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23
June 2008
Hi
Jacinda
I
would like to "Thank You" very much for the experience
you provided to myself & staff. We really enjoyed ourself
and we are grateful to you. It was indeed a great experience and
I believe that business will come your way.
Please
accept my appreciation.
Kind
regards
Nonosi
Senior Cordinator
Mankwe Safaris
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18
June 2008
A
big thankyou for making us so welcome when we visited Lesedi as
part of our educational trip to South Africa. It really was a
lovely opportunity to witness the cultures and sounds of Africa,
I especially loved the traditional dance show.
I
would recommend Lesedi to all my clients when they visit South
Africa.
Thankyou
once again.
Best
Wishes
Anne Cooper
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17
June 2008
Hi
there
I
recently had the pleasure of staying at your property as part
of a group hosted by Selling Long Haul Magazine in the UK and
the North West Tourism Board.
I
just wanted to pass on my heartfelt thanks to you all for hosting
us and for allowing us to stay at such a great place. It was a
fantastic opportunity to experience and to share time with some
great people and see an insight into your culture and heritage
- definitely one I wont forget in a hurry! The whole experience
has touched and changed me, from the stunning scenery, the people
and hospitality we received everywhere we went, and it's the experience
for me that I'll be selling onto my clients. I definitely have
the Africa bug and can't wait to come back! I will definitely
be recommending this as somewhere for my clients to visit.
Thank
you again and I hope to visit you again one day in the future!
Kind
regards,
Jany King.
Tailor Made Travel.
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07
April 2008
Hi all
We
really had a splendid time at Lesedi and hope we'll do it again
soon.
We apreciate everyone of you who entertained us in so many exciting
different ways.
The
people were just too welcoming and easy to get along with, really
made us feel at ease and made our team building worth-while.
Regards
Momentum team
Tel : 012 673 7263
Fax: 012 671 8148
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15
December 2007
Afrika Lesedi
Lesedi
Cultur Village Südafrika
Sandra mit Medizinmann
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Lesedi
Südafrika 2007 Sandra in dem Lesedi Kulturdorf Totenköpfe,
Rauch und Felle
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Warm Regards,
Josef Doebeli
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November
19, 2007
Dear Gert van Rensburg and the Lesedi Cultural Village,
All
men dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty
recesses of their minds, wake in the day to find that it was vanity:
but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act
on their dreams with open eyes, to make them possible.
Thomas E. Lawrence
Men
cannot go forward and dream however unless they know where they
have come from. I would thus like to take this opportunity to
thank you on behalf of Sparrow Schools for giving 47 of our learners
an opportunity to look into their cultural pasts and thus for
giving them a platform and foundation from which to launch their
dreams for the future.
The
motto at Sparrow Schools is: Sparrow Schools, giving you the roots
from which to grow and the wings to fly. Thanks to your generosity
in affording our learners with this experience we can now truly
say that we are giving them the roots from which to grow. Many
of the children from Sparrow schools come from orphanages and
care centres and thus have missed out on learning about their
cultural past from family members. This experience was thus key
to providing them with a snap shot of where they have come from.
The tour was a rich source of information for our learners and
on chatting with the learners on the way back to school I realised
that even those who live with their parents, had learnt many new
things from the day. So once again I thank you.
As
a token of our appreciation for your generosity, we will be placing
a story about this event in our next newsletter. This newsletter
is sent out to close to 400 people and thus we hope it will generate
valuable publicity for the Lesedi Cultural Village. We will send
you the newsletter as soon as it is ready. I was sorry I didn't
have the opportunity to meet you personally on Friday and extend
a thank you on behalf of the schools but I could see that Lesedi
is quite a popular tourist destination and thus you no doubt had
plenty on your hands.
I
hope our organisations can work together in the future. As you
will see below we offer a range of ways that people can make use
of Sparrow for their personal or business needs while benefiting
us in the process. Please feel free to contact me if you would
like to extend your involvement in any of these ways. Keep well.
