Building our next generation – CSIR International Convention Centre (CSIR ICC)
The CSIR International Convention Centre (CSIR ICC) continues to support capacity development and recently hosted four students from the Capital Hotel School for a 3 months experiential visit programme geared to help them gain experience for their respective qualifications.
The students, Selebogo Molepo, Nokuzola Ndishe, S’phesihle Twala and Thuto Nkele had the opportunity to gain valuable insights into the culinary operations at the CSIR ICC to prepare them for their careers.
The TTA facilitates such growth and development opportunities between trade members and education members in all spheres of tourism and hospitality.
Photo caption: Selebogo Molepo, Nokuzola Ndjishe, S’phesihle Twala and Thuto Nkele (absent).
Visit our Website call 012 841 3884 or email icc@csir.co.za
Bush break camping and glamping special right here in the city
Thorn Tree Bush Camp in the Dinokeng Big 5 Game Reserve offers you the opportunity to escape Covid and the built environment and enjoy the open fresh air with well-deserved bush break just down the highway but still inside Tshwane.
Pitch your tent or caravan in one of their private bush camps, each with their own ablution and natural bush separating the stands. If you are not bothered about pitching your own tent, then select from one of their fully equipped self-catering tented units each with their own bathrooms.
Thorn Tree’s on-site Bush Kitchen offers take away meal options as well as providing wood, ice, soft drinks, snacks, and a small selection of necessities for sale.
What is there to do? Guided game drives, guided bush walks, self-drive, golf billiards and a play area on site are all on offer. Various children’s educational bush activities/programs can also be arranged.
Guided game drives include their famous breakfast Jaffle and coffee, or afternoon snack box and drink. Discounted exclusive (no Sharing) family game drives available to guest staying at Thorn Tree Bush Camp.
For the remainder of the month of August, Thorn Tree Bush Camp is offering discounts on both private camping sites as well as the tented accommodation.
Period of Stay | Discount offered |
Weekend stay only | Standard rates |
5 nights stay | 20% |
7 nights stay | 30% |
10 nights or longer | 40% |
As per covid protocols all guests are required to complete the Covid questionnaire, accept the terms and conditions and sign an indemnity upon check in.
Prices valid for the month of July 2021 only T& C
Visit our Website call +27 (082) 494 0491 or email:Info@thorntreebushcamp.co.za
Bush lodge offers special culinary delights and accommodation special
Takeaways and picnics are now available at Tshikwalo Game Lodge in the Dinokeng Big 5 Game Reserve every day of the week between 7am and 7pm.
Accommodation is also available for those who might like to stay over and experience the tranquillity of the African bush and African night sky. Their elevated restaurant, overlooking a waterhole, is also open to guests and day visitors. Tshikwalo Game Lodge menu
Visit our Website call 060 988 0990 or email reservations@tshikwalo.co.za
Luxury Escape Special Offer – Gauteng Wine Estate – Book and pay before 31 August 2021
The best COUNTRY GETAWAY without leaving Gauteng!
ISOLATE, WORK AND RELAX in the comfort of a uniquely safe tranquil environment.
Select from the following options:
AUGUST OFFERING – Bed & Breakfast
– R 750 per person sharing
– R 1 080 single occupancy
– 20% Discount on all Spa offerings
AUGUST OFFERING – Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
– R 1 070 per person sharing
– R 1 400 single occupancy
– 20% Discount on all Spa offerings
Our services are designed to cater to all your needs, in the midst of this adjusted-adjusted LEVEL 3
restriction.
Kievits Kroon is a 16-hectare upmarket country estate within Tshwane, Gauteng, with superb leisure and
conferencing facilities. Built in 1997, the estate is a popular wedding venue, leisure, and convention venue.
With its lush, manicured lawns, beautiful rose beds, landscaped gardens, and Cape Dutch-style Manor
House, Kievits Kroon is reminiscent of wine estates of the Cape and has been labelled as ‘the Winelands’ in
Gauteng. Today this luxury, award-winning hotel in Tshwane, just 45 minutes from Sandton, is
acknowledged to be one of the top 10 romantic getaways in Gauteng.
TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT BOOK NOW!
Bookings can be made through contacting our reservation department, please send your request to:
reservations@kievitskroon.co.za or
call us on (012) 819 8600
PLEASE TAKE NOTE:
Kievits Kroon is a CASHLESS Environment.
We accept all major debit and credit cards.
Terms & Conditions Apply
E & O E
Visit our Website call +27 (0)12 819 8600 or email reservations@kievitskroon.co.za
Artisanal bread now available in Dinokeng
In the heart of the Dinokeng Big 5 Game Reserve is the Out in Africa Wildlife Lodge and Injabulo Restaurant where you can now also pick up your artisanal bread!
