Arts and Culture (Category) - 324 posts

I found myself not cycling on a cycle ride through Alexandra Township. I had a great time visiting some old favoriates and also discovering new places.

Yukon House, a beautiful historic mansion in the old Jozi suburb of Bezuidenhout Valley, is one of Joburg's best secret places to have afternoon tea.

Artivist is a bar/restaurant/art gallery/music venue on the coolest secret street in Braamfontein. If you like art, food, cocktails and music: Go.

After years of gentle prodding by Jay Patel's daughter, I finally visited Langwan Cleaners, a general dealer on Albert Street in downtown Joburg.

The Workhorse Bronze Foundry, which casts the work of Joburg's top sculptors, is an artistic oasis in the middle of a rough, industrial city neighborhood.

Kennedy Tembo of Microadventure Tours offers innovative tours in Joburg, Gauteng, and beyond. I tried out his coffee and cycling tour and had a great time.

The Long March to Freedom, 100 bronze statues honoring SA's freedom fighters, moved to Maropeng. Join me on a Jozi art walk about how the statues are made.

Downtown Joburg has so many beautiful places that Joburgers either: a) don't know about; or b) are afraid to visit. Here are my top 5.

It's that time again: When I look back on all the cool Joburg stuff I did in 2018 that I never got around to blgging about. Here are the top 10.

Kafe Noir, attached to the Urban Backpackers in the center of the Joburg CBD, serves some of the best grilled fish in the city.

Transwerke, an old maternity hospital near Constitution Hill in Hillbrow, has recently become a collection of artists' studios.

It's finally happening: I'm publishing a book about the 2Summers #Gauteng52 Challenge. This post contains answers to all the questions you may have.