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Marquee hire in the Vaal Triangle by El Shalom tents

June 2nd, 2010

For Marquee hire, call Piet Bekker on 073 6011 768.

If you are active within the wedding industry, you would have seen that a return to home based weddings has become a current trend once again. This is exactly why many couples decide on marquee hire to celebrate their wedding in the garden of their new or their parents’ home. Apart from keeping costs down, marquee hire can also be an attempt to add significance to the occasion seeing as the bridal pair wants to begin their new life in the first house they bought together or the house they grew up in.

Find below some reasons why marquee hire is a good option as wedding reception venue.

• Wedding marquee hire allows you the opportunity to do exactly as you like regarding the wedding theme and decorations. Unlike the case is usually with most wedding venues, with a marquee hire you can design your own theme with the lighting and colours you always wanted, in essence creating your dream venue.

• Due to the fact that wedding marquees for marquee hire come in different sizes, chances are good that you will find a wedding marquee that can fit in your garden. Your wedding marquee hire can thus be based on your guest list rather than having to limit the list due to the restrictions of your wedding venue.

• Wedding marquee hire makes it possible to change the layout of the wedding venue by adding extra screens or curtains; for example to have a separate area for the drinks reception. You can also section off the dance floor within the marquee hire and in so doing decorate it in another way to the rest of the marquee. Due to marquee hire being so flexible, the sides of the marquee can either easily be taken off in summer or laid down during winter or rainy months.

• Compared with other wedding reception venues, wedding marquee hire is relatively low cost. Making use of your own garden means that your only expense will be the wedding marquee hire. Wedding marquee hire will thus work out much cheaper than most other wedding reception venues.

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Stainless Steel Balustrades are both stylish and sturdy

May 31st, 2010

Call Dewet Nel Construction on 016-931 9737 for a stainless steel balustrades quote.

Gone are the days of beautiful homes being disrupted by the horrid sight of old
concrete moulds serving as stainless steel balustrades. Today balustrades consist of stylishly
designed steel pieces, combined to not only give your home a modern look, but
also ensures the safety of you and your family, as the steel can’t break or crumble away like the ones in the olden days!

There have been numerous reports as time went by concerning people- especially children- being badly injured due to a fall from a balcony or staircase, due to the balustrades not being built or fastened properly. Due to the nature of the structure and molding of the old fashioned balustrades that were used, it was seen as a standard expense to have your balustrades redone or fixed up regularly. Thankfully with stainless steel balustrades, it does not cost much to maintain. If your balustrades are fitted outside, the rust-proof coating given will protect the balustrades and your walls from being stained, and should only be recoated once every few years. The ultimate look of the balustrades can be easily changed, as the old paint can simply be removed, and painted to match the new colour of your house.

Stainless Steel Balustrades have an endless list of design options to choose from. From modern sleek looking balustrades finished off with a mahogany top, to a more classical nature look, where the steel rods are twisted and shaped to give the effect of rose bushes, are adorned with handmade steel roses that will never fade away. The balustrades style you house’s exterior or area where the balustrades will be used. For the young and trendy, you have the option of going with stainless steel balustrades, which can be cut and shaped into almost anything to give different balustrades styles.

Some people don’t necessarily deem it necessary to add balustrades to their staircase or balcony, as they perhaps don’t have children or many people making use of the area. However, by installing balustrades you will not only provide safety for yourself and family, it will also lend a more complete look to your house. You don’t need a huge amount of money to give your house that much needed make-over. Placing well designed stainless steel balustrades to strategic places of your home, it will already give you the desired feel of a brand place to call home.

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Plaaskombuis Guesthouse Accommodation in Meyerton, Midvaal

April 12th, 2010

Plaaskombuis is a guesthouse offering accommodation in Meyerton and accommodation in Midvaal area. For bookings call 016-364 4144 or visit our website Meyerton accommodation.

Our accommodation services in Meyerton includes:
1. Bed and Breakfast
2. Self catering accommodation
3. Conference venue
4. Wedding venue (with chapel)

Plaaskombuis is an ideal accommodation venue for business people traveling to the Midvaal area. Our guesthouse is situated on the banks of the Klipriver. Your stay will be peaceful and relaxing.

For accommodation bookings in Meyerton or Midvaal area, call 016-364 4144 or visit us at Plaaskombuis.

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Bed and Breakfast (B&B) in Meyerton Midvaal – Plaaskombuis

April 10th, 2010

Are you looking for a B&B (Bed ans Breakfast Accommodation) in Meyerton, Midvaal? Come to Plaaskombuis, where old fashioned hospitality never dates. Plaaskombuis is situated on a private farm in Meyerton.

Our Bed ans Breakfast guesthouse has 3 double rooms and one family room. For bookings, visit our website – Bed and Breakfast Meyerton or call us on +27 16 364 4144 today.

Every room in our bed and breakfast has an en-suite bathroom. Breakfast (6am-9am) and dinner (6pm-8pm) is served daily. Visit our website for rates.

Plaaskombuis is a well known and preferred bed and breakfast accommodation venue in Meyerton Midvaal. Come see for yourself. Call +27 16 364 4144.

