The employees of Elephant Springs and the South of Africa Head Office participated in an enlightening fire prevention training earlier this month. Hosted by the local Fire Department, training was given to show the team how to deal with the outbreak of fires, which materials and equipment to use in the case of such events, …
From all of us at South of Africa, we wish all our guests, families and friends a happy Heritage Day and a tasty Braai Day! A beautiful post on Facebook by our favourite chef, Reuben Riffel, sums up this celebration on 24 September 2015: “Today we get to reflect on and celebrate our unique South …
This past Saturday, South of Africa celebrated the annual Mandela Day, on Saturday 17 July 2015. Following on from the previous years’ event, South of Africa joined forces with local business to improve the facilities of Bosele Dawn Drop In Centre outside Bela Bela, by painting and renovating the facilities. Says SOA Human Resources Manager, …
Shangri-La Country Hotel & Spa outside Bela Bela and Modimolle recently took another step towards becoming an even “greener” hotel. The initiative to plant 50 indigenous trees on site has been met favourably by both the community and environmentalists. With Shangri-La’s superb tropical gardens receiving acclaim from guests and visitors alike, the hotel has been expanding its gardens to offer an even wider …
South of Africa is celebrating Women’s Month with an array of fantastic getaway offers that will make her feel extra special! From the BFF-breakfast at Abalone House & Spa in Paternoster, to the pampering spoils of the new Spa at Shangri-La in Modimolle, we have it all this August. South Africa annually sets aside this …
South of Africa gave back to the community on Madiba’s birthday by taking time to give a hearty meal to underprivileged children of Bosele Dawn Drop In Centre in the township of Bela Bela. Staff from the group’s Head Office and its Elephant Springs Hotel in Bela Bela spoiled the children with a bowl of …
We are all for the preserving of the environment, and at Shangri-La Country Hotel outside Modimolle, another new venture in our “Going Green” project has begun. The unique owl boxes have been erected at both properties, who are located in bushveld rich surroundings. These “homes” are sure to attract new “tenants” very soon. “With several bird …
Shangri-La Country Hotel outside Bela Bela and Modimolle will soon be growing their own vegetables, herbs and more! The square foot vegetable garden has been prepared with love by Magogo (Mrs Anndeline Jansen van Vuuren) and her team of gardeners. This fantastic initiative will not only benefit our guests by getting the freshest vegetables straight …
The award winning Shangri-La Country Hotel just outside Modimolle holds their monthly wine tasting dinners on the first Saturday of each month. Already established as a culinary destination of choice in 2013, for both local and national visitors, Shangri-La’s first wine pairing dinner of the year was held on the 1st of March 2014. Mr Chris De …
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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. …