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<strong>GAUTENG</strong><br />
Meetings Planner’s Guide
Welcome<br />
Gauteng is a province like no other. As the economic<br />
powerhouse of Africa, it drives the continent forward through<br />
innovation and an incredible business offering.<br />
The heart of South Africa’s business-events industry resides in Gauteng, and<br />
delegates flock from all over the globe to experience the unique blend of distinctly<br />
African culture and world-class infrastructure. Whether it’s a convention for 12 000<br />
or a meeting for 10, Gauteng will deliver venues and services that<br />
surpass expectation. Globally recognised professional conference organisers are<br />
waiting to assist you, while the Gauteng Convention Bureau is ideally positioned to<br />
facilitate the creation of a memorable and first-rate event.<br />
Gauteng has thousands of star-graded accommodation options to suit every budget,<br />
and many leading international hotel brands call the province home.<br />
Gauteng offers a plethora of pre- and post-show opportunities; from delving into the<br />
country’s fascinating political past, to visiting some of the finest culinary destinations in<br />
Africa, to marvelling at our incredible wildlife, there is an experience for everyone.<br />
South Africa has long been open for business; so come and see for yourself.<br />
There is so much to do or see within a close reach.<br />
Nonnie Kubeka<br />
Head: Gauteng Convention<br />
& Events Bureau<br />
Welcome to Gauteng<br />
Welcome to energetic, creative, culturally diverse and<br />
authentic Gauteng province. This is where it all starts. Gauteng<br />
Convention and Events Bureau a business unit within Gauteng<br />
Tourism Authority that is dedicated to supporting the Business<br />
Events sector and implementing strategic initiatives to ensure<br />
that it continues to market and position the region as one of<br />
the world’s top meeting destinations. Gauteng Convention<br />
and Events Bureau is working in close partnership with key<br />
industry role-players marketing Gauteng as a business hub,<br />
and attractive and versatile meetings destination. Gauteng<br />
Tourism is building and sustaining a common brand identity<br />
for the province and is proactively marketing the Gauteng<br />
regions (Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, Sedibeng, West Rand<br />
and Tshwane) as preferred leisure, business and events<br />
destinations. Gauteng - It starts here, alive with possibilities.<br />
Let us work together and make it happen.<br />
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Contents<br />
Map<br />
Gauteng Map<br />
Contents<br />
Welcome Letter<br />
Inside Front Cover<br />
Welcome 01<br />
Map 03<br />
Gauteng Convention and Events Bureau Overview 04<br />
Gauteng Convention and Events Bureau Services 05<br />
Getting Around Gauteng 06<br />
Facts 08<br />
Essential Information 10<br />
Gautrain Map 14<br />
EKURHULENI 16<br />
Why Ekurhuleni 18<br />
Ekurhuleni Map 19<br />
Ekurhuleni Venues & Accommodation 20<br />
Heritage Sites 28<br />
Unique Experiences 29<br />
Nightlife & Shopping 30<br />
Food 31<br />
Listings 32<br />
JOHANNESBURG 34<br />
Why Johannesburg 36<br />
Johannesburg Map 37<br />
Johannesburg Venues & Accommodation 38<br />
Heritage Sites 52<br />
Unique Experiences 54<br />
Nightlife & Shopping 56<br />
Food 57<br />
Listings 58<br />
SEDIBENG 62<br />
Why Sedibeng 64<br />
Sedibeng Map 65<br />
Sedibeng Venues & Accommodation 66<br />
Unique Experiences 74<br />
Nightlife & Shopping 75<br />
Listings 76<br />
TSHWANE 78<br />
Why Tshwane 80<br />
Tshwane Map 81<br />
Tshwane Venues & Accommodation 82<br />
Heritage Sites 90<br />
Unique Experiences 91<br />
Nightlife & Shopping 92<br />
Food 93<br />
Listings 94<br />
WEST RAND 98<br />
Why West Rand 100<br />
West Rand Map 101<br />
West Rand Venues & Accommodation 102<br />
Heritage Sites 109<br />
Unique Experiences 110<br />
Nightlife & Shopping 112<br />
Food 113<br />
Listings 114<br />
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Overview<br />
Services<br />
Gauteng Convention and Events Bureau Overview<br />
Gauteng Convention and Events Bureau Services<br />
Gateway to South Africa - Gauteng is where it all starts, with<br />
an extensive track record of staging successful conferences<br />
and events, this business-events destination is the epicentre<br />
of South Africa’s business events industry, offering worldclass<br />
venues and infrastructure for meetings, incentives,<br />
conferences, exhibitions and events. Helping to increase<br />
the province’s high- yield business tourism market, Gauteng<br />
Convention and Events Bureau (GCEB) provides information<br />
and assistance to meeting and incentives planners,<br />
media, corporate and association buyers who show an<br />
interest in one of the fi ve regions that it promotes. Working<br />
besides organisations and business-events leaders, the<br />
GCEB identifi es international and national conferences,<br />
congresses, events, meetings and incentives support<br />
services include standard bid support material, venue<br />
and accommodation sourcing and networks to gain local<br />
association and promotional support. Using its extensive<br />
list of key stakeholders such as airlines, hotels, venues, tour<br />
operators and government protocol offi ces, the Bureau is<br />
capable of delivering quality services to interested parties.<br />
The bureau assists professional meeting planners,<br />
destination management companies, event<br />
organisers, associations and corporate buyers with:<br />
• Bid assistance for national and international events/<br />
conferences/meetings<br />
• Corporate events and incentive concepts<br />
• Access to support services and service providers<br />
• Provision of destination marketing material<br />
• Airport welcome and departure desk<br />
• Supplying a list of accredited Gauteng Professional<br />
Conference organisers<br />
• Delegation boosting<br />
• Convention planning support<br />
• Site inspection<br />
SUPPORTING SERVICES OFFERED BY THE <strong>GAUTENG</strong><br />
CONVENTION & EVENTS BUREAU:<br />
Pre and post bid assistance<br />
• Bid presentation<br />
• Bid promotion support material<br />
• Bid site inspection (Flight arrangements excluded)<br />
Convention planning support<br />
• Site inspection<br />
• Delegation boosting (building attendance)<br />
• Destination web links to conference websites<br />
• Introduction to service suppliers<br />
• Endorsement letters<br />
• Accommodation options<br />
• Facilitation of stakeholder engagement<br />
• Negotiating rates with conference venues, hotels, tour<br />
operators etc.<br />
On-site event services<br />
• Welcome desk (Airport welcome and departure desk)<br />
• Pre and post tours and accompanied<br />
person’s programmes<br />
• Assisting with local logistical arrangements<br />
If you are organising a meeting, convention, event or incentive trip<br />
to Gauteng, the bureau is a valuable source of information and<br />
assistance. Contact Gauteng Convention and Events Bureau to<br />
make it happen and enhance your event.<br />
Tel: +27 11 085 2500 Visit: www.gauteng.net<br />
Gauteng Convention & Events<br />
Bureau membership:<br />
• Members of the International Congress and<br />
ConventionAssociation (ICCA) have access to the wealth<br />
of information contained in the ICCA database of key<br />
international meetings, allowing them to benchmark<br />
themselves against their industry peers. Gauteng as a<br />
convention destination can also compare itself to other longhaul<br />
convention cities. The endorsement by ICCA is what has<br />
contributed to the success of Gauteng being able to attract<br />
international meetings to the destination, thereby drawing<br />
foreign investment, which ultimately leads to economic growth<br />
and job creation.<br />
• The Southern African Association for the Conference<br />
Industry (SAACI) stays at the forefront of the latest<br />
industry trends and developments and constantly<br />
informs members, but also serves as an industry<br />
mouthpiece to government and other organised<br />
bodies. SAACI membership is not only an indicator<br />
that business maintains a certain level of professionalism,<br />
but it offers quality networking opportunities.<br />
• DMAI - Destination Marketing Association International.<br />
Gauteng is one of the nine provinces in South Africa, and<br />
boasts rich history that is mostly laid on fountains of a precious<br />
resource – gold. Because of this, it’s a powerhouse province<br />
and South Africa’s economic hub, accounting for a third<br />
of the country’s gross domestic product. ‘Laid back’ does<br />
not describe this province or it’s major city, Johannesburg.<br />
Gauteng is where time is money and dreams are realised.<br />
Gauteng as we know it today was formed from a part of the old<br />
Transvaal Province after South Africa’s fi rst democratic elections<br />
in 1994. Gauteng is clearly the place where everyone wants to<br />
be: as of 2011, it had a population of nearly 12.3 million, making it<br />
the most populous province in South Africa. It is also the smallest<br />
province in South Africa, accounting for only 1,5% of the land area.<br />
Gauteng Facts:<br />
• Seat of the Government of South Africa<br />
• Gauteng Province is the economic business epicentre of<br />
South Africa<br />
• Large concentration of meeting and events venues,<br />
capable of handling a large variety of events<br />
• Presence of world-renowned academic institutions and<br />
strong research industry<br />
• Gauteng has multiple convention and exhibition centres<br />
spread across the different regions<br />
• Gauteng Province provides leisure opportunities to<br />
delegates, a wide range of offerings for incentives and<br />
pre and post tours.<br />
• There are excellent dining, entertainment and<br />
nightlife, shopping venues available to delegates<br />
• The fi nancial-services sector is a signifi cant part of<br />
Gauteng’s economy, contributing 21% of provincial<br />
GDP in 2010.<br />
• More than 70 local banks, a number of investment<br />
houses (both domestic and international)<br />
and trading fi rms etc. are headquartering in Gauteng.<br />
• The JSE Securities Exchange is the largest stock<br />
exchange in Africa and consistently ranks in the<br />
world’s top 20 derivatives exchanges by number of<br />
contracts traded.<br />
• Gauteng is manufacturing sector has over 900 fi rms<br />
and has capabilities across a number of industries,<br />
such as:<br />
• heavy steel industry<br />
• automotive assembly and parts<br />
• food and beverages<br />
• light industry<br />
• Gauteng has some of South Africa‘s and the world’s<br />
leading medical institutions, renowned for their<br />
innovation and research capabilities.<br />
• Gauteng’s sports infrastructure, including systems for<br />
sport managements, coaches and offi cials etc. are<br />
among the best in South Africa.<br />
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Getting Around<br />
Getting Around<br />
Getting Around Gauteng<br />
Gauteng’s public transport system is currently<br />
undergoing something of a revolution, beginning<br />
with the Gautrain and Rea Vaya rapid bus system.<br />
The Gautrain is well patronised by residents and<br />
tourists alike on its Pretoria to O.R Tambo International<br />
route, with Rea Vaya buses extending routes into the<br />
suburbs. However, driving still remains the order of the<br />
day in Gauteng, and renting a car, or using metered<br />
cabs is very much advised. South Africans drive on<br />
the left side of the road, and drivers must have an<br />
international driver’s licence and a minimum of five<br />
years’ driving experience to hire a car in South Africa.<br />
CBD<br />
If you find yourself in the CBD, you should orientate<br />
yourself from the main transport hub of Park Station.<br />
From there, take a taxi to your destination. The trips<br />
are not for the faint-hearted, as taxis can travel at<br />
high speed and stop wherever passengers wish to<br />
disembark – usually with little warning. A system of hand<br />
signals is used to indicate your desired destination.<br />
Soweto<br />
Reach Soweto by boarding a Rea Vaya bus at Park Station.<br />
Buses run every five to 16 minutes on weekends and every<br />
20 to 30 minutes on weekends. Once in Soweto, stick to<br />
Vilakazi Street, where there is rich pickings in terms of<br />
sights, history, restaurants, and the Mandela Museum.<br />
Sandton<br />
At the beginning of your foray into the suburb of Sandton,<br />
it is likely that you will find yourself at the Sandton Gautrain<br />
Station (15 minutes journey from Park Station). From<br />
there, you can catch a feeder bus into the suburbs, or hail<br />
a metered cab, which is a safe and convenient option.<br />
Cradle of Humankind<br />
Gauteng’s secondary airport, Lanseria, is 30km<br />
northwest of the CBD and is used by an increasing<br />
number of budget airlines. Minibus taxis and metered<br />
cabs don’t tend to wait at this airport, so either arrange<br />
a transfer with your accommodation, or rent a car.<br />
Maropeng, the official visitor centre of the Cradle of<br />
Humankind, is a 30 minute / 21km drive from Lanseria.<br />
Tshwane<br />
You can arrive in Tshwane quite easily using the Gautrain,<br />
from O.R Tambo International Airport (45 minutes). Once<br />
you disembark the train, you will need to hail a metered<br />
cab, a taxi, or pre-arrange with your accommodation<br />
to have a shuttle meet you. You will need to rent a<br />
car to explore Tshwane, or use the service of a cab.<br />
Ekurhuleni, Vaal and Dinokeng<br />
For ease of movement around these hubs, one should<br />
either rent a car or simply join a tour.<br />
The Gautrain Rapid Rail Link is the first rapid rail network<br />
in Africa. The rail connection comprises two links, one<br />
between Tshwane and Johannesburg and the other<br />
between OR Tambo International Airport and Sandton. The<br />
system offers a fast, convenient, safe and efficient public<br />
transport service. It takes 15 minutes to travel from Sandton<br />
to OR Tambo International Airport on the Gautrain and 35<br />
minutes from Tshwane to Park Station in Johannesburg.<br />
In 2014, the Gautrain’s airport service (Sandton to OR<br />
Tambo International Airport) was improved with earlier<br />
trains in the mornings and later trains in the evenings.<br />
THE GAUTRAIN<br />
The Gautrain’s airport link recently competed with the best<br />
in the industry and around the world in customer service<br />
and was awarded the Global Air Rail Award for excellence<br />
in customer service by the Global Air Rail Alliance in Oslo.<br />
The GARA awards are international awards dedicated<br />
to the air-rail industry, recognising the best practice in<br />
intermodal travel around the world. The awards also<br />
look for the best examples of delivering an enjoyable<br />
and stress-free journey from air to rail travel. Some of<br />
the finalists included Birmingham Airport (UK), Flytoget<br />
(Oslo, Norway) and Canada Line (Vancouver, Canada)<br />
A cash-free ticketing system and the use of reloadable<br />
smart cards, makes travelling on the Gautrain quick and<br />
convenient. Passengers can buy their Gold Cards at any<br />
Gautrain stations as well as approved service outlets.<br />
Buses and shuttles are available to transport<br />
passengers during weekdays to and from all stations<br />
excluding the OR Tambo International Airport station.<br />
The background to the design of the themes of the 10<br />
stations along the Gautrain route portrays the diverse<br />
South African resources, technology, economy and<br />
culture. Park Station represents mining, Rosebank is<br />
retail, Sandton is commerce, Marlboro Station is music,<br />
art and culture, Rhodesfield Station is industry, OR Tambo<br />
International Station is a tribute to the nation, Midrand is<br />
gateway to Gauteng, Centurion is sports, Pretoria station<br />
is rail history and Hatfield station represents academia.<br />
For more information visit www.gautrain.co.za<br />
Follow us on Twitter @TheGautrain<br />
Facebook – www.facebook.com/gautrain<br />
Call Centre – 0800 428 87246, SMS alert line - 32693<br />
AIRPORTS AND AIRLINES ACCESS<br />
Lanseria Airport<br />
Lanseria Airport is located approximately 30km north west<br />
of Sandton and it serves mainly short-haul destinations. It is<br />
also the airport of choice for many charter flights to private<br />
game reserves, as well as local budget carriers such as<br />
Mango and Kulula. Tel: +27 (0) 11 367 0000,<br />
www. lanseria.co.za<br />
O.R. Tambo International Airport<br />
O.R. Tambo International Airport is the busiest air-transport<br />
hub on the African continent, the airport serves over<br />
18million passengers a year. O.R. Tambo airport lies 30km<br />
east of Sandton. The airport is spacious, modern and easy<br />
to get around. Passengers are served by two terminals,<br />
A and B, which merge after you have passed through the<br />
security checkpoints. South African Airways flights depart<br />
from Terminal B. For safety make your bags are safely<br />
locked or wrapped. For real-time flight information, text your<br />
flight number to 35007. Tel: +27 (0) 11 921 6262 (airport help<br />
desk), or 086 727 7888 (flight information), or visit<br />
www.acsa.co.za<br />
Mr Parking<br />
This valet service beats high prices for airport parking.<br />
Booking must be made online in advance,<br />
but last-minute bookings can be made by cell phone.<br />
A driver meets you at the airport, parks your car a few<br />
kilometres away, returns it to the domestic terminal all<br />
cleaned up upon your arrival. Tel: +27 (0) 72 903 8212,<br />
www.mrparking.co.za. Office hours are 08h00-16h00<br />
but the service operates 24/7.<br />
Travel Start<br />
An online travel agency offering price comparison on<br />
flight bookings for South Africa’s major airlines and low<br />
cost carriers. Tel: 0861 878 278 or +27 (0) 21 468 4300,<br />
www.travelstart.co.za. Speak to a consultant<br />
09:00 -17:00, Sat 09:00-13:00.<br />
AIRLINES<br />
FlySafair<br />
FlySafair is SA’s true low-cost passenger airline.<br />
Founded by Safair, one of Africa’s best-known air<br />
logistics and specialised air-services company, which<br />
celebrates 50 years in 2015. We like to think of ourselves<br />
as South Africa’s oldest newest airline. If you’re looking<br />
for an efficient, professional, reliable, low-cost highvalue<br />
airline offering exceptional rates and good<br />
service, welcome aboard FlySafair. For bookings, call<br />
the Call Centre at 087 135 1351, help@flysafair.co.za,<br />
www.flysafair.co.za<br />
British Airways<br />
BA (operated by Comair) flies between Johannesburg,<br />
Cape Town and Durban. Tel: +27 (0) 11 441 8600,<br />
www.britishairways.com<br />
Kulula<br />
A no-frills airline operating between major cities<br />
in South and Southern Africa. Tel: 0861 585 852,<br />
+27 (0) 11 921 0570, www.kulula.com<br />
Mango<br />
This SAA-owned budget airline flies from both Lanseria<br />
and O.R. Tambo International airports to Cape Town,<br />
Durban, George, Port Elizabeth and Zanzibar. Flights<br />
can also be booked at supermarket chain Shoprite<br />
Checkers (see www.shoprite.co.za).<br />
Tel. 0861 001 234, +27 (0) 11 086 6100,<br />
www.flymango.com<br />
SAA<br />
The national carrier serves domestic and<br />
international routes.<br />
Tel. 0861 358 722 or +27 (0) 11 978 1000,<br />
www.fly-saa.com.<br />
Open 06:00 – 22h00.<br />
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Facts<br />
Facts<br />
Gauteng Facts<br />
Gauteng Facts<br />
CURRENCY<br />
The unit of currency is the<br />
rand (ZAR), known informally<br />
as the ‘randela’ because notes beat<br />
the images of forms president Nelson<br />
Mandela. There are 100c in each rand.<br />
Banknotes are issued in denominations<br />
of R200, R100, R50, R20 and R10. Coins<br />
come in R5, R2, R1, 50c, 20c, 10c and<br />
5c unit. All prices are rounded off<br />
to the nearest 5c.<br />
ALCOHOL<br />
South Africa is a paradise for<br />
wine lovers. There are countless wine<br />
producers and brands, and the bottles<br />
you will fi nd in stores and supermarkets are<br />
more than affordable, especially compared<br />
with European prices. Wine can bought in<br />
supermarkets and ‘bottle stores’, and the local<br />
and imported beers and spirits only at bottle<br />
stores. A wide variety of local beers are<br />
produced by South African Breweries,<br />
and there is an established craft<br />
beer industry.<br />
SOUTH AFRICAN LINGO<br />
While English is the lingua franca, cultural<br />
diversity has created a South African language<br />
of its own. Key words include:<br />
• Biltong - Like beef jerky, just much better • Boerewors -<br />
Sausage made with minced meat and spices<br />
• Born-frees - Children born after the advent of democracy in<br />
1994 • Braai - Both the act of coal-grilling meat, and the event at<br />
which it is eaten • Bro or Boet - Brother, meaning friend • Howzit<br />
- How are you? • Ja - Yes (originally Afrikaans) • Jol - To go out<br />
on the town; to party • Just now - Any time in the near future •<br />
Lekker - Tasty or cool • Mzansi A Zulu word meaning ‘south’,<br />
used to refer to South Africa • Pap - A stiff porridge made<br />
with maize-meal and best served with a tomato-and-onion<br />
gravy or a meat stew. It is a South African staple • Robot<br />
- Traffi c light • Sawubona - A greeting in Zulu Sharp!<br />
Great! • Sho’t left - A stop close by, derived from<br />
taxi-commuter lingo • Spaza shop - An<br />
informal convenience store • Tekkies<br />
- Athletic shoes • Yebo - Yes<br />
(in Zulu)<br />
BANKING<br />
South Africa has a modern<br />
and sophisticated banking system.<br />
Foreign currency can be exchanged at<br />
most retail banks (found in most shopping<br />
centres) and bureaux de change. ATMs are<br />
widely available. Major credit and debit cards<br />
(Visa and MasterCard are the most widely<br />
accepted) can be used at most retail and<br />
hospitality establishments. The four major<br />
retail banks are Absa (www.absa.co.za), First<br />
National Bank (FNB) (www.fnb.co.za),<br />
Nedbank (www.nedbank.co.za) and<br />
Standard Bank<br />
(www.standardbank.co.za)<br />
CLIMATE<br />
Gauteng has sunny days and,<br />
less frequently, not- so-sunny days.<br />
The seasons mostly blend into each other,<br />
with summer stretching from November to<br />
March and milder temperatures setting in from<br />
April to May. Winter starts in June and lasts until<br />
August. Spring (September and October) is brief,<br />
and you’ll know it by the distinctive purple haze that<br />
the blooming jacaranda trees cast across the city’s<br />
northern suburbs. Summer temperatures average<br />
25 C (77 F), with winter days dropping to a low of<br />
around 15 C (59F). Winter nights can dip to 4C<br />
(39F). Gautengers feel the cold quite intensely.<br />
Summer is when it rains and Gauteng has its<br />
trademark afternoon thundershowers, with<br />
spectacular lightning displays and the<br />
occasional rainbow to match.<br />
VALUE ADDED<br />
TAX (VAT)<br />
A tax of 14% levied on all consumer goods<br />
and services, except some basic foodstuffs.<br />
Price tags generally include VAT unless this<br />
amount is separately stated. Non-resident foreign<br />
passport holders can a claim a VAT refund- two<br />
refund offi ces are located in international<br />
departures hall of O.R. Tambo International<br />
Airport. Present your purchases and tax<br />
invoices for inspection. See www.<br />
taxrefunds.co.za for full<br />
details.<br />
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Essential Information<br />
Essential Information<br />
Essential Information<br />
Essential Information<br />
Crime and Safety<br />
The truth about safety is a shifting reality. A lot of opportunistic<br />
crime takes place in dense city neighbourhoods and in suburban<br />
neighbourhoods, where homes are targeted. You’ll notice the<br />
ubiquitous guard huts, electric fencing and private-security patrol<br />
cars in the wealthier northern suburbs, and the razor wire in less<br />
affluent areas. Over the years people have<br />
become unselfconscious about adding security features to<br />
their homes. Our advice is to be aware rather than paranoid. As in<br />
any other modern metropolis, you need to use your head, know<br />
where you’re going, and not flash your cash or valuables around.<br />
Consult a local to get a head’s up, but walk away if they’re the type<br />
to tell you that the city is a no-go area – you have just chosen the<br />
wrong local. When you plan your first walk around the inner-city,<br />
consider a tour with one of the many knowledgeable guides who<br />
offer them, or a City Sightseeing Red Bus hop-on, hop-off tour to<br />
get the lay of the land.<br />
24-hour city<br />
The relentless pace slows in the evening, and same<br />
restaurant kitchens close 22:00. Sunday nights are quiet, and many<br />
restaurants, galleries and museums areclosed on Mondays. The<br />
city’s nightlife is scattered so planyour night out in advance and call<br />
restaurants to check on kitchen closing times. Convenience stores<br />
at petrol stations are the most likely places to be open after hours if<br />
you need basics like airtime for your cell phone.<br />
Languages<br />
South Africa has 11 offi cial languages: Afrikaans, English,<br />
Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga,<br />
Venda, Xhosa and Zulu. Most South Africans speak more<br />
than one language, but city life happens in English. Apart<br />
from the offi cial languages, Joburg is home to a babel of<br />
language communities from across the globe.<br />
SAFETY TIPS<br />
• If you’re staying in a hotel, lock up valuables in the<br />
room or hotel safe<br />
• When driving, always keep valuables in the boot of<br />
the car rather than on the passenger seat. Keep the<br />
windows up and the doors locked<br />
• Don’t leave valuable items visible in a parked car<br />
• Don’t stroll down a street talking on your cellphone<br />
• Pay attention to what is going on around you<br />
• Don’t show off expensive jewellery, watches or<br />
cameras<br />
• Never accept help from strangers at an ATM<br />
• Opt for using an ATM inside a bank or mall<br />
• Areas such as Alexandra, Hillbrow, Yeoville and<br />
Joubert Park should only be visited with a tour guide<br />
EMERGENCY NUMBERS<br />
Police emergency Dial 10111 to contact a national call centre<br />
that can assign a patrol vehicle to attend to<br />
a crime incident Fire and ambulance Dial 10177<br />
Cellphone networks Dial 112 from any cellphone to<br />
be connected to a 24-hour emergency-service operator.<br />
This is a free call Medical emergency Dial 082 911 to connect<br />
to Netcare 911’s 24-hour operations centre, or 084 124 for<br />
ER24. Both are private emergency medical services.<br />
The telephone code is +27 11, or 011 from a landline.<br />
Communication and Internet access<br />
The local dialling code for Johannesburg landline numbers<br />
is 011. From outside the country or from your cell phone it<br />
is +27 11. Numbers starting with 086 can only be dialled<br />
locally. For directory information, dial 1023 from a landline.<br />
Joburgers love their cellphones, and you’ll see kids as young<br />
as 10 with their own phones. There are four major cell phone<br />
networks and each offer pay-as-you-go, as well as contract<br />
call and data options. The network providers have stores in<br />
all major shopping centres, and airtime can be purchased<br />
at supermarkets and petrol stations.<br />
Cell phone networks Vodacom: (www.vodacom.co.za),<br />
MTN (www.mtn.co.za), Cell C (www.cellc.co.za),<br />
8.ta Telkom (www.telkommobile.co.za). Website My<br />
Broadband (www.mybroadband.co.za), offers price<br />
comparisons on call and data packages. Check the<br />
website regularly because costs change frequently.<br />
Rica: Regulation of Interception of Communications<br />
and Provision of Communication-Related Information<br />
Act. All mobile SIM cards must be registered. The law is<br />
aimed at assisting law enforcement agencies to identify<br />
the users of cellphone numbers. To register a SIM card<br />
you will need your passport and proof of the address<br />
where you are staying.<br />
Internet access: An increasing number of cafés,<br />
restaurants and accommodation establishments offer free<br />
wireless. Speeds are decent but can vary by provider. There<br />
are ongoing attempts to speed things up and you’ll notice<br />
dug-up pavements as fi bre-optic cables are being laid.<br />
Pay-as-you-go data packages can be bought in conjunction<br />
with your local SIM card and allow you to surf the Internet<br />
on your smart phone. All major hotels and conference<br />
centres have complimentary Wi-Fi, so you will never<br />
be unconnected.<br />
IT Corner: 7th St and 4th Avenue, Melville,<br />
tel. +27 11 482 6090, www.theitcorner.co.za.<br />
An urban space for mobile workers with free wi-fi ,<br />
technical support, a meeting room and printing facilities.<br />
Cell phone rentals<br />
Vodacom Rentaphone International Arrivals Hall,<br />
O.R. Tambo International Airport, reservations@cellucity.<br />
co.za, tel. +27 11 394 8834. Rent SIM cards, phones,<br />
GPS devices, routers, USB modems and satellite phones.<br />
Advanced bookings can be made via email.<br />
Open Mon–Sun 06:00–22:00.<br />
Internet cafés<br />
Milky Way Internet Café Shop LG03, The Zone, Oxford<br />
Rd, Rosebank, tel. +27 11 447 1295, www.milkyway.<br />
co.za. Offer public computing facilities with Internet access<br />
starting at R35/h, as well as refreshments. Workstations<br />
can be used at half price from 19:00–23:00 on Sundays and<br />
public holidays.Open 08:30–23:00.<br />
South Africa has 12 public holidays. No matter how solemn<br />
their intention, they are regarded by most as shoppingextravaganza<br />
days. The city slows from December 16, with the<br />
shopping frenzy tapering off between Christmas Day and early<br />
January when Joburgers head for the coast or to family in other<br />
provinces. Most big malls are open on all public holidays (see<br />
Shopping). Whenever a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the<br />
Monday following it is also a public holiday. This year marks the<br />
20th anniversary of South Africa’s democracy, offi cially<br />
declared on Freedom Day, April 27, 1994, when the country’s<br />
fi rst democratic elections were held.<br />
January 1<br />
March 21<br />
March/April<br />
March/April<br />
April 27<br />
May 1<br />
June 16<br />
August 9<br />
September 24<br />
December 16<br />
December 25<br />
December 26<br />
New Year’s Day<br />
Human Rights Day<br />
Good Friday<br />
Family Day<br />
Freedom Day<br />
Workers’ Day<br />
Youth Day<br />
National Women’s Day<br />
Heritage Day<br />
Day of Reconciliation<br />
Christmas Day<br />
Day of Goodwill<br />
Politics<br />
South Africa is ruled by the African National Congress<br />
(ANC), a liberation movement that became a political<br />
party after fi ghting against apartheid and for a non-racial<br />
democracy. The country has a multiparty political system<br />
and more than 10 political parties in Parliament. The<br />
current president is Jacob Zuma.<br />
Banking and Money<br />
Currency: South Africa’s unit of currency is the rand,<br />
known informally as the “randela” because new<br />
banknotes bear the image of former president Nelson<br />
Mandela. The currency code is ZAR and there are<br />
100 cents in each rand. Banknotes are issued in<br />
denominations of R200, R100, R50, R20 and R10. Coins<br />
come in R5, R2, R1, 50c, 20c, 10c and 5c units. All prices<br />
are rounded off to the nearest 5c.<br />
Value-added tax (Vat): An indirect tax of 14% levied on<br />
all consumer goods and services, except some basic<br />
foodstuffs. Price tags generally include Vat unless<br />
