Happy New Year 2014
From all of us at South of Africa, we wish you a fantastic 2014 and a blessed year ahead. We look forward to welcoming you into our midst in the coming year. With love and respect, from all of us at South of Africa.
Our 13 highlights of 2013
Today there are only 13 days left before 2013 is over. We reminisce about the year gone by by sharing our 13 highlights of 2013. 1) NEW SOA LOGO We launched the brand new logo of South of Africa, alongside its new slogan, at this year’s Indaba in Durban, May 2013. What a proud moment. …
Rotary Christmas Market at Elephant Springs
The annual Christmas Market of the local Rotary Warmbaths Club in Bela Bela opened its doors for the first time at Elephant Springs this holiday season. The event took place from 13 – 23 December 2013. This annual superb event brings together crafters and exhibitors from all around the country. From home baked rusks to …
Rest in peace Madiba
It is with a great sadness in our hearts that we say goodbye to Tata Madiba, Mr Nelson Mandela. Regarded as the father of our nation, and held in high esteem by all at South of Africa, our entire family is mourning the loss of this great leader. As a symbol of our respect, all flags …
Introducing Facebook videos
South of Africa’s social media platform on Facebook and Twitter have recently been treated to the publication of various video snippets from our properties. If a picture speaks a thousand words, then a video would be a million. Our followers on Twitter and likes on Facebook have been spoiled with videos of the fantastic wildlife …
The incident with the pond at Shangri-La
Following Dr Bruce Copley’s recent AAHA course at Shangri-La this past spring, we received a heart-warming letter from one of the delegates, Mr Kgosi Dintlhoane. Take a moment to read of his experience with our pond. The Pond, by Kgosi Dintlhoane The message was very simple really, “Take note of me!” the pond whispered, but …
Naughty November Deals
The Elephant Springs Hotel in Bela Bela and Shangri-La Country Hotel outside Modimolle both offer Naughty November deals this month for spirited holiday makers! Elephant Springs Hotel offers 2 specials to choose from – the Out & About package which includes access to the Forever Resorts Warmbaths, or the Stay In package which lets you choose …
Shangri-La’s Heritage Restaurant participating in Restaurant Week 2013
Shangri-La Country Hotel’s Heritage Restaurant has joined the annual international event Restaurant Week South Africa. Restaurant Week South Africa will be held nationwide for the first time, after it has been successfully organized in cities like New York, London and Shanghai. The official partners are American Express, SAfm, Peroni, Good Fellas, Master Menus and SO WIFI. …
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Shangri-La’s new “Labyrinth of Appreciation”
Created as a living tribute to the generous support of Dr Bruce Copley for his on going life-changing contribution to all at Shangri-La Country Hotel since 1991, the Labyrinth of Appreciation was opened by owner Johan Jansen van Vuuren on 13 September 2013 in the presence of Dr Bruce Copley and delegates of his most …
Breast Cancer Awareness
Monda PR, Publicity and Events will paint the town pink for the tenth time in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness for Reach for Recovery. The now famous ‘Pink Lunch’ will take place at the Bay Hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy an event in “10 Shades of Pink” Gatsby Style in their Rotunda Venue where the …