Our Christmas Gift Guide for 2017

Are you still looking for a Christmas present for a friend and loved one?

If they are a huge foodie, the braai master in your house, a wine connoisseur or appreciates whisky, then we’ve just made your search for the best Christmas present a lot easier. We’ve highlighted a few of our favourite gift ideas below – some a bit funkier than others.

Let’s start…. 

Christmas Gift Guide 2018

The Entertainer – the only app you need to have for 2018!

Whenever someone tells me that they don’t have the ENTERTAINER I want to shake them and scream “WHYYYYYYY!?”. It’s an app filled with two-for-one and buy-one-get-one deals worth over R5 million restaurants, bars, attractions, leisure activities, hotels, spas, salons, gyms, fitness studios, retail, and everyday services.

Buy The Entertainer 2018 here! 

Use it once or twice, and you have already made back the R495 that you spent on the app! Plus, for a limited time only, they are offering an early bird discount of R100 for Cape Town and Durban and R200 off Joburg and Pretoria!

Get a 10% Discount at Mantality.co.za

Mantality has the perfect gift for the man in your house, from kick-ass braai equipment, to beer bread ingredients, whiskey glasses and gin-making kits – you’ll find it all on Mantality.co.za.

If you use Man-XMAS17 on check-out, you will also receive a 10% discount.

Get a NUTRiBULLET for a healthy 2018

The NutriBullet outperforms any other machine of its kind when it comes to breaking down plant foods into an easily digestible state.

Unlike everyday juicers and blenders, the NutriBullet completely breaks down ingredients into their most nutritious, most absorptive state!

Get yours here!

 

The Entertainer – The perfect App for 2018

  • Offers from 30% more merchants
  • Better ways to save on fashion, retail, fitness and everyday services
  • Discount hotel booking engine added to the ENTERTAINER app

It’s that time of the year again – NEW ENTERTAINER TIME.

Whenever someone tells me that they don’t have the ENTERTAINER I want to shake them and scream “WHYYYYYYY!?”. It’s an app filled with two-for-one and buy-one-get-one deals worth over R5 million restaurants, bars, attractions, leisure activities, hotels, spas, salons, gyms, fitness studios, retail, and everyday services.

Buy The Entertainer 2018 here! 

Use it once or twice, and you have already made back the R495 that you spent on the app! Plus, for a limited time only, they are offering an early bird discount of R100 for Cape Town and Durban and R200 off Joburg and Pretoria!

You’ll also get 2 free products: Cheers Joburg/Pretoria and More Africa! Offering you 2-4-1 deals on drinks, Buy-One-Night, Get-One-night free offers at 200+ establishments, as well as offers for a range of bucket-list-worthy activities and restaurants.

As we’ve transitioned from print to digital we’ve learnt so much about our customers and how they like to use the ENTERTAINER. says Donna Benton, the Founder and Chairman.

But even more importantly, the app is pretty awesome, because as new restaurants and establishements open, they can join up and you get more offers directly to your phone. Winning.

What’s new for 2018?

This year, there’s an extra savings-option, with percentage-based savings across a few categories. Fashion & Retail will feature ‘Spend & Save’ offers from leading retailers like the Randpark Pro Shop and many more. Everyday Services features 50% off popular service providers including Randlords and many more.

You also have access to ENTERTAINER getaways – a brand new in-app booking engine which has exclusive rates at over 550,000 hotels in 200+ countries.

The 2018 ENTERTAINER is available to purchase through the website or the app from the 25th of October, at a special early bird price until 31st December 2017.

Get ready to save more than ever in 2018!

Steak and Craft Beer Special at Relish Bistro

It’s time for a new steak & craft beer special!

Relish Bistro – located in Hatfield – has just introduced a new steak and craft beer special for only R140 per person. This includes a 300g steak, fries and a Redrock Storm Rider Pilsner craft beer to give you great value for money.

Available every single day leading up to the festive season, book your table now to avoid missing out.

Get your steak on!

Directions to Relish Bistro
Springbok Park
Grosvenor St & Pretorius Street
Hatfield
012 430 3449

Enjoy a Christmas Day Feast at Relish Bistro

Join Relish Bistro on Christmas day with your family and friends!

A Hearty Feast will be prepared on this glorious day with seating available inside as well as in the garden. There is space for 350 people so call quickly to avoid missing out. The buffet is available for R275 per person while special rates for kids under 12 apply.

Book your table now!

Directions to Relish Bistro
Springbok Park
Grosvenor St & Pretorius Street
Hatfield
012 430 3449

Tango on your tongue with the Ginger D.E.W

The Irish are well known for their dancing, and this month’s cocktail muddles an abundance of Irishness and ginger to create a playful part of your palate. Though they are very different, ginger ale and Tullamore D.E.W. Irish whiskey have much in common. Their colours are similar; each has its own fragrant aroma and uncompromising flavour.

The spiciness of the ginger blends beautifully with the light spice in Tullamore D.E.W.’s pot still content and together, these qualities dance a tango on the tongue. Triple the smoothness, triple the character and triple the flavour, the Ginger D.E.W. is sure to provide and amusing kick to your summer.

