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CONTENTS 11 CHECK IN 13 DIARY Your city guides to what's happening in and around Jo'burg, CELEBRATION Cape Town and Durban ISSUE 19 40TH BIRTHDAY Reasons to celebrate, the world's best bashes, how to razzle like a millionaire, cocktail nibbles, welcome drinks... this is how to get the party started 27 PARTY FLAVOURS Parly planners need to read this, When it comes to local parties, Craig Jacobs has seen it all 28 WISH YOU WERE HERE Need to mark a milestone? Darrel Bristow-Bovey considers the travel options 36 COMPETITION Win a luxurious long weekend in Durban for you and your partner 38 PLAYING WITH THE BOYS Southern Sun fan Preity Zinta - 'her boys', small towns and Bollywood

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ilMUOT KJSUKI S SPA t m at ISOOtfUlS Anyone who tells you that 'there's no need to bring a gift' is lying... 64 THE BIG FOUR-OH O l %> As the Southern Sun big 40th party starts, here's what happened BEVER LY HILLS SANDTON last year alone... HOTEL SUN 67 SALUTE TO THE SUN Southern Sun Managing director Graham Wood reflects on Southern Sun's 40th HOTELS & RESORTS - and looks at what's to come Garcfen 68 WE’VE COME A LONG WAY Court stayeasy Forty years of highlights 74 FAN CLUB Loyal clients and employees share their appreciation of Southern Sun SANDTON CONVENTION CENTRE Southern Sun 84 EASY DOES IT LIFESTYLE RESORTS Johannesburg} South AFtka Welcome the new StayEasy Emalahleni (Witbank)

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i i - i * ' . - " P 1 Publishing Director Gary Lemke Editorial Director Patrick Farrell 91 IN THE SWIM OF THINGS Editor Jane Cloete Assistant Editor Melanie Daly Southern Sun's first annual swimwear show rocked Chief Copy Editor Jillian Starke Copy Editors Ann van Bart, Gail Alswang Editorial Assistant Sandy Pekeur-Sandy 95 LOCAL HEROES Creative Directors Steven Macbeth, Rory Ross Lucas Radebe raises a glass to soccer successes all round Designers Waleed Rabin, Selina Nkatlo Repro Manager Karin Livni Repro Artists Donnevan van der Watt, Adri van der Watt, Janette Wright 96 THE CURIOUS CASE OF ROGER MILLA Production Manager Bilqees Allie Deputy Production You shouldn't be on the soccer field after a certain age, should you? Manager Kim Shellar Ad Traffic Controller Rushaan Joseph Ad Designers Brumilda Fredericks, Janine Smith Ad Design Assistant Madeleine Crowley 100 WHAT MAKES A WINNER Group Sales Director Ryan Nicolle Sales Director Carlos Caldeira Sales Manager David Townsend Percy Montgomery on passion, commitment, talent and his heroes Advertising Sales Douglas Steinhobel, Russell Krynauw, Stuart Tresham, Kim Heismann, Freddy Molefe, Blondie Matshata, Natalie Yehuda, Sphiwe Zikalala 110 FRUIT DIVINE Financial Manager Karien Human Credit Manager Celebrating? Here's why you should open the wine! Zainab Abrahams Debtors Manager Janice Strachan W ebm aster [email protected] PA to CEO Kovi Naidoo CEO Kevin Ferguson MD Tony Walker COO Mark Keohane 116 PARTY PLANNING Printed by CTP Where to host your next bash, what to serve and who should play

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There’s a fantastic energy at Southern Sun within the hotel. RICH is a global restau­ single member of the Bok squad. They as I write this. We’re celebrating Southern rant brand to be found in some of the continue to make us incredibly proud to Sun’s 40th birthday and while 40 is a top cities in the world from New York, be South African. Our hosting of the recent milestone for anyone, it is a tremendous Singapore to Dubai, and we’re thrilled Confederations Cup was also a momentous achievement for a company that is that our guests will be the first in Africa achievement. Bafana Bafana played a recognised as one of South Africa’s leading to experience authentic Italian cuisine. superb semi-final in the Confederations brands - and was voted the country’s best The buzz at Southern Sun is not only Cup confirming that, come 2010, they’ll hotel group in 2008. around our birthday (even though that be serious contenders. Becoming the market leader in the is reason enough), we’re also gearing up Another local success was the Southern hospitality industry requires hard work for the 2010 Soccer World Cup. Every Sun Swimwear Show at the Arise Africa and dedication to achieve guest satisfaction. Friday is ‘Football Friday’, where each Fashion Week (see page 91). We’ve long Southern Sun has, over the years, repeatedly staff member gets to wear their favourite supported the SA fashion industry and our revolutionised the hospitality industry (see soccer jersey to show our colours and showcase of local swimwear designs was our condensed history on page 68). And our enthusiasm for one of the biggest one of the highlights. The occasion was so we have strategies in place to ensure we events to come to South Africa. To add to popular that we've agreed to make it an stay at the top. the excitement, on a recent Football Friday, annual event. Part of our plan includes expanding our I (along with Jabu Mabuza and Rob Collins With all these reasons to celebrate, StayEasy economy brand. The latest of Tsogo Sun) was privileged to spend time you can see why our special 40th birthday addition, StayEasy Emalahleni (previously with the world’s greatest living leader, issue is filled with celebration and success known as Witbank), opened on 1 July (see Madiba, who shared his passion, excite­ stories: ours and our country’s. We’re page 84). Its prime location on the Ridge ment and anticipation for 2010 with us. thrilled you’re able to celebrate with us - Casino premises makes it a great choice for The cherry on top of all this good news after all, sharing the cheer is what birthdays any on-the-go traveller looking for a comes from one of our Middle East hotels. are all about. hassle-free, com fortable and accessible stay. A1 Manzil was just voted Best Business There has been a great deal of hype Hotel in Dubai. More than 20 million Sunny regards around the September opening of Southern international travellers took part in the Sun Hyde Park. The hotel really has it all: TripAdvisor survey, and this accolade superb location, fantastic rooms and a proves that Southern Sun competes and wonderful whisky and cigar bar. Make sure excels amongst the global hotel brands. you visit the bar and enjoy some of the We recently also proved our ability as finest malt whisky and best sunset views. a nation to compete in the global arena We are very excited to offer our guests the with the British & Irish Lions tour to G raham W ood first BICE, a fine-dining Italian eatery, South Africa. Congratulations to every Managing Director

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LINDELWA ISABELLE. Southern Sun’s head of marketing services The best thing about our 40th birthday is that is gives us the chance to give back to our guests. Look out for loads of fantastic specials on our website, and listen to 94.7 Highveld Stereo for the opportunity to book a Southern Sun stay at a discounted price. I love shopping, so I have my eyes set on two upcoming Sandton Convention Centre events. The Shoe & Underwear Extravaganza from 27 to 29 August (I cannot resist shoes!) and the SA Fashion Week from 15 to 19 September, Southern Sun is a strong supporter of the local fashion industry and it is rewarding to see just how talented our designers are. I want to encourage my son's appreciation for all forms of art, and since he loved The Lion King we're going to take him to see C ats at Teatro Montecasino in September. 2010 World Cup fever has hit all of us. Football Fridays is the new craze at Southern Sun. We're all sporting our favourite soccer jerseys - wear yours when next you visit our hotels or head office on a Friday. to 23 August Footloose The Mandela at Joburg Theatre For those who missed Kevin Bacon showing off his moves in the film (or want to relive it), you can now see Footloose on stage. City boy Ren McCormack ca n 't fit in with the conservative values of small-town Bomont, so he breaks all the taboos. Featuring the classic hits'Holding Out For a Hero'and of course,'Footloose'. www.computicket.co.za

to 10 August Decorex Gallagher Estate With the focus on green, eco-friendly solutions, this year's Decorex is the best place to learn about new trends on the decor scene. Talk to the experts, peruse the myriad stalls and find out everything about the latest styles for bathrooms, kitchens, lighting, fabric and much more. www.decorex.co.za

to 27 September Soweto Festival University of Johannesburg One of the country's most loved community events brings together businesses and consumers and a whole lot of big-name entertainers. It's all to celebrate the richness and diversity of Soweto. Remember to bring the kids, there's a Storytelling Boma and Youth Zone just for them. www.sowetofestival.co.za

September onwards Cats Teatro Montecasino You know the words: 'Memory, all alone in the moonlight...' So come and be thrilled by Pieter Torien's all-singing, all-dancing local performance of Cats, the award-winning West End production.This is a spectacular performance (the first time Torien staged the show, tickets sold like hot cakes), so don't miss it! www.computicket.com

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to 9 August Hermanus Wine and Food Fair Hermanus Foodies have been waiting all year for the prestigious Hermanus Wine and Food Fair. With everything from sushi to cheese, olives and wine on offer, even the most discerning among us will leave with a full belly. www.hermanuswineandfood.co.za

to 22 August Cape Town Fashion Week Cape Town International Convention Centre Celebrating talent from across the sub-Saharan continent, this year's Cape Town Fashion Week (with its theme of'N ew World Africa') promises to be an exciting blend of cultures and creative talent. africanfashioninternational.com

August Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase Cape Town International Convention Centre A forerunner to the Nedbank CWG Auction, The Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase will be displaying some of its rare and exclusive wines, giving visitors the opportunity to bid on rare wines from previous auctions.The showcase also takes place in Jo'burg at The Atrium, Nedbank on 27 August. www.capewinemakersguild.com

to 29 August Butlers and Botox Artscape The follow-up to last year's hit, Butlers and Brandy, this is a side-splitting comedy about a wealthy woman who tries to hide her botched Botox operation by inviting her friends around for a fancy-dress evening. As the audience guides certain parts of the show, each evening is unique. www.computicket.com

and 12 September Nederburg Wine Auction Nederburg Wine Estate This is th e premier wine event on Cape Town's calender, With many rare and award-winning wines from various wineries across SA, including those from personalities such as Michel Laroche, Tokyo Sexwale and GT Ferreira, you are guaranteed to find super investment opportunities (and great wine), www.nederburgauction.co.za

JAMES MURDOCH. Southern Sun Cape Sun’s general manager Fortieth birthdays should always be celebrated with a great bubbly. Our Cap Classique masters are renowned, and i highly recommend anything from Pieter Ferreira's cellar at Graham Beck. Never underestimate a night Ailed with belly laughter. The Cape Town International Comedy Festival is coming to the Baxter in September. I w on't miss it. I love great wine, so you'll definitely find me at the Nederburg Wine Auction on II September. The 2010 World Cup cannot com e soon enough. Everyone at Southern Sun Cape Sun is ready. As part of the Southern Sun readiness programme, our staff members are trained in understanding the preferences and idiosyncrasies of the people from each country playing. So every guest, no matter where they come from, will experience the service they enjoy and the stay they wish for.

