Sell your vehicle @CarZarDotCoZa and Get @Uber_RSA Trips worth R3000 #CarFreeCareFree

Hi Guys,

Fuel, insurance, tolls and parking fees keep going up - these costs of owning a vehicle in South Africa are increasing making it difficult for some motorists to sustain owning a car. More car owners are turning to alternate modes of transport, that’s why Uber and CarZar, the fastest growing car buying service for the second-hand car market in South Africa, have teamed up to simplify the lives of those wanting to sell their vehicles.

According to a recent Stats SA Survey on domestic tourism, domestic transport costs come in second only to shopping for consumers. This is due to a decline in disposable income, consumers are therefore finding themselves in a spot where they need to reprioritise funds in order to essentially, do more with less.

For those looking to sell their vehicles to reduce some of their financial pressures, Uber and CarZar are taking out the stress and intensive admin of selling a car independently, while providing sellers with a reliable transport alternative once they’re sold their car.

This partnership will bring a sense of relief to car owners who want to sell their vehicles but still want to enjoy safe, affordable and reliable transport while they are looking at their alternative transport options. Uber and CarZar’s partnership is centred around the #CarFreeCareFree movement. With the rise in costs such as fuel, this partnership is set to extend a helping hand to consumers who need one. CarZar has teamed up with Uber and will provide those who sell their vehicles to CarZar up to R3 000 in free Uber rides! This deal is effective as of 29 June 2017.

“Uber’s goal is to help reduce traffic congestion in cities which will, in turn, result less, unproductive, time wasted sitting in traffic. Partnering with CarZar helps us help those who’ve sold their vehicles to understand what a great, hassle-free option Uber is,” says Shavaye Govender, Lead : Partnerships & Uber for Business, Uber SSA.

CarZar CMO, Francesca Berta, says, “We are very excited to be one of the first brands to partner with Uber to promote a car free society.”

She adds, “We look forward to offering sellers a solution to their temporary transport issues once they sell their vehicles to CarZar, and what better way to start than experiencing hassle-free Uber!”

Those interested in taking advantage of this offer can go to www.carzar.co.za for a quick and easy way to sell a car, and experience the benefits of Uber.

 

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Hotel Review - All Seasons Boutique Bed and Breakfast #Pretoria @Bains_Lodges #SouthAfrica

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Pretoria for me was just a place to go and get the official documents submitted for one or the other VISA requirements. I came closer to the city when I took my parents around the Union Buildings and various other monuments last year in July 2016 and also then went again to the same place in search of Jacaranda trees with friends and their families. So when Geniene Preston from UKSACommuter presented this opportunity to join their family in braai at a place in Pretoria, I gladly accepted the same. It was at All Seasons Boutique Hotel and what a wonderful overnight stay we had with a lot of new people who became friends. 

I always wanted to stay in a place where the balcony can give the view of the valley and this was a perfect place and this is one of the photographs I clicked from the balcony of the Private room, I was offered to stay for a day. It took me one hour to reach the place in extreme traffic on a friday evening but the view took all the traffic pain away. 

Now coming back to the property, All Seasons Hotel in Pretoria belongs to the Bains Lodges. They have various properties all over the country and is an upcoming brand. This property is run by Mr. Thinus who is the General Manager along with Chef and everything all in one for this property. 

All Seasons Bed and Breakfast is a perfect place for those travelers who are on a long term business trips to Pretoria and nearby areas. The staff is extremely friendly and takes a lot of care of your needs.

All Seasons have rooms as per the seasons of the year - Summer, Winter, Autumn and Spring along with a Private room which is the biggest of them all and some self-catering units are also part of this property. You can choose to stay as per your choice and availability at the hotel. 

There are many places of wine and dine along with many to do breakfast so you will never feel bored. It's a casual and relaxing atmosphere that brings people together. 

Swimming pool is nice and good for a hot scotching summer when you want to cool yourself. 

Some of the areas are just perfect like this one on Porch of the hotel, doesn't give a lot of view but is perfect for the rainy seasons lunch and brunches with your family and friends. 

