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I was fortunate to be invited to the very first Readathon at the Inthembihle Lsen School, on Friday 28th Feb 2014. I was asked to informally judge the children, and to tell them a little bit about the benefits of reading. Wow - what a privilege to listen to these brave students, some of them so tiny, come up to the front and read. One little girl had only been reading for six weeks, and although we did select a winner from the foundation and intersen phases, they were all winners. Thanks to kind donations, we were able to purchase small gifts of sweets for each pupil that participated and to buy books for the winners.
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Your Support is most appreciated. EASTER EGG APPEAL If you would like to help collect/donate Easter Eggs for the school that we can deliver on Tuesday 15th April please email me directly on justine@travelmagsa.com I am not sure where 2014 is going, but here we are at the end of the first quarter of the year, and the school holidays are once again upon us. This issue brings you fabulous family destinations in SA and Mozambique, and the business pages offer you all sorts of exciting options from books to conference venues and giveaways. Further insight into Africa Travel Week 2014, is shared Mr Sugen Pillay,Business Development Director of Thebe Reed Exhibition and you can read about Cruising Trends for 2014. The creative pages offer you a peek into Saatchi Gallery’s Pangaea: New Art from Africa; new release books and movies and some exciting events, and theatrical productions not to be missed in the months to come.
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01 April - 01 June 2014
Anantara Offers
African Island Romance
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The Garden Routes Winter Family Playground Cruising Trends for 2014 Africa Travel Week 2014
Giveaways, Movies, CD’s and DVD’s, Books, Theatre, Art, Events and more...
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Travel SA - Hillbrow A Trip down memory lane. By Nicolette Bosman
Photo of Anantara Mozambique, supplied by Rani Resorts.
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Idube Game Reserve INSIDE FRONT COVER
Travel Africa - Mozambique
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Travel SA - Family Fun: Fancourt
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Movies & Music
Cruising Trends & Legal Labour Issues
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Books 11
Business 5
Theatre 12
Interview - Africa Travel Week 2014
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Art & Events
Anantara Resort & Spa
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Ithembelihle LSEN School
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INSIDE BACK COVER BACK COVER
Read This issues Special Features here... Travel SA - Winelands Bike and Wines Tourism Enterprise Partnership (TEP)
Travel Africa - Zimbabwe Exploring the Muturazi Falls with Adio-Adet Dinika
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Travel SA – Family Fun
FANCOURT
The Garden Route’s
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ead out to Fancourt on the Garden Route for some fabulous family fun over the winter school holidays. Fancourt is one of the most spectacular settings in the country, and has a variety of resort facilities and activities. This leading leisure destination is an exciting vacation playground waiting to be explored. A Kids and Teen Holiday Programme offered during the school holidays provides plenty of action, and social interaction for the young ones, while mom and dad can slip away for a romantic dinner for two, a pampering session in the Spa, or a round of golf. At the heart of the buzz is the Sports and Leisure Centre, where families can take a dip in the indoor heated family swimming pool, or work out at the state-of-the-art gymnasium. Teens can catch a movie at inhouse Cinema or get sociable at the Chillout Zone, while the little ones can head for The
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Kidz Club to participate in supervised games or enjoy play-time on the indoor Jungle Gym and Dolls’ House. This frees mom and dad up to enjoy a game of tennis on the courts, or polish their skills at the driving range at the new Golf Academy. During the June/July school holidays a great value Family Holiday Package is on offer, where families can enjoy a luxurious stay at the Fancourt Resort Hotel for 2 adults sharing with up to 2 children (under 12 years), at only R1799 per family per night, including full English breakfast. Complimentary use of the Kidz Club and access to the Teen lounge at the Sports and Leisure Centre, and to the Kids and Teen Holiday Programme is also part of the package, and the heated Roman Bath at the Fancourt Spa. Also included is use of the tennis courts and the driving range at the Golf Academy.
