December, 2008

Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts are a great way to let your hair down, take in the sunset and relax! That said, things are bound to heat with a double bill of ‘Dr Victor and The Rasta Rebels’ and ‘Goldfish’ this December 31st!

If you haven’t made any New Year’s Eve plans, Book your ticket now by calling the Kirstenbosch ticket office at 021 761 2866. Tickets cost R200.

94.5Kfm and Drostdy-Hof bring you a double bill of Dr Victor and the Rasta Rebels and Goldfish for their annual New Year’s Eve concert.
Dr Victor and The Rasta Rebels

Two decades of performing and one of the busiest bands on circuit make Dr Victor and the Rasta Rebels one of the most familiar groups around. Victor Khojane, or Dr Victor, has been crafting an uplifting, up-tempo sound earning this singer, musician, songwriter and producer an enviable reputation locally and internationally.

A mixture of Afro pop, R&B and reggae have seen this group backing Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Paul Simon, Lucky Dube and Tina Turner. Expect to enjoy some of their own compositions on newly released album New Flame which sports a first - an Afrikaans track done with Theuns Jordaan cheekily entitled ‘Wie Se Kind Is Jy?’ as well as a Jewish track called ‘Raksmor’ sung entirely in Hebrew.
Goldfish

One of the most exciting live electronica acts in the world right now is Goldfish. Two Jazz musos hook up while studying music at varsity, and form a live electronic duo. This is Dominic Peters and David Poole, the unassuming surfer/jazz muso/electronic maniacs that are Goldfish. They record an album themselves with little more than a double bass, a saxophone and a couple of synthesizers.

This self-released ‘Underground’ album, Caught in the loop, goes on to propel them into the stratosphere, with a cult-like following and numerous number ones in South Africa. You couldn’t find two guys more passionate about music, and their live shows are testament to that.

Brought to you by 94.5Kfm and Drostdy-Hof.

Tickets:

Booking for this concert is essential (booking will close after the first 5000 tickets are sold). Seating is unreserved and on the lawn.

Book your ticket now by calling the Kirstenbosch ticket office at 021 761 2866. Tickets cost R200.

Click here for more information.

It’s not oo late to book a your December/January holiday with Southern Sun. From R220 per person per night sharing at inland hotels and from R250 per person sharing at coastal hotels, available at hotels across the country. Kids under 18 sharing with parents stay and eat free.

Southern Sun Frequent Guest members save further by paying with Sun Rands. Special Discounts available until 31st January 09…

EASTERN CAPE

Garden Court King’s Beach, Port Elizabeth
Summer Special: R276pps Early Bird: R250pps
Rate includes full English breakfast PLUS kids under 18 sharing with parents, stay and eat free. Max two kids per room in family accommodation.
Rates valid from 01/12/08 to 11/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Peak Season surcharge applies from 24/12/08 to 05/01/09 inclusive,
minimum stay 4 nights. Rates subject to availability.

Hemingways Hotel, East London
Summer Special: R413pps Early Bird: R385pps
Rate includes full English breakfast PLUS kids under 18 sharing with parents,
stay and eat free. Max two kids per room in family accommodation.
Rates valid from 01/12/08 to 11/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Peak Season surcharge applies from 31/12/08 to 05/01/09, minimum stay 4 nights.
Rates subject to availability.

Garden Court East London
Summer Special: R276pps Early Bird: R260pps
Rate includes full English breakfast PLUS kids under 18 sharing with parents,
stay and eat free. Max two kids per room in family accommodation.
Rates valid from 01/12/08 to 11/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Peak Season surcharge applies from 31/12 to 05/01/09, minimum stay 4 nights.
Rates subject to availability.

Garden Court Mthatha
Summer Special: R276pps Early Bird: R260pps
Rate includes full English breakfast PLUS kids under 18 sharing with parents,
stay and eat free. Max two kids per room in family accommodation.
Rates valid from 15/12/08 to 11/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Single supplement applies. Rates subject to availability.

WESTERN CAPE

Southern Sun The Cullinan
Summer Special: R450pps Early Bird: R420pps
Rate includes full English breakfast PLUS kids under 18 sharing with parents,
stay and eat free. Max two kids per room in family accommodation.
Rates valid from 10/12/08 to 18/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Peak Season rates apply from 26/12/08 to 03/01/09, minimum stay 4 nights.
Rates subject to availability.

Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town
Summer Special: R413pps Early Bird: R385pps
Rate includes full English breakfast PLUS kids under 18 sharing with parents,
stay and eat free. Max two kids per room in family accommodation.
Rates valid from 10/12/08 to 18/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Peak Season rates apply from 26/12/08 to 03/01/09, minimum stay 4 nights.
Rates subject to availability.

Southern Sun Cape Sun
Summer Special: R372pps Early Bird: R347pps
Rate includes full English breakfast PLUS kids under 18 sharing with parents,
stay and eat free. Max two kids per room in family accommodation.
Rates valid from 10/12/08 to 18/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Rates subject to availability.

Southern Sun Newlands
Summer Special: R372pps Early Bird: R347pps
Rate includes full English breakfast PLUS kids under 18 sharing with parents,
stay and eat free. Max two kids per room in family accommodation.
Rates valid from 10/12/08 to 18/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Rates subject to availability.

Garden Court de Waal
Summer Special: R340pps Early Bird: R320pps
Rate includes full English breakfast PLUS kids under 18 sharing with parents,
stay and eat free. Max two kids per room in family accommodation.
Rates valid from 10/12/08 to 18/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Peak Season rates apply from 26/12/08 to 03/01/09.
Rates subject to availability.

Garden Court Eastern Boulevard
Summer Special: R276pps Early Bird: R260pps
Rate includes full English breakfast PLUS kids under 18 sharing with parents,
stay and eat free. Max two kids per room in family accommodation.
Rates valid from 10/12/08 to 18/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Peak Season rates apply from 24/12/08 to 03/01/09, minimum stay 4 nights.
Rates subject to availability.

NORTHERN CAPE

Garden Court Kimberley
Summer Special: R221pps Early Bird: R208pps
Rate includes full English breakfast PLUS kids under 18 sharing with parents,
stay and eat free. Max two kids per room in family accommodation.
Rates valid from 15/12/08 to 11/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Single supplement applies. Rates subject to availability.

KWAZULU NATAL REGION

Garden Court Marine Parade (Double Rooms)
Summer Special: R404pps Early Bird: R380pps
Rate includes full English breakfast PLUS kids under 18 sharing with parents,
stay and eat free. Max two kids per room in family accommodation.
Rates valid from 01/12/08 to 31/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Peak Season rates apply from 24/12/08 to 05/01/09, minimum stay 4 nights.
Single supplement applies. Subject to availability.

SunCoast Hotel and Towers
Summer Special: R394pps Early Bird: R368pps
Rate includes full English breakfast. Kids policy does not apply. Rates valid
from 01/12/08 to 31/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights. (Rates exclude SunCoast Towers
Hotel) Peak Season rates apply from 24/12/08 to 05/01/09, minimum stay 4 nights.
Single supplement applies. Subject to availability.

Southern Sun geni
Summer Special: R372pps Early Bird: R347pps
Rate includes full English breakfast PLUS kids under 18 sharing with parents,
stay and eat free. Max two kids per room in family accommodation.
Rates valid from 01/12/08 to 31/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Peak Season rates apply from 24/12/08 to 05/01/09, minimum stay 4 nights.
Single supplement applies. Subject to availability.

Southern Sun North Beach (Double Rooms)
Summer Special: R356pps Early Bird: R332pps
Rate includes full English breakfast PLUS kids under 18 sharing with parents,
stay and eat free. Max two kids per room in family accommodation.
Rates valid from 01/12/08 to 31/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Peak Season rates apply from 24/12/08 to 05/01/09, minimum stay 4 nights.
Single supplement applies. Subject to availability.

Garden Court South Beach
Summer Special: R340pps Early Bird: R320pps
Rate includes full English breakfast PLUS kids under 18 sharing with parents,
stay and eat free. Max two kids per room in family accommodation.
Rates valid from 01/12/08 to 31/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Peak Season rates apply from 24/12/08 to 05/01/09, minimum stay 4 nights.
Single supplement applies. Subject to availability.

Garden Court Ulundi
Summer Special: R276pps Early Bird: R260pps
Rate includes full English breakfast PLUS kids under 18 sharing with parents,
stay and eat free. Max two kids per room in family accommodation.
Rates valid from 15/12/08 to 11/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Single supplement applies. Rates subject to availability.

Beverly Hills Hotel (Midweek)
Summer Special: R975pps Early Bird: NA
Rate includes full English breakfast. Kids policy does not apply.
Rates valid from 01/12/08 to 31/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Peak Season rates apply from 24/12/08 to 05/01/09, minimum stay 4 nights.
Single supplement applies. Subject to availability.

