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For more than 200 years the annual Oktoberfest in Munich has been a defining part of Bavarian culture and has grown to become the world’s largest festival, attracting more than five million people from around the globe to Germany each year. Attending the Oktoberfest is on the ‘bucket list’ for many, but this year South Africans will not have to travel abroad for the experience, as Oktober Bierfest is coming to Cape Town and Johannesburg.

“Oktober Bierfest is a recreation of traditional Bavarian beer festivals,” says Andrew Douglas, Director of The Entertainment Group (TEG), producers of the event. “Halls will be draped in traditional style and guests can enjoy an array of Bavarian cuisine supplied by the finest local purveyors of German food, be served by Fraulein while listening to an entertainment lineup, including live Oompah bands.”

In order to bring the taste of Germany to Oktober Bierfest, founding partner The South African Breweries Ltd (SAB), will be brewing beers exclusively for the event. “We are committed to supporting the growth of the beer category as a whole and are looking forward to brewing three special limited edition Bavarian-styled beers. For the first time ever, South Africans can enjoy Royal Bavaria Oktoberfest Bier, King Ludwig’s Munich Dunkel and Protea Edelweiss Krystal Weiss,” says Diarmaid De Burca, General Manager of Newlands Brewery, the SAB’s flagship brewery.

With the added involvement of the South-African – German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the event, the Oktober Bierfest promises to be an authentic Bavarian festival.

“We are delighted to have been chosen as the host venue for an event steeped with such rich history and tradition,” says Steve Howell, General Manager of Montecasino. “South Africa itself is a melting pot of cultures and traditions brought together by a common love of beer, and Montecasino’s Outdoor Events Area is the perfect venue to accommodate these beer-lovers of every demographic in large numbers. The inclusion of an authentic Bavarian Oktober Bierfest is a welcome addition to the annual Jozi social calendar.”

Oktober Bierfest will tour to Cape Town from 29 September to 1 October 2011 on the Village Green, Newlands Brewery and to Johannesburg from 27 to 29 October 2011 at Montecasino’s Outdoor Event Area. The event is open to both corporate functions and the public alike. For ticket sales or more information email bookings@oktoberbierfest.co.za or visit www.oktoberbierfest.co.za.

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The Brightwater Commons, in conjunction with the Chinese Embassy in South Africa will be hosting a celebration of the Chinese New Year on Saturday 12th February 2011. To start at 11am, this event will feature a variety of vibrant cultural performances as well as colourful exhibitions that will allow visitors to experience the beauty and diversity of the Chinese culture.

Whilst the exhibitions and stalls will open at 11am, the entertainment programme will begin at 1pm with an official opening ceremony. This will be followed by the ever popular and spectacular Lion and Dragon dances. Other performances that will dazzle and delight visitors will include an acrobatics, contortion and fire act; traditional Umbrella and Fan dancing, as well as demonstrations of martial arts.

The event’s highlight will be a set of acts by the talented Yunnan Arts Troupe originating from Yunnan, which is regarded as China’s most culturally diverse province. The professional 14 member troupe will reflect the colour and culture of the province through the dances of the region’s different ethnic minorities. They will also present a delightful magic show and Tibetan songs.

Visitors can also see a variety of cultural exhibitions, from arts and crafts all the way to clothing; and enjoy lunch on the commons as there will be numerous food stalls specializing in different kinds of delicious Chinese cuisine ranging from stir-fried dishes to sweet treats. The celebrations will close at 5pm.

According to the Chinese Zodiac calendar, 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit. To the Chinese people, speed, strength and kindness of heart are traits associated with the rabbit. They therefore believe that those born in the Year of the Rabbit are clever, romantic, modest and merciful. The rabbit is the 4th animal on the calendar, which dates back to more than 2000 years ago. There are 12 animals on the calendar which works in 12 year cycles. The Chinese believe that these animals appeared before Buddha or the Jade Emperor. The animals are listed on the calendar in their order of arrival, starting with the rat and followed by the ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig.

For more information on the Chinese New Year Celebrations at The Brightwater Commons contact Francois on 011 789 5052.

