City of Johannesburg launches tourism ambassador programme in Sandton Central In line with its focused approach to continue supporting tourism growth in Johannesburg, the Department of Economic Development: Tourism directorate launched its Tourism Ambassador Programme at the Joburg Theatre in...
Things to Do in the City It’s September and that means a lot of things: we’re celebrating spring, we’re celebrating our heritage and we’re celebrating World Tourism Day. This year Heritage Day falls on a Tuesday which means that if you are able to take the Monday off, you’ve got a sneaky little...
Fashion Week AW19: Happening in October At its simplest level, people associate fashion with clothes, and style as some interchangeable variation of the two. However, a quick look beneath the surface reveals the reality – a reality which stands in starks contrast to the shallow, superficial...
Johannesburg Tourism Programme Like any great country, ours is an amalgamation of treats, sights, an epic vibe and amazing food. It can be awesome being a local, especially knowing all the hotspots and hidden gems, but sometimes we wish we could see South Africa through the eyes of a tourist....
Travel: Hotels in Sandton, what to do etc. It’s no small exaggeration when people refer to us as the richest square mile in Africa. It’s for good reason too. Our malls, eateries, infrastructure and businesses are second to none if we do say so ourselves. A simple walk (or drive, a big square...
Romance in the district- perfect winter date night locations If you’re single, winter can be a toughie. Nights under the blanket with nobody to warm your feet on. Sitting on the couch watching Netflix by yourself. Walking with gloves and nobody to hold – no we’re not trying to rub it in, but we...
Call us Crazy: Theatre on the Square We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, but it still can’t be emphasised enough. South Africa is a unique, and oftentimes hilarious, nation. A one of a kind, whacky, funny and sometimes unrealistically out-there country full of colourful personalities....
Events in Sandton this May: Arnold Classic: 16-19 May Design Joburg Expo: 21/27 May IT Web Security Summit: 27-31 May Everyone loves January. You’re still in holiday mode, the kids are around, you can get away with shorts and slops or spend a day at the pool without fear of frostbite. Come...
Take a Walk in the Park Day – Sandton Central Park and Mushroom Farm Park There’s something about big city life that’s just captivating. The hustle and bustle. The energy. The vibe. We’re fortunate to live in a place that never sleeps. A city eternally expanding, forever growing and always...
Earth Hour: Everything Global Like it or not, climate change is very real. It’s real, it’s here, and it affects us daily. We know, we know – changing the world seems like a mammoth task. An insurmountable one even. Between factories, CO2 emissions and our incessant desire to deplete the...