Beverly Hills Hotel (Weekend)
Summer Special: R1450pps Early Bird: NA
Rate includes full English. Kids policy does not apply.
Rates valid from 01/12/08 to 31/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Peak Season rates apply from 24/12/08 to 05/01/09, minimum stay 4 nights.
Single supplement applies. Subject to availability.

GAUTENG REGION

SunSquare Montecasino
Summer Special: R469pps Early Bird: R438pps
Rate includes full English breakfast. Kids policy does not apply.
Rates valid from 15/12/08 to 11/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Single supplement applies. Rates subject to availability.

Garden Court Sandton City
Summer Special: R382pps Early Bird: R360pps
Rate includes full English breakfast PLUS kids under 18 sharing with parents,
stay and eat free. Max two kids per room in family accommodation.
Rates valid from 15/12/08 to 11/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Single supplement applies. Rates subject to availability.

Southern Sun Grayston
Summer Special: R372pps Early Bird: R347pps
Rate includes full English breakfast PLUS kids under 18 sharing with parents,
stay and eat free. Max two kids per room in family accommodation.
Rates valid from 15/12/08 to 11/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Single supplement applies. Rates subject to availability.

Southern Sun Katherine Street
Summer Special: R372pps Early Bird: R347pps
Rate includes full English breakfast PLUS kids under 18 sharing with parents,
stay and eat free. Max two kids per room in family accommodation.
Rates valid from 15/12/08 to 11/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Single supplement applies. Rates subject to availability.

Southern Sun Pretoria
Summer Special: R334pps Early Bird: R312pps
Rate includes full English breakfast PLUS kids under 18 sharing with parents,
stay and eat free. Max two kids per room in family accommodation.
Rates valid from 15/12/08 to 11/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Single supplement applies. Rates subject to availability.

Riverside Hotel and Conference Centre, Vanderbijlpark
Summer Special: R334pps Early Bird: R312pps
Rate includes full English breakfast PLUS kids under 18 sharing with parents,
stay and eat free. Max two kids per room in family accommodation.
Rates valid from 15/12/08 to 11/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Single supplement applies. Rates subject to availability.

Garden Court Eastgate
Summer Special: R297pps Early Bird: R280pps
Rate includes full English breakfast PLUS kids under 18 sharing with parents,
stay and eat free. Max two kids per room in family accommodation.
Rates valid from 15/12/08 to 11/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Single supplement applies. Rates subject to availability.

Garden Court Sandton
Summer Special: R266pps Early Bird: R250pps
Rate includes full English breakfast PLUS kids under 18 sharing with parents,
stay and eat free. Max two kids per room in family accommodation.
Rates valid from 15/12/08 to 11/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Single supplement applies. Rates subject to availability.

Garden Court Hatfield, Pretoria
Summer Special: R266pps Early Bird: R250pps
Rate includes full English breakfast PLUS kids under 18 sharing with parents,
stay and eat free. Max two kids per room in family accommodation.
Rates valid from 15/12/08 to 11/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Single supplement applies. Rates subject to availability.

Garden Court Morningside, Sandton
Summer Special: R254pps Early Bird: R239pps
Rate includes full English breakfast PLUS kids under 18 sharing with parents,
stay and eat free. Max two kids per room in family accommodation.
Rates valid from 15/12/08 to 11/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Single supplement applies. Rates subject to availability.

Garden Court Milpark
Summer Special: R221pps Early Bird: R208pps
Rate includes full English breakfast PLUS kids under 18 sharing with parents,
stay and eat free. Max two kids per room in family accommodation.
Rates valid from 15/12/08 to 11/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Single supplement applies. Rates subject to availability.

The Palazzo Montecasino (Standard Rooms)
Summer Special: R935pps Early Bird: NA
Rate includes full English breakfast. R50 double-up entertainment voucher,
2 x Nu Metro Movie Tickets, 2 x Montecasino Bird Garden entrance tickets,
25% discount voucher for Medeo Restaurant. Buy 1 get 1 free Jozi Eye Balloon ride,
1 x complimentary foot massage at the Mangwanani Retail store in Montecasino.
PLUS kids under 18 sharing with parents, stay and eat free. Max two kids per room in
family accommodation. Rates valid from 15/12/08 to 11/01/09. Minimum stay 1 night.
Single supplement applies. Rates subject to availability.

InterContinental Johannesburg Sandton Towers
Summer Special: R1075pps Early Bird: NA
Rate includes full English breakfast PLUS kids under 18 sharing with parents,
stay and eat free. Max two kids per room in family accommodation.
Rates valid from 15/12/08 to 11/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Single supplement applies. Rates subject to availability.

