modern, glitzy
interiors and 150 ultra modern slot machines
in various denominations. The restaurants offer
an unmatched experience to the connoisseurs
of fine food and include the Beef Baron and
Rib Room specialising in prime Botswana

Beef cuts and Mokolwane Bistro, a modern, travelling executive unsurpassed business
African chic restaurant serving a delectable services.
international buffet. The Fig Tree is an open The Grand Palm Resort also features the
thatched pool bar and the Kalahari Bar is the Peermont Metcourt Inn, a modern, chic and
favoured rendezvous for guests to unwind and affordable 3-star hotel offering guests cosy,
catch up on the day’s activities. and comfortable accommodation and delightful
The 4-star Peermont Walmont is a hotel service.
of elegance, offering Botswana’s highest The grandiose Gaborone International Peermont Central Resevrations:
standards of hospitality. The distinctive Convention Centre covers 5 200 sq meters and Tel: 0860 777 900 (SA only)
character and charm of the rooms and suites is one of the premier conference destinations in +27 (0) 11 557 0777
have been achieved by attention to the Africa. Fax: +27 (0) 11 557 0888
smallest detail. The Peermont Walmont is The Grand Palm’s wide range of other Email: reservations@peermont.com
choicely designed and thoughtfully decorated recreational and sporting facilities include a www.peermont.com
for both business and leisure guests. The health club with full gym, squash court and
rooms are equipped with all the facilities saunas, 2 floodlit tennis courts, a volleyball The Grand Palm
and modern conveniences that discerning court, a sparkling swimming pool, children’s Tel: +267 363 7777
travellers have come to expect. The newly playground, birding, nature walks and a Fax: +267 391 2989
refurbished Executive 5th floor, with the picturesque lake surrounded by manicured Email: info@grandpalm.bw
exclusive Executive Club Lounge, offers the lawns and the beautiful African bushveld. www.grandpalm.bw

Chapter 3
Luxury Lifestyles

Land Rover South Africa
Land Rover introduces three new products that are sure to
extend the boundries of the premium vehicles it produces.
Discovery 4
The outgoing Discovery 3 has well over
100 international awards to its name.
Improvements in virtually every aspect of the
vehicle’s design and engineering have been
made – some subtle, some major. The new
design signals comprehensive engineering
change under the skin, which now gives us
the Discovery 4.
The new interior has a much more
premium look and feel, while gaining
improvement to its functionality. The new
console design, switchgear and controls
positioning, and new LED Interior Mood
Lighting makes the cabin more pleasant user-
friendly. The interior environment is more
premium too, with smoother surfaces, softer
materials and close attention to critical details
such, as stitching.
The changes and upgrades for Discovery
4 transform many aspects of the previous
generation, at the same time as enhancing
the flexibility and versatility for which

Discovery is famous. It can carry huge loads materials, sumptuous soft-touch finishes and combinations of performance with poise,
in its spacious interior, climb mountains, superb detailing throughout. Leather is used complete command with opulent luxury,
cruise across continents, haul trailers of up extensively on major surfaces, in a wider unrivalled capability and masterful design.
to 3.5 tonnes, or transport seven family and choice of colours. The 2010 Range Rover is a considerable
friends in comfort. Is there a more versatile To create a more sporting feel, rich dark step forward for what is already regarded as
vehicle anywhere? shades ‘sandwich’ narrow sections in lighter the one of the world’s most complete luxury
tones and the effect is completed by a vehicles. Powerful engines, efficiency and
Range Rover Sport generous selection of stylish wood finishes. customary Range Rover refinement, coupled
The Range Rover Sport’s performance, ride To enhance the clean look of the interior, with new technologies - such as the dual
and handling have been transformed with the the facia now has fewer switches; the view screen, deliver a world first. Like its
introduction of a new engine, transmission switches themselves are all chrome-plated. legendary predecessors, the 2010 Range
and chassis systems. Combine these There are new seats front and rear, Rover is setting the pace once more.
enhancements with the contemporary style featuring a deeper, more sculpted shape.
and luxury of the revised interior, and it’s New ambient lighting adds to the premium
clear that the Range Rover Sport remains the qualities of the cabin, with the introduction of
only choice as the quintessential SUV sports white LEDs to cast subtle halos around the
tourer. interior door handles and pockets, as well as
The interior of the Range Rover Sport on the facia and centre console area.
has been comprehensively redesigned and For more information go to:
features significantly improved standards of Range Rover www.landrover.co.za
quality and craftsmanship. The new Range Rover is a peerless vehicle, www.discovery4.co.za
The cabin retains its popular, snug, one that continues to break many paradigms. www.rangeroversport.co.zs
cockpit feel but incorporates higher quality A vehicle that embodies truly unique www.rangerover2010.co.za

ExecExpress – Love getting there!
Luxury Lifestyles
Founded in 2004, ExecExpress provides superior,

personalised service for all our clients seeking exclusivity.
From the very first day the company has needs. We don’t view transfers simply as a and range from standard sedans to our
shown a steady growth, year on year. We mode of transport – we firmly believe that fleet of luxury sedans, mini coaches and
attribute this to our unwavering passion each journey should be comfortable and coaches.
to provide excellent service - something memorable. With our range of executive Our services are in no way limited
we monitor very closely to ensure that we transport and informative tours, together to executive transfers – our informative
consistently offer our clients the service with our commitment to service excellence, tours are also very popular. Whether you
they have come to expect. we are sure to live up to all expectations. are an adventurous tourist, or a local
This is key to how we operate – our The ExecExpress team takes great pride that would simply like to experience
ethos is built on service, but with the in our drivers that are always punctual, more of our beautiful country, put us up
notion that we provide our clients with a courteous and well presented. Our fleet of to the challenge of creating the perfect,
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Helios Executive
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Helicopter Charter
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Helios Executive Helicopter Charter,
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in Midrand Johannesburg, is conveniently
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Johannesburg and Pretoria. In association
with T-Jet Helicopters we offer helicopter
charter services seven days a week
throughout the year.
Specializing in executive helicopter
charter, inter-airport transfers, trips to
business meetings and visits to game parks
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for the movie industry, advertising shoots,
aerial videography for geophysical surveys
and environmental management, as well as
flights of fancy for special occasions such
as weddings and anniversaries.
All flights are tailored to meet your
individual needs, from being met at the door
of your arriving international flight, escorted
through the formalities of customs and
immigration, to being taken to your awaiting
helicopter right outside Johannesburg
International Airport. Then, soaring above
the traffic, you will enjoy a bird’s eye view
of Johannesburg, arriving on-time and
refreshed at your destination.
Other destinations include The Palace
at Sun City and the Pilanesberg National
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Through Helios Executive Helicopter
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Chapter 4
Dining & Nightlife

Signature Restaurant –
World class dining
With a difference
With 10 000 customers flocking through its

doors in the first two months of opening,
Signature Restaurant is one of the most
exciting and gorgeous new fashionable
restaurants to hit the scene in South Africa.
Exclusive and world class, Signature
is a taste of perfection: superior
culinary delights; flawless attention to
detail; exceptional service; and classy
entertainment – a winning formula that sets
the restaurant apart from its peers. The
brainchild of restaurateur extraordinaire
Desmond Mabuza and his partner,
entrepreneur Richard Moloko, Signature
has been designed to offer an unforgettable
dining experience.
Personifying elegance, the décor is
sophisticated and gorgeous, with floor

to ceiling windows framing a 20 metre discerning palate, the restaurant is a one- is more than just a great restaurant – it is
panoramic view of Sandton and setting the stop shop that aspires to the four pillars an experience that reminds you why some
scene for enjoying magnificent sunsets and of hospitality: fantastic food; perfect restaurants deserve to be revered.
of course, delicious Signature cocktails. ambiance, impeccable service and stylish After three months of opening, Signature
Referred to as the new mecca for entertainment. As the best blues and jazz Restaurant has been honoured the ‘Best of
fine dining, Signature certainly has the live music playing in the background, Johannesburg’s Readers Choice Award’.
‘wow’ effect. The cuisine is nothing less Signature Restaurant officially completes a
than sumptuous with a mouth watering unique dining experience that romantically
menu that pushes the envelope with its celebrates life.
variety and exquisite taste. With local Situated in Morningside Shopping Tel: +27 87 940 3880
and international wines for even the most Centre, Rivonia Road Sandton, Signature www.signaturerestaurant.co.za

The Grillhouse – South Africa’s
premium steakhouse
The Grillhouse, established in 1995, is one of South Africa’s premium steakhouses, offering discerning
diners a combination of choice meals, a bustling club-like ambience, attentive service and a unique
selection of fine wines and malts. In 2008 the much loved Rosebank restaurant acquired a sibling, an
equally upmarket establishment in Sandton – and today both are regular mealtime destinations for
local and international businessmen as well as being family favourites. With their art deco furnishings
and subtle lighting, reminiscent of the classic New York grillhouse, the two restaurants would hold
their own in any city in the world. The décor cleverly combines raw face brick, green leather seating
and a generous portion of fine timber to create a warm earthy feel.
The Metropolitan Experience

Accompanying the fine décor, the warm atmosphere and some of the finest service on offer, is a
unique selection of wines and malts, adding to what we like to call ‘The Grillhouse experience’.
Spend a little time in our wine cellar to explore the treats on offer, or relax at our hand-crafted bar
and cast your eyes over our extensive malt selection. Although we are famous for our steaks and
ribs our menu caters for all tastes and includes a sumptuous selection of the freshest fish and
poultry and a choice of vegetarian dishes.

Tel: +27 11 880 3945
www.thegrillhouse.co.za

Katzy’s – South Africa’s
finest live music club
Katzy’s is South Africa’s finest live music venue. Nestled in the Firs shopping centre in cosmopolitan
Rosebank it is the best place in town to hear live music, drink sophisticated whiskey and smoke the
finest cigars. With resident bands performing five nights a week, an unbeatable wine list, a range of
cocktails and various premium brands, including whiskeys, cognacs and bourbons to choose from,
Katzy’s offers a nightlife experience that defines class and entertainment.
The VIP experience

The new enlarged Katzy’s, which has a wraparound patio and outdoor area, now caters for lunch
as well as dinner. Purpose built as a sophisticated music venue, Katzy’s is equipped with the latest
stage, sound and audiovisual equipment. The programme includes an exciting line-up of the best
local and international artists. There are also facilities for conferences, launches, and viewing major
sporting events. Katzy’s has launched a VIP (by invitation only) loyalty programme offering, among
other advantages, preferential bookings, tasting evenings, discounts on fine alcohol, better rates on
cover charges when we showcase top bands, and invitations to private evenings.

Tel: +27 11 880 3945
www.thegrillhouse.co.za

Café Sofia – The ultimate
informal dining experience
Beautiful, innovative and undeniably sexy

– Café Sofia pushes all the boundaries
in pursuit of creating a unique cuisine
experience.
A novelty restaurant concept, Café Sofia
is bathed in a true and unique Mediterranean
flavour with a tang of Eastern European
offerings, and grounded in the inventive
spirit and energy of the modern South
Africa. Luscious and vibrant, the restaurants
energetically combine early morning café,
trendy day bistro, and chic night spot.
The creation of Roumen Angelo and
Richard Moloko, the first boutique bistro
opened its doors in Cape Town in 2006.
Since then, Café Sofia has grown into
five shops in Cape Town – Gardens,
Rondebosch, Kloof, Sea Point, and the
sensual Oyster Bar in Camps Bay –

with the sixth café in trendy Greenside in
Johannesburg.
The intimate décor is sheer bliss for the
senses – warm oranges, dark woods, beautiful
fabrics – eclectic and deliciously decadent.
The cuisine is a fusion of the rich and healthy
eating cultures of Southern Europe, North
Africa and the Middle East. Meze, tapas,
antipasto – small in size, high on taste – all
shared in a ritual that brings people together
from all walks of life. The heart of all the cafés Café Sofia offers the ultimate in informal
is the bar, from chai latte to creative cocktails, dining – an experience you will want to repeat
the dedicated staff use only the highest quality over and over again. Just add beautiful people
ingredients to create scrumptious offerings to and voila! Enjoy the unforgettable magic that Tel: + 27 21 438 3660
complement any desire. is Café Sofia ‘The Art of Sharing’. www.cafesofia.co.za

Chapter 5
Mall Destinations

Liberty Shopping Centres
With seven of South Africa’s leading shopping centres
spread across the country, Liberty Properties knows a
thing or two about shopping. A mall is so much more
than just a mall - it’s an experience; a retail destination.
It’s about exciting concepts, desirable

brands and leading retailers. It’s
knowing what is going to attract the
right kind of consumer attention. It’s
understanding that centres profit when
tenants profit. It’s about developing
and redeveloping, negotiating relevant
contracts and maintaining the right
environment. You’ve either got it or you
haven’t; and Liberty Properties shopping
centres have it in trolley loads!
Owning the Sandton skyline

Take Sandton City - the flagship in
this prestigious property portfolio. Its
position as a world class shopping and
rendezvous destination for millions
of local and international visitors is
Sandton City unrivalled. It’s the über centre that

Sandton City Interior
Eastgate Nelson Mandela Square
others aspire to emulate – the original, And now with a multi-billion Rand Shopping alfresco in Eastgate
the benchmark, the icon. rejuvenation project underway, it’s This premier destination in Joburg’s
Together with the adjoining Nelson leading the future of shopping. The first eastern suburbs has been a landmark in
Mandela Square, Sandton City is the phase of the Sandton City project will the area for thirty years. Entrenched in
biggest shopping centre in Africa. Last introduce a whole new dimension to the community, the fashionable Eastgate
year visitors to the mega-mall equalled South Africa’s favourite place to shop. mall is an integral part of the Bedfordview
close to South Africa’s total population The 30,000m² extension is transforming area - frequented by over 80,000 shoppers
(47 million)! This sophisticated hub the complex into 131,000m² area of on Saturdays and over 2 million loyal
showcases the very best that global retail gross lettable space, with the office shoppers a month. The recent completion
has to offer with 400 leading retailers component taking the complex to of a R610 million refurbishment will ensure
contributing to a shopping experience a massive 205,000m². The mall the centre remains the lifestyle experience
that sizzles. Whether it’s designer brands refurbishment component will include of choice for visitors on this side of town.
or café society you’re after, you can find the introduction of energy efficient The addition of an exciting open-air rooftop
everything from one-of-a-kind South lighting, new floor and wall tiling, re- piazza is creating a whole new buzz,
African artworks, the latest shoes from cladding of the demising columns, accentuating Liberty’s retail philosophy
Milan to a 6m bronze tourist attraction as areas of new ceiling and the upgrade of of ‘meet, eat, play’. With a dramatic glass
well. This is international shopping with certain lifts within the existing shopping façade that brings the outside in and a new
South African style – urban, glamorous, mall. We’re talking bigger, brighter, food court, Eastgate is attracting a whole
Afro-Cosmpolitan. better. lot of interested customers.

Midlands Mall
The heart of Mitchell’s Plain

Liberty Promenade has established itself
as the heart of a vibrant and fast-growing
community. The current R340 million
extension and refurbishment project is
set to reconfirm the centre’s position as
the shopping destination of choice in the
Mitchell’s Plain and Khayelitsha areas. The
24,000m2 expansion includes a new family
entertainment wing and additional public
facilities. Liberty is proud to be bringing
growth, development and quality to the
local community.
Ruling retail in the Natal Midlands

When plans to build a multi-million rand
shopping centre in the city were first
proposed, nobody could have guessed
five short years later, that Liberty Midlands
Mall would have become the commanding
presence in Pietermaritzburg that is today.
The centre is the undisputed authority
in entertainment and retail activity in
the city with a high caliber tenant mix
drawing visitors from the broader KZN
interior intent on a quality shopping
experience. It is also recognised for its
social responsibility efforts in the area and
a real concern with its customers’ well-
being. Liberty Midlands Mall has received
accolades for its Disabled Awareness
Campaign.
The construction of the adjacent
StayEasy hotel on the property is creating
Greenacres
a mixed use development that will
increase the success and vitality for all
parties involved. The hotel is expected to
open in April 2010.
The shopping mecca in the Eastern

Cape
Greenacres Shopping Centre’s slogan
is Live the Good Life and it couldn’t be
more apt. Liberty’s real estate asset in
Port Elizabeth is all about providing its
customers with a feel-good experience
and visitors to this retail hub couldn’t
agree more. It is a magnet for over a
million shoppers each month. Greenacres’
unique appeal is enhanced by shops that
include reputable, national retailers side-
by-side with family businesses that have
served the community for generations. The
shopping giant recently won a Diamond
Arrow Award for the best shopping centre
in the Eastern Cape, proof that a trendy
atmosphere, good tenant mix and a strong
Greenacres customer service ethic is a big attraction.

