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Further Afield
Main Street Mining District
City of Gold - mining Joburg
Dlala Nje
Johannesburg tours
Origins Centre
Museums and places of interest
Constitution Hill
Mandela's Joburg
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Fairlawns Spa
Spas and massage
Modderfontein Reserve
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
The Wilds
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Lebo's Soweto Backpackers
Backpackers hostels
Clico Boutique Hotel
Boutique Hotels
The Peech Hotel
Boutique Hotels
The Houghton Hotel
Luxury Hotels
Proud Mary
Contemporary
The Frog Boot Bar
Casual Dining
Basalt Restaurant
Fine Dining Restaurants
The Pot Luck Club Johannesburg at The Peech Hotel
Tapas and small plates Restaurants
Babylon – The Joburg Bar and Nightclub
Illovo and Melrose nightlife
PreView at Four Seasons The Westcliff
Bars and pubs
Le Vin Wine Bar
Wine Bars
Level Four Restaurant, Bar and Terrace at 54 on Bath
Hotel bars
Johannesburg City Sightseeing bus – the Red Bus that takes you to the city's highlights
Transfers, sightseeing bus and tour services
Getting around – All you need to know about Joburg's Gautrain
Public Transport
Rea Vaya
Public Transport
Travelstart (local price comparison and flight bookers)
Airlines
Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square
Malls
Rosebank Sunday Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
Bryanston Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
44 Stanley – a visitor's guide
Boutique shopping centres
Pretoria National Botanical Garden (SANBI)
Tshwane and Dinokeng
The Javett-UP Art Centre
Sightseeing
Church Square
Sightseeing
The Faircity Junction
Hotels & Accommodation

Events in Johannesburg

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Russell Kaplan Autumn Wunderkammer Auction
Russell Kaplan Autumn Wunderkammer Auction
Online auctions
The Cirk's 'Malo and the Moon Maiden' by Janice Honeyman
The Cirk's 'Malo and the Moon Maiden' by Janice Honeyman
Theatre
Live at The Troyeville: Thami Kiet and The Lucky Dube Experience Ft. SAWUBONAMUSICJAM and The Black Cat Bones
Live at The Troyeville: Thami Kiet and The Lucky Dube Experience Ft. SAWUBONAMUSICJAM and The Black Cat Bones
Live Music
Candlelight Concerts Johannesburg
Candlelight Concerts Johannesburg
Live Music

To do in Joburg

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Events to look forward to in Joburg in 2025
Events to look forward to in Joburg in 2025
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A Doll's House Part 2 at Theatre on the Square
A Doll's House Part 2 at Theatre on the Square
Theatre
Illovo Nightlife – Democracy Bar and Bad Manors
Illovo Nightlife – Democracy Bar and Bad Manors
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Wizards Vintage – pre-loved designer wear in Parktown North
Wizards Vintage – pre-loved designer wear in Parktown North
Vintage and Thrift

Joburg restaurants & cafes

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Where to eat brunch in Joburg
Where to eat brunch in Joburg
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Review: Fresh and tasty vegan and vegetarian food at Soul Souvlaki
Review: Fresh and tasty vegan and vegetarian food at Soul Souvlaki
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Outdoor dining in Joburg – restaurants with great gardens, courtyards, and views
Outdoor dining in Joburg – restaurants with great gardens, courtyards, and views
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#FreshlyPlated Joburg restaurant news – April 2025
#FreshlyPlated Joburg restaurant news – April 2025
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Exhibitions to see in Joburg

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'Impact' by Joni Brenner at Origins Centre
'Impact' by Joni Brenner at Origins Centre
Art exhibitions and art events
What to see at 223 Jan Smuts Creative Hub in Rosebank
What to see at 223 Jan Smuts Creative Hub in Rosebank
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'(e)mersion' by Claire Lichtenstein at Candice Berman Gallery (223 Creative Hub)
'(e)mersion' by Claire Lichtenstein at Candice Berman Gallery (223 Creative Hub)
Art exhibitions and art events
Where to see public art in Joburg
Where to see public art in Joburg
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Joburg Nightlife

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Rest to revel: Sunday groove in Johannesburg
Rest to revel: Sunday groove in Johannesburg
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Marabi Club to close – How do we rethink Johannesburg as a city beyond decline?
Marabi Club to close – How do we rethink Johannesburg as a city beyond decline?
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Sin + Tax
Sin + Tax
Rosebank and Parkwood nightlife
Illovo Nightlife – Democracy Bar and Bad Manors
Illovo Nightlife – Democracy Bar and Bad Manors
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Shopping in Joburg

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Parkhurst 4th Avenue – A neighbourhood guide
Parkhurst 4th Avenue – A neighbourhood guide
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Where to shop designer kimonos in Joburg
Where to shop designer kimonos in Joburg
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Contemporary design in Joburg – 5 stores to visit
Contemporary design in Joburg – 5 stores to visit
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A guide to Joburg's best markets
A guide to Joburg's best markets
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Safari in South Africa

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Review: Monwana Lodge in Thornybush Game Reserve, Greater Kruger Park
Review: Monwana Lodge in Thornybush Game Reserve, Greater Kruger Park
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Visiting Kruger National Park
Visiting Kruger National Park
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Go on safari with all the trimmings at Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa
Go on safari with all the trimmings at Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa
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Camping and tented safari luxury in South Africa
Camping and tented safari luxury in South Africa
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Joburg weekly events guide: Aug 18 – Aug 21, 2022
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