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Bonga's Beats - Romantic men

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:09:00 +0200

No one does romance like men, and it gets even better when it's men with soul. This month, Bonga Percy Vilakazi looks at the latest releases from all the R&B/Soul singers, as well as our local soul-filled singers.
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Hotel room shortfall for World Cup

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:31:00 +0200

The luxury hotel market is struggling to provide rooms for the forthcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup, argues Joop Demes, CEO of Pam Golding Hospitality.
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Lotteries Board gives SA College for Tourism R8.46 million

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:23:00 +0200

South Africa's National Lotteries Board has given the SA College for Tourism a cash injection of R8.46 million, today, Friday, 20 November 2009. The college trains young rural and disadvantaged women from around the SADC region in hospitality skills.
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Last chance to see This Is It

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:20:00 +0200

Michael Jackson's This Is It opened globally on 28 October and has already exceeded USD222 million worldwide. It will end its theatrical run in South Africa on 26 November 2009.
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Hilton Sandton appoints Hany Ahmed

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:17:00 +0200

Hany Ahmed has been appointed as the director of business development for the The Hilton Hotel, Sandton. He will be responsible for the hotel's business strategy and management for various departments including sales, marketing, revenue, events and reservations.
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Zanda - a body and soul of music

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:14:00 +0200

Twenty-six year old Zanda Traut played her heart out to fans last week Thursday, 12 November 2009, at Cafe Barcelona in Pretoria. It's been a while since Zanda did a live show - between playing lead guitar for Robbie Wessels and working as a producer at Manley Studios, it looks like little time should be left for her own creative projects.
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Protea website gets a facelift

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:11:00 +0200

The redesigned “global window” for Protea Hotels went live yesterday and is said to be fully optimised for the build-up to the FIFA World Cup 2010. This multi-functional website incorporates a simple user interface supported by a powerful backend.
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SA Tourism's new advertising phase

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:01:00 +0200

Three 60-second commercials and three mini destination features, which showcase South Africa's excitement and preparedness for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, signal the latest phase of South African Tourism's three-year campaign on EuroSport. It will run from 25 November to 22 December 2009.
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Rose Valentine's at Vanilla

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:52:00 +0200

Vanilla, in the Cape Quarter Extension, will be bringing out a unique Valentine's Day menu having joined forces with four leading Cape wineries to create a four-course menu paired to four outstanding Rosé wines.
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Merchandised Makoya Fan Helmet now available

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:42:00 +0200

The Makoya Fan Helmet, the famous South African football helmet that's worn by die-hard supporters, is now being manufactured in quantity and is widely available.
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