Medac branches out

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Medac, the country’s leading manufacturer and distributor of performance enhancing sports products and apparel, will be launching a fast slimming belt for new mothers this October.

Medac is proud to announce their partnership with the Cocodrama brand by TV presenter and celebrity mom Zuraida Jardine, for the new Tummy Tucker post pregnancy belt that will be launched at the Baby Expo, South Africa’s largest baby and parenting exhibition taking place in Cape Town from 14-16 October.

For the past 30 years Medac has always been dedicated to continually working together with expert medical professionals and scientific institutions to improve existing products and develop new products for the local market.

Medac has now recently partnered with Eto from Denmark to manufacturer post plastic surgery garments and post-operative garments that assist with recovery. From 14-17 October, Medac will have an exhibition of their products at the prestigious APRSSA (Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Southern Africa) Congress taking place at the Spier Estate in Stellenbosch.

From 7-9 October Parys will be packed as mountain bike enthusiast flock to the popular tourist destination for the Crater Cruise festival. Medac will be at the festival with a one-stop-shop of all their Rockets brand of cycling apparel and compression garments which have cutting edge designs that help your muscles recover during and after sport.

The highly popular Look Good Feel Good Expo is back again in Johannesburg from 7 – 9 October. Medac will be at the expo hosting live demonstrations of their Rockets Weight Bags and showcasing the Rockets range of apparel.

For more information on MEDAC contact:
Head Office – Cape Town
Telephone number: 086 163 3221
Fax:  021 706 1636
Email: sue@medac.co.za
www.medac.co.za or www.medacsport.co.za

New look Finweek to break cover

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South Africa’s leading investment publication Finweek is about to shakeup the local business news market as its new product offering hits shelves in early October.

A combination of award winning financial and business journalists, cutting-edge content from leading providers including Harvard Business Review and a blend of print and digital content will provide a one-stop-shop for those interested in taking control of their money.

“The last couple of years have been incredibly volatile for people trying to manage their money and investors at all levels are trying to be in a position where they feel like they have some control,” says Finweek editor Marc Ashton.

With the global financial crisis knocking investor confidence, businesses hesitant to add jobs and a spirit of entrepreneurship hitting South Africa, the re-designed Finweek will offer more of everything:

•    More experts talking about your money
•    More columnists provide breaking views on the economy and investment landscape
•    More personal finance aimed at making finance less scary
•    More suggestions on how to earn, save and spend your money
Finweek’s new positioning will see it embracing a variety of digital and mobile solutions to work alongside its well established print offering. From October this includes an interactive website (www.fintalk.co.za) which includes podcasts, video content, webinars and the opportunity to follow expert portfolios.

Ashton concludes: “We won every major financial journalism award in 2011 with our coverage of investment related matters and when somebody picks up a Finweek magazine they know that they are making an investment.”

For more information on Finweek contact:

Marc Ashton
Editor | Finweek – Media24 Weekly Magazines
Redakteur | Finweek – Media24 Weeklikse Tydskrifte
Tel +27 11 217 3062 | Cell +27 82 561 1585 | marca@finweek.co.za

Huisgenoot Skouspel 2011: Glam event of the year

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This year Skouspel will be more glamorous than ever. Not only will the best in Afrikaans performers be there, but a host of fashion designers will be showcasing their latest designs at the event. Taking place on the weekends of 7 to 9 October and 14 to 16 October, the Skouspel weekends offer the ideal getaway for the whole family – an adventurous setting, unforgettable music and entertainment for everyone from seven to seventy. This year there’s even more to look forward to, with the Shoprite Checkers championship boerewors competition, prizes and giveaways from Clover as well as additional performances by the Campbells on Friday 7 October and Friday 14 October. Here are some of the highlights you can look forward to at this year’s Skouspel.

Huisgenoot-Tempo and the Skouspel programme
As a reminder of this special event we’re putting together a glossy programme that will be sold at Skouspel. In it you’ll find beautiful photographs of each of the artists taking part as well as a behind-the-scenes feature on this magical production. This keepsake will be printed on glossy paper and will be sold with Huisgenoot Tempo at R50.

