Today's Mail & Guardian has a report about baggage losses at South African Airways, which is rather disturbing. Apparently in the three month period of 1st December to 29th February, a staggering 7,868 items of luggage were reported missing at Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth and East London airports.
It reminded me of an incident many, many years ago when I worked for SAA. I decided to keep a diary of my overseas flights - crews, what we did, incidents, and so on. After the very first entry (thankfully), my suitcase went missing somewhere between here and Lisbon! (The only time it happened to me, I might add, in three years.) I wasn't worried about the clothes or anything else that might have been in the bag. Just the Diary! It scared the daylights out of me that some stranger somewhere would be reading my diary. I never attempted it again!
Moral of the story? If you're travelling to S.A., don't journalise it - just Blog it!
Tuesday, 29 April 2008
Friday, 25 April 2008
Pinay Jade, Just For You!
Mwah! Good old South Africa, even during a power failure.
I know, I shouldn't be allowed to use a camera.... but anyway, these are part of the Drakensberg Mountain range, taken in the Royal Natal National Park.
Thursday, 24 April 2008
Pipedreamer....the Man!
And I wonder why I can't quit my pipe!
That is me, more than a half century ago! My father thought that an empty little pipe was more dignified than a pacifier. I couldn't have agreed more. But quitting wouldn't be easy.
Thankfully, I wasn't a bottle baby.
Mind you, I guess that might expalin a couple of things too ......
Wednesday, 23 April 2008
What Happened to Democracy?
This is a country that fought long and hard for democracy; yet our President's approach of quiet diplomacy to the Zimbabwe crisis seems too quiet for credibility. Has his passion for democracy cooled? Or is he just at a loss as to how to handle the man that noboby else seems to know how to handle either?
It is not only Mbeki who is strangely quiet in this regard. There doesn't seem to be any real, effective pressure from anywhere outside of Zimbabwe. A lot of movement, a lot of concern, but effective pressure?
I feel that Jacob Zuma made a valid point when he spoke to Reuters in Berlin on Tuesday: (Mail & Guardian report 22nd April, 2008.)
He is reported as saying:"It's not acceptable. It's not helping the Zimbabwean people who have gone out to ... elect the kind of party and presidential candidate they want, exercising their constitutional right." He went on to say: "I don't think the Constitution says: 'If you like, you can hold the results'. The electoral commission must issue the results because it is actually destroying its own credibility as an institution that is supposed to be neutral."
Is there anyone out there who feels that a result coming out now, or worse, later, would be genuine? I don't.
It is not only Mbeki who is strangely quiet in this regard. There doesn't seem to be any real, effective pressure from anywhere outside of Zimbabwe. A lot of movement, a lot of concern, but effective pressure?
I feel that Jacob Zuma made a valid point when he spoke to Reuters in Berlin on Tuesday: (Mail & Guardian report 22nd April, 2008.)
He is reported as saying:"It's not acceptable. It's not helping the Zimbabwean people who have gone out to ... elect the kind of party and presidential candidate they want, exercising their constitutional right." He went on to say: "I don't think the Constitution says: 'If you like, you can hold the results'. The electoral commission must issue the results because it is actually destroying its own credibility as an institution that is supposed to be neutral."
Is there anyone out there who feels that a result coming out now, or worse, later, would be genuine? I don't.
Monday, 21 April 2008
Parent/Baby-Toddler Groups and Activities - Jozikids
JOZIKIDS was recently invited by eTV's Great Expectations to participate in one of their shows called "Adventures with Baby". We did extensive research to find out what there is for babies/toddlers (under 2yrs) on the site and want to share our findings with you in this issue.
PARENT/BABY-TODDLER GROUPS & ACTIVITIES
You'll find parent/child interactive weekly classes, baby massage groups, special needs work or specific activities such as music, sport, movement, gymnastics and horseriding. GENERAL Toptots has franchises throughout Gauteng. They offer 20% off fees for new members.
The Wendyhouse in Emmerentia/Craighall Park offers 20% off fees for bringing a new member
Toptots Special Needs in Cresta offers 10% off a 4 week course with a Jozikids voucher.
Balamory House and Baby Balamory in Lyndhurst.
GYMNASTICS Eagles Tumbling club in Benoni, offers 1 free introductory lesson
Boksburg gym and Tumbling Club
HORSERIDING Shumbashaba Therapeutic Riding Centre in Diepsloot works with kids from 16 months old.
MASSAGE Baby Massage and Babygymin Bryanston and Midrand.
MUSIC Be Sharp Beetlesin Northcliff offers either first 3 lessons free or a free CD with a Jozikids voucher.
