At Sanlam Private Investments there’s no such thing as a perfect score. Yes, we’re a well-established private investment management company, but in this business there’s no room for complacency. In everything we do, we ourselves are constantly raising the bar; increasing the challenge. When it comes to you, our client, we have only one objective: to deliver superior returns. And we never forget that, while it’s numbers we deliver, it’s people we’re looking after. Our performance track record across our entire product range reflects this objective.

 

 

 

 

Elegant and legendary, the Sandton Sun offers guests a distinguished and memorable stay. Linked to the Sandton Convention Centre and the Sandton City Shopping Centre, this hotel combines business services, contemporary dining and fashionable shopping, appealing to both leisure and business travellers. Located in the heart of Sandton CBD this hotel is 40 minutes by road from O.R Tambo International Airport and 900m from the Gautrain Station, and offers convenience and easy access to the city’s finest amenities. The Sandton Sun's illustrious history is enhanced by great staff, seamless service and world class facilities, including a luxurious spa, state-of-the-art Business Suite and beautifully appointed dining venues. The accommodation offers the ultimate in creature comforts, emphasised by contemporary African style.

 

 

 

 

Lifestyle is the bedrock of luxury. As any well-travelled contemporary Italian furniture aficionado will tell you, Chateau d’Ax is one of Europe and the world’s highly regarded furniture brands. With over 150 Chateau d’Ax stores in Italy and a combined total of over 350 stores worldwide, this reputable, innovative leader in the world’s luxury furniture market is now available in South Africa. The product’s distinguished, elegant lines are true to its Italian design and a commitment to exceptionally high-quality forms the cornerstones of this acclaimed leader in cutting-edge furniture. Catering to the discerning buyer, the finish of the brand excels not just in the intrinsics of the fabric and technology used in its production, but equally in the service that clients receive in the showroom. Chateau d’Ax will be extending its reach with numerous outlets across South Africa in the next 18 months.

 

 

 

 

25 years ago, Nespresso pioneered the concept of portioned premium coffee and patented an exclusive system for perfectly mastering the preparation process of the espresso, from the selection of the rarest coffee beans right through to the exquisite moment of tasting. A perfect espresso is the fruit of a complex alchemy between coffee of exceptional quality and freshness, and water at high pressure to bring out its body and intensity, and to reveal all the subtleties of its aromas. Coffee, Machine and Nespresso Club are the inseparable components of this ingenious alliance, which allow you to discover, in the comfort of your home, an unequalled espresso, cup after cup.

 

 

 

Named after the nearly extinct and mythical Okapi, an animal that is a blend between a zebra and a giraffe, is Okapi. The brainchild of Hanneli Rupert, these rare items use Africa as a point of inspiration and aim to preserve African culture by using only African leathers and working with high-end artisans. Okapi accessories, like the animal, are an amalgamation of elements. They are 100% African, made in collaboration with the finest craftsmen and artisans the land has to offer. With an emphasis on job creation and small business development Okapi aims to showcase the manufacturing and design skills available in Africa whilst simultaneously contributing towards the upliftment of local communities. Okapi uses fair trade and organic materials whenever possible and is aimed at becoming a globally competitive luxury goods brand with an ethical backbone. The line is available at Rupert’s African concept store Merchants on Long Street.

 

 

 

Offering absolute pleasure, reaching the ideal, the quintessence of delight… Ruinart glorifies champagne and opens up a world of refinement and timeless grace. Ruinart’s art is to sublimate the raw material and turn it into the finest work of art: an exceptional champagne. Ruinart awakens the sensibilities of champagne-lovers and initiates alike, and reveals to all the expression of champagne in its finest, most accomplished and perfected form.

 

 

 

 

The vision of Cellarmaster Kevin Arnold was to build a winery that would ultimately offer world class wines that would reflect the Terroir of the site. The goal was also to grow and create a single red wine from different varieties best suited to the site. This wine was named The Jem, after the owner Jeremy Ord. The winery, situated in Stellenbosch, was built from local rock found in the vineyards and styled in the warm terracotta tones of a classic Bordeaux chateau of France. In the centre of a magnificent courtyard lies the Waterford fountain which is the symbol of the brand and central to the Waterford philosophy - “The Waterford Way”. This philosophy encompasses more than just the farm and its wines, it is a place where life and family are celebrated and cherished, while prosperity and abundance are honoured.

 

 

 

 

It’s not surprising that Godiva Chocolatier, one of the creators of the world’s most elegant, hand-crafted chocolates, originated in Brussels, Belgium. From New York to Paris to Tokyo and now to Johannesburg, it is Godiva that brings the best of Belgium to the world. For generations, Belgium has had a tradition of perfectionism, from its Rubens paintings and gothic architecture to products made of intricate lace, glittering crystal and its fabulous cuisine. Godiva Chocolatier owns and operates more than 450 boutiques and shops worldwide where consumers can find a comprehensive selection of Godiva offerings. Godiva Chocolatier will provide the finest confectionery to corporates and consumers direct and welcomes the approach of SALA members to explore their gift catalogue for premier events and personal gifts.

 

 

 

 

Finweek is South Africa’s leading financial weekly magazine focusing on investment. With its brisk, creative and authoritative analysis of business and investment issues, it’s an essential business tool in the daily battle for competitive advantage. Today's business decision-makers have to cope with increased pressure on their time and are expected, more than ever before, to succeed in the face of stiffer competition. Finweek provides relevant information in quick bytes, along with award-winning investment advice.

 

 

 

 

 

For readers of Private Edition, wealth is a means to a more exciting end. The magazine opens a window to their world. This discerning market astutely grows its wealth. Money gives them a comfortable, even luxurious lifestyle but it also buys the life experience. If it is a work of art, it is likely to be a commissioned work – or the discovery of new talent and the ‘next big thing’. If it is a superbly engineered car, chances are the Private Edition buyer has had a hand in its final look and feel. The keys to this market are ‘different’ and ‘rare’. Another important insight into the target market is their desire to experience life from a new perspective – domestic flight may become high altitude ballooning; yachting may become a race against time and nature. In Private Edition, features tell stories about courage, power, leadership, broken records and benchmark setting. The men and women admired by this market have imagination, courage and an ‘X factor’ that turns an explorer into a pioneer. Private Edition is focussed, knows its market and how readers spend their wealth.

 

 

 

 

 

Luxury Society is the world's most influential online community of top luxury executives. Based in Paris, with members in more than 150 countries, Luxury Society informs and connects CEOs, managers, journalists, consultants, designers and analysts from across the luxury sector, in industries as varied as fashion, design, art, jewelry and timepieces, beauty, travel and hospitality, yachting, private aviation, automotive, private banking, real estate and personal services.