Skouspel Vrouedag
This year’s Skouspel Vrouedag offers something special for the ladies. The singer Nianell talks to Huisgenoot Tempo editor Wicus Pretorius about her latest book, Om te Weet Wie Ek Is, and she and Jak de Priester will perform some of their most popular songs. Revlon will do mini makeovers and each lady will go home with a pamper pack containing a gift and a copy of the latest Huisgenoot Mooi. The event starts at 9 am and includes light snacks, tea and coffee. It’s the perfect way to spend your morning while the rest of the family sets off for some entertainment at the Valley of Waves. Tickets are available at Computicket and cost R200 each. Nianell’s book will also be on sale at a special price.

Beachy offer for day visitors
If you can’t stay the weekend it doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the Sun City fun. Make use of our Beachy offer for day visitors and you can enjoy the following:
-    The crowning of the Shoprite Checkers championship boerewors king, which takes place at Sun City’s Valley of Waves on Saturday 8 October. Visitors will be able to taste the finalists’ recipes.
-    Clover will be hosting a range of fun activities, competitions and giveaways on Saturday 15 October at Valley of Waves.
The Beachy offer costs R160 per person and grants you access to all of these activities as well as a free hamburger or chicken burger, chips and cooldrink. You’ll also be able to visit the Huisgenoot readers’ stall where there will be t-shirts, CDs, magazines and other products on sale. Gates open at 9 am and close at 6 pm. This offer is available for any of the days of the Skouspel weekends: 8 and 9 October and  15 and 16 October. Tickets available at Computicket.

From Skouspel to Aardklop
Only the most popular and in-demand artists perform at Skouspel, and they don’t like to disappoint their fans. That’s why we’re flying some of the artists to Potchefstroom to perform at the Treffer na Treffer concert at Aardklop on 6 October (a day before Skouspel starts). Treffer na Treffer will be the only Huisgenoot show at Aardklop this year, so if you’re going to be there it’s the ticket you should get. The show starts at 6 pm at the Clover music arena on the Aardklop festival terrain and tickets are available at Computicket. Reserved seats cost R125 and unreserved seats R95.

Sponsors
Skouspel is once again supported by a host of loyal sponsors this year. Checkers, Clover, Sun City, kykNET and Computicket are being joined by Virseker, who are also sponsoring Skouspel Vrouedag, SkouspelPlus 2012 and the Huisgenoot Tempotoekennings and Huisgenoot Tempo Liedjieskryfkompetisie.

If you’d like to attend Skouspel you’ll have to hurry! The only tickets left are for the concerts on Sunday 9 and 16 October. Tickets available at Computicket and prices range from R280 to R620.

Media24 Weeklies is the publisher of Huisgenoot, YOU, DRUM, Landbouweekblad,  Huisgenoot Tempo, TV24, FarmingSA, SA Hunter/Jagter, Finweek, NewsNow, NuusNou, tvplus and Heat.

Fun Run Fundraiser for Sunflower Foundation

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Capetonians both old and young gathered at the Mouille Point Lighthouse on Sunday, 18 September, for the Sunflower Foundation’s first ever fun run/walk.

This initiative was aimed at raising awareness for 14 year old Reza Price from Westerford High School who is suffering with leukaemia.

“Unfortunately he is unable to find a donor and his quality of life will not improve unless a donor match is found.  It is imperative that we make awareness around getting more people to join the registry of donors.” said Sunflower Foundation CEO, Tina Botha.

The fun run along the Sea Point promenade, kicked off at the Light House and carried on to Saunders Rock and back. All of the entrants sported bandanas to show solidarity for those leukaemia sufferers who have lost their hair.

Medac and Rockets sponsored sunflower branded yellow UV protective arm sleeves for the first 400 that entered.  Medac and Rockets merchandise was also sold on site in a bid to raise more funds for the foundation while each of the runners made a contribution of R50 towards the cause.

“Despite the wind and rain on Sunday over 1000 entrants partook in the occasion, and together with Medac we managed to raise a considerable amount of funds for the Sunflower Foundation” said Botha.

The Sunflower Fund is a non-profit organisation that educates and recruits potential bone marrow stem cell donors in an effort to prevent suffering and save lives from life-threatening blood disorders like leukaemia.


For more information on the Sunflower Fund please contact:
Head Office – Western Cape
Telephone:         021 701 0661
Call Centre 088 12 10 82
Fax:        021 701 6790
www.sunflowerfund.org.za

http://www.medacsport.co.za/

Fashion and Ice Art

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Fashion and Ice Art combine to create new concepts for Cape Town’s photographic scene.

