Max Gebhardt, deputy-editor of the Financial Mail and Parkhurst resident is currently under strict training in preparation for the toughest mountain bike stage race in the world- the Absa Cape Epic.
Gebhardt first started cycling in high school at the age of 16, and his passion for mountain biking started three years ago.

Vovo Telo Bakery and Café, recently voted Best of Joburg's Best New Restaurant 2011, is giving back to the coffee loving community by ensuring that South Africa’s baristas receive the necessary practical experience to support their top level training provided by the Ciro Beverage Solution’s Barista Upliftment Programme.

They worked hard, they danced, they sang. And at the end of a very successful, long day, they partied some more, ushering in the new year. The winners at the Joburg Carnival had every reason to celebrate. Not only did they play a part in the most successful carnival the city had ever hosted, but they also walked away with some amazing prizes.

Senior Coaches
We are looking for qualified coaches for our premier and other competitive ladies sides. Coaches will need to be available to coach for 1.5 hours one night per week (Wednesday or Thursday TBC) as well as be available on Sundays for the matches.

Despite the rain described by some as blessings for the city, they sang and they danced their way across Johannesburg with their colourful costumes and majestic floats. The eighth Joburg carnival on New Year's Eve bid a final magnificent farewell to the year 2011and ushered in a new year full of hope. The colourful spectacle was a fitting tribute to the City of Gold that has turned 125 years old.

In the spirit of the festive season and demonstrating to their passion for the marine life and the environment, @ Communications Green Public Relations has adopted a wild penguin in support of SANCCOB’s ‘Adopt a Christmas Chick’ campaign. The adorable penguin chick, which the @ Communications Green Public Relations team has aptly named ‘Joey’ (Johannesburg), is currently being hand-reared at SANCCOB.

Brandgroup International (Pty) ltd, exclusive distributors of Swedish luxury fashion brands Tiger of Sweden and Nina Jarebrink are proud to add exclusive Swedish stationery and lifestyle brand ORDNING&REDA to their stable.

The Randburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) in partnership with FNB hosted the much-anticipated Annual Business Excellence Awards Gala Ceremony on November 5, 2011 at the Diaz Boutique Hotel in Ferndale.

At the end of September the association had facilitated a quote from Urban Forest for transplantation of the pavement trees Integrale Architects propose removing from the pavement at the former filling station. The matter is in the hands of the developers. So far no action has been taken and the matter rests.

Monthly Pet Feature
As the end of the year rapidly approaches, many of us may already have our summer holiday all mapped out or will find ourselves frantically doing so over the next few weeks. While most holidaymakers have a check list of “things to do” and “items to remember” to ensure a fantastic time away, many are less prepared and organised when packing for their pets.