Welcome to "Izindaba" our very own, monthly newsletter, created as the interactive aspect to our website. Sharing relevant news within the hospitality and tourism industry; providing informative conservation facts, sharing our latest exclusive and exciting holiday packages with you, as well as, personal news from the du Toit family.
If you would like to share any news with us, to be included in "Izindaba", please let us know. We hope you enjoy reading "Izindaba" as much as we enjoy putting it together!
Welcome to our 5th edition of "Izindaba"
Dear Friends,
It seems as if our cold winter's days are drawing to an end … or at least we can be hopeful! South Africa has seen some really cold days of late, with snow falling in the most unusual of places - even in areas of Gauteng (Johannesburg).
For those of you going on a Safari in Southern Africa during the next two months, it is still advisable to take warm clothes with you, especially for those early morning and evening safari game drives … remember "jeans" retain the cold, so it'll be best to pack cotton long pants.
We would like to thank you all for keeping in touch and hope you enjoy reading this month's newsletter.
All the best,
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Please contact Wendy should you wish to include any special information relevant to the Tourism & Hospitality Industry, in our monthly newsletter - "Izindaba" - Thank you!
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BOOK REVIEW
 The exciting 1st Edition of "Discovering Mozambique And The Maputo Corridor", by Molly Joyce and her daughter Susan Joyce, is due to be released in September 2007.
A complete 264 page guide book on Mozambique and the Maputo Corridor, inclusive of colour photographs and maps too. We wish Molly and her team at Discovering Africa all the very best, with this wonderful guide book on Mozambique, published by Boraro Publishers, with their first print run of 3000 copies.
We met Molly some years ago when she was on tour through Botswana writing one of her first editions of Discovering Botswana, and have been in contact ever since … seeing each other at international trade shows and catching up by e-mail too. We recently spent time with Molly at Indaba in May and continue to "nag" our great friend for a "story book" on her travels … she has traveled so far and wide over Southern Africa and has such amazing stories to tell! Her Discovering Africa Series includes Botswana, Zambia, Namibia & Mozambique.
Should you wish to purchase one, or all, of the Discovering Africa Series, or if you have an establishment in one of the countries in the series and would like to advertise in the respective countries guide book, through Discovering Africa, kindly contact Wendy (wendy@dutoittmcs.co.za) for further information and assistance.  |
"The Wildlife Collection"
… invest in this amazing opportunity to
"Own Your Share of Africa"
For further information with regards to the launch of / investment opportunities in this Exclusive African Private Wildlife Residence Club,
kindly contact Francois.
francois@dutoittmcs.co.za
Did you know?
The name giraffe appears to have its origin in the Arabic word xirapha, one who walks swiftly. The specific name camelopardalis refers to their size and marking, as being "big as a camel" and "spotted like a leopard"!
Reference: The Mammals of the Southern African Subregion,
by JD Skinner and RHN Smithers |
 The Hospitality Investment Conference for Africa (HICA) is scheduled to take place between 30th September 2007 and the 2nd October 2007 in the Cape. A first of its kind, the conference will expose delegates to investment trends and leading criteria in the African tourism and hospitality industries. Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) - organisers of the Hospitality Investment Conference, say the conference, will be used as a platform to share world trends and to learn from others experiences in an effort to align the continent to international best practices. Those with the curiosity to learn about the hospitality and tourism investment, finance trends and lending criteria in Africa, should not hesitate to register for the Hospitality Investment Conference. For further information please visit the HICA's website: www.hica.co.za
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The World's Largest Game Park Is Planned For Southern Africa
 The planned conservation area will straddle the borders of Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe, forming the world's largest park by merging five national parks into one mega conservation area. The proposed "Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Park" will cost an estimated US$100m to initiate and received a major boost in July 2007, when three international organizations pledged nine million euros for the development of preparatory projects and the establishment of a permanent secretariat.It is hoped the park will bring in tourists with attractions such as the Victoria Falls, Okavango swamps, Chobe National Park and Caprivi Strip enveloped in the area. The officials believe it will also help regional tourism ahead of the 2010 World Cup taking place in South Africa, as well as job creation in the five countries. A meeting was held in Botswana's capital Gaborone, a week ago, for the five environmental ministers and conservationists from Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe to deliberate on the memorandum of understanding signed in Zimbabwe last year.
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TULI BLOCK - BOTSWANA - PROPERTY FOR SALE
For further information with regards to this special piece of Africa, please complete our "Enquiry Online" form, or contact Francois by e-mail francois@dutoittmcs.co.za or mobile +27-(0)837759654 - Thank you.
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SHOWS AND EVENTS IN S.A.
