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9 JULY - 15 JULY 2017FOURWAYS, JOHANNESBURG

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Fourways Arena, Action Sports and SAINF look forward to welcoming you to the Indoor Netball Junior World Series South Africa 2017.

Fourways Arena will be the host of an ever exciting Indoor Netball Junior World Series 2017 whereby we plan to set a new benchmark for the staging of an international event such as this.

Fourways Arena has an impressive record of hosting many successful international events and promises a professional delivery of the Junior World Series. Action Sports and SAINF have demonstrated the ability to successfullyhost International Tournaments and the experience and expertise that has been gained from past events will ensure that the Indoor Netball Junior WorldSeries 2017 will exceed the expectations of all involved.

The Indoor Netball Junior World Series 2017 will unite the international netballcommunity and the people of Southern Africa in a celebration of sporting excellence.

We hope that you take some time out of your busy schedules to venture out to some of our beautiful and scenic excursions that South Africa has to offer. With the prospects of viewing Africa’s big 5, the game drives are a must.

Memories are what you make of them, and there is plenty to go around.

Bruce Miller - Action Sports CEO

DEAR WORLD INDOOR NETBALL ASSOCIATION PARTICIPANTS

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On behalf of the World Indoor Netball Association I would like to extend a warm welcome to all players, coaches, support personnel, officials and spectators to the WINA Indoor Netball Junior World Series being played between Australia, New Zealand and our hosts South Africa.

Action Sports South Africa have left no stone unturned in their efforts to ensure that this tournament is presented as a World Class event and that all involved get to enjoy the Netball and cultural delights of this wonderful country.

I would also take this opportunity to thank Hazel Coertze for the use of the Fourways venue, I have no doubt that the team at Fourways will do everything in their power to ensure everyone enjoys the time spent at this wonderful Arena.

I would like to congratulate all players and officials on your selection, you represent the very best in our sport and to have reached the pinnacle within your own country is an outstanding achievement.

We should never forget our umpires who also represent the very best in officiating in our sport. Their contribution and commitment are essential to the success of this event.

The South African people are a wonderful sport loving Nation and I am sure they are as excited about hosting this event as we all are to be in attendance.

Good luck to all, enjoy your Netball and your time here in South Africa.

Greg Donnelly - WINA President

DEAR WORLD INDOOR NETBALL ASSOCIATION PARTICIPANTS

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INDEX

TOURNAMENT ELIGIBILITY .................................................... 5

TOURNAMENT VENUE ............................................................ 6

TOURNAMENT ORGANISING COMMITTEE............................. 7

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE...................................................... 8

JUNIOR WORLD SERIES 6-A-SIDE FIXTURES ....................... 9

JUNIOR WORLD SERIES 7-A-SIDE FIXTURES ..................... 13

AUSTRALIA JUNIOR TEAMS ................................................. 17

NEW ZEALAND JUNIOR TEAMS............................................ 23

SOUTH AFRICA JUNIOR TEAMS ........................................... 29

SOUTH AFRICA INVITATIONAL JUNIOR TEAMS .................. 35

TOURNAMENT UMPIRES....................................................... 41

SOUTH AFRICA WELCOMES YOU......................................... 43

GLENBURN LODGE & SPA FACILITIES................................ 48

THINGS TO DO ....................................................................... 49

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS............................................................ 51

KEY CONTACTS ................................................... REAR COVER

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TOURNAMENT ELIGIBILITY

• All players/officials must be registered with their Country to participate in any WINA event.

• In specified age Internationals, proof of age MUST be supplied before the event and, if necessary, upon demand by the WINA or member of the organizing committee. • Dispensation to eligibility criteria may be considered in special cases by the WINA Executive following written submissions being made to WINA 60 DAYS prior.

• Decisions on eligibility made by the WINA shall be final and binding. • Countries should ensure that all players, coaches and officials have access to understand the contents of this document.

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Fourways Arena has been the proud venue of the Indoor Cricket WorldCup 2011, Indoor Cricket Junior World Series 2012, Indoor Netball Tri Nations 2013, Indoor Cricket Masters World Series 2013 as well as the Indoor Netball Opens World Cup 2014. All the tournaments have been an overwhelming success.

