http://www.whatsupjozi.com What's Happening in Johannesburg #Jozi #Joburg Wed, 22 May 2013 13:20:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://www.whatsupjozi.com/2013/gauteng-festivals/sowing-the-seeds/5387 http://www.whatsupjozi.com/2013/gauteng-festivals/sowing-the-seeds/5387#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 12:51:05 +0000 WotzUpSouthAfrica http://www.whatsupjozi.com/?p=5387 With just under 48 hours to go until one of the biggest camping festivals to hit the north kicks off, the buzz on social media platforms has been revolved around the impressive line-up consisting of 31 bands and DJ’s that will be gracing the two stages at Sowing the Seeds 2013. The festival is being held on the 24th and 25th of May at Welgelegen Manor Estate in Mpumalanga, just an hours drive out of Jozi. Festival-goers can expect the most beautiful setting for this type of event at the five-star venue, which is only [...]]]> http://www.whatsupjozi.com/2013/gauteng-festivals/sowing-the-seeds/5387/feed 0 http://www.whatsupjozi.com/2013/johannesburg-theatre/the-greatest-love-of-all-the-whitney-houston-tribute-show/5380 http://www.whatsupjozi.com/2013/johannesburg-theatre/the-greatest-love-of-all-the-whitney-houston-tribute-show/5380#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 12:16:48 +0000 Robert McClelland http://www.whatsupjozi.com/?p=5380 There is a little over a week to catch the Greatest Love of All, the tribute show to the late Whitney Houston, and presented by Showtime Australia. Joburg audiences will be treated to a range of powerful Whitney classics including So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, I’m Your Baby Tonight, Run to You, I Have Nothing, I Wanna Dance with Somebody and of course, the classic Whitney hit, I Will Always Love You. Now some of you may say that it is just not possible for a performing artist, no matter [...]]]> http://www.whatsupjozi.com/2013/johannesburg-theatre/the-greatest-love-of-all-the-whitney-houston-tribute-show/5380/feed 0 http://www.whatsupjozi.com/2013/gauteng-adventures/gee-i-love-my-geepee-the-jozi-red-bus/5326 http://www.whatsupjozi.com/2013/gauteng-adventures/gee-i-love-my-geepee-the-jozi-red-bus/5326#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 10:25:33 +0000 WotzUpSouthAfrica http://www.whatsupjozi.com/?p=5326 GeePee – Gauteng Tourism’s travel discount programme – is opening up the excitement of Gauteng province to locals and tourists alike. The main drive of the GeePee campaign is to encourage more people to travel in and around the province and discover its iconic and hidden attractions. Take Joburg south and the inner city for example. Constitution Hill is a must-see for one and all and Gold Reef City is a well-established attraction offering rich history and great entertainment.  But have you ever explored the Mining District or Newtown Precinct?  With the new City Sightseeing [...]]]> http://www.whatsupjozi.com/2013/gauteng-adventures/gee-i-love-my-geepee-the-jozi-red-bus/5326/feed 0 http://www.whatsupjozi.com/2013/johannesburg-accommodation-gauteng/54-on-bath/5338 http://www.whatsupjozi.com/2013/johannesburg-accommodation-gauteng/54-on-bath/5338#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 09:12:09 +0000 Robert McClelland http://www.whatsupjozi.com/?p=5338 Tsogo Sun’s newest Jozi offering, the fabulous 54 on Bath, is sure to set hearts aflutter. The boutique hotel, situated in the iconic building which was the Grace Hotel, is the epitome of luxury and glamour and is fast becoming the place to stay with international celebrities and visitors to Jozi, as well as locals. From the moment you step into the swish lobby, you know you’ve discovered a Jozi gem. With interiors by David Muirhead & Associates, the hotel is contemporary, distinctive and sophisticated, yet it retains the old-world glamour that put this hotel [...]]]> http://www.whatsupjozi.com/2013/johannesburg-accommodation-gauteng/54-on-bath/5338/feed 0 http://www.whatsupjozi.com/2013/gauteng-adventures/ultimate-braai-master-driven-by-renault/5328 http://www.whatsupjozi.com/2013/gauteng-adventures/ultimate-braai-master-driven-by-renault/5328#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 09:11:43 +0000 WotzUpSouthAfrica http://www.whatsupjozi.com/?p=5328 Renault South Africa returns as official vehicle sponsor to the Ultimate Braai Master,“sponsored by Pick n Pay, in this extreme culinary outdoor adventure” challenge for the second consecutive year. 60 days, 13 remote locations: 15 Braai Teams will clock up 8 000km behind the wheel of the Renault Koleos SUV with the winner driving away in a new Renault Koleos valued at R340 000! Renault South Africa is proud to be part of the Ultimate Braai Master action for the second consecutive year. Following the announcement of South Africa’s top 15 Braai Teams by Justin [...]]]