Get ready for the clash of the teacups – final call for Tea on the Terrace
There are only a few seats left, and the one-week countdown is on for Tea on the Terrace 2025!
Dice (Do I Care Enough?) invites you to the 11th annual Tea on the Terrace, taking place on Saturday, 31 May at 10am at the Umfolozi Hotel Casino Convention Resort's Jabulani Dome.
Your morning entertainment includes Survivor SA: Island of Secrets winner Rob Bentele, who will deliver an inspiring talk.
Felixton College's high school marimba squad will perform a vibrant playlist blending local favourites and global hits while the tea hostesses decorate their themed tables.
Expect pop favourites like Shakira's Waka Waka and Michael Jackson's Beat It, along with soulful R&B from Liquideep's Fairytale.
Soulful songstress Vukile Msana – known to her stage followers as BK – will perform Bond themes and other popular hits.
Grantleigh saxophonist Yoné Nel will play moving renditions of Fix You by Coldplay, Say Something by Christina Aguilera and A Great Big World.
Book now!
Tickets are R1 500 per table of 10. As a hostess, you'll provide themed décor, crockery, and catering while competing for the Ubuntu Floating Trophy.
Expect light-hearted entertainment, networking, and meaningful moments over tea.
To book, email dice@zob.co.za or contact Kerry Krige at 035 799 0500 or Karen Dalton at 083 657 1488.
But hurry – this is your last chance!
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