Alberton City
Alberton City Liberty Promenade

This popular family destination has
faithfully satisfied the shopping needs of
the South-East quadrant of Johannesburg
for some 22 years. Alberton City is a real
community centre, providing a place
to meet, eat, browse and experience a
superior shopping environment. The R200
million expansion investment completed
last year has created an aspirational
atmosphere in this major growth area of
the country. A tenant mix including big
national retailers together with popular
chain stores provides a rewarding
shopping experience.
5th floor West, Libridge,
Liberty’s secret to success in the retail 25 Ameshoff Street
industry lies in the mix – a lucrative Braamfontein
environment for quality tenants and a Johannesburg 2001
pleasing retreat for receptive customers.
It’s why demand for space across the PO Box 31287
spectrum of it prestigious shopping Braamfontein 2017
centres remains constantly high.
Tel : +27 11 408 5111
‘Whoever said money can’t buy happiness Fax : +27 11 408 5112
simply didn’t know where to shop’ www.libertyproperties.co.za

Maponya Mall
The 65 000m² deluxe Sowetan shopping Mecca, Maponya
Mall, officially opened on the 27th of September 2007.
Maponya Mall has secured strong

commitment from local business people, as
well as further dedication from top retailers
who continue to show support by rolling out
flagship stores, and providing retail ‘firsts’
for Soweto.
Since inception, the Malls design was
such that it guaranteed retail space not
only for well known retailers but for local
Sowetan businesses as well. In this way,
Maponya Mall will help stem the flow of
the estimated R4.3 billion per annum in
potential consumers spend that is currently
being spent outside of Soweto and boost
the local economy.
Maponya Mall is the heartbeat of
Soweto. It is the hub where fashion and
style meets choice and function. Where
South Africa’s vibrant and trendy Sowetan

community gather to shop, socialise, eat, Road to Kliptown, and is within close
and to see and be seen. proximity to the station and the Klipspruit
What makes Maponya Mall unique Valley Road and is close to Soweto’s
is the careful selection of food, primary taxi rank at Baragwanath.
entertainment, banking and shopping Catering to people across the
available. It blends the world-class economic spectrum, provide convenience
choice and convenience of stores like for shoppers who previously travelled to
Edgars, Pick ‘n Pay and Woolworths, surrounding areas and the Johannesburg
with the local flavour of some of CBD for goods and services and will also
Soweto’s boutique businesses that offer provide much needed jobs, particularly
professional services, such as optometry, for the youth.
with bespoke fashion stores and beauty
salons. This is complimented by some Gender split
of South Africa’s favourite dining options • 60% female
such as News Café, Primi Piatti, and the • 40% male
Mugg & Bean.
Visionary Richard Maponya bought Age
the land in the 1980’s and waited until Average age of shopper is 28 years with
the dawning of the African Renaissance 48% of shoppers younger than 35 years.
and new dispensation to give his dream
wings. His dream was to create the first, Language
bespoke, mega-shopping centre for the 88% shoppers are able to speak, read
people of Soweto - and in September of and write English. The ethnic language
2007 - his dream became a reality. groups are divided into:
Today, this elegant, contemporary • SeSotho
building with its enormous 65 000m² • SeTswana
of retail delights attracts an average of • TshiVenda
900 000 people per month. It boast world • Isizulu
class design aesthetics and exciting • IsiXhosa
features not previously seen in regional • Xitsonga
shopping centres’ in South Africa. • IsiNdebele
Maponya Mall is also home to the • Afrikaans
Hector Pieterson statue, a gift from the • IsiSwati
people of Sweden and South Africa to the
people of Soweto, to commemorate the RACE SPLIT
historic Soweto riots - and attracts people • 70% black
from every corner of the globe who • 10% Indian
appreciate the fusion of African culture • 15% Coloured
and international sophistication. • 2.5% white 2127 Chris Hani Road
Maponya Mall is on the Chris Hani • 2.5% foreign Klipspruit Ext 5
Road in Soweto - the main arterial Soweto 1809
route through this bustling township - Segmentation Tel: +27 11 938 4448
in the suburb of Kliptown. It is easily 11% international & national tourists Fax: 086 665 0412
accessible via the Klipspruit River Road, 75% from immediate catchment regions Email: info@maponyamall.co.za
the Roodepoort Road, and the Southern 89% of shoppers live in greater Soweto. www.maponyamall.co.za

Oriental Plaza
Indulge and enjoy
With 360 stores, the Oriental Plaza, a Staying in line with tradition, shoppers Square, and the new ultra modern Nelson
shopping centre that is the very expression will get to indulge themselves in a variety Mandela Bridge which graces the city’s
of uniqueness and tradition has been of stores, something for every individual, skyline. The Oriental plaza with over a
rooted in the very heart of Johannesburg no matter what the desire; the Oriental million visitors a month offers everything
City since the 1970’s. Plaza will deliver. your heart desires. The vibrant colors of
The Oriental Plaza has always prided The Oriental Plaza’s reputation of being the East invites you to add color to your
itself in adding value to this great the Jewel pricing Mecca of South Africa wardrobe with its rich fabrics, bringing
metropolitan and never fails to add to the will continue to offer their customers the freshness to your home with its range of
richness, beauty and wealth of its’ rainbow opportunity to experience High Quality, linen and homeware.
nation. With its uniquely individually owned Low Prices and Great Variety. The wide range of western stores,
stores, the Oriental Plaza will, as always, We are also surrounded by places stocked with international and local
deliver to it customers originality in their of interest such as the Market Theatre, brands of clothing and shoes welcomes
shopping experience. Mary Fitzgerald Square, the Gandhi shoppers with affordable prices to

fit out their wardrobes. On entering The Oriental Plaza prides itself in
shoppers can experience the brilliance offering shoppers such unique variety
of the Plazas design, the experience as well as excellence in service as
as though they have entered a city all promised in the past and to continue in
on its own, surrounded by spicy flavors the future.
that fill the air, rich colors that draws the The reputation of the Oriental Plaza
heart and warm friendly and welcoming for being, an experience to remember,
smiles, shoppers can relax and indulge revisit and definitely indulge in, will not
themselves. fail its part in adding value to South
The Oriental Plaza has facilities to Africa as a whole. Fordsburg
ensure the safety of customer’s vehicles You cannot visit South Africa without Johannesburg
and security to ensure you that you can visiting the Oriental Plaza. It will be an Tel: +27 11 838 6752
definitely relax while you shop. occassion to remember for all times. www.orientalplaza.co.za

BROOKLYN MALL
A unique shopping experience

Brooklyn Mall is situated in the heart of Additionally, there are 150 specialist Nouveau movie houses featuring a range of
Pretoria’s cosmopolitan Embassy suburbs. retail stores including stylish international international film festivals and theatrically
It combines all the right components to trendsetting shops, designer boutiques brilliant art films. Outdoor enthusiasts can
create a vibrant hub of activity for the catering for the needs of globetrotters enjoy the lush gardens and a game of
Capital’s most prestigious neighbourhood. in search of fashion for all seasons, Adventure Golf.
Owned by South Africa’s largest listed shoe boutiques, children’s wear and Brooklyn Mall is known for its cultural
property company Growthpoint Properties toys, exclusive jewellers, luggage marts, pursuits which range from symphonic
Limited, Brooklyn Mall is the jewel in the furnishing and décor specialists as well as concerts, to world class fashion
crown of its portfolio of prime retail centres delectable deli’s and much more. extravaganzas, prestigious wine festivals
located throughout the country. The watchwords are understated style, and stylish decor exhibitions.
Brooklyn Mall offers convenience elegance, quality and comfort. We believe Whether it’s designer clothing, objets
of one-stop-shopping catering to the shopping should be a relaxing adventure of d’art, fine cuisine, funky décor, Persian
requirements of the most discerning discovery to be enjoyed at one’s own pace. carpets or Egyptian linen, Brooklyn Mall
shopper. A full complement of national Brooklyn Mall has a smorgasbord of has it all.
flagship stores such as Woolworths, gastronomic delights and there is a large
Edgars, Foschini, Stuttafords, Truworths, assortment of restaurants and coffee bars BROOKLYN MALL
Queenspark, Clicks, CNA, Mr Price Home, catering for the most astute palette. Tel: +27 12 346 1063/4
Mr Price Weekend Material, Game and Brooklyn Mall has nine Ster Kinekor Fax: +27 12 346 1579
Checkers provide a comprehensive and Classic cinemas which present the latest Email: info@brooklynmall.co.za
sound matrix of choice. big screen blockbusters and five Cinema www.brooklynmall.co.za

Chapter 6
Fashion & Jewellery

South African Fashion is so much more than
Fashion & Jewellery
Ostrich Feathers, Beads and Safari Chic

Local designers are pushing the boundaries at home and abroad.
Designer Black Coffee. Photo: Chris Saunders. Model: Cloe from ICE.

Designer: Suzaan Heyns. Photo: Simon Denier
Think of Africa and fashion and your mind into our brilliant craft tradition to create
instinctively wanders towards safari chic. garments that are at once unmistakably
You picture the seminal khaki jacket, big African, yet importantly, sit effortlessly on
wooden bangles, gladiator sandals - a the global fashion stage.
look that’s been around since, well, Yves Labels like Black Coffee, Lunar and
Saint Laurent put it on the catwalk all the Stoned Cherrie have showed or held
way back in 1966. Or perhaps you think exhibitions at international fashion weeks.
something a little more modern: Matthew Black Coffee, designed by Jacques van
Williamson’s Ethiopian-inspired prints der Watt and Danica Lepen, won the
from his tenth anniversary collection? Or Mercedes Benz Art Award early in 2009
maybe it’s a fusion of combat and street? and was awarded a show at Berlin Fashion
Something you saw in Blood Diamond? Week. Their collection of sophisticated silks
Or how about a big old seventies style cat accented with local bead-work immediately
print? caught the attention of international press
But African, and in particular South and buyers.
African fashion is no longer a mine for Stoned Cherrie’s distinct Sophiatown
European inspiration or a comical costume silhouette was seen on the New York
cliché. catwalk as part of the Arise Africa Fashion
Over the past ten years it has moved Collective show at New York Fashion
centre stage, finding a voice that is Week. And Lunar’s sophisticated simplicity
immediately reflective of our unique diverse and uncompromising dedication to the
cultural heritage. Designers have tapped fine organic, sustainable fabrics and

Fashion
Designer: David Tlale. Photo Dan Lecca

Designer: Stoned Cherrie Photo: Dan Lecca
Designer: Stoned Cherrie. Photo Dan Lecca
printing techniques have been showcased Suzaan Heyns produces Victoriana- dresses and a plethora of bling. These kids,
repeatedly at London Fashion Week’s inspired form fitting pieces; Mantsho bright, that have the future of our fashion industry
Esthetica exhibition - a satellite dedicated voluminous street-edged garments: and under their scissors, will only be successful
at all things fashionably ‘green’. Loin Cloth and Ashes’ feel is distinctly if they truly embrace their personal history
Other noteworthy designers include Bauhaus meets Africa. in order to nurture a distinct voice. A voice
Stiaan Louw, Suzaan Heyns, Mantsho and Anisa Mpungwe of Loin Cloth & Ashes that will resonate locally and internationally.
newcomers, Bongiwe Walaza as well as may have completed her studies in London, Like any business, fashion is cut-throat,
Loin Cloth and Ashes. but she is one of a new generation of and our local consumers are only now
Stiaan is the first and last word for designers, often graduating from our local waking up to the possibility of interesting,
fashion-forward menswear. The Cape fashion schools – LISOF (The London good local fashion. They’re thinking beyond
Town-based designer consistently International School of Fashion) and CPUT beaded bias-numbers or cheap, badly-cut,
produces collections that are on trend, be (Cape Town University of Technology), who high street knock-offs.
it skinny-legged jeans, high-waisted linen are challenging the established fashion Also, fashion reaches beyond the shop
trousers or sparkly cardigans. elite that have held guard with bias cut floor and the impact of initiatives such as

Designer: Stoned Cherrie. Photo: Dan Lecca
Designer Malcolm Kluk. Photo Simon Denier
Designer David Tlale. Photo: Dan Lecca
the Department of Arts and Culture Fashion Admittedly there are problems; fabric Fassler and the conceptualist Clive Rundle
Fusion project can not be underestimated. sourcing is difficult, and production can - have created a design aesthetic that is
Fashion Fusion actively promotes sometimes be tricky due to labour and particularly resonant for international buyers in
collaboration between rural crafters and skills shortages. But where South African the current global climate. People are looking
designers, and has established a national design truly excels is creating an inimitable away from mass-produced ‘luxury’. They’re
network of collaborative groups in all nine product by using our local resources cut and inquisitive and enthusiastic about charm and
South African provinces, empowering no less designed to a modern aesthetic. innocence, but still want quality – quality of
than nine hundred crafters. More so, the industry is full of extremely thought, design and production and it is here
A number of Fashion Weeks take place passionate people that dedicate their lives to South Africa is excelling not as a bead-box to
throughout the country at different times creating a fashion-forward world-class industry. be plundered, but as a grown-up industry in
during the year. Cape Town Fashion Week, A few designers have stumbled a bit on its own right. South African fashion is far from
SA Fashion Week and most recently the Arise the way, but those that have arrived, and undone.
Africa Fashion Week, all provide showcases those that have led the way for decades – the
for designers to show their collections. doyenne of South African fashion, Marianne Article by Emma Jordan

Jan Malan
Headed by internationally acclaimed show director
Jan Malan, Umzingeli Productions is one of Africa’s best
known and most respected show production companies.
© Merwelene van der Merwe

Working on a wide range of fashion and
entertainment related events across the
continent and throughout the rest of the
world,Jan Malan staged productions in more
then 17 countries.
Jan began working on shows in 1985, and
established Umzingeli Productions, following
the conceptualization and orchestration of the
original ‘Face of Africa Model Search’ for MNET
in 1997. This show was broadcast in over 40
countries, including the United States. The
event continues to be a success and Malan is
currently working on the 2009 competition.
Further work throughout Africa included
the launch of ‘Africa Designs’ for MNET and
AngloGold, which gave African designers their
first opportunity to showcase their talents at
New York Fashion Week, followed by ‘Afridesia’
for AngloGold featuring Clive Rundle, Malcolm
Klûk and Julian, which also culminated at New
York Fashion Week.
Continuing his ongoing dedication to Africa,
Malan produced the inaugural on-schedule
THISDAY ARISE African Fashion Collective at
New York Fashion Week Autumn Winter 2009.
The show, presenting four of Africa’s top fashion
designers included a guest appearance by
Grace Jones and featured designers Xuly Bet,
Stoned Cherrie, Tiffany Amber and Momo.
Umzingeli returned to New York to produce
a second season entitled the ARISE Promise
of Africa Collective Spring Summer 2010 in
September this year featuring David Tlale,
Tiffany Amber, Erica Raisina and Jewel by Lisa.
Previous noteworthy productions include
the launch of the ‘African Renaissance Blue
Train’ on the mighty Zambezi; the finals of the
Ford Supermodel of the World in the Dominican

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© Dan Lecca
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© Peter Morey
© Simon Denier
© Peter Morey
© Peter Morey
Republic and in Miami; POS+TIVE ROCKS for Umzingeli Productions is responsible for the P.O. Box 51422, V&A Waterfront,
Sun International featuring John Legend and entire production of Mozambique Fashion Week Cape Town, South Africa, 8002
Kelly Rowland, the “models walking on water” and also staged Delhi Fashion Week in 2008
fashion show for Tyra Bank’s America’s Next and ‘09 in India. With offices in Johannesburg Cape Town Office
Top Model; the Entertainment Direction for the and Cape Town, and a team of highly-dedicated Tel: +27 21 421 0701
Elton John Cape Town Ball; the annual fashion professionals Umzingeli continues to be at the Fax: +27 21 421 0719
node at the International Design Indaba Expo forefront of innovative event production.
in Cape Town; the Nederburg Wine Auction; Driven by passion, and aided by an extensive Johannesburg Office
the BBC Africa Radio Awards held in Kenya international contact book of celebrities and Tel: +27 11 339 4887
and selective shows for Johannesburg Fashion industry professionals, Umzingeli tailors each job Fax: +27 11 339 7001
Week, Cape Town Fashion Week, Durban directly to its client’s needs to ensure that only Email: janmalan@janmalan.com
Fashion Week and ARISE Africa Fashion Week. the best possible outcome is achieved. Website: www.janmalan.com

312 Couture:
Fashion & Jewellery
In Pursuit of Your Own Identity
Fashion is an art and identity is a process.

312 Couture is all about self-worth and
expressing your identity, the freedom to be
yourself without fear or apologies. Providing
the consumer with exclusive and luxury
international brands, this stunning boutique
caters for the perfect gentleman and is a new
fashion force to be reckoned with.
The yearning for style is constant
worldwide and the last decade has seen
the very same need express itself in
Johannesburg and thus the concept of 312
Couture was created. From Savile Row in
London, to Paris, Milan and New York, the
boutique brings you sought after international
trends and fashion but grounded in each
individual’s culture and personal preferences.
312 means the liberty to stay in touch with
your own identity. It is the passion to see
people of various backgrounds dress up and
be themselves.
Offering aspirational Made to Fit clothing,
Image Consultancy and Wardrobe Makeover
services for business executives, metrosexual
men and fashion connoisseurs alike. Seeing
each person as original and authentic,
the driving principle is “in pursuit of your
own identity” and is based not only on
knowledge, discovery and feelings but also
on experience, contentment and lifestyle.
Pleasure should go hand in glove with what
you wear and you should always feel good.
Great fashion happens when your being and
your look exist together in perfect harmony.
What makes 312 unique? Two dedicated
young men who not only know the ins and
out of fashion, but more crucially – they love
what they do. 312 Couture is the product of
fashion geniuses Mike Ilunga and Joachim
Nzuzi endorsed by Richard Moloko.

They have a passion for men’s fashion To be truly essential in life, one has to
and are committed to improving an achieve a balance between lifestyle and
individual’s image by creating personal personal image. 312 Couture is all about
identity with a sense of style, class and discovering and appreciating your own
elegance. unique touch and then installing a lifelong
The Directors represent a wealth appreciation of your unique taste within.
fashion retail and image consultancy 312 Couture can help you find your
experience from working in highly identity, Jo and Mike have found theirs, it
successful brands and boutiques in is now your turn.
Sandton, the fashion capital of South For people who understand the
Africa. Knowing that confidence and importance of well tailored garments
success run parallel, the pair approach and handmade shoes, 312 Couture is
business like they approach life: Be and definitely the prime destination. Knowing
let the people follow… that service excellence is key, modern and
sophisticated, this trend-setting boutique
offers a private lounge where executives
can relax while shopping – transforming
business into pleasure.
The boutique is located at shop 312
Legacy Corner, Sandton - the address
for the perfect gentleman. Stockist of
international brands including Sand,
Seventy, handcrafted made to order
Gaziano and Girling shoes, and FP Jeans
for men and women. 312 Couture is
brought to you by Moloko Fashion.
Tel: +27 11 783 4881

www.312couture.co.za

Stoned Cherrie
Stoned Cherrie, established in 2000, is an afro-urban
lifestyle brand that is expressive of African urban
culture in South Africa.
Our vision is to become a global African inspired to innovate rather than follow. This sung and unsung, Stoned Cherrie has been
lifestyle brand pioneering a Cultural has also seen Stoned Cherrie being birthed instrumental in transforming the way that
Revolution in Africa. as a smooth sexy street-wise label that South Africans feel about themselves.
In essence, Stoned Cherrie is a product has artfully swerved fashion stereotypes We have also partnered with various other
of a repressed history and the freedom we by being old, new and futuristic at the creatives from graphic designers, beaders
enjoy today - a conflation of past and present. same time. We are passionate about social and textile manufacturers to celebrate a
Our aesthetic oscillates between our cultural development and believe that as Stoned thriving and dynamic creative industry. We
heritage and how contemporary Africa has Cherrie grows as a brand, so too should the believe that collaboration is our new currency
evolved over time. Our design signature is communities that have contributed to its and that South Africa’s creative spirit has the
reminiscent of past eras: the fiery Shebeen identity. We therefore take pride in having potential to yield great ideas.
Queens, the bold intellectuals, the sparkly contributed to the restoration of dignity to
cover girls of the 50’s and the urban energy the lives of women from the African Feeding Tel: +27 11 447 9629 – Flagship store
that swept over the ghetto’s of South Africa in Scheme by employing them as beaders and the zone rosebank
difficult times. seamstresses. Tel: +27 11 402 0188 – the studio
We believe in an abundant universe and By upping the humble crochet, ‘funkifying’ info@stonedcherrie.co.za
it is this belief that has kept us constantly Seshweshwe and resurrecting all our heroes, www.stonedcherrie.co.za

The African Romance™ Story
African Romance™ is Africa’s first homegrown
international luxury diamond and jewellery brand.
and a state of the art diamond cutting and

jewellery production facility. Diamond tours
allow visitors to witness how they skilfully
transform rough diamonds into multi-
facetted brilliant works of art.
African Romance™ have taken care
to create their legendary, yet relaxed,
African welcome in an environment where
refreshments, friendship and congeniality
are always on offer in the Ubuntu lounge
and private VIP viewing rooms. Clientele
can browse through the African Romance™
jewellery collections designed and
manufactured on the premises, set their
diamond purchases in beautifully crafted
mounts or chat to one of the highly skilled
designers to create a bespoke masterpiece.
African Romance™ aspires to be the
epitome of African sophistication. Visit them
to discover excellence and the spectacular
soul of Africa, timeless as ever...forever
African Romance™ is viewed as a of a new era of beneficiation that is both captured in their diamonds.
trailblazer in the industry, presenting sustainable and profitable, setting the
national and international diamond and benchmark for mineral beneficiation in Showrooms: African Romance,
jewellery wholesalers, distinguished luxury South Africa. Entrance Maude Street,
clientele and tourists with a five star facility African Romance™ is situated in the CNR West Street, Sandton, 2146
at which to access an exclusive selection of heart of Sandton, the financial hub of Tel: +27 11 3845600
African diamonds and fine jewellery. Africa. Their showrooms are simultaneously Fax: +27 11 3845661
Their business model is representative an expression of African chic and luxury www.africanromance.com