THE GINGER D.E.W

  • 2 Parts Ginger Ale50ml Tullamore D.E.W. Original Blended Irish Whiskey
  • Lemon

METHOD

  1. Pour 50ml Tullamore D.E.W. over ice into a glass.
  2. Add 2 parts ginger ale.
  3. Decorate with a twist of lemon

The Italian Stallion Burger Special at Burger Bistro Hazelwood

A new lunch special has arrived in Hazelwood!

Enjoy a 200g Pure Beef Patty, melted mozzarella, marinara sauce, fresh basil, chips and an Appletizer or Grapetizer for only R65.50 when visiting Burger Bistro in Hazelwood. This promotion is valid from Mondays – Fridays between 11h00 – 16h00 excluding public holidays.

Join them today to get your burger on!

Directions to Burger Bistro Hazelwood
The Village, 15 16th Street
Hazelwood
081 510 7080

Col’Cacchio – Celebrating 25 Years of Pizza Eaters!

Col’Cacchio, the popular Italian-inspired franchise known for its gourmet thin-base wood-fired pizzas, hearty pasta and crisp fresh salads, is celebrating their 25th birthday with a crazy pizza and cocktail special.

Col’Cacchio is turning back the clock to their foundation year of 1992, when their pizzas sold for a mere R25.  From 7 November and every Tuesday thereafter in November, Col’Cacchio will be selling their Margherita pizzas for R25, and Margarita cocktails for just R25.

There will be loads of other delicious specials, making Col’Cacchio the place to be this month. For those who are not able to make it into a Col’Cacchio store, not to worry – you can still indulge from the comfort of your couch as there will also be exciting delivery specials.

Col’Cacchio has a legacy of crafting artisanal meals out of the freshest sourced ingredients, with quality and innovation at the heart of their dynamic offering. Col’Cacchio has always been at the forefront of dietary trends, being one of the first in the market to introduce carb-conscious options for pizza, salad and pasta. Their offering now includes gluten-free and vegan alternatives, as well as the low calorie Foro range of pizzas.

Terms and Conditions:

R25 Margherita and R25 Margarita Cocktail special on 7 November 2017 and every Tuesday following the 7th. For the stores that do not have a liquor license or do not serve cocktails, the birthday R25 offer for a Margherita pizza will be available only.

Terms and conditions apply, surcharge on toppings, wheat-free/carb conscious base. While Stocks Last.

Get the November Survival Pack at Braai Free

Save, save and save some more!

Braai Free ticks all these boxes by making the most delicious meat hampers, desserts, deli goods, and condiments available for you to purchase online with delivery to your door.

Every new month, they bring out a new hamper which offers fantastic value for money along with a few other benefits. With their September Survival Hamper, you can get your hands on all these tasty meats for only R1699 plus free delivery and a cooler box – That’s 32 Meals sorted!!

  • 4 x 500g Mince
  • 4 x 500g Boerewors*
  • 4 x 500g Pork Loin Chops
  • 4 x 500g Tenderised Steak
  • 4 x 500g Hamburger Patties
  • 4 x 500g Lamb Stew
  • 4 x 500g Stewing Beef
  • 4 x 500g Goulash
  • 2 x 1.2kg Chicken
  • Delivery
  • Cooler Box

Order yours now!

Win a NUTRiBULLET nutrition extractor

The NUTRiBULLET is like a vicious beast, incredible hulk of the juicing world. It completely breaks down whole ingredients which means they’re in their “most nutritious and most absorptive state”. The motor and blade is so tough, it can liquify even tough seeds.

But it’s not just about juice. You can throw in tomatoes, peppers, onions, fresh chilli, olive oil, salt, and paprika and a glug of cold water and make a gazpacho. You can also add veg to make soup!

The NUTRiBULLET entry package is R1,995; the even more powerful 900 Watt and 1700 Watt cost a bit more. The recently launched BabyBullet was specifically designed to make nutritious baby food in just a few seconds. To see the full range of products, you can visit the NUTRiBULLET website.

There is exciting news as well. We’re giving away a NUTRiBULLET to one of our loyal readers EVERY MONTH FOR THREE MONTHS! To stand a chance of winning one of the 600 watt NUTRiBULLET, answer a simple question below:

Win a NUTRiBULLET nutrition extractor

Spread Ubuntu through Coffee in SA’s Townships

Help establish the coffee community in one of South Africa’s biggest townships.

By funding mobile coffee backpacks, you can create jobs, provide perspectives for the youth and thereby develop and give back to the community in Khayalitsha.

Back this project on Thundafund now!

They are looking for R16,000 to purchase one branded coffee backpack and a corresponding pump to start the selling the great coffee to the people in Khayelistha.

You can back this project starting at only R100! As rewards, you will be receiving, a pack of coffee beans, branded gear, shopping bags, t-shirts, barista training, and much more.

The dream goal is to raise a total of R91,700 to maximize the impact of the backpacks for the people and the community. They seek to purchase six branded coffee backpacks and pumps. These backpacks will not only increase the coverage of fantastic coffee in Khayelistha, it will also boost employment and training opportunities within the community.

Back this project on Thundafund now!