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Escape from reality: the Vaal has the right magic

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GO WITH THE FLOW Riverside Sun is nestled on the banks of the Vaal River, and provides a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city
GO WITH THE FLOW Riverside Sun is nestled on the banks of the Vaal River, and provides a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city

The Riverside Sun Hotel in Vanderbijlpark, with its royal service and adrenaline-inducing water activities, is a mere hour’s drive from Joburg. Zinhle Mapumulo pays it a visit. 

I often hear people complain about how they would like to travel and see South Africa, but they don’t have money.

A friend recently told me: “Apart from having to pay for accommodation, meals and activities, I also have to drive for hours or fly to my destination, which requires more money. Where am I supposed to get that money when the rand keeps falling every day?”

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