Shemer Jewellers
Fashion & Jewellery
SHEMER
A division of D.Carrington & Co (Pty) Ltd
has a long and illustrious history.
Shemer Jewellers
The Shemer Family, based in Germiston

in the early 1900’s started as a general
dealership selling everything from bicycles
to watches. Eventually the “jewellery” part of
the business took off and in 1948, H Shemer
& Co (Pty) Ltd was formed. The business
in those days was located in President Str.
Germiston. The business traded as one of the
most upmarket jewellery stores in the country
for many years, until it was purchased by
the Fivelman family in 1977. The business
continued to trade in Germiston until it was
moved to Bedford Centre, Bedfordview in
1984. Bedford Centre, still our home, was
to see a further change of ownership in
1998, when the Shemer name and trading
store was bought by its present owners,
D.Carrington & Co (Pty) Ltd, under the
Directorship of Derrick and June Carrington
and son Alan.
A story often told by Derrick is that
life often runs full circle. As an apprentice
watchmaker in the late 1950’s, Derrick
worked for Mr.Hymie Shemer. He then left the

Shemer business to start his own business world’s largest selling and biggest luxurious
and registered D.Carrington & Co in 1966, brand, ROLEX.
the irony being that he now owns the Shemer The Rolex brand is complimented in store
business! by a number of other leading brands, namely
Omega, Ebel, Tag Heuer, Raymond Weil and
Signature Collection Michel Herbelin.
Each piece in the collection consists of either
18ct white or 18ct yellow gold, diamonds of Shemer Services
the highest quality and the highest grade of The name Shemer Jewellers is synonymous
coloured gemstones. Many of the pieces in with service. We pride ourselves in offering our
the collection are made “in- house” at our clients a rich tradition in watchmaking with over
on-site manufacturing workshop. 50 years experience through Derrick Carrington
Our staff would be happy to help you our Managing Director in our fully fledged
design and manufacture your own exclusive watchmaking workshop situated off site. We are
piece to your specification using your own official service agents for all the luxury brands
gold and gemstones. we stock, including being one of the few Rolex
The balance of the Signature Collection is certified workshops in South Africa.
imported from the most reputable factories in On the jewellery front we offer an on-site
Italy and the far East. handmade jewellery workshop. In Mike Fridberg Shop U9 Bedford Centre
our master craftsman we offer a service Bedfordview 2008
Time Pieces of specially designing and manufacturing Tel: + 27 11 622 4735
Shemer Jewellers is proud to present some exclusive pieces of jewellery to suit your needs. Fax: + 27 11 615 5614
of the world’s most luxurious and prestigious All jewellery repairs and insurance valuations Email: alanc@shemer.co.za
watch brands. We are proud stockists of the are also undertaken. www.shemer.co.za

Chapter 7
Décor, Design & Interiors
Culinary Equipment Co leads the way
‘Due to globalization many products we use every
day are now produced in Asia instead of Europe’.
Global pressure for cheap goods has lead to

the demise of traditional production methods
in the west leading to a flood of poor quality
merchandise on our shelves. South Africa has
not been immune to this shift, and products
from electronics to stoves are now produced
en mass in factories by unskilled labourers in
countries such as China or Vietnam’.
The Culinary Equipment Company,
founded by Wehrner Gutstadt in 2002
has endeavoured to buck this trend. The
company’s mission is to import brands only
of the highest possible quality solely from
Europe, thereby supporting master artisans in
their traditional craft. The Culinary Equipment
Co is the only company of its kind to support
this ideal in South Africa.
Established primarily as the importer of the
world-renowned Lacanche range of French
range cookers, the company has grown

Culinary Commercial, lead by Wehrner Culinary A La Carte
Gutstadt, is the professional arm of the Is a distributor to the trade of specialty food
Culinary Group. With several large scale products from Europe and South Africa, and
commercial projects on the go at any instant South African wines. Culinary a la Carte is
and a history of developing restaurant based in Johannesburg with a comprehensive
kitchens and concepts which go straight into distribution infrastructure nationwide.
the nation’s top ten listings, it provides first- Tel: +27 11 701 2200
rate industry knowledge and experience. Email: alacarte@culinary.co.za
Locations Culinary Consulting

Culinary Equipment Company Culinary Consulting offers a turnkey solution
Head Office and main showroom for professional kitchens needs. Our
Lanseria Centre, Johannesburg specialized teams of industry specialists
With over 1500 square meters of floor space, hail from a wide variety of backgrounds.
a professional demo kitchen, a coffee bar Therefore offering strong understandings
and cookbook library, customers are able of both the technical aspects as well as the
to immerse themselves in Johannesburg’s human elements in professional kitchen
finest gastronomic experience. A team of designs. Our projects successes, include
highly trained experts offer tailor-advice and but are not limited to high-end dining
consultancy to designers, kitchen builders, establishments, banqueting, supermarket
chefs and private homeowners. retailers, bistros, and commercial production
Tel: +27 11 701 2200 facilities.
Email:info@culinary.co.za
About our products
Culinary Morningside The brands and products the Culinary Group
to include over seven thousand line items. Morningside Shopping Centre, Shop L11 supports all adhere to a strict profile. All
Today, forty brands make up a formidable Cnr Rivonia and Outspan Roads, products and components are produced in
contingent of products that cover everything Morningside, Sandton the European Union. Brands also feature
from cutlery, vegetable slicers, espresso Tel: +27 11 022 3164 the highest levels of quality, durability,
machines, to copper or ceramic cookware. Email: morningside@culinary.co.za and design. Brands represent superior
Information about the full spectrum of craftsmanship and dedication to their craft.
products can be found at www.culinary.co.za Culinary Cape Quarter The Culinary Group headed by Wehrner
With many companies finding themselves Tel: +27 21 802 4233 Gutstadt is the sole importer of all ranges,
compromised by high rent and staffing Email: capequarter@culinary.co.za whereby we develop a strong active working
costs, the Culinary Equipment Company has relationship with each of our suppliers.
grown organically to include a small, highly- Culinary Winelands Stellenbosch Acting as sole agents for over 50 top tier
trained team that is renowned for delivering Culinary Winelands is created to cater both companies means that we carry a great
exemplary service, and long-standing for home enthusiasts as well as professional deal of responsibility towards each product.
client relationships. Situated in Lanseria, chefs. This store offers a coffee bar, and a This commitment and responsibility is
Stellenbosch and Cape Town (August culinary library. Find ranges of professional communicated to our clients.
2009) the group boasts an enormous 1500 cookware products, espresso machines, and
square meter showroom in its Johannesburg range cookers. Professional restaurateurs Culinary Group is a member of the Careful
headquarters – including a full commercial welcome. Carriers Group of Companies.
demonstration kitchen and the facility to cater Tel: +27 21 887 7206
for high-end functions. Email: winelands@culinary.co.za www.culinary.co.za

Cobra Watertech Background
As global leaders in water control technology, and a
company that is fiercely proud of being South African,
Cobra Watertech (Pty.) Limited has been manufacturing
stylish, top quality taps since 1951.
Cobra produces one of the most In 1986, the company was one of the reputation as one of South Africa’s leading
comprehensive ranges of plumbing fittings first South African enterprises to have brand names. Research and development
in the world, boasting a wide variety of gained SABS ISO certification. Cobra is key to Cobra’s success, resulting in
tap and mixer styles - ensuring that there has since distinguished itself further with the company incorporating the latest
is an attractive product suitable for every its ISO 9001 2000 quality management technology with modern styling and
purpose. accreditation, thus maintaining its affordability.

internationally. The brand has recently
expanded into sanitary ware and
geysers, therefore offering homeowners
a complete bathroom solution.
While South Africa represents the
majority of Cobra product merchants,
the company has also been successful in
penetrating the African, Asian and south
American markets.
The company employs nearly 1500
people through out South Africa, all
striving towards the common Cobra
The extensive Cobra range includes goal – “production excellence”. Social
utility taps that are essential for responsibility is an integral part of For a full view of our product catalogue
bringing much-needed water to rural Cobra’s business practices, a number and literature visit our website on
communities, through to top quality of programs have been undertaken in www.cobra.co.za or e-mail
products that grace many prestigious South Africa to improve the quality of life marketing@cobrawatertech.co.za
houses and buildings both locally and for our people. or phone 0861 21 21 21

Imagination meets
Sophistication
When we talk about Persian carpet, the king of carpets,
it is definitely a tale of magnificent art established over
twenty-five hundred years ago.
The Persian rug, from being simply articles

of need, as simple as floor coverings, to
protect the tribesmen from the cold and
damp, has found new fans, lovers and
wealthy owners, those who decorate their
mansions and luxurious homes with this
precious wealth
Over the years, Ghorbany Carpets has
supported individual tastes and needs,
making ‘thousands for one’ as opposed to
‘one for thousands’. This trend has reached
its peak and, moving with the times,
Ghorbany Carpets helps individuals find
their own path and create their own mottos
through design and décor.
In the past, trends were influenced
by domineering philosophies and ideas.

Recent years, however, have shown a huge Where does this lead the carpet industry in
shift in the design industry as clientele are 2010? “My expectation for the upcoming
now moving largely towards the trend of years is that this move towards dominant
individuality. individuality is a very positive thing. It
Currently, homeowners confirm who allows for people to be true to who they
they are and what they believe in through are and make decisions based on that,”
their homes and subsequent design explains Ghorbany.
choices. “Having lost the effect of such Two facets emerge in the evolution
strong philosophies, like communism of carpets. The first is the design and
and capitalism for example, means that the second is colour. Design is evolving
individuals are now expressing their from the more traditional carpets to
personal philosophies and lifestyles through the revolutionary modern designs. And
the décor choices they make,” explains with colour, the options are endless. “At
co-owner of Ghorbany Carpets, Shervin Ghorbany, we are open to new ideas
Ghorbany. and value the opinions and ideas of our
Moving away from traditional ways of clientele. It is for this reason that we
thinking about carpets, buyers are now provide carpets to suit individual needs,”
using alternate styles and colours in their explains Ghorbany.
homes. The power to make a decision Carpets are no longer wanted for ‘blend
comes strongly through the types of carpets in’ purposes such as it was in the pre-
that individuals create. “This is not to say 2005 period. Post 2005 until the present
that the traditional styles are no longer on day illustrated carpets as statements by
the market, but that a new trend has arrived themselves. They are not required to just fill
on the scene; one that is not linked to a a space or add a finishing touch, they are
dominant world philosophy but rather to now focal points in the home.
individual ideas and opinions, creating more
options for buyers,” says Ghorbany. The
current motto that is running through the
industry is, “Be yourself! Do as you please.”
This is the best time for those who are in Tel: +27 11 465 8718
touch with who they are. www.ghorbany.co.za

Chapter 8
Beauty & Wellness

Life Day Spa – Design Quarter District, mud treatment chamber allow for further at our in house hair salon. Life Day Spa invites
Fourways relaxation. Our newly renovated interactive you to “Experience your senses” in a haven
Manicure and Pedicure area is the perfect that epitomises ultimate luxury.
This 1100m² contemporary spa set in the heart to spend with friends on those special
of Fourways, boasts indoor water features, occasions, having a luxurious treatment and
triple volume ceilings and natural finishes that glass of bubbly.
blend in with nature. The 17 themed treatment Our extensive list of packages will cater for
rooms equip with coloured lighting and tranquil anyone’s needs although unique tailor made
music offer our guest a unique experience with packages can be structured to suite the most
each visit. seasoned spa visitor.
Relax and unwind prior to your treatment Explore your sense of taste, in a healthy,
of your of choice in our spa facilities that yet indulgent manner. Our health bar serves
include an indoor heated spa pool, steam a variety of tasty beverages to the day spa
rooms, saunas, Swiss showers and sensation visitor awaiting treatment. Complete your spa Tel: +27 11 465 7777
showers. Signature body rituals and a Rasul experience with a hair treatments or Blow Dry www.lifedayspa.co.za
Octavia’s Sensorium Day Spa – Emperors and enjoy a range of exclusive spa treatments. Relax, unwind and be treated as royalty in
Palace, Kempton Park Each treatment room boasts a unique ceiling the true tradition of health spas since their
mural that mimics the relics of ancient Rome. prominence in the age of classical Rome.
Residing within the D’Oreale Grande hotel at Our treatment menu ranges from individual
Emperors Palace, Octavia’s Sensorium Day spa treatments, customised spa packages and
Spa offers a world class health and beauty exclusive Signature treatments.
spa, an unrivaled haven where the physical, The facilities range from a sauna, steam
mental and spiritual are equally cared for. Relax room, 18 jet Swiss shower and an outdoor
and indulge in the opulent Roman Bath, taking pool that is offered complimentary with any
you back to years of splendor encapsulating treatment booked. Allow yourself to further
another world with its soothing, warm waters relax and socialise by enjoying a Rasul Mud
and powerful jets. Treatment Chamber with up to three of your
Set around the renowned Roman Bath, this friends or float away your stress in the ancient Tel: +27 11 928 1815
11 room spa offers guests ample room to relax ruins of the floatation tank. www.octavias.co.za

Renaissance Day Spa – Michelangelo spa pool, outdoor pool and sundeck, steam Renaissance Day Spa projects an image
Towers, Sandton rooms, saunas and sensation showers. of relaxation in an environment of luxury,
These are freely available to enjoy before or professionalism and tranquility.
Situated in the exclusive Michelangelo after treatments.
Towers in the heart of Sandton, this opulent, Selected treatments can be enjoyed
5 star spa has everything to offer the around the indoor or outdoor pools upon
discerning spa visitor. request. A soothing beverage menu is also
Relive the Renaissance Era at this available to compliment your indulgent spa
contemporary spa that features painted experience.
images by the famous Michelangelo. The 12 We cater to both the individual and
luxury treatment rooms allow our guests to corporate clientele and offer specialised VIP
enjoy a tranquil and private spa experience. memberships at discounted rates for regular Tel: +27 11 783 9904 / 0291
Our spa facilities include an indoor heated guests. www.renaissancespa.co.za
Soulstice Day Spa – Silverstar Casino,

Krugersdorp
At the award winning Soulstice Day

Spa we pride ourselves in offering a
unique, customised spa experience.
This 1000m2 spa is located at Silverstar
Casino, Krugersdorp and overlooks the
second largest musical fountain in the
world.
Each of our 13 treatment rooms
are equipped with plasma screen TVs
that portray tranquil images of nature.
Enhance your mood by selecting from
three music channels and enjoy the
healing elements of colour therapy.
Our executive couple’s suite,
boasting its own hydro bath, fireplace
and sensation shower offers couples a
romantic getaway in an environment that
is private and tranquil.
The facilities match the grandeur of
the spa. On offer are an outdoor pool, a
heated indoor jetted pool, and outdoor
heated rock pool, mosaic water lounges,
indoor and outdoor relaxation areas, a
unisex steam room and saunas.
A floatation tank and Amethyst crystal
Rasul chamber offer unique add-ons to Tel: +27 11 662 7500
your treatment of choice. www.soulsticedayspa.co.za

Mangwanani
Beauty & Wellness
Private African Day Spas
MANGWANANI PRIVATE AFRICAN DAY

SPAS are located in some of the most
idyllic settings in South Africa and offer a
rare experience of true African indulgence.
Traditional healing therapies and sensual
royal rituals have been weaved into unique
and indulgent treatments designed to
rejuvenate and revitalize the body, mind
and spirit. We have branches that are
located in strategic locations around the
country giving everybody access to the
Mangwanani Experience.
River Valley Is nestled in the Valley of
the Hennops River, the river runs right
along side of the resort creating a tranquil
and peaceful environment. Most of the
treatments are done in huts and rooms
situated by the river. An opportunity not to
be missed, experience Africa in a relaxing
and unique way through decadent spa
treatments.

Indaba Is situated just north of the fast culture, legend and romance, so too is
paced business world of Sandton, nestled Mangwanani.
beneath the vista of the magnificent All locations have various treatments
Magaliesberg Mountains once inside the available to indulge in your senses, The
walls of Indaba you escape to a tranquil African Revitalisation Spa, which is a full
world of indulgence and decadent day package including 7 treatments, from
revitalization. At your disposal are all 08h30 till approximately 17h00, The African
the services available from the Indaba Moonlight Spa, three treatments, 18h30
Hotel with the multiple Conference rooms till approximately 22h30 and many more,
and venues. The Mangwanani Spa is which incorporates essential oils, flowers
also situated in prime Real Estate on the and spices. Welcome snacks and drinks
property with an idyllic view of the natural on arrival, dinners and entertainment in disadvantaged woman from the local
bush in the heart of Sandton. A great the form of African dancing, singing and communities, to be empowered by their
opportunity and experience for Team drumming. Transport can be arranged from natural abilities.
Building events for men and woman alike. selected locations and unique packages Mangwanani’s approach to training
Zevenwacht, Located on the created to suit either your personal or and development is a holistic one,
Stellenbosch wine route in Cape Town corporate needs. Mangwanani is the with the development of the previously
in one of the country’s idyllic locations, perfect destination for Client Relationship disadvantaged being one of the Pillars of
surrounded by vineyards and cultivated Management, Corporate events or just its transformation strategy.
cheese and wines. The Dutch House that to unwind and relax and experience the Mangwanani has won Spa of the Year in
has been transformed into one of South Mangwanani Magic. South Africa since inception.
Africa’s top restaurants. The Mangwanani A fully detailed listing of all our available Our online products and packages
Spa is located at the top of the farm which packages and branches can be booked can now be purchased through
overlooks rolling vineyards of the entire either on line by visiting our website www.mangwananishop.co.za.
estate. The perfect date for your loved one, www.mangwanani.co.za or calling our
or a fun filled adventurous day for friends central reservations number direct
and family. 0860 55 00 55.
Mangwanani – Sibaya Is situated at All of our locations encompass the
the Sibaya Casino and Entertainment unique décor and revitalisation that has
Kingdom on the North Coast KZN where become an integral part of our lives and a
Mangwanani is graced by the rejuvenating necessity to our well-being.
power of the African Sun. Close to an Mangwanani is a unique African Spa
international airport and North Coast resort Experience, which incorporates Wellness,
locations, with magnificent sea views. Entertainment and Social Responsibility.
Bashewa, Located east of Pretoria, Main focus is to empower previously
Bashewa offers relaxation and the disadvantaged people in South Africa all
celebration of natural well-being in trained within the Mangwanani training and
Redwood hot tubs nestled in tranquil development programme.
forests surrounded by wild buck feeding The original idea was born out of a
grounds. preference, to establish a retreat where one Central Reservations: 0860 55 00 55
Meropa, Nestled in the enigmatic could be pampered from head to toe and Tel: +27 12 371 2100
reaches of Northern South Africa, Meropa indulge in sheer decadence. Mangwanani +27 11 465 5298
offers Sun International patrons yet another specifically wanted to uplift rural woman Fax: +27 12 371 2200
environment for True African Indulgence and not necessarily use qualified E-mail: info@mangwanani.co.za
in it’s intimate Moroccan setting laden in Beauty Therapists, to allow previously www.mangwanani.co.za

