Evening Stroll Through the Heart of the City
You thought I was finished talking about the Joburg City Festival, didn’t you? Nope, not quite. Last week I went on an evening walking tour through the middle of town with Gerald Garner of JoburgPlaces, followed by dinner at the Apprentice Penthouse. View from...An Authentic Joburg Afternoon
I recently had a Twitter argument with a guy who said he thinks Joburg “lacks authenticity”. I never got to the root of what he meant (Twitter isn’t the place for complex debate), but I’m glad the argument happened because it got me thinking...Freaky Friday in the Fashion District: Be There.
I’ve written about the Fashion Kapitol before, more than once actually. But I can’t say enough good things about it. The Fashion Kapitol, which most people don’t even know exists, is quintessential Jozi. If you show up there (130 Pritchard Street in...Five Things I Didn’t Know About Ballet
On Monday, as part of the Joburg City Festival, I attended a rehearsal at the South African Mzansi Ballet in Braamfontein. I know nothing about ballet — in fact I’ve never attended a ballet performance before. I was excited to get a behind-the-scenes look...
Heather Mason
I’m an American writer/blogger/photographer living a quirky life in Johannesburg. Follow along as I explore Johannesburg, South Africa, and the rest of the world.