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Snails: Slow, Slimy and Surprisingly Sexy
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Love, Lust and Lettuce: A Visit to a Snail Farm What is a fine-dining delicacy, turns from a boy to…
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A week in Johannesburg? You’ll need to pace yourself.
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If you think you know what’s happening in Joburg, think again. Every week seems to bring another exhibition, concert, performance,…
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Exploring Jozi: BAPS Hindu Temple, Northriding
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Exploring Jozi A visit to Shayona’s restaurant (which is more of a low-key café) at the small Hindu Temple in…
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A staycation in Soweto: Lebo’s Bed and Breakfast
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A night’s staycation on Soweto My friend Les whom I have known for more years than I am prepared to…
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Liz at Lancaster suggests: 10 exciting things to do for FREE in Jozi.
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BUT to be in the know, join the suggested mailing lists Take a walk in a park The Wilds is…
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Reverse Futures at JCAF until 5th December
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Reverse Futures I had a sneak preview of JCAF’s 2026 exhibition, Reverse Futures before it opened on 26th June. With…
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Reimagining, reinventing and reclaiming our Jozi; Main Street Sunday
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Main Street Sunday 12th April 2026 On a crisp Highveld autumnal April day, in the heart of Jozi’s inner city,…
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Eugenie Drakes’ mantra: The youth is our future
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An Invisible Thread Eugenie Drakes and I have a lot in common, and our paths have crisscrossed for at least…
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What buildings speak of Jozi?
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Dovetailing of ideas, location, buildings and books – what a treat. The Johannesburg Heritage Foundation holds a monthly first Saturday…
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Staying in Jozi during December? How to keep the youngsters busy …
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Working off energy is the most important thing over the long summer holidays so let’s start with: SPORT AND PHYSICAL…
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