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02/08/2021

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24/09/2020

Content marketing has never been more pertinent. Find out here how you can grow your brand presence, connect with your customers, increase engagement and drive sales!
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Posted on September 24, 2020 by adminContent marketing – What is it? How can you make it work for your brand? The digital age has seen everyone with an internet enabled device becoming publishers of content online. Brands too have had to move into the space where consumers are playing, consuming a...

24/04/2020

In the era of lockdowns and social distancing, learning and self-development is centered in the home. Never before has it made more sense to study at a distance. Dreams of studying further do not have to be put on hold. There are several advantages of studying online, at home. People have the opportunity to plan study time around the rest of their day, instead of the other way around. Course material is readily accessible online, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All of these benefits help people to balance work and family commitments with their education. Advances in technology mean that people can watch live or prerecorded lessons and workshops as well as interact with instructors and fellow “classmates” via online forums. Collaboration is possible, despite the lack of face-to-face contact. WITS Enterprise Short Courses’ flexibility, agility and capacity to leverage multiple disciplines mean that it can deliver a holistic and comprehensive solution that can be customised to meet requirements in a short timeframe. Find out more at https://wits-enterprise.co.za/short-courses https://digitalcampus.co.za/

26/02/2020

An Information Communication Technology (ICT) skills development program being rolled out by WITS Enterprise has touched the lives of over 2930 educators, with the goal to equip them for the 21st century classroom. The Wits initiative enables intersection between ICT skills, digital pedagogies, and research to inspire disruptive innovations in the classroom. The initiative, funded by the provincial Departments of Education and the EDTP SETA, provides training in ICT, financial literacy and business acumen to teachers, focusing primarily on rural areas where skills gaps are most prevalent. The goal is to bridge the digital divide, to prevent the digital skills gap from widening and causing more digital inequalities in our schools. Since 2017, the initiative has reached 2106 educators in Limpopo, 550 in Mpumalanga, 175 in the North West Province and 300 in Gauteng. Currently there are four 13-week courses offered through the program. Course content is prepared by WITS University Academics and delegates are trained by a combination of WITS’ Academics, Sessional Staff and postgraduate students, most of whom are in the teaching profession. Educators are required to complete assignments and meet with their facilitators on a weekly basis and through various digital platforms to ensure continuous learning. Courses offered include Strategic Implementation of ICT Integration in Education [Teaching with Technology]; Information Technology and Programming Fundamentals; Financial Literacy and Business Fundamentals, and Digital Technologies for Civic Engagement and Digital Citizenship which offers participants with an opportunity to develop various digital and computing skills, including computer literacy, social media etiquette, digital pedagogies and digital literacy Wits Enterprise http://ow.ly/jFRM50yw7hO

10/06/2019

Rush esports returns to the Sun Arena Time Square South Africa in conjunction with the popular GeekFest from 28 to 30 June 2019. Visitors will get to immerse themselves on all fronts into this competitive gaming world in real-time, as and when it’s happening.

10/06/2019

Don't miss Megastars of Pop at Rockwood Theatre Sibaya at Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom from 6 June to 8 August – an extravaganza of pop music hits by Elton John, Pink, Elvis, Tina Turner, Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston. Book your tickets now at www.rockwoodtheatre.co.za

07/06/2019

The entire family can enjoy a Super Hero lunch on Father’s Day 16 June The Maslow hotel Suninternational “We have created an exuberant menu celebrating local tastes and flavours which make South African cuisine so tremendously satisfying,” says Executive Chef, Juston Jonah.

07/06/2019

If there is one festival which should be on the bucket list of every gaming geek, sci-fi and fantasy freak, this is it – Geekfest Time Square South Africa 28 to 30 June. Come join the Geek side as you explore and experience the many passions and obsessions of everyday geeks!

