#Johannesburg - 868 posts

An update from the distinguished Melville Cat, in honor of the first birthday of Trixie the Midget Fluff Ball Menace, aka the Melville Kitten.

For the first time in nine years I participated in MTN Walk the Talk with 702, which held a special 25-kilometer walk to celebrate 25 years of democracy.

Ophelia Coffee Shop in Emmarentia just might be the prettiest coffee shop in all of Joburg. The coffee isn't half bad either.

The Rand Club, one of Joburg's oldest buildings, has undergone many transformations. The most recent one has made it much more accessible to the public.

Ba-Pita is a Middle Eastern restaurant that used to be in Yeoville but has now re-opened in the vibiest section on 7th Street in Melville.

In my quest to cover all of Joburg's hidden places, I sometimes neglect the unhidden places. Mandela House, a museum on Vilakazi Street, is one such place.

MTN Walk the Talk with 702 is coming on 28 July, and it's celebrating 25 years of democracy with a 25km option. Here are five Jozi walks to get you ready.

I'm not a vegan but I'm all for going meat-free whenever possible. When I heard there was a secret vegan restaurant hidden in a petrol station, I went.

There's a cocktail revolution on in Joburg -- bartenders are becoming more and more like chefs. Here are five of the best cocktail bars in town.

Rand Steam, a historic site in Richmond, was nearly destroyed by developers. The new shopping centre there incorporates elements of the site's history.

AFRIKOA is a combination chocolate cafe, coffee shop, and champagne bar at the Keyes Art Mile, with just the right combination of earthiness and luxury.

I love cheese and I've spent the past couple of months investigating some of the best places to buy it in Joburg. Here are five of my top choices.