May 09 2019
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SKIPPER Wanted @ Sodwana Bay

By Sodwana Bay

We are now searching for a Skipper for our client with a Beautiful Camp set on the shores of the Indian ocean in the KZN area. Please note that this is a full live in position. The core purpose of this position is to host the guest and manage all aspects of their Ocean activities. The successful candidate must have the following qualifications as a minimum: SAMSA commercial qualifications with diving endorsement (converting is also acceptable) At least 5 years’ experience in skippering and experience preferably in an ocean environment Must hold a current PADI Instructor rating Must have a driver’s license PDP will be an added advantage Must be a South African citizen or have a current valid work permit for South Africa Must be guest oriented and previous experience in a five star hotel or lodge environment will be an added advantage Main Duties will entail, but not limited to the below: Skippering scuba diving, snorkeling and other ocean experience trips for guest Promoting and selling all trips offered by the Lodge to guest Basic boat maintenance and care Assisting with guest services and care during ocean trips Promoting and teaching Scuba Diving in accordance with PADI standards Remuneration 9000.00 – 11000 per month based on experience with a commission paid for launches Full live in position, with accommodation, three meals a day, uniforms. NB*** this is an urgent placement and preference will be given to candidates with immediate availability Best Regards Ernest Chaweka Founding Consultant 0814347344/0742915672

Mar 15 2019
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Umthayi Marula Festival 2019 @ Sodwana Bay

By Sodwana Bay

iSimangaliso supports preservation of culture through nature conservationUmthayi Marula Festival 2019 During this festival, the entire community unites in preparing the special traditional marula beer and presents this to the King of the Tembe people, Inkosi Mabhudu Tembe, in song, dance and a feast for all at the royal palace in KwaNgwanase, northern KwaZulu-Natal. This commemoration was even more eminent this year after the prolonged drought experienced in the last four years throughout the region and the entire country. This was a huge reminder that conservation is for all, and this generation is no exception. Tradition requires that the nationally protected marula tree that is widespread throughout the province, the fruit of which is used to make the beer “ubuganu”, is conserved and made one of the preferred species to plant as we carry out our greening efforts as a nation. Inkosi Mabhudu Tembe and his regiment presenting a grand entrance into the Emfihlweni event site to the great anticipation of local community members, dignitaries from far and wide, distinguished guests as well as media. Skilled women, after brewing the beer, present their produce with happy song and dance to the King. Over 20 000 thousand people graced this year’s event. Distinct traditional outfits told a story of origin for many and showed that numbers came from eSwatini and Mozambique amongst other international guests. The steaming hot weather did not deter attendees as the mood of celebrations and festivity filled the entire stadium. Various artists performed to the delight of capacity crowds, featuring professional and celebrity artists such as Tira, Buselaphi, Zero Khumalo and others. Zero Khumalo is an iSimangaliso-groomed artist and a beneficiary of iSimangaliso’s Training & Capacity Building programmes that mentored and granted him his initial recording contract. Key speakers included His Worship Cllr. N. Mthethwa – Mayor Umhlabuyalingana Municipality; Cllr. T.S. Mkhombo – Mayor Umkhanyakude District Municipality; Inkosi Mahlungu – Chairperson of the National House of Traditional Leaders; Inkosi Mokoena – President of Contralesa; Mr. S. Zikalala – KZN MEC: Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs; Prince Russel Tembe and Inkosi Mabhudu Tembe, who all commended iSimangaliso on great work being done and looked forward to more benefits and developments in the region through iSimangaliso as a key tourism driver and an organisation mandated to deliver social development to communities adjacent to the Park.

Jun 28 2016
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‘Blacks are not people’ – Sodwana Bay Guest House owner tells radio presenter

By Sodwana Bay

Durban – A KwaZulu-Natal based radio presenter said she was reeling after interviewing Sodwana Bay Guest House owner, Andre Slade on Thursday afternoon. “I knew that there was hatred but I did not know that someone could hate you so deeply because of the colour of your skin. It’s shocking,” said Vuma FM presenter Jacinta Ngobese, 28 – who is herself black – of her interview with Slade during her lunch time radio show, The Brunch. Slade was interviewed during the show, which aired between 09:00 and 12:00 on Thursday. Slade made headlines on Thursday after an e-mail he sent to a would-be visitor to Sodwana Bay Guest House in northern KwaZulu-Natal, went viral. The e-mail read, “Hi. We do not accommodate blacks or government officials any longer.” – Read more: KZN guesthouse: We do not accommodate blacks or government employees any longer The e-mail was reportedly signed Enki Andre M Slade, with the postscript Proverbs 29:2, which read: “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn”. In the 19-minute radio interview, Ngobese called the guesthouse and asked to speak to Slade. The woman who answered asked her if she was from the media. . Source: ‘Blacks are not people’ – Sodwana Bay Guest House owner tells radio presenter | News24