Ramadan at Hyatt Hotels South Africa

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Hyatt Hotels South Africa invites you to indulge in a season of reflection, connection and unmatched hospitality. Throughout the holy month of Ramadan, Hyatt Hotels will offer the popular Ramadan Iftar Buffet menu once again, across its three properties in Johannesburg and Cape Town.

This year, our team of chefs and culinary experts have curated a gastronomy experience that meets the spirit of Ramadan through a symphony of flavors and traditional delicacies, embracing the essence of community, generosity and togetherness.


Hyatt Hotels are equipped with prayer facilities and Halaal certified kitchens (NIHT and ICSA certified). Each restaurant has meticulously prepared a feast for the senses, where each dish tells a story of heritage and compassion. We have spared no effort in ensuring that your Iftar experience is nothing short of extraordinary.

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LIFT Launches Third Annual Golden Ticket Hunt

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LIFT has announced its third annual Golden Ticket Hunt. And who doesn’t like a good spoil? From LIFT flights, including coveted Premium seats, luxury stays at The Capital Hotels & Apartments, to vouchers up for grabs, LIFT has the “grown up” hunt covered this year.

Golden Ticket hunters have one day only to win one of twenty Golden Tickets hidden across the cities we fly between, and online. The hunt will start at 9am on 28 March 2024, with clues posted on LIFT’s Instagram account. Hunters can participate in Johannesburg, Durban or Cape Town. 

“Last year we saw great participation from thousands who didn’t want to miss out on the fun. So, if you’re looking for the perfect excuse to unwind and pamper yourself without spending a cent, take part in the hunt and find yourself one of our Golden Tickets to win LIFT fights, hotel stays from The Capital Hotels & Apartments, Lounge access from Vitality Travel, car rental from Europcar, and vouchers from Veldskoen and Vida e caffè,” says Jonathan Ayache, LIFT CEO and Co-Founder.

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The South African Photographer of the Year Competition Exhibition

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Join us in celebrating the art of photography and the beauty of our natural world at the South African Photographer Of The Year Exhibition showcasing the shortlisted and winning photographs. It’s a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and wildlife through the lens of South Africa’s finest photographers.

The exhibition is on from Friday, 5 April from 09h00 – 15h00 and Saturday, 6 April, from 09h00 – 12h00 at Orms Showroom, 56 Roeland St, Cape Town City Centre and there is no entrance fee.

The 2022 winning images can be viewed on https://southafricanpoty.com/winners/

For more information about the competition, please visit the South African Photographer of the Year website on www.southafricanpoty.com

Interactive Chocolate Café in Sandton City, from 20 March to 1 April 2024

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The Easter weekend is around the corner, and this year, the popular Chocolate Café will return to Sandton City. Set to delight chocolate fanatics and Easter enthusiasts, the immersive world now includes an interactive activity hub and shopping section, set to keep even the busiest bunnies enthralled between 20 March to 1 April 2024.

Taking place in the Sandton City centre court, young and old can get creative with chocolate, from decorating your very own Easter cookie, to building your signature holiday s’mores and packing your Easter Bunny cracker to the brim. The Chocolate Café will also offer the tastiest array of Easter treats from sought after brands including Beacon, Beyers, Cadbury, Ferrero Rocher, Kinder Joy, Lindt, Mister Sweet and Sally Williams, creating a tantalizing one stop Easter retail destination.

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Rooibos And Chocolate Pairings To Delight Your Senses This Easter

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Make this Easter a feast for the senses by elevating your celebrations with a decadent Rooibos and chocolate tasting.

Pairing tea or herbal tisanes with chocolate is a culinary delight, which can help to unlock the more subtle flavours and aromas that you might not pick up when you enjoy tea or chocolate on its own.

Adele du Toit, spokesperson for the SA Rooibos Council (SARC), says Rooibos and chocolate make excellent Easter companions. “Both Rooibos and chocolate are associated with comfort, indulgence and reflection, which align with the spirit of Easter. Enjoying a cup of Rooibos and chocolate together can enhance these sentiments.

“They also share many similar characteristics – from the fruity, floral and nutty aromas to the slight levels of astringency, making them an ideal match.”

In addition to Rooibos being used in chocolate bars and truffles, innovative chocolatiers from around the world are also experimenting with the tisane in chocolate drinks, which appeals to consumers looking for alternatives to traditional hot chocolate or coffee-based drinks.

Du Toit says Rooibos-based chocolate drinks vary widely, incorporating different blends, such as matcha and chai, and combining them with chocolate in various forms, such as cocoa powder, chocolate syrup or chocolate chips. “These drinks can be found in specialty cafés, tea shops and artisanal chocolate shops, catering to consumers interested in exploring new and exotic flavour combinations.”

Here’s a decadent Rooibos and Chocolate Latte recipe that’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth during the Easter holiday.

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