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August The Parlotones Pecanwood, Merrivale Best known for their cover version of Boom Boom Room's 'Here Comes the Man', the Parlotones, one of South Africa's best-selling bands will be performing live in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. With their eclectic blend of rock, pop and indie, this is certainly a show that will be drawing the crowds. www.computicket.com

to 16 August Giselle Playhouse Opera Theatre If you love ballet and romance then this enchanting story of forbidden love is for you. Meet Count Albrecht who disguises himself as a peasant before wooing the lovely but unstable Giselle. Her fragile state is made worse when it is revealed that the count not only lied about who he is but is engaged to another woman. www.computicket.com

PATSY ESPOSITO. Southern Sun’s general manager of spa operations Celebrating our 40th is a momentous event. And with all birthdays, it's the gift that counts, so turn to page 36 to enter our luxury Durban getaway competition. We’re celebrating women in August, so enjoy the festivities at Jazz at Suncoast on Sunday 29 August. This women's special features the oh-so-fab Heels Over Head and the upcoming Ninovino It promises to be a great Sunday out. And if you want to spoil that special lady in your life why not buy her a voucher for the Suncoast Hotel & Towers spa? If you love great wine, then I'll probably see you at the Mercury Wine Week from 25 August at the Suncoast Casino & Entertainment World. Over 5 000 guests attend (so get there early) and you always find a new yummy wine favourite here. Players at the 2010 World Cup will be able to ease their tired muscles at our spa. Not only will our therapists soothe away any muscle pain, the quiet spa will provide a fabulous retreat from the frenetic energy of the event,

August to 6 September Noises off Elizabeth Sneddon theatre Directed by Steven Stead, Noises O ff is actually two plays, This play within a play combines the run of N othing On with its final dress rehearsal. The laughs will keep coming as the misfortunes of the bickering theatre company are revealed, from the opening night right up to the end of the very unfortunate six-month-long tour. www.computicket.com

to 30 August The Baby Expo ICC Durban The biggest and best baby show in Africa is visiting Durban. Let the kids play with Barney while you learn more about what to expect as a parent or parent-to-be. Pregnant moms will gather some excellent tips from the exhibitors. It's a day of good educational fun for all. www.thebabyexpo.co.za

to 27 September White Mountain Folk Festival Near Giant’s Castle, Central Drakensberg Get your camping gear ready for the annual four-day White Mountain Folk Festival. Featuring performances from both established and new artists, the event promises to be highly entertaining. And if you need a break from the music, try hiking, bass fishing or viewing the arts and crafts. www.whitemountain.co.za PHOTOGRAPHY: JURIE POTGIETER, MEDIA CLUB SOUTH AFRICA, DECOREX.COM SOUTH CLUB MEDIA POTGIETER, JURIE PHOTOGRAPHY:

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southernsun.com 19 The food at your bash should never let you down. Garth Shnier, executive chef at the Sandton Sun, has catered for many different types of functions. Two of his IF YOU’RE favourite party snacks are these popular salmon rosettes with creme fraiche and poppy seed Melba DRIVING... toast and the yummy roasted goat's cheese nibbles with smoked tomatoes, tapenade and chives. Garth's If you’re watching your alcohol advice to any party planner is: and kilojoule intake, then your • Ensure the food is placed in areas where dishes are drink of choice at any party shared, this will get guests chatting, should be Twee Jonge • Keep it simple! Remember that parties should be fun. Gezellen’s low-alcohoi white • For a casual meal, choose a menu where guests wine, TJ Light. The secret have to prepare the meal themselves. Fondues, behind the full flavour, yet pizza, tapas and mixed hors d'oeuvres get people low alcohol, is harvesting interacting and create a more relaxed atmosphere. the grapes when their sugars It also means guests eat what they like and are low. And the result is a leave happy (and full!). O r /tllh ' balanced wine with a fruity W - y bouquet and a crisp, clean M- LIGH I iW titO M O l finish. With a seal of approval by the Hean Foundation and many dedicated followers, TJ Light allows you to have your glass of wine and get home safely.

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It had to reflect our unique ability to cater for our diverse guests by offering a selection of hotels, ranging from budget to luxury, making us Africa's leading hotel group. The challenge of depicting this, while keeping in line with our diverse family strategy, was addressed by using a family portrait. To be able to distinctly showcase this the spoiled glamorous daughter, her equally Palazzo Montecasino, a Southern Sun Deluxe diversity, there had to be something extra pampered baby and, of course, the Hotel, presented the perfect location. The special about our family and the characters flamboyant gay son. hotel, which is reminiscent of the grandeur in it - a variety of unique individuals that To push their characteristics more, we of age-old Tuscany, epitomises true style and could personify our range of hotels and the called on styling guru David Hutt. W ith luxury, with world-class facilities for both the people they cater to. 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y father dreamt of one over the golden waters of the Bukit Merah; Previous page Aswan on the Nile River, Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi holiday in particular. All skirt the Burmese border on the Isthmus Above A local In the Ngorongoro Conserva­ his life he wanted to take of Kra and take day-stops to Penang and to tion Area in the Ngorongoro Crater a Union-Castle mail ship the actual bridge on the actual River Kwai. Below right The sacred valley of Machu Picchu on the three-day voyage Best of all: lie in your double bed in your Mfrom Durban to Cape Town. stateroomHe wanted and to watch green Asia through camp; they were there to celebrate his do it for his 21st birthday, for his honey­ a picture-window the size of a wall while 70th birthday, and had been going on moon, for his 50th birthday. He was still you ring for your butler to bring more ice. safaris around Africa for 30 years. ‘I am making plans for it 15 years after the ‘What did you do for your anniversary?’ glad,’ he told me as we sat around the fire Union-Castle line was no more. That may ‘Oh, we took the Orient Express up the in the blackest night, ‘that I lived long be the real reason I’ve never married - Isthmus of Kra.’ Money can’t buy you a enough to come to this place.’ without a honeymoon on a Union-Castle reply like that. Oh wait, actually it can. Try make it to the Serengeti for the mail ship sailing from Durban to Cape But once-in-a-lifetim e trips aren’t all annual wildebeest migration. It’s becoming Town, what would be the point? velvet and silverware. For the most more difficult nowadays to predict the The thing is, everyone needs those uniquely beautiful wilderness experience rainy season and thus the actual beginning once-in-a-lifetime holidays, those special- you’ll ever have, try the Skeleton Coast on and movement of the migration, but once occasion holidays, those when-I-win-the- the all-but inaccessible northern stretches you’ve seen it you’ll never quite shake the lottery holidays. They add spice to life and of Namibia, reaching up the uninhabited memory of an unending vista of grassland, savour to your days, they give you some­ wastes to Angola. Nothing like it exists in and across it stretching from one horizon thing to dream about or something to look the world - red-painted mountains and to the next a long multiple-carriage back on, and they don’t all need to cost hidden palm valleys, dunes and yellow blacktop highway of snorting, trotting you an arm and a black-market kidney. desert dotted with oryx and elephant, wildebeest, all the wildebeest in creation, But some do, of course. Here’s one: the empty miles and miles of salt-scoured all the wildebeest that have ever lived. Orient Express. Now there’s a trip. Board Atlantic beach strewn with shipwrecks and in Singapore for two nights up the long, seal colonies and the jawbones of whales, jungled Malaysian peninsula to Bangkok. prowled by lions and black-backed jackals. SANDTON SUN Sip Champagne in the saloon car before The sands of the coast shift and uncover If you visit the Sandton Sun for a special dinner with minor European aristocracy the bleached wooden ribs of ancient sailing occasion, let the hotel know and they'll and their flaxen kids and plaited au pairs as vessels and then shift again and cover them make sure your birthday is celebrated with you run through the rainforests and rubber over. At night the sky looks like it was a treat and the more romantic events plantations of old Malaya; take coffee in the invented for a George Lucas movie. I met have just the right start, southernsun.com open-air observation car as the sun rises a couple from Dusseldorf in the tented ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME i l M I

