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TRENDING IN OCTOBER: Springtime, school holidays, elections… there’s been plenty to be occupied by in October, although our biggest excitement has of course been the arrival of Joburg’s jacaranda blooms, and with it our annual jacaranda photo competition. Time to grab your cameras and go for a walk!
#JacarandaInYourPocket photo competition
In October we officially launched the 2021 #jacarandainyourpocket photo competition. This year’s prizes for the best jacaranda photo of the season including hotel stays at Radisson Red Rosebank, The Northcliff and Pablo House. Hosted on Instagram you need to share your photos with the hashtags: #jacarandainyourpocket #gautrainjourneys #visitgauteng #radissonredrosebank to enter. Here’s our guide to the jacaranda spring.
Where to go swimming this summer
The best way to beat the heat during the height of Joburg summer is at one of Joburg’s many open-air public swimming pools. This year’s swimming season officially launched on October 1 with more than 40 swimming pools now open to the public. Read our tips, pack your swim kit and head to one of these pools.
Dog-friendly coffee shops in Joburg
There sure are a lot of Joburgers out there who really love their dogs. In fact they might love their four-legged pets even more than they love coffee (and people in this city really love coffee…). This month’s column from our coffee columnist #JoziCoffeeSpots was a hit. Check out her dog-friendly coffee shop suggestions.
Jacaranda season events
Guided city photo walks and tours, our own In Your Pocket jacaranda walks (now all fully booked) and of course the finest jacaranda-themed lunches with a one-of-a-kind view, this month’s jacarandas have everyone looking for interesting ways to enjoy the view. Browse our Jacaranda Season events guide for ideas.
Fun Gauteng activities for families
Looking for somewhere fun to take the kids for a day out in Gauteng? We’ve got you! From wildlife adventures and the great outdoors to hands-on interactive museums that will delight young minds, we have lots of suggestions. School holidays and the long road to final matric exams hit in October and many of our readers were in search of family entertainment this month. Get inspired for your next family day trip.