Hidden Treasure Loving and Blessing Guest Lodge

Johannes Kaledi, Product Owner

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Rustenburg is the platinum capital of South Africa, reckoned to be the fastest growing town in the country. The precious metal over which South Africa has a world monopoly has fuelled a major economic boom in the North West province but it’s not just what lies underground that makes this part of the North West special. Above ground, the province’s stunning Bushveld scenery prompted South Africa’s sun king, Sol Kerzner, to build his most famous resort, Sun City, there. The Pilanesberg area is one of the country’s most popular getaway destinations and home to one of its most visited parks. Just outside Rustenburg, entrepreneur Johannes Kaledi is creating his own Bushveld idyll in a spot of rare natural beauty; at the foot of the Kgaswane Mountain Reserve, overlooking the Elephant’s Nek Dam in a setting that just begs you to join it for a sundowner. “This,” says Johannes, 45, “is the perfect place to escape the stresses and strains of the city. It’s a great place to unwind and, always, the elephant is looking out for you.” Set on more than two acres, all overlooked by the nearby distinctly elephant-shaped hill, Loving and Blessing is a rambling, artistic and spacious four-star guesthouse where tropical foliage spills over art rocks, across grottos and almost into the two outdoor pools. At Loving and Blessing there are 13 standard rooms, with fully-equipped kitchens, satellite TV and fans (currently being upgraded to include airconditioning). There are nine luxury rooms, three family rooms, two super-deluxe rooms and two executive suites. The honeymoon suite, complete with private spa bath, is one of the most luxurious you will find this side of Sun City. Then there is a conference room seating up to 200 and two breakaway rooms that can seat 30 each. Recently a mini health spa was completed. There are lapas and braai areas, tucked away to ensure maximum privacy. Loving and Blessing has a well-earned reputation among local and foreign guests, many of whom hail from nearby Botswana, while others come from as far away as Canada, Germany and the Middle East. They know that at Loving and Blessing they’re guaranteed a great sundowner, plus one of the best tables in North West; a mix of Tswana and Afrikaner cuisine particularly appealing to the carnivorous guest or diner. Rates at Loving and Blessing start from R395 single including breakfast or R640 per room bed and breakfast. Guests help support not only the guesthouse but Johannes’s commitment to empowering young black people wanting to enter the hospitality industry. In his time he has formally trained some 3,000 youngsters and now students get nationally-accredited training at Loving and Blessing while learning about the business in a real-life setting, all under the watchful eye of full-time experts. With 27 years’ experience in hospitality, Johannes is keenly aware of his responsibility towards both the youth and the community. Local pensioners are a particular concern of his and the guesthouse has a targeted outreach programme which aims to help the aged earn a living using the materials that surround them but which they may take for granted. Green issues are another priority, says Johannes. Becoming an Eteya finalist has been a “fantastic” break for Loving and Blessing, Johannes adds. “But, for us, it’s not about winning. Thanks to this the lodge has received a great deal of exposure and a lot of people who previously had never heard of us are now aware of who we are and what we have to offer. One of the best things about [becoming an Eteya finalist] is the self-confidence it has given our staff; now they have third-party endorsement that what they’re working so hard to achieve is working.” Johannes says the award brings with it its own responsibility. “All eyes are on us now. People expect us to keep improving; they see us as role models – but that’s okay with us.” Being an Eteya finalist doesn’t mean a chance to rest one one’s laurels; rather it represents a challenge to keep growing and improving. “Yes, we want to add more rooms – we’ve supported some of the lodges nearby but the people we send there come back and say it’s not the same; that they wish they’d stayed with us,” explains Johannes. “The Eteya for us isn’t about winning; it’s about getting better; about continuous improvement.”

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