amphitheatre of wildlife and lakes and the enough to sufficiently and satisfactorily THE PALAZZO MONTECASINO scarlet specks of Masai wanderers. The erase the memory of those miserable five Checking into the Tuscan-inspired hotel for Serengeti makes you bigger for having days) or walking the Annapurna circuit a special trip? Let the hotel know when seen it, happier for having felt it. though Nepal - two to three weeks of you make your booking, and you could There are some big-occasion trips that high-altitude Himalayan trekking through be welcomed with chilled bubbly or obviously aren’t for everyone but are just Buddhist villages and Hindu holy sites and a special gift, southernsun.com right for those they are for - flying to Punta some of the best scenery in the world, if Arenas in Tierra del Fuego, for instance, you like that sort of thing. I don’t, but I am to board one of the two-week ice-breaker told that, for some reason, the Annapurna flanked by streams of zebra and the long excursions to Antarctica and the opportu­ is very popular with people celebrating grass around them arrowed by attendant nity to stand on the ice-sea itself and be their divorces or grieving for a loved one. lions, above in a cloudless sky the circling dazzled and shaken and made small by There are plenty of gentle walking and vultures, hawks and kites. Combine with the frozen blues and whites, by the clean, cycling holidays through France and a few days at Ngorongoro and the bizarre, cold weight of the whole world to the Tuscany, where you stay in pre-selected baroque, quite beautiful lodge on the lip north of you. Or climbing Mount Fuji hotels, tasting fine foods and wines and of the crater, looking down over the or Kilimanjaro (a once-in-a-lifetime trip, with your luggage magically transported hollowed-out volcano and its extraordinary largely because I won’t be able to live long by helpful elves and waiting for you each night, but perhaps you are looking to spend comparatively little, and you have some great decision to make, or some great matter to ponder or be thankful for. What about the Camino? In English it’s called the Way of St James, because it’s a pilgrimage following any of a number of routes converging on Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, north-western Spain, where legend has it the remains of St James the apostle are buried. You can opt for a pre-arranged and pre-booked group tour-package, but most people - young and old, athletes and couch potatoes - just pick a spot to start and follow the road to Santiago (in ancient times the far western edge of the solid world), stopping each night at albergues or refulgios (pilgrim hostels) and buying their own food. The full Camino can take four weeks or you can walk it in smaller stretches. It’s a Christian pilgrimage but you don’t have to be Christian or even religious to extract value from a long period of manageable physical application and mental contemplation, solitary communion and companionable fellow-travelling. But enough of the rough stuff. Everyone deserves a super-luxury beach holiday once in their lives. None of this self-catering ►

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or queue-for-the-buffet-table or share-the- breathless view of His watery creation. Bad You might also fancy a voyage to the sand-with-other-people malarkey. A six-star sorts of travel writers are keen to describe Galapagos or to see the Nazca lines in the stay on a private Caribbean island or in the these things as being like ‘a little piece of Atacama desert; a blow-out in a swanky Seychelles is enough to make you appreci­ heaven’, but they’re not, they’re better - Vegas casino-hotel (New York, New York, ate that the gulf between the fifth star and you get to go home afterwards and make for personal preference, or the MGM the sixth is infinitely wider than between your friends envious. Grand), complete with Texas Hold’em any other two stars. Try a Signature villa There are plenty of trips that should be sit-ins, heavy blackjack losses and maso­ at Maia, at the private Anse Louis on Mahe on everyone’s wish list - the Giza Pyramids chistic nights out to see Celine Dion and in the Seychelles - 250m2 of your own villa (one of the very few must-see sights that Barry Manilow. Sometimes it’s good to tie with private infinity pool, private beach, aren’t something of a let-down when you the grand trip to a special event specific to private spa and private God’s own slightly actually see them, although the Sphinx sort the place: Rio de Janeiro for the Carnival, of is); a cruise down the Nile from Aswan perhaps, or with your mask and cloak and to Luxor, or seeing the ruins of Machu naughty intentions to Venice for Carnevale. SUNCOAST HOTEL & TOWERS Picchu by the light of the full moon; an Quite indelibly memorable is St Peters­ eating holiday in Provence with a detour to burg’s incandescent White Nights of the Celebrations should always be noted. sip absinthe at Van Gogh’s Cafe de Nuit; a summer solstice, when darkness never When you next visit Suncoast for a special bushveld solar eclipse to experience the entirely falls, streetlights are never lit and event, let the hotel know so that your day eeriness of the light and the bewilderment the skies are gently backlit as though made can be treated with chocolate, bubbly or of nature, the sudden cry of nightbirds and from blue and yellow and white alabaster. even a birthday cake, southernsun.com owls, the stirring and roaring of lions as St Petersburg is, under ordinary circum­ night falls like an apocalypse. stances, one of the loveliest cities in the ►

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that would deign to provide me with a car whose roof would come down. ‘Non, m ’sieur! Try Marseilles!’ ‘I don’t want Marseilles, I want Paris.’ ‘Non, M ’sieur!’ 1 have still never been to Paris. My former fiancee has still never felt the warm wind in her hair. Or maybe she has, I don’t know, we don’t talk any more. But the thing is to make your once-in-a- lifetime trip something that has some kind of special meaning to you. Mine is a voyage to the island of St Helena in the middle of the South Atlantic, halfway between Brazil and Angola, the most remote inhabited island in the world, where Napoleon was exiled after Waterloo and where his home and his grave are still preserved. It is sharply beautiful and Jamestown is gently The Church of the Resurrection of Christ in St Petersburg charming; it has rugged cliffs and heart­ shaped waterfalls and generous valleys and world. But during the Belye Nochi, when Go on, you remember the Marianne is as far from the modern world, as far back lovers stroll at milky midnight after the Faithful song, ‘The Ballad of Lucy Jordan? in time, as is possible to travel. The only ballet along the embankment, past the ‘At the age of 37,’ sang M arianne fatally, way to reach it is in five days on the world’s fairy-tale Winter Palace and the gleaming ‘she realised she’d never ride through Paris last working mail ship, the RMS St Helena, golden spires of the St Peter and Paul in a sports car with the warm wind in her a throwback to the Union-Castle line. The Cathedral and lose themselves staring into hair.’ Sad thoughts, but not for my lady! shortest return trip from Cape Town to the opalescent daylight, floating like magic No sir! I would take her to Paris as a St Helena, with five days on the island, takes a little over two weeks. To go there takes an investm ent of time Quite indelibly memorable is St Petersburg’s and money - a certain colour of tempera­ incandescent White Nights of the summer solstice ment - but once on that ship and on [ that island I feel at peace and at one with myself, with my feeling for the sea and on the still waters of the Neva, it is also surprise and hire a sports car and trust to my strange obsession with Napoleon, and the place of the most serene, intense, the warm winds to do the rest. Fine and a little deeper in communion with my dear thoroughgoing joy at being alive. dandy, until I tried to hire a sports car. and long-departed old dad. It’s a once-in- You could tie your once-off holiday to an I don’t know what kind of horrible Gallic a-lifetime trip, and I’ve been there twice unrepeatable moment in your life, but do conspiracy it was, but 1 spent three days already. I’ll go there again, just as soon as beware. Once I tried to time a trip to Paris on a long-distance telephone, trying to I can find a once-in-a-lifetime occasion

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Cricket and Bollywood - hardly a natural marriage. But Southern Sun fan Preity Zinta proves she can do everything, from dazzling on screen to cheering on 'her boys'. Rebecca Kahn caught up with Preity during the IPL where Southern Sun played exclusive host

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a Sandton Sun suite in the what’s happened here in South Africa for ^ plush northern suburbs of the IPL too.’ Johannesburg, a petite She sounds positively maternal when Indian woman is shouting she speaks about the team, worrying about at a television. In loose black trousers injuries and the cumulative stress of the and a white tank top, you would be constant travel that’s part of a professional hard-pressed to know that she is one of league. She even went so far as to take on Bollywood’s top stars. ‘Come on, come on, the culinary duties for the team when they make that catch ... oh ... damn!’ she yells played in Port Elizabeth. at the screen, as a fielder throws himself ‘When we played Mumbai I told the after the ball and then misses it. team that if they played well, I’d do % Cricket fans may recognise Preity Zinta whatever they asked. I was just hoping as the diminutive co-owner of Kings XI they weren’t going to ask me to hit some Punjab who enthusiastically supported balls with them. But they were really cool her team at every Indian Premier League - they asked me to make them parathas game they played in South Africa. At 34, and Indian-style eggs and potatoes. I did Preity is also one of India’s biggest stars, and they just polished them off.’ Cooking an acclaimed actress who has played roles in a hotel kitchen was a first for Preity, in some of the largest grossing films ever and she credits the staff at Garden Court made in the thriving Bollywood film industry. In a league with superstar ‘An Indian woman is dependent on her father when and millionaire-magnate team owners who are as well known as the players, she's young, her husband when she's married and her Preity quickly earned a reputation son when she’s old, and I really don’t want that for you. for being down to earth, and one of I want you to be independent, to have your own life’ the boys. ‘1 prefer to stay with the boys,’ she explains. ‘We all travel as a team, and King’s Beach with making the task of a will to succeed. ‘My father was a really I never wanted them to turn around and producing over 50 parathas for hungry forward-thinking man, and he always said say “Oh well, you’re the owner and you sportsmen a lot less arduous. “An Indian woman is dependent on her stay somewhere else”. So we’re always In fact, it would appear that the windy father when she’s young, her husband together - it’s great bonding for the team.’ city has won the star’s heart. ‘It was when she’s married and her son when The decision to take two months out a real home away from home,’ she says, she’s old, and I really don’t want that of her very busy schedule of filming and with one eye on the screen (‘the boys’ for you. 1 want you to be independent, promotions was, she says, an easy one. are never far from her thoughts). ‘The to have your own life”.’ He passed away ‘We’re a team, we’re all together and all management were fantastic, absolutely when she was a teenager, but Preity says part of the same experience. It would take wonderful. The hotel was small, but they his words have remained a guiding something away if I were to just go and made up for it with the warmth in their principle in her life and career. do my own thing.’ hearts. And we won the game there, Her father had emphasised the impor­ The team, apparently, call her ‘the crew which was great.’ tance of education to all his children, so glue’ and it’s a role she takes seriously. Born in Rohru, a town in Himachal after high school and an English honours ‘I’m here to make sure everything is fine, Pradesh, in north-west India, Preity is a degree, Preity went on to study psychology it’s like being a producer on a film set. small-town girl herself, which is why, she with a postgraduate degree in criminal I don’t tell people what to do, but I do says, Port Elizabeth stole her heart. ‘Small psychology. It was only then, after a brief what I can to help them do their jobs towns make up for size in their hospitality stint as a model to make extra money, that better.’ This is not as strange an analogy and they have their own beauty.’ she took to acting. as it may seem, Preity says. ‘On film The middle child of three children, Unlike many women in her industry sets, people come together from all over, Preity credits her father, an officer in who are little more than pretty faces who and become a family, and that’s exactly the Indian army, with instilling in her can dance and sing, Preity decided to ►

