On the Bright Side.....

Whoever drafted this e-mail originally kinda captured the culture!

This is a great country because:

1. You can eat half dried meat and not be considered disgusting.

2. Nothing is your fault, you can blame it all on apartheid.

3. You get to buy a new car every 3 months and the insurance company even pays for it.

4. You can experience pathetic service in eleven official languages.

5. Where else can you get oranges with 45% alcohol content at rugby matches?

6. It's the only country in the world where striking workers show how angry they are by dancing.

7. You're considered clumsy if you cannot: use a cell phone (without car kit), change CDs,
Drink a beer, put on make-up, read the newspaper and smoke,
All at the same time while driving a car at 160 kph in a 60 kph zone.

8. Great accent. (!!!)

9. If you live in Johannesburg, you get to brag about living in the
Most dangerous city in the world.

10. Burglar bars become a feature, and a great selling point for your house.

11. You can decorate your garden walls with barbed wire.

12. The tow-trucks are the first on the scene for most major crimes, without being called.
The police you have to call about three times.

13. Votes have to be recounted until the right party wins

14. Illegal immigrants leave the country because the crime rate is too high.

15. The police ask you if they must follow up on the burglary you've just reported.

16. A murderer gets a 6 month sentence and a pirate TV viewer 2 years.

17. The prisoners strike and get to vote in elections!

18. The police stations have panic buttons to call armed response when they are burgled

19. Police cars are fitted with immobilisers and gearlocks!

20. Condoms for free - shopping plastic bags for sale

Ja nee!! Dis lekker hier!!

World Cup Fever

I do believe that Soccer World Cup Fever has affected the minds of this country's decision-makers. As I contemplate the 6-or-7 week school holiday approaching with some (major) trepidation, I cannot help wondering about the minds of those who decided that all schools will be closed for two months next year during the World Cup.

We already have a serious problem and have received warnings from the police about the danger of young girls being abducted to boost the supply of prostitutes for the World Cup demand. We expect a substantial increase in levels of crime (in South Africa? Perish the thought...!), but in their mighty wisdom these minds are quite happy to have the entire country's child population unsupervised during the two months of increased danger to them.

During December a large number of businesses shut down and families tend to take their annual holidays. In June / July, however, all those parents - lucky enough to have jobs - will be working. Our kids will be bored out of their minds for a sustained length of time, easy prey for those hordes of "visitors" who will visit our shores and then leave us to pick up the pieces.

How do other parents feel about this issue?

It's a Crime ...

Some crime statistics were reported recently in the local newspaper covering my suburb and, basically, three other main suburbs in my area: Bramley, where I live, Sandringham to the south-east of us, Norwood, south-west and Yeoville, south of us.

What horrifies me about these statistics is that I know for a fact that, horrific as they are, many crimes go unreported because it's a waste of time reporting them. When my daughter's friend was robbed in Bramley, he didn't report it. A car stopped next to him, four guys jumped out, held a gun to his head, took his cell phone, went through his pockets, then casually drove away. When my daughter was robbed at knife-point in Yeoville (quite a while back), we didn't report it. I drove around in my car with a "sjambok" trying to find the guy to sort him out myself, but reporting it would have served no purpose. Thankfully she wasn't hurt, just badly shaken.

A woman who is a hawker in Highlands North, just near a major bus stop, was robbed of her daily earnings at gunpoint, by a guy driving a white minibus taxi. Once again, he drove off quite casually, without any fear. A friend of mine, awaiting a bus, spoke to the woman shortly after the incident. She was clearly shaken, terrified for the baby strapped to her back - and devastated by her loss of earnings.

Check out these statistics and draw a conclusion about the state of the environment we live in and try to raise kids in:

These statistics, for April 2008 to March 2009 were published in our "North Eastern Tribune" of Oct. 2nd 2009.(Apparently the second figure reflects the drop or increase from the first figure)

Bramley:

Murder: 12 - 18
Sex crimes: 47 - 44
Robbery (aggravated): 667-739
Housebreaking business: 250-236
Housebreaking residential: 322 - 289
Theft of motor vehicles: 425 - 334
Car jacking: 158 - 229
Business robbery: 93 - 84
House robbery: 93 - 84

Sandringham:

Murder: 13 - 16
Sex crimes: 29 - 38
Robbery (aggravated): 326 - 411
Housebreaking business: 91 - 97
Housebreaking residential: 230 - 290
Theft of motor vehicles: 93 - 80
Car jacking: 104 - 154
Business robbery: 28 - 23
House robbery: 64 - 80

