Showing posts with label Umhlanga. Show all posts
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Thursday, November 7, 2019

GenerosiTrees to Inspire the Spirit of Generosity this Festive Season



Donate a toy to a child in need under a Cadbury Dairy Milk GenerosiTree





When Cadbury Dairy Milk discovered that there were millions of orphaned and vulnerable children in South Africa – and that the overwhelming majority of them had never known the joy of owning their own toy, book or game, we wanted to make a difference – we enlisted the help of generous South Africans and launched The Little Generosity Shop in May 2019.

So amazing was the response - with more than 90 000 compassionate donations pouring in - that we’ve decided to try make the festive season a little brighter for even more of these incredibly deserving children, with Cadbury Dairy Milk GenerosiTrees.

The items collected by The Little Generosity Shop were donated to various beneficiaries, including the SOS Children's Village (SOS CV), an independent, non-governmental organization that offers family-like care for children and young people who have lost or are at risk of losing parental care. As a childcare and development organization, SOS CV also advocates for the rights of South Africa's most marginalised children. 

From 12 November, the GenerosiTree activations will be travelling the country and giving South Africans the opportunity to show that there’s ‘a glass and a half in everyone’ by giving them the chance to donate the items that were once precious to them; teddies to tricycles and books to board games; to this incredibly noble cause.

The GenerosiTree activations will be at Gateway Theatre of Shopping in Durban (12 – 18 November); Tyger Valley Shopping Centre in Cape Town (26 November – 2 December) and Mall of Africa in Johannesburg (10 – 16 December) and will be rewarding Generosity with Cadbury Dairy Milk slab. There’s also an opportunity to make donations or purchase in-store and online at select Toys R Us stores, with a ‘glass & a half’ reward for their open-heartedness.

How the Cadbury Dairy Milk GenerosiTrees activations work:

Check in at the entrance to the GenerosiTree activation and log your pre-loved toy, book or game for wrapping. One toy, book or game will be exchanged for a Cadbury Dairy Milk slab and up to five slabs for five or more donated items. You can then add even more Generosity by visiting the messaging station, where you can write a message on a tag and attach it to your donation - each child who receives a toy will also get one of these personal and heart-felt messages.

From there, a visit to the Reindeer Room or Santa’s Workshop offers great photo opportunities that you can download and share to help spread the spirit of Generosity, online. Each room offers a unique and immersive experience – the Reindeer Room is decorated with a night sky, lit up with twinkling stars, while you can take pictures with Santa himself in the hustle and bustle of Santa’s Workshop.

Toys R Us Donations:

Consumers who would love to share their spirit of Generosity, but who can’t make it to the three malls which will be home to the GenerosiTrees, can also visit select Toys R Us stores or simply go to the Toys R Us website – to make a donation.

For donations at select Toys R Us stores, simply drop off your pre-loved toy – or something new from the Toys R Us selection if you prefer – in the marked collection bin and claim a Cadbury Dairy Milk slab in return.

If you’d like to make an online donation, visit www.toysrus.co.za and select an item from the Toys R Us catalogue. At checkout, select the option for ‘Cadbury Dairy Milk GenerosiTrees Donation’ and the donated item will be channelled to the Cadbury team to add to the collection. Once the checkout process is complete, you’ll receive a voucher to go claim your Cadbury Dairy Milk slab at a Toys R Us store.

“This festive season, Cadbury Dairy Milk GenerosiTrees will see the donations shared with other deserving charitable organisations which support the millions of children who are growing up without the support of a traditional family, across the country,” says Lara Sidersky, Mondelez SA Category Lead for Chocolate. “Giving is on everyone’s minds during the festive season and we want to remind people that Generosity is driven by selflessly wanting to make an impact on someone else’s day, rather than simply giving for giving’s sake”.

For details of the GenerosiTrees donation points and the Toys R Us partnership go to https://www.cadbury.co.za/festiveseason and follow @CadburyDairyMilkSA on Facebook or @Cadbury_SA on Twitter as well as Instagram and #GlassAndAHalf #Generositrees.