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southernsun.com 49 Andrea Foulkes, whose Cape Town based ‘It’s the lengths they go to, to ensure the evening’s ‘food and social’ company, Dish, specialises a success, from the way they inform their staff right in top-drawer catering with no skimping on the ingredients, is never shy to fly in through to transportation to and from the venue. foie gras or Normandy oysters from France They look after their staff from the word go’ or, as once happened, banana flowers from Thailand, although there can be nerve- n= racking moments when you’ve promised the client an exotic ingredient that you’re AN EVENT FOR EVENTERS fantasy continued with four-metre-high having flown in from Bangkok - and you’re If your com pany is geared towards ice sculptures and images of magical standing at the airport desperately waiting dealing with the eventing needs of destinations projected against giant can­ for it to arrive. 'VVIPs' you know that your own events vases - and this was before the evening On another occasion the client wanted need to be as good. When the Neo started, Throughout the event guests were a sashimi bar but said that they wanted Africa Group launched its VIP concierge entertained by circus acts, they enjoyed to supply their own fish. No problem. division Odyssey, they went all out. The a sit-down seven-course meol and finally But when Andrea and her team of chefs CEO Vivien Natasen says, 'I wanted to a performance by the Parlotones. arrived at the venue, there were ‘two present "A dream come true", our own The highlight of the evening was the massive polystyrene coffins with a fairytale'. unveiling of the logo. 'We wanted to really 60 kg tuna in each of them, the size of Invitations for the 'blue ice'-themed make an impact,' says Vivien. ‘The lights a large shark’. event were hand delivered and as the went off and only a single ice sculpture Still, business is business, and they’re company would be dealing with fulfilling had a spotlight on it. Then men with chain- professionals. ‘Thankfully, we’d arrived two their clients' travel fantasies, the personal­ saws stepped out and sawed open the hours before the event,’ Andrea says. ‘So ised 3D invitations promised something ice to reveal the logo. It was a fantastic there was time to cut up the tuna. Next to special. When the 450 guests arrived night and several guests said it was the the pool.’ She smiles. ‘Which we cleaned, (all dressed in white), the sense of best event they had ever been to.' of course.’ •

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A popular misconception concerning shared vacation ownership South Africa boasts a mature R2bn shared vacation ownership is that you are bound to only holiday at the same resort, in the same industry, totalling more than 200 resorts with an 85% occupancy rate unit and during the same week each year. With exchange companie: of 500 000 shared vacation ownership weeks. Purchasing a shared however, you have access to resorts globally and the world literally vacation product is a chance to lock into a lifestyle for many years does become your oyster. to come at today's prices. If you stay in a hotel, all you are presented with at the end of your stay is the bill - which is likely to be higher Shared vacation ownership also includes a number of leading with every passing year. With shared vacation ownership, however, international hotel chains such as Marriott Vacation Club, Disney, you are buying at today's prices and you are buying into the concept Hyatt, Hilton, Sheraton and - not forgetting our local hotel groups of a future holiday lifestyle - not just a break. Family and friends can - Sun International Vacation Club, Southern Sun Lifestyle Resorts take advantage of your purchase, and the product is very flexible. and I FA Resorts, among others. The participation with such major You can even leave a legacy of wonderful vacations to your children brands has not only given the shared vacation ownership industry and your children's children. the respectability it deserves, it has also ensured that adequate Shared vacation ownership products include: Conventional legislation is in place to ensure consumer protection. Timeshare, Points Clubs, Fractional Ownership, Destination and Private Residence Clubs - all of which are a large and respected part of the global hospitality industry. Shared vacation ownership Congratulations to Southern Sun is now a major part of the global tourist industry. In recent years it has demonstrated strategic resilience, overcoming volatility in the on celebrating your 40th birthday!! hospitality market place. Here's to wishing you many years of continued success,

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VOASA stands for'Vacation Ownership Each prospective member's application Association of Southern Africa'. It was and documentation will be vetted, previously known asTISA (Timeshare not only for legal compliance, but also Institute of Southern Africa). for consumer protection. All members of VOASA are required to The name change was necessary in order adhere to the industry Code of Conduct. for TISA (now VOASA) to evolve with the ever-changing industry, an industry that VOASA is committed to strong ethical is constantly introducing innovative new standards. This is essential to promote the products and propositions - products such long-term interests of the shared vacation as Points Clubs, Fractional Ownership and ownership industry in Southern Africa. Destination or Private Residence Clubs, which fall within the timeshare category set out in the Property Timesharing Control Act No. 75 of 1983 and / or the Share Blocks Control Act No. 59 of 1980. Though these VACATIONVOASA OWNERSHIP ASSOCIATION Of SOUTHERN AFRICA new products are considered to be different # from standard timeshare, they still require Tel: 021 914 9693 | Email: [email protected] representation by an industry body. Fax: 021 914 5202 | Website: www.voasa.co.za Dear Will & Sue Thanks so much for inviting us for the weekend and for organising a babysitter! Love Mike 8c Lisa

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Reaching 40 is a great achievement for any company, but hitting 40 when you're at the top of your game, is, well, just how it should be Here's why Southern Sun is celebrating its birthday, and here's who else is singing its praises

64 southernsun.com PHOTOGRAPHY: ALFRED LOR, GALLO/GETTYIMAGES hotels that are receiving attention, Southern Sun is also also is Sun Southern attention, receiving are that hotels is Sun Southern Hospitality, Match of partner official an As African Chefs Association’s (SACA) skills kitchen in Johannesburg. in kitchen skills (SACA) Association’s Chefs African SOUTHERN SUN now is and SARU with contract training its Book-A-Guesthouse members at the new South South new the at members Book-A-Guesthouse its training major the only it’snot But Cup. World the for itself readying GEARS UP2010 FOR hospitality when you visit the New York of West Africa. West of York New the visit you when hospitality manager, Andy Marinos, said said Marinos, Andy manager, After years of managing hotels in Africa, Southern Sun Sun Southern Africa, in hotels managing of years After hotels is very much a case of of case a much very is hotels an associate level sponsor of of sponsor level associate an contract, the national team’s national the contract, the Springboks. Of the new new the Of Springboks. the relationship with the South South the with relationship Sun Ikoyi. So now you can experience South African African South experience can you now So Ikoyi. Sun become much a part of the the of part a much become Southern Sun renewed its its renewed Sun Southern After a successful 13-year 13-year successful a After ‘Over the years they have have they years the ‘Over staying at Southern Sun’s Southern at staying arriving at a familiar and and familiar a at arriving SOUTHERNSUNAFRICA WENTINTO SA Rugby family ... and and ... family Rugby SA opened its own hotel in Lagos in 2009, Southern Southern 2009, in Lagos in hotel own its opened BACK THEBACK BOKS African Rugby Union, Union, Rugby African CONTINUED TO CONTINUED SOUTHERN SUN happy second home’. second happy CONSTANTLY TRAINING WHILEOPENING NEW ALLAND OF THIS ITS EXCELLENT STAFF... EXISTINGHOTELS AND HOTELS,REVAMPING Huge applause for the Sandton Sun that was that Sun Sandton the for applause Huge South Africa’s Leading Business Hotel in the the in Hotel Business Africa’s Leading South voted Africa’s Leading Business Hotel and and Hotel Business Africa’sLeading voted SOUTHERN SUN SCOOPED SOUTHERN SUN SCOOPED WORLD TRAVEL WORLD AWARDS All eyes were on Southern Sun in December 2008 when when 2008 December in Sun Southern on were eyes All 2009 World Travel Awards.Travel World 2009 euiu oe n h ol ne n roof. one under world the in women beautiful SOUTHERN PLAYEDSUN HOST TOTHE MOST the Miss World pageant. It was not hard to have the most most the have to hard not was It hosted pageant. Centre World Miss the Convention Sandton and Sun Sandton the Premier League and Confedera­ and League Premier Indian the to host played also hotels Sun Southern at stayed players visiting the all - Tour Lions and Hotel ‘Official the became Sun Southern year, this Earlier in u teams. Cup tions group The tour. the throughout Irish & British the for Supplier’ THE WELCOMED SOUTHERN SUN INTERNATIONALS From one luminary to another: TSOGO SUN GAMIN CONGRATULATIONS SOUTHERN SUN, ON

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In 1969 South African Breweries Ltd ' Southern Sun started with one purpose: and hotel magnate Sol Kerzner merged some to revolutionise the South African hotel of their hotel interests to establish Southern Sun, a chain of hotels throughout SA. In its first year the industry. And in 40 years, it's done just that, group operated six hotels with a total of 750 rooms. several times over. Maureen Hartley tracks Beverly Hills in Umhlanga was the first hotel in the the group's remarkable history stable (it had opened in 1964 with Kerzner as its k owner, operator and marketer). Within the , new group, Beverly Hills was able to M position itself as SA's first ^ international resort.

