2010 Soccer News
World Cup Accommodation Survey (March 2010)
This survey is being undertaken monthly in the lead-up to the 2010 World Cup to track accommodation availability and costs in Johannesburg. The survey form may appear on different websites but you may only submit your response once....Read More >>
Nasrec walkway is finished
The pedestrian promenade linking Soccer City Stadium and the transport hub in Nasrec is complete and ready for use!! The easy access walkway Built at a cost of R82-million, the walkway straddles the Rea Vaya busway and railway line, giving football fans and journalists from the International Broadcasting Centre (IBC) easy access to the stadium. ...Read More >>
A Tent City For The World Cup Fans In Joburg
JOHANNESBURG has plenty of accommodation catering for all kinds of visitors, but with the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ an exciting experience awaits those young at heart soccer fans. From 4 June to 16 July 2010, a Tent City will be set up near the busy M1 highway at Waverley Park, in Waverley, according to Sipho Mbethe, from the Citys 2010 operations unit. ...Read More >>
Gauteng highway construction end in sight
The Albertina Sisulu Freeway, formerly known as the R21/R24 - the highway that links Joburg to all other Gauteng municipalities - will be completed by the end of April, to the relief of many motorists. Also set to be completed by the end of April would be the K29 Malibongwe Drive upgrade, which is a link between the Lanseria Airport and Johannesburg and Tshwane. ...Read More >>
General
Ultimate Visitors Guide
The Joburg Ultimate Guide is a dynamic, colourful, easy-to-use handbook for visitors to plan their day and evening activities in Joburg and surrounds. ...Read More >>
You make Joburg Great
Johannesburg- What makes Joburg great? In August 2009 PenQuin International advertising agency began searching for exactly why Joburg is such a great place to stay. It didn’t take long to discover that the answer was incredibly powerful: The people.
You.
The “You make Joburg Great” campaign aimed to identify and raise awareness of an asset that Joburg’s residents could be proud of: The people. ...Read More >>
What's on at the Theatre this month
Joburg Theatre
The Joburg Theatre complex houses four auditoria open to the public : The Mandela, with a maximum seating capacity of 1,069; The Fringe with a maximum seating capacity of 251; The Peoples, with a maximum seating capacity of 176; and space.com, a versatile 'black box' environment. ...Read More >>
SA Ballet Theatre
The first season is the world’s best – known ballet, Swan Lake. The Swan Lake season will be performed at the Joburg Theatre, Braamfontein from March 12 to April 4 2010. Dating back to 1876, the tragic love story of the swan maiden Odette and Prince Siegfried has proved itself to be the one of the most endearing ballets in the repertoire with audiences around the world. ...Read More >>
Promusica Theatre
Situated at the Civic Centre in Florida Park – Roodepoort, this is a safe and exciting venue with ample free parking. We have something for everyone, from the young to the young at heart. When it comes to our performances, we do not skimp on talent, expertise or musical excellence....Read More >>
Market Theatre
The Market Theatre is renowned world-wide for brilliant anti-apartheid plays that have included Woza Albert, Asinamali, Bopha, Sophiatown, You Strike the Woman You Strike a Rock, Born in the RSA, Black Dog - Inj'emnyama, as well as the premieres of many of Athol Fugard's award-winning dramas. The Market Theatre's history is intertwined with the cultural, social and political struggle for freedom in South Africa....Read More >>
Lyric Theatre
This luxuriously styled 1100-seat theatre is reminiscent of the opulence of the world's great opera houses with its plush fittings and rich atmosphere. The Lyric has already established itself as one of Jozi's top entertainment venues, presenting world class Broadway and West End productions, local and international musicians, ballet, comedy and much more. ...Read More >>
Accommodation News
City Lodge Fourways
Based in the heart of Johannesburg’s Northern Suburbs, City Lodge Fourways is the ideal location for business and leisure travellers looking for quality accommodation in the area....Read More >>
Crowne Plaza
Kick off the world cup year, with a conference at our special rates ...Read More >>
Holiday Inn Sandton
3 Course lunch in 45 minutes ...Read More >>
Monthly Draw
Subscribe for the first time to the Joburg Tourism newsletter, OR if you are already a subscriber, get your friends to subscribe to the Joburg Tourism newsletter and stand a chance to win tickets to the Joburg Theatre and the SA Ballet Theatre....Read More >>
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