Situated in the Library Building, Springs Art Gallery is host to a variety of exhibitions, workshops and art classes that promote visual literacy and the visual arts, making them accessible to everyone. The Gallery hosts the annual Thami Mnyele Fine Arts Award and runs the Arts Development School, targeted at the unemployed and out-of-school youth. It also provides a valuable support base for those whose schools don’t offer art as a subject – and where would the world be without art?

www.ekurhuleni.gov.za/sports-recreation-arts-and-culture

If you need a vacation but can’t get away, what about a staycation? You could easily forget you were in the heart of Ekurhuleni once you check into The Afrique Boutique Hotel OR Tambo with its unique rooms each with a different design and with a garden terrace. Relax and enjoy a break without the hassle of visas, foreign exchange (and exchange rates!) or even getting on a plane! This could be your new home from home!

afriquegroup.co.za, 011 918 8001

Would you buy a new or used car from this dealership? The answer is a resounding ‘yes’ from our readers! Auto Alpina specialises in premium quality new and used vehicles. They provide world-class after-sales servicing, and auto body repairs (ouch!) as well as sourcing genuine and alternative parts for your car. Whether you’re looking for a high performance vehicle or a family saloon, they will find it for you.

010 300 8542

On the rooftop level of the Eastgate Mall, this SK complex has no fewer than 10 cinemas – from arthouse to block busters, kids’ movies to romance and action drama. Catch all the latest releases here, or pre book up and coming shows and be sure to be first in the line! And you can watch in comfort and luxury with your feet up, a drum of popcorn and your favourite cool drink. The big screen experience has never been this impressive. Sterkinekor.com

087 055 0064 or 0861 MOVIES (0861 668 437)

Benoni Country Club is a favourite with golfers, sporting fans of tennis, cycling, and bowls among other sporting codes as well as with families. It has witnessed a number of weddings and celebrations in its beautiful function rooms over the years. It’s part of the story of Ekurhuleni and continues to be booked out for events, especially over weekends, such is its popularity!

benonicc.co.za, 011 849 5211

Next time you’re at a loose end, don’t be – visit Sunshine Market Serengeti and browse among the huge number of stalls, snack at the artisanal food stations and let the kids run around in safety. The summer is here – make the best of al fresco shopping!

www.theurbankmarkets.net / 083 777 1906 / 082 896 8000

Ebotse Golf & Country Estate definitely lives up to its name which means ‘beautiful place’ in Sotho. It teems with birds and wildlife and also features play areas for children, a Scottish links-style golf course, and walking and biking trails. And it’s all ultra-secure. Ebotse represents the great African outdoors within the city limits. We’d move there tomorrow if we could! Ebotse.com

082 3733 970

Nobody knows Ekurhuleni like locally owned real estate agent Kingstons. They’ve been assisting clients buy and sell properties for almost 10 years and have seen how the city has grown. And they have grown with it, adding specialist agents in each area dedicated to getting their clients the best deal possible. So if you’re in the market for a new home, make sure you call Kingstons.

kingstons.co.za, 010 020 2431

Virgin Active keeps us fit and healthy, providing us with the best equipment, longest access hours, best trainers and most varied group classes. There’s really no excuse not to pull on your lycra and go pump some iron, climb on the spinning saddle or get on that stair master. Come on, you know you want to! That summer bod won’t tone itself!

virginactive.co.za

Emperors Palace offers four different hotel properties from which to choose from 5-star unsurpassed luxury to the comfort and convenience of 3-star accommodation. All are located within the entertainment mecca, it’s hard to know which one to choose, so maybe have a mini break and stay one night in each!

emperorspalace.com

Cocoa Bean will give your home a full make over or tweak it here and there to give it a brand new, fresh feel. It will always work to your taste and style. They will source, buy and install fixtures and fittings and lighting solutions, help you choose colour palettes and will even create an entire story board for you before you embark on the process. Their aim above all is to create beautiful spaces without stress! Now, let us talk about that lounge room we want to spruce up.

www.facebook.com/cocoa bean design studio, 011 849 0909

Anele Mdoda is one of our most loved and hardest-working presenters. Not only does she lead the fun and games on 947’s breakfast show, but she can often be seen on our TV screens. With her larger-than-life personality and distinctive laugh, it’s no wonder its Anele we want to wake up to in the mornings!

