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GAUTENG Meetings Planner’s Guide
Welcome
Gauteng is a province like no other. As the economic
powerhouse of Africa, it drives the continent forward through
innovation and an incredible business offering.
The heart of South Africa’s business-events industry resides in Gauteng, and
delegates flock from all over the globe to experience the unique blend of distinctly
African culture and world-class infrastructure. Whether it’s a convention for 12 000
or a meeting for 10, Gauteng will deliver venues and services that
surpass expectation. Globally recognised professional conference organisers are
waiting to assist you, while the Gauteng Convention Bureau is ideally positioned to
facilitate the creation of a memorable and first-rate event.
Gauteng has thousands of star-graded accommodation options to suit every budget,
and many leading international hotel brands call the province home.
Gauteng offers a plethora of pre- and post-show opportunities; from delving into the
country’s fascinating political past, to visiting some of the finest culinary destinations in
Africa, to marvelling at our incredible wildlife, there is an experience for everyone.
South Africa has long been open for business; so come and see for yourself.
There is so much to do or see within a close reach.
Nonnie Kubeka
Head: Gauteng Convention
& Events Bureau
Welcome to Gauteng
Welcome to energetic, creative, culturally diverse and industry role-players marketing Gauteng as a business hub,
authentic Gauteng province. This is where it all starts. Gauteng and attractive and versatile meetings destination. Gauteng
Convention and Events Bureau a business unit within Gauteng Tourism is building and sustaining a common brand identity
Tourism Authority that is dedicated to supporting the Business for the province and is proactively marketing the Gauteng
Events sector and implementing strategic initiatives to ensure regions (Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, Sedibeng, West Rand
that it continues to market and position the region as one of and Tshwane) as preferred leisure, business and events
the world’s top meeting destinations. Gauteng Convention destinations. Gauteng - It starts here, alive with possibilities.
and Events Bureau is working in close partnership with key Let us work together and make it happen.
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Contents Map
Gauteng
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Gauteng Map
Contents
Welcome Letter Inside Front Cover SEDIBENG 62
Welcome 01 Why Sedibeng 64
Map 03 Sedibeng Map 65
Gauteng Convention and Events Bureau Overview 04 Sedibeng Venues & Accommodation 66
Gauteng Convention and Events Bureau Services 05 Unique Experiences 74
Getting Around Gauteng 06 Nightlife & Shopping 75
Facts 08 Listings 76
Essential Information 10
Gautrain Map 14 TSHWANE 78
Why Tshwane 80
EKURHULENI 16 Tshwane Map 81
Why Ekurhuleni 18 Tshwane Venues & Accommodation 82
Ekurhuleni Map 19 Heritage Sites 90
Ekurhuleni Venues & Accommodation 20 Unique Experiences 91
Heritage Sites 28 Nightlife & Shopping 92
Unique Experiences 29 Food 93
Nightlife & Shopping 30 Listings 94
Food 31
Listings 32 WEST RAND 98
Why West Rand 100
JOHANNESBURG 34 West Rand Map 101
Why Johannesburg 36 West Rand Venues & Accommodation 102
Johannesburg Map 37 Heritage Sites 109
Johannesburg Venues & Accommodation 38 Unique Experiences 110
Heritage Sites 52 Nightlife & Shopping 112
Unique Experiences 54 Food 113
Nightlife & Shopping 56 Listings 114
Food 57
Listings 58
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Overview Services
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Gauteng Convention and Events Bureau Overview Gauteng Convention and Events Bureau Services
Gateway to South Africa - Gauteng is where it all starts, with Convention planning support
an extensive track record of staging successful conferences • Site inspection
and events, this business-events destination is the epicentre • Delegation boosting (building attendance)
of South Africa’s business events industry, offering world- • Destination web links to conference websites
class venues and infrastructure for meetings, incentives, • Introduction to service suppliers
conferences, exhibitions and events. Helping to increase • Endorsement letters
the province’s high- yield business tourism market, Gauteng • Accommodation options
Convention and Events Bureau (GCEB) provides information • Facilitation of stakeholder engagement
and assistance to meeting and incentives planners, • Negotiating rates with conference venues, hotels, tour
media, corporate and association buyers who show an operators etc.
interest in one of the five regions that it promotes. orking
besides organisations and business-events leaders, the On-site event services
G identifies international and national conferences, elcome desk Airport welcome and departure desk
congresses, events, meetings and incentives support • Pre and post tours and accompanied
services include standard bid support material, venue person’s programmes
and accommodation sourcing and networks to gain local • Assisting with local logistical arrangements
association and promotional support. Using its extensive If you are organising a meeting, convention, event or incentive trip
list of key stakeholders such as airlines, hotels, venues, tour to Gauteng, the bureau is a valuable source of information and
operators and government protocol offices, the ureau is assistance. Contact Gauteng Convention and Events Bureau to
capable of delivering quality services to interested parties. make it happen and enhance your event.
Tel: +27 11 085 2500 Visit: www.gauteng.net
The bureau assists professional meeting planners,
destination management companies, event Gauteng Convention & Events
organisers, associations and corporate buyers with: Bureau membership:
• Members of the International Congress and
• Bid assistance for national and international events/ ConventionAssociation (ICCA) have access to the wealth
conferences/meetings of information contained in the ICCA database of key
• Corporate events and incentive concepts international meetings, allowing them to benchmark Gauteng is one of the nine provinces in South Africa, and pre and post tours.
• Access to support services and service providers themselves against their industry peers. Gauteng as a boasts rich history that is mostly laid on fountains of a precious • There are excellent dining, entertainment and
• Provision of destination marketing material convention destination can also compare itself to other long- resource – gold. Because of this, it’s a powerhouse province nightlife, shopping venues available to delegates
• Airport welcome and departure desk haul convention cities. The endorsement by ICCA is what has and South Africa’s economic hub, accounting for a third he financial-services sector is a significant part of
• Supplying a list of accredited Gauteng Professional contributed to the success of Gauteng being able to attract of the country’s gross domestic product. ‘Laid back’ does Gauteng’s economy, contributing 21% of provincial
Conference organisers international meetings to the destination, thereby drawing not describe this province or it’s major city, Johannesburg. GDP in 2010.
• Delegation boosting foreign investment, which ultimately leads to economic growth Gauteng is where time is money and dreams are realised. • More than 70 local banks, a number of investment
• Convention planning support and job creation. Gauteng as we know it today was formed from a part of the old houses (both domestic and international)
• Site inspection • The Southern African Association for the Conference ransvaal rovince after outh Africa’s first democratic elections and trading firms etc. are headquartering in Gauteng.