this amount is separately stated. Non-resident foreign<br />
passport holders visiting South Africa can claim a Vat<br />
refund – two refund offi ces are located in the international<br />
departures hall of O.R. Tambo International Airport.<br />
Present your purchases and tax invoices for inspection.<br />
See www.taxrefunds.co.za for full details.<br />
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Essential Information<br />
Essential Information<br />
Essential Information<br />
Essential Information<br />
Media<br />
South Africa has a free press. There are many local and<br />
national newspaper titles, and public and commercial<br />
radio and TV channels. The country ranked 52nd out<br />
of 179 countries in Reporters Without Borders’ 2013<br />
press freedom index.<br />
Daily Newspapers: Business Day (www.bdlive.co.za),<br />
a business newspaper. The Star (www.iol.co.za/the-star),<br />
a broadsheet with an events listing section.<br />
The Times (www.timeslive.co.za), an upmarket tabloid.<br />
Weekly Newspapers: City Press (www.citypress.co.za),<br />
and Sunday Times (www.timeslive.co.za/sundaytimes,<br />
online for subscribers only) are broadsheets. Mail&Guardian<br />
(www.mg.co.za) is a leader in investigative reporting.<br />
Radio: There are more than 30 local stations.<br />
Radio 702 (92.7 FM) for talk radio; for music, try 5FM (98.0),<br />
Kaya FM, (95.9) and Highveld Stereo (94.7).<br />
Television: SABC (www.sabc.co.za), is the public<br />
broadcaster. e.TV and eNCA (www.etv.co.za and<br />
www.enca.com) are free-to-air channels. M-Net is a<br />
subscription channel and DStv (mnet.dstv.com) a satellite<br />
television provider.<br />
JOBURG FAST FACTS<br />
Johannesburg’s aliases Egoli, Jozi, Joburg, Joey’s, City of Gold<br />
Location In the province of Gauteng, one of nine South<br />
African provinces<br />
Economic clout The fi nancial heart of South Africa and the<br />
economic powerhouse of sub-Saharan Africa. Gauteng<br />
contributes 34.7% of the country’s gross domestic product<br />
Stock exchange The Johannesburg Stock Exchange in Sandton<br />
is the largest stock exchange on the continent and one of the<br />
world’s 20 largest exchanges by market capitalisation<br />
Financial heart Home to the headquarters of more than 70% of<br />
South African companies<br />
Population More than four million people live in and around the<br />
city, and 42% of them are younger than 24<br />
Diversity The 2011 census recorded that 76.4% of Joburg’s<br />
population are black African, 12.3% are white people, 5.6% are<br />
coloured people, and 4.9% are Indian/Asian. Of those 19.2%<br />
have some form of higher education, and 2.9% of those aged 20<br />
and older have no form of schooling<br />
Inland port Has one of the larger inland ports in the world – the<br />
City Deep freight terminal<br />
Green city Joburg has one of the world’s largest urban forests,<br />
with around six million trees<br />
Elevation More than 1 700m above sea level, so water boils<br />
at 96 °Celsius<br />
LOCAL PRICES<br />
Cappuccino<br />
Cigarettes (pack of 20)<br />
Cinema ticket<br />
Daily newspaper<br />
Gautrain: O.R. Tambo to Sandton<br />
Litre of petrol<br />
Local beer (in a bar)<br />
Mineral water (500ml)<br />
Therapeutic massage (1 hour)<br />
R20<br />
R35<br />
R55<br />
R4–R15<br />
R125<br />
R13<br />
R20<br />
R8<br />
R400<br />
Tipping<br />
Apart from the usual recipients, such as restaurant servers<br />
and petrol attendants, there’s a plethora of people waiting<br />
for (and depending on) a tip: baggage handlers, car guards,<br />
city-council workers, security guards, beggars, newspaper<br />
sellers and roadside salespeople. Most will happily accept<br />
a few rand (small coins might be sniffed at). For good<br />
service at restaurants, 10% of the bill is the minimum, and<br />
expect to dole out between R5 and R10 to petrol attendants.<br />
Alcohol<br />
South Africa is a paradise for wine lovers. It has countless<br />
wine producers and brands, and the bottles you will fi nd<br />
in stores and supermarkets are more than affordable,<br />
especially compared with European prices. Wine can be<br />
bought in supermarkets and ‘bottle stores’, and local and<br />
imported beers and spirits only at bottle stores. A wide<br />
variety of local beers are produced by South African<br />
Breweries, and there is an established craft-beer industry.<br />
Electricity<br />
Electricity is supplied at 220 volts and 50 hertz throughout<br />
South Africa by the state-owned company Eskom, and<br />
is subject to occasional shortages. Valuable electronics<br />
should be used in combination with a surge protector,<br />
available at large supermarkets, where you can also fi nd<br />
converters for the bulky three-pronged plugs used locally.<br />
Medical and dental emergencies<br />
Joburg has many world-class private hospitals that offer<br />
specialist care, but they can be pricey. Take your passport or<br />
identity document and any medical insurance information with<br />
you when you visit. The casualty departments/emergency<br />
rooms at private hospitals are open around the clock.<br />
Netcare Milpark Hospital: 9 Guild Rd, Parktown West,<br />
+27 (0) 11 480 5600. A level 1 trauma centre caters for lifethreatening<br />
medical emergencies. Open 24/7.<br />
Netcare Sunninghill Hospital: Cnr Witkoppen and Nanyuki Rds,<br />
Sunninghill, +27 (0) 11 806 1500. Has a 24-hour accident and<br />
emergency unit and the Albertina Sisulu Sexual Assault Unit.<br />
Open 24/7.<br />
Emergency Doctor and Dentist: 7 Long Ave, Glenhazel,<br />
tel. +27 (0) 11 440 5325, www.emergencydoctoranddentist.<br />
co.za. This practice offers emergency medical and<br />
dental care. Doctor tel. +27 (0) 82 457 0176, dentist<br />
tel. +27 (0) 82 443 5366. It also offers home, hotel and<br />
business visits. Open 24/7.<br />
The Smile Factory: Salveo Health and Wellness Centre, cnr<br />
William Nicol Dr and Leslie Ave, Fourways,<br />
tel. +27 (0) 87 351 8333. For after-hours dental emergencies<br />
call +27 (0) 84 577 9786 Open 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–14:00.<br />
Pharmacies<br />
Mays Chemist: 11 Main Rd, Melville, tel. +27 (0) 11 726 8014.<br />
A late-night pharmacy with a delivery service until 17:00 within<br />
a 10km radius. Deliveries charged at R10. Open Mon–Sat<br />
08:00–21:00, Sun 09:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00.<br />
Morningside Dispensary: The Wedge Shopping Centre,<br />
255 Rivonia Rd, Morningside, tel. + 27 (0) 11 883 6588,<br />
scripts@morningsidedispensary.co.za. An after-hours<br />
pharmacy. Open Mon–Sat 08:30–21:00, Sun 09:00–21:00.<br />
Places of worship<br />
Christians are in the majority in South Africa, but there is a<br />
great deal of religious tolerance and diversity.<br />
Anglican St Francis of Assisi Parish: 48 Tyrone Ave,<br />
Parkview, +27 (0) 11 646 2660, www.stfrancisparkview.co.za.<br />
For a full list of Anglican churches,<br />
see www.anglicanjoburg.org.za.<br />
Beit Emanuel: 38 Oxford Rd, Parktown, +27 (0) 11 646 6170,<br />
www.beitemanuel.co.za. The largest progressive<br />
synagogue in Joburg, founded in 1954.<br />
Chabad of Sandton: Chabad Place, off Hampton Court Rd,<br />
Gallo Manor, +27 (0) 11 803 1507, www.chabadsouthafrica.<br />
org. Chabad synagogues host shabbat dinners.<br />
Great Park Synagogue: Cnr Glenhove Rd and 4th Street,<br />
Houghton, +27 (0) 11 728 8152, www.greatpark.co.za.<br />
The synagogue’s architecture pays tribute to the now<br />
deconsecrated Great Synagogue in the inner-city area of<br />
Hillbrow, which was the traditional seat of the Chief Rabbi.<br />
Ithosts a rich after-hours cultural programme.<br />
Houghton Muslim Jamaat: 45 West St, Houghton,<br />
+27 (0) 11 483 0761, hmjamaat.com.<br />
Lam Rim Tibetan Buddhism Centre: Cnr 1st Ave and Kite<br />
St, Cottesloe +27 (0) 82 467 5735, www.lamrim.co.za.<br />
The Geshe is a learned Tibetan Buddhist from a rapidly<br />
disappearing era in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.<br />
Masjid-ur-Rahmah: Cnr Ingalele Rd and Barry Hertzog Rd,<br />
Greenside, +27 (0) 79 211 1111, www.masjidurrahmah.org.za.<br />
See www.muslim.co.za for a directory of masjids, halaal<br />
restaurants and organisations.<br />
Melrose Temple: 2nd St, Abbotsford, +27 (0) 11 728 6590,<br />
www.melrosetemple.org.za. The Melrose Shree Siva<br />
Subramaniar Temple has been extensively renovated<br />
and is now a beacon of Murugan worship with a<br />
congregation of more than 20 000 devotees.<br />
Nizamiye Turkish Masjid: Le Roux Ave, Midrand,<br />
+27 (0) 79 029 0488, www.nizamiye.co.za.<br />
The fi rst Ottoman-style mosque in the southern<br />
hemisphere, this is a smaller replica of the historic<br />
Selimiye Camii mosque in Edirne, Turkey, now a World<br />
Heritage Site. The impressive complex includes a<br />
school for 850 learners, clinic, shops and a restaurant,<br />
Ottoman Palace.<br />
Rhema Bible Church: Cnr Rabie St and Hans Schoeman<br />
St, Randpark Ridge, Randburg, +27 (0) 11 796 4000,<br />
www.rhema.co.za. Rhema Bible Church has a number<br />
of branches.<br />
Rosebank Catholic Church: 16 Keyes Ave, Rosebank,<br />
+27 (0) 11 788 5526, www.rosebankcatholicchurch.co.za.<br />
For a list of churches, see www.catholic-johannesburg.org.za<br />
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Ekurhuleni<br />
© Ignus Gerber Photography<br />
Ekurhuleni<br />
Ekurhuleni<br />
Africa’s Aerotropolis<br />
Cultural Diversity<br />
Hotel Heaven<br />
Means “Place Of Peace”<br />
[O. R. Tambo International Airport]
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Why Ekurhuleni?<br />
Maps<br />
Why come to Ekurhuleni?<br />
Ekurhuleni<br />
Ekurhuleni<br />
Step off an aircraft at O.R. Tambo International Airport and you have<br />
arrived in the City of Ekurhuleni. Ultra-modern O.R Tambo International<br />
Airport compares well with the best international airports in the world,<br />
with state-of-the-art infrastructure and world-class hotels dotted<br />
around the airport.<br />
Ekurhuleni is Africa’s Aerotropolis, with aviation being the 21st<br />
century’s physical connectivity of a giant airport city and business<br />
hub. Spectacular freeway networks link Gauteng’s metropolitan<br />
municipalities, coming together at the Gillooly’s interchange in<br />
Ekurhuleni, where the national roads merge, moving on to the outlying<br />
ports and cities, transporting goods to and from the airport.<br />
Ekurhuleni has more than 200 conference centres, a huge choice<br />
of fi rst-class accommodation, and telecommunication technology<br />
with global connectivity, rendering the city an ideal place for<br />
business tourism.<br />
Boasting a diverse leisure offering with well over 206 wetlands and<br />
lakes, signature golf estates like Serengeti and Glendower Golf Estates,<br />
mega shopping malls like Eastgate Mall and Bedford Centre, and historic<br />
and cultural sites like the OR Tambo Precinct; the City of Ekurhuleni is a<br />
haven for visitors seeking a variety in experience.<br />
Ekurhuleni – Africa’s Aerotropolis – is home to the biggest airport in Africa: OR Tambo International Airport. Crisscrossed<br />
with world-class rail and road infrastructure, it saves time and costs. Come conference with us at one of<br />
our world-class conference facilities around the airport.<br />
With over 206 wetlands and lakes - Ekurhuleni is home to several areas of irreplaceable and<br />
highly signifi cant biodiversity including rare wetlands that foster an assortment of fauna and fl ora,<br />
and over 360 bird species.<br />
360<br />
BIRD<br />
SPECIES<br />
Ekurhuleni has a proud heritage, particularly in South Africa’s freedom struggle. Some of the fascinating heritage<br />
sites are the OR Tambo Narrative Centre based in one of the best “green” buildings in South Africa, and the<br />
Thokoza Wall of Remembrance, commemorating thousands of South Africans who died for the struggle.<br />
Two of the early Boeing 747 Jumbo Aircraft acquired by South African Airways are on<br />
permanent display at the SA Aviation Museum – the only one of its kind in the Southern<br />
Hemisphere – located at the Rand Airport, South Africa’ fi rst international airport.<br />
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Ekurhuleni boasts over 16 signature golf courses like Serengeti and Glendower – offi cial host of the South African<br />
Golf Open Championship.<br />
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Venue Profiles<br />
Hotel Profiles<br />
Emperors<br />
Palace<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
20<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
3000<br />
Airport<br />
Grand Hotel<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
151<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
7<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
200<br />
Emperors Palace is a sensational casino resort that combines the<br />
timeless classical elegance of Rome with eclectic Monte Carlo<br />
architecture, providing a world-class entertainment experience.<br />
The resort offers luxurious accommodation, superb conferencing,<br />
amazing leisure experiences, a magnifi cent casino with unparalleled<br />
gaming enjoyment, an international dining experience, and a busy<br />
entertainment calendar.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 928 1000<br />
Email: info@emperorspalace.com<br />
Website: www.emperorspalace.com<br />
The 4 star Airport Grand Hotel and Conference Centre is located<br />
a mere 10 minutes’ drive from OR Tambo International Airport in<br />
Johannesburg, in the shopping district of Boksburg on the East Rand.<br />
The hotel comprises 151 bedrooms in total - 60 twin rooms and<br />
91 queen rooms.<br />
The Conference and Banqueting facilities comprise seven multifunctional<br />
venues, in a separate conference centre close to the main<br />
building, catering for anything from 10 to 150 delegates. These nonsmoking<br />
facilities are all fully air-conditioned and equipped with stateof-the-art<br />
technology, ensuring a successful banquet or meeting.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 823 1843<br />
Email: airport@legacyhotels.co.za<br />
Website: airport@legacyhotels.co.za<br />
Venue Area m 2 Height<br />
(Min / Max)<br />
Capacity<br />
Cocktail Banquet Cinema U-shape Boardroom<br />
Capacity<br />
Venue Area m 2 Cinema U-Shape School Boardroom Banquet Dance<br />
Assembly Rooms 1656 2,5 / 4 1200 1000 1200 - -<br />
Concorde 1 105 120 40 70 - 60 50<br />
Senate Rooms 864 2,57 / 4 800 450 800 - -<br />
Concorde 2 105 120 40 70 - 60 50<br />
Augustus Room 87 2,57 / 3 60 40 60 25 30<br />
Concorde 1 & 2 210 200 60 150 - 150 130<br />
Centre Court 2698 3,8 / 4,2 2500 1500 3000 - -<br />
Mirage 1 33.5 15 12 15 10 - -<br />
Theatre of Marcellus 820 8,75 - 450 910 - -<br />
Mirage 2 30.5 20 15 20 12 - -<br />
Scarlet<br />
Ribbon<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
2<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
700<br />
Birchwood Hotel & OR<br />
Tambo Conference Centre<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
665<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
60<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
3000<br />
Scarlet Ribbon is undoubtedly Gauteng’s premier 5-star graded<br />
conference and function venue; unique in concept, design and<br />
functionality. Scarlet Ribbon is a blend of sophisticated chic and urban<br />
design elements, and is fully equipped with the latest technical, sound<br />
and lighting equipment.<br />
Scarlet Ribbon is able to cater for most functions, including large<br />
production product launches, cinema-style functions, sit-down dinners,<br />
awards evenings, traditional corporate functions and car launches.<br />
Scarlet Ribbon is made up of two areas: the main venue and The<br />
Ballroom - capable of hosting 350 delegates for a sit-down dinner and<br />
700 for a cinema setup. The main venue can accommodate up to 320<br />
delegates for a sit-down dinner or up to 900 for a cocktail party.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 452 0755<br />
Email: cinzia@scarletribbon.co.za<br />
Website: www.scarletribbon.co.za<br />
Capacity<br />
Venue Area m 2 U-Shape Classroom Cinema Round Tables<br />
Acacia 2 175 45 100 160 80<br />
The Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre is a well-known<br />
hotel, situated in the East of Johannesburg. Their facilities are able<br />
to accommodate over 5 000 delegates and has a large conference<br />
centre that can occupy 3 000 delegates at a time.<br />
While the Birchwood is known for catering to the government and<br />
public sector, it has specialised offers for your corporate clientele,<br />
including a Birchwood Airport offi ce, which serves as a meet and<br />
greet area for the complimentary airport shuttle. The offi ce serves as<br />
an extension of its reception desk.<br />
It has 665 accommodation rooms in total, and 60 conference<br />
rooms. The largest conference room is the Terminal and it<br />
accommodates 3 000 delegates.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 897 0000<br />
Email: reservations@birchwoodhotel.co.za<br />
Website: www.birchwoodhotel.co.za<br />
Venue<br />
Banquet<br />
Capacity<br />
Cinema Style<br />
Boabab 578 100 450 800 350<br />
OR Tambo (full) 1250 220 700 1500 800<br />
Scarlet Ribbon 330 -<br />
Ballroom - 700<br />
Palm 73 20 30 45 30<br />
The Terminal 3000 - 1500 3000 1500<br />
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Hotel Profiles<br />
Hotel Profiles<br />
Holiday Inn<br />
Johannesburg Airport<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
151<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
6<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
200<br />
Kopanong<br />
Hotel<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
201<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
20<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
420<br />
Holiday Inn Johannesburg is located just 8km from the OR Tambo<br />
International Airport, making it ideal for an overnight stop over.<br />
The hotel is also ideal for business or leisure guests as it is within close<br />
proximity of the airport as well as the city of Pretoria and the Johannesburg<br />
business districts. The hotel is part of the Legacy Hotel Group so one can<br />
expect good levels of service. The hotel offers great value for money as<br />
rates include full English breakfast and free airport transfers.<br />
The four-star Holiday Inn Johannesburg & Conference Centre offers<br />
guests a restaurant, room-service facilities, parking, a swimming pool,<br />
cocktail bar, babysitting and laundry facilities with a variety of conference<br />
and meeting rooms. This popular hotel is located within easy reach of a<br />
number of attractions including shopping centres, museums, factories and<br />
craft markets.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 823 1843<br />
Email: reception@hijoburgairport.co.za<br />
Website: www.holidayinn.com<br />
Venue<br />
Dimensions (m):<br />
Length x Width<br />
Capacity<br />
Schoolroom Banqueting Cinema U-Shape<br />
Cycad 1-3 30 x 12 200 200 320 84<br />
Cycad 4, 5, 6 and 7 36 x 14 280 280 420 -<br />
Kopanong Hotel offers versatile conferencing facilities and can<br />
accommodate up to 800 delegates with many return guests. Exclusive<br />
board meetings, product launches, training seminars, gala dinners<br />
and cocktail functions are but a few of the events we specialise in.<br />
The hotel is conveniently located to the OR Tambo International<br />
Airport (12.5 kilometres), with easy access to Johannesburg Central,<br />
Sandton, Tshwane and Midrand, all within a 30 minute drive, making<br />
Kopanong Hotel the ideal International and local destination.<br />
The Kopanong Estate comprises 67 fully detached Villas (201<br />
bedrooms), situated on six acres of undulating landscaped gardens.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 749 0066 / +27 83 631 1613<br />
Email: sales@kopanong.co.za<br />
Website: www.kopanong.co.za<br />
Venue<br />
Capacity<br />
Cinema U-Shape Classroom Boardroom Banquet Dance<br />
Marula 1, 2 and 3 12 x 5 27 - 36 24<br />
Exec Boardroom 5.6 x 4.7 - - - 10<br />
Conference Facilities 200 150 150 25 150 130<br />
Mapogong 1 11.7 x 5.5 33 30 60 27<br />
InterContinental<br />
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo<br />
Airport<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
138<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
10<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
130<br />
The Lakes Hotel<br />
& Conference Centre<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
150<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
4<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
1600<br />
South Africa’s fi rst and only luxury hotel at an airport, the<br />
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo is situated only 68 metres<br />
from the International Arrivals hall. This 138-room hotel ideally meets<br />
the needs of discerning business and leisure travelers, providing the<br />
ultimate in world-class comfort and personalized service.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 961 5400<br />
Email: reservations@icairport.com<br />
Website: www.intercontinental.com<br />
The Lakes Hotel & Conference Centre is born from a new vision of style,<br />
innovation and presence. Located on the banks of the Swan Lake in<br />
Benoni with a fresh approach on nature. The hotel offers a new approach<br />
to conferencing experience with 14 upgraded venues. The Marquee, set<br />
in the tranquil gardens, is the perfect setting for a gala event or wedding.<br />
The hotel offers 150 hotel rooms including Executive Suites, Junior Suites<br />
and Leisure Rooms with kitchenettes. Whether it is a conference, product<br />
launch, wedding or just lunch, the hotel will successfully assist in the<br />
planning and fulfi lment of the client’s every requirement.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 421 5310<br />
Email: info@thelakeshotel.co.za<br />
Website: www.thelakeshotel.co.za<br />
Capacity<br />
Theatre Classroom Banquet Boardroom U-Shape Cocktail<br />
Okavango 114 84 48 40 42 41 130<br />
Savuti 80.8 80 48 30 36 36 90<br />
Savuti West 40.4 32 18 10 12 9 45<br />
Kalahari 43.2 36 18 30 20 18 48<br />
Venue<br />
Capacity<br />
Banquet Cinema U-shape Schoolroom<br />
Karoo 34.9 30 18 20 18 15 40<br />
Conference Facilities 800 1600 250 1600<br />
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The Nicol Hotel<br />
in Bedfordview<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
80<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
3<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
150<br />
Peermont<br />
Metcourt Hotel<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
248<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
20<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
3000<br />
The Nicol Hotel in Bedfordview is ideal for short or long staying guests. It<br />
consists of designer studios, and one, two and three bedroom apartments<br />
where guests can enjoy high-tech modern conveniences in a clutter-free<br />
environment. Perfectly located a mere 15 minutes drive from OR Tambo<br />
International Airport, Johannesburg CBD or Sandton. The apartments offer<br />
fully-fi tted kitchens, work stations with WiFi, designer lounge with plasmascreen<br />
television and satellite channels as well as en-suite bathrooms and<br />
coffee and tea stations. The Nicol has been designed to cater for every<br />
need with a state-of-the-art gymnasium, secure underground parking,<br />
option to self cater or use the in-house coffee shop. Business travellers<br />
will be impressed with the conference facility and the fully equipped<br />
boardrooms. A perfect hotel for business or leisure.<br />
Contemporary convenience at its best. The three-star Peermont<br />
Metcourt Hotel offers stylish and comfortable rooms, ideal for<br />
corporate, convention and leisure guests. The hotel’s modern<br />
façade is complimented by a private pool terrace, set in a beautifully<br />
landscaped garden. Enjoy breakfast at the F.L.A.G. Café, or sip on<br />
a soothing drink at the 21 Degrees cocktail bar. A boardroom and<br />
business centre is available for resident’s exclusive use.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 928 1000<br />
Email: info@emperorspalace.com<br />
Website: www.emperorspalace.com<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 86 122 6787<br />
Email: reservations@urbanhiphotels.com<br />
Website: www.urbanhiphotels.com<br />
Venue Area m 2 Height<br />
(Min / Max)<br />
Capacity<br />
Cocktail Banquet Cinema U-shape Boardroom<br />
Assembly Rooms 1656 2,5 / 4 1200 1000 1200 - -<br />
Senate Rooms 864 2,57 / 4 800 450 800 - -<br />
Venue<br />
Boardroom<br />
Capacity<br />
Cinema<br />
Augustus Room 87 2, 57 / 3 60 40 60 25 30<br />
Centre Court 2698 3,8 / 4,2 2500 1500 3000 - -<br />
Conference Facilities 12 150<br />
Theatre of Marcellus 820 8,75 - 450 910 - -<br />
Peermont D’oreale<br />
Grande Hotel<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
196<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
20<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
3000<br />
Peermont Metcourt<br />
Suites Hotel<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
80<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
20<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
3000<br />
Discover untold luxury and regal comfort. The fi ve-star Peermont<br />
D’oreale Grande Hotel is a member of the prestigious Great Hotels<br />
of the World Luxury Collection and features 192 beautifully designed<br />
and impeccably appointed rooms and suites that are fi tted with plush,<br />
state-of-the-art facilities. The hotel’s comfort levels are enhanced by<br />
superior levels of service and guest relations, as well as international<br />
language and culture profi ciencies. A complimentary shuttle service<br />
to and from the O.R. Tambo International Airport is available. Dine<br />
at the elegant Aurelia’s restaurant, indulge your senses at Octavia’s<br />
Sensorium Day Spa or sip on a cocktail at Neptune’s Pool Bar.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 928 1000<br />
Email: info@emperorspalace.com<br />
Website: www.emperorspalace.com<br />
Affordable accommodation with friendly service, the 3-star selectservices<br />
Peermont Metcourt Suites Hotel offers a home away from home.<br />
The hotel features 80 spacious suites with contemporary furnishings.<br />
Breakfast is served in the stylish Primavera restaurant.<br />
This 3-star select-services hotel offers modern convenience and<br />
spaciousness suited to international and convention guests.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 928 1000<br />
Email: info@ep.metcourt.com<br />
Website: www.emperorspalace.com<br />
Venue Area m 2 Height<br />
(Min / Max)<br />
Capacity<br />
Cocktail Banquet Cinema U-shape Boardroom<br />
Venue Area m 2 Height<br />
(Min / Max)<br />
Capacity<br />
Cocktail Banquet Cinema U-shape Boardroom<br />
Assembly Rooms 1656 2,5 / 4 1200 1000 1200 - -<br />
Senate Rooms 864 2,57 / 4 800 450 800 - -<br />
Augustus Room 87 2, 57 / 3 60 40 60 25 30<br />
Centre Court 2698 3,8 / 4,2 2500 1500 3000 - -<br />
Theatre of Marcellus 820 8,75 - 450 910 - -<br />
Assembly Rooms 1656 2,5 / 4 1200 1000 1200 - -<br />
Senate Rooms 864 2,57 / 4 800 450 800 - -<br />
Augustus Room 87 2, 57 / 3 60 40 60 25 30<br />
Centre Court 2698 3,8 / 4,2 2500 1500 3000 - -<br />
Theatre of Marcellus 820 8,75 - 450 910 - -<br />
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Peermont<br />
Mondior Hotel<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
150<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
20<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
3000<br />
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo<br />
International Airport<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
366<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
3<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
530<br />
Enjoy elegance at an attractive price. The 4-star Peermont Mondior<br />
Hotel sets an exciting standard in world-class business, conference<br />
and leisure accommodation. The hotel features 150 spacious rooms<br />
and suites furnished in contemporary African elegance and fi tted with<br />
cutting-edge technology.<br />
Enjoy breakfast and light meals at the chic Oriana Restaurant or a<br />
sociable cocktail at the Silver Moon Bar.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 928 1583 / +27 83 308 2739<br />
Email: LHall@emperorspalace.com<br />
Website: www.emperorspalace.com<br />
Stylish, comfortable and conveniently located, it is not a surprise that<br />
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport has become every<br />
client’s favourite destination for business and leisure travellers. The hotel<br />
is situated just 500 metres from OR Tambo International Airport, making<br />
it possible and convenient to navigate to and from the airport. Nearby, a<br />
host of commercial headquarters, business facilities, restaurants, shops<br />
and local attractions are found, adding even further to the convenience<br />
of this prime location. The hotel provides a complimentary airport shuttle<br />
to and from the airport, helping you get around quickly and with ease.<br />
Gautrain is also accessible with ease from this hotel, as the Gautrain Bus<br />
service stops directly outside the hotel’s entrance enroute to the nearby<br />
Rhodesfi eld Station.<br />
Venue Area m 2 Height<br />
(Min / Max)<br />
Capacity<br />
Cocktail Banquet Cinema U-shape Boardroom<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 977 3600<br />
Email: taku.borerwe@tsogosun.com<br />
Website: www.southernsun.com<br />
Assembly Rooms 1656 2,5 / 4 1200 1000 1200 - -<br />
Senate Rooms 864 2,57 / 4 800 450 800 - -<br />
Augustus Room 87 2, 57 / 3 60 40 60 25 30<br />
Centre Court 2698 3,8 / 4,2 2500 1500 3000 - -<br />
Venue<br />
Capacity<br />
Banquet Cinema U-Shape Schoolroom Boardroom<br />
Theatre of Marcellus 820 8,75 - 450 910 - -<br />
Conference Facilities 300 530 270 240 50<br />
The Premier Hotel<br />
O.R. Tambo<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
275<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
5<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
750<br />
Summer Place<br />
Boutique Hotel<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
60<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
2<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
200<br />
Only 800 metres from the Gautrain Station reached by a free shuttle<br />
bus, the 274-roomed Premier Hotel OR Tambo is a full service 4-star<br />
hotel. The hotel’s large rooms and public areas offer Wi-Fi internet<br />
connections and other facilities, which include a swimming pool deck,<br />
gym, restaurant and two bars.<br />
Similar to the group’s other hotels, the Premier Hotel O.R. Tambo<br />
boasts conference facilities, with nine conference rooms and<br />
boardrooms, able to hold up to 800 delegates cinema-style along with<br />
state-of-the-art facilities and is designed in contemporary African style,<br />
using natural materials such as stone, geometric glass and aluminum.<br />
For one’s satisfaction, look no further than Premier Hotel OR Tambo.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 393 8000<br />
Email: ortambo@premierhotels.co.za<br />
Website: www.premierhotels.co.za<br />
Summer place boutique hotel offers a tranquil & relaxing atmosphere;<br />
we have 18 Luxury rooms and 42 standard rooms. With two<br />
conference venues available: both have free wifi accessibility.<br />
The Palms Conference room – seats up to 200 people. This has a<br />
breakaway board room that seats 16 pax with Flatscreen tv/screen<br />
for you to connect your laptop. Tulip Conference room – seats up to<br />
40 people. Summer place caters for Weddings, Birthdays, special<br />
occasions, Business functions and year end functions.<br />
Summer place is only 20 min from O.R Tambo International Airport<br />