Sandton Sun
Summer Special: R1075pps Early Bird: NA
Rate includes full English breakfast PLUS kids under 18 sharing with parents,
stay and eat free. Max two kids per room in family accommodation.
Rates valid from 15/12/08 to 11/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Single supplement applies. Rates subject to availability.

OTHER REGIONS

Emnotweni Sun Hotel, Nelspruit
Summer Special: R372pps Early Bird: R347pps
Rate includes full English breakfast PLUS kids under 18 sharing with parents,
stay and eat free. Max two kids per room in family accommodation.
Rates valid from 15/12/08 to 11/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Single supplement applies. Rates subject to availability.

Ridge Hotel, Witbank
Summer Special: R372pps Early Bird: R347pps
Rate includes full English breakfast PLUS kids under 18 sharing with parents,
stay and eat free. Max two kids per room in family accommodation.
Rates valid from 15/12/08 to 11/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Single supplement applies. Rates subject to availability.

Southern Sun Bloemfontein
Summer Special: R334pps Early Bird: R312pps
Rate includes full English breakfast PLUS kids under 18 sharing with parents,
stay and eat free. Max two kids per room in family accommodation.
Rates valid from 15/12/08 to 11/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Single supplement applies. Rates subject to availability.

Garden Court Polokwane
Summer Special: R221pps Early Bird: R208pps
Rate includes full English breakfast PLUS kids under 18 sharing with parents,
stay and eat free. Max two kids per room in family accommodation.
Rates valid from 15/12/08 to 11/01/09. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Single supplement applies. Rates subject to availability.

Here in Johannesburg we have been experiencing allot of rain in the afternoons. That said, the mornings have been sunny, wind-free, warm and fresh. This makes great weather for a balloon ride!!!

We have put together the details of a few balloon ride companies. It comes off a little expensive, but who can put a price on life long memories of fun in the sky!
Sky Adventures
Hot air ballooning is the oldest form of manned flight. Experience the awesome thrill and peaceful serenity of hot air ballooning. Today the hot air balloon is a magical slow moving platform from which to view the world. Hot air balloon flights are offered principally on the edge of the Drakensburg mountains in the South East of South Africa, just inland from Durban in Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. The hot air balloon take-off is from a site in or around the Kamberg Valley and within sight of Giants Castle.

Price:
1-3 pax R2300 per person
4-6 pax R1925 per person
7-15 pax R1800 per person
15 + price on request

FREE Hot Air Balloon Ride for every group of 4 or more people.
Hot air balloon flights are also available in Gauteng, Mpumulanga, Kenya and Namibia.

Click here for more information
Bill Harrop’s “Original” Balloon Safaris
You’re sipping fine champagne while hovering gently above the tree tops of the beautiful Magalies River Valley, or drifting majestically high above the Magaliesberg range, just 45 km north of Johannesburg’s northern suburbs, a region boasting some of the best ballooning weather in the world.

Professional pilots, attentive crew, immaculately maintained equipment, 5 aviation safety awards, make this longest established licensed Balloon Airline in southern Africa the choice of the well informed discerning individual traveler or corporate group.

Price:
Balloon Safari with Champagne Breakfast
(Valid from 1st December 2007 to 30th November 2008)

Regular rate: R2005 + VAT R2285. per person
Group of 6 or more: R1825 + VAT R2080 per person
Group of 12 or more: R1672 + VAT R1905 per person
Group of 24 or more: R1566 + VAT R1785 per person

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Pick n Pay presents

Christmas Carols by Candlelight at the Walter Sisulu Botanical Garden
Venue: Walter Sisulu Botanical Garden, Malcolm Road, Poortview, Roodepoort.
Date: Saturday, 6th of December, 2008 and Sunday, 7th of December, 2008.
Cost: Adult R35, Senior Citizens R25, Students R20, Scholars R10, Under Six – Free.

17h00 - Light entertainment associated with the festive season

18h00 - The Duo: Riaan Swanepoel and Sylvia Blangwe With Children’s Choir to lead young members of the audience into songs for Christmas

19h00 - Arrival of Santa Claus Distribution of sweets throughout the audience, especially for the children

19h30 - Welsh Male Voice Choir of SA Carols by Candlelight and popular Choral music from around the world

(No booking required – pay at the entrance) For more information contact 011 958 1750 or sisulugarden@sanbi.org