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EDITION 1 OF
2008
EDITORIAL
Join us on the journey to
discover the enchanting
treasures of Sekhukhuneland. A
land of plenty and the most
incredible sunsets.
We start this remarkable
discovery journey in the Loskop
Valley. This area, also known as
the Sunshine Valley has a
pleasant climate all year round
and it can provide pleasant and
warm temperatures in the middle
of the winter for those who want
to break away from the harsher
and colder winters that you get
in other regions.
To bring the beauty and hidden
secrets of this valley to you,
we decided to start this section
on our website. Which will give
you a more in dept look at the
Tourism in Sekhukhune. Where to
go, what to do and possible
solutions to the many challenges
the tourism industry suffers in
this region. So make sure you
watch this space and follow the
journey and discover this
beautiful hidden treasure with
us.
We hope to bring new and fresh
information to you every week.
Giving you the opportunity to go
on this discovery journey with
us. We will feature places to
visit, things to do and all the
necessary links and contact
details to book your holiday in
our wonderful region.
CHALLENGES
The GSDM Tourism Body was
launched recently and made
history by being the first and
only regional structure of its
kind. Tourism has been
identified as one of the
economic pillars of the region
and possibilities for investors
are endless.
The Executive Mayor of Greater
Sekhukhune District
Municipality, Cllr Namane
Dickson Masemola mentioned
during the launch of the GSDM
Tourism Body that “Sekhukhune
was buried alive for the past 13
years”, as its name did not
appear on the tourism maps of
South Africa. This launch is
indeed a milestone and a step in
the right direction to improve
and develop tourism in the
region.
There is a need to establish and
develop a tourism route in the
District so that tourists could
access unique local features
that were found nowhere else in
the world but in Sekhukhune.
During this launch Masemola
urged members of the RTA to work
hard in developing the tourism
industry in the District and
that co-operation of all
stakeholders will be needed to
make this dream a reality.
One don’t need to look far to
follow a success story. One
close to home is the development
of Belfast area. The tourism in
this area is booming as
stakeholders co-operate and
support each other. Another
classic example where
co-operation proved to be the
key ingredient to success is the
Wine Route in the Cape Province.
Let us follow these examples and
make the best of Sekhukhuneland.
FEATURING THIS WEEK
This week we start our journey
in the beautiful little town
called Marble Hall. This small
town is located 220km North of
Johannesburg International
Airport and 150km South of
Polokwane International Airport.
This area is ideally located for
business prospects and
investment possibilities.
There is an abundance of natural
beauty in the area, with
numerous game lodges and farms
for the ultimate bush
experience, including hunting.
There is huge potential for
development in Cultural
Heritage, Ecotourism, game
reserves and museums.
This week we feature three of
the major Guest Houses in Marble
Hall. The first stop was at the
well known Whitehouse Guest
House situated in the heart of
the residential area of Marble
Hall. The elegant and uniquely
interior decorated Roshi
Guesthouse and Thi-Lou with its
peaceful tranquillity was next.
THE WHITEHOUSE GUESTHOUSE
This wonderful
piece of paradise is situated in the
heart of the residential area of
Marble Hall. It is a true haven for
business men and women seeking
accommodation and a safe peaceful
place to rest their tired bodies and
minds.
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These are
some of the services
available:-
- 24 Hour
Reception.
- 24 Hour
Security.
- Laundry Service.
The interior decorating
of each and every room is
modern, and each room is
equipped with a table, air
conditioning and a TV.
Breakfasts and Dinners are
superbly prepared and
provide every visitor with a
wide variety and enough
choices to cater for their
every need.
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The garden
and surrounding area is a
haven for an abundance of
bird species and the
peaceful tranquillity will
be a true remedy for the
tired soul. Some of the
additional services the
Whitehouse Guesthouse offers
are:-
- Organised Boat
Trips
- Golf Outings.
- Bird Watching.
