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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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Candlelight presents a Bridgerton concert in Pretoria
Featuring hits from the beloved series played by a local string quartet, the multi-sensory Bridgerton concert by Candlelight® will feature hits from the beloved series.
Black Coffee to headline Africa is Not a Jungle, and host a benefit concert
Africa Is Not a Jungle is more than a festival – it is a movement where music, culture, and social responsibility converge – tune into Black Coffee at two events.
Sip, share & socialize at Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival
Discover some of SA’s top wines from a record 71 tasting stands at the Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival – enjoy interactive tasting formats.
Sunday Society Picnics are back at The Maslow
Picnic like you mean it because the Sunday Society Picnics are coming back from October 2024 at The Maslow in Sandton.
SALA celebrates 19 years of advancing our literary heritage
The SALA Awards Handover Ceremony takes place 7 November 2024 – these South African Literary Awards saw over 200 submissions.
The Hungry Mute – gourmet brownies to silence hunger
Try Woolworths Youth Maker Chef Makomborero Mutezo’s recipe for Chocolate Chip Banana Bread – it’s delish!
Uvulile National Tour in East London and Joburg
Gospel great Lusanda Beja embarks on a tour to various South Africa cities – he’s launching his third live album titled Walking in Authority.
Food, drink and lifestyle exhibits at The Good Life Show
The Good Life Show gears up for a weekend of culinary innovation this weekend at Kyalami...
How to build a wine cellar on a budget?
For most wine lovers, the journey to appreciating wine isn't smooth. At first, the wine world may...
Nail-biting Urban Circus at The Teatro
A better and bigger version of Urban Circus hits the stage at The Teatro, Montecasino – expect acrobatics, acting and juggling.
Home décor, design trends at Decorex Joburg
View all the latest Home décor and design trends at Decorex Joburg, which facilitates one-on-one connections with industry experts.
Comedy, jazz, choral acts at Carnival City
From the Heavyweights Comedy Night, Rising Sun Choir and Paebo Bryson tour, there’s loads to enjoy at Carnival City this August.
Afrikaans acts at Sun Treffers
The Sun City Superbowl will host the Sun Treffers show featuring popular Afrikaans acts like Chris Steyn and Kurt Darren.
Durbanville Hills Wine partners with MasterChef South Africa
Brand manager, Robyn Bradshaw, says MasterChef South Africa is the perfect collaboration for Durbanville Hills Wine estate.
Diageo hunts for a star bartender to fly the SA flag
Nine bartenders from around South Africa are shaking and stirring their creativity to invent cocktails worthy of a ticket to Shanghai and the finals of this year’s Diageo World Class competition.
2024 Legends and Legacy Ball Africa Awards
Highlight acts on the 2024 Legends and Legacy Ball Africa Awards bill include Koffi Olomide, Camidoh, Princess MacDonald, and DJ Zinhle.
Effortless business travel – Discover Pretoria East
Apogee Boutique Hotel and Spa offers a seamless blend of luxury and convenience – which is well-suited to the needs of business travelers.
Engelbert Humperdinck appears on Last Waltz Farewell Tour
Engelbert Humperdinck features on his Last Waltz Farewell Tour at SunBet Arena in Pretoria and at the Grand Arena in Cape Town.
MTN SHIFT Gaming Experience tournament
Hyprop partners with MTN to host the MTN SHIFT Gaming Experience – South Africa’s largest national gaming tournament.
Engelbert Humperdinck appears on ‘Last Waltz Farewell Tour’
Fans of legendary crooner Engelbert Humperdinck will be able to see the star live whilst on his ‘The Last Waltz Farewell Tour 2024’ in South Africa.
B-well Launches Free Back-To-School Cookbook with over 25 Recipes
Here is a taste of some of the nutritious, quick-and-easy, kid-friendly recipes from the B-well Taste Explorers Cookbook.
A Homecoming Revolution: Journey back to the heart of South Africa
It’s a movement that sees individuals from all walks of life, making the journey back to the heart of it all, South Africa.
Sought after Bryanston luxury, residential development goes on sale
Adrienne Hersch Properties, a subsidiary of leading real estate company, Only Realty Holdings, have been appointed the property agents at 170 on Grosvenor in Bryanston
Welcome to Purely Local Jozi North!
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.
Designed for the Way You Live Now – @Sandton Apartments
It’s all about affordable luxury, location and convenience at the spectacular @Sandton Apartments housed within the Acsiopolis mixed-use development.
New culinary heights for Air France from Paris to South Africa
Air France customers in long-haul cabins on departure from Paris can enjoy menus created by top French chefs.
Discover the Future of Living at Decorex Joburg 2025
Gathering hundreds of exhibitors under one roof, Decorex Joburg promises four unmissable days of future-facing decor and design.
From wildlife to real life: Pilanesberg opens the door
The Bakgatla ba Kgafela have opened two museums in the Pilanesberg – heritage tours now take visitors from nearby lodges to these museums.
Wildlife warriors at Lion & Safari Park’s Little Rangers Program
The Lion & Safari Park’s Little Rangers Program fosters a love for wildlife at a young age with the much-loved Little Rangers Adventure Club.
Keep the winter blues at bay with Sun City SunFest
Sun City has a season of fun planned with SunFest, which includes the Bakwena Jazz Experience, Ziyakhala Mo Sun City Festival, and more.
Interactive @home Cooking Studio, homeware at Decorex
Design meets delicious at Decorex – go and feast your senses at the CTICC in Cape Town and Sandton Convention Centre in Joburg.
Real-time interpreting service for Deaf shoppers at Eastgate
Eastgate Shopping Centre in Johannesburg has announced a collaboration with Convo South Africa to improve accessibility for Deaf shoppers.
Johannesburg Cap Classique, Champagne & Bubbles Festival
Amari, House of Azari, Khulu Fine Wines, Nanola Wines and Siwela Wines will be in attendance at...
Padel power meets wellness at sporty Queens of the Court
Next Gen Padel Bryanston Sports Club will host the all-women Queens of the Court padel tournament – there’ll be spot prizes and giveaways.