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May 11, 2026

Salt x Ceremony Takes Dinner to the Rooftops

A roving dinner series that brings curated menus to Johannesburg rooftops

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May 11, 2026

Sandton SPCA Raises R1.7 Million for New Rescue Vehicles

Community donations exceed fundraising goal to replace ageing inspector fleet

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May 11, 2026

Joburg Zoo Elephants Could Move to Sanctuary After High Court Hearing

Three African elephants face relocation as advocates argue for improved welfare

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May 11, 2026

How South Africans Are Stretching Every Tank Further

Practical fuel-saving habits that are helping motorists cope with rising petrol prices

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May 10, 2026

Zanele Montle Explores Identity in New Sculpture Exhibition

Phakathi Kwemihlaba Emibili at Denzil's and Jo in Parktown North

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May 9, 2026

Jozi Gold Brewing Company Opens in the Former Orbit Space

Craft beer and food in the iconic Braamfontein jazz venue

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May 8, 2026

Picnic and Thrift at Waverley Sports Club

Monthly market with 60 plus curated vintage stalls

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May 8, 2026

Galliot Park in Glenhazel Gets R3 Million Upgrade

CAP Greens investment results in new infrastructure and safer facilities

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May 8, 2026

Raphadu Maphoto Wins at Le Book 2026

South African photographer achieves international recognition for storytelling and cultural truth

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May 7, 2026

Joburg Restaurants Shine in South African Restaurant Awards 2026 Nominees

Nine Gauteng establishments nominated for Best Restaurant in Gauteng with voting open until May 20

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May 7, 2026

Forest Farm Centre in Bryanston is a Hidden Gem for Thrifty Shoppers

Thrift shop and bookshop support people living with cerebral palsy while offering unique finds

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May 7, 2026

From Fetching Firewood to PhD: The Story of Mlondolozi Ndlovu

How a boy who walked 5km for firewood and shared textbooks among 30 students earned a doctorate in civil engineering

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May 7, 2026

Linden Is Officially One of the World's Coolest Neighbourhoods

Time Out ranks Linden #17 on their global list of coolest neighbourhoods for 2025

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May 6, 2026

Tears Are Only Water, Nhlanla Nhlapo at Gallery 2

A quiet exhibition of charcoal and oil works exploring vulnerability

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May 6, 2026

Chef Wandile Mabaso Brings His Art to Keyes Art Mile

The food artist takes over the bar at The Atrium in Rosebank

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May 6, 2026

FlySafair Birthday Sale Offers Travel Deals

Airline teases iconic birthday dash sale for Johannesburg travellers

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May 6, 2026

New Low Cost Pet Clinic Opens in Regents Park for Johannesburg Pet Owners

Animal Anti Cruelty League launches dedicated sterilisation clinic for disadvantaged communities

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May 5, 2026

Jozi Gold Brings New Life to Braamfontein's Old Jazz Landmark

The building that once housed The Orbit until 2019 has reopened as Jozi Gold Brewing Company

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May 5, 2026

What Happens When You Give Up Sugar for Six Weeks

Why cutting sugar is harder than it sounds

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May 5, 2026

A Complete Guide to Joburg's Best Markets

Where Joburg weekends come alive

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May 4, 2026

1920 Portuguese Restaurant Reopens on Baker Street

The picanha steak and prawns that built a following are back in Rosebank

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May 4, 2026

FADA Gallery Pottery Workshops at Wits

Hands-on clay experience at the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

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May 4, 2026

Why We Get Sicker in Winter

South Africa’s winter brings higher risks of flu, RSV, and other viruses. Cold air weakens nasal immunity, while dry indoor spaces and crowding make infections spread faster.