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Interesting Information about the City of Rustenburg

December 15th, 2009

The city of Rustenburg is situated in the North West Province.  Rustenburg is a restful city in the heart of the savannah bushveld, located near the foothills of the magnificent Magaliesberg Mountains.  The highveld plateau surrounding Rustenburg exists of low mountains and grasslands.  The city enjoys a sub-tropical climate with the average temperatures around 31°C in summer and 16°C during winter.  The climate is generally ideal for year round outdoor activities. 

The region surrounding Rustenburg is rich in mineral wealth and boasts the most platinum mined in the world making it the platinum capital of the world.  Mining, therefore, provides the most employment in the area.  Most of the mining activity in the Rustenburg region is centred around platinum on the Merensky Reef which stretches from west of the Pilanesberg Game Reserve towards Marikana and Brits in the east.  It is interesting to note that the two largest platinum mines in the world are to be found here, and the area also produces slate, granite, marble, lead, chrome, tin, and asbestos.

The world famous holiday resort of Sun City, incorporating The Palace of the Lost City, is situated only 30 kilometres from Rustenburg.  Other attractions at this resort include a 25-hectare jungle, The Valley of the Waves, and hot air balloon rides.

When digging into the history of Rustenburg, it becomes apparent that the Bafokeng people, who are well known in this region, also originate from this region.  Bafokeng means “people of the dew”. They are originally from the Bakwena people, and settled near the Rustenburg area more than 200 years ago. The 36th reigning monarch is King Leruo Molotlegi.  Rustenburg also has a strong Voortrekker influence and was one of the first cities of importance in their history.  In 1851, they named the city Rustenburg, which means “place of rest”.

This article forms part of The Ultimate South African Tourist Guide White Paper.  It is an essential guide to any tourist who has the opportunity to explore South Africa, containing all the information you could possibly need to ensure your stay is an enjoyable one.  Featuring the best restaurants, accommodation, spots to shop, attractions and much more, all listed according to the specific region in question, this guide will be the ultimate in assisting your travels.  It is available to those members of the public who are interested in purchasing a piece of land in South Africa, and subsequently becoming a shareholder of land in South Africa. Visit http://www.ageofafrica.co.za to find out more about this project.

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About the City of Pretoria

December 11th, 2009

 

Pretoria is commonly known as the Jacaranda City by its inhabitants due to all the purple blossom-bedecked trees which line its streets.  Pretoria is a lovely and quiet city compared to the neighbouring city of Johannesburg.  Unlike Johannesburg, which is one of the most ‘happening’ cities on the African continent and gleams with the glamour and money, Pretoria has been left to shrug off its former association with the apartheid government in a relative state of slumber as it lies in a warm, sheltered valley surrounded by the hills of the Magaliesberg range; this subsequently ensures that temperatures in Pretoria are always a few degrees warmer than Johannesburg.

 

Pretoria functions as one of three capitals of South Africa, as it serves as the administrative capital; the others are Cape Town, the legislative capital, and Bloemfontein, the judicial capital.  Pretoria has a population that exceeds a million people, the bulk of whom are government officials.  The city centre of Pretoria is laid out in typical city fashion on a grid with wide roads, making getting around fairly simple.

 

Pretoria has a long, involved and fascinating history; hence the many old buildings, fascinating museums, galleries, and monuments found in and around the city.  Practically mandatory when visiting Pretoria is the Voortrekker Monument, the Pioneer Museum, Melrose House, the Union Buildings, the Zoo, and Pretoria Botanical Gardens. 

 

As far as the city’s history is concerned, Pretoria was founded in 1855 by Marthinus Pretorius, a leader of the Voortrekkers, who named it after his father Andries Pretorius.  The elder Pretorius had become a national hero of the Voortrekkers after his victory over the Zulus in the Battle of Blood River.  Andries Pretorius also negotiated the Sand River Convention (1852), in which Britain acknowledged the independence of the Transvaal.  On 1 May 1860, Pretoria became the capital of the South African Republic (ZAR).  The founding of Pretoria as the capital of the South African Republic can be seen as marking the end of the Boers’ settlement movements of the Great Trek.

 

This article forms part of The Ultimate South African Tourist Guide White Paper.  It is an essential guide to any tourist who has the opportunity to explore South Africa, containing all the information you could possibly need to ensure your stay is an enjoyable one.  Featuring the best restaurants, accommodation, spots to shop, attractions and much more, all listed according to the specific region in question, this guide will be the ultimate in assisting your travels.  It is available to those members of the public who are interested in purchasing a piece of land in South Africa, and subsequently becoming a shareholder of land in South Africa. Visit http://www.ageofafrica.co.za to find out more about this project.

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Loftus Versfeld truly a World Class Stadium

December 11th, 2009

Loftus Versfeld is truly one of South Africa’s top stadiums with a seating capacity of nearly 50 000.  Loftus Versfeld is situated in the country’s capital of Pretoria.  Home ground of the Premier Soccer League club Mamelodi Sundowns, the Blue Bulls Currie Cup rugby team and the Bulls Super 14 rugby squad, it was also one of the main venues for the 1995 Rugby World Cup.  In addition to being one of South Africa’s premier sporting venues, Loftus Versfeld is also a popular venue for big concerts.