Below are some fashion focused pics of Ice Art SA’s innovative trending ice sculptures. From ice bars to Eiffel Towers, live ice sculpturing displays to keep guests entertained theses guys are completely ahead of their game!

Ice Art’s currently running a Facebook competition for an ice sculpture to the value of R4500.00!

The rules are simple – all you need to do is log onto Facebook and go to Ice Art SA, click the Ice Art SA LIKE button, and then write on the wall what kind of ice sculpture you’d want at your next event, and why!

Diligo Springs to the Runway

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Exclusivity coined the Diligo Summer Fashion Show at Camps Bay’s Bay Hotel this Thursday, with Cape Town’s fashionistas setting the scene.

Diligo, meaning for the love of things, is one of SA’s leading online clothing boutiques, founded by Lauren Graham & Kimberley Wood.

The glitzy Diligo fashion affair, organised by Red Carpet Concepts, was proudly sponsored by Dermalogica, Princess Diamonds, Essie, Incoco, Pongracz, Evian, Nederburg, Suntra Spa, 360 Gym, Celestial Gifts, Lindt Chocolate and Katjes.

“We are so thrilled with the fabulous turn out for the show. We’re hoping everyone loves the garments, and we really look forward to next season’s show” says Diligo co-founder Lauren Graham.

For more information go to http://diligo.co.za

Getting Cape Town Summer Ready

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YOU Best Diets and Huisgenoot-Wendiëte out now

With summer fast approaching, we could all do with a bit of advice on getting back into shape. Fortunately the second edition of YOU Best Diets/Huisgenoot Wendiëte has just hit the shelves.

With 18 diets, 11 eating plans and 60 recipes, you can’t help but be inspired. Cover girl Pabi Moloi took us up on our four-week health challenge and now the glamorous TV and radio presenter looks and feels much better. We show you how you too can lose weight and regain your fitness. We also look at the hidden kilojoules in your favourite drinks and the do’s and don’ts of dieting. For instance, did you know you can eat carbohydrates and still lose weight? We even have a diet to boost your libido and get rid of beer bellies plus a diet specially devised by a dietician for YOU readers.

“We could all do with living a little more healthily but what works for one person doesn’t necessarily work for the next,” says Huisgenoot, YOU and DRUM editor in chief Izelle Venter. “We make it easy for readers to find an eating and exercise plan that works for them. YOU Best Recipes has something for everyone.”

YOU Best Diets/Huisgenoot Wendiëte costs R39,95 a copy. If you can’t find it in stores you can order a copy. SMS BESTDIETS and your name to 32113, e-mail you_subs@media24.com or call 0860 103 687.

Skouspel Vrouedag

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Make a note in your diary. On 8 and 15 October 2011 at 09:00 it’s time for another SkouspelVrouedag – a day of inspiration, entertainment and spoiling.

The talented singer Nianell talks to the editor of Huisgenoot Tempo, Wicus Pretorius, about her first book, Om TeWeetWieEk Is. The book takes the reader along on Nianell’s life journey from a shy schoolgirl to who she is today and what she’s learnt about herself and life along the way.

Jak de Priester will entertain with songs from his latest album, RoerJouVoete, and Nianell will also sing a few of her most popular songs.

Huisgenoot and sister magazine YOU will use the opportunity to launch the latest edition of Huisgenoot Mooi/YOU Makeovers and Revlon, who will be giving mini makeovers on the day, will see to it that every woman goes home with a gift bag. Light snacks will be served.

The SkouspelVrouedag 2011 is simply one you can’t miss!

Tickets are R200 and available at Computicket or your nearest Shoprite and Checkers.

Media24 Weeklies is thepublisher of Huisgenoot, YOU, Drum, Landbouweekblad,  Huisgenoot Tempo, TV24, FarmingSA, SA Hunter/Jagter, Finweek, NewsNow, NuusNou, TVPlusandHeat.
Released by: Media24 Weeklies

Cape Town CBD Welcomes SAcamera Superstore

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Guests gathered in anticipation of the exclusive SAcamera superstore launch that took place on Cape Town’s trendy and bustling Loop Street, on Monday 25 July 2011.