947.co.za

If we said ‘Anele, Cindy, Frankie Fire and Thembekile’, we know you’d know exactly who we were talking about. Together they are the crazy 947 Breakfast Club team bringing us music, sport, traffic, news and a whole lot of laughs every weekday morning between 06:00 to 09:00. We can’t start our day without them!

947.co.za

With a line up that starts with the Anele and the Club and takes us through the day and night with cool jocks and great music, 947 is more than just a radio station, it’s part of our everyday lives!  We can’t miss the Top 40 Countdown, Bloc Party or Date Nights! Throw in lots of listener competitions, events, concerts and opportunities to interact with your fave presenters and it all adds up to 947.

947.co.za

With a footprint that extends far beyond Jozi, Jacaranda FM is a radio staple for many South Africans. The fact that it’s bi-lingual is an added bonus to the fantastic ‘80s, 90s and now’ music that they play. If you miss anything live on air, their website and podcasts are also amazing and provide so much additional information. They’re all you need to keep up with what’s happening here at home and elsewhere.

jacarandafm.com

Out of towners would be forgiven for never wanting to leave Emperors Palace once they get there. We also know we can’t wait for visitors so we can show the place off to them! With four hotels to choose from to the casino, spa, multitude of restaurants, shows and children’s entertainment then this is a holiday destination all on its own!

emperorspalace.com

It’s game, set and match to the Grand Slam Sports Diner! With a larger-than-life screen inside and 21 HD flat screens both inside and out, there’s no better vantage point from which to watch any big sporting fixture. They’ve been welcoming sports fans for nigh on 20 years with great food, craft beers and a selection of wines for any connoisseur. It all makes for a great visit even when it’s not a match day!

grandslam.co.za, 011 454 3700

The Barnyard Theatre at Emperors Palace always provides great entertainment, from musicals to family shows. It can also be booked out for your next corporate event, conference or private party. Their pizzas and food platters add to the wonderful informal feel of the venue, and they’re great for fundraisers. Whatever the occasion, their shows are always rocking!

barnyardtheatre.co.za

Is any place in South Africa as iconic as Sun City? Four hotels to choose from, to time share options including outdoor activities on the golf course, the beach at the Roaring Lagoon, or discovering the ruins of a mythical civilization at the Maze of the Lost City, not to mention the thrilling nightlife then we’re exhausted even thinking about a short break at this ever popular resort! And we’re lucky enough for it to be close enough to sneak off for a weekend!

suninternational.com/sun-city

What special event hasn’t been celebrated at Summer Place? Since it lends itself to any size occasion in any season, there isn’t one that we can think of that couldn’t be booked here, and clearly, many of you have since you have voted it your Must Have Venue Hire for a Private Function. Create a custom décor and menu for any size conference or event and you can be sure it will be organised with attention to the tiniest detail.

summerps.co.za, 011 894 3614

If you’re looking to stretch it out and tone it up, then take your yoga mat and head to Cygnus Pilates Studio in Benoni where you can enjoy a group or one-on-one class. Owner and teacher Shona Swanepoel will put you through your paces ensuring the best fitness outcome for your overall well- being.

cygnuspilates.co.za, 0842111604

No one wants to spend time in a hospital bed, but if you have to, Medicross will take the very best care of you.  It’s more likely you’re looking to stay out of hospital – so they also provide a preventative healthcare and disease management programme. Stay well, everyone!

medicross.co.za, 011 301 0000

A solutions-oriented legal practice firmly rooted in the East Rand, Hammond Pole Attorneys has invested heavily in automation meaning they can run their legal processes 24 hours a day. And we know that along with New York, the law never sleeps, so whenever you need a lawyer or a matter dealt with as quickly and cost-effectively as possible, these are your people.

hammondpole.co.za, 011 874 1800

Once a HOG, always a HOG, and if you don’t know what one is, best get yourself to the Harley Davidson Dealership and ask and maybe even have a test ride. Then when you’ve bought yourself an iconic HD leather jacket, you’ll need to find a Chapter to join. That’s when you roar off with your BAE riding pillion, but remember, no helmet, no ride!

https://goldrandharley-davidson.com/

011 823 3763