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Things To See In Johannesburg

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Things To See
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Further Afield
Main Street Mining District
City of Gold - mining Joburg
Origins Centre
Museums and places of interest
Dlala Nje
Johannesburg tours
Constitution Hill
Mandela's Joburg
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Modderfontein Reserve
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Fairlawns Spa
Spas and massage
The Wilds
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
The Peech Hotel
Boutique Hotels
Home Suite Hotels Bristol, Rosebank
Boutique Hotels
Clico Boutique Hotel
Boutique Hotels
The Houghton Hotel
Luxury Hotels
Qsushi at Oxford Parks
Japanese and Sushi
Yeoville Dinner Club
African and South African
Fordsburg Square
Fast food and street food
Chez Fong
Chinese Restaurants
Level Four Restaurant, Bar and Terrace at 54 on Bath
Hotel bars
PreView at Four Seasons The Westcliff
Bars and pubs
Mr Pants wine bar
Wine Bars
Babylon – The Joburg Bar and Nightclub
Illovo and Melrose nightlife
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
44 Stanley – a visitor's guide
Boutique shopping centres
Bryanston Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square
Malls
Rosebank Sunday Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
The Faircity Junction
Hotels & Accommodation
Union buildings and the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre
Sightseeing
Church Square
Sightseeing
Pretoria National Botanical Garden (SANBI)
Tshwane and Dinokeng

Events in Johannesburg

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The Underground Booksellers walking tour
The Underground Booksellers walking tour
Talks & Tours
Up for auction: Russell Kaplan's Spring Wunderkammer (September 2025)
Up for auction: Russell Kaplan's Spring Wunderkammer (September 2025)
Online auctions
'Revolution of Words': A poetic uprising bridging generations at UJ (September 2025)
'Revolution of Words': A poetic uprising bridging generations at UJ (September 2025)
Art exhibitions and art events
Group exhibition: 'Thorned' at Keyes Art Mile
Group exhibition: 'Thorned' at Keyes Art Mile
Art exhibitions and art events

To do in Joburg

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10 things to do in Birdhaven
10 things to do in Birdhaven
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Board games, big moves: The rise of social chess in Joburg
Board games, big moves: The rise of social chess in Joburg
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Spring and summer events to look forward to in Joburg (September – December 2025)
Spring and summer events to look forward to in Joburg (September – December 2025)
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Sunset Music Series: The lineup at Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden (Sep – Oct 2025)
Sunset Music Series: The lineup at Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden (Sep – Oct 2025)
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Joburg restaurants & cafes

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Joburg's best High Teas
Joburg's best High Teas
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10 of Joburg's sexiest bars – Where to go for late-night drinks
10 of Joburg's sexiest bars – Where to go for late-night drinks
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The Test Bakery: A weekend laboratory of flavour
The Test Bakery: A weekend laboratory of flavour
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#FreshlyPlated Joburg restaurant news – August 2025
#FreshlyPlated Joburg restaurant news – August 2025
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Exhibitions to see in Joburg

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Review: 'Remembering and Forgetting: Landscapes in Dialogue' by Kim Berman at UJ Art Gallery
Review: 'Remembering and Forgetting: Landscapes in Dialogue' by Kim Berman at UJ Art Gallery
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What to expect at Keyes Art Night at Keyes Art Mile in Rosebank
What to expect at Keyes Art Night at Keyes Art Mile in Rosebank
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To see in Joburg – weekly exhibitions guide
To see in Joburg – weekly exhibitions guide
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Solo exhibition: 'Remembering and Forgetting' by Kim Berman at UJ Art Gallery
Solo exhibition: 'Remembering and Forgetting' by Kim Berman at UJ Art Gallery
Art exhibitions and art events

Joburg Nightlife

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Illovo Nightlife – Democracy Bar and Bad Manors
Illovo Nightlife – Democracy Bar and Bad Manors
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Rest to revel: Sunday groove in Johannesburg
Rest to revel: Sunday groove in Johannesburg
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Luxury nightlife: OKIO Nightclub and Bellucci Lounge in Sandton
Luxury nightlife: OKIO Nightclub and Bellucci Lounge in Sandton
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Joburg nightlife – The coolest parties and club nights
Joburg nightlife – The coolest parties and club nights
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Shopping in Joburg

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Where to shop in Joburg – September 2025
Where to shop in Joburg – September 2025
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A guide to Joburg's best markets
A guide to Joburg's best markets
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What's new in Rosebank – 13 spots to visit (July 2025)
What's new in Rosebank – 13 spots to visit (July 2025)
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Parkhurst 4th Avenue – A neighbourhood guide
Parkhurst 4th Avenue – A neighbourhood guide
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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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Five safari destinations near Joburg
Five safari destinations near Joburg
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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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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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