Fourways Arena is a four court arena which boasts a fully licenced bar as well as a kitchen and Kiosk. Visit the arena website on www.fourwaysfalcons.co.za.

Nestled in the Kya Sands area, there is plenty for the players to see and visit. Monte Casino is a stones throw away and has a variety of Restaurants as well as curio shops.

TOURNAMENT VENUE

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BRUCE MILLERAction Sports Chairman

BRAAM OOSTHUIZENAction Sports Administrator

RAYMOND LOURENSAction Sports Operations Officer

HAZEL COERTZEFourways Action Sports Arena Owner

MEAGON DERMAN LABUSCHAGNEAction Sports Administrator

TOURNAMENT ORGANISING COMMITTEE

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TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

First Practice Session

Day 3 - SUPER 6’s Play-Offs & Finals

Day 4 - Day Off

Day 5 - JWS 7’s

Day 6 - JWS 7’s

Day 1 - SUPER 6’s

Day 2 - SUPER 6’s

Second Practice Session

Day 7 - JWS 7’s Play-Offs & Finals

Closing Ceremony

Opening Ceremony

Captains / Managers Meeting

Team / Officials Photo Shoot

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7 July 2017

8 July 2017

11 July 2017

12 July 2017

13 July 2017

14 July 2017

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15 July 2017

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6-A-SIDE INDOOR NETBALL FIXTURESSUNDAY 09/07/2017

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TIME DIVISION TEAMS PLAYING AREA

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8:50 6-a-side INJWS - 2017 - U/14 Australia U/14 vs New Zealand U/14 Court 2







11:20 6-a-side INJWS - 2017 - U/17 Mixed Australia U/17 Mixed vs New Zealand U/17 Mixed Court 3

12:35 6-a-side INJWS - 2017 - U/14 Australia U/14 vs South Africa U/14 Court 1

12:35 6-a-side INJWS - 2017 - U/14 New Zealand U/14 vs South Africa Invitational U/14 Court 2

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15:35 6-a-side INJWS - 2017 - U/17 Mixed Australia U/17 Mixed vs South Africa U/17 Mixed Court 1

15:35 6-a-side INJWS - 2017 - U/17 Mixed New Zealand U/17 Mixed vs South Africa Invitational U/17 Mixed Court 2

15:35 6-a-side INJWS - 2017 - U/14 New Zealand U/14 vs South Africa U/14 Court 3

16:35 6-a-side INJWS - 2017 - U/15 Australia U/15 vs South Africa Invitational U/15 Court 1

16:35 6-a-side INJWS - 2017 - U/15 New Zealand U/15 vs South Africa U/15 Court 2

16:35 6-a-side INJWS - 2017 - U/14 Australia U/14 vs South Africa Invitational U/14 Court 3

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6-A-SIDE INDOOR NETBALL FIXTURESMONDAY 10/07/2017


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6-A-SIDE INDOOR NETBALL FIXTURESTUESDAY 11/07/2017



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7-A-SIDE INDOOR NETBALL FIXTURESTHURSDAY 13/07/2017



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7-A-SIDE INDOOR NETBALL FIXTURESFRIDAY 14/07/2017


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7-A-SIDE INDOOR NETBALL FIXTURESSATURDAY 15/07/2017