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1971- " V , ' , -JT RAPID GROWTH 1970s In 1971, Southern Sun built its first new * " N IG H T S O U T M hotel. The Elangeni, on the Durban beachfront. In the 1970s, Southern Sun also J The next year they took over the Cape Hotels group ^ W wanted to shake up the local restaurant ^ (including the President Hotel in Cape Town, The f world. Let's face it, 70s South African food was Elizabeth in PE and the Zululand Safari Lodge). The iconic hardly exciting. The group launched a range of Beacon Island in Plett was built in 1972 and in 1975 the group speciality restaurants, including the Bali Hal opened Le Saint Geran in Mauritius. In 1978 they took control Polynesian a t The Elangeni, The Crystal Room & of the Transito hotel group (with the likes of the De Waal, The Papadum at the Maharani, The Copacabana Supper Newlands and The Edward). Within nine years. Southern Sun Club a t Beverly Hills and Bamato's Grill at the was the largest hotel chain in the southern hemisphere, , Landdrost. Then of course there was Raffles k And it d id n 't stop there. Later that year the stately i ^ at the Maharani, a disco and supper club A Landdrost Hotel in Jo'burg opened and in that brought revellers to a fever pitch Durban the five-star Maharani Hotei finally (Ti :-r course the best Sa^u'Jav opened its doors (it had taker Nign: re i ■ - I fo1-ir year:, lu build). J /jB B k 1981 - CHANGES In 1981 Southern Sun and the Brian y Stocks Group of Companies bought the ^ Umhlanga Sands Hotel and also launched the revolutionary Southern Sun Timeshare concept. In '83 SA 1986 Breweries decided to split its hotel interests. A new W - ATMOSPHERE ^ company. Sun International (with Sol at the helm) retained The charming hotel at Gold the casino resorts and Southern Sun held the local hotel Reef City was opened by the group in interests (Southern Sun kept a stake in Sun International). In 1986. A recreation of early Jo'burg, the 1979 1985 Southern Sun acquired the franchise to operate the 33-room hotel offered guests a turn-of-the- FANTASIES Holiday Inn chain - once again Southern Sun was the century experience with every modern f In 1979 Southern Sun built one ’ largest hotel group in SA. Holiday Inn opened a new convenience you could want, In 1987 the of the most remarkable casino ^ economy market for the group and its success led A Drakensberg Sun in the Cathkin area was resorts in the southern hemisphere: Sun to a joint venture with the French company added to the group's portfolio. With its City. This resort changed the landscape Accor and the launch of the ' private 9.5 ha lake, the hotel offered of casino hotels forever. The world's " local FI chain. ^ guests the best of nature A biggest stars cam e to perform, and activities. . including Frank Sinatra, Shirley JL Bassey, Liza Minnelli, Queen J and Elton John.

* / 1983 . I / j r - THE ICONS In 1983 the Mother City saw the opening of t!le Cape Sun - and what a splash W it made. Cape Dutch art and furniture was ^ purchased, 10 different types of marble (for 2 500m2) were imported and the hotel's glass lifts reached speeds of 240m/min, Jo'burg was not neglected. In '84 the group g jr 1986 ^ opened the first five-star hotet in the quiet suburb of Sandton, J LAUNDRY LIST 1 the Sandton Sun - still a landmark toddy. In 1986 the legendary The 800 rooms of the Johannesburg Sun was opened,The futuristic 36-storey Johannesburg Sun were serviced by skyscraper was encased in gleaming blue glass and reshaped 800 staff (trust us, very Impressive). On the Jo'burg skyline. It was made up of two hotels: the main any morning the hotel's laundry list read: k high rise was the super-five-star Johannesburg Sun i • 3 000 sheets • 7 000 towels complemented by the exclusive six-star Towers. This I • 1 500 Items of table linen was a first for South Africans - a resort hotel • 4 000 items of guest laundry A in the heart of down- • 1 U00 staff uniforms, ■I town Jo'burg 1992 - GROWTH IN THE GARDEN After much research, the group decided to expand further into the mid-market segment and in 1995 1992 the Holiday Inn Garden Court brand was launched, - NEXT STEP Several existing Southern Sun hotels in prime locations were InterContinental Hotels and converted into Holiday Inn Garden Court hotels. Jo'burg's Resorts joined forces with Southern five-star offerings increased in 1994 with the opening of the Sun in 1995 to manage, develop and Sandton Sun Towers. With a smoked glass, bronze and expand a portfolio of five-star hotels in granite facade and an interior of marble and maple ] sub-Saharan Africa. A partnership with an wood, first-class service just took a step up. A sky link to international group such as this meant the Sandton Sun gave guests a quick, covered that Southern Sun's access to global route to Jo'burg's best shopping and the infrastructure, technology and two hotels continue to dominate the branding was unsurpassed in Sandton skyline today. the local market.

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‘I have been an employee of the Beverly Hills' Hotel for 45 years (even before the hotel joined the Southern Sun group), first as a waiter and wine steward, then as supervisor and now as maitre d'. I was only 19 when I was personally employed by Sol Kerzner, Apart from the excellent working conditions, it was always my interest to meet people from all over the world and find out more about them, which is why I have stayed here so long. ‘Many famous people have checked in over the years: Tom Jones, Cliff Richard, Engelbert Humperdinck in the early days, and now all our national soccer teams as well as the English football side. This is the favourite hotel of all the "big times". 'I have so many stories of celebrity guests, yet what was most exciting for me was when Sol Kerzner visifed the Beverly Hills earlier this year. He came to say hello to all the old staff. He remembers me well - I also assisted with the opening of Sun City all those years ago - and he asked me to show him round the hotel and point out all the old parts. I was overjoyed and It made me feel very special."

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CHARLES WELLS Frequent Guest President Member since 1992

'I travel a lot for work and I have always chosen to stay in Southern Sun hotels. Mainly because I know the brand - when I was a child and my family went on holiday, my parents would only ever choose Southern Sun hotels - but also because of the level of service. 'it's difficult to describe exactly why I feel this loyalty towards Southern Sun, but if I had to I would say it's the personal investment the staff have in the guests. For example, at one point I was staying at the Southern Sun Grayston Sandton and I was supposed to go to a formal function. I didn't have cufflinks and when I mentioned this to the GM, he took his cufflinks off and gave them to me! Just like that. Another time, I fell severely ill while I was travelling. I went to the doctor and he told me I couldn't even travel home. I needed to be in bed. Once again the Southern Sun Grayston Sandton cam e to the rescue. They made up a room for me (they were fully booked at the time) and looked after me for four days. When I eventually got home, the housekeeper phoned me to find out if I was better. That blew me away. Their loyalty is unquestionable. ’And then of course, it's the little things: the quality of the pillows, the crisp sheets, the great amenities, the room service. 'I have a rule that when I stay at a hotel it must be at least as good, if not better, than staying in my home and I've always found Southern Sun's minimum standard is phenomenal,'

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BASETSANA KUMALO President of the Business Women's Association of South Africa

'I have had a long relationship with Southern Sun and what always strikes me about the group is how readily their staff members will go beyond the call of duty, whether you are at the Sandton Sun or the Beverly Hills Hotel, They really understand service excellence, the hospitality industry and what makes clients return again and again. I think this is why, when times are tough for everyone and the hotel industry is really feeling the pinch, they keep going and doing well, The group recently hosted the IPL, and they were fully booked when some establishments were finding it hard to fill their beds. 'I have often said that The Palazzo Montecasino is my home away from home. I regularly have my business meetings there or meet up with friends for lunch as it's not far from where I live and work. So it really made sense to hold my 35th birthday there. I wanted a celebration with a difference. 'We started on the Friday with a fantastic pyjama and book review party for my girl­ friends in the presidential suite. The book was The Shack by William P Young, this is a read that blessed my soul. In their rooms the girls were presented with special monogrammed robes that the Palazzo had made as a special gift. 'The chef created a truly eclectic and special menu from all my favourite things. So we had sushi but with an African twist, and we all tried our hand at making the sushi, which was great fun. Strawberries, candyfloss, and a cheese fondue were on offer. The p ie ce de resistance was my birthday cake made of cheese. Now I really love my cheese! Of course bubbly was flowing all the way. 'On the Saturday I had a magnificent luncheon on the terrace overlooking the exquisite formal garden and fountain. The guests were the 35 special people who have had the biggest im pact on my life. The theme was white, so everyone was dressed in white and the decor and table setting were all in white. It was a truly special day, one that I will remember for many years to come. 'I am a stickler for detail, I drive everyone (and myself) mad as I want things to be perfect. And the staff at The Palazzo went out of their way to make my weekend everything, I wanted it to be. This is why they have become like family to me.’

southernsun.com 77 DR ALI BACHER Former South African cricketer and cricket administrator

'I have stayed at Southern Sun hotels throughout my cricket career, both as a player and as an administrator. When I became an administrator, such was the excellent relationship between Southern Sun, cricket and myself, that I ca n 't recall ever signing a contract with them. We'd meet, shake hands and that was it. And it worked. They have some very special people who go the extra mile to ensure that all your needs and requirements, as a sporting team in particular, are met at their hotels. Individuals whose outstanding service I will never forget are Karen Kruger, Neil Fraser, Helder Pereira and Ron Stringfellow. 'One of the most memorable occasions was when they had the hotel rights for the 1999 Cricket World Cup. The branding inside the hotels was the best I've seen in world sport. Now I've stayed in Olympic hotels, but I've never seen branding inside a hotel. Such was their commitment to the Cricket World Cup. 'Where they have excelled, is that as sport becam e more professional, with bigger squads and more professional advisers staying with the teams, so they have advanced and met the requirements. They just know how to look after sporting teams. From a personal point of view, my family and I will only stay in Southern Sun hotels, without a doubt. They give us fantastic service and they really make us feel welcome.'

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JOHN SMIT Captain of the Springboks 1 1 and the Sharks rugby teams

'I have seen my share of hotel rooms, but the staff at Southern Sun hotels have always gone out of their way to help us - and they back us as one of our official supporters. 'One occasion that stands out was when we arrived back in South Africa after winning the Rugby World Cup. We got together at the Crown Plaza where they presented gifts for all the guys and their wives or partners and kids. This was just another gesture that shows they are worlds apart from any other hotel group. 'My favourite hotel is the Beverly Hills in Umhlanga. I love being right on the beach. All the staff know my family so when we spend time there they always make us feel like royalty. The food they serve the Boks is also top- notch which makes sitting right on the beach while eating dinner that much more special.'