Norwood:

Murder: 4-5
Sex crimes: 39-75
Robbery (aggravated): 524 - 371
Housebreaking business: 107 - 117
Housebreaking residential: 451 - 357
Theft of motor vehicles: 208 - 217
Car jacking: 110 - 62
Business robbery: 35 - 52
House robbery: 88 - 70

Yeoville:

Murder: 20 - 24
Sex crimes: 72 - 121
Robbery (aggravated): 416 - 219
Housebreaking business: 75 - 104
Housebreaking residential: 226 - 228
Theft of motor vehicles: 184 - 143
Car jacking: 54 - 25
Business robbery: 18 - 34
House robbery: 53 - 42

Add all of those together, and you'll have a picture of my local environment.

These areas are no "Manhattans" in terms of population density; they are pretty ordinary suburbs of Johannesburg.

A Case for Darwin

I have come to the conclusion that South Africa has an irrefutable case to support the theory of evolution.

Sheer assholes have mutated to develop arms and legs - and drive motor vehicles.

That is not a statement against the average motorist. I find most motorists to be fairly responsible and well-mannered - but from the saddle of a motor-cycle, these mutations are extremely evident. They do not conform to any colour or either gender (or derivatives thereof) or to any nationality or language group. However, they do seem to be more attracted to certain models of cars than others - which I won't mention in respect to the motor manufacturers.

One hopes that in time they will develop brains too, but it's unlikely that most of us will live long enough to see that.

Amazingly, in our democracy, they even get to vote! In fact, some of them even get to occupy positions ......this may be a good time to stop the commentary.

Want to experience this amazing scientific phenomenon? Get a motor cycle ....

Latest letter from Jozikids

Here's a copy of the latest newsletter from Jozikids. If you have kids and live in the Johannesburg / Pretoria / Sandton / East or West Rand area and haven't already visited this site, I recommend that you do so.

Dear Mike

Over 20 new companies have joined us, including ones offering crafts with recycled products, educational games, toys, party services, photography, kids rugs and a martial arts and wellness centre. We hope you find something that interests you.

One of our blog writers, Laura-kim, is organising a Christmas party for children at a home in Soweto run by Joburg Child Welfare. She is looking for sponsors. Click here to see how you can help.

Enter our competition and stand a chance to win Nintendo Wii or DS games or rugby trading cards.
Advertise your company on Jozikids and get 1 month free trial to try us out.



NEW DEALS
Kids Wonderland 10% off the party venue hire. Expires 31 December.

O'Griet Artwork and Lessons. Book a pottery party for 10 kids min. & get free invitations for your guests. Expires 1 Feb'10

Little Gift and Craft Workshop. Free set of craft brushes for first workshop booked and attended. Expires 15 Dec.

Organic Mall.Co.Za Save 10% on the Baberoo Necksaver, was R149.50 now R134.55. Oct. only.

Funbelievable Parties Free DVD slideshow of party photos for Oct. bookings. Client supply photos.

Freaky Fear Kids Parties. Get animal show free when selected activities are booked in party package. Expires 29 Oct.

1 Presents and Novelties Free mystery gift with every Halloween item purchase over R100. Expires 31 Oct.



NEW ADVERTISERS
CAKES Sweetest Li'l Cupcake Co. Sunninghill, cupcakes handmade with the finest ingredients.
Cindy's Cakes Jhb, for birthday, character and fancy cupcakes. Orders delivered to you.

CHILDCARE Bumblebee Buddies Jhb & Pta placement of Au pairs, Babysitters, Drivers, Housesitters.

CRAFTS 2 Tiny Hands Kids Craft and Recycled Craft, Fourways. Shop & craft parties. Bring 6 kids & get 1 free. Expires 31 Oct.

EDUC TOYS Tinted Design and Publishing, All areas, Educational games, puzzles, posters.
Educational Toys Online Toys, puzzles, games, arts & crafts, classroom resources for teachers.
Big Ball Promotions Rugby Trading Cards, All areas, Card Collection of SA Rugby players.
Hobby Animals Meyerton, hand made toys, stuffed animals, traditional toys & games.

FOOD 1st. Hot Dog Co. Jhb, premium fast food mobile units for events and functions.