Toys R Us are on @ToysRUs.SouthAfrica on Facebook or @toysrus_za on Instagram and Twitter.

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Monday, May 8, 2017

Sibaya invites golfers to play for good


Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom calls on keen golfers to enter the Els For Autism Golf Day taking place at Zimbali Country Club on 11 May 2017. 



The event, of which Sibaya is a proud sponsor, is part of a national tournament which culminates with the Grand Finale at High Gate in Dullstroom in 15,16 November. The winners at the Grand Finale will qualify to play in the Pro-Am at the SA Open in January 2018.

According to Sibaya’s PR and Promotions Manager, there are still four balls available for the Els For Autism Golf Day.
“We encourage golfers to be part of the event which offers a great day of golf on one of KwaZulu-Natal’s most spectacular courses, some healthy competition and the chance to contribute a meaningful cause.”

All proceeds raised through the Els For Autism Golf Day at Zimbali Country Club will be donated to the Els for Autism Foundation which was established in 2009 by golf legend Ernie and Liezl Els to focus on the issue of autism.  The Els’ son Ben is profoundly impacted by the disorder and for the last eight years the world class pro golfer and his wife have devoted their efforts on raising awareness and funds for a catalytic philanthropic project – The Ernie Els Centre for Autism.  The Ernie Els Centre for Autism provides lower-resourced families of children on the autism spectrum with free comprehensive training on how to use best practices in education and autism treatment to teach their child via a multi-faceted e-learning solution.

The golf day will start at 11h45 and follow a Betterball Stableford format. The cost per four ball is R4 000. This includes a direct charitable contribution to the centre, greenfees, plus an Ernie Els gift bag including a bottle of Ernie Els Wine, Ernie Els Design golf cap, pin, halfway house, buffet dinner, prize-giving and an opportunity to participate for some exclusive Ernie Els auction items. Carts will be for participants’ own account.


For more information visit www.suninternational.com or follow Sibaya on www.facebook.com/yoursibaya or on Twitter @SibayaCasino

Sunday, May 22, 2016

An Elegant Gala Fund Raiser With Horse Power!




Jets & Jewels will be the theme for Friday, June 3rd, in Hanger 8 at Virginia Airport, when two local NPO organisations, the Nicholas Rey Foundation and Rescuetech will be joining forces to host an extravagant gala fundraiser brought to you by the Gold Circle Champion Season.
These two NPO organisations have partnered to provide critical emergency care and long term medical assistance to the general public and in particular victims of equestrian related incidents.
The Nicholas Rey Foundation was formed by Ricky Smit, a friend of Nicholas Rey, a victim of an unfortunate freak accident playing polo in June 2004 which left him with a severe brainstem injury, from which he is unable to move or speak. Rey is the Patron of the foundation and still remains an avid admirer of the horse, despite his injury.

Smit who has experienced a horse‐riding accident of her own, is aware of how fortunate she was not to have been severely injured and was inspired to make a difference, especially once she realised the medical costs incurred by the Rey family. Although the Rey family came from a financially secure background and could afford to pay for the on‐going medical treatment and rehabilitation of Nicolas’s treatment, there were many other victims who could not which was the basis for the establishment of the foundation. “Since its inception we’ve been able to help different people who have been injured in horse related accidents,” she said.

Now in its tenth year, the foundation has lent its help by importing medical devices, paying for physiotherapy rehabilitation sessions and more.
Smit who is undertaking flight training is also the Marketing Manager at the King Shaka Aviation Centre (KSAC) has still maintained her passion to help those in need and therefore, being based at Virginia Airport, has joined forces between her NPO organisation and the voluntary emergency search and rescue service, Rescuetech.