Industry (SAACI) stays at the forefront of the latest in 1994. Gauteng is clearly the place where everyone wants to • The JSE Securities Exchange is the largest stock
SUPPORTING SERVICES OFFERED BY THE GAUTENG industry trends and developments and constantly be: as of 2011, it had a population of nearly 12.3 million, making it exchange in Africa and consistently ranks in the
CONVENTION & EVENTS BUREAU: informs members, but also serves as an industry the most populous province in South Africa. It is also the smallest world’s top 20 derivatives exchanges by number of
mouthpiece to government and other organised province in South Africa, accounting for only 1,5% of the land area. contracts traded.
Pre and post bid assistance bodies. SAACI membership is not only an indicator Gauteng is manufacturing sector has over firms
• Bid presentation that business maintains a certain level of professionalism, Gauteng Facts: and has capabilities across a number of industries,
• Bid promotion support material but it offers quality networking opportunities. • Seat of the Government of South Africa such as:
• Bid site inspection (Flight arrangements excluded) • DMAI - Destination Marketing Association International. • Gauteng Province is the economic business epicentre of • heavy steel industry
South Africa • automotive assembly and parts
• Large concentration of meeting and events venues, • food and beverages
capable of handling a large variety of events • light industry
• Presence of world-renowned academic institutions and • Gauteng has some of South Africa‘s and the world’s
strong research industry leading medical institutions, renowned for their
• Gauteng has multiple convention and exhibition centres innovation and research capabilities.
spread across the different regions • Gauteng’s sports infrastructure, including systems for
• Gauteng Province provides leisure opportunities to sport managements, coaches and officials etc. are
delegates, a wide range of offerings for incentives and among the best in South Africa.
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Getting Around Getting Around
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Getting Around Gauteng
Gauteng’s public transport system is currently Ekurhuleni, Vaal and Dinokeng AIRPORTS AND AIRLINES ACCESS A driver meets you at the airport, parks your car a few
undergoing something of a revolution, beginning For ease of movement around these hubs, one should kilometres away, returns it to the domestic terminal all
with the Gautrain and Rea Vaya rapid bus system. either rent a car or simply join a tour. Lanseria Airport cleaned up upon your arrival. Tel: +27 (0) 72 903 8212,
The Gautrain is well patronised by residents and Lanseria Airport is located approximately 30km north west www.mrparking.co.za. Office hours are 08h00-16h00
tourists alike on its Pretoria to O.R Tambo International The Gautrain Rapid Rail Link is the first rapid rail network of Sandton and it serves mainly short-haul destinations. It is but the service operates 24/7.
route, with Rea Vaya buses extending routes into the in Africa. The rail connection comprises two links, one also the airport of choice for many charter flights to private
suburbs. However, driving still remains the order of the between Tshwane and Johannesburg and the other game reserves, as well as local budget carriers such as Travel Start
day in Gauteng, and renting a car, or using metered between OR Tambo International Airport and Sandton. The Mango and Kulula. Tel: +27 (0) 11 367 0000, An online travel agency offering price comparison on
cabs is very much advised. South Africans drive on system offers a fast, convenient, safe and efficient public www. lanseria.co.za flight bookings for South Africa’s major airlines and low
the left side of the road, and drivers must have an transport service. It takes 15 minutes to travel from Sandton cost carriers. Tel: 0861 878 278 or +27 (0) 21 468 4300,
international driver’s licence and a minimum of five to OR Tambo International Airport on the Gautrain and 35 O.R. Tambo International Airport www.travelstart.co.za. Speak to a consultant
years’ driving experience to hire a car in South Africa. minutes from Tshwane to Park Station in Johannesburg. O.R. Tambo International Airport is the busiest air-transport 09:00 -17:00, Sat 09:00-13:00.
In 2014, the Gautrain’s airport service (Sandton to OR hub on the African continent, the airport serves over
CBD Tambo International Airport) was improved with earlier 18million passengers a year. O.R. Tambo airport lies 30km AIRLINES
If you find yourself in the CBD, you should orientate trains in the mornings and later trains in the evenings. east of Sandton. The airport is spacious, modern and easy
yourself from the main transport hub of Park Station. to get around. Passengers are served by two terminals, FlySafair
From there, take a taxi to your destination. The trips THE GAUTRAIN A and B, which merge after you have passed through the FlySafair is SA’s true low-cost passenger airline.
are not for the faint-hearted, as taxis can travel at security checkpoints. South African Airways flights depart Founded by Safair, one of Africa’s best-known air
high speed and stop wherever passengers wish to The Gautrain’s airport link recently competed with the best from Terminal B. For safety make your bags are safely logistics and specialised air-services company, which
disembark – usually with little warning. A system of hand in the industry and around the world in customer service locked or wrapped. For real-time flight information, text your celebrates 50 years in 2015. We like to think of ourselves
signals is used to indicate your desired destination. and was awarded the Global Air Rail Award for excellence flight number to 35007. Tel: +27 (0) 11 921 6262 (airport help as South Africa’s oldest newest airline. If you’re looking
in customer service by the Global Air Rail Alliance in Oslo. desk), or 086 727 7888 (flight information), or visit for an efficient, professional, reliable, low-cost high-
Soweto The GARA awards are international awards dedicated www.acsa.co.za value airline offering exceptional rates and good
Reach Soweto by boarding a Rea Vaya bus at Park Station. to the air-rail industry, recognising the best practice in service, welcome aboard FlySafair. For bookings, call
Buses run every five to 16 minutes on weekends and every intermodal travel around the world. The awards also Mr Parking the Call Centre at 087 135 1351, help@flysafair.co.za,
20 to 30 minutes on weekends. Once in Soweto, stick to look for the best examples of delivering an enjoyable This valet service beats high prices for airport parking. www.flysafair.co.za
Vilakazi Street, where there is rich pickings in terms of and stress-free journey from air to rail travel. Some of Booking must be made online in advance,
sights, history, restaurants, and the Mandela Museum. the finalists included Birmingham Airport (UK), Flytoget but last-minute bookings can be made by cell phone. British Airways
(Oslo, Norway) and Canada Line (Vancouver, Canada) BA (operated by Comair) flies between Johannesburg,
Sandton Cape Town and Durban. Tel: +27 (0) 11 441 8600,
At the beginning of your foray into the suburb of Sandton, A cash-free ticketing system and the use of reloadable www.britishairways.com
it is likely that you will find yourself at the Sandton Gautrain smart cards, makes travelling on the Gautrain quick and
Station (15 minutes journey from Park Station). From convenient. Passengers can buy their Gold Cards at any Kulula
there, you can catch a feeder bus into the suburbs, or hail Gautrain stations as well as approved service outlets. A no-frills airline operating between major cities
a metered cab, which is a safe and convenient option. in South and Southern Africa. Tel: 0861 585 852,
Buses and shuttles are available to transport +27 (0) 11 921 0570, www.kulula.com
Cradle of Humankind passengers during weekdays to and from all stations
Gauteng’s secondary airport, Lanseria, is 30km excluding the OR Tambo International Airport station. Mango
northwest of the CBD and is used by an increasing This SAA-owned budget airline flies from both Lanseria
number of budget airlines. Minibus taxis and metered The background to the design of the themes of the 10 and O.R. Tambo International airports to Cape Town,
cabs don’t tend to wait at this airport, so either arrange stations along the Gautrain route portrays the diverse Durban, George, Port Elizabeth and Zanzibar. Flights
a transfer with your accommodation, or rent a car. South African resources, technology, economy and can also be booked at supermarket chain Shoprite
Maropeng, the official visitor centre of the Cradle of culture. Park Station represents mining, Rosebank is Checkers (see www.shoprite.co.za).
