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100% Retro – The Party at Time Square

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Rid yourself of the back to work blues and come jive, groove and throwback at the 100% Retro: The Party, a music concert with an international line-up at Time Square, Pretoria in January.

This concert is for 80s and 90s dance lovers to reminisce on memories from this sublime musical era, with hits by the world-famous Euro Dance group, ‘Snap!’ and multiple others, performing songs which still have a huge presence around the world and are still entertaining music fans of all ages.

Performing live on stage will be legends including Technotronic, Snap! Dr Alban, Haddaway, Twenty 4 Seven, 2 Unlimited and Rozalla; with legendary local DJs Barney Simon, Alex Jay, Shawny B, Ian Fraser, and South African artist, Nádine.

Tickets start from R435, and can be purchased online at itickets.

Event Details:

DATE:Saturday, 13 January 2024
TIME:18h00
COST:Tickets from R435, purchased online at itickets.
Venue:SunBet Arena, Time SquareMenlyn Maine, Aramistlaan 209, Menlyn, Pretoria

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4 budget-friendly cosmetic ‘tweakments’ to gift yourself this December

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The month of December can be rough on your salary, especially with buying presents and travelling to see relatives, but that doesn’t mean you can’t budget for a little treat for yourself.

Taking care of your skin to retain a healthy and youthful look needn’t be expensive. Some cosmetic ‘tweakments’ have excellent, natural-looking results without breaking the bank, emphasises aesthetics and anti-ageing specialist, Dr Reza Mia.

He notes that even those on a budget can get professional aesthetic treatments, adding that it’s a myth that these treatments are reserved exclusively for the wealthy.

“A common misconception is that aesthetic treatments come with an exorbitant price tag. While some treatments can be more expensive, overall, you can achieve natural results and an invigorated complexion without breaking the bank,” he explains.

So, if you’re looking to treat yourself to a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure, eradicate the effects of a difficult year, and improve your look for the holidays and year ahead, there are treatment options available that you can easily work into your budget.

Dr Reza breaks down four aesthetic treatments that you can get at an affordable price:

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January Journeys: Affordable Adventures Await

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It’s time to get festive with a well-deserved Sho’t Left in beautiful Mzansi. Although it is traditionally a vibe to travel in December right after we pack away our laptops and finally take our leave, we tend to forget that the beginning of January is still a break from school and work for many of us, which means it’s still the perfect time to take a road trip and head off on a well-deserved holiday. 

This January, break away from the ordinary and dive into a journey of a lifetime with Shot Left’s enticing travel deals. The time to book is now, with affordable and exclusive offers available after the December rush, you can still get an opportunity to revitalise your mind before the 2024 work pressures resume.

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ESPN AFRICA Secures Japan Rugby League One

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ESPN Africa has announced an exciting addition to its programming for sports fans across the continent as it has secured the broadcast rights to Japan Rugby League One (Division 1). Adding to its diverse variety of programming for rugby enthusiasts to enjoy, this exhilarating new league kicked off on ESPN recently and will run for the next six months, leading up to the finals in May 2024.

The Japan Rugby League One has 25 foreign players from seven different countries who participated at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, competing in the 2023/24 season of this prestigious league. The Springbok players signed up to play are: Franco Mostert (Mie Honda Heat), Pieter Steph du Toit (Toyota Verblitz), Faf de Klerk (Yokohama Canon Eagles), Damien de Allende (Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights), Jesse Kriel (Yokohama Canon Eagles), Cheslin Kolbe (Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath) and Kwagga Smith (Shizuoka Blue Revs).

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Festive Fun at Hyde Park Corner’s Festive Claw

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It’s time to add a dash of excitement to your holiday season – experience the Festive Season in an exciting way with the whole family at Hyde Park Corner… It is made for you.

You ARE The Claw

Kids, get ready for a wild ride with our giant Festive Claw inspired by Disney! With every purchase of R500 or more at any Hyde Park Corner store, little ones can be part of our giant human-claw-machine experience. Picture this: they’ll be hanging over a pit of prizes, ready to snatch up incredible gifts. From Disney goodies to toys, Hyde Park Corner gift cards, and surprises from our fantastic tenants – it’s a festive adventure inspired by the classic arcade game!

Date: From Saturday, 9 December until Saturday, 23 December 2023, operational on specific dates only 9-10 December, 14-17 December and 21-23 December.

Time: 11h00 to 16h00 (11h00 to 15h00 on Sundays)

Venue: Hyde Park Corner Centre Court

Closest Parking Level: P4 Parking (Clicks Entrance)

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