28/05/2019

Jazz enthusiasts can look forward to an evening of superlative entertainment Meropa casino 30 May 2019. Host Malatji, Joe Nina & Steve Kekana will be performing at Jembe at 8pm. Free entry. Visit https://www.suninternational.com/meropa/

24/05/2019

The culinary landscape at Sun International’s Time Square South Africa in Menlyn Main continues to evolve. Adding a Mexican twist the diverse mix of eclectic restaurants at the complex is La Rosa. Offering an authentic Mexican experience, La Rosa Time Square is modeled on the award winning La Rosa Mexican Grille and Tequileria at Honeydew Village. Guests can expect the same energetic vibe, surrounded by by vibrant colours, beautifully crafted Mexican-inspired murals etched into the walls and a tequileria bar boasting the widest range of 100% Agave Tequila.
The staff is trained by the best. Under the leadership of a top chef straight out of San Diego, USA, they have learned all there is to know about the fine art of Mexican food and flavours. The menu reflects the playful and flavourful character of true Mexican fare, with tacos and burritos bursting with flavour, as well as a wide variety of starters’ tapas-style. La Rosa is an absolute feast – with its taste bud tingling dishes, lively atmosphere, exceptional décor, bright delights and accents of pink and blue, it is just the spot to indulge in some serious Mexican magic. The fiesta is always on.
La Rosa Times Square owners, Costas and James, have been in the hospitality industry for 30 years having managed and owned several successful restaurants. Tony Rose, creator and owner of the La Rosa brand, explains that in 2010 UNESCO listed Mexican as a world-heritage cuisine and is a favourite in South Africa.
“Tequila and Mexican food are the perfect ingredients for a great party,” he says.
Caption – La Rosa 1
From left to right: Lebo Matlala, PR & Communications Coordinator: Time Square; Henri-Basil Hearne, PR & Communications Manager: Time Square; Brett Hoppé, General Manager: Time Square; James Pretorius, Owner: La Rosa; Biano Marini, Gaming Slots Manager: Time Square; Sandise Sibanda, Marketing Manager: Time Square and Siphokazi Somi, Promotions and Events Manager: Time Square.

23/05/2019

South African hit-maker Zonke Dikana, best known as just Zonke, is set to light up the stage at Carnival City in a one night only concert at the Big Top Arena on 15 June 2019. Described as a unique South African musical force, a raging success and an instinctive, improvising singer-songwriter, the ever-humble Zonke’s story is one of absolute perseverance, staying true to one’s vision, knowing yourself and building on the criticism of others.

Talented Zonke writes and produces her own material and boasts several multi-platinum selling albums and a list of awards and nominations too long to stipulate in detail. Zonke Dikana has long been one of the most accomplished songwriters on the SA music scene. She has written and co-written hits for dance artist Winnie Khumalo, kwaito rapper Thebe, late R&B star TK and also worked with legends like Bongo Maffin and Oskido.

Zonke has released numerous successful albums, is known wherever she is mentioned, sells out massive venues, is always on the nominees and winners’ lists of prestigious awards and never fails to disappoint.
On 15 June, Zonke fans will get to experience her incredible stage presence and true South African sound in an already sold out show at Carnival City. “We cannot be anything but thrilled that an artist of Zonke’s caliber braces us with her presence,” says Marketing Manager of Carnival City, Michelle Smith.

Like Carnival City Casino and Entertainment World for more information or visit https://www.suninternational.com/carnival-city/

21/05/2019

South African comedy sensation Sifiso Nene is back by popular demand at with his Comedy Combo 25 May @ 8pm featuring TolA$$Mo, Joey Rasdien, Thenjiwe Moseley and Tumi Stopnonsons, Simphiwe Shembe, Mdu Ntuli and Thabang ER. Tickets . For more info visit https://www.suninternational.com/carnival-city/