PARTIES
ENTERTAINERS Josh Posh Pony Rides All areas, Jhb, pony rides for parties & functions.
Candy Kids Fun Rides Jhb, merry go rounds, trains, swings, marquees, carousels for hire.
Jungle Farm Parties Jhb, animal show w/ farm animals, reptiles & insects for parties.

PACKS Party Buckets Brakpan, Jhb, buckets filled with goodies for kids parties & functions.

PLANNERS El Shaddai Gauteng, planners and equip. suppliers for kids parties.
Horo Trading Kiddies Parties. Planners & equip. suppliers. R100 off booking. Expires 31 October.
I-Hop Trading Ent. cc Gauteng, planners for kids parties & events.

MARTIAL ARTS Inner Energy Martial Arts and Wellness Centre, Randpark Ridge, Jhb, taekwondo, cardio kickboxing, MMA combat conditioning, capoeira & pilates - all ages.

PHOTOGRAPHY Billene Photography Gauteng, photographer for portfolios and functions.

RUGS L'l Bratz Roomz and Rugz All areas, rugs for nurseries, kids rooms & playrooms.

SCHOOLS Pebbles Pre-School Bedfordview, creche with holiday and aftercare.

TOURISM Yes We Can Travel Jhb, Travel & tourism, trips & tours, chauffeurs, event co-ordination.

Please share this newsletter with your friends and encourage them to sign up.
Advertise your company on Jozikids, get one month free.


Regards
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011 482 4310
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"Just A Biker"

I received this in an email this week - and I can really identify with it. Feel free to pass it around - but above all: if you're a driver, please make a mental note ....



'JUST A BIKER

I saw you hug your purse closer to you in the grocery store line. But you didn't see me put an extra 10.00 in the collection plate last Sunday.

I saw you pull your child closer when we passed each other on the sidewalk. But you didn't see me playing Santa at the local Mall.

I saw you change your mind about going into the restaurant when you saw my bike parked out front. But you didn't see me attending a meeting to raise more money for the hurricane relief.

I saw you roll up your window and shake your head when I rode by. But you didn't see me riding behind you when you flicked your cigarette butt out the car window.

I saw you frown at me when I smiled at your children. But you didn't see me, when I took time off from work to run toys to the homeless.

I saw you stare at my long hair. But you didn't see me and my friends cut ten inches off for Locks of Love.

I saw you roll your eyes at our Leather jackets and gloves. But you didn't see me and my brothers donate our old ones to those that had none.

I saw you look in fright at my tattoos. But you didn't see me cry as my children were born or have their names written over and in my heart.

I saw you change lanes while rushing off to go somewhere. But you didn't see me going home to be with my family.

I saw you, complain about how loud and noisy our bikes can be. But you didn't see me when you were changing the CD and drifted into my lane.

I saw you yelling at your kids in the car. But you didn't see me pat my child's hands knowing she was safe behind me.

I saw you reading the newspaper or map as you drove down the road. But you didn't see me squeeze my wife's leg when she told me to take the next turn.

I saw you race down the road in the rain. But you didn't see me get soaked to the skin so my son could have the car to go on his date.

I saw you run the yellow light just to save a few minutes of time. But you didn't see me trying to turn right.

I saw you cut me off because you needed to be in the lane I was in. But you didn't see me leave the road.

I saw you, waiting impatiently for my friends to pass. But you didn't see me. I wasn't there.

I saw you go home to your family. But you didn't see me. Because I died that day you cut me off.

I was just a biker. A person with friends and a family. But you didn't see me.'

Repost this around in hopes that people will understand the biker community.

Welcome Home, Little Carl!

My little grand-nephew, Carl, has just spent the past week in hospital with the dreaded Swine 'Flu. It was truly a very worrying time for us all, but thankfully he returned home today, weakened, but cured.

Thankfully the rest of the family, including his little 4-month old sister, appear to have escaped the infection.

My family and I thank Almighty God, Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit for this wonderful blessing; and for their comfort and presence during this time deep concern for us.

Thank You.

Starbase Telecoms

What a pleasure it is to promote a business that I have such a high personal regard for and have had the pleasure of doing business with for almost 20 years!

Starbase Telecoms supplies top quality headsets for call centres, busy switchboards, office and home usage, as well as lightning protection for telephone and computer networks, music-on-hold or advertising-on-hold, and small to heavy duty ringing devices for normal to very noisy environments.

