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Sport and fitness
This is how Bafana Bafana will score us an extra public holiday
Sport and fitness
Melrose Arch is bringing the 2026 World Cup to Johannesburg
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Health and beauty
The 10 best spas in Johannesburg
From luxury urban retreats to hidden wellness havens, these are the best spas in Johannesburg for a...
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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 –...
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The 6 best markets in and around Johannesburg
From fresh produce to artisanal finds, markets are where Johannesburg’s local flavour truly shines
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Leah Jazz
Discover Johannesburg through the eyes of radio personality and sex educator Leah Jazz
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Christopher Jaftha
Christopher Jaftha shares his favourite spots for a quiet coffee, a great meal, and a dose of inspiration
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Mudi Mudau
When she is not in front of the camera, this is where actor Mudi Mudau loves to hang out
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Where to eat and drink in Johannesburg
Restaurants
Forget overpriced roasts: 9 warm drinks worth leaving the suburbs for
Ditch the forgettable flat white and head to one of our picks, where every coffee or tea comes with culture, history, and real value for money
Restaurants
The best healthy restaurants in Johannesburg
Johannesburg boasts a variety of restaurants that offer nutritious meals and catering to different dietary needs
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The 11 best steak restaurants in Johannesburg
When it comes to steak, South Africans know their stuff
Where to stay in Johannesburg
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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
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Neighbourhood Diaries: Morningside, Sandton
A thriving cafe culture, some buzzing cocktail spots, and a haven for families – this Sandton suburb allows for work and play
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Neighbourhood Diaries: Fourways
Suburban ease meets non-stop lifestyle energy. Fourways is practical, social, and quietly one of Joburg’s busiest lifestyle hubs
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Bars and pubs
The 5 best craft beer taprooms in Johannesburg
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The 15 best rooftop bars in Johannesburg
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The 11 best pubs and bars in Johannesburg
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Travel
The world’s best cities for food in 2026 – and why you should visit
Every year, we create a definitive ranking of the world’s greatest cities for eating and drinking. The aim is to celebrate the chefs, kitchens and street...
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It’s official: These are the world’s best cities for museums and galleries
Last month, Time Out published its annual list of the best cities in the world for culture, which was based on input from the more than 24,000 urbanites that...
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The best places for solo female travel in 2026
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