Baked based on traditional European recipes and as authentic as possible, but of course using only the best South African ingredients Their kitchen principle is that everything is made from scratch using only the best natural ingredients. Only stone milled flours are used as this type of milling preserves the nutritional value in the grains and no bleached flours are used. Furthermore preservatives, artificial raising agents and colourants, or any other additives are banned from their kitchen.
Visit our Website, call +27 (0)082 904 5648 or email Ludger@OutinAfrica-WildlifeLodge.com
Insurance against cybercrime – the new necessary
In today’s digital age, the risk of becoming a victim of cybercrime has become a reality for many.
Insurance against cybercrime can cover 24hr Cyber Emergency Response (Crisis management, data breach response, forensic investigation, remedial support and post incident services), Extortion and Damages Cover (Ransomware and cyber extortion costs, data restorations costs, and financial losses suffered due to business interruption), Regulatory & 3rd Party Liabilities (Penalties imposed by regulatory authorities, and 3rd party liabilities claims due to data breaches – including legal defence costs), Funds Protect
(Irrecoverable losses of funds from an insured bank account due to the fraudulent electronic funds transfer by a criminal third party).
Olive Insurance Brokers is available to assist, advice and familiarise you with this new
Visit our website, or email info@olivebrokers.co.za
Winter Spa Specials
Nt’Shonalanga Valley Resort and Spa invites you to take up one of their spa special ultimate relaxation packages.
There is a full day or half day package, Daddy & Me, Daddy Downtime, Sportsman’s Treat, Couple’s Quickie, Couple’s Delux package available – something for everyone!
#spaday #spaspecialscenturion #localgetaway
Visit our website, call +27 (0)68 312 6916 or email spa@shonalanga.co.za .
Assistance with TERS claims and appeals
The Department of Employment and Labour recently published details of the latest claim process which opened on 19 July 2021 available HERE
Salary Smart is available to provide assistance with TERS claims and appeals.
Visit our website, call +27 (0)76 085 2003 / +27 (0)62 800 7964 or email info@salarysmartsa.co.za .
Luxury romantic spa stay offer
Mangwanani Spa and the Royal Elephant Hotel offer you the opportunity to escape for a one night, luxury spa getaway including breakfast. The special offer includes a traditional African full body massage with a choice of 3 Fragrant natural oils and a 60 minute royal African pressure point foot therapy for only R2 699.00 for two persons sharing.
Visit our website, call +27 (0)12 658 8000 / +27 (0)860 55 00 55
Our “People’s Shrine” now open for event bookings
Dr Nelson Mandela called it a “people’s shrine”, while Thabo Mbeki referred to it as an “island of peace”. Since its doors opened in 2007, Freedom Park has indeed emerged as a place that captures the heart and soul of South Africa and one of the nation’s foremost heritage tourism attractions.
Situated on the picturesque Salvokop, the 52-hectar site currently features five individual function venues. With its award-winning architecture, breath-taking views of Pretoria and unsurpassed atmosphere, Freedom Park offers the ideal venue for all corporate events.
Freedom Park is also fast becoming a perfect venue for every type of event. Perched atop a hill in one of the most breath-taking scenery stretching out below- Lauded for its effortless beauty, Freedom Park is the perfect hidden venue, to escape the bustle of the city and enjoy the serenity and peace of the surrounding nature. Amidst the enchanting architecture, Freedom Park helps create unforgettable memories.
The various different venues cater to all tastes and needs. The Amphitheatre is the ideal spot for an outdoor concert or national celebration, while the Uitspanplek provides a serene environment for a picnic. Planning a formal banquet or an award ceremony? Treat your guests to an experience they will not soon forget in the majestic Gallery of Leaders. For smaller meetings or corporate retreats, Freedom Park offers Moshate, a high-level hospitality suite that calls to mind the design of the various kingdoms in the South African landscape. The Sanctuary offers a serene environment. Ideal for faith-based gatherings and award ceremonies, this venue completes Freedom Park’s offering.
Freedom Park further enjoys the privilege of having an in-house professional caterer. The restaurant offers a variety of sumptuous fare from meat to vegetarian dishes.
Freedom Park is open 7 days a week and on public holidays, except Good Friday and Christmas. Prices are very affordable R65 for adults and R45 for children
Visit our website, call +27 (0)12 336 40008
Start on your journey to online success
The Capital Hotel School launched blended learning in 2017; a blend of online classroom sessions and theoretical learning material, relevant to the modern workplace.