I got to know Peter Croft, the Principal of this dynamic business, twenty years ago. During my long stint as a buyer / stock controller in a leading S.A. telecommunications company, I got to rely more and more on Peter's excellent advice, quality products and highly professional service. Nothing was ever too much trouble for him or his colleagues - from Peter himself, to his sales personnel, administrative personnel, or the driver who delivered the products.

Service delivery and after-sales service from this company is of the highest quality and delivered with a rare kind of pleasantness, friendliness and fresh eagerness.

If you're in the market for any of these products, I recommend that you make Starbase Telecoms your first port of call. And if you're not, right at this moment, give them a call anyway and establish that personal contact for when you do need to chuck out that old headset or add some lightning protection - or update your music-on-hold to something more professional. You'll be glad that you did!

Bikes and Taxis

What fun .... I smashed my bike a few weeks ago and for the past three weeks I've had to resort to using the infamous minibus taxis to work and back each day.

On my way home from work on that fateful Thursday afternoon, a gentleman decided to change lanes to get past a stationery bus. I happened to be next to him at the time, apparently in his "blind spot". He hit the bike - not hard, but hard enough to send me sprawling into the road ahead. The bike came tumbling after and climbed up on top of me. My injuries were limited to my left leg - knee, ankle foot ....., and the bike's damage, fortunately, more from the road than from the impact with the car. However, it's taken three weeks for the repair work to even begin.

Hence my introduction to minibus taxis. Three of them to work each day and another three back. One from my home into Johannesburg city, to the infamous Noord Street taxi rank, another from there to Benoni and a third one from Benoni to the Industrial sites where I work.

If there's one thing I've learnt, it's to keep away from them when I'm back on the bike - these guys are serious about their driving!!

The mornings were cold on the bike - very cold. But I never got sick or caught a cold. The taxis are a lot warmer, but with everyone squashed up against one another and everyone around one sniffling and coughing, I suppose it was inevitable that the bug would amble across the mass of bodies to me too. Now I have a thick head, a running cold, and a tight cough!

I cannot wait to get onto my bike again, feel the good, fresh air in my face and the magnificence of independence!

When's 2023? I wannabe 14....

When's 2023? Being one month sucks - everybody thinks they know exactly what I'm thinking and that all I do is sleep! When I'm 14, I'll let them know EXACTLY what I'm thinking! I know my cousin does ... or maybe she's my aunt....? (Gotta figure these things). Anyway, she's 14 and she's BIG.

At least my father says it's safe to go back in the water now, because the sharks' teeth have been pulled. He says it has something to do with blue bulls (at least, I HOPE he said 'bulls' ....). Don't quite get it, but it's good to know, because it's nearly bath time ....

(Sigh) Roll on fourteen. Maybe if I sleep it'll come faster....

(For our international readers, today was the clash of the Titan rugby teams, the Blue Bulls versus the Sharks. The Blue Bulls were victorious. We won't divulge who the child's father supports, but perhaps the picture below holds a clue.)



Well done to the Blue Bulls!

Well, Hello, Mr. President.....

The moment of truth ...is he the man his accusers say he is, or the man his supporters say he is?

It's time to hold our criticisms in check and to get on with the process of government reform. President Zuma and his colleagues need time and space to show what they're made of, so let them do it in a positive atmosphere.

I do believe that he has the potential to be a great leader. A little voice inside my head worries about the long-term consequences of possible attempts by his camp to squash investigations into past actions. When the squashing begins, by the people in power, it could culminate in another Mugabe-type of political gangsterism. However, the office of the Presidency has been filled and the status quo established. It's time to silence the little voices and give the man the chance to be the great leader we hope he is.

I do believe that President Zuma has the capacity to listen and to weigh up what he hears, as opposed to the rather stubborn approach of those who knew it all and dictated their beliefs in a "no-argument allowed" fashion. We look forward to a time of greater co-operation between the ruling party and the opposition parties, for the greater good of the land, and most especially in the areas of service delivery to the poor.

Return us to the dreams of our legendary Nelson Mandela, Mr. President, and we'll all be winners.

