I don’t usually write about myself, or my achievements for that matter, here. But I have to mention this because I’m just so ecstatic about it. And I wanna get the word out there about this cool and plush establishment.

Khetha Mkhize and Mvelase Peppetta

A few weeks ago I was approached to be Brand Ambassador for Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! in Melrose Arch. You know I like fine things, right? And after looking at the cool stuff I’ll get to own and experience during my tenure, how could I say no?

Now, I am no stranger to Fire & Ice! in Melrose Arch. My first time there I was interviewing French opera singer Amaury Vassili for this website. Gallo Records couldn’t have chosen an apt location. I was in awe of everything, from the moment I stepped into their reception area. The interior decor is breath taking. Not to mention that the hotel is located in one of the trendiest spots in Johannesburg.

My second time was in the Cape Town branch where I spent some time during last year’s Cape Town International Jazz Festival. The rooms are intimate and warm. My highlight though, this time, was the meal I chose from the hotel’s restaurant’s extensive traditional menu.

My third time, which was the second time in the Melrose Arch hotel, was during the Top Billing presenter search auditions. This time around, I got to see the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice!‘s state of the art conference rooms as I witnessed the presenter hopefuls trying their luck.

My next time is definitely going to be very soon. I can’t wait to immerse myself in all that Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! has to offer me during a weekend’s stay that comes with my package as their Brand Ambassador. It’s gonna be sick! I’ll make sure of that.

Please check out the press release below:

The Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! in Cape Town and Melrose Arch are proud to announce the launch of their new ambassador programme.

After an extensive search which trawled the bottomless pool of all the major social networks, two hip young individuals who embrace and embody the spirit of Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! – i.e. hot and cool at the same time – were chosen to represent the brand.

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Is the first and last words in trendy urban chic. Not only do they offer their guests a level of comfort and luxury to which they have grown accustomed during their worldly travels, fill their bellies with delicious food and liquid libations, and equipped with staff who anticipate every need, but they are on the cutting edge of design and interior décor.

From the obvious to the subtle, the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Is brimming with eye candy and features to get tongues wagging. And that’s where the ambassadors come in. For the next two months Khetha Mkhize in Jozi and Mvelase Peppetta in the Mother City will be enjoying all the joys and benefits of being a Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! GUEST while tweeting, blogging and Facebooking their experiences to their fans, their followers and the world.

Founder and editor of lifestyle blog www.yeahbo.net, Kheta Mkhize has his finger on the pulse of the vibrant entertainment and nightlife scene in Jozi. Khetha wears the assorted hats of a writer, photographer, graphic designer, content producer, online/social media consultant, software developer and talent manager.

“The first time I went to the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Melrose Arch was to interview French classical singer Aumarie Vassili, and I was blown away. Gallo, the record company, couldn’t have chosen a better location for the interview,” says Kheta, who also visited the Cape Town hotel during the Cape Town International Jazz Festival last year. “The highlight was the scrumptious meal I chose from the traditional dishes at their plush restaurant. Also, hanging out at the bar and the balcony with friends was a treat.”

Twenty-four-year-old Mvelase Peppetta was born in Port Elizabeth but nine years in Cape Town is long enough to qualify him as a local.

“I concern myself with the important things in life,” says Mvelase. “Politics (both international and local), television (the trashier the better) Britney and Madonna, (waiting for their latest releases), and most importantly, my love of bacon.”

Mvelase tweets about these things, a lot, and you can read more at memeburn.com

Look out for these names; they’re going to have a lot to say in the next couple of months.

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