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ingredients – it uses only the most effective ingredients to
achieve real results. Always at the forefront of skin science “The rejuvenation of the brand is an exciting time and just
it also pioneered the combination of iontophoresis and more evidence of why consumers should choose to use
low-frequency sonophoresis as well as skin needling for Environ. Even in tough times like these, we continue to
enhanced penetration and medical treatments. lead and are offering something new and relevant to our
market.”
Valerie Carstens, Environ’s CEO explains the company’s
brand values: “For Environ, there are three key words...
Science, Research and Results. We strive to make the www.environ.co.za

Laserderm
Laserderm specializes in Aesthetic Dermatological
procedures which enhance appearances using the latest
techniques and laser equipment.
• Melasma
• Skin Tags / Polyps
• Skin Cancer
• Fine Lines & Wrinkles
• Ageing Necks & Hands
• Acne Scars
• Tattoo Removal
• Cauliflower Nose
• Red Neck
• Keloids & Scaring
• Stretch Marks
• Acne
• Warts
• Psoriasis
• Vitiligo
Laserderm has a wide variety of the most

advanced laser and light based technologies
specifically used to treat each of these
conditions.
Other treatments:
• FRAXEL Laser Resurfacing
• BOTOX & Fillers
• Cellulite Management & Body Shaping
• Microdermabrasion (Crystal or Crystal-
free)
• Chemical Peels
Since its inception in 1997, Laserderm has Dermatologists, Aesthetic Practitioners, • PDT
built a strong reputation for professionalism professionally trained Laser Operators and • Photo-Rejuvenation
and excellence in the Aesthetic Industry. It Aestheticians, Laserderm offers its clients
has positioned itself as a leader in Laser the widest range of non-invasive Medical For more information of these and other
treatments offering a wide variety of the Aesthetic Procedures and Combination treatments – please contact one of our
most advanced aesthetic, light based and Treatments including: branches for a free consultation.
laser technologies available including iClear,
MultiClear, Synergie AMS, Derma Genesis • Laser Hair Removal (Permanent hair Trust the Professionals
Biosystems, Alexandrite Laser, Nd:YAG reduction on all skin types) with your skin and body treatments…
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the FRAXEL™ Laser. • Rosacea (Telangiectasia) Cresta Corner: +27 11 476 1228
• Haemangiomas / Port Wine Stain Dunkeld West: +27 11 341 0580
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FRAXEL™
Fractional Laser Resurfacing is the very latest in laser technology. It can deliver
similar results to that of ablative resurfacing (resurfacing techniques that are very
severe on the epidermis), without the discomfort and inconvenience of a lengthy
healing period.
Another advantage of Fractional Laser especially when used with the non-invasive
Resurfacing is that the treatment is radio frequency treatment Thermage™.” Dr.
performed in doctors’ rooms with a topical Vernon Ching, Plastic Surgeon Linksfield
anaesthetic cream and thus does not require “The new generation Fraxel™ is definitely
a general anaesthetic! The treatment takes the most innovative scientific advancement in
approximately 30 minutes and has an non-surgical, skin laser resurfacing. This laser
excellent safety profile. can be programmed to focus on the target
Fractional Laser Resurfacing treats a areas of skin, in keeping with peer-reviewed,
small “fraction” of the skin, leaving intact, published, academic principles of skin
undamaged skin around each treated area science. The skin re-modeling occurs without
to act as a barrier and a reservoir for rapid noticeable side effects and tissue reactions.
healing. Fractional Laser Resurfacing is done It is definitely the gold standard in achieving
with a Fraxel™ Laser, which passes through optimum results from a minimal downtime
the dry outer layer of skin and wounds the procedure. Most of our clients are back to
underlying collagen. Nearby undamaged work in 24 hours. Fraxel™ resurfacing is
cells then immediately mobilise to heal the an essential office procedure to any facility
wounded area. However, no visible wound is offering excellence in dermatology, plastic
created, and so no wound care is required. surgery and skin care.” Dr. Dylan Naidoo,
The skin may appear ‘bronzed’ and red for Dermatologist Durban
a day or so but makeup can be applied “This is a fantastic, non-invasive, “no
immediately. The Fraxel™ Laser is FDA downtime” way to achieve skin resurfacing,
approved for the treatment of facial wrinkles, and is ideal for the South African women
age spots, and sun spots, but also for skin on aged 40-65 years with some sun damaged
which resurfacing would be effective, such skin too”. Prof. Don Hudson, Plastic Surgeon
as acne scars, hyperpigmentation and sun- Claremont
damaged skin. “At last a reliable tool for the treatment of
hitherto ‘no go’ areas and difficult skin types.”
Testimonials Dr. Saul Braun, Plastic Surgeon Rosebank
“Fraxel is a unique treatment for two reasons; “[Fraxel™ is] patient friendly with amazing
firstly its’predictability – almost everybody results even on darker skin types.” Dr.
sees improvement in skin-texture and Sian Hartshorne, Dermatologist Laserderm
elasticity, and secondly it is simply the safest Dunkeld
and most effective treatment for “off the face”- “My patients were very happy with the
indications such as neck, chest and hands.” results of their [Fraxel™] treatments and felt
Dr Ean Smit, Dermatologist Cape Town that the outcome was similar to pictures seen
“Fraxel™ is perhaps the best laser on the internet and in magazines. It reality did
innovation for some years. It has been shown not disappoint. Although the treatments can
to be the best treatment for acne scarring be painful, I have not had anyone cancel as a
and helps to build up depressed scars. And result of this. On the contrary, many said they
it usually helps wrinkles if they are not severe would like to extend the treatment to other
enough to require a facelift. It is also a great areas.” Dr. Vivianne Jaques, Dermatologist
treatment for perioral rhytides, which cannot Melrose
be treated by plastic surgery and there is “Fraxel™ is an effective, safe laser
no risk of hypopigmentation usually seen that gives patients glowing new skin with
with deep peels. It usually helps melasma minimal downtime. Because the depth of
but we select only patients over 35 with the laser can be set, it can be based to
no intention of further pregnancies. It often treat more superficial conditions such as
reduces other types of pigmentation as well, skin pigmentation or deeper problems such
such as Becker’s naevus and café-au-lait as acne, scarring and wrinkles. Patient
patches and also reduces post-inflammatory satisfaction is overall high.” Dr. Judith
hyperpigmentation when the cause of the Budavari, Dermatologist Hyde Park
problem is no longer active. With patience “We have had excellent results treating
and perseverance, it even improves stretch pitted acne scarring in Type 4/5 skin, 60 to
marks.” Dr. David Presbury, Dermatologist 70 percent improvement with no downtime Fraxel is distributed by Stern Laser –
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the aesthetic outcome of my patients, Beaton, Dermatologist Durban go to www.fraxel.co.za

Chapter 9
Corporate Profiles
Sandton City Future Vision

South Africa: Open for Business
Corporate Profiles
South Africa is the powerhouse of Africa – as the most advanced and productive broad-based
economy on the continent, the country leads the way in industrial output and mineral production.
It generates about two-thirds of Africa’s electricity, is connected with approximately 40 percent of
the total continent’s phones, mines over half the world’s platinum and provides 10 percent of the
world’s gold.
For ‘Ease of Doing Business’, South Africa

was ranked 32 out of 181 countries by
the World Bank and International Finance
Corporation’s ‘Doing Business’ 2009 report.
The annual survey measures the time, cost
and hassle for businesses to operate and
South Africa gained three places over last
year’s survey and is regarded as a major
emerging market for business and investment.
Since the advent of democracy in 1994,
South Africa’s economy has been based
on sound macro-economic policies aimed
at promoting domestic competitiveness,
growth and employment and increasing the
economy’s outward orientation. Key economic
reforms have given rise to a high level of
stability with taxes reduced, tariffs lowered,
the fiscal deficit brought under control, and
exchange controls relaxed.
The country’s central bank, the South
African Reserve Bank, maintains its
independence from the government and its
monetary policy has shown good results
with the real interest rate stabilised and the
currency remaining at competitive levels. The
government has made it clear that foreign
investment is welcome in South Africa, and
investor-friendly policies abound.
South Africa’s financial systems are
sophisticated, robust and well regulated –
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the sector has long been rated among the

top 10 globally. The Johannesburg Stock
Exchange (JSE) rates among the top 20
stock exchanges in the world by market
capitalisation. South African banks have
been very stable throughout the shocks
experienced from the recent global economic
meltdown and this stability has been
attributed to prudent regulation by the South
African Reserve Bank.

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The country’s exchange rate makes it one of

the least expensive countries for foreigners
to live and do business in. Energy costs are
still among the lowest in the world, petroleum
prices are favourable, telecommunications
costs are coming down and labour costs
are lower than those of other key emerging
markets. In terms of competitiveness, South
Africa was ranked 45th out of 134 countries
– ahead of Italy and India – in the World
Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness
Index for 2008/09.
Technological research and quality
standards in South Africa are world-
renowned, and numerous leading
technologies have been developed,
particularly in the fields of energy and
fuels, steel production, deep-level mining,
telecommunications and information
technology. Manufacturing sectors are
increasingly technology-intensive, and this Development Community (SADC) with a
high-tech sector enjoys extensive growth. combined population of over 250-million
Although the country is experiencing the people. The African market is growing and as
impact of the global recession, preparations more countries and companies are gearing
for the FIFA 2010 World Cup are stimulating up for business, they are looking at South
increased private investment, which is playing Africa as a regional logistics hub and portal
an integral part in dampening the negative for trade into Africa. The country’s seven
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impact of the global recession on the local commercial ports form by far the largest, best
economy. The 2010 event is a catalyst for the equipped and most efficient network on the
implementation of a number of infrastructure continent.
projects, which has a further knock-on Known for its world-class, progressive
effect on the economy, and is proving to legal framework, cutting-edge technology,
be instrumental in leading to a relatively competitiveness and industrial capability,
strong economic recovery by stimulating South Africa has enormous potential as a
investment, service export growth and private business and investment destination. First-
consumption. world infrastructure and high living standards
Located at the southernmost tip of combine well with a vibrant emerging market
the African continent, South Africa is economy to ensure good value for money
ideally positioned for access to the 14 and myriad reasons for doing business in
countries comprising the Southern African South Africa.

Liberty Properties
Liberty Properties has made headlines of late for its
bold expansion plans that include multi-billion rand
refurbishments to its premium property portfolio and
an intention to expand its footprint in Africa.
Liberty Life Regional Office Century City
This ambitious approach is synonymous property management, property development Three core capabilities:
with the pioneering spirit that has made the and asset management. Before 2008, Liberty
company a dominant force in the South Properties was purely responsible for the Liberty Property Management
African property industry since 1972. development and management of Liberty The key focus is the management of
The business has a retail, commercial and Holding’s property portfolio. Today, the a spectrum of prestigious retail and
hospitality portfolio of over 1.5 million m2 in business services both Liberty and third party commercial properties for the Liberty
size and exceeding R20 billion, of which more clients. Group and third party organisations
than R17,2 billion is directly attributed to The company is driven by a need to across Africa.
Liberty. maximise sustained, real returns for its policy An expert services capability which
holders and investors, lucrative environments includes Leasing and Lease Administration;
Overview for its tenants and superior destinations for Operations Management; Facility
Liberty Properties is an independent, strategic its guests. It is also committed to developing Management; Building Administration;
company operating within the broader Liberty valuable investment products for its Property Administration (Billing); Credit
Holdings Group with a strong focus on intermediaries to market. Control; Procurement; Finance and Tax.

company ethos is to create and invest in
property ventures which make a statement and
make a difference in the lives of South Africans.
• Over 433,000m2 of retail space

• 7 shopping centres
• Over 970 shops and stores
A big name in the hospitality sector

Liberty Holdings is the largest owner of hotel
rooms in the country. This hotel portfolio falls
within the ambit of the Asset Management
arm of Liberty Properties. The hotel portfolio
currently includes eleven hotels, with over
2970 rooms and an open market value of
R1.9bn or 12% of the total portfolio. Seven
of these hotels are located in Gauteng, two
in the Western Cape and one in the Eastern
Cape and one in Tshwane. Managed by the
Southern Sun Group, each hotel reflects an
individual character and all provide quality,
flair and warm hospitality.
With two new hotels in development,
Liberty’s dominance in this sector will increase.
Both the Stay Easy Pietermaritzburg hotel and
the Umhlanga Garden Court are pegged for
completion in early 2010 to take advantage
of the 2010 World Cup Soccer and the high
occupancy levels forecast for the region and
other major cities countrywide.
High powered commercial portfolio

Liberty Properties name coincides with a
number of prime properties throughout the
central business districts of South Africa,
all with easy access to the main national
roads, city centres, shopping centres, bus
routes and taxi routes. The offices are clad in
modern structural designs offering large and
spacious interior and are suitable for various
office set up. Beautiful garden landscapes
and panoramic views complement the
facilities and are a retreat for occupants.
Specialist office buildings include the
Undisputed retail giants Each of these centres can stake claim to Sandton Convention Centre, Sandton City
Liberty Properties is recognised by the iconic the fact they contribute significantly to the Office Tower and Twin Towers.
brands it includes in its shopping centre enhancement of the urban scene and the The offices, located in Gauteng, Eastern
portfolio. Heading the line up is the flagship lifestyle of South Africans. Demand for space Cape and Western Cape, are leased out to
investment, Sandton City with the adjoining at these premier mega-malls is high and the third party organisations - subject to availability.
Nelson Mandela Square. In addition the portfolio’s retail vacancy rates remain low.
portfolio includes Eastgate, Liberty Midlands The company’s current expansion plans • Over 384,000m2 of office space
Mall, Liberty Promenade Mitchells Plain, will entrench the demand for tenancy, and • 11 locations
Alberton City and Greenacres Shopping produce escalating rentals and property values • Over 400 tenants
Centre. Situated throughout South Africa’s four – ensuring sustainable real returns above
major provinces (Gauteng, Kwa-Zulu Natal, inflation for long term investors. Liberty Property Development
Eastern Cape and Western Cape), these retail By developing and operating shopping This side of the business specialises in property
assets dominate their settings and offer quality centres, Liberty facilitates job creation, development, refurbishments, extensions and
tenants to the communities they operate in. community and social development. The value-adding projects for the Liberty Group and

Umhlanga Liberty Regional Office
third party clients across Africa. In three short most prestigious retail and hospitality assets 2009
years the capability has grown from being a on the continent, boosted too by a significant Liberty Properties signs first deal with a third
start-up concern to one of the largest players commercial presence. party organisation, outside South Africa within
in the market with some R5 billion worth of The investment philosophy is to buy prime months of new mandate to build a fee earning
approved development projects on the table. property with a long term view to develop business and expand the business to the rest
and realise value. The portfolio is proactively of Africa. The deal involves developing a $200
The company is presently involved in positioned in line with these views, which million mixed-use development in Lusaka on
several projects, which include: are based on a sound investment process behalf of Zambia’s National Pension Scheme
• The R1,7 billion rejuvenation of Sandton City combining a top-down and bottom-up analysis Authority. This will be Zambia’s first fully
complex of our investment environment. enclosed shopping mall.
• R610m refurbishment and extension of Over the past five years (2004-2008), the Sandton City Shopping centre wins the
Eastgate Shopping Centre. company statistics paint a positive picture. The Best Shopping Centre award for the 12th
• R184m extension to Alberton City Shopping Liberty Property portfolio has averaged around year in the 2009 Leisure Options Best of
Centre 17.1% on a gross basis and has managed to Johannesburg Readers’ Choice Awards.
• R300m construction of an Umhlanga Liberty beat inflation by over 10% and money market Greenacres Shopping Centre in Port
Regional Office rates by 6%. In light of the current downturn, Elizabeth wins a Diamond Arrow Award for the
• R312m extension and refurbishment project management does not envisage the portfolio best shopping centre in the Eastern Cape.
at Liberty Promenade Shopping Centre. returns dropping below average CPI and
• Construction of two new hotels – the R100m money market rates, even taking into account 2008
Stay Easy Pietermaritzburg Hotel and the the negative factors hitting the commercial • R1.7 billion investment in the extension and
R262m Umhlanga Garden Court investment. property market. The fund adopts a buy-to- refurbishment of Sandton City Shopping
• A US$ 200m new mixed use development in hold strategy and for investors with a long- Centre announced.
Lusaka, Zambia term view, continues to provide outstanding • A new 10,000m2 wing at Alberton City is
risk-adjusted returns across all product launched.
The Lusaka deal has empowered Liberty structures. As at 2009, over 250,000 people • Eastgate Shopping Centre wins The Star
Properties vision to be considered as a have chosen to invest in Liberty’s property Reader’s Choice Awards 2008 for the Best
serious player in the African market. The linked policies. Shopping Centre.
third party partnership is the company’s first
project outside of Africa and this and other Some history 2007
mandates give greater realisation to the The company originally made its debut Following a business restructure, Liberty
company goal of growing this premium brand as Rapp & Maister Real Estate Limited - a Properties is renamed Liberty Group
throughout Africa. business which invested in properties Properties (Pty) Ltd. Two new subsideries -
primarily in Johannesburg’s CBD. The name Liberty Property Management (Pty) Ltd and
Asset management was changed to Liberty Life Properties in Liberty Property Development (Pty) Ltd - are
Liberty’s property fund represents one of the 1989 after a full acquisition of its issued share formed and registered.
few investment options through which an capital by Liberty Life in 1976. Throughout
individual can gain access to major shopping the decades and its many acquisitions, Construction of new Liberty Life regional
centres in South Africa. When you invest into Liberty Properties continues to be a leader in office in Century City, Cape Town is
this portfolio you buy into a collection of the the South African property industry. completed.

Mixed use
Development;
Lusaka, Zambia
2006
Second phase of the hugely successful Liberty
Midlands Mall launches in September.
2005
In June 2005, Liberty Properties acquires Main
Street 9 (Pty) Ltd’s interest – in the Sandton
City complex, Nelson Mandela Square,
Alberton City, Southern Sun Sandton Sun,
Intercontinental Towers Sandton City and
Garden Court Sandton City.
2004
Liberty Life Properties purchases Liberty
Promenade, located in Mitchells Plain, Cape
Town. Sandton Square is renamed Nelson
Mandela Square. A huge 6m statue of Nelson
Mandela is erected on the Square in his
honour. Construction is unbundled in
1995 and subsequently purchased
2003 by Grinaker. Liberty Life Properties
• Construction of the new Liberty Midlands acquires Bedford Village in late 1997.
Mall in Pietermaritzburg, KZN is completed.
• The remaining 50% share of Greenacres In the 80’s
Shopping Centre is purchased, resulting in The early 80’s sees a huge scale expansion
100% ownership of the centre. of Sandton City including the addition of
the Sandton Sun and Twin Towers. It also
2000 brings the start of an investment in hotels
• Liberty Life Properties changes its name to that continues into the 90’s and beyond. In
Liberty Life Group Properties. July 1980 Liberty Life Group becomes the
• The Sandton Convention Centre is sole owner of Eastgate. In 1981 Greenacres
developed and opened in September. Shopping Centre is developed. Alberton
City is acquired in June 1985 and Liberty-
In the 90’s Sentrum opens its doors for the first time
Refurbishment of Eastgate Shopping Centre in September 1985. August 1989 sees the
begins in 1990, followed by the Sandton name Rapp & Maister change to Liberty Life
City refurbishment in 1992. Rapp & Maister Properties.