The seven year strong online retailer recognised a gap in the market for a CBD based professional camera showroom store. The signature shop’s concept boasts unique features including the first active lighting display of its kind in the Mother City, the widest range of photographic products in the country, and is the first official state of the art Leica boutique store in South Africa.

Guests were privy to a bouquet of camera flashing entertainment, including interactive guest photography using Lomography equipment, GoPro action camera display (these can be attached to surf boards/motorbikes and anything else really that moves), an Olympus Tough Camera ice sculpture display, 40x Sandisk 8 Gig Contour flash drives hand-outs, and a showcase of the SAcamera Facebook photo competition winner’s work.

Rounding up the evening was a prize draw for two pairs of Bushnell Binoculars, which were handed over to lucky winners Danny Danijibrail and Darryn van der Walt. “Super exciting” says Danijibrail, “Thank you so much for this SAcamera!”

“We’re extremely excited about the opportunity to be one of the retailers who supply aspiring photographers, film studios and professional photographers in the city centre. I believe we will become the go to store for friendly service, the best prices and widest selection of photo, imaging and video products in the market.” says co-founder of SAcamera, Jesse Hemson-Struthers.

For more information on SAcamera go to:

http://www.sacamera.co.za/content/about/

Local Entrepreneur Champions Sustainability

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A South African businessman is leading the way in eco-friendly tourism and sustainability education.

Peter Hayward, CEO and founder of Hayward’s Grand Safari Events and Expeditions, is passionate about causes such as combating rhino poaching in southern Africa, sustaining African culture and lifestyle in rural settings and improving the socio-economic status of ordinary South Africans. Hayward’s safaris are held throughout the African continent and expose global business leaders, celebrities and politicians to the sustainable lifestyles of the African people, as well as the beauty of the African continent, in order to inspire a positive change of thinking towards sustainability.

Involved in rhino preservation since the early 90’s as chairman of the Breeding Endangered Species Trust, Hayward was instrumental in influencing several rhino breeding programs by creating unique awareness and fund raising campaigns. Rhino preservation forms an integral part of his safari programs with illustrious groups of opinion leaders and decision makers being taken to rhino preservation projects around southern Africa to experience rhino in their natural habitat and what it takes to protect this beast from extinction. Whilst on such expeditions to secret locations, guests are also invited to work hand in hand with officially appointed veterinary surgeons to assist in procedures such as applying tracking devices or obtaining blood for DNA testing. Hayward believes that educating business leaders as to the plight of the rhino is key to ensuring its survival, as commerce and trade are the root cause of its dwindling numbers.

Sharing a deep love for the African continent and its people, Hayward believes Africa has a vital role to play in humanity’s future. Despite being plagued by greed, war mongering and ethnic tensions (not unique to Africa), Africans show a resilience and versatility to even the most abject conditions and all the while remain positive throughout. Communities in rural Africa live completely “off the grid” and are wholly sustainable, starkly contrasting the overcrowded and unsustainable urban communities of the west. Given the respect and recognition they deserve, Hayward is of the opinion that these rural communities could provide valuable insight into sustainable living and long term survival. Hayward’s safaris invite their VIP groups to experience firsthand the compassion and tolerance that the people living in these communities possess in order to learn from them. By bringing urban opinion leaders into contact with rural communities, Hayward provides a bridge to lessen the gap and foster a greater understanding of one another’s role and importance in humanity’s future.

Hayward’s family heritage has played an important role in the foundation of Hayward’s Grand Safari Events and Expeditions with his ancestors having first set foot on Africa in the 1820’s and becoming true pioneers of African travel. Maintaining this legacy of exploration and adventure, Hayward may now claim the title of the world’s grandest mobile safari tented camp which accommodates guests throughout Africa in 5 star camps that are completely eco-friendly and sustainable.

Through his company, Hayward’s Grand Safari Events and Expeditions, Hayward has managed to successfully blend tourism with education. His safaris provide not only an authentically African experience, but also encourage thought leaders to learn from the people of Africa, taking heed of their sustainable practices and resource management. Furthermore, by experiencing the beauty of the continent and it’s animals firsthand, Hayward aims to stress the importance of animal preservation so that they may be enjoyed by generations to come.

For more information contact:
Tel: 0861 732 583
International – Tel: +27 12 808 0442
Cell: +27 83 600 4453
E-mail: reservations@secluded.co.za