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Rylee MasoeCaptain

Amaris ToiaCo-Vice Captain

Shiprah LemusuCo-Vice Captain

Lori Barron

AUSTRALIA UNDER 14

Tegan Dunn Tiahnee Farrell Ana Kailahi

Jayda LoleBaylee Stapp-Wyllie Aaliyah Wilson

Leah Ala-OutlinenCoach

Cherish KeepaManager

Kellie MoranGardian

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AUSTRALIA UNDER 15

Reilley BatcheldorCaptain

Bailey Stephens-MakihaCo-Vice Captain

Courtney CastleCo-Vice Captain

Amelia Agar

Britney Archer Chloe Britten Kiara Carlson

Alexa ChebatteTiarni Fennell Charley Rafferty

Adam LongmoreCoach

Paula MillManager

Kimberley BatcheldorGardian

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Charlotte PrestonCo-Captain

Charlotte RyanCo-Captain

Abbie Barnes Sally Finch

AUSTRALIA UNDER 16

Kitahna Huata Ivy-Rose Hughes Maddie Hunter Shae Pannowitz

Ivana Piakura Kasey Ruhi Hannah Victor

Karen ToppCoach

Jenny BarsbyManager

Kristine ShadwickGardian

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Rebekah RoundsCo-Captain

Ellie JohnstonCo-Captain

Courtney Bailey Tayla Black

AUSTRALIA UNDER 17

Ellyn Brown Olivia Cautley Nichola Lowe

Maddison RyanLia Woolnough Georgie Whittle

Penny ForrestCoach

Melinda HerronManager

Susan CautleyGardian

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Taylor HemanaCo-Captain

Andrew HamiltonCo-Captain

Cooper EllisCo-Captain

Ethan Ashworth

AUSTRALIA UNDER 17 MIXED

Carly Gilchrist Aaron Hollaway Chelsea Imanisani Bailee Johnston

Benjamine Ryan Alexandra West Madalyn Wild

Lillian ErueraCoach

Justine OlssonManager

Donna PannowitzGardian

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NEW ZEALAND UNDER 14

Jahnay WilsonCaptain

Teri-Leigh ReubenVice Captain

Brooke Puletaha Cassidy Pringle

Florence Colati Frankie Williams-Cadore

Khayne-Lii Munro-Nonoa

Maia Clark

Rome Afualo Sera Taei Tiana Brown Tiana Motu

Tony Ah CheeCoach

Pauline Williams CadoreManager


Kayzia GossCaptain

Grace AttenboroughVice Captain

Amie Hucker AtaretaMcCausland-Durie

Chloe Knight Jada Fereti Kaea Raukura Liahna Smith

Lilli Pohe-Cartmell Mila Tulafono Quincy-Jazz Ellis Tiaan Owen

Sam Clarke-WiniataCoach

Sharleen HuckerManager

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Boston FalanikoCaptain

Genesis HetaAction Sports Chairman

Aliyah Rooney Cathy Finau


Emily Potts Jaimee Beal-Leach Jessica Hoskin Mihirangi Gregory

Orla Barbafiera Sarah Calvert Tyla Sharrock-Maifea Hylan Potts

Stuart RangiCoach

Taneal Ah CheeManager

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Alexia Blom Alissa Skyrme Alofa Aberdein-Tapuai

Ariana Gerrard

Bronte Gorham Edyn Boyes Janelle Knap Kelston Reynolds

Molly Lee Sophie Fenwick Tekitha Irving

Karlee AllansonCo-Coach

Nicky MarkCo-Coach

Cheryl KnapManager

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Kyle OwenCaptain

Connie MarshallVice Captain

Bridie Burns Danika Teariki

NEW ZEALAND UNDER 17 MIXED

Israel Price-Vaaitoa Jaqiya Kora Nathan Wilson Nicola Chase

Robert Matakatea Sharnay Leef Hikorangi Paki Tianna Rutene

Kahleia Gerrard Brian KeepaCoach

Linda DaybergManager

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Amanda Holmes Amber Van Rooyen Emma Lofstedt Anna-Marie van Niekerk

SOUTH AFRICA UNDER 14

Jannah Smith Kerrin De Nobrega Luané Le Roux

Christine FaciusJaydene Swart Stephane van der Merwe

Samantha van der Merwe

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Kerry PurnellManager

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Caitlyn Field Jessica Aylward Isabella Dixon Kaylie Lategan


Tenica Mearns Nina Eloff Jean-Miri Olivier

Michayla HolderDonna Kotze Sazkia Hall

Lana RolfeCoach

Samantha de WitManager

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Clarissa Strydom Skye Barter Caitlin Winterbach Margot Vlok