See Randburg Accommodation to find a place to stay for this event.

24 000 Fresh succulent oysters must be eaten at South Africa’s 2nd largest oyster festival!

Fresh juicy oysters, fine wines and a variety of mouthwatering oyster dishes await visitors to this year’s Oyster, Wine & Food Festival. This delicious celebration of food will take place at The Brightwater Commons (Johannesburg, South Africa) on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd May from 11am daily. Food lovers can also sample a variety scrumptious treats ranging from gourmet cheeses and olives all the way to nougat and confectionery.

This year’s event promises to be bigger and better. There’ll be more oyster stations to prevent long queues, and a greater number of participating wine estates will provide wine lovers with an even greater selection for sampling. Live musical performances on the Saturday and Sunday will add to the festive ambiance. Whilst entry into the festival will be FREE, there will be a nominal fee involved for the sampling of various oyster dishes.

For more information, contact The Brightwater Commons on 011 789 5052
For a place to stay see Johannesburg Accommodation.

CAPE TOWN: WEEKEND 26 – 28 FEBRUARY AT NEKKIES HOLIDAY RESORT IN WORCESTER.
JOHANNESBURG: SATURDAY 6 MARCH, EMMERENTIA DAM.

RAMfest has grown over the past three years to be a highlight on the annual Music Festival calendar in the Western Cape. An unforgettable experience with a collective of like minded music- and fun lovers, mark those calendars and join us for a mind blowing adventure into the realm of RAMfest 1V.

After what was certainly one of the most memorable events in Cape Town in 2009, 2010 is set to be the Year of the Spectacular. Audiomatik Events has secured a phenomenal line up, including international acts Pendulum from Australia and Johnny Foreigner from the UK and top SA acts Fokofpolisiekar, Taxi Violence, Jack Parow The Dirty Skirts and many more. RAMfest is also proud to present performances by much loved bands that have not performed in SA for a while: BOO!; Lark and The Narrow.

Thanks to all the dedicated followers, RAMfest is Cape Town’s number 1 alternative music festival and is now also teaming up with Oppikoppi SA to bring RAMfest to Johannesburg.

RAMFEST 1V CAPE TOWN:
WEEKEND 26 – 28 FEBRUARY AT NEKKIES HOLIDAY RESORT IN WORCESTER.

The line up on the MAIN STAGE includes:
Pendulum (Dj set) & Verse(UK/AUS), Johnny Foreigner(UK), BOO!, The Narrow, Lark, Fokofpolisiekar, Taxi Violence,Isochronous, Desmond & the Tutu’s, Kidofdoom, 7th Son, The Rudimentals,Tidal Waves, Red Five Point Star,Half Price, The Monroes, 3rd World Spectator , Cutout Collective, The Ragdolls, Stereo Zen, The Sleepers, Heldervue, The Realist , Jack Parow , The Dirty Skirts, Yesterday`s Pupil, Checked Zebra.

For die hard Metal fans, presents the METAL 4 AFRICA STAGE with performances by:
A B Turbo,Betray the Emissary,Cold Hand Chemistry, Day Turns Night, Enmity, Facing The Gallows, Guns Go Bang, Mind Assault, Moment Of Clarity, New Altum, Pestroy,Reverse The Sands, SacriFist, Strident, Symphonic Schitzophrenia ,The Warinsane. Also featuring: The Untamed Dj’s – Brad & Chris from SA’s biggest alternative clubs Zepplins & The Doors, DJ Zuul (Mordor & Eye Of Horus)

ELECTRONIC STAGE: Dynamo Robo Disco”, Pretoria’s most advanced audio-visual dance-floor-destroying experience is charging it’s batteries and gearing up to bring the fun to Cape Town. GRIET presents ‘ROBO-RAM!’ RAMFEST’s first official dress up after party! When the band stages close down at night, go back to your tent and transform into the cyborgs we all know you are and come back to rock out to, Sassquatch, Niskerone, Richard The Third, Haezer, Moe Joe, Mr Sakitumi, Markus Wormstorm, Codec, Bruce Willis and many more.

