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Many parks in Johannesburg, including nature reserves, have reopened but the Johannesburg Zoo will be closed until we reach Level 1.
“Social gatherings are still not allowed, it is only limited to walking, hiking and exercise. Photographers can visit, take pictures of nature and birds. They can share it on our social pages,” Joburg City Parks and Zoo spokesperson Jenny Mood-ley said.
The Wilds Nature Reserve
Houghton, Joburg
Time: 8am-5.30pm
Contact: 011-643-2313
Cost: Free
If you are looking to finally get some fresh air, this is the perfect place to be. The 16 hectares of indigenous vegetation has tranquil water ponds and a fountain. Residents of the city have voted The Wilds Houghton as a joint winner of the Best Spot to Take Out-of-Towners in the Best of Joburg Readers’ Choice Awards. The nature reserve will only have one gate opened.
The Wilds Nature Reserve. Photo: Supplied
Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve
Kibler Park, Joburg south
Time: 6am-6pm
Contact: 084-804-4073
Cost: Free
The reserve has a larger game like zebra, red hartebeest and black wildebeest. There are also items of botanical, geological, archaeological, historical and cultural interest. Red data listed and other protected species are also to be found. Other parks reopened include the Melville Koppie Nature Reserve.
For more details check the @JoburgParksZoo Twitter page.
Goodman Gallery
Time: Saturday,9.30am – 4pm Closed on Sunday.
Contact: 011-788-1113.
This gallery showcases many artists that have a history of supporting NGOs in the healthcare sector and committed to advocating for human rights in South Africa. They have been opened since Level 3, and visitors would need to make an appointment. Temperatures will be checked. Artists on show include Gerhard Marx and Jessica Webster.
Goodman Gallery. Photo: Supplied
Everard Gallery
Rosebank, Joburg
Time: Monday to Friday 9 am- 6pm. Saturday 9am-1pm
Contact: 011 788 4805.
Africa’s oldest commercial art gallery has reopened by appointment only. There will be countless work on show, including a group exhibition ‘TINY2020‘. Artists took advantage of major social media movements such as the police killing of African-American George Floyd.
Donatella’s
Montecasino Boulevard, Fourways
Time: 8.30am-8.30pm
Contact: 011-511-1986
Donatella’s offer a variety of dishes, including Italian, Mediterranean, seafood and grills. The restaurant is also newly renovated and guests can either sit downstairs near the casino or enjoy their meal from the cosy mezzanine level.
Momo Baohaus
139 Greenway, Greenside
Time: 11:30am-9pm
Contact: 010-900-4889
Experience a flavour explosion at the first of six restaurants in the Momo group. Vegetarians are also catered for, with vegetable sushi options and tofu dishes, or enjoy some of the best Asian Fusion food.
PerronHobart
Grove Shopping Centre, Bryanston
Time: Monday 5am-10pm, Tuesday to Saturday 12 noon-10pm, Sunday noon-4pm
Contact: 011-706-7841
If you’re looking for Mexican food, Perron is the place to go. The menu features meat and fish dishes including salads, burritos, empanadas and nachos. Vegans are spoiled for choice with options such as roast mushroom tacos, Mexican bowl and chilli.
Shrimp Tacos with Coleslaw and Salsa. Photo: iStock
Soak up the sunshine as you sip on margaritas and share a bunch of delicious tapas with friends.
The Living Room
5th Floor, Main Change Building, 20 Kruger Street, Maboneng Precinct
Time: Operating hours may differ
Contact: 062-599-2701
The Living Room blends elements of natural and urban to create a trendy drinking experience in an eco-friendly oasis. The rooftop bar will be welcoming guests again this weekend after five months.
HogsHead
Douglasdale, Rock Cottage, Illovo, Hazelwood and Centurion
Time: Operating hours may differ
Contact: www.hogshead.co.za
Enjoy some of Gauteng’s best burgers, smokehouse dining and wide range of craft beer. There are five branches: Douglasdale, Rock Cottage, Illovo, Hazelwood and Centurion. Chow down on crispy pork belly or beef brisket and wash it down with up to 12 local craft beers and blends on tap. Some of the current specials for loyalty members include a free beer or wine with the purchase of any burger, all cock-tails for R49 cocktails and selected shooters for R15.
Drive-in cinema Molly Malones.
Pineslopes Shopping Centre, Fourways
Time: See schedule online.
Contact: 011-467-4149.
If you are looking for some nostalgia, then enjoy a social distancing evening out here. The centre is supporting its restaurants by setting up a drive-in dinner and movies promotion. All you need to do is find a Relax and unwind at Octavia’s Days Spa at the five-star Peermont D’oreale Grande hotel. Gaming activities have resumed with a limited number of players per table games and alternate slot machines being disabled to ensure adherence to social distancing requirements.
Time Square
Menlyn, Pretoria
Time: 7am – 9. 30 pm
Contact: 0860-846-377
There will be a limit on the number of guests at each casino table and every second slot machine will be switched off to ensure social distancing. Safety protocols such as shields have been installed at check-in counters and reception desks.
Time Square Casino. Photo: Supplied
Emperor’s Palace
Kempton Park
Time: 6am-9.30pm
Contact: 011 928 1000
relax and unwind at Octavia’s Days Spa at the five-star Peermont D’oreale Grande hotel. Gaming activities have resumed with a limited number of players per table games and alternate slot machines being disabled to ensure adherence to social distancing requirements.
Silverstar Casino
R28, Muldersdrift
Time: 7am-9.45pm
Contact: 011-662-7300
This is the perfect place to explore a world of family entertainment and casino thrills. Enjoy a buffet or bistro-style food at a range of indoor and outdoor restaurants or treat yourself at the Soulstice Day Spa.
Emerald Resort and Casino Vanderbijlpark
Time: 6am-9.30pm
Contact: 016-982-8000
Escape to this tranquilly private estate and play miniature golf with an 18-hole course boasting ancient Egyptian features; go on game drives, or have a hot stone massage at the spa. The majority of the resort is open but some facilities, including the Aquadome, are closed.
OTG Events Solutions and Spa
Time: 9am-5.30pm
Contact: 083 204 2515
Girly Chwene said they are providing services for couples, individuals and groups in the black-owned spa and luxury event planner. The packages include a bestie package (four people for R2 000) and a couple’s package for R1 500.
Fairlawns Boutique &Spa
Morningside, Johannesburg
Time: Operating hours may differ
Contact: 011-804-2540
If five-star pampering is on the cards, this is the perfect place to be. With bamboo forest gardens of the Balinese-style spa with a range of therapies and signature Asian-in-spired treatments, the spa is a great escape. They are offering their winter care special – a full-body massage and booster facial for R990.
Enjoy a spa treatment this weekend. Photo: iStock
Dolce Vita Beauty Centre
Randpark Ridge, Johannesburg
Time: Operating hours may differ
Contact: 011-792-9754 or 073-686-3562
A beauty care centre in the heart of the Johannesburg north suburbs, the Dolce Vita Beauty Centre was created by Kym-Casey Stafford in 2012. She wanted a comfortable environment for her clients after having a bad experience in one spa. Due to the pandemic, they will not be offering tanning or sauna services but their other spa and nail packages are on offer.
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