MOVEMENT Clamber Club operates throughout Gauteng.
BABY CARE
Looking for babysitters or au pairs check out support-baby care or support-child care
For playgroups browse for schooling-nursery schools. This section is brand new. Watch it grow.
Flutterbies Nursery School in Randpark Ridge is offering a 50% discount on registration fees on receipt of the Jozikids voucher.
BABY/TODDLER PRODUCTS
Under to shop-baby/toddlers you will find anything from shoes to clothing, furniture, prams, cots, high chairs, linen, accessories, nappies, baby hampers and even a toilet training urinal called Weeman.
INDOOR PLAYGROUNDS
Most of these indoor playgrounds have a special area for little ones with soft toys and padding. You will find more indoor venues in a section on the site called to to go-action-indoors
The Corner House in Kempton Park offers free oros and chips on presentation of the Jozikids voucher.
Enchanted Forest Indoor Play Centre in Edenvale offers 2 free kids for every 15 children at a party.
Jimmy Jungle Indoor Play Area is in Fourways.
Jungle Rumble is in Mulbarton South East Johannesburg.
Kids Wonder World is in Boksburg on the East Rand.
RESTAURANTS WITH PLAYGROUNDS
We have a long list of family friendly restaurants on JOZIKIDS in a section called to eat-restaurants. Many of these have facilities for little ones like high chairs, enclosed playgrounds, changing facilities and kiddies menues. We have selected a few from this list. If you visit this section on the site, you are sure to find a few more.
Mugg and Bean Broadacres , Fourways offers kids a free buffet breakfast on weekends.
Frog Terrace Tea Garden is in Fourways.
The Secret Garden is in Fourways.
River Cafe is in Parkmore.
Mikes Kitchen is in Blackheath, Cresta.
Stonehaven on the Vaal river.
Nde Bushe Family Restaurant is in Fourways.
PARTY VENUES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
There is a section on the site which lists wonderful party venues that open their doors to the public during the week at a nominal fee. You will find a list of these in a section on the site called to go-playgrounds-party venues. Make sure to find out what they have for little ones if you want to take your baby/toddler with you.
MAGAZINE
A new magazine for parents has joined Jozikids. Its called Raisingkids and they are offering significantly reduced subscription rates for the month of May.
We welcome your feedback. If there's something we have missed, please email us with your suggestions. Meanwhile, please share this with your friends and encourage them to sign up for the FREE newsletter.
Regards
The Jozikids Team
info@jozikids.co.za
011 482 4310
www.jozikids.co.za
Comment: You'll find links to all these venues and activities on the Jozikids website - Mike.
PARENT/BABY-TODDLER GROUPS & ACTIVITIES
You'll find parent/child interactive weekly classes, baby massage groups, special needs work or specific activities such as music, sport, movement, gymnastics and horseriding. GENERAL Toptots has franchises throughout Gauteng. They offer 20% off fees for new members.
The Wendyhouse in Emmerentia/Craighall Park offers 20% off fees for bringing a new member
Toptots Special Needs in Cresta offers 10% off a 4 week course with a Jozikids voucher.
Balamory House and Baby Balamory in Lyndhurst.
GYMNASTICS Eagles Tumbling club in Benoni, offers 1 free introductory lesson
Boksburg gym and Tumbling Club
HORSERIDING Shumbashaba Therapeutic Riding Centre in Diepsloot works with kids from 16 months old.
MASSAGE Baby Massage and Babygymin Bryanston and Midrand.
MUSIC Be Sharp Beetlesin Northcliff offers either first 3 lessons free or a free CD with a Jozikids voucher.
MOVEMENT Clamber Club operates throughout Gauteng.
BABY CARE
Looking for babysitters or au pairs check out support-baby care or support-child care
For playgroups browse for schooling-nursery schools. This section is brand new. Watch it grow.
Flutterbies Nursery School in Randpark Ridge is offering a 50% discount on registration fees on receipt of the Jozikids voucher.
BABY/TODDLER PRODUCTS
Under to shop-baby/toddlers you will find anything from shoes to clothing, furniture, prams, cots, high chairs, linen, accessories, nappies, baby hampers and even a toilet training urinal called Weeman.
INDOOR PLAYGROUNDS
Most of these indoor playgrounds have a special area for little ones with soft toys and padding. You will find more indoor venues in a section on the site called to to go-action-indoors
The Corner House in Kempton Park offers free oros and chips on presentation of the Jozikids voucher.
Enchanted Forest Indoor Play Centre in Edenvale offers 2 free kids for every 15 children at a party.
Jimmy Jungle Indoor Play Area is in Fourways.