The Norwood Pick ‘n Pay Hypermarket is
acquired in September 1975, followed by
the development of the Durban Pick ‘n Pay
Hypermarket in July 1978.
Concurrently, the group develops a large
number of commercial properties, primarily
on Braamfontein Ridge. These include Rennie
House (an office building with residential
suites on the top floors), and Libridge, which is
purpose-built as Liberty Life’s extension to the
Liberty Life Centre Head Office. The existing
head office of SA Breweries (now SAB Miller) is
acquired shortly thereafter, resulting in Liberty
Life owning almost every property on the ridge.
These investments, along with several
other buildings, give Liberty Life Properties
responsibility for at least 174,000m2 of
commercial property in Braamfontein, making
it the single biggest landlord in the area -
today, the business is responsible for over
1,367,714m2 of gross lettable areas across
South Africa.

In the 70’s 5th floor West, Libridge,
Liberty Properties is the first company to 25 Ameshoff Street
introduce the concept of shopping centres in Braamfontein
South Africa. Johannesburg 2001
With the acquisition of Rapp & Maister
Real Estate, Liberty Life also gains Sandton PO Box 31287
City, which is officially opened in October Braamfontein 2017
1973. Eastgate Shopping Centre is opened
in March 1979. At 86,000m2, it is far larger Tel: +27 11 408 5111
than Sandton City and twice as big as any Fax: +27 11 408 5112
other shopping centre in SA at that time. www.libertyproperties.co.za

Alexander Forbes
Finance & Investment
Alexander Forbes is a leading provider of financial, risk

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AMEX
Finance & Investment
American Express Foreign Exchange offers travellers

throughout South Africa the reassurance that their
foreign exchange needs will be taken care of in true
Blue Box fashion.
With over 50 outlets strategically located support of the world’s most trusted brand
throughout the country, American Express together with in-depth local knowledge,
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be purchased or sold at any of their branches.
American Express debit cards allow users
to perform transactions at any ATM in the
local currency, safely and conveniently. Free
delivery of foreign exchange and travellers’
cheques is available by arrangement.
American Express Foreign Exchange
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money the focus it deserves, and enables
you to enjoy the benefit of the company’s
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as its streamlined processes. The pay-off
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Top-class service is another priority. When
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Virgin Mobile
Technology & Communications
Once upon a time in a land far away…

Virgin Mobile was launched in South Africa in 2006.
Of course, that’s not where the story begins. That for South Africa. Perhaps it’s our shared
has it roots way back in 1970 before disco swept entrepreneurial spirit, maybe it’s because we both
the dance floors, before mobiles were even beat the odds and continue to dream, maybe it’s
thought of and way before anyone had heard of because, as a country, we have achieved what
Richard Branson. many believed to be impossible, maybe it’s just
Virgin was started by Branson as a mail order our good looks.
record retailer. When postal strikes threatened Whatever the reason, Branson has done more
the business, Branson did what he always does than open up businesses here, he has created
and adapted, opening up a store in Oxford Street opportunities. In October 2005 he took his belief
London. In 1972 he signed up his first artist, Mike in and passion for South Africa and channeled
Oldfield, and they released Tubular Bells in 1973. it into creating future growth. He opened the
This was a raging success and since then Virgin Branson School of Entrepreneurship, aimed at
Music has gone on to sign Janet Jackson, Phil giving ambitious but disadvantaged learners a
Collins, Rolling Stones and other embarrassingly chance to determine their own future.
famous and rich people. Being the consummate entrepreneur himself,
Virgin Mobile comes to South Africa he also saw the business opportunities in the
It’s no secret that Branson has an affinity country. It was no surprise, therefore, when he

opened Virgin Active and then, in 2006, Virgin Virgin Mobile – A sorta definition.
Money and Virgin Mobile. In its simplest form, Virgin Mobile is a mobile
Internationally, Virgin Mobile operates in company. We sell time. We sell mobile phones.
several countries around the world – UK, USA, But we also sell an attitude because we stand
Australia, Canada, China, France and, of course, for something. We stand for the unconventional.
South Africa. South Africans have always had a The guy (or gal) who is tired of being told what
soft spot for Branson and his daring, no-holds- he should want and would rather hear how he
barred attitude. As a result, the launch of Virgin can get what he knows he wants. We stand for
Mobile into South Africa was greeted with great simplicity because bullshit doesn’t baffle brains,
expectation. But the market was certainly not it annoys them. We stand for respect.
an easy one to break into. With two key players To create the Virgin Mobile communication, a
already firmly entrenched in the country and a visual and verbal voice was created
third one trying to muscle its way in though the The rules are simple; don’t be ordinary, don’t
back door, Virgin Mobile had to offer something be formal, don’t use clichés that have lost their
truly unique and enticing for the South Africa meaning or overused tricks that have lost their
public to sit up and take notice. power. Don’t do the expected, do take people
Virgin Mobile started by asking a few key by surprise and don’t choose copy or visuals
questions. so dead boring that you would rather sew your
In an industry that invented personal eyelids together with mooring rope than look at
flexibility, why are all the leading players so them.
inflexible? arena promising to put the customer first. We By staying consistent, approachable and
Why do they insist on charging for a minute realised that, in an industry that prizes profit relevant to all consumers - from first time users
when people rarely talk for long? above logic, the consumer needed a champion to the most hardened and cynical mobile-addict
Why should someone who pays upfront, pay – someone who would stand up for them and - Virgin Mobile has established itself as one of
more than someone using credit? provide options that were affordable and simple South Africa’s most recognisable brands. People
If owning a mobile is meant to make your to understand. know what it stands for and, most importantly,
life easier, why are the packages so darn As a company known for renegade behaviour, relate to it. And it’s this sense of recognising
complicated? the role of champion had Virgin written all over it. something in Virgin Mobile within yourself, that
And finally, why should these companies get So we adopted a no-nonsense, no bull attitude gives it its unique appeal.
away with offering packages and benefits that that is reflected in everything we do, say and Oh, and don’t try too hard. Virgin Mobile is
only make sense to the company and not the support. And the success of this approach can about being effortlessly unique.
customer? be seen in the fact that, just over a year after For more information contact 0860 000 818.
To stand out from the small but entrenched launch, Virgin Mobile is opening its 20th flagship
crowd, Virgin Mobile entered the South African store. www.virginmobile.co.za

Inala Technologies
Technology & Communications
®
Inala’s core competency lies in electronic engineering as

applied to the telecommunications, GSM, avionics, broadcast
and electronic design and maintenance industries

Inala distributes and supports equipment and
solutions from leading manufacturers and
suppliers in these domains and contributes
high-tech equipment of its own design and
manufacture to this comprehensive portfolio.
As a result, Inala has become a supplier of

choice in South and sub-Saharan Africa. Inala
Technologies is ISO 9001 Certified.
Inala Distribution is the leading supplier of

network test, coverage enhancement, monitoring
and management solutions for wireless and fixed
networks in southern Africa. Inala Distribution
also specialises in complete fibre-optic solutions,
power monitoring and fuel cells.
Suppliers include: ADC Krone, Bird

Technologies Group, Tektronix, Cellvine,
Couei, Spirent, Lancier, Livingston and
IdaTech.
Inala Broadcast offers integrated turnkey

solutions to the Broadcast, Professional HD/ remote monitoring and management of assets, supporting previously disadvantaged individuals
DV, Display Technology and Surveillance environmental and access control at remote (PDIs) and communities through financial, social,
industries in Southern Africa. Inala’s offerings to cellular base stations (SAM2). educational and business assistance. Inala has
the broadcast and professional television and a PDI staff of 52 from a total staff complement
video markets include equipment for on-air and Additional SAM2 base station applications of 103.
live events, news broadcasting, audio/video include generator controllers and the SAM2
routing and networking, media management, Hybrid or Energy Conservation Control (EPCC) Andile Ngcaba, Chairman of Inala and
virtual studios and digital effects solutions. function, an application used to conserve overall former Director General of the South African
Inala Broadcast was contracted to supply a operational costs through intelligent remote Department of Communications, is head of the
full turnkey system for the establishment of power management. BEE consortium with a 33.7% investment in
the CNBC Africa facility in Johannesburg and Inala Technologies.
regional Bureaus in Cape Town, Nigeria and Inala Installations is in the process of
Kenya. integrating and commissioning Inala’s
Systems products into the some of the largest
Suppliers include Dolby, Miranda, multinational network operators in Africa. All Inala House, 557 15th Road,
Grass Valley and JVC work is carried out according to prescribed Randjespark, Midrand, South Africa
quality, operational and safety standards. Postal Address: Private Bag X131,
Inala Service’s SANAS-Accredited Service and Halfway House, 1685, South Africa
Calibration laboratories in Johannesburg and Inala Training in support of the local industry, Tel: +27 11 206 8300
Stellenbosch (No. 142, 542, 742) are certified for Inala Training takes promising graduate students Fax: +27 11 206 8333
Electrical (AC and DC), Time and Frequency as from Universities and Technikons and leads Email: info@inala.co.za
well as Radio Frequency calibration facilities. them through practical training into gainful
employment both in house and with customers. Stellenbosch
Inala Systems gives the company the agility Tel: +27 21 880 2206
to address niche applications by creating Black Economic Empowerment Fax: +27 21 880 2675
sophisticated, innovative and high-tech Email: capeinfo@inala.co.za
applications for the local and international Inala’s BEE strategy has been aligned with the
telecommunications and GSM markets seven components of transformation of the ICT Durban
Applications such as monitoring the complete BEE Charter. Tel: +27 82 871 4228
cellular feeder and antenna system of Base Fax: 086 677 0273
Transmitter Stations (B-MON), monitoring alarms Today, Inala Technologies is an accredited level Email: durbaninfo@inala.co.za
on 2.048 Mb/s digital networks (DPAM) and the 3 BEE employer with a proven track record of www.inala.co.za

Galderma South Africa
Corporate Profiles
Galderma is the world’s leading dermatological

pharmaceutical company, focusing exclusively on the
research, development and marketing of therapeutic,
corrective and aesthetic solutions in dermatology.
Internationally
Its expertise spans a broad spectrum of

skin, hair and nail diseases. The company
currently has global revenues in excess of
€900 million.
Created in 1981, Galderma is a joint
venture between Nestlé and L’Oréal, its
parent company Galderma Pharma is based
in Switzerland, and it functions as a fully
fledged multinational company. Galderma
today employs nearly 3,000 people and is
headed by President & CEO Humberto C.
Antunes. 10 major products are distributed
in over 65 countries.
To drive its sustained growth, Galderma
invests around 20% of revenues annually
in innovation for the development of drugs
and other medical solutions; and boasts
the largest research centers in the world
specifically dedicated to dermatology.

The three R&D centers responsible for
discovering new molecules and developing
them worldwide are situated in France,
USA and Japan. To-date 1 600 scientific
publications, more than 500 inventions and
5 000 patent applications and patents have
been recorded by the Company. Galderma
deploys equally sophisticated high-tech
production facilities in France, Canada and
Brazil.
International Portfolio
Galderma’s ongoing development is
anchored in its portfolio of highly successful
dermatological products.
Therapeutic areas of expertise:

Acne, pigmentary disorders, skin cancer,
medical solutions for skin senescence,
onychomycosis, psoriasis/steroid-
responsive dermatoses, rosacea.
Leading products by end of June 2009:

Cetaphil®, Differin®, Clobex®, Loceryl®,
Oracea®, Rozex®/Metro®, Epiduo®, Silkis®/
Vectical®, Tetralysal®, Tri-Luma®, Benzac®,
Metvix®.
Acknowledged the world over for its

expertise, Galderma aims to remain the
world’s number one dermatology company.
Galderma’s Global Ambition

Jenny Wright, Managing Director, Galderma Laboratories South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Committed to the future of dermatology,
Galderma’s ambition is to be recognized local manufacturing and distribution are
as the most competent and successful outsourced to local BEE partners.
innovation-based company focused
exclusively on meeting the needs of Galderma works closely with the
dermatology patients and physicians. Dermatological Society of SA, and have set
up a Dermatology Ethnic Working Group, to
Locally in South Africa share information on ethnic skins, facilitate
skills transfer, and assist with research
Started in 1996, Galderma South Africa through a specific Study Grant allocated to
celebrates 13 years of existence in the studying of black skins. The company also
country as a wholly owned subsidiary and is sponsors the official Dermatology Society
ranked by IMS as no 3 in Dermatology.1 website, which has a closed section for
Medical Professionals, plus an open section
The current focus is on prescription for the public to use. Some practices used
medications for both Dermatologists and by our population still today can cause
General Practitioners. The product portfolio irreversible damage of the skin and the
is dominated by treatments for acne for Dermatologists are really concerned about
which Galderma is market leader. The educating the general population. Through
largest brands within the Galderma portfolio this website we are assisting them in
include Differin® and Tetralysal®. The reaching many consumers with the correct
cosmetic range (Cetaphil® cleansers and information about their skin care.
moisturizers, Nutraderm® and Nutraplus®),
has been specifically formulated to be Galderma South Africa has been acclaimed
gentle and provide support for patients as the market leader in Dermatology by
using any doctor’s prescription treatments. both Dermatologists and GP’s regarding
Benzac®, Loceryl® Nail Lacquer, Retacnyl®, superior service and expertise on which
Rozex® and Metvix®, completes the line-up. the company prides itself and we remain Galderma Laboratories South Africa (Pty) Ltd
committed to Dermatologists, GP’s, Co. Reg. No.: 1996/000311/07
Galderma employs 28 members of staff Pharmacists and their patients in the PO Box 71150
in the South African Affiliate, dedicated to future. Bryanston
the core business of Sales and Marketing, 2021
with Regulatory and Finance support. References: 1. IMS MAT Q2 2009: D+J1A+J2A. Tel: +27 11 706 2339
Many other noncore services such as COR 0909-2. Final approval date: 23/09/09 www.galderma.com

Best of Advertising – NET#WORK BBDO
Media & Marketing
In May 1994, the doors of Net#work BBDO were smashed open by

two visionaries, Keith Shipley and Mike Schalit. Well-wishers and
sceptics watched from the sidelines. Today, 15 years later, the well-
wishers are proud and the sceptics asked for jobs.
From left to right: Abdulla Miya, Joy Turnbull, Graeme Jenner, Boniswa Pezisa and Rob McLennan.
Schalit found his genius in creativity and

Shipley found his genius. The partnership
was a balance of borderless imagination
and business savvy. The combination of
strategic and creative magic, emanating
out the embryonic ad agency, became a
magnet for young, aspirant talent which led
to the current leadership strength of Group
Executive Chairperson Boniswa Pezisa,
Executive Creative Director Rob McLennan,
his deputy Graeme Jenner, MD Abdulla
Miya and his deputy Joy Turnbull.
Advertising awards, the symbol
of creative and effective advertising
excellence, began to crowd Net#work’s
mantle and it got harder for the big brothers
of the industry to ignore their existence.
Big brands put them on their pitch lists and
creative talent kept knocking on Schalit’s
door. The result was creative critical mass,

its successful model to help shape future
legislation.
The incubation and maturation of
creative talent is still thriving at Net#work.
Seven members of its creative team are
on The Top 20 Creative Directors’ list with
Schalit at the pinnacle, a place he has held
for 12 years. McLennan holds the number
two position as well as Creative Circle
Chairmanship, and the Loerie award for
Best Young Creative has gone to Net#work
mentees for the last three years. Current
creative leaders of Jupiter, Grey, Joe
Public, Lowe, Draft FCB, McCann’s, Ireland
Davenport and new upstart Hello World all
graduated through the Net#work’s ranks.
Net#work BBDO is no longer singular.
bigger clients and accelerated growth. What the years. From as early as 1995 onwards, Five complementary companies make
Oscars are to actors, Grand Prix Loeries are it was selected as the top ad agency in up the Net#work Group that has recently
to South African creatives. Winning one of its size bracket ten years in a row. Then been ranked as the country’s number
these is the ultimate nod of approval that in 2004, it was named overall advertising one hothouse of diverse creativity. “Our
secures an agency’s future in an industry agency of the year, then again in 2005 and strength is in our partnerships,” says
that revels in rivalry. Net#work proudly yet again in 2008. Shipley. “All the advertising disciplines that
and uniquely boasts a consistent record of Then it added another title – Deloittes form part of the Group are industry best-
15 Grand Prix’s, one for every year of its Best Company to Work For. From 2002 to of-breed.”
existence. In industry terms, this is called 2005, Net#work was consistently ranked The Net#work management team
ridiculously unbelievable. Schalit likes to South Africa’s number one advertising believes the red-thread of their success
call it team#work. agency to work for. By 2005, it had risen is the talent that has walked through
In a rare showing of united pride, the to the Best Small Company to Work For their doors. Miya adds: “Awards have
local industry applauded Net#work twice and the fourth Best Company to Work For never been our goal, original thinkers are.
when it put South Africa on the world’s in South Africa, eclipsed only by corporate Together, our focus has always been on our
creative map in 2007 and again in 2009 giants: RMB, Microsoft SA and Portland clients’ work, staying creatively consistent
for winning the ultimate global accolade, a Cement. and never losing our sense of adventure.”
Cannes Grand Prix. This was a first in SA’s However, it didn’t stop there. In the
advertising history. same year, Net#work was also selected
Reputation for great creative was only by the Department of Labour as a best Tel: +27 11 912 0000
one of the labels Net#work gathered over practice employer and invited to share www.networkbbdo.co.za