Do pack that Hawaiian shirt because on Saturday morning we will be throwing a beach theme party down by the river starting at 11:00am.

TICKETS CAPE TOWN: Tickets are available from Computicket nationwide:
STRICTLY NO: Under18′s. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult, Glass bottles (please decant your drinks into plastic bottles).
Contact: 021 8833607.

RAMFEST JOHANNESBURG: SATURDAY 6 MARCH, EMMERENTIA DAM.
RAMfest is proud to present it`s very first one day Festival at Emmerentia Dam. Put your boots on and make sure to join us for a celebration of top SA Rock Talent, as well as a chance to see an exclusive SA performance by Pendulum (DJ set) & Verse from Australia and UK.

The line up: Pendulum (Djset) & Verse, aKING, BOO!, The Narrow, Lark, Die Heuwels Fantasties, Isochronous, Wrestlerish and The Sick Leaves. Stalls, arts and crafts market and water sports, this is one Saturday of the year not to be missed.

TICKETS: Available from Computicket nationwide.
Gates open: 12h00.

Lovers of classical music will be glad to know that the programme line up for the Johannesburg International Mozart Festival has been announced. So here is just a little taste of what you can expect from 23 January to 9 February 2010. Originally organised in 2006 in celebration of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s 250th birthday anniversary this year’s festival will see almost 20 performances in various venues around Johannesburg.

The first of 4 full scale symphony concerts is the opening of the festival at the Linder Auditorium (20h00). The Johannesburg Festival Orchestra, conducted by Richard Cock, performs Mozart’s Overture from Abduction from the Seraglio and Clarinet Concerto in A major as well as Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 in E minor. If you enjoy the works of Wolf and Schumann the head down to Northwards House on Sunday 24 January at 18h00 where Dietrich Henschel will be accompanied by Florian Uhlig on the piano for a song recital.

On Wednesday 27 January the Linder Auditorium will once again be filled with wonderful melodies with some of South Africa’s finest musicians performing on stage. Florian and Dietrich are joined by the Johannesburg Festival Orchestra, under Thomas Sanderlings baton, performing Moerane’s Fatse La Heso, Mozart’s Piano Concerto in D minor and Hartman’s Song of the four winds.

The following evening, Thursday 28 January, is the when chamber musician fans can relax and be entertained by first of 4 chamber concerts during the festival. Taking place at Northwards House some favourite works by Mozart, Nielsen and Schumann will be performed. The second chamber concert takes place on Friday 29 January when violinist, Lidia Baich, is joined by pianist, Matthias Fletzberger, to perform Sonatas by Marx, Beethoven, Prokofiev and Mozart. With the third symphony orchestra performance on Saturday 30 January.

A husband and wife duo, Nina Schumann and Louise Magalhães, take to the stage on Sunday 31 January with the festivals first piano recital with works from Debussy, Stravinsky and Ravel. With the final piano recital of the festival being performed by Florian Uhlig on Thursday 4 February, he will be playing Mozart’s Fantasy in C major as well as a number of other pieces.

If you’re looking for something a little different then the final symphony performance should be just what you’re looking for. Titled “Rock me, Amadeus” this performance has many surprises and is conducted by Richard Dickens. This is only some of the fantastic music you will be able to listen to throughout the festival. There are also choral concerts, outreach and development concerts and workshops.

Tickets for performances at the Linder Auditorium are available via Computicket, while tickets for performances at Northwards House are available from Caroline on telephone +27 (0)11 447-9264.

Source: http://blog.sa-venues.com/

The Sisters with Blisters walk 2009 takes place at the Campus in Bryanston. This annual event has been taking place since 2006 and it aims to raise awareness to the violence and abuse of women and children. It is held in conjunction with the International 16 days of Activism against women and children (25 November to 10 December). But this is a walk with a difference. Participants are encouraged to walk in their stiletto heels in either the 16km or 4km walk. But everyone is encouraged to walk, mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, friends…

Any shoes are also welcome.

