Megaplex Newsletter 2018 April: Shopping in Sandton

Shopping in Sandton – April 2018

Welcome to Megaplex's monthly newsletter alerting the up-market shopper to the new and interesting in Sandton and Bryanston.   Please feel free to support our advertisers!  To subscribe, see our subscription page.

Contents:
Welcome ~ New Shops
Restaurant Review ~ Closed
Civic Tip ~ The Checkout

Practical Effective Self-Defence

KRAV MAGA Instructors:
Mike & Walter
SMS or phone 084 211 8888

Email: michael.kravmaga@gmail.com

Mon & Thu above Car Service City,
off Witkoppen Rd. Paulshof,
near Cambridge Crossing.

Links to Other Pages:
Megaplex Home – Overview of Shops, Facilities, and Accommodation in Northern Sandton.

Shopping Centres in Sunninghill:
The Square
Sunninghill Village
Sunhill Shopping Centre
Chilli Lane Shopping Centre
Chilli Lane Shopping Centre
Chilli on Top Centre
The Core

That Presentation can be Easy!

Learn public speaking in a relaxed, fun environment at UWP Toastmasters: Meet 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 17:30 for 18:00 at Eton Office Park, off Sloane St, Bryanston. Call Judith Taylor on 082 389 3481 or judith@softwareafrica.co.za

Shopping Centres in and near Bryanston::
Cramerview Village
Nicolway Shopping Centre
Coachman's Crossing
Grosvenor Crossing
Hobart Grove Centre
Bryanston Shopping Centre
Riverside Shopping Centre
Hurlingham Pick 'n Pay Centre
Bryanpark Shopping Centre
Epsom Downs
Sloane Square

Shopping Centres in the Woodmead area:
Wendywood Centre
Woodmead Value Mart
Woodmead Super Value Centre
Woodmead Commercial Park
Woodmead Retail Park
Woodmead Square
Dunwoody Centre
Kelvin Village
The Bridge, Buccleuch
Other Shops and Shopping in Woodmead

Shopping Centres in Central Sandton:
Grayston Shopping Centre
Atholl Square Shopping Centre
Sandhurst Centre, Rivonia Rd

Shopping in and around Rivonia:
Rivonia Central
Rivonia Village Centre
Rivonia Junction
Mutual Mews
Early Dawn Mall
Shops in Central Rivonia
Shops in Northern Rivonia
Cambridge Crossing
Petervale Shopping Centre

Shopping Centres in
Greater Morningside:

Morningside Shopping Centre
The Wedge, Morningside
Morning Glen Mall
90 Degrees on Rivonia
Morning View
Sandton Court
Benmore Gardens
Shops in the Morningside Area

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– Yet only 1% of people donate blood!

Make a difference to society! Donate at The Colony,  cor Jan Smuts & Rothesay Avenues, Craighall.  Phone:
011 447-6665
011 880-4994

Restaurants:
Restaurants in Rivonia,
Rivonia Restaurant reviews
Sandton Restaurant reviews
Morningside Restaurant reviews

Other Places of Interest:
Sandspruit Hiking Trail,
Ernest Ullmann Park Recreation Centre,
Montrose Nursery Garden Centre and Gia's Coffee Shop

We thank Dads and Lads Barber Shop, in the Basement in Sunninghill Village, for advertising with us since 2011!  email Fay to contact them.
This advertising spot is now available at R500 + VAT per advert, with discounts for more paid up front.  Reply to this newsletter NOW to book this desirable slot!

Feedback

When you locate a shop or restaurant on the megaplex.co.za web site, there may be a link to generate a message in your default e-mail program. The e-mail by default also contains a cc to us.  You can delete the contents of the cc box, but many people don't: We appreciate that because it gives us feedback on how the site is working. You might be getting this newsletter as a reward.

In April to date we have been cc'd on 30 emails from the web site:

Enquires went to Abinas Ethnic Hair Salon, Avinia's Beauty Spa, Bub Hub, Buccleuch KwikSpar, Clear Solutions Optometrists, Colony Pharmacy, Drs Sam Lewis, Sumien Moore, and Lindie Gouws, Europa Art Shoes, Luxury Curtain and Décor, Paws Pantry, Rivonia Tailors, Virgin Active Sandton, and Woolworths Food, for example.

Some of the centres that probably got business as a result: Grayston Shopping Centre, Morning Glen Mall, Morning View, Riverside Shopping Centre, Rivonia Oriental City, The Bridge Shopping Centre, The Colony (Craighall), The Wedge, Woodmead Retail Park, and Woodmead Value Mart.

Thank you for copying us in!  It is fascinating to see what questions people ask; we've made additions to the site in some cases to save you having to ask in the future: Opening times and menus are a favourite.

Odd Jobs

What breed of dog does a magician use on stage for his tricks?  A Labracdabrador!