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May 4, 2026

South Africa's New Two-Pot Retirement System Explained

What the new retirement rules mean for your savings and when you can access them

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May 3, 2026

11 Best Places to Go Dancing in Johannesburg

From underground clubs to rooftop bars, here is where to dance the night away

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May 1, 2026

Just 20 Minutes in Nature Can Transform Your Health

Science shows that a short walk in the park lowers stress, blood pressure, and boosts your immune system

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May 1, 2026

10 Best Early Breakfast Spots in Joburg for Morning People

Where to get your first meal from 6am across the city

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May 1, 2026

15 Guided Tours That Show You the Real Joburg

Experiences beyond the tourist traps

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Apr 30, 2026

10 Beautiful Parks in Joburg for Winter Sunshine

Free and cheap outdoor spaces to explore across the city

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Apr 30, 2026

Students Bring Energy Back to the Heart of Joburg

How education is breathing new life into Johannesburg's western CBD

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Apr 30, 2026

Kōhī Sessions Lets You Be the DJ at 44 Stanley

Monthly vinyl sessions where everyone gets a turn behind the decks

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Apr 30, 2026

Seeds Can Hear Rain And It Makes Them Grow Faster

MIT scientists discover that the sound of rainfall wakes seeds from dormancy and speeds up germination

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Apr 29, 2026

Joburg's Running Clubs Are Making Fitness Social Again

From Rosebank to Braamfontein, groups are reclaiming the streets one run at a time

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Apr 29, 2026

Wits Standard Bank Piano Festival Brings Eight Pianists to Braamfontein

Four double bill concerts celebrate South Africa's jazz and classical piano traditions

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Apr 29, 2026

Cycling in Joburg: A Different Way to See the City

From guided tours to mountain biking trails, exploring Joburg on two wheels

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Apr 29, 2026

Napz Pizzeria Brings Real Neapolitan Pizza to Rosebank

South Africa's first AVPN certified pizzeria opens in Rosebank Quarter

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Apr 28, 2026

Joburg's Public Art: The Stories Behind the Sculptures

A self-guided tour of the city's most iconic outdoor artworks

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Apr 28, 2026

Cup Classique: The Joburg Tea Brand Redefining Luxury

Women-owned, locally sourced, and sustainably made at 223 Creative Hub

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Apr 28, 2026

Is Johannesburg South Africa's New Lifestyle Hub?

Why young professionals are choosing Joburg over Cape Town

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Apr 24, 2026

Delta Park: Joburg's Free Green Lung With Trails for Everyone

One of the city's largest parks offers mountain biking, bird watching, and South Africa's first sensory trail for the sight-impaired

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Apr 24, 2026

Kora Restaurant Opens in Sandton with Mi Casa Live on May 1

A new fine dining destination inspired by West African musical heritage opens at The Marc

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Apr 24, 2026

How Bryanston Organic Market Champions Plastic-Free Shopping

For 40 years, this Johannesburg market has prioritised sustainable, packaging-free commerce

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Apr 24, 2026

Gnarly Vinyls: The Trio Bringing Analogue Soul Back to Joburg

A roaming record store run by three friends from Kempton Park is reviving vinyl culture across the East Rand

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Apr 23, 2026

Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden: Joburgs Best Kept Nature Secret

300 hectares of indigenous gardens, waterfalls, and the famous black eagles just 30 minutes from the city centre

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Apr 23, 2026

011 Skatepark: Edenvales Olympic Training Hub for Joburgs Youth

How Dean Backos transformed an abandoned park into South Africas only Olympic level skate facility

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Apr 23, 2026

Melville Is Back: Inside Joburgs Nightlife Renaissance

7th Street is buzzing again with new venues, returning favourites, and creative energy driving a major comeback

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Apr 23, 2026

Alex Mall Teases New Store and It Could Be a Big Win for Locals

Essential admin services coming to Alexandra's main shopping centre

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Apr 22, 2026

Melville's Fashion Scene Is Having a Moment, Here's Where to Shop Local

From slow fashion to bespoke tailoring, discover the independent designers making Melville one of Joburg's most interesting places to shop