Event Queries: +27 (0)11 807-3596
Event Entry Queries +27 (0)11 844-0416 / 9
When: Saturday, 28 November 2009
Where: Bryanston
Accommodation: Bryanston Accommodation

Don’t know what to do with your kids? Great news for frustrated moms, dads and teachers who never know where to look to find child-friendly places to visit, restaurants, extra-mural activities, extra lessons, shows, educational class outings and much much more!!  Jozikids is here to assist all those who want to find out what they can do with their children today, this weekend or during the holidays in Joburg.

At long last Joburg  has its very own in-depth, on-line directory  with 100s of listings, devoted to helping parents and teachers find what they need for their children from birth to 14 yrs old. You can search for something specific (by subject/area) or  just browse through the various categories for inspiration:

to learn for a wide range of extra-mural activities, extra lessons and clubs
to go for all kinds of day outings, activities and interesting places to visit
to eat  for child-friendly restaurants & markets
to party for a comprehensive range of party services
to read for library storytime, children’s books and magazines
to shop for retail outlets specialising in items for children
for teachers for educational class outings and shows relevant to the curriculum

And the in-depth, regularly updated calendar will provide details of what’s on across the city from Soweto to Sandton on a daily basis. Find out what’s showing in theatres, when libraries have storytime or when the Junior Spider Club meets. Users can  Review what  they have experienced to help others choose.

Parents can get a wide range of detailed, independently reviewed and regularly updated information about every possible kind of activity and place to visit with their children. Teachers can get detailed information on educational class outings/shows that are relevant to the curriculum.

Businesses can list their services on a full page for a very affordable fee and can manage the content of their own listing via password access. They can also use the Review function to market their services by encouraging clients to write reviews.

www.jozikids.co.za is a unique user-friendly on-line directory & calendar that is designed to change the face of what Johannesburg/ Gauteng has to offer children.

CONTACT: info@jozikids.co.za
Tel: 011 482 4310
Cell: 083 4762597
Fax: 086 516 9136

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The Kick Butt Comedy Show! on 28 July 2007 at the Tiramisu Bistro in Alberton North: Enjoy an evening of warm cuisine, mixed with unlimited laughter and never ending punch lines, the perfect antidote to a cold winter evening, as The Tiramisu Bistro christens her new function room. The menu is dazzling with three courses of Tiramisu’s highly recommended menu followed with five courses of stand up from The Comedy Shop’s finest talent. The kick butt comedians on this star studded line up include, Al Prodgers, the legendary Mel Miller and the unstoppable punch lines brought to us by Kedibone Mulaudzi.

Mel Miller has been performing on South African stages for over 40 years, his diverse humor and no topics untouched attitude, wrap together to bring audiences a laugh per minute performance of unstoppable joy! The veteran performer is known in the stand up market as “The Godfather of South African Comedy” and his title is evidently deserved when seen strutting punch line after punch line from any stage. When asked about his involvement in the kick butt comedy show, Miller said “Just when you thought I was dead…..”

Kedibone Mulaudzi, who recently appeared on the DVD, “Yes I’ll respect you in the morning”, with Al Prodgers has a never ending biography of impressive shows, he was invited to perform for the Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s 50th Wedding anniversary and after the show the Arch bishop went to Kedibone and said “You good, no actually you very good!” he went on to host the Comedy Nine Nine festival, Arts Alive and the Wits He, he festival’s. Kedibone is undoubtedly an integral part of the future of local performance. His response to being invited to the kick butt comedy show was “Will there be Power Play?”

Al Prodgers, has just returned from Canada, where he represented South Africa in the Yuk Yaks comedy festival. Al is not new to performing abroad he was pat of the “Stand Up South Africa” show in London, is regularly seen on stages in Abu Dhabi and left Dubai in raucous laughter. Al Prodgers is regular headline act on local stages and was the perfect choice to open for Steven Wrights visit to Cape Town, never the less Al seems eager to be listed as part of the team in Alberton`s own “Kick butt comedy show!”

Tiramisu Bistro nestled in the heart of Alberton, have been offering fine dining and valued events in Alberton for years and they are often referred to as “The best kept secret in Alberton” The team have given their function hall an extreme make over, complete with thatch roof and higher seating capacity. “It seemed obvious to launch our pride and Joy, with a Kick butt comedy show” Said Ingrid Botha the events organizer.

