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OLD MUTUAL SUMMER SUNSET CONCERTS AT KIRSTENBOSCH

OLD MUTUAL SUMMER SUNSET CONCERTS AT KIRSTENBOSCH show off the best in South African entertainment. “…at its best the city offers a relaxed blend of African ethnicity and culture – and nowhere does that harmony look, or sound, better than at the summer concerts at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden”. – Time Magazine, 19 November 2007 5 FebruaryFlash Republic / Foto Na DansSince the release of its debut, ‘Time Is Now’ in 2005 Flash Republic has been fleshing out a musical vision that is only just hitting its considerable creative stride. The past six year have seen the band hone a dance-driven sound that easily places it alongside similar top-drawer outfits around the globe. The group has now expanded out of its founding core of Tamara Dey, Ryan Dent and Craig Massiv to include two scorching hot live musicians in the form of Martin Rocka on guitar and Isaac Klawansky) on drums.Foto na Dans was formed when vocalist Le Roi Nel joined Theuns, Dirkie, Neil and Alex, who previously played in a band together. It took seven years in and out of projects for the members to finally find the right combination. Foto na Dans is the result of creative self-expression that has not heeded to commercial influences, finding and establishing their own new significant sound in Afrikaans. Prices: Adults : R80Youth (6 - 21yrs) with ID : R55Botanical Society Members with card : R70 The Old Mutual Summer Sunset Concerts take place at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (Rhodes Avenue, Newlands, Cape Town) on Sundays from 17h00 – 19h00.Gates open at 16h00. For further information and ticket prices, please telephone 021 799 8783/8620 or visit the website www.sanbi.org/news/old-mutual-summer-sunset-concerts-kick-kirstenbosch-november or www.oldmutual.co.za/musicTickets can be booked on www.webtickets.co.za
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OLD MUTUAL SUMMER SUNSET CONCERTS AT KIRSTENBOSCH

OLD MUTUAL SUMMER SUNSET CONCERTS AT KIRSTENBOSCH show off the best in South African entertainment. “…at its best the city offers a relaxed blend of African ethnicity and culture – and nowhere does that harmony look, or sound, better than at the summer concerts at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden”. – Time Magazine, 19 November 2007 12 FebruaryGoing Back To The CrossroadsGoing Back To The Crossroads features an international collective of some of the best Blues singers in the industry, Jimmy Thomas, Michael Roach and Sam Smith, backed by a band of musical experts, including Danny McCormack, Paul Corry, Matt Cowley, Roger Innes and Dave Day. The singers are all stars in their own right with major careers in the Blues world. The show is a musical journey through the history of the Blues movement with stories and music from the guys and gals that were there at the time. The show gives a personal insight into the musical style of Blues and the people that influenced it.Prices: Adults : R100Youth (6 - 21yrs) with ID : R75Botanical Society Members with card : R90The Old Mutual Summer Sunset Concerts take place at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (Rhodes Avenue, Newlands, Cape Town) on Sundays from 17h00 – 19h00.Gates open at 16h00. For further information and ticket prices, please telephone 021 799 8783/8620 or visit the website www.sanbi.org/news/old-mutual-summer-sunset-concerts-kick-kirstenbosch-november or www.oldmutual.co.za/musicTickets can be booked on www.webtickets.co.za ww� mtо�Q�/music" target="_blank">www.oldmutual.co.za/music Tickets can be booked on www.webtickets.co.za
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OLD MUTUAL SUMMER SUNSET CONCERTS AT KIRSTENBOSCH

OLD MUTUAL SUMMER SUNSET CONCERTS AT KIRSTENBOSCH show off the best in South African entertainment. “…at its best the city offers a relaxed blend of African ethnicity and culture – and nowhere does that harmony look, or sound, better than at the summer concerts at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden”. – Time Magazine, 19 November 2007 19 FebruaryTaxi Violence /MachineriSince getting together over a jam session at a military base, Taxi Violence have gone on to stake their rightful claim as one of South Africa’s most prized independent rock acts, rocking crowds, winning awards and gathering a legion of ardent followers wherever their music is heard. With an attitude towards their music that shuns conventional record industry practices, the band have managed to single-handedly, and independently, achieve in a few years what a lot of bands don’t achieve in a lifetime, whilst still retaining their artistic freedom and integrity.Machineri was formed in 2008 by Sannie Fox and Andre Geldenhuys. The band is a 3 piece consisting of two American Fender Stratocasters (Sannie and Andre), Drum (Daniel Huxham) and Lead Vocal (Sannie).The sound is predominantly Blues-Rock. Sannie writes the songs and lyrics and borrows as much from literature and poetry as from real life and politics. Prices: Adults : R80Youth (6 - 21yrs) with ID : R55Botanical Society Members with card : R70 The Old Mutual Summer Sunset Concerts take place at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (Rhodes Avenue, Newlands, Cape Town) on Sundays from 17h00 – 19h00.Gates open at 16h00. For further information and ticket prices, please telephone 021 799 8783/8620 or visit the website www.sanbi.org/news/old-mutual-summer-sunset-concerts-kick-kirstenbosch-november or www.oldmutual.co.za/musicTickets can be booked on www.webtickets.co.za
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Strategies to promote public relations in your company