and 3 min away from The Rand Airport. Shuttle services are available<br />
and Air charters can be arranged.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: + 27 11 824 4620<br />
Email: reservations@summerplacehotel.co.za<br />
Website: www.summerplace-hotel.co.za<br />
Venue<br />
Capacity<br />
Schoolroom Banqueting Cinema U-Shape Double U-Shape<br />
Venue<br />
Capacity<br />
Conference Facilities 450 480 750 180 240<br />
Conference Facilities 200<br />
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Heritage Sites<br />
Unique Experiences<br />
O.R Tambo Narrative Centre<br />
Benoni Museum<br />
Important historical facts and material about the life of Oliver Tambo, and<br />
the contribution made by the Tambo’s in the struggle for South Africa’s<br />
liberation are being archived here. This will form part of the fi rst phase of a<br />
multi-million rand green project in honour of the late struggle stalwart.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 999 3327 / +27 11 999 1609<br />
Email: Mduduzi.khumalo@ekurhuleni.gov.za<br />
Website: www.ekurhuleni.gov.za<br />
This museum houses exhibitions about the history of Benoni<br />
and its founders.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 999 6835<br />
Website: www.ekurhuleni.gov.za<br />
Thokoza Wall of Remembrance<br />
Carnival City<br />
The Thokoza Memorial Wall was built to commemorate the thousands of<br />
people who died during the fi ght for freedom, between the IFP and the<br />
residents. Among the many who were killed in bloody fi ghting just prior<br />
to the fi rst historic democratic election, was Ken Oosterbroek, the chief<br />
photographer of The Star newspaper.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 978 1234<br />
Website: www.ekurhuleni.gov.za<br />
No matter when you arrive, you will be swept up into a world of glittering<br />
entertainment and endless opportunities, brought to you via world-class<br />
facilities. With over 60 high-tech table games and over 1750 slots games,<br />
you are literally spoiled for choice!<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 306 2300<br />
Email: carnivalcity@suninternational.com<br />
Website: www.suninternational.com/carnival-city<br />
Aviation Museum of South Africa<br />
Flora Farm<br />
Fancy a fl ip in a classic propeller-driven plane? Here you can cruise the<br />
Joburg sky, Pan-Am style, after take-off from Rand Airport in Germiston.<br />
The on site museum is a vision for aviation propeller-heads, brimming with<br />
historic items, including aircraft instruments, timetables and fascinating<br />
documentation.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 83 442 3771<br />
Website: saamuseum.co.za<br />
Flora Farm is one of the largest garden centres in South Africa. In addition<br />
to being a garden centre, there is a restaurant, children’s playground and a<br />
number of boutique shops. The gardens are decorated with sculptures and<br />
there is a koi pond as well as a herb garden.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 894 2377<br />
Email: info@gardenshop.co.za<br />
Website: www.gardenshop.co.za<br />
Reefsteamers<br />
Germiston Lake<br />
Reefsteamers main objective is to preserve and rebuild old steam<br />
locomotives and coaches. Train trips occur regularly, where you puff out of<br />
the Joburg depot and slide into the Magaliesburg Station. Once you reach<br />
your destination, fi nd a shady spot, lay down your picnic blanket and enjoy<br />
the afternoon sunshine.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 875 2354<br />
Email: bookings@reefsteamers.com<br />
Website: www.reefsteamers.com<br />
Victoria Lake Club is located on the banks of Germiston Lake with<br />
amazing views from the deck of the clubhouse, where you can watch<br />
kingfi shers diving for small fi sh and enjoy the beautiful sunsets.<br />
The venue is popular with non-members for weddings, functions<br />
and conferences.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 978 1234<br />
Website: www.ekurhuleni.gov.za<br />
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Nightlife / Shopping<br />
Food<br />
Bahama Bar<br />
The Boma Grill<br />
A popular nightlife venue with live performances on a weekly basis<br />
including Sunday soul sessions. The facility including a chesa<br />
nyama, and car wash and various seating arrangements both<br />
inside and outside.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 82 219 3178<br />
Email: Bahama@mweb.co.za<br />
Website: www.bahamabar.co.za<br />
This famous shebeen is set in tranquil, lush surroundings with<br />
ethnic interiors that offer a warm, relaxed atmosphere and<br />
friendly service with a smile!<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 869 1555<br />
Website: www.theboma.com<br />
Nicci Beach<br />
Oakes Brewhouse<br />
Nicci Beach is a hidden jewel located at Wild Waters Boksburg. In the heart<br />
of the water park above the beautiful blue pool amid swaying palm trees and<br />
warm sunny breezes, Nicci Beach is the hottest landmark for ultimate parties,<br />
celebrations and entertainment and is the party playground for jetsetters,<br />
celebrities and VIP guests.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 823 5714<br />
Website: www.niccibeach.co.za<br />
At Oakes Brew House we have handmade, fresh, and moist range<br />
of food to serve you. We bake a range of cakes, pancakes,<br />
breakfasts, muffi ns, light lunches and more. There is defi nitely<br />
something for everyone.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 608 0733<br />
Email: happy.masenamela@gmail.com<br />
Website: www.oakesbrewhouse.co.za<br />
Eastgate Shopping Centre<br />
The Harvest Grill and Wine<br />
Recognised as a retail-leader in branded fashion trends, Eastgate<br />
Shopping Centre creates a lively shopping hub with prestigious and diverse<br />
tenants offering over 260 stores. Eastgate Shopping Centre delivers a<br />
shopping experience like no other. Top fashion and top brands - there’s<br />
something for everyone, making family shopping a treat.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 479 6000<br />
Website: www.eastgateshops.com<br />
The stylish Harvest Grill and Wine at Carnival City offers an enticing<br />
menu of quality steak meals, other fashionable dishes, and premium<br />
wines. The Harvest Grill and Wine opens daily for lunch and dinner,<br />
providing a cosmopolitan yet value for money option for people seeking<br />
somewhere to meet, eat and socialize.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 898 7411<br />
Website: www.suninternational.com<br />
Festival Mall<br />
Tribes African Grill Steak House<br />
Festival Mall is located in close proximity to OR Tambo Airport with easy<br />
access from the R21 and various other highways. The entertainment<br />
section is unique, offering the only ice rink in the area and Ster Kinekor for<br />
all the latest movies. We offer a variety of stores in a secure environment<br />
surrounded by endless fun, fashion and food for the whole family.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 394 7549<br />
Website: www.festivalmall.co.za<br />
Backed by outstanding quality, together with exceptional service, Tribes<br />
promises to meet all your needs. Whether it be a celebration, intimate<br />
meal for two, business meeting or corporate event, we will cater for all<br />
your requirements.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 397 6512<br />
Email: info@tribesafrica.co.za<br />
Website: www.tribesafrica.co.za<br />
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Listings<br />
Listings<br />
Accommodation Listings<br />
Restaurant Listings<br />
Name Telephone Email Website<br />
Name Telephone Description Website<br />
AB Guest House Sunward Park +27 11 913 1715 info@sunwardhouse.co.za www.abhotel.co.za<br />
African Tribes Guest Lodge & Conference +27 11 975 2310 bookings@africantribe.co.za www.africantribes.co.za<br />
African Moon Corporate House +27 11 391 8776 info@africanmoon.co.za www.africanmoon.co.za<br />
Arch Inn Guest House +27 11 362 6490 bookings@archinn.co.za www.archinn.co.za<br />
Corporate Conference Centre +27 11 453 0366 marisa@jhbccc.co.za www.jhbccc.co.za<br />
Devonshire Lodge +27 11 967 1828 info@thedevonshirelodge.co.za www.thedevonshirelodge.co.za<br />
Eden Guest Lodge +27 11 396 2298 vaneegen@isat.co.za www.edenguestlodge.co.za<br />
Elizabeth Lodge +27 11 918 5397 info@elizabethlodge.co.za www.elizabethlodge.co.za<br />
Esselenpark Conference Centre +27 11 929 1200 mavis.david@transnet.net www.brabys.com<br />
Euro Prime Guest House +27 11 823 1177 reservations@europrime.co.za www.europrime.co.za<br />
Greenfi elds Guesthouse +27 11 907 5515 bookings@greenfi eldsguesthouse.co.za www.greenfi eldsguesthouse.co.za<br />
Hotel Formula 1 +27 11 907 8430 F1alberton.frontdesk@tsogosun.com www.hotelformula1.co.za<br />
Jonkers Villa +27 11 816 2674 info@jonkers.co.za www.jonkers.co.za<br />
La Palma Guest House +27 11 869 7887 info@lapalmaguesthouse.co.za www.lapalmaguesthouse.co.za<br />
Lahani Lodge +27 11 967 1218 adri@lahanilodge.co.za www.lahanilodge.co.za<br />
Lakeview Airport Lodge +27 11 973 3775 reservations@lvlodge.co.za www.lvlodge.co.za<br />
Lapeng Village B&B +27 11 424 2832 reservations@lapengvillage.co.za www.lapengvillage.co.za<br />
Lazaro’s Guest House +27 11 869 3863 lee@lazaros.co.za www.lazaros.co.za<br />
Le Chateau +27 11 393 4949 info@lechateau.co.za www.lechateau.co.za<br />
Lions Rest B & B +27 11 824 4672 lionrest@lionrestbnb.co.za www.lionsrestbnb.co.za<br />
Mannah Executive Guest House +27 11 979 2820 mannah@mweb.co.za www.mannah.co.za<br />
Mathakheni Village and Spa +27 78 349 9318 mathakheni@gmail.com www.mathakhenivillage.co.za<br />
Mediterranean Conference Centre +27 11 455 1166 info@themed.co.za www.themed.co.za<br />
Parthenon Mansions Museum B&B +27 11 825 1468 parthenonbnb@gmail.com www.parthenonbnb.co.za<br />
Sandalwood Guest House +27 11 818 4404 sandalwoodguesthouse@telkomsa.net www.sandalwoodguesthouse.co.za<br />
Sha-mani Guest House +27 11 869 7546 info@sha-mani.com www.sha-mani.com<br />
Summerplace Boutique Hotel +27 11 824 4620 reservations@summerplace-hotel.co.za www.summerplacehotel.co.za<br />
The Emerald Guest House +27 11 363 1329 dan.pheirasa@telkomsa.net www.emerald-guesthouse.co.za<br />
Werner’s Lodge & Bistro +27 11 615 0460 info@wernerslodge.co.za www.wernerslodge.co.za<br />
Adega +27 11 450 4646 Portuguese www.adegas.co.za<br />
Aurelia's @ Emperors Palace +27 11 928 1727 Contemporary www.emperorspalace.com<br />
Azzurri Pizza Café +27 11 894 3939 Pizzas www.azzurri.co.za<br />
Brima Café +27 11 424 4231 African www.brimacafe.co.za<br />
Cape Town Fish Market - Greenstone +27 11 452 1619 Seafood www.ctfm.co.za/home<br />
Cielo Restaurant +27 11 845 707 Italian www.cielorestaurant.co.za<br />
Da Graziella Ristorante - Pizzeria +27 11 454 6202 Italian www.dagraziella.co.za<br />
Dros +27 11 609 9286 Grills www.dros.co.za<br />
Fahrenheit Seafood & Grill +27 11 452 9706 Grills www.fahrenheitrestaurant.co.za<br />
Fu Li Hua Asian Cuisine +27 11 928 1072 Asian www.dining-out.co.za/md/Fu-Li-Hua-Asian-Cuisine/3162<br />
Harbour Restaurant +27 11 615 1123 Mediterranean www.eatout.co.za<br />
Il Gusto +27 11 894 7847 Italian www.ilgusto.co.za<br />
Jimmy's Killer Prawns - El Ridge +27 11 026 8989 Seafood www.jimmyskillerprawns.com<br />
Jose's Tavern & Oyster Bar +27 11 396 2610 Portuguese www.joses.co.za<br />
Kinaree Thai Restaurant +27 11 606 4709 Thai www.kinareethairestaurant.co.za<br />
Lemon Grass +27 11 422 6741 Continental www.lemongrass.co.za<br />
Ora Bella +27 11 917 3057 Italian www.orabella.co.za<br />
Papachinos +27 11 913 2505 Portuguese www.papachinos.co.za<br />
Piatto Restaurant Grill +27 11 907 6963 Mediterranean www.piatto.co.za<br />
Plaka - Eastgate +27 11 615 5751 Greek www.plaka.co.za<br />
Platia +27 11 928 1320 Greek www.platia.co.za<br />
Princi Pastizza +27 11 622 0131 Italian www.princi.co.za<br />
Queen of the Nile +27 11 928 1353 Buffet www.emperorspalace.com<br />
Quills +27 11 961 5439 Authentic African And International Cuisine www.tsogosun.com/quills<br />
Rich Real Grill Bar +27 11 615 4562 Fine Dining www.richgrill.co.za<br />
Rodizio +27 11 455 1093 Brazillian www.tripadvisor.co.za<br />
Event Listings<br />
Tajine Moroccan Cuisine +27 11 971 4399 Moroccan www.tajine.co.za<br />
The Brazen Head Restaurant +27 11 896 5648 Grills www.brazenhead.co.za<br />
The Harvard Café - Rand Airport +27 11 827 4856 Global/International www.harvardcafe.co.za<br />
Name Description Date<br />
The Grill at One Twenty - Birchwood Hotel +27 11 897 0022 Grills www.birchwoodhotel.co.za<br />
Tribes Restaurant +27 11 397 6512 African Grill Steak House www.tribesafrica.co.za<br />
KIA 80’s Rewind<br />
Festival<br />
Spring Fiesta<br />
The Rewind Festival is an annual music festival showcasing bands and solo artists that had success in the 1980s and as such is known as the<br />
80’s Rewind Festival<br />
This year’s event promises to have a star-studded line-up, outdoing its predecessors. The team announced that this ultimate spring<br />
celebration<br />
January<br />
October<br />
Turn 'n Tender Steakhouse - Bedfordview +27 11 455 1000 Steak House www.turnntender.co.za<br />
Villa Bianca Ristorante Italiano +27 11 974 2700 Mediterranean Cuisine & Sushi www.villabianca.co.za<br />
Watami Restaurant +27 11 452 1821 Asian www.stoneridge.co.za<br />
Gauteng Meeting Planner’s Guide<br />
Gauteng Meeting Planner’s Guide
Johannes<br />
burg<br />
Johannesburg<br />
Vibrant City of Gold<br />
Poignant Political Past<br />
Banking Mecca<br />
Street Culture and<br />
and Art in Africa<br />
[The Nelson Mandela Bridge]
Johannesburg<br />
36<br />
Why Johannesburg?<br />
Maps<br />
Why come to Johannesburg?<br />
Gauteng<br />
Johannesburg CBD<br />
Now proudly taking its place as Africa’s second-largest city, Johannesburg<br />
is growing at an unprecedented rate – constantly and continuously<br />
transforming itself. It is the fi nancial and industrial capital of South Africa,<br />
the economic powerhouse of Africa, and was founded in the heyday of one<br />
of the world’s biggest and richest gold rushes - earning it the name of Egoli,<br />
meaning ‘place of gold’.<br />
Johannesburg offers a plethora of cultural, leisure, sporting, fashion and<br />
lifestyle activities. The city’s legendary shopping, dining, entertainment and<br />
nightlife is complemented by fabulous weather as well as an astonishing<br />
array of facilities that add to its appeal as a destination.<br />
South Africa’s only stock exchange, the Johannesburg Securities<br />
Exchange (JSE), rates as one of the top 20 top exchanges in the world in<br />
market capitalization.<br />
Johannesburg is the world’s largest city not situated on a river, lake<br />
or coastline. Johannesburg Convention Bureau is responsible for<br />
promoting Joburg as a business-events destination, providing diverse<br />
innovative options and ensuring that patrons leave with memorable<br />
experiences that last a lifetime. The JCB bids with partners for major<br />
international business events to be hosted in Johannesburg, providing<br />
all the necessary support services to attract these events and ensuring<br />
their superb execution. A versatile business and mega-events destination,<br />
Johannesburg is capable of handling a vast array of events - from small<br />
meetings to massive international gatherings, conventions, concerts,<br />
sports tournaments and mega-events.<br />
60%<br />
The city is home to 60% of South Africa’s information communication technology enterprises. Johannesburg<br />
hosted the International Broadcast Centre during the 2010 Soccer World Cup.<br />
There are over 12,488 graded hotel rooms in Johannesburg, all catering<br />
for a variety of budgets.<br />
Economic hub of the country with key industries housed with the city.<br />
With over 130 world class venues of varying capacity, fabulous hotels and<br />
infrastructure – supported by a sophisticated and competitive service<br />
industry – you will be spoilt for choice.<br />
130<br />
WORLD-CLASS<br />
VENUES<br />
Johannesburg enjoys plenty of sunshine (an average of 12 hours per day)<br />
and very little wind.<br />
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Venue Profiles<br />
Venue Profiles<br />
Gallagher<br />
Convention Centre<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
31<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
12000<br />
Sandton<br />
Convention Centre<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
31<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
4100<br />
Capacity<br />
Venue Length Height Width Area m 2 Classroom Banquet Cinema Style<br />
Gallagher Convention Centre is one of Africa’s largest conference<br />
and exhibition venues. Located in Midrand, between Pretoria and<br />
Johannesburg, Gallagher is conveniently positioned in the business hub<br />
of Gauteng. With fi ve purpose-built ground fl oor exhibition venues offering<br />
approximately 25 000m 2 of exhibition space, nineteen multipurpose<br />
venues and state-of-the-art facilities, Gallagher Convention Centre can<br />
accommodate anywhere from two to 12 000 visitors.<br />
Gallagher Convention Centre has 12 versatile conference and<br />
boardrooms, the Gallagher Grill, a ballroom, an auditorium and various<br />
tranquil venues for intimate celebrations.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 266 3316<br />
Email: gallagher@gallagher.co.za<br />
Website: www.gallagher.co.za<br />
Capacity<br />
Venue Length Height Width Area m 2 Classroom Banquet Cinema Style<br />
Located in the heart of Sandton’s business district, the Sandton<br />
Convention Centre is Southern Africa’s most technologically advanced<br />
convention centre. With over 22 000m² of convention, exhibition and<br />
special event space, adjacent to 1 300 four and fi ve star hotel rooms,<br />
conveniently located to upmarket shopping and entertainment centres<br />
and over 30 hotels nearby, Sandton Convention Centre has been<br />
purpose-built to cater to your every need.<br />
Events can be staged on four main levels simultaneously,<br />
accommodating up to 10 000 visitors at any one time. The Pavilion area<br />
offers seating for up to 4 000 people; The Ballroom can accommodate<br />
2 000 guests; and the two exhibition levels have a combined fl oor space<br />
of 10 000m².<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 865 7676<br />
Email: scc.info@tsogosun.com<br />
Website: www.sandtoncc.co.za<br />
Hall 1 80.6 - 50.2 3871 1500 1200 2500<br />
Exhibitions 1 91.0 6.5 61.0 5430 2800 2800 4100<br />
Exhibition Restaurants 39 4050 23.5 1005 350 500 600<br />
Exhibitions 2 89.0 6.5 90.0 5050 2600 2650 3800<br />
Gallagher Grill 15.8 3.4 25.2 398.16 200 200 400<br />
The Ballroom 6.5 7.5 47.0 2921 1100 1900 2400<br />
Boardroom 2 5.6 2.7 11.6 64.96 - - 60<br />
Boardroom 1/2/3 28.0 4.5 8.0 224 60 150 140<br />
Koi Deck - - - - - 50 180<br />
The Bill Gallagher room 26.0 5.5 23.0 598 240 350 545<br />
Johannesburg<br />
Expo Centre<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
22<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
20000<br />
Ticketpro<br />
Dome<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
6<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
12000<br />
Capacity<br />
Venue Area m 2 Cinema Style Cocktail Banquet Schoolroom<br />
Johannesburg Expo Centre (JEC), South Africa’s largest purpose-built<br />
exhibition, convention and events venue, is one of Johannesburg’s best<br />
known landmarks. Home to South Africa’s oldest and most cherished<br />
consumer show, The Rand Show, as well as other world-class trade shows<br />
and events, the JEC is a proud leader and ambassador of the industry.<br />
JEC offers: Multi-purpose exhibition halls providing over 50 000 m² of<br />
covered space; over 100 000m² of outdoor exhibition space; conference<br />
rooms encompassing 4000m²; a multi-purpose arena that can accomodate<br />
up to 20 000 people; and fi ve-star catering facilities.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 494 1005<br />
Email: craign@expocentre.co.za<br />
Website: www.expocentre.co.za<br />
Venue<br />
Capacity<br />
U-Shape Classroom Theatre Banquet<br />
Under the roof of one of Johannesburg’s most recognised landmarks,<br />
you’ll fi nd South Africa’s premier multi-purpose venue. From its huge<br />
16 000 square metre arena to its private hospitality suites, the<br />
Ticketpro Dome is the most fl exible entertainment space in Africa.<br />
It can be transformed into whatever you need it to be – whether<br />
you want to launch a product, throw a year-end celebration, host<br />
a banquet for 500 to 5 000 guests, attract 19 000 fans to a top<br />
international concert, or hold an exhibition that draws in a record<br />
number of visitors – the Ticketpro Dome is truly unrivalled in its<br />
capability to host any event. Every event is backed by a core staff of<br />
highly motivated, service-driven individuals who have together built a<br />
reputation as one of South Africa’s top entertainment venue teams.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 794 5800<br />
Email: info@ticketprodome.co.za<br />
Website: www.ticketprodome.co.za<br />
Hall 5 7362 5600 5600 2400 3600<br />
Hall 6 12304 9400 9400 4000 6100<br />
Bateleur A & B 960 1000 1000 550 550<br />
Black Eagle A, B & C 833 800 800 500 500<br />
Main Arena - 20000 - - -<br />
Augusta Suite 18 15 40 50<br />
Hospitality Suite 1 & 5 10 12 18 25<br />
Hospitality Suite 2 18 24 40 50<br />
Hospitality Suite 4 30 48 90 100<br />
Main Area & Mez - 5000 12000 5000<br />
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Johannesburg<br />
40<br />
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Hotel Profiles<br />
54 on<br />
Bath<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
75<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
4<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
40<br />
Bon Hotel<br />
Midrand<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
49<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
4<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
400<br />
Discover a contemporary and fashionable haven on Bath Avenue<br />
right in the heart of Rosebank; Johannesburg’s trendy suburb.<br />
Classic and sophisticated, the accent is on understated elegance<br />
and our focus is to provide an exceptional guest experience. There<br />
are three well-appointed and fl exible meeting rooms for up to 120<br />
guests and a boardroom for 20 located on the 2nd fl oor. The hotel’s<br />
dedicated conference team will provide knowledgeable assistance<br />
in customising your event to your specifi c requirements and budget,<br />
from intimate business meetings, high-level conferences and<br />
cocktail parties to breakfast presentations and executive boardroom<br />
requirements.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 344 8500<br />
Email: 54onbath.reservations@tsogosun.com<br />
Website: www.tsogosunhotels.com/deluxe/54-on-bath<br />
Located amidst the trees in a secure offi ce park, in the heart of<br />
Midrand - an urban oasis of sorts awaits. BON Hotel Midrand is an<br />
ideal space for the corporate and conference markets who have come<br />
to love the tranquil setting of our hotel, plus (its not called Midrand for<br />
nothing), we are just 20 minutes from O.R Tambo International Airport<br />
and Pretoria.<br />
Our hotel has 49 spacious and comfortable rooms, each with the<br />
advantage of privacy – take your pick from a selection of deluxe and<br />
standard rooms all with a view of the surrounding estate or the pool.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 315 5035<br />
Email: mid.gm@bonhotels.com<br />
Website: www.bonhotels.com/midrand<br />
Capacity<br />
Cinema Style Banquet Schoolroom Boardroom<br />
Batha 116.5 40 40 40 -<br />
Capacity<br />
Venue Area m 2 Cinema Classroom U-Shape Banquet Cocktail<br />
De Jongh 28.5 15 20 15 -<br />
Groot Constantia 575 400 250 70 250 300<br />
Hitchcock 42.8 20 20 20 -<br />
Morganhof 110 100 40 25 60 80<br />
Boardroom 36.6 - - - 14<br />
Viva España 210 - - - 250 -<br />
African Pride<br />
Melrose Arch Hotel<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
118<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
6<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
55<br />
Capital<br />
Moloko Hotel<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
53<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
6<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
190<br />
Capacity<br />
Boardroom Conference Cinema<br />
Abraham le Roux 3.4 71.89 16 16 0<br />
Sheer style and individuality is what defi nes the travel experience<br />
when staying at Africa’s fi rst truly hip 5-Star hotel! Through innovative<br />
architecture and outstanding design, the African Pride Melrose<br />
Arch Hotel has become an international destination in its own right,<br />
attracting those discerning guests who take pleasure in modern<br />
elegance and sophistication.<br />
The Melrose Arch Hotel Business Centre provides the perfect<br />
world-class setting for highly effective executive meetings and<br />
conferences. With fi ve state-of the-art boardrooms, full secretarial<br />
and business services, a PC with printer, ISDN lines and two internet<br />
kiosks, the Business Centre is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: + 27 11 214 6666<br />
Email: gm@melrosearchhotel.com<br />
Website: www.africanpridehotels.com<br />
melrose-arch-hotel.html<br />
Capacity<br />
Venue Area m 2 Cinema Classroom U-Shape Banquet Boardroom<br />
The Capital Moloko is a fi ve star establishment, boasting upmarket<br />
accommodation and facilities. This discreet sanctuary exudes refi ned<br />
elegance, with tasteful furnishings and sophisticated fi nishes. The<br />
brand-new conference centre, with a capacity for 190 cinema style,<br />
offers the latest technology, state-of-the-art facilities, with the added<br />
benefi t of luxury accommodation at affordable rates. The Capital<br />
Moloko is the perfect venue for events, conferences, cocktail parties,<br />
product launches and executive dining. The venue has 24 Standard<br />
rooms, 20 Executive rooms and nine suites. The hotel amenities<br />
include the world-class Camelot Spa and a 60-seater restaurant.<br />
The Capital Moloko offers 24 hour room service, complimentary<br />
scheduled shuttles to the Sandton Gautrain Station, complimentary<br />
Wi-Fi and parking.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 384 4900<br />
Email: nelson@thecapital.co.za<br />
Website: www.thecapital.co.za<br />
Auditorium 3.4 88.33 0 0 55<br />
Pretoria, Abuja & Cairo 164 190 140 120 110 -<br />
Ndebele 3.4 29.14 10 10 0<br />
Pretoria 90 60 50 36 40 -<br />
Paul du Toit 3.4 41.85 14 14 0<br />
Nairobi 25 - - - - 12<br />
Selwyn Pekeur 3.4 58.28 18 18 0<br />
Cairo or Abuja 74 38 24 24 - -<br />
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Gauteng Meeting Planner’s Guide
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42<br />
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Hotel Profiles<br />
Crowne Plaza<br />
The Rosebank<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
318<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
7<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
300<br />
Fairlawns<br />
Boutique Hotel<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
40<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
6<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
60<br />
The Rosebank is a modern, stylish Johannesburg hotel that is ideally<br />
located for business and leisure travel. It is only two blocks away from<br />
the Rosebank Gautrain station, 30 minutes’ drive from O.R. Tambo<br />
International Airport and a short drive from the Johannesburg and<br />
Sandton business districts. The facilities cater for between 10 to 250<br />
people; it is one of the few establishments in Johannesburg that is<br />
able to host 250 conference guests and offer accommodation all<br />
under one roof. All conference rooms have digital signage for ease of<br />
location and are all equipped with the latest technologies, including<br />
Wi-Fi access, audio visuals and video conferencing.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 448 3600<br />
Email: reservations@therosebank.co.za<br />
Website: www.therosebank.co.za<br />
The Fairlawns is a unique, exclusive and upmarket sanctuary for<br />
today’s traveller, be that business or leisure. This well-kept secret is<br />
the perfect balance between tranquility and proximity to the thriving<br />
business centres of Sandton. Elegant enough to host European<br />
royalty, relaxed enough for one visitor to comment “a home away from<br />
home, only better”, this establishment is truly a world-class venue.<br />
A forerunner in creating spacious bathrooms, individually themed<br />
suites and even the name ‘boutique’, which at the time was not the<br />
popular nomenclature it is today; Fairlawns has been at the forefront<br />
of a different offering in hospitality.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 804 2540<br />
Email: reservations@fairlawns.co.za / gm@fairlawns.co.za<br />
Website: www. fairlawns-hotel.co.za<br />
Venue Length Height Width Area m 2 Capacity<br />
Classroom Banquet Cocktail Cinema<br />
Venue<br />
Dimensions (m)<br />
Capacity<br />
Boardroom Banquet Cinema Cocktail<br />
Dalasi 14.7 3 11.4 108 120 100 180 180<br />
Boardroom 6 x 5 10 - - -<br />
Pula 11.8 3 9.3 100 80 80 100 120<br />
The Gallery Private Dining 6 x 4 - 10 - -<br />
Dalasi & Pula 14.7 3 20.7 208 200 184 300 300<br />
Cecil Rhodes 8 x 6 14 - - -<br />
Dinar 6.1 3 11.7 73 40 40 70 70<br />
Barney Barnato 9 x 15 60 36 60 60<br />
Kwacha 7.2 3 11.7 61 30 40 50 40<br />
De Beers 15 x 9m - 60 60 60<br />
DaVinci<br />
Hotel & Suites<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
220<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
4<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
110<br />
Four Seasons<br />
Hotel<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
117<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
13<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
300<br />
Venue<br />
Capacity<br />
Classroom Banquet Cinema Style Boardroom<br />
A contemporary masterpiece. Legacy’s latest luxury hotel and all<br />
suites development is located adjacent to the prime location of Nelson<br />
Mandela Square. This is Legacy’s fourth hotel on the cosmopolitan<br />
square in the heart of the Sandton business and leisure district. One<br />
could speak of the opulence of the rooms, the restaurant and lounge,<br />
pioneering fi tness centre and health spa but we suggest you come<br />
and see for yourself. Guests can enjoy the convenience of luxurious<br />
shopping at the Legacy Corner Mall and Sandton City just an elevator<br />
trip away.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 292 7169<br />
Email: davinci@legacyhotels.com<br />
Website: www.davincihotel.co.za<br />
Capacity<br />
Venue Area m 2 Banquet Boardroom Classroom Theatre Reception<br />
Jacaranda Gardens 252 - - - - 300<br />
Fully transformed with cool, contemporary style, Four Seasons The<br />
Westcliff, Johannesburg, welcomes you to a chic urban resort – the<br />
city’s only hillside hotel and the only hotel with elevated views of the<br />
lush green urban forest stretching to the horizon.<br />
With 117 guest rooms and suites, the design resembles a hillside<br />
village woven with courtyards, fountains and gardens. Five modern<br />
venues for dining create a vibrant social scene. Combining a brandnew<br />
destination spa, panoramic glass elevators, two swimming pools<br />
and nearby golf, Four Seasons The Westcliff, defi nes Johannesburg’s<br />
best hotel stay – perfect for business travel and South African<br />
holidays.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 481 6030 / 6000<br />
Email: reservations.johannesburg@fourseasons.com /<br />
gene.redelinghuys@fourseasons.com<br />
Website: www.fourseasons.com/johannesburg<br />
Leonardo 1 35 40 55 20<br />
Leonardo 2 35 40 55 20<br />
Leonardo 1 & 2 70 80 110 -<br />
