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Things to do in Secunda!

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Here is your inside scoop of what is happening this month in Secunda. Now you can turn your ordinary weekends into fun-filled ones at Lake Umuzi Waterfront. So come out of your house and join us!

Beer Bell Hour and Live Music at eish!!

Every Friday we kick off with Beer bell hour at eish!! From 14:00 to 15:00. eish!! has a “buy one get one free” special for all SAB draughts on tap.

As the sun sets on the lake the lively tunes of Joubert will set the tone for the night from 16:00.  Entrance is free of charge. Bring the whole family, let the little ones enjoy the adventures in Carnival Square while you enjoy one of our extra crispy pizzas.

Art Exhibition at The Living Art Gallery

We have exciting news! The Living Gallery invited Linde Kriel and some of his friends to do an exhibition in the Living Art Gallery. This will be a first for Secunda! Linde is an art student at Bloemfontein University with a burning passion for art. Please show your support to these young people.

Entry: Free

Venue: The Living Art Gallery

Time: From 09:00

Cosmos 3-in-1 MTB

Join us for he Ultimate Cosmos 3-in-1 MTB stage race on 16th March 2024 – 6:30am

St. Patrick’s Day – Canvas Blank Live at Upstairs!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at Upstairs on Saturday, March 16. Immerse yourself in the soulful tunes of the Canvas Blank band as they take the stage for a mesmerizing acoustic performance. Upstairs provides the perfect backdrop for an festive musical experience, where you can unwind with friends and have some fun!

Free entrance!

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at the Lake Umuzi Brewing Company

Come have some fun at the Lake Umuzi Brewpub on Sunday 17 March. With their usual menu and bar selections they will be adding a St. Paddy’s Green Beer and a new Irish Stout will be on tap.

Open from – 10:00

St. Patrick’s Day Karaoke at Zebra’s

Join us at Zebra’s on March 17th for a fun-filled afternoon karaoke session! In honor of St. Patty’s Day we will be giving out free green shots to all singers from 17:00 (until stocks last).

Free Entry and we start from 16:00!

Paint Off Challenge at The Living Gallery

Join us at the Living Art Gallery for another local artist showdown! Louis Trichardt has challenged Kate Lapacz to a paint off. This paint is unique because it will be student against teacher! Come watch and enjoy the fun here at The Living Gallery and learn new tips and tricks. This will be a paint off for the books, you do not want to miss it!

Free Entry

Date: 23 March @ 10:00

March Boere Mall

Lake Umuzi Boere Mall boasts with carefully selected stalls selling products that are LOCALARTISANALDELICIOUS! Whether you have a sweet tooth, have children to entertain or even an interest in hand made crafts, this is the place to be.

Date: 23 March from 09:00 – 14:00

Black Heidi Live at Lake Umuzi Brewing Company

Black Heidi is performing live at the Lake Umuzi Brewpub on Thursday, 28 March 2024. Join us for an evening filled with good tunes and good brews!

Free entry and the show starts at 19:00.

Upstairs!!

Enjoy the latest mix of Homebrew lab Gins brewed at Upstairs!! Being the highest bar in town you can enjoy a view from the top while sipping on a cold one.

AquaZone Waterpark

Dive into a world of aquatic adventures with thrilling waterslides and lazy river rides. Open on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00.

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MORE ABOUT LAKE UMUZI WATERFRONT IN SECUNDA

Living in Gauteng makes you want to leave the busy surroundings occasionally.  With economic restraints, it’s not always possible to plan a trip to Durban or Cape Town nevertheless abroad. Why not plan a trip to your neighbouring city – Secunda in Mpumalanga, the Capital of Cosmos country?

Various family activities are available in Secunda, you just need to know where to find them.

Luckily the Lake Umuzi Waterfront is one of the biggest attractions in Secunda.  Its facilities are family friendly and it’s just 1 hour’s drive from the East Rand.

Whether you’re planning a one-day afternoon drive, a romantic weekend getaway or a week of peacefulness, this sure is the place where you’ll find that opportunity. Not only is this a getaway, but specials events such as birthdays, anniversaries, and weddings can be booked at this event.

Accommodation is available according to everybody’s liking.  Whether you prefer an elegant hotel, a carbon footprint hotel, a self-catering lodgemodern lofts or a caravan or camping site – you will be accommodated.

Kids activities are also available for the youngsters.  Carnival Square is the largest play area for children with supervision and secured cameras. Rocky Waters offers an 18-hole miniature golf course and can be enjoyed by the whole family.

While children enjoy themselves, adults can enjoy one of the 9 best restaurants in Secunda – Eish!!, Boesies, Hennie’s, Ocean Basket, Justino’s, Zebra’s, Lake Umuzi Brewing Co, Cappello and Upstairs.

Lake Umuzi has been home to various events over the past decade some worth mentioning:

  • Misty Waters: a 3-day music festival experience.
  • Wyn-inni-Tyn: ‘n week van goeie Afrikaanse kultuur.
  • Oktoberfest: beer and live entertainment festival.
  • Sportfest: one week of non-stop action!
  • Aquazone Springfest: a splashing springfest for the youngsters.

If this doesn’t excite you for visiting Secunda, we don’t know what will.  We invite you to come and experience.

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THINGS TO DO IN SECUNDA

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About Rolin Booysen

Rolin Booysen is an enthusiastic marketer at Lake Umuzi, Mpumalanga. She graduated with a B.Com Marketing Management degree from the University of Pretoria. She loves planning events and enjoyed being part of events such as Aardklop, KKNK, Skouspel and Umuzi Week of Festivals, to name a few.In her free time she enjoys outdoor activities, jogging, fishing and hiking.

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