Johannesburg might be hundreds of kilometres from the ocean, but in Sandton Central you would never know it. Step into the precinct’s restaurants and the menus start reading like something lifted straight from a seaside town: oysters on ice, grilled prawns dripping in garlic butter, sushi...
World Irish Whiskey Day, Sandton Style World Irish Whiskey Day pops up on 3 March, but in Sandton Central it is less a hard date and more a perfectly timed nudge. A reminder that some evenings are meant to run long, that the good bottle is there to be opened, and that a proper pour […]
March in Sandton Central has range. One minute you are sitting in a darkened theatre, holding your breath as the final note hangs in the air. The next, you are clinking glasses on a rooftop 50 floors up, city lights blinking below you. It is the month where culture and celebration stop...
Hostex 2026: Eating, Drinking and Living Well in Sandton Central When Hostex returns to the Sandton Convention Centre in 2026, everyone knows they’re in for a treat. The precinct fills with chefs, restaurateurs, buyers, suppliers and industry insiders, all here for three packed days of...
Love, Sandton Style: Valentine’s Day in the City So, Valentine’s Day is here again, and this year Sandton Central is doing what it does best: turning one date into a full-blown occasion. With the 14th landing on a Saturday, there’s no need to rush through dinner or squeeze romance into a tight...
Meetings Africa 2026: Where Business Meets Sandton Central If you work in the business events space, Meetings Africa needs no introduction. It is the continent’s most important trade show for connecting African destinations, venues and service providers with buyers, media and decision-makers...
If you’ve ever been in Sandton Central during Joburg Film Festival week, you know the feeling. The pace changes. Hotel lobbies stay busy all day. Conversations start with “What did you watch?” and end with someone scribbling a film title into their Notes app. From 3 to 8 March, the festival...
Early on the morning of 6 December 2025, something a little different was happening at The Leonardo in Sandton Central. While the city eased into its Saturday, 50 firefighters arrived at South Africa’s tallest building with a very specific plan: climb all 57 floors of it. As fast as they could....
The day might be demanding, but the evenings are where Sandton really knows how to look after you. Once the laptops close and traffic settles, the precinct comes alive with casual dinners, quick catch ups, and places that make you want to stay out a little longer. Whether you are meeting...
January in Sandton comes with one universal truth: the heat demands water. Not optional, not negotiable. Luckily, some of the coolest, calmest and most refreshing pools in Johannesburg sit right here in the heart of the precinct. Hidden decks, breezy rooftops, bold skyline views and quiet hotel...