Mona Lisa - 12 n/a 12<br />
Watsonia 47 20 20 30 20 40<br />
Arcadia Ballroom 170 140 60 180 100 200<br />
Polo Bar 30 10 10 20 12 24<br />
Protea 34 10 14 14 20 20<br />
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44<br />
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Hotel Profiles<br />
Garden Court<br />
Sandton City<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
444<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
2<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
40<br />
Hilton<br />
Sandton<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
329<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
9<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
1000<br />
With its stylish urban design and fuss-free approach to accommodation,<br />
Garden Court Sandton City is situated in the heart of Johannesburg.<br />
It is here that functional design meets smart technology, resulting in a<br />
surprisingly simple hotel that is easily able to meet the needs of business<br />
and leisure travellers. The convenient location meanwhile has plenty<br />
of advantages for all guests. Business travellers are within easy reach<br />
of the acclaimed Sandton Convention Centre along with the rest of the<br />
Sandton CBD, while leisure travellers can enjoy the world-class shopping,<br />
entertainment and sight-seeing attractions found within the area. Getting<br />
around has never been easier, thanks to the high speed Gautrain route<br />
that spans across the city.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 269 7000<br />
Email: gcsandtoncity.reservations@tsogosun.com<br />
Website: www.tsogosunhotels.com<br />
Capacity<br />
Venue Area m 2 Classroom Banquet Cocktail Cinema Style Boardroom<br />
Hilton Ballroom 603.33 450 450 - - -<br />
Set amongst landscaped gardens and suburban surroundings, the<br />
award-winning Hilton Sandton features well-decorated guest rooms and<br />
fl exible event spaces, including the 6 850m 2 grand ballroom. One of<br />
the most popular event hotels in Johannesburg for more than 15 years,<br />
the hotel offers catering menus and an experienced planning team for<br />
business conferences, weddings, and celebrations. Our fully-equipped<br />
facilities are ideal for all functions, from corporate events to cocktail<br />
parties and more. Choose from nine customized meeting rooms or<br />
the grand ballroom that can host up to 1 000 guests. Ballroom and<br />
banquet facilities are connected to an outside terrace ideal for special<br />
celebrations. Take advantage of the hotel’s unique pool area which is<br />
perfect for outdoor luncheons.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: + 27 11 322 1888<br />
Email: sandton.reservations@hilton.com<br />
Website: www.hilton.com/sandton<br />
Venue<br />
Capacity<br />
Classroom Cinema U-Shape Boardroom<br />
Ballroom 1 176.73 90 100 1000 900 -<br />
Ballroom 2 238.94 150 160 180 200 40<br />
Sophiatown 24 40 16 20<br />
Ballroom 3 187.66 100 120 300 300 70<br />
Newtown 24 40 16 20<br />
Kwena Suite 108.61 60 60 240 200 50<br />
Gold Reef City<br />
Theme Park Hotel<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
75<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
5<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
180<br />
Hyatt<br />
Regency<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
244<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
6<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
400<br />
Capacity<br />
Classroom Banquet Cocktail Cinema<br />
Auctioners 200 100 100 100 180<br />
Barnato 158 60 80 80 100<br />
Located within Africa’s biggest theme park, the newly refurbished<br />
four-star hotel is reminiscent of an authentic turn-of-the-century<br />
mining town. Guests can relax in our luxuriously appointed rooms<br />
boasting state-of-the-art facilities. The hotel caters to both young and<br />
old, from families with young kids to the most fastidious business<br />
traveller. Our highly qualifi ed staff will ensure a memorable stay as<br />
they cater to your every need. Modern conference facilities, exclusive<br />
restaurant, bar and a sparkling swimming pool are some of the<br />
facilities offered.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 248 5700 / +27 11 248 5792<br />
Email: themepark.reservations@tsogosun.com<br />
wayne.wilson@tsogosun.com<br />
Website: www.tsogosunhotels.com/associate-hotels/gold-reef-citytheme-park-hotel<br />
Venue Length Height Width Area m 2 Capacity<br />
Cocktail Classroom Banquet Cinema Boardroom<br />
Ballroom I & II 19 5 11.8 222 100 120 150 150 36<br />
Ballroom II & III 18.1 5 11.8 223 100 120 150 150 36<br />
Ayanda I & II 29.8 3.1 13.2 482 220 320 400 350 -<br />
Discover our cosmopolitan city from the Hyatt Regency Johannesburg<br />
hotel. Situated in the modern suburb of Rosebank, only 25km from<br />
the O.R. Tambo International Airport; our luxury Johannesburg hotel is<br />
adjacent to Firs Shopping Centre and Cinemas. Guests will also enjoy<br />
easy access to the banking district of Sandton CBD, Constitution Hill,<br />
and African Craft Market. Within our 244 luxury rooms and suites, you’ll<br />
encounter gracious service and tech-savvy amenities. The fi rst-class<br />
conference and banquet space sets our 5-star hotel in Johannesburg<br />
apart as a premier choice of business hotels in South Africa for discerning<br />
executives worldwide. A popular business hotel in the heart of Rosebank;<br />
we provide the perfect setting for every occasion.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: + 27 11 280 1234<br />
Email: johannesburg.regency@hyatt.com<br />
Website: www.johannesburg.regency.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotelsjohannesburg-regency<br />
JSE 105 24 30 30 30<br />
Illanga I & II 14.4 3.1 10.2 50 100 150 180 180 40<br />
Prospectors 147 - - - -<br />
Nina I & II 10.2 3.1 10.2 249 100 150 180 180 40<br />
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Indaba<br />
Hotel<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
260<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
16<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
450<br />
The<br />
Maslow<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
220<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
2<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
650<br />
Venue<br />
Capacity<br />
Classroom Banquet Cinema Style<br />
Just north of the fast-paced business world of Sandton lies the Indaba<br />
Hotel and Conference Centre. Nestled beneath the magnifi cent<br />
Magaliesberg Mountains, it is a compelling blend of business-like<br />
convenience and effi ciency, with a warm, country atmosphere. Coupled<br />
with convenient access to all main highways, O.R. Tambo International<br />
Airport and Lanseria International Airport, the hotel features an impressive<br />
selection of some 24 air-conditioned venues that can accommodate up<br />
to 2 000 delegates in total, with banqueting facilities for up to 500 people.<br />
With a state-of-the-art 200-seater auditorium, and a business and travel coordination<br />
centre, the Indaba Hotel is fl exible enough to satisfy every need.<br />
Our award-winning conference and banqueting facilities are recognised as<br />
being some of the best and most comprehensive on the African continent.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: + 27 11 840 6600<br />
Email: indaba@indabahotels.co.za<br />
Website: www.indabahotel.co.za<br />
The Maslow Hotel’s conference centre and meeting rooms offer an<br />
unexpected oasis setting for business and social events in Sandton<br />
with spacious facilities able to accommodate banquets for up to 400<br />
people and cinema seating for 650 people. The 13 separate, private<br />
meeting rooms will enrich any meeting.<br />
The conference centre features a multi-divisible ballroom,<br />
a smaller conference room, preassembly area and a 50-seater<br />
auditorium. The Maslow Hotel offers a complimentary scheduled<br />
return transfer service every 15 minutes to the Gautrain Station and<br />
Sandton City. Guests may also make use of The Maslow’s private<br />
chauffeur service.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 10 226 4600<br />
Email: maslow@za.suninternational.com<br />
Website: www.suninternational.com/Destinations/Hotels/Maslow<br />
Lecture 1 30 - 60<br />
Lecture 7 60 - 80<br />
Lecture 8 100 - 120<br />
Venue<br />
Classroom<br />
Capacity<br />
Cinema Style<br />
Auditorium - - 200<br />
The Maslow Interconnected Conference Centre 650 -<br />
Injabulo Function Venue - 450 -<br />
Auditorium - 50<br />
InterContinental<br />
Sandton Towers<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
231<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
1<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
6<br />
Palazzo<br />
Hotel<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
246<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
3<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
50<br />
The elegantly spacious InterContinental Johannesburg Sandton Towers<br />
offers an exquisite fusion of sophistication and style to create an<br />
ambience of exclusivity. It is located in the heart of Sandton adjacent to<br />
the Sandton City Shopping Complex, the Sandton Convention Centre and<br />
Nelson Mandela Square. This hotel is the ideal destination for business<br />
travellers attending conferences or meetings in the fi nancial hub of South<br />
Africa, and offers guests access to some of the city’s premium dining,<br />
entertainment and shopping venues. It is a mere 40 minutes from O.R.<br />
Tambo International Airport by road or a 12 minute Gautrain ride. The<br />
rooms are spectacularly fi tted with the fi nest, most modern of fi nishes and<br />
technologies; catering to the needs of the most distinguished of guests.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: + 27 11 780 5555<br />
Email: joburg@icsandtontowers.com<br />
Website: www.tsogosunhotels.com/intercontinental/johannesburgsandton-towers<br />
The opulently stylish Palazzo Montecasino is perfectly located in the<br />
upmarket suburb of Fourways, Johannesburg. The hotel forms part of<br />
the award-winning Montecasino entertainment complex which offers<br />
guests an endless variety of entertainment options.<br />
The hotel epitomizes true style and luxury, with world-class<br />
facilities for the business and leisure traveler, including a variety of<br />
tastefully decorated rooms that vary from the luxurious 3-bedroomed<br />
penthouse to comfortable Standard rooms that cater for all tastes and<br />
travel requirements.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 510 3000<br />
Email: palazzo.reservations@tsogosun.com<br />
Website: www.tsogosunhotels.com/deluxe/the-palazzo-montecasino<br />
Capacity<br />
Classroom Banquet Cocktail Boardroom<br />
Castello 68 35 40 50 -<br />
Soave 66 35 40 50 -<br />
Executive Boardroom 33 - - - 10<br />
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Protea Hotel<br />
Balalaika<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
330<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
8<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
350<br />
Protea Hotel<br />
Wanderers<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
229<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
3<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
100<br />
The Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton is a tranquil oasis of country<br />
estate in the heart of the business and entertainment hub of Sandton,<br />
just outside Johannesburg, South Africa and approximately 30<br />
minutes from O.R. Tambo International Airport. The Protea Hotel<br />
Balalaika is the perfect stopover for those doing business in the<br />
surrounding area, or as a central hub for the discerning tourist.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 322 5000<br />
Email: balalaika@mweb.co.za / banqueting@balalaika.co.za<br />
Website: www.proteahotels.com / protea-hotel-balalaika-sandton.html<br />
Situated in the prestigious suburb of Illovo, Sandton, the hotel is ideal<br />
for both the leisure and business traveller. Accommodation consists<br />
of 229 superbly appointed bedrooms, all equipped with separate bath<br />
and shower, an executive work desk and wireless internet access. Our<br />
distinguished conference facilities and executive boardrooms encourage<br />
performance and productivity.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: + 27 11 770 5500<br />
Email: res@phwanderers.co.za<br />
Website: www.proteahotels.com/protea-hotelwanderers.html<br />
Venue Length Height Width<br />
Capacity<br />
Classroom Banquet Cocktail Cinema<br />
Oxford 13.75 3.75 20.1 200 200 350 300<br />
Oxford South - 3.75 - 100 80 80 140<br />
Venue Length Width<br />
Cinema Style<br />
Capacity<br />
Boardroom<br />
Cambridge 10.75 2.75 9.75 70 80 50 100<br />
Boardroom 1 6.4 3.8 - 10<br />
Club Room 10.7 2.55 6.75 30 40 30 50<br />
Boardroom 2 6.4 4.3 - 16<br />
The Village Manor - 5.8 - 100 100 150 180<br />
Main Conference Room - - 100 -<br />
Protea Hotel: Fire & Ice!<br />
Melrose Arch<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
197<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
5<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
210<br />
Radisson Blu<br />
Sandton Hotel<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
302<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
8<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
300<br />
The urban, experiential and edgy Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Melrose Arch is<br />
the latest hot-spot in the trendy Melrose Arch Precinct, a unique city within<br />
a city, which boasts a variety of trendy retail, gourmet restaurants and<br />
leisure amenities. This experiential hotel guarantees to spice-up any visit<br />
to Jozi and is aimed at the traveller who enjoys being amidst the energetic<br />
urban vibe of the cool city life.<br />
Our conference rooms feature all the state of the art equipment you<br />
would expect, including a data projector, DVD player and wireless internet.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 218 4000<br />
Email: functions1@fi rendice-ma.com<br />
Website: www.proteahotels.com/fi reandicemelrosearch<br />
Situated in Africa’s richest square mile, the Radisson Blu Hotel<br />
Sandton, Johannesburg offers beautifully appointed guest rooms<br />
paired with exceptional service. Boasting an enviable location in the<br />
heart of Sandton’s business district and just a short distance from<br />
some of the continent’s best shopping and golf. This world-class hotel<br />
makes the perfect base for both business and leisure travellers. Take<br />
advantage of this hotel’s deluxe facilities including delicious on-site<br />
dining options, an outdoor swimming pool, wellness centre and spa<br />
and eight modern meeting rooms.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: + 27 11 245 8000<br />
Email: eirik.bergvoll@radissonblu.com<br />
Website: www.radissonblu.com/hotel-johannesburg<br />
Venue<br />
Cinema Style<br />
Capacity<br />
Banquet<br />
Venue Length Height Width Area m 2 Capacity<br />
Boardroom Banquet Cinema Schoolroom<br />
FTSE 7.44 2.7 4.33 32.25 10 - - -<br />
Milan Room 180 100<br />
Hong Kong Room 25 -<br />
Paris Room 35 -<br />
New York Room 30 -<br />
Dax 7.44 2.7 4.08 30.43 10 - - -<br />
Dow Jones 4.78 2.7 6.45 28.8 12 16 16 12<br />
Nasdaq 7.86 2.7 5.41 40.88 22 24 30 28<br />
JSE 1,2 & 3 38.53 2.7 25.56 320.75 - 184 260 200<br />
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Sandton<br />
Sun<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
334<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
14<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
900<br />
Sunnyside<br />
Park Hotel<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
156<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
14<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
400<br />
Capacity<br />
Venue Area m 2 Classroom Banquet Cocktail Cinema Style<br />
Elegant and legendary, the Sandton Sun offers guests a distinguished<br />
and memorable stay. Linked to the Sandton Convention Centre and<br />
the Sandton City Shopping Centre, this hotel appeals to both leisure<br />
and business travellers. It is located in the heart of Sandton CBD, is<br />
40 minutes by road from O.R. Tambo International Airport and 900m<br />
from the Gautrain Station, and offers convenience and easy access to<br />
the city’s fi nest amenities.<br />
The Sandton Sun’s illustrious history is enhanced by great staff,<br />
seamless service and world-class facilities. Professional, fullyserviced<br />
meeting rooms are available for the convenience of those<br />
travelling for business, while the banqueting and conferencing<br />
facilities meet all eventing needs.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 780 5000<br />
Email: sandtonsun.reservations@tsogosun.com<br />
Website: www.tsogosunhotels.com/deluxe/sandton-sun<br />
Venue Length Height Width<br />
Capacity<br />
Classroom Banquet Cocktail Cinema Boardroom<br />
A home away from home. The Sunnyside Park Hotel combines the<br />
charm and grace of a bygone era with the amenities of the 21st century,<br />
to offer you a hotel that perfectly melds romantic dreams of a time when<br />
things were simpler, with all the facilities needed to compete in a fastpaced<br />
world.<br />
Originally built in 1895, this Victorian-style monument status hotel<br />
has been completely refurbished and will ensure that your every desire<br />
is catered to.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: + 27 11 640 0400<br />
Email: sunnyside@legacyhotels.com<br />
Website: www.sunnysidepark.co.za<br />
Syringa, Acacia and Magnolia 269 160 150 230 260<br />
The Club Room 7.7 3.3 6.1 - - 20 - 16<br />
Jacaranda 178 120 90 150 160<br />
La Chouette 9.3 3.6 6 0 - 40 40 20<br />
Maroela (D) 79 600 500 900 850<br />
Ballroom A 14.3 - 11.7 80 60 120 100 40<br />
Maroela North 348 200 240 350 350<br />
Toweroom 6.7 - 4.2 - - - - 12<br />
Maroela South 448 300 300 450 450<br />
Jennings Room 27.5 4 10.1 200 160 400 300 -<br />
Southern Sun<br />
Katherine Street<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
122<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
3<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
50<br />
Thaba Eco<br />
Hotel<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
52<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
9<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
500<br />
Capacity<br />
Venue Area m 2 Cinema Style Classroom Cocktail<br />
Attractive landscaped gardens surround the Southern Sun Katherine<br />
Street Sandton hotel, located in the heart of Sandton, Johannesburg’s<br />
premier business and fi nancial hub. A preferred business destination,<br />
this hotel also caters to leisure travellers in search of shopping and<br />
entertainment experiences.<br />
Conferencing facilities at Southern Sun Katherine Street Sandton<br />
are limited due to the proximity to the local Sandton Convention<br />
Centre. Smaller business meetings of up to eight persons and<br />
conferences of up to 50 delegates are available.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 884 8544<br />
Email: sskatherinestreet.reservations@tsogosun.com<br />
Website: www.tsogosunhotels.com/hotels/katherine-street-sandton<br />
Capacity<br />
Venue<br />
Banquet U-Shape Cinema Classroom<br />
Lobola Kraal 500 200 500 300<br />
Tswana Kraal 100 40 100 60<br />
Closer to the buzz of Johannesburg and yet more tranquil than you<br />
would ever believe, the welcoming 4-star Thaba Eco Hotel nestles into<br />
the green hills and valleys of the Klipriviersberg. Our Tswana-inspired<br />
standard and deluxe rooms and suites marry design elements of<br />
ancient kraals, bush huts and traditional homesteads; offering luxury<br />
and comfort against a backdrop of natural beauty plus passionate<br />
service-oriented hospitality. Thaba Eco Hotel is equally suited for<br />
high-end corporate events as for weddings, concerts, birthdays,<br />
baptisms and other celebrations. We offer professional conference,<br />
function and wedding coordinators; magnifi cent venues both large<br />
and small; and easy access to the highway, the Johannesburg<br />
and Sandton CBDs, and nearby cultural attractions. We’re also<br />
authentically committed to ecology and conservation.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 959 0777<br />
Email: info@thabahotel.co.za<br />
Website: www.thabahotel.co.za<br />
Conference Room 1 112 50 30 50<br />
Conference Kraal 1 60 30 60 45<br />
Conference Room 2 80 20 12 20<br />
Sunset Boardroom 1 18 24 24<br />
Boardroom 40 - - -<br />
Marquee 500 200 500 300<br />
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Heritage Sites<br />
Heritage Sites<br />
Apartheid Museum<br />
Liliesleaf Farm<br />
The Apartheid Museum tells a story of the triumph of the human spirit over<br />
adversity and oppression. The museum includes a series of 22 individual<br />
exhibitions gathered by curators, fi lmmakers, historians and designers. It’s a<br />
beacon of hope showing how South Africa is working towards a better future.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 309 4700<br />
Email: info@apartheidmuseum.org<br />
Website: www.apartheidmuseum.org<br />
This insightful, interactive museum experience honours South Africa’s<br />
remarkable heritage and the impressive trajectory of South Africa’s sociopolitical<br />
past. Visitors will experience a fi rst-hand account of the events<br />
and circumstances leading up to the infamous raid of the Rivonia farm.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 803 7882/3/4<br />
Email: yolande@llt.co.za<br />
Website: www.liliesleaf.co.za<br />
Constitution Hill<br />
Mandela House<br />
Constitution Hill tells the story of SA’s past and transition to democracy. It is<br />
an outdoor piazza adjacent the Constitutional Court, ideal for public events<br />
and performances. The Slovo Courtyard is the main internal prison yard,<br />
while the Laundry Courtyard offers space for permanent exhibition.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 381 3100<br />
Email: info@constitutionhill.org.za<br />
Website: www.constitutionhill.org.za<br />
The Mandela House is a world-class visitor attraction and a leading centre<br />
for the preservation, presentation, and research of the history, heritage<br />
and legacy of the Mandela Family. The site informs visitors of President<br />
Nelson Mandela’s remarkable story.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 936 7754<br />
Email: info@mandelahouse.org<br />
Website: info@mandelahouse.org<br />
Hector Pieterson Museum<br />
Origins Centre<br />
Named after one of the fi rst casualties of the Soweto march on 16 June<br />
1976, the Hector Pieterson Museum is a National Heritage Site. Visitors<br />
peek through strategically placed windows at important scenes, including<br />
Orlando Stadium and the police station.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 536 0611<br />
Email: mphoku@joburg.org.za<br />
Website: www.joburg.org.za<br />
The Origins Centre is dedicated to exploring and celebrating modern<br />
humankind’s history. Conceptualised by academics and designers from Wits<br />
University, it allows visitors to experience Africa’s rich, complex heritage. With<br />
an extensive collection from the Wits Rock Art Research Institute (RARI),<br />
visitors can view the earliest images made by humans.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 717 4700<br />
Email: ask@origins.org.za<br />
Website: www.origins.org.za<br />
Johannesburg Art Gallery<br />
Satyagraha House<br />
The biggest gallery on the sub-continent, with a collection larger than that<br />
of the National Art Gallery. The Joburg Art Gallery makes a concerted effort<br />
to procure more artworks by contemporary SA artists, including traditional<br />
African pieces and distinctive local fl avours.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 725 3130<br />
Email: jag@joburg.org.za<br />
Website: www.joburgculture.co.za/museums-galleries/jag<br />
One hundred years ago, Mohandas Gandhi lived in this house in<br />
Johannesburg. Today, the Satyagraha House is both a museum and a<br />
guest house. A unique way to immerse yourself in the privacy of a man and<br />
the history of a country.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 485 5928<br />
Email: reservations@satyagrahahouse.co.za<br />
Website: www.satyagrahahouse.co.za<br />
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Unique Experiences<br />
Unique Experiences<br />
City Sightseeing Joburg<br />
Newtown Precinct<br />
Johannesburg has an incredibly electric and energetic vibe. It’s the New<br />
York of Africa with a massive mix of people from all over the world living<br />
here. Joburg is an incredibly creative city and this is most notable around<br />
the trendy inner-city precincts of Braamfontein, Maboneng and Newtown.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 861 733 287<br />
Email: info@citysightseeing.co.za<br />
Website: www.citysightseeing.co.za/joburg<br />
Newtown Cultural Precinct is Johannesburg’s tourist hot spot. It has attracted<br />
both locals and travellers. Although Newtown seemed doomed through the<br />
same neglect as other sections of the CBD, with iGoli 2000, the precinct was<br />
revived. Newtown has seen major improvements and several new attractions.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 688 7882<br />
Email: tmauco@jda.org.za<br />
Website: www.newtown.co.za<br />
Katzy’s Restaurant<br />
The Orbit<br />
Katzy’s is South Africa’s fi nest Jazz Club and a classy venue offering live<br />
jazz, splendid whiskeys and imported cigars. With live bands performing fi ve<br />
nights a week and over 100 different whiskeys, cognacs and bourbons to<br />
select from, Katzy’s offers an unsurpassed evening of entertainment.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 880 3945<br />
Email: lebon@thegrillhouse.co.za<br />
Website: www.katzys.co.za<br />
This prime, distinguished jazz club is a place where people can listen to<br />
exceptional live music. In the heart of Braamfontein, The Orbit ensures a<br />
steady fl ow of patrons, and with its hearty food, exciting wine list and stellar<br />
line-up of artists, it has become a pilgrimage for locals and internationals.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 339 66 45<br />
Email: info@theorbit.co.za<br />
Website: www.theorbit.co.za<br />
Maboneng Precinct<br />
Soweto Bicycle Tours<br />
The Maboneng Precinct is an urban neighbourhood in downtown<br />
Johannesburg and is one of its most innovative areas, with living, work and<br />
entertainment opportunities. Completed developments include Arts on<br />
Main and Main Street Life, Revolution House and more.<br />
This eco-friendly tour takes you around Soweto where you learn what makes<br />
this township unique, from local ‘Kota’ to shebeen beer. The two, four hour or<br />
full day Soweto Bicycle Tours offers you cycling adventures while getting up<br />
close and personal with South Africans on the Kliptown and Tuk-Tuk Tours.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 72 880 9583 / +27 83 327 1217<br />
Email: hospitality@mabonengprecinct.com<br />
Website: www.mabonengprecinct.com<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 936 3444<br />
Email: lebo@sowetobackpackers.com<br />
Website: www.sowetobicycletours.com<br />
The Neighbourgoods Market<br />
Soweto Outdoor Adventure<br />
The Neighbourgoods Market Johannesburg was founded by Justin Rhodes<br />
and Cameron Munro in partnership with Adam Levy of Play Braamfontein -<br />
the company at the forefront of turning the once dilapidated neighbourhood<br />
of Braamfontein into the pioneering creative hub that it is now.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 82 550 9865<br />
Email: bobby@neighbourgoodsmarket.co.za<br />
Website: www.neighbourgoodsmarket.co.za<br />
Soweto Outdoor Adventures is passionate about Soweto and brings<br />
adventure activities, not traditionally expected in a once-township, to this<br />
thriving community. We work closely with the local community to ensure<br />
that the benefi ts from outside investment fl ow freely into the community.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 72 692 8159<br />
Email: info@sowetooutdooradventures.co.za<br />
Website: www.sowetooutdooradventures.co.za<br />
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Gauteng Meeting Planner’s Guide
Johannesburg<br />
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Nightlife / Shopping<br />
Food<br />
Kong<br />
Chiefs Boma African Dining Experience<br />
Kong is undoubtedly one the most exclusive night venues in Southern<br />
Africa, hosting celebrities such as Justin Bieber and D’Banj. Located in<br />
the heart of the metropolitan Rosebank, Kong is fast becoming South<br />
Africa’s number-one place to party.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 447 0993<br />
Email: info@kongsa.co.za<br />
Website: www.kongsa.co.za<br />
The 300 seater Chiefs Boma African Dining Experience Restaurant,<br />
located in the tranquil indigenous gardens of the Indaba Hotel caters for<br />
all tastes. A variety of game meats including Springbok, Impala, Ostrich<br />
and the Boma Signature “Big 5 Kebab” is also offered.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: 27 11 840 6600<br />
Email: indaba@indabahotel.co.za<br />
Website: www.chiefsboma.co.za<br />
VIP Room<br />
The Grillhouse<br />
Catering for the nouveau riche, The VIP Room offers it’s exclusive clientele<br />
superlative service, music and ambience. It is Jozi’s premier nightlife<br />
destination. The VIP Room is an intimate 300m 2 space with unsurpassed<br />
service, ensuring each guest has an unforgettable evening.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 784 6837<br />
Email: info@thevip.co.za<br />
Website: www.thevip.co.za<br />
The award-winning Grillhouse Rosebank is the premier steakhouse in<br />
Johannesburg. Established in 1995, it is a dining heaven offering excellent<br />
food, choice wines and malts, and warm hospitality. Both the Rosebank and<br />
Sandton are popular mealtime choices for local and international corporates.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 880 3945<br />
Email: lebon@thegrillhouse.co.za<br />
Website: www.thegrillhouse.co.za<br />
Sandton City<br />
Restaurant Vilakazi<br />
Sandton City offers an unparalleled shopping experience that<br />
combines the world’s most desirable brands with everyday leisure and<br />
entertainment. With close to 300 leading local and international retailers,<br />
Sandton City is a one-of-a-kind premier fashion and leisure destination.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 217 6000<br />
Email: sandtoncity@liberty.co.za<br />
Website: www.sandtoncity.com<br />
Nestled in the heart of Soweto, lies Restaurant Vilakazi. It is a modern space<br />
that pays attention to every detail. It boasts Mediterranean and local cuisine<br />
as well as a large wine and cocktail list. Its menu caters for all types and all<br />
functions ensuring everyone walks out a satisfi ed customer.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 936 7423<br />
Email: dine@restaurantvilakazi.co.za<br />
Website: www.restaurantvilakazi.co.za<br />
The Venue, Melrose Arch Precinct<br />
Sakhumzi Restaurant<br />
Put your fi nger on the pulse of this vibrant 21st century place. Live,<br />
work, play or simply love hanging out here and you’ll discover hints of<br />
London, Paris, New York and Milan. Wrapped up, for you to enjoy - an<br />
unforgettable experience we call the Melrose Arch way of life!<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 684 0099<br />
Email: maenquiry@thevenue.co.za<br />
Website: thevenue-melrosearch.co.za<br />
Sakhumzi is a restaurant with true ‘kasi’ fl avour. Kasi, meaning<br />
township, is what Sakhumzi is all about – a vibrant community<br />
welcoming everyone in for lively local tunes and Mama’s home<br />
