Hirsch’s together with Phillips Men South Africa recently held an #ilovedad Facebook competition.  The prize?   1 of 3 Philips Grooming Hampers for Dad’s! 

Entrants simply had to comment on the Facebook post and tell Hirsch’s why their Dad is the BEST Dad ever. One of the winners – Samantha Rix came to collect her Phillips Grooming Hamper at Hirsch’s Meadowdale and was ecstatic to have been chosen as one of the winners.

“I never thought I would win, I just wrote a small little comment, and here I am now.  My Dad will be very excited- thank you so much”. Said Samantha as Hirsch’s Meadowdale did the handover. 

Congratulations to Samantha and the two other winners Douglas Romanes and Geraldine Lokchander Soobramoney. All Keeping their Dad’s a cut above the rest!

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This Big September, LottoStar, in collaboration with Joburg’s biggest radio station 947, is giving one lucky South African the chance to decide what they would do with one million Rand. That’s right – we’re giving away R1 million to one lucky winner with the How Lucky Can You Get competition. It gets better: as a way of paying it forward and recognizing those who go above and beyond for others, we’re also giving non-profit organisation (NGO) The Grace Factory R1 million.

So far, members from LottoStar, 947, The Grace Factory and the public have made up 2 000 packs and we’ve delivered about 500 packs to six hospitals around Gauteng.

Who is The Grace Factory?

This NGO’s amazing work includes supporting children’s homes by providing them with basic necessities such as clothes, blankets, nappies, baby formula, and other toiletries. Founded in 2013 by Amy Westerman, who currently works full time in a corporate firm as a Chartered Accountant, Alison Wright works at the organisation full time and spends her days collecting clothes, dropping off and following up on donations. “Words cannot express how grateful The Grace Factory is for this life changing donation,” says Westerman. “What started out like any old Monday, was one of the biggest day's in The Grace Factory's history. The R1 million is more than we ever could've imagined and we can help more people with this money than our wildest imaginations could've ever dreamed. Thanks to Lottostar and 947 we can change the lives of so many vulnerable moms and babies. The community of JHB (and now PE, Cape Town and even Welkom) has been so very receptive towards what we are trying to achieve. We have had so many volunteers offer of their time and baby donations and we would like to thank each and every one of them. Together we CAN (and will) make a difference in South Africa."  

The How Lucky Can You Get competition  

Entering is extremely easy: head over to 947.lottostar.co.za and predict 7 numbers. As a registered LottoStar player, the winner will receive R1 million and a non-registered player will receive R500 000. The winner will be announced during a live outside broadcast with 947’s Breakfast Xpress team on the 3rd of October. Those who try their luck will essentially be playing on one of LottoStar’s most played games, the SuperEnaLotto. Played all over the world, this Italy based game started in the 1950’s, and draws take place on Tuesdays, Thursday and Saturdays at 21h00 (GMT+2) in Rome. Those betting on the SuperEnaLotto choose a total of six numbers out of 90 and a bonus ‘SuperStar’ number. If the chosen numbers match the numbers that are drawn – or a combination of them - the player will place in one of the game’s total of 14 prize tiers.

About LottoStar Licensed and regulated in South Africa by the Mpumalanga Gambling Board, LottoStar is the first website of its kind to ever be launched in the country for the South African market. Offering up incredible potential winnings which have never been seen before in South Africa by allowing players to bet on the results of a hand-picked selection of spectacular international lottery games. You decide the potential of your winnings with the exciting boost function and you get to decide when you want to play, and how you'd like to play.  www.lottostar.co.za

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South Africa’s #1 fruit juice-based brand, Tropika, has officially announced the seventh season of Tropika Island of Treasure Seychelles. The season will air in April 2017 on SABC 3 and consumers can now enter to be part of the show, alongside their favourite celebrities.