Warm Regards,
Lucy Downs
Marketing Assistant
Sparrow Schools Educational Trust
Tel: (011) 673 4410/9
Fax: (011) 673 3566
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Saubona
Sara
Thank
you for being our guide. I enjoyed all that you said and I learnt
the Ndebele makes lovely geometric patterns.
Love,
Tomilola Ani-Mumuney
THANK
YOU for the brilliant tour. I loved your amazing dress you wore.
I hope I come their again. The traditional food was superb. I
learnt, the Pedi used cow dung on the floor to make it smooth.
Kind Regards
Jodie Bramley
Thank
you for being our tour guide. I really enjoyed Lesedi. I found
it amazing and interesting. I liked the Zulu village. I hope I
can come again and you as my tour guide. I learnt that Ndebele
got kidnapped when they got water or when they chopped wood to
get married.
Kind Regards
Charlene Birkenstock
Thank
you for showing us around Lesedi Cultural Village. I also learnt
a lot. The Zulu Village was my favourite one. I loved the spear.
I enjoyed the traditional meal too. I learned that the Pedi eat
Mopani worms and they add maize.
Kind Regards
Samir
Thank
you for a wonderful day you were the best guide I’ve ever
had. The food was delicious. It was something that was new to
me. I learned a lot. One thing that I learned was the Pedi men
wear kilts to remind them of the Scottish war. And I learned that
the Zulu doors are low so that you can bend in respect.
Kind Regards
Birame Sene
Our
trip to Lesedi Cultural Village was amazing. My favourite part
was eating the delicious food. It was a terrific experience. You
were an amazing tour guide. All the traditional things were exciting
to see. I got a brilliant picture of you. I wish I had such a
beautiful dress. Thank you so much. I learnt that the Basotho
tribe’s hat represents their mountain kingdom.
Kind Regards
Tori Ichikowitz
I love the hut. You were the
best guide. The food was delicious. I love pap and wors with tomato
and onion sauce. I wish we could come to Lesedi Cultural Village.
The bee hive huts were the best. I bought a spear. I learnt Labola
means Zulus must pay 11 cows to get married.
Kind Regards
James Rolle
I
think Lesedi is a superb, amazing, brilliant and magnificent place!
I learned Pedi enjoy Mapani worms.
Love,
Hershikka Tourani
The
Lesedi was great fun around the village. I like way you talking
and buying some spear and I think I learned a lot! I especially
loved Zulus huts because all the huts were round and it was horrible
that the people don’t do that to Zulu warriors. When you
see me can you say hello and be my guide? Please. Oh, and what
does isi mean in isiZulu and did you know Mopani worms I tried
to eat that, but I just cant eat them and I learned that if someone
got married they must give 2 cows.
Will Song.
Our
trip to Lesedi was fabulous especially with you as our tour guide.
I loved all the beadwork and what you were wearing. The traditional
food was superb. I enjoyed all the dances. I learnt plenty. I
learnt that the Pedi people wear kilts so they don’t forget
the British war.
Kind Regards
Holly Metlitzky
Lesedi
Cultural Village was the best school tour I’ve ever been
to and I learnt a whole lot about Zulus, Pedis, Xhosa, Ndebele
and Basothos and thank you for being our guide. I learnt that
Pedi people still wear Scottish kilts.
Regards
Zimmi Ndlovu
I
really had a brilliant time at Lesedi. It couldn’t be better
without you. I enjoyed the Zulu tribe. I had a great and educational
time. I enjoyed all the dancers. It was great. You were a good
guide. I learnt that the ladies sit on the right side so they
are protected.
Kind Regards
Imaan Mothupi
I
really appreciated you being our guide. I think the dances were
amazing. The different cultures were very interesting. Your traditional
food was delicious. I learnt that the Xhosas have to pay 26 cows
to get married.
Kind Regards
Athaliah Pillay
Our trip to Lesedi was so interesting.
My favourite part was the different dances, but the best dance
was the war dance. And Sara, thanks so, so much for being our
guide. You were really good. I learnt that the Pedi people eat
Mopani worms with maize.