cooked food! Sakhumzi Restaurant offers an authentic Kasi buffet.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 536 1379 / +27 11 939 4427<br />
Email: dine@sakhumzi.co.za<br />
Website: www.sakhumzi.co.za<br />
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Gauteng Meeting Planner’s Guide
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Listings<br />
Accommodation Listings<br />
Delicious<br />
Festival<br />
Is a music festival for food lovers and music lovers. It brings festival goers fresh, locally produced food, while showcasing some<br />
mouth watering new fi nds in street chefs and delectable foods. Each DStv Delicious International Food and Music Festival boasts<br />
amazing international and local talent.<br />
June<br />
Name Telephone Email Website<br />
City Lodge Bryanston +27 11 706 7800 info@citylodge.co.za www.clhg.com<br />
City Lodge Fourways +27 11 244 6000 clfourways.resv@citylodge.co.za www.clhg.com<br />
City Lodge Katherine Street +27 11 444 5300 clkathstr.gm@citylodge.co.za www.clhg.com<br />
City Lodge Morningside +27 11 884 9500 clmside.resv@citylodge.co.za www.clhg.com<br />
Courtyard Eastgate +27 11 622 8436 cyeastgate.resv@citylodge.co.za www.clhg.com<br />
Courtyard Rosebank +27 11 880 2989 cyrose.gm@citylodge.co.za www.clhg.com<br />
Courtyard Sandton +27 11 884 5500 cysand.resv@citylodge.co.za www.clhg.com<br />
Faircity Hotel +27 11 784 8580 reservations.falstaff@faircity.co.za www.falstaff.co.za<br />
Fairway Hotel +27 86 114 8866 cro@guvon.co.za www.thefairway.co.za<br />
Garden Court Eastgate +27 11 622 0570 gceastgate.reservations@tsogosun.com www.tsogosunhotels.com<br />
Garden Court Milpark +27 10 219 1000 gcmilpark.reservations@tsogosun.com www.tsogosunhotels.com<br />
Garden Court Morningside +27 11 884 1804 gcmorningside.reservations@tsogosun.com www.tsogosunhotels.com<br />
Holiday Inn Sandton +27 11 282 0000 reservations@hisandton.co.za www.hisandton.co.za<br />
Holiday Inn Rosebank +27 11 218 6000 reservations@hi-rosebank.co.za www.hi-rosebank.co.za<br />
Holiday Inn Woodmead +27 11 260 4000 reservations@hie-woodmead.co.za www.hiexhotels.co.za<br />
Mapungubwe +27 11 429 2600 reservations.mapungubwe@faircity.co.za www.mapungubwehotel.co.za<br />
Mercure Inn Midrand +27 11 312 2020 mercure-midrand@accor-hotels.co.za www.mercure.com<br />
Park Inn Sandton +27 11 303 1000 info.sandton@rezidorparkinn.com www.parkinn.com<br />
Protea Hotel Parktonian +27 11 403 5740 accom@parktonian.co.za www.parktonian.co.za<br />
Quatermain Hotel +27 11 290 0900 reservations.quatermain@faircity.co.za www.quatermain.co.za<br />
Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel +27 11 286 1000 info.sandton.johannesburg@radissonblu.com www.radissonblu.com<br />
Reef Hotel +27 11 689 1000 reservations@reefhotels.co.za www.reefhotel.co.za<br />
Road Lodge Southgate +27 11 942 9000 rlsouthgate.dm@clhg.com www.clhg.com<br />
Southern Sun Hyde Park +27 11 341 8080 sshydepark.reservations@tsogosun.com www.tsogosunhotels.com<br />
Soweto Hotel +27 11 527 7300 reservations@sowetohotel.co.za www.sowetohotel.co.za<br />
Summer Place +27 11 824 4620 reservations@summerplace-hotel.co.za www.summerplace-hotel.co.za<br />
Sun Square Montecasino +27 11 367 4250 montecasino.reservations@tsogosun.com www.tsogosunhotels.com<br />
Ten Bompas +27 11 325 2442 reservations@mix.co.za www.tenbompas.com<br />
The Saxon Hotel +27 11 292 6000 reservations@saxon.co.za www.saxon.co.za<br />
Discovery Walk<br />
The Talk<br />
Good food and<br />
wine festival<br />
Land Rover<br />
Africa Cup<br />
Turbine Art Fair<br />
Gauteng Sports<br />
Awards<br />
Coffee and<br />
Chocolate Expo<br />
Wedding Expo<br />
Vodacom<br />
Country<br />
Challenge<br />
Decorex<br />
The Getaway<br />
Show<br />
Arts Alive<br />
International<br />
Festival<br />
Soweto Wine<br />
Festival<br />
Taste of Joburg<br />
702 Discovery Walk the Talk is a walking event and the biggest in Joburg; with over 50 000 entries, it’s the biggest mass<br />
participation sports event on the continent!<br />
The Good Food and Wine Show is South Africa’s premier food and wine show. In operation for over 10 years, the event has gotten<br />
bigger and better with every passing year and 2015 is no different. Touring South Africa’s 3 biggest cities, Cape Town, Durban and<br />
Johannesburg, the Good Food and Wine Show will exceed your expectations.<br />
The Land Rover Africa Cup is a world-class continental polo tournament drawing a sophisticated urban African audience and high<br />
profi le sponsors.<br />
The 3rd Turbine Art Fair will once again take place in the Turbine Hall in Newtown, Johannesburg. The fair promotes both<br />
emerging and established artists in an accessible environment that aims to foster a new art audience and collector base.<br />
The Gauteng Sport Awards are part of Gauteng Provincial Government's drive to creating an environment that is conducive to the<br />
development of sporting excellence, recognition of talent and inspiration of future generations.<br />
The Expo bring a day of the fi nest Coffee & Chocolate accompanied by a complete array of all you need to taste a piece of heaven.<br />
Join the workshops, demo areas with our top executive chefs, transforming dreaminess into reality to enhance your lifestyle, home<br />
and entertainment.<br />
Now bridal couples will be able to enjoy an experiential wedding planning and shopping adventure, all under one roof. Get<br />
inspiration and the perfect wedding guide from the best in the business. See the bridal gown collections and meet the designers.<br />
This popular event will take place on at Vodaworld in Midrand. The 21.1km race, consistently voted as one of SA’s Top 10 Half<br />
Marathons, and shorter 10km race will begin at 08:00, with the 5km Fun Run starting at 08:30.<br />
A new networking platform, an African-based design forum and an online ‘match-making programme’ connecting exhibitors<br />
with traders are just some of the new features that Decorex Joburg will be launching to attract an ever-growing audience of trade<br />
visitors.<br />
Getaway Show is the premier outdoor lifestyle and adventure event in the country. The 400+ exhibits included travel-destinations,<br />
accommodation, outdoor gear, 4×4 products and accessories, motor homes, caravans and trailers, camping equipment and<br />
adventure operators – without doubt, something for everyone<br />
Arts Alive is a multidisciplinary festival that is based in Johannesburg and takes place at various different locations around the city.<br />
The festival encompasses a multitude of different creative art forms; music, theatre, dance, visual arts and poetry.<br />
Taste over 1 000 of South Africa’s fi nest wines and a peruse the festival buyer's guide, which lists every winery and their wines<br />
along with space for you to make notes and so you know what wines to buy in the future.<br />
Joburg’s top restaurants will fashion special menus of tasting dishes for the occasion specially designed to refl ect their philosophy<br />
and showcase seasonal and premium ingredients.<br />
July<br />
July<br />
July<br />
July<br />
July<br />
July<br />
August<br />
August<br />
August<br />
August<br />
August /<br />
September<br />
September<br />
September<br />
Event Listings<br />
FNB Joburg Art<br />
Fair<br />
Art Week Joburg<br />
The FNB Joburg Art Fair is the premier international art fair on the continent with a focus on contemporary African art. Now in its<br />
8th year, the fair will once again take place at the Sandton Convention Centre and continue its aim of establishing and supporting<br />
a thriving contemporary arts landscape in Africa.<br />
The inaugural, annual I Heart Joburg Music Festival is an uninterrupted 12 hour musical explosion dedicated to the beautiful city of<br />
Johannesburg. The festival promises the biggest entertainment line-up to hit the shores of Southern Africa.<br />
September<br />
September<br />
Name of<br />
the Event<br />
Homemakers<br />
Expo<br />
Dance Umbrella<br />
SA Music<br />
Carnival<br />
Under 17<br />
International<br />
Future<br />
Champion<br />
Tournament<br />
Description<br />
Johannesburg’s trendiest décor and home lifestyle exhibition, the Expo is presenting the latest trends on the homefront to create,<br />
decorate and renovate your home.<br />
Dance Umbrella has a 27 year history of presenting new contemporary choreography and dance in Johannesburg. This<br />
multi-disciplinary festival features choreographers and companies from all over South Africa and presents work ranging from<br />
community-based/Youth groups, young up-and-coming choreographers, new commissioned work from South African artists to<br />
international companies.<br />
It’s nothing new that birthdays are to be celebrated, but DJ Mahoota, real name Zynne Sibika, makes an explosion of his growth, a<br />
party to be remembered annually. North club Taboo in Sandton is set into a carnival, with an expected guest of 3 000 people, three<br />
dance fl oors and 54 DJs as well as artists set to perform in one night.<br />
Under 17 International Cup: The 2013 Future Players Talent Search is now in its fi fth year and forms part of the Future Champions<br />
Gauteng tournament that sees some of the best Under-17 club sides from around the world descend on the province for an<br />
international tournament.<br />
Date<br />
Feb-March<br />
Feb-March<br />
March<br />
March<br />
Soweto Wine<br />
and Lifestyle<br />
Festival<br />
Standard Bank<br />
Joy of Jazz<br />
Joburg<br />
Shopping<br />
Festival<br />
Absa Joburg<br />
City Festival<br />
Baba Indaba<br />
Gauteng Sansui<br />
Summer Cup<br />
There is an unspoken pride and awareness that all new trends start with Sowetans. It is fi tting that this is the birthplace of Africa's<br />
wine and lifestyle festival that combines the best African vibe with the fi nest South African wines, bringing the vineyards to Soweto<br />
and Soweto to the vineyards.<br />
The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz is recognized as one of the country’s foremost jazz events and Gauteng’s most prestigious festival<br />
that unites the cream of South African musicians with the best that the world has to offer. Focusing on a variety of jazz styles, the<br />
festival has been able to attract over 23 000 jazzaphiles to Gauteng<br />
The Joburg Jazz Festival it is a celebration of the human spirit through music which vibrates the very soul of our city, the City of<br />
Gold, in all its glory and imperfections, the bastion of South African multi-culturalism, creativity and opportunity.<br />
For a week-long celebration, the streets of downtown Jozi will come alive, offering Joburgers and visitors alike a fantastic<br />
opportunity to experience the city at its best. It will be mammoth collective effort, presented by inner-city hotels, restaurants, bars,<br />
museums, party venues and tour operators, among others.<br />
Just found out you're pregnant? Join hundreds of new parents, pregnant moms-to-be and famous baby brands with great<br />
products and services as you enter this new exciting stage of your life. Come and learn from the experts at the Advice Hub, be<br />
entertained or simply shop with the occasional snack break at the Cravings Café.<br />
Gauteng Sansui Summer Cup is South Africa’s oldest horse racing event. The goal for this event is for it to become associated<br />
with the top horse races around the world.<br />
September<br />
September<br />
September -<br />
October<br />
October<br />
October-<br />
November<br />
November<br />
Back to the City<br />
Soweto Camp<br />
Festival<br />
Rand Easter<br />
Show<br />
Fete de la<br />
Musique<br />
It is a festival that is aimed at celebrating Freedom Day, using Hip Hop as a form of expression. Celebrating 20 Years of Freedom is<br />
our theme this year. Everything from the Hip Hop Summit to the fun activities at the festival will be centered on this.<br />
The Soweto Camp Festival is a four day camping event in the heart of Soweto, right next door to Vilakazi Street, one of South<br />
Africa's most famous streets – the only one in the world to have housed two Nobel Prize winners.<br />
South Africa`s largest consumer show, with so much to see and do you’d best get there early. From lifestyle exhibits, shopping<br />
and great deals, to a top-class line-up of entertainment perfect for the whole family, the Rand Show is truly "A Great Day Out".<br />
The annual Fête de La Musique is a fun and exciting showcase of diverse local music, celebrated in a safe and inclusive<br />
atmosphere that brings communities together in a popular and free event.<br />
April<br />
April<br />
April<br />
June<br />
Momentum 94.7<br />
cycle challenge<br />
FNB Whiskey<br />
Festival<br />
Joburg Jazz<br />
Festival<br />
The Momentum 94.7 cycle challenge is the world's second-largest timed cycle race, after the Cape Argus Cycle Race. It is held<br />
annually on cycle challenge Sunday, the third Sunday of November in the city of Johannesburg. Between 20 000 and 30 000<br />
participants complete the challenging 94.7 km (58.8 mi) course every year.<br />
The FNB Whisky Live Festival will again bring the wonderful world of whisky to Johannesburg, giving fans of the dram and those<br />
that are curious about the amber spirit the opportunity to sample expressions sourced from all over the globe.<br />
The Joburg Jazz Festival it is a celebration of the human spirit through music which vibrates the very soul of our city, the City of<br />
Gold, in all its glory and imperfections, the bastion of South African multi-culturalism, creativity and opportunity.<br />
November<br />
November<br />
December<br />
Gauteng Meeting Planner’s Guide<br />
Gauteng Meeting Planner’s Guide
Johannesburg<br />
60<br />
Listings<br />
Listings<br />
Restaurant Listings<br />
Le Souffl e +27 11 465 4116 French Flair www.lesouffl e.co.za<br />
Liege Café +27 11 036 2924 Belgian Bakery www.liegecafe.co.za<br />
Name Telephone Description Website<br />
86 Public +27 61 157 1823 Pizza www.86public.co.za<br />
Abisinya +27 72 918 8824 African Cuisine, fermented pancakes www.eatout.co.za<br />
Andiciccio 24 +27 11 447 4603 Pizza www.andiccio24.co.za<br />
Ant Café +27 76 476 5671 Specialises in Cheesy Pizzas www.eatout.co.za<br />
A Palhota +27 11 435 0813 Portuguese & Mozambican Cuisine www.eatout.co.za<br />
Baps Shayona's +27 11 837 2407 Vegetarian www.shayona.co.za<br />
Beef Cakes +27 11 447 5266 Steak house www.beefcakes.co.za<br />
BGR +27 72 368 2695 Burgers www.eatBGR.com<br />
Burger Bars +27 11 486 9824 Burgers www.dukesburgers.co.za<br />
Bistro Michel +27 11 440 0769 Expect great food, great wine and silken foie gras terrine www.bistromichel.co.za<br />
Burhan's Butchery +27 11 025 1123 Chicken, Spiced Lamb Kofta, Turkish www.tripadvisor.com<br />
Contessa Tea Conooiseur & Bistro +27 11 234 6641 Home of perfect tea with more than 70 teas to choose from www.contessateashop.co.za<br />
Chaf Pozi +27 11 463 8895 Shisa Nyama www.chafpozi.co.za<br />
Croft & Co +27 11 646 3634 Illy Coffee and possibly the best scrambled eggs in town www.croftandco.co.za<br />
Crave +27 11 243 5009 Freshly squeezed juice and hot meals www.cravesa.com<br />
Curry and All +27 84 603 2466 Durban curries and bunny chows www.grimhost.com/forms/curry/index.html<br />
Da Graziella +27 11 454 6202 Mouth-watering dishes from avast menu www.ilgiardino.co.za<br />
Delhi Dharbar +27 11 883 4407 Authentic North Indian cuisine www.delhidharbour.co.za<br />
Delta Café +27 79 482 5286 Variety of menus and lunch time favourites www.eatout.co.za<br />
District Six Eatery +27 11 486 7226 Cape Malay Cuisine www.districtsixeastery.co.za<br />
DW Eleven 13 +27 11 341 0663 Classy comfort food www.dw11.13.co.za<br />
Eat Your Heart Out +27 72 586 0600 Shwamas & a variety of salads www.eatyourheartout.co.za<br />
E’Socialink Shisanyama +27 736687636 Shisa Nyama www.zomato.com<br />
Five Hundred at the Saxon +27 11 292 6000 Inspired by South African fl avour repertoire www.saxon.co.za<br />
Flames +27 11 481 6000 Contemporary Cuisine www.fl amesres-restaurant.co.za<br />
Good Luck Club +27 11 447 3816 Night Club www.thegoodluckclub.co.za<br />
Great Eastern Food Bar +27 11 482 2910 A good spot for vegetarians and fi sh eaters www.eatout.co.za<br />
Gwefey +27 11 447 3816 Selection of Chinese teas from Malaysia and Thailand www.gwefey.co.za<br />
House of Baobab +27 82 951 9859 West African Inspired food www.mabonengprecinct.com<br />
IL Giardino D'Egli Ulivi +27 11 482 4978 Pizzas, Pastas & Salads www.ligiardino.co.za<br />
Istanbul +27 11 056 5749 Succulent kebabs & array of meats to choose from www.istanbulkekab.co.za<br />
James XVI Ethopian +27 72 918 8824 Traditional Cuisine in huge portions www.abyssinia.co.za<br />
Jazz Maniacs +27 11 527 7300 African Cuisine www.sowetohotel.co.za<br />
La Camerounaise +27 73 342 3937 Francophone West African backyard fi sh grill hot spot www.eatout.co.za<br />
La Madeleine +27 11 361 3667 Combination of francophone fl avours www.lamadeleine.co.za<br />
Lacuna +27 10 226 4600 Contemporary Cuisine www.johannesburg.regency.hyatt.com<br />
Little Addis Café +27 82 683 8675 Ethiopian Cuisine and Variety of Specialities www.littleaddis.co.za<br />
Mama Mexicana +27 11 334 1982 Nachos, Burritos, Quesadillas, Chimichangas & Enchiladas www.eatout.co.za<br />
Maslow Hotel +27 11 202 4600 Pasteries, petit fours and savoury items www.sunininternational.com/maslow<br />
Moyo +27 11 684 1477 Variety of menus and lunch time favourites www.moyo.com<br />
Mumbai Masala +27 11 728 2826 Popular for its traditional curries www,mumbaimasala.co.za<br />
One Nine One +27 11 280 1234 Contemporary Cuisine www.johannesburg.regency.hyatt.com<br />
Park café +27 11 447-0250 Breakfast and best coffee www.parkcafe.co.za<br />
Red Chamber +27 11 325 6048 Best of Peking duck www.redchamber.co.za<br />
Regal Palace +27 11 443 3353 Best for traditional dim sum www.eatout.co.za<br />
Ristorante Ritrovo +27 11 292 6000 Southern Italian culinary classics www.ritrovo.co.za<br />
Rocomamas +27 11 684 1139 Build your own burger www.rocommas.com<br />
Roots +27 11 668 7000 Multicourse Menu www.forumhomini.com<br />
Salvation Café +27 11 482 7795 Healthy, sweet and savoury plus breakfast burritos www.salvatationcafe.co.za<br />
Sakhumzi +27 11 536 1379 African Cuisine www.sakhumzi.co.za<br />
Schwarma Company +27 72 586 0600 Towering display of olives & Schwamas www.schwarmacompany.co.za<br />
Sharp Braai +27 72 810 3109 Shisa Nyama www.eatout.co.za<br />
Signature +27 11 884 8888 comtemporary www.signatures-taurant.co.za<br />
Simple Divine +27 76 394 5224 Exclusive vegetarian restaurant www.eatout.co.za<br />
Smokehouse & Grill +27 11 403 1395 Steak house & wine www.thesmokehouseandgrill.co.za<br />
Tei Avon +27 11 782 6976 Israeli Bistro www.teiavon.co.za<br />
Teta Mari +27 11 268 5019 Mixed traditional Israeli & NY classic Kosher dishes available www.eatout.co.za<br />
Thava +27 11 728 2826 Hot and Crispy www.thava.co.za<br />
The Blackanese Sushi & Wine +27 11 024 9455 African and Japanese Cuisine www.theblackanese.co.za<br />
The Bullrun +27 11 884 1400 Steak house & wine www.bullrun.co.za<br />
The Grill House +27 11 880 3945 Spiced-crusted fi llet & saucy ribs www.thegrillhoouse.co.za<br />
The Lepard +27 11 482 9356 African fl avors, Asian,French and Italian inspired dishes leopardfoodcompany.com<br />
Toni's +27 78 700 5460 Pizzas from a wood burning oven www.tonipizza.co.za<br />
Tortellino D'Oro +27 11 482 4978 Courtyard Bistro, Pizzas and Pastas www.tortellino.co.za<br />
Troyville Hotel +27 11 402 7709 Portuguese & Mozambican Cuisine www.troyevillehotel.co.za<br />
View New +27 11 481 6190 French Accented Seasoned Menu www.viewerestaurant.co.za<br />
Vovo Telo +27 11 483 1398 Café and Bakery www.vovo.telo.co.za<br />
Vuyo's +27 11 403 1920 Shisa Nyama www.vuyo's.co.za<br />
Wandi's place +27 11 982 2796 African Cuisine www.wandi.co.za<br />
Wang Thai +27 11 784 8484 Upmarket Thai cuisine www.wangthai.co.za<br />
Wine House +27 11 341 0282 Lots of variety & unfussy classics www.tenbompas-restaurant.co.za<br />
Wolfpack +27 11 447 7705 Variety of food to choose from www.thewolfpack.co.za<br />
Yamato +27 11 268 0511 Best for traditional Japanese www.yamato.co.za<br />
Gauteng Meeting Planner’s Guide<br />
Gauteng Meeting Planner’s Guide
Sedibeng<br />
Vaal River City<br />
Heritage, Eco and Leisure<br />
Tourism Routes<br />
Sedibeng<br />
Sharpeville: Cradle of<br />
Human Rights<br />
Alternative Business<br />
Tourism Destination<br />
[The Vaal River]
Sedibeng<br />
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Why Sedibeng?<br />
Maps<br />
Discover the Vaal<br />
Sedibeng<br />
With one foot in the city and another in the countryside, the Vaal offers<br />
a good balance of activities for everyone. Business travellers, families,<br />
romantic couples and thrill seekers will not be disappointed by the<br />
array of packages and activities on offer:<br />
• Tee off at one of our many renowned golf courses<br />
• Roll the dice at a world-class casino resort<br />
• Take a leisurely cruise down 55km of navigable inland<br />
water<br />
• Catch your breath at one of the country’s best scuba diving<br />
training venues<br />
• Enjoy a bicycle tour of our historical townships<br />
• Meander along a leading wine route<br />
• Fish along our inland shoreline<br />
• Hike through a nature reserve<br />
• Explore our townships<br />
• Catch the waves of the upper Vaal with a trained<br />
river-rafting guide<br />
• Invite your family to a romantic wedding getaway at a<br />
river resort<br />
• Wander through a country market<br />
• Learn about a bygone era at a working farm museum<br />
• Sail across the Vaal Dam<br />
Sedibeng boasts 12 specially designed tour routes in the region, which<br />
visitors can explore in their own time, or as part of a tour group. These<br />
routes showcase diverse attractions and tourism establishments, and<br />
include the Sharpeville and Sebokeng Struggle Routes and the Vaal<br />
Birding Route. The Vaal Birding Route extends across the entire Sedibeng<br />
region and includes 11 birding sites.<br />
Many annual events and festivals offer residents and tourists the<br />
opportunity to experience the cultural diversity of the Sedibeng region.<br />
The Vaal River Carnival, Vaal River Meander Wine Route and various music<br />
festivals, amongst others, promise to entertain and delight every taste.<br />
The Vaal Area<br />
The Vaal River is one of South Africa’s largest rivers, and delivers fun and<br />
adventure ranging from cruises to river rafting.<br />
Sedibeng is an economic powerhouse, with top class infrastructure<br />
and facilities.<br />
Sedibeng offers visitors the opportunity to explore the region with<br />
12 specially designed tour routes.<br />
Sedibeng is renowned for its beauty, and is an ideal wedding destination.<br />
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Hotel Profiles<br />
Emerald<br />
Resort and Casino<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
185<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
5<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
4500<br />
BON Hotel<br />
Riviera on Vaal<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
91<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
4<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
200<br />
Capacity<br />
Venue Area m 2 Cinema Style Cocktail Banquet Schoolroom<br />
When you come to the Emerald Resort & Casino – part of the world<br />
famous Caesars Entertainment Group based in Las Vegas – you<br />
come on an adventure. Situated on a lush private estate on the banks<br />
of the Vaal River, just 45 minutes drive from OR Tambo International<br />
Airport; perfect for short breaks, fi nest dining and the up-close drama<br />
of a game drive at our Animal World. Our conference facility is the<br />
only venue in the area with the ability to seamlessly host sessions for<br />
anywhere between 3 and 3 000, a venue trusted to host an event for<br />
the United Nations. Our magnifi cent estate gives us the ability to offer<br />
and deliver an unrivalled range of three and four star accommodation<br />
and team building activities. We are your premier entertainment and<br />
business destination in the Vaal.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 16 982 8000<br />
Email: info@emeraldcasino.co.za<br />
Website: www.emeraldcasino.co.za<br />
Capacity<br />
Venue Area m 2 Cinema Style Banquet Cocktail Boardroom<br />
A forty-fi ve minute drive from Johannesburg, this 91-room hotel<br />
offers scenic views of the Vaal River. BON Hotel Riviera on Vaal offers<br />
four multi-purpose venues seating up to 200 delegates and caters<br />
for all types of functions including conferences, product launches,<br />
workshops, meetings, celebrations or weddings.<br />
For a venue with a difference - host your event aboard the Petit<br />
Verdot Riverboat! There is a host of exciting team-building activities,<br />
kids entertainment, a spa, golf course and delicious dining.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 16 420 1300<br />
Email: rov.events@bonhotels.com<br />
Website: www.bonhotels.com/rivieraonvaal<br />
Events & Exhibition Centre 3996 4500 4000 1500 1600<br />
Mokolo West 102.18 70 40 60 20<br />
Kilimanjaro (As One Room) 265.5 350 350 160 200<br />
Kilimanjaro Breakaway Room 1 88.55 120 60 40 50<br />
Kilimanjaro Breakaway Room 2 88.55 120 60 40 50<br />
Mombasa/Nairobi Room 36.3 30 20 20 20<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone:<br />
Email:<br />
Website:<br />
Mokolo East 47.74 30 n/a n/a 14<br />
Banhoek North 135.78 110 60 80 30<br />
Banhoek Combined 230.13 200 120 200 -<br />
Zorgvliet 172 120 70 120 30<br />
Thornbirds Conference<br />
and Wedding Centre<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
6<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
250<br />
Feather’s Boutique<br />
Guesthouse<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
7<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
3<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
100<br />
For the corporate market, Thornbirds provides a wide spectrum of<br />
conferencing facilities including meeting rooms, accommodation,<br />
banqueting halls and team building facilities.<br />
Our close proximity to the Johannesburg CBD and Vereeniging along<br />
with our level 4 BBBEE score, makes Thornbirds the ideal venue for all<br />
your conference and function requirements.<br />
We offer exquisite garden settings, a stone chapel, beautiful function<br />
rooms, six conference rooms, a cosy Tapas Bar, a quaint country<br />
restaurant, excellent service and superb cuisine.<br />
We specialise in conferences, weddings, functions, team building, special<br />
events, launches and special occasions.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 948 6001 / +27 79 526 0348<br />
Email: mail@thornbirds.co.za<br />
Website: www.thornbirds.co.za<br />
A sanctuary of peace and warm hospitality, Feathers is nestled<br />
in the heart of South Africa’s vibrant industrial heartland between<br />
Vanderbijlpark and Sasolburg, Gauteng. We cater exclusively for the<br />
needs of executives in accommodation, relaxation, sport, conference<br />
facilities and prestigious executive events.<br />
Feather’s is the perfect venue for adding a touch of serenity and style,<br />
peace and tranquillity to your special function. It is no coincidence that<br />
Feathers is synonymous with good food; we specialize in Cordon Bleu<br />
cooking, home-grown organic vegetables and home-made delicacies.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 16 932 3439<br />
Email: enquiries@feathersguesthouse.com<br />
Website: www.feathersguesthouse.com<br />
Venue Area m 2 Capacity<br />
Fish Eagle Hall (and Patio) 240 (304) 200 (250)<br />
Bataleur Room 90 130<br />
Venue<br />
Capacity<br />
Falcon Room 72 90<br />
Starling Room 50 35<br />
Plover 21 24<br />
Conference Venue 1 15 – 100<br />
Conference Venue 1 5 – 30<br />
Conference Venue 1 5 – 14<br />
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Ikhamanzi<br />
Bed and Breakfast<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
5<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
TBC<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
10<br />
Loch Vaal Hotel<br />
and Venue<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
7<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
2<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
500<br />
Ikhamanzi Bed and Breakfast offers accommodation in a rural<br />
surrounding close to Meyerton and Vereeniging. The River Square Mall<br />
with lots of shops and restaurants is about 10km away. Our thatched<br />
rooms, all decorated with an African theme, have their own en suite<br />
bathrooms and a patio. They are equipped with coffee and tea facilities,<br />
a fridge and DStv. Breakfast will be served in our lapa.<br />
We also have braai facilities, either indoor or outdoor, depending on the<br />
weather. Come and enjoy the peaceful farm atmosphere, relax at our<br />
swimming pool and simply listen to nature. We would like to welcome<br />
you here at Ikhamanzi, and make your stay memorable.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 16 424 4606 / +27 72 488 5204<br />
Email: info@ikhamanzi.co.za<br />
Website: www.ikhamanzi.co.za<br />
Loch Vaal Hotel and Venue offers the corporate or private client a<br />
chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of big city life in just an<br />
hour from Sandton or Johannesburg. Our boutique hotel comprises of<br />
seven beautifully furnished bedrooms and four self-catering chalets.<br />
Guests have the option of dining in our Barrage Rooms and<br />
Courtyard or in our Sports Bar.<br />
Our function rooms include the Barrage Rooms and The<br />
Venue. The Barrage Rooms are ideal for weddings, functions and<br />
conferences for up to 60 people. The Venue is a 1 000m 2 hexagonal<br />
function room suitable for weddings, conferences, corporate events<br />
and exhibitions. Experienced event and décor planning, fabulous<br />
food and dedicated staff are what you can expect from the Loch Vaal<br />
Hotel team.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 71 957 6545<br />
Email: info@lochvaalhotel.co.za<br />
Website: www.lochvaalhotel.co.za<br />
Venue Banquet Cocktail School Room Cinema<br />
Barrage Room 60 120 60 80<br />
The Venue 500 750 500 750<br />
Ingwe Guest Lodge<br />
and Conference Centre<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
21<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
5<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
300<br />
Lord’s<br />
Signature Hotel<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
8<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
4<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
300<br />
We at Ingwe Guest Lodge and Conference Centre offers a range<br />
Lord’s Signature Hotel offers superior hotel accommodation, state-<br />
of services and can host a variety of functions, such as weddings<br />
of-the-art conference rooms, a magical wedding venue and a la carte<br />
(with an outside/inside chapel on the premises) or conferences. All<br />
restaurant. 15 luxurious rooms bask in absolute elegance, with the<br />
functions and weddings can be arranged according to your preferred<br />
sound of nature surrounding you.<br />
theme. Enjoy sports on a big screen, ice-cold beverages and live<br />
The appeal of the hotel’s accommodation lies in its exclusivity, as<br />
entertainment every Monday (with happy hour and specials) in our<br />
no two rooms are the same. Look forward to sleeping in pristine and<br />
lapa, which is open to the public.<br />
comfortable bedding, every bit of luxury you expect from a lavish<br />
Accommodation is available, with breakfast in our restaurant<br />
boutique hotel. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, while the Bridal<br />
and a la Carte meals that can be ordered. A playground, rugby fi eld<br />
Suite is equipped with a spa bath and steam shower. An oasis of<br />
and swimming pool will ensure kids are entertained. At Ingwe Guest<br />
pure elegance – this wedding venue offers the bride of today an<br />
Lodge and Conference Centre, we make sure our clients feel at home,<br />
opportunity to relax and be pampered in absolute luxury while the<br />
