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Things To See In Johannesburg

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Things To See
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Further Afield
Dlala Nje
Johannesburg tours
MainStreetWalks
Johannesburg tours
Constitution Hill
Mandela's Joburg
Main Street Mining District
City of Gold - mining Joburg
Fairlawns Spa
Spas and massage
Modderfontein Reserve
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
The Wilds
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Home Suite Hotels Bristol, Rosebank
Boutique Hotels
The Houghton Hotel
Luxury Hotels
Lebo's Soweto Backpackers
Backpackers hostels
Curiocity
Backpackers hostels
Basalt Restaurant
Fine Dining Restaurants
Joy Jozi
Kid-friendly
Red Chamber
Chinese Restaurants
The Pot Luck Club Johannesburg at The Peech Hotel
Tapas and small plates Restaurants
PreView at Four Seasons The Westcliff
Bars and pubs
Nine Lives Supper Club
Rosebank and Parkwood nightlife
Mr Pants wine bar
Wine Bars
Jozi Gold Brewing Company
Bars and pubs
Johannesburg City Sightseeing bus – the Red Bus that takes you to the city's highlights
Transfers, sightseeing bus and tour services
Travelstart (local price comparison and flight bookers)
Airlines
Rea Vaya
Public Transport
Getting around – All you need to know about Joburg's Gautrain
Public Transport
44 Stanley – a visitor's guide
Boutique shopping centres
Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square
Malls
Rosebank Sunday Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
Bryanston Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
Melrose House Museum
Sightseeing
Union buildings and the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre
Sightseeing
The Faircity Junction
Hotels & Accommodation
The Javett-UP Art Centre
Sightseeing

Events in Johannesburg

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Exhibition: 'Homecoming: The Return of the Johannesburg Art Gallery Collection' at Standard Bank Art Gallery
Exhibition: 'Homecoming: The Return of the Johannesburg Art Gallery Collection' at Standard Bank Art Gallery
Art exhibitions and art events
Solo exhibition: 'Kuomboka' by Mncedi Madolo at Asisebenze Art Gallery
Solo exhibition: 'Kuomboka' by Mncedi Madolo at Asisebenze Art Gallery
Art exhibitions and art events
Group exhibition: 'Grounded' at A42 House
Group exhibition: 'Grounded' at A42 House
Art exhibitions and art events
Retrospective exhibition: 'Now is Not Forever' by Theresa-Anne Mackintosh
Retrospective exhibition: 'Now is Not Forever' by Theresa-Anne Mackintosh
Art exhibitions and art events

To do in Joburg

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Call for applications: Red Bull Box Cart Race in Sandton (September 2026)
Call for applications: Red Bull Box Cart Race in Sandton (September 2026)
Sport and outdoors
Day trip with the Gautrain – Hatfield
Day trip with the Gautrain – Hatfield
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Where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Joburg
Where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Joburg
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The return of Melville: A Joburg nightlife revival
The return of Melville: A Joburg nightlife revival
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Joburg restaurants & cafes

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Dog-friendly cafés and coffee shops in Joburg
Dog-friendly cafés and coffee shops in Joburg
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Best spots for an early breakfast in Joburg
Best spots for an early breakfast in Joburg
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Where to eat brunch in Joburg
Where to eat brunch in Joburg
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Where to try hot pot in Johannesburg
Where to try hot pot in Johannesburg
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Exhibitions to see in Joburg

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'Homecoming' at Standard Bank Gallery – The battle for memory, heritage, and the soul of the Johannesburg Art Gallery
'Homecoming' at Standard Bank Gallery – The battle for memory, heritage, and the soul of the Johannesburg Art Gallery
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Group exhibition: 'Grounded' at A42 House
Group exhibition: 'Grounded' at A42 House
Art exhibitions and art events
Exhibition: 'Homecoming: The Return of the Johannesburg Art Gallery Collection' at Standard Bank Art Gallery
Exhibition: 'Homecoming: The Return of the Johannesburg Art Gallery Collection' at Standard Bank Art Gallery
Art exhibitions and art events
City perspectives: 'Atlas of Uncertainty' at Wits Origins Centre
City perspectives: 'Atlas of Uncertainty' at Wits Origins Centre
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Joburg Nightlife

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Nine Lives Supper Club
Nine Lives Supper Club
Rosebank and Parkwood nightlife
Joburg's queer-friendly bars, restaurants, and parties
Joburg's queer-friendly bars, restaurants, and parties
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From café raves to courtyard boogies: Joburg’s changing dance culture – and the songs that get the city on its feet
From café raves to courtyard boogies: Joburg’s changing dance culture – and the songs that get the city on its feet
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Rest to revel: Sunday groove in Johannesburg
Rest to revel: Sunday groove in Johannesburg
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Shopping in Joburg

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Thrift for Good: Vintage with Love x Workshop17 pop-up in Sandton (May 2026)
Thrift for Good: Vintage with Love x Workshop17 pop-up in Sandton (May 2026)
Pop-ups and special events
A guide to Joburg's best markets
A guide to Joburg's best markets
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Russell Kaplan Autumn Wunderkammer Auction
Russell Kaplan Autumn Wunderkammer Auction
Online auctions
Shop Joburg: 11 stores we're loving (March 2026)
Shop Joburg: 11 stores we're loving (March 2026)
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Safari in South Africa

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Review: The Reserve at Sun City
Review: The Reserve at Sun City
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Road to Kruger - Hazyview, Graskop, Sabie and the Panorama Route
Road to Kruger - Hazyview, Graskop, Sabie and the Panorama Route
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What's happening at SANBI's gardens around South Africa
What's happening at SANBI's gardens around South Africa
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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
Joburg #ArtCity Highlights: Aug 18 – 25, 2022

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