Furnished Room to Let in Morningside Manor

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New on the Block, Movers and Shakers  Back to top

  • Manor Pharmacy and Medicine Depot moved from Morning Glen Mall and opened on 23 April 2018 as Manor Home and Health, an Alpha Pharm franchise, in Shop 10 in Morningview Shopping Centre. Dispensary, top cosmetics and fragrances, Health shop. Gifts for all occasions.
  • FNB (First National Bank) & ATMs, Ground in Rivonia Village is open again after a downgrade and a "devamp" to a cheap-and-nasty setup with a much less satisfying customer experience.
  • Trina’s Trimmers Slimming Club replaced Weight Watchers in Rivonia Area Shops – Meet Mondays 17:00 in the Tennis Pavilion, Morningside Country Club, Rivonia.
  • TOB’s (The Tailor on Broadway) near Parkmore Square – Hire and Retail of formal evening wear, Tailor-made garments, alterations and dry cleaning. “We Dress the Best”. 16 Charles Road, New Brighton (suburb of Parkmore).
  • Frank Bespoke, Block C on Hobart Road in Hobart Grove Centre – Tailors that believe in creating your masterpiece suit locally and to your unique form and personality. Suits, Shoes & Accessories, Weddings.
  • Ash Cellular (kiosk), Lower Level in Morning Glen Mall – Kiosk outside Pick 'n Pay. Cellular accessories, electronic toys, watches.
  • Now listed: Rawson Properties near Sandhurst Centre – Reputable and helpful real estate agent. Corner Grayston Drive and Sandton Drive.
  • Now listed: Cheryl Anthony Properties near Hurlingham Pick 'n Pay Centre – Reputable and helpful local real estate agent.

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Restaurant Review by Judith Back to top

***** Morningside 011, Ground Floor, The Wedge Shopping Centre

This is a new take on the Baron franchise. Situated at the far right hand side, entrance is easy for abled and disabled, That said, not for a drug-fuzzy person just out of hospital. Two  strong guys ported me in with ease! I reached the table on crutches.

Talk really spacious and a great environment - good linen and beautiful glasses, plus great staff and management. They have an extensive menu and also a lunchtime special one. We ordered from the latter - liver and onions for two! I chose Brampton Wines Sauvignon Blanc, which arrived in a very generous carafe, and my partner strawberry juice.

The food was bliss, especially after a week of hospital food, which should be banned! In all honesty, though it was simply beautiful. I managed to finish everything with real enjoyment. Service was excellent and another big accolade - I was helped out to the car once more, as I was still too unsteady on the crutches to manage the slope.

All in all, well worth another visit!

PS Don't break your foot!  It's the second worst break I've managed.

Contact Details for Morningside 011 by the BaronBack to top

Funny Language, English...

My friend asked me to help him round up 47 sheep, so I said, "Easy!  50!"

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Inanimate:  Back to top

  • Weight Watchers in Rivonia Area Shops – Helping people drop unwanted mass. The parent body has been liquidated.
  • Pandora, Shop 02/03 in Morning Glen Mall – Ladies' clothing, bags, shoes, boots, and accessories. Was Lower Level.
  • Cardies , Shop 31 in Morning Glen Mall – Cards, gifts, wrapping and occasions. Was Lower Level.
  • Darling You Boutique, Shop 34A in Morning Glen Mall – Ladies' fashion. Was Lower Level.
  • Foto First , Shop 11 in Morning Glen Mall – Processing of photographs; copies made. Was Lower Level.
  • FNB - First National Bank, Shop L16/L17 in Morningside Shopping Centre – Lower Level Bank. ATM still functional.
  • Coffee Shop & Home Industry in Morning Glen Mall – Was Upper Level inside Manor Pharmacy. Tea, coffee, cakes and cookies.
  • Top Cash in Sandton Court – Instant Cash Loans, pawn valuables, sell to them, or buy from them.
  • Yeye Oge, Shop 25 in Morning Glen Mall – Was Lower Level. True African fashion: Laces brocade, wax, batik, damask, head ties, aso-oke. Italian shoes, bags and accessories.
  • Billabong Outlet in Woodmead Value Mart – Casual clothing, board shorts and bikinis, backpacks.

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Nil By Mouth

Julius asks, "is gargling a part of your oral tradition?"

Green Space Walk in Sandown, Sunday 6 May, 8:00 to 11:45

Beryl Porter will be leading this lovely walk in an area where only the locals are aware of the large interconnecting greenspaces. We will visit Innesfree Park, walk along the Sandspruit to Ernest Ullmann Centre and go to a viewpoint with wide views of the city and Sandton.  COST: Free

Parking: Beryl has arranged for VML South Africa to allow us to park on their property which is boomed and fenced. Address: 2-4 Harris Street, Strathavon (opposite Innesfree Park)

After our walk we will go for brunch/lunch to nearby Katy's Palace, an amazing eclectic restaurant at 6 Desmond Street in Kramerville. Adjoining the restaurant is a large wonderful store with the most attractive items - just to browse and enjoy, if you wish.  Details on Meetup or email Beryl Porter.

Non-Religious? Would You Like to meet others of Secular Mind?

The South African Secular Society (SASS) holds regular social Meetups in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town.  Durban and Bloemfontein may follow.

The next Johannesburg Meetup will be a bring-and-share with discussion topic "Progress on DHA Marriage Officers" on Sunday, 6 May at 14:00 in Morningside Manor.  Details on Meetup or email SASS Vice-President.

Pretoria Meetups are generally held on the last Saturday morning of the month.  The next one is still to be announced.  The last one was on Saturday, 28 April from 09:30 to 11:00 at Groenkloof Nature Reserve, Christina De Wit Avenue, Pretoria.

Overheard near the Exit

"Do you want me to leave the door open or closed?"

"Yes, please."

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Newsletter Issued 28 April 2018 – Page Last Updated: 22 December 2022. – Contact us.