- Photography
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To view
more photos of the
Whitehouse Guesthouse,
please
click here, or
to obtain more information
please visit the website of
the Whitehouse Guesthouse at
www.whitehouseguesthouse.co.za
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ROSHI GUESTHOUSE
The luxuriously
decorated Roshi Guest House will
be a safe and secure haven for
any tired traveller and/or
business man. They also provide
conference facilities for groups
of up to 60 people and run a
successful catering business.
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The friendly
personnel at Roshi will make
you feel at home very
quickly.
Some of the services they
offer include:
- DSTV
- Laundry on
request.
- Car wash on
request.
Each and every room is
uniquely and elegantly
furnished. Each and every
meal is prepared and
presented with elegance and
presition.
Roshi also provide
conference facilities for
groups of up to 60
individuals.
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You can
relax in the wonderful
garden. There is a swimming
pool which can be used
during the hot summer
months, when you want to
cool down and relax for just
a while.
You can watch TV in the
lounge or have a well
deserved drink and the bar.
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To view
more photos of Roshi
Guesthouse please
click here, or
to obtain more information
please visit the website of
Roshi Guesthouse at
www.roshiguesthouse.co.za
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THI-LOU GUESTHOUSE
This lovely farmhouse guesthouse
is the ideal sleep over guesthouse
for the tired and hungry traveller.
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This lovely
guesthouse is situated 7km
from Marble Hall on a citrus
and grape farm.
The classic and stylish
decorated rooms will give
you the feeling of being
home. It is not called your
home away from home for
nothing.
It also has one self
catering unit. Dinners are
provided on request and a
full English breakfast,
prepared with care and heart
warming hospitality is
provided.
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The 2ha garden is a true
paradise and any tired soul
who needs to rest needs only
to take a stroll in this
beautiful garden.
The peaceful surroundings
are perfectly brought into
harmony with the guesthouse
by adding interesting and
eye catching pottery
features in and around the
garden.
All the trees in this
paradise is marked with name
plates, indicating its name.
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To view
more photos of Thi-Lou
Guesthouse
click here, or
to obtain more information
please visit the website of
Thi-Lou Guesthouse at
www.thilouguesthouse.co.za
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Watch this space
for some more up to date tourism
news and feel free to contact
Mrs. Colene Venter
venterc@sekhukhune.co.za of
Greater Sekhukhune District
Municipality if you want something
to feature here.
USEFUL INFORMATION
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Public Holidays in South Africa |
| 1 January |
New Year's Day |
| 21 March |
Human Right's Day |
| March/April |
Easter (as advised) |
| 27 April |
Freedom Day |
| 16 June |
Youth Day |
| 9 August |
National Women's
Day |
| 24 September |
Heritage Day |
| 16 December |
Day of
Reconciliation |
| 25 December |
Christmas Day |
| 26 December |
Day of Goodwill |
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Emergency Telephone Numbers |
| Police |
10111 |
| Ambulance |
999 |
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Cellular Phone (Emergency Numbers) |
| Cell C |
084 140 |
| Vodacom |
147 |
| MTN |
112 |
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Telephone Enquiries |
| Local |
1023 |
| International |
0903 |
| Mastercard
International |
0800 990 418 |
| Visa International |
0800 990 475 |
| Thomas Cook -
Rennies |
0800 998 175 |
| Medical Rescue
International |
0800 111 990 |
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Airport Telephone Numbers |
| Phalaborwa, Kruger
National Park |
015-793 3681 |
| Park Gateway
Airport |
015-781 5823 |
| Johannesburg
International |
011-921 6262 |
| Rand Airport, Jhb |
011-827 8884 |
| Grand Central, Jhb |
011-805 3166 |
| Kruger Mpumalanga
Int. Airport |
013-753 7500 |
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National Car Hire Operators |
| Avis Rent a Car |
0861 021111 |
| Budget Rent a Car |
0861 016622 |
| Erocar |
0800 011344 |
| Hertz Rent a Car |
0861 600 136 |
| Imperial Car
Rental |
0861 131 000 |
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