KLCBT has big plans for the year ahead which includes great new events.  We have done some       research with members and sponsors to see how best we can present events and opportunities in the new year.  Below please see a brief description of each.  You are welcome to send us an email to express your interest.  The sponsorship and booking forms will be available soon.

· 13 February Heart 2 Heart Speed Networking Function

· 4—13 March We will visit every town for a mini-AGM in each town

· 18 March KLCBT AGM (sponsorship opportunity available)

· 21-22 May Annual Business Conference including Presidential Inauguration

· 23 May KLCBT Golf Day (as conference concludes)

· 24 June Captain’s Dinner (Captains of Industry dinner with our new President)

· 10—19 August Lowveld 9×9 Golf Tournament (Play 9 x 9-hole courses over 9 days)

·  Very Exciting Partner Programme for the entire time (a great mini holiday)

· 31 October KLCBT Annual Awards

· 19—21 November Kruger Lowveld Tourism Conference and Golf Day

Exhibit with Kruger Lowveld at WTM Africa and Indaba 2025

Join Kruger Lowveld at one (or both) of Africa’s biggest tourism trade shows, WTM Africa (09—11 April 2025) and Africa’s Travel Indaba (13—15 May 2025)!  Interact with new markets, attract new business and grow your tourism network by grabbing this opportunity to exhibit under a reputable brand.  A desk costs R29 919 including VAT and includes access badges for two representatives, access to the online diary and endless networking opportunities!  Contact Nomkhosi at marketing@krugerlowveld.com

Gorgeous new entrances for three of our towns

Thank you to Ehlanzeni District Municipality and the folks from the towns who have contributed their time and some of the costs, we have created three brand new entrances for the towns of Barberton (the third entrance to Emjindini), Sabie and Hazyview.  Thank you so much, it is gorgeous!

Electricity interruption for 2 days for West Acres area (7-8 Jan)

Electricity supply will be interrupted in West Acres substation (Block 14), which includes West Acres, the Rest, Sonheuwel, Stone henge, Geelhout and surrounding areas.  Unfortunately the some key    installations will also be affected, i.e. Macadamia Hospital (MCare), TUT, SANBS, Medi-Clinic, Bergflam, Laeveld Laerskool, Nelspruit Primary, Lowveld High and Herfsakker, in order to allow the  installation of new switchgear and to do maintenance work on their substation equipment.  The         interruption will be from 09h00 on Tuesday 7 January until 17h00 on the 8th of January (for 2 days).  Please make all possible preparations to lessen the effect on your household or business.

Here are some tips:

· Charge all batteries for battery operated lights and equipment, get candles or lamps

· Ensure candles / lamps are placed where they cannot be knocked over or cause fire

· Ensure you have sufficient supply of gas, fire wood, etc to cook with

· Freeze some 2litre plastic bottles with water, then put them all around your refrigerator to keep your food cool for the duration of the period

· Do not open your freezer at all, try not to open the fridge too much