21/05/2019

With winter creeping in, Windmill has announced the final session of its popular Jazz on the Lawns. The last one for the season takes place on 26 May 2019. Jazz on the Lawns will be back again in spring, with the first event on the new season scheduled for 29 September 2019. The season finale will see three talented artists performing a vibrant mix of soothing and uplifting jazz, folk and blues from 14h00 to 20h00. On the bill are Sylvester Mazinyane; Shared Address and Nkadu. Entrance is free. No cooler boxes or picnic baskets are permitted but there will be food and drinks on sale.
Soweto born pianist, Sylvester Mazinyane is back for an encore after captivating the audience at the April session of Jazz on the Lawns. He studied music at the University of Cape Town and has recorded with the likes of Selaelo Selota, Judith Sephuma and Jimmy Dludlu to name a few. He has released one album, Down South, and is currently working on his second one. Having just returned from a tour in the Middle East, he will be gracing the stage at Windmill to showcase his unique style of jazz.
Shared Address is a South African folk/blues acoustic duo from Pretoria Gauteng. Shared Address blends traditional folk, blues and country rock. The Mangaung Marimba Band is Mangaung's premier marimba band, bringing life and soul to every event they perform at. Fans loved their performance at Jazz on the Lawns in September 2018.
Nkadu is a passionate musician, born and bred in Bloemfontein. He has worked with local artists such as Alahyen, Serami Sediti and Andiswa Mbantsa to name but a few. He has performed at various music festivals including the Cherry Festival and Macufe amongst others. For more info visit https://www.suninternational.com/windmill/casino/

23/11/2017

Water conservation is culture at Sun International’s TableBay Hotel V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. The hotel has intensified its efforts to save water as the Western Cape remains in the grips of severe drought. Its concerted drive to conserve this scarce and precious resource includes a mix of technological and behavioural interventions. Through these interventions, The Table Bay has successfully retained similar water consumption during peak occupancy periods to that of its lowest occupancy periods.To improve the water efficiency of the hotel’s gardens, water wise plants are being planted; with the hotel’s flowering plants being replaced with succulents which require less water. In addition, the irrigation system in the garden beds at the main entrance has been replaced with a drip system which reduces water consumption by up to 60%.

Additional water meters have been installed to allow water consumption in different areas of the hotel to be monitored closely. With these water meters, the team will be able to incorporate water monitoring into the Energy Monitoring dashboard to measure usage and generate reports. This will enable the team to identify areas of high consumption and proactively implement tactics to curb it where possible. The hotel is also experimenting with various water saving devices in the kitchens where water usage is necessary. These include devices such as flow restrictors on taps. To inculcate a culture of water consciousness amongst staff, the hotel has implemented training and awareness programmes to ensure that employees apply water smart behaviours in their daily tasks.

The Table Bay has also introduced a campaign to engage its guests in its water saving efforts. Notices are placed on arrival, in rooms and bathrooms to advise guests about the hotel’s water savings campaign and offer easy tips for reducing water consumption that won’t compromise the guest experience. To minimize water use in the laundry, linen in guest rooms is now only changed every third day unless requested otherwise.
Guests are encouraged to participate in the water saving effort by:
· Showering instead of bathing
· Keeping their showers short
· Switching off the tap when brushing their teeth

23/11/2017

See the funny side of the festive season frenzy with the Dingalings!

Escape the festive season frenzy and enjoy some welcome comedy relief with the outrageous Dingalings Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom. They will unleash festive season-inspired, Cracker Comedy at the iZulu Theatre this December. In the mix for the show are Koobeshan Naidoo and Henry Ramkisson. They have promised to have the audience rolling in the aisles as they see the funny side of the holiday season and sing along to some toe tapping Christmas songs from throughout the ages.