Travel SA – Family Fun
Winter Family Playground
This package is valid from 27 June to 20 July 2014 for a minimum 2-night stay and available to SA residents only. Every meal enjoyed at Fancourt’s restaurants is a delicious taste adventure, so pop in at Italian-styled La Cantina restaurant for a slice of ‘the best pizza in town’ while soaking up the great family atmosphere. Linger over a leisurely lunch at Morning Glory with its spectacular views of the Outeniqua golf course, or escape for an elegant dining experience at Henry White’s, located at Fancourt’s Manor House Boutique Hotel - an excellent choice for mom and dad to share a private gourmet feast and a bottle of fine wine together. For families keen on some outdoor action, there’s plenty of opportunity to explore the resort along scenic paths and leisure trails, while mountain biking, horse riding, picnics and hikes can be arranged on request. With added attractions such as nature reserves and glorious beaches to explore nearby, it’s little wonder that Fancourt is fast becoming the ‘go to’ destination for families visiting the Garden Route.
Bookings for the Family Holiday Package may be made on 044 804 0010 or email Reservations@fancourt.co.za
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Cruising
Cruising Trends for 2014
The cruise industry is looking forward to a year with great potential; thanks to more ports, ships, and on-board options, more and more people are giving cruising a try as it becomes more accessible worldwide. An estimated 20 million people went on at least one cruise in 2013, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) says, and the organisation, which represents 63 cruise lines, predicts that number could approach 22 million this year. According to George Argyropoulos of South African based Cruises International, there are six cruising trends to watch: Click Here to read more…
SA Sailings Seabourn
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14 Day South African Holiday onboard Seabourn Sojourn Departs: Cape Town – Dec 21, 2014 Ports of Call: Cape Town, PE, Durban, Richards Bay, Maputo, East London, Mossel Bay Arrives: Cape Town – Jan 4, 2015 From $8999 pp sharing
15 Day South African Holiday onboard Oceania Nautica Departs: Cape Town – Dec 22, 2014 Ports of Call: Cape Town, Mossel Bay, Maputo, Richards Bay, Durban, East London, PE, Walvis Bay, Cape Town Arrives: Cape Town – Jan 6, 2015 From $4899 pp sharing
TRAVELMAGSA READER PROMOTIONAL OFFER: 15 Day South African sailing onboard Oceania Nautica. If you book before 30 June 2014 will receive complimentary gratuities, which translate to a savings of $200 per person. BOOK NOW! Contact Cruise International Tel: 011 327 0327 and Quote “TravelMag SA Promo”.
Labour
Legal Issues
The tourism industry has to a large degree ensured that the economy of the Cape has been buoyant. The reality of the situation is that the tourism industry creates jobs and there is a very effective trickle-down effect of the monies that are spent on tourism. Click here to read the full article…
Michael Bagraim is a graduate of Rhodes University where he earned his BA in Political Science and his LLB. Michael has an impressive clientele and a reputation for being the ‘go to’ man on issues pertaining to Labour Law. He is the official legal advisor for the Trade Union Directory and is a former member
of the Department of Trade and Industry Task Team that was responsible for assessing labour legislation, and the development thereof. He currently advises nationwide corporations on the restructuring and management of their labour forces and he is now also offering his expertise to TravelmagSA readers.
GIVEAWAY: Sandwich Baron, the best thing since sliced bread! FIVE FOOTLONGS UP FOR GRABS! In today’s fast food industry, it’s delightfully tasty to come across a healthier meal option, which is able to distinguish itself from the norm of burgers, pizzas, steak, egg and chips. Produced specifically for online, call in and over the counter orders, Sandwich Baron creates a variety of high quality food products ranging from sandwiches, pitas, wraps, tramezzini’s, topping-filled baked potatoes and salads, all catering to the breakfast and lunchtime trade.
To treat your taste buds, Sandwich Baron is giving you the chance to
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All you need to do is name your favourite sandwich to enjoy when you’re taking a break from being on the road. SMS your answer, along with your name and surname, closest Sandwich Baron store and email address to justine@travelmagsa.com and you could be a winner!