Every sitting area is fitted with a TV so that you and friends can watch a game of sports or a movie. 

The decor of the place is highly taken care of and you will admire each and every piece of the same. You will definitely fall in love with this property from the Bains Lodges and will want to come visit again or stay for longer period of time. 

I really fell in love with this Zen Garden kind of setup with so much of nature, water and light which brings a lot of positive energy to your soul. There are a lot more photographs I have posted on my instagram.com/araijain channel which you can see for this property. I have not touched on the rooms and the decor in this post but will share those photos on my instagram channels. 

Do check it out on your next trip to Pretoria as this is on 741, Frhensch St, Moreletapark, Pretoria 0181 and follow them on instagram, twitter and facebook.

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Joburg Property Company (JPC) Re-Creating A New #Joburg Skyline @JhbProperty

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The heart and soul of every South African beats to the rhythm of the African drum. It’s shape and form comes to mind as the new Joburg Council Chambes rises in front of the contrasting Metro Centre directly behind it. The drum beats faster as you enter the chambers from the existing Metro Centre building into the newly completed Council Chambers. Like the African drum for centuries has been used as a form of communication to summon leaders to tribal council, the Chamber calls our Joburg district Councillors together to attend sessions that determine our future and make critical decisions.

The architects vision of the drum shape, determines many of the features in the building itself which challenged not only the sound and audio design but also how the currently elected councillors were placed to face the Speaker and each other in a way that embraced solidarity with each other. From floor to ceiling, each facet of the building has a story and a reason for being designed in a particular way. From the architectral drawing to a reality, the common thread has shown community involvement and produced excellence in every way. Community, togetherness and transparency has been the key to unlocking the doors to the growing rejuvenation of the City of Johannesburg.

It is fitting that the month of April celebrated not only the 23 years since all South Africans of voting age stood in line for hours to cast their vote for the first time in a free and democratic election but that the building completion date was scheduled for 31 March with the official opening 3 May 2017.

The Council Chamber circular shape is followed through by many of its internal finishing touches. In the passages leading up to the Chamber, various artists have shown the journey in artforms from glass through to copper interweaving their own stories into those of the struggle to freedom. The “Oh Wanderer” glass encased panels tracing the footsteps of the growth of Johannesburg by Pamela Sunstrum is placed perfectly along the first walkway, reminding those who enter the Chamber that decisions made inside affect those outside who trust them. An imposing copper wall sculpture, by Sam Nhlengetwa, encloses the staircase to the upper media area depicting the queues of South Africans in the voting lines of 1994 and showing the assertion of diverse individual identities within our changing living environment which still exist today.

Along the passages surrounding the Chamber, the diversity of those that live and work in our city and their stories, of crime, hate, love and existence beyond those council walls are depicted in a series of 134 wooden totem poles. Totem poles serve many purposes beyond their beauty, and their meanings are as varied as the cultures that make them. After a competition lasting nearly 6 months, South Africans from all walks of life and age groups were asked to submit entries of their lives in drawings. From a three year old drawing and colouring in a heart to a 70 year old holding a crayon for the first time, these totems made from Kiaat, were used to be a graphic representation of their stories. Out of 570 entries, 134 stories were selected and besides the artists being compensated for their contributions, their stories will forever be woven into the fabric of the building where decisions are made that affect them directly.

Once you enter the Chamber, the transparency of the glass becomes evident in the view of the daily lives of all those who live, work and hope to survive the ravages of city life. And those outside can view the roof mounted circular TV showing the sessions as they take place. The striking drum shape of the building together with the glass panels that are shaped to ensure that the audio within does not distort, is a world class design and final finish.

The seat itself, is on a sliding rod and cannot be removed or picked up therefore ensuring noise reduction when councillors leave the room while a session is still in progress. It is also designed to spring back against the desk to allow for fast evacuation in the case of emergencies. The staircase in the front of the room descends to a safe place below the building where there is an exit door into the Piazza below.