The vision of Rescuetech is to provide a voluntary, emergency rescue support service, additional to all existing ambulance, rescue, and safety services. Rescuetech is committed to both human and animal rescues. Since response‐time in emergencies is critical and high angle rescue services scarce, its mission is to react in the shortest possible time, to either conduct the rescue/medivac and or to assist in the rescue/medivac, and to help stabilise victims of medical and trauma emergencies.

They specialise in high angle rope rescues and works in conjunction with the SAPS, the SAAF and other emergency services. They operate to the highest technical standards according to their own detailed SOP and conduct regular training practices. Due to the nature of the various activities, the unit requires specialist equipment designed and manufactured to the highest standards. A great deal of the operating cost goes toward the maintenance and resupply of this equipment. At present although they receive some sponsorship there is still a financial shortfall which Rescuetech members are supporting from their own pockets.

To support these two well deserving NPO organisations, get dressed up in your elegant finery and purchase your ticket for just R400 per person at a table of ten and enjoy this unique fine dining experience in Hanger 8 at Virginia Airport.
The evening, which starts at 6pm for 6.30pm will have South African singer and songwriter, Dennis East, provide the entertainment, and you will have the opportunity to mingle with local movers and shakers with television and sporting personalities in attendance. The highlight of the evening will be an auction featuring items ranging from jewellery to art and will culminate in the racing career of a horse which is up for grabs.

Show some “horse power” with your generosity for these two volunteer organisations and be a part of giving back to those who volunteer by lending their helping hand to our loved ones. Call Ricky Smit now on 083 231 6458 or
email her at rickysmit@mweb.co.za.
For more info go to www.rescuetech.co.za

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Enjoy Pizza Hut Flavours at Ster-Kinekor Gateway




ALL NEW PIZZA HUT FLAVOURS TO ENJOY AT STER-KINEKOR GATEWAY
Grabbing dinner and a movie has never been this easy!

Earlier this year, Ster-Kinekor partnered with international pizza franchise Pizza Hut, to bring tantalising treats to its movie lovers at Gateway. The two have joined forces to serve up four new flavours in varying sizes.
Adding to the existing catering combos, which included tropical vegetarian, double cheese, pepperoni and peri-peri chicken, Pizza Hut now offers fiery veg, fiery chicken, supreme and three meat pizzas. All these flavour options are now available in small and large sizes, making them the perfect catering option for a couple, or the whole family to munch on, while watching their favourite movie on the big screen. If you prefer something a little sweeter, Pizza Hut now offers a new Choc Dessert pizza.
This innovative catering concept is serviced from an express-store version of Pizza Hut offering some of its most popular pizza variations, housed within the Gateway cinema complex. Simply put, dinner and a movie has never been this easy, thanks to Ster-Kinekor and Pizza Hut bringing it all together under one roof.
All the pizzas are made on site, and can be paired with Ster-Kinekor’s must-have popcorn and cold drink offerings available in a range of differing combos, to satisfy appetites of all sizes!
Make your way to Ster-Kinekor Gateway to take full advantage of this delicious offer.
For more information on Ster-Kinekor, download the Ster-Kinekor App or visit www.sterkinekor.com or follow @sterkinekor on Twitter or Facebook at Ster-Kinekor Theatres.
For queries, call Ticketline on 0861 MOVIES (668 437) or you can book at the box office. 

Friday, July 3, 2015

Win An UberChopper Ride To The Durban July


Want to arrive in style at the 2015 Vodacom Durban July on Saturday?


You and Two friends have the chance to do so with uberCHOPPER

The winner and their friends will be transported in a luxurious Uber to a helipad in Durban where they will be flown in an uberCHOPPER to the Greyville race track.

The prize also includes entrance into the Jack Daniel's Boomtown Marquee and transport home after a VIP day at the races.

