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The essential visitors guide to Joburg, launched Feb 2014. SA's most dynamic city joins 100 cities In Your Pocket #discoverjoburg [email protected]
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From picnics and live music to romantic movie nights, SANBI’s gardens around South Africa set the perfect scene for love this Valentine’s Day. Here’s what’s happening in these green spaces on Fri, Feb 14:
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Get ready for an eclectic afternoon at The Troyeville on Sun, Feb 16! Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness (BCUC) brings Afro-psychedelic future pop, with Cito, Andre Kriel, Ange de Klerk, and Paul E Flynn. Grab your tickets here:
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Back by popular demand, The Cirk's ‘Once Upon a Time: Reimagined’ brings nostalgic fairytales to life – with an acrobatic twist – at Cresta Shopping Centre from Sat, Mar 1 – Sun, Mar 30. Bigger, bolder, and more dazzling than ever. Book your tickets now:
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Swap the last-minute box of chocolates for swoon-worthy gifts at Fourways Mall, your one-stop Valentine’s shop. Whether you’re spoiling your sweetheart or treating yourself, there are plenty of reasons to head through until Sun, Feb 16:
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“Humour is like hope,” says German-born, Joburg-based figurative painter and wry observer Ada-Ruth Kellow. We chat to her for our #MyJoburg series about her solo ‘The Vegetarian’, why she welcomes boredom, and exploring the city’s many excellent koppies:
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Bubble tea (boba) has bounced its way across the world, and Joburg is no exception! Whether you’re after a creamy, chewy milk tea or a fruity, popping boba fix, we’ve rounded up the best spots in town to enjoy this more-ish drink:
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This Valentine’s Day, skip the clichés and get creative with love – whether it’s self-love, love among friends and family, or celebrating beyond the usual dinner dates. Anything but ordinary, think fun with a dash of flair:
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Love is in the air, and so is world-class music at the JPO’s Valentine’s Gala concert on Fri, Feb 14 at Linder Auditorium. Enjoy performances by Zita Pretorius, Monde Msutwana, Adam Howard, and host Masego Rahlaga. Get your tickets now:
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We’ve spent years lacing up our boots, hitting the trails in Gauteng’s great outdoors. Our hiking guide has our team’s tried-and-tested faves, and a few new additions (vetted by our adventurous friends) that we’re itching to explore:
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Come February, it’s all roses and chocolates – thanks to St. Valentine, the rebellious priest of ancient Rome. A classic dinner for two is always a win. Here are some ideas in Joburg to make your special someone feel the love:
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Magical-realist paintings at Stevenson, photography in focus at 223 Creative Hub, and a must-see film piece at Goodman Gallery. Our Joburg art highlights for the week:
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It's the best of African food, music, and lifestyle at Soke. Sip on top Cape wines at Ground CRU, add a splash of colour at JoyJozi’s fun run, and maybe even find love (or at least have a laugh) in Melville. Here’s what’s happening in Joburg this week:
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Joburg’s unofficial (but totally official) first Thursday of 2025 is here and it’s packed with art, live tunes, tufting fun, and DJ sets that’ll keep you dancing all night. You won’t want to miss out:
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“Humour is like hope,” says painter Ada-Ruth Kellow, the latest to join #MyJoburg. Yet another reason to visit William Kentridge’s solo at Goodman Gallery – where humour is deployed like a feral cat among pigeons. This week’s newsletter:
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What three things should a visitor not leave Joburg without seeing or experiencing? We asked our #MyJoburg interviewees, and they came back with excellent suggestions. Your cheat sheet to the city’s top attractions and secret spots:
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Stevie Nicks fans won’t want to miss the Fleetwood Mac tribute on Sun, Feb 9 at The Troyeville. Charlie King and Debbi Lonman lead the show, with Tondi Rams adding his flair, and DJs Steve Smith and Kerry-Anne closing the day. Grab your tickets now:
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Start the year in style with Wanda Lephoto’s AW25 collection, Thesis Lifestyle’s Soweto streetwear, and artful lamps by Lazi Mathebula and Magicode. Plus, markets galore from Sandton to Lorentzville. It’s all in our February shopping guide:
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The first Keyes Art Night of the year – Thu, Feb 6 from 17:00 at Keyes Art Mile. Go see Samurai Farai’s solo at Origin Art and new work from recent art grads. Plus, great food, drinks, live music and DJs. Here’s what to expect:
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We visited Pretoria’s National Zoological Garden to meet the mighty, misunderstood Cape vultures, a species vital to the health of our ecosystems that are under threat. Read about the zoo’s conservation efforts:
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20 films are screening for free as part of the annual My French Film Festival from Fri, Jan 17 – Mon, Feb 17. To help you choose what to watch next, we’ve selected a few stand-out flicks:
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