Nine of South Africa’s hottest celebrities have been selected and are calling consumers to enter to be on the show. The show’s host is Minnie Dlamini and the Games Master is Jonathan Boynton-Lee. The celebrity contestants include Siv Ngesi, Zakeeya Patel, Maurice Paige, Karlien van Jaarsveld, EmTee, Anga Makubalo and Jessica Nkosi.

The announcement kicked off with a bang in Durban, where hype was created around the premise that mysterious ‘treasure’ was hidden on a beach in Umhlanga. Crowds gathered, consumers got talking and a treasure chest was finally excavated, filled with the smoothest Tropika product. Minnie Dlamini, Zakeeya Patel and Maurice Paige were also present and officially announced that consumers can now enter the competition by buying a bottle of Tropika for all the entry details.

Seven of the celebrities will each be paired with a Tropika consumer to form seven smooth teams to participate in the competition on the tropical island of the Seychelles. The contestants will be pushed to their limits and test their newly formed relationships as each team strives to outdo one another and win the R1 million grand prize.

“We are so excited about the new season of Tropika Island of Treasure Seychelles, it promises to be the smoothest season yet,” says Miantha Padayachee, Brand Group Manager for Tropika.

All Tropika Fresh packs will now be limited edition packs with sparkling gold caps and the celebrities will be featured on the bottles from July to September 2016. Consumers are encouraged to purchase a Tropika fresh pack and enter the promotion by dialling *120*8767*last 4 digits of the barcode# and follow the prompts. Consumers will not only enter the promotion to take part in the TV series but will also stand the chance to win R500,000.00 in instant airtime and cash prizes.

Are you ready to join the Tropika Team in the Seychelles? For more information please visit Facebook: @tropikaisland or Clover Tropika’s website.

iComm is an ISP with a difference, delivering dynamic solutions with the expertise their clients require and levels of service their clients deserve. They have developed strong relationships with carefully selected carriers, and a formidable network of business partners. iComm will be launching a major competition to show that they value their clients’ need for better connectivity.

The competition will be open to all South Africans around the country who are looking to get connected, and that too for a whole year. That’s right, free internet for a WHOLE year is the JACKPOT prize. Full details of what needs to be done to enter the competition is written on their website – www.icomm.co.za

“Technology is moving very quickly and we want to give our clients the best in the business. We want our WINNER to experience our dynamic service and be a part of our connected community,” said Lerato Kadiaka, iComm Sales Manager who emplained the aim of the competition.

Competition requirements as well as terms and condition are available on their website for all to see.

SOUTH AFRICA’S MOST BEAUTIFUL BABY WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

The judge’s votes are in and the competition was fierce with over 40 000 entrants all vying for a chance at over R151 000 in prizes.    

Earlier this month the Top 50 finalists were put out to public vote, and all votes have supported the Mater Domini pregnancy in crisis centre who have received R100 000 in donations comprising of basinets, bedding, toiletries and sanitarywear for moms and babies who have taken shelter at the home.  

For Mater Domini, the support could not have come at a better time.  “Mater Domini is blessed to be the beneficiary of R100 000 in support from the My Most Beautiful Baby initiative. Through this, we have received invaluable exposure for our cause and our work supporting vulnerable women during crisis pregnancy and assisting them in caring and nurturing their newborn babies.” Were the appreciative words of Megan Taljaard, representative for the charity.  

Competition Chief Marketing Officer, Monique Elliot added that ongoing support for the centre is of a huge concern. “Mater Domini is desperate for funding and at risk of closure in four months.  We are also assisting with repairs to their kitchen and an online shopping credit and cash to help with consumable expenses and we urge any member of the public who can assist them to reach out via their website www.materdomini.net.”  

Upon receiving the gifts, the charity could hardly contain their gratitude, “This is an amazing and generous donation and our thanks and appreciation is unbounded.     Services such as ours cannot sustain itself without the assistance of initiatives such as My Most Beautiful Baby who have established innovative ways to look at a bigger and deeper understanding of the beauty of all babies, including the vulnerable.” continued Megan.  

