HOSTEX is the largest and longest-running exhibition of its kind in Africa, and the only one endorsed by the South African Chefs Association. An integral part of the local food services and hospitality sector for 24 years in Gauteng, and returning to the Cape for the eighth time from 8 to 10 March 2010 at Cape Town International Convention Centre.

From non-stop action in the SA Chefs Pavilion, to speciality products in the Home Grown/SME Village, to the second annual Global Pizza Challenge , HOSTEX Cape will be hotter than ever before. New additions include a ‘Wine Circle’ showcasing the Cape’s finest, and much more.

Important note for industry students (who must be over 18) : Please note that student access to Hostex Cape 2010 is limited to Wednesday 10 March.
Student groups should kindly apply in writing to the organisers for approval to visit the exhibition by emailing lynnc@specialised.com.

Point of Purchase for Tickets: R 40 at the main entrance to the show or pre-register on www.hostexcape.co.za
Cost of Tickets: R 40

The congress provides a platform for  rail operators, equipment builders, component suppliers, academia and government, regulatory and standards organisations. Its is also a forum for dissemination of technology and advancements in the design and manufacture of rail Wheelset components and their performance to promote increased productivity, performance and safety in rail operations.

Point of Purchase for Tickets: www.16iwc.com
Cost of Tickets: Standard Registration Fee (9October 2010– 15 January 2010) – R 11343.00
Late Registration Fee (15 January 2010 – 5 March 2010) – R 13623.00
Accompanying Person – Standard Registration Fee (9 October 2009 – 15 January 2010) – R 5643.00
Accompanying Person – Late Registration Fee (15 January 2010 – 5 March 2010) – R 6783.00
Student Registration Fee – R 5130

The continents one and only Fishing Industry Exhibition and total Fish Show - Fish Africa - is undergoing a revamp after thirteen successful years as a stand-alone event. The fortunes of the traditional suppliers of equipment to Africa's fishing fleets have been given a boost by the emergence, and growing importance of the West African Coast's Offshore Oil and Gas Operations. Given the decidedly "offshore" nature of this business there is a growing convergence of supply lines to both industries. The common denomination is of course the "Maritime" aspect of the two industries - boats, engines, ropes, radios, safety equipment and everything else that goes "to the sea". As Organisers of both Fish Africa and Oil & Gas Africa (6 months later) it made no sense to continue running two completely separate events targeting virtually the same suppliers; splitting their budgets or making them choose one event over the other. We have therefore decided to rename the event - Fish & Marine Africa, and co-locate the exhibition alongside our 2010 Oil & Gas Africa expo at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in March next year. By introducing Maritime into the show title we want to emphasis that this event now does more than just serve the commercial Fishing Industries of Africa. We believe that this dual reach into two target markets will give exhibitors better value, save them costs and manpower by only having to service one event and making for a bigger and better experience for visitors.

Point of Purchase for Tickets: Complimentary Ticket
Cost of Tickets: Free Admission

The Independent Democrats will convene a special National Conference ito discuss the future realignment of politics in South Africa.

The leaders of Cope, the DA and the UDM have been invited to address the special National Conference.

The Conference, the highest decision-making body in the party, has been called to discuss the mandate [resolution below] it received from the National Executive Committee in May last year to enter into exploratory talks with other opposition parties.

Branch delegates from all nine provinces will attend the Conference.

Invitations have already been sent to the leaders of Cope, the DA and the UDM, the three parties that the ID has been engaged with since May 2009.

The three leaders have been invited to share with the ID delegates their party’s views on the future realignment of politics in South Africa.

11th Annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival
The Cape Town International Jazz Festival has grown into a hugely successful international event since its inception in the year 2000. Attendance figures have increased from the initial 14 000 to 32 000 in the last ten years.

Melodytrip has ranked this proudly South African event as No.4 in the world, outshining events such as Switzerland's Montreaux Festival and the North Sea Jazz Festival in Holland.

The festival’s winning formula of bringing more than 40 international and local artists to perform over two days on five stages has earned it the status of being the most prestigious event on the African continent.

Known as Africa's Grandest Gathering, the festival which will be in its eleventh year when it takes place on Saturday 03 and Sunday 04 April 2010 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Once again Cape Town International Jazz festival will thrill loyal and new fans with world class music.
 
Point of Purchase for Tickets: Computicket & Shoprite/Checkers
Cost of Tickets: Weekend Pass: R485 
                            Day Pass: R330 
                            Rosies Tickets: R25 per performance