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With East London gearing up for the annual Berlin November Festival and many flocking to the gathering on the 24^th of November; an East London businesswoman is determined to be a trailblazer in the local hospitality industry by hosting her first business marquee, The Symphony Lounge, that will offer patrons an opportunity to rub shoulders with elite guests at the premier traditional horse racing event.

Host with the most, Thandi Mkhanzana

With many years of experience hosting guests across her expanding B&B and hospitality businesses in the Eastern Cape, Thandi Mntumni Mkhanzana of Mkhanzana Investments aims not only to uplift the Eastern Cape community and economy through tourism, but also wants to be recognised as an industry leader.

“We always want to ensure that our guests have the best experience and a peace of mind whenever we host them,” says Thandi. She adds: “We have positioned The Symphony Lounge at the festival as the exclusive hospitality lounge and we want our guests to take advantage of an experience that is conducive to both social and business networking. With clear views of the horses from our marquee, one will get a true sense of the occasion that is the Berlin November.”

She also says that guests of The Symphony Lounge will have a VIP lounge experience and enjoy performances by award-winning South African artists such as NaakMusiQ, Zwai Bala and Nathi. Special guests also include actresses Vathiswa Ndara and Zikhona Sodlaka.

NaakMusiQ to entertain The Symphony Lounge guests

Actress, Zikhona Sodlaka

Zwai Bala with his brothers

Special guest, Vathiswa Ndara

Luyanda Potwana of Nyan'Nyan will be the MC at The Symphony Lounge

Tickets to the lavish Symphony Lounge VIP marquee as well as exclusive corporate private booth packages start at R2 500.00 per person; offering a complimentary open bar until 5pm, a Sushi & champagne bar, live performances, cigar lounge on the deck, hostesses and so much more.

For more enquiries you can contact:

· Host & ticket sales: Thandi Mntumni Mkhanzana: 083 992 0014 / thandi@thandisguesthouse.co.za

· Event Co-ordinator: Viwe Booi - 082 705 6199 / xhosagoddess@icloud.com

· Sponsorship Manager: Frans Mashao - 071 564 6829 / frans@wisecomms.co.za

Kotin Communication owned by Durban's very own DJ, DJ Kotin is proud to announce a collaboration with this year's Miss Heritage South Africa.

This year’s marks four years since the inception of this prestigious celebration. Miss Heritage South Africa is more than just a pageant, it's a celebration and platform that aims to promote and pay respect to South Africa's diversity in culture. This annual South African platform was founded in 2014 and it aims to empower the youth in become ambassadors of their heritage and advocates of their identity.

“As a South African based company, we are very proud to be part of such an important initiative. One that seeks to re-educate and re-emphasize the importance of Heritage in our country, especially amongst young people as means to create awareness around the importance of a colourful nation, driving understanding on issues of individuality in a society full of diversity. The beauty of our country stems from our culture - which drives our creativity in the entertainment space, aiding us to tell our stories through our unique music”, says DJ Kotin, CEO of Kotin Communication.

“Miss Heritage South Africa is a non-profit organisation that seeks to educate and highlight the significance of Heritage in our country. We are very excited as an organisation, to be able to provide such a platform to these amazing ladies, it has been absolutely fulfilling – we wish the ladies all the best for Saturday evening. I’d also like to take this opportunity to honour all our sponsors – we are grateful for their incredible support” says Ms. Palesa Ramoshebi Mtjale, CEO of the Miss Heritage SA Organisation.

This year’s crowning event will take place on the 20th October 2018 in Mangaung, Free States.

Kotin also currently owns a successful restaurant in Durban called Nkonzo’s Kitchen which serves African cuisine.

For more information about Miss Heritage SA, please visit their social media pages:

Twitter: @sa_missheritage

Instagram: @missheritagesa_int

An obstacle course race like no other, the Multiply Adventure Challenge, will be taking place on Saturday, the 8^th of September at Riversands Farm Village in Midrand. Everyone, from adrenaline junkies and sports fanatics, to gym enthusiasts and non-athletic adventurous spirits are invited to take part in this fast-paced, spectator-friendly event.

The 3.5km race has been carefully planned by experts from Warrior Race, who have spearheaded the meteoric rise of obstacle racing in South Africa. To ensure that everyone can get in on the fun, they’ve created three courses, each with a different number of obstacles - the Extremist with 25, the Brave with 22 and the Apprentice with 15.

In addition to giving athletes the chance to put themselves to the test, the Multiply Adventure Challenge promises a fun day out for the whole family, with activities, refreshments and even a chill zone. What’s more, there’ll be a Momentum Health Kiddies Area - which will be free for children of the participants (but not those of spectators) - to ensure that little ones aged 2 to 12 years of age are safe and well taken care of by qualified child-minders. Not only will the kids be entertained with arts and crafts, jumping castles and loads more, they can also compete in a fun obstacle course of their own.

