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5 Unusual South African Buildings You MUST Visit
South Africa is known for many things. Architecture isn’t usually one of them. But these 5 South African buildings are worth adding to your list of must-sees, when in the country ... The Zeitz-Mocaa gallery, Cape Town Cape Town's huge contemporary ...
13 Reasons to Visit Johannesburg at LEAST Once in Your Life
Ranked the world's top city by Rough Guides in 2015, Johannesburg is going places. It's breaking free of its reputation problem, and emerging as a seriously good alternative to Cape Town with galleries, shops, museums and markets to rival any in the world. ...
The 10 Best Food and Drink hoods In Johannesburg
Food is about people coming together to have a good time, and Johannesburg's eclectic eating scene satisfies just about all palettes with a range of foods and dining experiences across its myriad districts and suburbs that would keep the average foodie in food...
Enjoy a Family Day in Sandton
Johannesburg has a constant vibe, an ever-present buzz that makes it so very exciting. However, it does not always lend itself to relaxing days spent with family, since there is an on-the-go atmosphere that never dies. Still, there is plenty to see and do as a...
A Real South African Shopping Spree
South Africa has so much on offer, that it’s sometimes difficult to limit yourself to just a week or two of exploring it. Although often viewed as the safari Mecca or game paradise of the world, this country also has plenty to offer in terms of world-class sho...
The Gautrain
Johannesburg, in the province of Gauteng, is known as the commercial capital of South Africa. It is abuzz with arts, culture, politics, shopping, and plenty more. It is also home to the OR Tambo Airport, an international airport that welcomes the vast majority...
I Love Sandton’s Rosebank Because …
Hi, I’m Marina van Tonder from 201 Macedon in Rosebank, Sandton. Rosebank IS BEST KNOWN FOR its cosmopolitan lifestyle. GET YOUR PICTURE TAKEN AT the African Craft Market with one of the colourful African artists. THE BEST happy snap PICTURES CAN ...
I Love Hurlingham Because …
Hi, I’m Trish from Hurlingham House in Hurlingham. Hurlingham IS BEST KNOWN FOR being a peaceful and safe suburb, yet it's only 3km from the heart of Sandton. GET YOUR PICTURE TAKEN AT the statue of Nelson Mandela in Mandela Square. THE BEST archi...
I Love Chartwell Because …
Hi, I’m Alan from Hoopoe Haven Guest House in Chartwell, in Sandton. CHARTWELL IS BEST KNOWN FOR its country atmosphere and living. All plots are from 2.5 to 10 acres in size, so it is very peaceful. The Lion Park is on the border of Chartwell West 1 km awa...
I Love Inanda Because …
Hi, I’m Paul Oosthuizen from Inanda Club in Inanda, a stone’s throw away from the financial business hub of Sandton in Johannesburg. Inanda, meaning ‘beautiful’ in Zulu, is the only remaining green lung in Sandton. INANDA IS BEST KNOWN FOR beautiful, up mar...
I Love Sandhurst Because …
Hi, I’m Cheryl from Sandhurst in Sandton, Johannesburg. Sandhurst IS BEST KNOWN FOR its stunning homes and beautiful gardens. GET YOUR PICTURE TAKEN AT The Mandela Statue. This statue of a 21st century icon will tower above you. THE BEST scenic PI...
I Love Rivonia Because …
Hi, I’m Jill Marais from Rivonia Bed & Breakfast in Rivonia. Rivonia IS BEST KNOWN FOR its restaurants and IT industry. GET YOUR PICTURE TAKEN AT Lilliesleaf Farm in Rivonia, where Nelson Mandela and ANC members used to meet and hide out in the apart...
Liliesleaf Farm Photographs
On a recent visit to Johannesburg my mom and I decided to spend a morning taking a tour at the Liliesleaf farm in the leafy suburb of Rivonia. I had heard of Liliesleaf before but this was a learning and historical experience unlike anything I have experienced...
The cutest little Indie Coffee Shop in Africa – Wolves
Wolves Café in Illovo, Johannesburg, is the brainchild of three friends and creatives, and is undoubtedly one of the hippest hangouts in the city. One of the talented owners, Angie Batis, is not only the stellar creative force behind a popular blog as well as ...
Dinner at Chez Girard – An interlude in Jozi
My home for last week was Johannesburg and being a born and bred Capetonian this was a bit of a shock to the system. My beautiful mountain and quite streets of the southern suburbs were traded in for a cacophony of sounds and big roads and plenty of road works...