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Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Johannesburg’s frenetic pace, surrender to serenity when you step into Lacuna Bistro and Bar at The Maslow Sandton. With its lush gardens, stylish interiors, and state-of-the-art conference facilities, The Maslow Sandton is perfectly placed for productive meetings and memorable events – just minutes from Sandton’s business hub, with friendly, professional teams who understand what seamless conferencing should feel like.
When it comes to planning ahead, the early bird really does get the best deal. Book by Friday, 5 December 2025 and secure your conference or function at 2025 rates, get your 2026 year-end venue on the house, and enjoy Day Conference Packages from R665 per person, including three tea breaks, a light luncheon, venue hire and standard equipment.
Offer is valid for between 1 January and 31 July 2026 (inclusive) includes:
Emergency Alert: Conference Room Rescue Special Limited-timeaccommodation offer — 30 rooms booked from just R1 950 each, will come with one additional room free.
Booking includes two complimentary upgrades and breakfast for all guests.
Code Red (limited offer): The Ultimate Year-End Party Venue Alert where teams can celebrate their year-end success with no venue hire fees, delicious food, and interactive fun – all for R1 500 per person.
The package includes an interactive Minute to Win It–style team-building game show, followed by a relaxed team braai on the lawns, with one local beer or soft drink per person.
The braai menu features beef sosaties, beef boerewors, tender prego chicken breasts, glazed pork chops, garden salad, potato salad, grilled chilli-butter corn, chakalaka, pap, garlic focaccia, minted watermelon slices, and assorted popsicles.
This offer is available for a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 60 guests.
Validity: Booking period ends 5 December 2025.
Cost: From R665 per person [use promotion code EARLYBIRD]
Booking: maslow.conference@suninternational.com | 010 226 4600
More Information: https://www.suninternational.com/maslow/specials/advance-purchase-booking/
Venue: Lacuna Bistro Maslow Hotel, Sandton
The new GWM ORA 5 arrives in South Africa with petrol, hybrid and electric models, giving compact SUV buyers more choice than ever before.
The new GWM ORA 5 arrives in South Africa with petrol, hybrid and electric models, giving compact SUV buyers more choice than ever before.
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