Cracker Comedy takes place on Friday 8 December 2017 at 20h00, Saturday 9 December at 17h00 and 20h00, and on Sunday 10 December at 15h00. Tickets are R150 from Computicket, Shoprite/Checkers or Sibaya Box Office. The show carries an age restriction of 16.

visit www.suninternational.com

22/11/2017

Canon South Africa's social network for parents to share family photos privately and securely with other family members, has surpassed two million users and 120 million uploads, reflecting a rising concern for privacy on mainstream social media.
QUICK SUMMARY
- Since being founded in 2012, Lifecake has gained two million users as parents reject public “sharenting” in favour of more controlled, safe family network.
- Lifecake has also surpassed 120 million photo and video uploads, and one billion secure photo views
- The average parent lacks privacy know-how and shares 1,500 images of their child on social media before their 5th birthday, according to a ParentZone study* commissioned by UK domain registrar Nominet.
For info visit www.canon.co.za

20/11/2017

GammaTEK SA a leading distributor of technologies locally, brings to South Africa the outrageously popular collectibles from Funko, a leading international purveyor of pop culture and licensed collectibles. Think of all your favourite movie, gaming, tv and other characters; from franchises such as Star Wars, Marvel, Power Rangers DC Comics, Disney, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones to Stranger Things. For info www.gammatek.co.za

06/11/2017

Fresh seasonal flavours characterise summer dining at Camissa Brasserie atTableBay Hotel V&A Waterfront where lunch and dinner is always a sensory experience overlooking the busy working harbour. Buoyed by the lightness of the season, the summer menu encourages the exploration of diverse flavours from indigenous plants and herbs, many of which are foraged from Cape Town’s natural surrounds. Foraged salad leaves, dune spinach, spekboom, nasturtium flowers, num nums, seaweed and hibiscus are in the cast of foraged items which give summer dishes a defining flavour.

“Our summer menu has a decidedly rustic yet sophisticated feel, with artisanal salads and cheeses; locally sourced, free range meats and local sea delicacies combined with fresh, foraged produce. It is an enticing mix of textures and tastes that pay homage the season and our emphasis on delivering an authentic South African experience,” says Marc Weber, Food and Beverage Manager at The Table Bay.

The traditional samoosa has contemporary flair, stuffed with confit duck and served with toasted cashew paste, wild green salad and citrus gel. Other must-try starters are the beef carpaccio with biltong jam and goat’s cheese mousse, as well as the dune spinach and wild mushroom ravioli.

All of the pastas are homemade from scratch, with choices including a sumptuous seafood risotto burgeoning with local sea delicacies and foraged seaweed; a soft potato gnocchi on carrot puree and served with vegetable crisps, and the Camissa pasta which comprises beef short rib and handmade pasta ribbons in a red wine and herb sauce.

The selection of mains includes sustainable linefish with wild rosemary polenta and courgette batons; masala crusted Franschoek trout masala with roasted cauliflower and cumin sweet potato; kashmiri spiced prawn curry, Hibiscus infused chicken with quinoa risotto; wild rosemary lamb shank with home style pap and chakalaka croquette; parma ham wrapped Springbok with butternut and sweet potato puree and the ever popular Oscar’s Legend pork belly. A treat for meat lovers is the succulent Karan Beef fillet in a biltong coat with wild garlic potato crush with nasturtium pesto.

Salad seekers have a choice between roasted butternut salad with caramelised beetroot, goat’s cheese, mint and nasturtium flowers; the refreshing artisanal tomato and marinated bocconcini mozzarella, or the crispy calamari salad with hints of num nums, ginger and wild garlic.
To book, call 021 406 5988

03/11/2017

Let your love flow with the Bellamy Brothers atCarnival City Casino and Entertainment World

They lifted off the launch pad in 1976 and have been going strong ever since. Do not miss their rare opportunity to catch the Bellamy Brothers live at Carnival City’s Big Top Arena this November as they perform old and new favourites as part of their Let The Love Flow Tour to South Africa. They will perform for one night only on 26 November 2017 at 18h00.

Celebrating 40 years of success in the music industry, the American pop and Country duo brothers Howard and David Bellamy are ready to wow fans at Carnival City with popular hits once more. “Let your love flow” is definitely on the performance playlist, alongside other hits such as “If I said you have a beautiful body (would you hold it against me)”, “Redneck Girl”, “Sante Fé” and some of the other hits which had them topping several charts for many years.