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Apr 22, 2026

Where to Capture the Best Sunrise and Sunset Views in Joburg

From natural viewpoints to polished rooftops, these are the best places to photograph Johannesburg at golden hour

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Apr 22, 2026

Joburg's The Blockman Named One of the World's 101 Best Steakhouses

International recognition puts this local steak destination among the most celebrated meat restaurants on the planet

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Apr 22, 2026

Where to Try Hot Pot in Johannesburg: A Guide to the City's Best DIY Dining Spots

From Sandton rooftops to Cyrildene's Chinatown, these three spots turn cooking at the table into a flavour-packed adventure

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Apr 22, 2026

Top Billing Is Back, and Zozibini Tunzi Is Leading a New Era of South African Television

The iconic lifestyle show returns to S3 on April 30 with a refreshed lineup blending legacy hosts and fresh faces

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Apr 21, 2026

Atlas of Uncertainty: A New Exhibition at Wits Explores Migration and African Cities

Thirty artists from Accra, Johannesburg and Nairobi map the future of urban Africa

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Apr 21, 2026

Melville Koppies: Where Ancient History Meets Sunday Morning Hikes

Stone Age and Iron Age remains in one of Joburg's last pockets of wild nature

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Apr 21, 2026

Bekker Trails: Dog-Friendly Forest Walks in Magaliesburg

Shaded trails along the Magalies River with options for every fitness level

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Apr 21, 2026

Explore Joburg on Foot: The Best Walking Tours for 2026

Guided walks that reveal the city's stories, from street art to heritage architecture

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Apr 21, 2026

What Gauteng Residents Need to Know About Malaria This Season

Simple steps to stay healthy when travelling to malaria risk areas

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Apr 20, 2026

Hyperland Grocery Store Opening at Park Station

Commuters can now shop for groceries while catching their train

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Apr 20, 2026

Babylonstoren Brings the Farm to The Westcliff

Franschhoek's iconic wine farm comes to Johannesburg for a year-long culinary partnership

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Apr 20, 2026

Tashas Nelson Mandela Square Just Reopened and It Looks Completely Different

New look, same love for good food. Here is what changed and what to order.

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Apr 17, 2026

Liefde By Die Dam Marks 10th Edition at Emmarentia Dam

The annual music festival returns to Emmarentia Dam on Saturday 18 April for its 10th edition featuring Die Heuwels Fantasties, Mango Groove, Jack Parow and Fokofpolisiekar

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Apr 17, 2026

Get hands-on with creativity at Craighall Park's Block Printing Workshops!

Blocks and Hue offers hands-on block printing sessions using 200 handcrafted Indian stamps in Craighall Park

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Apr 17, 2026

Independent Artists Are Finding New Opportunities Through the RMB Latitudes Art Fair

INDEX 2026 partners with the National Arts Council to open doors for emerging African artists this May

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Apr 17, 2026

There Is a Titanic Museum Hidden Inside 27 Boxes in Melville

The world's first tin Titanic model lives in one of Joburg's most creative spaces

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Apr 16, 2026

Joburg Just Got a New Treetop Adventure Park and It Is Open to Everyone

Acrobranch Thaba in Mulbarton is the brand first hybrid park combining treetop courses with engineered pole obstacles

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Apr 16, 2026

Pretty Woman the Musical Is Coming to Montecasino and It Opens This Week

The hit Broadway and West End show lands at the Teatro with an all South African cast from 24 April to 31 May

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Apr 16, 2026

Gauteng's Water Crisis Sparks Human Rights Investigation

The SAHRC has launched a formal inquiry after a wave of complaints from residents dealing with prolonged water outages across the province

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Apr 16, 2026

ULTRA South Africa Is Back at Nasrec This Freedom Day and the Lineup Is Massive

Axwell, DJ Snake, Shimza, Major League DJz and more take over the Expo Centre on 25 April

