About Johannesburg

An Expat’s Guide to South Africa

winter in joburg

You’ve looked at the brochures, you’ve dreamed of the sun, the wildlife and the general culture, and now you’re ready to take the plunge and move to South Africa. Giant Leap One of the main things to bear in mind is that you’re moving to not just another culture, but another continent. If you’ve newly arrived from the UK you should give yourself some time to get used to the climate and you should also explore, in advance, how expensive the country is going to be. Current comparison lists show that South Africa is ranked as the 424th most expensive place to live in the world out of a possible 780 places. In general the country can offer many financial benefits, from lower rent and general living costs than you’d                  

Concert

The legend Rodriguez is here!

Rodriguez South African Tour 2013

South Africa are you ready for one of the most well known recording legends in music history? Mexican-American singer/songwriter Rodriguez is in S.A. to perform 5 shows in Jozi and 4 shows in Cape Town this February 2013! Rodriguez who allegedly disappeared into the unknown for many years after the unsuccessful launch of his album Cold Fact and was even rumoured to have set himself alight on stage in order to end his life – it turns out that all those rumours proved to be so wrong. Two enthusiastic South African fans started searching for their hero – this led them to a story more extraordinary than any of the many myths they had heard. Their story along with the abundance of content collected formed the basis to produce a                  

Music

The Sugarman – Rodriguez

Rodriguez South African Tour

South Africa are you ready for one of the most well known recording legends in music history? Mexican-American singer/songwriter Rodriguez is headed to S.A. to perform two shows in Johannesburg and Cape Town in February 2013! Rodriguez who allegedly disappeared into the unknown for many years after the unsuccessful launch of his album Cold Fact and was even rumoured to have set himself alight on stage in order to end his life – it turns out that all those rumours proved to be so wrong. Two enthusiastic South African fans started searching for their hero – this led them to a story more extraordinary than any of the many myths they had heard. Their story along with the abundance of content collected formed the basis to produce                  

Competitions

Software tech startup? Great incentive to get ahead

Start-Up WEB

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                  

Interesting People

Happy Birthday to US!

#Wotz3

April 20th is an auspicious day - not only is it a Friday, and a week before Freedom Day, but it's also What's Up’s third anniversary. Three years ago we started out as a humble blog letting people know what amazing and quirky events were happening in Cape Town, introducing you to some interesting people, and sharing some of our favourite foodie, wine, tourism and other discoveries. The 2010 Fifa World Cup was a highlight, as has been the rapid adoption of social media as a primary form of communication. Building on this great foundation, we've expanded rapidly, adding What's Up Jozi, What's Up Durban, What's Up PE, What's Up South Africa, as well as partnering with STA World Traveller Liam                  

Music

IL DIVO 2012 World Tour Opens in South Africa!

As a further mark of success to their voices & unique operatic arrangements spearheading an entire musical genre over the past 7 years, today the world’s foremost classical crossover group IL DIVO announce a massive 4th world tour for 2012, set to travel across six continents. The first leg of the tour to be announced will see this phenomenal quartet- Carlos Marin, Sebastien Izambard, David Miller and Urs Buhler – perform in South Africa on 7th February at the Grand Arena, GrandWest, Cape Town, 10th February at the Big Top Arena, Carnival City Johannesburg and at the Superbowl Sun City on the 11th February 2012. For pre-sale opportunity and VIP tickets visit ildivo.com. The tour is presented by Big Concerts and                  

New Years

PARTY; PARTIES; and “PARTYTJIES”: NEW YEAR IN CAPE TOWN #CapeNewYear.

  We all want to know the 'Where and the When' of New Year's parties in Cape Town. There is no doubt about the 'When' for this 2011/2012 new year's, but where are all the parties and how do we find them? We aim to encourage as many party organizers in Cape Town and surrounds to LIST THEIR VENUES AND EVENTS.   So, Please email us a flier and/or description of Parties happening in Cape Town on the 31'st December 2011. The info, and fliers submitted will be added to this post to make your choice of where to see in the new year, prove even more confusing than normal! (Cause Cape Town sure knows how to party!). If you do not have a flier Leave a                  

Music

“A Special Evening with Josh Groban”.

  Big Concerts are proud to present “A Special Evening with Josh Groban” at The Superbowl, Sun City, on 26th and 27th November and in Cape Town, at the Grand Arena, GrandWest, on 29th and 30th November 2011.  These spectacular events are presented in partnership with Talk Radio 702, 567 Cape Talk and M-Net. Upon the conformation of his tour to South Africa Josh Groban commented, "It is a great joy for me to return to South Africa. It remains in my heart as a country that has inspired me in so many ways and to prepare for my return visit brings back a flood of wonderful memories. It has been many years but I can't wait to give everything I have to my amazing, and patient fans!"  With                  

Lifestyle

Welcome – and come and celebrate with us!

champagne

What'sUpJozi is now officially up and running! From humble beginnings, over two years ago, the What'sUp group is growing ever larger each and every month.... August 2011 sees us moving further afield - from our original base - Cape Town ( see wwww.whatsupcapetown.com) - up into the hinterland, with our next stop - JOZI!!!!! Be sure to follow us on our crazy adventures around Jozi. Write in and tell us what's up in your hood - speak your mind about what you want to read about - and enjoy the ride with us.! Happy reading! The What'sUp Team.