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HOW MUCH CAN YOU GRAB IN 60 SECONDS? TOYS R US SA & NICKELODEON PRESENT “NICKELODEON’S ULTIMATE TOY RUN” South Africa’s leading toy retailer, Toys R Us has partnered with kids and family favourite Nickelodeon (DStv channel 305) to give SA kids the opp ortunity of a lifetime: a chance to participate in Nickelodeon’s Ultimate Toy Run! Get ready, set, go! for this thrilling competition that invites contestants the chance to raid shelves for their favourite toys in an epic race against the clock. A first for South African kids, Nickelodeon’s Ultimate Toy Run with Toys R Us is certainly not for the faint hearted: the experience requires jet-powered speed, guts, and a winning attitude- as well as the smarts to identify the most coveted items in a race against the clock. Twelve lucky kids from across the country will earn the chance to h eap up their trolleys with as many toys as possible within a minute (maximum value R15,000), before three finalists go ...

CELEBRATE THE GOLDEN SPIRIT WITH WHISKY LIVE Whisky Live presents the Durban Whisky Live Celebration in partnership with East Coast Radio and the Independent on Saturday at Suncoast from 12 – 14 May 2016.  The event is open from 18h30 until 22h00 daily and visitors can expect a range of whiskies – from single malt Scotch to Blends, Bourbon to Irish – presented by knowledgeable and passionate whisky experts.  Highland and Speyside Single Malts take centre stage, including a return to the Whisky Live circuit by Dalmore: try the Cigar Malt Reserve and look for notes of cinnamon, vanilla, red fruits and toffee. Taste golden drams of Glenmorangie and savour the distinctive quality of The Macallan, Harvey Spectre of Suits ’ whisky of choice. Expert connoisseur, Jonathan Miles will present the extraordinary craftsmanship of the Balvenie range (the brand that boasts the world’s most expensive Single Malt Whisky) while the Glenfiddich Original is also on offer: a unique, l...

TREAT MOM AT DURBANVILLE HILLS WINES Share a meal with mom this mother’s day at Durbanville Hills Wines’ restaurant and make her feel extra special and spoilt. The three course lunch offered on 8 May from 12.00 to 15.00, especially created by Chef Louisa Greeff, includes delicious combinations of flavours and texture. Cost per person is R325 (excluding wine pairing) and R395 (including wine pairing) and offers a choice of starters that include homemade beef, chicken liver pâté and brandy sausage; prawn ravioli with smoked salmon; roasted butternut, sweet potato and cumin samoosas or caramelised tomato and onion tarte tatin . Mains offer a choice between pork neck stuffed with onion marmalade, sage and Healeys cheddar; grilled fish, beef ribeye; or Moroccan spiced chicken. End the lunch with rum baba with poached fruit and cream; pear and almond tart with homemade rooibos and honey ice cream or a cheese platter with preserves and bread. Bookings essential ...

SELBORNE GOLF ESTATE, HOTEL & SPA RESTORED TO ITS FORMER GLORY BY FIRST GROUP In a huge boost for tourism and investor confidence for Pennington and the South Coast region,  First Group Management  has purchased the Selborne Golf Estate, Hotel and Spa  and restored it to its former glory with an investment of R28million for the total refurbishment of this magnificent boutique hotel. Nestled in the tranquil sub-tropical setting of the South Coast, this investment is designed to rejuvenate tourism in the region as well as stimulate both golf and leisure vacation getaways. It is a little known fact that Selborne was the first ever golf housing estate in South Africa, a concept that has since grown tremendously throughout the country. Located within the heart of the estate you will find the beautifully restored Selborne Hotel, private, secure and a complete haven of relaxation and style. “First Group is extremely proud to be one of the first property and leisure ...

The Great Grand offers cash and a car at Emerald Resort & Casino Gaming visitors to Emerald Resort & Casino have until 25 May 2016 stand a chance of winning a share of R450 000 in cash, a car and prizes in the latest casino promotion - The Great Grand. "Not only do you stand a chance to win cash and various prizes during this promotion, you could drive away with a Hyundai Grand I10 too," says Tanuja Gangabishun, Marketing Executive at Emerald Resort & Casino. For every 50 points earned from Monday to Sunday, Emerald Rewards card holders receive one free entry ticket into the draw. Draws take place every Wednesday night at 21h00 with ticket collections on Monday and Tuesdays only. "While you are here, take advantage of playing our latest casino attraction, the all new VIP Novostar II slot machines," reveals Tanuja. "These sleek machines offer the latest gaming technologies coupled with large 50" high definition LED s...

Grand Designs Live 2016 inspires Responsible Living In its seventh year, Grand Designs Live now brought to you by Black+Decker, has proven to be the leading contemporary home, design and garden show in South Africa. Every year legions of fans return to the event, inspired by its informative, innovative and interactive nature, and keen to learn about the latest trends, both locally and abroad.   And this year is going to be better than ever before because Media 10 is now running the show, and DIY king Black+Decker has come on board as title sponsor. Think of it as a fresh lick of paint, a move that will inject new, exciting energy into this incredible institution, keeping all the things you’ve fallen in love with over the years, but expanding the scope and experience. And what better way to kick off this new direction than by aligning this year’s theme with a cause that should be dear to all of us: Responsible Living. As conscious consumers it is now impe...