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Things To See In Johannesburg

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Further Afield
Constitution Hill
Mandela's Joburg
Origins Centre
Museums and places of interest
Main Street Mining District
City of Gold - mining Joburg
Dlala Nje
Johannesburg tours
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
Curiocity
Backpackers hostels
Clico Boutique Hotel
Boutique Hotels
The Houghton Hotel
Luxury Hotels
The Peech Hotel
Boutique Hotels
The Frog Boot Bar
Casual Dining
Akido
Japanese and Sushi
Red Chamber
Chinese Restaurants
Bean There Coffee
Coffee
Le Vin Wine Bar
Wine Bars
The Royale
Parkhurst and Craighall nightlife
Alto234 at The Leonardo, Africa's highest sky bar
Sandton nightlife
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
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
Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square
Malls
Bryanston Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
44 Stanley – a visitor's guide
Boutique shopping centres
Rosebank Sunday Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
Church Square
Sightseeing
Melrose House Museum
Sightseeing
The Javett-UP Art Centre
Sightseeing
The Faircity Junction
Hotels & Accommodation

Events in Johannesburg

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Group exhibition: 'Happy Women's Day I Guess' at Berman Contemporary (223 Creative Hub)
Group exhibition: 'Happy Women's Day I Guess' at Berman Contemporary (223 Creative Hub)
Art exhibitions and art events
Live at The Troyeville: Blvd Hvnny + Martin Rocka and The Sickshop
Live at The Troyeville: Blvd Hvnny + Martin Rocka and The Sickshop
Live Music
Group exhibition: 'Looking Back, Seeing Now' at Gallery 1 (Keyes Art Mile)
Group exhibition: 'Looking Back, Seeing Now' at Gallery 1 (Keyes Art Mile)
Art exhibitions and art events
Joburg Ballet and Cape Town City Ballet's 'Swan Lake'
Joburg Ballet and Cape Town City Ballet's 'Swan Lake'
Ballet & Dance

To do in Joburg

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10 experiences in Soweto, Joburg – A guide to South Africa's most famous township
10 experiences in Soweto, Joburg – A guide to South Africa's most famous township
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Cycling the city with Girls on Bikes – A sisterhood on two wheels
Cycling the city with Girls on Bikes – A sisterhood on two wheels
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To do in Joburg – weekly events guide
To do in Joburg – weekly events guide
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Live at The Troyeville: SA Speedsoft Fundraiser
Live at The Troyeville: SA Speedsoft Fundraiser
Live Music

Joburg restaurants & cafes

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Where to eat brunch in Joburg
Where to eat brunch in Joburg
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Épicure at ONE
Épicure at ONE
African and South African
Veggie bliss: 10 minutes with GardenFresh founders Yorrik Lotto and Christiaan Chadderton
Veggie bliss: 10 minutes with GardenFresh founders Yorrik Lotto and Christiaan Chadderton
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#FreshlyPlated Joburg restaurant news – June 2025
#FreshlyPlated Joburg restaurant news – June 2025
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Exhibitions to see in Joburg

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Group exhibition: 'Enduring Signatures' at Sasol Art Gallery
Group exhibition: 'Enduring Signatures' at Sasol Art Gallery
Art exhibitions and art events
Where to see public art in Joburg
Where to see public art in Joburg
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'Waar Bloed Nie Loop Nie' by Mellaney Roberts at Berman Contemporary (223 Creative Hub)
'Waar Bloed Nie Loop Nie' by Mellaney Roberts at Berman Contemporary (223 Creative Hub)
Art exhibitions and art events
10 minutes with artist Daneel Thumbiran
10 minutes with artist Daneel Thumbiran
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Joburg Nightlife

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Illovo Nightlife – Democracy Bar and Bad Manors
Illovo Nightlife – Democracy Bar and Bad Manors
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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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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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Parktown North – A neighbourhood guide
Parktown North – 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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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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Where to shop in Joburg – July 2025
Where to shop in Joburg – July 2025
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Safari in South Africa

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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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Choosing ethical wildlife experiences
Choosing ethical wildlife experiences
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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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