Jungle Rumble is in Mulbarton South East Johannesburg.
Kids Wonder World is in Boksburg on the East Rand.
RESTAURANTS WITH PLAYGROUNDS
We have a long list of family friendly restaurants on JOZIKIDS in a section called to eat-restaurants. Many of these have facilities for little ones like high chairs, enclosed playgrounds, changing facilities and kiddies menues. We have selected a few from this list. If you visit this section on the site, you are sure to find a few more.
Mugg and Bean Broadacres , Fourways offers kids a free buffet breakfast on weekends.
Frog Terrace Tea Garden is in Fourways.
The Secret Garden is in Fourways.
River Cafe is in Parkmore.
Mikes Kitchen is in Blackheath, Cresta.
Stonehaven on the Vaal river.
Nde Bushe Family Restaurant is in Fourways.
PARTY VENUES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
There is a section on the site which lists wonderful party venues that open their doors to the public during the week at a nominal fee. You will find a list of these in a section on the site called to go-playgrounds-party venues. Make sure to find out what they have for little ones if you want to take your baby/toddler with you.
MAGAZINE
A new magazine for parents has joined Jozikids. Its called Raisingkids and they are offering significantly reduced subscription rates for the month of May.
We welcome your feedback. If there's something we have missed, please email us with your suggestions. Meanwhile, please share this with your friends and encourage them to sign up for the FREE newsletter.
Regards
The Jozikids Team
info@jozikids.co.za
011 482 4310
www.jozikids.co.za
Comment: You'll find links to all these venues and activities on the Jozikids website - Mike.
Saturday, 19 April 2008
Last White Farmers Under Siege
I received the following e-mail, forwarded from friends overseas (I have blanked out the phone numbers):
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 19:00:05 +0200
Subject: Last White farmers under siege, instigated by Mugabe
Dear Family and Friends,
Well never thought I would have to do this email do not know if it
may be my last from our farm "Chidza".
At 3.30pm today a lorry load of so called Mugabe brain washed "war-vets"
arrived at our gate to take over our land, equipment and pedigree cattle.
This crazy action is occurring in a country where there is v little
food being produced !
It is now 6 pm and they have been singing their war songs at our gate
for three hours, the atmosphere is violent and more and more of them
have arrived.
We managed to get our daughter Alison and her young son "Little John"
into town and for now it is just John and myself, plus our dogs remaining
in the house on the farm.
They have said that our labour will not work tomorrow . They have
demanded that John must kill them a sheep, which John has flatly
refused to do, so no doubt they will simply kill one for themselves.
None of our paid labour will even attmpt to come to work tomorrow either!
Graham Richards who lives south of us is also under siege at the same
time as us, so this siege of the last remaining whites is an
orchestrated plan.
The Goddards and Deidricks are in the same boat. They have already
taken over Pa-Nyanda Guest Lodge, and Graham and his wife Callie are
now in town.
Alison is at John sisters in Masvingo town and her husband Carl is
expected back from Bulawayo tonight.
Lorna's telephone no. is Zw code xx-xxxxxx ; Ali is on xxxxxxxxx Our
Phone Landline is xxx-xxxxxx Cell Phone Nos. xxx-xxxxxx ; xxx-xxxxxxx
Please pass this email on to as many folk as you would like to , this
illegal action must become "known" thru out the world .
If you know of anyone in the Media, please ensure that they become
aware /are alerted to this evil tyrant's actions to keep power at all costs.
We have to let the world know what is happening.
Well done to Zesa. As they load shedded us and I phoned my friend in
the Zesa Faults and he phoned Harare and they have switched us back on.
So for now please keep all of us in your prayers and we will send a
follow up tomorrow if we are able.
Our love to you all.
John and Joy from Chidza.
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 19:00:05 +0200
Subject: Last White farmers under siege, instigated by Mugabe
Dear Family and Friends,
Well never thought I would have to do this email do not know if it
may be my last from our farm "Chidza".
At 3.30pm today a lorry load of so called Mugabe brain washed "war-vets"
arrived at our gate to take over our land, equipment and pedigree cattle.
This crazy action is occurring in a country where there is v little
food being produced !
It is now 6 pm and they have been singing their war songs at our gate
for three hours, the atmosphere is violent and more and more of them
have arrived.
We managed to get our daughter Alison and her young son "Little John"
into town and for now it is just John and myself, plus our dogs remaining
in the house on the farm.
They have said that our labour will not work tomorrow . They have
demanded that John must kill them a sheep, which John has flatly
refused to do, so no doubt they will simply kill one for themselves.
None of our paid labour will even attmpt to come to work tomorrow either!