The newly developed People’s Piazza below the Green 5 Star rated Council Chamber has been developed around the Placemaking concept of creating quality places which is interesting, visually attractive and mixes public art with creative activities. And the People’s Piazza is just such a space. Developed with our mixed cultures in mind together with being pedestrian oriented, safe and yet comfortable, quiet yet able to create a space for sport on a national scale, it meets many of the criteria that promotes and facilitates civic engagement and allows a physical fabric where people can connect with one another.

The Piazza’s design softens the concrete Metro building which rises above the Council Chamber and brings together a community where green spaces with creative energy is but only a dream. The Rainbow Walkway to Freedom gives pedestrians the ability to walk safely under the solar streetlights to the outdoor chess and planter benches where public workers and councilors alike can relax and enjoy the sunlit gardens while having lunch. The skate park and outdoor gym as well as the outdoor Table Tennis can be used by anyone who wishes to exercise together with those who would rather play the outdoor chess or watch the big screen.

As the sun sets and whether you are arriving at the Joburg Theatre to watch ballet or a local production or you are going home using the newly developed Gautrain from Park Station, the breathtakingly lit Council Chamber is a daily reminder that the Jozi skyline is undergoing a massive change. Thanks to the Joburg Property Company whose vision and drive to make a difference is becoming apparent to those who not only live here but those who choose to visit Johannesburg. 

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@SonyXperiaZA Set Up #Xperiatial Mall Activation to Launch #ItsASony Devices

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Sony Mobile is proud to announce the arrival of the highly anticipated Xperia XZ Premium, XA1 Ultra and L1 in South Africa from July 2017. To align with the eagerly awaited Xperia devices, Sony Mobile will be hosting mall activations across Johannesburg, starting from 05 July at the Mall of Africa, which includes the Xperia XZ Premium voted the Best Smartphone of 2017 at the annual Global Mobile Awards (Glomo Awards). As a leading communications innovator, Sony Mobile has re-affirmed its position, by unveiling unique product experiences that break new ground in consumer technology with its key offering of the three devices. Each device has been strategically targeted to provide consumers with an array of suitable choices and options that match their lifestyle and interests, which is evident to Sony Mobile’s testament to innovation and to deliver great product features for mobile users.

As part of the mall activations, consumers will be invited to upgrade their current device that will come with a free gift, if done instore during the ‘Xperiatial’ activations. The mall activation stand will not only stock the latest Sony Mobile devices but will also showcase the powerful Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 835 Mobile Platform plus the latest in Sony’s internet of things – products, Xperia Ear and Xperia Touch.

About Xperia XZ Premium
Announced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) as the “Best New Smartphone of 2017”, the Xperia XZ Premium is Sony Mobile’s most technologically capable and ground-breaking smartphone to date. The Xperia XZ Premium boasts the world’s first super slow motion video in a smartphone, with its 960 frames per second, providing sensational videos that can be played back four times slower than any other smartphone. With additional key features such as the beautiful 4K HDR 5.5” display, 19MP high resolution, the XZ Premium captures motion that the human eye can’t see. Predictive Capture is included to ensure you always stay one step ahead and automatically started buffering images when it detects motion even before you press the button.

Taking intelligence to the next level, making it one of the first smartphones capable of Gigabit Class LTE, the Xperia XZ Premium is powered by Snapdragon 835 Mobile Platform with X16 LTE. This feature supports super-fast 1Gbps download speeds to get 4K movies in your hands in seconds, stunning graphics, superior performance and enhanced battery efficiency.

“We’re excited Sony has chosen the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Mobile Platform, our most powerful and efficient mobile platform to date, to power Xperia XZ Premium,” said James Munn, VP of Business Development, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “Snapdragon 835 supports in a new era of immersive consumer experiences and features the world’s first commercially announced Gigabit Class X16 LTE modem which is designed to support fiber optic speeds on the go for an unparalleled user experience.”

About Xperia XA1 Ultra
The XA1 Ultra is Sony Mobile’s mid-range model with its 6” screen, 23MP high resolution camera and fast speed. Building of the success of the XA models, the XA1 Ultra features a beautiful borderless design to make the most of the edge-to-edge screen for those who love to take selfies and capture their experiences to post online. The front camera of the XA1 Ultra boasts a 8MP, 23mm wide angle lens that will allow you to capture all the action even in a group selfie without missing anyone out.

