This week since its my last blog post, I will be listing the 5 places you should check out when you out in vaal.

Emerald Casino and Resort

The Emerald Resort & Casino, a division of London Clubs International and Caesars Entertainment, resides on the lush banks of the Vaal River, less than an hour from O.R. Tambo International Airport. Presenting a curious mix of contrasts, the Emerald Resort & Casino is a place where business is combined with pleasure, action with relaxation, and finesse with frivolity.

Whether you choose to escape the rat race for a weekend, convene a business meeting, wager a winning hand or simply bring the family for a great day out – Emerald Resort & Casino fulfils every requirement.

Riveria Hotel

Situated on a bend of the scenic Vaal River, a quick 45 minute drive from Johannesburg. This luxurious resort caters for discerning business and leisure travellers alike. Whether you visit the Hotel for a family getaway or for a conference, your needs will always be exceeded. It has a spa (Zorgvliet Spa), golf course, restaurants (Petit Verdot Floating Restaurant, Matthews Restaurant, Murphy Clubhouse,)

The Sharpeville Memorial and precinct

The Sharpeville Memorial and precinct was opened on 21 March 2002 by Nelson Mandela. The memorial honours those who lost their lives in the Sharpeville Massacre on 21 March 1960.

To honour those lives lost during the Sharpeville shooting and to all those who died for the liberation of South Africa, the Sharpeville Memorial was opened on 21 March 2002, a day now known as Human Rights Day. It is located in Seeiso Street in Sharpeville, opposite the police station where the shootings took place.

The Sharpeville Exhibition Centre promises to communicate the tragic incident to visitors. The opening of the centre is planned for 21 March 2005. It is situated next to the monument.

Bars and Clubs

·     Chesa nyama sibokeng zone 14(Braai, alcohol, and proper chillas with the breeze and sun light)

·         Club jika ma jika (club in town with proper lights)

·         Black and white (club with chilled soulfull music)

·         Mid corner Great environment in the location)

·         Cream of the crone New !st class chilling)

Vaal Mall

provides 135 fashion and retail stores, a food court with a variety of take-away and sit-down restaurants, a wide variety of bank services, seven different promotional courts and parking for over 3000 cars. Major anchor tenants include Pick n Pay, Woolworths, Edgars and Game, jays jay etc