Their top hit, “Let your Love Flow” was a smash hit in both America and Europe and top single of the Billboard Hot 100 back in 1976. Following this, the Bellamy Brothers found success in country music as well, charting 20 number one singles and more than fifty hits overall on the country charts. To date, they have released more than fifty albums and have also enjoyed success in Continental Europe. A compilation album they put together topped the Norwegian charts in 2011 and with over two dozen hit songs that were released outside the US market.

The Bellamy Brothers have managed to build up a massive international fan base of people who still flock to attend their performances. With a sharp eye on the songwriting skills that have been the bedrock of their success, Howard and David concur that their career is unique in their international finesse for matching their songs to the market.

The Bellamy Brothers’ latest project is their new album titled 40 Years which is an ambitious project celebrating their career with 20 of their biggest hits and then adds 20 brand new songs to this two CD anniversary collection.

Tickets to see this incredible duo perform on 26 November 2017 can be booked through Computicket and are priced from R250 per person.

South African media interested in a personal telephonic interview with the Bellamy Brothers in the USA are welcome to contact [email protected]

03/11/2017

Aspiring young wildlife photographers get great shots with Canon South Africa
In its commitment to inspire a passion for photography amongst the youth and aspiring photographers, Canon has sponsored four EOS 1300D cameras to the Wild Shots Outreach Programme which teaches the art of wildlife photography to underprivileged children living on the edge of the Kruger National Park.
The cameras are already being put to excellent use, with the first youngsters to use them during a Wild Shots Outreach Course at Nhlengelo School in Acornhoek, Mpumalanga reveling at the opportunity to get to grips with the functionality. Canon South Africa also sponsored 100 goody bags which will be distributed amongst all the children attending the Wild Shots Outreach programme.
For more information on the Wild Shots Outreach Programme please contact Mike Kendrick
Email: [email protected]
http://wildshotsevent.com/outreach/

03/11/2017

It was smiles all round at the Canon South Africa FSP Inter-Schools Western Cape Golf Tournament at Rondebosch Golf Club in Cape Town on 24 October 2017. The young golfers with varying disabilities got their chance to be part of a real golf competition on a modified course. The Cape regional edition of this nationwide initiative saw learners from six schools participating. These were Filia School, Eros School, Thembalethu and Astra School from Western Province; Carpe Diem from Southern Cape and Eden School from the Boland.

Sponsored by Canon South Africa, the tournament is buoyed by SADGA’s (South African Disabled Golf Association) vision to acknowledge young disabled golfers and inspire them to continue reaching for their dreams. All of the participants are part of SADGA’s First Swing Program which works to develop skills and inculcate a passion for golf amongst young school children with disabilities. For many of the children it was the first time they have competed in a regional competition of this nature.

02/11/2017

Carousel brings Jo Black to its Cheyenne Saloon stage

The Carousel welcomes Jo Black to its Cheyenne Saloon stage to serenade, motivate and inspire fans close to home this November. Jo Black (Engelbrecht) who is from Pretoria is a man of many talents. When he is not making his music dubbed “Pub Rock”, Jo is out there visiting schools and giving motivational talks to the pupils about nurturing and being good to themselves as well as those around them. His initiative is called “Be that guy/Be that girl”.

A new singing sensation on the Afrikaans music scene, Black released his debut single “Skepe” on 25 November last year. He also released a music video which topped all the other music videos by local artists on iTunes and reached a whopping 1 022 000 hits on YouTube.

The Carousel now brings to stage the man with his “vellies,” tattoos and long beard to serenade and get fans dancing to his feel-good music. His show will start at 21h00 at Carousel’s Cheyenne Saloon on 24 November and tickets cost R80 per person and are available from Computicket. Doors open earlier at 19h00.The Carousel

29/10/2017

Sibaya Casino's enthusiastic team met up with Sharkie at Growthpoint Kings Park in Durban to show their support for the Cell C Sharks in this weekend's Currie Cup Final