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Interesting news and facts July 2013

Reader COMPETITION

MALAWI A dream holiday in the heart of Africa

Spend 7 nights for 2 persons sharing, at selected Sunbird Hotels & Resorts, worth over R 20 000

including accommodation, transfers (airport-between selected hotels-airport) and meal basis according to the hotels' standard meal basis. The prize is not transferable, nor redeemable in cash, valid for use before end December 2013,

excluding flights, airport taxes, personal expenses, other meals and gratuities.

This competition runs over 2 months, July and August

Competition question 1 - July news: How many Sunbird Hotels & Resorts are there in Malawi? Enter both competitions – send this answer in this reply email before 30 August. Winners announced in September.

Rediscover the Warm Heart of Africa as you are graciously welcomed at any of the seven Sunbird Hotels & Resorts in Malawi. Submerge your senses in the unrivalled beauty that combines lake, land, wildlife and culture, one of Africa’s most beautiful and culturally rich countries.

NKOPOLA LODGE is located on the Southern lakeshore near the friendly fishing village of Chipoka, this resort

has spectacular views overlooking the lake and is 24 kilometers North of Mangochi district headquarters. The Beach Side Restaurant offers a delightful range of local and international dishes. There’s two bars, the Malindi and Poolside Bar. At the Leisure Centre enjoy the relaxed atmosphere on the beach with drinks and snacks being served. Available sporting facilities include: Volleyball Court, Swimming Pool, Golf and Tennis (nearby). Boat cruises can be arranged to Birds Island, Cape Maclear, Liwonde National Park and Lake Malawi National Park. Guided tours include the tropical fish farm, Hippo pools, crocodile farm, Lake Malawi museum at Cape Maclear among others.

| Sunbird Capital | Sunbird Lilongwe | Sunbird Nkopola Lodge | Sunbird Livingstonia Beach | | Sunbird Mount Soche | Sunbird Ku Chawe | Sunbird Mzuzu |

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WIN an Ernie Els Wines experience for 2, worth R 1485

Full wine tasting, Lunch and coffee at Ernie Els Wines and 3 bottles each, of Ernie Els Proprietors blend & Ernie Els Sauvignon Blanc

Prize is not transferable, nor redeemable in cash, valid before 15 December 2013.

On which wine route is Ernie Els Wines located? Paarl, Franschhoek or Stellenbosch

To enter – send your answer in this reply email before 30July. Winners announced in our August news.

While men may dream different dreams, they are driven by the same quest: to reach for, and to accomplish perfection. Since 1999 Ernie Els Wines, on their Stellenbosch Estate, are testament to the dedication that produces premium wines.

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Turn discerning heads with the new E-Class Coupé. The revolutionary new E-Class Coupé combines sporty lines with the most comprehensive safety equipment

in its segment, including PRE-SAFE brake with Pedestrian Recognition. For more info visit www.mercedes-benz.co.za/e-class Vehicle specs may vary in SA.

Golf

CONRAD PEZULA RESORT & SPA

Located on the Eastern head of Knysna on South Africa’s legendary Garden Route, Conrad Pezula Resort & Spa is set in a lush paradise of ancient indigenous forests, mountains, lakes, and pristine beaches on the prestigious Pezula Private Estate. Apart from the Championship Golf Course and award-winning Spa, the Resort has a vast range of facilities and activities. All guests have access to the Private Estate and Field of Dreams sports complex with tennis courts, a sports oval and golf driving range. On the estate is the Barnyard and Country Store with its animal touch farm. It is here that guests meet for horse riding, nature trails

through the Estate's indigenous forests and canoe trips up the Noetzie River. A shuttle service from the hotel also takes guests to secluded Noetzie beach. Direct contact Tel: +27-(0)44-302-3333.

Golf Tip: The importance of the degree of bounce on wedges.