Thousands of parents entered their babies aged 0 – 36 months and have been eagerly awaiting today’s announcement of the winners.  Organisers, MMB Online are thrilled with the success of this year’s competition.  “It’s been incredibly well supported by mom’s and dad’s across South Africa and our main sponsor, Huggies – Nappy Pants and all our other sponsor’s with over tenfold the entries of the 2015 Baby contest. 

Entries came in droves with over 650 000 users on the website in less than eight weeks and just under 50 000 fans added to our Facebook page!”  said Monique.   

Surprise Lelope from Johannesburg’s son Duncan who is nine months old, won 1st prize and R100 000 in the competition with nine additional winners each taking their share of R51 000 in cash.  

Little Duncan’s dad is beaming with pride as he says.  “Thank you very much to all those who voted for my baby to win the 1st prize of R100 000 in the My Most Beautiful Baby competition. I've learnt a lot throughout this voting experience, and I would like to thank all the competition judges and voting public who contributed 20 % and 80 % to the voting total respectively. “  

For those wanting to find out if their adorable baby is among the winners, please visit http://mymostbeautiful.com/baby-2016/     or their Facebook page.  

As a result of the tremendous success of the competition, MMB Online have been prompted to launch a new initiative, titled “mMb.gives” – a champion of charities who will be supported by the competition ventures.  

Monique says they have already registered Mater Domini and 26 other initial charities as beneficiaries to whom they have found innovative ways of lending ongoing indefinite support.  “These numbers are expected to grow each month.”  added Monique  

In addition, mom’s and dad’s with kids aged between 3 and 6 years’ can look forward to a new contest, myMOSTbeautiful.com KID launching soon.  Simply head to www.mymostbeautiful.com to view the next campaign.  

Submitted on behalf of MMB Online  

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The competition website www.mymostbeautiful.com is inviting you to enter their second annual myMOSTbeautiful.com KID photo contest. Now through 22 August, you can create a profile for free on www.myMOSTbeautiful.com, upload the favourite pictures of your KID (3 - 6 years) and campaign for votes to stand a chance to win the grand prize of R 100 000, R15 000 for the runner up, and cash prizes for the top 10 finalists.

Registration and SMS voting to SA residents is open for just over 7 weeks after which the top 50 KIDS will be determined on the 29th of August. Voting will then open again for the top 50 who will compete against each other for the title of SA’s myMOSTbeautiful KID 2016 and the R100 000 1st prize. The Top 10 finalists will each get a share of R151 000 in cash prizes and there are 10 x R1000 cash prizes up for grabs to randomly selected SMS voters! The winner will be announced on the 6 September 2016.

Joining in the search for this year’s myMOSTbeautiful KID are celebrity judges, Power mom & Reality TV star Razia Samson; Mrs South Africa 2010, business woman and model Laurette Batsone; Mrs Africa Continental 2016 Finalist, mom and entrepreneur Noni Mbete and our supporting charity representative Lauren Zuidema.  “I’m worried that the delight and joy I get seeing these cute, beautiful children -that I have to now judge- will leave me wanting a hundred more children! (make sure my hubby doesn’t read this!)” says Laurette

myMOSTbeautiful.com is dedicated to giving back as a portion of profits will be donated to the Eniwe Children’s Fund who works with local communities to facilitate both short and long term sustainable projects and business ventures to ensure future benefits for the children of the community through education, skills, as well as improvements in basic health, safety and security initiatives.  “It is vital that both the emotional and physical needs of these vulnerable children are accounted for in ways that will provide them with hope for a better future – because we know that hope is imperative for change to occur. ~ says Director at Eniwe Children’s Fund, Lauren Zuidema

If your KID is a born star, go now and create a profile on www.mymostbeautiful.com, upload your KID’s pictures and get your friends and family voting via sms!