Graham Richards who lives south of us is also under siege at the same
time as us, so this siege of the last remaining whites is an
orchestrated plan.
The Goddards and Deidricks are in the same boat. They have already
taken over Pa-Nyanda Guest Lodge, and Graham and his wife Callie are
now in town.
Alison is at John sisters in Masvingo town and her husband Carl is
expected back from Bulawayo tonight.
Lorna's telephone no. is Zw code xx-xxxxxx ; Ali is on xxxxxxxxx Our
Phone Landline is xxx-xxxxxx Cell Phone Nos. xxx-xxxxxx ; xxx-xxxxxxx
Please pass this email on to as many folk as you would like to , this
illegal action must become "known" thru out the world .
If you know of anyone in the Media, please ensure that they become
aware /are alerted to this evil tyrant's actions to keep power at all costs.
We have to let the world know what is happening.
Well done to Zesa. As they load shedded us and I phoned my friend in
the Zesa Faults and he phoned Harare and they have switched us back on.
So for now please keep all of us in your prayers and we will send a
follow up tomorrow if we are able.
Our love to you all.
John and Joy from Chidza.
Monday, 14 April 2008
Zim-Bob-wee
Bobby, when you gotta go, you gotta go. No matter how you nip and squirm, the country is telling you that it's time for you to p....... to go! If you don't go now, there's going to be the most awful mess for others to clean up.
Shake a leg, Old chap. Go and find yourself a nice bushveld hideaway somewhere in the north where the ice is melting, where you can write your memoirs in peace. Our peace.
Shake a leg, Old chap. Go and find yourself a nice bushveld hideaway somewhere in the north where the ice is melting, where you can write your memoirs in peace. Our peace.
Friday, 11 April 2008
Wednesday, 9 April 2008
THIS is Service Delivery
We have so many examples of lousy, and even non-existent, service delivery in this country, that that it's nice to be able share an incident that impressed me as an example of really good service. That was from Outsurance. And believe me, this is NOT a sponsored blog!!
As I mentioned in a recent blog, I purchased a motor cycle in recent weeks. When I fetched the bike, obviously the question of insurance came up. The sales person gave me the name of a contact in the insurance industry, who would see me right. I phoned straight away and, because the person wasn't at her desk, left a message (with a human, not a machine) to say that I wanted insurance, and that I was referred by so-and-so. I'm still waiting for that person to get back to me.
Meanwhile, as a consequence of all their television advertising, I phoned Outsurance for a quote. The guy I spoke to was impressive. His name was Logan. The first thing that impressed me was when he said: "I see you're phoning from a cell phone. Would you like me to call you back?" I liked very much, because money is tight and it would take time to go through all the details. He wasn't pushy, but he told me about the product that he, very obviously, believed in, with genuine enthusiasm. He covered every detail of their policy. I told him quite bluntly that I wanted to phone around. He didn't push - just asked me politely if I'd mind if he checked in with me later in the day.
He phoned me again later in the afternoon to find out if I'd got other quotes, then heard that I was fairly obviously in a public place (a Mall, as it happened) and asked if it would be more convenient for me to talk later. I gave him a time. At the promised time, he called. He wasn't pushy, just keeping his finger on the pulse of a possible new client. When I said that I wasn't ready yet, he simply - and cheerfully - made another appointment to phone me.
'Things' just got in the way, and, to be honest, I didn't get around to making many calls for quotes, but I really needed cover. When he phoned me again, I felt that his enthusiasm for his company, his product and his prospective customer, was impressive enough for me to want to sign with them. When I gave him the go-ahead, he made sure that he went through the details again of exactly what my cover entailed.
Within hours they had e-mailed me my cover, welcoming letter, etc. The bike wasn't even registered yet. A call from their Help Desk followed to confirm.
Yesterday I eventually got my registration papers and my permanent plates. I realized that I should inform them, but I really didn't feel like spending half a month's premiums on a cell phone call, while I pressed various options and waited for the next available operator (normal procedure for most big companies one phones). So, instead, I just e-mailed the new details to a general e-mail address I'd found.
Once again, within hours I had received an e-mail to say that my notification had been received and passed to the right department, then another e-mail confirming the changes, with the amended policy document attached. I was still reading that, when I received a call from their Help Desk to say that the details had been amended, and was there anything else I required?
I'm impressed. I figure that this is what service should be.
When I told Logan that I was impressed by their service, he just chuckled good-naturedly and said to me: "Get used to it - this is the service you get from us!"
