International Tourist Guide Day is celebrated annually on 21 February. It started in 1990, and only 15 countries participated then. Established by the World Federation of Tourist Guides’ president, Titina Loizides, putting tourists’ work and the importance to local economy, culture and tourism...
Out with the old and in with the new! In 2019, we saw a lot of trends, for example, the rapid growth of plant-based living, flexitarianism and veganism, and South Africans’ anticipation of watching the new release of The Lion King on the big screens. 2020 could be your year of experiencing new...
We know that February has long been celebrated as the month of romance, where candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones. St. Valentine’s Day as we know it, contains traces of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. But who is this mysterious Saint Valentine? Who was St....
So, we’re standing in the new year, looking back and moving forward. Do you think of 2019 as being an exciting, jam-packed year, or was it just another year that flew by without much excitement? What will this year hold, and will it be full of adventure? Who knows, but you can make this next...
Moustaches have often been a gentleman’s signature, and this is undoubtedly the case for Noko Thobejane, who has been named the very first Mr Movember Sandton Central. The Mr Movember Sandton Central campaign supported the life-saving men’s health initiative, which raises awareness and funds...
Things to do in Sandton Central when you’re feeling festive. ‘Tis the season to feel jolly, tra-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la. It’s been a long year; you’ve earned the right now to have some fun now. And what is more fun than hanging out at the Sandton Central district during the Festive Season? Here...
Water conservation concerns us all. Let’s save every drop. A Public Service Announcement by the Management Team of Sandton Central. In the wake of the announcement that water levels in Gauteng are dropping to unprecedented levels, we just may have a crisis on our hands. Our own Day Zero could...
Sandton Central Events for November! There are a lot of exciting events happening in the Sandton District during November! First and foremost, we’d like to mention: Whiskey Live at the Sandton Convention Centre – 6 – 8 November Enjoy ye scotch, laddie? Or perhaps yer more a bourbon man,...
SA FASHION WEEK Two weeks in the SA Fashion calendar year hold a little bit more significance than all the other 50… They happen bi-annually, and they showcase the SA trends, inspirations, and must-have in the fashion industry. They’re called the SA Fashion Week and depending on which...
THEATRE ON THE SQUARE You might not know this, in which case this will serve as public service announcement, but right in the heart of Nelson Mandela Square lies a little hall known as the Auto & General Theatre on the Square. Nestled between The Butcher Shop & Grill and the Sandton...