Decorex Joburg 2007
Interior design
Gallagher Estate,
Johannesburg
8-12 August 2007
Markex KwaZulu-Natal
Marketing, promotions and special events
International Convention Centre
Durban14-16 August 2007
Sustainex
Sustainable development technologies, products and services
Sandton Convention Centre,
Johannesburg
15-17 August 2007
Real Estate Investment World Africa 2007
Sandton Convention Centre,
Johannesburg
20-22 August 2007
Facilities Management Africa Conference & Expo
Sandton Convention Centre,
Johannesburg
22-23 August 2007
Durban Wild Talk Africa
Wildlife film festival and conference
International Convention Centre
Durban
27-30 August 2007
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Trade News
GETAWAY SHOW
2007
24th, 25th & 26th August 2007
Coca-Cola Dome
JHB
WTM
2007
12 -15 November 2007
ExCel London / UK
ITLM
2007
3 - 6 December 2007
Palais des Festivals de Cannes, France
ITB
2008
5 - 9 March 2008
Berlin Exhibition Grounds,
ICC Berlin
INDABA
2008
10th-13th May 2008
ICC & DEC Durban,
Kwa Zulu Natal South Africa
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du Toit Family News
We asked ourselves, a few times during the last six weeks, if it was really necessary to move from the "bush" to the city, as our primary reason for moving was to give our children a good, well rounded, education.
The Teachers Union strike in South Africa last month, saw the closure of many schools in South Africa, including the school the girls' attend, due to security reasons (not due to any fault of our school teachers who were all willing to work) for a period of nearly 4 weeks!
The two weeks Winter School holidays followed the strike, with the girl's starting school again on the 16th July. We are thankful that they are only in Junior School and not finishing High School this year … to all those students writing their final exams this year - good luck with your studies!
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Have You Registered Your
Employee's for UIF?
South African employers in the hospitality industry were given an extended deadline to submit their updated employee's information. The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) extended the deadline to Saturday the 8th July 2007.
The Department of Labour said in a statement that employers are urged to submit details of their employees in line with the latest minimum wages for the industry, which came into effect at the beginning of this month.
"In terms of the new Sectoral Determination for the hospitality sector, employers with less than 10 employees are now required to pay a minimum wage of R1 480 per month, while those with more than 10 employees are required to pay R1 650 per month."
UIF spokesperson, Kgomotso Sebetso, said "We also call upon employers to ensure their businesses and workers are registered with the fund. If you have workers employed for 24 hours or more per month, there is no excuse for failure to register with the UIF".
UIF has extended its call centre operating hours. The call centre, which can be reached on 012 337 1680, will now remain open from 7:30am until 6pm on weekdays.
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Mozambican Roads receive a $100 million in credit from the World Bank
Earlier this month the World Bank agreed to give Mozambique $100 million in credit to help upgrade its road network, most of which had been damaged and neglected during the civil war which ended in 1992.
Michael Baxter, the Bank's director for Mozambique, Zambia & Zimbabwe said that Mozambique will be exempt from interest and will have 40 years to pay back the funds to the World Bank's International Development Association.
The Mozambican government sees the construction and modernization of roads and bridges in its country as key to boost economic growth in the Southern African nation, as it relies on agriculture and tourism for the bulk of its foreign exchange earnings.
The improved roads could allow Mozambique to lure foreign tourists who visit South Africa for the 2010 Soccer World Cup, as the capital Maputo is only a few hours drive from Nelspruit, one of the host cities for the tournament.
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"Exquisite Cape"
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"Enchanted Elephant Coast"
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Southern Africa's
Exclusively brought you by du Toit Tourism, Marketing, Consulting & Management Services
Exploring the beauty of the Elephant Coast & its World renowned Safari Parks in Kwa Zulu Natal and the pristine beach & coast line of Ponta Mamoli in Mozambique!
Your journey begins at Durban's International Airport, where Wendy will meet you, assist you with your car hire arrangements, and hand over your detailed itinerary with your vouchers, directions and maps included … and so your two week exploration of the Enchanted Elephant Coast begins!
Two Weeks of Enchanted Exploration
R11 550.00 per person sharing
for 13 unforgettable nights!
Lalaria Lodge - Shaka's Rock
Bayete Zulu Boutique Lodge - Mkuze
Zulani Guest House - St. Lucia
Mpila Tent Camp - Imfolozi
Sungulwane Hills Game Lodge - Elephant Coast
Ponta Mamoli - Mozambique
Mkuze Falls Luxury Tent Lodge - Mkuze Private Game Reserve
This exclusive package is valid from the
1st August 2007 to the 31st December 2007
Your journey draws to a close with a leisurely drive from Mkuze Falls back to Durban's International Airport, where Wendy will meet you, assist you with your car hire hand over and bid you farewell before you board your flight home … and so your two weeks exploration of the Enchanted Elephant Coast ends … taking with you memories of a lifetime!
For further information and details regarding this exclusive package follow the following link: http://www.dutoittmcs.co.za/elephant-coast-holidays.html. For a variety of additional options, reservations and assistance kindly contact Wendy or complete our "Enquiry Online" Form - thank you.
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