Humankind, is a 30 minute / 21km drive from Lanseria. retail, Sandton is commerce, Marlboro Station is music, Tel. 0861 001 234, +27 (0) 11 086 6100,
art and culture, Rhodesfield Station is industry, OR Tambo www.flymango.com
Tshwane International Station is a tribute to the nation, Midrand is
You can arrive in Tshwane quite easily using the Gautrain, gateway to Gauteng, Centurion is sports, Pretoria station SAA
from O.R Tambo International Airport (45 minutes). Once is rail history and Hatfield station represents academia. The national carrier serves domestic and
you disembark the train, you will need to hail a metered For more information visit www.gautrain.co.za international routes.
cab, a taxi, or pre-arrange with your accommodation Follow us on Twitter @TheGautrain Tel. 0861 358 722 or +27 (0) 11 978 1000,
to have a shuttle meet you. You will need to rent a Facebook – www.facebook.com/gautrain www.fly-saa.com.
car to explore Tshwane, or use the service of a cab. Call Centre – 0800 428 87246, SMS alert line - 32693 Open 06:00 – 22h00.
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CURRENCY
SOUTH AFRICAN LINGO
The unit of currency is the
rand A , known informally
While English is the lingua franca, cultural
as the randela’ because notes beat diversity has created a South African language
the images of forms president elson of its own. Key words include:
Mandela. There are 100c in each rand. • Biltong - Like beef jerky, just much better • Boerewors -
Sausage made with minced meat and spices
anknotes are issued in denominations
• Born-frees - Children born after the advent of democracy in
of R200, R100, R50, R20 and R10. Coins ALCOHOL 1994 • Braai - Both the act of coal-grilling meat, and the event at
come in , , , c, c, c and which it is eaten • Bro or Boet - Brother, meaning friend • Howzit
5c unit. All prices are rounded off - How are you? • Ja - Yes (originally Afrikaans) • Jol - To go out
South Africa is a paradise for
to the nearest 5c. on the town; to party • Just now - Any time in the near future •
wine lovers. There are countless wine Lekker - Tasty or cool • Mzansi A Zulu word meaning ‘south’,
producers and brands, and the bottles used to refer to South Africa • Pap - A stiff porridge made
you will find in stores and supermarkets are with maize-meal and best served with a tomato-and-onion
gravy or a meat stew. It is a South African staple • Robot
more than affordable, especially compared
- raffic light Sawubona - A greeting in Zulu Sharp!
with European prices. Wine can bought in Great! • Sho’t left - A stop close by, derived from
supermarkets and bottle stores’, and the local taxi-commuter lingo • Spaza shop - An
BANKING
and imported beers and spirits only at bottle informal convenience store • Tekkies
- Athletic shoes • Yebo - Yes
stores. A wide variety of local beers are South Africa has a modern
(in Zulu)
produced by South African Breweries, and sophisticated banking system.
and there is an established craft Foreign currency can be exchanged at
beer industry. most retail banks (found in most shopping
centres) and bureaux de change. ATMs are
widely available. Major credit and debit cards
(Visa and MasterCard are the most widely
accepted) can be used at most retail and
hospitality establishments. The four major
retail banks are Absa (www.absa.co.za), First
National Bank (FNB) (www.fnb.co.za),
Nedbank (www.nedbank.co.za) and
Standard Bank
(www.standardbank.co.za)
CLIMATE
Gauteng has sunny days and,
less frequently, not- so-sunny days.
he seasons mostly blend into each other, VALUE ADDED
with summer stretching from ovember to TAX (VAT)
arch and milder temperatures setting in from
April to May. Winter starts in June and lasts until
August. pring eptember and ctober is brief, A tax of 14% levied on all consumer goods
and you’ll know it by the distinctive purple ha e that and services, except some basic foodstuffs.
the blooming acaranda trees cast across the city’s Price tags generally include VAT unless this
northern suburbs. ummer temperatures average amount is separately stated. Non-resident foreign
25 C (77 F), with winter days dropping to a low of
passport holders can a claim a VAT refund- two
around 15 C (59F). Winter nights can dip to 4C
(39F). Gautengers feel the cold quite intensely. refund offices are located in international
ummer is when it rains and Gauteng has its departures hall of O.R. Tambo International
trademark afternoon thundershowers, with Airport. Present your purchases and tax
spectacular lightning displays and the invoices for inspection. See www.
occasional rainbow to match. taxrefunds.co.za for full
details.
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Crime and Safety Communication and Internet access
The truth about safety is a shifting reality. A lot of opportunistic SAFETY TIPS The local dialling code for Johannesburg landline numbers South Africa has 12 public holidays. No matter how solemn
crime takes place in dense city neighbourhoods and in suburban is 011. From outside the country or from your cell phone it their intention, they are regarded by most as shopping-
neighbourhoods, where homes are targeted. You’ll notice the • If you’re staying in a hotel, lock up valuables in the is +27 11. Numbers starting with 086 can only be dialled extravaganza days. The city slows from December 16, with the
ubiquitous guard huts, electric fencing and private-security patrol room or hotel safe locally. For directory information, dial 1023 from a landline. shopping frenzy tapering off between Christmas Day and early
cars in the wealthier northern suburbs, and the razor wire in less • When driving, always keep valuables in the boot of Joburgers love their cellphones, and you’ll see kids as young January when Joburgers head for the coast or to family in other
affluent areas. ver the years people have the car rather than on the passenger seat. Keep the as 10 with their own phones. There are four major cell phone provinces. Most big malls are open on all public holidays (see
become unselfconscious about adding security features to windows up and the doors locked networks and each offer pay-as-you-go, as well as contract Shopping). Whenever a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the
their homes. ur advice is to be aware rather than paranoid. As in • Don’t leave valuable items visible in a parked car call and data options. The network providers have stores in Monday following it is also a public holiday. This year marks the
any other modern metropolis, you need to use your head, know • Don’t stroll down a street talking on your cellphone all major shopping centres, and airtime can be purchased th anniversary of outh Africa’s democracy, officially
where you’re going, and not flash your cash or valuables around. • Pay attention to what is going on around you at supermarkets and petrol stations. declared on Freedom Day, April 27, 1994, when the country’s
Consult a local to get a head’s up, but walk away if they’re the type • Don’t show off expensive jewellery, watches or Cell phone networks Vodacom: (www.vodacom.co.za), first democratic elections were held.
