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Parklive Jozi 2026: The ultimate guide to this year’s festival
One of Johannesburg’s favourite outdoor music festivals returns this August
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Events: What’s on in Johannesburg
From live music under city lights to art fairs, food markets, theatre, and cultural festivals –...
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The best Women’s Month specials worth booking in Johannesburg
This August, celebrate Women’s Month with experiences designed to help you unwind, indulge and...
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Jonathan Boynton-Lee
You know Jonathan from his globe-trotting adventures on Top Billing, but today, he’s giving us a personal tour of his home turf
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Ntokozo Mbambo
Award-winning musician Ntokozo Mbambo shares her favourite spots in the city
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Leah Jazz
Discover Johannesburg through the eyes of radio personality and sex educator Leah Jazz
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Where to eat and drink in Johannesburg
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The best bunny chows in Johannesburg
Can Jozi serve up a bunny chow worthy of this iconic dish's origins?
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The 10 best affordable restaurants in Johannesburg
Where to eat well without breaking the bank or your appetite
City Life
A guide to Johannesburg's local street food
These are some of the foods you can enjoy from local vendors who specialise in proudly South African dishes
Where to stay in Johannesburg
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Neighbourhood Diaries: Newtown
Murals, museums, music history, late-night dancing and one very good lunch stop make this inner-city precinct one of Joburg’s richest cultural outings
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Neighbourhood Diaries: Midrand
Midrand offers an appealing middle ground for people looking for comfort and convenience without the price tag of ultra-luxury neighbourhoods
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Neighbourhood Diaries: Norwood
Norwood, tucked between Houghton, Orange Grove and Linksfield, is one of Johannesburg’s oldest suburbs, known for its rich character and vibrant...
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The 15 best rooftop bars in Johannesburg
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The 11 best pubs and bars in Johannesburg
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The 5 best craft beer taprooms in Johannesburg
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