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Things To See
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Further Afield
Constitution Hill
Mandela's Joburg
Lebo's Soweto Bicycle Tours
Township tourism - Soweto
Main Street Mining District
City of Gold - mining Joburg
Origins Centre
Museums and places of interest
Fairlawns Spa
Spas and massage
The Wilds
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Modderfontein Reserve
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
The Houghton Hotel
Luxury Hotels
Clico Boutique Hotel
Boutique Hotels
Home Suite Hotels Bristol, Rosebank
Boutique Hotels
Lebo's Soweto Backpackers
Backpackers hostels
The Frog Boot Bar
Casual Dining
Pantry by Marble
Delis
Breezeblock Café
Cafes
The Terrace
Tapas and small plates Restaurants
Level Four Restaurant, Bar and Terrace at 54 on Bath
Hotel bars
Babylon – The Joburg Bar and Nightclub
Illovo and Melrose nightlife
The Royale
Parkhurst and Craighall nightlife
Mr Pants wine bar
Wine 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
Travelstart (local price comparison and flight bookers)
Airlines
Rea Vaya
Public Transport
Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square
Malls
44 Stanley – a visitor's guide
Boutique shopping centres
Rosebank Sunday Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
Bryanston Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
The Javett-UP Art Centre
Sightseeing
Church Square
Sightseeing
Melrose House Museum
Sightseeing
The Faircity Junction
Hotels & Accommodation

Events in Johannesburg

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Up for auction: Russell Kaplan's Spring Wunderkammer (September 2025)
Up for auction: Russell Kaplan's Spring Wunderkammer (September 2025)
Online auctions
The Underground Booksellers walking tour
The Underground Booksellers walking tour
Talks & Tours
'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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Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra's Symphonic Jazz Festival (September 2025)
Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra's Symphonic Jazz Festival (September 2025)
Live Music
To do in Joburg – weekly events guide
To do in Joburg – weekly events guide
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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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'La Bella  – I am Woman' by The Cirk, a burlesque show
'La Bella  – I am Woman' by The Cirk, a burlesque show
Ballet & Dance

Joburg restaurants & cafes

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The Test Bakery: A weekend laboratory of flavour
The Test Bakery: A weekend laboratory of flavour
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Review: Kanpai and The Prawnery at Keyes Art Mile
Review: Kanpai and The Prawnery at Keyes Art Mile
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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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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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Exhibitions to see in Joburg

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Interview: Divining the future with Minè Kleynhans and her exhibition 'Augury After Autogogues'
Interview: Divining the future with Minè Kleynhans and her exhibition 'Augury After Autogogues'
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Review: 'Black Subjects' by Serge Nitegeka at Wits Art Museum
Review: 'Black Subjects' by Serge Nitegeka at Wits Art Museum
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Meet the winners of the 2025 Sasol New Signatures art competition
Meet the winners of the 2025 Sasol New Signatures art competition
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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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Joburg Nightlife

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Review: Ocaso at Oxford Parks
Review: Ocaso at Oxford Parks
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Joburg nightlife – The coolest parties and club nights
Joburg nightlife – The coolest parties and club nights
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Sin + Tax
Sin + Tax
Rosebank and Parkwood nightlife
Luxury nightlife: OKIO Nightclub and Bellucci Lounge in Sandton
Luxury nightlife: OKIO Nightclub and Bellucci Lounge in Sandton
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Shopping in Joburg

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Explore the latest edition of The Linden Market (Sat, Sep 27 – Sun, Sep 28, 2025)
Explore the latest edition of The Linden Market (Sat, Sep 27 – Sun, Sep 28, 2025)
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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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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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Where to go for a weekend getaway in Gauteng
Where to go for a weekend getaway in Gauteng
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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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Review: Escape to stillness – A weekend at Quiet Mountain Country House
Review: Escape to stillness – A weekend at Quiet Mountain Country House
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Where to travel! South African travel news and inspiration – August 2025
Where to travel! South African travel news and inspiration – August 2025
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Joburg weekly events guide: Aug 18 – Aug 21, 2022
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