The streets of Fietas
It's one of our most historically and culturally rich multiracial residential areas. It's also a slum where the kids are scary and poignant in equal parts. Ben Jay Crossman caught the pain on camera. Check it... click here
Moksha - Winter Hypernation
The colourful crowd got their psychedelic stomp on over the weekend click here
The Thundergun - best steak in Jozi
It's got the best meat in town and a vibe that is completely unique, in a deeply old school kind of way. It's the Thundergun. Respect. click here
Satyagraha: Gandhi's House in Joburg
Nicole Samakosky takes a peek into the residence that used to belong to India's 'Father of the Nation' and is now a guesthouse open to anyone. click here


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Featured Events

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Dubstep Night

@O.S.T
Friday, 21 June 2013
Ward off the winter chill with pounding beats and slick drops with DJ Oblik Tha D (Switzerland), DJ Zakes The Mixmaster, and many more.
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Pestroy, Deitys Muse, Chromium and Juggernaught

@Arcade Empire
Friday, 21 June 2013
Fancy your music on the harder side? Head to Arcade Empire for a night of head-bang action.
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BailaAfrika Afro-Latino & Kizomba Party

@The Codfather Village
Saturday, 22 June 2013
Put on your dancing shoes for this one, and get ready to groove to the sexiest Afro Latino beats brought to you by DJ Serghino and DJ Edwardo.
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Beef and Barley 2.0

@Kitchener's Carvery Bar
Saturday, 22 June 2013
Check out round two of this little beer fest at Kitchener's with plenty of beats and beef 'n barley specials.
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Die See, The Illovo City Council & Empire of Desire

@Cafe Barcelona
Saturday, 22 June 2013
Upbeat Indie folk tunes with Die See, The Illovo City Council & Empire of Desire.
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Jo'anna Melt Bar for the Win
The concept behind this new spot in Melville is melted cheese. On everything. Sounds strange, but it works. Roxy Kopping checks it out...

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'Fro Music Lounge
Yelena Calavera braves the Melville Streets for a sneak peek at its newest live music venue.

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Satyagraha: Gandhi's House in Joburg
Nicole Samakosky takes a peek into the residence that used to belong to India's 'Father of the Nation' and is now a guesthouse open to anyone.

Restaurants
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The Thundergun - best steak in Jozi
It's got the best meat in town and a vibe that is completely unique, in a deeply old school kind of way. It's the Thundergun. Respect.

Events
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Dinner Club à la Love Food


The first of Love Food's monthly supper events had the restaurant shooting to the top of Thea's must-eat-at list.

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Johannesburg News

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Calling All Musicians

An opportunity to have your musical creations heard is being offered by Fame Music and the SAE Institute
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Joburg - Not the Fit City

According to research by Discovery, Joburg is only SA's fifth fittest city
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Dead Body Display Extended

The Body Worlds Exhibition has been extended due to popular demand
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Go Skate!

An entire day dedicated to skateboarding is coming up. Free hotdogs, live music and exhibitions await…
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Dave Matthews Band Set for SA

Big Concerts have announced that the jazz/folk and world musicians will be performing in Joburg in December.

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