Thea Swart Sune Louw Ingrid Tredoux

Kelsey Gems Nedine Senekal Shazelle Haman

Jacqueline OveresCoach

Taylah BanisterManager


Chelsea Smith Jamie Turnbull Zulaine Huisamen Bianca Bester

Chrisna Steenkamp Simoné van Reenen Kiara Coppens

Monique van Eeden Jamie van Wyk Carla Loots

JJ Olivier Coach

Elmari dos SantosManager

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Anje Franken Ashleigh Moss Chezelle Prost Wiehann Meyer

SOUTH AFRICA UNDER 17 MIXED

Ewald Fenske Danielle Cullinan Micaela Webster Anuschka Snaders

Jared Brown Gabriella Brown Adam Hermelin Shane Labuschagne

Vannessa KoppensCoach

Corrie SwanepoelManager

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SOUTH AFRICA INVITATIONAL UNDER 14

Tyla Prost Tania Nel Marisa De Beer Inge Botes

Bernice Joubert Larushka van der Watt

Taneal Moriarty

Allison BeckMichaela Hards Lya Binos

Connie JenkinsonCoach

Liz PullonManager


Hanna Alexander Robyn Bull Liska Cilliers Linda Cwayi

Siphokazi Khuboni Thando Ngcobo Jessica-Leigh Nozaic

Tyra ScottLené Stofberg Anele Fourie

Colleen Van Zyl Coach

Lynette JacobsManager

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Lana Koster Mischka Kriel Bontle Mashiyane Ayla Nuttall

Rolaine Slabbert Caroline Richter Alexa Schoones

Jenika VorsterDominique Teichmann Lize van Tonder

Chan ErasmusCoach


Amore Jacobs Elita Kalamoudacos Hayley Stuart Jamie Claasen

Jessica Duggan Michaela Olivier Nikita De Freitas

Tegan O'GradySolami Buthelezi Taliza Mazoue

Selma LessingCoach

Belinda PittManager

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Wilhelm Fenske Sebastian Lamarque Jaryd Nichols Ruben Pieterse

SOUTH AFRICA INVITATIONAL UNDER 17 MIXED

Kayt Aylward Saskia de Villiers Megan Fourie Kaylynn van der Kaay

Amorien Maasdorp Jeanre Woest Caylin Stuart Diana Weaver

Felecity WelmanCoach

Annette VarrieManager

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Christian WhiteAustralia

Courtney LongmoreAustralia

Irene GabellAustralia

Rylee RuhiAustralia

TOURNAMENT UMPIRES

Vivian EllisAustralia

Dave TukiNew Zealand

Karlena SchwassNew Zealand

Andrea ConstanteousSouth Africa

Dwain RoothmanSouth Africa

Judith NelSouth Africa

Leonie MilesSouth Africa

Annalize BothaSouth Africa

Wendy FortmanSouth Africa

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SOUTH AFRICA WELCOMES YOU!

• Region: Gauteng• Capital: Johannesburg• Languages: 21.5% isiZulu, 14.4% Afrikaans, 13.1% Sesotho, 12.5% English • Population: 12,272,263 (2011) • Area: 17 010 square kilometres• Percent of total SA area: 1.4% • Population density: 675.1 people per square kilometre• Gross regional product: $112 Billion(2015)• Percent of total SA GDP: 33.9%(2015)

FAST FACTS

With only 1.4% of South Africa's land area, the tiny province of Gauteng punches way above its weight, contributing 33% to the national economy and a phenomenal 10% to the GDP of the entire African continent.

Sesotho for "place of gold", Gauteng was built on the wealth of gold found deep

underground - 40% of the world's reserves.

The economy has since diversified, with more sophisticated sectors such as finance and manufacturing setting up shop, and gold mining is no longer the mainstay. The province is essentially one big city, with 97% of its population living in urban centres.

GAUTENG

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Top: Jacarandas Bottom: Union Buildings - Pretoria

Lions - Krugersdorp Game Reserve

The urban area extends virtually uninterrupted east and west of Johannesburg through a number of towns: Roodepoort and Krugersdorp on the west and Germiston, Springs, Boksburg and Benoni on the east.

To the north is Pretoria, the capital of South Africa, whose southern suburbs are slowly merging with the Johannesburg sprawl. The city is dominated by government services and the foreign diplomatic corps. It's also known for its colourful gardens, shrubs and trees, particularly beautiful in spring when some 50 000 jacaranda trees envelop the avenues in mauve.