About Xperia L1
‘Made for your hand’, the Xperia L1 is offers a 13MP Auto focus Rear Camera, 5MP Front Camera and a 5.5’’ HD Display.

“The new Sony Mobile devices is evident to our relentless pursuit to keep offering consumers the best mobile devices. It is evident that through continuous innovation and the evolving mobile industry, consumers are in search of mobile devices that are aligned with their lifestyle and personal interests. Whether it is a businessman looking for the best out of a smartphone or ladies that love to take selfies, Sony Mobile has ensured that the latest portfolio of Xperia products are the perfect fit for the user’s needs. We look forward to welcoming consumers to our mall activations to ‘xperience’ the best of Sony,” says Christian Haghofer, Sony Mobile Country Manager.

Consumers are invited to visit the below malls to upgrade their Sony devices and a chance to win great prizes with Sony Mobile. Check out some of the images from the Mall of Africa activation on my instagram.com/araijain

Mall of Africa: 05 July – 16 July
Northgate Mall: 18 July – 30 July
Menlyn Park: 01 August – 13 August
Keywest Mall: 15 August – 27 August

 

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@JhbProperty Creates A Truly SMART Technology Space Enabled Council Chamber

Hi Guys,
 

Buildings are designed with a number of functions in mind, as well as a clear priority of those functions. The most important function in the space of the newly built, SMART Space Enabled Council Chamber is communication and then debate, discussion and law-making.

Joburg Property Company (JPC) created a vision and a design to make that vision a reality. Translating their vision into a functional space is this particular masterpiece that has a 5-star rating on the Green Star SA Rating system and SMART infrastructures that may be linked to the regional precincts. The design focus is on creating a politically and visually transparent environment for council meeting, collaboration and debate.

One of the key features to a chamber like this, is the quality of audio and acoustics achieved to optimise communications. In any parliamentary space, if the video stops you can still continue the service, but if the sound stops you have to stop the session because when it comes to making laws, debating and decision making, it’s all about the spoken word

During the design phase, attempted researches of similar facilities around the world found no known circular fully glazed glass chambers similar to the design of the new Johannesburg City Council Chamber that could provide a very high degree of speech intelligibility and acoustic functionality. The acoustic and audio qualities achieved in the new Johannesburg Council Chamber is truly a reference level standard that can be appreciate by most untrained ears, not just sound professionals.

To achieve an optimum acoustic design, an inner angled glass wall was created not only to achieve the required sound insulation from the busy streets outside, but also to provide the required sound energy management and as a bonus, it also created a walkway passage for circulation and casual impromptu meeting spaces.

The SMART meeting technology installed in the chamber was originally conceptualised by the project AV technology consultant for the National Parliament Assembly Chamber in 2002. The SMART system integrates a delegate meeting system and a network touch screen information system. At the time, it was one of the most advanced chamber meeting systems in the world. The software used for the system was fully developed in South Africa by South Africans. Since 2002, various versions of the system have been installed in provincial legislatures. The NCOP chamber and the National Assembly chamber SMART meeting systems have also been, since then, updated. The SMART system installed in the Johannesburg Council Chamber represents the most technologically advanced version to date.

Due to the circular nature of the space, it would be challenging to provide optimal video viewing coverage for all seating areas; in addition, as the chamber is a glass walled space, very high ambient light levels would prevent the use of conventional video projection technologies. To overcome these challenges, the latest large format full HD LED walls were provided. This ensures high quality video images and presentations can be view by all delegates and public participants in the chamber. The video information can also be view by council delegates through their individual 15-inch touch screen video displays.

The touch screen information system can provide preloaded meeting information, council rules and all other information relevant to the council proceedings. It can also be used by individual delegates to call for assistance and services. An emergency evacuation system was installed to facilitate fast evacuation when required.

The fundamental philosophy underpinning this world class Council Chamber with SMART technology is space enabling for the intended users; the outcome truly is - political transparency enabled!

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