Kind Regards
Brandon Trevis
Thank
you for being our guide and for making my birthday wonderful.
The food was delicious and the bracelet looked really pretty.
I learnt that the Xhosa ladies sit on the right hand side and
the men sit on the left side. They do this so that the door opens
on the right so the ladies will be behind the door and the enemy
will see the men.
Kind Regards
Victoria Cullen
The
tour was amazing. I really appreciate it. I hope I will be able
to see you again one day. The Xhosa people have to give 26 cattle
to marry a woman.
Regards
Paul Sidersky
Thank
you for the magnificent wonderful tour of Lesedi. I thoroughly
enjoyed it. I learnt how to say hello in 4 different languages
and I brought lots of items especially beadwork and weapons. Hope
to see you again. I learnt that Xhosa woman sit on the right because
when the enemy opens the door the woman would be behind the door.
Kind Regards
Jade Petzer
Thanks
for the unique tour at Lesedi and the tasty meal and I very much
enjoyed the tour throughout the Zulu Village. And I learnt a lot
about the Pedi, Xhosa, Basotho, Ndebele and especially the Zulu
Village and I got myself a few souvenirs. I was very surprised
when I heard the Xhosa people have to pay 26 labola to marry.
I look forward to our next African tour.
Kind Regards
Tristan Quin
Thank
you for a lovely tour of Lesedi Village. It was fabulous. I learnt
that the Zulu had to pay 11 cows to get married. I had lots of
fun. Thank you for being out tour guide.
Regards
Trejuan Bhana
Thank
you for being an outstanding guide. It was an experience to see
how people live. The traditional meal was tasty. Zulu s and the
Ndebele huts have colourful geometrical designs. Nelson Mandela
was born in the Eastern Cape. Mandela is a Xhosa. The spear making
area was lovely. I learnt something about Shaka Zulu. Thank you
very much for being a wonderful guide.
Regards
Keval
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30
October 2007
Aan die bestuurder van Lesedi,
Hiermee
wil ek u graag bedank vir die prys wat u aan die mnr. Mogale kompetisie
toegestaan / geskenk het!
Soos
u reeds weet was ek die gelukkige wenner van die mnr. Mogale kompetisie
en ook die gelukkige ontvanger van die wonderlike prys vanaf Lesedi.
Ek wil graag by wyse van die skrywe my dank teenoor u betuig vir
die toekenning van die ongelooflike prys om 'n aand by Lesedi
deur te bring!
In
besonder bedank ek as mnr. Mogale van 2007 die manier waarop ek
deur u personeel ontvang is, vir die behandeling deur die personeel
gedurende die tydperk en die diens wat aan my gelewer was!
Ek
het 'n ongelooflike ervaring gehad tydens die besoek en ook baie
geleer van die verskillende kultuurgroepe!
Ek sal beslis wees vir u (Lesedi) kom kuier!!!
Groete,
Armand du Plessis
(Mnr.
Mogale 2007)
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Beste
“GM”,
Ek
het gister aangedring daarop dat Magna vir my jou email adres
gee. Ek wil net graag vir jou laat weet dat dit niks minder as
net ‘n PLESIER is om met haar besigheid te doen en deur
haar bedien te word. Ek is eerlik as ek sê dat ek baie ongelukkig
was met die vorige dame se diens, telefoon maniere en gesindheid!
Dit
is lekker om met Magda te skakel, sy is altyd vriendelik, lewer
altyd op haar beloftes, niks is te veel moeite nie, hoewel ons
haar nou al ‘n paar keer planne moes laat verander. Sy is
absoluut bereidwillig en dra ‘n BAIE goeie beeld uit. Alles
wat haar voorganger nie was nie.
Julle
moet vir Magna baie mooi oppas – sy is vir julle goud werd!!!