to tell you that the city is a no-go area – you have just chosen the cameras MTN (www.mtn.co.za), Cell C (www.cellc.co.za),
wrong local. hen you plan your first walk around the inner-city, • Never accept help from strangers at an ATM 8.ta Telkom (www.telkommobile.co.za). Website My January 1 New Year’s Day
consider a tour with one of the many knowledgeable guides who pt for using an A inside a bank or mall Broadband (www.mybroadband.co.za), offers price March 21 Human Rights Day
offer them, or a City Sightseeing Red Bus hop-on, hop-off tour to • Areas such as Alexandra, Hillbrow, Yeoville and comparisons on call and data packages. Check the March/April Good Friday
get the lay of the land. oubert ark should only be visited with a tour guide website regularly because costs change frequently. March/April Family Day
Rica: Regulation of Interception of Communications April 27 Freedom Day
24-hour city and Provision of Communication-Related Information May 1 Workers’ Day
The relentless pace slows in the evening, and same Act. All mobile SIM cards must be registered. The law is June 16 Youth Day
restaurant kitchens close 22:00. Sunday nights are quiet, and many EMERGENCY NUMBERS aimed at assisting law enforcement agencies to identify August 9 National Women’s Day
restaurants, galleries and museums areclosed on Mondays. The the users of cellphone numbers. To register a SIM card September 24 Heritage Day
city’s nightlife is scattered so planyour night out in advance and call Police emergency Dial 10111 to contact a national call centre you will need your passport and proof of the address December 16 Day of Reconciliation
restaurants to check on kitchen closing times. Convenience stores that can assign a patrol vehicle to attend to where you are staying. December 25 Christmas Day
at petrol stations are the most likely places to be open after hours if a crime incident Fire and ambulance Dial 10177 Internet access: An increasing number of cafés, December 26 Day of Goodwill
you need basics like airtime for your cell phone. Cellphone networks Dial 112 from any cellphone to restaurants and accommodation establishments offer free
be connected to a 24-hour emergency-service operator. wireless. Speeds are decent but can vary by provider. There
Languages This is a free call Medical emergency Dial 082 911 to connect are ongoing attempts to speed things up and you’ll notice
outh Africa has official languages Afrikaans, nglish, to Netcare 911’s 24-hour operations centre, or 084 124 for dug-up pavements as fibre-optic cables are being laid. Politics
Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, . oth are private emergency medical services. Pay-as-you-go data packages can be bought in conjunction South Africa is ruled by the African National Congress
Venda, Xhosa and Zulu. Most South Africans speak more with your local SIM card and allow you to surf the Internet (ANC), a liberation movement that became a political
than one language, but city life happens in nglish. Apart on your smart phone. All major hotels and conference party after fighting against apartheid and for a non-racial
from the official languages, oburg is home to a babel of The telephone code is +27 11, or 011 from a landline. centres have complimentary Wi-Fi, so you will never democracy. The country has a multiparty political system
language communities from across the globe. be unconnected. and more than 10 political parties in Parliament. The
IT Corner: 7th St and 4th Avenue, Melville, current president is Jacob Zuma.
tel. +27 11 482 6090, www.theitcorner.co.za.
An urban space for mobile workers with free wi-fi, Banking and Money
technical support, a meeting room and printing facilities. Currency: South Africa’s unit of currency is the rand,
known informally as the “randela” because new
Cell phone rentals banknotes bear the image of former president Nelson
Vodacom Rentaphone International Arrivals Hall, Mandela. The currency code is ZAR and there are
O.R. Tambo International Airport, reservations@cellucity. 100 cents in each rand. Banknotes are issued in
co.za, tel. +27 11 394 8834. Rent SIM cards, phones, denominations of R200, R100, R50, R20 and R10. Coins
GPS devices, routers, USB modems and satellite phones. come in R5, R2, R1, 50c, 20c, 10c and 5c units. All prices
Advanced bookings can be made via email. are rounded off to the nearest 5c.
Open Mon–Sun 06:00–22:00. Value-added tax (Vat): An indirect tax of 14% levied on
all consumer goods and services, except some basic
Internet cafés foodstuffs. Price tags generally include Vat unless
Milky Way Internet Café Shop LG03, The Zone, Oxford this amount is separately stated. Non-resident foreign
Rd, Rosebank, tel. +27 11 447 1295, www.milkyway. passport holders visiting South Africa can claim a Vat
co.za. Offer public computing facilities with Internet access refund two refund offices are located in the international
starting at R35/h, as well as refreshments. Workstations departures hall of O.R. Tambo International Airport.
can be used at half price from 19:00–23:00 on Sundays and Present your purchases and tax invoices for inspection.
public holidays.Open 08:30–23:00. See www.taxrefunds.co.za for full details.
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Media Morningside Dispensary: The Wedge Shopping Centre,
South Africa has a free press. There are many local and LOCAL PRICES 255 Rivonia Rd, Morningside, tel. + 27 (0) 11 883 6588,
national newspaper titles, and public and commercial Cappuccino R20 scripts@morningsidedispensary.co.za. An after-hours
radio and TV channels. The country ranked 52nd out Cigarettes (pack of 20) R35 pharmacy. Open Mon–Sat 08:30–21:00, Sun 09:00–21:00.
of 179 countries in Reporters Without Borders’ 2013 Cinema ticket R55
press freedom index. Daily newspaper R4–R15 Places of worship
Daily Newspapers: Business Day (www.bdlive.co.za), Gautrain: O.R. Tambo to Sandton R125 Christians are in the majority in South Africa, but there is a
a business newspaper. The Star (www.iol.co.za/the-star), Litre of petrol R13 great deal of religious tolerance and diversity.
a broadsheet with an events listing section. Local beer (in a bar) R20 Anglican St Francis of Assisi Parish: 48 Tyrone Ave,
The Times (www.timeslive.co.za), an upmarket tabloid. Mineral water (500ml) R8 Parkview, +27 (0) 11 646 2660, www.stfrancisparkview.co.za.
Weekly Newspapers: City Press (www.citypress.co.za), Therapeutic massage (1 hour) R400 For a full list of Anglican churches,
and Sunday Times (www.timeslive.co.za/sundaytimes, see www.anglicanjoburg.org.za.
online for subscribers only) are broadsheets. Mail&Guardian Beit Emanuel: 38 Oxford Rd, Parktown, +27 (0) 11 646 6170,
(www.mg.co.za) is a leader in investigative reporting. Tipping www.beitemanuel.co.za. The largest progressive
Radio: There are more than 30 local stations. Apart from the usual recipients, such as restaurant servers synagogue in Joburg, founded in 1954.
Radio 702 (92.7 FM) for talk radio; for music, try 5FM (98.0), and petrol attendants, there’s a plethora of people waiting Chabad of Sandton: Chabad Place, off Hampton Court Rd,
Kaya FM, (95.9) and Highveld Stereo (94.7). for (and depending on) a tip: baggage handlers, car guards, Gallo Manor, +27 (0) 11 803 1507, www.chabadsouthafrica.
