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RACE YOUR WAY TO WIN A SHARE OF

R90000 IN FREE PLAY

AND THEY’RE OFF! Race Day – 29 January 2016

Earn 10 MVG points to qualify for each race.

Earn points between 18h00 and 18h50 to enter the 19h00 race, 19h00 and 19h50 for the 20h00 race, and 20h00 and 20h50 for the 21h00 race.

May the best horse win!

PROMOTION RUNS ON 29 JANUARY 2016 Rules with complete offer available at the MVG Desk and suninternational.com

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SUN INTERNATIONAL SUPPORTS RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING. GAMBLING FOR PERSONS 18 YEARS AND OLDER. WINNERS KNOW WHEN TO STOP. NATIONAL RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING TOLL-FREE COUNSELLING LINE 0800 006 008. SUN INTERNATIONAL CASINOS ARE LICENSED CASINOS. THE CAROUSEL IS LICENSED WITH THE NORTH WEST GAMBLING BOARD. ANY COMPLAINTS OR GRIEVANCES WITH IT MAY BE LODGED WITH THE BOARD ON (018) 384 3215.

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It’s

The sweet, charcoal aroma of grass-fed beef steak and free range Karoo lamb chops; the enchanting sounds of children laughing, men teasing and women celebrating, and the crackle and sizzle of boerewors fat dripping onto an open flame. Yes indeed, the braai is a kwaai way to celebrate South African Heritage.

24 SEPTEMBER 2015 R120 PER ADULT • R80 FOR CHILDREN 2 – 12 YEARS STARTS AT 11h00 • Price includes a braai meal Pony rides, jumping castles and face painting will be available

Contact 023 348 7200 or goldenvalleyinfo@suninternational.com for details. Tickets can be bought at the Golden Valley Casino, off the N1 highway in Worcester.

It’s

The sweet, charcoal aroma of grass-fed beef steak and free range Karoo lamb chops; the enchanting sounds of children laughing, men teasing and women celebrating, and the crackle and sizzle of boerewors fat dripping onto an open flame. Yes indeed, the braai is a kwaai way to celebrate South African Heritage.

24 SEPTEMBER 2015 R120 PER ADULT • R80 FOR CHILDREN 2 – 12 YEARS STARTS AT 11h00 • Price includes a braai meal Pony rides, jumping castles and face painting will be available

Contact 023 348 7200 or goldenvalleyinfo@suninternational.com for details.

Tickets can be bought at the Golden Valley Casino, off the N1 highway in Worcester.

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TURN THE HEAT UP

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MVFGERS

OF L A B L E AVAI

FRIDAYS

SATURDAYS

OLD SCHOOL NIGHTS

JACKIN HOUSE NIGHTS

featuring DJ Dale May

with Stan’s Beatdown Squad

Doors open at 21h00 • Cover charge: R50pp *MVG benefits and offers are subject to availability | Rights of admission reserved | No persons under the age of 18 | This is a non-smoking venue | MVG (Most Valued Guest) is Sun International’s loyalty programme.

Tell us about your experience, your feedback is important | www.suninternational.com/tellus

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SET THE WEEKEND ALIGHT

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FRIDAYS

SATURDAYS

SUNDAY

LADIES NIGHT

GROOVE CENTRAL

4 OCTOBER 2015

Free shooters for first 50 ladies

with the Beatdown Squad

Doors open at 21h00 • Cover charge: R50pp

Comedy Sundowners

Doors open at 17h00 • Cover charge: R60pp

*MVG benefits and offers are subject to availability | Rights of admission reserved | No persons under the age of 18 | This is a non-smoking venue | MVG (Most Valued Guest) is Sun International’s loyalty programme.

Share your experience with us, your feedback is important | www.suninternational.com/contact/sunshare

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BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY TO THE BOARDWALK ICC FOR THIS GOURMET CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE For only R300 per person you can enjoy a five-star Christmas buffet lunch, complimentary champagne and awesome entertainment.

Doors open at 12h30 on Friday, 25 December 2015.

For bookings call 041 507 9456/7869 during office hours.

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A PAIR OF 8s

M O VG N s LY

A prize of R2 000 in non-negotiable chips with will be awarded to the Player who is dealt a pair of 8s of the same suit in the first two cards on either Player or Banker if they have a corresponding bet playing Baccarat.

