Shaydon Johnson (10) is one of the lucky children chosen to be part of the McDonald’s Player Escort programme and will walk with one of his soccer stars on to the pitch during the World Cup. "I want to feel what it is like to walk on the field that I will play on one day," said Johnson.
We take the Taste of Soweto Tour, a culinary exploration of local food and drink in Joburg’s biggest township. Along the way we meet cooks, bakers, pub owners and many other entrepreneurs in the community. Get a sense of local culture as we visit a traditional beer shop, Oom Bolo’s kitchen and Soweto’s first wine shop.
And now for something completely different … The four star Soweto Hotel on Freedom Square in Kliptown offers you the opportunity to experience the great energy and warm people of Jo’burg’s biggest township while staying in first class accommodation.
Like something out of a fairy tale, The Westcliff hotel winds its way up the hill, offering spectacular views of the city. We spend a night at the famous five star Joburg destination as part of our <a href="http://www.mg.co.za/3city">Three City Tour</a>.
Tucked away in Melville are several guesthouses, a great location if you want to be close to much of Joburg’s nightlife. Check out Life on Third – a bright, airy and comfortable option.
Pap, braais, live music and big screen TVs — and free entry. Shebeen Queen Magogo has big plans for California Pub and Restaurant, close to Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, during the Soccer World Cup. See our video and <a href="http://www.mg.co.za/article/2010-05-27-strongmy-city-my-world-cup-shebeen-queen-strong" target="_blank">article</a>.
Do you know who got the billions spent on World Cup stadiums? Neither do we. <i>M&G</i> editor Nic Dawes explains our recent battles with Fifa’s local Organising Committee and, in a separate case, the Presidency over a sensitive Zimbabwe report.
The first One&Only hotel to open on South Africa’s shores is in the heart of Cape Town. We share our experience of the five-star accommodation and of course, the famous restaurants Nobu and Maze, as part of our <a href="http://www.mg.co.za/3city">Three City Tour</a>.
Cape Town is well known for its great nightlife; we hit the buzz of Long Street, Greenpoint and more in search of different clubs and bars to suit pretty much everyone.
Looking for a backpackers close to all the action in Cape Town? We stay at the Afrique Du Sud backpackers in Seapoint – a cheap and easy option near the Greenpoint stadium, shops and bars.