A YEAR OF UPGRADE AND
EXPANSION FOR THE ADREACH
GROUP
3.6m high x 2.5m wide double-sided backlit
For South Africa's fastest growing portrait signs are placed at close proximity to
independently owned outdoor advertising the road traffic, making them impossible to
company it has been an exhilarating year of avoid. This, combined with the repetitive
introducing new products, upgrading existing advantage of 4 signs in a row, effects the
media offerings, implementing improved most commanding outdoor campaigns ever
operational systems and establishing an seen in Johannesburg. No other outdoor
exciting outdoor media-driven SED medium more effectively combines size,
programme. repetition, proximity and position to deliver
the highest impact brand exposure 24 hours
New products a day.
Cementing its position as the country's 3rd- There are 25 prime Supalites sites available
largest outdoor media player, ADreach has in Joburg. Each incorporates attractive
enhanced its offering with two brand new landscaping and comprehensive
high impact outdoor advertising innovations, infrastructure upgrades that form part of the
namely Supalites and PlayPumps®: City's street beautification activities in
preparation for 2010.
Supalites Supalites will play an important role as an

advertising medium in the build-up to and
Supalites are illuminated 9m² advertising during the World Cup; offering FIFA sponsors
signs displayed on consecutive poles on and partners with an unprecedented
central road islands to deliver the most opportunity to showcase their brands to the
powerful outdoor impact available on the millions of visitors and billions of spectators
market. anticipated.
PlayPumps ®
PlayPumps® Supalites and PlayPumps® form part of money, Street Pole Ads remain unrivalled in
ADreach's national network of more than their ability to repetitively and cost-effectively
30,000 advertising signs. Other outdoor target highly defined, captive commuter and
Literally a life-saving invention, PlayPumps® pedestrian audiences.
provide easy access to clean drinking water media innovations include:
in rural communities that are currently among
the one billion people worldwide with little or - Street Pole Ads Improved operations
no access to safe water. - Sponsored Road Traffic Signs
- Billboards ADreach has introduced a revised and more
The PlayPumps® mechanism doubles as a - Event Flags scientific Road Grading system that
merry-go-round for children. As they play - Event Ads categorises all sites according to criteria such
clean water is pumped from underground - Street Name Ads as LSM's, degree of other messaging, traffic
boreholes into a water storage tank above flow and proximity of poles to roads.
the ground. The tank is connected to a simple Product Upgrades
tap that makes it easy for both adults and Improved operational functionality includes
children to draw water. A massive 18-month upgrade of Street Pole new application and flighting methods that
Ads in Joburg has culminated in the delivery allow for faster and more cost-effective
In addition to facilitating a sustainable supply of larger format, visually enhanced and turnaround times.
of easily accessible water, PlayPumps® also standardised frames that deliver between
provide a rare opportunity to advertise in 50% and 100% more advertising space. A Net Rate billing system has been
outlying communities. The incorporation of Frames are now placed at a standardised introduced (in line with new Outdoor Media
sponsor message boards into the height and angle to deliver a clean, industry standards in SA), with the aim of
mechanism's innovative design generates consistent and unified City look and feel. establishing a more regulated and effective
sufficient revenue for the maintenance of the industry that will in turn render greater long-
pumps. Each pump displays multiple The larger format, slick and standardised term benefit to our clients.
advertising frames that can deliver hard Street Pole Ads deliver all the benefits unique
hitting advertisements to a precise target to this medium, with even greater impact.
market in their homestead 24/7. Offering even more advertising value for
Advertise To Millions, Earn Points number of Socio-Economic Development The BEESA ADreach SED Programme
(SED) initiatives that BEESA promotes. Half ensures that Corporate Sponsors' SED
On Your BEE Scorecard of the Corporate Sponsor's contribution goes contributions go to credible initiatives for the
directly into funding the chosen SED initiative upliftment of worthy beneficiaries. Its
Together with specialist BEE consulting
and the other half is used to promote the advertising component generates crucial
company BEESA, ADreach has developed
initiative on any of ADreach's outdoor awareness for the SED initiatives; informing
an innovative SED initiative that that will
advertising products. (Flexibility on the potential recipients about the benefits of the
expose your brand to millions while at the
proportions is possible.) initiatives and how they can participate.
same time boosting your company's BEE
scorecard.
The programme promotes the following SED Sponsors achieve solid corporate branding
initiatives that focus on education and skills through effective outdoor advertising AND
The BEESA and ADreach Socio-Economic
transfer: improve their BEE rating by earning BEE
Development Programme enables Sponsors
points on their advertising spend.
to cost-effectively tap into targeted markets
- Student Support Services
whilst earning Black Economic Empowerment
- Artisan SA Brands are aligned with credible
(BEE) points on their advertising spend.
- Schools Resource Programme development initiatives, thus also securing
- Teacher Enhancement Programme positive brand recognition and access to
This is achieved through publicising credible
- EBIO (assists beneficiaries with career numerous associated public relations
SED initiatives on ADreach's powerful
guidance and provides them with the skills opportunities.
outdoor advertising boards. Companies are
to access employment opportunities.)
given a choice to support any one of a
Beyond 2010
The ADreach Group is driven by an
entrepreneurial mindset that motivates We are committed to supporting credible
constant development and advancement. SED initiatives that promote education and
skills transfer; with the aim of maximising the
We continue to strive towards our vision of social and business impact of Sponsor's SED
delivering outstanding street furniture contributions.
innovations that contribute towards the
establishment of South African streetscapes We remain proud to offer the technology,
that compete with those of the best cities in experience and resources that make us
the world. South Africa's market leader in innovative
outdoor media alternatives.
Through the BEESA ADreach SED
Programme we demonstrate our support of Branches:
the notion that SED is the foundation of The ADreach Group -
economic growth for the South African Leading Africa into the 21st Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban,
economy. Century with world-class Mpumalanga/Limpopo, North Central,
streetscapes. Port Elizabeth
www.adreach.co.za 0800 OUTDOOR

Boston City Campus
& Business College
Education. For Life
Boston City Campus was founded in 1991

with the intention to better equip UNISA
students to succeed in their examinations.
The spectacular results obtained by Boston’s
UNISA students in their examinations
resulted in Boston City Campus expanding
beyond expectations. Since inception,
where Boston only offered tuition towards
UNISA degrees, there are now over 100
different career paths from which a student
can choose from. From an initial 6 learners
in 1991, Boston City Campus & Business
College has grown with over 25 000 learners
in 2009.
As Boston grew, new divisions were
formed to address the specific needs of
learners, these included Boston School of
Finance to address the needs of the financial
services industry and Boston Technology
Campus to address the needs of the IT
industry.
Boston offers tuition on a full-time,
part-time and flexible study option, to

meet the individual needs of each learner. Boston is proud to be associated with
Registrations are open throughout the year. the following accrediting, certifying and
Boston City Campus & Business Colleges professional bodies which include: SERVICES
can be found in all major cities, and these SETA, INSETA, ETDP SETA, ISETT SETA,
include Alberton, Bedfordview, Bellville, FASSET SETA, SABPP, LG SETA, CompTIA,
Benoni, Bloemfontein, Braamfontein, Cape PROMETRIC, UNISA, ICB, PASTEL, ACCA,
Town, Durban, East London, Francistown, FMI and MICROSOFT.
Gaborone, George, Germiston, Johannesburg Boston is proud of the endorsement which
City Centre, Kempton Park, Kimberley, is received from CompTIA which states that
Krugersdorp, Klerksdorp, Nelspruit, Orange “Boston City Campus & Business College are
Grove, Paarl, Pietermaritzburg, Polokwane, showing significantly higher pass rates than Administration, HIV/AIDS and Study Wise
Pinetown, Potchefstroom, Port Elizabeth, Port other training providers. Boston not only train courses. Unisa Degrees and Media Studies
Shepstone, Pretoria North, Pretoria Arcadia, but also certify the most individuals” Loraine are also available at selected campuses.
Randburg, Queenstown, Roodepoort, Vorster, Regional Manager for Sub Saharan Boston City Campus & Business College
Richards Bay, Sandton, Stanger, Rustenburg, region. Boston is also proud of the ACCA strives to enhance, uplift and continuously
Swaziland Mbabane, Swaziland Tshaneni, Gold Class status which it recently received improve the quality of life long education
Springs, Tzaneen, Umhlanga, Vereeniging, and also is a MICROSOFT certified partner. and training in Southern Africa through their
Welkom and Witbank. Career qualifications and short courses commitment to “Education. For Life.”
Boston also offers administration and offered through 46 branches nationwide
training in various learnership programmes include Information Technology, Management,
and is able to assist employers in making the Marketing & Sales, Hospitality & Leisure, Boston City Campus & Business College
most of their training opportunities available Service Industry, Accounting, Legal, Head Office: +27 11 485 2838
to them. Secretarial & Office Administration, Sports www.boston.co.za

Mediterranean Shipping Company
Logistics & Supply Chain
The independent Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) through its

innovative, flexible and unique approach to shipping has continued to grow
during and beyond the first decade of the new South Africa.
The company, which was founded in 1970,

has become the biggest user of the South
African ports and in 2003 was given the
accolade of being the second biggest
container carrier in the world.
With in excess of 400 container vessels,
the company provides global coverage linking
South Africa directly with Europe, UK, USA,
Asia, Middle East, Far East and Australia
as well as the key ports of Africa’s West
Coast, East Coast, Indian Ocean Islands,
Madagascar and Mozambique.
The success of MSC is evident in its
phenomenal growth over the past decade
that can only be attributed to its quality
management system that aims at consistently
improving upon service levels within the
shipping community and its willingness to
initiate change to meet the requirements of
clients and principals.
MSC has significant investments in
the South African property market.  Its
own characteristic office buildings, worth

Opposite page: Top, MSC Head Office in Durban. Bottom
left, MSC Johannesburg Office. Top left: MSC CEO,
Captain Salvatore Sarno. Top middle: Port Elizabeth Office.
Left: Cape Town Office. Above: Millennium Window
depicting the history of MSC. Designed by Captain Sarno.
R220-million, have become landmarks in Depot is currently under construction on academic subjects and are being schooled
Durban, Cape Town, Johannesburg and a site situated only 3 kilometers from the in all aspects of sailing and yacht building. 
Pretoria.  The new Port Elizabeth office, Container Terminal. All the depots have Some of these students are amongst the crew
which was converted from an existing Customs bond facilities. who sailed very successfully, in the America’s
national monument, was opened in 2004 MSC has contributed significantly to Cup which culminated in Valencia in 2007.
and the restoration alone cost R6.5-million.  community upliftment and training schemes, The company  undertook the principle
The ‘Italian Village’ built in 1996 at the such as ABET, which have been implemented sponsorship of the SA America’s Cup 2007
Umhlanga Ridge is comprised of seven for previously disadvantaged staff members.  campaign as part of its 25th Anniversary
houses to accommodate MSC’s Italian Assistance has been given in the upgrading celebrations in South Africa.  Without
personnel and their families, and is now of community properties such as hospitals MSC’s support this challenge and the
valued at R30-million. and schools with a special emphasis placed fantastic results achieved would simply not
Another success has been MSC’s on Aids awareness.  The company has also have been possible.
diversification into the business of their participated in the ‘Habitat for Humanity’ The major success factor in South Africa
own container depots.  These are situated scheme for the past two years. has been the extremely close relationship that
in Durban, Cape Town, Johannesburg and The ‘MSC Izivunguvungu Foundation for MSC has built with clients, a strategy that will
Rosslyn, Pretoria that boasts its own rail Youth’ organisation which was started in hopefully see MSC moving into the number
siding as was promised to MSC’s clients, Cape Town with the cooperation of the SA one position in the world in the future.
particularly the motoring industry easing Navy has benefited up to 250 previously
the access to their manufacturing plants. disadvantaged youths; classrooms have been MSC House, 54 Winder Street,
The newest depot is the Port Elizabeth one provided at the Simonstown Naval Base, full Durban 4001
which is situated in the Nelson Mandela time tutors have been employed and learners Tel: +27 31 360 7911
Park near Uitenhage and which became fully are provided with transport as well as their Fax: +27 31 332 9297
operational in April 2006. A second Durban meals.  The youngsters are given tuition in www.mscgva.ch

High Octane Mass Distribution
Logistics & Supply Chain
South Africa’s only dedicated distribution company

concentrating in the advertising, printing and point of sale
industry. Our systems allow Fast and Furious to provide
deliveries and service consistently higher than our competitors.
“We accept the assignments conventional extreme the urgency nor the size or nature
express companies avoid as well as of shipment. Since we’re not constrained by
matching their service for routine items,” one-size-fits-all global procedures, we don’t
says Grant Fletcher, Managing Director. “Our expect customers to fit in with standard
core business is mass express distribution operating procedures and office hours.”
with a bias towards the Advertising/ Fast and Furious relishes every challenge.
Marketing industries and home-delivery People in the company enjoy a permanent
cosmetics.” adrenalin rush. They work late. They work
The company’s competitive advantage weekends. They have excellent relationships
derives from meeting impossible deadlines with transporters, brokers, airlines and
for all kinds of time-sensitive consignments. shipping lines that enable them to “make
“We offer a customised service to deliver a plan” when a job demands extraordinary
exactly what customers want, no matter how performance.

“High-volume printing machines are busy Home delivery cosmetics may seem to be
round the clock and some jobs have to fit worlds away but there are commonalities.
into a narrow time window especially over Once ordered, high-quality cosmetics are
weekends,” says Fletcher. “If a machine eagerly awaited. The consignments need to be
breaks down, there is little in the way of picked, packaged and delivered to end users
recovery time. The marketing sphere is secure from tampering, damage or theft.
demanding. An advertisement may arrive late Similar need profiles apply to various other
or the customer may change his mind about general cargo items ranging from machinery,
The media industry is the most time the content and order a last-minute reprint. All equipment and engineering to chemicals,
sensitive of all. Newspapers, for instance, such eventualities put tight deadlines under automotive and avionic spares, high-tech
are the only products irretrievably further pressure.” equipment and fashion.
worthless after their sell-by-date. The The company also tackles the distribution Fast and Furious is a New South Africa
supply chain is critical as distribution is of other specialised printing and stationery company, started up under the new national
worked out with extreme precision. If a applications such as annual reports and dispensation in the early 1990s. It is a
magazine insert or supplement is thicker examination papers, which have to be responsible South African corporate citizen,
or heavier than expected, it can throw out delivered quickly, intact and under conditions employing, assisting and encouraging owner-
all the pre-planning. The volume is now of high security. drivers to build their own successful business.
too bulky to fit in the delivery vehicles - or Fast and Furious is equally accomplished
too heavy for safe transport. Alternative at moving full loads from source to one
arrangements have to be made - generally destination or splitting the loads and arranging Tel: +27 11 552 4900
at short notice. distribution to numerous outlets. www.fastnfurious.co.za

Routledge Modise
Setting Up in South Africa
in association with Eversheds

South Africa is an exciting place to do
business and is attracting more and more
foreign interest and investment. Progressive
trade and industrial development policies and
a favourable legal and business environment
offer a promising economic climate for local
and international firms.
It is the most advanced and productive
economy in Africa with sound economic
policies, world-class infrastructure, industrial
capability and cutting-edge technology.
In spite of its progressive legal framework
and legislation relating to commerce,
competition, labour and disputes that
conform to international norms, it is essential
for a foreign investor to engage the services
of a local legal partner, who understands
the local market and the complex legislative
processes for doing business within South
Africa.
When entering a new market you want a
law firm that understands the country and
has local expertise, a global outlook and a clients substantially increased resources and
commitment to a high level of quality. expertise. Clients can tap into this wealth of
Routledge Modise in association knowledge and work through professionals
with Eversheds can offer you superior who know exactly what they are talking about
local knowledge and broad expertise and have already achieved success for many
to successfully steer you through often other investors.
unfamiliar business territory. As well as Africa is the world’s last relatively
offering strategic and legal advice, the firm unexploited market and South Africa is
can also help you meet the right contacts. the gateway to the African continent.
If you are thinking of setting up business Eversheds’ Africa Desk is run jointly
in South Africa you need a local partner from its Johannesburg and Paris offices
who can assist you from start to finish; step and can help you make the most of the
alongside you to fully research the market, opportunities available.
carry out a due diligence investigation and Routledge Modise in association with
clear the way by handling the myriad of legal Eversheds has experienced professionals
and other logistical requirements. in all major sectors such as construction,
Routledge Modise in association with energy, finance, healthcare, mining,
Eversheds can assist with all this as well as mergers and acquisitions, property, retail,
call upon the Eversheds network for multi- tax, transport, information technology and
jurisdictional assistance. telecommunications.
By working as part of Eversheds
International the firm is able to offer its www.eversheds.co.za

Beerbird and Fan Can
Success Story
Two of the very best South African

products rocking the world!
Directors from left to right: Greg Ivins, Barry Owen, Erich van Niekerk
Beerbird cc was founded in November hundreds of retailers nationwide. In The new brand is called Fan Can and it
2006 – on a mandate to become a addition to this, Beerbird has now also is an ongoing collection of sports jigsaw
manufacturer and distributor of innovative launched in the UK, Australia and New puzzles – all individually packaged in
products that would satisfy unmet needs Zealand – where it is enjoying remarkable a can. All of the puzzles are officially
in the marketplace. And so it was that in success. The brand is fun, striking and licensed by the relevant sports authorities
September 2007, the first product, the energetic and resonates well with the and, to date, there is a Springboks
Beerbird beer chicken cooking grid, was outdoor braai culture that is so pervasive Collection, a Proteas Collection and
launched in South Africa. From humble in South Africa. a Bulls Collection. In addition to this,
beginnings (the concept, brand and The directors of Beerbird cc are the company has also secured deals
imagery were all conceived in a small determined to build on the success of to produce and sell licensed Fan Can
garden in Randburg) Beerbird cc has the initial products in the company’s products in New Zealand (with the All
really spread its wings and the company stable – this time with a product set to Blacks and New Zealand Cricket) and in
now has award-winning products at be even bigger than the Beerbird brand. Australia (with Cricket Australia, the AFL

and the NRL.) Further deals in several this should see the product being very launched anywhere in the world before
other countries around the world are prominent in places ranging from the being launched in South Africa. As such,
currently being finalized and this should home pub to the boardroom and from Beerbird cc really is exporting its brands
see Fan Can in at least another four the school classroom to the weekly bingo to the world and is proud to be a rapidly-
countries before the end of 2010. meeting! growing ambassador of South Africa!
The link between sport and the As a company, Beerbird cc is a
perceived educational value of puzzle leader amongst SME’s in product
building augur well for Fan Can and development, marketing prowess and
should make it one of the biggest retail rapid international expansion. While all of Beerbird cc
success stories in the children’s market the manufacturing of the product takes Email: barry@beerbird.co.za
in coming years. In addition to this, the place offshore, the company’s brands are Tel: +27 11 791 4287
puzzles are also set to be highly attractive home grown, developed and perfected. www.beerbird.co.za
to sports enthusiasts of all ages and None of the company’s products are ever www.fancan.co.za

Chapter 10
Medical Healthcare

We Own This Gap

Healthcare in South Africa
Medical Healthcare
South Africa has a well developed public and private healthcare system
that stretches from free basic primary healthcare provided by the state to
highly specialised hi-tech health services available in the private sector.
South Africa’s private hospital industry is

a national asset with a global reputation
for delivering world-class, quality medical
care. At present, there are 247 private
hospitals with 30 334 beds in South Africa.
Substantial investments in new technology
ensures that international best-practice
standards are maintained in the country’s
private hospitals, and in terms of quality
of care, the industry was recently ranked
fourth on an international scale by a 2007
Citygroup report.
In the public sector, the large, urban
teaching hospitals offer good care and
the government’s 2009 Budget speech
makes provision for increased contribution
to healthcare with higher remuneration
of health professionals and a continued
expansion of the hospital revitalisation
programme. A total of 31 hospitals are
under construction, 18 of which will be

completed over the next three years. In the Cipla’s innovative CSR program, Miles
rural areas, over 500 new clinics now stand for Smiles, raised money for Operation
in areas where formerly people had no Smile, a non profit organisation
access to health services. transforming children’s lives by providing
The country’s healthcare fraternity free reconstructive surgery where they
can lay claim to a number of medical were suffering from facial deformities
innovations, the most famous being when such as cleft lips and palates. The
Dr Chris Barnard and his team made award-winning local program, Carte
history with the world’s first successful Blanche, has initiated the ‘Making a
heart transplant at Groote Schuur Hospital Difference Campaign’ where they identify
in Cape Town in 1967. Since then, South the most urgently needed equipment
African medicine has gone from strength to in hospitals and then persuade the
strength, with milestones achieved in every corporate sector and its viewers to help
facet of modern medicine. fund it. To date, the campaign has raised
South Africa is also among the most approximately R55-million for life-saving
sought-after destinations for foreigners to hospital equipment.
receive top-quality surgical procedures at These are just a few of the incredible
relatively affordable prices. This medical innovative CSR programs that the private
tourism is a growing trend that is also healthcare sector has initiated and,
seeing local aesthetics or cosmetic surgery through this work, they are making a
providers increasingly attracting and huge difference to the nation.
catering for overseas clients to have their
procedures done in South Africa.
A number of innovative and sustainable
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
initiatives have seen South African
companies focusing on health and doing
their share to increase services to those
that can’t otherwise afford care. The
world’s first and only primary healthcare
train, ‘Phelophepa’ (meaning ‘good, clean
health’) travels throughout South Africa
bringing much needed medical services
to South Africa’s rural poor. The 16
carriages is a vast operation that includes
an onboard pharmacy, cancer screening
and education, psychology and health,
optometry and dental clinics, diabetes,
prostate and PAP smear tests and treats
over 40,000 people every year. This
innovative “miracle” train is funded mainly
by South Africa’s state-owned rail carrier,
Transnet, and the remainder is met by a
mix of corporate sponsors, charities and
individual donors.