> http://www.whatsupjozi.com/2013/gauteng-adventures/ultimate-braai-master-driven-by-renault/5328/feed 0 http://www.whatsupjozi.com/2013/gauteng-concerts/reincarnated-snoop-lion/5320 http://www.whatsupjozi.com/2013/gauteng-concerts/reincarnated-snoop-lion/5320#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 11:00:31 +0000 Robert McClelland http://www.whatsupjozi.com/?p=5320 The often copied but never imitated Snoop Lion (aka. Snoop Dogg) is bringing his Reincarnated World Tour to Jozi for one night only, on Sunday 19th May at the Ellis Park Indoor Arena, as part of the MTV Africa All Stars Tour. Discovered in 1992 by Dr. Dre, Calvin Broadus Jr. has certainly had what can only be described as an extremely colourful career since the release of his debut album, Doggystyle. Multi-platinum selling albums have followed ever since, and his latest offering, Reincarnated, is sure to follow suit. Reincarnated sees the famed rapper broadening [...]]]> http://www.whatsupjozi.com/2013/gauteng-concerts/reincarnated-snoop-lion/5320/feed 0 http://www.whatsupjozi.com/2013/gauteng-markets-2/house-and-leisure-night-market/5311 http://www.whatsupjozi.com/2013/gauteng-markets-2/house-and-leisure-night-market/5311#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 07:15:45 +0000 WotzUpSouthAfrica http://www.whatsupjozi.com/?p=5311 This Thursday the 16th of May, House and Leisure will host its very first Night Market at Katy’s Palace Bar in Johannesburg. With over 20 vendors, entertainment and complimentary arrival drinks, this pop-up design and food experience will give readers a chance to browse a specially curated selection of wares by top local designers and artisans.‘As a dedicated follower of markets in South Africa, House and Leisure has elected to bring the content of the magazine to life with the first HL Night Market in Johannesburg,’ says House and Leisure Business Development Manager Kirsten Laurings. [...]]]> http://www.whatsupjozi.com/2013/gauteng-markets-2/house-and-leisure-night-market/5311/feed 0 http://www.whatsupjozi.com/2013/gauteng-festivals/living-la-vida-loca-with-fiesta-latina/5302 http://www.whatsupjozi.com/2013/gauteng-festivals/living-la-vida-loca-with-fiesta-latina/5302#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 11:34:27 +0000 Robert McClelland http://www.whatsupjozi.com/?p=5302 Marks Park will play host to the second Fiesta Latina on Saturday 25th May. From the people who brought you Celebrando Latino-America and Barrio Afro-Latino Christmas Market and in association with the Argentinean Association, this year’s festival promises a fun afternoon of all things Latino. Of course, in true Latino style, the celebrations will spill into the evening to bring some heat to a cold Jozi night! Designed to celebrate Mzansi’s growing Latino population and enable a little cross-cultural pollination, Fiesta Latina will bring you the best colour, culture and traditional foods across Latin America. [...]]]> http://www.whatsupjozi.com/2013/gauteng-festivals/living-la-vida-loca-with-fiesta-latina/5302/feed 0 http://www.whatsupjozi.com/2013/gauteng-festivals/brandy-festival-jozi/5214 http://www.whatsupjozi.com/2013/gauteng-festivals/brandy-festival-jozi/5214#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 10:11:50 +0000 WotzUpSouthAfrica http://www.whatsupjozi.com/?p=5214 South Africa’s Fine Brandy Fusion, the country’s premier brandy event, is now in its sixth year and will be held at the Sandton Convention Centre from 26 – 28 June 2013. This über-glamorous annual gathering of brandy lovers, the city’s social set and celebrities will also be hosted in Cape Town for the first time at the International Convention Centre from 9 – 10 May. There will be lots to see, do, nose and sip for the young and trendy, sophisticates and connoisseurs eager to explore South Africa’s internationally admired brandy industry. Hitting the right [...]]]> http://www.whatsupjozi.com/2013/gauteng-festivals/brandy-festival-jozi/5214/feed 0 http://www.whatsupjozi.com/2013/jozi-blog/mothers-day-2013/5281 http://www.whatsupjozi.com/2013/jozi-blog/mothers-day-2013/5281#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 19:20:42 +0000 Robert McClelland http://www.whatsupjozi.com/?p=5281 Looking for something awesome to do for your Moms this Mother’s Day? Then look no further, as we’ve been trawling all that Jozi and surrounds has to offer to bring you the very best of the best… 702 Mother’s Day Concert at the Zoo If you want to show your mom just how much she means to you this Mother’s Day, you could go with the usual gifts like flowers, chocolates of maybe even breakfast in bed, again. Or you could get the family together, pack a picnic basket and treat her to the fabulous [...]]]> http://www.whatsupjozi.com/2013/jozi-blog/mothers-day-2013/5281/feed 0