Television: SABC (www.sabc.co.za), is the public city-council workers, security guards, beggars, newspaper org. Chabad synagogues host shabbat dinners.
broadcaster. e.TV and eNCA (www.etv.co.za and sellers and roadside salespeople. Most will happily accept Great Park Synagogue: Cnr Glenhove Rd and 4th Street,
www.enca.com) are free-to-air channels. M-Net is a a few rand (small coins might be sniffed at). For good Houghton, +27 (0) 11 728 8152, www.greatpark.co.za.
subscription channel and DStv (mnet.dstv.com) a satellite service at restaurants, 10% of the bill is the minimum, and The synagogue’s architecture pays tribute to the now
television provider. expect to dole out between R5 and R10 to petrol attendants. deconsecrated Great Synagogue in the inner-city area of
Hillbrow, which was the traditional seat of the Chief Rabbi.
Alcohol Ithosts a rich after-hours cultural programme.
South Africa is a paradise for wine lovers. It has countless Houghton Muslim Jamaat: 45 West St, Houghton,
JOBURG FAST FACTS wine producers and brands, and the bottles you will find Medical and dental emergencies +27 (0) 11 483 0761, hmjamaat.com.
in stores and supermarkets are more than affordable, Joburg has many world-class private hospitals that offer Lam Rim Tibetan Buddhism Centre: Cnr 1st Ave and Kite
Johannesburg’s aliases Egoli, Jozi, Joburg, Joey’s, City of Gold especially compared with European prices. Wine can be specialist care, but they can be pricey. Take your passport or St, Cottesloe +27 (0) 82 467 5735, www.lamrim.co.za.
Location In the province of Gauteng, one of nine South bought in supermarkets and ‘bottle stores’, and local and identity document and any medical insurance information with The Geshe is a learned Tibetan Buddhist from a rapidly
African provinces imported beers and spirits only at bottle stores. A wide you when you visit. The casualty departments/emergency disappearing era in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
Economic clout he financial heart of outh Africa and the variety of local beers are produced by South African rooms at private hospitals are open around the clock. Masjid-ur-Rahmah: Cnr Ingalele Rd and Barry Hertzog Rd,
economic powerhouse of sub-Saharan Africa. Gauteng Breweries, and there is an established craft-beer industry. Netcare Milpark Hospital: 9 Guild Rd, Parktown West, Greenside, +27 (0) 79 211 1111, www.masjidurrahmah.org.za.
contributes 34.7% of the country’s gross domestic product +27 (0) 11 480 5600. A level 1 trauma centre caters for life- See www.muslim.co.za for a directory of masjids, halaal
Stock exchange The Johannesburg Stock Exchange in Sandton Electricity threatening medical emergencies. Open 24/7. restaurants and organisations.
Electricity is supplied at 220 volts and 50 hertz throughout Netcare Sunninghill Hospital: Cnr Witkoppen and Nanyuki Rds, Melrose Temple: 2nd St, Abbotsford, +27 (0) 11 728 6590,
is the largest stock exchange on the continent and one of the
South Africa by the state-owned company Eskom, and Sunninghill, +27 (0) 11 806 1500. Has a 24-hour accident and www.melrosetemple.org.za. The Melrose Shree Siva
world’s 20 largest exchanges by market capitalisation
is subject to occasional shortages. Valuable electronics emergency unit and the Albertina Sisulu Sexual Assault Unit. Subramaniar Temple has been extensively renovated
Financial heart Home to the headquarters of more than 70% of
should be used in combination with a surge protector, Open 24/7. and is now a beacon of Murugan worship with a
South African companies Emergency Doctor and Dentist: 7 Long Ave, Glenhazel, congregation of more than 20 000 devotees.
available at large supermarkets, where you can also find
Population More than four million people live in and around the converters for the bulky three-pronged plugs used locally. tel. +27 (0) 11 440 5325, www.emergencydoctoranddentist. Nizamiye Turkish Masjid: Le Roux Ave, Midrand,
city, and 42% of them are younger than 24 co.za. This practice offers emergency medical and +27 (0) 79 029 0488, www.nizamiye.co.za.
Diversity The 2011 census recorded that 76.4% of Joburg’s dental care. Doctor tel. +27 (0) 82 457 0176, dentist he first ttoman-style mosque in the southern
population are black African, 12.3% are white people, 5.6% are tel. +27 (0) 82 443 5366. It also offers home, hotel and hemisphere, this is a smaller replica of the historic
coloured people, and 4.9% are Indian/Asian. Of those 19.2% business visits. Open 24/7. elimiye amii mosque in dirne, urkey, now a orld
have some form of higher education, and 2.9% of those aged 20 The Smile Factory: Salveo Health and Wellness Centre, cnr Heritage Site. The impressive complex includes a
and older have no form of schooling William Nicol Dr and Leslie Ave, Fourways, school for 850 learners, clinic, shops and a restaurant,
Inland port Has one of the larger inland ports in the world – the
tel. +27 (0) 87 351 8333. For after-hours dental emergencies Ottoman Palace.
call +27 (0) 84 577 9786 Open 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–14:00. Rhema Bible Church: Cnr Rabie St and Hans Schoeman
City Deep freight terminal
St, Randpark Ridge, Randburg, +27 (0) 11 796 4000,
Green city Joburg has one of the world’s largest urban forests,
Pharmacies www.rhema.co.za. Rhema Bible Church has a number
with around six million trees
Mays Chemist: 11 Main Rd, Melville, tel. +27 (0) 11 726 8014. of branches.
Elevation More than 1 700m above sea level, so water boils A late-night pharmacy with a delivery service until 17:00 within Rosebank Catholic Church: 16 Keyes Ave, Rosebank,
at 96 °Celsius a 10km radius. Deliveries charged at R10. Open Mon–Sat +27 (0) 11 788 5526, www.rosebankcatholicchurch.co.za.
08:00–21:00, Sun 09:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00. For a list of churches, see www.catholic-johannesburg.org.za
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Ekurhuleni
Ekurhuleni Ekurhuleni
Ekurhuleni
Africa’s Aerotropolis
Cultural Diversity
Hotel Heaven
Means “Place Of Peace”
[O. R. Tambo International Airport]Why Ekurhuleni? Maps
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Why come to Ekurhuleni? Ekurhuleni
Ekurhuleni
Step off an aircraft at O.R. Tambo International Airport and you have ports and cities, transporting goods to and from the airport.
arrived in the City of Ekurhuleni. Ultra-modern O.R Tambo International Ekurhuleni has more than 200 conference centres, a huge choice
Airport compares well with the best international airports in the world, of fi rst-class accommodation, and telecommunication technology
with state-of-the-art infrastructure and world-class hotels dotted with global connectivity, rendering the city an ideal place for
around the airport. business tourism.
