One public holiday can come and go in a flash. But with a little calendar magic, Heritage Day transforms into a five-day city escape. Here’s how: the public holiday lands on Wednesday, 24 September this year. Take leave on the Monday and Tuesday and you instantly unlock a full five days off,...

Every city has its defining weekends. The ones that turn pavements into playgrounds, strangers into friends, and nights into stories worth retelling. For Johannesburg, the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival is one of those weekends. Now in its 2025 edition, the festival has stretched itself...

There’s something about the first warm breeze of spring in Sandton Central that makes the whole city feel lighter. Suddenly, terraces are filling up, wardrobes are begging for a refresh, and weekends feel made for a little extra indulgence. After months of hibernation, it’s time to step...

Sandton Central is no stranger to hosting world-class events, but this September it takes centre stage in a new way. From 18–20 September 2025, the Organic & Natural Products Expo Africa brings together industry leaders, small innovators, and passionate consumers for three days of discovery...

Let’s face it. Sandton Central was made to be photographed. World Photography Day isn’t just for pros with fancy gear. It’s for everyone who sees something worth capturing, the afternoon light spilling across a rooftop, the quiet charm of a public park, or the curve of a high-rise reflecting...

Women’s Day in South Africa is more than a date on the calendar. It commemorates the 1956 march of over 20,000 women to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest the pass laws. It honours the bravery, resilience, and collective power of women who stood up for their rights and helped...

You’ve done dinner and a movie. You’ve booked the same old restaurant. You’ve promised each other a proper night out for months now—but life keeps getting in the way. Sound familiar? Whether you’re overdue for a little one-on-one time, celebrating something special, or just craving a change of...

Chocoholics, this is not a drill. World Chocolate Day arrives on the 7th of July and what better excuse could there be to indulge in the good stuff? Whether you are a dark chocolate purist, a milk chocolate fan, or the type to happily devour it in every possible form, Sandton Central is your...

The South African design calendar has a crown jewel, and in 2025, it’s shining brighter than ever. Decorex Joburg returns to Sandton Convention Centre from 24 to 27 July, bringing with it a future-forward celebration of style, innovation, and African creativity. This year’s theme, “The Future...

On July 18, the world pauses to remember a man who changed the course of South African history. It is also a chance to be inspired by the simple but powerful idea that each of us can do something to make the world a better place. Mandela Day is not about grand gestures. It is […]