As I mentioned in a recent blog, I purchased a motor cycle in recent weeks. When I fetched the bike, obviously the question of insurance came up. The sales person gave me the name of a contact in the insurance industry, who would see me right. I phoned straight away and, because the person wasn't at her desk, left a message (with a human, not a machine) to say that I wanted insurance, and that I was referred by so-and-so. I'm still waiting for that person to get back to me.
Meanwhile, as a consequence of all their television advertising, I phoned Outsurance for a quote. The guy I spoke to was impressive. His name was Logan. The first thing that impressed me was when he said: "I see you're phoning from a cell phone. Would you like me to call you back?" I liked very much, because money is tight and it would take time to go through all the details. He wasn't pushy, but he told me about the product that he, very obviously, believed in, with genuine enthusiasm. He covered every detail of their policy. I told him quite bluntly that I wanted to phone around. He didn't push - just asked me politely if I'd mind if he checked in with me later in the day.
He phoned me again later in the afternoon to find out if I'd got other quotes, then heard that I was fairly obviously in a public place (a Mall, as it happened) and asked if it would be more convenient for me to talk later. I gave him a time. At the promised time, he called. He wasn't pushy, just keeping his finger on the pulse of a possible new client. When I said that I wasn't ready yet, he simply - and cheerfully - made another appointment to phone me.
'Things' just got in the way, and, to be honest, I didn't get around to making many calls for quotes, but I really needed cover. When he phoned me again, I felt that his enthusiasm for his company, his product and his prospective customer, was impressive enough for me to want to sign with them. When I gave him the go-ahead, he made sure that he went through the details again of exactly what my cover entailed.
Within hours they had e-mailed me my cover, welcoming letter, etc. The bike wasn't even registered yet. A call from their Help Desk followed to confirm.
Yesterday I eventually got my registration papers and my permanent plates. I realized that I should inform them, but I really didn't feel like spending half a month's premiums on a cell phone call, while I pressed various options and waited for the next available operator (normal procedure for most big companies one phones). So, instead, I just e-mailed the new details to a general e-mail address I'd found.
Once again, within hours I had received an e-mail to say that my notification had been received and passed to the right department, then another e-mail confirming the changes, with the amended policy document attached. I was still reading that, when I received a call from their Help Desk to say that the details had been amended, and was there anything else I required?
I'm impressed. I figure that this is what service should be.
When I told Logan that I was impressed by their service, he just chuckled good-naturedly and said to me: "Get used to it - this is the service you get from us!"
Monday, 7 April 2008
More Party Venues from Jozikids
The "to party" category on Jozikids is so extensive that we have decided to create another issue with a party focus to complement the one we sent out in February. These newsletters are designed to be a reference for anyone planning a party, corporate function or any other event in Gauteng.
There are close to 100 discounts on offer on Jozikids. This issue will highlight the latest Special Offer Vouchers in the to party section of the site.
PARTY VENUES
Since there are over 100 venues to choose from in our to party-venues section, we thought it would be useful to know that some of these venues are open to the public during the week at a nominal fee. We have them listed on our daily events calender under the category Open Days.
Elf's Hill: in Chartwell on Wed afternoons - kids R10, adults R15.
Jungle Tots: in Midrand on Mon, Wed, Fri afternoon - R15 pp.
Kinglets and Queenies: in Ruimsig, Roodepoort on Wed afternoon - Free.
Earth Kids Play Patch: in Kyalami on Tues, Wed, Thurs afternoon - R15 pp.
Abingdon Yard: in Kyalami on Tues, Wed afternoon - R15 pp.
Drakes Party Farmyard: in Linbro Park on Mon, Wed afternoon - R20 pp incl free tea/coffee/juice.
VOUCHERS
The Wendyhouse - Emmerentia. Party venue hire in April for anytime in the year, get a 20% discount.
Hedgehog Lane in Bryanston, 10% discount on midweek party venue hire.
Esperanza Riding School in Pretoria R50 discount on party venue hire.
McMoos Party Farmyard in Boksburg, R50 discount on party venue hire.
THEME PARTIES
These listings appear under to party-themes on the Jozikids directory.
Little Princess Beauty Party. Book a party for 10 girls or more and the birthday girl is free.
Rhythmania Drums and Percussion. Book a party for 20 kids and get 5 extra children for free.
Nitro Paintball Range. Book a party for 10 or more and get 1 free game and a bag of 500 paintballs.
Pony Hire for Parties. A free riding lesson for every party booked.
PARTY PLANNERS AND CATERERS
These listings appear under 2 categories on the Jozikids directory, ie. to party-planners or to party-cakes/food.
Character Kids free face painting for a party booked for 30 or more.
Rainbow Parties 10% discount for the full party package.
