Being synonymous with Shangri-La, Dr Bruce Copley of AAHA Learning recently donated a unique drum to Shangri-La for use by staff and guests. This very drum was used in the first South African corporate drumming session which Dr Copley and his associate, Phil Richardson, presented at Shangri-La in 1991. Corporate drumming has evolved into a huge business in …
It is with sadness that we say farewell to “Madala James” who has retired this past month. James has been with Shangri-La Country Hotel outside Modimolle, Limpopo, since 1995. He played an extremely important role in maintaining our gardens alongside our beloved “Magog”, Mrs Anndeline Jansen van Vuuren. James will be sorely missed by all at …
South of Africa exhibited at the Wedding Expo held at The Dome, Northgate, Johannesburg, during 24 & 25 August 2013. Our representatives introduced all of our magnificent wedding and honeymoon facilities in both the Limpopo Province and Western Cape. South of Africa’s superb corner stand was busier than ever, boasting our new branding, logo and marketing material. Thank …
Dr Bruce Copley will be returning to Shangri-La for yet another extraordinary Holistic Learning Holiday from 10 – 13 September 2013. He has been presenting this programme aptly described as a “going away that feels like coming home” for the past 23 years at Shangri-la. According to Dr Copley, “our mission is to passionately encourage …
Training is a very important factor of our staff’s welfare, and South of Africa takes bettering the skills of all staff extremely seriously. Shangri-La Country Hotel recently began their ABET training. According to General Manager, Ken Strydom, the Adult Basic Education & Training (ABET) has been met with huge enthusiasm by the elderly staff who they are teaching to write …
Shangri-La Country Hotel was awarded a Diners Club 2013 Winelist Award. This prestigous honour makes it Shangri-La’s third consecutive award. Ken Strydom, General Manager, proudly responded that his team is ecstatic about this award. Strydom and the family of Shangri-La look forward to welcoming guests to taste the wines that secured this award.
South of Africa takes pride in developing skills and to deliver committed well trained employees to the public we serve. Under the guidance of Sondela Academy we have rolled out our Work Skills Plan which has been meet with great enthusiasm by our staff. General Manager of Shangri-La, Ken Strydom, reported that “we are currently …
Local television show Tuine & Tossels featured the lush gardens of Shangri-La Country Hotel outside Modimolle in their 26 June 2013 broadcast. Presenter David Viljoen interviewed our beloved Magogo, Mrs Anndeline Jansen van Vuuren, mother of owner Johan Jansen van Vuuren. The feature focussed on the beautiful setting of Shangri-La, and Viljoen’s conversation with Magogo …
The annual Rotary Warmbaths’ Christmas Market will be held at the Elephant Springs Hotel in Bela Bela this upcoming Festive Season, from 13 – 23 December 2013. Exhibitors from all over the country bring their hand made arts and crafts to the public in this unique fund raising event. The market is open daily from …
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