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Hiking Heaven and Earth with Glamtrails

How parents can help their children navigate Artificial Intelligence

Get Cooking in the Great Outdoors

SA Extra Virgin Olive Oil Best in the World!

Wings for Life World Run – Run for those who can’t

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Welcome to Purely Local Jozi North! We love to use this platform to celebrate local people, brands and businesses with heart, and aim to shine a light on community heroes and inspirational locals who do amazing things within Johannesburg. Join us as we explore our dynamic city to find the places and stories that make us all proud to call Jozi home. Our content is distributed with Sunday Times as a print supplement once a month, and our website keeps you up to date with all the community news worth celebrating and cool things to do, whether you’re looking for vibey and fun events or stuff to do as a family.

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Play. Eat. Drink. Connect at Shooters premium social experience

Shooters introduces a new playground to Joburg – it combines cutting-edge games with dining and social energy designed to spark unforgettable moments.

Unity in diversity at Ubuntu with K-Culture Festival 2025

Enjoy K-pop singer Ailee, Ndlovu Youth Choir, and the K-Tigers at the 2025 Ubuntu with K-Culture Festival – it’s an Korean culture event.

Qatar Airways unveils global winter schedule – 35 weekly flights to Africa

Qatar Airways unveils global winter schedule, increasing flights to over 15 destinations including up to 10 daily flights to London Heathrow.

Our Daily Bread

We love it when a good idea takes flight! Castle Lager has launched a clever initiative that sees the by-product of its beer brewing process being baked up into bread that is high in fibre, sustainable and a source of protein.

Hiking Heaven and Earth with Glamtrails

If you love hiking and love wine (because really, what’s not to love) make sure that Glamtrails ison your radar when you next visit Cape Town.

How parents can help their children navigate Artificial Intelligence

Worried about how Artificial Intelligence such as ChatGPT will affect your kids? Lynda Eagle, an Academic Advisor at ADvTECH, shares her insights.

Get Cooking in the Great Outdoors

If the thought of having to cook during loadshedding is getting you down, why not take inspiration from the talented teams in this season of Ultimate Braai Master and head outdoors? We’ve asked them for their braai advice, must-have gadget and favourite spot to cook.

The Queen of Comic Timing

South African comedian, actress, TV personality and writer, Tumi Morake chats to Carla Gailey about how she broke into the comedy world and her latest film The Honeymoon directed by Bianca Isaacs.

A sole-ful solution

Social entrepreneurs are vital to our sustainable future, and the innovative Cubic38 has found a way to turn old waste tyres into shoe polish

Escape to Nature

Whether you recharge your batteries with a hike, trail run or a camping stint in the wild, we’ve rounded up some of the top spots within Gauteng (and a little further a field) to get off the grid and unwind.

Johannesburg, The Pot Luck Club is Here to Stay!

Discover the excitement and creativity of The Pot Luck Club as it finds its permanent home in Johannesburg.

A New Medium of Fine Art Arrives at USURPA Gallery in Johannesburg

Explore the groundbreaking world of digital art at USURPA Gallery in Riviera, Johannesburg. As South Africa’s first physical NFT gallery, USURPA showcases The New Medium group exhibition, where technology and fine art intersect.

Global Award For Jozi Whisky Entrepreneur

Celebrate the achievement of WhiskyBrother, the specialist whisky retailer in South Africa, as they are honored as the Global Multiple Outlet Retailer of the Year at the prestigious Icons of Whisky awards. With three retail stores, an online shop, and a dedicated whisky bar, WhiskyBrother offers an unparalleled selection of premium whiskies, including exclusive releases and limited editions.

The RMB Young Artists’ Playground at RMB Latitudes Art Fair

Photos: latitudes.onlineJoin the RMB Latitudes Art Fair in Johannesburg, where Rand Merchant Bank...

Immersive Cook-Along Experience with The Marble Group Newest Addition – Pantry

Discover an immersive culinary experience at Pantry, the newest addition to the Marble Group’s hospitality offerings.

5 Handy Tips for First – Time South African Travellers Going Abroad

There’s nothing like the exhilaration of jetting off for your first overseas trip. Preparing,however,can be quite the task, with endless to-do lists and last-minute checks.

Top Chefs for The Plant – Powered Show 2023

Several top South African chefs and personalities as well as an award-winning UK chef will take to the stage when The Plant-Powered Show returns to the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 26th –28th May 2023.

SA Extra Virgin Olive Oil Best in the World!

In a hotly contested competition held in Spain (the largest producer of olive oil in the world), our very own De Rustica Olive Estate held its own!

Don’t Keep Mum

With a thousand balls in the air, being a mom is no joke – here’s some practical advice for mothers who might be feeling run down and burnt out.

What’s Hot Jozi

Things to do, places to go and people to see this month

Make mom’s day

Keep it homegrown this Mother’s Day with our pick of these fabulous, locally-made presents.

Wings for Life World Run – Run for those who can’t

The 10th Wings for Life World Run takes place in May and with all funds from your entry fee going to spinal cord research, there’s no better race to enter this year!