The www.mymostbeautiful.com online baby competition is back for a 2nd year and looking for South Africa’s most beautiful babies. Due to popular demand, the qualifying age group has been extended to babies between the ages of 0 and 36 months. The competition celebrates the beauty and diversity of babies across South Africa and all entries will support this year’s nominated charity, the ‘Mater Domini Home’, a treatment centre that gives hope to pregnant women in crisis and those suffering abuse.

The baby who is voted to first place with the most votes will win the grand prize of R100 000 (R50 000 more than last year), and R15 000 for the 2nd runner up and cash prizes for the remaining top 8 finalists. Both the competition and voting start on the 2nd of May with the top 50 entries being announced on the 20th of June.  Entry is FREE and easy; Parents can simply upload their baby’s picture onto the www.mymostbeautiful.com website free of charge and bring their entry to life with added descriptions, videos and photos and then… get all their friends and family voting!   

Registration and voting is open for seven weeks from the 2nd of May till the 20th of June after which the top 50 will be selected. Voting will then open again for the title of myMOSTbeautiful.com BABY 2016 from the 20th to the 27th of June. The winner of South Africa’s most exciting baby competition will be announced on 28th June 2016.  

Chief Marketing Officer for www.mymostbeautiful.com, Monique Elliott is delighted to be part of the second mymostbeautiful.com BABY contest.  “I cannot wait to see this year’s adorable entries! Being a mother myself, I feel that the contest really brings the parenting community together and serves as a source of information and entertainment, a place where moms can really connect and share. I am also extremely proud that mymostbeautiful.com will be supporting the Mater Domini Home this year and through this competition and our circle of moms, we hope to return the positivity and joy that they’ve bestowed on the many mommies they have been able to help thus far!”   

Best known to South African audiences as Katlego Sibeko on SABC3's Isidingo, the glamorous and graceful, Kgomotso Christopher will be a celebrity judge for the competition.  Kgomotso is also mother to two gorgeous kids, Lesika (8) and Larona (7) and really excited to be part of this year’s campaign. “It's great to be part of such an initiative. Motherhood and raising a little baby is such a special and happy time for most women. It's fantastic that the competition gives mother’s the chance to celebrate and of course show off their beautiful babies. It is even more special that through the competition, less fortunate moms will also benefit and be given a chance at enjoying what should be a happy time for all mothers” added Kgomotso.  Sharing the judges seat with Kgomotso will be Megan Taljaard (Mater Domini), Sheree O’Brien (owner of Splakavellis Management) and baby photographer, Tiffany Lumley.

Big Baby names have also come out in support as sponsors of the competition this year; Huggies (primary sponsor) alongside King Price Insurance, Cherubs, Mama Mio, MOM Diary, BuchuLife, Annabella Mater and Snowflake.

Huggies®, a household name in every new baby and parent’s life, know that every minute spent with your baby is precious. This is why they’ve chosen to honour these moments by supporting the www.mymostbeautiful.com baby competition.   Visit www.huggies.co.za for more information on their products.  

King Price Insurance was voted Best Short-Term Insurer and Best Newcomer at the South African Service Awards for “treating their clients like royalty”.  One can even visit their website for a free quote www.kingprice.co.za .   

To enter and for more information on the competition please visit www.mymostbeautiful.com

Clover Little Big Cook Off wins the Best Game Show category in the ninth South African Film Television Awards (SAFTA’s) held on 20th and 22nd March 2015.

The #CloverLBCO AFP (advertiser-funded program), which was produced by Quizzical, South Africa’s leading film and television production house, was up against Cula Sibone, Nguwe, and Clover’s own Tropika Island of Treasure in this category. Because there were no nominations for the Best Game Show category in 2014, the last winners of this category were Jam Alley in 2013 (SABC 1) and Kom ons Karaoke in 2012.