“We’re so excited to be a part of this exhilarating race for a second year and to be providing South Africans with a platform to pursue a healthy and active lifestyle. The Multiply Adventure Challenge brings together the things that are most important to us - spending time with family, having fun and being active. Just like there are different courses on this race catering to different competitors, we believe that there are different ways for everyone to have an active day, regardless of their fitness level,” says Zureida Ebrahim, CEO of Multiply.

To enter, visit the Multiply website and click on the Multiply Adventure Challenge banner.

Entries start at R150, with discounts available to Multiply members who will also earn an Active Day for participating. Registration will take place on the day from 06h30.

Spectators wanting to support friends and family taking part get in for free and must look out for the spectator route demarcated by orange arrows.

Are you up for the challenge? For more information, visit www.multiply.co.za

NOLA, the much-loved and widely recognised mayonnaise brand in all homes across South Africa, has finally announced the brand ambassadors for its #CreateAStir campaign for 2018/2019. Chef Lucia Mthiyane and Chef Mogau Seshoene, better known as the Lazy Makoti, have been identified as the two ambassadors for NOLA Mayonnaise.

NOLA is the creamier, and perfectly balanced mayonnaise which enables you to take any dish from bland to creamy deliciousness, without overpowering any of the ingredients. Both chefs will demonstrate to consumers the endless possibilities of adding a fresh and unique twist to the meals they love.

Mthiyane and Seshoene are excited about the opportunity to share the love and passion they have for cooking. They have left their 09:00 to 17:00 stable jobs in order to focus solely on doing what they love and share their delectable new recipes with you.

Previously a teacher before shifting her focus to acting, singing and now cooking, Mthiyane has been cooking for the past ten years. She got her talent for cooking from her family, as everyone in her family loves making magic in the kitchen. That is when she decided to turn her passion into a career and eventually, business that she is currently running.

Seshoene also quit her job four years ago to follow her passion. She started out by teaching individuals cooking skills and when the demand for lessons surpassed what she could handle, she decided to quit her job to focus entirely on what she does best. A few years later, she is now one of the best celebrity chefs in South Africa.

“We are excited about this partnership, as we have been watching both the chefs’ journeys and the skills they have developed to date. Both chefs have the ability to #CreateAStir with NOLA by adding a fresh twist to a simple traditional dish. They have literally taken ownership of any food moment, be it breakfast, lunch or dinner and through their passion for food and with Nola’s creamier texture; will be able to #CreateAStir this Summer,” says Nelia Nieuwoudt, NOLA Brand Manager.

Flying under the radar (chickens notwithstanding), you’ll find some businesses that intrinsically put their people front and center. It’s always been that way at Nando’s, following their co-founder Robbie Brozin’s belief that it’s not only about the chicken, but “it’s the people who make the chicken” that matter first and foremost.

Each year, in the bustling heart of Lorentzville, Nando’s Central Kitchen gets Fired Up by their annual Griller’s Challenge event that serves as a celebration of the heroes behind the grill.

“Every turn of our flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken is timed and flavoured to perfection! It’s so much more than simply “grilling”. What we do has become an art! Our “Nandocas”, the name we give to all members of our Nando’s family, embody the pride, passion, and heart that goes into making our famous PERi-PERi chicken. We know that our strength lies in our people, that’s why we celebrate and recognise them,” says Mike Cathie, Chief Executive Officer, Nando’s South Africa.

“Our Annual Griller’s challenge is more than just a competition. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the spirit of Nando’s and reinforce our magic,” says Cathie. The Grillers Challenge starts regionally with 14 winners from each region then selected to battle it out at the National Competition!

Nando’s is proud to announce Mzanzi’s finest grillers who are firing it up across the country and who have been selected as this year’s Top Grillers at the Nando’s National Griller’s Challenge:

1. Lwazi Makhekhe - Nando’s Hermanus, WC

2. Bukhosi Mhlophe – Nando’s Columbine, GP

3. Sanele Khumalo – Nando’s Constantia Kloof, GP

4. Bright Mamvura – Nando’s Adderley, WC

The National winners will go on to represent South Africa during a once-in-a-lifetime experience at the International Grillers Challenge to be held Sydney Australia in November this year. South African grillers will join winners from the Nando’s globe which is made up of over 30 countries from around the world to battle it out for the title of world’s best griller.

Recognising and celebrating it’s people is core to the Nando’s team, they understand that rewarding staff isn’t a nice to have, but a part of the DNA that sets them apart.

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