The important industrial and coal-mining towns of Vereeniging and Vanderbiljpark lie in southern Gauteng, on the Vaal River.

Johannesburg is by far the biggest city in South Africa - and Africa as a whole. Also known as Jo'burg or Jozi, it is often compared to Los Angeles, with its similar urban sprawl linked by huge highway interchanges.

Johannesburg is a single municipality that covers over 1 645 square kilometres. Sydney's central municipality, by comparison, covers 1 500 square kilometres. It's been calculated that if a resident of the southern-most area, Orange Farm, were to walk northwards to the inner city, the journey would take three days.

Mine-dumps and headgear remain symbols of Johannesburg's rich past, while modern architecture abuts fine examples of 19th-century engineering. Gleaming skyscrapers contrast with Indian bazaars and African medicine shops, and the busy streets throng with fruit sellers and street vendors. An exciting blend of ethnic and western art and cultural activities is reflected in theatres and open-air arenas throughout the city.

South of Johannesburg is Soweto, developed as a dormitory township for black people under the apartheid system.

importance, such as Blesbokspruit near Springs. And it's home to the Cradle of Humankind, one of South Africa's seven Unesco World Heritage sites.

The region of Sterkfontein, Swartkrans, Kromdraai and environs has one of the world's richest concen-trations of hominid fossils, evidence of human evolution over the last 3.5-million years.

The Highveld is said to offer one of the world best climates: summer days are warm and wind-free (relatively) and winter days are crisp and clear. Gauteng summer-rainfall area has hot summers and mild winters with frost. Hail is common during the summer thunderstorms. Snowfalls rarely occur.

THE LAND AND ITS PEOPLE

With a total area of 16 548 square kilometres, Gauteng is slightly smaller than the US state of New Jersey. While it's the country's smallest province, it has the second-largest population after KwaZulu-Natal, and by far the highest population density - 576 people per square kilometre. (The Northern Cape, by comparison, has an average of three people per square kilometre.)

The people of Gauteng have the highest per capita income level in the country. The province blends cultures, colours and first and third-world traditions in a spirited mix, flavoured by a number of foreign influences. The world's languages can be heard on the streets and in offices, from English to Mandarin, Swahili, French, German and more.

The province has the most important educational and health centres in the country. Pretoria boasts the largest residential university in South Africa,

It's also home to leading research institutions such as the Council for Scientific and Industrial

Research, the Agricultural Research Council and the Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute.

Although the province is highly urbanised and industrialised, it contains wetlands

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Traditional African Dance

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Everyone is on the move - doing business, making money, jogging, going to gym, cycling, partying till late, eating out, and attending shows, movies and exhibitions. If you're a city person, you will love Johannesburg.

The older part of the city is developing an interesting character - in parts somewhat neglected and a bit scary, and in parts humming with a new kind of vibrancy.

It is the de facto capital of Africa - in the centre of Johannesburg, you will find people from all over the continent, and in some pretty unusual and out-of-the way venues, you can sample their cuisine and jive to their music - not for the faint of heart, though.

Also in the city centre is the Civic Theatre, and the Newtown Cultural Project, with Museum Africa. But the head offices of major corporations, and the majority of businesses, have moved out to the northern suburbs and to Midrand - the burgeoning industrial, commercial, semi-agricultural and residential area halfway between Johannesburg and Pretoria.

The northern suburbs radiate a sense of opulence and prosperity. The many shopping malls carry a vast range of high quality consumer goods, including many luxuries, and the hundreds of restaurants and coffee shops offer a wide range of fashionable cuisines.

There really is a lot to do in Johannesburg. You could go on an escorted tour of Soweto, which is not the voyeuristic horror it sounds like. It's actually a mind-expanding experience as you see not only how other people live, but also how this resilient community contributed to South Africa's liberation struggle.

A visit to Gold Reef City is a fun day out with amuse-ment rides and a reconstructed mining village, but it is a lot more authentic than most theme parks. The trip down a gold mine is a real eye-opener, but that's nothing compared to the paradigm shift many people may experience in visiting the Apartheid Museum, also at Gold Reef City.