To find your nearest store and check out their menu, visit www.sandwichbaron.com
Products
TUMI, the leading international brand of premium travel, business and lifestyle accessories, honours its heritage of design excellence, technical innovation and functional superiority with the launch of Alpha 2, the next generation of travel for the global citizen. Alpha 2 launched globally, and in South African stores, in March 2014. The range is available
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in black as well as a grey and orange. Substance meets sleek style to produce Transformer; the most advanced Travelite luggage range yet. Designed with the modern explorer in mind, Transformer offers an update in luggage form, efficiency and function. Tranformer by Travelite is now available at all Frasers stores.
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TripRider Plan your trip with absolute freedom!
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hether you’re a seasoned traveller travelling for the first time, you will certainly recognise the many useful features of the TripRider travel application. TripRider helps the traveller to organise, manage, share and capture their journey from selecting a destination, during the trip, too returning home. TripRider is different from the majority ‘’pre-filled’’ and internet-working travel apps. It is your smart travel notebook, made from the travellers’ perspective. You fill it with your information. It is made in a charming retro vintage design and contains 15 connected modules, integrated in one application - all to help the traveller create a complete travel story, from the Trip Plan to Trip Book which you can also print and save. Memories forever! Created for standard and Retina display for both iPhone, iPad and iPad Mini.
Conferences made for you at
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trategise, revive and host a conference with a difference at Granny Mouse Country House and Spa. Hosting a conference is no longer hard work, with a heritage of hospitality spanning over 30 years, Granny Mouse offers a range of conferencing packages to suit every need, and personalise the details to ensure an enjoyable experience whether the conference is for a few days or just a few hours. The Granny Mouse team managed by Sean Granger, takes charming hospitality and proficient professionalism to the next level in the serene setting of the Caversham Valley. There are four venues from which to choose: Caversham Room seating up to 130 guests cinema style; Camelia Room seating up to 30 guests; Eaves Restaurant seating 50 indoors and 30 on the outside deck and the studio which can seat up to 120 guests Granny Mouse prides itself in its menu, which can be catered for precisely to any conference organiser’s requirements. Every conference comes complete with a data projector, automated screens and laser pointer, sound system including a handheld microphone or lapel microphone, pads, pens and flipchart, bottled water, fruit bowl, candy and chocolate buffet, herbal tea buffet, a dedicated waiter, Wi-
With TripRider you can: * Add a new or old trip with basic info - Trips & Journeys * Plan your trips and journeys – Trip Plan * Make your own packing list – Packing List * Safely store copies of your travel documents - Wallet * Make a list of people who are travelling with you Travellers * Make your own map collection - Maps * Make a list of things you want to see and do on your trip - Must See & Do * Mark all visited locations and share them by Facebook, Twitter or e-mail – Location List * Check different types of your trip’s status (before, on and after the trip) - Briefing * Track your travel budget and expenses - Expenses * Write and share a diary with weather info, photos and highlights - Diary * Write and share important notes – Quick Notes * Share your trip with other TripRider and friends via Facebook, Twitter and e-mail – Share Trip * Export all your TripRider photos in Photos app - Foto Album * Create, view, print and share your own trip book and export it to iBooks - Trip Book You can use TripRider everywhere and anywhere because it works offline. You only need internet for sharing your trip with your friends on Facebook, Twitter or e-mail. 5 Lucky Readers can try it, to get your free Promo Code email justine@travelmagsa.com ASAP as codes are only valid until 25 April.
www.triprider.com Fi signal, dietary requirement requests and pre-approved menu choices per person for convenience. A 15% discount can be enjoyed on all spa treatments should your guests need time to de-stress after the conference. For those looking for a less corporate setup there are tailor made wine, whiskey or beer tasting conference options, that will show guests exactly why the Granny Mouse cellar’s wine list has won a Diners Club Diamond Award three consecutive years in a row. Receive tips on swirling the glass and observing the “legs” of the wine, or taste a variety of whiskeys from various regions, making for a relaxed team building activity or unique end to a corporate conference.
