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In another first for South Africa, the SCC has switched from the outdated DOS system to the technologically advanced new Delphi™ system. 12 Mar 2009 Read more >>

Chafing dishes have been around since the 16th century. In those days, they were specifically used for preparing dishes that required gentle cooking, such as fish, eggs and cream. 10 Mar 2009 Read more >>

The Sandton Convention Centre received the EXSA Excellence Award for Best Exhibitions Venue 2008 marking the fourth consecutive year that the congress centre has taken this award. The EXSA 2008 Awards Evening was held at Nasrec Expo Centre on the 13 November 2008. 27 Nov 2008 Read more >>

The 2008 edition of the longest running beauty contest in history, the Miss World pageant, will be hosted by the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Saturday 13 December. 1 Oct 2008 Read more >>

An evening of “Exotic Eastern” celebration to welcome spring and thank the industry for their support over the past year was hosted by the Sandton Convention Centre (SCC) team in the Pavilion on Friday, 12 September. 22 Sep 2008 Read more >>

The Sandton Convention Centre reaffirmed its ability to stage world class international events with the successful hosting of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government Summit on 16 and 17 August 2008. 4 Sep 2008 Read more >>

Alex Granger has been appointed General Manager: Sales and Marketing of Sandton Convention Centre, with effect from 21 July 2008. He is responsible for executing the sales and marketing strategy at Sandton Convention Centre, supported by ten staff members, comprising the international and domestic sales teams, and the marketing team. 1 Sep 2008 Read more >>

Exhibitions are an integral part of the annual business turnover which Sandton Convention Centre (SCC) generates, and they fill an important space at the convention centre. 20 Jun 2008 Read more >>

Sandton Convention Centre (SCC), Southern Africa's premier convention centre, received due recognition for its elegant exhibition stand at this year's Meetings Africa 2008 exhibition, held from 27 - 29 February. The centre, also the host venue for Meetings Africa, received the award for Best Small Stand. 31 Mar 2008 Read more >>

Sandton Convention Centre has become the venue of choice to stage the prestigious annual Meetings Africa exhibition and Business Tourism Conference, which properties were acquired by SA Tourism this year. 20 Mar 2008 Read more >>

For the third consecutive year, Sandton Convention Centre has been awarded the prestigious “Favourite Technical Venue” award for 2007, presented by the Technical Production Services Association (TPSA). The annual awards ceremony was held at the Theatre on the Track in Kyalami, on 10 March. 18 Mar 2008 Read more >>

With the world's focus turning more and more to environmental issues such as global warming, carbon emissions, waste management and energy efficiency, it is comforting to know that one of the leading convention centres in Africa has been flying the ‘green' flag high and proud since its doors opened in 2000. 14 Mar 2008 Read more >>

The exhibitions industry in South Africa is enjoying renewed growth and this is evident if we look at our figures over the past few years. Sandton Convention Centre experienced an increase of 27% from 2007 to 2008, and the number of exhibitions staged at SCC since 2003 have doubled, which is a remarkable figure. 8 Mar 2008 Read more >>