Your ultimate guide to Johannesburg
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Where to watch the Boks in Johannesburg
The air is electric, the gees is high, and the Bokke are back on the field. When the national anthem...
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Events: What’s on in Johannesburg
From live music under city lights to art fairs, food markets, theatre, and cultural festivals –...
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Festival season in Johannesburg: Where to party month by month
With the seasons changing and the chill of winter finally giving way to warmer days, Johannesburg is...
Local Intel
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Local Intel: DJ Ankletap
DJ Ankletap spills the beans on his perfect day in Johannesburg, from where he gets his coffee to the spot with the best shisa nyama in town.
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Local Intel: Philicity Reeken
Philicity Reeken shares her favourite cafés, secret markets and off-the-beaten-track art deco adventures in Johannesburg.
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Local Intel: Wayne Boucher
Welcome to Local Intel, your ultimate guide to experiencing Johannesburg like a true insider. In this series, we sit down with local personalities,...
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Where to eat and drink in Johannesburg
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The best affordable restaurants in Johannesburg
Let’s face it, Joburg’s dining scene can get pricey, especially in the glitzier corners of Sandton. But eating out doesn’t have to mean...
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The best buy-one-get-one-free restaurant specials in Johannesburg
Who doesn’t love a great deal, especially when it involves good food and great company? Two-for-one meal specials have long been a favourite on the...
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The 11 best steak restaurants in Johannesburg
When it comes to steak, South Africans know their stuff. Whether you like rump, sirloin, ribeye, fillet or anything in-between, just know that you are in for a...
Where to stay in Johannesburg
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The 15 best hotels in Johannesburg
When it comes to finding the perfect place to stay and relax in Johannesburg, visitors are spoiled for...
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Where to stay in Johannesburg
South Africa’s economic hub was once little more than a stopover en-route to Cape Town or Kruger,...
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The 13 best affordable hotels in Johannesburg
If you'd rather save your cash for experiencing Johannesburg rather than on accommodation that is...
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Bars and pubs
The 11 best rooftop bars in Johannesburg
Bars and pubs
The 11 best pubs and bars in Johannesburg
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