Groete
CHARMAINE MYBURGH
Personal
Assistant to
Executive General Manager -
exxaro - Base Metals & Industrial Minerals
Tel: + 27 12 307 4907
Fax: + 27 12 307 3828
Mobile: + 27 83 609 1459
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05
March 2007
The Managing Director: Lesedi African Lodge
We
spent the past weekend at the Lesedi African Lodge and I would
like to congratulate Lesedi African Lodge with the outstanding
service and absolute wonderful and friendly staff and management
at this specific establishment.
It
was our second stay at this venue and both times the experience
was absolutely wonderful, and I would recommend this venue to
anybody.
Thank
you to all the effort that the staff and management made to any
requests that we had, and I would like to say: "BRAVO!".
I
would like to request that this gratitude be forwarded to the
Lesedi Team, and one's again thank you guys & girls, you are
absolute a great team of wonderful and professional people!
Thank
you and keep up the great work.
Regards
Piet van Dyk!
Tel No.: +027 (11) 821 1806
Direct Fax No.: 086 513 6463
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08
January 2007
Lesedi Weekend- Cultural village Slept in a Zulu hut first time.-
Beyond excellent, Thanks
Lesedi
Weekend- Cultural village Slept in a Zulu hut first time.- Beyond
excellent, Thanks.
Words
can not describe what I and my wife experienced this past
week-end.
The
village should be experienced by many South Africans and people
from overseas. I will for ever remember this weekend.
From
the people to the huts to the people, Beyond excellence!!!!
Thanks,
again!
Gert van Niekerk
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Finrite
Year End Function,
Hi
Jacinda,
Firstly,
I was amazed at the length you went to; to make sure our function
won’t be forgotten. I realize that your job was to manage
the function, but you did so much more then that for us, you made
us feel like your only clients and no-one else mattered.
To
you and your team I would like to congratulate and thank for a
fabulous evening. When we arrived, we were welcomed by warm and
friendly people. The little things like being greeted when walking
down a path by the staff of Lesedi, makes me feel valued and special.
Especially in a time where everyone just goes about on their own
without noticing the people around them.
The
venue was done exquisitely and to you I want to give special thanks.
You took the work load from me and did something I am sure I would
not have accomplished. You were like my knight in shinning amour.
To
all the staff that assisted with the evening – guys I am
in awe of your professionalism and loyalty. Every person took
pride in their duty for the evening – from management all
the way down. You made everyone feel at home and special.
A
friend of mine told me about the food at Lesedi – he was
not joking around. For an “Afrikaans meisie” like
myself who grew up with “rys, vleis en artapples”
you did an awesome meal. Playing around with the dishes satisfied
every taste and style. Thank you to the Lesedi chefs and everyone
who assisted with the meal.
Once
again, THANK YOU!
The
three tenors – every once in a while a person sees something
truly amazing. On Saturday night, I saw something truly amazing
and it was the three of you. Talent like that must be shared.
Thank you for sharing it with Finrite.
Lastly,
I would like to wish each and every staff member at Lesedi and
wonderfull Christmas – May you and your families be blessed
with lost of love, peace and happiness. May the year ahead bring
you all the joy and prosperity –so truly deserved!
Jacinda,
once again my deepest and sincerest thank you. Your kindness and
friendliness is much appreciated.
Kind
Regards,
Liese Lindeque
Finrite Administrators (Pty) LTD
Tel:
011 375 1800
Fax: 0861 346 329
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LESEDI/THANKS
- 26 October 2006
Dear
Rodney
Sandy
and I spent the most memorable and enjoyable night at Lesedi on
Saturday.
Admittedly
we went with mixed feelings about what to expect but what a pleasant
surprise. Your staff are friendly, outstanding and so hospitable.
We felt as if they were entertaining us personally in their own
homes! We received a warm welcome, enjoyed every aspect of the
cultural tour and will certainly recommend Lesedi to family and
friends. The audio visual was interesting and well presented.
Our
accommodation in the Zulu village was charming and very comfortable.
The appointments and furnishings have been very thoughtfully put
together with attention to detail.
Visiting
Lesedi has been such a unique experience and has left us with
a feeling of great pride for our country and for being Africans.