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S occer’s a young man’s sport the exception, the explosiveness and run around wildly, the wily old boy can right? Eh, then what was sharp-wittedness needed in that role is keep guard over his goal’. There, that’s Cameroon’s Roger Milla usually better suited to under-30 players. the one. doing running around in Which, in many ways, makes Milla’s The most famous example is the great the 1994 World Cup finals achievement all the more remarkable, goalkeeper Dino Zoff who, aged 40, led aged 42 and 39 days? And, especially as he’d already written his name Italy to the World Cup title when they come on, what was he up into legend in the 1990 finals when he beat Germany in the 1982 final. The to actually nipping around like a young scored four goals aged 38 as Cameroon abiding image for age dreamers is of the man and scoring a goal? Despite his charged to the quarter-finals. The only old man lifting up that famous trophy in country getting whacked 6-1 by Russia, trouble with The Curious Case of Roger sheer delight. And no, he didn’t go for a this meaningless 1994 Group B match Milla is that he inspires the rest of us jig around the corner flag afterwards. (Russia and Cameroon were both elimi­ around the same age who fancy ourselves And while Zoff holds the record as the nated) was lit up by Milla’s trademark as half-decent upfront to get off the couch oldest World Cup winner, yet another dance-round-the-corner-flag celebration where we should be, to pull on a shirt that famous goalkeeper holds the record as the after he became the oldest player to score doesn’t fit, run around for 20 minutes oldest captain in the finals. England’s Peter in a match in the finals (he had become against young men with gelled hair and Shilton was just a couple of months short the oldest player to appear in the finals pull a hamstring/twist an ankle/tweak the of his 41st birthday when he captained the minute he stepped on to the pitch). back... Ah, that’ll be back to the couch England in the 1990 finals. In fact it was And you have to feel sorry for poor old where we belong then. only England’s appalling record at penalty Oleg Salenko whose record five goals Upfront, no, you can leave that to the shoot-outs (they lost to Germany in the were overshadowed by Mr Milla’s little youngsters. There are far more sensible semi-finals - surprise, surprise!) that bum wiggle. But, as we all know, no positions for those hovering over 30 and prevented Shilton from having a crack Russian can dance like an African on a hobbling headlong towards 40. At the back at Zoff’s age record himself. roll. Certainly not round a pole anyway. in the middle is a good place to start (Italy But hey, goal stoppers who are over 40 But if Milla’s youthful exuberance at the and AC Milan’s Paolo Maldini has just are ten a penny as you can see. We should comer flag was giving aged sportsmen a retired aged nearly 41) or that lovely reserve our real admiration for defender good name all over the world, elsewhere in the same tournament another ‘old man’ (33-year-old Diego Maradona) was busy But, as we all know, no Russian can dance casting a nasty live o’clock shadow. like an African on a roll. Certainly not round Returning for his fourth World Cup, the a pole anyway small powerhouse, who made his debut for Argentina aged just 16, had electrified supporters with a goal against Greece and holding position deep in the midfield MacDonald Taylor. W ho, you may ask? a manic celebration of his own. Charging (Dunga was over 30 when he played that Taylor became the oldest man to appear from the goal towards the camera, a wild­ role for Brazil’s 1994 winning side). Of in the World Cup tournament when he eyed Maradona almost pushed his rib cage course, it helps when you are in star- pulled on his shirt for the US Virgin out of his chest, screaming into the camera studded teams like those above and your Islands vs St Kitts and Nevis in a World with an intensity that said ‘I am back!’. experience is enhanced by the energy of Cup preliminary match in 2004, aged He’d been written off but had returned youth around you. an astonishing 46 years and 180 days. looking sharper and slimmer than ever. But the position where the old boys Respect. Jig round the corner flag? The But, as it turned out, his celebrations were really tend to excel is goalkeeper. It’s Islands’ most-capped player had enough pumped up by more than just happiness generally accepted that ’keepers peak at trouble bending over to do up his boots at proving his critics wrong, and soon a later age than on-field players, probably I would imagine... • afterwards he was packed off to his due to the importance of good positioning Roger Milla’s corner flag celebration was retirement home having failed a drug test. and the all-important ‘presence in the box’, a good old sashaying dance with the pole as He is now the manager of Argentina. both of which grow with experience. So his imaginary partner but there have been Maradona, like Milla, played upfront, while the bright young things run around variations, such as the Elvis wiggle of which most of us would agree is not the wildly, the wily old boy can keep guard Manchester United’s Lee Sharpe or the ideal position for an ageing star to continue over his goal. There’s probably a Chinese two-footed lunge of Reading’s Stephen Hunt, shining. While experience counts and there proverb about that somewhere. Confucius or the iconic punch-bag routine of Australia’s are plenty of decent ‘older’ players to prove says, ‘So while the bright young things Tim Cahill. 'The flag started it,’he said.

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southernsun.com 103 Cricket South Africa and the Proteas congratulate Southern Sun on their 40th Annivesary menially 1 was nowhere. Again, it proved There probably isn't a belter feeling than mv kicking. I'd go for a run alone or do just how sharp and in tune you need to be being successful. Any sportsman who has some extra sets in the gym. A lot of guys to be successful and a winner. been successful will tell you that’s why he get it wrong and claim they've done this Some sides might have looked inwards, plays; to taste that victory, to savour the or that extra when they haven't. The key but what we did was take those lessons on awesome feeling that winning brings. After is to do it anyway and to be quiet about it. board. Fifteen months later we won the all the sweat and effort, it’s so good. That gives you an edge on the next gay World Cup. That says something about the There are other consequences to being who’s breathing down your neck. W hy tell teams lortitude and the important lessons a winner. You can adapt the principles to him or anyone about the extra effort you learnt under Jake White, the coach. your private and business life too. You can put in? Let them see for themselves when It’s the same with Tiger Woods, Michael lake the management skills you've learnt it matters - on the field. Phelps and Usain Bolt. They’ve all lost, but as a player, the disciplines that make you (Since retiring, I’ve been used as a hav ing that star quality allows them to pick tough and driven, and apply them to every kicking consultant by the Boks. I’ve also up the pieces and win the next week. And facet of your lite. acquired an unwanted nickname - Sleeping that’s often the difference between regular When I became South Africa’s most Beauty - on account of my missing the winners, like them, and guys who just can't capped player 1 was often asked about the management team's early morning gym hack it. Sport is littered with failures. secret ol my success. The answer is that it's sessions. It's uncharacteristic of me, but the The message is simple: sometimes in life much less a secret than a philosophy. point is I’m retired. Well that's what I tell you are going to lose. What matters is how 1 often sought to train on my own and them anyway.) you get up again. work things out for myself, especially with I've fortunately moved on from the days

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It is 2 0 10!Time to celebrate Africa’s humanity, football lovers from across the globe arrive in the country for the FIFA World Cup™, their first point of contact - the Department of Home Affairs National Immigration Branch.

During the 2 0 10 FIFA W orld Cup™ an estimated 790 000 travellers are expected to visit South Africa over a four week period. This convergence of travellers will place an extra burden on already busy ports o f entry in South Africa. W ith this in mind, the Department o f Home Affairs (DHA) is implementing several measures to ensure that entering and leav­ ing South Africa is a simple, easy yet secure experience.The measures include the Event Visa, Dedicated Lanes, Advance Passenger Processing, Temporary Joint Border Clearance, Immigration Liaison Officers Concept and Mobile Border Units,Volunteer programme and Travel document readers.

South Africa will be the first country in the history of the FIFA World Cup™ to offer an Event Visa to nationals traveling from specific non - visa exempt African countries (Coun­ tries which still require visas to come to SA).The event visa will be offered to spectators with proof of purchase o f a FIFA match ticket. The event visa was successfully piloted during the FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa 2009 tournament at the South African embassy in Egypt.These visas are issued to qualifying travellers at no cost. Accredited FIFA delegates will travel visa free if they come from non-visa exempt countries.

Express Dedicated Lanes are designed to ensure that travellers arriving at our shores to participate in the event either as spectators, players o r FIFA delegates receive priority treatment upon arrival in South Africa .This concept is also supported by queue marshals/ volunteers who welcome and usher travellers to the correct lanes.These were also piloted successfully during FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa 2009 at ORTambo international A irport and Cape Town International Airport. The benefits of the dedicated lanes include:

• A reduction in traveller queue con­ gestion at Immigration points within International Arrivals Terminals • Faster processing of selected travel­ ler types and better management of increased volumes • Dedicated Immigration staff alloca­ tion at priority ports of entry • Improved assistance to travellers with the deployment of volunteers

home affairs Department: Home Affairs REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA Another measure being put in place is Advanced Passenger Processing, also de­ signed to process people arriving in South Africa faster

Temporary Joint Border Clearance: The Temporary Joint Border Clearance pro­ vides a mechanism to manage and facili­ tate the smooth flow of people through our land borders during high focus events. A successful pilot between South Africa and Mozambique has been in operation for some years now; this concept enables travellers to be processed within a con­ trolled and secure co-located facility. The benefits o f the joint collaboration of South African officials and their counterparts from partner countries include: These will be deployed at the land Ports of Entry where a high vol­ • Enhancement o f security as both countries' security ume of visitors is expected during the tournament.The Department agencies work together currently uses these units to assist people in far flung rural areas • Extending operating times becomes easier leading where it is difficult to access Home Affairs offices for applications to less congestion at ports of entry of documents such as the Birth Certificate, ID, Marriage certificate, • Increased traveler convenience as having only one Death certificate or any other civic-related documents. immigration check point will save time • Increased ability to monitor and control irregular The benefits o f this concept include but are not limited to expedient movement. clearance o f travellers in a fast and organised manner reduced con­ gestion, enhanced security and better monitoring o f illegal activities The Department has also introduced the Immigration at Land Border Posts. Liaison Officer Concept. The idea behind the concept is to minimise undesirable and inadequately documented persons boarding flights to South Africa.

The primary objectives include strengthening o f high risk offshore control, ensuring that people have the right doc­ uments before boarding an aircraft, preventing boarding of travelers in possession of forged documentation and swapping o f travel documents and boarding cards after check in and proactive management of event related risk. The ILOs will form close relationships with foreign airline officials, immigration authorities, police, consular staff and other relevant official bodies to ensure proper coordination between them and Home Affairs' Immigra­ tion branch.