Our online Generic Management Programme is a learning pathway for individuals seeking to develop and improve their skills in various sectors and industries. Management is not a single skill but rather a group of skills, qualities which are essential for the modern 21st Century worker. Multiskilled employees are sought after, especially in this new normal where versatility has become a workplace virtue.
Wherever your career might take you, professional development is essential at any level. This is your opportunity to upskill yourself in the realities of the business world.
Management requires learning as fast as the world is changing – Warren G. Bennis
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
This online programme is recommended for:
- School Leavers
- Senior and Junior Management
- Entrepreneurs
- Small Business Owners
- Retrenched Employees
THE LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Initiate, develop, implement, and evaluate operational strategies, projects, and action plans to improve the effectiveness of the unit.
- Monitor and measure performance and apply continuous or innovative improvement interventions in the unit.
- Lead and manage a team of first line managers to enhance individual team, and unit effectiveness.
- Build relationships with superiors and with stakeholders across the value chain.
- Apply the principles of risk, financial and knowledge management, and business ethics within internal and external regulatory frameworks.
- Enhance the development of teams and team members.
Visit our website www.capitalhotelschool.co.za or contact us at lebo@capitalhotelschool.co.za for more information!
Enquire HERE
City slicker unwind spa package
Take time off your busy schedule and book yourself a much-needed, quiet getaway at Time Square. Our spa package is ideal for anyone looking for a short stay away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Unwind in a comfortable and luxurious room day or night, then settle in for a revitalising massage to help ease sore muscles and clear away tension. Partnering with Camelot Spa, we’re offering you the opportunity to bask in unmatched relaxation when you book with us. Your you time awaits.
- Valid 1 May – 30 Dec 2021
- Price: From R2 110 per room per night dependent on room type
- Spa Package includes:
- 1 Night Stay at The Maslow Time Square
- Accommodation
- Breakfast
Full body massage, Swedish treatment
Visit our website, call +27 (0)0860 846 377 or email timesquare.reservations@suninternational.com .
SunScapes Offer – Feel the Sun
Save up to 40%
From R1 919PRPN*
Book a SunScapes stay at The Maslow Time Square and discover the ultimate gateway.
Offer Information:
o Breakfast
o Minimum two-night stay applicable over a weekend.
o This offer is valid to South African residents only.
Visit our website, call +27 (0)0860 846 377 or email tsq@suninternational.com .
It’s a Date – All the Romance You Need
Enjoy a romantic escape at The Maslow and make the most of your time together from only R2 583 PRPN*. Experience all the romance you need in the heart of Pretoria, including breakfast daily and dinner to the value of R600 per couple to enjoy once during your stay at Forti Grill & Bar plus more.
This offer is valid to South African residents only.
Book and stay before 30 August 2021.
- Price: From R2 583 per room per night
- Package includes:
- Accommodation and breakfast
- Dinner at Forti’s Restaurant to the value of R600 per couple
- Popcorn and hot chocolate with marshmallows in the room
- Unlimited movies in your room
- Late check out to 14h00 (subject to availability)
- Complimentary WiFi
- Free parking on site
How to Book
Book online or call the Customer Contact Centre on +27 11 780 7855 and quote “DATENIGHT”.
Swing & Stay Golf Package
Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a golf break you’re looking for, The Maslow Time Square has you covered. Partnering with the Pretoria Country Club, we’re giving golf enthusiasts an excuse to grab their clubs, pack a bag and head over to Time Square. Book our Swing & Stay Golf Package and enjoy time spent challenging yourself on a par 72 course, found in the heart of leafy Waterkloof in Pretoria. At the end of play, relax at the hotel bar for a drink or two before retiring to your luxurious room in our wonderful 4-star hotel. Go on, book today!
- Valid until 30 December 2021
- Price: From R2 053 per room per night
- Swing & Stay: Golf Package includes:
- 1 Night Stay at The Maslow Time Square
- Breakfast
- Drinks at hotel bar to the value of R150 pp
- Green Fees at Pretoria Country Club
- Complimentary transfers to and from Pretoria Country Club
Complimentary Parking at The Maslow Time Square
Visit our website, call +27 (0)012 003 5858 or email timesquare.reservations@suninternational.com .
Know what’s coming – your OHS liabilities
Recently, the Minister of Employment and Labour published an amendment Bill to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 83 of 1993, which bill is open for comment by the public up until 31 July 2021.
For more information, please refer to the commentary received from Gresse & Stapelberg: Read more
Visit our website, call +27 (0)12 742 3810 or email admin@gresseinc.co.za .
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