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 Lion of Africa Music Expressions presents Wanda Baloyi – a Jazz songstress for the matured palate Born and raised in South Africa, KORA Award winner and celebrated performer Wanda Baloyi grew up in a very musical household, around a family who loved and also practiced music in its various forms. Nurtured by her father, a key influence in her musical journey who is also a well-known African and respected vocalist / musician, Wanda set off to cultivate her own story in the South African musical scene. She proudly released her first solo album, “Voices” in 2003 to critical acclaim worldwide. The album was produced by award-winning jazz guitarist Jimmy Dludlu, who is also her mentor. She followed it up in 2005 with her eagerly anticipated second album, "So Amazing”. The album "Voices" earned her a KORA Award for Best African Arrangement in 2004 along with two SAMA nominations and a Channel O music video nomination in 2005 and 2006. These accolades ope...

World Leisure Holidays and Flight Centre SA take M-Net’s hit reality series to a dream Mauritius location... Leading Mauritius travel operator World Leisure Holidays (WLH) and global travel retailer Flight Centre SA are giving M-Net’s hit  reality series #MasterChef  South Africa the luxury resort treatment. As the excitement builds towards the Top 6 phase of MasterChef South Africa Season 3, the hit cooking series is travelling again beyond the gates of the elegant Nederburg Estate in the Cape winelands. This time the remaining contestants are matching their culinary skills and kitchen expertise at WLH’s dazzling  #LongBeach  resort in  #Mauritius , one of the world’s dream holiday destinations. The R584-million, ultra-contemporary hotel combines its magnificent east coast site with the highest standards of holiday glamour and eco technology. For the  #MasterChefSA  contestants, the kitchens themselves present bold new challenges, facin...

World Leisure Holidays, wholly owned by Sun Resorts Mauritius, own 5-star properties  #LeTouessrok ,  #SugarBeach  and  #LongBeach  and 4-star properties  #Ambre  and  #LaPirogue . #WLH  package best value vacations, journeying with the client throug h booking process, stay and aftercare. For reservations or further information please call 0860 954 954 or visit www.wlh.co.za www.facebook.com/WorldLeisureHolidays @WorldLeisureH – Twitter

CINEMA NOUVEAU PRESENTS THE NEW 2014 / 15 METROPOLITAN OPERA SEASON, INCLUDING FIVE NEW PRODUCTIONS Exclusively at Cinema Nouveau and select Ster-Kinekor theatres countrywide, with ten opulent operas on show on the big digital screen The much-anticipated 2014/15 season from The Metropolitan Opera in New York returns to South Africa in November this year, with the launch of the next successful season of The Met: Live in HD. The ten full-length operas, including five new productions, will release exclusively at Cinema Nouveau and select Ster-Kinekor theatres countrywide from November 2014 to May 2015. These grand operas, filmed at the iconic Metropolitan Opera House, feature so me of the world’s most talented singers, conductors, composers, orchestra musicians, stage directors, designers, visual artists, choreographers and dancers. With these exclusive productions, Cinema Nouveau continues to give local audiences the opportunity to witness these spectacular ‘live’ ...

SA Bridal Fashion Week comes to Carnival City Buoyed by the resounding success of the first-ever SA Bridal Fashion Week at Sun International’s Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom in Durban and GrandWest in Cape Town, Carnival City is now gearing for the Gauteng event taking place in November 2014. Modelled and inspired by the International Bridal Fashion Weeks, SA Bridal Fashion Week at the Big Top Arena from 27 to 30 November 2014, will include a choreographed combination of themed designer catwalk shows featuring exclusive new collections by local and international designers, emerging and student designers, as well as boutiques. The event brings together the best ideas to inspire brides with a luxurious display of offerings from the local weddingindustry. Related staged showcases include lingerie, hair, makeup, jewellery, shoes, accessories (including handbags, veils and hair accessories), cakes,cable centrepieces, décor (includes table decor), flowers, bo...

See the Lilly pond at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, Mauritius

Visit the Port Louis central market, Mauritius. Image by Emma Sparks / Lonely Planet

Tsogo Sun tops the lists at two wine auctions “Wine is bottled poetry.” Robert Louis Stevenson Tsogo Sun spent just under R3,2 million at two wine auctions this year – the Nederburg and Cape Winemakers Guild auctions – firmly nailing its colours to the mast in respect of its commitment to offering guests an exceptional experience in food and beverage. The group took top spot at both auctions for total wine sales by a single bidder – the first time that a hotel group topped the list at the Nederburg auction. Tsogo Sun spent R723 900 at the Nederburg auction, representing 10.3% of the wines on auction and 1 014 bottles of wine, and R2,47 million at the Cape Winemakers Guild auction, representing 3036 bottles. The Tsogo Sun delegation of five of the group’s wine aficionados included Garry Reed, General Manager of Southern Sun The Cullinan in Cape Town; Norman Wallace and John van Rooyen, both Operations Directors; Georgio Meletiou, Western Cape Regiona...

SPECTACULAR TUTANKHAMUN EXHIBITION PACKAGES AVAILABLE AT SILVERSTAR A first for South Africa and the continent, the captivating TUTANKHAMUN – His Tomb and His Treasures exhibition gives visitors the unique opportunity to experience the treasures of the tomb at their moment of discovery. Seen by over five million people worldwide, the exhibition has faithfully reconstructed the tomb of Tutankhamun to scale. There are over 1,000 exquisitely reconstructed burial treasures produced by the finest Egyptian craftsmen under scientific supervision. This exhibition offers visitors a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view the (perfectly replicated) antiquities’ from King Tut’s tomb - all under one roof.  The amazing TUTANKHAMUN adventure includes a multimedia presentation illustrating the fascinating story behind the exploration and excavation by British archaeologist, Howard Carter, the history of the young pharaoh, and the culture of ancient Egypt. ...

Emperors Palace Barnyard Theatre brings you the ultimate year-end party show: Platinum Jukebox 10 Decades of Song & Dance! The perfect show for all ages and music preferences featuring hits from Frank Sinatra, Elvis, The Bee Gees, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Beyonce  & many many more! Matinee (day) & evening shows available. Tickets from R100pp to R175pp, depending on date & time. Exclusive, full venue also available. Limited Tuesday Special (22 Oct - 13 Nov) - R165 Buy 1 Get 1 Free Our Décor packages let's you add glitz and glam to your event . Let our team take the stress out of your function. Click here to see our Décor packages Opens 22 October Book now to avoid disappointment!    Click here to see a sneak peek of Platinum Jukebox Jason B...