Your ultimate guide to Johannesburg
Restaurants and bars, museums and galleries, clubs and music, shops and more from across Johannesburg
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Shopping
The 14 best shopping malls in Johannesburg
Forget everything you think you know about 'mall culture' because in the City of Gold, a shopping centre...
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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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The best safari escapes close to Johannesburg
Johannesburg may be a city of skyscrapers, but within a few hours (or a short flight), you can be...
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Lee-Roy Wright
Having traded the quiet streets of Uitenhage in the Eastern Cape for the hustle of the City of Gold, Lee-Roy has fully embraced Joburg life
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Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse
Johannesburg is full of hidden gems - and South African musical legend Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse shares some of his favourites with us
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Where to eat and drink in Johannesburg
Restaurants
The 8 best outdoor restaurants in Johannesburg
There's something about eating outdoors that transforms a meal into an occasion
Bars and pubs
The 15 best rooftop bars in Johannesburg
The City of Gold knows how to impress with its panoramic plateaus, high altitude urban greenery and unforgettable sunsets
Restaurants
The 11 best breakfast and brunch spots in Johannesburg
There are few things better in life than rounding up your besties and heading for a brunch with mimosas and delicious eats
Where to stay in Johannesburg
Travel
The 15 best hotels in Johannesburg
From high-end luxury stays to spending a night surrounded by nature
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Where to stay in Johannesburg
We’ve rounded up Joburg’s best neighbourhoods, each with its own distinct character, plus where to stay, eat, and explore in each one
Hotels
The 13 best affordable hotels in Johannesburg
If you'd rather save your cash for experiencing Johannesburg rather than on accommodation that is pricey, we have a solution for you
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Bars and pubs
The 6 best craft beer taprooms in Johannesburg
Bars and pubs
The 11 best pubs and bars in Johannesburg
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Film
The 100 greatest cinemas in the world right now
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Travel
The best cheap countries to visit in Europe
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Art
Paris’s oldest bridge will soon be transformed by a monumental installation – and it’s free to visit
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