Ekurhuleni is Africa’s Aerotropolis, with aviation being the 21st Boasting a diverse leisure offering with well over 206 wetlands and
century’s physical connectivity of a giant airport city and business lakes, signature golf estates like Serengeti and Glendower Golf Estates,
hub. Spectacular freeway networks link Gauteng’s metropolitan mega shopping malls like Eastgate Mall and Bedford Centre, and historic
municipalities, coming together at the Gillooly’s interchange in and cultural sites like the OR Tambo Precinct; the City of Ekurhuleni is a
Ekurhuleni, where the national roads merge, moving on to the outlying haven for visitors seeking a variety in experience.
Ekurhuleni – Africa’s Aerotropolis – is home to the biggest airport in Africa: OR Tambo International Airport. Criss-
crossed with world-class rail and road infrastructure, it saves time and costs. Come conference with us at one of
our world-class conference facilities around the airport.
360 BIRD
With over 206 wetlands and lakes - Ekurhuleni is home to several areas of irreplaceable and
highly significant biodiversity including rare wetlands that foster an assortment of fauna and flora,
and over 360 bird species.
SPECIES
Ekurhuleni has a proud heritage, particularly in South Africa’s freedom struggle. Some of the fascinating heritage
sites are the OR Tambo Narrative Centre based in one of the best “green” buildings in South Africa, and the
Thokoza Wall of Remembrance, commemorating thousands of South Africans who died for the struggle.
Two of the early Boeing 747 Jumbo Aircraft acquired by South African Airways are on
permanent display at the SA Aviation Museum – the only one of its kind in the Southern
emisphere located at the and Airport, outh Africa’ first international airport.
16 kurhuleni boasts over signature golf courses like erengeti and Glendower official host of the outh African
Golf Open Championship.
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Emperors Meeting
Rooms
Largest
Plenary
Airport Guest
Rooms
Meeting
Rooms
Largest
Plenary
Palace 20 3000
Grand Hotel 151 7 200
Emperors Palace is a sensational casino resort that combines the The 4 star Airport Grand Hotel and Conference Centre is located
timeless classical elegance of Rome with eclectic Monte Carlo a mere 10 minutes’ drive from OR Tambo International Airport in
architecture, providing a world-class entertainment experience. Johannesburg, in the shopping district of Boksburg on the East Rand.
The resort offers luxurious accommodation, superb conferencing, The hotel comprises 151 bedrooms in total - 60 twin rooms and
ama ing leisure experiences, a magnificent casino with unparalleled 91 queen rooms.
gaming enjoyment, an international dining experience, and a busy The Conference and Banqueting facilities comprise seven multi-
entertainment calendar. functional venues, in a separate conference centre close to the main
building, catering for anything from 10 to 150 delegates. These non-
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability smoking facilities are all fully air-conditioned and equipped with state-
Phone: +27 11 928 1000 of-the-art technology, ensuring a successful banquet or meeting.
Email: info@emperorspalace.com
Website: www.emperorspalace.com Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability
Phone: +27 11 823 1843
Email: airport@legacyhotels.co.za
Website: airport@legacyhotels.co.za
Capacity Capacity
Height
Venue Area m2 Venue Area m2
(Min / Max)
Cocktail Banquet Cinema U-shape Boardroom Cinema U-Shape School Boardroom Banquet Dance
Assembly Rooms 1656 2,5 / 4 1200 1000 1200 - - Concorde 1 105 120 40 70 - 60 50
Senate Rooms 864 2,57 / 4 800 450 800 - - Concorde 2 105 120 40 70 - 60 50
Augustus Room 87 2,57 / 3 60 40 60 25 30 Concorde 1 & 2 210 200 60 150 - 150 130
Centre Court 2698 3,8 / 4,2 2500 1500 3000 - - Mirage 1 33.5 15 12 15 10 - -
Theatre of Marcellus 820 8,75 - 450 910 - - Mirage 2 30.5 20 15 20 12 - -
Scarlet Meeting
Rooms
Largest
Plenary Birchwood Hotel & OR Guest Meeting Largest
Ribbon Tambo Conference Centre
Rooms Rooms Plenary
2 700
665 60 3000
Scarlet Ribbon is undoubtedly Gauteng’s premier 5-star graded The Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre is a well-known
conference and function venue; unique in concept, design and hotel, situated in the East of Johannesburg. Their facilities are able
functionality. Scarlet Ribbon is a blend of sophisticated chic and urban to accommodate over 5 000 delegates and has a large conference
design elements, and is fully equipped with the latest technical, sound centre that can occupy 3 000 delegates at a time.
and lighting equipment. While the Birchwood is known for catering to the government and
Scarlet Ribbon is able to cater for most functions, including large public sector, it has specialised offers for your corporate clientele,
production product launches, cinema-style functions, sit-down dinners, including a irchwood Airport office, which serves as a meet and
awards evenings, traditional corporate functions and car launches. greet area for the complimentary airport shuttle. he office serves as
Scarlet Ribbon is made up of two areas: the main venue and The an extension of its reception desk.
Ballroom - capable of hosting 350 delegates for a sit-down dinner and It has 665 accommodation rooms in total, and 60 conference
700 for a cinema setup. The main venue can accommodate up to 320 rooms. The largest conference room is the Terminal and it
delegates for a sit-down dinner or up to 900 for a cocktail party. accommodates 3 000 delegates.
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability
Phone: +27 11 452 0755 Phone: +27 11 897 0000
Email: cinzia@scarletribbon.co.za Email: reservations@birchwoodhotel.co.za
Capacity
Website: www.scarletribbon.co.za Venue Area m2 Website: www.birchwoodhotel.co.za
U-Shape Classroom Cinema Round Tables
Acacia 2 175 45 100 160 80
Capacity Boabab 578 100 450 800 350
Venue
Banquet Cinema Style OR Tambo (full) 1250 220 700 1500 800
Scarlet Ribbon 330 - Palm 73 20 30 45 30
Ballroom - 700 The Terminal 3000 - 1500 3000 1500
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Holiday Inn Guest
Rooms
Meeting
Rooms
Largest
Plenary
Kopanong Guest Meeting Largest
Johannesburg Airport Hotel
Rooms Rooms Plenary
151 6 200 201 20 420
oliday nn ohannesburg is located ust km from the ambo Kopanong Hotel offers versatile conferencing facilities and can
nternational Airport, making it ideal for an overnight stop over. accommodate up to 800 delegates with many return guests. Exclusive
he hotel is also ideal for business or leisure guests as it is within close board meetings, product launches, training seminars, gala dinners
proximity of the airport as well as the city of retoria and the ohannesburg and cocktail functions are but a few of the events we specialise in.
