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Cheers to Calamari & Cocktails with this Easter Weekend Special at De Vette Mossel Harties

Just when you thought Easter at De Vette Mossel Harties couldn’t get any tastier, they’ve gone and added the ultimate seaside snack-and-sip combo to the mix – but only for Easter Weekend! Buy a portion of Calamari Steak for just R95, and it comes with a 200ml Buffels Brandy or Belgravia Gin, plus two mixers…

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Get Crafty This Easter at Bunny’s Little Workshop at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

If your little ones are full of energy and bursting with creativity (read: sugar from all the Easter treats), Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton has the perfect holiday plan. Enter Bunny’s Little Workshop, a colourful, crafty Easter escape happening on 20 and 21 April 2025 as part of the hotel’s #EcoEasteratBalalaika celebrations. This…

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Flapjacks, Fun & Sprinkles Galore: Easter Breakfast Buffet Is Kid-Approved at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

This Easter, mornings at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton are getting a seriously sweet upgrade—and no, it’s not just the coffee. From 18–21 April 2025, their Easter breakfast buffet is hopping with festive energy, thanks to bunny-shaped flapjacks and a colourful spread of toppings that will make kids (and let’s be honest, adults…

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Snap, Share, Win a Dinner for 2: The Bull Run’s Green Easter Giveaway Is Here!

This Easter, The Bull Run isn’t just serving up great food—they’re serving green goals too. From 18–21 April 2025, the Sandton hotspot is turning heads (and timelines) with a fun, festive, and eco-friendly competition: the Bull Run’s Green Easter Giveaway! Here’s the deal: their iconic Bull will be dressed in his best sustainable style all…

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Big Flavours & Little Bunnies: Celebrate Easter in Style at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

This Easter, Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton is putting the hop in hospitality with a celebration that’s all about family, flavour, and festive fun. Set in the lush, light-filled Conservatory, their Easter Lunch Buffet promises something special for every guest—especially the little ones. [read more] Running on Sunday 20th and Monday 21st April…

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The Margarita Fiesta Is Back at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton and Better Than Ever!

If your idea of happiness comes with a salted rim and a slushy swirl of flavour, then the Margarita Fiesta at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton is about to make your day. Back by popular demand and here to stay (because why mess with a good thing?), this frozen fiesta is bringing serious…

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Comfort Food Cravings? Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton has you covered with these Two Cheesy Specials

If your idea of a good day includes melted cheese, creamy carbs, and warm, satisfying bites, then the Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton is basically your new happy place. For a limited time this April and May, they’re serving up two ultra-comforting classics that hit the spot in all the right ways—no fancy…

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Sizzling, Savoury, and Seriously Good: A Beef & Rice Special Done Right at The Bull Run

Get ready, Sandton—The Bull Run is bringing the heat with their Sizzling Beef and Rice special, and it’s the kind of dish that makes your lunch break feel like a full-blown flavour celebration. Available for R165 throughout April and May 2025, this mouthwatering plate stars tender strips of beef, expertly seared until perfectly caramelised, then…

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Soup of the Day Special at the Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton is here to Warm Your Soul

If your perfect day involves a warm blanket, cosy corners, and something comforting in a bowl, then the Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton has just what you need—Soup of the Day goodness served fresh and hearty. For just R85, guests can enjoy a steaming bowl of flavour-packed soup, made daily with love, seasonal…

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