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Read issue 3 whist in the bush first week of Jan, really like this mag and their articles are never too long - 2 to 3 pages on a main article. So for people like me with ADHD - I can focus the whole way through .
It’s just a bugger trying to get hold of a hard copy, like hens teeth.


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I find Spar is best.
You don't get them at P'nP...
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Thanks for that update Manny , can we get a pic of that Jimny article

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Is the Mag available at Woolies?
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Sounds like a nice read Manny but I'm still unable to find a copy of the magazine.
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Is anyone else, other than the East Randers (many of whom can't read anyway) having issues getting a hard copy?

Maybe Adventure Koos can reply regarding the distribution of the mag.

But I know they prefer it if you take an online subscription via Zinnio...
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LesseW wrote:Is the Mag available at Woolies?
Nope - Spar and checkers but there is also an online format if you into that kind of thing through ZINIO...

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Thanks Manny for the review - I know the mag is still not in every shop - but its due to some shops refusing them for some silly reason at this point - but we are working on it. If you can't find it please drop me a mail (anton@4x4afrika.com) and I will se if I can locate a copy for you in send you in the right direction. Please follow us on Facebook - @AdventureAvontuurAfrika. Or have a look at our website for more articles and info - www.4x4afrika.com. Any suggestions or questions are welcomed and we will try to answer them promptly. Every adventure starts with a just single footstep, this is your invitation to join us on ours!

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I've tried both the Spar shops and one Checkers in Edenvale and none of them carry the magazines. I've got one more Checkers to try.
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Anyone else having difficulty obtaining the mag?

All the Spars near me have it, but not the other stores...
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Mad Manny wrote:
Fri Jan 22, 2021 9:55 pm
Anyone else having difficulty obtaining the mag?.

All the Spars near me have it, but not the other stores...
A week later & not one member of the illiteratti has bothered to try buy the mag?
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As I've mentioned before, there doesn't seem to be one outlet for the magazine in the Edenvale area. I've been to all of the Spar and Checkers shops in the area without having any luck.
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You are aware that there are other people who haven't replied that I could be referring to?
The anyone ELSE was the clue... :D

But let me make it more clear...

If there anyone else, in South Africa, other than Paul of Edenvale :lol: , who has had difficulty purchasing a printed copy of Adventure Afrika/Avontuur Afrika magazine?
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I saw three copies of the Mag in my local Blairgowrie Spar, a few days ago ...

I did not buy one as:

1. The foregoing Review failed to mention its all in an alien tongue !
2. There is a Prado on the cover !
3. I was not keen that you all know that I would stoop so low as to shop in SPAR...

P.S. ... instead of Mag Spotting, I'm probly going to revert to BirdWatching & Twitching ...
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Checked at the Checkers Hyper (old Hyperama) today. Still nothing to be found of Adventure Africa on the shelves.
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