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Johannesburg–Tearing Down Walls and Building a New South Africa

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“Johannesburg is truly the country’s epicenter, not only for business but also culture, and it is home to the most exciting developments in fashion, art, music, and more.”

by Joseph Pedro

Johannesburg Resources

EAT/ENTERTAIN
Babylon, 198 Oxford Rd. Things heat up late at night in the backroom dance floor at one of the only LGBT nightclubs in the city. www.babylonnightlife.com

Beefcakes, 198 Oxford Rd., Tel: +27-11-447-5266. Burgers, bachelorette parties, and boys crammed into this drag-themed boy bar and restaurant. www.beefcakes.co.za

The Maboneng Precinct

The Maboneng Precinct

Café de la Crème, 4th ave. and 7th St., Tel: +27-11-726-7716. Idyllic spot to stop for a quick, light lunch, coffee, or juice in Melville. www.facebook.com/cafedelacreme

Chaf Pozi Orlando Towers, Tel: +27-81-797-5756. Chris Hani Road & Nicholas St. Orlando East, Soweto. Munch on this delicious barbecue after you bungee jump. www.chefpozi.co.za

The Orbit Jazz Club and Bistro, 81 De Korte St., Tel: +27-11-339-6645. Upstairs jazz bar and restau- rant is a must-stop for visitors looking for nice grub and world-class jazz. www.theorbit.co.za

Pata Pata Jazz, Main Street Life, 286 Fox St., Tel: +27-11-069-8172. Live music and traditional African cuisine all plays background to the performance of well-heeled locals walking by on the street. www.facebook.com/PataPataJazz

ACCOMMODATIONS
12 Decades Johannesburg Art Hotel, 286 Fox St., Tel: +27-11-026-5601. This art and design-focused hotel is great if you want to stay in one of the trendiest precincts in the city. www.12decadeshotel.co.za

Protea Hotel Fire and Ice by Marriott Johannesburg Melrose Arch, Melrose Arch, 22 Whiteley Rd., Tel: +27-11-218-4000. A chic boutique in the exclu- sive Melrose Arch neighborhood of Johannesburg. Rooms from $140. www.marriott.com

ART & CULTURE
Apartheid Museum, Northern Park Way and Gold Reef Rd., Tel: 27-11-309-4700. This beautiful museum shows the causes of apartheid and continued pain that it causes. www.apartheidmuseum.org

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27 Boxes, 75 4th Ave. This unique shopping venue in Melville has a ton of independent shops, perfect for special souvenirs houses stores like Hardcopy Books, Love Jozi, and the Strong One. www.27boxes.co.za

Arts and Market on Main, 64 Fox St & Berea Rd., Tel: +27-11-592-0513. This Sunday market is jam-packed with a diverse crowd enjoying food, beer, and booze throughout Maboneng. www.marketonmain.co.za

The Bioscope and Chalkboard, 286 Fox St. A trendy, indie theater with an awesome café/bar attached. www.thebioscope.co.za

Cradle of Humankind, Maropeng. Tel: +27-14-577-9000. This UNESCO World Heritage Site may be the place where all of humankind has evolved. www.maropeng.co.za

Mandela House, 8115 Vilakazi St & Ngakane St., Tel: +27-11-936-7754. Before his imprisonment and for 11 days after his release, Nelson Mandela lived in this modest home in Soweto. www.mandelahouse.com

Newtown Junction, 100 Carr St., Tel: 247-11-492- 0105. Great mall to take advantage of the exchange rate. www.newtownjunctionmall.co.za

Outer Limits, 8 Main Rd., Tel: +27-11-482-3771. This incredible comic and vintage store is great for one-of-a-kind gifts and souvenirs. www.outerlimits.co.za

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