Every month we look back at the most popular reads on our Johannesburg In Your Pocket website and present our biggest new recent stories in case you missed ’em.
TRENDING IN AUGUST: After an infamously awful month of July which included sub-zero temperatures, a Level 4 lockdown, violent unrest and a third wave peak, August gave us all a little space to breathe (albeit with many restrictions still in place). Even better yet vaccinations started rolling out for everyone aged above 18. And so, as we Joburgers began to contemplate the end of lockdown and winter, our readers were ready to get out again. As ever, we were ready with lots of ideas for where to go.
Here’s a look at five of our biggest reads in August.
Where to eat out in Sandton Central
There’s more to Sandton Central than only business and mall shopping. The district also has a great mix of restaurants, and lots of them have great outdoor dining areas too. We took a deep dive into the Sandton Central dining scene. Check out our comprehensive guide here.
High Tea in Joburg
The lightest and fluffiest buttery scones with clotted cream and preserves, pretty petit fours and dainty pots of tea served to the sounds of a live pianist… taking time out to enjoy afternoon tea is always a treat. Plan your next Joburg High Tea date here.
Odd Portraits of this Place
Unfolding online throughout August, Odd Portraits Of This Place is the latest short film series from The Centre for the Less Good Idea in Maboneng. Each short film is shot in a different Gauteng location, using film, sound and language to capture the interaction between space, the body and movement. Discover more of the series and watch it online here.
Where to stay in The Cradle
Under the Level 4 lockdown Joburgers were confined to Gauteng as leisure travel beyond provincial borders was banned. So we took a look closer to home and brought together a guide to boutique hotels, tented camps and self-catering lodges to grab a much-needed break on Joburg’s doorstep. Plan your next getaway in the Cradle of Humankind here.
Great private dining rooms
Whether you are looking for a private space to entertain clients, a party venue for a grand celebration or the perfect intimate venue to celebrate a special occasion, Joburg restaurants have some great private dining room options. And it seems in the wake of another bout of serious social distancing, they’ve never been more in demand. Browse our guide to Joburg’s top private dining rooms here.