Another measure that the Department of Home Affairs is working on is the deployment o f Mobile Border Units.

Contact us on 0800 60 11 90 or log on to www.dha.gov.za If you have reason to celebrate, break out the wine. Gail Alswang considers wine's past and very merry present ‘One barrel of wine can work more miracles than a church full of saints’ - Italian proverb

nee upon a time in a adored by his many wives and concubines. ancient Egyptians went that step further faraway land, as all good But no one loved him more than the shy and had three, despite being a nation of stories begin, there was a Gilga. But she was so shy; he didn’t even beer drinkers. rich and handsome Persian know she existed. This shy lass became so Moving down from the heavenly prince who loved grapes. In an attempt desperate at not being noticed she decided pantheon to life on earth, wine is the to please him, his servants harvested some to kill herself and went down to the cellar perfect drink for a celebration as it acts grapes in season and stored them in barrels and drank some of the ‘poison’. as a magnifying glass for emotion. so that their lord and master could enjoy However, it didn’t kill her so she had a In fact, it should only be drunk on happy them in the winter months. Well, winter little more, and then a little more. By now, occasions - and woe betide anyone who came and the servants were sent down to she was quite enjoying the taste of this tries to drown his sorrows in drink, as it fetch his highness some grapes - but they strange liquid, so drank a little more and will only make matters seem worse. didn’t reappear. Puzzled, the prince sent a little more until she got quite giggly and Wine is used to toast a birth, a marriage, more men to investigate and they found brash and marched back upstairs and right a happy event. It is used to launch great the servants lying unconscious on the cellar into the king’s chamber ... and although ships. Great events often give birth to great floor alongside the lid of a barrel. They’d history draws a discreet curtain over what wines: hence ratafia, that delightful been knocked out by the carbon dioxide happened next, your imagination can fill brandy-based aperitif is said to have gases emitted by the bruised and now in the details. originated with the toasting of treaties fermenting grapes. Not realising this, the Since the legendary origin of wine, being signed - or ratified. prince assumed the naughty servants had the divine drink has played a major role Wine is an integral element in both helped themselves to the contents of the in the celebration of love and life and has, finance and frivolity: many a good deal has barrel and been poisoned. Not one to let an at times, been viewed with religious awe. been clinched thanks to a good bottle of opportunity slip by, he decided to keep this Most pantheistic religions had a god of wine at a business lunch, and no doubt just barrel of poison - just in case, no doubt. wine - not a god of tea, or milk, mind as many romances have smouldered over As the years went by, our prince grew you, but always a god of wine. The Greeks a similar wine in different circumstances. into a powerful king, still handsome, and had one, the Romans had one, and the Wine doesn’t differentiate between smart ► Special Economist offer closes: December 3lst 2009

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Three glasses of wine can set everything to rights’ - Chinese proverb

salesmanship and seduction - the two are of South Africa, this is Franschhoek en fete. scheduled for 16 to 18 October when remarkably similar anyway. And if you yearn to sashay about in a beret Robertson Wine on the River continues But whatever the occasion, it is wine we without feeling like a total twit, this is its celebration of the region’s wines. turn to more often than not if we wish to probably your only opportunity. Also in August, Hermanus celebrates celebrate. Locally we suffer no shortage of And just in case you didn’t get there in the wines of some of the more than reasons to celebrate ... and to make sure July, you can celebrate Fanschhoek and its 70 producers from Elgin to Elim. The we don’t forget that, just about every wines at the end of winter as the town pops intention is to round off this experience wine region of South Africa hooks on to its cork yet again with another festival to with a coffee and brandy tasting lounge whatever reason it can think up to get us celebrate life (and, just incidentally, show and a gourmet food marquee. So answer to join in the fun, and why not? off the various wineries of the region’s new the call of this coastal wine region from Stellenbosch usually begins its annual vintages and releases). The Franschhoek 7 to 9 August. festival with a serious wine tasting on Uncorked festival takes place on 10 and Feel like an excuse to head inland? a Thursday night in late July as befits the 11 October 2009. How about celebrating the fact that best known of our wine regions, but once Not to be outdone, the Robertson wine we produce the finest port-style wines the first bottles have been opened the region a little further north throws its outside the wine’s original home in the celebration takes off... and culminates own shindigs with enthusiasm: the annual Douro in Portugal. If you missed this in a fun-filled family Sunday. Wacky Wine Weekend in June was, as year’s Calitzdorp Port Festival, try and Franschhoek enlivens mid-winter with usual, wildly exciting and loads of fun, but enliven May 2010 with a trip up its Bastille Day celebrations that go way those who take celebrating more seriously Route 62 and celebrate everything ► beyond one day and have very little to do opt for the Robertson Slow festival - now with the French revolution. However, this in its third year - in August. It’s a grand quasi-French comer of our country rolls way to celebrate food and wine, leisurely out the barrel with reckless abandon for eating and drinking your way though a mid-July weekend of celebration and Ashton, Bonnievale, McGregor and merriment. Determined to live up to its Robertson locals’ homes and farms. More claim of being the food and wine capital open-air fun alongside the Breede River is IttJIBKO WINE

from the serious to the silly (cork spitting, a ‘muscatini’ - two part muscadel to one and owned Klein Constantia in the early I kid you not). part gin and loads of crushed ice - and 1900s. Clara’s parties were the talk of the Partying to the tune of the grape is not keep celebrating. town, she apparently served Russian just a modern fad - locals have been doing Another historical figure enamoured of caviar, oysters and smoked salmon while it ever since 2 February 1659, when the our wines was Lady Anne Barnard (if you orchestras played and peacocks strolled 40-year-old Jan van Riebeeck wrote in his want to know just how enamoured she on the lawns. The menu may not sound diary: ‘Fine warm weather... Today, praise was, read her tell-all journals). Her parties startling now, but in 1913 it was astonishing. be to God, wine was made for the first time at the Castle of Good Hope were legendary, Years later one enthusiastic guest described from Cape grapes, namely from the new and she didn’t let death stop her. Legend it as ‘something out of must, fresh from the vat. The grapes were has it that her ghost used to appear at big The Great Gatsby ... mostly muscadel, and other white round bashes for VIPs at the castle. But one of the you cannot imagine grapes, very fragrant and tasty’. biggest party animals ever to hit our shores the glamour of it all’. If it was anything like today’s muscadels, must surely have been Clara Hussey. Oh yes we can. That’s very tasty indeed. But don’t take my word The American heiress was the wife of why we keep celebrating for it, keep alert for the next muscadel Abraham de Villiers (owner of the fashion­ with wine. • festival ... and in the meantime, have able La Mode millinery and shop in Paarl) ILLUSTRATIONS: SELINA ILLUSTRATIONS: SELINA NKATLO

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Looking to hold your next corporate or private function? Southern Sun has venues for every celebration o COCKTAIL PARTIES Sundowners, canapes, a great selection of cocktails - this can be a fabulous way to celebrate with a large group of people, or to launch a new venture for your business. A great setting is as important as the well-chosen beverages, so you may want to go for traditional glamour at the Beverly Hills Hotel (they've been indulging guests with five-star service since 1964) and enjoy views across the ocean as your guests bask in the balmy evenings. Suncoast Hotel & Towers has two options for cocktail evenings. You could host your evening on the pool deck (up to 350 people can be accommodated), or for a more private do, you may prefer the Towers lounge area where up to 100 people can mingle. If you want to be even more exclusive, go up to the Suncoast Towers penthouse - here 30 people can enjoy the finest bubbly and most fabulous views. Beverly Hills Hotel's deck area 0 SMALL AND INTIMATE When last did you go to a pyjama party? Jozi's A-list ladies have recently been enjoying just this at the Sandton Sun. The newly refurbished presidential suite is transformed for the evening, spa staff are on hand for beauty Indulgences and executive chef Garth Shnier will ensure that the best cocktails, snacks (from oysters to handm ade truffles) and meals are served. If you're looking for a cosy night in with some of your closest friends, the presidential suite is also a great option for movie nights (popcorn and all the trimmings included of course). Pamper parties are always popular as everyone loves feeling treated (men too), The spa at Suncoast Hotel & Towers and at Sandton Sun can both host small groups (around eight people) for pampering spa days. The penthouse suite a t The Palazzo Montecasino is the last word in Italian luxury and guests such as Basetsana Kumalo have used it to host special book club gatherings. The suite often plays home from home to some of the world's biggest names, so if you want to feel like Celine Dion, Pavarotti or Will Smith (who have all stayed here) for a day, this is where to book your private dinner or luxuriously informal meeting. Sandton Sun's refurbished presidential suite

116 southernsun.com e FOODIE TREATS Chef's tables are a fantastic way to host up to 20 people in an intimate setting.The Palazzo Montecasino, Sandton Sun and Suncoast Hotel & Towers can all host a chef's table that's tailored to your exact needs. Want a 20-course tasting menu paired with the best wines? Not a problem, What about food with a theme to tie in with a special birthday or a corporate event? Why not, If you want a more casual experience, try Southern Sun Cape Sun, where the chef's table is in the kitchen and guests help prepare the food. It's great fun and a good ice-breaker. A private dinner party where waiting staff are unobtrusive can be organised for up to 25 people in the Suncoast Towers' private lounge. Presidential and penthouse suites are always good for private dinner parties - find out more at any deluxe Southern Sun hotel. Dining at Suncoast Hotel & Towers e GARDEN OF DELIGHTS We have glorious weather (well, often) so it would be a sin not to take advantage of some of the splendid outdoor facilities available to you. The Palazzo Montecasino's gardens have hosted cocktail evenings and high-tea events such as the one for O, The Oprah Magazine. Beverly Hills and Suncoost Hotel & Towers have fantastic pool areas (plus beach views) and Sandton Sun's little-known Terrace is ideal for small get-togethers (even the occasional proposal), If you want the type of surrounds that will make you gasp, you should head for the hills, Drakensberg Sun Lifestyle Resort has a boat cruiser available for parties of up to 25 people (the more romantic should rather choose a rowing boat or canoe). The Palazzo Montecasino's gardens

