For a thorough understanding of South Africa's appalling apartheid era, a visit to Johannesburg's Apartheid Museum is a must. The museum features a series of graphic yet informative exhibits ...

It may be the City of Gold, but you don't have to be a rand lord — as the men who grew rich off the area's rand, or reef, of gold were known — to enjoy Johannesburg. South Africa's economic ...

Whether you’re a local looking for a break or a visitor exploring the city, here are five free things to do in Johannesburg this holiday… 1. Take a stroll through the Johannesburg Botanical ...

Lynsey Chutel is a staff reporter covering southern Africa for The Times. She grew up in Johannesburg and currently lives there. For too long, Johannesburg was a victim of its own reputation for ...

Constructed in 1945 in the Orlando West section of Soweto, Johannesburg, the Mandela House became the home for Nelson Mandela (also known as Madiba) and his first wife, Evelyn Ntoko Mase in 1946.

In fact, planning a long weekend (or week) in Johannesburg is a must. There are plenty of fun things to do in Johannesburg, a destination that has finally shrugged off the shadow cast by its ...

Looking for something unusual to do in and around Johannesburg, but on a tight budget? Here are some places to visit, that won’t cost you an arm and a leg: 1. Take a stroll through the bird ...

Tight budget? Don't worry, you can still enjoy the holidays. Source: Pixabay Tight budget? Don’t worry, you can still enjoy the holiday season and have some change left to buy something cold to ...

The city has had a reputation for crime, but things are changing thanks to initiatives such as ambitious neighbourhood makeovers. To see Johannesburg at its most vibrant, visit on a weekend ...