business districts. he hotel is part of the egacy otel Group so one can The hotel is conveniently located to the OR Tambo International
expect good levels of service. he hotel offers great value for money as Airport (12.5 kilometres), with easy access to Johannesburg Central,
rates include full nglish breakfast and free airport transfers. Sandton, Tshwane and Midrand, all within a 30 minute drive, making
he four-star oliday nn ohannesburg onference entre offers Kopanong Hotel the ideal International and local destination.
guests a restaurant, room-service facilities, parking, a swimming pool, The Kopanong Estate comprises 67 fully detached Villas (201
cocktail bar, babysitting and laundry facilities with a variety of conference bedrooms), situated on six acres of undulating landscaped gardens.
and meeting rooms. his popular hotel is located within easy reach of a
number of attractions including shopping centres, museums, factories and Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability
craft markets. Phone: +27 11 749 0066 / +27 83 631 1613
Email: sales@kopanong.co.za
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability Website: www.kopanong.co.za
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Capacity
Dimensions (m):
mail reception hi oburgairport.co. a Venue
Length x Width
Schoolroom Banqueting Cinema U-Shape
ebsite www.holidayinn.com
Cycad 1-3 30 x 12 200 200 320 84
Cycad 4, 5, 6 and 7 36 x 14 280 280 420 -
apacity Marula 1, 2 and 3 12 x 5 27 - 36 24
enue
inema - hape lassroom oardroom anquet ance Exec Boardroom 5.6 x 4.7 - - - 10
onference acilities Mapogong 1 11.7 x 5.5 33 30 60 27
InterContinental
The Lakes Hotel
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Guest Meeting Largest Guest Meeting Largest
& Conference Centre
Rooms Rooms Plenary Rooms Rooms Plenary
Airport 138 10 130 150 4 1600
outh Africa’s first and only luxury hotel at an airport, the The Lakes Hotel & Conference Centre is born from a new vision of style,
nter ontinental ohannesburg . . ambo is situated only metres innovation and presence. Located on the banks of the Swan Lake in
from the nternational Arrivals hall. his -room hotel ideally meets Benoni with a fresh approach on nature. The hotel offers a new approach
the needs of discerning business and leisure travelers, providing the to conferencing experience with 14 upgraded venues. The Marquee, set
ultimate in world-class comfort and personali ed service. in the tranquil gardens, is the perfect setting for a gala event or wedding.
The hotel offers 150 hotel rooms including Executive Suites, Junior Suites
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability and Leisure Rooms with kitchenettes. Whether it is a conference, product
hone launch, wedding or just lunch, the hotel will successfully assist in the
mail reservations icairport.com planning and fulfilment of the client’s every requirement.
ebsite www.intercontinental.com
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability
Phone: +27 11 421 5310
Email: info@thelakeshotel.co.za
Website: www.thelakeshotel.co.za
apacity
enue Area m
heatre lassroom anquet oardroom - hape ocktail
kavango
avuti .
avuti est . Capacity
Venue
alahari . Banquet Cinema U-shape Schoolroom
Karoo . Conference Facilities 800 1600 250 1600
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The Nicol Hotel Guest Meeting Largest
Peermont Guest Meeting Largest
in Bedfordview Metcourt Hotel
Rooms Rooms Plenary Rooms Rooms Plenary
80 3 150 248 20 3000
he icol otel in edfordview is ideal for short or long staying guests. t Contemporary convenience at its best. The three-star Peermont
consists of designer studios, and one, two and three bedroom apartments Metcourt Hotel offers stylish and comfortable rooms, ideal for
where guests can en oy high-tech modern conveniences in a clutter-free corporate, convention and leisure guests. The hotel’s modern
environment. erfectly located a mere minutes drive from ambo façade is complimented by a private pool terrace, set in a beautifully
nternational Airport, ohannesburg or andton. he apartments offer landscaped garden. Enjoy breakfast at the F.L.A.G. Café, or sip on
fully-fitted kitchens, work stations with i i, designer lounge with plasma- a soothing drink at the 21 Degrees cocktail bar. A boardroom and
screen television and satellite channels as well as en-suite bathrooms and business centre is available for resident’s exclusive use.
coffee and tea stations. The Nicol has been designed to cater for every
need with a state-of-the-art gymnasium, secure underground parking, Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability
option to self cater or use the in-house coffee shop. usiness travellers Phone: +27 11 928 1000
will be impressed with the conference facility and the fully equipped Email: info@emperorspalace.com
boardrooms. A perfect hotel for business or leisure. Website: www.emperorspalace.com
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability
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mail reservations urbanhiphotels.com
Capacity
Height
ebsite www.urbanhiphotels.com Venue Area m2
(Min / Max)
Cocktail Banquet Cinema U-shape Boardroom
Assembly Rooms 1656 2,5 / 4 1200 1000 1200 - -
Senate Rooms 864 2,57 / 4 800 450 800 - -
Capacity Augustus Room 87 2, 57 / 3 60 40 60 25 30
Venue
oardroom Cinema Centre Court 2698 3,8 / 4,2 2500 1500 3000 - -
onference acilities 12 Theatre of Marcellus 820 8,75 - 450 910 - -
Peermont D’oreale Guest Meeting Largest
Peermont Metcourt Guest Meeting Largest
Grande Hotel Suites Hotel
Rooms Rooms Plenary Rooms Rooms Plenary
196 20 3000 80 20 3000
iscover untold luxury and regal comfort. he five-star eermont Affordable accommodation with friendly service, the 3-star select-
D’oreale Grande Hotel is a member of the prestigious Great Hotels services Peermont Metcourt Suites Hotel offers a home away from home.
of the World Luxury Collection and features 192 beautifully designed The hotel features 80 spacious suites with contemporary furnishings.
and impeccably appointed rooms and suites that are fitted with plush, Breakfast is served in the stylish Primavera restaurant.
state-of-the-art facilities. he hotel’s comfort levels are enhanced by This 3-star select-services hotel offers modern convenience and
superior levels of service and guest relations, as well as international spaciousness suited to international and convention guests.