Medscheme Group medscheme
A proud Level 3 contributor to broad-based black
economic empowerment in South Africa, Medscheme
is the third largest medical scheme administrator and
managed care provider in the country and serves over two
million people through a wide network of 19 branches.
The new premises for Medscheme’s Cape Town operations

AfroCentric Investment Corporation standards. This ensures that service
Limited’s acquisition of a majority stake in level agreements with client partners are
Medscheme’s holding company, Lethimvula consistently achieved or exceeded.
Investments Limited, has positioned the
Group as the largest, listed, black-owned World-class information technology
healthcare company in South Africa.
Medscheme’s vision is to achieve One of Medscheme’s primary business
industry leadership through the delivery imperatives is to ensure that its IT
of innovative, efficient medical scheme platforms and technology comply with
administration and health risk management international best practice. This strategy
solutions of exceptional quality. ensures that Medscheme’s IT platform
The company’s unique solutions are and technology are optimised to deliver
based on an intimate knowledge of the maximum business value and generate
healthcare environment developed over efficiencies that improve service delivery
almost four decades of experience in the to our client partners.
industry. This offering is differentiated in
four distinct areas: Quality, health and financial risk
management
Focused customer solutions and
partnerships Managing financial and health risk in the
context of the healthcare industry is the
Medscheme is a true multi-medical scheme essence of Medscheme’s business. The
administrator and health risk management company’s depth of clinical, actuarial and
solutions provider that recognises that financial expertise enables Medscheme
each client is unique. The organisation’s to deliver health and financial risk
approach is to build mutually beneficial management solutions of exceptional
partnerships with clients and, having quality that are a source of competitive
developed a rigorous understanding of their advantage to our client partners.
needs, to tailor unique, focused solutions
that empower clients to achieve their Audited financial results demonstrate
strategic objectives. that the company is financially sound
with a strong balance sheet and cash
Efficient, effective, quality administration reserves while corporate governance
and internal audit practices are held in
Medscheme’s primary objective is to high regard by external auditors and
deliver efficient,quality service to its clients alike.
client partners. This is achieved through
the implementation of a strategy of Medscheme’s integrated offering is
continuous improvement based on delivered by its two operating divisions,
constant measurement of outputs Medscheme Health and Medscheme
against specific stringent quality Health Risk Solutions.

• state-of-the-art technology
medscheme • constant monitoring of quality and
health efficiency
• excellence in corporate governance
Leaders in medical scheme and
administration • a national branch network.
Medscheme Health’s vision is to be The smooth running of the scheme is

recognised as the leading medical scheme ensured by a comprehensive spectrum
administrator in South Africa in terms of of services including fund management,
service excellence and quality. dedicated call centres, scheme finance,
The division delivers a comprehensive secretarial and key accounts. Similarly,
series of integrated solutions which medical scheme members receive the
recognise that flexibility and differentiation best possible service through a wide
are paramount to remaining competitive variety of convenient client touch points
in the highly competitive medical scheme which include:
industry.
Serving a diverse base of customers • scheme-specific call centres
which include medical schemes, boards • interactive websites
of trustees, scheme members as • email services
well as intermediaries and healthcare • SMS services
professionals, the primary goal of • Client Liaison Officers
Medscheme Health is to meet the needs of
its clients through sheer service excellence, In 2009, Medscheme Health achieved
quality, differentiation and personalised PMR.africa’s highest award for
solutions. excellence having achieved the highest
overall score in an independent annual
This business model is based on six pillars: survey which measures accredited
medical scheme administrators across
• a unique, client-centred business 24 relevant criteria.
philosophy This award demonstrates
• highly skilled, experienced managers Medscheme’s commitment to excellence
and staff and quality in service delivery.

medscheme
health risk solutions
New standards in health risk
management
Medscheme Health Risk Solutions

(MHRS), Medscheme’s health risk
management division, has been at the
cutting edge of health risk management
for 20 years. The division is now
considered South Africa’s pre- eminent
health risk management organisation and
continues to set new standards.
The discipline of health risk
management aims to balance cost (price
and utilisation of healthcare services) with
quality of care (best healthcare results
or outcomes) and access to healthcare
services.
Health risk management solutions are
continuously evolved to ensure continued
industry leadership and differentiated
in the following areas to ensure MHRS
continues to set the standards in health
risk solutions:
• “Best of breed” health risk management MHRS has consistently demonstrated MHRS’ industry leadership was recognised
components. positive results in presentations to in 2009 when the business was awarded
• Flexibility, client-focus and -support. clients and at national and international seven Diamond Arrow awards and one
• Investment in and ongoing development conferences. Golden Arrow award for excellence in
of clinical, analytical and operational managed care services. In addition MHRS
(using intelligent systems) capabilities. Aid for AIDS is an example of this standard received the highest overall score in disease
• A focus on new initiatives to bring about of excellence. Its clinical guidelines are management.
healthcare professional and beneficiary the norm in South Africa and it boasts a
behaviour change through: large and satisfied medical scheme and
– Information sharing corporate client base. The quality of its
– Development of scheme-specific services and the superior health outcomes
reimbursement models (aligning of its enrollees have been demonstrated To contact Medscheme please call
incentives). in numerous internationally published +27 11 671 2734 or visit our website at
– Co-ordination of care. scientific papers. www.medscheme.co.za

ER24
10 Years of providing state of the art emergency medical care to
South Africa that reflects realhelprealfast
Confronted with a medical

emergency and need
realhelprealfast
Call
Connects you to ER24 hi-tech

24-hour Contact Centre
Advanced life support services
Medical emergency anywhere in

South Africa
Our Mission and Values

The company’s primary mission is to deliver efficient emergency medical services in a
socially responsible manner.
In pursuit of its goal, we actively and continuously invest in the development of our people,
infrastructure and technology, and simultaneously foster mutually beneficial long-term
relationships. Our approach emphasises innovation at all times, in order to enhance the
ER24 brand and gain a sustainable competitive advantage.
ER24 is the sum of its people and the values by which we operate are people-centered: we
pride ourselves on our professionalism, integrity, compassion, innovation and balance.

ER24 provides a wide range of services
for medical assistance tailored to
meet the ever changing and diverse
requirements of the Health Care sector.
We provide the following products and
services: Corporate Service, Medic
Service, Medic Access, Schools Honors
Program, International Travel Extension,
Foreign Patient Repatriation and a range
of specialised advice lines to cater for
any type of emergency.
Education & Training

The ER24 National Training Academy –
leaders in the training arena; provide a
range of SETA accredited emergency care
courses to companies and individuals.
Our innovative approach to interactive
teaching involves the extensive use of
media aids and one-on-one instruction
principles by experienced practitioners.
Contact Centre
Emergency calls received from across
South Africa, are processed utilising
state-of-the-art VOIP multimedia
software. Our dispatchers rapidly direct
the appropriate emergency medical
teams to the identified scene, ensuring
response times are minimised.
Special Events
The ER24 Special Events Department
provide an array of high profile clients
with specific solutions to meet their event
requirements.
ER24 Site Based Medical Services

Complete risk mitigating medical
assistance solutions for remote site
projects throughout the mining,
petroleum, engineering and related
industries.
For all your enquires

please contact ER24
Tel: 0861 084 124
Email: info@er24.co.za
www.er24.co.za

Cetaphil
The complete Cetaphil® line includes award-winning1
cleansers and moisturizers, formulated to be gentle, non-
irritating and non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores), with
variations available for all skin types.
requiring extra attention and overnight

moisturization. The Cetaphil® Gentle
Cleansing Bar, a non-soap bar designed
to cleanse dry, sensitive skin, was then
launched into the US in 1998.2
In South Africa, Cetaphil® Cleansing
Lotion was initially marketed by Alcon
Laboratories. Galderma Laboratories (Pty)
Ltd entered South Africa in 1996, and
then took over the sole rights to market
and distribute Cetaphil® Cleansing Lotion.
Cetaphil® Cleansing Lotion is the ideal
choice as part of a skincare regimen to
address the dryness caused by topical
medications used in the treatment of acne,
fine lines and wrinkles.3 Cetaphil® Cleansing
Lotion will not strip the skin of natural
protective oils or emollients, or disturb the
skin’s natural pH balance. It is fragrance-
free, and non-comedogenic, making it
the ideal choice for daily facial cleansing,
and make-up removal. Recommended for
over 20 years in South Africa, this facial
cleanser is ideal for people with special
skin conditions like acne, rosacea or
eczema, because of the gentleness of the
formulation. Cetaphil® Cleansing Lotion
is gentle enough for all members of the
family.4,5
The Cetaphil® Cleansing Bar followed
soon afterwards, and was launched in
1998. Cetaphil® Cleansing Bar is a gentle,
non-alkaline, non-soap bar designed for
dry, sensitive skin, which moisturizes as it
cleans. Free of harsh detergents that might
dry or irritate your skin, this bar is ideal
for all-over body cleansing in the bath or
shower.4
Cetaphil® products are recommended by Cleansing Lotion was only available from Growth into the millennium
dermatologists, pediatricians, pharmacists, select pharmacists. Due to consumer
nurses and other healthcare professionals demand, more drug stores began selling New product development continued in
for common skin conditions, such as the increasingly popular cleanser by the 2007, with the launch of Cetaphil® Oily Skin
sensitive skin, acne, rosacea, psoriasis and 1960s. In fact, it was so effective, the Cleanser, a gentle, non-drying foaming
eczema.2 original formulation has not changed at all cleanser for oily, combination or acne-prone
In addition, Cetaphil® is often the over the years. By the 1980s, it became skin. The non-irritating formula of Cetaphil®
recommended cleanser for individuals available at all major retail stores across Oily Skin Cleanser is designed to remove
undergoing cosmetic therapies and new North America.2 surface oils, dirt and make-up without
dermatology procedures whose skin may leaving the skin feeling tight or overly dry.
be exceptionally sensitive.2 The 90s – a time for product innovation This foaming cleanser leaves skin feeling
fresh, does not leave behind irritating
The early years In the 1990s, the product line expanded residue, and is non-comedogenic.4
in North America with the introductions of Cetaphil® UVA/UVB Defense was
Cetaphil® Cleansing Lotion was originally Cetaphil® Moisturizing Lotion, a non-greasy launched in 2007 into global markets,
invented by a pharmacist in 1947, as a moisturizer for long-lasting relief of dry, and the line extension was launched
compounding vehicle for dermatological sensitive skin; and Cetaphil® Moisturizing into South Africa in 2009. Developed for
remedies. In the early years, Cetaphil® Cream, an emollient cream for dry areas highly sensitive skins, and for patients

with specific conditions that react to UV formulated for sensitive and dry skin types
radiation, the formulation of Cetaphil® UVA/ designed to preserve the skin’s natural
UVB Defense offers best-in-class protection protective barrier and retain the essential
against the harsh rays of the sun.6 In June moisture it needs daily.
2009 the beauty experts at Allure Magazine
recommended Cetaphil® UVA/UVB Defense About Galderma
as their product of choice for skin protection.7
In 2008, Cetaphil® Cleansing Lotion was Galderma, the manufacturer of Cetaphil®, is
only 1 of just 25 brands inducted into the a global leading pharmaceutical company
Allure Magazine Best of Beauty Hall of Fame, specializing in the research, development
after winning the “Best of Beauty Award” and marketing of therapeutic, corrective
for seven consecutive years (1999 – 2008). and aesthetic solutions in dermatology. Its
This esteemed honor is given to a select expertise covers a broad spectrum of skin,
number of products (out of 10 000+) that hair and nail diseases. The parent company
have won the Allure Magazine Best of Beauty is based in Lausanne, Switzerland. Corporate
Award for five years or more. Rather than Services are located in Paris-La Défense,
selecting from a suggested list, editors and France. Galderma has subsidiaries in Europe,
readers named products they truly preferred.8 the Middle-East, Africa, North America, Latin
Formulated with only 8 ingredients, of which America, Australasia and Japan.
3 of the ingredients: water, cetyl alcohol and
propylene glycol enhance the hydration of the
skin.9 Galderma Laboratories South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Cetaphil® is now the #1 Recommended Co. Reg. No.: 1996/000311/07
OTC Brand by Dermatologists and PO Box 71150
Pediatricians in the US10 and is the #1 Bryanston
cleanser and emollient brand sold by 2021
Pharmacies in South Africa.11 Tel: +27 11 706 2339
All Cetaphil® products are specially www.galderma.com
References:
1. http://www.cetaphil.com/TheScoop/Awards.aspx Accessed 21 September 2009.
2. http://www.argylerowland.com/www.argylerowland.comArgyleRowlandCommunications_news_46.htm Accessed 10 September 2009.
3. Sullivan J. A clinically practical approach to acne: Part 1: diagnosis, assessment and general skin care. Modern Medicine of South Africa April 2009;
34 (4): 21 – 28.
4. http://www.cetaphil.com/Products/Moisturizers.aspx Accessed 14 September 2009.
5. Schalla W et al. Cleansing Diseased and Sensitive Skin – A multicentre surveillance study with the cleansing lotion Cetaphil® Der Informierte Artz 1993;
14: 927 - 930
6. Cetaphil UVA/UVB Defense SPF 50+ Product Profile.
7. http://www.cetaphil.com/TheScoop/BeautyBuzzArchive.aspx Accessed 10 September 2009.
8. http://www.eskincarestore.com/ProductCart/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=756 Accessed 10 September 2009.
9. http://www.westchestermagazine.com/Westchester-Magazine/February-2006/Psst-The-Beauty-Secrets-of-Beautiful-Women/ Accessed 10 September 2009.
10. Source: Galderma Data on File May 2009.
11. Source: IMS Data MAT July 2008 – June 2009.
CET 0909-1. Final approval date: 23/09/2009

Providing state of the art
Medical Healthcare
Dental Care
DENTAL MAKEOVERS the body follow. Any stained, missing or WANT WHITER, BRIGHTER TEETH?
Everyone has the right to a healthy mouth chipped teeth will be held in memory and will A great option for you might be a
and a beautiful smile. We wish to ensure be used to construct that First Impression – If professionally administered tooth
people do not remain in the dark and that you’ve lost confidence in your smile, we can whitening system. Patients with natural
they make informed decisions. help you get it back! teeth that are discoloured due to age,
We have state of the art surgeries all smoking or other extrinsic staining
equipped to enable the clinician to use the Cosmetic Dentistry factors are excellent candidates for
best techniques available in Dentistry today. Have you got total confidence in your smile? tooth whitening. Bleaching does
Do you have fresh breath? Are you happy not work as well on teeth that have
First Impressions are important with the appearance, shape and colour of intrinsic staining. The results will vary
When we first meet a new person there is a your teeth? from patient to patient. Patients with
subconscious way that our brains and eyes deep intrinsic stains can have other
interact with this person. Normally your eyes Modern dentistry has a dazzling array of cosmetic options such as veneers and
scan from their eyes, to their nose and then techniques and systems to build a healthy, crowns to help achieve the desired
to their mouth. Only then would the rest of attractive and confident smile. results.

would have to be extracted. In modern The dental sealant is one of the most
times because of a procedure known as root revolutionary materials available for protecting
canal treatment the infection can be treated, our children’s teeth. For the past 18 years,
the injured nerve removed and the pain a new generation of children have been
associated with such symptoms alleviated. enjoying the benefits of protective sealants.
FISSURE SEALANTS KIDDY CARE DENTISTRY

An increasingly popular treatment in Air abrasion provides an alternative to the
DENTAL IMPLANTS dentistry is making it possible for kids to slip high-speed hand piece for removing decay
The lifestyle change which can take place through childhood without a single cavity. from tooth structure.
can be quite simply earth shattering. When parents ask their dentists what are
Tooth loss affects millions of South the best ways to prevent their children from Its many purported advantages compared to
Africans. Conventional tooth replacement getting cavities, dentists often respond traditional preparation procedures include:
methods, such as bridges and dentures, “SEALANTS!” • less invasive, more conservative treatment
are not always the answer for many people • reduced need for local anesthetic
due to the frustration and embarrassment Kids will still have to: • earlier and more accurate diagnosis which
created by poor fit or maintenance • brush reduces under- or over-treatment
problems. • floss • reduction or elimination of vibration,
• visit their dentists chipping, and micro-fracturing
Endodontic (Root Canal) • pain free procedures
Treatment Sealants can cut molar cavities by more than
It used to be that if a tooth was infected or 50 percent, and can be especially helpful in Tel : 08610 (TEETH) 83384
the nerve in the tooth was dying, the tooth areas without fluoridated water. www.thedentalinstitute.co.za

Chapter 11
Conferencing & Exhibitions

Conferences and Exhibitions
South Africa uniquely combines the best of Africa with the sophistication of world-class hotels,
venues, transport and communication structures, and is recognised internationally as a top
meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) industry destination. As exceptional
value-for-money merges with first-class facilities, South Africa is fast becoming a preferred
business tourism destination.
Voted the third favourite long-haul destination in Africa, and with more than 63 percent of all
Media Club - Photographer Rodger Bosch - CTICC
country by UK-based events agencies in the conference activities on the continent taking
influential 2008 Meetings and Incentive Travel place in South Africa, the country is by far the
magazine, South Africa is also listed in the top top meetings destination in Africa.
35 most popular conferencing destinations in Durban is consistently ranked among the
the world by the International Congress and world’s top destinations and the massive ICC
Convention Association (ICCA). The country in Durban, along with its adjacent Durban
is aiming to break into the Top Ten global Exhibition Centre, hosts spectacular large
conferencing destinations in 2010. conferences and trade shows. The Cape
South Africa’s business tourism sector Town ICC is set in the heart of one of the
has grown into one of the most lucrative and most beautiful cities in the world and offers
healthy market segments internationally, a purpose built, state-of-the-art convention
and Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban facility with high tech infrastructure.
all boast world-class convention facilities. Johannesburg hosted Africa’s biggest
Leading the pack are the big three – the conference to date, the 2002 World Summit
Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, on Sustainable Development with an
the Cape Town International Convention estimated 40 000 delegates, spread across
Centre (CTICC) and Durban’s International three of the city’s premier venues: the
Convention Centre (ICC). Since 2001, the Sandton Convention Centre, which boasts the
World Travel Awards have named one of these most advanced conferencing and exhibition
three centres as the best conferencing venue technologies available; the Expo Centre, the

Media Club - Photographer Hannelie Coetzee - Inside Durban ICC
Media Club - Photographer Hannelie Coetzee - Inside Durban ICC

Media Club - Photographer Hannelie Coetzee - Durban ICC
Media Club - Photographer Hannelie Coetzee - Sun City
largest convention facility on the continent; venues throughout South Africa, including
and the Wanderers Stadium. the well-known Ranch in Limpopo that offers
Top event management and solutions a superior range of business facilities in
Media Club - Photographer Hannelie Coetzee - Durban ICC
companies abound in South Africa and one exquisite settings. Across the country, there
such company, Global Conferences Africa, are more than 1700 smaller world-class
has a proud track record of managing large conferencing and exhibition venues – ranging
conferences and oversaw much of the from intimate bush hideaways to large-scale,
logistics when the World Summit came to hi-tech convention facilities.
town. Once the deal is done, nowhere else in
Hotspots around Johannesburg include the world can you combine business with
the elegant and exciting Emperor’s Palace pleasure as you can in South Africa. A
which provides a range of multi-purpose magnificent climate, a menagerie of wildlife,
venues; one of Africa’s largest one stop world-class sporting facilities all combine to
conference and exhibitions facilities, Gallagher offer a wealth of leisure activities where one
Estate; the Coca-Cola Dome with its non- can walk with elephants, experience African
stop extravaganza of expos, concerts and culture or immerse in luxury shopping and
shows; and if you are looking for exclusivity, relaxation. ideal opportunity for South Africa to market
then Summerplace is the choice business, South Africa has an enviable track record itself further as an outstanding world class
banqueting and conference centre. of close to 1000 international conference business tourism destination – those who will
Africa’s largest and leading hotel group, events hosted annually, and as the 2010 FIFA be visiting South Africa in 2010, will certainly
Protea Hotels, has high-tech conference World Cup draws near, the event presents an return soon for more.