Congratulations
and thank you for affording us this wonderful opportunity.
Warmest
Regards,
Andy Webb
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Thank
you Philip - 10 October 2006
Hi
Philip
Nice
to meet you today and thank you so much for a truly marvellous
experience at Lesedi.
As
Claude mentioned to you this was our sixth visit to Lesedi and
each time there is an improvement.
Those
students too who had visited Lesedi with their schools also commented
on the tremendous improvement - so well done to you and the team.
Best
Regards,
Carol Wood
The Travel Learning Centre
Siemens In-house
Tel:
+27 11 672 5264
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A
Huge thank you! - 09 October 2006
Morning
Desere!
Just
want to say a HUGE thank you from all the Siemens Amex Girls!
We
had such a brilliant time at Lesedi African Lodge! The staff and
service was only professional and very helpful!
Thanks
to all at Lesedi African Lodge that made our stay only memorable!
Have
a FAB week!
Regards,
Marnelda Prinsloo
Travel Manager
Siemens In-house
Tel:
+27 11 652 2175
Fax: +27 11 652 2184
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Thank
you - July 25, 2006
Hi
Corne
On
behalf of the Finance Team at Procter & Gamble, I would like
to thank you and your team for the excellent service that we received
yesterday. Our team thoroughly enjoyed the Lesedi experience.
Thank
you for your understanding and patience through all the changes
that we made to our booking. I would definitely not hesitate to
recommend Lesedi to other departments in our company.
Trish,
I would also like to thank you for all your assistance.
Regards
Luvershree
(Lu) Ramjathan
Finance & Accounting Administrator
Direct: +27 (0) 11 700 5352
EFax: +27(0)11 700 5240
Mobile: +27(0) 82 416 8034
Email: ramjathan.l@pg.com
Web: www.pg.com
Procter & Gamble South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Rivonia Square,1st Floor, Office Block 1
Cnr 9th Ave & Rivonia Boulevard
Private Bag X132,Rivonia,2128
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sincere
appreciation - March 21, 2006
Dear
Elze
I
would like to express my sincere appreciation for the successful
workshop; everyone was pleased and impressed with the event, so
from all of us at SAMDI, we would like to say thank you to you
and the team and especially Aubrey who kept running around for
us.
Thanks
Wongiwe Masvanhise
Deputy
Manager: Senior Executive Programmes
Tel: +2712 314 7105
Fax: +2712 314 7117
Email: wongiwe@samdi.gov.za
South African Management Development Institute (SAMDI)
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Quinne
Brown van 7de Laan - se troue! - 24/02/2006
Hi
Elsje
Net
'n kort nota om vir julle baie baie dankie te sê vir julle
hulp en geduld met ons lot en vir die stunning party en kulturele
belewenis wat julle vir ons en ons Amerikaanse familie en vriende
aangelê het. Almal praat nou nog daaroor. Ek hoop julle
het die Sondag Rapport te sien gekry met Quinne en Ryan op die
voorblad?
Hou
die rakke dop vir die Sarie op 15 Maart waarin fotos van die tradisionele
troue en ook julle naam en kontak details gaan verskyn.
Ek
weet julle gaan baie opvolg besigheid kry uit Vrydagaand en ons
gaan almal aanhou reën maak vir julle want dit was werklik
'n vreugde om daar te wees.
Groete,
Salome Brown
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Front
Paige Marketing
Dear
Gawie
Further to our final event for the True Love Bride of the Year
2004, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks for the Lesedi
Cultural Village sponsorship and the tremendous effort your staff
put into making the weekend successful.
Each
one of your support team did a great job, with each polite and
willing to be of assistance, however, there were some who contributed
effortlessly to ensure that all run smoothly and I would like
to extend a special thank you to Kim de Lange who worked non-stop
the entire weekend and Baba Dlamini whose passion for Lesedi Cultural
Village is evident in his commitment to excellence.
I
would like to thank your staff again for their assistance and
look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
Kind
Regards
Allison Troskie
Front Paige Marketing
Honeydew
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