Hakuna Matata Kiddi'z Parti'z midweek special 10 kids for R750
Party Bubbles free balloon centre piece with sweets for organising the entire party.
Itz'aparty Online Shopping 10% discount for Jozikids visitors.
Cakes 4 Kiddies 10 free iced cupcakes with every cake ordered.
Cakes and Castles discounts on table, chair and decor sets
Birthday Cakes 12 free matching cupcakesfor any purchase of R400 or more.
Indulgence, the Home of Lollipops Catering R35 discount on any kids birthday cake ordered.
Functions Par Excellence 15% discount on waiters and barmen for your party.
Just Cakes 1 dozen free iced cupcakes with every cake ordered.
Fun, Cakes & Castles 1 months free belly dancing lessons if you spend over R800.
PARTY EQUIPMENT
These listings appear under to party-jumping castles and to party-equipment/extras
Castle Talk hire a jumping castle for the weekend and only pay for one day.
Airborne Adventures hire a parachuter from Mon to Thurs and get a 10% discount.
GIFT IDEAS
Readers Paradise Bookshop. Buy 5 or more books and get free postage anywhere in SA.
Acornkids for fun kids bath and skin products. Spend R500 and get a 20% discount.
Experilab 10% discount on any purchase of R100 or more.
The second school term is approaching. Our next newsletter will focus on helping you to find extra lessons and extra-mural activities.
Regards
The Jozikids Team
info@jozikids.co.za
011 482 4310
www.jozikids.co.za
There are close to 100 discounts on offer on Jozikids. This issue will highlight the latest Special Offer Vouchers in the to party section of the site.
PARTY VENUES
Since there are over 100 venues to choose from in our to party-venues section, we thought it would be useful to know that some of these venues are open to the public during the week at a nominal fee. We have them listed on our daily events calender under the category Open Days.
Elf's Hill: in Chartwell on Wed afternoons - kids R10, adults R15.
Jungle Tots: in Midrand on Mon, Wed, Fri afternoon - R15 pp.
Kinglets and Queenies: in Ruimsig, Roodepoort on Wed afternoon - Free.
Earth Kids Play Patch: in Kyalami on Tues, Wed, Thurs afternoon - R15 pp.
Abingdon Yard: in Kyalami on Tues, Wed afternoon - R15 pp.
Drakes Party Farmyard: in Linbro Park on Mon, Wed afternoon - R20 pp incl free tea/coffee/juice.
VOUCHERS
The Wendyhouse - Emmerentia. Party venue hire in April for anytime in the year, get a 20% discount.
Hedgehog Lane in Bryanston, 10% discount on midweek party venue hire.
Esperanza Riding School in Pretoria R50 discount on party venue hire.
McMoos Party Farmyard in Boksburg, R50 discount on party venue hire.
THEME PARTIES
These listings appear under to party-themes on the Jozikids directory.
Little Princess Beauty Party. Book a party for 10 girls or more and the birthday girl is free.
Rhythmania Drums and Percussion. Book a party for 20 kids and get 5 extra children for free.
Nitro Paintball Range. Book a party for 10 or more and get 1 free game and a bag of 500 paintballs.
Pony Hire for Parties. A free riding lesson for every party booked.
PARTY PLANNERS AND CATERERS
These listings appear under 2 categories on the Jozikids directory, ie. to party-planners or to party-cakes/food.
Character Kids free face painting for a party booked for 30 or more.
Rainbow Parties 10% discount for the full party package.
Hakuna Matata Kiddi'z Parti'z midweek special 10 kids for R750
Party Bubbles free balloon centre piece with sweets for organising the entire party.
Itz'aparty Online Shopping 10% discount for Jozikids visitors.
Cakes 4 Kiddies 10 free iced cupcakes with every cake ordered.
Cakes and Castles discounts on table, chair and decor sets
Birthday Cakes 12 free matching cupcakesfor any purchase of R400 or more.
Indulgence, the Home of Lollipops Catering R35 discount on any kids birthday cake ordered.
Functions Par Excellence 15% discount on waiters and barmen for your party.
Just Cakes 1 dozen free iced cupcakes with every cake ordered.
Fun, Cakes & Castles 1 months free belly dancing lessons if you spend over R800.
PARTY EQUIPMENT
These listings appear under to party-jumping castles and to party-equipment/extras
Castle Talk hire a jumping castle for the weekend and only pay for one day.
Airborne Adventures hire a parachuter from Mon to Thurs and get a 10% discount.
GIFT IDEAS
Readers Paradise Bookshop. Buy 5 or more books and get free postage anywhere in SA.
