At Johannesburg’s new Kumalo | Turpin gallery, the inaugural exhibition ‘Gender/Genre’ signals a space committed to conversation, care and reimagining who contemporary art spaces are truly for
Once seen as part of Newtown’s revival, City Lodge’s closure points to deeper concerns about Johannesburg CBD’s viability for investors, visitors and hotel operators
The Johannesburg suburb remains one of those rare ones that feel historic and perfectly ahead of the curve
A first encounter with Kingsmead Book Fair, where community and unexpected joy come together in celebration of South African literature
From screen to plate … this restaurant brings Italy to the heart of Johannesburg
There’s money pouring in amid a residential boom, as well as all
the retail, commercial and hotel action
Experience a one-off delectable fusion of fashion and flavour
The list celebrates restaurants that push the boundaries of gastronomy and showcase the exceptional
Coco Safar has opened its doors in Jozi, offering delectable food and an intimate atmosphere
Relaxed eatery Fugazzi in Johannesburg’s Rosebank has a Big Apple diner atmosphere
In their exhibition ‘Bitches Brew’, three South African artists juggle good manners and the grotesque
Restaurant and gin bar with something for everyone celebrates Indian street food in a thoughtfully arranged but chilled space
Newer retailers are setting the benchmark for South Africa’s retail landscape, with plenty of room for innovation in bricks and mortar
Qbar restaurant is bringing a taste of the Winelands to Johannesburg
OUI Bar + KTCHN in Dunkeld has a youthful, but sophisticated, feel making it an ideal place for a business meeting or a lunch date with friends
Proud Mary is Rosebank’s number one people watching restaurant while Ken Forrester wins an international Chenin Blanc award
From Peeping Tom to Morning Glory
Experience Rosebank’s Art Mile with Thabo Jacob Modise, aka Thabo The Tourist
The city once traversed by mining prospectors has recently lost some of its most esteemed tenants, including Anglo American and the Minerals Council
The Artist Proof Studio’s FNB Art Joburg Open City pop-up event takes place this weekend at Radisson Red in Rosebank
Lisa Seftel started out in the labour movement before she took up positions in government. Now, as the head of Nedlac, she has to create a space where both sides can meet to discuss and debate important policy issues
There may be no quick fix to making our hospitals safer, but there may be one simple place to start
The Bible says that when Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and into the land of milk and honey, he had been told to do so by the Lord, who appeared to him in a burning bush. “Moses is important to me because of that burning bush,” says artist Lady Skollie as she eases […]
Trailblazing the Apartment
High operating costs and tight customer budgets have left coffee giant Starbucks needing a caffeine hit after it abandoned ambitious expansion plans
A hipper than thou precinct has added artisan flair to Parkwood’s art gallery strip and boosted Rosebank’s dreams of being a ‘better Maboneng’.
A new "curated neighbourhood" in Rosebank, Johannesburg, is on the block but this "safe space" is certainly not inclusive.
The Bombela Concession Company has been given the go ahead to resume with construction work in ten areas except under Oxford Road in Rosebank.
Gautrain builder Bombela has been instructed to cease excavations in the region where a huge sinkhole appeared in Oxford Road, Rosebank.
Johannesburg Metro police said on Tuesday they had not tested Kwaito star Mandoza for driving under the influence of alcohol after an accident on Saturday because he was being treated at the scene by paramedics. Two people were killed when Mandoza smashed into the back of their car.
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/ 25 February 2008
Tourist guides from across Gauteng gathered under a hot marquee for the International Tourist Guides’ Day at Constitutional Hill in Johannesburg last week — and, for a change, were on the receiving end of an educational tour. "We are who we are through others," were the words of Lungi Morrison, of the Gauteng Tourism Authority.
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/ 8 February 2008
As President Thabo Mbeki delivered his State of the Nation address in Parliament on Friday, ordinary South Africans told the Mail & Guardian Online they were concerned about crime and unemployment, but didn’t expect the government to get to grips with these problems.