by Stef Visagie, Head Coach of Centurion Academy

Many of us buy golf clubs standard from the shelf, and race off to the course to try them out, not knowing if the bounce, lie angle and loft specifications are suited to us or the conditions. Standard bounce for a Lob wedge (60o) is 6o, Standard bounce on a Sand Wedge (56o) is 12o and Standard bounce on a Gap Wedge (52o) is 8o. That is the standard. Today there’s a wide variety of different soled wedges available. Manufacturers make their specialised wedges to be standard throughout the set. Make sure you know what type of wedges you have in the bag and what their playability is. The surface firmness that you are playing on changes in different seasons, and you have to adjust accordingly. Wedges with less bounce would be a better choice when surfaces are firmer. Also factors influencing your wedge choice and bounce are the technique you intend to use and the lie of the ball. If you're a player that plays a lot of bump and run shots around the greens then higher bounce clubs would be better. If you play lots of lob shots and like to open the club face when you chip or pitch then lower bounce clubs are preferable. Reasons: if you open the club face the bounce increases, as you present more of the sole to the ground, and vice versa when you close the club face. Technique wise, it also depends where your hand position is, behind or ahead of the ball, or your ball position, back or forward in the stance. The steepness into the striking area also is an important factor determining how the club will react when it hits the ground and strikes the ball. Another good tip: always take your lie into consideration when you make a shot choice around the greens, use the bounce and loft of the club to hit good shots out of bad lies, whether firm, fluffy, loose or tight lies. For example; use a pitching wedge (47o/low bounce) for a chip shot when you have a tight lie and plenty of green to work with. The best practice: grab some different lofted clubs with a variety of bounce on them and scoot over to the chipping green, hit different shots from all types of funny lies and see for yourself what results this variety of clubs brings you. There is so much more to learn about these interesting factors, so please feel free to consult me or your PGA Professional. You can book a lesson on http://www.bookagolflesson.co.za/centurionacademy

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Wildlife & Heritage

Make the journey. Deep in the rugged bushveld, in the heart of Madikwe Game Reserve, lies Tau Game Lodge, an

oasis of tranquility and hospitality, situated on the far northern border of South Africa, in malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, the 4th largest game reserve in the country. 27 major species of game roam this South African nature reserve, making Tau Game Lodge the ideal place for a safari holiday with 27 species of game including the Big 5 and is also wonderful for bird-watching. Privately owned Tau Game Lodge, North West Province, accommodates up to 60 people. An idyllic wedding venue overlooks a natural waterhole; also ideal for smaller conferences. Enjoy an authentic safari in the midst of natural wildlife, complete with great game viewing and luxury private facilities, at our luxury safari lodge. Relax, revitalise and rejuvenate mind, body and soul in the uniquely African surroundings of Tau Game Lodge Spa.

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Book Review – Africa’s Finest: The most sustainable and responsible safari destinations in sub-Saharan Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands.

Alarmed by staggering declines in wildlife numbers around the continent in tandem with many unsustainable practices in the safari and travel industry, safari innovator Colin Bell and naturalist writer / environmental scientist David Bristow designed this project to assess the safari industry throughout sub-Saharan Africa. The result is Africa’s Finest, a massive book in every sense that showcases the most responsible and sustainable safari operations on the continent – illustrated by superb photographs taken by over 50 of Africa’s finest photographers. The 400 page book presents those who do good, some of those who do bad, and then it offers a blue-print for the ideal safari industry, showing current best practices in terms of green operations, nature conservation and community partnerships. BUY THE BOOK: http://africasfinest.co.za/?page_id=30

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Wellness Awaken, Indulge, Soothe your senses

Kedar Country House, Conference Centre & Spa Situated in the North West Province, on the historic farm of President Paul Kruger and with a private nature reserve inhabited by many species of flora and fauna; whether relaxing, conferencing or exploring, you'll enjoy the many luxurious facilities and friendly service at Kedar Country Lodge, Conference Centre & Spa.

Special Offer - Deluxe Room Bed & Breakfast | Full use of Spa facilities | Full Body Hot Stone massage | African Scalp Massage | Paraffin Manicure & Paraffin Pedicure | Delicious Spa Lunch - R 3 770 per couple

President Paul Kruger’s farm, Boekenhoutfontein, and the historic buildings, were declared a National Monument in 1971. Kedar acquired the property, in partnership with the President Kruger Trust, and the land around the museum has been incorporated into Kedar’s game farm. The main Kruger House is a museum showcasing a wide range of Kruger memorabilia and other items of historical interest.

Other facilities include an outstanding restaurant with many Boer War memorabilia, a large swimming pool, game drives and an enclosure housing Stoffel and Matilda, two specimens of the endangered Pygmy Hippo species. In the evenings the Metswedi bar allows guests to partake of sun downers while watching the sunset over the natural bush.

All this, just one and a half hour’s drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria, and only 20 minutes (21Km) from Sun City and the Pilanesburg Game Reserve - home of the Big Five.

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Groot Constantia wines were awarded a total of five gold medals at two recent international wine awards. The Monde Selection in Brussels and the International Wine Challenge in London saw Groot Constantia walking away with three and then two gold medals respectively. The Groot Constantia 2010 Grand Constance, 2010 Gouverneurs Reserve Red and 2012 Sauvignon Blanc wines achieved gold at the Monde Selection awards whilst the 2010 Grand Constance and the 2012 Sauvignon Blanc also achieved gold at the International Wine Challenge. This follows closely on the back of the recent awards won at the 2013 Top 100 SA Wines competition which saw four of Groot Constantia’s wines selected as winners.

Groot Constantia is South Africa’s oldest wine farm and was developed by Simon

van der Stel in 1685, where he lived and produced fine wines for 27 years until his death.