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August 20th, 2010
Boasting seven different natural biomes within over 160 000 square kilometres, miles of unspoiled coastline, a fascinating history and an abundance of tourism products, the Eastern Cape seems to have it all. Why then, is it still a feint blip on the tourism map of South Africa? Why is it not the first choice destination for the thousands of tourists that visit the country every year?
The Edge Mountain Retreat in Hogsback
Tourism products in the region are starting to wake up to the fact that a major overhaul of Eastern Cape tourism marketing strategies needs to take place. “Not only does the marketing message need to change, the province needs to step up to the plate to ensure consistency between the message and the availability of infrastructure,” says Ectour chairperson Anleen Louw. Ectour is the private sector group marketing organisation for the Eastern Cape. Ectour members agree.
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August 19th, 2010
Situated on the remote northern border of the Wild Coast, Mbotyi River Lodge is an incredibly beautiful Eastern Cape getaway. Although the area is quiet and relaxed for most of the year, it experiences a population explosion during the annual Sardine Run from June to August. Mbotyi hosts both local and international tourists who flock to take part in the natural phenomenon.
US student, Ben Tillotson reads to a young learner at the local school
Although operating in an exquisite location, Mbotyi is one of the only established and functional employers in the extremely poor and rural Pondoland area. There is a dire need for primary infrastructure including roads, schools and clinics in order to help boost tourism to the area and break the cycle of poverty. Mbotyi River Lodge has begun implementing a literacy programme through the local schools to help encourage the children in their learning of the English language.
August 11th, 2010
Swagger is having a Jagermeister party on the 20th of August.
So put your drinking hats on..
Your dancing shoes..
And get ready to UNLEASH THE BEAST with Jagermeister.
Free shooters during the course of the night.
Dj’s:
DJ JONO
DJ SHANE BARNES
will be ripping it up on the decks !!
We going to have a killer yet again at Swagger
Be there!!
August 7th, 2010
BROERS
Kaartjies R100 pp
Alle sitplekke by tafels met restaurant en kroegfasiliteite Besprekings noodsaaklik 042 2932500. Die broers Snyman se loopbane was al amper vir hulle beplan nog voor hulle gebore is. Wat anders kan drie seuns doen as hul ma in ‘n boeremusiekgroep gespeel en hul pa as musiekonderwyser opgelei is? Christo en Cobus toer die afgelope tien jaar die land vol en kleinboet Nic Stevens is nou ook deel van die Broers.
“Ek het klavierlesse begin neem toe ek ses was,” vertel Christo.
Cobus is twee jaar jonger as ek en sy hande kon nie by die note uitkom nie. Ons pa, Nick, het vir hom ‘n kitaartjie gekoop en hy het nog dieselfde jaar by sy kleuterskool in ‘n konsert opgetree. Ek het begin kitaar speel toe ek tien was.”
Die twee broers was in die Natalse Jeugkoor en het ‘n draai in die lugmag se Kanaries gemaak.
“As musiek eers in jou bloed is. ..” se Christo en laat die sin in die lug hang. “Dis ‘n passie. Om musiek te maak is ‘n voorreg en kunstenaars moet dit nooit vergeet nie. As dit soos werk begin voel, moet jy ophou.”
Hul pa het nooit musiek gegee nie hy was generaal in die polisie -maar hy het sy twee oudste seuns na ‘n David Kramer-konsert geneem wat Christo se lewe verander het.
August 6th, 2010
He’s made a name for himself in the Eastern Cape as a gifted singer, songwriter and entertainer, but Robert Gillmer is taking his talent to the TV Screen this month, with appearances on both Kyknet and Mnet. He has been selected as one of the top 100 in this year’s Idols competition from over 15 000 entrants nation wide.
“I will be featured during the Kyknet ‘Kom ons Karaoke’ competition on Saturday, August 07 at 21h00 and again during the Mnet Idols competition on Sunday, August 08 at18h30,” says Gillmer.
Eastern Cape audiences will know him for his many performances on weekends live at The Boardwalk and at other venues around town and a number of his songs have been aired on local Radio stations. Not only is Gillmer musically gifted, his toned body and confident attitude earned him a place as a finalist in the Mr PE competition in 2008. He also won third place in the SA National Body Building Competition in 2009. He is also a qualified fitness instructor and Swedish Masseur!
“I started singing and performing at a very young age,” says Gillmer. “I sang in school choirs and performed many solo gigs. I started taking my career more seriously in 1999 when I formed a duo with a friend and we sang at national arts festivals.”
Support Eastern Cape arts by rooting for Robert Gillmer this weekend. His performances will be screened live during the Kyknet ‘Kom ons Karaoke’ competition on Saturday, August 07 at 21h00 and during the Mnet Idols competition on Sunday, August 08 at 18h30.
Media release for EC Talent (A project by Siyathetha Communications)
Contact: EC Talent/Siyathetha Communications:
Claire Warneke: 041 582 3750, Sibongile Xaluva: 041 582 3750
Robert Gillmer: 082 490 1389
