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Where to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Johannesburg 2012

30 December, 2012 by Wassup Leave a Comment

In popular culture the number 13 can have ominous connotations. However, as we fast approach 2013, the infamous baker’s dozen is set to indicate new beginnings, adventures and opportunities. But what is the best way to welcome in the New Year in Jozi? Here a few options for you in our favourite golden city. Black Tie and Barefoot Party For those party animals still residing in Jozi, the best bet for New Year’s Eve has got to be The Black Tie and Barefoot Party at Outer Limits. Brought to you by 5FM, this party presents some of the finest DJ’s around, brought together for your partying pleasure as you celebrate on the venue’s own sandy beach. The dress code is all in the title- dress smart and beachy. Cantare Dinner and

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Wine & Wineries

Wine Concepts’ Seductive Sauvignon Festival

10 September, 2012 by Wassup Leave a Comment

There are few things as satisfying as a glass of good wine. This Thursday, 13 September, you will able to experience this feeling of pleasure several times over as Wine Concepts hosts the 10th Annual Seductive Sauvignon Festival at the Protea Hotel Fire and Ice, Melrose Arch. At the festival, you are invited to taste and compare over 80 Sauvignon Blancs from the 2012 harvest- and also a select few older vintages- as well as the newest Cabernet Sauvignons. Not only will you be able to gargle, spit, swallow and schmooze to your heart’s content; you will also be able take some of the headlining acts home with you at special prices on the night. With the best wine available to sample and purchase, tasty snacks, great company and

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Lifestyle

Father’s Day 2012

13 June, 2012 by Wassup Leave a Comment

No, they did not carry you around for nine months, go through all kinds of pain to bring you into this world and breastfeed you at awkward hours- but they did do everything else. This Sunday, it’s time to celebrate fathers all around the world and here are few ideas to make June 17 extra special for your paternal life giver in our favourite city. When the ties, aftershave and golf-related paraphernalia have run their course, finding an alternative fatherly gift can be tricky. Mercifully, Jozi is full of options. How about a visit to ‘For The Love of Cars, Exotic Car and Bike Show’ at Melrose Arch or a jaunt (or is it a joust?) at the Father’s Day Medieval Faire at the Michael Mount Waldorf School? Perhaps

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Shopping

iFix

2 April, 2012 by Wassup Leave a Comment

Apple repair specialists A broken apple used to be a problem suffered solely by disgruntled greengrocers. With the advent of the iconic products from a certain Mr Jobs and Co, the word ‘apple’ has taken on a totally new meaning and a role that has gone far beyond the ‘apple a day keeps the doctor away’ mantra linked to its predecessors. This said, a doctor is sometimes needed as, like all machines, these apples do sometimes act up, stop working entirely or pick up strange infections. The nail biting, painful and usually expensive cure needed in these dire moments has been made a lot easier thanks to iFix. iFix is a store that specialises in the repair of apple products,

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Clubbing

The Big Jew Show.

18 August, 2011 by whatsupjozi Leave a Comment

The rumours are true, for one night only JHB is going to be shaken to it's core with an event to match all events... The Big Jew Show! The Big Jew Show is exactly what it says on the box! Their last event in Cape Town was one of the mother cities hottest tickets and they plan to push this one even bigger, with more surprises to make you platz. For the evening's entertainment they have none other than The Jewish House Mafia (Shaun Duvet, Harael Salkow, Ricky H and DJ Soosh)... and of course 'Ellie The Dancer' Moffsen! Get ready for a mix of party music that will make your bobba shake her thing like a Go Go Girl. They will be hosting the event at

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