 

Often simply referred to as Loftus, it has served as a venue for many international soccer matches.  South Africa achieved their first victory over a European opposition at Loftus Versfeld, beating Sweden 1-0 in 1999.

To qualify for selection as a first and second round venue the floodlights, sound system and scoreboard at Loftus Versfeld were upgraded and designated media areas were constructed in the lower level of the west stand.  Very little other upgrades were necessary for the stadium to be ready for the 2010 Soccer Finals.  It was also a venue for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.

History of Loftus Versfeld Stadium

The stadium was named after Robert Owen Loftus Versfeld, the founder of organized sports in Pretoria.  Through the years the stadium has undergone various name changes as sponsors came and went, though locals have always referred to the stadium as Loftus Versfeld.  The site of the stadium was first used for sports in 1906, and the field was simply called the Eastern Sports Ground.   The first concrete structure was erected there by the City Council in 1923. The original structure could only accommodate 2000 spectators, and did not have proper sports facilities.

During the 2010 Soccer Finals, Loftus Versfeld Stadium will host five first round matches and a second round match.

 

Games scheduled for Loftus Versfeld Stadium:

 

13 June 2010

Match: Serbia vs Ghana

Time: 16:00

 

16 June 2010

Match: South Africa vs Uruguay

Time: 20:30

19 June 2010

Match: Cameroon vs Denmark

Time: 20:30

 

23 June 2010

Match: USA vs Algeria

Time: 16:00

 

25 June 2010

Match: Chile vs Spain

Time: 20:30

 

29 June 2010

Match: Winner F vs Runner up E

Time: 16:00

 

This article forms part of The Ultimate South African Tourist Guide White Paper.  It is an essential guide to any tourist who has the opportunity to explore South Africa, containing all the information you could possibly need to ensure your stay is an enjoyable one.  Featuring the best restaurants, accommodation, spots to shop, attractions and much more, all listed according to the specific region in question, this guide will be the ultimate in assisting your travels.  It is available to those members of the public who are interested in purchasing a piece of land in South Africa, and subsequently becoming a shareholder of land in South Africa. Visit http://www.ageofafrica.co.za to find out more about this project.

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Different Means of Transportation in Johannesburg

October 30th, 2009


Johannesburg lacks a convenient public transportation system, partly due to the fact that the city is geared towards private motorists.  A large number of the city’s residents are dependent on the city’s informal minibus taxis.  However, other means of transportation do exist, which include buses, trains, and airports.

  • Taxis

Johannesburg has two kinds of taxis, namely metered taxis and minibus taxis.  The minibus taxis are the essential means of transportation for the majority of the population.  However, since the 1980s, the minibus taxi industry has been severely affected by turf wars.  Unlike many cities, metered taxis are not allowed to drive around the city looking for passengers and instead must be called and ordered to a destination.  The Gauteng Provincial Government has launched a new metered taxi programme in an attempt to increase use of metered taxis in the city.

  • Buses

Another means of transportation is buses.  Johannesburg is served by a bus fleet operated by Metrobus, a corporate unit of the City of Johannesburg.  Its fleet consists of approximately 550 single and double-decker buses supplying 84 different routes in the city.  This total includes 200 modern buses (150 double-deckers and 50 single-deckers).  Metrobus’ fleet carries approximately 20 million passengers per annum.  In addition, there are a number of private bus operators, though most focus on the inter-city routes, or on bus charters for touring groups.

  • Trains

A new means of transportation is the Gautrain.  Construction of the Gautrain will only be completed by 2011, thus unfortunately not in time for the 2010 Soccer Finals.  It will consist of a number of underground stations, as well as above ground stations.  When completed, it will run from north to south between Johannesburg and Pretoria, and east-west between Sandton and OR Tambo International Airport.  The rail system is being designed to alleviate traffic on the N1 freeway between Johannesburg and Pretoria, which records vehicle loads of up to 300,000 per day.

  • Airports

Johannesburg is served by OR Tambo International Airport for both domestic and international flights.  Other airports include Lanseria, Grand Central Airport, and Rand Airport.  Lanseria Airport is used for commercial flights to Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Botswana, and Sun City.  Grand Central is located in Midrand and caters to small, private aircraft. Rand Airport, located in Germiston, is also a small airfield used mostly for private aircraft.  It is the home of South African Airways’s first Boeing 747 Classic, the Lebombo, which is now an aviation museum.  Airports are a popular means of transportation in South Africa.      

This article forms part of The Ultimate South African Tourist Guide White Paper.  It is an essential guide to any tourist who has the opportunity to explore South Africa, containing all the information you could possibly need to ensure your stay is an enjoyable one.  Featuring the best restaurants, accommodation, spots to shop, attractions and much more, all listed according to the specific region in question, this guide will be the ultimate in assisting your travels.  It is available to those members of the public who are interested in purchasing a piece of land in South Africa, and subsequently becoming a shareholder of land in South Africa. Visit http://www.ageofafrica.co.za to find out more about this project.

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