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Interview TravelmagSA asked Mr Sugen Pillay, Business Development Director Thebe Reed Exhibitions, to tell us more about Africa Travel Week 2014. Thebe Reed Exhibitions are the organisers of the Inaugural Africa Travel Week taking place in Cape Town at the ICC 28 April – 03 May 2014. Mr Sugen Pillay, Business Development Director Thebe Reed Exhibitions Can you give us an overview of Africa Travel Week? Africa Travel Week (ATW) is unique – this is the first time a platform this significant has been created on one continent. With three co-locating events covering three key sectors of the travel industry: leisure (WTM Africa), luxury travel (ILTM Africa) and MICE (IBTM Africa), we believe that in this format there they will be an unrivalled opportunity for creating business, not only have some exhibitors chosen to attend more than one event, but it also gives those Hosted Buyers (who match the pre-qualification process involved) an opportunity to do the same.All the events take place in one venue but at different times in the week. What trends and highlights do you envisage coming out of Africa Travel Week? We are really excited to bring to Africa the education and informative conference sessions that are synonymous with the international brands that make up Africa Travel Week. ATW will bring 20 industry related themes to the fore in support of the three events. Subjects as diverse as Responsible Tourism, Sustainable Business, Economics, Tourism Education, Technology and Blogging will be discussed in various forums, as well as Trends that effect travel into and out of Africa, will be revealed in the WTM Africa Vision Conference presented by Euromonitor. Who should be attending Africa Travel Week? ILTM Africa and IBTM Africa are very specific ‘by invitation only’ table top events with African exhibitors engaging with carefully handpicked hosted buyers that very closely match the business needs in their specific sectors. WTM Africa, however is aligned to its sister events and caters to exhibitors in South Africa, Pan Africa and World Wide. This B2B travel exhibition event is open to professionals in the industry locally and internationally. How have Buyers been attracted and which countries will be attending? The hosted buyer programmes have delivered quality buyers for all three events from over 40 countries so far, including buyers from all over Africa and beyond.ILTM Africa and IBTM Africa’s buyers are all hosted and WTM Africa’s hosted buyers programme will deliver as many as 300 new buyers to Africa all with direct mandates to contract African product. WTM Africa will also see visitors from all over the globe attending.
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How does South Africa and Africa benefit from these new events? Reed Travel Exhibitions is focused on delivery and also longevity. This is evident with WTM London reaching its 35th event this year and its equivalent in Dubai, ATM, which is now in its 21st year. Tourism is a key economic driver in Sub Saharan Africa, and the events that make up Africa Travel Week will mirror Reed Travel Exhibitions’ flagship events in other regions in the world providing a catalyst for economic growth. In the latest World Bank Tourism report it cites that tourism accounts for one in every 20 jobs in Sub Saharan Africa and is one of the few industries on the continent in which women are well represented as employees and managers, far outpacing many other countries and regions in tourism growth. All indications are that those seeking for a lucrative emerging market should look to Africa for that growth potential. WTTC (World Travel & Tourism Council) predicts growth of 4.8% over the next 10 years for Africa, growing at practically the same rate as the overall African economy and making tourism the fourth fastest growing sector in the continent. Market Intelligence organisation Euromonitor’s latest summary states: “The number of South African people engaging in outbound travel and tourism is expected to continue growing - the total number of outbound departures is expected to increase to 6.9 million by 2017. Much of this growth is set to be driven by the rise of the travel and tourism culture among South Africa’s nascent middle class, which continues to grow unabated.” UNWTO stats for 2013 show that Africa’s inbound tourism grew by 5%. The events of Africa Travel Week, support all these findings and are committed to assisting the growth of tourism in this region.
Pillay closes, “Whilst it is exciting for us to launch in 2014, it does not end here. Our expectations for WTM Africa go beyond our inaugural show. We expect that WTM Africa will be the leading travel and tourism event in Africa. Thebe Reed Exhibitions and Reed Travel Exhibitions is focused on delivery and also longevity and this is evident with WTM.”