On the 28th July 2007 at 19H00 you can be part of this humorous and fresh event, starting with Tiramisu’s Butternut Soup elegantly preparing for a full course buffet and then a show of two of our top local performers, followed by The legendary Tiramisu desserts, after which a second performance by our superstar comedians.

The ticket price for this seven course event is just R170, 00. Seating in this exclusive venue is limited and reserved only, book your tickets now by calling 084 502 1311. A fully licensed cash bar will be available.

The Kick Butt Comedy Show!
Date: 28 July 2006.
Time: 19H00.
Venue: Tiramisu Bistro – 78 Charl Cilliers Street – Alberton North.
Bookings: The Fairy Godmother – 084 502 1311.

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Celebrating its 14th year Decorex JHB sparkles with a new sense of glamour and a theme -  Embellishing Space – to match. Get ready for five days dedicated to décor and design with halls filled with 650 exhibitors and the finest furnishings, finishes, kitchens, bathrooms and accessories to delight décor trade professionals and home passionates. Decorex JHB won the coveted award from The Exhibition Association of South Africa (EXSA) as the best large consumer and trade show of the year in 2006. 

Calling all Colouristas: engage with colour as Plascon unveils its Colour Forecast for 2008. Anne Roselt, Plascon colour manager predicts the palette of 2008 to express many moods and emotion. The latest issue of COLOUR, Plascon’s trendsetting magazine devoted to colour inspiration will also be launched at Decorex.  At Plascon’s interactive Virtual Showroom, created by Switch Design, visitors can get intimate with the latest colours on different finishes through hi-tech software and light projection.

The new Sanlam Dream Rooms Hall is filled with breathtaking roomsettings and exuberant interpretations of the show’s new-luxe theme.   Decorex SA patron Stephen Falcke’s signature stand will once again show why he is revered the world over.        

Fresh talent shines at the unveiling of the new Decorex Limited exclusive décor range designed by Yolande Wieners. Turn up the tempo with a flourish of homegrown fabrics at the annual Sanlam Young Designers Thinking Ahead competition themed Fabric. Form. Function.

Get the latest buzz on the built environment at the dedicated Architects Conference Programme on 8 August. Keynote speaker Leon van Schaik, Professor of Architecture (Innovation Chair) at RMIT, Melbourne looks at ‘energizing cities, building design cultures’.

Admire the soulfilled nature of handmade objects at the Ceramics SA exhibition, held alongside Decorex JHB for the first time.  Connect with original art at the Decorex & Kizo AffordART collection featuring works for under R3000 to encourage living with art. A panel of art experts also carefully selected all art exhibited at the show. Revel in the uniqueness of artisinal pieces at The One of a Kind design-craft trade exhibition hosted by the Department of Trade and Industry and Tourism Enterprise Programme (TEP) in partnership with Decorex.

Turn over a new eco-sensitive leaf at the Green Living installation, as organic objects and nature-loving modern materials make their way home.  The Delicious by Design fundraising initiative challenge decorators to create beautiful table settings in aid of the Starfish Greathearts Foundation. 

When? 8 – 12 August 2007, 10 am – 6 pm daily
Where? Gallagher Estate, Midrand
How much? R50 per person (R40 pensioners and students)

Handel’s Messiah @ Nelson Mandela Square 23rd annual performance of the Messiah in Sandton: Nelson Mandela Square will celebrate Easter Sunday this year with an inspired performance of Frederick Handel’s Messiah, conducted by Richard Cock, South Africa’s favourite conductor and featuring Sibongile Khumalo, highly acclaimed diva.

The event is held as an annual fundraiser for Women for Peace and proceeds from the programme sales will go to this charity. There will be a lucky draw and five programme holders stand a chance of winning shopping centre gift vouchers to the value of R5000.00

ENTRANCE IS FREE!
Date: Sunday 8 April @ 15:00

Soweto is an urban area in the City of Johannesburg, South Africa. Its name is an English syllabic abbreviation, short for South Western Townships. However, some feel it came from the relocating residents asking “So Where To”. Soweto is well known for its past history of struggle and uprisings.