Mother's Day & More - from Jozikids; Apr/May/Jun

Newsletter
28 April 2009

Dear Mike,

In this issue we start bringing you Mother's Day Events (below) and Specials:

Yeesh- Receive a free beauty gift and a rose!
Create a Star- Order a My Special Mom book for Mother's Day & receive free bubble bath.
Predator World -Free entry and a gift for moms on Mother's Day.
Keedo@Home-20% discount on all winter merchandise May 1-10 only.
Zwartkops Quad Centre Moms Special-buy 2 laps and get 2 free May 9,10.
Just 2 more days to go before our COMPETITION with 40 book prizes to be won, closes. Don't forget to enter before it's too late. We will be running a new compeition in May with a range of very different prizes. Watch this space to find out more.


New MAY/ JUNE events in this issue:
Kasabow Kids Bookshop-Free Book Readings, Craighall Park (BOOKS)
Star Quality Performing Arts School, Acting Classes, Rivonia (DRAMA)
Mothers Day @ Yeesh!, Woodmead (MOTHER'S DAY)
Keedo Winter Fashion Show, Broadacres (MOTHER'S DAY)
Indulgence Mother’s Day Lunch, Northcliff (MOTHERS DAY)
Smudge Art Centre Mothers Day Week, Craighall Park (MOTHER'S DAY)
Zwartkops Quad Centre Mother's Day Special, Centurion (MOTHER'S DAY)
Sci-Bono Science Festival for Schools, Newtown (SCIENCE/TECH)
Animal Farm, Dance Factory, Newtown(THEATRE)
The Genius of Water for Kids, Johannesburg (WORKSHOPS)


APRIL/ MAY/ JUNE EVENTS:

ANIMALS
Magalies Fly-fishing Special, learn to fly-fish & enjoy a day in the country, Magaliesburg, Mar 25-May 5.
Shepherd's Fold Stables Sunset outrides Jun 5; Camps Jun 29-Jul 1; Horse course Jun 16, Elandsrift.

ARTS/CRAFTS
Crystal Kidz Creativity Wkshps, Petervale/Bryanston, Apr 28-30, May 4,5

BOOKS
Story Hour/ Storie- Uur at BOEKEHUIS, Auckland Park, every Wednesday afternoon.
Free Book Readings at Kasabow, the ultimate Kids Bookshop May 8; & make Mother's Day cards May 9.

BUFFET LUNCH Family Sunday Lunch ,at the Hyatt Regency Hotel w/ kids activities, Rosebank, every Sunday.

COOKING
Little Cooks Club Holiday cooking workshops in May & Jun.
uShef Cooking Courses for kids from 7yrs & domestic workers, Olivedale, in May.
My Suite Hyatt Mini Hoteliers program, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Rosebank, every Saturday.

DANCE
The Happy Prince a kids ballet production by Ballet Bugs, Braamfontein Jun 23-26; Pretoria Jul 7-10

DRAMA
Star Quality Acting classes w/musical theatre, improvisation & more, Rivonia, every Sat.
National Childrens Theatre Challenging, innovative & stimulating theatre wksps, Parktown, every Sat.

EXPO SOS² Reptile Expo SA’s biggest collection of reptiles, Kempton Park, May 2-3.

FAMILY HOLIDAYS
Program w/ Wild Dophins w/ DolphinCare-Africa & Dolphin EnCOuntours, Mozambique, Apr 27-May 3.
Swim w/ Dolphins Family Holidays, Halo Gaia Holistic Tourism, Mozambique,Jul 9-12; Dec 12-16.

FUN
Assumption Convent Fun Day, giant slides, jumping castles, food & flea stalls, Malvern, May 16.
Yeesh Holiday Easter fun, paint Easter eggs, Woodmead, Bryanston, Apr 1-30.

GARDENING Soil & Planting Workshop for kids & adults, Ludwigs Rose Farm, Pretoria May 2

HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
River Cafe Holiday program, Parkmore, Apr 29,30.
O'Summit Montessori Holiday Club, lots of fun activities, Bryanston, Apr 16-30.
Kids Holiday Club 5 days of kids activities, Wilro Park, Roodepoort, Jun 29-Jul 3.
Fame Academy Holiday Wksps-singing, acting, dancing w/professionals, June 29-Jul 3; July 6-10; Jul 13-17.