“Clover dedicates the award to all the South African families who participated in and watched the show,” says Sherian King, Clover’s marketing manager: Dairy. “We knew that South Africans loved the show, but this accolade is a wonderful acknowledgement and demonstrates our continuous drive to be Way Better™.”

The 2015 awards, which was themed “Coming of Age”, enthralled celebrities, entertainment industry leaders and prominent officials in two star-studded evenings held at Gallagher Estate. Zama Mkosi, SAFTA’s chairperson said that the talent for SAFTA’s 2015 were very high.

“As a unique cooking challenge where children and their parents compete against other food-mad families on national television, the accolade goes a long way to boosting the interest in Season 2 of the show, which airs from the 28th June 2015,” says King.

Again teams will out-cook and out-whisk each other over thirteen weeks of baking, frying and spatula-waving action in a bid to become the champions and win fantastic prizes (including a family trip to Disney World and a kitchen makeover), countrywide acclaim and see their recipes published in another Clover Little Big Cook Off Recipe Book.

Entries for family teams to participate in Season 2 are currently open and will close on the 15 April 2015. Visit the Clover website for competition T’s & C’s.

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Prof Elain Vlok
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Great news for the South African National Culinary Team is that the City Lodge Hotel Group will be taking care of their accommodation needs as they prepare for next year’s IKA Culinary Olympics taking place in Erfurt, Germany!

This means that the eight member team – three from Johannesburg and five from Cape Town – will be able to get together for practices as they build up to the big event which takes place from October 22-26 in 2016.

If the Joburgers go down to Cape Town, they will be able to stay at any City Lodge Group Hotel – if the Capetonians come up to Joburg, they will be able to stay at any City Lodge Group Hotel.

As Heinz Brunner, manager of the SA National Culinary Team, says: “Travel is necessary to ensure that the team can practise together and then go back to their restaurants and perfect their dishes through including them on their own menus.” The team will practise at different venues every two months.

“We are training hard, developing an exceptional menu and working as a team to produce world-class food that represents South Africa’s culinary scene with excellence. We couldn’t do this without our fantastic sponsors and partners. A huge thank you goes to the City Lodge Hotel Group for their support as our accommodation partner and to Imperial LSC as our headline sponsor.”

Commenting on behalf of the City Lodge Hotel Group, Peter Schoeman, Divisional Director, Sales and Marketing, said: “It is a privilege for us to assist our Springboks of the food world as they prepare to represent our country in the world’s ultimate culinary challenge.”

The competition will see national teams from across the globe compete in categories such as Hot Kitchen, Cold Table and Pastry.

SOUTH AFRICA – Jan, 2015 – After much anticipation LiveBids Auctions has been launched in South Africa. LiveBids offers a unique online buying and selling platform that incorporates different aspects of various social media.

This means that a choice of interests, following friend’s, search hundreds of products while buying items for a fraction of the cost and selling them to make real profits.

LiveBids aims to help buyers and sellers fully connect in trade with seamless transactions. It is an online marketplace that is simple, interactive and social. It allows users to experience a real-time marketplace, buy products lower than the market value and socially follow buyers and sellers.

Two formats are used, namely online auctions and pay-per-bid. The first of these is the traditional online auction model, where items are sold to the highest bidder. The second is a pay-per-bid model, where would-be buyers purchase credits to bid on items. These credits go to the seller, which is how it is possible to purchase big-ticket items for nominal amounts.

The founders of LiveBids, Rory Vollmer and Paul Hoft, explain that “the idea was to create an online marketplace that was simple, interactive and social, helping buyers and sellers connect and trade. The marketplace is completely people driven”.

Visit www.livebids.co.za to empower yourself by becoming an online buyer and seller today!

For further information regarding LiveBids Auctions, or to schedule an interview, please contact: 

Contact Rory Vollmer,

Co-Founder and Head of Marketing

Phone: +27 (0) 21 300 8446
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Website: www.livebids.co.za