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A parent’s guide to a weekend at Carnival City
From the Big Wheel to the Lazer Zone, here is your essential checklist of things to do at Carnival City...
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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 12 best date ideas in Johannesburg
Joburg doesn’t do predictable, and neither should your dates
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Ntokozo Mbambo
Award-winning musician Ntokozo Mbambo shares her favourite spots in the city
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Where to eat and drink in Johannesburg
Bars and pubs
The 11 best pubs and bars in Johannesburg
Our guide to Johannesburg’s most talked-about bars and pubs — each with their own distinct charm and unique experience
Restaurants
The 12 best cafés and coffee shops in Johannesburg
These cafés and coffee shops are your best bet for a mighty fine cup of joe and a delicious treat in Johannesburg
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The 11 best steak restaurants in Johannesburg
When it comes to steak, South Africans know their stuff
Where to stay in Johannesburg
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Neighbourhood Diaries: Midrand
Midrand offers an appealing middle ground for people looking for comfort and convenience without the price tag of ultra-luxury neighbourhoods
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Neighbourhood Diaries: Melville
Bookshops, dive bars, heritage houses and one of Joburg’s best bits of wild nature, all packed into a few walkable streets
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Neighbourhood Diaries: Fourways
Suburban ease meets non-stop lifestyle energy. Fourways is practical, social, and quietly one of Joburg’s busiest lifestyle hubs
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The 5 best craft beer taprooms in Johannesburg
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