Acornkids for fun kids bath and skin products. Spend R500 and get a 20% discount.
Experilab 10% discount on any purchase of R100 or more.
The second school term is approaching. Our next newsletter will focus on helping you to find extra lessons and extra-mural activities.
Regards
The Jozikids Team
info@jozikids.co.za
011 482 4310
www.jozikids.co.za
Friday, 4 April 2008
Concept Cars
Just a thought. In South Africa petrol, expensive as it is, is more accessable than electricity - so you wouldn't want to have to charge your car ..... (except to Mastercard, of course).
I guess what we need is a car that runs on promises. We'll never run out of those, I promise you.
Meanwhile, stick to biking.
I guess what we need is a car that runs on promises. We'll never run out of those, I promise you.
Meanwhile, stick to biking.
Thursday, 3 April 2008
Oh, Shut Up, Bob!
It seems that Zimbabwe has spoken the magic words!
For once, I wish Mugabe would actually open his mouth and utter the words that we all want to hear. (The present atmosphere is so charged that it could provide enough electricity to keep Eskom going; but how to harness it?)
Say what we want to hear, Bobby, THEN apply the magic words!
(In an "aside" to Hyundai South Africa, your local version of that TV ad has been irritating the hell out of me! The American word "bub" is a slang word used to address a man whose name you don't know! The lady in the original ad wasn't calling the officer "Bob" !!
Good, now I've got that off my chest.
Perhaps if you had Mr. Mugabe commandeering a car that Getz him out of Harare, THAT might make sense ...?)
So, we wait with bated breath until he condescends to speak, then ...
All together now ...
For once, I wish Mugabe would actually open his mouth and utter the words that we all want to hear. (The present atmosphere is so charged that it could provide enough electricity to keep Eskom going; but how to harness it?)
Say what we want to hear, Bobby, THEN apply the magic words!
(In an "aside" to Hyundai South Africa, your local version of that TV ad has been irritating the hell out of me! The American word "bub" is a slang word used to address a man whose name you don't know! The lady in the original ad wasn't calling the officer "Bob" !!
Good, now I've got that off my chest.
Perhaps if you had Mr. Mugabe commandeering a car that Getz him out of Harare, THAT might make sense ...?)
So, we wait with bated breath until he condescends to speak, then ...
All together now ...
Tuesday, 1 April 2008
Easter Holidays with Jozikids
From the Jozikids newsdesk:
How are you coping with the longest ever Easter Holiday we can remember? We have received more holiday activities since we sent our last JOZIKIDS Easter Holiday Newsletter at the beginning of March. So, to help you to find what you need, we are sending these to you as well.
JOZIKIDS is constantly growing, in this newsletter we share some of the newest arrivals on the Jozikids Directory with you, but first lets take a look at the additional holiday activities: (Remember this is to supplement what we have sent already).
MORE HOLIDAY PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Once again, please remember that for some programs booking is essential as spaces are limited.
ARTS/CRAFTS Hedgehog Lane in Bryanston. Incl free fairground pass. Apr 1-30
Creativity Holiday Club for Kids in Bryanston Apr 9,10,14,15,23,24
ANIMALS Monte Casino Bird Garden Easter Holiday Program in Fourways. Mar 25-Apr 25, excl weekends
Animaniacs Holiday Program at the Johannesburg Zoo in Forest Town, Apr 7-24
VARIED Daisychain Primary School Holiday Program in Parkmore Mar 25-Apr 25 (excl weekends)
HOLIDAY CAMPS
Real Trees Adventure Farm Holiday Camp in Midrand, Apr 2-4, 9-11
Happy Acres Holiday Camp in the Magaliesburg, Apr 5-12
Whitewater Training Beginner Kayak School for Kids Camp in Parys,specially designed for kids from 8yrs. Apr 1-4
Camp Nelu Holiday Camp in Hekpoort, West Rand Apr 14-17
Chartwell Stables Pony Camp in Chartwell. Camp or daily program. Apr 1-3
SHOWS
Gold Reef City Theme Park Gold Reef City Theme Park celebrates 21yrs with 21 days of fun & prizes Mar 21- Apr 14
NEW JOZIKIDS LISTINGS
BABY www.mybabybuys.co.za, an online classifieds to buy and sell used baby goods directly.
Ali Ponkles is a stylish, upmarket shop for maternity wear, baby gifts and products.
BATH/SKIN Baby Sebamed skin care for prevention / treatment of eczema, problem and sensitive skin.
Acornkids educational bath products, baby and child skin care, Disney wallart and nutrition.
BOOKS Reader's Paradise Bookstore offers free delivery anywhere in SA.