MARKETS
Body, Mind and Soul Fayre for holistic fun & entertainmt in Blairgowrie May 31; Edenvale June 7.
Hazel Food Market , food products, kids craft classes & a jumping castle, Pta, Sat. mornings.
Rosemary Hill Market w/ quality produce & kids activities, Pta East, 2nd & last Sun of mnth.
Irene Village Market at the Smuts Museum, Irene, Pretoria, 2nd & last Sat of every mnth.
The Rustic Food Market w/homemade and farm produce, Fourways, every Sun.
blubird Whole Food Market for fresh produce, Birnam, every Sun.
Jozi Food Market in Parktown North every Sat morning.
Urban Midrand Market, for quality goods & kids activities, 1st Sat of every mnth.
Craighall River Craft Market w/organic food, playgd & pony rides, 2nd Sat of every mnth.
Bryanston Organic & Natural Market, food, crafts, kids activities, every Thurs & Sat, 9am-3pm.
Crafter's Market at Bokkie Park, Boksburg-1st Sat of mnth; Bunny Park, Benoni- last Sat of mnth.

MOTHER'S DAY Zwartkops Quad Centre Moms buy 2 rides & get 2 free, Centurion, May 9,10.
Ushef cooking for Mother's Day, May 2; cooking with mum ,May 10, Olivedale.
Keedo Winter Fashion Show for Mother’s Day w/ prizes to be won, Broadacres, May 9.
Yeesh! Mothers Day free beauty gift & a rose, Woodmead, May 10.
Friends of the rail Bela Bela – Mothers Day trip to Marula Mountain Village, May 10.
Smudge Art Mothers Day Week -flower frames, Craighall Park, May 5-10.
Indulgence Coffee Cafe home of Lollipops Catering, Mother’s Day Lunch w/ live jazz, Northcliff, May 10.

MUSIC
Johannesburg Festival Orchestra,Old Mutual Encounters Concert, Emmarentia, May 3.
“Make a Note of It“Alfresco Musical Feast for families, St Mary's School, Waverley, May 31.
Music for Toddlers, Smudge Art Centre,Craighall Park, every Fri.
Sundowner Music Concerts, at UJ Kingsway Art Centre, Auckland Park, every Mon.

NATURE
Stargazing at Maropeng with astronomer, Vincent Nettmann, May 23, Jun 11.
Planetarium, shows & lectures, Braamfontein, Thur, Fri & Sat.

PARENTING
Bright Ideas, wkshps by Nikki Bush for parents, Bryanston, Edenvale, Mar-May.

SCIENCE/TECH
Sci-Bono Science Festival From evolution to exploring the universe for schools,Newtown, May 19-23.

THEATRE
Animal Farm by Sibikwa Arts Centre, Dance Factory, Newtown, May 11-30 excl Sun.
Princess Magogo,opera, Nelson Mandela Theatre, Braamfontein, Apr 30; May 3,8.
Cuban Ballet Stars perform at Aula Theatre, Pretoria, May 14,18
Othello Shakespeare’s tragedy about racism, love, betrayal, UJ/ Auckland Park, May 28-Jun 4.
Pippi Longstocking, interactive kids theatre, National Childrens Theatre, Parktown, Jun 8-Aug 1
Coppélia by SA Ballet Theatre, Roodepoort, Jun 12-14,16,18-21,23-8.

TRAINS
Friends of the Rail, Steam train trip to Pretoria-Tshwane, Cullinan/ Bela Bela, Pretoria, May 2,30; Jun 16,21,28.

WALKS/HIKES
Check the calender every weekend for a list of regular walks or hikes in Gauteng.
The National Zoological Gardens of SA (Pretoria Zoo) 5km Fun Run/Walk, 3rd Sat of mnth.
Delta Park Walks Victory park, every 3rd Sun of mnth.
The Zoo Trot at JHB Zoo, May 17, June 14.
Alberts Farm Walk in Greymont, 3rd Sun of every mnth.
Kloofendal Nature Reserve Weekly guided walks & talks, Roodepoort, in Mar & Apr.
Melville Koppies Open Days, every Sunday.
Melville Koppies West Walk , Westdene, 1st Saturday of every mnth.
Sandspruit Walk in Rivonia, every Sunday.
Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve in Mondeor, every 2nd & 4th Sun of the mnth.
Petathon Walk A walk or run with or without a dog +-10km/ 550m, Hartbeespoort, Jun 20.

WORKSHOPS
The Genius of Water for Kids, Exploring the magic of water, Johannesburg, May 23.

YOGA
Revitalise Your Soul, Mom’s Yoga 5 week Series, Yoga Warrior, Rosebank, May 6-Jun 3.
Yoga Child Yoga Warrior classes for kids, incl storytelling, games & music, Rosebank, May 9.


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Regards
The Jozikids Team
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011 482 4310
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