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Five Things To Do in Joburg for Under R300

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Start: 2026-09-03
End: 2026-09-14
Location: Hyde Park Corner

Oevermeer Bistro: Comfort Food Worth Leaving Joburg For

InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town Unveils Its R1 Billion Transformation

Spring Comes Alive at Melrose Arch With Markets, Music and Bok Fever

Cosymaxxing: The Winter Home Comfort Edit

10 of the Best Weekend Markets in Cape Town and the Winelands

Food & Drink

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Date Night Ideas: The Joburg Edition

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Dinner is often the default answer to date night. Book a table, order something expensive enough to justify dessert and hope the conversation carries the

George Hunter Will Fly South Africa’s Flag at the Diageo World Class Finals

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George Hunter will represent South Africa at the 2026 Diageo World Class finals after winning the national bartending competition.

Culture Newlands Pours a New Kind of Neighbourhood Local

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Culture Newlands brings more than 50 wines by the glass, tapas, local cheese and a sunlit deck to Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs.

3 Authentic Thai Recipes That Will Transport you to Thailand Instantly

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Three Thai recipes that will transport you to Thailand, offering you the most authentic taste of Thai cuisine from your own kitchen.

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The Great Safari Family Adventure

Justyn Spinner

The South African safari is one of the few holidays that still manages to surprise people. Not because the animals have changed. Lions remain

GWM ORA 5 Launches in South Africa with Petrol, Hybrid and Electric Options

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The new GWM ORA 5 arrives in South Africa with petrol, hybrid and electric models, giving compact SUV buyers more choice than ever before.

iCAUR V23 Review: The Electric SUV That Turns Heads Around Every Corner

Justyn Spinner

We spent a week living with the iCAUR V23 around Johannesburg and the Cradle of Humankind. Here’s what we loved—and where electric range becomes

The New Renault Duster Turns the Cape Town–Hermanus Road Trip Into an Adventure

Justyn Spinner

We drive the new Renault Duster from Cape Town to Hermanus and explore its performance, technology, safety, pricing and adventurous character.

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Semi-Soet – The Musical Brings Afrikaans Romance to Montecasino

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Semi-Soet – The Musical comes to The Teatro at Montecasino from 4–27 September 2026 with romance, comedy, new music and tickets from R250.

Kelebogile Marope Wins the 2026 FNB Art Prize

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Botswana-born artist Kelebogile Marope wins the 2026 FNB Art Prize and will present a solo exhibition in Johannesburg in 2027.

Top galleries - Gold of Africa, Mapungubwe Collection JAVETT

Top 4 Galleries and Art Centres in Pretoria

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Updated July 2026: Pretoria is home to five of the nine universities in the country. It makes sense then that the art produced and showcased in Pretoria reflects a vibrant cultural landscape.

Alice in Wonderland Tumbles into Joburg Theatre This Festive Season

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Janice Honeyman’s Alice in Wonderland comes to Joburg Theatre from 28 October to 24 December 2026. Meet the cast and book tickets.

travel

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South Africa’s Best Safari Regions: The Ultimate Guide to the Country’s Greatest Wildlife Destinations

Justyn Spinner

If there is one experience that defines South Africa in the imagination of international travellers, it is the safari. Yet ask ten South Africans where

Family and friends exploring Dubai through the A Dubai Invite programme

A Dubai Invite Makes Family Reunions More Affordable for South Africans

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Visiting family or friends in Dubai? A Dubai Invite unlocks hotel, attraction, restaurant and transport benefits for eligible visitors.

Country Getaways Just a Short Drive From Joburg

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Updated June 2026 – By Thursday afternoon, Johannesburg starts behaving like a pressure cooker. The traffic gets worse. Your inbox develops a personality disorder. Somebody

Cape Town’s Most Luxurious Hotels You Must Visit in 2026

Justyn Spinner

Updated August 2026: From intimate boutique hotels in the V&A Waterfront to grand historic landmarks and vineyard retreats just beyond the city, these are ten

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The Urban Playground Brings Sport, Gaming and Creativity to Rosebank Mall

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The Urban Playground opens at Rosebank Mall with skating, esports, street soccer, dance and production studios. Explore prices and hours.

Cape Town’s Entertainment Hub Prepares For A New Chapter

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Construction has officially started on the new GrandWest Mall, a R650 million development that will add a dedicated retail experience to one of the Western

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Your 2026 Health Reset: The Check-Ups and Screenings to Book Now

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Make the most of your remaining 2026 medical aid benefits with essential check-ups, preventative screenings and achievable healthy habits.

Why South Africans Are Switching to Natural Skincare and Eco-Friendly Home Products

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Walk through any South African supermarket or pharmacy today and you’ll notice something interesting.
Consumers are spending more time reading labels.

Takealot Partners With Thirteen Lune to Bring Global Beauty Brands to South Africa

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Takealot has partnered with Thirteen Lune to bring founder-led global skincare, makeup, haircare and fragrance brands to South Africa.

Why Eating More Vegetables Could Change How You Feel

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Discover six affordable ways to start eating more vegetables and support better energy, nutrition and everyday wellbeing.

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Two Cities, One Red Bus: See Cape Town and Joburg From a New Perspective

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Explore Cape Town and Johannesburg aboard the City Sightseeing red bus, with flexible routes connecting major landmarks, attractions and family experiences.

10 of the Best Weekend Markets in Cape Town and the Winelands

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Updated September 2026: Discover 10 of the best weekend markets in Cape Town and the Winelands for food, fresh produce, crafts, live music and family

The Coolest Things To Do in Downtown Joburg This Weekend

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Updated June 2026: People often reduce it to traffic, business meetings and office towers, forgetting that beneath the glass and concrete lies one of Africa’s

Top 10 Things to Do at The V&A Waterfront With Your Kids

Justyn Spinner

Updated August 2026: Planning a Cape Town family day? Discover 10 of the best things to do at the V&A Waterfront with kids in 2026,

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Katia De Vallier Releases Inspiring New Single Nothing Should Stop You

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South African singer-songwriter Katia De Vallier has released her latest single, Nothing Should Stop You, inspired by a life-changing moment on an ordinary drive home.