MATHS Mathsman in Melville for Maths help.
Approach Maths for individual tuition at home in all areas.
SOCCER Little Kickers SA in Northriding for soccer coaching for 2 to 6 yr olds.
HORSE RIDING Elevation Equestrian Centre in Centurion, specialises in teaching kids to ride.
FOR SUPPORT Effective Parenting for parenting skills, hand analysis, enneagram/personality typing and life coaching.
PARTIES Kido Parties party planners nationwide
Character Kids one stop party shop and planners in Chamdor, West Rand
Cherry Red Kids n Teens planning for younger and older children's parties.
Cupcakes Catering kids party food, healthy options, party boxes,platters, braai packs and more.
Paint My Face for face painting and temporary tattoos for any function!
FURNITURE Anne Jackson Lifestyle for custom made kids furniture plus full decorating service offered.
PETS Kidz and Pets for teaching children about responsible pet ownership.
ACTION Nitro Paintball Range for day action/ birthday parties/ corporates/ team building or any function.
We hope you find what you need. Our job is to make your life easier. If you have any ideas or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us .
Regards
The Jozikids Team
info@jozikids.co.za
011 482 4310
www.jozikids.co.za
How are you coping with the longest ever Easter Holiday we can remember? We have received more holiday activities since we sent our last JOZIKIDS Easter Holiday Newsletter at the beginning of March. So, to help you to find what you need, we are sending these to you as well.
JOZIKIDS is constantly growing, in this newsletter we share some of the newest arrivals on the Jozikids Directory with you, but first lets take a look at the additional holiday activities: (Remember this is to supplement what we have sent already).
MORE HOLIDAY PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Once again, please remember that for some programs booking is essential as spaces are limited.
ARTS/CRAFTS Hedgehog Lane in Bryanston. Incl free fairground pass. Apr 1-30
Creativity Holiday Club for Kids in Bryanston Apr 9,10,14,15,23,24
ANIMALS Monte Casino Bird Garden Easter Holiday Program in Fourways. Mar 25-Apr 25, excl weekends
Animaniacs Holiday Program at the Johannesburg Zoo in Forest Town, Apr 7-24
VARIED Daisychain Primary School Holiday Program in Parkmore Mar 25-Apr 25 (excl weekends)
HOLIDAY CAMPS
Real Trees Adventure Farm Holiday Camp in Midrand, Apr 2-4, 9-11
Happy Acres Holiday Camp in the Magaliesburg, Apr 5-12
Whitewater Training Beginner Kayak School for Kids Camp in Parys,specially designed for kids from 8yrs. Apr 1-4
Camp Nelu Holiday Camp in Hekpoort, West Rand Apr 14-17
Chartwell Stables Pony Camp in Chartwell. Camp or daily program. Apr 1-3
SHOWS
Gold Reef City Theme Park Gold Reef City Theme Park celebrates 21yrs with 21 days of fun & prizes Mar 21- Apr 14
NEW JOZIKIDS LISTINGS
BABY www.mybabybuys.co.za, an online classifieds to buy and sell used baby goods directly.
Ali Ponkles is a stylish, upmarket shop for maternity wear, baby gifts and products.
BATH/SKIN Baby Sebamed skin care for prevention / treatment of eczema, problem and sensitive skin.
Acornkids educational bath products, baby and child skin care, Disney wallart and nutrition.
BOOKS Reader's Paradise Bookstore offers free delivery anywhere in SA.
MATHS Mathsman in Melville for Maths help.
Approach Maths for individual tuition at home in all areas.
SOCCER Little Kickers SA in Northriding for soccer coaching for 2 to 6 yr olds.
HORSE RIDING Elevation Equestrian Centre in Centurion, specialises in teaching kids to ride.
FOR SUPPORT Effective Parenting for parenting skills, hand analysis, enneagram/personality typing and life coaching.
PARTIES Kido Parties party planners nationwide
Character Kids one stop party shop and planners in Chamdor, West Rand
Cherry Red Kids n Teens planning for younger and older children's parties.
Cupcakes Catering kids party food, healthy options, party boxes,platters, braai packs and more.
Paint My Face for face painting and temporary tattoos for any function!
FURNITURE Anne Jackson Lifestyle for custom made kids furniture plus full decorating service offered.
PETS Kidz and Pets for teaching children about responsible pet ownership.
ACTION Nitro Paintball Range for day action/ birthday parties/ corporates/ team building or any function.
We hope you find what you need. Our job is to make your life easier. If you have any ideas or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us .
Regards
The Jozikids Team
info@jozikids.co.za
011 482 4310
www.jozikids.co.za
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