Deals in Johannesburg

Immortalise your love this Valentine’s Day – have two adjacent stars named after you and your partner for just R149 (value R299)

Show your love and commitment to your partner by dedicating two adjacent stars in honour of your union for only R149!

The Name a Star company has the perfect gift for your beloved for Valentine's Day. This is your opportunity to choose two adjacent stars in the sky and name them after each of you. A gift that immortalises your love for each other.

The gift of naming a star is also perfect for friends, family of all ages and those hard-to-buy-for people. It allows you to express your feelings and people are sure to be overjoyed when they receive a professionally designed and personalised certificate of their star. It features the star's celestial coordinates so it can be located easily using Google Sky.

The certificate is delivered in PDF or JPEG format via email for easy download and printing from your computer. You can print as many copies as you like. There are no shipping and handling charges and there is no waiting for your gift to arrive in the post.

Each star is personally selected by one of our Star Registry officers with the utmost care and attention. Our certificates are not electronically generated and your star name will be entered into our database.

See all the available constellations here.

How to dedicate a star:

1. Visit http://www.nameastar.za.net/valentinecc.php
2. Add the required details in the the given fields
3. Choose your favourite constellation
4. Copy and paste your Cowpon code into the given field

Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet for two at TSG 4ways Mediterranean Grill & Café for only R49 (Fourways, Jhb) (value R98) [EXTENDED]

Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet at the trendy TSG 4ways Mediterranean Grill & Café in Fourways, Johannesburg, for two people and pay only R49!

This deal is redeemable on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays only.

The buffet is substantial and includes muesli, yoghurt, eggs, bacon, grilled tomatoes, baked beans, beef mince, flapjacks, pancakes, whipped cream, preserves and a whole lot more.

The popular TSG 4ways Mediterranean Grill & Café has a warm ambience and is known for its variety of dishes, some with Mediterranean flair, others with an Italian or South African twist. Try their pizzas baked in a wood-burning oven, their pastas, fish or meat. Portions are plentiful and the wine list complements the menu and includes some notable varietals.

An ideal family venue, there’s a dedicated play area with PlayStations and DVDs to keep the young ones entertained and a new dining deck for the adults.

Download the breakfast buffet menu here

The breakfast buffet starts at 08h30 and ends at 11h30.

Learn golf from the best! Get a one-hour master lesson with PGA pro, Tony Rice, at Wanderers, for just R200 (Illovo, Jhb) (value R400)

Learn to play golf with the best! Get a one-hour master golf lesson with PGA pro Tony Rice at the Wanderers Club in Illovo, Johannesburg, for just R200.

Tony is a senior golfing professional and instructor. He is well known and respected by fellow professionals and has recently been made an honorary life member of the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) of South Africa.

A few career highlights:

• Played as a professional on both the Sunshine Tour and European Tour for 20 years
• Played in two British Opens – 1967 at Hoylake and 1970 at St Andrews
• Accompanied golfers to the Ryder Cup at Latrobe, United States

Tony prides himself on being the organiser of the SA PGA Club Pro Championship at the River Club golf club, and running it for three years. He has also been the chairperson and founder of the SA senior circuit for five years.

Among his many achievements, Tony participated in seven senior British Opens, the Carling World Open in Canada, and the World Open at Pinehurst in the United States.

Lesson Times:

• Tuesdays: 09h30 to 18h00
• Fridays: 09h30 to 18h00
• Saturdays: 07h00 to 12h00

Get clued up on the value of Twitter and become a pro in just one evening with Flow Communications for R750 (50% off) (Waverley, Jhb)

Join Flow Communications, experts in social media, on the evening of 7 February 2012 and get clued up on South Africa's fastest growing social network, Twitter, for just R750!

Twitter offers a whole new way to interact with your clients, customers, global peers and friends. With only about 100 000 Twitter users in South Africa, you can still be an early adopter, and capitalise on what is quickly becoming a phenomenon. Twitter users are largely high-earning, well-educated professionals, who are typically between the ages of about 25 and 50. With this course, Flow Communications, one of the leading eMarketing and web development companies in the country, will teach you the basics of setting up an account, starting to build a community or network of interested users, basic Twitter etiquette, and how to search for information on this social network.

Details:

• Computers will be supplied, but you are welcome to bring your own laptop (even better, as then all the work you do in class will be immediately accessible to you)
• Notes and light snacks (including a glass or two of wine if you wish) will be provided during each session
• The course lasts from 18h00 to 20h30 and will be taught by Flow Communications' top tweeters

Unleash your inner adrenaline junkie with a quad biking and clay pigeon shooting experience at Earth Adventures for just R441 (value R630)

Enjoy a two-and-a-half hour quad biking adventure out in the country and then test your marksman skills in a clay pigeon shooting session at Earth Adventures for just R441 per person!