How to win:


  • Open your Uber app at 8:30am on Saturday 4th July and you will see an uberCHOPPER icon called uberDBNJULY 
  • Toggle over to the uberCHOPPER option
  • Set your pick-up location and tap the DBNJULY button to request this unbelievable experience
  • If you are the fastest an uber will arrive to whisk you and 3 friends away to the helipad so you can arrive in style
To arrive in style all you need to do is download the free app for Android, iPhone, Blackberry 7, Windows Phone or register for Uber at www.uber.com/go 

Facebook: UberRSA
Twitter: @Uber_RSA 








Thursday, September 4, 2014

Free Fashion Show - Glenwood Community Festival - Art Shows


Free Fashion Show For Umhlanga 

Venue: SAM Store, Umhlanga Centre
Time: 6h30pm
Date: 4 September 2014


Glenwood Community Festival - Durban

Date: Saturday and Sunday - 6 & 7 September

A busy weekend of participative family activities is planned for the eighth annual Glenwood Festival which takes place on the weekend of Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September 2014.

For more information about the Glenwood Festival, phone the Glenwood Festival Info Line on 087 941 4614. For a detailed programme of events go to the website atwww.glenwoodforum.org.za or email enquiries@glenwoodprep.co.za

SATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER
At Stella Club - Hosted by Dave Guselli
  • 7.00 am to 10.00 am – Life Entabeni Hospital 5 km Fun Run & Walk
    • 7.00 am - Registration starts at Stella Club – Entry Fee U18 – R5 , over 18 – R10
    • 8.00 am - Fun Run & Walk starts opposite Stella Club, in Bulwer Park
    • Finish at Stella Club – Free blood pressure and cholesterol testing, lots of give-aways !
    • 11.30 am – Prize-giving at Glenwood Prep

    • At Bulwer Park - Hosted by Dave Guselli
      Waltons “Back to School” Treasure Hunt ( FREE ENTRY for all 5 km Fun Run & Walk participants - Other participants must register and pay in Bulwer Park – Entry Fee R5 ) Over 100 PRIZES to be “found” !
  • 9.30 am to 11.00 am - Pre School and Grade 1
  • 10.00 am to 11.00 am – Grade 2 and Above

Corner Café
  • School Art Display – running from Thursday 4 September

    At Glenwood Prep School - Hosted by Dave Guselli
  • 8.00 am to 2.00 pm – Annual Chess Challenge ( Invited schools only )
  • 8.00 am to 2.00 pm – Camelot College Market Day ( Food , tombola, etc )
  • 9.00 am to 11.30 pm – Pre-Schools Fun morning – Childrens’ Games , Jumping Castles , other activities
  • 11.30 am to 11.45 am – Prize-giving - 5 km Fun Run & Walk and Treasure Hunt main prizes
  • 11.30 am to 12.00 pm – Junior Soccer 7-A-Side Challenge – Glenwood Community Church vs Glenwood High School Select team
  • 12.00 pm to 12.30 pm – Durban Girl’s High School Drummies and Glenwood High School Band Display
  • 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm – North Durban All-Stars Soccer Team vs The Glenwood All-Stars Soccer Team
  • 6.30pm for 7pm until late – Glenwood Prep School Dinner Dance with music by DR. Fester !– Tickets at R200 per head - call 031 2015165 to book.

    At Glenwood High School
  • 8.00 am to 2.00 pm – 7's Rugby Tournament
    SUNDAY 7 SEPTEMBER
    In Bulwer Park, opposite Stella Club
  • 10.00 am to 3.00 pm – The Bulwer Park Market – come and enjoy a variety of nature’s produce for sale and to eat , as well as various activities to keep the kids entertained !
  • 9.00 am to 12.00 pm – Palettes at Glenwood Prep ( Artists in Action )

             At Glenwood High School Hall
  • 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm – Interdenominational Church Service – Celebrating God’s Goodness - ALL WELCOME
    Monetary gifts or food parcels for the Jeanette Smit Seniors’ Home in Glenwood.