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Travel Africa - Mozambique
Anantara Offers
African Island 3
0 kilometres east of mainland Mozambique on Africa’s striking east coast, the Bazaruto Archipelago of protected national park islands lie scattered like emerald jewels across the turquoise Indian Ocean. Covering 12,000 naturally beautiful hectares on the largest of these tropical islands, Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort & Spa brings to life escapist dreams through secluded African island romance and unforgettable experiences. Though far removed from all signs of modern distraction and stress, reaching the resort is not only easy, but also breathtaking. A 15 minute flight from Vilanculos Airport, which connects to Johannesburg with a direct two hour flight, provides Anantara guests with their first glimpse of the paradise that awaits their discovery. Designed in natural harmony with surroundings of lush vegetation and translucent ocean, the resort offers a boutique collection of 44 villas ranging from a spacious 90 to an incredible 330 square metres, with charming garden and soothing shoreline panoramas. Made from indigenous reed, soft fringed thatch and wood, the rustic appeal is balanced by understated luxury and seamlessly integrated modern amenities. Sumptuous four poster beds are dressed with white mosquito drapes billowing in the breeze; luxury bathrooms feature sunken tubs and exotic outdoor showers, and living spaces offer comfy elegance. Outside, certain villas invite guests to swing in a hammock and relax in the living sala, refresh in the plunge pool, bask under the sun on the veranda and dine under the stars. Offering the pinnacle of island indulgence, the one of a kind Anantara Pool Villa affords exclusive seclusion and unrivalled ocean views, and is the perfect sanctuary for families and friends to share, thanks to a private driveway and entrance, two generously sized en-suite bedrooms, spacious lounge and dining areas both inside and out, as well as a pool and Jacuzzi. Six unique culinary experiences ensure that guests can savour flavours and settings to suit their mood throughout each day. Golfinho serves inspiring breakfasts and dinners on the outdoor terrace with a pool and bay vista, or in the dining room which features original walls dating back to the early Portuguese traders. At Clube Naval, stylish light lunches lead into sundowner cocktails. The Beach Deck grills succulent meats and seafood plucked fresh from the ocean to perfection, and offers the opportunity to dine beside or on the beach. In-villa dining delivers a world of gourmet tastes, and Dining by Design promises the ultimate in tailor made romance, with a choice of
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Romance dream settings and fine dining menus, as well as a private chef and butler ensuring a flawless occasion. For guests wishing to step behind the local culinary scenes, professional cooking classes include a guided tour of the resort’s huge vegetable garden and orchard. Days at Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort & Spa can be lazy and relaxing or refreshingly adventurous. With a dedicated family pool, younger guests may splash about to their heart’s content, and couples seeking peace and tranquillity can retreat to the adults-only pool. A children’s entertainment room, fitness centre, tennis, volleyball and qolf course extend the leisure possibilities. Anantara Spa offers an escape within an escape. The serene sanctuary covers 1,300 square metres and features five treatment rooms, relaxation areas and a health bar, as well as specialist hydro facilities including a wet room, hydrotherapy pool and rhassoul chamber. The diverse menu offers revered western treatments and ancient rituals from across Africa and Asia, as well as extended journeys, all performed by expert therapists. Beyond the resort pleasures, guests can tour the island by 4x4 to discover other pristine bays, exotic flora and fauna, local life and a 19th century lighthouse. Soft powdery white sands can be cantered along on horseback and riders can even take their steed into the sea for a swim. Towering dunes offer boarding escapades, as well as a unique spot for sunset drinks. Ornithologists can go bird watching with knowledgeable local
Steeped in Luxury and Adventure
