As in any big City, Jozi has a myriad of car rental companies available. Here are three for you to consider using: (click on the image to be directed to their respective websites)
The SAA Museum
19 November, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Visit the celebrities of the sky…on the ground In this modern, technological age we pretend to be underwhelmed when massive airplanes fly overhead. This said, we cannot deny that magical moment we experience when looking in awe skywards and asking that pressing question “how do they even get off the ground in the first place?” At the South African Airways Museum at Rand Airport, Germiston, you have the chance to find out by getting up close and personal with these unbelievable machines. The collection on show is staggering, with 12 vintage aircraft from SAA’s proud history on show, as well as an adjacent hangar that houses all kinds of fascinating memorabilia. The crown jewels are surely the two
Méchant & Gentil lingerie wows the crowds
16 October, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Méchant & Gentil Lingerie (Pty) Ltd opened its doors to the public at 44 Stanley Avenue in Johannesburg, on the 1st of September 2012. Méchant & Gentil celebrates and stocks all things local, and seriously ‘lekker’, as is evidenced by the range of decedent and delicious goods sold in the intimate art-deco inspired boutique setting. Johannesburg’s affluent shoppers will be delighted by the curated collection of South African designed and made lingerie,bespoke perfumes, chocolates and confectionery, which live up to the brand’s promise of “everything you don’t really need… but do really, really want, in one luxurious location”. Méchant & Gentil has secured unique, bespoke collections from South
Software tech startup? Great incentive to get ahead
15 October, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Startup Knight is a competition for software based tech startups that are getting ready to start a viable business. Byte Orbit, the company behind Startup Knight, will be hosting this exciting event. A series of established organisations such as Microsoft, Nokia, Bandwidth Barn and 8ta have come on board with significant sponsorship for the winning startup. Microsoft will be providing software packages for the winning startup to run their business for 3 years as well as $60 000 worth of Azure Services. Bandwidth Barn will be providing office space for the duration of 6 months and Nokia has come on board as a product sponsor. In addition 8ta will be providing a 3G data modem loaded with their 60Gig + 60Gig offering. The grand
Francois Pienaar Exclusive
2 October, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Hot on the heels of its record sell-out SA Music edition, The Big Issue delivers another cracker magazine, with a heavy focus on the people in South Africa making change on all levels. “During crazy times like these where South Africans seem to be inundated with social, political and economic problems, looking at what people from all walks of life are doing to effect change — big and small — is, for me, a strong elixir against the despair that we could all so easily succumb to,” says Melany Bendix, editor. The inspirational stories begin with an exclusive interview with cover star, rugby icon Francois Pienaar. What many don’t know about the former Springbok captain is that, for the past decade, he’s led a mission to
Sting
18 March, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Jozi prepares to get stung. In music circles, Sting is a name that transcends generations, genres and tastes. Even people who do not like the man’s music, respect him nonetheless. For all the rest who are known to burst into Roxanne at the faintest suggestion or hum the bass line from Every Breath You Take, there are a diminishing number of tickets that you simply need to get right now. That’s right- Sting will be rocking the Coca Cola Dome on the 24th and 25th of this month. Revered all over the world by musicians and fans alike, Gordon Sumner is back with his "Back to Bass" tour. The title explains the main attraction: Sting will be performing on bass and vocals,
St Patrick’s Day 2012
15 March, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Joburg is going green this weekend… South Africans have more in common with the Irish than most people think. It isn’t the lilting accents or ginger coifs, as a visit to Ireland will confirm, but is instead something a little more personal. In short, we both enjoy beer, the colour green and a friendly approach to the world. This weekend, you get the chance to celebrate these similarities and to commemorate St Patrick’s Day. This festival commemorates the bringing of Christianity to Ireland- apparently. However, to most of us, non-Irish people, it is simply an excuse to party. There is a trick to this: 1) find a party where there actually are Irish people present
Neighbourgoods Market
15 March, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A car park has never been this appealing A car park is not a natural thing of beauty. Usually associated with concrete, confusing layouts, noises, noxious smells and double-parked miscreants, these spaces are present in the urban landscape to serve one clear purpose. Every Saturday morning, however, a car park in Braamfontein undergoes a dramatic transformation. By Adding well-dressed people, cleanliness, gourmet food, drink and a sophisticated swagger to the usually mundane surrounds it becomes the Neighbourgoods Market. The first instalment of the market takes place at Cape Town’s Old Biscuit Mill. Thankfully, envious Joburgers can now put their jealousy aside since their own version has arrived,
NIKE Run Jozi
13 March, 2012 by 1 Comment
See Jozi on foot…at night! One of the most talked about events in Joburg this month is Nike’s Run Jozi. On the evening of March 21st the usually quiet CBD will come to life, playing host to 10 000 runners. They will be embarking on a spectacular 10 km journey through the famous inner city streets. The race starts at the iconic Nelson Mandela Bridge and concludes at Newtown’s Mary Fitzgerald Square. On route, participants will pass such landmarks as Luthuli House, City Hall, The Carlton Centre, Ellis Park, Ponte, Constitution Hill and The Market Theatre. As it begins at 7pm, one of the major attractions of the event is that it will happen at night- a time usually
Spiceburg
9 March, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A little piece on India in Greenside India is country that must be visited. With its fascinating history, colours, sights and sounds it is a true marvel for tourists. However, in this writer’s opinion, the one thing that stands out more than all others is the food. When returning from India, bereft of its cuisine, one is left to roam the streets of Johannesburg in a perpetual state of hunger. If the street in question is Gleneagles Road, Greenside, you need not worry- Spiceburg is round the corner. Spiceburg is a restaurant that takes you by surprise. It’s name can be a potential cause for concern as it lies somewhere between the words ‘spice,’