(Source - Publicity Matters) 


Art Exhibition Openings - artSPACE durban


Date: 8 September 
Time: 6h30pm



Date: 8 September
Time: 6h30pm


This edition by +Fred Felton 









Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Business Networking Breakfast For Umhlanga - Art Show and Book Launch for Durban



Hirsch's Umhlanga Business Networking Meeting 


27 August at 8am at Hirsch's Umhlanga.  RSVP to warren@hirschs.co.za 


Art Exhibition Opening - Understory by Joan Martin & Lara Mellon



26 August at KZNSA, Bulwer Road at 6pm.

Book Launch - My African Heart - a memoir by Tossie van Tonder

This is an intensely personal and poetic South African story. 

At Ike's Books, 48A Florida Road.

Wed 27 August at 6pm.

RSVP: cedric@adamsbooks.co.za

This edition by +Fred Felton 



Monday, July 28, 2014

New Fashion Store Opens In Umhlanga & Review of Fashion Week



A new fashion store opens in Umhlanga on Thursday.  The owner Genna-Wae Webster has put a lot in to the launch and she even has Shannon Hope performing for the opening.  The good news is you are all invited. There will be loads of specials.


Opens at 6h30pm. 

Review of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Cape Town

Luxury vehicle brand Mercedes Benz and African Fashion International (AFI) they were on it once again to bring you the 2014 Cape Town Fashion Week at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) .

The show took three-days, the festival granted top-notch South African designers, both legends of past and up-and-coming creative – a platform to unveil their 2014 spring/summer collections.

27 of the country's top designers presented collections in 15 shows over three days 

From firm fashion favourites to emerging artists, the shows featured everything from glamorous garments, ready-to-wear pieces, wedding couture and the latest developments in menswear. Apart from the established names in the business, the annual couture conference affords young designers the opportunity to dazzle audiences with their fresh ideas and share the runway with the elite crew of trendy exhibitors.

and it looks like it was a fashion week to remember,and all the fashion gurus that were going to show case were ready as ever, everyone was talking about it as it was the only thing trending on twitter,today is the last day of the event and everyone liked what they saw,as the fashionistas were showing us what's going to be on trend this coming spring. 

Ruald Rheeders show-everyone said the show was refreshing his collection had lots of pastels,polka dots,floral prints and the swim wear was to die for.

Split Milk-used lots of colors and patterns

Michelle Ludek - the show was painterly and graphics inspired.

Gavin Raja's show was full of japanese inspired and featherly ensemble. 
It looks like every designer gave it all and the function was a success

Review by Andiswa Mkhize
Fashion Writer
Find her on Twitter - @zimdola_84116

Monday, January 13, 2014

Darren Maule and the ECR Breakfast Team donate blood and see the Gateway lucky prize winner



Darren Maule and the East Coast Radio Breakfast team donate blood


(Big Mak Dlamini, Darren Maule and Natarah Nadesan) 
(Photo Supplied) 

East Coast Radio’s Breakfast show host Darren Maule led by example this morning (Monday, 13 January 2014), when he rolled up his sleeve for a good cause. Darren was so moved by the story Natarah Nadesan carried in her 6am news bulletin about the dire shortage of blood across the country, that he persuaded the entire team to donate a pint.

“I heard Natarah say that patients are being turned away and hospital procedures are being postponed because there isn’t enough blood. So I decided to do my bit,” says Darren.

So, just after their show wrapped up at 9am, Darren and the team headed down to La Lucia Mall in Durban North where he, Gabriel Sithole and Big Mak Dlamini donated a pint each. Natarah Nadesan went along for moral support and to hold hands if required!

All went well but some members of the team (we’re not mentioning any names) may have had a bit more biscuits than he should have!

(Source - East Coast Radio) 


Seen around town.



Former Miss South Africa Tatum Keshwar, left and Centre Manager at Gateway Theatre Of Shopping, Akash Maharaj, right, congratulate Sureka Byroogeer on winning the overall prize in the 'A December to Remember competiton.'   Well done Sureka.

(Source - Gateway Shopping Centre)