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By Sitha Maliwa: Eden Flowers owner and managing director Mmaphuthi Makokwe (centre) with the team, Ayanda Khuphari, florist; Nicolas Jabane, general assistant; Lungile Madonsela, florist; and Lesedi Kgosieareng, trainee florist (Image supplied) This Valentine’s Day, Sun City Resort will once again be transformed by the work of Eden Flowers. From the Sun City Hotel, Cascades and Cabanas to The Palace of the Lost City, hotel lobbies, restaurants and event spaces will be brought to life with carefully designed floral displays that reflect both romance and refinement. But behind the elegant arrangements is a business story rooted in determination, discipline and community impact. Eden Flowers is led by owner and managing director Mmaphuthi Makokwe, a black woman entrep...

By Sitha Maliwa: For nearly half a century, she reigned supreme. A beacon of glamour, decadence, and possibility. From the moment the Sun City Hotel first opened its doors in 1979, she became more than just a destination - she was a legend. But as time wore on, the shine began to fade. Now, in a spectacular act of reinvention, the grand dame of African hospitality is reborn - and she’s ready to dazzle all over again. After 46 years at the heart of South Africa’s leisure and entertainment scene, the Sun City Hotel has undergone a comprehensive, jaw-dropping transformation - not just a facelift, but a full return to its former glory. “From the day that Sun City Hotel first opened its doors, South Africans have streamed through them, all caught up in the magic ...

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EDEN FLOWERS: Growing a business, creating opportunities, delivering excellence

A STAR REBORN: Sun City Hotel’s glorious comeback