like one happy family.<br />
wedding of her dreams comes true. For a stress free and memorable<br />
Venue<br />
Capacity<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 16 987 3811<br />
Email: ingwe@webmagic.co.za<br />
Website: www.ingwelodge.co.za<br />
Venue<br />
Capacity<br />
Boardroom U-Shape Round Tables Class Room Cinema<br />
day, book your wedding, function or accommodation with us.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 16 423 5453<br />
Email: bookings@lordssignaturehotel.co.za<br />
Website: www.lordssignaturehotel.co.za<br />
Main Function Hall 300<br />
Rhino Hall 250<br />
Liquid Lounge 20<br />
Chapel 160<br />
The Pool Room - 30 70w 50 100<br />
The Caesar Room 10 30 30 40 60<br />
The Banquet Hall - - 160 - 250 130 300<br />
The Boma - 30 40 -50 30 60<br />
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Quest Conference<br />
Estate<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
23<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
25<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
600<br />
Sedibeng Bed<br />
and Breakfast<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
12<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
1<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
50<br />
Quest Conference Estate is a fully integrated conference, training,<br />
function, accommodation and wedding facility, conveniently located<br />
in the business sector of the Vaal Triangle. The estate, with two large<br />
auditoriums, seven banqueting halls, 15 conference rooms,<br />
an executive boardroom and various lounges, can address any of<br />
your personal or corporate needs. We are ideal for conferences<br />
with up to 1 000 delegates, training seminars, business conferences<br />
and meetings.<br />
The famous Voyager venue can accommodate up to 600 delegates<br />
banquet style, making it one of the largest function venues in the Vaal<br />
Triangle. Quest extends the privilege of overnight accommodation<br />
facilities at special rates, 24 hour security and parking space for<br />
400 vehicles.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 16 910 3001/2<br />
Email: madelein.vanderwalt@nwu.ac.za<br />
Website: www.questconference.co.za<br />
Sedibeng Bed and Breakfast is an accommodation and meetings<br />
establishment located in Bedworth Park in Vereeniging. The Bed and<br />
Breakfast was established with the main aim of providing a competitive<br />
accommodation and meetings venue with consistent and memorable<br />
world-class service to clients. The proximity of the establishment to<br />
major entertainment facilities, shopping centres as well as access to<br />
the R59 freeway in just three minutes provides the clients with a reason<br />
to enjoy their stay, while also having an opportunity to visit<br />
the internationally renowned historical Sharpeville and Boipatong<br />
Massacre sites<br />
Our meeting room accommodates 50 people and is equipped<br />
with modern equipment. The establishment has undergone serious<br />
refurbishments and boasts twelve well equipped rooms, with clients<br />
enjoying Wi-Fi access during their stay.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 16 985 2479<br />
Email: info@sedibengbnb.co.za<br />
Website: www.sedibengbnb.co.za<br />
Venue<br />
Capacity<br />
Venue<br />
Capacity<br />
Conference Venue 600<br />
Conference Venue 50<br />
Riverside<br />
Sun Resort<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
169<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
11<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
500<br />
Stonehaven<br />
on Vaal<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
8<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
10<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
210<br />
Riverside Sun Resort is located on the banks of the Vaal River a mere 40<br />
minutes drive from Johannesburg. The resort is ideal for a wide range<br />
of events and corporate getaways, making it a popular destination for<br />
business travellers.<br />
Thanks to a range of facilities, team-building options and<br />
conferencing venues, those seeking a unique option for meetings and<br />
offi ce functions can combine work and play with ease. The 169 wellappointed<br />
rooms include either a king bed or two double beds, 18-hour<br />
room service and complimentary Wi-Fi. The Riverside Sun Resort has<br />
recently undergone extensive refurbishment to enhance the visitor<br />
experience.<br />
Stonehaven is the largest alfresco garden restaurant in South Africa<br />
with cobbled pathways that lead you through the quaint herb garden,<br />
over 1 000 rose bushes and the mature gardens and lawns that sweep<br />
down to the Vaal River. Stonehaven offers 10 different conference<br />
venues and ample space to host any type of corporate team building,<br />
and was the winner of the 2nd Lilizela Tourism Awards 2014 for<br />
The Best Marine Adventures in Gauteng. Besides the 10 acres of<br />
beautifully tended gardens, there is the busy Stonehaven Harbour<br />
with a selection of Cruisers to choose from for your sized function –<br />
from two to 200 with full onboard dining. Host your next conference<br />
with a difference aboard “The Spirit of Jen”, the biggest and most<br />
Venue Length Width<br />
Capacity<br />
Cinema Style Banquet Schoolroom Boardroom<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 16 982 7300<br />
Email: riversidesun.reservations@tsogosun.com<br />
Website: www.tsogosun.com<br />
Venue<br />
Capacity<br />
Cinema Style Banquet Schoolroom Cocktail Style Boardroom<br />
luxurious cruiser on the Vaal River.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 16 982 2951/2<br />
Email: info@stonehaven.co.za<br />
Website: www.stonehaven.co.za<br />
Entire Centre 32 11.6 500 300 300 -<br />
Vanderbijlpark A 12.5 12 150 65 60 50<br />
Sasolburg 5.9 11.6 50 30 30 15<br />
Meyerton 5.9 11.6 50 30 30 15<br />
Vereeninging 5.9 11.6 50 30 30 5<br />
River Terrace 210 180 150 200 75<br />
Spirit of Jen 130 150 75 200 40<br />
Fountain Terrace 80 80 60 80 30<br />
Harbour Terrace 80 80 60 80 30<br />
Pool Terrace 60 50 30 130 34<br />
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Three Rivers Lodge &<br />
Villa Anna Sophia<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
42<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
6<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
200<br />
The Waterfront<br />
Country Lodge<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
18<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
2<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
80<br />
The multiple award-winning Three Rivers Lodge & Villa Anna Sophia<br />
provides tranquility coupled with stylish elegance – and it’s easily<br />
accessible along the R59. The professional, dedicated staff and<br />
premium service turn any everyday event into an unforgettable<br />
experience. Three Rivers Lodge offers 26 superior rooms with<br />
contemporary décor, while Villa Anna Sophia’s 16 exquisite suites<br />
capture the character of Tuscany.<br />
Three Rivers Lodge & Villa Anna Sophia is perfect for conferences<br />
and events, with state-of-the-art technical equipment in modern<br />
venues. The award-winning restaurant, Anna’s Kitchen, offers dining<br />
at its very best.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 16 423 6046<br />
Email: info@threeriverslodge.co.za<br />
Website: www.threeriverslodge.co.za<br />
The Waterfront Country Lodge & Spa is a well-kept secret, but once<br />
discovered it is rarely forgotten. Situated in Southern Gauteng on the<br />
banks of the Vaal River, the lodge is set in beautiful surroundings and<br />
has well-appointed accommodation and immaculate service. These<br />
elements all combine to create a tranquil getaway.<br />
It is a perfect, hidden gem away from the hustle and bustle of the<br />
city life, yet it is only 45-minutes away from Johannesburg. Annually,<br />
the lodge is part of the Vaal Wine Route, with well-known wine pairing<br />
lunch menus available on weekends. It is ideal for intimate weddings,<br />
conferences and meetings.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 16 987 3434<br />
Email: mail@waterfrontlodge.co.za<br />
Website: www.wcl.co.za<br />
Venue<br />
Capacity<br />
Classroom Banquet Boardroom U-Shape Cinema Style<br />
Suikerbos 35 30 25 35 45<br />
Kliprivier 20 20 20 15 35<br />
Capacity<br />
Venue Area m 2 Cinema Style U-Shape Classroom<br />
Villa 200 180 100 150 220<br />
Kingfisher 100 70 - 80 40 60<br />
Raduno 200 180 100 150 220<br />
Loerie 100 40 20 30<br />
Thukela<br />
Resorts<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
8<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
1<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
100<br />
Vaalnest<br />
Boutique Hotel<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
13<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
3<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
250<br />
Thukela Resorts is a beautiful Africa-style lodge situated in De Deur;<br />
managed by friendly staff that will make for a comfortable stay.<br />
The area is predominantly rural and farming is a way of life for many<br />
who reside here, which translates into a town where there is plenty to<br />
do and a great sense of community.<br />
We offer accommodation in eight separate chalets as well as<br />
conference facilities in an outside lapa area. Thukela Resort is<br />
committed to providing excellent service and maintaining integrity in<br />
all its dealings.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 83 998 3392 / +27 82 342 2579<br />
Email: thukelaresorts@gmail.com<br />
Website: www.thukela-resorts.co.za<br />
Welcome to a haven of tranquility; our professional staff will make sure<br />
your stay is memorable. The Vaal Nest Boutique Hotel at the Vaal Dam<br />
in the quaint town of Vaal Marina in the Vereeniging/Midvaal area offers<br />
luxurious accommodation with a 4 star rating. Just about an hours’ drive<br />
from Johannesburg, it is a perfect weekend getaway in one of the scenic<br />
sites of Gauteng. The boutique hotel is a popular wedding, team building<br />
and conference venue. It is the perfect base camp for bird watching,<br />
fi shing and yachting enthusiasts. Bookings can be made for paint-ball<br />
games, river rafting, quad biking, infl atable sports, archery, cruises and<br />
visits to the birding routes. We have our own in-house events organiser<br />
who can coordinate everything from the perfect milestone birthday<br />
celebration, wedding, conference or team-building session.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 16 372 1075<br />
Email: info@vaalnest.co.za<br />
Website: www.vaalnest.co.za<br />
Venue<br />
Capacity<br />
Venue<br />
Capacity<br />
Classroom Cocktail Theatre<br />
The Komorant Hall 250<br />
The Pelican Hall 50 – 120<br />
Wedding 50 – 250<br />
Conference Venue 100 70 70<br />
Vaalnest Boutique Hotel’s Garden 50 – 70<br />
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Nightlife / Shopping<br />
Bass Lake – Scuba Diving<br />
Cappello Vaal<br />
Bass Lake consists of a 10-hectare body of spring-fed water. Considered<br />
by the top certifying agencies (PADI, NAUI, SSI, CMAS, IANTD) to be the<br />
best scuba training venue in South Africa. Depths vary from a walk in slope<br />
to 23m at the deepest point.<br />
Cappello seeks to intrigue and stir the elegance and enchantment of an<br />
era that enticed one of fi ctions greater dreamers: Gatsby. Much like the<br />
novel, we have allowed the glamour and class of classical mingling and<br />
socializing to be our inspiration.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 16 366 1127/8<br />
Email: karen@basslake.co.za / info@basslake.co.za<br />
Website: www.basslake.co.za<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 16 932 0120<br />
Email: vaal@cappello.co.za<br />
Website: www.cappello.co.za<br />
Liberation Struggle<br />
Anna’s Kitchen<br />
The Sharpeville and Sebokeng Struggle Routes showcase the historic<br />
townships of the Vaal that were at the forefront of the liberation struggle.<br />
The Sharpeville Heritage Precinct serves to honour those who died during<br />
the Sharpeville Massacre.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 16 450 3380<br />
Email: siphok@sedibeng.gov.za<br />
Website: www.sedibeng.gov.za<br />
Anna’s Kitchen is an opulently decorated restaurant that offers<br />
uncomplicated, fresh fare. The root of our food is derived from Italian and<br />
French cuisine, with a South African fl air. Food and service is a passion<br />
for all of us and our chefs don’t compromise on quality, ensuring only the<br />
freshest, highest quality ingredients are used, which are sourced from local<br />
producers. All meals are freshly prepared and we keep the menu seasonal.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 16 423 5831<br />
Email: reservations@annaskitchen.co.za<br />
Website: www.annaskitchen.co.za<br />
Upper Vaal River Rafting<br />
Heidelberg Mall<br />
The upper Vaal River offers small to big rapids along this stretch and is<br />
a great day out for the less experienced or the experienced rafter.<br />
It is always advisable to book your day out rafting with an experienced<br />
guide who is familiar with the area.<br />
Heidelberg Mall places shopper convenience and enjoyment at the<br />
forefront. Great service and attention to detail are to be found throughout<br />
the mall. From fashion, jewellery and home décor to restaurants and<br />
banking - Heidelberg Mall caters for every need.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 16 423 7982 / +27 82 5770382<br />
Email: info@tapimanzi.co.za<br />
Website: www.tapimanzi.co.za<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 16 341 2330<br />
Email: gm@heidelbergmall.co.za<br />
Website: www.heidelbergmall.co.za<br />
Vaal Cruises<br />
Vaal Mall<br />
The Vaal River and Vaal Dam caters for all water sport enthusiasts and<br />
is the playground for the adventurous spirit. For a more tranquil adventure,<br />
spend a weekend cruising the 55km of river on a houseboat, where<br />
professionals can assist you in navigating your very own fl oating cabin.<br />
The centre provides 120 fashion and other retail stores, a food court with<br />
a variety of restaurants, bank services, seven different promotional courts<br />
and parking for over 3 000 cars. The mall is now getting a timely makeover<br />
and is expanding by 15 000m 2 . Vaal Mall – the only place to be.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 16 450 3300<br />
Email: renep@sedibeng.gov.za<br />
Website: www.sedibeng.gov.za<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 16 910 0100<br />
Email: management@vaalmallshopping.co.za<br />
Website: www.vaalmall.co.za<br />
Gauteng Meeting Planner’s Guide<br />
Gauteng Meeting Planner’s Guide
Sedibeng<br />
76<br />
Listings<br />
Listings<br />
Accommodation Listings<br />
Event Listings<br />
Name Telephone Email Website<br />
Name of<br />
the Event<br />
Description<br />
Date<br />
Aark Guest Lodge +27 16 982 2782 info@aark.co.za www.accommodationvanderbijlpark.co.za<br />
Aalwyns Guesthouse +27 16 982 4826 info@aalwyns.co.za www.aalwyns.co.za<br />
African Crest Guesthouse +27 16 423 5245 info@africancrestguesthouse.co.za www.africancrestguesthouse.co.za<br />
Human Rights<br />
Festival<br />
Sebokeng<br />
Wedding Expo<br />
Celebrate Human Rights’ month in the Cradle of Human Rights! The Sedibeng region hosts a range of activities and<br />
entertainment for the whole family. Human Rights’ Day is commemorated on 21 March in Sharpeville each year.<br />
A trade show for all businesses associated with weddings and special events packaged under one roof; including<br />
function venues, wedding planners, wedding boutiques and fashion designers, caterers, photographers, fl orists, card<br />
designers and wedding cakes. A fashion show forms part of this event to showcase our local designers.<br />
March<br />
May<br />
Amadeus Guesthouse +27 16 932 2434 amadeus@telkomsa.net www.vacantmoments.com<br />
Asante Guesthouse +27 82 410 1808 info@asanteguesthouse.com www.asanteguesthouse.com<br />
Bedworthpark Guesthouse +27 74 419 8984 bedworthparkguesthouse@webmail.co.za www.bedworthparkguesthouse.co.za<br />
The Vaal River<br />
Meander Wine<br />
Show and Wine<br />
Route<br />
This unique inland Wine Route has grown in popularity for over a decade now, to where it can now claim to be the best<br />
supported Wine Route in Gauteng, entertaining thousands of wine lovers over the winter months. Venues on and around<br />
the banks of the Vaal River have joined together to showcase over 200 different wines between them. Each venue pairs<br />
with one or several different Wine Farms and then together they partner up by showcasing the best of the wines for<br />
tastings of eight wines. The Vaal Wine Shows is the kick-off event for the annual Wine Route<br />
July- August<br />
Biekie Bos +27 16 3631602 info@biekiebos.co.za www.biekiebos.co.za<br />
Bordeaux Haven +27 16 423 3831 info@bordeauxhaven.co.za www.bordeauxhaven.co.za<br />
Wheels at the<br />
Vaal Expo<br />
The Expo has been running for over six years and has grown bigger and better with each year. The Exhibition used to<br />
only focus on giving vehicle owners the opportunity of showing off their veteran vehicles, now the expo has been opened<br />
to anyone to show their collector’s items from steam engines, tractors, bakkies and not forgetting the stationary engines<br />
which bring great excitement to the event.<br />
September<br />
De Rozenhof B&B +27 16 341 3550 info@derozenhof.co.za www.derozenhof.co.za<br />
Ditsaleng Bed and Breakfast +27 16 985 4971 ditsaleng@telkomsa.net www.tripadvisor.co.za<br />
Vaal River<br />
Carnival<br />
Emfuleni’s Vaal River Carnival aims to showcase the best of African and international talent in various disciplines. It is<br />
essentially the Vaal Triangle’s cultural festival. The Vaal River Carnival is an initiative of the Emfuleni Local Municipality.<br />
The carnival is spread out over a month, and during this time attendees are treated to a variety of entertainment, shows<br />
and programmes<br />
September-<br />
October -<br />
Ducks Country House & Venue +27 16 366 0858 enquiries@duckscountryhouse.co.za www.duckscountryhouse.co.za<br />
We Care Jazz<br />
Festival<br />
The festival marks the end of 16 days of activism against women and children abuse and celebrates the 14th anniversary<br />
of this campaign.<br />
December<br />
Emfuleni River Lodge & Cafè +27 16 932 1676 riverlodge@vdberg.co.za www.emfuleniriverlodge.co.za<br />
Feather’s Boutique Guesthouse +27 16 932 3439 enquiries@feathersguesthouse.com www.feathersguesthouse.com<br />
Goose Bay Canyon Conference<br />
& Wedding Venue<br />
+27 16 987 1130 info@goosebayconference.co.za www.goosebayconference.co.za<br />
Hayani Country Stay +27 16 342 2101 bookings@hayanicountrystay.co.za www.hayanicountrystay.co.za<br />
Heidelberg Kloof Lodge +27 87 942 5502 info@heidelbergkloofl odge.co.za www.heidelbergkloofl odge.co.za<br />
House and Heart Guest House +27 16 932 4325 bookings@houseandheart.co.za. www.houseandheart.co.za<br />
Ikhamanzi Bed & Breakfast +27 16 424 4606 info@ikhamanzi.co.za www.ikhamanzi.co.za<br />
Klip River Country Estates +27 82 902 8749 info@krce.co.za www.klipriverguesthouse.co.za<br />
Le Bonheur Guesthouse +27 16 349 1803 info@lebonheurgh.co.za www.lebonheurgh.co.za<br />
Lindiza Guesthouse +27 16 931 1569 lindizaguesthouse@gmail.com www.lindiza.za.net<br />
Little Eden Guest Lodge +27 16 932 2124 bookings@littleedenguestlodge.co.za www.littleedenguesthouse.co.za<br />
Ludiaana Guest House +27 16 428 1999 ludiaana@gmail.com www.tripadvisor.co.za<br />
Merchant Business Class Hotel +27 16 366 7878 bookings@merchanthotel.co.za www.merchanthotel.co.za<br />
Plaaskombuis Country Estate +27 16 364 4144 marisel@plaaskombuis.co.za www.plaaskombuis.co.za<br />
Suikerbosrand Guesthouse +27 16 341 7671 bookings@suikerbosrandguesthouse.co.za www.suikerbosrandguesthouse.co.za<br />
The Village Guest House +27 16 366 0707 thevillage@lantic.net www.villageguesthouse.co.za<br />
Tropicana River Lodge +27 16 932 5396 tropicana@mweb.co.za www.tropicanariverlodge.co.za<br />
Restaurant Listings<br />
Name Telephone Description Website<br />
Stonehaven on Vaal<br />
+27 16 982 2951 Contemporary www.stonehaven.co.za<br />
Al Pacino’s Italian Restaurant<br />
+27 16 423 1580 Italian www.looklocal.co.za<br />
Biekiebos +27 16 363 1602 Traditional www.biekiebos.co.za<br />
Black Forest Grill<br />
+27 16 932 3195 Grill www.blackforestgrill.co.za<br />
Breeze Restaurant<br />
+27 16 982 8166 Contemporary www.emeraldcasino.co.za<br />
Cafe Paparazzi +27 16 423 5097 Contemporary www.riversquareshoppingcentre.co.za<br />
Caipirinha Steakhouse Restaurant<br />
+27 16 423 5781 Grill www.riosol.co.za<br />
Cappello’s +27 16 932 0120 Italian www.cappello.co.za<br />
Cherokee Cave Roadhouse & Restaurant<br />
+27 16 422 3680 Grill www.tripadvisor.com<br />
Chilanathi Restaurant<br />
+27 82 958 0440 African www.chilanathi.co.za<br />
Da Vito Trattoria and Italian Restaurant<br />
+27 16 423 1174 Italian www.tripadvisor.com<br />
Deans Log Inn +27 16 424 2013 Traditional www.tripadvisor.com<br />
Dorado’s +27 16 422 6470 Seafood www.doradoseafood.co.za<br />
Franco’s Little Italy & Sushi Bar +27 72 863 6321 Italian & Sushi www.francolittleitaly.co.za<br />
High Stakes +27 16 982 8355 Gourmet cuisine www.emeraldcasino.co.za<br />
Rio Sol Restaurant +27 16 423 3333 Portuguese www.riosol.co.za<br />
Gauteng Meeting Planner’s Guide<br />
Gauteng Meeting Planner’s Guide
Tshwane<br />
Safari Wonderland<br />
Vibrant Economy<br />
Sport Lovers’ Paradise<br />
Sublime Shopping<br />
Tshwane<br />
[Union Buildings]
Tshwane<br />
80<br />
Why Tshwane?<br />
Why come to Tshwane?<br />
Tshwane<br />
Tshwane CBD<br />
Welcome to Tshwane, the heartbeat of South Africa. The city is<br />
named after Chief Tshwane. Tshwane means ‘We are all the same’ in<br />
Setswana, one of the country’s 11 offi cial languages.<br />
The new Tshwane is the single largest metropolitan municipality<br />
in South Africa, covering an area of 6 368 km². It has 105 wards, 210<br />
councillors and about 2.5 million residents, and is divided into seven<br />
regions. Tshwane is now also the third largest city in the world in terms<br />
of land mass, after New York and Tokyo/Yokohama.<br />
Tshwane is a progressive city that harmoniously blends its African<br />
roots with European traditions. An interesting blend of neoclassic,<br />
Victorian-colonial, modern and African architectural design features<br />
gives Tshwane a cosmopolitan character. The city is indeed a meeting<br />
place of many cultures. Many historic buildings, monuments and<br />
museums tell the story of a colourful and often turbulent past.<br />
Being the home of 132 foreign embassies and missions, as well as<br />
housing all of the national government departments, this destination is<br />
ideally geared and best situated to meet the needs of visitors.<br />
The city, as the hub for science and technology, knowledge, and<br />
industry, receives a high number of national and international delegations<br />
and hosts various conferences and conventions related to these sectors.<br />
City of Tshwane is the largest metropolitan municipality in South<br />
Africa and the third-largest city in the world in terms of land mass,<br />
after New York and Tokyo/Yokohama.<br />
It is home to 134 embassies and is therefore a world-renowned meeting<br />
place of diplomats, government offi cials and business people, and a<br />
cultural melting pot of the world.<br />
134<br />
EMBASSIES<br />
It is the knowledge capital of the continent, with its high concentration of<br />
academics, learning institutions, researchers and scientists.<br />
Tshwane is the only city in the world with a Big 5 game reserve within<br />
its boundaries.<br />
The region is affectionately known as the Home of Jazz, with one of its<br />
largest townships named Mamelodi, which means ‘Mother of Melodies’.<br />
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Gauteng Meeting Planner’s Guide
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Venue Profiles<br />
Hotel Profiles<br />
CSIR International<br />
Convention Centre<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
18<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
450<br />
Alpine Attitude Boutique<br />
Hotel & Conference Venue<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
12<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
2<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
80<br />
Venue<br />
Capacity<br />
Minimum Cinema Cocktail Banquet Schoolroom Boardroom U-Shape<br />
The CSIR International Convention Centre (CSIR ICC) is located in<br />
Tshwane, the academic, science and research hub of South Africa.<br />
The CSIR ICC offers superb facilities and quality service with<br />
conference, function and exhibition venues that can accommodate events<br />
of 500 to as little as 10 delegates and guests, with groups as large as<br />
1 000 being accommodated at times. Additional facilities available are:<br />
interpreting booths and equipment in both auditoriums, VIP holding<br />
suite, fi rst-aid facility and optional emergency medical services, authors’<br />
restroom linked to the Diamond Auditorium podium, free Wi-Fi access<br />
throughout all facilities and ample complimentary parking. Also, a<br />
business centre with free internet access and administrative assistance,<br />
hotel accommodation booking and transport arrangement service.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 12 841 3884<br />
Email: icc@csir.co.za<br />
Website: www.csiricc.co.za<br />
Are you looking for, or would you like to offer your clients, a new<br />
unique venue in Pretoria that offers a modern design, affordable rates<br />
and a personal touch that will make guests feel like we’ve known them<br />
for years?<br />
Alpine Attitude is a boutique hotel that offers seven individually<br />
styled rooms and fi ve luxury apartments. From one night stays, to<br />
three month bookings; we ensure that our clients are always well<br />
looked after!<br />
Why don’t you book your next conference or function with us to<br />
experience a new take on catering!<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 12 348 6504<br />
Email: sleep@alpineattitude.co.za<br />
Website: www.alpineattitude.co.za<br />
Diamond Auditorium 150 - - - 450 - -<br />
Ruby Auditorium 50 - - - 136 - -<br />
Emerald Auditorium 40 100 - - 42 24 18<br />
Capacity<br />
Venue Area m 2 U-Shape Schoolroom Half-moon Cinema Banquet<br />
Deck 50 - 500 440 - - -<br />
Conference Hall 63 50 50 30 60 50<br />
Exhibition Hall 10 700 1000 550 402 92 69<br />
Boardroom - 15 20 - 30 -<br />
Gecko Ridge<br />
Venue<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
1<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
2<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
200<br />
Bohemian<br />
House<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
10<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
2<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
12<br />
Gecko Ridge Venue is situated in the East of Pretoria on the banks of the<br />
Pienaar’s River. We can accommodate up to 200 people in the banquet<br />
hall and chapel. We have a children’s playroom where the kids can eat<br />
and play in a secure area. Currently we do not have any accommodation<br />
except a Honeymoon suite, but there are a few guesthouses very close<br />
by. We also have a big garden and can set up a big marquee tent.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 82 832 9350 / +27 82 936 0563<br />
Email: geckoridge@wbs.co.za<br />
Website: www.gecko-ridge.com<br />
Situated high on the ridge in Waterkloof Ridge, Pretoria, the fi ve star<br />
Bohemian House offers the very best! Our guests include some of the<br />
world’s most prominent international travellers; Royal Family of Sweden,<br />
Prime Ministers, and people like you and me. Because our clients tend<br />
to be high achievers facing considerable challenges, we want them<br />
to feel relaxed once they step through our doors; the unique tranquil<br />
atmosphere, the beauty of art; the unexpected elements of contemporary<br />
architecture, and the beautiful gardens will do just that!<br />
Owned and managed by Johan, Alta and Christo Minnaar. Bohemian<br />
House is our passion, our love and we all strive to give our guests an<br />
experience of a lifetime. Superb food, and excellent South African wines<br />
are served in our dining room. Booking for dinner essential.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 12 460 1219 / +27 82 927 5741<br />
Email: alat@bohemianhouse.co.za<br />
Website: www.bohemianhouse.co.za<br />
Venue<br />
Capacity<br />
Venue<br />
Capacity<br />
Banquet Hall and Chapel 200<br />
Conference Facilities 12<br />
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Gauteng Meeting Planner’s Guide
Tshwane<br />
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Hotel Profiles<br />
Hotel Profiles<br />
Constantia Manor<br />
Guesthouse<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
15<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
1<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
20<br />
The Farm Inn Country Hotel<br />
and Wildlife Sanctuary<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
83<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
12<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
300<br />
Constantia Manor Guesthouse in Pretoria East is near the Menlyn<br />
shopping mall, only 2km away from the N1 highway. We have 15<br />
unique rooms, all with private bathrooms and well fi tted with television,<br />
decoder, mini fridge, air-conditioning and furnished in luxury and tasteful<br />
fi nishings. The comfort and privacy of our guests are our highest priority<br />
and the owners – Rudolf and Hanna, work hard to achieve customer<br />
satisfaction. The small boardroom host 20 delegates in comfort,<br />
and combined with beverages, offers a pleasant meeting place for<br />
corporates or training staff. Combined packages for accommodation<br />
and overnight are available.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 12 993 0790<br />
Email: info@constantiamanor.com<br />
Website: www.constantiamanor.com<br />
The Farm Inn is a privately owned country hotel on the eastern outskirts<br />
of Pretoria, just 20 minutes from Central Pretoria, 45 minutes from OR<br />
Tambo International Airport and 50 minutes from Johannesburg. The<br />
Farm Inn is a great getaway, an ideal conference venue or the perfect<br />
setting for your wedding. Day visitors and younger guests are also<br />
catered for. The hotel grounds are a paradise for children who can<br />
experience farm animals and wildlife in our mini farmyard and extensive<br />
gardens. We also offer a complete children’s party package. The Farm<br />
Inn offers daily game drives as well as a generous and exquisite Sunday<br />
lunch buffet. Farm Inn has that special something extra - a wildlife<br />
sanctuary within the city.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 12 809 0266 / 77<br />
Email: farminn@farminn.co.za<br />
Website: www.farminn.co.za<br />
Venue Area m 2 Capacity<br />
Venue<br />
Capacity<br />
Conference Facilities 55 20<br />
Conference Facilities 300<br />
Cricklewood Manor<br />
Boutique Hotel<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
30<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
5<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
100<br />
Kievits Kroon<br />
Country Estate<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
142<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
17<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
300<br />
Venue<br />
Dimensions (m):<br />
Length x Width<br />
Capacity<br />
5 star graded accommodation and conferencing – ultra luxurious,<br />
unusually spacious unique, tranquil riverside setting with wooden<br />
decks overlooking a lush green kloof.<br />
High levels of privacy and security approved by the US Embassy,<br />
