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Restaurants and bars, museums and galleries, clubs and music, shops and more from across Johannesburg
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Theatre
The best of Johannesburg theatre this Heritage Month
Catch the best drama, comedy, musicals and other offerings on theatre stages across Johannesburg this...
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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 –...
Music
Your comprehensive guide to Standard Bank Joy of Jazz 2026
Johannesburg's biggest jazz festival is back
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Chanley Wong
From skates to spas, this is Chanley Wong’s Ultimate Guide to Johannesburg...
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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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Where to eat and drink in Johannesburg
Restaurants
Johannesburg Shisanyamas worth sinking your teeth into
A shisanyama will sort out your carnivorous cravings chop, chop!
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All you can eat sushi around Johannesburg for R200!
Want to eat out without draining your bank account?
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The best vegan restaurants in Johannesburg
Jozi boasts several eateries that cater exclusively to vegans
Where to stay in Johannesburg
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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: Parkhurst
A rare Joburg high street you can actually do properly on foot
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Neighbourhood Diaries: Melville
Bookshops, dive bars, heritage houses and one of Joburg’s best bits of wild nature, all packed into a few walkable streets
Where's the jol?
Bars and pubs
The 11 best pubs and bars in Johannesburg
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The 5 best craft beer taprooms in Johannesburg
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The world’s best cities for cycling in 2026, according to locals
Exploring a city can be done in a multitude of ways: public transport offers us efficiency, while going for a stroll gets you the full boots-on-the-ground...
Nightlife
It’s official: This is Europe’s best nightclub, according to Time Out
Everyone has a theory on what makes a perfect nightclub. Some swear by brutalist concrete and punishing bass, and others just want a beach view and a good...
The world’s 20 best cities for nightlife in 2026
We quizzed more than 24,000 locals about nightlife where they live – these are today’s best cities for after-dark fun
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