A prize of

R1 000 in non-negotiable tables chips will be awarded to the Player who is dealt a pair of 8s in the first two cards on Blackjack.

Promotion runs from 7 to 8 February 2016 between 22h00 and 02h00 playing Baccarat in the Privé.

Promotion runs from 7 to 8 February 2016 between 18h00 and 04h00 playing Blackjack on the main casino floor.

Rules with complete offer available at the MVG Rewards Centre and suninternational.com | MVG (Most Valued Guest) is Sun International’s loyalty programme Share your experience with us, your feedback is important | www.suninternational.com/contact/sunshare

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GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World

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GRANDWEST CASINO SUPPORTS RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING. GAMBLING FOR PERSONS 18 YEARS AND OLDER. WINNERS KNOW WHEN TO STOP. NATIONAL RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING TOLL-FREE COUNSELLING LINE 0800 006 008. SUN INTERNATIONAL CASINOS ARE LICENSED CASINOS.

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SEIZE THE BAY

COME AND ENJOY A DELICIOUS DINNER, FABULOUS DANCE AND COMPLIMENTARY BUBBLY AS WE BID FAREWELL TO 2015 AND SET SIGHTS ON 2016.

Venue: Date: Time: Price:

The Boardwalk ICC 31 December 2015 20h30 R400 per person

Book your tickets now to avoid disappointment.

Call 041 507 9456/7869 (office hours).

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HOLD ’EM EM CLOSE

BUY-IN R1 000

PRIZE: R26 000 in Cash and Tables Chips plus total buy-in pool QUALIFYING HEATS: Saturday 18 July 2015 FINALS: Sunday 19 July 2015 Complete Rules and Regulations available at the MVG Desk and at suninternational.com Contact 023 348 7200 for more information.

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A Hearty

February is the month of love and where better to spoil that special Valentine than at The Carousel’s Harvest Grill & Wine.

On 14 February 2016, enjoy our hearty Valentine’s Day meal and if your bill is more than R400, we’ll give you a complimentary bottle of champagne.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR TO MAKE A BOOKING, CALL HARVEST GRILL & WINE ON 012 718 7613.

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M O VG N s LY

BEN HOWARD KEEP YOUR HEAD UP

Winner of The British Breakthrough Act and Best Solo Male Artist.

2013 Brit Awards.

MVG cardholders: How to qualify: When:

Platinum cardholders Earn 50 MVG points Between 06h00, 9 July 2015 and 06h00, 16 July 2015

Quantity of tickets:

Show date:

100 double sets

22 and 23 July 2015

Tickets subject to availability and on a first come first serve basis.

Rules with complete offer available at the MVG Rewards Centre and suninternational.com | MVG (Most Valued Guest) is Sun International’s loyalty programme.

Tell us about your experience, your feedback is important | www.suninternational.com/tellus

GRANDWEST CASINO SUPPORTS RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING. GAMBLING FOR PERSONS 18 YEARS AND OLDER. WINNERS KNOW WHEN TO STOP. NATIONAL RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING TOLL-FREE COUNSELLING LINE 0800 006 008. SUN INTERNATIONAL CASINOS ARE LICENSED CASINOS.

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We are moving to using digital channels. Please update your details at suninternational.com/gogreen

Stand a chance to WIN A NISSAN LEAF VALUED AT

R5OO OOO OR A SHARE OF FREE PLAY

Draws take place on 15 January 2016

PROMOTION RUNS OCTOBER TO DECEMBER 2015.

Rules with complete offer available at the MVG Desk and suninternational.com/gogreen

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APRIL 2015

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Dear Mr. Smith,

Dear Mr. Smith,

April signals the approach of winter and we

With winter just around the corner, April is the perfect month to warm things up with the entertainment at Carnival City.

have some sizzling Easter specials lined up just for you.

Get exclusive Easter discounts on rooms

APRIL 2015

N AT I O N A L T O U R N A M E N T

N AT I O N A L T O U R N A M E N T

Look out for Joyous Celebration, South

at the Cabanas and Sun City Hotel.

Africa’s leading gospel ensemble at the Big Top Arena from 3 to 5 April 2015.

The Cabanas: R325 – R390/night. Sun City: R475 – R545/night. Call the Customer Contact Centre at 0861 786 468 to pre-book.