23 February 2012 , PRISA ProComm House, 108 Bram Fischer Drive, Ferndale, RandburgCorporate communication should be a strategic management function in any organisation. It is worthy of a position at board level, and should fulfil more than a purely technical or implementation function. In reality, however, corporate communication often does not enjoy the importance it deserves, and the public relations practitioner often finds himself or herself in an implementation role that doesn't add much value to the strategic management function of the organisation.This one day workshop is designed to provide participants with strategic tools needed for the journey of promoting public relations in a company - tools which aim to elevate its status within the organisation and restore it to its rightful position. Corporate communication should be able to stand on its own as a creative force in a company, contribute to the bottom line, and thereby, directly impact the achievement of the company's business goals.Outcomes of this workshop for participants:Aligning your objectives to the company's business goalsUsing environmental monitoring to provide input to top management Identifying your company's strategic stakeholders and issuesFeeding this information into the company's strategy formulation processesSetting clear communication objectivesDeveloping communication programmes to address strategic issuesUsing research to build credibility with top managementEffective measurement tactics to evaluate outputs and outcomesReporting lessons learnt and best practices to senior management About the facilitator:Lindy Goodfellow's credentials include over 20 years experience in corporate communication, strategic media relations, and internal and external communication in both public and private sectors. For 10 years she headed strategic corporate communication and media relations for a global pharmaceutical company. Within this portfolio she created and managed internal and external communication strategies, as well as the implementation of related public relations programmes. She also generated a variety of corporate booklets which were distributed globally. Lindy has a passion for creative communication, and was the copywriter and editor of both the monthly internal publication as well as the intranet. She also designed a website for the company. Lindy is currently the business owner of Jibba-Jabba Communications, a newly established public relations consultancy specialising in the full range of public relations services.She is a Chartered Public Relations Practitioner (CPRP) and a registered member of the Public Relations Institute of South Africa (PRISA), under whose auspices she provides public relations training.Lindy holds an Honours Degree in Counselling Psychology and a Diploma in Public Relations Management.Your investment:PRISA registered practitioner early bird* R1 690.00PRISA registered practitioner R1 890.00Non-registered practitioner early bird* R1 990.00Non-registered practitioner R2 190.00PRISA registered student R1 000.00Early bird: book and pay before 27 January 2012Student and member fee rate/s only applicable if PRISA membership fees are paid in full at the time of booking
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VEUVE CLICQUOT MASTERS POLO 2012

The second Veuve Clicquot Masters, one of the most sophisticated events on the South African Polo calendar, is set to take place on Saturday 25th February 2012 at Val de Vie Wine and Polo Estate outside Cape Town. The prestigious Champagne House sponsors some of the world’s biggest polo events, and the 2011 Veuve Clicquot Masters was their first foray into African polo. The event proved to be a resounding success, enjoyed by SA’s elite, including top celebrities, glamorous socialites and polo lovers. The 2012 Veuve Clicquot Masters is set to grow in size, drawing in crowds dressed to impress for a stylish day of polo. Utilising Val de Vie’s world-class polo fields and luxurious club house facilities, VIP guests can expect a glamorous day out filled with champagne, gourmet canapés, haute couture, and of course, thrilling polo.
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Internal Communication Management

28 – 29 February 2012 , PRISA, ProComm House, 108 Bram Fischer Drive, Ferndale, RandburgMany theorists argue that organisations would not exist without communication and that a solid internal communication strategy is the key to effective and excellent organisations. Employees are and should be an organisation’s most important stakeholder and effective internal communication is a very reliable tool in securing the support and loyalty of employees.Public relations practice involves the proactive management of employee communication as a two-way process, not only between management and employees, but also to give constant feedback to management on how their messages are received. It is, therefore, important for the business communicator to be able to design relevant internal communication strategies and execute them successfully. The content of this workshop addresses:The basic theory of internal communicationThe importance of internal communication in creating employee commitmentThe design of an internal communication strategyImplementing and measuring the internal communication strategyAbout the speaker:Irma Meyer, sole proprietor of Executive Engagements, is responsible for corporate communication strategies within the specialist field of internal communication and brand engagement. She holds a Masters Degree in Communication from the University of Johannesburg and has a special interest in leadership communication and internal corporate communication. In 2009 she published a book with the title of The significance of the CEO’s Internal Communication Programme - the impact of CEO communication on employee commitment levels.Irma worked for the Absa Group for 18 years where she gained valuable experience in the field of corporate communication. She was ultimately responsible for the public relations programme of the executive directors and subsequently all the corporate communication strategies, incentive programmes, networking tours and events initiated by them. She lectured part-time at the University of Johannesburg. Currently she lectures and facilitates workshops at the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa and acts as examiner for the IMM Graduate School of Marketing. Irma also has her own corporate communication consultancy.Your investment:PRISA registered practitioner early bird* R3 370.00PRISA registered practitioner R3 570.00Non-registered practitioner early bird* R3 670.00Non-registered practitioner R3 870.00PRISA registered student R2 000.00Early bird: book and pay before 27 January 2012Student and member fee rate/s only applicable if PRISA membership fees are paid in full at time of booking
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