language and culture proficiencies. A complimentary shuttle service
to and from the . . ambo nternational Airport is available. ine Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability
at the elegant Aurelia’s restaurant, indulge your senses at ctavia’s Phone: +27 11 928 1000
ensorium ay pa or sip on a cocktail at eptune’s ool ar. Email: info@ep.metcourt.com
Website: www.emperorspalace.com
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability
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mail info emperorspalace.com
ebsite www.emperorspalace.com
Capacity Capacity
Height Height
Venue Area m2 Venue Area m2
(Min / Max) (Min / Max)
Cocktail anquet Cinema -shape oardroom Cocktail Banquet Cinema U-shape Boardroom
Assembly ooms 1656 , - - Assembly Rooms 1656 2,5 / 4 1200 1000 1200 - -
Senate Rooms , - - Senate Rooms 864 2,57 / 4 800 450 800 - -
Augustus oom , 25 Augustus Room 87 2, 57 / 3 60 40 60 25 30
Centre Court , , - - Centre Court 2698 3,8 / 4,2 2500 1500 3000 - -
Theatre of Marcellus , - - - Theatre of Marcellus 820 8,75 - 450 910 - -
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Peermont Guest Meeting Largest
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo Guest
Rooms
Meeting
Rooms
Largest
Plenary
Mondior Hotel International Airport
Rooms Rooms Plenary
150 20 3000 366 3 530
Enjoy elegance at an attractive price. The 4-star Peermont Mondior Stylish, comfortable and conveniently located, it is not a surprise that
Hotel sets an exciting standard in world-class business, conference Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport has become every
and leisure accommodation. The hotel features 150 spacious rooms client’s favourite destination for business and leisure travellers. The hotel
and suites furnished in contemporary African elegance and fitted with is situated just 500 metres from OR Tambo International Airport, making
cutting-edge technology. it possible and convenient to navigate to and from the airport. Nearby, a
Enjoy breakfast and light meals at the chic Oriana Restaurant or a host of commercial headquarters, business facilities, restaurants, shops
sociable cocktail at the Silver Moon Bar. and local attractions are found, adding even further to the convenience
of this prime location. The hotel provides a complimentary airport shuttle
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability to and from the airport, helping you get around quickly and with ease.
Phone: +27 11 928 1583 / +27 83 308 2739 Gautrain is also accessible with ease from this hotel, as the Gautrain Bus
Email: LHall@emperorspalace.com service stops directly outside the hotel’s entrance enroute to the nearby
Website: www.emperorspalace.com hodesfield tation.
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability
Phone: +27 11 977 3600
Email: taku.borerwe@tsogosun.com
Capacity
Height
Venue Area m2
(Min / Max)
Website: www.southernsun.com
Cocktail Banquet Cinema U-shape Boardroom
Assembly Rooms 1656 2,5 / 4 1200 1000 1200 - -
Senate Rooms 864 2,57 / 4 800 450 800 - -
Augustus Room 87 2, 57 / 3 60 40 60 25 30 Capacity
Venue
Centre Court 2698 3,8 / 4,2 2500 1500 3000 - - Banquet Cinema U-Shape Schoolroom Boardroom
Theatre of Marcellus 820 8,75 - 450 910 - - Conference Facilities 300 530 270 240 50
The Premier Hotel Guest Meeting Largest
Summer Place Guest Meeting Largest
Boutique Hotel
Rooms Rooms Plenary
O.R. Tambo
Rooms Rooms Plenary
275 5 750 60 2 200
Only 800 metres from the Gautrain Station reached by a free shuttle Summer place boutique hotel offers a tranquil & relaxing atmosphere;
bus, the 274-roomed Premier Hotel OR Tambo is a full service 4-star we have 18 Luxury rooms and 42 standard rooms. With two
hotel. The hotel’s large rooms and public areas offer Wi-Fi internet conference venues available both have free wifi accessibility.
connections and other facilities, which include a swimming pool deck, The Palms Conference room – seats up to 200 people. This has a
gym, restaurant and two bars. breakaway board room that seats 16 pax with Flatscreen tv/screen
Similar to the group’s other hotels, the Premier Hotel O.R. Tambo for you to connect your laptop. Tulip Conference room – seats up to
boasts conference facilities, with nine conference rooms and 40 people. Summer place caters for Weddings, Birthdays, special
boardrooms, able to hold up to 800 delegates cinema-style along with occasions, Business functions and year end functions.
state-of-the-art facilities and is designed in contemporary African style, Summer place is only 20 min from O.R Tambo International Airport
using natural materials such as stone, geometric glass and aluminum. and 3 min away from The Rand Airport. Shuttle services are available
For one’s satisfaction, look no further than Premier Hotel OR Tambo. and Air charters can be arranged.
Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability Contact Us for Event Pricing and Availability
Phone: +27 11 393 8000 Phone: + 27 11 824 4620
Email: ortambo@premierhotels.co.za Email: reservations@summerplacehotel.co.za
Website: www.premierhotels.co.za Website: www.summerplace-hotel.co.za
Capacity
Venue
Schoolroom Banqueting Cinema U-Shape Double U-Shape Venue Capacity
Conference Facilities 450 480 750 180 240 Conference Facilities 200
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O.R Tambo Narrative Centre Benoni Museum
mportant historical facts and material about the life of liver ambo, and This museum houses exhibitions about the history of Benoni
the contribution made by the Tambo’s in the struggle for South Africa’s and its founders.
liberation are being archived here. his will form part of the first phase of a
multi-million rand green pro ect in honour of the late struggle stalwart. Contact Us
Phone: +27 11 999 6835
Contact Us Website: www.ekurhuleni.gov.za
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mail dudu i.khumalo ekurhuleni.gov. a
ebsite www.ekurhuleni.gov. a
Thokoza Wall of Remembrance Carnival City
The Thokoza Memorial Wall was built to commemorate the thousands of No matter when you arrive, you will be swept up into a world of glittering
people who died during the fight for freedom, between the and the entertainment and endless opportunities, brought to you via world-class
residents. Among the many who were killed in bloody fighting ust prior facilities. With over 60 high-tech table games and over 1750 slots games,
to the first historic democratic election, was en osterbroek, the chief you are literally spoiled for choice!
photographer of The Star newspaper.
Contact Us
Contact Us Phone: +27 11 306 2300
hone Email: carnivalcity@suninternational.com
ebsite www.ekurhuleni.gov. a Website: www.suninternational.com/carnival-city
Aviation Museum of South Africa Flora Farm
ancy a flip in a classic propeller-driven plane ere you can cruise the Flora Farm is one of the largest garden centres in South Africa. In addition
oburg sky, an-Am style, after take-off from and Airport in Germiston. to being a garden centre, there is a restaurant, children’s playground and a
he on site museum is a vision for aviation propeller-heads, brimming with number of boutique shops. The gardens are decorated with sculptures and
historic items, including aircraft instruments, timetables and fascinating there is a koi pond as well as a herb garden.
documentation.
Contact Us
Contact Us Phone: +27 11 894 2377
hone Email: info@gardenshop.co.za
ebsite saamuseum.co. a Website: www.gardenshop.co.za
Reefsteamers Germiston Lake
eefsteamers main ob ective is to preserve and rebuild old steam
Victoria Lake Club is located on the banks of Germiston Lake with
locomotives and coaches. rain trips occur regularly, where you puff out of
amazing views from the deck of the clubhouse, where you can watch
the oburg depot and slide into the agaliesburg tation. nce you reach
kingfishers diving for small fish and en oy the beautiful sunsets.
your destination, find a shady spot, lay down your picnic blanket and en oy
The venue is popular with non-members for weddings, functions
the afternoon sunshine.
and conferences.
Contact Us
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Contact Us
Phone: +27 11 978 1234
mail bookings reefsteamers.com
Website: www.ekurhuleni.gov.za
ebsite www.reefsteamers.com
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