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Most readers subscribed by visiting the Megaplex web site, finding it helpful, emailing a business from the site, and copying us in.

People tell us how useful they have found the site when looking for a product or service in Sandton.  If you have found that too, we now ask you please to give back ...a little.

With lockdown, it is difficult for your editor to visit many shopping centres to update the website.  As a result, the listings for various centres are getting out of date.

But you are shopping regularly at your local shops.  She is gong to her local centres.  He is going to his nearest mall.  If each of you tell us of the changes in the centres you frequent, we can keep the whole site up to date –including your local shopping centre.  Please help!

Scroll down the left of this newsletter or the Megaplex web site on your smart phone.  Pick the centre you are visiting.  Compare our listing with reality.  If there is a new shop, please get a business card (or as many details as possible, at least phone and email).  Then email us the details or WhatsApp to 082 389 3482.  Just say you are helping Megaplex keep the shop's free listing up to date, and most shops will gladly cooperate.  If a shop has closed, please tell us too.

Thank you, loyal readers, for helping to keep the Megaplex site the valuable public resource that has served you for two decades!

As a reward, we will give the three people who provided the most usable contributions, a free banner advert in the August newsletter for your business or anything else legal that you want to promote.

See the Movers and Shakers section below - it's interesting to see how many changes occurred in just two shopping centres in the last few months.  New shops have largely opened to replace those that have disappeared.

Odd Jobs

How long before taxi drivers complain that they are only allowed to load 100%, instead of their usual, 200%?

New on the Block, Movers and Shakers  Back to top

• Kitsch + Kool, Shop U32, Upper Level in Morningside Shopping Centre – Ladies Clothing, Mens Clothing, Gifts. T-shirts, buff masks, onesies, earrings. Free delivery anywhere in South Africa on orders over R500. Free Returns.
• Thule, Shop U20a, Upper Level in Morningside Shopping Centre – Roof racks, bike carriers, bike travel cases, baby strollers, cargo carriers, trailers for bikes, water sport racks, child bike seats, backpacks, luggage, bags, laptop/tablet/phone cases..
• The Refillery, Shop U17, Upper Level in Morningside Shopping Centre – Planet-friendly grocer offering PLASTIC-FREE, ‘weigh-and-pay’ shopping to help you stock your pantry with quality, ethically-sourced products without wasteful packaging.
• Dr Pachanga, Shop U39, Upper Level in Morningside Shopping Centre – A fashion brand that specialises in vegan leather handbags paired with African wax fabrics and men's and women's clothing. Handbags, sweaters, winter wear, facemasks.
• Play Toys, Shop L26, Lower Level in Morningside Shopping Centre – Earth-friendly toys and activities of the best quality, safety and play value. Wooden toys, doll houses & furniture, wooden train sets, traditional toys, role play toys, safari animals, umbrellas, scooters for kids.
• Easy Shoe and Bag Repair, Shop 50, Lower Level in Bryanston Shopping Centre – Shoe repair, bag repair, key cutting.
• Harvey World Travel - Lloyds Travel, Shop 03A, Lower Level in Bryanston Shopping Centre – Travel agents. Lloyds agents. Open Mon–Fri.
• Stellar Boutique, Shop 32, Upper Level in Bryanston Shopping Centre – International Luxury Designer Collection, Personalized Image Consulting.
• Mommy Wellness Day Spa, Shop 36, Upper Level in Bryanston Shopping Centre – Treats moms and moms-to-be, and the whole family including your little tot! Full range of specialised spa treatments to choose from.
• The Bubble Shop Bryanston (Kiosk), Upper Level in Bryanston Shopping Centre – Bathroom Accessories: Bath crystals, bubble bath pearls and oils, lotions, imported soaps, potpourri, aromatherapy. Watch batteries, watch repairs, 3-layer masks.
• IV Bar, Shop 16, Upper Level in Bryanston Shopping Centre – Intravenous vitamin therapy, possibly a new fad.

Restaurant Reviews Back to top

We have no reviews for you this month.  Sorry.  Judith Taylor, our avid restaurant-lover and reviewer, is nearing the end of her fifth week in Sunninghill Hospital with various complications (not Covid-19, at least).  After a touch-and-go time, she seems to be recovering, gradually .  We wish her a good recovery.

Would any of you keen restaurant-goers out there like to send us a review for next month?