And for the golf enthusiast, Johannesburg is a wonderful destination. The city boasts an ideal climate for spending time out on the fairways

Johannesburg City Business District

Gold Bar at Gold Reef City

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under the bright African sun, and golfers here are blessed for choice, there are golf courses aplenty in the city and more widely in its province, Gauteng.

You could do a walking tour to look at some lovely old buildings, or just park off at a coffee shop in a mall and watch the world and its wallet walk past.

DID YOU KNOW?Johannesburg is not only the largest city in Africa surprisingly, it's also the biggest man-made forest in the world, with 10-million trees in its private gardens, parks and on sidewalks. It's also one of the world's youngest major cities, founded on 4 October 1886. And it's home to the only two polar bears in Africa, at the Johannesburg Zoo.

EXPLORING JOHANNESBURGThe place where gold was discovered, is the commercial and industrial powerhouse of South Africa and indeed the whole of southern Africa. It might be the smallest of the nine provinces, but is also the wealthiest, and entertainment is high on its list of priorities – people here work and play hard.

The highveld is a heady mix of energy, diversity and enviable weather and activities and an eclectic nightlife are anything but hard to find.

In Johannesburg, Gold Reef City, numerous markets, Soweto, theatres and restaurants provide a constant source of distraction, whilst the Magaliesberg, Sun City, Pretoria, and the Pilanesberg are all on your doorstep.

Sandton City Buzzes with Night Life

SOWETOSoweto is the largest township in the country, and is synonymous with anti-apartheid resistance. But it is much more. Sowetans agree – the township has soul.

Soweto Township

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GLENBURN LODGE & SPARECREATIONAL FACILITIES

No charge to in-house guestMountain Hiking Trails (between 45 min – 2 hours)

Bird watching at Glenburn’s Wetlands and River meanderRiver Fishing (Trout, Bass and Carp)

Universal Sports Field

GLENPALMSSwimming pool & light meals (weekends and selected holidays)

Kiddies games room, Kiddies pool, Jungle GymFloodlit Tennis Court

Putt Putt course

ROCK POOLRock pool complete with Jacuzzi

GUIDED WALKS Groups of 6 - 10 guests (book in advance)

THE TRADING POSTConvenience Store

Located near main ReceptionSelling: Cold drinks, snacks, sweets, Ice cream, curio items

Operational hours: Please check with reception

GLENBURN SPAEssential to pre-book directly with the Spa

www.chicamaspa.co.za

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THINGS TO DO

IN THE VICINITY

(10 – 15 min away)Glass blowing and candle making at Ngwenya Glass

www.ngwenyaglass.co.sz/factory-tour

Kromdraai Gold Minewww.gauteng.net/attractions/kromdraai_gold_mine/

Palaeontological Diggings

Silverstar Casinowww.tsogosun.com/silverstar-casino/

Cradlestone Mallwww.cradlestonemall.co.za

IN THE VICINITY(20 – 30 min away)

Lesedi Cultural Centrewww.aha.co.za/lesedi/

Hartbeespoort Damwww.sa-venues.com/things-to-do/northwest/region/hartbeespoort-dam/

Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardenswww.sanbi.org/gardens/walter-sisulu

Magalies Mountains Hiking Trails

Keywest Shopping Centrewww.keywest.co.za

Clearwater Mallwww.clearwatermall.co.za

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THINGS TO DO AIR TO AIR AFRICA

Glenburn is their official take off site – please contact them dirctly for [email protected]

www.airtoairafrica.co.za

AIR-VENTURES - HOT AIR [email protected]

DANIELSRUST GAME FARMHorse Trails, Quad Bike, Paintball, Archery, Clay Pigeon shooting

(Archery and Clay Pigeon shooting can be arranged on Genburn’s Sports field)[email protected]

LION [email protected]

MAGALIESBERG CANOPY [email protected] www.magaliescanopytour.co.za

MAROPENG STERKFONTEIN [email protected] | [email protected]

www.maropeng.co.za

RHINO & LION NATURE RESERVEGame drives and Wonder Caves

[email protected] | [email protected]

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