British Military, Presidents Offi ce’s etc. Prestigious central location in<br />
Waterkloof, Pretoria.<br />
Accommodation: The style is classic with luxurious fi nishes, marble,<br />
brass and gleaming solid wooden fl oors. All suites are luxury suites<br />
with the following amenities:<br />
queen or king-size beds, DSTV, beverage station with coffee and tea,<br />
mini-bar fridge, hair dryer, telephone, free ADSL and air conditioning.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 12 460 8225<br />
Email: info@cricklewood.co.za<br />
Website: www.cricklewood.co.za<br />
Capacity<br />
Venue Area m 2 U-Shape Cinema Boardroom Banquet<br />
Kievits Kroon is an award-winning country estate just 45 minutes from<br />
Sandton. Its state-of-the-art conference facilities, gourmet cuisine,<br />
professional support personnel and fl exible approach will make your<br />
company conference a seamlessly successful and memorable event,<br />
tailored to your requirements.<br />
Facilities include 17 conference rooms for 10 to 120 delegates, 142<br />
elegant hotel rooms, a 16-seater executive boardroom and a Business<br />
Centre. Superior technical equipment is available. The estate is well<br />
known for its Winelands Spa and restaurants. There is complimentary<br />
Wi-Fi throughout the estate.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 12 808 0148<br />
Email: reservations@kievitskroon.co.za<br />
Website: www.kievitskroon.co.za<br />
Conference 2 8 x 7 25<br />
Conference 3 13 x 5 30<br />
Conference 308 13 x 15 100<br />
Boardroom 6 x 4 12<br />
Blue lounge 10 x 6 20<br />
Buitenevrwachting 124.64 30 100 30 60<br />
Uitzicht 81.89 20 40 18 30<br />
Zevenwacht 30 10 20 10 10<br />
Boschendal 126 54 128 42 80<br />
De Kasteel 613 - 300 - 300<br />
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Gauteng Meeting Planner’s Guide
Tshwane<br />
86<br />
Hotel Profiles<br />
Hotel Profiles<br />
Kwalata<br />
Game Ranch<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
31<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
4<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
120<br />
Mongena<br />
Game Lodge<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
25<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
4<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
150<br />
Kwalata Game Ranch is an owner-managed eco-lodge, situated in the<br />
northern Gauteng Province, within the Dinokeng Big 5 Game Reserve.<br />
Originally established in 1994 as a youth camp that focused on<br />
environmental education and leadership development, Kwalata has<br />
proudly expanded over the years to further becoming a vibrant lodge.<br />
We have two fully equipped conference rooms within our main camp,<br />
as well as a third satellite conference room. Our 31 en-suite rooms and<br />
chalets are cosy and comfortable and we are renowned for our delicious,<br />
wholesome, and truly South African buffet meals.<br />
Our venue also boasts beautiful lush gardens, much commented<br />
on as an oasis within the bushveld setting, and a unique stone chapel<br />
amidst indigenous Tamboti trees, which has ensured our success in also<br />
becoming a popular wedding venue.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 12 711 8200<br />
Email: sales@kwalata.co.za<br />
Website: www.kwalata.co.za<br />
Venue Capacity<br />
Bateleur 60<br />
Malachite 10<br />
The four star Mongena Game Lodge is conveniently situated 55km from<br />
Pretoria on the N1 in the malaria-free north western section of the Big 5<br />
Dinokeng Game Reserve, a mere 40 minutes’ drive from Pretoria. Free<br />
roaming Big Five animals have recently been introduced into the 18 500<br />
hectare game reserve, making it a truly big fi ve game reserve within the<br />
borders of the Gauteng province.<br />
The lodge has 25 air-conditioned, tastefully furnished rooms, all<br />
with private bathroom and/or shower facilities accommodating a total<br />
of 63 guests. All chalets are well positioned amidst rolling lawns and<br />
indigenous landscaping in close proximity to the gourmet Kingfi sher<br />
restaurant, pool and bar area. We are a wheelchair-friendly lodge with a<br />
paraplegic room and facilities available.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 12 711 8920/1/3<br />
Email: relax@mongena.co.za<br />
Website: www.mongena.co.za<br />
Venue<br />
Cinema Style<br />
Capacity<br />
U-Shape<br />
Woodlands 14<br />
Chapel 150<br />
Conference Facilities 120 60<br />
Fish Eagle Boathouse Boma 100<br />
Marloot<br />
Guest House<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
10<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
1<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
40<br />
Protea Hotel<br />
Capital<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
104<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
6<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
250<br />
Marloot Guest House is a four star bed and breakfast, and a great<br />
place to stay in comfort and luxury.<br />
Marloot has 10 elegantly furnished rooms with en-suite bathrooms,<br />
TV, air conditioning, wireless internet, tea/coffee tray, bath amenities<br />
and clean towels every day.<br />
We are close to Loftus Stadion, Menlyn Shopping Mall, CSIR,<br />
Transnet, Department of Science and Technology, Pretoria University,<br />
Botanical Gardens, N1 and N4, CBD, SAPD Logistics, Potato Board,<br />
Union Buildings, etc. A shuttle to and from the airports can also<br />
be arranged.<br />
A conference and function facility that can host about 40 people is<br />
also available.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 82 371 7206<br />
Email: bookings@marloot.co.za<br />
Website: www.marloot.co.za<br />
Capacity<br />
Venue Area m 2 Banquet Boardroom Cinema Cocktail<br />
Carnoustie 105.2 50 26 40 80<br />
The Protea Hotel Capital is one of the most exciting venues in Pretoria.<br />
With its 104 en-suite bedrooms, six well equipped conference venues<br />
and exquisite buffet restaurant area, the Protea Hotel Capital offers<br />
delegates an experience to remember. The hotel is centrally located in the<br />
Tshwane CBD within easy access to all major highways and roads and<br />
only 45km from O.R Tambo International Airport. Other facilities include<br />
a landscaped garden, a 12m swimming pool and a themed bar. The hotel<br />
also offers complimentary transfer within the CBD Monday-Friday from<br />
7am-4pm and complimentary parking.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 12 322 7795<br />
Email: cpres@capitalprotea.co.za<br />
Website: proteahotels.com/capital<br />
Venue<br />
Capacity<br />
Glen Eagles 130.35 110 55 110 130<br />
Makhathini 233.55 160 - 200 250<br />
Conference Facilities 20<br />
Inverness 60.63 30 28 40 40<br />
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Protea Hotel<br />
Fire & Ice! Menlyn<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
178<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
8<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
330<br />
The Sheraton<br />
Hotel<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
175<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
9<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
300<br />
Capacity<br />
Venue Area m 2 Banquet Cinema Cocktail U -Shape<br />
Sitting pretty in the buzzing lifestyle precinct of Summit Place in Menlyn<br />
Pretoria, Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Menlyn is by far the coolest hotspot in<br />
the city. Whether you’re swinging by for a designer cocktail in our trendy<br />
bar, indulging in a delicious meal in the outdoor living room, chilling in our<br />
chic rooms or getting down to business in our state-of-the-art conference<br />
spaces, every moment is designed to take your experience to a whole new<br />
level of awesome.<br />
Conveniently located just off the N1 on the Garsfontein off-ramp within<br />
easy reach of Pretoria CBD, Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Menlyn is slap bang in<br />
the middle of the action. Not to mention being within walking distance of<br />
Menlyn Mall, and right near the second largest number of embassies in the<br />
world (after Washington DC of course).<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 12 471 8600<br />
Email: reservations@proteahotels.com<br />
Website: www.proteahotels.com<br />
Venue<br />
Height (m)<br />
Capacity<br />
Cinema Classroom Banquet Cocktail<br />
Sheraton Pretoria Hotel is the Capital’s fl agship hotel. Visitors will<br />
appreciate its strategic location - close to the central business district,<br />
foreign embassies, Reserve Bank and government ministries as well<br />
various tourist attractions.<br />
Located in the beautiful Jacaranda city of Pretoria (Tshwane), The<br />
Sheraton Pretoria Hotel offers the perfect mix of South African hospitality<br />
and culture as well as spectacular views of Sir Herbert Baker’s famous<br />
Union Building, one of South Africa’s architectural masterpieces.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 12 429 9999<br />
Email: subeth.jansen@sheraton.com<br />
Website: www.sheratonpretoria.com<br />
Conference 1 110 90 130 150 40<br />
Union Terrace - 350 - - 400<br />
Conference 2 200 160 200 200 50<br />
Jacaranda 1 5 210 100 120 130<br />
Conference 3 100 50 90 90 40<br />
Jacaranda 3 5 50 30 30 40<br />
Conference 1 & 2 310 250 330 350 90<br />
Jacaranda 1 & 2 5 350 200 220 300<br />
Sable House<br />
Country Retreat<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
26<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
2<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
140<br />
Tussen-I-Bome Guest Farm<br />
& Conference Centre<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
24<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
2<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
120<br />
Situated just 13km north-east of Pretoria, overlooking the Roodeplaat<br />
Dam, Sable House is the essence of exquisite style balanced with the<br />
freedom of wide open spaces. Surrounded by game roaming freely<br />
in a secure Waterfront Estate, this retreat will delight you with its warm<br />
hospitality and exceptional service, from corporate conferencing to<br />
weekend break-away.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 071 870 6162<br />
Email: admin@sablehouse.co.za<br />
Website: www.sablehouse.co.za<br />
Tussen-I-Bome Guest Farm is a conference venue in the malaria-free<br />
Bobbejaansberg Mountains, 30 minutes from Pretoria. The rustic<br />
Bushveld surroundings and ox-wagon theme of the venue provide a<br />
relaxing experience.<br />
The Wagon-Tent Venue is built in the style of a big ox-wagon. It has<br />
an authentic ‘Out of Africa’ bar area. The Big-Tent Venue is suited for<br />
conferences. It is equipped with Vox Satelite Wi-Fi connection.<br />
Three authentic Ox-Wagon Camps provide unique overnight<br />
experiences for 14 people. We have a graded self catering guesthouse<br />
that can sleep 20 guests. Our chalet can sleep 10 people and the Bush-<br />
Lapa can sleep 16 people.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 82 511 1169<br />
Email: info@tussenibome.co.za<br />
Website: www.tussenibome.co.za<br />
Venue<br />
Capacity<br />
Venue Area m 2 Capacity<br />
Conference Facilities 140<br />
Conference Facilities 160 120<br />
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Heritage Sites<br />
Unique Experiences<br />
Church Square<br />
Bill Harrop’s Original Balloon Safaris<br />
Church Square consists of a number of old buildings around a square,<br />
dating from the end of the 19th century, such as the Palace of Justice,<br />
part of the Northern Facade of Church Square. The statue of Paul Kruger<br />
occupies centre stage on Church Square.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 12 358 1430<br />
Email: info@tourismbeecharter.co.za<br />
Website: www.gauteng.net/attractions/entry/church_square<br />
Whether it’s a romantic fl ight for two in a private balloon, or a party for 18<br />
adventurers, or a corporate adventure for 142; Bill Harrop’s Original Balloon<br />
Safaris is the preferred choice for safe, reliable, fun.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 705 3201<br />
Email: gta@balloon.co.za<br />
Website: www.balloon.co.za<br />
Freedom Park<br />
The Dinokeng Game Reserve<br />
The vision underpinning Freedom Park is the articulation of a multifaceted<br />
heritage that will represent, in a visible, experiential and interactive manner,<br />
South Africa’s developing national consciousness and identity. It stands<br />
as a monument to democracy, which was founded on the values of human<br />
dignity, rights and freedom.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 12 336 4000<br />
Email: info@freedompark.co.za<br />
Website: www.freedompark.co.za<br />
The Dinokeng Game Reserve is the fi rst free-roaming Big 5 residential<br />
game reserve in Gauteng – and probably in the world – next to an<br />
urbanized area. It was offi cially opened in 2011 after the introduction of<br />
four of the Big 5.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 12 711 4391<br />
Email: alisono@netactive.co.za<br />
Website: www.dinokengreserve.co.za<br />
Nelson Mandela Statue<br />
Cullinan Diamond Mine<br />
A 9m-high bronze statue of Nelson Mandela was unveiled at the Union<br />
Buildings in Pretoria on 16 December 2013. The Union Buildings were<br />
once synonymous with apartheid South Africa. Since Nelson Mandela’s<br />
inauguration they have come to represent the new democracy. They<br />
housed Mandela’s presidential offi ces in Pretoria from 1994 to 1999.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 12 300 5200<br />
Email: mike@presidency.gov.za<br />
Website: www.thepresidency.gov.za<br />
The Cullinan Diamond Pipe is the oldest diamond pipe in the world.<br />
Premier Diamond Tours has been operating for the past 20 years as a<br />
specialist surface tours operator of the famous Cullinan Diamond Mine.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 12 734 0081<br />
Email: pdtours@iafrica.com<br />
Website: www.diamondtourscullinan.co.za<br />
Union Buildings<br />
Tswaing Crater<br />
The Union Buildings are the administrative headquarters of the government<br />
and stand majestically overlooking Pretoria. It was the scene of the<br />
inauguration of President Nelson Mandela in April 1994.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 12 300 5200<br />
Email: president@presidency.gov.za<br />
Website: www.thepresidency.gov.za<br />
The main features of Tswaing are a 220 000-year old meteorite impact<br />
crater (100m deep and 1,3km across), a wetland (marsh) area, a variety of<br />
ecosystems and the remains of a factory that produced soda ash and salt.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 76 945 5911<br />
Email: tswaing@ditsong.org.za<br />
Website: www.ditsong.org.za/tswaing.htm<br />
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Nightlife / Shopping<br />
Food<br />
The Blue Room Hatfield<br />
DK Burger<br />
The Blue Room Hatfi eld is a state-of-the-art space in the heart of Pretoria’s’<br />
youth hub, Hatfi eld district that provides a music program like no other. It is<br />
a haven for mature individuals seeking intelligent nightlife with neither the<br />
hassles of over-crowed clubs nor the elitism of upscale lounges.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 12 342 7331<br />
Email: jaco@jmvr-restaurants.com<br />
Website: www.blueroomhatfi eld.co.za<br />
Located downstairs from De Kloof High-quality, home-made,<br />
fresh gourmet burgers and craft beer in a casual and relaxed<br />
environment. Perfect for a quick lunch, a lazy, informal dinner<br />
or private functions.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 12 771 3444<br />
Email: bar@dkburger.co.za<br />
Website: www.dkburger.co.za<br />
Moloko Pretoria Club<br />
Fumo<br />
Moloko Pretoria Club is a dynamic and infl uential lifestyle brand that<br />
specializes in the business of premium entertainment. The brand hosts an<br />
array of successful international and national artists whom we involve in our<br />
colourful and themed events.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 12 362 8888<br />
Email: info@molokoclub.com / moloko.pretoria@gmail.com<br />
Website: www.molokoclub.com<br />
Fumo is the #1 restaurant in Pretoria. Our food is Authentic Italian, we<br />
use genuine South African products where possible and we import all the<br />
necessary ingredients from our beautiful Italy. Our restaurant is appreciated<br />
by couples, groups, families, businesses and often ambassadors, diplomats<br />
and celebrities.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 12 346 0916<br />
Email: info@fumo.co.za<br />
Website: www.fumo.co.za/<br />
Centurion Mall<br />
Kream Restaurant<br />
Centurion Mall is Centurion’s very own super regional shopping centre.<br />
With its wide variety of shops, services and leisure options; shoppers<br />
can enjoy natural shopping in an open-air mall that boasts more than 200<br />
stores and restaurants.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 12 663 1702<br />
Email: marketing@centurionmall.co.za<br />
Website: www.centurionmall.co.za<br />
Kream Restaurant is the location to take your partner, friends or business<br />
associates for lunch or dinner. The vibe is uniquely upmarket, with an interior<br />
that is designed to wow, but also make you feel welcome.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 12 346 4642/4<br />
Email: accounts@kreamrestaurant.co.za<br />
Website: kream.co.za<br />
Menlyn Park Shopping Centre<br />
La Pentola<br />
Menlyn Park Shopping Centre is an award-winning super-regional shopping<br />
centre situated in the fast developing Menlyn node in the capital city of<br />
Pretoria, South Africa. This multi-level centre boasts over 300 tenants<br />
including a large base of international brands and fl agship anchor stores.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 12 471 0600<br />
Email: menlyn@primelife.co.za<br />
Website: www.menlynpark.co.za<br />
Fusion cuisine restaurant, taking inspiration from French, Italian and<br />
rich Mediterranean fl avours, fused with the best local produce available.<br />
No compromise is taken when using olive oil, real butter, fresh herbs<br />
and cream.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 12 329 4028<br />
Email: us@lapentola.co.za<br />
Website: www.lapentola.co.za<br />
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Listings<br />
Listings<br />
Accommodation Listings<br />
Event Listings<br />
Name Telephone Email Website<br />
Name of<br />
the Event<br />
Description<br />
Date<br />
131 On Herbert Baker Boutique Hotel +27 12 751 2070 info@131.co.za www.131.co.za<br />
314 on Clark +27 12 346 2760 info@314onclark.com www.314onclark.com<br />
Mams Arts<br />
Festival<br />
The festival is a cluster of arts, culture and heritage festivities concept with difference. Since 2007 the festival has been<br />
designed and conceptualized to give people insight into the ‘Kasi’ lifestyle, vibe, culture, political and social heritage and<br />
history.<br />
June<br />
Abafazi Guest House +27 12 993 5726 melanie@abafazi.org www.abafaziguesthouse.com<br />
Burger’s Park Hotel +27 12 322 7500 hotel@burgerspark.co.za www.burgerspark.co.za<br />
Centurion Lake Hotel +27 12 643 3600 centurion@legacyhotels.com www.legacyhotels.co.za/en/hotels/centurionlake<br />
Spring Day Music<br />
Explosion<br />
The Golden Falls Spring Day Music Explosion is the South Africa’s premier annual urban music tour. Now in its 14th<br />
year, it visited 12 cities during its 10th anniversary to showcase the cream of local talent alongside international acts<br />
that includes live performances and DJs. Based on the concept of 65 artists and DJs travelling nationally. It provides<br />
sponsors with a range of packages for all levels of partnership and participation. The tour is aiming at attracting 20 000<br />
fans.<br />
August<br />
Forever Hotel – Centurion +27 12 644 6000 conference@foreversa.co.za www.centurionhotel.co.za<br />
Garden Court Hatfi eld +27 12 432 9600 gchatfi eld.reservations@tsogosun.com www.tsogosunhotels.com/garden-court/hatfi eld<br />
Robertson Wine<br />
Valley Festival<br />
Experience a taste of the Cape Winelands in Gauteng, when the picturesque Kievits Kroon Country Estate outside<br />
Pretoria plays host to the annual Robertson Wine Valley Festival.<br />
During this family lifestyle weekend, more than two dozen leading wine farms and winemakers from the Robertson Wine<br />
Valley will be exhibiting their delicious wares for Highveld wine lovers to sample, savour and purchase.<br />
August<br />
Irene Country Lodge +27 12 667 6464 lodge@irenecountrylodge.co.za www.irenecountrylodge.co.za<br />
Leriba Hotel +27 12 660 3300 conference@leriba.co.za www.leriba.co.za<br />
Lombardy Estate +27 87 725 5591 info@lombardy.co.za www.lombardy-hotel.co.za<br />
Mandela<br />
Remembrance<br />
Walk<br />
Former President Nelson Mandela passed on the 5th of December 2013, with his political history and legacy strongly<br />
entrenched in Tshwane (prison, high court, Mahlabandlovu, inauguration, laying in state etc). The City of Tshwane as a<br />
Capital City and Tourist potential must be enhanced and promoted through the Mandela Remembrance Route. Specifi c<br />
established heritage sites needs to be highlighted and promoted. This deepens Mandela’s Legacy of reconciliation,<br />
peace and nation building.<br />
December<br />
Lynnwood View +27 12 361 2582 lynnwoodview@telkomsa.net www.lynnwoodview.co.za<br />
Manhattan Hotel +27 12 392 0000 marketing@manhattanhotel.co.za www.manhattanhotel.co.za<br />
Mbokoto Hotel +27 12 802 0883 info@mbokoto.co.za www.mbokoto.co.za<br />
Restaurant Listings<br />
Oxbow Country Estate +27 86 126 9269 info@oxbowestate.co.za www.oxbowestate.co.za<br />
Protea Hotel Fire and Ice Pretoria +27 12 471 8600 fi reandicemenlyn@proteahotels.com www.proteahotels.com/fi re-and-ice<br />
Protea Hotel Waterfront +27 12 663 8700 reservations@phcenturion.co.za www.proteahotels.com/hotels<br />
Name Telephone Description Website<br />
+27 Café +27 12 362 4975 Contemporary www.tripadvisor.co.za<br />
Royal Elephant Hotel and Conference Centre +27 12 658 8000 info@royalelephant.co.za www.royalelephant.co.za<br />
Al Dente +27 12 460 9686 Italian www.tripadvisor.co.za<br />
Saint Georges Hotel and Conference Centre +27 11 316 1254 info@stgeorge.co.za www.stgeorgehotel.co.za<br />
Aroma Gourmet Coffee Roastery +27 72 592 8822 Fresh roasted coffee www.aromacoffee.co.za<br />
Sonia’s Cosy Cottage +27 12 660 3368 scc@mweb.co.za www.soniascosycottage.co.za<br />
Boston BBQ +27 12 567 7152 Buffet www.bostonbbq.co.za<br />
Southern Sun Pretoria Hotel +27 12 444 5500 sspretoria.reservations@tsogosun.com www.tsogosunhotels.com/hotels/pretoria<br />
Café Beyritz +27 12 348 2000 European Bistro www.tripadvisor.co.za<br />
Stone Cradle, Rietvlei Dam +27 73 266 2555 bookings@stonecradle.com www.stonecradle.com<br />
Capeesh? +27 87 151 4733 Traditional Italian www.capeesh.co.za<br />
The Elegant Lodge +27 12 346 6460 reservations@elegantlodge.co.za -<br />
Cynthia’s Indigo Moon +27 12 346 8926 Fine Dining www.cynthiasindigomoon.co.za<br />
The Holiday Inn Express +27 12 444 1000 gm@hie-sunnypark.co.za www.hiexhotels.co.za/holiday-inn-express<br />
Geet Indian Restaurant +27 12 460 3199 Indian Cuisine www.tripadvisor.co.za<br />
Velmore Estate Hotel +27 12 370 7000 gm@velmorehotel.co.za www.velmorehotel.co.za<br />
Ginger and Fig +27 82 853 4481 Artisanal Eatery www.gingerandfi g.co.za<br />
Villa Baragha Country Estate +27 79 106 2123 info@villabaragha.co.za www.villabaragha.co.za<br />
Honey Badger +27 73 170 9347 Bistro www.tripadvisor.co.za<br />
Waterfalls Boutique Hotel +27 12 346 6218 info@waterfallshotel.co.za www.waterfallsboutiquehotel.co.za<br />
Jam & Daisies +27 12 346 6692 Cafe www.jamanddaisies.co.za<br />
Woodlands Game Lodge & Conference Centre +27 12 808 2146 info@woodlandslodge.co.za www.woodlandslodge.co.za<br />
Kingsley’s Carvery Restaurant +27 12 808 0150 Buffet www.kievitskroon.co.za<br />
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Listings<br />
Listings<br />
Restaurant Listings<br />
Arcade Empire +27 87 980 3531 Bar & Nightclub www.tripadvisor.co.za<br />
Name Telephone Description Website<br />
Tings an’ Times Waterglen +27 12 993 0234 Live Music www.tings.co.za<br />
Moyo Fountains +27 12 341 5729 Fine Dining www.moyo.co.za<br />
Café Barcelona +27 12 345 3602 Live Music www.cafebarcelona.co.za<br />
Pride of India +27 12 346 3684 Indian Cuisine www.prideofi ndiarestaurant.co.za<br />
Firkin +27 12 663 4213 Live Music www.fi rkinpub.co.za<br />
Pure Café +27 12 342 1443 Contemporary www.purecafe.co.za<br />
Cafe Del Khuze +27 12 771 5233 Bar & Night Club www.cafedelkhuze.co.za<br />
Puttanesca Ristorante & Pizzeria +27 12 332 4519 Authentic Italian www.tripadvisor.co.za<br />
Carousel Casino & Entertainment World +27 12 718 7777 Bar & Night Club www.suninternational.com/carousel<br />
Rhino Roastery +27 12 347 6050 Specialising in on-site roasting www.rhinoroastery.co.za<br />
Club Discreet +27 12 771 6379 Bar & Night Club www.clubdiscreet.wix.com/clubdiscreet<br />
Ritrovo Ristorante +27 12 460 4367 Authentic Italian www.ristrovoristorante.com<br />
Cool Runnings +27 81 379 7905 Bar & Night Club www.coolrunningscafe.co.za<br />
Simo’s Coffee Roastery +27 82 562 3121 Finest coffee roastery in Pretoria www.simocoffee.co.za<br />
Die Kantoor +27 12 543 9751 Bar & Night Club www.diekantoor.co.za<br />
Stone Cradle Restaurant +27 73 266 2555 Buffet www.stonecradle.com<br />
Dropzone +27 12 362 6528 Bar & Night Club www.pretoria.yalwa.co.za<br />
Square Times Café +27 12 991 6912 Contemporary www.squaretime.co.za<br />
Elephants & Friends +27 12 997 5937 Live Entertainment www.elephantandfriends.co.za<br />
The Blades +27 12 808 9943 Fine Dining www.theblades.co.za<br />
Elles Karaoke & Entertainment +27 12 567 5476 Karaoke & Entertainment www.showme.co.za<br />
The Blu Saffron Restaurant +27 12 346 0223 Fine Dining www.tripadvisor.co.za<br />
Europa Lounge +27 12 440 6230 Bar & Night Club www.local-venues.co.za<br />
The Blue Crane Restaurant +27 12 406 7615 Fine Dining www.bluecranerestaurant.co.za<br />
Heroes Sports Bar & Grill +27 76 700 2514 Sports bar & Grill www.showme.co.za<br />
Villa Paolo +27 82 682 0611 Traditional Italian www.tripadvisor.co.za<br />
Huttens Pub +27 74 184 3375 Pub, Karaoke & Entertainment www.huttenspub.co.za<br />
Mokha Lounge +27 83 255 0673 Rock Lounge www.showme.co.za<br />
Nightlife Listings<br />
No. 7 +27 12 997 6310 Bar & Night Club www.showme.co.za<br />
Plum Pretoria +27 12 751 3519 Bar & Night Club www.plumpretoria.co.za<br />
Name Telephone Description Website<br />
Railways Cafe +27 71 896 5198 Bar, Live Music & Night Club www.railwayscafe.co.za<br />
News Café +27 12 991 1110 Bar & Night Club www.newscafe.co.za<br />
Recess +27 12 663 7862 Bar & Night Club www.recessnightclub.com<br />
Aandklas Pretoria +27 12 362 3712 Bar & Night Club www.zomato.co.za<br />
Springbok Bar +27 12 362 7766 Sports Bar www.zomato.com<br />
Presleys +27 12 807 0690 Bar & Night Club www.presleys.co.za<br />
Stones Hatfi eld +27 12 342 9847 Pub & Sports Bar www.stones.co.za<br />
Tiger Tiger +27 71 609 2675 Bar & Night Club www.tigertiger.co.za<br />
Tiger Tiger +27 82 828 9563 Bar & Night Club www.tigertiger.co.za<br />
Die Blou Hond at Casa Toscana +27 12 348 8820 Live Music www.blouhond.co.za<br />
Trini-t +27 12 663 3362 Pub & Bar www.showme.co.za<br />
Wolmer Bush Lounge +27 71 329 7156 Live Music www.whatson.co.za<br />
Twisters Pub & Grub +27 82 751 8705 Bar & Night Club www.showme.co.za<br />
Rafters +27 71 610 2132 Live Music www.rafterspub.co.za<br />
TY’s Nightclub +27 82 601 6011 Bar & Night Club www.tysnightclub.co.za<br />
Gauteng Meeting Planner’s Guide<br />
Gauteng Meeting Planner’s Guide
West Rand<br />
© Norm Harvey<br />
West Rand<br />
Majestic Magaliesberg<br />
Outdoor Playground<br />
Mineral Mining Region<br />
Fine Dining Delight<br />
[Hot Air Ballooning]
West Rand<br />
100<br />
Why West Rand?<br />
Why come to West Rand?<br />
West Rand<br />
The West Rand District Municipality (WRDM) comprises four local<br />
municipalities, namely Randfontein, Mogale City, Westonaria and<br />
Merafong City.<br />
The West Rand, situated on the western side of Gauteng, stretches<br />
from the Magaliesberg mountain range in the north, to the N12 in the<br />
south, and along the meandering Crocodile River. The region is well<br />
serviced with resorts and activities that cater for visitors looking for<br />
tranquility or adventure. The West Rand is less than 45 minutes’ drive<br />
along excellent highways from Sandton (N1), Pretoria (N14/R28) and<br />
Johannesburg. It is also close to international and local airports.<br />
The West Rand’s heritage, dating back millions of years, attracts<br />
visitors from across the globe. The unspoilt wilderness is protected<br />
by legislation and is carefully managed to preserve both historic and<br />
ecological legacies. The Witwatersrand “Ridge of White Waters” is<br />
1 760m above sea level. The area provides the largest inland water<br />
system in South Africa with rain water fl owing into both the Indian and<br />
Atlantic oceans.<br />
The Witwatersrand Sequence is a combination of gold-bearing<br />
quartzite and shale. Two of the earliest gold mines in South Africa can<br />
be visited at Kromdraai and Magaliesburg, where guided tours reveal the<br />
lives of these early pioneers.<br />
Soft dolomite has led to the earliest evidence of the discovery of man,<br />
and to the declaration of the Cradle of Humankind as a World Heritage<br />
Site. It is a 47 000 hectare area about 45km north-west of Johannesburg.<br />
Fossil fi ndings throw light onto early human ancestors and their relatives,<br />
dating back more than 3.4 million years. The Sterkfontein excavation<br />
has been active since 1966, making it the world’s longest sustained<br />
palaeoanthropological excavation.<br />
West Rand<br />
The West Rand forms part of the Cradle of Humankind, a Unesco World Heritage Site, where evidence of hominid<br />
habitation has been documented stretching back some two million years. A trip to Maropeng, the visitor centre<br />
for the Cradle of Humankind is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the origins of human beings through<br />
their self-guided exhibition. The area has produced a wealth of fossil remains, including those of Australopithecus<br />
sediba, while a tour of the famous Sterkfontein Caves makes for a memorable family excursion.<br />
Gold mining on the West Rand began in 1933 with the discovery of the carbon leader reef.<br />
Western Deep is the world’s deepest mining shaft, plunging some 3.6km into the earth. Guided<br />
tours of two of South Africa’s gold mines at Kromdraai and Magaliesburg are both geologically<br />
and historically informative.<br />
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EARTH<br />
Birdwatchers are sure to add a few interesting bird sightings to their lists, and the more<br />
adventurous visitors will revel in a hot air balloon ride, microlighting adventure, fl y-fi shing<br />
or rock-climbing expedition.<br />
Hiking and horse-riding trails are also in abundance, and there are stretches of off-road land<br />
for quad-biking and cycling.<br />
Lanseria International Airport offers an alternative point of entry to the<br />
West Rand, which also has a stunning casino.<br />
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Askari Game<br />
Lodge & Spa<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
30<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
3<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
150<br />
Forum Homini Hotel &<br />
Roots Restaurant<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
14<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
3<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
100<br />
Askari Lodge provides excellent facilities, dedicated staff and superb<br />
cuisine set in a tranquil bushveld environment, steeped with history.<br />
Standard conference equipment is available and specialized requests<br />
