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THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON
The Apollo 8 astronauts were the first people to see the dark side of the moon with their own eyes. The black ceramic [ZrO2] Co-Axial Speedmaster salutes the pioneering spirit that took them to a place no human had ever been and it pays homage to the Speedmaster Professional chronographs worn by every Apollo astronaut. OMEGA is a proud partner in mankind’s greatest dreams.
Embrace the world with certainty. Introducing the new M-Guard. Contact one of our Guard dealerships today to find out more about Mercedes-Benz Guard. The finest World of Protection. www.mercedes-benz.co.za/guard
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PIAGET ALTIPLANO The world’s thinnest automatic watch White gold case, 5.25 mm thick The world’s thinnest automatic movement Piaget Manufacture Calibre, 2.35 mm thick
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BMW Motorrad
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The Ultimate Riding Machine
to go beyond
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Your link to Southern Africa... and the world. Choose Airlink to connect you to 33 destinations in 8 countries across Southern Africa. With 21 years of customer focused experience along with the widest network and choice of flights, you get where you want to be, when you want to be there. Through our alliance with SAA you can enjoy convenient connections with SAA, their Star Alliance Partner airlines and other carriers throughout Southern Africa and the world. Earn Voyager Miles and book your flight direct on www.flyairlink.com or contact your Travel Agent or SAA Central Reservations on +27 11 978 1111. Spread your wings, fly Airlink – Freedom of the African sky. Pemba
Ndola Lusaka Kasane
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Polokwane Gaborone Johannesburg
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Kimberley Upington
Bloemfontein
Richards Bay Pietermaritzburg
Maseru
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A much-loved legend and treasured sanctuary to both wildlife and guests, Chitwa Chitwa bestows the quintessential African safari experience. Retreat to our stylishly eco-chic lodge where a traditionally African atmosphere blends with absolute comfort and contemporary design. With only eight individually appointed suites and the exclusively butler-equipped Chitwa House, Africa’s awe-inspiring natural beauty is all yours!
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Royal Chundu, ve star member of Relais & Chateaux, oers an escape to two magnicent luxury retreats, both secretly hidden on the banks of the majestic Zambezi River, a mere 30km upstream from Victoria Falls. Relax and unwind from private decks and discover the essence of Africa as it was truly intended with a sunset cruise, nature walk or a riverside picnic aer an adrenalin fuelled canoe trip!
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