guides to find over 180 species, including huge flocks of pelicans and flamingos who frequent the coastal lakes and tidal pools. Renowned as one of the world’s top snorkelling, diving and fishing destinations, the Bazaruto Archipelago boasts year round warm waters, dazzling soft coral ridges and thousands of tropical fish species. A utopic playground for water sports, the thrill of windsurfing, water skiing, wake boarding and sailing is joined by the romance of sailing at sunset aboard a traditional dhow, and the dream of cruising in search of dolphins, whales, turtles and the largest population of the rare dugong on the African east coast. Naturally secluded and exclusive, Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort & Spa creates inspired proposal, wedding, honeymoon and anniversary celebrations. Couples can tie the knot on top of a sand dune or a deserted sand bank out at sea, while cruising on a traditional dhow (sailing boat), on the deck of a gorgeous villa, and couples who opt for a beach wedding can arrive at their ceremony scene on horseback. Corporate retreats enjoy the art of a perfect meeting in the conference room, which offers state of the art equipment and flexible seating for up to 60 guests. Adding to the possibilities, a distinctive range of team building activities and business partner bonding experiences can be followed by impressive dining, with the added allure of no interruptions from the outside world. www.bazaruto.anantara.com
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Movies & Music
A movie of my testimony called “ The Perfect Wave “ was released 28 February 2014 View the trailer Ian McCormack comes from New Zealand and histestimony of coming to the Lord is that he died for 15 - 20 minutes after being stung by 5 deadly box Jellyfish while night diving off the Island of Mauritius. The Lord took him into His Presence & he saw Jesus in His Glorified form. { Rev 1 : 13 - 18 } View a short interview of his experience Or for a fuller re-enactment of my testimony He is currently senior pastor a church in London, England - “ Kings Gate Christian Fellowship” www.kingsgate.org.uk Over the past 30 years her has been involved in full time ministry. From missionary work in S.E. Asia, church planting, pastoring, teaching in bible schools, evangelism in over 60 nations, books & DVD’s in 24 languages. www.aglimpseofeternity.org
New Release DVD’s and CD’s
RCACD8883795962 Sunday Kinda Love - R119.95
INTGCD50582 - SEASON ONE ALL SONS DAUGHTERS - R 119.95
PRVDV0234100609 HOME RUN DVD - R 139.95
INTGCD56612 ISRAEL NEW BREED - R89.95
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INTGCD56522 NOWNEXT 2014 CD - R66.12
books
Mealtimes made fun
Kruger National Park – Questions & Answers
My first book of Southern African Animal Tracks
Easy Cooking from Nina’s Kitchen
Author: PF Fourie
Authors: Chris and Mathilde Stuart
Author: Nina Timm
Author: Debbie Wareham and Kim Jurgens
ISBN 978-1-43230-152-1
ISBN 978-1-43230-212-2
ISBN: 978 1 77584 014 5
ISBN: 978 1 77584 038 1
Thoughts in a Makeshift Mortuary
Back to Angola - A Journey from War to Peace
Author: Jenny Hobbs
Author: Paul Morris
ISBN: ISBN: 978-1-4152-0389-7
ISBN: 978 1 77022 551 0
The Five languages of Appreciation in the workplace Author: Gary Chapman, Paul White
October Author: Zoë Wicomb
Sell Well - How to close every sale, and make it count Author: Clive Gibson
ISBN: 978-1-4152-0706-2
Drucker & Me
Bridge to Haven
Author: Bob Buford
Author: Francine Rivers
ISBN: 978161795391
ISBN: 978-1-41436818-4
ISBN: 978 1 77022 662 3
Made to Crave for Young Women
40 days to healthy living
Author: Lysa Terkeurst
Author: Danna Demetre
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THEATRE
CROWN OF THE RUSSIAN BALLET TO SHINE IN SA!
Tour 9 – 25 May 2014 South Africa will experience the sheer beauty of the Russian Ballet when the internationally celebrated Crown of the Russian Ballet arrives for a 4 City Tour in May. They start in at the newly revamped Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace from 9 -11 May before moving to Cape Town’s popular Baxter Theatre from 14-18 May, Durban’s Playhouse Opera Theatre from 20 - 21 May and Pretoria’s State Theatre Drama from the 23 - 25 May.
Their dynamic programme titled Masterpieces of French Music in Ballet opens with Bizet’s one-act Carmen. The second half sees Saint-Saëns’ emotionally charged Dying Swan, the Romantic Pas de Quatre by Pugni, Jaques Brel’s Ne Me Quitte Pas (If You go away), Ravel’s fiery Bolero and the Pas de Deux from Le Corsaire by Adolphe Adam. Tickets are affordably priced from R150 to R280 for both evening and special family friendly matinee performances! Booking through www.computicket.com
www.russianartists.co.za
“DISNEY ON ICE CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF MAGIC” In a One-of-a-Kind Skating Spectacular in SA this July!