can be met by prior arrangement. Conference packages can be<br />
combined with safari-style teambuilding activities, spa treatments and<br />
game drives. Askari also offers teambuilding packages for those who<br />
want to get even closer to nature, and one can choose from the safarithemed<br />
teambuilding options, that bring you close-up and personal<br />
with the wildlife on our game reserve.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: Tel +27 14 577 2658/9<br />
Email: reservations@askarilodge.co.za<br />
Website: www.askarilodge.co.za<br />
Emerging from the ancient dust in the Cradle of Humankind is<br />
Forum Homini Boutique Hotel. Set within a private game estate, this<br />
5 star hotel offers deluxe cave-style accommodation for discerning<br />
travellers, as well as fi ne dining at the award-winning Roots<br />
restaurant, an intimate wedding venue and excellent facilities for<br />
those with business in mind. Our discreet conference facilities are<br />
ideal for high-end management, strategic or brainstorming sessions.<br />
After-hours delegates can gather in the lounge, or sit on the deck<br />
to enjoy a sundowner. A variety of breakaway areas also allow for<br />
relaxing and stimulating discussions.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 668 700<br />
Email: reservations@forumhomini.com<br />
Website: www.forumhomini.com<br />
Venue<br />
Capacity<br />
U-Shape Classroom Theatre<br />
Akira 80 30 50<br />
Amiri 16 30 50<br />
Fikira 20 30 50<br />
Hakima 20 30 50<br />
Venue<br />
Media Centre 12<br />
Boardroom 16<br />
The Forum 100<br />
Capacity<br />
Budmarsh<br />
Country Lodge<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
18<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
2<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
40<br />
Glenburn<br />
Lodge<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
100<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
8<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
250<br />
Budmarsh Country Lodge awaits to welcome you to its world of<br />
understated elegance, tranquillity and personalised attention. Both<br />
conference facilities are state-of-the-art, designed to inspire, motivate,<br />
develop and spoil your staff. The main conference facility offers<br />
sweeping views of the Magaliesberg Mountains while the second<br />
opens onto the peaceful and tranquil gardens. The conference rooms<br />
are ideal for training sessions, strategy sessions as well as teambuilding<br />
exercises. The conference facilities provide modern but<br />
formal venues with internet Wi-Fi hot spots. Whatever your business<br />
function, the staff at Budmarsh will attend to your every need to<br />
ensure that you can complete your business undisturbed.<br />
Glenburn Lodge is situated in the tranquility of the Zwartkops<br />
Mountains, on the banks of the Blaauwbank and Crocodile Rivers.<br />
Situated within the newly declared World Heritage Site, the ‘Cradle of<br />
Humankind’, this 100 bedroom hotel, conference, wedding venue and<br />
spa is a mere 30 minutes from both Johannesburg and Pretoria.<br />
The natural scenic beauty of Glenburn Lodge makes it the ideal<br />
setting for conferences, product launches, think-tanks and teambuilding<br />
exercises. The Conference Centre seats up to 600 delegates<br />
across eight conference rooms. All rooms are fully equipped with<br />
state-of-the-art conference equipment. Voted as one of the top<br />
wedding venues in Gauteng, Glenburn Lodge has three wedding<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 728 1800<br />
Email: info@budmarsh.co.za<br />
Website: www.budmarsh.co.za<br />
venues with guest capacities ranging between 60 and 300 guests.<br />
Also perfect of birthday parties and year-end functions<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 668 1600<br />
Venue<br />
Capacity<br />
U-Shape Classroom Cinema Banquet<br />
Email: reservations@glenburn.co.za / conference@glenburn.co.za<br />
Website: www.glenburn.co.za<br />
Venue<br />
Capacity<br />
Boardroom U-Shape Classroom<br />
Mallard 28 50 80 -<br />
Marabou / Minnow 70 120 240 -<br />
Pepper Tree 32 24 40<br />
Banyan Tree 24 18 18<br />
Royal Clansman 60 150 250 200<br />
Coachman 34 80 150 -<br />
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Heia Safari<br />
Ranch<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
50<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
7<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
100<br />
Kloofzicht Lodge<br />
& Spa<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
60<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
8<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
150<br />
The charming lodge is situated on a game farm that is set in the<br />
tranquil indigenous South African bushveld. The attractive hotel<br />
complex and conference centre consists of thatched stone buildings<br />
that are surrounded by beautifully landscaped lawns. The Heia Safari<br />
Ranch restaurant is a picturesque venue for superb dining with<br />
windows that overlook the swimming pool and Lake Heritage. Our<br />
zebras use the swimming pool as their watering hole to the delight<br />
of the restaurant guests. There are additional conference rooms<br />
available in the main hotel building should they be required. The hotel<br />
grounds and the banks of Lake Heritage are ideal for team building.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 919 5000<br />
Email: info@heia.co.za<br />
Website: www.heia.co.za<br />
Nestled at the foothills of the Zwartkops Mountains in the Cradle of<br />
Humankind, Kloofzicht Lodge & Spa is the essence of tranquility; a<br />
comfortable 40 minute drive from both Johannesburg and Pretoria.<br />
Guests entering Kloofzicht Lodge are greeted with the stunning vista<br />
of endless stretches of water as the infi nity pool spills over into the<br />
Kloofzicht dam, fi nally settling into the Zwartkops mountains in the<br />
distance. Kloofzicht’s 60 suites, which include family rooms, overlook<br />
either the six exquisite fl y fi shing dams or the unspoilt Zwartkops<br />
gorge and mountain. The spa, fl y fi shing, mountain walks and<br />
watching game and bird life are popular pastimes with leisure guests.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 317 0600<br />
Email: reservation@kloofzicht.co.za<br />
Website: www.kloofzicht.co.za<br />
Venue<br />
Capacity<br />
Venue<br />
Capacity<br />
Theatre Classroom Banquet<br />
Dolomite & Quartzroom (combined) 120<br />
The Emarald Room 120<br />
Conference Facilities 120 80 100<br />
Sandstone 120<br />
Hibon<br />
Lodge<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
6<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
4<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
150<br />
Maropeng<br />
aAfrica<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
24<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
3<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
500<br />
Situated a 15-minute drive from Magaliesburg, Hibon Lodge in<br />
Hekpoort features a restaurant, banquet and meeting facilities. The<br />
guest house offers a garden and views of the Magaliesburg Mountain<br />
range. The spacious and elegant rooms are equipped with a fl atscreen<br />
TV, air conditioning and a seating area. All rooms have tea<br />
and coffee facilities and a private bathroom with bath and separate<br />
shower. Extras include satellite channels. The restaurant serves local<br />
South African cuisine on request. Set in a natural environment, guests<br />
at Hibon Lodge can stroll through the manicured gardens and relax<br />
by the lake. Activities in the surrounding area include game viewing,<br />
hot air ballooning and fl y-fi shing. Other facilities offered include a bar,<br />
a games room with billiards and darts, and a mobile spa.<br />
Situated on the property of the Maropeng Visitors Center, this<br />
4-star Maropeng Boutique Hotel is a great choice for those looking<br />
for quality accommodation in the Cradle of Humankind. At this<br />
24-bedroom hotel, guests can enjoy the sight of an African sunset<br />
over the magnifi cent Cradle of Humankind.<br />
The whole property is a ‘Proudly South African’ member and<br />
Fair Trade in Tourism Certifi ed. Only a 45-minute drive from either<br />
Johannesburg or Pretoria, and a 5 minute walk from the Maropeng<br />
Tumulus building which houses three conference rooms and the<br />
Maropeng Exhibition.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 14 576 1099<br />
Email: albertine@hibon.co.za<br />
Phone: +27 14 577 9000<br />
Email: hotelreception@maropeng.co.za<br />
Website: www.maropeng.co.za<br />
Capacity<br />
Venue<br />
Cinema Classroom U-Shape Banquet Double U-Shape<br />
East Wing 90 70 70 100 60<br />
Website: www.hibon.co.za<br />
Venue<br />
Capacity<br />
Banquet Classroom Theatre U-Shape<br />
Central 150 100 60 120 90<br />
West Wing 90 70 70 100 60<br />
Boardroom 15 10 9 - -<br />
Combined Conference Room 1,2 & 3 320 370 500 -<br />
Conference Room 2 70 120 160 -<br />
Conference Room 1 Or 3 - 50 80 25<br />
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Misty Hills Country Hotel,<br />
Conference Centre & Spa<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
195<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
23<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
1000<br />
Southern Sun<br />
Silverstar<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
34<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
3<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
500<br />
The Cradle of Humankind is home to the 4-star rated Misty Hills<br />
Country Hotel, Conference Centre and Spa. Nestled in the foothills of<br />
the Swartkop Mountains on the threshold of the beautiful Kromdraai<br />
Valley in Muldersdrift, Misty Hills is one of the most popular hotel and<br />
conference venues in Gauteng.<br />
Part of the Recreation Africa Group, and affi liated to the renowned<br />
Warwick International Group of Hotels, this charming stone-built<br />
complex embodies the ethos of Africa. Set in more than 60 acres of<br />
lush botanical gardens, Misty Hills is the ideal venue for functions,<br />
weddings, conferences and exhibitions.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 950 6000<br />
Email: sales@rali.co.za<br />
Website: mistyhillscountryhotel.com<br />
Situated on the West Rand in Muldersdrift, Mogale City, Southern<br />
Sun Silverstar is a luxury, contemporary and exclusive 34-room hotel,<br />
offering a variety of restaurants, retail shops, conference facilities<br />
and kids’ entertainment. The hotel is bright and cheerful and is a<br />
showcase of some of the most beautiful mosaic art deco. Silverstar<br />
Casino’s stylish conferencing facilities accommodates up to 500<br />
delegates, our conferencing venue has a large ballroom that can be<br />
divided, as well as three private breakaway rooms. Silverstar offers<br />
guests a fi ve-star catering experience, whether it’s a banquet, cocktail<br />
or conference style event you’re hosting.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 662 7300<br />
Email: info@silverstarcasino.co.za<br />
Website: www.silverstarcasino.co.za<br />
Capacity<br />
U-Shape Classroom Cinema Cocktail<br />
Exhibition 31 21 651 - 500 900 1000<br />
Pelindaba 1 18 18 324 60 180 - 220 300 400<br />
Pelindaba 1 & 2 36 18 684 120 450 900 800<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone:<br />
Email:<br />
Website:<br />
Venue<br />
Titanium Boardroom 12<br />
Capacity<br />
Springbok 10 14 140 40 80 100 - 120 100 - 150<br />
Cobalt Aluminium Room 40<br />
Impala 14 10 140 40 100 120 100 - 150<br />
Platinum Ballroom 500<br />
Riverstone<br />
Lodge<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
51<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
4<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
200<br />
Stone<br />
Hill<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
8<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
1<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
30<br />
Our 51 spacious and beautifully appointed rooms provide all the<br />
comforts of home! Whether you have a conference, function or a<br />
wedding in mind - this is the perfect destination. Relax and allow us to<br />
manage your event in one of our four well-equipped function rooms<br />
overlooking the Crocodile River. The wooden decks and surrounding<br />
trees provide tasteful and peaceful ambience.<br />
Visit our children’s country outdoor party venue, ‘Little Feet’ -<br />
where every little foot has ample ground to play on.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 11 668 3111<br />
Email: sales@riverstonelodge.co.za<br />
Website: www.riverstonelodge.co.za<br />
Only an hour from Johannesburg or Pretoria, nestled in the hills of the<br />
Magaliesberg, in a private country setting, and with stunning views, is<br />
Stone Hill. Perched high above the distant village of Magaliesburg, we<br />
offer eight top class, 4-star graded and AA Highly Recommended fully<br />
equipped luxurious self-catering timber cottages, accommodating<br />
from two to six guests each.<br />
We also have the Paper Bark Function Room for small conferences<br />
or any type of self-catered or catered function. It comprises a large<br />
room with ample lighting and windows, an indoor fi replace, small bar<br />
area, fully equipped kitchen for self-catered functions, or for<br />
caterers to use, and a very large brick braai off the patio.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 82 447 6893<br />
Email: info@stone-hill.co.za<br />
Website: www.stone-hill.co.za<br />
Venue<br />
Capacity<br />
U-Shape Classroom Cinema Banquet<br />
Savuti 50 100 200 120<br />
Okavango 50 150 300 160<br />
Venue<br />
Capacity<br />
Theatre Classroom Banquet<br />
Savannah 20 40 80 -<br />
Conference Facilities 50 24 30<br />
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Valley Lodge<br />
& Spa<br />
Venue<br />
Capacity<br />
U-Shape Double U-Shape Classroom Cinema Boardroom<br />
Thomas Baines 24 50 50 70 30<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
76<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
5<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
120<br />
Valley Lodge & Spa, an award-winning four-star hotel nestled in the<br />
historic Magaliesberg valley, is a glorious blend of time-honoured<br />
traditions and modern hospitality. A total of 76 luxurious refurbished<br />
rooms and suites are available in three room categories. All<br />
accommodation has either one king size bed or two single beds (twin<br />
beds) and the rooms come equipped with a dressing table, comfortable<br />
easy chair, coffee table, an electronic safe and a fl at screen TV with<br />
selected satellite channels. Valley Lodge & Spa offer a stunning setting<br />
in which to host a wide range of events, covering everything from an<br />
incentive group to a corporate conference and smaller board meetings.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 14 577 1301<br />
Email: reservations@valleylodge.co.za<br />
Website: www.valleylodge.co.za<br />
Cradle of Human Kind<br />
Kromdraai Gold Mine<br />
The Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site is considered to have<br />
outstanding universal value, with a the signifi cant number and quality of<br />
fossils found here. The 53 000 hectare site has produced over one third of all<br />
hominin fossils ever found anywhere in the world.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 14 577 9000<br />
Email: info@maropeng.co.za<br />
Website: www.maropeng.co.za<br />
Kromdraai Gold Mine is a privately owned farm housing one of South Africa’s<br />
oldest gold mines, discovered in 1881. Gavin Whatley, the farm’s owner, has<br />
painstakingly restored the mine so that it’s safe for visitors and also<br />
assembled an interesting one-room museum fi lled with old maps, pictures<br />
and rusty mining artefacts.<br />
Sunbird 40 70 80 120 46<br />
Oriole 24 44 50 70 30<br />
Henry Hartley 40 70 90 120 46<br />
Kingfisher 18 - 20 30 18<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 14 577 9000<br />
Email: website@maropeng.co.za<br />
Website: www.maropeng.co.za/content/page/the_kromdraai_gold_mine<br />
Valverde Country Hotel<br />
& Fat Olive Restaurant<br />
Venue<br />
Capacity<br />
Guest<br />
Rooms<br />
25<br />
Meeting<br />
Rooms<br />
Largest<br />
Plenary<br />
200<br />
Whether you are looking for an intimate morning wedding<br />
with twenty guests or a stylish afternoon or evening event for 200,<br />
we will make it special. Valverde caters for a variety of corporate and<br />
private functions throughout the year. We can accommodate groups<br />
from 20 to 200 guests and can customise events to meet the needs<br />
and budgets of any occasion. Live entertainment can be arranged<br />
and food-tasting evenings are held monthly for those wanting to<br />
sample our menus. For smaller groups we also recommend our a la<br />
carte restaurant, the Fat Olive.<br />
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability<br />
Phone: +27 10 591 6840<br />
Email: info@valverde.co.za<br />
Website: www.valverde.co.za<br />
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Nirox Sculpture Park<br />
Sterkfontein Caves<br />
NIROX is a private foundation, founded by benefactor Benji Liebman, created<br />
to cultivate the arts in South Africa. It occupies 15 pristine hectares of land in<br />
the middle of the Cradle of Humankind, and serves as an artist’s residence<br />
for both prominent and up-and-coming local and international artists.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 82 854 6963<br />
Email: stephan@niroxarts.com<br />
Website: www.niroxarts.com<br />
Situated just outside Johannesburg and Pretoria, the Sterkfontein Caves are<br />
world famous for their fossil fi nds and a well-known visitor destination. Within<br />
the Caves, scientists have discovered hominid and animal fossils, dating<br />
back more than four million years, to the birth of humanity.<br />
Olive Lapa 200<br />
King’s Hall 130<br />
Rose Room 100<br />
Fat Olive Restaurant 50<br />
Jasmine Lapa 40<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 14 577 9000<br />
Email: website@maropeng.co.za<br />
Website: www.maropeng.co.za/content/page/the-sterkfontein-caves<br />
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Unique Experiences<br />
Unique Experiences<br />
Air Ventures<br />
Magaliesberg Canopy Tours<br />
Air Ventures Hot Air Ballooning offers daily balloon fl ights, over the Cradle<br />
of Humankind, Magaliesburg, and selected game reserves. Our fl ights are<br />
customised to provide fun and excitement, from romantic getaways to<br />
incentive events, with our Safari Flight offering the ultimate in<br />
game-viewing experiences.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 83 356 2435<br />
Email: info@air-ventures.co.za<br />
Website: www.air-ventures.co.za<br />
Magaliesberg Canopy Tours is a unique eco-adventure that takes you on<br />
a journey through the ecology and geology of the second oldest mountain<br />
range in the world - estimated to be 2,400 million years old. 11 platforms have<br />
been constructed against the rock faces of the spectacular Ysterhout Kloof.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 14 535 0150<br />
Email: info@magaliescanopytour.co.za<br />
Website: www.magaliescanopytour.co.za<br />
Johannesburg Skydiving Club<br />
Maropeng Visitor Centre<br />
Are you a daredevil? Love that rush of adrenalin? Then a day at the<br />
Johannesburg Skydiving Club is for you. The club caters for beginners and<br />
experienced skydivers, and specialises in tandem jumps. The airfi eld has six<br />
braai facilities, a canteen, and a licensed bar.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 83 759 3483<br />
Email: info@jsc.co.za<br />
Website: www.jsc.co.za<br />
Maropeng is the Offi cial Visitor Centre for the Cradle of Humankind, offering<br />
a 24 bedroom boutique hotel, The Interpretation Centre at Maropeng,<br />
conference facilities, and accommodation for visiting schools, the<br />
Sterkfontein Caves and a small conference room at the Caves.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 14 577 9000<br />
Email: info@maropeng.co.za<br />
Website: www.maropeng.co.za<br />
Soulstice Day Spa<br />
Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve<br />
At Soulstice Day Spa we enjoy a healthy relationship with several other<br />
luxury hotels and spas around South Africa, drawing on their experience<br />
to offer our guests only the highest-quality beauty products, and offer<br />
nothing but the best in spa treatments and facilities.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 662 7500<br />
Email: info@soulsticedayspajhb.co.za<br />
Website: www.soulsticedayspajhb.co.za<br />
The Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve is a privately owned, non-subsidized game<br />
reserve, covering approximately 1 200 hectares on the typical highveld of<br />
Gauteng. Situated in the ‘Cradle of Humankind’, a declared World Heritage<br />
Site, about 40km north-west of Johannesburg and 60km west of Pretoria<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 957 0349<br />
Email: bookings@rhinolion.co.za / trs@iafrica.com<br />
Website: www.rhinolion.co.za<br />
Sundown Adventures<br />
Wild Cave Adventures<br />
We are a dynamic, corporate fl y fi shing and team-building service<br />
provider for Mount Grace, Budmarsh Lodge, and Whispering Pine among<br />
others. We are a well-established fl y fi shing travel operator and pride<br />
ourselves on quality, eco-friendly services.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 315 4503 / +27 83 414 0391<br />
Email: sundown@iafrica.com<br />
Website: www.sundowneradventure.co.za<br />
Wild Cave Adventurers operate in the wild caves on the West Rand and cater<br />
for adventure seekers looking for opportunities to explore<br />
extreme areas safely. At the same time, and more importantly, they use these<br />
excursions to develop public awareness on environmental preservation.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 956 6197<br />
Email: info@wildcaves.co.za<br />
Website: www.wildcaves.co.za<br />
Gauteng Meeting Planner’s Guide<br />
Gauteng Meeting Planner’s Guide
West Rand<br />
112<br />
Nightlife/Shopping<br />
Food<br />
Reiketlile Pub & Restaurant<br />
Billy G Buffet<br />
A premium pub based in the heart of Kagiso, Reiketlile Pub & Restaurant is a<br />
place to relax and enjoy good company with friends.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 82 588 0953<br />
Email: lentswelamagron@telkomsa.net<br />
Billy G is an upmarket, family buffet restaurant. It is ideal for year-end functions,<br />
birthday celebrations and romantic dinners. With tempting dishes on the menu<br />
such as lamb, prawns, sushi and pizza, these will be sure to satisfy guests<br />
frequenting the restaurant on special occasions.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 662 7476<br />
Email: silverstar.pg@tsogosun.co.za<br />
Website: www.silverstar.com<br />
Tsitsi B&B, Pub and Restaurant<br />
Carnivore Restaurant<br />
We offer chilled and exquisite accommodation of choice, state-of-theart<br />
conferencing facilities and divine food meeting the standards of<br />
our customers. Clients needs are tailor-made to suit expectation and<br />
requirements. Our services are affordable to a whole range of customers<br />
because we offer both African and Western needs in terms of value<br />
expectation and requirements.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 410 4454 / + 27 83 507 5183<br />
Email: gmodise@vodamail.co.za<br />
The award-winning, internationally renowned Carnivore restaurant recently<br />
celebrated 20 years of service, and continues to provide Africa’s Greatest<br />
Eating Experience. Thousands of local and international visitors have savoured<br />
The Carnivore’s ‘all you can eat’ dining concept.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 950 6000<br />
Email: sales@rali.co.za<br />
Website: carnivore.co.za<br />
Cradlestone Mall<br />
Gilroy’s Brewery (Pty) Ltd<br />
The newly developed Cradlestone Mall is situated in the heart of Mogale<br />
City and is easily accessible from all routes surrounding the shopping<br />
centre. This architectural masterpiece includes a number of energy-saving<br />
parameters and has an incredible mix of over 160 stores.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 10 020 1234<br />
Email: info@cradlestonemall.co.za<br />
Website: www.cradlestonemall.co.za<br />
Gilroy’s Brewery produces four award winning hand-crafted beers. The<br />
brewery in picturesque Muldersdrift also features a 400 seater child-friendly<br />
restaurant and pub. Gilroy’s Country Brewery and Restaurant was blessed<br />
with the 2015 title of “Best Tourism Establishment in the West Rand” by the<br />
West Rand Tourism Department.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 11 796 3020 / +27 73 357 2897<br />
Email: info@gilroysbrewery.co.za<br />
Website: www.gilroybeers.co.za<br />
Key West Mall<br />
Tso’s Butchery, Fast Food & Pub<br />
Situated in the heart of Krugersdorp, Key West Shopping Centre, gives you<br />
the opportunity to shop, dine and browse to your heart’s content in more<br />
than 120 stores. The 53 583m² centre makes shopping effortless, while the<br />
waterfront’s soft landscaping and walkways offer a relaxed environment.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: + 27 11 273 0400<br />
Email: info@keywest.co.za<br />
Website: www.keywest.co.za<br />
Township Pub & Restaurant based in Kagiso offering the best<br />
chesanyama in the West Rand.<br />
Contact Us<br />
Phone: +27 73 329 4417 / +27 83 392 4578<br />
Email: rayzuma@yahoo.com<br />
Gauteng Meeting Planner’s Guide<br />
Gauteng Meeting Planner’s Guide
West Rand<br />
114<br />
Accommodation Listings<br />
Name Telephone Email Website<br />
Wild West<br />
Country<br />
Festival<br />
The Wild West Country Fest is a full blooded country music and entertainment event which will be<br />
presented in a nostalgic environment reminiscent of the 1880’s and 1890’s when the West Rand was<br />
synonymous with mining camps and prospectors from as far afi eld as Cornwell, Canada, Australasia and<br />
Holland. These early pioneers, who were referred to as roughnecks, came to seek their fortunes as gold<br />
diggers and prospectors in the heyday of the Witwatersrand gold rush<br />
September<br />
Avianto +27 11 668 3000 info@avianto.co.za www.avianto.co.za<br />
Casalinga Ristorante Italiano +27 87 805 6222 enquiries@casalinga.co.za www.casalinga.co.za<br />
Chrisanna Venue +27 11 660 2560 info@chrisanna.co.za www.chrisanna.co.za<br />
Go West<br />
Heritage Week<br />
The Go West! Festival is a celebration of heritage, arts and culture organized by the West Rand District<br />
Municipality in the West Rand District of Gauteng, South Africa. It began with a photography competition,<br />
a talent search and a comedy showcase in order to enhance skills within the community.<br />
September<br />
Cradle Lodge +27 11 956 6206 info@cradlelodge.co.za www.cradlelodge.co.za<br />
Crocodilian Exquisite Hotel +27 18 771 9913 functions@crocodilian.co.za www.crocodilian.co.za<br />
EnGedi Bistro +27 86 136 4334 info@engedi.co.za www.engedi.co.za<br />
Ekudeni Resort +27 11 021 2186 info@ekudeni.co.za www.ekudeni.co.za<br />
Restaurant Listings<br />
Garden World +27 11 957 2545 nursery@gardenworld.co.za www.gardenworld.co.za<br />
Griffi ns Estate Country Venue +27 72 842 5959 info@griffi nsestate.co.za www.griffi nsestate.co.za<br />
Hamilton Guest House +27 11 693 1613 hamiltonguesthouse@telkomsa.net www.thehamiltonguesthouse.co.za<br />
Hibon Lodge +27 14 576 1099 info@hibon.co.za www.hibon.co.za<br />
Magalies Manor +27 14 577 6000 hotel@magaliesmanor.co.za www.magaliesmanor.co.za<br />
Monchique Guest House +27 82 551 0851 monchique@mrta.co.za www.monchique.co.za<br />
Moon & Sixpence +27 11 659 7030 info@moonandsixpence.co.za www.moonandsixpence.co.za<br />
Mount Usambara +27 82 361 0133 info@mountusambara.co.za www.mountusambara.co.za<br />
Nullarbor Cottages +27 83 652 8647 info@nullarbor.co.za www.nullarbor.co.za<br />
Oakfi eld Farm +27 11 933 3464 info@oakfi eld.co.za www.oakfi eld.co.za<br />
Red Cap Ranch +27 18 786 3087 redcaplodge@gmail.com www.redcapranch.co.za<br />
Rengwe Guest House +27 84 251 0527 info@rengwe.co.za www.rengwe.co.za<br />
Toadbury Hall Country House +27 10 593 7523 enquiries@toadbury.co.za www.taodbury.co.za<br />
Tsitsi B&B +27 11 410 4454 gmodise@vodamail.co.za www.tsitsi.co.za<br />
Tswingwana Guest Lodge +27 10 210 3900 kfourie@xavier.co.za www.tswingwana.co.za<br />
Usambara +27 11 662 1345 info@usambara.co.za www.usambara.co.za<br />
Victorian Guest House +27 11 660 3292 info@victorianguesthouse.co.za www.victorianguesthouse.co.za<br />
Warthogs Game Lodge & Conferencing +27 83 678 1237 loryn@warthogs.co.za www.warthogs.co.za<br />
Whispering Pines +27 14 577 5901 info@whisperingpines.co.za www.whisperingpines.co.za<br />
Event Listings<br />
Name Telephone Description Website<br />
African Pride: Mount Grace Country House & Spa +27 14 577 5600 Buffet / Alfresco www.africanpridehotels.com/mountgrace<br />
Anro Flower Farm & Pretty Bunches +27 11 662 2699 Alfresco www.anrofl owers.co.za<br />
Bellgables Country Restaurant +27 82 551 8855 Fine Dining www.bellgables.biz<br />
Casalinga Ristorante Italiano +27 87 805 6222 Fine Dining www.casalinga.co.za<br />
Cedar Country Inn +27 11 954 0947 Restaurant www.cedarlodge.co.za<br />
Chaffpozzy Café +27 11 954 0947 Tavern www.chaffpozzy.co.za<br />
Cottage Lodge +27 11 693 7450 Alfresco / Buffet www.cottagelodge.co.za<br />
Crocodilian Exquisite Hotel +27 18 771 9913/4/5 Alfresco www.crocodilian.co.za<br />
De Hoek Country Hotel +27 14 577 9600 Fine Dining / Alfresco www.dehoek.com<br />
EnGedi +27 86 136 4334 Alfresco www.engedi.co.za<br />
Garden World +27 11 957 2545 Alfresco www.gardenworld.co.za<br />
Goblins Cove +27 14 576 2143 Alfresco www.thegoblinscove.co.za<br />
Greensleeves +27 83 229 5677 Buffet www.greensleeves.co.za<br />
Hamilton Executive Estate +27 11 693 1613 Alfresco www.thehamiltonguesthouse.co.za<br />
Hornbill Lodge & Legends +27 82 900 7107 Alfresco www.hornbill.co.za<br />
Ingwenya Country Estate +27 76 443 3727 Fine Dining www.ingwenya.com<br />
Kenjara Lodge +27 11 957 0012 Alfresco www.kenjara.co.za<br />
La Java Restaurant & Guest House +27 11 660 6749 Alfresco www.lajava.co.za<br />
Leafy Greens Café & Shop +27 87 805 6221 Alfresco www.leafygreens.co.za<br />
Magalies River Lodge +27 71 605 3531 Fine Dining www.magaliesriverlodge.co.za<br />
Mogale Country Lodge +27 71 311 3064 Alfresco / Buffet www.mogalelodge.com<br />
Ngwenya Glass Village & Art Gallery +27 84 582 3209 Alfresco www.ngwenyaartgallery.co.za<br />
Publicity Bar & Grill +27 11 662 7486 Alfresco www.silverstarcasino.co.za<br />
Name of<br />
the Event<br />
Description<br />
Date<br />
Random Harvest Country Cottages +27 72 562 3396 Alfresco www.randomharvestcottages.co.za<br />
Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve +27 11 957 0349 Alfresco www.rhinolion.co.za<br />
Cradle Cycle<br />
The Festival runs in conjunction with The Cradle Mountain Trophy, a two day mountain biking extravaganza attracting<br />
April<br />
Riverstone Lodge CC +27 11 668 3111 Alfresco www.riverstonelodge.co.za<br />
Festival<br />
almost 1 000 cyclists and the perfect last training event for those cyclists doing Sani2C or Joburg2C. The Cradle Festival<br />
is not only for riders, it is an ideal family event.<br />
The Rabbit Hole Hotel and Restaurant +27 11 665 3242 Alfresco www.therabbithole.co.za<br />
Toadbury Hall Country House +27 10 593 7523 Fine Dining www.toadbury.co.za<br />
Gauteng Meeting Planner’s Guide<br />
Gauteng Meeting Planner’s Guide
Gauteng Tourism Authority<br />
Tel: +27 (0) 11 085 2500<br />
Email: info@gauteng.net<br />
Physical address: 124 Main Street, Johannesburg<br />
Gauteng Conventions & Events Bureau<br />
Tel: +27 (0) 11 085 2500<br />
Email: nonnie@gauteng.net<br />
Physical address: 124 Main Street, Johannesburg