Get the adrenaline flowing in our SunSwipe Easter Extravaganza from

Get your adrenaline pumping in the Sun Slots

1 to 10 April 2015 and cash in on our

Tournament or enter our Month-End Cash Draw

Sunsational Deals for 2 including dinner, drinks and a chance to get lucky!

and stand a chance to win R200 000 in cash.

Finally, get a meal voucher of R60 for 15 MVG points.

Best Regards,

SunSwipe Easter Extravaganza

General Manager

Venue: Sun City Casino Date: 1, 8, 15 & 22 April (Final draw is on 6 May)

Mike van Vuuren

Sun Slots Tournament

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Venue: Carnival City Date: 23 March - 9 May 2015

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Spectacular Easter Entertainment with Kurt Darren and Viljoen Retief Why not sing along to some of the most popular tracks of 2 of South Africa’s most loved singer-songwriters, Kurt Darren and Viljoen Retief, this Easter.

WHEN: 3 APRIL AT 8:00 PM WHERE: GOLDEN VALLEY PRICE: R100 HOW: TICKETS AVAILABLE AT CASINO CASH DESK No under 18’s allowed. Contact (023) 348 7200 for more information.

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TWO LESS FISH

in the sea

TWO LESS FISH is a crisp and spicy white thatʼll make you relax immediatley. It is the perfect blend of two spectacular flavours. Be careful, you may fall in love. It will take your breath away.

As much as TWO LESS FISH is a fresh and energetic wine, itʼs not all fun and games. The fact is that on the 16.01.2016 there will indeed be 2 less fish in the sea.

To Asleigh and Bruce—we need to tell you honestly that we are a little jealous of the two of you.

Weʼll get over it though!

Congratulations is all that is left to say.

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STAND A CHANCE TO WIN YOUR SHARE

OF R400 000 IN PRIZES

ALFA ROMEO MITO 1.4TB AND R100 000 FREE PLAY

Was your highest card held a gold card and did you earn 150 or more MVG points between 1 March 2015 and 30 April 2015?

Meet your personal points target between 1 June 2015 and 31 July 2015 to qualify for the draw on 6 August 2015.

Points targets available from 25 May 2015 at the MVG Rewards Centre. *Rules with complete offer available at the MVG Rewards Centre and suninternational.com | MVG (Most Valued Guest) is Sun International’s loyalty programme.

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2 making words sing “When you write, you talk on paper. When it's good, you sing.�

Mark Tredinnick

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By Nick Prinsloo As an addict, I am always looking for positive addic-

“I fell in love with that schismatic comma, forcing sentences to separate and readers to pause and breathe.”

tions.

My newest barbiturate, the art of story-telling.

While feeding that gnawing hunger to narrate, I fell in love.

Yup. That's what I said. I fell in love.

I fell in love with, well this is a little embarrassing..., I fell in love with punctuation marks.

Huh? Really?

Punctuation marks?

Yup. Please don't judge me—I'm not some dirty grammar-douche—but, yes I fell in love with punctuation marks. And I fell hard; real hard.

I fell in love with that schismatic comma, forcing sentences to separate and readers to pause and breathe.

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I fell in love with that authoritative and eye leading emdash—ever encouraging readers onward.

And, of course, I fell in love with that lithe and sexy semi-colon; with her constant celebration and encour-

“I have learnt that life itself is made of many full-stops and many new starts and that joy and hope, and sadness and fear, are merely different perspectives of the same sorry.”

agement of both diversity and homogeneity.

My favourite of these tiny scratches on the page, however, is the full-stop. The full-stop; ending one journey and beginning another. The full-stop. So sudden and surprising. Again and again I fall in love with that tiny dot, for she brings me relief and offers me hope.

She—ever so tenderly—takes my hand in hers, and with confidence, declares for all who will listen that even though one part of life may be complete another was about to begin.

And so, with the tiniest of lovers, I learnt to celebrate the past with joy while contemplating the future with hope; to remember the past with sadness while fearing the unknown of the future and I have learnt that life itself is made of many full-stops and many new starts and that joy and hope, and sadness and fear, are merely different perspectives of the same sorry.

And..., I am hooked.

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Nick Prinsloo 0716770291 revnickp@gmail.com