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Apr 16, 2026

This Play at the Market Theatre Is Getting Rave Reviews and It Closes Saturday

Under the Shade of a Tree I Sat and Wept connects South Africa and Kosovo through the pain and power of reconciliation

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Apr 15, 2026

Four Joburg CBD Streets Are Getting New Names and Every One Tells a Story

The City is renaming four streets around St Marys Cathedral to honour anti apartheid heroes as part of the Desmond Tutu Precinct

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Apr 15, 2026

The Delicious Festival Is Coming Back and It Has New Dates

Two days of soul, funk and groove at Kyalami this September despite DStv ending its sponsorship

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Apr 15, 2026

R750 Million Conference Centre and Hotel Is Coming to Waterfall

The massive development next to Mall of Africa will hold up to 2,000 delegates and open in 2028

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Apr 15, 2026

From CBD Streets to Sunday Playgrounds: Revolutionizing Urban Spaces

Joburg just had its first car-free CBD event and people are already begging for more

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Apr 14, 2026

The Hangout Fest 3 Is Your Freedom Day Weekend Sorted

Prime Circle, The Dirty Skirts, Majozi and more take over Edenvale on 25 April

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Apr 14, 2026

A Silent Book Club Is Taking Over the Gautrain This Friday

Bring a book and board at Marlboro for the most peaceful commute you will ever have

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Apr 13, 2026

The Greenhouse in Sandton Now Does Lunch and You Should Probably Stay for the Night

Famous supper club meets Cape Town flair. Here is what the new daytime menu looks like.

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Apr 13, 2026

Gauteng Just Got Its First IMAX with Laser and It Is in Rosebank

A bigger screen, sharper picture, and a blockbuster lineup. Here is why Joburg movie lovers should care.

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Apr 10, 2026

Uncovering Joburg's Hidden Creative Haven: A World Waiting to be Discovered

The Creative Corner of Joburg Most People Still Have Not Found

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Apr 10, 2026

The Joburg Chef Feeding 25,000 People a Day and You Have Probably Eaten His Food

Bradley Atkinson runs a kitchen in Johannesburg that sends out thousands of meals on Air France flights around the world. Most people have no idea.

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Apr 10, 2026

Have Your Say: The Plan That Could Change Downtown Joburg Forever

Igniting Innovation: Transforming Joburg's Downtown Landscape.

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Apr 10, 2026

Joburg to Cape Town Flights Now Cost Almost Double

Fuel surcharges have pushed domestic flight prices sharply higher. Here is what you need to know.

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Apr 9, 2026

Temu Revolutionizes Shopping Experience for South Africans with VAT and Import Duties Inclusion

No more surprise courier payment links. What you see at checkout is what you pay.

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Apr 8, 2026

The Pothole That Made International News and Got Fixed Overnight

A Douglasdale pothole ignored for three years got repaired in 24 hours after one viral swim

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Apr 8, 2026

Gold Reef City Turns 40 and April Is the Best Time to Visit

South Africa's biggest theme park celebrates four decades with a packed month of events, concerts, and specials

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Apr 8, 2026

Johannesburg Just Got the Worlds First Marc Jacobs Café and Its Amazing

The iconic fashion brand opens a 20 seat café at Hyde Park Corner

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Apr 7, 2026

Live music Johannesburg and skyline views atop the city

Featuring live jazz music and breathtaking Joburg skyline views

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Mar 30, 2026

Rand Show Johannesburg Guide for Family Events and Entertainment

Explore amusement park rides and the best family events Johannesburg has to offer

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Your local guide that’s built just for you and your neighbourhood. Every edition brings you real local life: new restaurant openings, great places to eat, family‑friendly events, markets, gigs and things to do nearby. You’ll also get short, useful stories about local people, small businesses and community initiatives that make your area feel like home. We cut out generic, click‑baity content and outdated events, and focus on practical, trustworthy updates that help you decide where to go, what to try and how to stay connected in your community.

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