Featuring More Than 60 Disney Characters Including the Stars of Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and their friends from Disney’s Mulan, The Lion King and Pinocchio, and Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo, The Incredibles and Toy Story, take to the ice for a grand celebration in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic. Brought to South Africa by Showtime Management in association with DSTV, Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic from 11 to 20 July 2014 at the Coca-Cola Dome, Johannesburg and from 23 to 27 July 2014 at GrandWest Arena, Cape Town. Produced by Feld Entertainment, this fanfare production features more than 60 unforgettable Disney stars that span the decades, a sing-along score of award-winning Disney music, stunning choreography, elaborate sets and beautiful costumes. Don’t miss this wonderful Disney entertainment skating spectacular. Join Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pumbaa and their many Disney friends in celebrating 100 Years of Magic! Book now at Computicket by calling 0861 915 8000, visit www.computicket.com or your nearest Computicket service centre. To discover more about Disney On Ice, log on to www.disneyonice.co.za, or visit us on and For Show Highlights visit 12
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INTERNATIONAL ART & EVENTS On 1st April, the Saatchi Gallery will open Pangaea: New Art From Africa and Latin America. Taking its title from the prehistoric landmass that conjoined Africa and Latin America, this major survey reunites the two former sister continents by bringing together the work of 16 of their contemporary artists. The exhibition celebrates and explores the parallels between their distinctly diverse cultures and creative practices, as they begin to receive recognition in the increasingly globalised art world. In Europe and the USA, art has typically advanced through a constant renewal of innovative ideas and movements. We are now experiencing an important global shift as artists seek to explore new art in regions outside their immediate geographical and historic context for inspiration. The desire by artists and their audiences to discover fresh influences from a broader body of work has inspired the recent preoccupation of museums to broaden their Eurocentric collections. Against this backdrop, the artists in Pangaea: New Art from Africa and Latin America
respond to present day complexities in diverse and innovative ways. Years of colonial rule, rapid urban expansion, migration and political and economic unrest remain subjects for many of the artists whose reflections on the richness of their environment translate into an intense visual experience.
TravelmagSA together with Saatchi Gallery introduce you to some of the African artists and their works. Click Here
LOCAL ART & EVENTS School Holidays are cool for kids at The Ice Station The Ice Station at GrandWest Entertainment World in GoodWood is preparing to show your kids a cool time these school holidays. Back due to public demand is the popular SNOWMAN BUILDING COMPETITION taking place from 10h00 till 12h30 on Wednesday, 2nd April. Prizes are up for grabs for the best dressed snowman so make sure to bring along spades, buckets, gloves and decorations. The cost is R5 per child excluding skate hire.The Ice Station is open every day of the school holidays from 10h00 until midnight with four sessions per day.
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ARTISTS OPEN STUDIOS
An opportunity to take a peek inside Pletts creative minds. A selection of Plett artists will open their private studios for a day, and visitors will be invited to enjoy a variety of specialised art media. The exhibition will take place across Plett and the Crags as visitors travel between the permanent studios of each artist. Expect to see abstract and figurative painting, ink drawings and paintings, whimsical ceramics and conceptual sculpture. For further information, contact Ann Fermor on 0824528764.
Bot River flaunts whiskers at Barrels & Beards 2014
Call it hairy or somewhat scary, but for the closeknit winemaking community of Bot River in the Overberg, its annual grape harvest comes with a self-imposed shaving ban. This year the luxuriant growth of post-harvest facial fur and wacky whiskers will once again be revealed at its annual Barrels & Beards celebration on Saturday, 5 April 2014. Now in its 3rd year, the ever-popular Bot River Barrels & Beards, one of the quirkiest wine events on the circuit, invites enthusiasts to share in the fruit of the winemakers’ labour and to have fun with the locals at the same time. For more information or to book tickets contact Nicolene Heyns at nicolene@botriverwines.co.za or call 082 852 6547. www.botriverwines.com
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TravelmagSA • Issue 12