The history of the black townships that would later form Soweto was propelled by the increasing eviction of black Africans by city and state authorities. Black Africans had been drawn to work on the gold mines that sprang up after 1886. From the start they were accommodated in separate areas on the outskirts of Johannesburg. The economic development of Soweto was severely shortened by the apartheid state, which provided very limited infrastructure and prevented residents from creating their own businesses. Roads remained unpaved, and many residents had to share one tap between four houses. Soweto was meant to exist only as a dormitory town for black Africans who worked in white houses, factories, and industries. (more…)

The annual Henley High School Regatta and Cricket Challenge will once again take place on Sunday 11th March 2007 at Fraser Park in Hearn Rd. Henley on Klip, Gauteng. This exciting event is one of the highlights in Henley’s calendar and attracts participants from outside the village. Last year a group of brave sailors floated a bakkie and finished the race with it, took it out of the water and drove off. There is no limits to the creativeness of what can be built, as long as it floats!

Last year a cricket challenge went out from Henley High’s senior pupils and parents to the rest of the Village members, the format was a limited over’s game, and to the surprise of everyone the Village got a bit of a lesson on how to play the wonderful game of cricket. This year the lines have been drawn, the pitch is looking great, and there will be a bit of a revenge game. Some would say that the pitch has been prepared to suit the Village team, but it does not frighten the boys from Henley high.

The stakes are high this year as a floating trophy will be presented to the winning team so that there can be no dispute in years to come as to who won and on what year!

The format for the Raft Race be as follows:
School Challenge: Pupils from the school will be building and entering a raft (the emphasis will be on creativity rather than speed) the idea is to have some real snazzy water craft. The school will challenge other schools in the Midvaal area. The different School teams will provide their own Cheerleader girls.

Corporate Challenge: Any company can enter a raft or rafts, they can advertise on the rafts and host a hospitality tent, if they so wish, for their staff or customers.

Village Challenge: This category is for all Henley residents and businesses.

Procession: All rafts will assemble on Sunday morning at Fraser Park for judging and then form a procession through the village in order to show off their craft to the village. They will proceed to the starting line in Dinsdale Rd and hopefully the rafts will finish at the Scouts Hall.

Cricket Challenge:
After the race there will be a Bring N Braai at Fraser Park. The parents of Henley High & Prep will then challenge the rest of the village in a limited overs Cricket match in the afternoon. Food and drinks will be available for sale and the village crafters will also be marketing their wares.

There will be no entry fee for participant or craft stalls. The schools tuck shop will sell refreshments and Prego rolls. If any other parties are interested in having food stalls they will have to enter a raft in order to have a stall.

This unique event promises to be a lot fun. There is no other like it in Gauteng.
So get the kids and friends together and start building that awesome raft NOW!!

For more information contact Steve, Igmar or Joe on the following numbers:
Joe: 083 542 3753
Igmar: 083 417 4294
Steve: 083 324 9354
Visit the website at: http://www.henleyhighregatta.co.za/

Photomarathon: an event, characterized by great length and concentrated effort and typically lasting 12 to 24 hours, where participants obtain a series of photographs on predefined subjects.

The PhotographySA.com photomarathon 2007 :: Johannesburg will happen on Saturday the 24th of February 2007, from 8am to 8pm in and around Fordsburg and Newtown.

A bit more detail please…
During a period of 12 hours, you will make 12 pictures. But, don’t worry, you won’t be alone. You’ll meet the other participants both on the road and at the different checkpoints in the area. At each checkpoint, you will get a new set of themes to find pictures with.
At the end of the event, you’ll hand over your pictures and a jury select both the best series and the best individual images. And if that isn’t enough, your pictures will also be exhibited.

Who can participate?
Everyone and anyone. You don’t need any special expertise to join up, it’s all about creativity.

Digital or analogue?
We’ll have seperate categories for digital and analogue photographers. All you need is a camera (and a roll if film, of you’re shooting analogue).

