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Best value one-stop shopping for fresh produce in Jozi
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This is not my usual arts/culture/heritage/what’s on in Jozi post – but it is definitely worth knowing about …. Carriera’s…
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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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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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The force of nature – the Blue Bridge Delta Park near Liz at Lancaster
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Storm damage on 5th March 2025 Jozi is well-known for its dramatic weather in summer – spectacular electrical storms with…
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From small market stall to Cremelat Cheese Factory
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Cremelat, Hyde Park - renowned Italian Deli with cold meats, cheeses, pastas, breads, fresh antipasta daily. Close to Liz at…
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We bid 2023 goodbye – another tough year for South Africans
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Looking back on 2023 The normal brash, go-for-it, chaotic buzzy Jozi, starts to wind down towards mid-December as Joburgers head…
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Craighall Park: a hub of eateries and entertainment venues for all
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Best of both worlds- lots of choice but within quiet surroundings Craighall Park is remarkable in that it has a…
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Dung beetles and the stars …did you know?
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Dance of the Dung Beetles by Marcus Byrne and Helen Lunn There is a lot that is special about this…
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The story of Liz at Lancaster
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Guests sometimes ask ‘Why the acorn logo?’ and ‘Why did you start a B&B?’ In 1994, when I was still…
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An idiots’ guide to the origins of humankind: part 1
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Human ancestory: fraught with complexity Africa and South Africa in particular, have been the site and source of many ground-breaking…
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