CALLING A CONFERENCE Southern Sun recently launched its Signature Conferences in hotels across the country, This is where you tell the hotel what you want for your next conference, and they make it happen - ^ MAKE ^ from the CEO's favourite wine to specific AV equipment. So if you want the use of the new A BOOKING Sandton Sun business suite (due to be com pleted by October 2009) with its four boardrooms, If you're inspired by these private showers and own lounge, or if you like the idea of the recently upgraded Southern venues, then visit southernsun.com Sun Newlands business facilities, simply contact the hotel and let them know your needs. for more information. Remember For those looking for a different setting, book your next meeting at The Palazzo Montecasino's there's much more on offer, you just penthouse suite. The adjoining conservatory is ideal for small meetings and the three- need to let your selected hotel's staff bedroomed suite itself is great for private meals, relaxed drinks or just some time out. know your needs and they will If you want to combine business with the great outdoors, then you have your pick of the let you know how they can mountains, the river or the bush. At Drakensberg Sun Lifestyle Resort your delegates will be make your event taken care of from the moment they step through the doors, though they may be distracted by the magnificent lake views. The Riverside Hotel (on the Vaal) and Sabie River Sun Lifestyle Resort (in M pumalanga) also have conference facilities, b u t fa cto r in some fun time for your delegates, there's so much to explore at all these hotels. PLANNING

TIPPLE WITHOUT t o p p l e Hands up if you're guilty of neglecting the non-alcohol drinkers at their parties. Thank heavens the days of serving boxed orange juice as an alternative are gone. Here's our selection of mocktails that will be the toast I of any bash V o / VIRGIN STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI 15 ml lime juice 1 tsp sugar 10 frozen strawberries* In a cocktail shaker, place the lime juice, sugar and strawberries. Shake until MOCK CHAMPAGNE desired consistency. Pour into a hurricane 50 ml ginger ale cocktail glass and garnish with a fresh 25 ml pineapple juice strawberry and a slice of orange. 25 ml white grape juice *You can substitute fresh strawberries and VIRGIN MOJITO Chill all the ingredients. When ready to crushed ice for frozen berries or use 3 lime wedges serve, combine the Ingredients in a jug strawberry juice and crushed ice. 3 sprigs mint and pour into a Champagne flute. 2 tsp sugar 125 ml soda Angostura bitters In a tumbler, muddle together the lime 1 wedges and sugar until the limes are just broken (use a wooden pestle for this), then add the mint and gently bruise the leaves. Add crushed ice and pour the soda over. Top with a light splash of Angostura bitters.

SHIRLEY TEMPLE 125 ml ginger ale no need to wait CRANBERRY COOLER 15 ml grenadine for an event to try one 125 ml cranberry juice Half fill a highball with crushed Ice, pour of these mocktails. Visit the 15 ml lime juice the ginger ale over the ice and then barman at your Southern Sun 2 sprigs mint add the grenadine. Garnish with a hotel and they'll mix one Place all the ingredients in a cocktail maraschino cherry and a slice of orange. to your taste shaker, with crushed ice, shake it up (If you want to be very traditional, add V immediately / and serve in a tall cocktail glass. a splash of orange juice to the drink too.) Garnish with mint.

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TOlHLrAKlY T DATDTV blAKlLKbCTADTFDC 'Jitterbug' blaring from a jukebox just won't cut it anymore. The success of any modern shindig depends largely on quality entertainment. Here are the musicians we recommend for your next corporate or private do

STERLING ELECTRIC QUARTET Who are they? A sexy, all-female electric string quartet comprising flautist Carina Bruwer, cellist Ariella Caira, violinist Eriel Huang, and violinist and viola player Magdalene Minnaar who have just released their debut album Nova, Sterling is based in Cape Town, Why are they hot right now? They're the entertainers du jour both locally and abroad. Recent performances include the IPL Cricket Tournament opening ceremony and a collaboration with Boney M at the World Travel Awards in Dubai. What party are they suited to? Upmarket launches, gala dinners, corporate functions and other sophisticated soirees. If your intention is to dazzle, these versatile entertainers inject a jolt of lightning into any event. What can you expect? Electrifying classical crossover incorporating well-known South African songs such as 'M bube' and 'Nkalakatha' as well as some Latin house hits, magnificently packaged in their unique style of electro-pop. For more info and bookings visit www.steriingeq.co.za

GANG OF INSTRUMENTALS Who are they? This edgy urban-pop outfit comprises Tumi 'Lady Naturelle' Masemola, Mandla N and 'Bongo' Riot Zungu. Gl is based in Johannesburg. Their crossover musical style is a fusion of pop, dance hall, reggae and hip hop, earning them the nickname the 'Black Eyed Peas of Africa'. Why are they hot right now? Gl won the Best Urban Pop award at the 2009 South African Music Awards and performed at the Presidential inauguration. They have a substantial global fan base and have been approached by the Ministry of JIMMY DLUDLU Sound and DJ Tiesto for the global release Who is he? As one of South Africa's most What party is he suited to? Dinner-dance of their chart-topping track‘Cry 4 Me', celebrated musicians, Jimmy and his events suit his versatile repertoire, from What party are they suited to? Their guitar have shared the stage with ballads and uptempo Afro-jazz to chart-topping lyrical mastery and stage international jazz legends since the 1990s. well-known, danceable African standards. presence lends mass appeal, but they're He is based in Johannesburg. What can you expect? A full and most suitable for a young, sassy crowd. Why is he (still) hot? His recently released well-rounded evening of entertainment What can you expect? Galvanising an fifth album Portraits landed him yet by a consummate performer, whose audience with their brand of urban cool, another SAMA award for Best Jazz Album modern jazz sound is world-class yet this dynamic trio are guaranteed to have (he has too many to mention) and distinctly South African. the dance floor heaving. although he is a jazz musician, his music For more info and bookings visit For more info and bookings visit appeals to music lovers across the board. www.music.org.za or call « 021 439 7222. www.gang.co.za or call ^ 083 407 4928, TERMS TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY TO CD TEXT: PHILIPPA NORRIS, GIVEAWAY. JANE CLOETE; VISIT PHOTOGRAPHY: SOUTHERNSUN.COM SOUTHERN SUN, FOR ISTOCKPHOTO, DETAILS ANTHONY FRIEND, STEVE GORDON, MUSICPICS.CO.ZA, CHRIS SAUNDERS

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo's third Grammy In February this year, Ladysmith Black Mambazo showed that 13 is perhaps not such an unlucky number when their 13th Grammy nomination resulted in another win for the band, their third overall. Not only have they shown that South African music has a place on the world stage, but two of the winning albums have dealt with a figure who’s central to South African history - Shaka Zulu. L Here’s who’s also CELEBRATING... As Southern Sun enjoys its birthday toast we raise a glass to ... the imminent World Cup, our former health minister being applauded internationally, our favourite musicians winning Grammys, and our athletes who continue to show the world who's boss. It really is so easy to be a proud South African

How to influence people Time magazines 2009 Time 100 - The Worlds Most Influential People - included our former health minister Barbara Hogan and South Alrican artist William Kentridge. Of Hogan, Time says, 'To understand the dignity and power of Barbara Hogan, one must first have some understanding of what she is made of: profound experience, dedicated service to her homeland, unflinching courage, conviction and compassion. Then we look at how much she achieved in her relatively short term as health minister, and we stand up and applaud.' Kentridge earned his position from the video, theatre, painting and animation he has used to capture apartheid and its legacy.

southernsun.com 125 celebration World-class winners One i>l the sporting highlights (and there are many) of the last 12 months was the performance of our athletes at the Paralympic Games. Here South Africa won a host of medals, showing a strength in adversity that really exemplifies our spirit. And though it might seem unfair to single out one person, Natalie ciu To.it did make history when she became the first person to carry ihe country! Hag for the opening ceremonies of both the Olympic and Paralympic Games. South Africa won 30 medals in total (21 gold). Medals were won in athletics, swimming, cycling and equestrian events. Multiple-medal winners included Natalie du Toil, taking home five golds, and Oscar Pistorius winning three golds.

Confederations Cup - we rocked With the 2010 World Cup fast approaching, hosting the Confed­ erations Cup was seen by many as the perfect way for organisers to identify possible problems ahead of the World Cup. And though there are definitely areas for improvement on an organisational level, the real highlight in terms of World Cup preparations was the drive shown by Bafana Bafana. They played with a passion and professionalism that saw them reach the semi-final, where they pushed eventual winners Brazil all the way, in what was a very close match. Bring on the World Cup...

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Making the Lions whimper So while it was not a complete walkover, it felt really good to see the British & Irish Lions leave the country defeated. Our Springboks continue to make us tremendously proud to be backing them (they are the world champs after all). The British & Irish Lions supporters were understandably not as thrilled with the outcome and dirty play was shouted about loudly. So you can imagine our delight when former England captain Will Carling told a blog’s readers that they should stop whingeing about the results and hail the effort of both teams in what were some high quality rugby matches. As we go to print, the Tri Nations is about to start. The Boks have the advantage of the draw - here’s hoping we have more to shout about come September. ______I

But, wait, there's more... Our athletes are having a rather splendid year. Greg Minnaar won his third world title in mountain bike downhill racing, Cassius Baloyi won his sixth world title in boxing, Brian Mitchell was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame, Tyla Rattray became a motocross world champion, and South Africa dominated the world surf-ski championship. PHOTOGRAPHY: LADYSMITH BLACK LADYSMITH MAMBAZO, CORBIS PHOTOGRAPHY: GALLO/GETTYIMAGES,

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