This deal includes:

• access fees
• quad bike hire
• helmet hire
• goggles

Earth Adventures is a young and dynamic company, situated on the banks of Vaal River and run by three brothers.

They provide affordable adventures to familes as well as a wide range of people from the bachelor relishing his last night of freedom to the corporate company defining the meaning of TEAM (Together Everyone Achieves More).

With over seven years of experience in the industry, they pride themselves on the best equipment while striving to satisfy their clients' needs.

Quad biking: Earth Adventures offers safe and exciting quad biking at several venues around the Vredefort Dome in the Vaal and Gauteng. Experience the thrill and challenges of negotiating a quad bike around a cross-country trail while appreciating the breathtaking scenery.

No experience is necessary and adequate training will be provided by qualified staff.

Clay pigeon shooting: Test your accuracy using a 12-gauge shotgun or a more accurate rifle to hit a clay disc as it is shot into the air. You have 10 tries. This activity is ideal for those who like the thrill of firing a weapon at a target, but don’t like the idea of killing animals for sport. It is also easily tailored for enthusiasts of all ages. 

Look fabulous with a full set of French or clear nails at Perfect Touch Spa (Edenvale, Johannesburg) for only R150 (value R350)

Look fabulous with a full set of French or clear nails at Perfect Touch Spa in Edenvale, Johannesburg, for just R150!

The salon specialises in grooming for men and women and is known for its tranquil environment and friendly, courteous staff.

Perfect Touch Spa provides clients with a diverse range of grooming, including male/female waxing, and relaxation treatments, so let your mind unwind  and release all the stress.

Business Hours     
Mondays to Saturdays: 08h00 till late

Note: Treatment are available on Sundays and public holidays by prior arrangement / bookings ONLY!

Enjoy an authentic bush experience with superb game at Cheetah Plains (Sabi Sand game reserve, Mpumalanga) for R3 295 per couple, per night (50% off!) [EXTENDED]

Cheetah Plains in the Sabi Sand game reserve, Mpumalanga, is world-renowned for Big Five game viewing. Now you can enjoy an authentic bush experience for R3 295 per couple, per night!

This deal includes three meals daily, two game drives per day, tea and coffee. Bookings will be taken from 20 February to 31 March 2012 and 15 November to 15 December 2012.

Cheetah Plains' traditional thatched accommodation blends seamlessly into the African bush and comprises eight en-suite chalets. The lodge exudes warmth and comfort, allowing you to feel right at home.

Children of all ages are welcome and babysitters are available. A child 12 years and under, sharing with parents, is accomodated in one extra single bed per room. Children 4 - 12 years pay 50% of the adult rate (i.e. R823.75 for this super Collective Cow special!). There is no charge for children 0 - 3 years. Please note, children six years and under are not permitted on game drives.

Guests may arrive any time from 12h00 and rooms must be vacated by 11h00.

Once you've purchased your Cowpon, book your stay directly with Cheetah Plains.

For your reservations requirements, please contact Anet on +27 (0)13 735 5369 or reservations@cheetahplains.com. Please note that telephone reception in this area is erratic, so it is safer to email your enquiries.

For more information, visit www.cheetahplains.com.

Top Tip

The best time for viewing game is early morning and evening, so try to make the effort of getting up very early for the morning drive. You can always have a nap after breakfast. Look out for the Big Five – lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino – plus the endangered cheetah.

Other Info:

Pack comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunglasses, sun block, camera, binoculars, anti-malaria precautions (malaria risk is at its lowest in winter, but please consult your doctor/pharmacist) light, neutral-coloured clothing, swimwear, and warm jacket (essential for the night and early morning game drives)

Download the map and directions here.

Enjoy a fully inclusive, two-night, Valentine’s getaway for just R4 999 per couple at the exclusive Jembisa lodge (Waterberg) (value R13 440) [EXTENDED]

Add some romance to your relationship! Enjoy a two-day Valentine's getway at the exclusive Jembisa lodge in the Waterberg area for only R4 999 per couple.

All meals, drinks and two activities are included – wow!

You will get a complimentary bottle of champagne in your room on arrival, as well as a massage each.

This deal is for the following dates only:

Fri 10 & Sat 11 February 2012
Mon 13 & Tues 14 February 2012
Fri 17 & Sat 18 February 2012

Jembisa is perfect for visitors looking for an exceptional luxury lodge and a personalised African safari. You'll experience an exclusive holiday that's also tailor-made to your requirements.

Jembisa is situated in the Palala River Reserve, a private game reserve in an area of the Limpopo province known as the Waterberg, an easy three-hour drive from Johannesburg.

Having been a family home, Jembisa visitors also benefit from some extras not usually found at safari lodges e.g. a library, games room and tennis court.

Note: A minimum of TWO couples and a maximum of FIVE couples per date!

Download the brochure here.