Accredited International
Professional Conference
Organisers
Since it’s inception in 1992, Global Conferences Africa has grown to become not only the leading
Professional Conference Organising (PCO) company in South Africa, but also the only one with
nationwide and regional branches (Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Nairobi & Windhoek).
Global Conferences Africa’s area of Global Conferences Africa has many years
expertise lies in Conference and Event of experience in dealing with VIP’s and
Management. Having managed over high profile international delegates; Heads
400 international conferences, it’s track of State, Cabinet Ministers and captains
record speaks for itself. Whether it is a of industry have attended many of the
sales conference for 100 delegates, or an conferences successfully planned and
international association conference for managed from conception to completion.
10,000 delegates, Global Conferences Global Conferences Africa’s clients are
Africa is ready, willing and able to offer it’s given the highest level of flexibility and
services in whichever capacity the client service delivery. A rapid reaction to change
chooses. Global Conferences Africa offer and an aptitude for innovation are just
a variety of services, from full Professional two of the reasons that well established
Conference Organising, to Destination relationships continue with clients such as
Management, to On-line Registration and Telkom, The South African National Roads
Database Management. The Management Agency, The National Ports Authority, The
Fees are tailor-made according to the National Treasury, Sasol, Murray & Roberts
exact extent of the services provided. and Stanlib.

Working closely with the client, Global
Conferences Africa act as a conductor,
bringing all the variety of services and
suppliers to order, acting as a conduit
between the client and all the people
involved with the conference, ensuring that
everyone plays to the same tune.
Global Conferences Africa is an
Accredited International Professional
Conference Organiser (AIPCO), a patron
member of SAACI (Southern African
Association for the Conference Industry)
and was the first PCO in South Africa to
join ICCA (International Congress and
Convention Association).
As an 86% BEE company, with a BBBEE
Level 2 Contributor status, clients of Global
Conferences Africa can claim 125% in
their own procurement credentials. Global
Conferences Africa is 100% owned by
Tourvest Holdings (Pty) Ltd, South Africa’s
largest (black-owned) travel and tourism
company.
For more information, please visit:

www.globalconf.co.za or see below for
branch contact details:
e-mail: enquiries@globalconf.co.za
Cape Town: Tel +27 21 532 6333

Fax +27 21 532 6331
Durban: Tel +27 31 561 5916

Fax +27 31 561 4423
Johannesburg: Tel +27 11 676 3000

Fax +27 11 884 1603
Nairobi: Tel +254 20 374 2435

Fax +254 20 374 1980/8593
Windhoek: Tel +264 61 275 300

Fax +264 61 263 417
Nairobi: Tel +254 20 374 2435

Fax +254 20 374 1980/8593
Windhoek: Tel +264 61 275 300

Fax +264 61 263 417

Emperors Palace Hotel,
Casino and Convention Resort
An opulent conference facility next to the O.R. Tambo
International Airport, Johannesburg
Location makes this venue the ultimate

conference, exhibition and event facility.
Emperors Palace offers a diverse range
of multi-purpose venues and breakaway
rooms with extensive technical resources
including Wi-Fi connectivity. Catering for
groups of eight to 3,000, Emperors Palace
excels in three essential ingredients - superb
cuisine, impeccable service and an elegant
atmosphere. Whatever the event, presidential
or private, formal or frivolous, business or
celebratory, with more than 20 unique and
adjustable venues, Emperors Palace is the
perfect destination. Each venue is equipped
with state-of-the-art audio visual equipment
including multi-media capabilities and flexible
lighting.
No request is too large, no detail too small,
everyone embraces a shared philosophy to
fulfill every wish. The resort has three hotels
which include the ultra luxury 5-star Peermont
D’oreale Grande, the deluxe 4-star Peermont

Mondior, the newly refurbished 3-star continent, seating over 500 people.
Peermont Metcourt Suites and the chic and Peermont has a host of other properties in
affordable Peermont Metcourt all conveniently spectacular locations in Southern Africa,
situated next to O.R. Tambo International most offering the added benefit of overnight
Airport (with a free shuttle service to and from facilities, your conference is guaranteed
the airport). to be easily accessible, well managed and
But Emperors Palace is more than just a successful. Whether you’re looking for a
conference venue with its host of activities beachside resort, urban retreat or a city
like the casino, restaurants, bars, a health setting, Peermont Hotels, Casinos and
spa and the Odeon Showbar. It is also filled Resorts offers a plethora of destinations
with flamboyant works of art, a garden grand and facilities and its properties can host
enough to suit a Roman Villa and manicured everything from small sized board meetings Peermont Group Sales
lawns. to large conferences and extravagant Tel: +27 (0) 11 557 0557
The perennially popular Emporium and celebrations, and are able to deliver creative, Fax: +27 (0) 11 463 6185
entertainment centre has just undergone a unique and memorable events. There is a Email: sales@peermont.com
major revamp, with nearly R100 million spent choice of 14 premium, 3-, 4- and 5-star hotels www.peermont.com
on brand new restaurants, entertainment each complemented by superior conferencing
outlets, and children and family outlets. The facilities, world-class restaurants, indulgent Emperors Palace
highlight of this re-development was the day spas, pulsating entertainment and Tel: +27 (0) 11 928 1000
opening of a spectacular state-of-the-art Nu championship golf courses, thus providing Fax: +27 (0) 11 928 1001
Metro movie theatre experience which houses superior luxury and relaxation for delegates Email: info@emperorspalace.com
one of the largest cinemas on the African and partners. www.emperorspalace.com

For each and every occasion,
there is a season.
For those who know that memorable events and principal occasions
merit an exceptional setting, there is a place where the most
discerning demands are met, gracefully, perfectly and completely.
Summer Place combines classic design, A time and space for all things of configurations of rooms, facilities and
décor and ambience with sheer joie de vivre, importance services are available to set the scene for
harmoniously and elegantly. Its character Summer Place is unsurpassed as strategic discussions, key negotiations,
is generous rather than rich, welcoming a venue for conferences, business private break-aways or commercial
its guests without overwhelming them. It functions and events. A professional celebrations. Surroundings conducive to
is a place where the most distinguished of yet warm ambiance has been created, the creation of wealth, provide tangible
visitors can feel contented. Truly a place for all where it is abundantly clear to see, that inspiration for sound decision-making
seasons. business, truly matters. Efficient, versatile and significant action.

that indoor and outdoor spaces flow naturally its personnel are closely-knit teams who
into each other, adding a further sense of have each been selected for their ability to
unity and togetherness. Subtlety of design contribute to a greater whole than the sum
has also created space for seclusion, without of their parts. Assistance is available for
requiring those in search of a moment of planning and theme management, over and
private thought, to stray too far from the above the details of logistical and practical
central entertainment area. considerations.
If professional, discreet and considerate
Where refinement of taste is customary service can be seen as an art, then here is a
Banqueting facilities at Summer Place offer place where the exceptional has become the
versatility and flexibility in perfect accord rule. A place that is unique and fulfilling in
with excellence and tradition. Kosher and every aspect of conferencing, banqueting and
non-kosher kitchens, staffed by accredited executive business facilitation, a place that
caterers, are able to tantalise the most adds warmth to every occasion.
discerning of palates with a variety of menu
options, suited to individual preference and
For laughter, joy and celebration budget. Served in gracious surroundings 69 Melville Road
Set in classically landscaped gardens, with impeccable style, matched with superior Hyde Park, Johannesburg
surrounding an elegant pool where sparkling crockery, silver table appointments and Tel: +27 11 447 9744
fountains splash around a magnificent bronze linen of the finest quality, every occasion at Fax: +27 11 880 2050
sculpture, Summer Place is an idyllic location Summer Place, becomes an event in itself. E-mail: info@summerplacesa.com
for weddings and special occasions. The style PO Box 413555, Craighall 2024
of architecture and proportion of buildings is A place that exceeds every expectation South Africa
in such harmony with the rest of the property Beyond the structures of Summer Place, www.summerplacesa.com

Protea Hotel The Ranch
“Where hospitality is a long tradition!”
This 4-star country hotel was built in 1960

and has been managed by the Shearer
family ever since.
It is situated on a 1 000 ha conservancy
lying between the R 101 and N1 25 kms
south of Polokwane. From small beginnings
it has grown into one of Limpopo’s
finest business and leisure hotels, and
the wide variety of facilities have been
expertly developed to meet the needs and
expectations of discerning travellers.
Protea Hotel The Ranch offers 107 en-
suite bedrooms, four Executive suites and
two Presidential suites. These suites rank
amongst the very best in South Africa and
epitomize the care and attention to detail
that has made this hotel a landmark and a
by-word of hospitality and service over half
a century.
Two excellent restaurants continue the
long tradition of fine dining, and special
food festivals, with celebrity chefs, are held
six times a year.

A major new feature, and the first of its state-of-the-art Excalibur Board Room.
kind in South Africa, is the Golf Estate Country weddings are not forgotten and a
and Academy. Forty self-catering chalets beautiful small chapel seating 200 people
surround a 12-hole (par 3) “express” golf makes that special day quite unforgettable.
course, and a top professional is on hand for Next to the chapel is the rose-garden,
beginners and extra lessons for the regular a fitting tribute to the skills and the love of
golfer. gardening of the Shearer family. But is not
The conservancy is home to 23 antelope just the heady fragrance of roses that fills the
species and, tucked away amongst the trees air. Every building is surrounded by gardens
of the savannah, is the Kolobe tented camp where each season offers a brilliant new
that can accommodate up to eighty guests, array of colours and scents.
and the Bush Willow Entertainment Centre, a This is the ideal getaway for stressed
very special venue for intimate functions and city-dwellers seeking to unwind, play some
product launches. sport, go horse riding or mountain biking
Game and sundowner drives are offered, and even challenge the team-building course For further information and reservations
and a major attraction is the Lion Kingdom with its high ropes and other obstacles!
where walking tours with the lions can be Four swimming pools (two heated), a fitness Protea Hotel The Ranch
arranged. centre and a children’s Activity Centre all POLOKWANE ~ Limpopo Province
As a conference and meeting venue, contribute to a hotel operation that fully South Africa
Protea Hotel The Ranch has few equals. understands what each guest is seeking Tel: +27 15 290 5000
There are eleven function rooms ranging and strives to provide levels of service and Fax: +27 15 290 5050
from a venue that can seat 900 delegates traditional hospitality that far exceed the E-mail: reservations@theranch.co.za
and 550 banquet guests, to the small but expectations of the guests. Website: www.theranch.co.za

Eskom Academy of Learning
The Eskom Academy of Learning is of international
standards an exquisite and practical venue.
It is located on a 105 hectare farm in

Midrand (Johannesburg), which ensures
the necessary space and tranquillity to
host your corporate or personal event.
The conference centre offers world class
conference facilities that can accommodate
between 10 and 350 delegates with the
convenience of accommodation facilities to
match your budget on the premises.
Conference facilities
These outstanding venues are suitable

for both small and large functions. The
centre offers 13 syndicate rooms which
can accommodate smaller meetings or
workshops from as few as 10 delegates,
five conference rooms seating up to 80
delegates, two advanced auditoriums
seating a maximum of 350 and an executive
boardroom with video conferencing
facilities. All these venues have
technologically advanced equipment and
refreshment areas.

Accommodation
The Eskom Academy of Learning

conveniently offers accommodation
facilities consisting of 551 rooms on
the premises. Not only does it offer the
best views of rich wildlife but we also
strive to facilitate your budget with our
range of comfortable reasonably priced
accommodation.
Function venues
Our venues range from stylish restaurants

to the outdoor, pool-side feel of the Lapa
and Boma. Our creative Food and Beverage
staff takes pride in preparing dishes that
are beyond expectation. Although our
menus offer a generous choice of dishes,
we are always willing to respond to special
requests, wherever possible. Included in
our facilities is a flat, carpeted exhibition
area approximately 405m2 in size with the
perfect setting and space for guests to
mingle. This multifunctional venue can also
be utilised for gala events, car launches and
conferences.
Recreation facilities
The Eskom Academy of Learning also

offers an opportunity for team building and
relaxation with squash courts, swimming
pool, three sports fields (for soccer,
volleyball, and netball), a sports bar for
spending a relaxing evening with colleagues
and the Waterhole as an executive bar for
private functions.
Try us for your next, conference, exhibition,

election, banquet, computer training, or
stop-over.
Tel: +27 11 651 6111

Fax: +27 11 651 6824
Email: conventioncentre@eskom.co.za
www.ecc.co.za

The Gaborone International
Convention Centre
The Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC)
at The Grand Palm Hotel, Casino and Convention Resort
Botswana’s premier business address The Grand Palm offers the Okavango
Suite that can accommodate up to 250
Hailed as the gem of the African continent, people seated theatre-style and can
Botswana is a fascinating country of be divided into two smaller rooms. The
extraordinary natural beauty. Just a few Moremi Suite comprises three separate
minutes from the city centre of Gaborone meeting rooms and the cinema, that can
and 12 kilometres from the Sir Seretse seat 100 people, is ideal for seminars or
Khama International Airport lies The Grand lectures.
Palm Hotel, Casino and Convention Centre, The GICC offers the Tsodilo Suite,
which, in the grand tradition of Botswana covering 1 550 m² in area and can be used
hospitality, offers luxury accommodation as a single venue housing 1 040 people is
and dazzling entertainment. a banquet set-up, 1 807 people in cinema
The Grand Palm offers a versatile style and 1 550 for a cocktail reception.
conference centre comprising of five This suite offers six varying configurations
conference venues. The world-class catering to a variety of needs from
Gaborone International Convention Centre banquets and conferences to music
(GICC), adjacent to the Peermont Walmont concerts and major sporting events.
hotel, is a state-of-the-art, multi-faceted The GICC also has four Serondela
convention facility suited to the needs Rooms which can be used separately or
of both international and local meetings, in combination. As individual rooms they
incentives, conferences, exhibitions and host 20 people in banquet style, 30 in
other events. cinema style and 18 in boardroom style.

area for bar and catering services and conveniences that discerning travellers have
balcony overlooking The Grand Palm come to expect and the newly refurbished
Resort. Other facilities at The Grand Executive 5th floor, with the exclusive
Palm include the newly refurbished Executive Club Lounge, offers the travelling
casino with its modern, glitzy interiors executive unsurpassed business services.
and 150 ultra modern slot machines in The Grand Palm Resort also features the
various denominations. The restaurants Peermont Metcourt Inn, a modern, chic
offer an unmatched experience to the and affordable 3-star hotel offering guests
connoisseurs of fine food and include the cosy, and comfortable accommodation and
Beef Baron and Rib Room specialising delightful service.
in prime Botswana Beef cuts and The Grand Palm’s wide range of other
Mokolwane Bistro, a modern, African recreational and sporting facilities include a Peermont Group Sales
chic restaurant serving a delectable health club with full gym, squash court and Tel: +27 (0) 11 557 0557
international buffet. The Fig Tree is an saunas, 2 floodlit tennis courts, a volleyball Fax: +27 (0) 11 463 6185
open thatched pool bar and the Kalahari court, a sparkling swimming pool, children’s Email: sales@peermont.com
Bar is the favoured rendezvous for guests playground, birding, nature walks and a www.peermont.com
to unwind and catch up on the day’s picturesque lake surrounded by manicured
activities. lawns and the beautiful African bushveld. The Grand Palm
The 4-star Peermont Walmont is a hotel Tel: +267 363 7777
of elegance, offering Botswana’s highest Fax: +267 391 2989
standards of hospitality. The rooms are Email: info@grandpalm.bw
equipped with all the facilities and modern www.grandpalm.bw
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ADreach Group 174
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American Express 164
AtholPlace Boutique Hotel 77
Beerbird & Fan Can 186
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Brooklyn Mall 118
Café Sofia 104
Cobra Watertech 138
Culinary Equipment Co. 136
Elephant Rock Lodge 83
Emperors Palace 70
Emperors Palace Convention Centre 208
Environ 148
ER24 196
Eskom Convention Centre 214
ExecExpress Transfers & Tours 64, 92
Fast and Furious Distribution 182
Galderma South Africa 170, 198
Gautrain 16
Ghorbany Carpets 140
Global Conferences Africa 206
Graceland 74
Helios Executive Helicopter Charter 94
Hyde Park Shopping 106
Inala Technologies 168
Jan Malan Umzingeli Productions 126
Katzys 102
Land Rover South Africa 88
Laserderm & Fraxel 150
Liberty Properties 1, 110, 150, 152, 156
Mangwanani Private African Day Spa 146
Maponya Mall 114
Mediterranean Shipping Company 180
Medscheme Group 188, 192
Mmabatho Palms 75
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Net#work BBDO 172
One&Only Cape Town 78
Oriental Plaza 116
Orion Hotels & Resorts 80
Peermont Global 70, 72, 74, 75, 84, 208, 216
Protea Hotel : The Ranch 67, 212
Routledge Modise 184
Shemer Jewellers 132
Signature Restaurant 96
Spas of Distinction 144
Springbok Lodge 82
Stoned Cherrie 130
Summer Place 210
The Blue Train 44, 62
The Dental Institute 200
The Elephant Sanctuary 66
The Gaborone ICC 216
The Grand Palm 84
The Grillhouse 100
Virgin Mobile 166
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