Where is it?
Find your way to The Bag Factory, in Fordsburg, Johannesburg. It’s right next to Oriental Plaza. After that, you’ll be directed to two more venues in the area, where you’ll meet your fellow photographers and recieve a new set of themes. Meanwhile, The Bag Factory will remain open and someone -will- be there for moral support.

Related Pages:
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Croc City Crocodile Farm provides the opportunity for the public to observe one of the world’s most spectacular predators at close range. We are home to more than 800 crocodiles, ranging from hatchlings, to large adults of over four metres in length. The tea garden offers delicious refreshments and in the curio shop, you will find a wide variety of souvenirs, as well as vacuum packed crocodile meat. Bring your own picnic basket and make it an affordable fun family outing!

Informative guided tours are given every half hour. Don’t miss our main feeding sessions on Saturdays and Sundays @ 14:00 – weather permitting.
Open: 6 days a week, Tuesdays to Sundays, 09:00 to 16:30, with ample secure parking. Admission fee is R40 – adult and R20 for pensioners / kids.

Location: Travel north on William Nicoll drive, turn Left onto Witkoppen road. Turn Right into Cedar Road, go straight until you get to a T-junction, turn Left, 300m on Right hand side – Croc City.

Contact: Phone our office for more information on corporate functions, team building, birthday parties, school tours or any crocodile queries – 011 460 0413 or visit the website: http://www.croccity.co.za

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The Conference & Event Destination with a Difference …
Montecasino Conference & Corporate Events Division is a specialised team of event management professionals, who cater for the needs of corporate groups within the magnificent Tuscan complex of Montecasino, conveniently situated in the heart of Fourways, Sandton.

Montecasino brings you a world of make believe that’s completely real, a Tuscan Village in the heart of Sandton where great relationships are built and special memories are made. Due to its size, flexibility and state of the art facilities, Montecasino provides corporate clients’ with interesting alternatives when organizing conferences, meetings and business functions. It allows clients to subtlety mix business and pleasure in a unique, friendly and safe environment. This Tuscan themed complex is able to host conferences and corporate events both large and small, as well as major product launches, banquet dinners and awards functions, as well as private functions in some of South Africa’s top Restaurants.

Montecasino Conference Center
The Montecasino Conference Centre has been designed to fulfill the needs of the sophisticated conference and executive meeting market, offering conventional conference facilities combined with the latest technology and professional services. The Montecasino Conference Centre is capable of seating up to 100 guests in cinema style or up to 14 guests in a luxurious Executive Boardroom.

Il Grande Lounge & Theatre
The “Il Grande” theatre in the Nu Metro Centre, Montecasino is a world-class multi-purpose theatre with over 500 luxury seats and the largest screen in Southern Africa. An ideal venue for large conference groups or Product launches, Il Grande Theatre is fitted with state-of-the-art technology and outside broadcasting capabilities. Adjacent to the “Il Grande Theatre” is the “Il Grande Lounge” a sophisticated cocktail lounge ideal for welcome cocktails or after parties that is capable of hosting 400 guests for a cocktail function.

Company Dinners and Private Functions
La Toscana – Within the walls of Montecasino, you will find a very special private function venue called La Toscana, which will enthrall you with its Italian charm. La Toscana is a versatile venue capable of hosting banquet dinners, cocktail parties and product launches and is equipped with state of the art sound and lighting.

Montecasino boasts over 15 uniquely themed Restaurants, many of which are capable of hosting private functions ranging in size from 10 guests to 200 guests. The Montecasino Corporate Events team have an impressive track record of running functions, events and conferences for some of South Africa’s largest corporations.

Montecasino brings you a world of make believe that’s completely real, a Tuscan Village in the heart of Sandton where great relationships are built and special memories are made.

Montecasino – an exciting announcement
Montecasino is proud to announce the launch of a R335m Lifestyle Extension development to the already magnificent Tuscan complex in Fourways, which will include amongst other exciting developments, a 400 seater banquet \ conference facility due to open on the 1st April 2007.

Contact Montecasino:
For bookings and further information, contact the Montecasino Conference and Corporate Events department: Montecasino Conferences & Events

Related Links:
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Johannesburg Conference Venues
South Africa Conferences