South African Tennis Open

This is the third year that Monetcasino plays host to some of the tennis greats. SA Tennis Open has been played at Montecasino in 2009 and 2010, where two show courts seating 6000 tennis fans have been built specifically for the event, with Joe Wilfried Tsonga and Filiciano Lopez the singles champions for 2009 and 2010 respectively.

Spectators are advised to bring sunhats and sunscreen as this is an outdoor venue. Umbrellas only to be used in case of rain.

The tournament will take place from January 31, 2011 to February 6, 2011.

For more information about SA Tennis Open, click on the title of this news piece.

Tickets cost R25 at Computickets.

Call Computicket on 083 915 8000 or book online at http://www.computicket.com/

Riverdance at Montecasino in January

Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland - in rock, music, theatre and film - nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance.

Riverdance is a theatrical show consisting of traditional Irish stepdancing, notable for its rapid leg movements while body and arms are kept largely stationary.

Riverdance is an innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song. Drawing on Irish traditions, the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music into present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures.

For more information about Riverdance, click on the title of this news piece.

Tickets cost from R221 to R399.
Call Computicket on 083 915 8000 or book online at www.computicket.com

Open for Christmas

Many of the Johannesburg Guesthouses will be remaining open for the festive period this year.

Johannesburg quietens down significantly over Christmas and New Year, along with the wonderful weather, this makes an excellent time to visit the city. Cultural centres like the Apartheid Museum, The Mandela at Joburg Theatre and the Globe Theatre will all be open over the festive period. Tours to Soweto, Sun City and the Pilansburg can all be arranged for you by the guesthouses. Plenty to keep every visitor busy.

The Guesthouses that will remain open are:
Ailsa Craig
Amanzi Guesthouse
Bridge House
Buckingham Guesthouse
Clico Guesthouse
Craighall House
de Pinna's
Graton Guesthouse
Hands On Retreat
Liz at Lancaster
Melrose Place
Premiere Classe
Roscommon Cottage
Rutland House
Seventh Avenue
The Ashford
Village Green Guesthouse
Waterfall Cottages

For closing dates of all the other guesthouses, please go to their individual websites or contact the guesthouse directly.

Wishing everyone a very happy festive season.